MASS OF REMEMBRANCE

for children lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, or in early childhood.  

If you have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or in early childhood, you may feel a very deep loss which few others seem to understand. The St. Augustine community prays for you and invites you to our annual Mass of Remembrance

  • Date: November 20, 2021 (Saturday)
  • Time: 9:00 AM
  • Where: St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex Street, Andover, MA
  • Live Stream: For those who cannot attend in person, this Mass will be streamed live at: StAugustineParish.org/live-stream

Those attending the Mass will have the opportunity to remember and honor their child with remembrance cards. 


The Poor Clare Monastery in Andover will keep the babies, mothers and families remembered at this Mass wrapped in their prayers. You are invited go with us to the Monastery after Mass (445 River Rd, Andover) to present the Remembrance Cards and receive a blessing.

If you would like a Prayer Shawl, knitted with prayers and love for you and your child, and cannot attend Mass in person, they may be picked up starting Nov 22nd from 8:30-2:30 in the Parish Center at 43 Essex St Andover, MA 01810.

If you need to talk to one of our Friars about your own situation, please do not hesitate call: 978-475-0050. Ask for either Fr. Peter Gori, OSA, Pastor at x35 , Fr. Art Johnson, OSA at x11 , or Fr. John Dello Russo, OSA  at x37.

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Click here to download a PDF information sheet about the Mass.