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REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2022-2023 YEAR
Use the link below to register for the upcoming year.
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Father Stephen's Weekly Message
The Sacrament of Confirmation
As you’ve noticed from our bulletin cover we have a number of our parish youth receiving their Confirmation this Sunday afternoon at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, as well as two adults who will be Confirmed there on Tuesday evening. In our Catholic tradition, Confirmation is one of three Sacraments of Initiation, along with Baptism and Eucharist. Although in the early days of Christianity, these three Sacraments were celebrated in one event at the Easter Vigil, over time they became separated from one another for very practical reasons. -
archbishop's annual appeal 2022
Thank you for considering a contribution to the 2022 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. Your support will assist the Archdiocese of Hartford to continue its mission of service. Please use the link below to make a secure donation. Thank you for your generosity.
Every month in 2022, we'll be bringing you inspirational stories from recipients and supporters of the Archbishop's Annual Appeal. Please join us and learn more about the many people directly impacted by your generosity.
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Confession Times
- Saturday: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Adoration Times
- Monday: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
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Today's Readings
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prayer for ukraine
God of peace and justice,
we pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow,
that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace,
for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.
Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear,
that you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Amen.
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Word on Fire - daily reflections
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act of consecration to the immaculate heart of mary
Here you will find the full text of Pope Francis' consecration of Ukraine and Russia to Immaculate Heart of Mary, sent by the Vatican to bishops throughout the world.
O Mary, Mother of God and our mother, in this time of trial we turn to you. As our mother, you love us and know us: No concern of our hearts is hidden from you. Mother of mercy, how often we have experienced your watchful care and your peaceful presence! You never cease to guide us to Jesus, the prince of peace.
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Calendar Of Events
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Thursday, May 19, 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, May 19, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMJoin us this evening for our monthly Women's Guild meeting. We will meet via Zoom so please check the Women's Guild webpage for login information.Read More
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Saturday, May 21The Rosary will be recited each week at 9:30 in the church (unless otherwise occupied) for the benefit of the war in Ukraine, especially the women and children. We invite everyone in the parish to attend.Read More
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Saturday, May 21, 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, May 21, 10:00 AMOur second graders will be receiving their First Communion today at the 10 AM or 1 PM Mass.Read More
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Saturday, May 21, 10:00 AMPlease join us for a rosary/hike event at Penwood State Park, Saturday, May 21 at 10:00. We will meet in the parking lot to recite the rosary and then (if you choose) hike through the park. In case of rain, this event be rescheduled. All women are welcome!Read More
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Tuesday, May 24, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AMJoin us in the Forcucci Faith Formation Center for a reflection of the upcoming Sunday readings.Read More
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Thursday, May 26, 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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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 about St. Mary's School!
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Parish News
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May 12As you’ve noticed from our bulletin cover we have a number of our parish youth receiving their Confirmation this Sunday afternoon at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, as well as two adults who will be Confirmed there on Tuesday evening. In our Catholic tradition, Confirmation is one of three Sacraments of Initiation, along with Baptism and Eucharist. Although in the early days of Christianity, these three Sacraments were celebrated in one event at the Easter Vigil, over time they became separated from one another for very practical reasons. Click the title to read more.Read More
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April 28I remember as a child, my mother placing fresh flowers each day before the little statue of Mary she kept on her bedroom dresser. Whether they be forsythia, tree blossoms, irises or lily of the valley (all of which grew in our yard), Mary always had fresh flowers during the month of May. Why do we honor Mary with flowers during May? Many of our Christian customs have roots in pre-Christian celebrations. As the Christian faith was taught to peoples of different cultures, missionaries often took their local customs and connected them to Christian belief. In ancient Greece and Rome, the goddesses of fertility and blossoms were honored during the month of May as springtime brought fertility and new life. Click the title to read more.Read More
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April 22For the past six weeks of Lent, we’ve been preparing for and building up to the celebration of the greatest event in Christianity, the celebration of Easter – when Christ defeated death by rising to new life. Whether we’ve been coming to daily Mass, praying or reading the Bible more, attending a bible study, making the Stations of the Cross, following Dynamic Catholic’s Best Lent Ever series or the daily readings from the Lenten meditation book, we’ve been highly engaged in faith activities during the Lenten Season. Even in our homes perhaps we’ve been preparing in all kinds of ways, cooking traditional Easter specialties, decorating or planting flowers, creating Easter baskets. Now that we’ve celebrated Easter Sunday, what’s next? Click the title to read more.Read More
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April 19A Very Happy and Blessed Easter to All! Today our 40-day Lenten pilgrimage culminates in Jesus’ Resurrection from the dead. Mary Magdalene delivers the disturbing news to Peter and the beloved disciple that the body of Jesus is missing from the place where they buried him on the preceding Friday. They race to the tomb only to find the tomb open and Jesus’ body gone. The tidied burial cloths raise a suspicion that Jesus’ body was not simply moved or stolen. Rather it must mean that he had been raised as he promised: “the Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes and be killed, and rise after three days” (Mk. 8:31). God’s extravagant love has rolled away the stone and emptied the tomb! The beloved disciple sees and believes! Alleluia! Click the title to read more.Read More
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April 7Another obstacle to going to confession I often hear from people is they don’t know what to confess. Prior to the Second Vatican Council, morality seemed so black and white – we knew clearly what was and wasn’t a sin. Today however there seems difficulty discerning what is appropriate matter for confession. First, to be culpable (responsible) for a sin we must know and understand that what we have done or neglected to do is sinful. We can’t be guilty of something we are unaware is a sin. A thorough Examination of Conscience will help us to discern our sins both of commission and omission. To do this, we could start by remembering the Ten Commandments and determining if we are guilty of breaking any of these. Click the title to read more.Read More
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March 31
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.Read More
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St. Mary's LiveStream
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Marriage Weekend 2022
World Marriage Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of February.
On February 13, at our 9:30 Mass, Monsignor Frank Matera offered a special blessing
for the couples of our parish to honor their lifelong commitment as husband and wife.
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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.
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