Cookbooks are still available! This wonderful cookbook has 300 family favorite recipes and is $20. Stop by the Parish Office to purchase your copy.

Thank you to Hayden Carter from Troop 175 who designed and built Hayden’s Haven. This new play area is located at St. Mary’s School for our Kindergarten Class. It is an area that provides a safe and welcoming area for our young students. It will be enjoyed and loved by many. Great job!! Many thanks for all who supported this project.

Thank you to Matt Savage from Troop 175 who designed, built and installed our new outdoor crèche as his Eagle Project. Great job Matt and a special thanks to all who supported your project.

Please consider including St. Mary's in your will and estate planning. Our legal name is: St. Mary's Church Corporation of Simsbury. Contact Father Stephen for more information.

Fr. Dennis Vincenzo is a priest of the Archdiocese of Hartford for more than 30 years. He grew up in the South End of Hartford, attending St. Augustine Parish and School, and St. Thomas Seminary High School. Father Dennis received his bachelor’s degree from Trinity College in Hartford where he met and became good friends with Fr. Stephen, and continued on to St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore for his theological studies.  Click the title to read more.

After discussion with our Liturgy Committee and staff, we would like to start a new tradition for our children at Mass here at St. Mary’s. Beginning at the Parish Thanksgiving Mass this coming Tuesday evening, and continuing every Sunday at every Mass, we will provide an opportunity for the children of our parish to make an offering of a non-perishable food item which will go to one of the local food pantries we regularly support (Simsbury Food Closet and Hartford Food Pantries). Click the title to read more.

Thank you to everyone who filled a box or donated the cost of shipping. Without your help we could not have had such a successful Box of Joy

All children in grades 2-6 are invited to sign in the Children's Christmas Choir. Rehearsals are every Thursday evening, from 6-7 PM in the church. New members are welcome! Children will be singing at our 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass! Contact Amyjean Silling at [email protected] for more information, schedule, and to REGISTER! Parents are asked to remain during rehearsals.

“What can we do to pray for a loved one, living or deceased, or how can we do something to honor or memorialize them?” This is a common question, especially after the death of a loved one.   To have a Mass or several Masses offered for a person who is deceased is an ancient and commendable practice.  A Mass is offered to pray for a person that he/she may be at peace in heaven.  Since each Mass is of infinite value, requesting one or several Masses is of tremendous benefit for the person prayed for as well as for the family, knowing that their intention is joined with the prayer of the Church. Click the title to read more.

KC Council 2758 is offering post secondary education scholarships. These scholarships are intended for students and families who have demonstrated an active commitment to the Church. Students can obtain an application form and a list of criteria for the scholarship at the St. Mary’s office. The applications are due June 30th, 2022.

We have begun the process of searching for a new Youth Minister. A group of parents and teens have been meeting to brainstorm ideas on how we can shape our youth ministry program going forward. This group will assist Father Stephen in putting together a job description that will be used to search for candidates.

One of the reasons Catholics often cite for not going to confession is that it’s been so long since they last went, they’ve forgotten what to do. If this is what is keeping you from experiencing this beautiful sacrament perhaps a review of how to celebrate this sacrament might make it more approachable. First, don’t worry or be embarrassed if it has been a long time since last celebrating Reconciliation. All that matters is that you are seeking out the sacrament now. If you let the priest know it’s been a while and you are a little “rusty” he can help you with the process. Take a few minutes before confession to examine your conscience. You may use the 10 Commandments or even the Two Great Commandments (Love God with all your heart and your neighbor as yourself) to help you review your recent past. There are also Examinations of Conscience online or on the MyParishApp or the Confession App which can help you recall your sins.