Parish News

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"Spring Reflections" from Father Stu.

Congratulations

to our Pastor, Father Stu, on his Silver Jubilee, ordained 25 years ago, April 29, 1995. 

Select here for a special look at Father Stu!

In response to the effects of the coronavirus, the Archdiocese of Hartford has extended the cancellation of Masses for parishes in the diocese until further notice.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation has also been discontinued for the foreseeable future.

Here is a summary of part of a recent

Vatican decree on the sacrament:

Through God's love and mercy, the expression of true repentance brings full forgiveness for all sins at this time, with the individual seeking to celebrate the sacrament in the

future when possible.

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St. Philip Church is open Saturdays

from 2:00-4:00 pm for anyone who would

like to visit for prayer & reflection.

Please enter through the parking lot side-door, wearing a face covering and taking a

seat in one of the marked pews in the

front part of the church while practicing

social distancing throughout your visit.

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In light of the continued

cancellation of Masses,

I invite fellow members of

Saint Marianne Cope to join me in

Christian stewardship of treasure

in the coming days.

If you can, please mail your offertory envelopes to the parish office regularly or check out the Online Giving option here on the website to help meet our financial needs.

Many thanks to everyone who has been able

to respond as we continue to support our

parish home together.

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Easter Resources

Easter booklets and other reflection items can be found in the parish office entranceway as well as the side door resource table at

St. Philip Church. 

A Prayer of Hope

"God whispers when darkness falls,

and storms set in, be still and know I'm there.

When sunrise fills your room with light,

be still and know I'm there.

When days seem endless, or time too brief,

be still and know I'm there.

I am the way, the truth, the life,

be still and know I'm there."

- Suzanne Battos

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FOODSHARE Truck at SMC

Thanks to everyone from our parish and other volunteers from our town who helped

with the recent Foodshare truck visit

at St. Catherine Church parking lot.

Once again we provided some extra food,

care, and assistance to those who can use

a helping hand during this difficult time.

The next Foodshare visit will

take place on May 29th.

God's blessings during this

Memorial Day weekend..

- Fr. Stu

St. Catherine Church

Weekly Mass -

Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

Daily Mass -

Mon-Thurs at 8:00 a.m.

Holy Hour -

Tuesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

St. Philip Church

Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Reconciliation -

Saturday, 3:00-3:30 p.m.