We will begin to celebrate Sunday Masses on July 4-5th; We will follow our regular schedule.

Below are the guidelines from the Archdiocese regarding public masses:

• Archbishop Blair has dispensed from the Sunday obligation to Mass until September. 
  • No Catholic is obligated to attend Sunday Mass at this time.
• Those who are ill, have a temperature, have symptoms of Covid-19, or are in high risk categories should not attend Mass.
• Those attending Mass must wear face masks, apart from children under the age of two.
• The church is cleaned daily.
• Hand sanitizer is available at the entrances.
• The maximum number of people allowed to attend Mass at St. Mary's is 100.
• Pews in the church have been roped off to ensure social distancing of at least six feet between those attending who are not members of the same family.
• Hymnals and Missalettes have been removed from the pews.
• There will be instrumental music, but congregational singing remains suspended
• Collection boxes have been placed at the doors of the church, as there will not be an offertory collection (please consider e-Giving)
• Those receiving Holy Communion will approach in single file, keeping a space of six feet apart, as marked on the floor, and receive communion in their hands.  Before consuming Holy Communion, parishioners should step to the side (X is marked on the floor) before removing their mask and consuming.
• Those administering Holy Communion must wear face masks and will sanitize their hands before and after distributing communion

We extend a heartfelt congratulations to our
graduating High School Seniors and wish you well
in your next adventure. 
Click the link below to watch a brief slide show
with information about our graduates.

2020 High School Graduates

14th Sunday In Ordinary Time
July 5
After three long months physically apart from each other,
we are now gathering once again in the church for Mass.
Our virtual Sunday Mass continues to be available at your convenience.

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Staying Connected Through The Word
Past videos are available in our
Video Archive

I wish to thank all who have continued to support the parish through E-Giving and by sending in their weekly envelopes during this period. This is a difficult time for all of us, emotionally and financially. To the extent you can continue to support Saint Mary’s (which has fixed and on-going expenses) I and your fellow parishioners are most grateful. Fr. Matera

Saturdays:  3:00 - 4:00 PM

Confessions will take place in the south wing of the church near the piano and organ.

• Open Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM

• Open Monday-Thursday 10 AM - 2 PM.
• If you need assistance, please leave us a message:
• Phone: 860-658-7627
• Email: ParishOffice@StMarySimsbury.org

Click for the full text
of the statement from Archbishop Blair

A prayer composed by Pope Francis:

A Prayer to Mary
in Time of Trial