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20th Sunday of Ordinary Time Weekly Bulletin/Boletín Semana del 16 de agusto 2020

Posted on August 14, 2020 in: Cluster News

20th Sunday of Ordinary Time Weekly Bulletin/Boletín Semana del 16 de agusto 2020
Sts Peter and Paul St Joseph St Mary Sunday Masses! If you can’t physically attend Sunday Mass because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the canonical obligation to attend Sunday Mass is temporarily suspended. Nevertheless, the obligation to worship the Lord on Sunday remains.  If you cannot come to church for Mass on Sunday because of health concerns, take time at home to pray. Make a “Holy Hour” with the Lord. The Spanish 10:00 a.m. Mass will continue to be live-streamed and the 8:30 a.m. Mass will be recorded from St. Joseph Church and ...

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19th Sunday of Ordinary Time Weekly Bulletin/Boletín Semana del 9 de agusto 2020

Posted on August 06, 2020 in: Cluster News

19th Sunday of Ordinary Time Weekly Bulletin/Boletín Semana del 9 de agusto 2020
Sts Peter and Paul St Joseph St Mary Sunday Masses! If you can’t physically attend Sunday Mass because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the canonical obligation to attend Sunday Mass is temporarily suspended. Nevertheless, the obligation to worship the Lord on Sunday remains.  If you cannot come to church for Mass on Sunday because of health concerns, take time at home to pray. Make a “Holy Hour” with the Lord. The Spanish 10:00 a.m. Mass will continue to be live-streamed and the 8:30 a.m. Mass will be recorded from St. Joseph Church and ...

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18th Sunday of Ordinary Time Weekly Bulletin/Boletín Semana del 2 de agusto 2020

Posted on July 30, 2020 in: Cluster News

18th Sunday of Ordinary Time Weekly Bulletin/Boletín Semana del 2 de agusto 2020
Sts Peter and Paul St Joseph St Mary Sunday Masses! If you can’t physically attend Sunday Mass because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the canonical obligation to attend Sunday Mass is temporarily suspended. Nevertheless, the obligation to worship the Lord on Sunday remains.  If you cannot come to church for Mass on Sunday because of health concerns, take time at home to pray. Make a “Holy Hour” with the Lord. The Spanish 10:00 a.m. Mass will continue to be live-streamed and the 8:30 a.m. Mass will be recorded from St. Joseph Church and ...

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2020 Annual Catholic Appeal One Faith, One Family

Posted on July 30, 2020 in: Cluster News

2020 Annual Catholic Appeal One Faith, One Family
Many thanks to those of you who have already made your pledge or gift.  For us to achieve our overall goal, it will require the personal sacrifice of all members of our parish.  If you have not yet responded to the appeal, please set aside a moment to consider prayerfully a gift that reflect your blessings.  Your gift, no matter how big or small, will help enable the diocese to provide essential pastoral, educational and humanitarian needs to many.  Pledge envelopes are near the front door of the church or you may donate directly online through the Dioce...

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17th Sunday of Ordinary Time Weekly Bulletin/Boletín Semana del 26 de julio 2020

Posted on July 24, 2020 in: Cluster News

17th Sunday of Ordinary Time Weekly Bulletin/Boletín Semana del 26 de julio 2020
Sts Peter and Paul St Joseph St Mary   Sunday Masses! If you can’t physically attend Sunday Mass because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the canonical obligation to attend Sunday Mass is temporarily suspended. Nevertheless, the obligation to worship the Lord on Sunday remains.  If you cannot come to church for Mass on Sunday because of health concerns, take time at home to pray. Make a “Holy Hour” with the Lord. The Spanish 10:30 a.m. Mass will continue to be live-streamed and the 8:30 a.m. Mass will be recorded from St. Joseph Churc...

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16th Sunday of Ordinary Time Weekly Bulletin/Boletín Semana del 19 de julio 2020

Posted on July 17, 2020 in: Cluster News

16th Sunday of Ordinary Time Weekly Bulletin/Boletín Semana del 19 de julio 2020
Sts Peter and Paul St Joseph St Mary Sunday Masses! If you can’t physically attend Sunday Mass because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the canonical obligation to attend Sunday Mass is temporarily suspended. Nevertheless, the obligation to worship the Lord on Sunday remains.  If you cannot come to church for Mass on Sunday because of health concerns, take time at home to pray. Make a “Holy Hour” with the Lord. The Spanish 10:30 a.m. Mass will continue to be live-streamed and the 8:30 a.m. Mass will be recorded from St. Joseph Church and ...

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15th Sunday of Ordinary Time Weekly Bulletin/Boletín Semana del 12 de julio 2020

Posted on July 09, 2020 in: Cluster News

15th Sunday of Ordinary Time Weekly Bulletin/Boletín Semana del 12 de julio 2020
Sts Peter and Paul St Joseph St Mary Sunday Masses ! Mass will be celebrated with precautions in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The Spanish 10:30 a.m. Mass will continue to be live-streamed and the 8:30 a.m. Mass will be recorded from St. Joseph Church and later posted on our cluster Facebook group . Our cluster Mass schedule is as follows: Mondays at 8 a.m. @ St. Joseph *Tuesdays at 8 a.m. @ St. Joseph Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. @ St. Mary (Spanish) Wednesdays at 8 a.m. @ SSPP Thursdays at 8 a...

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2 July 2020 Weekly Bulletin

Posted on July 03, 2020 in: Cluster News

2 July 2020 Weekly Bulletin
Sts Peter and Paul St Joseph St Mary Sunday Masses Resume! Bishop Cote announced that we will invite our faithful to attend Sunday Masses once more, starting THIS Sunday, the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 4&5. Mass will be celebrated with precautions in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The Spanish 10:30 a.m. Mass will continue to be live-streamed and the 8:30 a.m. Mass will be recorded from St. Joseph Church and later posted on our cluster Facebook group . Our cluster Mass schedule is as follows: Mondays at 8 a.m. ...

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25 June 2020 Weekly Bulletin / Boletín Semanal

Posted on June 25, 2020 in: Cluster News

25 June 2020 Weekly Bulletin / Boletín Semanal
Sts Peter and Paul St Joseph St Mary Dear Brothers and Sisters of Sts Peter and Paul Parish: There is so much to tell you that you may not get past the headlines, but please be sure to read the big print! In this strange season of crisis upon crisis, starting with Covid-19, let us keep one another in our prayers. You are in mine. Please let me know if you are experiencing any difficulty or if you know of anyone in need. In addition to the parish telephone number, my personal number is 860-281-2595. God bless you and fill you with strength!   &nbs...

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Upcoming Holy Hour for Vocation and Mass of Ordination

Posted on June 24, 2020 in: Cluster News

Upcoming Holy Hour for Vocation and Mass of Ordination
The Diocesan Communications Office will be livestreaming the upcoming Mass of Ordination of Reverend Mr. Michael Bovino taking place on Saturday, June 27th at 10:30am and the Holy Hour  for Vocations that will take place the evening before, at 7:00 pm. Due to the social distancing requirements, attendance for both of these events at the Cathedral will be by invitation only. The Livestream can be viewed at NorwichDiocese.org/Masses and on the Diocesan Facebook page And Live on the Diocese of Norwich Vimeo Page below Holy Hour from the Cathedral of Saint ...

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Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time / Duodécimo Domingo Ordinario

Posted on June 17, 2020 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time / Duodécimo Domingo Ordinario
English Spanish Dear Brothers and Sisters:     Irrepressible. That's an important word for our time. It is what we want to be.  A pandemic can threaten our health; public health measures can threaten the economy; a failing economy can raise the terrible specter of racial strife...and the story can go on. Despite all that, there is something in us, placed there by our Creator, that is irrepressible. We see it in the transformation of a man who begins by caring principally for himself and his own good fortune. By falling in love with a woman...

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Parish Updates / Actualizaciones parroquiales 6/11/2020

Posted on June 11, 2020 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Parish Updates / Actualizaciones parroquiales 6/11/2020
English Spanish This Sunday is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Join in parish prayer through our live-streamed Masses: 8:30 a.m. English 10:30 a.m. Spanish 12:30 p.m. Haitian Creole To watch our live transmission, visit our website linked here.   From Fr. Washabaugh Dear Brothers and Sisters, May you be well! That means may you have no fever or respiratory issues, certainly! It also means, may you be neither anxious nor heedless. May you mourn with those who bear sorrow in these times, but may you not be ove...

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Parish Updates / Actualizaciones parroquiales

Posted on June 02, 2020 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Parish Updates / Actualizaciones parroquiales
English Spanish At Last! Weekday Masses Begin! - Here's a Guide for Public Worship It is with great joy we announce that beginning June 8th we will have weekday Masses in our churches. Sunday and Sunday Masses are still suspended until further notice.  A reminder of morning Mass at St. Joseph Church will take place in the church, not the chapel.  The street-side and front doors will be open, but there will not be entry for Mass through the sacristy.  When we use the parking lot, it is best to go to the street-side door or th...

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Parishioner Guide for Public Worship / Pautas Para la Asamblea Sobre el Culto Público

Posted on June 01, 2020 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Parishioner Guide for Public Worship / Pautas Para la Asamblea Sobre el Culto Público
English Spanish A Phased Approach - Parishioner Guide for the Restoration of Public Worship Our main priority is the restoration of the public worship of God through the celebration of Mass and the sacraments in a way that conforms with established liturgical norms and mandates issued by civil authorities, so that health and well-being of the faithful and clergy may be reasonably safeguarded. Churches that can fully implement the guidelines may resume the public celebration of weekday Masses ONLY beginning Monday, June 8, 2020. The celebratio...

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St Anthony's Bread / El Pan de San Antonio

Posted on May 30, 2020 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

St Anthony's Bread / El Pan de San Antonio
English Spanish St Anthony, The Saint of Legends Saint Anthony of Padua might be regarded as the saint of miracles, but he was also the saint of legends, too.  One famous legend is the one called “Saint Anthony’s Bread.” The oldest version of Saint Anthony’s life extant is called the Rigaldina, and it recounts the period when the Basilica of Saint Anthony (after the saint’s death) was being constructed in Padua, Italy. It seems that a young mother had a little boy named Thomas, who was 20 months old. It so happened that ...

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Pentecost / Pentecostés

Posted on May 28, 2020 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Pentecost / Pentecostés
English Spanish Resuming Public Worship It is with great joy we announce that beginning June 8th we will have weekday Masses in our churches. Sunday and Sunday Masses are still suspended until further notice. Parishioners should look on the Diocesan web page for the guidelines for opening churches for public worship. We plan to keep the weekday mass schedule listed below.   Monday at 8 a.m.        @St. Joseph Tuesday at 8 a.m.        @St. Joseph Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.   @St. Mary (Spanish) W...

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Ascension of the Lord / Ascensión del Señor

Posted on May 19, 2020 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Ascension of the Lord / Ascensión del Señor
English Spanish 10 Days For Prayer Ascension Thursday, this Thursday May 21, is the 40th day after the Lord's Resurrection. Pentecost Sunday is the 50th day.  The Lord Jesus returns to heaven to send us the Holy Spirit who will renew the face of the earth - and how we need the Spirit's power! Join in holy Mass live-streamed this Thursday: Ascension Day is a holy day of obligation for Catholics: 8:30 a.m. English Mass 10: 30 a.m. Spanish Mass 12:30 p.m. Haitian Creole Mass During the following nine days, pray...

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Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Laudato Si'

Posted on May 16, 2020 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Laudato Si'
To commemorate the fifth anniversary of the encyclical Laudato Si', Pope Francis has invited Catholics to participate in Laudato Si'  Week, a nine-day global campaign taking place May 16-24, 2020 Learn more and register to for daily events at https://laudatosiweek.org/  You can also Sign up with the USCCB to receive daily reflections with ways to pray, learn, and act to care for God’s creation. On Care for Our Common Home (Laudato Si') is the appeal from Pope Francis addressed to "every person livin...

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Family Support / Apoyo Familiar

Posted on May 01, 2020 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Family Support / Apoyo Familiar
English Spanish In terrible times, there is support Housing: no evictions until July 1 Most evictions and foreclosure proceedings in CT have been placed on hold through July 1, 2020 per the Governor’s order. This means that landlords cannot start eviction proceedings until July 1, 2020. If you can, continue to pay your rent. If not, there are a few steps to take to let your landlord know that you are struggling to pay rent. CT Law Help has more information.  Utilities: no shut offs until after the crisis Connecticut has banned all utility s...

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Pray.. Practice Charity... Give...

Posted on April 25, 2020 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Pray.. Practice Charity... Give...
English Spanish Brothers and Sisters: When we cannot gather at the altar for Holy Mass, there are other ways to stay connected with Christ and with one another – all of them disappointing compared to gathering for Mass!  The truth is that we won’t feel like Our Lord Jesus’ Church until we begin to celebrate His Eucharist together once more.  While we are waiting, here is what I believe we are called to do: Pray for one another.  Pray especially for the members of Christ’s Mystical Body who are discouraged, fe...

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In This Time of Pandemic Let's Come Together in Prayer

Posted on April 23, 2020 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

In This Time of Pandemic Let's Come Together in Prayer
In This Time of Pandemic… Prayer, First, Last, and Always! All Christian prayer is in a sense, intercession.  When we pray we put ourselves in the presence of God who has the power to save us.  It is not a matter of getting God’s attention, but rather, giving God ours. In that way, we place ourselves in a position in which God’s power and God’s mercy can work for us.  Prayer changes situations:  people are strengthened and even healed; family and friends find a way out of desperate situations; the terrible isolation tha...

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Divine Mercy Sunday

Posted on April 19, 2020 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Divine Mercy Sunday
Sunday April 19th is Divine Mercy Sunday. The Cathedral of St Patrick will be live streaming the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Vimeo at 3pm in English. Fr Bob will be celebrating the Chaplet in the Saints Peter and Paul Chapel at 3pm in Spanish on our Facebook Page. Information on how to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet can be found on the Divine Mercy Website    

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Holy Week Schedule

Posted on April 08, 2020 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Holy Week Schedule
Holy Thursday This day begins the holiest three days of the year. Jesus gathered the disciples to His supper to make them sharers of His great work of redemption. At Mass, on this night WE ARE THOSE DISCIPLES. We share in work of redemption and are fed by His body and blood. Mass of the Lord's Supper will be broadcasted live at 7:00 p.m. on our cluster's Facebook page. If you have not followed our Facebook page please click here. Jesus this night told His disciples "I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you" (John 13:15)....

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It's late Lent... Almost Easter

Posted on April 01, 2020 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

It's late Lent... Almost Easter
English Kreol Spanish Brothers and Sisters, Now more than ever we stand before God in need!  This Lent has brought a remarkable transformation. We are separated from one another, but it won’t be for long. Easter is coming!  Easter Sunday will be marred by the pandemic, but its message is sure. We will rise with Christ!  All things will be made new!  Prayer, kindness, endurance, the virtues of this extended Lent will get us there.  May you and your loved ones be safe and at peace as we prepare to celebrate God’s victor...

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Connecticut COVID-19 Resources

Posted on March 20, 2020 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Connecticut COVID-19 Resources
English Spanish Kreol Connecticut announced that Access Health CT is opening a Special Enrollment Period starting today, March 19 through April 2. Coverage is available for uninsured Connecticut residents who don’t otherwise receive insurance through their job or become unemployed. The only way to sign up for this Special Enrollment Period is by calling 855-365-2428. If you become unemployed due to coronavirus, you should file for unemployment benefits through Connecticut's Department of Labor. Click here for more information. For ...

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Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 19, 2020 in: Cluster News

Ash Wednesday, the solemn inauguration of our 40 day season of spiritual renewal. Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence. We limit our consumption of food (only one full meal / no meat) and we come to church to receive ashes the sign of our repentance and, if possible, to celebrate Holy Mass. Services in our cluster parishes: 7:00 a.m. – Mass and Ashes Saints Peter and Paul 8:30 a.m. - Mass and Ashes Saint Joseph Church 10:30 a.m. Mass and Ashes St. Mary – Creole 6:30 p.m Mass and Ashes St. Mary - Spanish

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Lent is Coming!

Posted on January 31, 2020 in: Cluster News

Ash Wednesday is on February 26, the solemn inauguration of our 40 day season of spiritual renewal. May this Lent be both comfort us and challenge us as we prepare to celebrate the Easter mysteries of Christ’s death and resurrection and the pouring out of the Holy Spirit. We accompany catechumens and members of the baptized who are completing their sacramental initiation. With them, we study the Scriptures and our tradition. This Lent, we plan to have 6 weekly meetings of small prayer/study circles. Avail yourself of Scripture guides and spiritual reading that will be available, as well as evenings of reflection. ...

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Pilgrimage to Poland

Posted on January 31, 2020 in: Cluster News

Aug. 23-31, 2020 Msgr. Les Janik invites you on a Pilgrimage to Northern Poland. We will visit: Warsaw- capital of Poland, Niepokalanow- city of the Immaculata founded by St. Maksymilian Kolbe, Glogowiec – family home of St. Faustyna Kowalska, Lichen – Basilica of Our Lady, Torun – birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus, Gdansk – major seaport of Baltic Sea, Gietrzwald– Shrine of Our Lady, Malbork - Castle of the Teutonic Order - among other interesting places. The cost of the pilgrimage is $2,880 per person/double occupancy. The cost includes airfare, hotel, bus & tour guide, breakfast &...

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Life Teen! Eng / Esp

Posted on January 31, 2020 in: Cluster News

Thank you to all the teens who came out to our social night last Sunday. We had a wonderful time, and cannot wait for what is to come this semester. As a reminder Life Nights are now from 4pm7pm. Our next Life Night will be on Sunday, February 9th. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Gracias a todos los adolescentes que vinieron a nuestra noche social el domingo pasado. Lo pasamos de maravilla y no podemos esperar lo que vendrá este semestre. Como recordatorio, Life Teen es ahora de 4 p.m. a 7 p.m. Nuestra próxima Life Night será el domingo 9 de febrero.    

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STEUBENVILLE NYC 2020- Open to all High School Students!

Posted on January 08, 2020 in: Cluster News

STEUBENVILLE NYC 2020- HIGH SCHOOL Join 3,000 teens from throughout the US for three days of fellowship, faith, the sacraments, and awesome music at Steubenville NYC on Friday July 24 – Sunday July 26, 2020. Begin your faith journey with a sendoff Mass with Bishop Cote, put on your new Diocese of Norwich Steubenville NYC T-Shirt, and head out on the bus for an uplifting event of a lifetime! The event is open to 8th – 12th grades and the cost is $375. If you wish to attend, please speak with your catechetical leader, youth minister or email Liza Roach at lroach@norwichdiocese.net ***If interested, please cont...

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Pastoral Council for the Cluster

Posted on January 08, 2020 in: Cluster News

Now that the New Year, 2020 is upon us, it is time to engage in planning for the future. We have long postponed the formation of a Pastoral Council for the Parish Cluster. We hope to have a minimum of three council members from each of our three parishes. The council will meet monthly, beginning, we hope in February. If you are interested in serving on this council, please advise Fr. Washabaugh by calling or sending a message to the parish office. This will start a process of discernment that may lead to your fuller involvement in this important group.

