Upcoming Events

Adult Faith Formation upcoming events

The Cross Walk ~ Meeting One Another On Our Journey of Faith

This group provides a forum to discuss a variety of Faith topics. We meet each other where we a re on our individual journeys of Faith and strive to better understand how our Faith intersects with our daily lives. We are planning our next session. All are welcome. No registration is necessary. We look forward to seeing you!

Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

 If you know anyone who is interested in being a part of OCIA - either to become fully initiated into the Catholic Church, or to complete Sacraments through Confirmation, please have them reach out to Donna Polwrek at olothfaithformation@gmail.com.

The Chosen 

We have secured early access to The Chosen, Season 6, Episode 1! Keep your eye out for a showing date.

KEEP THE HEAT ON

Our historic church needs a new heating system to keep our doors open and our community warm.  Every gift helps!  You may give by: dropping your gift in the collection basket (designating your donation for the boiler system), bring your donation to the Rectory or mail it to the church office at 173 Main St. Haydenville, 01039.  Please note "heating system" in the memo of the check (made out to Our Lady of the Hills). We hope you will consider $25, $50, $100, or $500 or more.  Envelopes are available in the back of the church. 

Take and Eat Program

Our Lady of the Hills prepares a meal every other Saturday for 50 plus individuals.  We partner with the Williamsburg Congregational Church who covers opposing weekends.  We would be unable to do this without our wonderful dedicated volunteers.  We can always use more help with the following:  Shopping for supplies, buying food & preparing meals, setting up containers & bags for meals, making desserts, delivering meals & cleaning the kitchen.  Monetary donations are also welcomed and greatly appreciated, as the cost of food and supplies rises.  If interested, please contact:  Madelyn Breen: home phone (413-268-7203)/cell phone for texting (413-320-9173) or Joanne Kelliher: home phone (413-584-7326/cell phone for texting (413-575-4288).  Thank you for anything you can do!

Mass Intention Book

The 2026 Mass Intentions Book still has openings through the end of December.  Masses can be reserved for deceased loved ones, family, friends, parish or community members, the sick or for special intentions (birthdays, anniversaries, thanksgiving). The stipend for a Mass is $15.00 and they can be submitted by the following

• Place envelopes in the collection basket at the Masses
• Email the rectory at olothparish@gmail.com
• Call the rectory at 413-268-7212

This is a lovely way to remember and celebrate the people in our lives.

Take out Turkey Supper -Saturday, October 24

We have sold out of dinners.  Any orders that come in now will be placed on a list and will be filled, if possible, in the order they are received.  You may get on the waiting list by sending your order for the number of dinners to juno17@comcast.net, including your phone number.  You can also call 413-588-8354 and get on the waiting list.  The cost is $17 per dinner. Payment can be sent to the church rectory with turkey dinners in the memo line.  Send checks made out to Our Lady of the Hills  to 173 Main St., Haydenville, Ma. 01039.

Take out Turkey Supper Parishioner Help!

As the cost of food has increased, we are asking for your help.  Please consider donating BUTTERNUT squash and/or turkey gravy and/or broth.  There will be bins in the back of the church starting October 10th.

Also, we can always use help help with peeling and chopping vegetables on Friday, October 23 at 9 a.m.  The peeling usually takes about one hour and it's a great way to talk with fellow parishioners.  On Saturday at @ 1 p.m. we will need help setting up, and packing meals & after Mass distributing meals and cleaning up.  There is a sign up sheet in the back of the church.   

Gathering of Catholic LGBTQIA+s and families and friends of Catholic LBGTQIAs - Thursday, October 22 at 6 p.m.

The LGBTQ+ welcoming committee will be continuing a group for Catholic LGBTQ folks and

friends and families of the Catholic LGBTQIA+ folks.   Come join us.  If you have questions, please send an email to loudebou@aol.com or call 413-586-7966 and leave a message.

Welcome Back Mass - October 25-10:30 a.m.

 On the 4th Sunday of each month, LGBTQ Welcoming Group sponsors a 10:30 a.m. Welcome Back Mass.  We hope that Catholics who have stayed away from church for whatever reason, will join us for Mass in our warm welcoming environment.

Finance Committee Updates

The Finance Committee will be presenting their Annual Report to the parish during the October 31st and November 1st Masses.  Also, the committee will be holding two meetings for parishioners on the following dates:  Wednesday, November 4th at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 7 at 5:30 p.m.  Please try to attend one of these meetings.

Hilltown Pantry Update - November collection: November 7 and 8

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Hilltown Pantry food drive this month. 325 pounds was collected and was distributed the same day it was donated! 

November is a time for Thanksgiving, so we are asking for donations of cranberry sauce, canned pumpkin and yams, along with crispy fried onions to top of the 3 bean salad.  Look at your favorite recipes and decide what you would like to donate to the Pantry.  Blessing to all and thanks to everyone for your help in this ministry.  Peace.  Deacon Mark

Annual Rummage Sale - Nov. 13-14, 2026

We will be accepting donations from Nov. 9-13 only.  As you do your fall cleaning, start gathering things you would like to donate.  We want clean, gently used clothing and do not want electronics. 

Parish Council Draft Minutes

A copy of the draft minutes of the Parish Council meeting will be posted in the back of the church.  Please do not remove.  Just take a picture with your phone.   If you would like to receive a copy of the draft minutes in your email, send a  request to loudebou@aol.com.

Liturgical Schedule Openings

We are in need of greeters, lectors, and Eucharistic Ministers to help fill our Mass schedules.  If you are already experienced with these jobs, please contact Nancy Harrington at 585-0375 & let her know when you could be available for a Mass.  If you have not performed these jobs, but would be interested in learning more about them, please contact Father John or Heidi at the rectory  (268-7212) or  olothparish@gmail.com

Faith Formation - Adult & Youth

See the "Ministries" section of this website to view our programs. 

Join us in conversation

Moved to learn more about the Catholic Faith?

Searching for a Faith Community?

Are you Baptized and want to complete the Sacraments of Initiation - First Communion, Confirmation?

Confirmed, but want to learn more, or be more involved?

Contact the Faith Formation line about our next informal discussion group.

Our Lady of the Hills Faith Formation line at 413-268-4045 (please leave a message) or the Rectory at 413-269-7212.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

October 24, 2026 4:00 P.M.

Lector  - Kathy Marcinczyk

Eucharistic Minister - Laurie Pennell

Greeters - Dolores Auclair and help needed

October 25, 2026 - 8 A.M.

Lector  - David Rondina

Eucharistic Minister - Russell Laroche

Greeters - Joanne Kelliher and help needed

October 25, 2026 - 10:30 A.M.

Lector  -  Michael Moriarty

Eucharistic Minister - Kathy Anderson

Greeters - Mary Heon and help needed

October 31, 2026 4:00 P.M.

Lector  - Dick Bart

Eucharistic Minister -Carol Demerski

Greeters - Nancy Harrington and help needed

November 1, 2026 - 8 A.M.

Lector  - Deb Connell

Eucharistic Minister - Joe Pipczynski

Greeters - Lois Bazluke and help needed

November 1, 2026 - 10:30 A.M.

Lector  -  Lou Bouley

Eucharistic Minister - Nancy Wood

Greeters - Judy O'Brien and help needed