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Pastoral Update
Father Matera presented his annual Pastoral Report during each Mass on Jan 25 & 26. To read his report, click the link below.
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From Monsignor Matera
Alive In Christ:
No Ordinary TimeEach year at this time during the winter, we transition from a very rich period in the church’s liturgy.
The Christmas season -- from Christmas Eve through the Baptism of the Lord -- focused our attention on the great mystery of the incarnation: “The Word was made flesh!”
But now is the period of “Ordinary Time” in the church liturgical year -- a period when we reflect on the mystery of Jesus’ earthly ministry.
The priest wears green vestments, a sign of hope and new life, and it’s a time of God’s extraordinary grace. It’s a time when we are called to enter into the mystery of our faith and become fully alive in Christ.
Although this peiod is called "Ordinary Time", the readings are rich and they provide us with a way to live in an extraordinary way so that we can become more fully alive in Christ.
~ Father Matera
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Parish News
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February 16There are so many ways to be a part of the community at St. Mary's! Consider the 9:30 Music Group. This ensemble plays a variety of music for the liturgy from Classical pieces to Praise and Worship style music. Our regular rehearsal time is 8:30 Sunday mornings in the Magowan Center Music Room. We also rehearse every other Tuesday night from 7 - 8:15 for those who are able to attend. Singers from 7th grade to adult are welcome to join us. Please contact Patty Lepak at lepakfamily@gmail.com for more information. We would love to have you join us!Read More
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February 16Granny’s Attic & Boutique: New Location: St. Mary’s Parish Center. Wednesday, April 15, - Saturday, April 18. You can help by donating gently used items or by volunteering. All proceeds from Granny’s Attic support the many community organizations sponsored by St. Mary’s Church. For specific information about drop off dates, accepted donation items and the volunteer Sign-ups, please check the bulletin or call the Parish Office.Read More
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February 16
The Adult Enrichment / Spiritual Development Committee invites you to be awakened by THE MASS narrated by Bishop Robert Barron. The full schedule for viewing this series on Sundays after the 9:30 AM Mass in the Magowan Center is: February 23 (Part 3); March 1 (Parts 4,5); March 15 (Part 6). The entire series will be shown again on the following Tuesday evenings in the Forcucci Faith Formation Center from 6:45 - 8:00 PM: February 11, 25; March 3, 24.Read More -
February 16
Have you ever thought about becoming an altar server? Then please join us for our 2020 training. Classes will be held from 4-5pm on the following Tuesday, March 17th, 24th, and 31st. All boys and girls in the 4th grade or above are welcome to attend. Please contact our altar server coordinator, Sheila Garilli,at ServerLeader@StMarySimsbury.org to sign up for the class.Read More -
February 16
The Women’s Guild is open to all women of the parish and has adopted the theme of “Women Helping Women”. The Guild focuses on social, spiritual and community service activities throughout the year. From Trivia Night fun to Walking With Purpose personal scripture study to delivering Easter food baskets to those in need, there is something for everyone. Dues are $20, or $10 for those 65 and older, and help defray the cost of events and activities. Questions? Contact Noreen Kuziak, Membership Co-Chair at nkuziak@comcast.net.Read More -
February 16Now that our construction project is complete, St. Mary’s will install plaques with names of all who donated toward this successful project. These plaques will be located along the corridor wall between the Magowan Center and St. Mary’s School. These plaques will include (1) all donor names in alphabetical order, (2) donations made in Memory of parishioners and (3) donations made in Honor of parishioners. In an effort to verify that all donor names are listed correctly, the lists will be placed in the Reception area for parishioners to review and verify information. Please stop by and initial that your information is correct. The list will be available during the month of February.Read More
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November 21
Students who were not able to make the first year Confirmation Retreat should contact Steve DiMotta regarding information on how to attend a make-up retreat.Read More -
November 20
At our latest Women's Guild gathering we made Psalm 23 Bracelets. Some of the most poetic, comforting words in the Bible can be found in the Book of Psalms and the most familiar is Psalm 23. The image of a gentle shepherd, green pastures, still waters, we yearn for such peace and reassurance. If you are looking to be inspired, it doesn’t get any better than this. Different colored beads are strung together to make a bracelet, with each bead representing an image from the verses.Read More
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Synod Update
The Synod of the Archdiocese of Hartford began in 2017 and will conclude with Mass on Pentecost 2020. The theme of the synod is Grow & Go. Our parish held a well-attended listening session in 2018. Your responses to the three questions were added with those of parishes throughout the diocese. This input formed the four themes of the synod as follows:
1 - Encounter With Christ
2 - Becoming Missionary Disciples
3 - Sent on Mission
4 - Collaboration in the Local ChurchDelegates from our parish are still engaged in the synod process and have attended many preparatory meetings including a three day synod meeting to address the four themes of the synod. Our delegates Linda Duff and Jamie Kalamarides reported back at the Masses after the meeting.
You Are Invited!
Come and be part of the next steps, a process that will lead our parish into the future! There are two times for parishioners to share comments or ask questions about the synod. They will be at the parish on the following dates:
Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 9 AM
Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 10:30 AM
Speaker Resources from the Synod 2020
Pete Burak, Pt. 1: Grow and Go
Pete Burak, Pt. 2: Discerning the Holy Spirit
Bishop Ricken: Encounter with Christ
Julianne Stanz: Becoming Missionary Disciples
Jack Beers: Sent on Mission
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St. Mary's on SCTV
"St. Mary's: Connecting Our Community"
This program from Simsbury Community TV focuses on our
parish and school following the completion of our new facility.
Fr. Matera and Mrs. Margaret Williamson discuss the impact
for our school, our parish and the community.Click the image to watch the program
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Jas 1:19-27Responsorial Psalm 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5Gospel Mk 8:22-26
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Confession
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Calendar Of Events
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Saturday, February 22, 7:00 AM - 8:30 AMA group of ten to twenty men gather every Saturday morning from 7:00 to 8:30 AM in the Forcucci Faith Formation Center (Lower Church) to share their faith by praying over the gospel for the week. Join us and deepen your faith.Read More
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Saturday, February 22, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AMThe rosary is recited each Saturday morning at 8:00 AM in the church. All are welcome to join us!Read More
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Saturday, February 22, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMConfessions are heard each Saturday between 3:00 and 4:00 PM.Read More
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Sunday, February 23This weekend after all the Masses, we will have our monthly food collection of canned stew, canned soups, pasta, coffee, toilet paper, and other non-perishables at all Masses. You have all been extremely generous in all our collections. Thank you! Please contact Leon Rippel with any questions (lrippel@aol.com).Read More
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Sunday, February 23, 8:15 AM - 11:45 AMOur Religious Education program for grades 1-6 meets today.Read More
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Sunday, February 23, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AMThe Adult Enrichment/Spiritual Development Committee invites all parishioners to a DVD viewing of "The Mass" narrated by Bishop Robert Barron. Today we will meet after the 9:30 AM Mass in the Magowan Center reading room. Click the title for the full viewing schedule.Read More
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Sunday, February 23, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMOur High School Religious Education program meets this evening at 6:00 PM.Read More
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Sunday, February 23, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMIgnite, our High School Youth Group will be meeting tonight. Hope to see you there!Read More
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Monday, February 24, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMJoin us tonight for another fun Junior High event. All are welcome! Tonight's theme is "Never gonna give you up: Mardi Gras."Read More
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