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Upcoming Cluster E-Newsletter

Posted on January 08, 2020 in: Cluster News

Upcoming Cluster Newsletter As you may know we are planning on launching a cluster newsletter as way of building community and bridging all three parishes in our cluster. To clarify, this newsletter will be sent out via e-mail. This is a great way to stay informed and go green! The newsletter will be sent at the beginning of each month announcing events, volunteer opportunities, parish updates, fun facts, etc. You can register to receive this cluster newsletter by sending your email and request to either Maria or the parish office.

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LIFE TEEN back for 2020!

Posted on January 08, 2020 in: Cluster News

Who’s ready for Life Teen? We will be kicking-off our 2020 Life Nights on January 26th with a social night! Let’s make this our largest Life Night yet, bring your friends. We will be raffling a prize to any teen who follows our Instagram account, and also attends our first social night of the year!!!

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Three Kings Party - St Mary's

Posted on December 14, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

The Joint Norwich Catholic Cluster will celebrate the Feast of the Three Kings by opening the doors free of charge to children and their families for a great Three Kings Party. There will be food, entertainment, gifts and a visit from the Three Kings for children in our parishes and neighborhoods. Last year more than 150 children attended! In addition, we are using this party as a way to help children in a very poor community in La Gonave, Haiti. Instead of paying to attend our party, we are asking our families to donate to a very special cause. With very little resources, the Parish of Sainte Madeleine gives an education ...

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"Celebration of Christ" at St Joseph's

Posted on December 14, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Joseph

On January 12, 2020, after the 8:30 morning mass, we will convene in the cafeteria area of the former St. Joseph School for a celebration of Christ. Following a Polish tradition, everyone will have the opportunity to express their love for Christ in some way. Please share a song, dance, poem, drawing, painting, craft, or culinary creation. It would be wonderful if everyone contributed something. We will have plenty of seating, food and coffee/tea, so plan to stay a bit. Please contact Merina Corby at merinacorby@gmail.com to let us know what you would like to contribute and if you need musical accompaniment.

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Advent Sacrament of Penance

Posted on December 09, 2019 in: Cluster News

Advent Sacrament of Penance: There is no better way to prepare the way for the Lord’s coming than by self-examination, repentance, confession and forgiveness. Be sure to go to confession this Advent. St. Joseph,, Special Confession time: Saturday, Dec. 1, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00p.m. Sts. Peter and Paul, Special confession times: Friday, Dec. 13, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 14, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. St. Mary: Special Confession time: Saturday, Dec. 21, 10:00a.m. – 12:00 p.m.,

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Christmas & New Year Schedule

Posted on December 09, 2019 in: Cluster News

Schedule of Christmas Masses: Please take note of the times of Christmas Masses in our three cluster parishes this year: Christmas Eve: Plan to arrive 30 minutes early! At all three Masses, we will have a carol-sing before Mass begins 4 p.m. Saints Peter and Paul (with Christmas pageant!) 5:30 p.m. St. Mary (multicultural) 12:00 midnight St. Joseph Christmas Day: 8:30 a.m. Saints Peter and Paul 8:30 a.m. St. Joseph (English/ Polish) 10:30 a.m. St. Mary (Spanish and Haitian Creole) Vigil of the Octave of Christmas / Solemnity of Mary: Dec 31 4 p.m. St. Joseph 5:30 p.m. Sts. Peter and Pau...

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Feast of the Three Kings - Register Early

Posted on November 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Planning for Three Kings day party is under way! Families may begin registering their children to recieve a gift from one of the kings at the party. More information on the pary will be coming in time. please click the link below to register: CLICK HERE to register

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Lavan ap mache sou nou!

Posted on November 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Sezon Limyè antisipe Nan Dimanch 1er desanm, yon nouvo sezon lapriyè ap kòmanse ak premye Dimanch nan Lavan. Nan tan Lavan ak nan ane kap vini an, nou pral koute sitou Levanjil Sen Matye. Lavan an ap envite nou pou nou dezire Kris la pi pwofondman nan twa vini li yo: Li gen pou l vini tankou Seyè nou ak Jij nou Vini mistik li nan tan nap viv kounye a e kote nap viv la Premye vini l pa nesans li kòm Pitit Manman Mari. Men evènman ak devotions kap genyen nan gwoup Pawas nou yo Lavan sa a: Premye Dimanch nan Lavan, 1 desanm: benediksyon kouròn Lavan an ak limen premye bouji a. Nou envite tout moun pou nou pote kourò...

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Adviento está en camino!

Posted on November 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

La brillante temporada de anticipación o El domingo 1 de diciembre comienza una nueva temporada de oracio n con el primer doming de Adviento. En Adviento y en el pro ximo an o, haremos el Evangelio principalmente de los relatos de San Mateo. Adviento nos invitara a anhelar ma s profundamente la venida de Cristo en sus tres venidas: Su futuro viene como nuestro Sen or y Juez Su llegada mí stica en nuestro tiempo y lugar. Su primera venida por su nacimiento como hijo de Marí a. Aquí hay eventos y devociones que tendrán lugar en nuestro grupo este Adviento: • El primer domingo de Adviento, 1 de diciembre: la bendic...

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Advent Events

Posted on November 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph

The Bright Season of Anticipation On Sunday, December 1, a new season of prayer begins with the First Sunday of Advent. In Advent and in the coming year, we will the Gospel mostly from St. Matthew’s accounts. Advent will invite us to long more deeply for the coming of Christ in His three comings: His future coming as our Lord and Judge His mystical coming in our time and place His first coming by His birth as Mary’s child. Here are events and devotions that will take place in our cluster this Advent: The First Sunday of Advent, December 1: The blessing of Advent wreaths and the lighting of the first ...

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Updates on Convent Building @ St Joseph

Posted on October 31, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Joseph

Things continue to move along with the revovations of the convent building. Attached please find minutes from the last meeting discussing the project. Those that would like to be involved or offer services can call the rectory for more info.

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Welcome Nicole!

Posted on October 23, 2019 in: Cluster News

A young lady, Nicole Rios, who has been preparing for the past two years will be given the sacraments of initiation and welcomed to Christ and his Church at the 7 p.m. All Saints Day Mass at St. Mary Church.

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All Souls day

Posted on October 23, 2019 in: Cluster News

All Souls Day Day of Commemoration of the Faithful Departed Although it is not a day of obligation, All Souls Day is a special day of prayer for our deceased loved ones and for all the faithful departed. An 8:30 multilingual Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary Church. On All Souls’ Day and throughout the month of November, The Book of Commemoration with the names of all those who were buried from our parish will be placed near the altar as a sign of our prayer for them at Sunday Masses. The names of all those who are given us in your All Souls envelopes will also be included. If you wish to add any names, please e...

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All Saints Day A Day of Obligation!

Posted on October 23, 2019 in: Cluster News

  Please take note of the schedule of Masses for All Saints Day, a day of obligation: 5:30 p.m. vigilSaint Joseph Church 8:00 a.m. Saints Peter and Paul Church (multilingual) 7 p.m. Saint Mary Church (multilingual)

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Kris Kringle Fair

Posted on October 23, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul

Saturday November 9th from 9am to 3pm, come to Sts Peter and Paul hall to see the different vendors and pick up some unique gifts! We are asking for donations of baked goods, if you would like to donate a tasty treat to our bake sale table on November 9,you can bring it to the church hall on Friday November 8 between 1and 3pm or 6 and 8pm. We are looking forwards to see all those yummy treats! Thank You ! The Fair Committee

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Praying your goodbyes - a workshop on grief at St Mary's

Posted on October 23, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

A workshop on prayer, personal reflection, journaling and tips on how to navigate the upcoming holidays. Saturday, Nov. 9, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. St. Mary Church Hall, 70 Central St., Norwich. To register (it’s required!) call Norwich Catholic Family Services at 860-848-2237 ext. 304 (ask for Marianne)

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Confirmation - November 17th

Posted on October 23, 2019 in: Cluster News

On Sunday, November 17, Bishop Michael Cote will celebrate the 10:30 Sunday Mass at St. Mary Church. At Mass, he will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on 9 candidates from our cluster parishes. All are invited to join in the prayer and celebration.

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5k Walk to Benefit Jozelaine Jean Pierre / Caminando por Jozelaine / Mache pou Jozelain

Posted on September 26, 2019 in: Cluster News

Take a Walk for Jozelaine Saturday, October 19, sign-in @ 9 a.m. Bluff Point State Park in Groton, CT. Join in a beautiful 5K walk for a great cause. Walkers can register and pick up sponsor packets after Mass near the door of the church, or at the church office. Find sponsors who would donate by the kilometer, take the walk on Oct. 19, and return your donations to help Jozelaine and her family. Any questions? You can call our contact: Sister Yannick Saieh at St. Mary Church, 860-887-2565 or email her at secretary@stmarys1845.org. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ...

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Life Teen!

Posted on August 30, 2019 in: Cluster News

LifeTeen starts back up on Sept 15th from 5pm to 8pm. A fun social night including dinner! bring a friend or two!

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40 Hours Devotion Schedule!

Posted on August 22, 2019 in: Cluster News

Schedule of Devotions Friday: Morning devotions in Haitian Creole. 11 am Mass in English and Creole Adoration: 12 noon to 1 p.m. _______________________ 1 p.m. to 2 ____________________________ 2 p.m. to 3 ___________________________ 3 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet 4 p.m. to 5 _________________________ 5 p.m. to 6 Confessions, both in English and Polish 6 p.m. to 7 Rosary (English and Polish) and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Saturday: Morning devotions in Spanish with 11 a.m. Mass in English and Spanish. Adoration: 12 noon to 1 p.m. ______________________ 1 p.m. to 2 ___________________...

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Holy Day of Obligation/ día Santo de Obligación/ jou Fèt Obligasyon

Posted on August 03, 2019 in: Cluster News

The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary August 15 Mark your calendars and plan to keep this holy feast. Recall that the Church teaches that a Holy Day of Obligation celebrates a mystery so important to our faith that we are obliged, as we are on Sundays, to gather at Mass in celebration. Vigil 5:30 PM St. Joseph, 8:30 AM Sts. Peter and Paul (multicultural), 5:30 PM St. Mary’s (multicultural) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *  La solemnidad de la asunción de María 15 de agosto Marque sus calendarios y planee guardar esta fiesta santa. Recordemos que la Ig...

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40 Hours Devotion/ 40 horas de devoción/ 40 èdtan devosyon

Posted on August 03, 2019 in: Cluster News

Our Mission as Catholics Begins with Adoration 40 Hours Devotion A Time of Renewal for Our Three Parishes September 6,7,8    Saint Joseph Church Reserve time for spiritual renewal as we gather in adoration and place in our Lord’s hands our families and our parishes - and their mission to our city and our world. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Nuestra misión como católicos comienza con la adoración 40 horas de devoción Un tiempo de renovación para nuestras tres parroquias 6,7,8 de septiembre Iglesia de san José Reserve tiempo para la renovación e...

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Catholics Throughout The World / Católicos en todo el mundo / Katolik nan lemond antye

Posted on July 11, 2019 in: Cluster News

On July 15, 16, in Nairobi, Kenya, an international conference will be held on the 4th anniversary of the ecumenical letter, LADAUTO SI and the fifth anniversary of “The Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa”. The theme of the conference is “LAUDATO SI Generation: Young People Caring For Our Common Home”. Throughout the world, Catholics are awakening to this new and deep global challenge with local action. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *  El 15 y 16 de julio, en Nairobi, Kenia, se realizará una conferencia internacional en el cuarto aniversario de la carta ...

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Greetings /Saludos/Bonju soti from Odessa, TX!

Posted on July 11, 2019 in: Cluster News

This past Sunday I had the privilege of preaching the missionary coop appeal for our own Outreach to Haiti. The priests and people of Holy Redeemer Parish who welcomed me with exceptional hospitality, send to our three parishes greeting and prayers. They also gave very generously to our expanding efforts to link our communities of faith herewith parishes and agencies (clinics, orphanages, schools and hospitals) with extraordinary needs in Haiti. To learn more about outreach to Haiti, visit their web site at outreachtohaiti.com. America Magazine recently published a survey of the Catholic Church in our country which is simu...

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Fr. Michael Castiblanco: Ordination

Posted on June 23, 2019 in: Cluster News

Fr. Michael Castiblanco: Ordination and First Mass on Saturday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m. Bishop Cote will ordain Deacon Michael Castiblanco to priesthood at St. Patrick Cathedral. Our parishes where Michael lived and worked are blessed to be part of this great moment. All are welcome to attend and pray for our dear friend. Fr. Castiblanco will be celebrating two Masses the day after his ordination, Sunday, June 30th: one in English at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Church in Groton where he served as a deacon last summer and a second Mass, mostly in Spanish at 5 p.m. at our own Saints Peter and Paul Church. Please come! On the ...

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Feast of St Anthony Celebration / Fiesta de San Antonio / Fete Saint Antoine

Posted on May 31, 2019 in: Cluster News

As you may know, Saint Anthony of Padua was a Franciscan friar of the 12th century who lived, worked and preached in Italy. St. Anthony wasn’t Italian. He was Portuguese, and so he is dearly beloved in Portugal and in every place where Portuguese is spoken. Like St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony belongs to us all. He loved to mediate on Jesus, Our Lord, the Incarnate God, as a little child, innocent, yet all-powerful. You may have seen St. Anthony pictured holding a child in his arms. Look carefully, and you see that the child is seated on a book, the Bible, that is also in the saint’s arms. We see what St. An...

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Mission Co-op Preaching / Misión Cooperativa de Predicación / Misyon Co-op predikasyon

Posted on May 31, 2019 in: Cluster News

On Sunday, June 22, 23, Priests from the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary will be in our parish-es to tell us of their mission work in Tonga and India. Please be generous in a special collection to support their work. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * El domingo, 22 y 23 de junio, los sacer-dotes de la Congregación de los Sagra-dos Corazones de Jesús y María estarán en nuestras parroquias para contarnos su trabajo misionero en Tonga y en la In-dia. Por favor sea generoso en una co-lección especial para apoyar su trabajo. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dimanc...

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Pentecost / pentecostes - Christian Initiations

Posted on May 31, 2019 in: Cluster News

On this great feast of the coming of the Holy Spirit to enliven the community of believers, we celebrate the work of the Holy Spirit among us here and now. At Saints Peter and Paul Church, at the 8:30 a.m. Mass, we will celebrate the Rite of Acceptance into the order of catechumens with Christopher Brick. At the 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Church, we celebrate the confirmation of Daniel Barragan and the full Christian initiation (baptism, confirmation, and first communion) of several young people Kaycie Vivanco and Nick Vivanco * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * En esta gran fiesta de la veni...

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Thank You, Mrs. Adams!

Posted on May 30, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph

After a lifetime of teaching religion and many, many years of leading our parish religious ed-ucation program, Mrs. Betty Adams is going to slow down just a little and retire as our parish religious education director. We will be holding a reception for Betty after the 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass on Sunday, June 2nd. Plan to be there so you can join the chorus of thanks to a wonderfully dedicated member of our parish!

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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE! incl Confession times

Posted on April 17, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Holy Week Schedule Palm Sunday, April 14 We follow the usual Sunday schedule. At the following Masses, worshippers are invited to gather in front of the church (weather permitting) for a solemn entrance: 8:15 a.m. Saint Joseph’s 9:45 a.m. Saint Mary’s (Spanish) and 12:30 p.m. (Creole) 10:00 a.m. Saints Peter and Paul’s Chrism Mass, Tuesday, April 16, Saint Patrick Cathedral, 10:15 a.m. All are invited to this solemn Mass in which sacramental oils are blessed and the priests of the diocese renew their promises. After Mass, come to a light lunch at Saints Peter and Paul’s. Conf...

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Easter Egg Hunt

Posted on April 17, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul

Our annual cluster Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, April 20th at 10:30 at Sts Peter and Paul Parish FOR ALL CHILDREN! We are in need of wrapped candy to fill our 2000 eggs. You may drop the wrapped candy off at your parish for the next three weeks. Thank you!

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Chrism Mass / Misa del Crisma / Mès Chrismal

Posted on April 11, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Chrism Mass This Tuesday , April 16, Bishop Cote and the priests of the diocese gather at St. Patrick Cathedral for the blessing of sacramental oils for use in baptism, confirmation, annointing of the sick and ordinations. At this solemn and splendid Mass, the priests of the diocese renew their promises of priestly ministry. You are invited! Mass starts at 10:15 a.m. After Mass, drop by the Saints Peter and Paul Church Hall to share friendship and a bite to eat! *********************************************************** Misa del Crisma, martes 16 de abril, en la Catedral de San Patricio, 10:15 a.m. Todos están invit...

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40 Hours Devotion / 40 horas de Devoción / 40 èdtan Devosyon

Posted on September 06, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

September 7, 8 & 9  7, 8 y 9 de Septiembre  7, 8, 9 Septanm Now is the time for us to engage in prayers of inter-cession, for our souls, for our families, for our world, and for our Church. Now is a time when God will pour out His blessings upon us if we seek them and ask for them. As we take up our shared mission as missionary disciples, these 40 Hours Devotion is our time to beg for the Holy Spirit to renew us, to strengthen us, to guide us, and to lead many souls all around us to new life in Christ, our Savior. Set am-ple time aside to come to St. Joseph Church during this time of prayer to ador...

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Welcome, Mr. Larry Barile!

Posted on May 10, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Welcome, Mr. Larry Barile!
Bishop Cote has assigned Mr. Larry Barile to our parish cluster for his summer pastoral work, starting June 1st. Larry will be entering his second year of theology this coming fall at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston Massachusetts. Larry is a native son of the diocese, growing up in Coventry and having lived in South Windsor and worked in Wethersfield for over twenty years. This is an exciting and wonderful time as he continues learning and working towards receiving a call to Holy Orders. We encourage Larry and ask for remembrance of him and all our semina...

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LifeTeen Bake Sale

Posted on April 25, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

There will be a bake sale to benefit our LifeTeen program after all of the masses for Sunday April 29th, 2018 (including vigil masses) Please come out and show your support by purchasing a few treats!!

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Triduum

Posted on March 09, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

The Holy Triduum in our Parish Cluster All Triduum services will be multicultural. Prayers, readings and song will be in the languages of our cluster. Holy Thursday, March 29, Mass of the Lord’s Supper: At Saints Peter and Paul Church, 7 p.m. The Church will be open after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper for Adoration, watching and waiting with our Lord, until 11 p.m. Good Friday, March 30, Commemoration of Our Lord’s Passion: At St. Mary Church, 3 p.m. Please note: Good Friday is a day of fasting and abstinence. Bishop Cote will lead a public walking of the Stations of the Cross at 6:00 pm at...

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Palm Sunday! Domingo de Ramos! Dimanch Dè Ramo!

Posted on March 09, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Palm Sunday! Domingo de Ramos! Dimanch Dè Ramo!
Palm Sunday and Holy Week: Only Two Weeks Away! The Holiest Days of the Year are approaching, the time when we plunge into the Paschal Mystery of Our Lord’s Passion, Death and Resurrection. Get ready for Holy Week. Renew your resolve to keep Lent: fast, pray, give alms. If you haven’t received the Sacrament of Penance, take time to do so. Remember to abstain from eating meat on Fridays in Lent, and come to the Stations of the Cross. Palm Sunday Masses are at the usual times. If weather permits, in each of our parishes, a solemn procession will begin outside the ...

