Browsing the April 2020 archive of COVID-19 Blog Entries
The Blessing of the Palms
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/05/20
Father Jim blesses the Palms for Palm Sunday. The palms will be distributed by drive-thru at both churches -- the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem and Saint Teresa of Avila, Woodbury from noon until 2 on Palm Sunday afternoon. Please observe all social distancing protocols.
Mass for Palm Sunday
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/04/20
Father Jim Gregory, Sherry Langrock, and Mark Pancrazio gathered at Saint Teresa of Avila Church to record the Mass for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Konstantza Chernov performs for us “The Palms” composed Jean-Baptiste Fauré here. See Father Jim bless the palms here.
Piano Performance: The Palms
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/04/20
Dr. Konstantza Chernov performs for us “The Palms” composed by Jean-Baptiste Fauré.
Reflection: St. Francis of Paola & St. Isidore of Seville
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/03/20
Saint Francis of Paola, April 2 Saint Isidore of Seville, April 4
THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS WITHOUT THE SACRAMENT OF PENEANCE
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/02/20
The time has now come to suspend publicly scheduled confessions until further notice in light of the growing spread of COVID-19 in Connecticut, which is anticipated to peak in the coming weeks. This is necessary for the protection of both penitents and priests. The teaching of the Church states ... Read More »
PALMS FOR PICK UP
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/02/20
Blessed palms will be available for drive-by pick up for anyone who wishes them at both churches from noon until 2 p.m. on Palm Sunday. As the COVID-19 is on the rise, be sure to observe all social distancing protocols in effect that day.
HOLY WEEK LITURGIES
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/02/20
In this time of great need, it is all the more important that we celebrate Holy Week and Easter creatively within the strict limitations of social separation. Holy Week and Easter will be celebrated in Prince of Peace Parish by Father Jim and a few minsters within the parameters ... Read More »
HOLY WEEK AT HOME
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/02/20
For your assistance, Holy Week at Home: Adaptations of the Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, and Easter Sunday Rituals for Family and Household Prayer is available here. This publication contains resources prayerfully prepared by the editorial team at Liturgical Press. The prayers in this publication are ... Read More »
PLACES FOR PRAYER NOW OPEN
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/02/20
Saint Teresa of Avila Church will be opened on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. for anyone who would like to pray before the Blessed Sacrament reserved in the tabernacle. The Marian Prayer Garden on the grounds of the Church of the Nativity is also open ... Read More »
Mass for the Fifth Week of Lent
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/02/20
Father Jim Gregory, Sherry Langrock, and Konstantza Chernov gathered at Saint Teresa of Avila Church Sunday, March 29, 2020 to record the Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Below is detail from the Raising of Lazarus Window illustrating today's Gospel, John 11:1-45.