Council 807 hosted its annual Blue Mass at the 5pm Mass at St Joseph's Church in Dover on 9/14/25. A 4th Degree Color Guard of 5 men was on hand to lead Dover Police and Fire personnel in full uniform into the Church to celebrate Mass. On hand were 5 police officers and 20 fire department personnel. It was quite a procession into St Joseph's with 30 individuals processing down the main aisle of the Church and taking their places in the front pews. Readings during the Mass were done by representatives of both Police and Fire departments. Normally a rather sparsely attended Mass, with the bulletin publicity the Church was full of parishioners who came out for this special event. 

The parking area outside the front of the Church was reserved for Police and Fire apparatus and there were 6 vehicles that were blessed by Father Aggie with holy water. All first responders were invited back into the Parish Hall where finger food and a cake complete with Dover Police and Fire logos was served. Gift cards were passed out to all first responders on hand, and a special presentation was made to outgoing Police Chief Bill Breault for his years of service to both the Parish and the community. 

In his homily Father Aggie spoke of the importance of these first responders to the community, had them stand and they were recognized with a blessing and applause. 

This event that 807 hosts always corresponds to the closest Sunday to 9/11, as we will never forget.