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Father Stephen's Weekly Message
DIFFERENT GIFTS, SAME SPIRIT
(1/16/2022)This weekend, our second reading features St. Paul’s poetic rendition of how the Holy Spirit gifts the Church with a diversity of talents, unique to each individual but given for the benefit of the whole community. This list of gifts leads up to St. Paul’s famous passage about love which is often chosen as one of the readings at weddings: “Love is patient, love is kind,…” (1 Cor 13)
This truth that the Holy Spirit provides each one of us certain gifts to be used to benefit the Church at large, is also true at the local level of the parish. At St. Mary’s we are so blessed to have so many who willingly share these Spirit-given gifts to benefit the whole community.
Most recently we have been blessed with a beautiful Christmas season through the lovely church decorations arranged (and now put away) by a team of volunteers; musicians – some professionals and others volunteer – who grace us with their vocal and instrumental talent; liturgical ministers who faithfully serve as lectors, Eucharistic ministers, greeters, ushers and altar servers; a team of volunteers who offered their time and expertise to ensure that Christmas gifts were collected and then distributed to individuals and families in need to make their Christmas a bit brighter.How can the gifts given to YOU from the Holy Spirit benefit our parish?
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Parish News
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January 19
Pope Francis has declared that this Sunday, the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, be observed as “Sunday of the Word of God” to highlight the importance of the Bible in our prayer and worship as Catholics. It is so appropriate to focus on the importance of Sacred Scripture on this Sunday which comes on the heels of the celebration of the Birth of Jesus who is, as St. John the Evangelist reminds us, “the Word [who] became flesh and dwelt among us,” (Jn. 1:14). With the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, inclusion of Sacred Scripture in our celebration of Mass was greatly expanded. Click the title to read more.Read More -
January 14
Confirmation for St. Mary’s has been scheduled for May 15th, at 2:00 PM at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Hartford. Our second year students should complete the confirmation application, saint, and sponsor forms found on the website. Please contact Steve DiMotta with any questions.Read More -
January 14
Thank you for your continuous support during these challenging and difficult times. Without your generous support of St. Mary’s, we would not be able to carry out our many ministries. Through E-giving and envelope usage, our parish continues to meet the many needs that face our parish. For those who are with us at home, thank you for staying connected each week. For the parishioners who attend daily and weekly mass, we are blessed to have you in person. We pray God continues to bless the people of St. Mary’s.Read More -
January 13
We will be kicking off a 7-week book club on February 1st; Walk in Her Sandals: Experiencing Christ's Passion through the Eyes of Women by Kelly M. Walquist. We will offer Tuesdays at 7:00 pm via Zoom and Wednesdays at 8:45 am in person. Please email us if you're interested: stmarywomensguild@gmail.comRead More -
January 12
It's was our privilege to start the new year by hosting one of our Archdiocesan seminarians, Mr. Martin Chouinard, over his winter break. Although his time with us was quite brief, we thank you so much for sharing time with us and, more importantly, for answering the call of the Lord. We promise you our continued prayers and support as you continue your discernment and studies, and look forward to that day God-willing you will be ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Hartford. We also pledge our prayers for all who may be discerning a vocation to service in the Church and for an increase in vocations to priesthood, religious life, diaconate, marriage, and lay ministry in the Church.Read More -
January 5
In the event that schools are closed due to inclement weather, there will be NO 8:00 AM Mass and our office will be closed. Sunday Mass will continue as scheduled but please use your best judgement when venturing out.Read More
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St. Mary's LiveStream
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Calendar Of Events
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Thursday, January 20, 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, January 20, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMDue to unforeseen events, we will cancel our general monthly meeting tonight. The meeting is rescheduled for January 27, 2022 at 7:00pm on Zoom. Mark your calendar to join us!Read More
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Saturday, January 22, 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. Click the link for more information.Read More
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Saturday, January 22, 9:00 AMOur second graders will be receiving their First Reconciliation today at 9 AM and 1 PM in the church.Read More
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Sunday, January 23We will be collecting non-perishable foods today. All items can be dropped off in the Magowan Center 8:00 AM –12:00 PM.Read More
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Sunday, January 23The second collection this week will be for The Catholic High Schools. It supports the outstanding education offered at our Catholic secondary schools by providing funds for tuition assistance, technology enhancements, curricular improvements, marketing and much more. Please consider making a donation.Read More
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Sunday, January 23Faith Formation classes for grades K-6 meet this morning. Those in person will meet at 8:15 AM in the School and virtual classes will meet via Zoom from 11:00 AM - 12:05 PM.Read More
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Sunday, January 23, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMFaith Formation for our Junior HS students will meet this evening at St. Mary's School from 6 PM - 7:30 PM.Read More
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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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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.
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