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May 20 Church/Pandemic Update
Posted by Fr Thomas Griffin
Father Ted’s Update
The reading from the Book of the Acts of the Apostles for this coming Sunday takes place between the Ascension of Jesus and the day of Pentecost. With the events of Ascension and Pentecost as a kind of pair of bookends, we find the Apostles gathered ... Read More »
Food Pantry needs Egg cartons
Posted by Fr Thomas Griffin
Saint Mary Food Pantry needs egg cartons. We have received a donation of over 100 dozen eggs, but they are in flats. So we need to repackage them into egg cartons holding a dozen each. If you have any empty egg cartons that you are able to donate, ... Read More »
Live Streaming Masses
Posted by Fr Thomas Griffin
Live Streaming Masses for Holy Week and Ongoing Choices for live streamed Masses as well as recorded Masses can be found linked to the Diocese webpage on the 'Website Links' page of our website. The options include the Holy Week Mass schedule.
March 31 Update
Posted by Fr Thomas Griffin
March 31 Update
Dear Parishioners,
Never in my life did I ever think that we would not be able to celebrate Holy Week or Easter Masses and services, yet here we are. In so many ways it seems surreal, yet it is very real.
With the extension of ... Read More »
Food Pantry Demand Increasing, Needs Up Sharply
Posted by Fr Thomas Griffin
Dear Parishioners, As we have been hearing, food pantries and soup kitchens have been seeing an increase in the number of people they are serving. Here is one concrete example of what is happening locally. This past Tuesday Saint Mary Food Pantry distributed food to 166 households. On average ... Read More »
Virus response update March 28
Posted by Fr Thomas Griffin
Dear Parishioners, I am writing to keep you updated as to what is going on in our parishes and faith community during this time. This is the first time that we are sending an email to all parishioners who have given an email address to us as part of ... Read More »
The Temporary Suspension of the Public Celebration of Mass in the Diocese of Norwich
Posted by Fr Thomas Griffin
We received this notification the afternoon of Tuesday March 17th. As you will see, all public Masses have been suspended until further notice. We encourage you to make use of live Masses on TV or any electronic media while the suspension is in effect. Please pray for a speedy ... Read More »
MASSES DURING CORONA VIRUS (3/14/20)
Posted by Fr Thomas Griffin
Please note that as of today, March 14, 2020, Masses ARE NOT being cancelled at this time; all Masses will be celebrated according to our normal schedule both on the weekends and during the week. However, if you are ill or experiencing any symptoms of illness Bishop Cote has ... Read More »
2020 Easter Triduum Scheule
Posted by Fr Thomas Griffin
Services for the Easter Triduum Thursday April 9th through Easter Sunday April 12th for St. Mary Church, Jewett City; St. Catherine Church, Preston; and Ss. Thomas & Anne, Voluntown will be: Holy Thursday, April 9th 9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer @ St. Catherine Church 7:00 p.m. - Mass ... Read More »
Easter Wishes
Posted by Fr Thomas Griffin
On behalf of our entire parish family, we wish you the warmest wishes for a blessed and holy Easter celebration and invite you to come and celebrate the mysteries of our salvation during this holiest time of the Church’s year. You and your family will be remembered in the ... Read More »