Upcoming Events Section
For Catholics, Ordinary Time is the part of the year in which Christ, the Lamb of God, walks among us and transforms our lives. This is the period from May 24th through November 28th.
Events in October 2026
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Eucharistic Adoration and Confession- All Saturdays at 9:30AM
Join us for Eucharistic Adoration and Confession immediatley after the Saturday 9:00AM Mass. All are welcome.
Reconciliation/Confessions are from 9:30AM to 10:30AM on Saturdays.
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Respect Life Month- October
In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is designated as Respect Life Sunday.
Building a culture that cherishes and protects every human life.
Events in October 2026
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Eucharistic Adoration and Confession- Saturday, October 17th at 9:30AM
Join us for Eucharistic Adoration and Confession immediatley after the Saturday 9:00AM Mass. All are welcome.
Reconciliation/Confessions are from 9:30AM to 10:30AM on Saturdays.
The Real Presence of Christ invites us to adoration of the reserved Blessed Sacrament displayed in a monstrance before us.
We encourage you to pray and spend quiet time with Christ our Lord.
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World Mission Sunday is October 18th
World Mission Day was first established by Pope Pius XI, beginning in October 1927.
This year the Church celebrates the 100th World Mission Day on Sunday, October 18, 2026. As the Church prepares to celebrate this day, Pope Leo XIV calls us to unity in Christ, love, and renewed missionary commitment "with joy and zeal in the Holy Spirit" in his first World Mission Sunday Message: “One in Christ, united in mission."
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Religious Education Classes Begin- Sunday, October 18th
October 18th is the first day of the Religious Education classes for our youth.
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Portuguese Community, Confession with Fr. Adriano- Monday, October 19th, 6:00pm
The Sacrament of Reconciliation for the Portuguese community is held on Mondays of each week at 6:00pm.
Confession can be heard with Fr. Adriano.
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Portuguese Community Mass- Monday, October 19th at 7:00pm
Mondays of each week at 7:00pm, Mass is held in Portuguese with Fr. Aadriano in the Lower Chapel at Saint Michael Parish.
Confessions can be heard with Fr. Adriano starting at 6:00pm.
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Walking With Purpose Bible Study Group Session #3- Tuesday, October 20th at 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Walking With Purpose (WWP) Make connections with other women. Learn more about God! Come as you are and leave refueled and refreshed.
Our Bible Study Groups meet on Tuesday evenings or Thursday mornings at the following times.
- Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
- Thursdays from 9:45am to 11:30am
Location: Saint Michael Parish Center-Main floor, the Library room
Walking With Purpose (WWP) is an organization that helps Catholic women grow in their faith through the study of scripture and the Catholic Church’s teachings.
This season's theme is "Grounded in Hope", a study of the Letter to the Hebrews.
Our studies are designed to help you encounter Jesus in a powerful, comforting and stabilizing through the pages of the Bible.
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Brazilian Community, Women Prayer Service for Children- Wednesday, October 21st at 7:00pm
Each Wednesday at 7:00pm of the month, the women in the Brazilian community conduct a prayer service, praying for children.
This is held in the Lower Chapel.
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Men's Rosary Prayer, Brazilian Community- Wednesday, October 21st at 8:00pm
Join us on Wednesday nights at 8:00pm of each month to pray the Rosary.
Men's Brazillian Community.
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Walking With Purpose Bible Study Group Session #3- Thursday, October 22nd at 9:45am to 11:30am
Walking With Purpose (WWP) Make connections with other women. Learn more about God! Come as you are and leave refueled and refreshed.
Our Bible Study Groups meet on Tuesday evenings or Thursday mornings at the following times.
Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Thursdays from 9:45am to 11:30am
Location: Saint Michael Parish Center-Main floor, the Library room
Walking With Purpose (WWP) is an organization that helps Catholic women grow in their faith through the study of scripture and the Catholic Church’s teachings.
This season's theme is "Grounded in Hope", a study of the Letter to the Hebrews.
Our studies are designed to help you encounter Jesus in a powerful, comforting and stabilizing through the pages of the Bible.
