Ave Maria Parish

Ave Maria Parish is one community of faith comprised of two worship sites in the Archdiocese of Boston -- Our Lady of the Assumption Church and Saint Maria Goretti Church -- and one parochial school, Our Lady of the Assumption School. As members of the body of Christ and charged to live as missionary disciples, we strive to continue to build and ex... pand our unique and vibrant Lynnfield Catholic community. The celebration of the sacraments is at the heart of any parish, but we ask that our parishioners live their faith inside and outside the walls of the church buildings, and we offer a variety of opportunities for people to deepen their own relationship with God, as well as to inspire others to do the same. Lifelong faith formation is a vital element of the Catholic life as we grow in knowledge and understanding of our faith in Jesus Christ and the Church he gave us. A deeper understanding can lead to a more intimate relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and -- through the Trinity -- to our family, friends, neighbors, parish, and greater community. Such faith formation is not just for children, but for all of us as we grow as Catholics. Another way to participate in parish life is through our various ministries, including liturgical, social, and outreach opportunities for service. God calls us to use our gifts and talents to glorify Him and to be "doers of the the Word" (James 1:22). With so many ways to be part of parish life, you'll want to keep informed by staying connected through our weekly parish bulletins , "liking" OLA and SMG Facebook pages, and following us on Twitter . Please visit our Flickr site to view photos from some of the many enjoyable events and enriching programs we've had over the years. We want to share our Roman Catholic way of life with you! The churches and school that compose Ave Maria Parish have gone through many transitions throughout their existence. Our Lady of the Assumption and Saint Maria Goretti were founded as individual parishes, and in 2013, became components ...Read More