The oldest existing Luso-American parish in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River
Established 1892
MASS SCHEDULEP=Portuguese E=English
SUNDAYS (Church)Current Mass ScheduleVigil Saturday 4 PM (P)8 AM (P) 10 AM (E) 12 Noon (P)
Summer Mass Schedule(The Sunday after Pentecost thru Labor Day)Vigil Saturday 4 PM (P);Sun 8 AM (P) 9:30 AM (E) 11 AM (P)
WEEKDAYS (Chapel)Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday8:00 AM (P)
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATIONAs Announced in the Bulletin
CONFESSIONS (Chapel)Sacrament of Reconciliation(with Eucharistic Adoration)Tuesdays 6:00 to 7:00 PM (P/E) with Fr. Jeff
CONFESSIONS (Church)Sacrament of ReconciliationSaturdays 3:00 to 3:45 PM (P/E)
THANK YOU!!!to the Business Sponsorsof the 2026 Santo Christo Parish Feast!For a listing of sponsors, please click here
OFFICE HOURSMondays through Fridays ~ 8:00 AM to 12:00 PMClosed on Weekends, Holidays and As Announced
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE"Let the children come to me;do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." ~ Mark 10:14
At Santo Christo Parish, we all work together to protect our children. Please visit the Diocesan Safe Environment page for information on how we protect the faithful, and the steps involved to minister, work, or volunteer in the Fall River Diocese:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/directory-offices/office/safe-environment/
BISHOP’S PASTORAL LETTER
A Time for Fortitude: Stronger Priests, Stronger Parishes, Stronger Church is Bishop da Cunha’s 5th Pastoral Letter to the Diocese, released on December 8, 2024.In the Pastoral Letter, the Bishop details his vision for the future of our Diocese, which is centered on strengthening our priests. He introduced a three-year plan (2025-2027) to focus our local Church on moving forward in our relationship with Christ by actively working towards bringing to our priests more stability, hope, holiness, and wellness. As flourishing priests lead to flourishing parishes and ministries, strengthening our priests will, in turn, strengthen all parishes and ministries in holiness and vitality. This initiative includes six strategic priorities that will be implemented between 2025 and 2027.
Please take an opportunity to review the letter at the diocesan website (written in English, Portuguese or Spanish), as well as other resorces, at:https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/stronger-priests-stronger-parishes-stronger-church-initiative/
EVENTS
Presently Ongoing
Sale of the 36th Annual Turkey Shoot Raffle Calendar
30 chances to win a
FULL TURKEY DINNER & BONUS GIFT CARDS
1 for $10 or 2 for $15
For a list of winners, please click here.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
6 PM Baptismal Prep Class
Friday, October 9, 20266-9 PM Eucharistic Adoration (part of 40 Hour Devotion) ~ in the Chapel
Sunday, October 11, 2026
No Faith Formation Classes
Respect Life Mass & Conference ~ at St. Mary's Cathedral and White's of Westport
Monday, October 12, 2026
Columbus Day ~ Office Closed
Procession & Mass for Peace at St. Mary's Cathedral
Tuesday, October 13, 2026No Confessions & Adoration ~ Fr. Jeff Away
7 PM Rosary with Holy Rosary Sodality ~ in the Church
Thursday, October 15, 2026
St. Vincent de Paul Society ~
Serve Homeless Meal at Baptist Church
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Catholic Youth Day ~ at Bishop Connolly High School
Sunday, October 18, 2026Faith Formation Classes ~ Grades 1-9
First Day of Classes for OCIA/Adult Confirmation
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
No Funeral Mass ~ Diocesan Priest Convocation
No Confessions & Adoration ~ Fr. Jeff Away
7 PM Rosary with Holy Rosary Sodality ~ in the Church
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
No Masses ~ Diocesan Priest Convocation
Thursday, October 22, 2026
No Masses ~ Diocesan Priest Convocation
Turkey Shoot Raffle Calendar Drawings Begin
Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25, 2026
Young Adult Retreat at LaSalette Retreat Center
Saturday, October 24-Sunday, October 25, 2026
Youth Group - Pre-Sale of Pies
(to be distributed the weekend of November 21-22)
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Faith Formation Classes ~ Grades 1-9 & OCIA/Adult
12 Noon - TV Mass (recorded by Portuguese Channel)
Monday, October 26, 2026
7 PM St. Vincent de Paul Meeting
Tuesday, October 27, 20266 PM Confessions & Adoration with Fr. Jeff
7 PM Holy Hour with Benediction
of the Blessed Sacrament and Rosary
with Holy Rosary Sodality and Fr. Jeff ~ in the Church
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Halloween
Sunday, November 1, 2026
All Saints Day ~ follow Sunday Mass schedule
Faith Formation Classes ~ Grades 1-9 & OCIA/Adults
Monthly Mini-Adoration, after the 10 AM Mass
Catechist Lunch Meeting, after Class
Monday, November 2, 2026
All Souls' Day
Deanery Meeting
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Election Day
6 PM Confessions & Adoration with Fr. Jeff
Wednesday, November 4, 20266 PM Baptismal Prep Class
Thursday, November 5, 2026
St. Vincent de Paul Society ~
Serve Homeless Meal at Baptist Church
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Parish Dinner - Matança do Porco
Sunday, November 8, 2026Faith Formation Classes ~ Grades 1-9
& Parent/Teacher Conferences
No Classes for OCIA/Adults
12 Noon - Youth Group Meeting
Tuesday, November 10, 2026No Confessions & Adoration
6 PM FACE Fall Dinner at White's of Westport
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Veterans Day - Office Closed
Friday, November 13, 2026
6-9 PM Eucharistic Adoration (part of 40 Hour Devotion) ~ in the Chapel
Friday, November 13 - Sunday, November 15, 2026
Portuguese Parish Retreat - held at the Immaculate Conception Center in Putnam, CT
Saturday, November 14-Sunday, November 15, 2026
Last Day to Pre-Order your Pies from the Youth Group
Sunday, November 15, 2026Faith Formation Classes ~ Grades 1-9 & OCIA/Adults
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
No Confessions & Adoration