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Adult Choir Practice- Thursday, October 22nd at 7:30PM
Adult Choir
We welcome back our Adult Choir and invite new singers to join this ministry of Sacred Music.
Prior singing experience is not required.
Rehearsals/practices are held on Thursdays from 7:30PM to 8:30PM in the lower chapel of the Church.
Adult Choir sings at the 10:00am Sunday Mass
Please consider this important ministry which helps us to pray and worship together through Sacred Music.
If you have any interest to join the Adult Choir, please contact our Director of Sacred Music, Paula Lowell, Paula@stmikes.org
Children Choir
Children in Grades 2-8 are welcome to join our Children's Choir to sing at Mass. Please contact our Director of Sacred Music, Paula Lowell, Paula@stmikes.org
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Eucharistic Adoration and Confession- Saturday, October 24th at 9:30AM
Join us for Eucharistic Adoration and Confession immediatley after the Saturday 9:00AM Mass. All are welcome.
Reconciliation/Confessions are from 9:30AM to 10:30AM on Saturdays.
The Real Presence of Christ invites us to adoration of the reserved Blessed Sacrament displayed in a monstrance before us.
We encourage you to pray and spend quiet time with Christ our Lord.
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Portuguese Community Mass- Monday, October 26th at 7:00pm
Mondays of each week at 7:00pm, Mass is held in Portuguese with Fr. Aadriano in the Lower Chapel at Saint Michael Parish.
Confessions can be heard with Fr. Adriano starting at 6:00pm.
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Portuguese Community, Confession with Fr. Adriano- Monday, October 26th at 6:00pm
The Sacrament of Reconciliation for the Portuguese community is held on Mondays of each week at 6:00pm.
Confession can be heard with Fr. Adriano.
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Walking With Purpose Bible Study Group Session #4- Tuesday, October 27th at 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Walking With Purpose (WWP) Make connections with other women. Learn more about God! Come as you are and leave refueled and refreshed.
Our Bible Study Groups meet on Tuesday evenings or Thursday mornings at the following times.
- Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
- Thursdays from 9:45am to 11:30am
Location: Saint Michael Parish Center-Main floor, the Library room
Walking With Purpose (WWP) is an organization that helps Catholic women grow in their faith through the study of scripture and the Catholic Church’s teachings.
This season's theme is "Grounded in Hope", a study of the Letter to the Hebrews.
Our studies are designed to help you encounter Jesus in a powerful, comforting and stabilizing through the pages of the Bible.
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Brazilian Community, Women Prayer Service for Children- Wednesday, October 28th at 7:00pm
Each Wednesday at 7:00pm of the month, the women in the Brazilian community conduct a prayer service, praying for children.
This is held in the Lower Chapel.
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Men's Rosary Prayer, Brazilian Community- Wednesday, October 28th at 8:00pm
Join us on Wednesday nights at 8:00pm of each month to pray the Rosary.
Men's Brazillian Community.
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Walking With Purpose Bible Study Group Session #4- Thursday, October 29th at 9:45am to 11:30am
Walking With Purpose (WWP) Make connections with other women. Learn more about God! Come as you are and leave refueled and refreshed.
Our Bible Study Groups meet on Tuesday evenings or Thursday mornings at the following times.
- Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
- Thursdays from 9:45am to 11:30am
Location: Saint Michael Parish Center-Main floor, the Library room
Walking With Purpose (WWP) is an organization that helps Catholic women grow in their faith through the study of scripture and the Catholic Church’s teachings.
This season's theme is "Grounded in Hope", a study of the Letter to the Hebrews.
Our studies are designed to help you encounter Jesus in a powerful, comforting and stabilizing through the pages of the Bible.
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Adult Choir Practice- Thursday, October 29th at 7:30PM
Adult Choir
We welcome our Adult Choir and invite new singers to join this ministry of Sacred Music.
Prior singing experience is not required.
Rehearsals/practices are held on Thursdays from 7:30PM to 8:30PM in the lower chapel of the Church.
