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Parish Workshop: You and Your Spiritual Gifts
Discovering God's Vision for Your Life:
You and Your Spiritual Gifts"Thursdays, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 & 11/3
Forcucci Faith Formation Center
6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
We invite parishioners to join us:To experience personal growth; to add deeper meaning and satisfaction to your life and to understand more fully who God created you to be
and what God wants you to do with your life.
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Father Stephen's Weekly Message
Homily, Creed and Prayer of the Faithful
The homily that follows the readings, given by either a priest or deacon, is meant to apply the meaning of these ancient texts to our present age and life circumstances. Paragraphs 65 and 66 of The General Instruction on the Roman Missal give these directives regarding the homily: that it should be an explanation of some aspect of the readings from Sacred Scripture or of another text from the Mass of the day, “taking into account both the mystery being celebrated and the particular needs of the listeners.” This means that the homilist has the responsibility of making either the Scripture or liturgical text meaningful and applicable to the lives of the particular group of people assembled.
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Parish News
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September 20The homily that follows the readings, given by either a priest or deacon, is meant to apply the meaning of these ancient texts to our present age and life circumstances. Paragraphs 65 and 66 of The General Instruction on the Roman Missal give these directives regarding the homily: that it should be an explanation of some aspect of the readings from Sacred Scripture or of another text from the Mass of the day, “taking into account both the mystery being celebrated and the particular needs of the listeners.” Click the title to read more.Read More
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September 13The Liturgy of the Word is comprised of several readings from Scripture, a homily to unpack the meaning of these scriptures, a recommitment to our core beliefs through our recitation of the Creed and general prayers for the needs of our world. The Scriptures which are read on any given Sunday are proscribed by a Lectionary which was developed in the wake of the Second Vatican Council to provide “a richer fare for the faithful at the table of God’s word,” (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 51). Click the title to read more.Read More
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September 6Once we have completed the Opening Rites of Mass, we sit for the beginning of the Liturgy of the Word, which may lead us to ask, “Why do we do all this standing, sitting and kneeling during the Mass?” The various postures at Mass are all very meaningful. Sitting is a posture of receiving. We sit to watch a movie or a sporting event. We sit in class to absorb a teacher’s lecture. And so we sit to listen or receive God’s Word.Read More
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August 30The Liturgy of the Word provides the opportunity for the assembly to hear the Word of God proclaimed. The Second Vatican Council tells us that Christ is present in his word, “since it is he himself who speaks when the holy scriptures are read in the Church,” (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, par. 7). Therefore when the readings are proclaimed at Mass, Christ becomes truly present in this spoken word. The scriptures are no longer words on a page, but come alive for us in their proclamation! Click title to read more.Read More
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August 23When we gather for a special meal that includes extended family such as at Thanksgiving or Christmas, we typically share family stories from the past, including those family members who have died. We reminisce about the good old days and the people who helped shape our family. In the Mass, the Liturgy of the Word creates a similar environment for us. Reading from both the Old and New Testaments, we share the collective memories of our past, stories of our spiritual ancestors and faith heroes, most especially Jesus. Click the title to read more.Read More
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August 16Following the Penitential Act we say or more properly sing the Glory to God. This text recalls the song of the angels who appeared to the shepherds after Christ’s birth in Luke’s Infancy Narrative. The angel announces news of great joy for the people: “And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests,’” (Luke 2:13-14). Click the title to read more.Read More
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archbishop's annual appeal 2022
Thank you for considering a contribution to the 2022 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. Your support will assist the Archdiocese of Hartford to continue its mission of service. Please use the link below to make a secure donation. Thank you for your generosity.
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Word on Fire - daily reflections
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prayer for ukraine
God of peace and justice,
we pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow,
that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace,
for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.
Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear,
that you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Amen.
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Calendar Of Events
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Tuesday, September 27, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AMJoin us after daily Mass to read and reflect on the upcoming Sunday readings. We meet in the Forcucci Faith Formation Center as well as Zoom. Click the title for more information.Read More
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Wednesday, September 28, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMJoin Deacon Art & fellow bible learners via Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. To receive the Zoom link, email Deacon Art at DeaconArtMiller@gmail.comRead More
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Thursday, September 29, 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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Thursday, September 29, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMTonight the Bereavement Seminar meets in the Forcucci Faith Formation Center from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Pre-registration is required. Click the title for more information.Read More
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Thursday, September 29, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMMake a joyful noise with the choir! Join us for rehearsals every Thursday in the Magowan Center art room. All are welcome!Read More
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Saturday, October 1The Rosary will be recited each week at 9:30 in the church (unless otherwise occupied) for the benefit of the war in Ukraine, especially the women and children. We invite everyone in the parish to attend.Read More
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Saturday, October 1, 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. We meet in-person or viva Zoom. Click the link for more information.Read More
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Sunday, October 2Our Faith Formation classes for grades 1-6 meet this morning. The 9:30 AM Mass will be a family Mass and there will be a blessing of the rosaries for our 3rd graders.Read More
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Confession Times
- Saturday: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Adoration Times
- Monday: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Excluding 6/13)
- Thursday: 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
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Today's Readings
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St. Mary's School
St. Mary’s School is the Farmington Valley's only Catholic school for grades K-8 and in 2018 was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School (the only non-public school in New England to receive the designation!)
Offering a unique blending of traditional academics and 21st century technology, St. Mary's challenges today's students to actively master subject matter. Encouraged to lead and taught to serve, students graduate with confidence, well prepared for secondary education and to assume the rights and responsibilities of Christian young adults.Click the photo for more information about St. Mary's School!
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St. Mary's LiveStream
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Marriage Weekend 2022
World Marriage Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of February.
On February 13, at our 9:30 Mass, Monsignor Frank Matera offered a special blessing
for the couples of our parish to honor their lifelong commitment as husband and wife.
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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.
Program of Events
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Contact Us
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ParishOfficeStMarySimsbury.orgParish Office
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