Browsing the 2020 archive of COVID-19 Blog Entries

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 »

How to Hand Wash Catholic Style

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 3/23/20

Three Prayers from the Catholic Health Association of the United States

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 3/21/20

For Peace in Anxiety ​During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Loving God, we come to you full of anxiety about what may happen in the coming days and weeks. Shower us with the peace Jesus promised to his disciples, and make us into steady pillars for those around us. In this ... Read More »

Men's Club Scholarship Application

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 3/19/20

The Scholarship Program of the Prince of Peace Parish Men's Club was founded in 1994 to recognize high school seniors who are accepted by an accredited college and have remained active in the practice of their Catholic faith. With the office's limited hours, the Men’s Club Scholarship applications can ... Read More »

Youth Ministry Clothing Drive

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 3/19/20

The collection of soft textiles such as clothing, shoes, bedding, towels, accessories, and hard items like kitchen items, small appliances, knick-knacks, holiday décor, sporting goods, etc. scheduled for this weekend, March 21/22, has been postponed to the weekend of June 6/7.

Items cannot be collected ahead of time.

Please ... Read More »

The Televised Mass

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 3/18/20

We are exploring the possibility of live streaming a Sunday Mass from the sanctuary of Saint Teresa of Avila Church. We will let you know the time as soon as possible. If the Mass is not streamed, we will post a recorded video of the Mass on our parish ... Read More »

Parish Contributions

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 3/18/20

On a more sensitive note, a few parishioners have expressed their concerns regarding the impact on the parish’s finances without any collections. Though we are unable to attend Mass during this period, it goes without saying that their continuing financial support of the parish is crucial for its ... Read More »