Adult Choir sings at the 10:00am Sunday Mass
Please consider this important ministry which helps us to pray and worship together through Sacred Music.
If you have any interest to join the Adult Choir, please contact our Director of Sacred Music, Paula Lowell, Paula@stmikes.org
Children Choir
Children in Grades 2-8 are welcome to join our Children's Choir to sing at Mass. Please contact our Director of Sacred Music, Paula Lowell, Paula@stmikes.org
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Eucharistic Adoration and Confession- Saturday, October 31st at 9:30AM
Join us for Eucharistic Adoration and Confession immediatley after the Saturday 9:00AM Mass. All are welcome.
Reconciliation/Confessions are from 9:30AM to 10:30AM on Saturdays.
The Real Presence of Christ invites us to adoration of the reserved Blessed Sacrament displayed in a monstrance before us.
We encourage you to pray and spend quiet time with Christ our Lord.
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Stuff-A-Truck Donations- Saturday October 31st & Sunday, November 1st
Sponsored by the the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the local Hudson chapter.
Please donate your gently used clothing, coats and shoes... and now books too!
The Stuff-A-Truck will be in the Saint Michael Parish parking lot
- Saturday, October 31st from 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Sunday, November 1st from 9:00AM to 3:00pm
Drive up to the truck and members of St. Vincent de Paul Society will take your bags of donated goods out of your car....Its that easy!
Tax forms will be provided to allow for you to report on your tax return.
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Portuguese Community, Confession with Fr. Adriano- Monday, November 1st, 6:00pm
The Sacrament of Reconciliation for the Portuguese community is held on Mondays of each week at 6:00pm.
Confession can be heard with Fr. Adriano.
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Portuguese Community Mass- Monday, November 1st at 7:00pm
Mondays of each week at 7:00pm, Mass is held in Portuguese with Fr. Aadriano in the Lower Chapel at Saint Michael Parish.
Confessions can be heard with Fr. Adriano starting at 6:00pm.
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List of Services
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Beatification of America's Bishop- Thursday , September 24th
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen — the 20th-century American theologian, evangelizer, Catholic communications pioneer, teacher and preacher — is now Blessed Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.
He is the first American born Bishop to be beatified!
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FORMED- Catholic Programming, FREE SIGN-UP!
At Saint Michael Parish, we are excited to offer FORMED to our entire parish and our surrounding community for free.
With award-winning studies and parish programs, inspiring video and audio content, movies, e-books, and family-friendly kids’ programming, there is something for everyone on FORMED!
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Adult Confirmation Classes Begin in October 2026- REGISTER HERE
You Are Never Too Old To Get Confirmed!
Confirmation Classes for Adults in 2026
October 1st, Thursday, 7:00PM
October 8th, Thursday, 7:00PM
October 15th, Thursday, 7:00PM
October 22nd Thursday, 7:00PM
These adult Confirmation classes are for adult Catholics who have been baptized and received their First Communion, but have not been confirmed.
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Religious Education Registration- REGISTER by Thursday, October 1st
Registration of your child for the 2026-2027 Religious Education Program at Saint Michael is open for registration. Please select the button below to register by August 28th, 2026.
Catholic Religious Education is for children in Grades 1 through 8.
Please register by October 1st, 2026.
Religious Education Classes Begin on Sunday, October 18th, 2026.
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Religious Freedom Week- June 22nd through June 29th
Religious freedom allows the Church, and all religious communities, to live out their faith in public and to serve the good of all.
Beginning June 22, the feast of Saints Thomas More and John Fisher, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) invites Catholics to Pray, Reflect, and Act to promote religious freedom.
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Freedom 250, Consecration of the Nation- Thursday, June 11th at 4:00pm
On June 11th at 4:00pm, the United States Catholic Bishops will consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus from the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando, Florida.
This historic event commemorates the nation's 250th anniversary in anticipation of the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 12th.
You can tune into public sessions and Mass broadcasts by checking USCCB.org for schedule updates or by accessing Mary, Queen of the Universe for local streaming.
