Browsing the May 2020 archive of COVID-19 Blog Entries

Mass for Pentecost Sunday

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 5/30/20

Father Jim Gregory, Sherry Langrock, and Konstantza Chernov gathered to record the Mass for Pentecost Sunday. There are 13 red votive candles in the sanctuary representing the tongues of fire that came upon the Apostles and Mary at Pentecost. The larger red sanctuary light, representing Christ's presence in the ... Read More »

The Holy Spirit & Pentecost

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 5/28/20

PUBLIC WORSHIP WILL BEGIN SOON

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 5/28/20

As of Monday, June 8, 2020, parishes of the Archdiocese of Hartford can reopen for the public celebration of weekday Masses only, provided that no more than a total of fifty (50) socially distanced persons are present at a given Mass in keeping with the limitation currently set by ... Read More »

Mass for the Seventh Sunday of Easter

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 5/23/20

Father Jim Gregory, Sherry Langrock, and Konstantza Chernov gathered to record the Mass for the Seventh Sunday of Easter. Please consider making regular secure online contributions to our parish here. Today's readings can be found here. Please share this Mass with others. TECHNICAL NOTE: We tried to make an adjustment to ... Read More »

Join us for Alpha Online

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 5/20/20

Alpha Online is a series of sessions offering the opportunity for informal discussion of questions of life and faith with friends and new friends from the comfort of your home. Participation is free. Weekly sessions will begin on Wednesday, June 3 at 7:00 pm, and will continue to August ... Read More »

Mass for the Ascension of the Lord

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 5/20/20

Father Jim Gregory, Sherry Langrock, and Konstantza Chernov gathered to record the Mass for the Ascension of the Lord. Please consider making regular secure online contributions to our parish here. Today's readings can be found here. Please share this Mass with others. TECHNICAL NOTE: The camera stopped recording before the Mass ... Read More »

Mass for the Sixth Sunday of Easter

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 5/16/20

Father Jim Gregory, Sherry Langrock, and Konstantza Chernov gathered to record the Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Please consider making regular secure online contributions to our parish here. Todays' readings can be found here.

SO WHEN ARE WE COMING BACK TO CHURCH?

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 5/13/20

With the new extension date of May 20th for the "Stay Safe, Stay Home" executive order one week away, this is a question on the minds of many. Unfortunately, there does not seem to be any hint of a positive answer. The sectors in the state scheduled for measured ... Read More »

Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Easter

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 5/09/20

Father Jim Gregory, Sherry Langrock, and Konstantza Chernov gathered to record the Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Please consider making regular secure online contributions to our parish here. Todays' readings can be found here. A Mother's Day blessing:

Loving God,

as a mother gives life and nourishment to ... Read More »

Laudato Si’ Week - May 16-24, 2020

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 5/08/20

2020 occasions the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on care for our common home, Laudato Si’, which was signed on May 24, 2015. Laudato Si’, is an inspiration during moments of difficulty. It encourages us to reflect on the values we share and create a more just and ... Read More »