About St. Patrick · Rutland, Massachusetts
St. Patrick Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Rutland, Massachusetts, within the Diocese of Worcester. The parish serves the Catholic communities of Rutland, Oakham, and Hubbardston, and gathers its members around a clear mission to witness to Christ and build God's Kingdom through the love of God and neighbor. Weekday and Sunday Masses are offered in English, with the 8:00 AM Sunday Mass also streamed live on Facebook and uploaded to YouTube. The parish is led by Rev. James Boland and is supported by two deacons, a music director, two Directors of Religious Education, and parish staff.
- Established
- 1881 (location established in Rutland Center)
- Patron
- St. Patrick
- Rector
- Rev. James Boland
- Diocese
- Diocese of Worcester
Why belong here
St. Patrick Parish offers a faithful Catholic home for Catholics across three central-Massachusetts towns — Rutland, Oakham, and Hubbardston — with a daily and Sunday Mass schedule that makes weekly worship accessible. The parish actively forms its members through grade-level Religious Education programs, weekly Lectio Divina reflections, and Children's Bulletins, and it livestreams the 8:00 AM Sunday Mass on Facebook for those who cannot attend in person. A small, close-knit community led by Fr. James Boland with two deacons, the parish also supports the diocesan Partners in Charity appeal and offers faith-enrichment opportunities like the Healing the Whole Person retreat.
Mass times at St. Patrick
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (in the church), or by appointment
Adoration times
- Monday 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (1st and 3rd Mondays of the month; confirm schedule via the parish Bulletin)
About St. Patrick Parish
St. Patrick Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in the Diocese of Worcester serving the towns of Rutland, Oakham, and Hubbardston in central Massachusetts. According to the parish's own mission statement, its members recognize that they are called 'to witness to Christ, and to serve the needs of the growing Roman Catholic populations' of these communities. Invoking the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the parish commits itself to God and His people and to building God's Kingdom 'in our community, in our country, and in our world.' Pastor Rev. James Boland leads the community, supported by two deacons, parish staff, and lay ministers.
- Roman Catholic parish, Diocese of Worcester
- Serves Rutland, Oakham, and Hubbardston, MA
- Pastor: Rev. James Boland
- Languages: English
Parish History
The Catholic community of St. Patrick's first established a presence in Rutland Center in 1881, taking over the former 1844 Methodist church building in 1882 and aligning the mission with Holden. By 1938 the congregation had grown sufficiently to be established as an independent parish. Around 1958 the parish built a new church east of the Unitarian church in Rutland Center, and the older 1844 building was demolished. The parish continues to serve three central-Massachusetts towns from its Main Street location today.
- 1881 — Catholic congregation moves to Rutland Center
- 1882 — Acquires the 1844 Methodist church building
- 1938 — Becomes an independent parish (no longer a Holden mission)
- c. 1958 — New church built east of the Unitarian church; older building demolished
Faith Formation & Religious Education
The parish runs a graded Religious Education program for children and youth, split across two Directors of Religious Education. Christine Mulry coordinates Grades 1–5 and Jean Urbanowski coordinates Grades 6–11, which includes Confirmation preparation. The parish also supports family faith formation through its weekly Children's Bulletin, posted alongside the Lectio Divina reflections on the website.
- DRE, Grades 1–5: Christine Mulry
- DRE, Grades 6–11: Jean Urbanowski
- Weekly Children's Bulletin (published online)
- Confirmation preparation for middle and high-school youth
Lectio Divina & Spiritual Enrichment
St. Patrick's publishes a weekly Lectio Divina & Reflections resource for parishioners to pray with the Sunday Scriptures, alongside a Children's Bulletin. The parish has also offered the 'Healing the Whole Person' retreat/class as a faith-enrichment opportunity.
- Weekly Lectio Divina & Reflections (published on the parish website)
- Weekly Children's Bulletin
- Healing the Whole Person Retreat/Class (offered 2025)
Music Ministry
Liturgical music at St. Patrick Parish is coordinated by Director of Music John Fitzgerald, who supports congregational singing and the parish's Mass liturgies.
- Director of Music: John Fitzgerald
Parish Staff & Clergy
The parish is served by a small, dedicated team. Pastor Rev. James Boland is supported by two permanent deacons, two Directors of Religious Education, a Director of Music, a Parish Secretary, and a maintenance team member.
- Rev. James Boland — Pastor ([email protected])
- Deacon Pierre Gemme
- Deacon Brian Stidsen
- John Fitzgerald — Director of Music
- Christine Mulry — DRE, Grades 1–5
- Jean Urbanowski — DRE, Grades 6–11
- Denise Skrocki — Parish Secretary
- Dave Twiss — Maintenance
Parish Outreach & Giving
Beyond its local worship and formation life, St. Patrick Parish participates in the Diocese of Worcester's annual Partners in Charity appeal; donations may be credited specifically to 'St. Patrick Rutland.' The parish also maintains an online livestream ministry via Facebook Live and YouTube to extend its reach to those unable to attend Mass in person.
- Partners in Charity (diocesan annual appeal)
- Online giving through the parish website
- Facebook Live / YouTube Mass streaming ministry
Visit & Contact
St. Patrick Parish is located at 258 Main Street in Rutland, Massachusetts. The parish office can be reached at (508) 886-4984, and the rectory at (508) 886-4309. The parish email is [email protected], and the website is https://stpatricksrutland.org/.
- Address: 258 Main Street, Rutland, MA 01543
- Rectory phone: (508) 886-4309
- Office phone: (508) 886-4984
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://stpatricksrutland.org/