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Newly Canonized Saints, September 7th, 2025
On September 7th, 2025 at the first canonization Mass of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV proclaimed Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati saints, praising their devotion to the Eucharist, prayer and serving the poor.
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Pope Leo XVI's releases his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas- May 2026
Magnifica Humanitas ("Magnificent Humanity"), On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence, is Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, addressing human dignity and the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. This encyclical invites us to consider the profound impacts that rapid technological advancement has on human work, social relations, and the common good of all people.
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Ordinary Time of the Liturgical Year- May 24th through November 28th
For Catholics, Ordinary Time is the part of the year in which Christ, the Lamb of God, walks among us and transforms our lives. This is the weeks from May 24th through November 28th...
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Easter Season Begins April 5th thru May 24th
The Easter Season- Begins April 5th thru May 24th
The Easter season is fifty days from the Sunday of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ to Pentecost Sunday.
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Special 150th Anniversary Luncheon- Sunday, March 8th at 1:00PM
Saint Michael Parish is celebrating its 150th Anniversary in 2026.
The New Date for the 150th Luncheon is Sunday, March 8th at 1:00pm
Date: March 8th at 1:00PM
Location: Hudson Portuguese American Club
Address: 13 Port Street, Hudson, MA 01749
The Tickets for the Luncheon Celebration have SOLD OUT.
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Saint Michael Parish's Lent Calendar 2026
Get the 2026 Lent Calendar to help with your preparation for the Lord's Passion, Death and Resurrection.
This is a list of the Important parish events and parish information for Lent and Holy Week.
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The Season of Lent is February 18th through April 1st 2026
The season of Lent is a Catholic Liturgical Season that is the forty days before Easter consisting of Fasting, Prayer, Almsgiving beginning on Ash Wednesday(February 18th) and concluding at sundown on Holy Thursday.
Lent ends when the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday begins.
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Special 150th Anniversary Mass- Sunday, January 25th at 11:00AM
Saint Michael Parish is celebrating its 150th Anniversary in 2026.
We will start this year's celebration with a bilingual Mass on Sunday January 25th at 11:00AM.
(We are combining the 10:00AM English Mass and the 11:30AM Portuguese/Brazilian Mass to celebrate together at 11:00AM)
The New Date for the 150th Luncheon is Sunday, March 8th at 1:00pm
Date: March 8th at 1:00PM
Location: Hudson Portuguese American Club
Address: 13 Port Street, Hudson, MA 01749
The Tickets for the Luncheon Celebration have SOLD OUT.
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Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children- January 22nd, 2026List Item 1
Thursday, January 22nd is the annual "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children" observed by the Catholic Church in the United States.
This day is set aside to pray for the legal protection of human life and to do penance for the violations to human dignity caused through abortion.
We are called to observe this day through prayer and penance.
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Pope Saint John Paul XXIII, National Seminary
God Needs Priests. Is He Calling You?
Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary is a Catholic professional and graduate theological institution dedicated uniquely to the preparation of seminarians 30 years of age and older responding to a call to priestly ministry.
Our program fosters the human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation of its seminarians. We especially respect and utilize the life experiences and accomplishments of our mature seminarians, as we prepare them for priestly ministry.
Since 1964 our Seminary has been acclaimed for offering quality formation specifically suited for the adult learner. Currently, our 700+ alumni serve throughout the world.
Visit the National Seminary's website for questions you may have.
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The Christmas Season- December 25th through January 11th
The liturgical season of Christmas begins with the vigil Masses on Christmas Eve and concludes on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
During this season, we celebrate the birth of Christ into our world and into our hearts, and reflect on the gift of salvation that is born with him…including the fact that he was born to die for us.
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Advent Season
The Advent Season is November 30th, 2025 through the morning of December 24th, 2025
Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent, from the Latin word "ad-venire" meaning "to come to", is the season encompassing the four Sundays and weekdays leading up to the celebration of Christmas.
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Pope Leo XIV
Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome.
The 69-year-old Robert Francis Prevost is from the northern part of the American continent, though he spent many years as a missionary in Peru before being elected head of the Augustinians for two consecutive terms.