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LifeTeen is nearly here!

Posted on January 16, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

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New Missals at St. Mary's & Sts Peter & Paul's

Posted on November 10, 2017 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Mary

New Missals With the arrival of Advent, Sunday, December 2, we will place new missals at Church entrances for our common use. However, you may want to have your own missal to take home with you. For the next two Sundays, missals will be available at the low, low cost of $2.oo /copy. Look for the basket of missals with payment envelopes. Simply place your payment in the collection basket at your convenience.

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New Cluster Name Suggestions

Posted on October 26, 2017 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

What’s In a Name? As parish clusters mature, they are invited to choose a particular name or to identify a particular patron saint for their community of parishes. For example, the parishes in Montville, Quaker Hill and Oakdale are known collectively as “The Divine Mercy Community”. Can you think of a worth collective name for our cluster of St. Joseph, St. Mary and Sts. Peter and Paul? Please submit your suggestion during the month of November so that we can send them to Bishop Cote on Dec. 3rd, the First Sunday of Advent.

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Lectio Divina

Posted on June 15, 2017 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Finding intimacy with God Though prayer is one of the essentials of a thriving faith, we often feel as if we're talking to ourselves. Or, worse, we feel like we're talking to no one at all. How can something so vital to the faith be so elusive? Join us now, in exploring an ancient Church's tradition of lectio divina, to show you the simple steps to make prayer an effective effort of love and intimacy. Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God captures in six sessions the secret to opening our hearts and minds to Scripture as the means to hear God and respond in conversation, basking in his presence and resolving...

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Banns of Ordination

Posted on June 05, 2020 in: Cluster News

Banns of Ordination The following deacon will be ordained to the Order of Priesthood on Saturday, June 27, 2020: Rev. Mr. Michael Patrick Bovino Should you know of any reason why this man should not be ordained a priest, please write to: The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich 201 Broadway Norwich, CT 06360 Because of the current COVID-19 limitations on the number of people for religious gatherings, the Ordination will be closed to the public but will be live-streamed on the Diocesan website at 10:30 a.m. on June 27th. Thank you for your assistance in this important matter.

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Letter from Fr Washabaugh in Response to COVID-19

Posted on March 16, 2020 in: Cluster News

Letter from Fr Washabaugh in Response to COVID-19
English Kreol Polish Spanish In the Body of Christ… “When one part suffers, all parts suffer with it” I Corinthians 12:26 With the worldwide outbreak of Covid-19 Coronavirus (A good 5 Minute Video Explaining COVID-19), we see the stark reality of St. Paul’s words.  We and the whole world are interconnected.  We are all now responsible for stemming the infection that threatens so many lives, including our own.  When we weren’t expecting it, our plans, our daily lives, and our economy have been turned a...

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Small Faith-Sharing Groups

Posted on March 06, 2020 in: Cluster News

This Lent, we are deepening our spirituality by following together Paula Huston’s book, Simplifying the Soul, Lenten Practices to Renew Your Spirit. Books are available (a $10 donation per copy, please). Here are the times and places where groups are meeting: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. @ 10 Cedar Lane, hosted by George and Jeanne Wezner Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. @ St. Joseph Rectory, hosted by Connie Burianek and Ewa Newman Wed’s, 9:00 a.m. @ Sts. Peter and Paul Rectory, hosted by John and Kathleen Gravalec-Pannone Wed’s 6:30 p.m. @ Sts. Peter and Paul Rectory, hosted by Chip and Liz Griffin To Registe...

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Annual Norwich Women's Conference

Posted on February 19, 2020 in: Cluster News

Our Tapestry of Faith: Affirming Feminine Gifts and Strengths Annual Norwich Women’s Conference Co-sponsored by: Office of Faith Events and Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Saturday, March 28, 2020, 9 am-3 pm St. Bernard School , Uncasville Keynote Speaker Danielle Bean Afternoon Workshop Option Mass celebrated by Bishop Cote Deadline for registraƟon March 13, 2020 RegistraƟon Fee: (Price includes lunch*) By February 21, 2019……………………. $30 AŌer February 22, 2019………………. $40 Please bring a ...

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Financial Responsibility / Responsablite Finansye.

Posted on January 31, 2020 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Financial Responsibility As with many older congregations, our three parishes are surviving because of financial reserves. None of our three cluster parishes is presently able to balance annual income with expenses, but all three parishes need to achieve this balance. Beginning this week, we will publish the budget targets for weekly giving in order to sustain the parish so that all can compare our budget needs with weekly donations. Can we engage in sacrificial giving so that our parishes demonstrate financial sustainability? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *  Responsablite Finansye. Menm jan ak anpil...

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The Cluster in the News

Posted on January 09, 2020 in: Cluster News

The Day of New London wrote up a very nice piece on our Three Kings Celebration on the Feast of the Epiphany. The article can be viewed at: https://www.theday.com/article/20200105/NWS01/200109716

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Free Citizenship Classes

Posted on January 08, 2020 in: Cluster News

Free Citizenship Classes January 18 until March 21 Every Saturday 10-12 at Otis Library Have you been a permanent resident for at least 5 years? Consider citizenship. Applicant must: • Read, write and understand English • Attend all 10 weeks of classes To Register: Call: 860-889-2355 ext. 110 Or by email: bgayeded@otislibrarynorwich.org

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Many Thanks for a Wonderful Celebration: The Three Kings Feast

Posted on January 08, 2020 in: Cluster News

A great celebration took place at St. Mary’s last Sunday on the Feast of the Epiphany. Families and children from our three parishes gathered, first for a multicultural Mass – The Three Kings joined us! – and then at a great party. More than 200 children took part. We took up a collection to help poor and hungry children in La Gonave in Haiti. Thanks so much for donations amounting to $1861.80! We particularly thank the organizers and workers who made the party possible. Special thanks to the St. Mary choir and to Arcangel and Edgar Santiago who put in many long hours of planning and preparation. Thank yo...

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Faith Events - Diocesan Newsletter

Posted on November 07, 2019 in: Cluster News

A lot of good things are happening around the diocese. Take a look at the Diocesan Faith Events Newsletter, attached below, to see all that is going on in our regional Church. Also, look for the Office of Faith Events’ new column: “Faith Sparks” in the 4 County Catholic newspaper. This past month’s column is about “The Art of Joyful Giving”. Writer MaryJo McLaughlin says “Giving from the heart was something I saw during my 13 years of teaching at Sacred Heart School in Taftville, where the school motto is “Love Serves”. To read this entire article and find praye...

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Jozelaine Jean Pierre (Eng, Esp, Krey)

Posted on November 07, 2019 in: Cluster News

Jozelaine Jean Pierre is now well established in her apartment in New London, and she is enjoying a degree of self-sufficiency that she has not had for quite a long time. She will be staying in her present apartment only until March, so more patient planning is needed. Thankfully, Jozelaine has made great improvements in taking care of herself despite her severe handicaps. With the aid of prostheses, she can walk well; she can also do some very elemental cooking and housework. We are very grateful for a home care aide and a team of helpers who supply the rest. If you would like to send Jozelaine a greeting or a card, pleas...

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Anniversary Mass at St. Patrick;s for married couples

Posted on September 14, 2019 in: Cluster News

ANNIVERSARY MASS – All couples married 25 & 50 years or celebrating any significant anniversary year are invited to attend a Silver and Gold Jubilee Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 2 P.M. Come and renew your commitment to live your marriage in holiness in a Pontifical Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael R. Cote. Family and friends are invited to share in this special testimony and witness to love and marriage. Dessert and beverages will be served following the Mass in the Cathedral Hall. Register through your parish by Friday, October 11. For more informati...

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Plan to keep 40 DAYS FOR LIFE

Posted on September 14, 2019 in: Cluster News

Plan to keep 40 DAYS FOR LIFE – Diocesan Prolife Campaign of Prayer, Fasting, and Peaceful Vigil, from Wednesday, September 25th through Sunday, November 3rd. “Only with prayer - prayer that storms the heavens for justice and mercy, prayer that cleanses our hearts and souls - will the culture of death that surrounds us today be replaced with a culture of life." - Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities, U.S. Catholic Bishops

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Learn Polish!

Posted on August 22, 2019 in: Cluster News

Polish Language Classes Starting Saturday, September 14, 2019 Adults- 10 am Children - 12 noon Classes to be held in the rectory dining room. The cost is $6 for each class attended. Please bring a notebook and pen. Interested adults can order the following books online: Polski, Krok Po Kroku: Level 1 (A1/A2): Coursebook for Learning Polish as a Foreign Language (Polish Edition) by Iwona Stempek and Polski, krok po kroku: Workbook, Level 1 (A1/ A2) (Polish Edition)

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Faith Formation: Welcome Miss Maria Junco!

Posted on July 26, 2019 in: Cluster News

In a few short weeks, just after Labor Day, we will welcome Ms. Maria Junco as our first Cluster Faith Formation Director. Maria, who is young, eager, and ready, brings a wealth of talents and skills to a critical task in our parishes as we strive to become a missionary Church that evangelizes the society around us as it nourishes its own members. Maria, who is of Colombian descent, is bilingual and bicultural. She has had long and intense experience with young Catholics, particularly through LifeTeen, and has engaged in social work. Maria is ideally situated to help guide our parishes in areas of critical need: nurturing ...

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Retreat - Looking for God in the Garden

Posted on July 11, 2019 in: Cluster News

Sister Eugenia has been a member of the Enders Island staff for more than 28 yrs. She is the Spiritual Director of the Sacred Arts Institute and leads Guided and Directed retreats as well as Days of Recollection. “The Garden is a sacred space of encountering the Divine. Let us open our hearts to the mystery God wishes to provide for us.” Register at www.enders.is/GardenWeekend

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Cenacle For Life @ St Joseph

Posted on July 05, 2019 in: Cluster News

Come every week on Tuesdays, 5 to 6 p.m. We will gather before the Blessed Sacrament to profess our love and devotion to Our Lord and Our Blessed Mother. As we pray together, we intercede for deeper respect for every human life, for peace in the world, for our Church, and for the needs of our families and friends. We close with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Bring your rosaries. Prayer books will be provided.

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Lifeteen - End of Year Celebration!

Posted on May 30, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  Sunday June 2nd, 5 p.m.  At Saints Peter and Paul Church  As we wind down and begin our summer break, all Jr High & Highschool-Aged kids are welcome to have fun and great food! We will be sharing a BBQ/Picnic style meal and playing games ( outside, as weather permits). Bring old friends and make new ones! 

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Ascension Thursday, May 30th

Posted on May 22, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Thursday, May 30, Solemnity of Our Lord’s Ascension into Heaven (day of obligation) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 5:30 p.m. vigil St. Joseph Church (English/Polish) 8:30 a.m. Saints Peter and Paul Church (multicultural) 5:30 p.m. St. Mary Church (multicultural)

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New Mass Schedule

Posted on May 21, 2019 in: Cluster News

Starting Sunday, May 25, 26, our cluster parishes begin a new schedule for Sunday and weekday Masses * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4 p.m. vigil St. Joseph Church 5:30 p.m. vigil Sts. Peter and Paul Church 8:30 a.m. Sts. Peter and Paul Church 8:30 a.m. St. Joseph Church (English/Polish) 10:30 a.m. St. Mary Church (Spanish) 12:30 p.m. St. Mary Church (Haitian Creole)

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A Note From Fr. Tomasz

Posted on May 14, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Dear Friends, The last four years I have spent in St. Joseph and Ss. Peter and Paul, as well as the three years of my work in St. Mary, have been a time of learning and enrichment. Through it, I was growing in appreciation of all of the cultures and nationalities of our cluster community. Thank you for this amazing, learning experience. May the 4th was the pinnacle of it. As I was saying my goodbyes to all of you, exchanging hugs, wishes, and smiles, I was realizing how much each one of you mean to me. Thank you for your presence in my life. A special word of thanks goes to all of the pe...

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Divine Mercy Sunday Service & Coffee Hour at St Joseph's

Posted on April 26, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

All are welcome to a special Devine Mercy Service at 3.p.m at St Joseph's on Sunday April 28th. Following the service there will be a Coffee Hour for all who wish to attend. More information on Divine Mercy Sunday can be found here: https://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/mercy/feast.htm

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Counters Needed!

Posted on April 26, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

A Critical Need! We don’t have enough volunteers to count the Sunday collections. At present, on one or more Sundays each month we have to employ valuable staff time to get our collections ready for the bank. Can you help by taking a couple of hours one Sunday a month to help get our collections to the bank? Give a call to the parish office today!

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Prayer and Thanks for Fr Tomasz

Posted on April 26, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Saturday Evening, May 4, 5:30 p.m. Saint Peter and Paul Church Please join together at Mass as we pray in thanksgiving for Fr. Tomasz Albrecht’s faithful service in our parish cluster and in prayer for the success of his new calling to the Order of St. Dominic in Poland. Come to a reception in Fr. Albrecht’s honor immediately after Mass

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Coming Up in the Easter Season!

Posted on April 17, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Coming Up in the Easter Season: Saturday, April 27 At St. Mary Church, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Conferencia de Evangelizacion: Seguimiento al V Encuentro, con Martin Zavala Sunday, April 28 Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday. Sunday May 12, Fourth Sunday of Easter, First Communions at Saint Joseph Church and Saints Peter and Paul Church. Happy Mothers’ Day Sunday, May 19, Fifth Sunday of Easter, First Communion at Saint Mary Church Saturday, May 25, Wedding of Zachary Hunter Sears and Erin Mari Konicki, (first announcement of wedding banns) Monday, May 27, Memorial Day. 10 a.m. Mass to be...

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Rice Bowls / Cuencos de arroz

Posted on April 17, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Rice Bowls This Sunday is Palm Sunday. Thank you for bringing your rice bowls and placing them in the collection basket that is located in the sanctuary, and if you haven’t bring them today please continue to do so until Easter Sunday. Thank you for participating in the CRS ricebowl project of fasting, prayer and generosity to the poor! ****************************************************************** Cuencos de arroz Este domingo es el Domingo de Ramos. Gracias por traer sus cuencos de arroz y colocarlos en la canasta de recolección que se encuentra en el santuario, y si no los ha traído hoy, contin...

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Polish Blessing of the Baskets

Posted on April 17, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Polish Blessing of the Baskets – St. Joseph Church on Holy Saturday April 20th 10AM and Noon Swieconka (sh-vee-en-soon-kah) is one of the most enduring and beloved Polish traditions. Baskets containing a sampling of Easter foods are brought to church to be blessed on Holy Saturday. These baskets usually contain a loaf of bread to remind us of Jesus, the risen Lord, eggs which are a sign of hope and resurrection, horseradish to remind us of the bitterness of Jesus’ Passion, ham and sausage, joyful signs of God’s generosity, a symbolic Paschal Lamb in the form of cake or butter, and salt as a reminder to...

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29th Annual White Mass for Healthcare workers

Posted on April 11, 2019 in: Cluster News

Join us at the Twenty-Ninth Annual White Mass for HealthCare Workers and Caregivers of all Faiths, which will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. The White Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, 213 Broadway, Norwich, Connecticut. Following the White Mass, a brunch will be held in the Cathedral Auditorium. The Chairperson for the 2019 White Mass is Dr. Robert J. Keltner, Jr. . The featured speaker at the brunch will be Frank Maletz, MD. Dr. Maletz is a noted orthopedic surgeon and who, over the course of his career, has shown great concern for those struggling with opioid addiction. The title o...

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24th Annual Secretaries Mass

Posted on April 11, 2019 in: Cluster News

24th Annual Secretaries Mass in thanksgiving for secretaries of all faiths, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 12:00 p.m., Cathedral of St. Patrick, Norwich. Following the Mass a complimentary luncheon will be served. Celebrant: Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D. Homilist: Reverend Francis Gilbert. For res.call 860-887-9294, ext. 234

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Way of the Cross / Camino de la cruz

Posted on April 11, 2019 in: Cluster News

Way of the Cross The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich, will join with clergy of other Christian Communities from the Norwich area in leading a communal celebration of the Way of the Cross on Good Friday, April 19, 2019, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. This service will begin at 6:00 p.m. Please note: Due to comments received from participants in recent years, the decision has been made to hold this annual celebration inside the Cathedral, rather than processing down Broadway. It is our hope that this will enable and encourage more members of our communities to participate, especially those ...

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Thank You! ¡Gracias! on behalf of Pierre family!

Posted on April 11, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Thank you! To all who helped to organize, to all who contributed great food, and to all who participated in last Sunday’s International Food Festival to benefit Jozelaine Jean Pierre and her family, many, many thanks! The event was a great success. The support fund for the Jean Pierre Family is now over 14 thousand dollars. We are now well towards the $20,000 goal to secure a stable residence for the family. With the help of Rep. Courtney’s office, we are working to secure immigration permission for Jozelaine’s husband, Dieufait to stay to care for her. We are establishing a list of volunteers who w...

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Confessions!

Posted on March 29, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  Lent: A Time for Confession!  The confession schedule in our parishes is: Ss. Peter and Paul,  Saturday’s from 6:30pm–7:00pm.  St. Joseph Saturday’s from 3:15pm - 4:00pm. St. Mary Saturday’s from 3:15pm - 4:00pm.   Also, there will be a special confession time in our area held here at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 24 Hours for the Lord. Priests from our district will be in the confessional from 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29, through 9:00 p.m., and resuming at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, through 12:00 Noon. Plan to participate in this essential sacra...

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart-Requiem @ CATHEDRAL OF SAINT PATRICK

Posted on March 21, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  APRIL 14 at 7:30 PM  CATHEDRAL OF SAINT PATRICK  EASTERN CONNECTICUT SYMPHONY OR-CHESTRA  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart-Requiem  Featuring members of the ECSO, Toshiyuki Shimada, Music Director and Conductor;  Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus, Wendy Moy, Director  Sarah Yanovitch, Soprano; Caroline Olsen, mezzo-soprano;  Ethan Depuy, tenor; Gregory Flower, baritone  Admission is Free.  Goodwill donations collected at the event will benefit the ECSO and the  St. Vincent de Paul Place in Norwich, CT. 

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Candelight Concert & Compile

Posted on March 21, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  Candelight Concert & Compile (Night prayer)  Sunday,March 24,2019  7:30PM  Norwich Diocesan Choir  Denise Plaza-Martin, oboe  Free Admission  Saint Patrick Cathedral  213 Broadway  Norwich CT 06360 

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Diocesan Pro-Life Mass

Posted on March 21, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Nor-wich on Saturday, April 6 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant Rev. Walter Nagle at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for the healing for those who have had an abortion. Following the Mass, the Rosary will be prayed both at the Cathedral and Planned Parenthood. A brunch in the Cathedral Hall will follow the Rosary this month. 

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Our Shared Mission as Disciples of our Lord, Jesus Christ

Posted on March 21, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  A reminder: if you have not turned in your commit-ment paper to the mission of our church do so as soon as possible!  Right now our parish has particular needs. Maybe you can help:     Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers  Acolytes (that is, altar servers, both young peo-ple and adults welcome)   Visitors of the sick   People who organize and bank our Sunday col-lections  Greeters / Ministers of Welcome  Catechists and Sponsors for adult learners  Intercessors in prayer groups and Rosary socie-ties.    We have sched...

