NEW- Parishioners and visitors are welcome to use this featured video to supplement your daily faith life. New selections will be added regularly.
In today's video clip selection meet author Matthew Kelly. Free copies of Matthew Kelly's book "Redsicover Catholicism" in the bookrack this month, - while supplies last.
Note:Coffee Sundays Stop down to the parish Hall with the family after the 8 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. Masses for some fellowship time before heading out, - first Sunday of every month, Sept. through to June.
All are welcome to the open house on Sunday, Jan. 29th from 12:30 - 2 p.m. For a full list of activities celebrating Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 29 - Feb. 4th, clickHERE.
See you on the 29th !
2. Contact Your Congressman / Senator
On January 20, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reaffirmed a rule that virtually all private health care plans must cover sterilization, abortifacients, and contraception. The rule is set to take effect August 1, 2012. Non-profit religious employers that do not now provide such coverage, and are not exempt under the rule’s extremely narrow definition of religious employer, will be given one year—until August 1, 2013—to comply.
Responding to the announcement, Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, stated: “In effect, the president is saying we have a year to figure out how to violate our consciences.”
Cardinal-designate Dolan continued: “To force Americans to choose between violating their consciences and forgoing their healthcare is literally unconscionable. . . It is as much an attack on access to health care as on religious freedom.” Noting that the Obama administration “has now drawn an unprecedented line in the sand,” the Cardinal-designate urged that the HHS mandate be overturned. “The Catholic bishops are committed to working with our fellow Americans to reform the law and change this unjust regulation.” See: www.usccb.org/news/2012/12-012.cfm . For more information, see: www.usccb.org/conscience
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.. Bible Study - Acts of the Apostles. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. in the church Hall. For more info, contact Judy or Joe 860- 871-1635 Coming in Sept., - the letters of Peter, James, John & Jude.
4. Personal Care Items Collection for the Cornerstone The weekend of Feb. 4th & 5th, - drop off donated items in the box in the main foyer / entrance. Shampoo, razors, deoderant, powder, tooth paste, etc., ..
5. Annual Small Group Men's Retreat Click hereto see photos from our annual small group men's retreat at St. Joseph's Abbey in Spencer, MA. . Bible Study - Acts of the Apostles. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. in the church Hall. For more info, contact Judy or Joe 860- 871-1635 Coming in Sept., - the letters of Peter, James, John & Jude.
4. Personal Care Items Collection for the Cornerstone The weekend of Feb. 4th & 5th, - drop off donated items in the box in the main foyer / entrance. Shampoo, razors, deoderant, powder, tooth paste, etc., ..
6. Have concerns in your life? Like to have the prayers of the parish community along with your own ? Request a weekday or Sunday Mass for your family, friends or personal intentions ! Call Becky at the parish office to schedule, 860.871.1970.
* Book Rack - Features Pocket-Sized Bible Studies, Devotionals, Traces Magazine, A Variety of Newspapers and much more, -- Located by the Elevator, all items are free, one of each per family. Stop By This Week, while supplies last !
* Weekly Bread Collectionfor the Cornerstone Shelter / Soup Kitchen. (Drop-off Box in main foyer).
* Divine Mercy Devotion - Every Monday, 6:30 p.m. What is a Novena ? * Thursdays, Holy Hour 7 - 8p.m. - Matt 26:40
