Browsing the April 2020 archive of COVID-19 Blog Entries
FAMILY ROSARY IN MAY
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/30/20
In a letter written to all the faithful, Pope Francis wishes to encourage everyone to rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home in the month of May. He also provides in the letter two prayers to Our Lady that we can recite at the end of the ... Read More »
Choir Is Using Zoom
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/30/20
Our parish choir has been continuing to meet regularly using Zoom to keep their vocal chords in shape and to maintain a connection with each other during this time of social distancing. One of the items they have been working on is a new musical setting for our Sunday ... Read More »
Renewal of Baptismal Promises
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/24/20
Mass for the Second Sunday (Octave) of Easter
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/18/20
If you have a devotion to the Divine Mercy and wish to receive the special graces by going to confession and receiving Holy Communion on Divine Mercy Sunday, but are unable to do so in this time of social separation, you may do the following: Before Mass, make an ... Read More »
Archdiocesan Update Regarding Mass
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/17/20
In light of the continued assessment of the spread of the novel coronavirus within Connecticut and Governor Lamont’s Executive Order of April 10th mandating the cancellation of school classes and the extension of closures of non-essential businesses through May 20, 2020, Archdiocese of Hartford (the counties of Hartford, Litchfield, ... Read More »
The Paschal Candle
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/17/20
Both the Church of the Nativity and Saint Teresa of Avila Church have a paschal candle. By coincidence they both have the same brand and style of candle. The candle style is called The Cross of Saint Francis made by Cathedral Candle Company. The new Church of the Nativity’s ... Read More »
Divine Mercy Sunday
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/17/20
The message of The Divine Mercy is simple. It is that God loves all of us. He wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. ... Read More »
Homily for Wednesday and Thursday of Easter Week
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/16/20
The Gospel of Luke 24 The Acts of the Apostles 3
Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/12/20
A video recording was made this morning of the celebration of the Easter Sunday Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord within the parameters set by the Congregation of Divine Worship in Rome regarding these celebrations without a congregation. In light of not having an Easter Vigil under the ... Read More »