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Food Drive

Posted on March 21, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Because our food pantry at Sts. Peter and Paul Church is very low, we are requesting your help this coming Sunday, Please help us restock our shelves Suggested items are: canned pasta, canned vegetables, canned fruit, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, macaroni and cheese, soups, baked beans, pork and beans, tuna,. Thank You ! 

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NEW!!! This year the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal Video and Pledging process will be held Sunday, March 30/31.

Posted on March 21, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Please prayerfully contemplate how you can help others in need within our Diocesan communities by pledging generously to this year’s ACA campaign, “Hand in Hand with All God’s Children”. Please come prepared next weekend to make your pledge by either taking home a pledge envelope today or by completing the pledge card you received in the mail. Your generous donations will allow our Diocesan ministries to make their programs available to everyone. Our goal this year is to have as close to 100% parishioner participation as possible. Please remember every gift is important and appreciated, no matter it...

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Don’t miss the 2019 Norwich Diocesan Women’s Conference!

Posted on March 21, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Join us on April 6 at Mercy High School in Middletown from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help us shine Light in a Darkened World. Our uplifting day offers enrichment workshops, mass with Bishop Cote, basket raffle, vendors, and much more! Lunch is included in $40 registration fee. Go to http://www.norwichdiocese.org to register.

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Stations of The Cross- Fridays During Lent

Posted on March 21, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

This devotion is a wonderful prayer by which we join ourselves to Christ, Our Lord, who overcame sin and death by suffering and dying for us all. Plan to join us on the Fri-days of Lent:               10:00 a.m. Mass and Stations (Haitian) at St. Mary’s                      6 p.m. Stations (English and Polish) at St. Joseph’s                      6 p.m. Stations at Saints Peter and Paul                 7:30 ...

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An International Food Festival: Help for the Jean Pierre Family

Posted on March 14, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Please join us!  An International Food Festival: Help for the Jean Pierre Family Sunday Afternoon, between 11:30a.m. and 3 p.m.  St. Mary Church Hall. Free-will donations accepted for Jozelaine and her family  Many thanks to fine gourmet chefs from our three par-ishes who are preparing foods with the flavors of Haiti, Poland, Mexico, Italy, Puerto Rico, Peru, and more!  Dieufait Jean Pierre,Jozelaine and his son, Kensley. Dieufait has come from Haiti to care for his wife, Jozelaine who is, in a sense trapped in Backus Hospital. You can see their full story on our parish web – page...

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Annual Easter Egg Hunt - donations

Posted on March 14, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

The CCD Program is requesting donations of candy for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Individually wrapped candy is suggested .  Thank you !

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Lenten Rice Bowls

Posted on March 14, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Take a look at the information and prayer packet that comes with your rice bowl.  In Uganda, we encounter Annet, a 16 year-old or-phan who fled her native South Sudan and now cares for her three younger siblings. Reflect on the terrible circumstances of millions of refugees throughout the world today. Visit crsricebowl.org for more. 

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Praying for Vocations

Posted on March 14, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

On Thursday, March 21, join in praying with Bishop Cote during a Eucharistic Holy Hour for Vocations. This month the holy hour will be at St. Mary Church, Baltic from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Come pray for those who are called to priestly or consecrated religious life. Pray for our semi-narians and those in the process of applying to the diocese. You can join our diocesan prayer for vocations team or receive more information by e-mailing the vocation office at voca-tions@norwichdiocese.net or going to our website, god-calls.com! 

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Prayer for Evangelization

Posted on March 14, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

This Lent our focus is on our call to become an evangelizing Church. Essential to that process is our prayer for God to lead us and strengthen us. I invite you to join Fr. Tomasz and me in pray-ing at all Masses this Lent for the Holy Spirit to lead us powerfully. A prayer for the new evan-gelization will be found inside our song books and missals and cards will be available for pray-ing at home. 

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The Migrant Caravan: Root causes and Present-Day Response

Posted on March 14, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Join us for a bilingual forum in Honor of Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador Sunday, March 24, 2019 3pm- 5pm Saint Mary Star of the Sea Church hall 10 Huntington Street New London CT Presentation in English Anne Gebelein, Ph.D. Presentation in Spanish Walter Mena, MA for more information, please call (860) 456-3349 email:aposthispano@gmail.com 

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Please Join Us: 2019 ACA Ministry Fair – Reservations Required

Posted on March 09, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

The 2019 Ministry Fair showcasing our Diocesan ministries and programs will be held this year in Cromwell on April 7, 2019 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. We will offer a continental breakfast through-out this open house style event. If you would like to attend this event to learn how donations to the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal, ‘Hand in Hand with All God’s Children’, support our ministries and programs please RSVP by March 29th to Rosela Precopio at 860-886-1928 ext. 10 or dodadm@norwichdiocese.net. Reservations are required due to space limitations. 

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The Migrant Caravan: Root causes and Present-Day Response

Posted on March 09, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Join us for a bilingual forum in Honor of Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador Sunday, March 24, 2019 3pm- 5pm Saint Mary Star of the Sea Church hall 10 Huntington Street New London CT Presentation in English Anne Gebelein, Ph.D. Presentation in Spanish Walter Mena, MA for more information, please call (860) 456-3349 email:aposthispano@gmail.com 

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Lenten Rice Bowls

Posted on March 09, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Take a look at the information and prayer packet that comes with your rice bowl.  In Guatemala, we encounter Norma, who as a young mother supports her family and shares her skills with her community. Reflect on the importance of family in your life. How can you con-tribute to support families in your community? Visit crsricebowl.org for more. 

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Praying for Vocations

Posted on March 09, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

On Thursday, March 21, join in praying with Bishop Cote during a Eucharistic Holy Hour for Vocations. This month the holy hour will be at St. Mary Church, Baltic from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Come pray for those who are called to priestly or consecrated religious life. Pray for our semi-narians and those in the process of applying to the diocese. You can join our diocesan prayer for vocations team or receive more information by e-mailing the vocation office at voca-tions@norwichdiocese.net or going to our website, god-calls.com! 

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Lenten Reading

Posted on March 09, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Take a look at the book and CD racks in the back of Church. They hold many spiritual treasures for your Lenten spiritual reading. In particular, we invite you to pray with Pope Francis’ Apos-tolic Exhortation, The Joy of the Gospel, a rich spiritual treasure and our guide to becoming mis-sionary disciples. It is available at the book rack for $8.00.  Also, we are providing to all parishioners free of cost another Lenten book, Bringing Lent Home with St. John Paul II by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle 

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March 19, Feast of St. Joseph

Posted on March 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Please join in adoration and prayer for on opening of dialogue and reconciliation between our parish and the staff of the St. Vincent de Paul Place. We gather on the evening of the Feast or our Parish Patron, St. Joseph to ask his intercession: 7:00 p.m. Holy Mass Adoration until 9:00 p.m.

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New office hours for our parishes

Posted on March 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

This past week, Elaine Volmuth, the parish secretary at St. Mary Church, has let go of secretarial responsibilities there. Elaine will, however, continue as the bookkeeper for our three parishes. We will be looking to have our two remaining cluster secretaries serve our three parishes with some slight modifications of our office schedule. Shirley Bosque, our secretary at Saints Peter and Paul’s will be at St. Mary’s on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. With this arrangement, her schedule at Saints Peter and Paul’s will be as follows: Mondays, 9am to 1pm Tuesdays, 9am to 12 pm Thursdays, 9 am ...

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Entrusted to Our Care?

Posted on March 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Meet Dieufait Jean Pierre and his son, Kensley. Dieufait has come from Haiti to care for his wife, Jozelaine who is, in a sense trapped in Backus Hospital. You can see their full story on our parish web - page. Joselaine has suffered an infection that put her in a coma for two months and developed into a life-threatening sepsis. Against the odds, Jozelaine recovered, but the sepsis has forced doctors to amputate her fingers and her legs below the knee. It has also left her without kidney function. Jozelaine has been in the hospital for two years now, primarily because, as an immigrant seeking asylum, she does not qualify f...

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Food Drive

Posted on March 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Because our food pantry at Sts. Peter and Paul Church is very low, we are re-questing your help this coming Sunday, Please help us restock our shelves Suggested items are: canned pasta, canned vegetables, canned fruit, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, macaro-ni and cheese, soups, baked beans, pork and beans, tuna,. Thank You ! 

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Lenten Rice Bowls

Posted on March 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Take a look at the information and prayer packet that comes with your rice bowl.  In Guatemala, we encounter Norma, who as a young mother supports her family and shares her skills with her community. Reflect on the importance of family in your life. How can you con-tribute to support families in your community? Visit crsricebowl.org for more. 

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Praying for Vocations

Posted on March 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

On Thursday, March 21, join in praying with Bishop Cote during a Eucharistic Holy Hour for Vocations. This month the holy hour will be at St. Mary Church, Baltic from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Come pray for those who are called to priestly or consecrated religious life. Pray for our semi-narians and those in the process of applying to the diocese. You can join our diocesan prayer for vocations team or receive more information by e-mailing the vocation office at voca-tions@norwichdiocese.net or going to our website, god-calls.com! 

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Lenten Reading

Posted on March 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Take a look at the book and CD racks in the back of Church. They hold many spiritual treasures for your Lenten spiritual reading. In particular, we invite you to pray with Pope Francis’ Apos-tolic Exhortation, The Joy of the Gospel, a rich spiritual treasure and our guide to becoming mis-sionary disciples. It is available at the book rack for $8.00.  Also, we are providing to all parishioners free of cost another Lenten book, Bringing Lent Home with St. John Paul II by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle. 

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Prayer for Evangelization

Posted on March 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

This Lent our focus is on our call to become an evangelizing Church. Essential to that process is our prayer for God to lead us and strengthen us. I invite you to join Fr. Tomasz and me in pray-ing at all Masses this Lent for the Holy Spirit to lead us powerfully. A prayer for the new evan-gelization will be found inside our song books and missals and cards will be available for pray-ing at home. 

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Mèkredi Dèsann, 6 Mas.

Posted on February 28, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Nou kòmanse dramatikman: nan maten, katolik yo rasanble pou yo lapriyè e resevwa yon siy ki montre nou kòmanse kase tèt tounen vin jwenn Bondye: lesann Pè-a mete sou fwon nou nan fòm yon kwa. Epi gen jèn Mèkredi Dèsann. Fòk nou santi nou grangou yon ti kras jou sa a. Moun ki kapab limite tèt yo a pa plis pase yon repa (san vyann!) e de ti repa. Nou pap manje vyann nan vandredi pandan Karèm lan.  Li pi bon pou nou resevwa lèsann bonè nan jounen an. Isit la men orè a pou distribisyon lèsann nan gwoup pawas nou yo:  7 a.m. @Sen Pyè ak Pòl, yon sèvis kout Pawòl Bondye a ak lèsann  7 a.m. @ Sent Mari (mi...

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Lenten Reading

Posted on February 28, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Take a look at the book and CD racks in the back of Church. They hold many spiritual treasures for your Lenten spiritual read-ing. In particular, we invite you to pray with Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, The Joy of the Gospel, a rich spiritual treasure and our guide to becoming missionary disciples. It is available at the book rack for $8.00. Also, we are providing to all parishioners free of cost another Lenten book, Bringing Lent Home with St. John Paul II by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle. Spanish book: Un Nuevo Comienzo.

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Miércoles de Ceniza es el 6 de Marzo

Posted on February 28, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Recuerda que hay dos grandes signos por los cuales comenzamos la Cuaresma: cenizas y un día de ayuno. A todos los que pueden se les pide que ayunen, tal vez se limiten a una comida completa (¡sin carne!) Y, según sea necesario, dos comidas mucho más pequeñas para mantenerse saludables, ¡pero no llenas! La recepción de las cenizas se hace mejor temprano en el día. Aquí está el horario para la distribución de las cenizas en nuestro grupo parroquial:  7 a.m. Sts. Peter and Paul , un breve servicio de la Palabra y cenizas  7 a.m. St. Mary, (multicultural) un breve servicio de la Palabra y cenizas&nb...

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Ash Wednesday-This Wednesday- March 6

Posted on February 28, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Remember that there are two great signs by which we begin Lent: Ashes and a day of fasting. All who are able are asked to fast, perhaps limiting themselves to one full meal (no meat!) and as needed two much smaller meals to stay healthy, but not full! The receiving of ashes is best done early in the day. Here is the schedule for distribution of ashes in our parish cluster:  7 a.m. @ Saints Peter and Paul, a short service of the Word and ashes  @ St. Mary (multicultural), a short service of the Word and ashes.  8:15 a.m. @ St. Joseph, Holy Mass and distribution of ashes  10:00 a.m. @ St. Mary...

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Pandan Karèm lan

Posted on February 21, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Pandan Karèm lan, nap jene. Lwa Legliz la mande nou pou nou jene e pou nou pa manje vyann Mèkredi Dèsann ak Vandredi Sen epi pou nou pa manje vyann nan vandredi pandan Karèm lan. Sepandan, tès reyèl la se jèn nou chwazi pou nou fè pandan tout 40 jou yo. Men yon sijesyon: gade nan ansiklik Pap Francois, Laudato, Si (Sou Swen Kreyasyon an), 2015. Li rele nou tout pou nou viv pi senpleman ak espirityèlman nan fason pratik, yon kalite jèn. Liv sa pral disponib pou nou achte l.  Pandan Karèm lan, nou lapriyè. Lamès chak jou, lapriyè chaplè, Estasyon Lakwa a se yon bon pratik pandan Karèm lan. Lekti espirityèl tou. Nou p...

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Estasyon Lakwa

Posted on February 21, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Devosyon sa a se yon bèl lapriyè ke nou mete nou ansanm ak Kris la, Granmèt nou an, ki te kraze peche ak lanmò lè Li te soufri e mouri pou nou tout. Planifye w pou vinn lapriyè avèk nou tout vandredi yo pandan Karèm la:  10:00 a.m. Mès ak Estasyon Lakwa (Ayisyen) nan Legliz Sent Mari  6 p.m. Estasyon (anglè ak Polonè) nan Sen Jozèf  6 p.m. Estasyon nan Sen Pyè ak Pòl  7:30 p.m. Estasyon (Panyòl) nan Sent Mari 

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Dimanch anvan Mèkredi Dèsann, 2 e 3 Mas,

Posted on February 21, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Nou pral distribye ricebowls ak kalandriye Karèm pou ede n gide lapriyè chak jou nou, jèn ak lacharite pandan Karèm la. Ricebowls yo patwone pa Sèvis Sekou Katolik pou nou ka mete lafwa nou an aksyon trè konkrè lè nou wè bezwen nan mond lan ki alantou nou, e lè nou pataje sa nou genyen ak moun ki nan bezwen yo.  Epitou nan dimanch anvan Karèm la kòmanse, nou pral boule Ramo nou te sèvi nan selebrasyon Dimanch dè Ramo pou fè sann nou pral sèvi kòm siy nou tounen vin jwenn Bondye. Dimanch dè Ramo, nou te pote branch ramo yo pou nou pwoklame Kris la kòm Wa nou e an menm tan deklare entansyon nou pou nou swiv Li nan Mi...

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Estaciones de la Cruz

Posted on February 21, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Esta devoción es una oración maravillosa mediante la cual nos unimos a Cristo, nuestro Señor, que venció el pecado y la muerte al sufrir y morir por todos nosotros. Planea unirte a nosotros los Viernes de Cuaresma:  10:00 a.m. Misa y Estaciones (Haitiano) en St. Mary's  6 p.m. Estaciones (Inglés y Polaco) en San José  6 p.m. Estaciones en Sts. Peter and Paul  7:30 pm. Estaciones (Español) en St. Mary's 

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Mirando Hacia la Cuaresma El Domingo anterior al Miércoles de Ceniza, 2,3 de Marzo

Posted on February 21, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

  Mirando Hacia la Cuaresma  El Domingo anterior al Miércoles de Ceniza, 2,3 de Marzo, estaremos distribuyendo “tazones de arroz” y calendarios de Cuaresma para ayudar a guiar su oración diaria, ayuno y limosna durante la Cuaresma. Ricebowls está patrocinado por Catholic Relief Services para que podamos poner nuestra fe en acción de manera muy concreta al encontrar y compartir las necesidades del mundo que nos rodea.  Visite crsricebowl.org para ver videos de las personas y comunidades a las que apoya a través de esta devoción de Cuaresma.  También el Domingo antes de que comienc...

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This Lent: A More Difficult Fast Than We Had Expected

Posted on February 21, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Joseph

It saddens me to announce to you all that there won't be Friday evening Lenten Fish Fries this year. This doesn't mean that there will be no more fish fries in years to come, but it does indicate that there is important work of communication and reconciliation that needs to be done. It has been a significant and tumultuous year for relations between St. Joseph Parish and St. Vincent de Paul Place. The agreement whereby the diocese would take legal ownership of the building and thereby fund its restoration, has taken painfully long. A smoldering anger on the part of both sides has been with us for a long time, but r...

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Looking Towards Lent

Posted on February 21, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

On the Sunday before Ash Wednesday, March 2,3, we will be distributing ricebowls and Lenten calendars to help guide your daily prayer, fasting and almsgiving during Lent. Rice-bowls are sponsored by Catholic Relief Services so that we can put our faith into action very con-cretely by encountering and sharing the needs of the world around us.  Visit crsricebowl.org to watch videos of the people and communities you support through this Lenten devotion.  Also on the Sunday before Lent begins, we will burn palms from last year’s Holy Week celebra-tion to make the ashes we will use as our sign of repentanc...

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A Call to Missionary Discipleship

Posted on February 21, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

How will you be a missionary disciple? Everyone has a calling. Renew yourself in ministry or begin your mission by returning this form in the Sunday collection, or email it back to us at : ssppnorwich@yahoo.com or stjosephnorwich@yahoo.com or secretary@stmarys1845.org A call to the Missionary Discipleship

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For All of Us!

Posted on February 21, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Prior to Lent: Take time to discern your particular calling.  During Lent: Fast, pray, and prepare for service.  During the Easter Season: Engage in missionary discipleship; pray that the Holy Spirit make us authen-tic missionary disciples.  We Can All Engage in a Campaign of Prayer  For the Renewal of our Parishes  Come early to pray before Sunday Mass begins; par-ticipate in daily Mass especially during Lent; renew your commitment to frequent Confession.  Spend time with the Lord through Lectio Divina, daily reflective reading of Scripture. Pray the rosary.  Do spir...

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Jesus said “Feed the Hungry”

Posted on February 21, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Next Sunday, the Disciples of Mercy at the cluster churches of St. Joseph, St. Mary and Saints Peter and Paul will again collect non-perishable foods for the St. Peter and Paul Food Pantry. The collection will occur on the first Sun-day of each month at St. Joseph and St. Mary Churches. Parishioners at Saints Pe-ter and Paul Church can continue to bring food on any Sunday as they have in the past. Food can be left in the vestibule of the church. Suggested items are: canned pasta, canned vegetables, canned fruit, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, macaroni and cheese, soups, baked beans, pork and beans, tuna, spaghetti sauce, pa...

