The month of October brings two important Catholic themes to our attention. It is the month of the Rosary and Respect Life month. October 7th is the traditional day which honors Our Lady of the Rosary. Click the title to read more.
If your ministry/group is planning to utilize parish space to meet in person this fall and winter, please contact the Parish Office as soon as possible via email with your room request.
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.
When I was young, my mother often used the phrase tempus fugit “time flies”. It is a phrase that is so true, and as I have discovered becomes even more true as we age. In just a few days, I will have been with you here at St. Mary’s for three months already! Where has the time gone? I thought I’d use this marker of time as an occasion to provide a little update on things since my arrival on July 1st. Click the title to read the full message.
The Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry's Annual Dinner & Awards will be held Tuesday, October 19 at 5 PM at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. Tickets are $75 per person or $520 for a table of 8. Click the title for more information.
All those in the Archdiocese of Hartford who observed or will be observing 25th, 50th, 60th and other special wedding anniversaries in either 2020 or 2021 are invited to join Archbishop Blair for this special Anniversary Mass on October 10th at 2:00 PM at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford. Click the title to register.
Get ready! Join us on September 25th for a spiritual reflection day with time to experience the camaraderie of your fellow Catholic men. The day includes Mass, Eucharist Procession, Adoration, Confession, Speakers and Lunch. The event will take place at the New Britain Stadium on October 19th. Make sure to bring a hat, umbrella and light jacket. For more information, click the title.
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!