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Comments on Mass Schedules
Posted by robert pucel
Dear Parishioners,
Thank you for participating in the parish wide meetings a few weeks ago in which the present Mass schedule was discussed. There were two main questions raised in regard to the Sunday schedule: (1.) If Saint Anne Church closes, will we keep the 7:00 a.m. Sunday ... Read More »
Welcome Mr. Brian Maxwell
Posted by robert pucel
Dear Parishioners,
Bishop Cote has assigned Mr. Brian Maxwell to the parishes of Saint Mary, Saint Catherine of Siena, and Saint Thomas the Apostle for his summer pastoral works this year. Brian is studying for the priesthood sponsored by ... Read More »
Fr. Ted's "take" on parish councils...
Posted by robert pucel
Dear Parishioners,
There is some good news to present regarding parish pastoral councils.
The pastoral council at Saint Thomas in Voluntown has completed updating its by-laws. Nominations of prospective members will begin shortly. Elections are scheduled for August.
The pastoral council at Saint Mary in Jewett City has also ... Read More »
Review of tri-parish Mass schedules
Posted by robert pucel
Dear Parishioners,
Last summer, when we were planning our Mass schedule, I said that we would try the revised Mass schedule for six months and then have meetings to find out how the schedule is working and whether or not changes are needed.
More than six months have now ... Read More »
The parish budget deficit
Posted by robert pucel
Dear Parishioners,As you could see from last week’s parish bulletin, our parish is presently facing a $45,000 deficit. The Finance Council has made its recommendation, which is to cut full-time staff positions and replace them with part-time positions. At this point, I am not willing to act on their ... Read More »