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Catholic Relief Services RiceBowls

Posted on February 21, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

CRS RiceBowl is a Lenten faith-in-action program that goes perfectly with our parish call to missionary disci-pleship. It offers opportunities for your family to engage in daily with the spiritual pillars of Lent: prayer, fast-ing and almsgiving. It is an opportunity for us as a parish to reflect on what it means to live out our Gospel call to go out to those in need.  During the 40 days of lent, we will encounter the stories of people in Guatemala, Uganda, Gaza and other places around the world where CRS is at work. We’ll be invited to eat simple, meatless meals each Friday from these countries. Through the ...

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Faith Formation Classes Schedule

Posted on February 21, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

March 10th and 24th CCD Classes after 10am Mass  March 10th and 24th Confirmation Classes at 3pm 

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Religious Education

Posted on February 14, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

CCD CLASSES K-7 Feb. 24th and March 10th CONFIRMATION CLASSES Feb .24th & March 10th

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Position Available

Posted on February 14, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

The Diocese of Norwich seeks a full-time Executive Director for the Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti ministry. Responsibilities include supervision of staff in U.S. and Haiti, fundraising, financial management, oversight of operations in U.S., oversight of programs in Haiti, including clinic, education, twinning, and hospitality.  Qualifications: Respect and support for leadership and teachings of the Catholic Church, a bachelor’s degree, and work experience in a related field. Ad-ministration experience and budget management, community relations, and fundraising skills. For complete job description ...

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Scouts BSA Celebrate Scout Sunday the Month of February

Posted on February 14, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Scout Promise: On my honor, I will do my best to do my Duty to God and my country….  12th Point of the Scout Law: A Scout Is Reverent. A Scout is reverent toward God. They are faithful in their religious duties. They respect the beliefs of others.  This year Mohegan District has a Scout Sunday patch that is dedicated to Irving Berlin who wrote the Song “God Bless America” 80 years ago. He did not feel right accepting royalties from a song that had grown to patriotic status so, in 1940 he  created the God Bless America Fund, through which all royalties have been donated to the Boy ...

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Eucharistic Holy Hour for Vocations

Posted on February 14, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

On Thursday, February 21, 2019, come join in praying with Bishop Cote a Eucharistic Ho-ly Hour for Vocations. This month the holy hour will be at Sacred Heart, Norwichtown, from 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.Come pray for those who are called to priestly or consecrated reli-gious life. Pray for our seminarians and those in the process of applying to the Diocese. Join our Diocesan Prayer Team for Vocations by emailing the vocation office for more infor-mation at vocations@norwichdiocese.net and checkout our website at god-calls.com! 

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This Sunday: An Invitation

Posted on February 14, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Fr. Albrecht and Fr. Washabaugh are announcing an invitation to everyone in our parish cluster to commit to intentional missionary discipleship by 1) committing to our own spiritual growth as disciples of our Lord Jesus, and 2) taking a specific role in the evangelizing mission of our church. Everyone will have plenty of time to think and pray about how he or she can be part of the church’s great mission in our time. While our priests have plenty of suggestions, you may have many that no one has yet identified. Please share your ideas!  A Roadmap for Our Three Parishes  To Become Missionary, United, a...

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Domingo 17 de Febrero La invitación

Posted on February 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Padre Albrecht y el Padre Washa-baugh invitarán a todos en nuestro grupo parroquial a comprometerse con el discipulado misionero intencional al 1) comprometerse con nuestro propio crecimiento espiri-tual como discípulos de nuestro Señor Jesús, y 2) asumir un papel específico en la misión evangelizadora de nuestra iglesia. Todos tendrán mucho tiempo para pensar y orar acerca de cómo él o ella puede ser parte de la gran misión de la iglesia en nuestro tiempo. Como puedes adivinar, ¡tenemos muchas sugerencias!  Si las tormentas de invierno interfieren con la asistencia normal de los Domingos, el calendario de in...

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Yon Mwa anvan Karèm kòmanse ....

Posted on February 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

  Koulye a, li lè pou nou panse kouman nou pral viv Karèm ane sa a kap kòmanse Mèkredi Dèsann, 6 Mas. Nou kòmanse dra-matikman: nan maten, katolik yo rasanble pou yo lapriyè e resevwa yon siy ki montre nou kòmanse kase tèt tounen vin jwenn Bondye: sann Pè-a mete sou fwon nou nan fòm yon kwa. Epi gen jèn Mèkredi Dèsann. Fòk nou santi nou grangou yon ti kras jou sa a. Moun ki kapab limite tèt yo a pa plis pase yon repa (san vyann!) e de ti repa. Nou pap manje vyann nan van-dredi pandan Karèm lan.  Pandan Karèm lan, n ap prepare, lapriyè, ak fòmasyon pou nou ka pran nouvo wòl ak ministè nan pawas nou yo. Jan n...

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Nan gwoup pawas nou an, li tan pou:

Posted on February 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Nan gwoup pawas nou an, li tan pou:  1. Yon Apèl Inivèsèl Pou Nou Vin Disip Misyonè. Pan-dan Karèm 2019 lan, nou pral pran tan pou nou idantifye, devlope ak itilize kontribisyon chak moun nan misyon nou an. Karèm sa a: se yon tan pou fòmasyon ak kowòdinasyon.  2. Inite nan misyon an pandan nap anbrase divèsite nou: Lè a rive pou nou ranplase twa Konsèy Pastoral nou yo ak yon sèl Konsèy Gwoup Pawas. Nap kontinye ak finans nan twa Pawas nou yo separe, e konsa, nap kontinye gen 3 konsèy finans separe. Ki jan nou ka pran swen pwoblèm pastoral patikilye nan chak pawas? Yon lè konsa nap gen reyinyon pou chak pawa...

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Durante la Cuaresma

Posted on February 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

  Durante la Cuaresma, nos estaremos preparando, orando y entrenando para asumir nuevos roles y ministerios en nuestras parroquias. Como lo discutiremos el Domingo 17 de Febrero, todos estamos llamados a asumir roles activos en la misión de la Iglesia. Una vez que distinga su rol, tendrá tiempo para participar de manera reflexiva, en oración y con confianza. Un documento vital de la iglesia estará disponible para su compra en nuestro estante para libros: la exhortación apostólica del Papa Francisco, Evangelii Gaudium (La Alegría del Evangelio), 2013. Este es el "documento fuente" de nuestra "hoja de ...

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En nuestro Grupo Parroquial, es hora de

Posted on February 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

En nuestro Grupo Parroquial, es hora de:  1. Un llamado Universal al Discipulado Mi-sionero. Durante la Cuaresma de 2019, se prestará atención a identificar, desarrollar y emplear la partici-pación de cada persona en nuestra misión. Esta Cua-resma será un tiempo para la formación y coordina-ción.  2. Unidad en la Misión al tiempo que abar-camos Nuestra Diversidad: Ha llegado el mo-mento de reemplazar nuestros tres Consejos Pastora-les Parroquiales por un solo Consejo Parroquial. Man-tendremos las finanzas separadas, y así, mantendre-mos 3 consejos de finanzas parroquiales individuales. ¿Cómo manejar ...

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Tres semanas antes de que comience la Cuaresma ...

Posted on February 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Ahora es el momento de considerar cómo nos vamos a preparar durante la Cuaresma que comienza el Miércoles de Ceniza, el 6 de Marzo. Comenzamos dramáticamente: por la mañana, los Católicos se reunirán para orar y recibir una señal de arrepentimiento: las cenizas se colocan en nuestras frentes en forma de cruz. Tambien tenemos el ayuno durante el Miércoles de Ceniza . Estamos destinados a sentir un poco de hambre en este día. Los que pueden limitarse a no más de una comida (¡sin carne!) y dos comidas más pequeñas. También nos abstenemos de comer carne los Viernes de Cuaresma. 

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Are you grieving from an Abortion?

Posted on February 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Trust in the mercy of God’s love. Consider these words from St. John Paul II to those suffering because of abortion: “The church is aware of the many factors which may have influenced your decision, and she does not doubt that in many cases it was a painful and even shattering decision. The wound in your heart may not yet have healed. Certainly what happened was and remains terribly wrong. But do not give in to discouragement and do not lose hope….The Father of mercies is ready to give you His forgiveness and His peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. You will come to un-derstand that nothing is defin...

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A Journey with Mary Through Her Seven Sorrows

Posted on February 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

If you are seeking to find hope, strength and comfort from a loss, burden or sorrow, join us this Lent for A Journey with Mary Through Her Seven Sorrows, a seven-week program that will explore each of the seven sorrows of Mary’s life and the message of strength and encouragement each one contains. The program will run Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 P.M  March 12, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at the Cathedral of St. Patrick Hall, 213 Broadway, Norwich, CT Each week will include a reflection on one of Mary’s sorrows, guided prayer imagery and discussion. The program is free, but registration is required. To do s...

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During Lent...

Posted on February 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

During Lent, we will be preparing, praying, and training in order to take on new roles and ministries in our parishes. As we will discuss on Sunday, February 17, we all are called to take active roles in the Church's mission. Once you discern your role, you will have time to enter it thoughtfully, prayerfully and confidently. A vital church document will be available for purchase at our book rack: Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel ), 2013. This is the " source document" of our "roadmap" for the future of our parish cluster. During Lent, we fast. Chu...

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Three Weeks Before Lent Begins….

Posted on February 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Now is the time to consider how to keep Lent which begins on Ash Wednesday, March 6. We start dramatically: in the morning, Catholics will gather to pray and to receive a sign of repentance: Ashes placed on our foreheads in the shape of a cross. Then there is the Ash Wednesday fast. We are meant to feel a little hungry on this day. Those who are able limit themselves to no more than one meal (no meat!) and two smaller meals. We also abstain from meat on Fridays in Lent.

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Celebrate Marriage

Posted on February 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Give your Valentine something special this year – the gift of your time. Come celebrate your marriage at a day-long enrichment that will renew your dreams, in-crease your passion and refresh and celebrate your marriage. This marriage enrichment aptly entitled, “Celebrate Marriage,” will take place on Saturday, February 16, 2019, from 9 A.M to 3 P.M. at St. Jo-seph Parish Hall, 99 Jackson St.,Willimantic. The cost is $35 per couple, which includes workbooks and lunch. Registration is required. To register, call the Diocesan Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848-2237, Ext. 306. 

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Next Sunday: The Invitation

Posted on February 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Fr. Albrecht and Fr . Washabaugh will issue an invitation to everyone in our parish cluster to commit to intentional missionary discipleship by: 1) committing to our own spiritual growth as disciples of our Lord Jesus, and 2)taking a specific role in the evangelizing mission of our church. Everyone will have plenty of time to think and pray about how he or she can be part of the church’s great mission in our time. As you can guess, we have plenty of suggestions!

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In our parish cluster, it is time for...

Posted on February 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

A Universal Call to Missionary Discipleship. Dur ing Lent 2010, our attention will be given to identifying, developing and employing each person's share in our mission. This Lent: a time for training and coordination. Unity in mission while embracing our diversity. The time has come to replace our three separate Parish Pastoral Councils with a single Cluster Parish Council. We will maintain separate finances, and so, keep 3 individual parish finance councils. How to handle particular pastoral concerns of each parish? Periodic parish open meetings. Development of staffing and leadership. We have long been see...

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A Roadmap for Our Three Parishes To Become Missionary, United, and Vibrant

Posted on February 07, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Principals from Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium (2013) A Church Which Goes Forth: Mere administration can no longer be enough. Throughout the world, let us be permanently in a state of mission (25) Evangelization is the task of the Church (111) An Essential Renewal Which Cannot be Deferred: I dream of a “missionary option”, that is, a missionary impulse capable of transforming everything so that the Church’s customs, ways of doing things, times and schedules, language and structures can be suitably channeled for the evangelization of today’s world rather than for h...

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A movie worth of watching

Posted on February 01, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

If you use Netflix, you have an opportunity to see the marvelous recent documentary by director Wim Wenders about Pope Francis, A Man of His Word. It was produced by Universal Pictures and given general re-lease in theaters last spring 

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Sunday, February 17 The Invitation

Posted on January 31, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

On Sunday, February 17, Fr. Albrecht and Fr. Washabaugh will issue an invitation to everyone in our parish cluster to commit to intentional missionary discipleship by: 1) committing to our own spiritual growth as disciples of our Lord Jesus, and 2)taking a specific role in the evangelizing mission of our church. Everyone will have plenty of time to think and pray about how he or she can be part of the church’s great mission in our time. As you can guess, we have plenty of suggestions!  If winter storms interfere with normal Sunday attendance, the schedule of reports may be modi-fied so that everyon...

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Sunday, February 10: A Roadmap to Our Future Church

Posted on January 31, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

On  Sunday, February 10, Fr. Albrecht and Fr. Washabaugh will talk about the steps they see as needed to make our cluster of parishes faithful, vital and sustainable. These steps have to do with our shared mission to God's people in Norwich, administration, sharing, service, and the celebration of our unity in diversity. The roadmap we present isn't the last word about our future, but a first word that will invite everyone to pray, think, and talk about our parishes together. 

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Project Rachel

Posted on January 24, 2019 in: Cluster News

Are you grieving from an Abortion? Trust in the mercy of God’s love. Consider these words from St. John Paul II to those suffering be-cause of abortion: “The church is aware of the many factors which may have influenced your de-cision, and she does not doubt that in many cases it was a painful and even shattering decision. The wound in your heart may not yet have healed. Cer-tainly what happened was and remains terribly wrong. But do not give in to discouragement and do not lose hope….The Father of mercies is ready to give you His forgiveness and His peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. You will com...

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Diocesan Pro-Life Mass

Posted on January 24, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant Rev. Walter Nagle at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for the healing for those who have had an abortion. Following the Mass, the Rosary will be prayed both at the Cathedral and Planned Parenthood. 

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A letter from Fr. Fanel

Posted on January 24, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

On Jan. 8, Fr. Fanel sent us a brief note:  Dear Fr. Bob:  I want to confirm that I received the money you sent by Western Union. God bless you and the people of your parishes. I pray for you all every day. I want to thank each per-son who has given a contribution for a spon-sorship. In the name of the children and of their parents and teachers, I greet you and thank you sincerely. With this money, I will be able to pay our teachers and buy food for the children.  I am preparing things as we had discussed. I will send you photos of each child who is be-ing sponsored so that they have a connection...

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Lent

Posted on January 24, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Lent begins this year on Wednesday, March 6. What better use of our 40 days this year than deepening our commitment to discipleship in our local parishes and our cluster? Our Lenten so-journ this year will take on deep meaning as we prepare for new life at Easter with our Risen Lord! 

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Sunday, January 27: The State of the Cluster

Posted on January 24, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

This Sunday  Fr. Albrecht and Fr. Washabaugh will issue a pastoral and financial report on our parish and our parish cluster in the year 2018 and the fiscal year 7/1/17 - 6/30/18. This report will give us a good base for evaluating our spiritual and financial health and for taking a look at the initiatives that are needed for us to have a cluster and a parish that is faithful, vital, energetic and sustainable.  Next Sunday, February 3: The next step in our focus on our future as a faithful, vital, energetic and sustainable parish will wait. Fr. Washabaugh will be away at a family gathering. Enjoy the Superbowl...

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Tuesday, January 22: A Day of Prayer for the Legal Protec-tion of Unborn Children

Posted on January 12, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

The over 56 million abortions since the 1973 decisions of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton reflect the heartbreaking magnitude of what Pope Francis means by a “throwaway culture”. Even children at the earliest stages of life are seen as dispensable if they are not convenient. We are called to mark the day of the Supreme Court Decision, Roe V. Wade. Each year, there is a National March for Life in Washington D.C. Much more importantly, people of good will take time to fast, pray and deepen their own commitment to all human life. You are invited to make Tuesday, January 22 a day of fasting and prayer. Join in ...

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Our Campaing to Help; Saint Mary Magdalene School in LaGonav, Haiti

Posted on January 12, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Good news! Our cluster now has 18 sponsors helping children at LaGonav. Thanks to the organizers and everyone who attended the Three Kings Children’s party at St. Mary Church last Sunday. An estimated 55 families attended, and $972.10 was raised for our project. Many thanks! 

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January 27 – February 2: National Catholic Schools Week

Posted on January 12, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Since 1974 National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. The theme of this year’s celebration is: “Catholic Schools Learn, Serve, Lead, and Succeed”. 

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January 21, National Holiday in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King

Posted on January 12, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

This is a wonderful day, not just for a midwinter break from school or work, but for reflection on the continuing need to build “the beloved community” in which all are treated as equal. 

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January 18-25: The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Posted on January 12, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

The Church Unity Octave, a forerunner of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity was developed by Servant of God Father Paul Watson, SA at Graymoor in Garrison, N.Y and was first observed in 1908. Today, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity invites the whole Christian community throughout the world to pray in communion with the prayer of Jesus “that they all may be one” (Jn 17:21). 

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Lifeteen!

Posted on January 12, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  Sunday, January 13  5 p.m.  At Sts Peter and Paul’s  High School students and young people, take heart! Lifeteen is starting up, a joyful, experience of faith, pray-er, friendship and learning. Grow closer to Christ, His Mother and the Church  For more information, visit our website, www.jnccfaith.org 

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Un día de Oración por la Protección Legal de los Niños No Nacidos

Posted on January 11, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  Martes 22 de Enero:  Un día de Oración por la Protección Legal de los Niños No Nacidos  Los más de 56 millones de abortos desde las decisio-nes de 1973 de Roe v. Wade y Doe v. Bolton reflejan la desgarradora magnitud de lo que el Papa Francis-co quiere decir con una "cultura desechable". Incluso los niños en las primeras etapas de la vida se conside-ran prescindibles si no son convenientes. Estamos lla-mados a marcar el día de la decisión del Tribunal Su-premo, Roe V. Wade. Cada año, hay una Marcha Na-cional por la Vida en Washington DC. Mucho más importante, las personas de buena volunt...

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Mass of Thanksgiving for the Gift of Consecrated Life

Posted on January 11, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

On Sunday, February 3, 2019, the 22nd annual Mass of Thanksgiving for the Gift of Consecrated Life will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. All are invited to join Bishop Cote in thanking God for the gift of consecrated life and for the sisters, brothers, and religious priests who enrich the Church and build up God’s Kingdom with the witness of their religious commitment. The homilist will be Father Erik Lenhart, O.F.M. Cap., and the former Episcopal Vicar for Consecrated Life for the Diocese of Norwich and currently a chaplain for the Capuchin Youth and Family Ministries (CYFM)...

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Holy Name of Jesus Retreat

Posted on January 11, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Holy Name of Jesus Retreat Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 All young women from ages 14-17 are invited to the Holy Family Motherhouse in Baltic, CT from 9AM to 6:30PM. Come spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, pray and share with Sisters, meet other young women like yourself and much more. No Charge. Contact 860-822-8241 or sisterjoanclare@gmail.com

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THANK YOU- Help for St Mary Magdalene School

Posted on January 04, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Help for Saint Mary Magdalene School in LaGonav,Haiti. Thanks to everyone who was able to sponsor a child at Fr. Fanel's school in LaGonav! In our cluster, 9 people have agreed to sponsor children - and some folks have made separate donations (thanks!). We have put together a total of $2,475, a big help!

