With deep sadness, we announce that the recently retired Diocesan Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, the Rt. Rev. M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014 at Emery House in West Newbury, MA. The diocese’s announcement can be found here.Visitation and memorial services can be accessed here. Please pray for his family and his religious community. RIP

St. Cyprian’s is celebrating the Autumn in grand style! Join us for our “Four Seasons Dinner”. On November the 8th, 2014 we will be hosting a sumptuous dinner celebrating the coming of Fall. The event takes place in the Edrick Bains Church Hall from 4:00 PM — 10:00 PM. Tickets are available for a donation of $20.00. For further information, please call the church office at: 617.427.6175 or send an email to office@stcyprians.org. You may also use this link for ticket information.

The Ushers’ Guild invites you to an Evening of Elegance, its annual Fall event. On October 26, 2014 from 4:00 PM until 8:oo PM at Biff’s Lounge, 24 Washington Street, Dorchester you will enjoy music provided by Vital Riddims. There will be food and a cash bar. Ladies are invited to come in their favorite hat as there will be a hat contest during the evening. Donation for the evening–$15.00. Tickets are available at the door. Please check out the flyer here. If you any questions, call the church office: 617.427.6175.

The Rt. Rev. Gayle Harris, Suffragan Bishop of Massachusetts will administer the sacrament of confirmation at St. Cyprian’s on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 10:30 AM. St. Cyprian’s is hosting the fall service of confirmation  for the parishes of the neighboring deaneries. A reception will follow the service in the Edrick Bain Church Hall.

Sunday School will begin on Sunday, September 21, 2014. It starts at 10:00 AM in the parish library.

A reminder: September 14th marks the return to our usual Sunday schedule for celebrating the Eucharist at 10:30 AM. The 14th also marks the celebration of our patron saint–Cyprian of Carthage, Bishop and Martyr. Please do join us for our Solemn Sung Eucharist.

The Wardens and Vestry of St. Cyprian’s announce the Annual Dinner-Dance to be held September 20, 2014 at Annunciation Hall, 7 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury. More information can be found here. Please join us in this parish celebration!

Come join the festivities! Saturday, July 19, 2014 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, the Caribbean Heritage Association, Inc. is hosting its 27th Annual Food Festival. Live entertainment, food, music, food, vendors, did we mention food? Location: the church hall; on-site parking available. Entry is free. Food and goods are available for purchase.

Recently, Women’s Day was celebrated at St. Cyprian’s. This annual event celebrates the many ministries of the ladies of the parish. The guest speaker at the morning Eucharist was Evangelist Lilly Fountain. After the service, there was a wonderful reception in the Edrick Bain Church Hall. Pictures from the event can be seen here.

The annual Men’s Fellowship’s Social Sip held on the Sunday after Easter was a great success! The proceeds from this annual event support the Fellowship’s scholarship program for graduating high school seniors going on to higher education. Here are a few photos of the event. Enjoy!