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Save the Bell Tower, let the Bells Ring Again!St. Camillus 75th anniVersarySt. Camillus Parish was established on July 18, 1950; its first pastor was Fr. John E. Sullivan, and the first Mass was celebrated on Palm Sunday, April 29, 1951. The church was dedicated on October 1, 1961, by Richard Cardinal Cushing.
St. Camillus' Altar was carved from Botticino marble from Italy and weighs nine tons. The Blessed Sacrament and the Blessed Virgin altars are made of Porta Santa Marble; each one weighs three tons. The beautiful stained glass windows depict the works of St. Camillus, the Patron Saint of the Church, and the Spiritual Works of Mercy. The landscaping was made possible by the generosity of parishioners who donated plants and soil from their own homes.
The St. Camillus chime was installed in 1966 and is one of only eight in Massachusetts with more than 14 bells, making it a rare and treasured instrument. They consist of 14 beautifully crafted bells cast by Royal Bellfounders Petit & Fritsen of Aarle-Rixtel, Netherlands, one of the world’s oldest family-owned bell foundries (est. 1660). The bells have been the joyful voice of our parish, calling us to prayer, marking life’s milestones, and reminding us of God’s presence in our midst. Today, the bells are silent due to significant structural deterioration in the Bell Tower. Together, we can bring them back to life!
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Our Vision
The vision of the Parishes of St. Agnes and St. Camillus has been
given to her by Jesus Christ: “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” (Mt 28:19- 20). -
Our Mission
The Catholic Parishes of Arlington is a family of families
proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ, and forming
missionary disciples sent to transform the world through
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Lent at CPARLLent Confession Schedule
Thursdays:
6:00 PM—7:00 PM | St. Agnes/Mercy Chapel (Lower Church)
First Friday (March 6th):
4:00 PM—5:00 PM | St. Agnes/Mercy Chapel
Saturdays:
9:30 AM | St. Camillus/Upper Church
3:00 PM—3:45 PM | St. Agnes/Mercy Chapel
Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent
3:00 PM | St. Camillus Church,
6:15 PM | St. Agnes Church,
Soup after Stations on March 6th and March 20th at St. Agnes Lower Church.
Nigh Light - February 19th
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, St. Agnes/Upper Church
Encounter the love and mercy of God through quiet music, silent prayer, adoration, and an opportunity for Confession. Night Light is held on the third Thursday of each month at St. Agnes Church,
and it is for all ages. Please, feel free to come for a few moments or remain for the entire evening. All are welcome.
Sancta Maria Nursing Facility Visit - February 22nd
Join us on the last Sunday of the month as we visit Sancta Maria Nursing Facility in Cambridge to bring joy and connection to
residents. This is a beautiful way to bring God’s presence beyond the walls of our churches. To register, please contact us
Lenten Service Project
We will hold a community-wide project to prepare "busy bags" for children in pediatric care. Donation bins will be placed in the vestibules of each church on the weekend of February 28th/March 1st. Suggested items include: stickers, crayons, coloring books, mini Play-Doh, kinetic sand, fidget toys, etc.
God at Brunch - February 22nd
All young adults, ages 19-40, are invited to join us at Donut Villa following the 12:00 PM Mass for a fun, informal, and lively conversation over brunch as we gather together for a delicious meal filled with conversation about how faith intersects with our
lives.
Women's Brunch: March 14th, 10:00 AM in Hope Hall
We will gather to make baby blankets for the Heartbeat Pregnancy Center. In addition, we will be collecting donations for our Parish Lenten Service Project—“Busy Bags” for children in pediatric care.
Lent Movie Night: March 22nd
Come enjoy a showing of King of Kings on Sunday, March 22nd, at 4:30 PM. The movie is a family-friendly retelling of Jesus’ life— from His birth to His Resurrection—seen through a child’s eyes. Popcorn and pizza will be served. To help us plan for food, please complete the registration form here.
4:30 PM | St. Camillus/Lower Hall
Collaborative Lenten Mission: March 23rd-March 25th
Join us for this year’s Lenten Mission on Augustinian spirituality, featuring presenter Dr. Joseph T. Kelley. A renowned scholar of Saint Augustine, Dr. Kelley is Professor Emeritus at Merrimack College and currently serves as Augustinian Scholar in Residence at Austin Preparatory School. An accomplished author and Affiliate of the Order of Saint Augustine, he brings deep insight and lived experience to this rich spiritual tradition.
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Information regarding the development of St. Camillus Parish-owned property
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On Tuesday, January 13, a public informational session was held to explain to parishioners and members of the wider community the proposed plan for the development of parish-owned property adjacent to St. Camillus Church. You can access the meeting recording and the presentation slides.
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For questions or more information, please contact The HYM Investment Group, LLC at
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Worship With Us
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Sunday Mass Schedule
- Sat: 4:00 PM English English EN | St. Agnes (also Live Stream) 4:30 PM English English EN | St. Camillus (also Live Stream) 5:30 PM English English EN | St. Agnes (also Live Stream)
- Sun: 7:00 AM English English EN | St. Agnes (also Live Stream) 8:00 AM English English EN | St. Camillus (also Live Stream) 9:00 AM English English EN | St. Agnes (also Live Stream) 10:00 AM English English EN | St. Camillus (also Live Stream) 12:00 PM English English EN | St. Agnes (also Live Stream)
Daily Mass Schedule -
Confession
- 1st Fri: 4:00 PM Mercy Chapel (St. Agnes lower church)
- Sat: 9:30 AM St. Camillus 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM St. Agnes' Mercy Chapel | Lower Church
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