Fall 2025 Events & Gatherings

This fall brings many opportunities to grow in faith and friendship. From Faith Formation and Confirmation Prep to Youth Group, Community Masses, Family Movie Nights, and our Harvest on Vine fundraiser, there’s something for everyone. Explore the full schedule below and mark your calendar so you don’t miss a thing.

We’re also looking at a very special event for our young people and our parishes later this fall-stay tuned! 

Thank you again for your support. Let’s look up and look ahead!

September 7

 

Community Masses

 

Starting on the first Sunday of the month-at the 9:30 am Mass at St. Francis and the 6 pm at St. Mary’s. We begin on Sept. 7 in celebration of the first millennial saint-St. Carlo Acutis!

September 8

 

Cub Scouts

 

The Cub Scouts are back in the Charlestown! Girls and boys, grades K-5 and their parents will meet on Monday, Sept. 8 at 5:30 pm at 46 Winthrop will meet to plan the year ahead! Come and learn more about the Scouts!

September 12 & 19

 

Family Movie Nights

 

Starting Friday, Sept. 12 at 5:30 pm at St. Francis-movie to be announced! We’ll also have grown-up movie nights, starting Friday, Sept. 19, beginning with Bonhoeffer at 7 pm!

September 23

 

Cookout

 

On Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 4 pm, we'll have a cookout in the parking lot behind 46 Winthrop St.

October 5

 

Youth Group

 

Youth Group and Confirmation prep will be undergoing changes-for Youth Group, grades 5 & 6, will meet on the first Sunday afternoon of the month, starting at 5 pm at St. Mary’s Hall, beginning Oct. 5.

 

 

Confirmation prep will be busy this year-the Archdiocese has directed that it will take place in the 8th grade, and we are undertaking a 2-year transition to make that happen. We’ll have 10th grade (Confirmation 2) continuing to meet, now monthly, 9th grade will meet separately, and grades 8th and 7th will meet together. These 3 grades (7th, 8th and 9th) will represent Confirmation 1. We will continue to have a two-year prep leading to the Sacrament of Confirmation. All classes, including Youth Group, will take place before the 6pm mass on Sundays.

 

 

We are blessed to have teachers returning for the coming year, but we need more! We ask for your faith, hope and love-we’ll supply the rest!

October 7

 

Communion Classes | 1st Communion May 2 & 3

 

Classes for grades 1–4 will begin Tuesday, Oct. 7, 4–5 pm at 46 Winthrop.

 

Oct. 7 & 21
Nov. 4 & 18
Dec. 2 & 16
Jan. 6 & 20
Feb. 10 & 24
Mar. 10 & 24
Apr. 14 & 28

 

October 16

 

Harvest on Vine Food Pantry Benefit 

 

 

Please mark your calendar Thursday, Oct. 16 at the Tradesman restaurant at Hood Park for a special night for our Harvest on Vine Food Pantry, the heart of our Collaborative. 

 

Your presence makes these events meaningful. Together, we can make this fall a season of renewal, connection, and joyful faith.