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Stewardship Sundays for Missionary Discipleship

Posted on January 04, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Jan 20, 27, Feb. 3 We profess that the Gospel of Jesus Christ challenges us to our roots, but actually it doesn’t challenge us at all until it calls us to do something! The coming Stewardship Sundays in our parish cluster will present us all with such a call. How do we serve? How do we proclaim Christ to those around us? How do we live as faithful citizens in such a needy world? How do we keep the Church’s mission alive? Are you ready to let the Gospel of Jesus Christ take root in your soul in new ways?

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Feast of the Three Kings Party at St Mary's

Posted on January 04, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Sunday, January 6. This is the great 12th Day of Christmas when the Wise Men, following a star, found the king of kings in a manger bed. All Sunday Masses will be joyful celebrations, but the 10:00 multilingual Mass at St. Mary’s will be very special with sounds and flavors of many lands, pageantry, and a grand part for children and their families after Mass. All are invited, but let us know if you’re coming to the party. It helps with planning for food! 

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CCD Classes

Posted on January 04, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Religious Education: Next classe Jan. 13, 2019 CCD CLASSES K-7 CONFIRMATION CLASSES

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Three Kings Party - Sunday, January 6

Posted on January 04, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Last year a party for children and their families was held at St. Mary Church in celebration of the Epiphany, the Feast of the Three Kings. Over 150 children participated with games, entertainment, lots of food, and a visit from the three kings themselves with small presents for everyone. This year, we invite families with children under 13 years of age to sign up now and join the fun. The party is held at St. Mary Church at 11:30 (after the 9:45 Mass) until 3 p.m. Admission is free. However, a free-will offering will be taken up to help the Parish of Sainte Madeleine, LaGonav, Haiti. We want to teach our children not o...

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Chalking The Door/Home blessing

Posted on January 04, 2019 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

“Chalking the door” is a way to celebrate and literally mark the occasion of the Epiphany and God’s blessing of our lives and home. With time the chalk will fade. As it does we let the meaning of the symbols written sink into the depths of our heart and be manifest in our words and actions the Latin words, Christus mansionem benedictat, “May Christ bless the house.” Instructions for Blessing the Home Using the blessed chalk mark the lintel of your front door (or front porch step) as follows: 20 + C + M + B + 19 while saying: The three Wise Men, Caspar, Melch...

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Patriotic Rosary

Posted on December 27, 2018 in: Cluster News

As we begin the New Year, we pray that our elected officials will serve this country ethically and with wisdom. We place our country in God's hands as we pray the Patriotic Rosary. Please join us on Thursday evening, January 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Church, 128 Norwich Ave. in Colchester, CT for an evening of prayer and song.

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A Christmas Invitation: Help A Child!

Posted on December 26, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

This Christmas, con-sider giving a gift that will give life to a poor child in a terribly poor place. Fr. Fanel Florestal is the pastor of Ste. Marie Magdalene Church, Port de Bonheur on the island of LaGonav in Haiti. He oversees one of the poorest parishes in the poorest country in the Americas. Fr. Fanel’s parish school gives an education and a daily meal to 100 children. Poverty in LaGonav is so intense that for many children, that will be the only meal of the day. There are hundreds more children waiting for the chance to be nour-ished in mind, soul and body at Fr. Fanel’s school. However, the Parish of St...

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La Epifanía (Fiesta de los Re-yes Magos)

Posted on December 20, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Domingo, 6 de Enero, La Epifanía (Fiesta de los Re-yes Magos) Este es el gran Día 12 de Navidad, cuan-do los Reyes Magos, siguiendo una estrella, encontra-ron al rey de reyes en un pesebre. Todas las Misas de los Domingos serán celebraciones alegres, pero la Mi-sa multilingüe de las 10:00 en St. Mary's será muy especial con sonidos y sabores de muchas tierras, ce-remonias y una gran fiesta para los niños y sus fami-lias después de la Misa. Todos están invitados, pero Avísanos si vienes a la fiesta. ¡Esto ayuda con la pla-nificación de la comida! 

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!Navidad en Polonia!

Posted on December 20, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

El Museo de los Caballeros de Colón, en 1 State Street en New Haven, tiene una nueva exhibición de Navidad, Navidad en Polonia. La muestra presenta más de 100 artículos, algunos de la colección del museo. Los aspectos más destacados incluyen: Szopki de Drakow, pesebres de madera talladas a mano y ropa tradicional Polaca. El museo también presenta su festival anual de árboles de Navidad. Abierto de 10-5 todos los días hasta el 3 de Febrero. Entrada gratuita estacionamiento.Más información en 203-865-0400 o kofcmuseum.org. 

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Una invitación de Navidad: ¡Ayuda a un niño!

Posted on December 20, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

  Una invitación de Navidad: ¡Ayuda a un niño!  ¿Fue por casualidad que Cristo nació en la pobreza, pobre y sin hogar, y que Cristo se convirtió en un refugiado cuya familia huyó de la persecución del rey Herodes? Quizás no fue una mera casualidad. Quizás la humilde pobreza del Mesías fue un mensaje para siempre estampado en la historia: los pobres que siempre tienes contigo, y servirlos es servir a Cristo. Esta Navidad, considere dar un regalo que le dará vida a un niño pobre en un lugar terriblemente pobre. P. Fanel Florestal es el pastor de Ste. Iglesia de Marie Magdalene, Puerto de Bonheur ...

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La Octava de la Navidad,

Posted on December 20, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

  La Octava de la Navidad, 1 de enero. Este día es un "día santo de obligación". Este importante día abarca muchas celebraciones: la solemnidad de María, Madre de Dios, el Día de Año Nuevo, el Día Mundial de Oración por la Paz y el Día de la Independencia de Haití. Las misas son las siguientes Misas de Vigilia (31 de diciembre)   4:00 p.m. Iglesia de San Jose 4:00 p.m. Iglesia de Santa María 5:30 pm. Iglesia de San Pedro y San Pablo 7:00 pm. Iglesia de Santa María (en español)   Misas durante el día, 1 de enero. 8:30 a.m. Iglesia de San José (polaco e inglés) 10:00 ...

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Celebrate Christmas during All Twelve Days!

Posted on December 20, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Wednesday, December 26: The Feast of St. Stephen. How odd to celebrate the feast of the first Christian martyr during such a happy season! On the other hand, what does the coming of Christ’s light to a world darkened by sin bring if not contradiction, challenge and a share in Christ’s cross? Thursday, December 27: The Feast of St. John the Apostle. John’s gospel begins “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was god….and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Friday, December 28, The Feast of the Holy Innocents. Christmas is a happy time, but the...

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Christmas in Poland!

Posted on December 20, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

The Knights of Columbus Museum, at 1 State Street in New Haven, has a new Christmas exhibit, Christmas in Poland. The show features more than 100 items, some from the museum’s own collection. Highlights include: Szopki from Kraków, hand carved wooden creches and traditional Polish clothing. The museum is also featuring its annual Christmas Tree Festival. Open 10-5 daily through February 3. Free admission & parking. More at 203-865-0400 or kofcmuseum.org.

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Las Posadas,

Posted on December 13, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

A medida que se acerca la Navidad, ponemos maestro interés en la celebración de Las Posadas, tan popular en México. Durante nueve días antes del 25 de Diciembre, las personas se reúnen para recrear el viaje de María y José viajando a Belén y buscando un lugar (una posada) donde pueda nacer su hijo. El diálogo de puertas cerradas y el rechazo eventualmente lleva a una puerta abierta y bienvenida.  Si desea participar en Las Posadas, esta semana se llevará a cabo en la Iglesia St.Mary todas las noches a las 6:30 p.m.  Aprovechemos esta época Santa para darnos la bienvenida y dar la bienvenida a todos los que ...

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Servicio de Adviento de la Penitencia,

Posted on December 13, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Servicio de Adviento de la Penitencia, en la iglesia de Sts. Peter and Paul. Tenga en cuenta el día y la hora, ya que en años pasados, muchos de nuestros feligreses no han podido recibir el Sacramento de la Penitencia debido a la dificultad de sus horarios de trabajo para viajar de noche. Después de un breve servicio comunitario de reconciliación, las confesiones individuales se llevarán a cabo en Inglés, Español, Criollo Haitiano y Polaco. Por favor, asegúrese de prepararse para la Navidad al recibir este sacramento del perdón de Cristo.

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Oktav Nwèl

Posted on December 13, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

  1 janvye. Jou sa a se yon "Fèt obliga-syon". Jou enpòtan sa a gen ladan anpil selebrasyon: Sola-nite Mari, Manman Bondye, Joudlan, Jounen Mondyal Lapriyè pou Lapè, ak Jou Endepandans Ayiti.  Orè Mès yo  31 desanm  4:00 p.m. Saint Joseph  4:00 p.m. Sent Mari  5:30 p.m. St Pyè ak Pòl  7:00 p.m. St Mari (nan lang Panyòl)  Mès pandan jounen an, 1 Janvye  8:30 a.m. St. Joseph (Polonè ak angle)  10:00 a.m. St Pyè ak Pòl  10:30 a.m. Sent Mari (kreyòl ayisyen)  Apre Mès Ayisyen an, nou envite tout moun vin patisipe nan yon s...

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¡Unidad!

Posted on December 13, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Parece que nuestras parroquias están listas para dar un paso importante hacia la unidad. Al comienzo del próximo año, nuestros tres consejos pastorales parroquiales separados comenzarán el importante proceso de formar un solo con-sejo pastoral para el grupo parroquial. Nuestras parroquias mantendrán sus propias finanzas y, por supuesto, sus pro-pios consejos de finanzas. Sin embargo, las preocupaciones pastorales de cada parroquia serán cada vez más las preo-cupaciones de todas nuestras iglesias, y la pregunta clave es: ¿cómo podemos unir nuestras fuerzas y trabajar juntos para el beneficio de todos? Cada vez más, l...

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Servicio de Adviento de la Penitencia,

Posted on December 13, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Servicio de Adviento de la Penitencia, en la iglesia de Sts. Peter and Paul. Tenga en cuenta el día y la hora, ya que en años pasados, muchos de nuestros feligreses no han podido recibir el Sacramento de la Penitencia debido a la dificultad de sus horarios de trabajo para viajar de noche. Después de un breve servicio comunitario de reconciliación, las confesiones individuales se llevarán a cabo en Inglés, Español, Criollo Haitiano y Polaco. Por favor, asegúrese de prepararse para la Navidad al recibir este sacramento del perdón de Cristo. 

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The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Posted on December 13, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  The Octave of Christmas, January 1. This day is a “holy day of obligation”. This important day encompasses many celebrations: The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, New Year’s Day, World Day of Prayer for Peace, and Independence Day for Haiti.    Masses are as follows  Vigil Masses (Dec. 31)  4:00 p.m. St. Joseph  4:00 p.m. St. Mary Church  5:30 p.m. St. Peter and Paul Church  7:00 p.m. St. Mary Church (in Spanish)    Masses during the day, Jan. 1  8:30 a.m. St. Joseph Church (Polish and English)  10:00 a.m. S...

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The Feast of the Holy Family

Posted on December 13, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Sunday, Dec. 30. The family is the domestic church, the basic building block of our larger community of faith. We celebrate the mystery of love in the home expressed in Jesus’ life in Nazareth with Mary and Joseph as we pray for our own families here and now. 

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Unity!

Posted on December 13, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

It appears that our parishes are ready to take an important step towards unity. At the beginning of the coming year, our three separate parish pastoral councils will begin the important process of forming a single pastoral council for the cluster. Our parishes will maintain their own financ-es, and of course, their own finance councils. However, the pastoral concerns of each parish are increasingly the concerns of all our churches, and the key question is: how can we join forces and work together for the benefit of all? Increasingly, the strength of each parish is dependent on the success of our cluster. Let us pray and wo...

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Welcome to the celebration of Las Posadas!

Posted on December 13, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

As Christmas draws near, the celebration of Las Posadas, so popular in Mexico, calls our attention. For nine days before December 25th, people gather to re-enact the drama of Mary and Jo-seph journeying to Bethlehem and seeking a place (una posada) where their child could be born. The dialogue of closed doors and rejection eventually leads to an open door and to welcome.  If you would like to take part in Las Posadas, it is held at St.Mary Church this week each night at 6:30p.m.  May we use this holy season to welcome one another and to welcome all who come to the doors of our parishes seeking warmth, light...

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Lifeteen!

Posted on December 13, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  This Sunday Night, 5 p.m.  December 16 At Sts Peter and Paul’s  High School students and young people, take heart! Lifeteen is starting up, a joyful, experience of faith, prayer, friendship and learning. Grow closer to Christ, His Mother and the Church 

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22 Desanm: 10 AM: Sèvis penitans

Posted on December 13, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

22 Desanm: 10 AM: Sèvis penitans nan Legliz St Pyè ak Pòl. Sonje jou sa ap gen konfesyon pe-sonèl nan lang Anglè, Panwòl, kreyòl ak Po-lonè). Paske ane pase anpil pawasyen pat ka rese-vwa sakremsn penitans lan akoz travay yo ak difikilte nan voyaje nan mitan lannwit.  ... Tanpri, asire w ke ou prepare ou pou Nwèl la ou rese-vwa sakreman sa a, Kris la ap padone nou. 

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Sèvis penitans

Posted on December 13, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

22 Desanm: 10 AM: Sèvis penitans nan Legliz St Pyè ak Pòl. Sonje jou sa ap gen konfesyon pesonèl nan lang Anglè, Panwòl, kreyòl ak Po-lonè). Paske ane pase anpil pawasyen pat ka resevwa sakremsn penitans lan akoz travay yo ak difikilte nan voyaje nan mitan lannwit. ... Tanpri, asire w ke ou prepare ou pou Nwèl la ou resevwa sakreman sa a, Kris la ap padone nou.

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Advent Penance Service

Posted on December 13, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

December 22, 10 a.m., Advent Penance Service, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Please note the day and time. In or because of years past, many of our parishioners have been unable to receive the Sacrament of Penance because of their work schedules difficulty in traveling at night. After a brief communal service of reconciliation, individual con-fessions will be held in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Polish. Please be sure to prepare for Christmas by receiving this sacrament of Christ’s forgiveness.

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Advent is always a time of new beginnings.

Posted on December 06, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Joseph

As we are preparing ourselves for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ as a newborn baby on Christmas Eve, we try to not only embrace him in our hearts but also in our brothers and sisters of this parish community. In the spirit of the joyful waiting of Advent, we would like to invite people, who feel a strong call to help others, as Eucharistic ministers, visitors to the sick and collection counters. Thank you so very much for answering this call to ministry. Father Washabaugh and Father Albrecht

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Improvements!

Posted on December 06, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Joseph

Plans and preliminary work have begun for the opening up of a fully handicap accessible bathroom in our church building. The floor plan is in place; soon space near the Mass chapel will be opened up; and the necessary plumbing and décor changes will be in effect. We can’t promise this will be done before Christmas, but we will push to have this project done as soon as possible. We are eager to open the first floor of the convent building for coffee next Sunday, Dec. 16. We have contacted an architect, Ms. Johana Matthews to help us with the renovation. The first step, however, is for the Bethesaida Women’s S...

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Volunteers needed!

Posted on December 06, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Joseph

Are you interested in helping to get St. Joseph Church clean for Christmas? Please join us Sat., December 15th at 9AM Thank you!

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Mèkredi, 12 Desanm. 7 :00 PM

Posted on December 06, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Tout moun envite pou yo al patisipe nan gwo sele-brasyon kap fèt chak ane nan de lang jou fèt Nòtre-dam Guadalupe a kote nap kontan wè Evèk nou an ki pral preside bèl selebrasyon sa nan Katedral St Patrik la. Depis mes la, genyen fet musik ak manje mejican 

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Yon envitasyon pou Nwèl la: Ede yon timoun!

Posted on December 06, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

  Nwèl sa a, konsidere fè yon kado ki pral bay yon timoun pòv lavi nan yon kote ki pòv anpil. Pè Fanel Florestal se Kire nan Legliz Sent Marie Madeleine, Port de Bonheur nan zil LaGonav an Ayiti. Li responsab youn nan Pawas pi pòv yo nan peyi ki pi pòv nan Amerik yo. Lekòl pawas Pè Fanel la bay 100 timoun edikasyon ak repa chak jou. Povrete nan LaGonav si tèman gran ke pou anpil timoun, se sèl manje yo jwenn pou jounen an. Gen dè santèn lòt timoun kap tann pou yo nouri lespri yo, nanm ak kò yo nan Lekòl Pè Fanel la. Sepandan, Pawas Sent Marie Ma-deleine la pa gen finansman pou li sèvi plis timoun, pou li amelyore l...

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Dec. 11, Mananitas: English and Spanish,

Posted on December 06, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Dec. 11, Mananitas: English and Spanish, at St. Mary’s, starting at 9:30 p.m. It is a long tradition in Mexico and elsewhere to begin the celebration of Mary’s feast on the night before with prayer, song, and the sharing of food / friendship. The Mananitas will begin with the rosary, offered this year for the many needs of God’s people here, in Latin America, and throughout the world, followed by a presentation of the story of Our Lady’s appearance at Tepeyac in Mexico. We will join in traditional songs to Mary and share refreshments as well. 

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Monthly Holy Hour for Vocations December 13, 2018

Posted on December 06, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

At the behest of Bishop Cote we are very excited to announce that the Diocese of Norwich has been blessed with the opportunity through the Knights of Co-lumbus, to host the major relic of St. Jean Vianney on December 13, 2018 at the Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes in Gales Ferry.  The evening begins at 5pm with a time of quiet visitation and prayer with the relic followed by our Monthly Holy Hour for Vocations and finally an opportunity to venerate/touch the reliquary holding the relic. 

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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas and of the Pro-Life Movement

Posted on December 06, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  Dec. 2 through Dec. 10: Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe, 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Church  Dec. 11, Mananitas: English and Spanish, at St. Mary’s, starting at 9:30 p.m. It is a long tradition in Mexico and elsewhere to begin the celebration of Mary’s feast on the night before with prayer, song, and the sharing of food / friendship. The Mananitas will begin with the rosary, offered this year for the many needs of God’s people here, in Latin America, and throughout the world, followed by a presentation of the story of Our Lady’s appearance at Tepeyac in Mexico. We will join in traditiona...

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Sèvis penitans

Posted on November 29, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

22 Desanm: 10 AM: Sèvis penitans nan Legliz St Pyè ak Pòl. Sonje jou sa ap gen konfesyon pesonèl nan lang Anglè, Panwòl, kreyòl ak Po-lonè). Paske ane pase anpil pawasyen pat ka resevwa sakremsn penitans lan akoz travay yo ak difikilte nan voyaje nan mitan lannwit.  ... Tanpri, asire w ke ou prepare ou pou Nwèl la ou resevwa sakreman sa a, Kris la ap padone nou. 

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37yèm Anyèl Konvokasyon Prèt yo NEWPORT, RI

Posted on November 29, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Konvokasyon anyèl pou prèt yo ap fèt soti nan 3 Desanm jis nan 5 Desanm 2018, nan Newport Resort Gurney nan Goat Island, New-port, RI. Li pral yon tan pou tout prèt yo ak Evèk la, pou yo pase tan sa ansanm pou renouvèlman espiri-tyèl yo, sipò, edikasyon ak repo. Pap gen Lekòl nan pawas yo, oswa aktivite enstitisyonèl pandan jou sa yo. Tanpri lapriyè pou prèt nou yo, menm jan yo pral lapriyè pou nou menm tou.Tèm konvokasyon ane sa a se "Kè kontan ak defi Prètriz Jodi a." Prezantatè se Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, yon prèt nan dyosèz Syracuse, ki se yon ekspè nan espirityalite ak pwoblèm byennèt.

