Churches & Places of Worship near Ashland, MA

“We are beyond grateful to have had Priest Alagesa Grukkul officiate our Grahapravesam. His deep knowledge of the rituals and his remarkable patience in explaining their significance made the entire experience both meaningful and memorable. He took the time to understand our family traditions and seamlessly incorporated them into the rituals, making the Grahapravesam truly personal and special.

His attention to detail was impeccable, ensuring every step of the ceremony was performed perfectly—from setting up the kalasam to concluding the rituals with heartfelt blessings for our new home. He managed the event with excellent time management, ensuring everything proceeded on schedule without feeling rushed, striking the perfect balance between thoroughness and efficiency.

Our guests were thoroughly impressed and commented on how engaging and enlightening his explanations were, even for those who were unfamiliar with the rituals. His calm and composed demeanor brought a sense of peace to the event, keeping everyone attentive and involved throughout.

His presence truly elevated our Grahapravesam, making it a beautiful and spiritual milestone for our family. We would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a dedicated, insightful, and personable priest for their special occasions.”

“Best place to worship. The people are very kind and gentle, the songs are always awesome. And if you arrives early you can find a great parking very close the entrances.”

“I was in town so I went to this church. I really enjoyed myself and felt the presence of the Holy Spirit. Worship was about 20 minutes and very refreshing. They were installing a new pastor who was very nice and has passion for loving people. It’s worth checking out!”

“St. Mary’s of Holliston is a vibrant, active parish, with beautiful masses and inspiring sermons; impactful ministries and programs; and a friendly congregation with many opportunities to serve and build friendships. The Parish is so welcoming and kind; and there are many faith-building programs beyond Sunday mass - I particularly enjoy WINGS (Women in God's Spirit) and the Mom's Prayer Group. It's also a great parish for families - a children's mass is offered, the religious education program is excellent, and the Vacation Bible School is absolutely outstanding - it's the highlight of my kids' summer! If you're looking to grow or strengthen your faith, to worship and serve, or to put down roots in a great parish and community, I highly recommend St. Mary's.”

“This is a great place to spend some time looking for bargains of clothes, household items, etc. It can get busy and chaotic in there but the staff does a great job of keeping the store organized and assisting customers. I would give it five stars but the building has an unpleasant, musty odor that detracts from the shopping experience a bit. Even in a thrift store which understandably is not expected to be compared to an upscale retail mall store.”