Browsing the March 2020 archive of COVID-19 Blog Entries
Homily for Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 3/31/20
The readings for today's homily can be found here.
The Moon, Venus and Peepers
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 3/30/20
This video was taken of the early evening sky looking west over the Manville Glacial Kettle on Friday, March 27, 2020. One can see the planet Venus in the center of the shot and the Moon at 9% waxing crescent slightly below it. One can also hear the spring ... Read More »
Popes' Special Urbi et Orbi Blessing
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 3/29/20
Pope’s special Urbi et Orbi blessing: ‘God turns everything to our good’ Pope Francis delivers an extraordinary blessing “To the City and to the World” on Friday to pray for an end to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. In his meditation, the Pope reflects on Jesus’ words to His disciples: ... Read More »
A Hymn Ave Maria
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 3/25/20
A Homily for the Annunciation of the Lord
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 3/25/20
The scripture readings for the Solemnity of the Annunciation can be found here.
Closures Extended through April 30
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 3/24/20
In light of continued uncertainty regarding the extent and duration of the coronavirus in the state of Connecticut and throughout the Archdiocese of Hartford, the cancellation of public Masses and liturgies in the churches of the Archdiocese (the counties of Hartford, Litchfield, and New Haven) that was originally mandated ... Read More »
A Hymn Blessed Are They
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 3/24/20
A Homily for John 5:1-16
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 3/24/20
Stay Healthy. Stay Holy.
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 3/23/20
These are the links mentioned in the video message: cdc.gov/coronavirus ct.gov/coronavirus archdioceseofhartford/coronavirus Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind Jesus Raises Lazarus The office phone is (203) 263-2008 with these extensions: Mary in the Main Office 10 Father Jim 12 Carol Moriarty 11 Donald Banks 17 Parish Facebook
Alpha
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 3/23/20
We are disappointed to have to postpone our upcoming Alpha sessions. In the hope that the spread of the Covid-19 virus will dissipate, we are tentatively planning to continue running Alpha beginning Wednesday, April 15 and ending June 17. As we move closer to April 15, we will either ... Read More »