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Advent 2021
Join us this Advent season . . . we have some wonderful programs offered. Click the link below to read more details.Click on the link below to read more details.
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Intergenerational Advent Event
K-6 Faith Formation is hosting an Intergenerational Advent event. Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, & friends are invited to come with their children to participate in a wonderful event preparing for the birth of Christ! Stories, Advent wreaths, Jessie Tree, music, St. Nicholas, and treats! Fun and faith for all! Please use the link below to RSVP for event and to sign-up to help.
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2021 Archbishop's Annual Appeal - Commitment Weekend
We can recognize the darkness around us:
it can be in the form of mental illness, racism, addiction,
isolation and anxiety for example.
How can WE be lamplighters in that darkness?
Be a part of the 2021 Archbishop's Annual Appeal
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Father Stephen's Weekly Message
Advent (11/28/2021)
Most people at this time of year are counting down to Christmas – the number of shopping days that remain. In the Church this time of year we are just starting up – beginning a new liturgical year of grace with the arrival of Advent. It is so easy for us to get wrapped up in the frenetic pace of Christmas preparations, sending Christmas cards, decorating hearth and home, gift shopping, Christmas parties and planning holiday menus. As necessary and worthwhile as all these things are, the Church invites us to take some time to step back and contemplate the meaning of the coming of our Savior into the world, so we may more fully appreciate and celebrate his coming on Christmas. Carving out some quiet space to reflect more deeply upon this mystery we call the “Incarnation” – God taking on human flesh in the person of Jesus – is so critical during the hustle and bustle of December. I would encourage us all to be sure we save a little space this Advent season for more focused prayer and reflection in preparation for the celebration of Christ’s coming.
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If there is not a current live broadcast, you may select the option of "Previous Broadcasts" to view the recent archives, which are available to watch at your convenience.
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Parish News
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November 27Most people at this time of year are counting down to Christmas – the number of shopping days that remain. In the Church this time of year we are just starting up – beginning a new liturgical year of grace with the arrival of Advent. It is so easy for us to get wrapped up in the frenetic pace of Christmas preparations, sending Christmas cards, decorating hearth and home, gift shopping, Christmas parties and planning holiday menus. As necessary and worthwhile as all these things are, the Church invites us to take some time to step back and contemplate the meaning of the coming of our Savior into the world, so we may more fully appreciate and celebrate his coming on Christmas. Carving out some quiet space to reflect more deeply upon this mystery we call the “Incarnation” – God taking on human flesh in the person of Jesus – is so critical during the hustle and bustle of December. I would encourage us all to be sure we save a little space this Advent season for more focused prayer and reflection in preparation for the celebration of Christ’s coming. Click the title to read more.Read More
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November 19While Thanksgiving is really a secular holiday, for us as people of faith it can be the occasion to be mindful of all that God has blessed us with, and to take time in prayer and worship where possible to thank Jesus. The Thanksgiving Day Mass readings include the Gospel account of the ten lepers who were cured by Jesus, and that only one – a Samaritan – returns to thank Jesus. The Gospel story tells us that when he realized that he was healed, he returned glorifying God. There are so many blessings that we receive from the Lord each day. So often, myself included, we may not even realize they have occurred, like the other nine lepers who never return to thank Jesus. We may also take those blessings for granted. Sometimes we may even feel entitled to those blessings, thinking, “I deserve this! I worked hard for this!” Click the title to read more.Read More
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October 27At St. Mary’s we remember in prayer those who are ill in various ways. We have our Parish Prayer Line, the members of which continuously pray for those who have requested prayer. We also have our Prayer Shawl Ministry, whose participants pray for those who will receive the shawls they knit or crochet as they are making them. We remember the sick too in the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass and in the Parish Bulletin. Click the title to read more about how we remember the sick.Read More
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October 20
Given the pandemic, it was difficult for us to say a proper goodbye to our students who graduated high school over the past couple of years. We are doing a little outreach from St. Mary's to students who are away at school -- to let them know we are thinking of them (and to encourage them in their faith!). If you would like your student to receive a little care package in the mail, please click the title and fill out the Google formRead More -
October 14Parishioners are invited to join our Faith Formation Program’s (K-6) participation in Cross Catholic Outreach - Box of Joy program by providing 100 boxes for children around the world. The kick-Off is on Sunday, October 17. We will hand out boxes to participating families: Faith Formation families, a sign-up genius was sent to request boxes; for our parishioners, email Kathy Piggott to request the number of boxes you would like. Click the title to watch a video with more information.Read More
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September 26
Given the current health situation and mandates in our region and state, we ask that you please wear a mask when attending Mass. This is an effort to not only curb the potential spread of the virus but to also protect those among us -- particularly the young, who are not eligible for vaccination at this time. Thank you for your continued cooperation.Read More -
September 12
We welcome Sharon Locandro to the St. Mary's Stephen Ministry Leader Team. Sharon was commissioned at the 5:00 PM Mass on September 12th. She joins Linda McGurn and Linda Duff who will be recommissioned as leaders. Congratulations to all three women!Read More -
August 31Thank-you to the Parish families who have made a gift or pledge commitment to the 2021 Archbishop's Annual Appeal. Our parish has already raised $172,119. This means we are now OVER 90% of our parish goal, and I am incredibly grateful. I am also hopeful that our parish will be able to exceed this year's goal. If you have not yet made your gift to this year's Appeal, there is still time, and I ask that you please consider doing so in the coming days. Your gift will help continue the vital services, ministries, and programs that help so many throughout our Archdiocese.Read More
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Parish Retreat - VIDEOOur Parish Retreat was quite a success!
