Browsing the 2020 archive of COVID-19 Blog Entries
PENTECOST INTERGENERATIONAL EVENT
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 5/08/20
May 31, 2020 is the Feast of Pentecost. Our parish was to have an Intergenerational Event to prepare families for the “Birthday of the Church,” and the third biggest holy day of the Church. Pandemics happen and plans changed. Instead we have decided to go virtual. Visit the page ... Read More »
Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 5/02/20
Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday) The readings for today are here. John 10 is here. Please consider making regular secure online contributions to our parish here. The Fourth Sunday of Easter has been designated “World Day of Prayer for Vocations.” Our baptism manifests an ... Read More »
Renewing Our Archdiocese's Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 5/01/20
Saint Joseph, the Worker
Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 5/01/20
As we renew the consecration of Mary on the first day of May, we must also keep in mind Mary's most chaste spouse on the optional memorial feast of Saint Joseph the Worker. With so many people unemployed due to the pandemic, we as a parish reaffirm the dignity ... Read More »
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 »