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Mass Schedule
- Saturday: 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 9:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Monday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Eucharistic Adoration at 8:30 am each Monday
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Thursday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
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Monsignor Matera
Congratulations to Father Matera who was one of nine priests in the Archdiocese of Hartford named "Monsignor". This title of Monsignor was granted by Pope Francis at the request of Archbishop Blair.
The parishioners of St. Mary's would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to Monsignor Matera for his leadership and unending support of our parish. We feel blessed to have him as our pastor.
Click HERE to read the full article in the Hartford Courant.
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From Monsignor Matera
Time to Retreat!
The enemy is pressing hard, and we can’t win the battle! It’s time to withdraw and retreat. We are surrounded and soon the enemy will close the circle. If we do not retreat, we will be destroyed! It is time to make a strategic retreat, so we can fight another day.
Yes, there are times when a strategic retreat, a withdrawal from battle, is the only way to win the war. But the kind of retreat I have in mind is different. I am talking about a spiritual retreat, a strategic withdrawal from the struggles of daily life to evaluate where we are so that we can live our Christian life more fully and consciously in Christ.
As I have mentioned on occassion in the past, I make a retreat every August at Saint Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer, MA. It is the best week of the year for me because it allows me to reset, reboot, and put everything in perspective once more. It empowers me to live my life in Christ more fully.
Have you ever made a retreat? Have you ever taken a few days to review your spiritual life, your life in Christ? If you have, you know what I mean. If you have not, then I encourage to take a step you have never taken before, a step that can change and transform your life.
This year, there will be two retreats at Holy Family Monastery in Farmington for our Parish, one for men March 15—17 and one for women April 5—7. There will also be a retreat for women at Our Lady of Calvary in Farmington, Feb 15-17. Each retreat begins late Friday afternoon and concludes on Sunday noon.
What is a retreat? It is a time to gather with others to pray, to be silent, to listen to conferences, to share your faith. It is a time to review your life so that you can live your life more fully in Christ.
There are a core group of men and women who make this retreat each year, but this year I am looking for 12 good men and 12 good women who have never been on retreat! Does the number sound familiar? I am looking for 12 new disciples as did our Lord. You are one of them.
If you want to know more about this year’s retreat contact Gerry or Ellen Graham (860-651-6621, email gfgdds@gmail.com), or speak with me. Do something you have never done before. Grow and mature in your faith. You will not regret it. You will wonder why you have not done it before.
Father Matera
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Witnessing To Our Faith
In 2018 one of the most important events that occurred in our parish was the mission we held during Lent. That mission was something we prepared for throughout the year by focusing on the theme of Faith on Fire. When our mission ended, many parishioners asked how we might follow up on our mission experience. Is there a theme that can energize and continue to renew us, something that can guide our parish life in the year ahead?
The theme I have decided on is "Witnessing To Our Faith". Witnesses testify to what they have seen, heard and experienced. I am designating the third Sunday of every month as Witness Sunday, a day when parishioners from our faith community will give a brief testimoney of their faith. These testimonies allow us to hear what they belive and why they believe so that we can continue to grow in our faith.
In the weeks ahead I will return to the theme of Witnessing Our Faith, and we will hear many testimonies from our fellow parishioners. All of this will culminate in a celebration of witness and song during Lent, similar to last year's celebration of song and praise at the opening of our parish mission. Listen to what your fellow parishioners testify about their faith, and ask yourself: What do I believe? Why do I believe? And what is my witness to Christ?
Click HERE to read testimonies from our parishioners
Father Matera
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Campus Connection Project
Visit our Campus Connection webpage for details on the progress of our construction. You will find information on parking ambassadors, thermometer graphic, photos of the project plan, photos of the construction, sponsorship opportunities, relocation of St. Bernard's windows, business sponsorship opportunities, business donors and the brick sponsorship program.
Donate to the Campus Connection Project
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News
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January 21
The Women's Guild membership drive for 2019 has started. If you were a member in 2018, you will receive a membership form in the mail. If you would like to join the Women's Guild please contact Ann Mikkleson for more information (mika716@comcast.net). The membership form can also be found on our webpage. Click the title for the link.Read More -
January 17
Please do not part in the parking lot directly across from the Church, which belongs to the Law Firm of Hassett and George at any time during the week or on the weekend. Thank-you for your cooperation.Read More -
January 15
IGNITE Youth Ministry will take its seventh annual trip to UMass-Lowell for this Catholic Youth Conference. All students currently in grades 8 - 12 are invited to join our group! This conference weekend has been a life-changing experience for so many of our teens. For travel information or to place a deposit, click the title.Read More -
January 2This one-to-one lay ministry is named for Stephen, one of seven called by the church to assist the apostles in caring for others (Acts 6 and 7). Stephen ministry is listening, caring for others in Jesus' name. If you want to learn more about this ministry, email StephenMinistry@stmarysimsbury.org or call (860)658-7627.Read More
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December 20
"Advent is a time to welcome the Lord who comes to meet us, the time to look ahead, and to prepare ourselves for Christ's return." (Dec 2) "Advent is a time for renewing the faith, for purifying it, so that it can be more authentic." (Dec 3) "This Advent, make yourself small, make yourself humble, make yourself a servant of others, and the Lord will give you the ability to understand how to make peace." (Dec 4) "The beginning of faith is feeling the need for salvation: this is the way that prepares us to meet Jesus." (Dec 5) To view more quotes, click the title.Read More
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Confession
- Sat: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Weekly)
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St. Mary's Calendar
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Tuesday, January 22, 7:00 PMStephen Ministers will meet this evening in the lower church.Read More
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Tuesday, January 22, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PMThe Music Group for the 9:30 AM Mass includes instrumentalists and singers. The group consists of middle school students, high school students and adults. Practices are held in the church on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00. For more information, contact Patty Lepak, 651-9930 or lepakfamily@gmail.comRead More
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Wednesday, January 23Join Deacon Art in the Parish Center beginning at 7 PM. Prior to Bible Study join us at 6:10 PM for Lectio Divina and/or 6:45 PM for Prayers for Healing and Special Intentions. Please bring your Bible and a friend. All are welcome!Read More
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Thursday, January 24, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AMJoin us in the lower church for our study of "Walking Together: Discovering the Catholic Tradition of Spiritual Friendship." For more information contact Joanne Russell (joanne.russell@comcast.net).Read More
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Saturday, January 26, 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, January 26, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMConfessions are heard each Saturday between 3:00 and 4:00 PM.Read More
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Sunday, January 27The second collection this weekend supports our Catholic high schools as they prepare young people to become productive citizens and church leaders. Your gift is an investment that will continue to pay dividends.Read More
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Sunday, January 27, 8:15 AM - 11:45 AMOur Religious Education program for grades 1-6 meets today. Grades 4-6 will attend 9:30 Mass together. All families are welcome.Read More
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Sunday, January 27, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMSmall groups are in session tonight.Read More
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Monday, January 28The Knights of Columbus will have an officer's meeting this evening at 7 PM tonight.Read More
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Monday, January 28, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AMEucharistic Adoration each Monday morning following Daily Mass to make reparation for sins of abuse, to pray for the Archdiocesan Synod and to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.Read More
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Tuesday, January 29, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PMThe Music Group for the 9:30 AM Mass includes instrumentalists and singers. The group consists of middle school students, high school students and adults. Practices are held in the church on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00. For more information, contact Patty Lepak, 651-9930 or lepakfamily@gmail.comRead More
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