Our experience during the pandemic can be compared to what Israel faced in the Old Testament. Our retreat -- Exile and Return -- explored OUR time of exile (cut off from family and friends) as well as our need to renew our faith and our parish life as we emerge from the pandemic.
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Father Matera's Retirement
Thank-you to everyone who attended Father Matera's retirement reception. It was a wonderful way to say goodbye and wish him well!
To read the remarks made by Tom Rechen, click on the link below:
Father Matera Faith Formation Fund
This fund is in recognition and appreciation of Father Matera for his Christ-centered service and dedication as our pastor and faith leader from 2012-2021. It will be used in his honor to promote Faith Formation and Evangelization at St. Mary's
To read more about this Fund
and how to donate, please click HERE.
* Please note: Donations to the fund must be accompanied by a properly completed form (specifying the names of the donors, the fund and the donation amount)
Checks should be made payable to "St. Mary's Church".
Click the link to access the form.
Please contact the parish office with any questions ( parishoffice@stmarysimsbury.org)
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Today's Readings
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 9:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Monday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Thursday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
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Confessions
Saturdays: 3 - 4 pm
Mondays During Advent: 5:30-6:30 PM
(12/6, 12/13, 12/20)
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Calendar Of Events
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Thursday, December 2, 8:30 AM - 9:00 AMExposition is each Thursday after the 8 AM Mass. We encourage those who attend to recite the Rosary privately before the Blessed Sacrament for the welfare of our Church and Country.Read More
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Saturday, December 4, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AMA great way to connect with others in the parish and and talk about your faith! Our men’s group offers an opportunity for fellowship, time to reflect on the Sunday Gospel in our daily lives, and to benefit from each other’s faith experiences. Click the link for more information.Read More
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Saturday, December 4, 3:00 PMK-6 Faith Formation is hosting this Intergenerational Advent event. Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, & friends come with your children to participate in a wonderful event preparing for the birth of Christ! Stories, Advent wreaths, Jessie Tree, music, St. Nicholas, and treats! Fun and faith for all! Sign-up on our website.Read More
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Sunday, December 5Desserts and fruits will be collected today to take to Mercy Shelter in Hartford. All items can be dropped off in the Magowan Center 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon. Thank you for your donations.Read More
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Sunday, December 5Faith Formation classes for grades K-6 meet this morning. Those in person will meet at 8:15 AM in the School and virtual classes will meet via Zoom from 11:00 AM - 12:05 PM.Read More
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Sunday, December 5, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMFaith Formation for our Junior HS students will meet this evening at St. Mary's School from 6 PM - 7:30 PM.Read More
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Sunday, December 5, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMJoin Father Stephen for Part One of his three-part Advent series on the meaning of the Incarnation. Click the title to read more information.Read More
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Monday, December 6, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AMJoin Father Stephen for Part One of his three-part Advent series on the meaning of the Incarnation. Click the title to read more information.Read More
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Monday, December 6, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMConfessions will be heard on the following Mondays during Advent: 12/6, 12/13 & 12/20 from 5:30 - 6:30 PM.Read More
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