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Praise, Worship, and Healing Prayer Service

Posted on November 29, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Please join us on Thursday evening, December 6, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Church, 128 Norwich Ave. in Colchester, CT, for an evening of praising and worshiping God with music, teaching, witnessing, and prayer. The topic of Deacon Michael Puscas' talk will be, "Joy."

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Christmas Mass Schedule

Posted on November 29, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. Saints Peter and Paul 4:00 p.m. Saint Mary (multicultural) 10:00 p.m. Saints Peter and Paul 12:00 a.m. Saint Joseph Christmas Day 8:30 a.m. Saint Joseph (Polish & English) 10:00 a.m. Saint Mary (multicultural) 10:00 a.m. Saints Peter and Paul

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Advent Penance Service

Posted on November 29, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

December 22, 10 a.m., Advent Penance Service, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Please note the day and time. because of year s past, many of our parishioners have been unable to receive the Sacrament of Penance because of their work schedules or difficulty in traveling at night. After a brief communal service of reconciliation, individual confessions will be held in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Polish. Please be sure to prepare for Christmas by receiving his sacrament of Christ’s forgiveness.

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The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Posted on November 29, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Under this title, Our Blessed Mother is patroness of the United States. Because of this, December 8 remains a holy day of obligation, even though it is on a Saturday.   Mass Times: Friday, Dec. 7, 5:15 p.m. Vigil Mass (Engl./Polish)at St. Joseph 7:00 p.m. Vigil Mass (Spanish) at St. Mary   Saturday, Dec. 8, 7:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul 10:00a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul 10:00 a.m. (Haitian Creole) at St. Mary

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Fèt Nòtredam Guadalupe

Posted on November 23, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Nòtredam Guadalupe se Patwòn nou nan Ame-rik la ak nan Mouvman Pro-Life.Mèkredi, 12 Desanm. 7 :00 PM Tout moun envite pou yo al patisipe nan gwo sele-brasyon kap fèt chak ane nan de lang jou fèt Nòtredam Guadalupe a kote nap kontan wè Evèk nou an ki pral preside bèl selebrasyon sa nan Katedral St Patrik la. Depis mes la, genyen fet musik ak manje mejican

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Fet Imakile Konsepsyon,

Posted on November 23, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

  Fet Imakile Konsepsyon, samdi, 8 decem-bre. Se yon fet gwo inpotanz. San Mari Imakile Konsepsyon se sen pawon E.E.U.U. Mes Kre-yol: 10 a.m.. 

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Nou rantre nan yon nouvo tan lapriyè

Posted on November 23, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Dimanch prochen nap rantre nan tan lavan. Se konmansnan ane litiji-c a. Pandan tout ane sa a nou pral li levanjil Lik la. Evanjelis sen Lik se pat yon Apòt, men se te asosye ak kolaboratè Pòl. Tankou anpil moun ki ekri nan Nouvo Testaman, kontrèman Lik pat Jwif, ni jantiy yo. Li pat ekri pou Jwif yo, men pou kominote kretyen yo. Levanjil sen Lik la, se premye Levanjil kite ekri. Li genyen de gwo moso ladan l. Nan premye pati a yo rakonte lavi, ansènyeman, aksyon, lanmò ak leve vivan Jezi kri Granmèt nou an. Dezyèm pati a, Sen Lik rakonte tout sa Apòt yo te fè. Li pale tou sou leve vivan Jezi Kri a ak monte li nan syèl la....

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De el 16 al 24 de Diciembre Las Posadas, en la iglesia de Santa María: servicios de oración en prepa-ración para la Navidad, en español. 22 de diciembre, 10 a.m., Servicio de Penitencia de Adviento, en la Iglesia de los Santos Pedro y Pablo. Tenga en cuen

Posted on November 23, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

  Dimanch prochen nap rantre nan tan lavan. Se konmansnan ane litiji-c a. Pandan tout ane sa a nou pral li levanjil Lik la. Evanjelis sen Lik se pat yon Apòt, men se te asosye ak kolaboratè Pòl. Tankou anpil moun ki ekri nan Nouvo Testaman, kontrèman Lik pat Jwif, ni jantiy yo. Li pat ekri pou Jwif yo, men pou kominote kretyen yo.  Levanjil sen Lik la, se premye Levanjil kite ekri. Li genyen de gwo moso ladan l. Nan premye pati a yo rakonte lavi, ansènyeman, aksyon, lanmò ak leve vivan Jezi kri Granmèt nou an. Dezyèm pati a, Sen Lik rakonte tout sa Apòt yo te fè. Li pale tou sou leve vivan Jezi Kri a ak mon...

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A medida que nos acercamos a la navi-dad….

Posted on November 23, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

  De el 16 al 24 de Diciembre Las Posadas, en la iglesia de Santa María: servicios de oración en prepa-ración para la Navidad, en español.  22 de diciembre, 10 a.m., Servicio de Penitencia de Adviento, en la Iglesia de los Santos Pedro y Pablo. Tenga en cuenta el día y la hora. En o debido a años pasados, muchos de nuestros feligreses no han podido recibir el sacramento de la ceremonia debido a la difi-cultad de sus horarios de trabajo para viajar de noche. Después de un breve servicio comunitario de reconci-liación, las confesiones individuales se llevarán a cabo en inglés, español, criollo haitiano y pola...

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Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Patrona de las Américas y del Movimiento Pro-Vida.

Posted on November 23, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

  Del 2 al 10 de diciembre: No-vena a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, 6:30 p.m. en la igle-sia de Santa María.  11 de diciembre, Mañanitas: Inglés y español, en la Iglesia de Santa Maria, a partir de las 9:30 p.m. Es una larga tradición en Méxi-co y en otros lugares comenzar la celebración de la fiesta de María la noche anterior con la oración, el canto y el intercambio de comida / amistad. Los Mananitas comenzarán con el rosario, ofrecido este año pa-ra las muchas necesidades de la gen-te de Dios aquí, en América Latina y en todo el mundo, seguido de una presentación de la historia de la apa-rición de Nuestra...

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Inmaculada Concepción de la Santísima Virgen María

Posted on November 23, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

  Bajo este título, Nuestra Santísima Madre es patrona de los Estados Unidos. Debido a esto, el 8 de diciembre sigue siendo un día sagrado de obligación, aunque sea un sábado.  Horarios de Misa:  Viernes, 7 de diciembre,  5:15 p.m. Misa de vigilia (inglés / polaco) en la Iglesia de San José  7:00 pm. Misa de vigilia (español) en la Iglesia de Santa María  Sábado, 8 de diciembre,  7:00 a.m. en la Iglesia de Los Santos Pedro y Pablo  10:00 a.m. en la Iglesia de Los Santos Pedro y Pablo  10:00 a.m. (criollo haitiano) en la Iglesia de Santa María 

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37th Annual Convocation For the Priests in the Diocese of Norwich

Posted on November 23, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  The Annual Convocation for Priests will be held from December 3-5, 2018, at Gurney’s Newport Resort on Goat Island in Newport, RI. It will be a time for all priests to gather with their bishop for spiritual renewal, support, education and rest. No parish, school or institutional activities will be scheduled during these days. Please pray for your priests, as they will be praying for you.  The theme of this year’s Convocation is “The Joy and Challenges of Priesthood Today.” The key presenter will be Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, a priest of the Diocese of Syracuse, who is an expert on ...

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Solemnities of Advent

Posted on November 16, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Please take note of significant dates and events in our Advent Calendar:   Dec. 2 through Dec. 10: Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe, 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Church  Saturday, December 8, Feast of The ImmaculateConception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Under this title, Our Blessed Mother is patroness of the United States. Because of this, December 8 remains a holy day of obligation, even though it is on a Saturday. Dec. 11, Mananitas: English and Spanish, at St. Mary’s, starting at 9:30 p.m. It is a long tradition in Mexico and elsewhere to begin the celebration of Mary’s feast on the night befo...

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Our Lord Jesus, Christ, King of the Universe

Posted on November 16, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

What better theme to end the liturgical year, anticipating the start of the Advent season the following Sunday? Jesus Christ is King; he reigns and will not be overcome. But take note: the throne of our King is a cross and his power is not that of fear, but of love and boundless forgiveness. Rightly, the Church uses this feast to focus on the transformative power of Christ’s Gospel as it confronts the false rulers who perpetuate the reign of violence, injustice, greed and separation.

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November 11th, Polish Independence Day, Prayer Service and Coffee Hour

Posted on November 08, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Joseph

In Poland, this day is celebrated as the 100th anniversary of the restoration of Poland’s sovereignty as the Second Polish Republic, after 123 years of partition by the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia and the Habsburg Empire. A short service of prayer for Poland on this important anniversary will be held at St. Joseph Church after the 8:30 morning Mass. There will be a special coffee hour on Sunday, November 11th in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Polish Independence.

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Thanksgiving Baskets

Posted on November 08, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Our local scout pack is distributing Thanksgiving food bags to neighborhood families. If you'd like to participate by filling a bag or two, pick them up this Sunday at Mass. The plan is to return them the following Sunday, Nov. 18 for distribution in time for Thanksgiving. Thanks!

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Harvest Pot Luck Supper Thanks

Posted on November 03, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  Thanks and congratulations to everyone who came to our All Saints Harvest Pot Luck Supper. The food was delicious; the company was delightful; we felt like family; and we are strengthened for our journey to God’s kingdom!

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Prayer for All Souls

Posted on November 03, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  Last Friday, November 2nd was All Souls’ Day. Your offerings of the names of loved ones were included in Mass on that day and will be part of our Mass intentions throughout the month of November. The names of loved ones you’ve written onto All Souls’ envelopes are now written in our book of life which is enshrined near the altar throughout all of November.

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Second Saturday Films Presents

Posted on November 02, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

For Greater Glory - The story of a ragtag band of rebels that become a heroic force for Christ.Sat. Nov. 10th @ 6:30PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 63 Old Norwich Rd. Quaker Hill CT Free Admission and snacks. Reserve your seats by emailing brian@journeyforlife.org or calling Brian Johnson @860-961-7609. The movie trailer can be watched at WWW.JOURNEYFORLIFE.ORG This movie has some violence and is not suited for younger audiences.

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Prayer for All Souls

Posted on November 02, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Last Friday, November 2nd was All Souls’ Day. Your offerings of the names of loved ones were included in Mass on that day and will be part of our Mass intentions throughout the month of November. The names of loved ones you’ve written onto All Souls’ envelopes are now written in our book of life which is enshrined near the altar throughout all of November.

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Coffee hour - November 4 & 11

Posted on November 02, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Joseph

Please join us this weekend for coffee hour after Mass. We look forward to seeing you there! In addition , there will be a special coffee hour on November 11th in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Polish Independence.

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Adults, Sacraments and Catholic Life

Posted on November 01, 2018 in: Cluster News

All of us are looking to live the Catholic life as richly and joyfully as we can. There are plenty of us who need a little help, or maybe some “catchup” to come to Catholic practice or to receive the sacraments. We have a way to catch up called the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). It is flexible and easy to take. What is required is an open heart and open mind, some of your time, and good will. If you want to talk about Catholic practice and the R.C.I.A., contact us at the parish office. We can get you started.  

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Veterans’ Day and Polish Independence Day

Posted on November 01, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  In addition to being the 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, next Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice which ended World War I. It is also the 100th anniversary of Polish Independence. On November 11th each year, we celebrate Veterans’ Day. We pray for all veterans of military service, especially those who sacrificed their very lives for the defense of their country. On November 11th, Poland celebrates the National Independence Day. The date commemorates events from 1918 when Poland regained its independence after 123 years of partitions. Since 1795, Poland was divided between Austria, Prussia a...

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CCD Classes

Posted on November 01, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

    November 4th & 18th CCD Classes after 10am Mass Confirmation Classes at 3pm Lifeteen Nov 18th at 5pm in the Parish hall.

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Twenty-Seventh Annual Red, White and Blue Mass

Posted on October 25, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

On Sunday, November 4, 2018, at 10:15 a.m., Bishop Cote will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick for all military per-sonnel, those who are active, in the reserves and Veterans. The purpose of this celebration is to honor our service men and women as we recognize the many sacrifices made by the families and loved ones of our military. The Mass Committee Chairs are BG CT Edward J. Waitte, (Ret.) and Mr. David K. Harding, U.S. Merchant Marine. For more infor-mation call, Rebecca McDougal at 860-887-9294.

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Bereavement Day of Prayer

Posted on October 25, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

The Diocesan Catholic Family Services Office is sponsoring two workshops for the bereaved entitled: Praying Your Goodbyes.  Both workshops will include time for private reflection, prayer and journaling, and will give participants suggestions on how to navigate the upcoming holidays, and discover ways to grow through the experience of their loss. It will be offered on two separate dates: Thursday, November 8, 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. at St. Sebastian Parish Hall, 155 Washington St., Middletown or Saturday, November 10, 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. at Cathedral of Saint Patrick Church Hall, 213 Broadway, Norwich. There is no cost ...

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The Diocesan Pro - Life Mass

Posted on October 25, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, November 3 at 8:30 A.M. Bereavement Day of Prayer

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Harvest Pot Luck Supper

Posted on October 25, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a great feast”, the Lord tells us. Apparently, the Saints will be very enthusiastic party people. Let’s join in their merriment and anticipate heaven just a little by bringing food and good fellowship together at a table of sharing on the evening of All Saints Day. Bring a main course, a salad, a dessert, a garnish or appetizer. All are welcome ! Nov. 1st, All Saints Day, at 6:30 p.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Church.

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All Saints Day: A Time to Celebrate

Posted on October 25, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Please take note of the time changes for Nov. 1st, All Saints Day. This year, we are combining the Church’s call to pray together at Mass (All Saints Day is a Day of Obligation) with the call to share a feast in anticipation of the great banquet to come.   Mass times: Vigil Masses, Oct. 31, All Saints Eve (Halloween) 5:15 p.m. St. Joseph (Polish/English) 7:00 p.m. St. Mary (Spanish)   Nov. 1st, All Saints Day   7:00 a.m. Saints Peter and Paul (English) 10.00 a.m. St. Mary (Haitian Creole)   5:15 p.m. Saints Peter and Paul (English)

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Focus on Haiti

Posted on October 25, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  Our thanks go out to the representatives of our diocesan mission project, Outreach to Haiti who spoke at Masses last Sunday. At our parish, we collected $1,042.75 to support their mission. Many thanks for your generous response. The principal goal of the Outreach to Haiti presentations, however, was not a collection. Much more important is the deepening of our awareness of Haiti and of our relationship to the Haitian people. At 3pm in the afternoon this Sunday, at Sts Peter and Paul Church hall, we will hold a followup conference about Haiti. Our conversation will be led by people from Haiti and people from he...

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HEALING AND FREEDOM CONFERENCE,

Posted on October 25, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Saturday, November 3, 9-4:30 pm @ Spiritual RenewalCenter, 11 Bath St, Norwich, CT. Space limited. Call 860-887-0702, leave name and phonenumber. Suggested Donation $25. for covering the cost of Conference.

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Lifeteen!

Posted on October 25, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Sunday Oct. 28th 5 p.m @ Sts Peter and Paul’s Lifeteen is meeting  for another joyful, experience of faith, prayer, friendship and learning. Grow closer to Christ, His  Church. 

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Polish Festival volunteers - Thank you :)!

Posted on October 25, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Joseph

A sincere thank you to all from St. Joseph who planned, set up, cooked and attended the Polish Festival. St. Joseph was a great addition to this event and the Hunters stew was delicious!

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A letter from our Bishop

Posted on October 25, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

As you are already aware, our diocese and many dioceses around the country are dealing with declining numbers of both priests and parishioners. Consequently, we must plan for the future as best we can, based on the projected number of priests available to minister, as well as the number of people in our parishes. The Diocese of Norwich began the process several years ago with the clustering of parishes, and then the yoking of parishes, and some mergers in which one parish closed. Now we are looking again at the merger of parishes, but without closing either church building. This option has been used in many dioceses. The r...

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Parenting 101 Classes

Posted on October 18, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Catholic Charities presents Parenting 101 Classes A fun, free 10 week class for parents of children ages birthteen Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.Oct. 24 – Dec. 5 Catholic Charities 28 Huntington St. New London For more information, Contact Tracy at tracymartone@ccfsn.org

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Polish Fest 2018

Posted on October 18, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Global City Norwich presents : Polish Fest 2018 Sunday Oct.21st 2PM-6PM Franklin St. Norwich, CT Block party, Food Trucks, Food and Retail Vendors, Live Music All parishioners are invited to stop by and support our festival. St. Joseph will be a food vendor at the festival! For info contact Global City Norwich 860-304- 8505 or check out the flyer in St. Joseph.

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Funeral Workshop

Posted on October 18, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  Catholic Funerals: Rites, Cremation, Plan-ning, Cemetery Policies Saturday, November 3, 2018 St. Matthew Parish, Tolland Registration at 9:00AM. Program from 9:30 to noon Fee: $10 For more information go to www.norwichdiocese.org Or call 860-848-2237x203

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The Kris Kringle Fair Committee Anoucement

Posted on October 18, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul

  The Kris Kringle Fair Committee will like to thank all the parishioners who donated items or baskets to the raffle. A special Thank You to Terry & Andy Zevetchin who donated Christmas items for over half the 70 baskets to be raffle and to Ann Marie Canova who donated many, many items for over 25 years, this has made our basket raffle a success. Tickets for the basket raffle will be on sale after all Masses the weekends of October 20-21 and 27-28 in the church hall, stop and view the baskets and buy a few tickets. If you would like to donate a few treats to the bake sale table you may bring them Fri...

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Welcome Fr. Fanel!

Posted on October 18, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

This month we are hosting Father Fanel Florestal, pastor of Ste. Madeleine Parish in LaGonave, near Port au Prince. While resting from a very challenging parish and enjoying autumn in Ct. for a couple of weeks, Fr. Fanel will give us news of both Haiti’s great spiritual wealth and terrible physical need.

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Religious Education

Posted on October 18, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  Next Sunday October 28th CCD Classes after 10am Mass Confirmation Classes at 3pm Lifeteen at 5pm In the Parish hall.

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SAINTS PETER AND PAUL’S FOOD PANTRY NEEDS YOU!!!

Posted on October 10, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  Donations would be greatly appreciated to our “Food Pantry” as our supply is getting extremely low. Suggested items are: canned pasta, canned vegetables, canned fruit, pea-nut butter, jelly, cereal, macaroni and cheese, soups, baked beans, pork and beans, tuna, spaghetti sauce, rice, instant meals in a box, juices, ramen soup. Thank You!

