Welcome to 2021!

Many of us have resoutions as we head into the new year and those resolutions don't have to be limited to weight loss, exercise and quitting smoking (all of which are very worthy).

Many people also use the new year as a time to grow in their faith, often resolving to:

• Pray more
• Receive the sacraments
• Read the Bible
• Attend church more regularly.

We are, of course, here to help. Among the opportunities we have for spiritual growth:

• Bible Study with Deacon Art
• Sacrament of Reconciliation each week
• Men's Ministry, Women's Guild and Youth Ministry
• Lenten and Advent Enrichment Programs
• Regular Daily and Weekend Mass schedule
  • Attend socially-distanced in person, or
  • Worship remotely via livestream (all Masses livestreamed)

Please explore our website as there is much more available. Questions? Reach out to our office:
     ParishOffice@StMarySimsbury.org or 860-658-7627

Make this a great year!

To view, simply press the play button on the Rose Window below.  
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.

The St. Mary's Women's Guild welcomes Sheri Dursin, who shares her topic “Mary: Yes!"
which focuses on the courage and faith it must have taken for her
to surrender to God's will and say “yes”.

Sheri was originally scheduled to appear in person but due to the inclement weather,
she has graciously recorded her talk for us. We hope you enjoy program of reflection.

A prayer composed by Pope Francis:

A Prayer to Mary
in Time of Trial

Saturdays:  3 - 4 PM

Confessions take place in the south wing
of the church near the piano and organ.

We began welcoming parishioners back to Mass in July and are now following our regular schedule.

Below are the guidelines from the Archdiocese regarding public masses:

• Archbishop Blair has again extended the dispensation from the Sunday obligation, with the dispensation now extendiung until Tuesday, February 16, 2021 (the eve of Ash Wednesday).
  • No Catholic is obligated to attend Sunday Mass at this time.
• Those who are ill, have a temperature, have symptoms of Covid-19, or are in high risk categories should not attend Mass.
• Those attending Mass must wear face masks, apart from children under the age of two.
• The church is cleaned daily.
• Hand sanitizer is available at the entrances.
• The maximum number of people allowed to attend Mass at St. Mary's is 100.
• Pews in the church have been roped off to ensure social distancing of at least six feet between those attending who are not members of the same family.
• Hymnals and Missalettes have been removed from the pews.
• Congregational singing remains suspended
• Collection boxes have been placed at the doors of the church, as there will not be an offertory collection (please consider e-Giving)
• Those receiving Holy Communion will approach in single file, keeping a space of six feet apart, as marked on the floor, and receive communion in their hands. Before consuming the Eucharist, step to the side (X is marked on the floor) then remove their mask and consume.
• Those administering Holy Communion must wear face masks and will sanitize their hands before and after distributing communion