St. John Paul II Parish 

Notre Dame Des Sept Douleurs Church
21 Maple St.
Adams, MA 01220

St. Stanislaus Kostka Church
25 Hoosac St.
Adams, MA 01220

Parish Office (Notre Dame Des Sept Douleurs Rectory)
21 Maple St.
PO Box 231
Adams, MA 01220
Tel. (413)743-0577
Fax (413)743-4665
bjpparish@yahoo.com

St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery
Rte. 116, Adams, MA
(413) 743-0577

Hello there!
We learned late last Saturday afternoon that St. Elizabeth's had cancelled Masses due to COVID. Not knowing the complete details, and whether or not a super spreader event had occurred, we did not want to put our parishioners at risk and made the decision to cancel our Masses in Adams and Cheshire. After much thought, and based on conversations our volunteers and staff members have had with members of the community, I have decided to keep the parishes closed for an additional weekend. We will assess the situation again after that.
Given the HIGH RISK FOR INFECTION that is present in our area right now. All elderly and vulnerable people should be 'sheltering in place'. Berkshire County infection rates are many times greater now than they were when we had been shut down in the spring. With the delivery of vaccines fast approaching, it would be heartbreaking if we let our guard down and put our people at risk. I am so INCREDIBLY PROUD of our community for taking this Pandemic seriously. I am so INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL for our church teams who have maintained the highest standards of safety over these past months. What could be more urgent or important?
It is not just the Shepherd's responsibility to protect the flock from danger, it is EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY! Not only are we protecting our fellow parishioners but we are protecting our family members and loved ones from undue suffering or much worse. To do otherwise would be insane!
So let us continue to call upon The Good Lord for patience, perseverance, and attentive vigilance. That we may all 'fight the good fight' for one another. What could be more important? What could be more pleasing to God? What better way to demonstrate our Christian convictions? "Whatever you did not these least ones, you did it to Me."
God bless and protect us all in the trying days ahead. May He keep our chins up, our spirits strong, and our hearts loving. Amen.
Love your friend, Steve XO