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40 Days for Life - Oct 16th, Day of Prayer & Witness

Posted on October 10, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  You are invited to join Catholics throughout the country for 40 days of prayer, penance, and vigils that God may move the heart of our na-tion towards attitudes that protect and promote the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death. 40 Days for Life in our dio-cese began on September 25. Also, our parish cluster has a special day for public witness. On October 16, we hope to keep a commitment to keep constant prayer and witness in front of the Planned Parenthood facility, 12 Case St., in Norwich. Our commit-ment lasts from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can sign up for an hour (or more, if you wish) at ...

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LifeTeen Oct 14th - Missionary Disciples

Posted on October 10, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Along with the rest of our cluster during the weekend of October 14th, our Life Teen group will be learning about what it means to be a Missionary Disciple. Teenages from 8th grade through High School are invited to join us! We begin at 5:15 for a Holy Hour in the church (Sts Peter & Paul). Following the Holy Hour, we share a supper together before we dive into the topic of the Life Night. The meetings typical last until 8:30pm.  

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Missionary Disciples: The Next Step Saturday, October 13 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. At St. Mary Church, Norwich

Posted on October 10, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

On the weekend of June 22,23,24, twenty-four people from our parish cluster gathered at Immaculata Retreat House to participate in a training for missionary disciples sponsored by the Maryknoll Missioners. Now we are taking the next step by inviting everyone in our cluster of parishes to learn about our call to be missionary disciples and our plans to evangelize the people of Norwich. The Catholic Church is called to become again a missionary Church in a society that does not know Christ. Today’s missioners do not need to cross the sea; our mission is to people across the street from us. Participants in this impor...

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Adults, Sacraments and Catholic Life

Posted on October 04, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

All of us are looking to live the Catholic life as rich-ly and joyfully as we can. There are plenty of us who need a little help, or maybe some “catch-up” to come to Catholic practice or to receive the sac-raments. We have a way to catch up called the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). It is flexible and easy to take. What is required is an open heart and open mind, some of your time, and good will. If you want to talk about Catholic prac-tice and the R.C.I.A., contact us at the parish office. We can get you started.

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Next Sunday, October 14, Pope Francis will canonize two new saints: Pope St. Paul VI (Giovanni Montini).

Posted on October 04, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Upon the death of Pope St. John XXIII, Pope St. Paul VI took up the work of guiding the work of the Church’s reform at the Second Vatican Council. St. Oscar Arnulfo Romero, bishop and martyr. In 1977, Mons. Oscar Romero was chosen to be the Archbishop of San Salvador. At the time, the Central American country of El Salvador was caught up in a bloody and seemingly endless civil war. Archbishop Romero prophetically denounced the injustic-es of the country’s rulers and the violence against the poor by both National Guard and guerrilla forces. He was killed by an assas-sin’s bullet as he celebrated Mass on...

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Greeters Needed!

Posted on October 04, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph

Greeters Needed!
A fundamental ministry for communities of welcome is that of greeter. In some cases, ushers who take up the Sunday collection also function as greeters. However, ushers do not always have the particular skills that are needed to stand at, or outside, the door to greet people warmly. So, we are inviting parishioners to take up this ministry. During these summer months our minister for evangelization, Albert Colon, will be preparing greeters to take up this all-important role. Here’s how you can find out more: Let us know that you are interested in learni...

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40 Days for Life

Posted on September 27, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph

You are invited to join Catholics throughout the country for 40 days of prayer, penance, and vigils that God may move the heart of our nation towards attitudes that protect and promote the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death. 40 Days for Life in our diocese begins on September 25. October 1, The Feast of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus.   October 4, The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Sunday, October 7, Respect Life Sunday. Sunday, October 21, World Mission Sunday. November 1, All Saints Day.   Also, our parish cluster has a special day for public witness. On October 16,...

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El Senor de los Milagros

Posted on September 20, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

This colorful and very beautiful feast has its origins in Peru. It celebrates the faith of people, often poor and oppressed, that they are never alone or abandoned, but that God constantly works miracles on their behalf. This faith found its expression in a picture of Christ’s crucifixion that remained standing on the ruin of a Church wall after an earthquake had devastated all other structures in the area. An event of the 18th century stayed with the Peruvian people and gave them courage to withstand all sorts of disasters in life with the conviction that God, the God of miracles, would not abandon them. Please c...

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Lifeteen! September 30, 5.00PM@Ss. Peter and Paul

Posted on September 20, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Next Sunday Night, 5 p.m. at Sts Peter and Paul’s High School students and young people, take heart! Lifeteen is starting up, a joyful, experience of faith, prayer, friendship and learning. Grow closer to Christ, His Mother and the Church For more information, visit our website, www.jnccfaith.org. 

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Mass For Married Couples

Posted on September 20, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

If you are married for 25 years, 50 years, or any other significant length of time, you are invited to attend Mass with Bishop Cote at St. Patrick Cathedral and there to renew your marriage commitment, at 2.00 pm, October 21 this year . A reception will follow the Mass, during which Bishop Cote will present certificates to those celebrating significant anniversaries. The couples participating must be in good standing with the Church. Please register by Tuesday, October 9 through the parish office. The registration deadline is Tuesday, October 9, 2018.

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Vigil Mass and Supper In memory of Deacon Thomas Lewis

Posted on September 20, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Please come to pray in grateful memory for Deacon Tom Lewis, a dear friend and servant of St. Joseph Parish. Deacon Tom died last summer at age 85. He was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Parish and the first Permanent Deacon to serve there. Deacon Tom was revered for his gentleness, steadiness in ministry, and generous love. At Mass, a picture of Deacon Tom will be dedicated to be hung in the entranceway. All are invited after Mass to join members of the Lewis family at a Pot Luck Supper in his honor in the school building cafeteria. If you wish to bring a salad, dessert, or hot dish, the cafeteria will be open before Mass...

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Attention Business Owners, Professionals, Self Employed and Families! Bulletin Advertising Opportunities Available!

Posted on September 13, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

  Lisa Elliott from Liturgical Publications will be in our office the week of September 24, 2018; working on securing new ads for the advertise-ment section of our bulletin. We need your help! Please consider purchasing an ad. Your ad and participation makes our bulletin successful, and you attract customers! Advertisements can be purchased for a business, a family, a charity, In Memory of a Loved One or to support the church or a commu-nity service organization like emergency preg-nancy counseling, the March of Dimes, etc. We need and appreciate your help. If you would like to run an ad or would like more in...

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Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Membership Drive

Posted on September 13, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

The Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (NDCCW) membership drive begins the weekend of September 28-29, 2018 and runs through the month of October. NDCCW invites all women in the diocese to become members of this organization. The annual dues are $5.00 per year. Please join by dropping your membership envelope into any offertory basket.

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Twenty-Sixth Annual Mass for Firefighters/EMS Personnel Saturday, October 13, 2018, at 5:00 p.m.

Posted on September 13, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

On Saturday, October 13, 2018, at 5:00 p.m., Bishop Cote will celebrate Mass for all Firefighters/EMS personnel, in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. Each year, brothers and sisters of all faiths gather to thank God for their calling, to pray for their safety, and to remember their fallen colleagues. Assembly at Chelsea Parade for the line-up and the procession (to the Cathedral) of all personnel and apparatus will begin at 3:30 p.m. The Homilist will be Deacon Scott Brown, Deacon Assistant, Immaculate Conception Parish, Cranston, RI. Reception immediately following. All companies, departments, and personnel and their famili...

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Twenty-eighth Annual Blue Mass For All Law Enforcement Officers Sunday, September 23, 2018, at 10:15 a.m.

Posted on September 13, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

All law enforcement officers (federal, state, and municipal, active and retired) and their families are invited to the Twenty-seventh Annual Blue Mass and Reception, Sunday, September 23, 2018, in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, 10:15 a.m. All parishioners are cordially invited to attend this Mass. Bishop Cote, the Bishop of Norwich, will celebrate the Mass and Father Michael J. Drury, Pastor of Saint Luke Parish, Long Valley, New Jersey and Police Chaplain will be the Homilist. Groton Town Police Chief Louis J. Fusaro, Jr. and Norwich Police Chief Patrick Daley are the Blue Mass Co-Chairs. For more information, please ...

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Lifeteen!

Posted on September 13, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

This Sunday Night, 5 p.m. At Sts Peter and Paul’s High School students and young people, take heart! Lifeteen is starting up, a joyful, experience of faith, prayer, friendship and learning. Grow closer to Christ, His Mother and the Church. For more information, visit our website, http://www.jnccfaith.org. 

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Religious Education CCD CLASSES K-7 CONFIRMATION CLASSES Religious Education Update!

Posted on September 13, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Our parishes in the Norwich cluster provide religious education for children from Kindergarten through High School, including preparation for Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation . Weekly classes for children in grades kindergarten through Jr. High begin on Sunday, September 16th following the 10 am Masses at St. Mary Church and Saints Peter and Paul Church. Confirmation classes for students in 8th grade and above will begin September 16th at 3 pm with a meeting for parents and students at Saints Peter and Paul Parish.

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Forty Hours Devotion Thank You Note!

Posted on September 13, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Joseph

A sincere thank you to all who helped make our 40 Hour Eucharistic Devotion on September 7th, 8th and 9th a prayerful and beautiful celebration. Thank you to the devoted volunteers and parishioners who coordinate and support our monthly coffee hour. Your generous donations purchased our beautiful altar flowers for this Holy celebration. Thank you to our parishioners Terry Wujcik, Albina Czapski and Steve Koziol for their donation of the beautiful fall wreaths on our church doors. A cheerful welcome from St. Joseph church to our parish and community. Thank you to those who cleaned our church in preparation. Elaine Kem...

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Twenty-Third Annual Mass for Those Dedicated to Education September 9, 2018, at 8:45 a.m.

Posted on August 29, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

The Twenty-Third Annual Diocesan Mass for Those Dedicated to Education will be celebrated on Sunday, September 9, 2018, in the Cathedral of St. Patrick, at 8:45 a.m. Bishop Cote will cele- brate this Mass for all teachers and support staff, public, pa-rochial, and private, active and retired, of all faiths. All are welcome. For information or if you wish to help, please call Father Lange-vin or Rebecca McDougal at 860-887-9294.

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Robert E. Brulotte - rest in peace

Posted on August 29, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Kindly remember in your prayers Robert E. Brulotte whose funeral was recently celebrated in our parish cluster. May the souls of the departed share in the fullness of life and peace with God. 

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Food collection

Posted on August 29, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

The Disciples of Mercy at our cluster churches of St. Joseph, St. Mary and Sts. Peter and Paul will be collecting non perishable foods for the Sts. Peter and Paul food pantry. Suggested items are juices, rice, pasta, pork and beans, peanut butter , jelly, cereal, canned fruits and vegetables. Your support of this act of mercy is appreciated. Thank you 

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Life Teen - Kick off night !

Posted on August 29, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

The Mission of Lifeteen is guided by the Holy Spirit to help Teens build a community wherein they help each other grow closer to Christ ,His Mother, and the Church. Lifeteen will begin Sunday September 16th at 5 pm with Praise and Worship, dinner and then social night. It is open to all teenagers from 8th through senior year in high school. Now is the time to register, either after Sunday Masses, by calling the parish office at (860) 887-1565 or visiting our web site, http://www.jnccfaith.org/ 

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Religious Education - Confirmation Class

Posted on August 29, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Our parishes in the Norwich cluster provide religious education for children from Kindergarten through High School, including preparation for Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation . Weekly classes for children in grades kindergarten through Jr. High begin on Sunday, September 16th following the 10 am Masses at St. Mary Church and Saints Peter and Paul Church. Confirmation classes for students in 8th grade and above will begin September 16th at 3 pm with a meeting for parents and students at Saints Peter and Paul Parish. 

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Come One, Come All

Posted on August 29, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

To all parishioners in our Norwich cluster – It’s time to sing! We welcome new members to the various choirs in our parishes. In addition, we are looking to encourage musicians and singers to join in when we have multicultural cluster Masses. There are many ways we can make our Music Ministry stronger; If you appreciate worshipping our Lord through music, join us. If you appreciate music at church and know how to play a musical instrument, join us. If you like to sing to the Lord, join us. If you have a child/children with some music inside, and every one of God’s children’s got gifts, join us We wo...

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40 Hours Devotion Vigil Mass!

Posted on August 25, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

On Saturday afternoon, Sept 8, a single multicultural vigil Mass will be held at 4 pm at St. Joseph Church, followed by a shared supper and Holy Rosary. No vigil Mass at St. Mary’s.

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Ministry of Welcoming

Posted on August 10, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  It is time to improve our Sunday experience of welcoming! Our goal is to make sure that everyone who enters our church for Sunday Mass enters a festive environment where it is clearly communicated: “We’re waiting for you. We’re glad you’re here!” Here is a brand new ministry that is apart from the important business of taking up the collection. The Ministry of Welcoming is the front line of evangelization and the call to discipleship. The way we welcome all who pass through our doors tells everyone that our Sunday Mass is not a watering hole for insiders, but a life-changing experien...

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Religious Education

Posted on August 10, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  Our parishes in the Norwich cluster provide religious education for children from First Grade through High School, including First Communion and Confirmation preparation. Weekly classes for children in primary grades and Jr. High begin on Sunday, September 23rd after the midmorning Masses at St. Mary Church and Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Confirmation Class will begin on September 16, 2018 with a mandatory meeting for all students 8 grade and above with their parents at 3 pm at Saints Peter & Paul church hall. Now is the time to register, either after Sunday Masses, by calling the parish office, or visiting o...

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the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Schedule

Posted on August 10, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  Wednesday, August 15, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation. The mystery we celebrate on a solemnity such as this is so important that the Church treats the day as it does Sunday, the Lord’s Day. We gather at the table of the Eucharist to let the mystery come into us. Is Mary’s Assumption only about Our Blessed Mother, or is it about us and our hope as well? Make sure you celebrate this feast and own this mystery! Mass Schedule as Follows: 5:15 pm vigil Sts Peter and Paul Church 7:00 am Sts Peter and Paul Church 8:30 am English St. Mary Church 10:00am C...

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Outreach for Haiti

Posted on August 10, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

  THIS Sunday, Aug. 11, 12 Deacon Phil Hayes will be preaching about Haiti at St. Mary Church. A second collection will be taken up for the Haitian Health Foundation, a medical outreach to Haiti, founded by Norwich’s own Dr. Jeremiah Lowney. This will be St. Mary’s summer “Mission Coop Collection". That same Sunday, Aug. 11, 12, Fr. Washabaugh will visit Sacred Heart Church in Salinas, CA. to preach a mission coop appeal for Outreach to Haiti, our dio-cese’s mission which connects parishes in the U.S. with needy parishes in Haiti. Let us pray for Haiti and its people and respond g...

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Time Change for Mass in Spanish At St. Mary Church

Posted on August 10, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

  Attention: Time Change for Mass in Spanish At St. Mary Church Starting on Sunday, September 9, Sunday morning Mass in Spanish will begin 15 minutes earlier, that is, at 9:45 a.m. in order to allow adequate time for reli-gious education classes that follow.

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Concern for Immigrants

Posted on August 03, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

In last week’s pastoral message, Bishop Cote used strong language: Our resolve to stand with immigrant families and to help encourage permanent solutions to a now further broken immigrant system has remained steadfast…If we continue to raise our voices against injustices such as the separation of families at the border, we can help improve the outcome for all immi-grant families. Please speak to your local representatives and those who represent us in Washington… In our parishes, we not only have parishion-ers who are concerned citizens, but many immigrants who live with anxiety for their children...

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Cluster Council Meeting

Posted on August 03, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  This Monday, August 6, the Cluster Council for our three parishes will meet at 6 p.m. in the parish hall of Saints Peter and Paul Church. The meeting is open to all parishion-ers. We will continue to explore ways that our three parishes can grow in our shared mission and in unity while embracing their remarkable diversity.

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Best Wishes!

Posted on August 03, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  We bid farewell to a dear friend: Larry Barille, our "summer seminarian" has now finished his two-month stay with is in the Norwich Parish Cluster. All who have gotten to know Larry will agree that he has been a wonderfully happy addition to our parishes during his brief stay. We wish Larry a good rest dur-ing his few brief weeks of vacation in August and great success in his theo-logical studies this coming academic year at Pope St. John Seminary in Wes-ton, MA.

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Annulment Workshop

Posted on August 03, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

If you would like to know more about annulments or considering beginning the annulment process , consider attending this informational workshop Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, from 7-9 P.M. at St. Bernard Church Hall, 25 St. Bernard’s Terrace, Rockville, CT. A panel of experts from the Diocesan Marriage Tribunal will be here to answer questions. For information, contact the Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848-2237, Ext 306.

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Concern for Haiti

Posted on August 03, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

In the month of August, Haiti will be the focus of special concern for us all. Haiti’s severe economic situation and the crushing poverty of its population, seems to catch the world’s attention only when desperate people explode in anger. But that poverty is there all the time. Here is what is happening in August: Next Sunday, Aug. 11, 12 Deacon Phil Hayes will be preaching about Haiti at St. Mary Church. A second collection will be taken up for the Haitian Health Foundation, a medical outreach to Haiti, founded by Norwich’s own Dr. Jeremiah Lowney. This will be St. Mary’s summer “Mission Coop...

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Pray For Our Teens!

Posted on July 18, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Pray For Our Teens!
This coming weekend, July 20,21,22, young people from throughout the Northeast will gather at St. John's University for Steubenville NYC, a summer youth retreat and rally. Busloads of Catholic teens from our diocese, including 8 from our parish cluster, will be attending. What a great time to intercede for our Catholic youth. Please take time to offer prayer this week and especially the coming weekend for God’s grace to work deeply and richly through this experience in the lives of young Catholics, especially of teens from our parish cluster....

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LIFE TEEN- Ice Cream Social & Movie Night!

Posted on July 18, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

LIFE TEEN- Ice Cream Social & Movie Night!
We hope to see our teens for an Ice Cream social and movie night on Sunday August 12th from 6:30 –9:00 pm. The movie will begin at 7:00 pm. More information on events at facebook.com/NorwichLifeTeen

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Catholic Charities 13th Annual Golf Tournament

Posted on July 18, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

ATTENTION ALL GOLFERS: SAVE-THE-DATE Catholic Charities 13th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the Fox Hopyard Golf Club in East Haddam CT. Entry fee of $175.00 includes: green fees, cart, lunch, dinner buffet and awards. Registration begins at 10:30 AM; Lunch at 11:30 AM; Shotgun Start at 1:00 PM and Dinner Buffet and Awards at 6:00 PM. Funds raised at the tournament help support those most in need throughout Eastern CT. Sponsorships are available! For more information, please contact Christine Jackel, Development Coordinator at 860-886-1928 x12 or via e-mail at cjackel@norwichd...

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Summer Bible School For the Norwich Catholic Cluster/Las Iglesias Católicas Santa María, Saint Joseph y Saint Peter and Paul/Pou Gwoup Pawas Katolik nan Norwich

Posted on July 12, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Children from 5 years of age up to sixth grade are welcome to attend our Summer Bible School Children: our dearest friend, the Lord Jesus, invites you to come and share! When? Monday, July 23 through Friday, July 27 Where? St. Mary Church, 70 Central Ave., Norwich Hours? From 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. On Friday, July 27th, from 9:00 to 3:00 pm. Cost? $10/child; Maximum of $25 per family.     Las Iglesias Católicas Santa María, Saint Joseph y Saint Peter and Paul Invita a los niños y niñas desde los 5 años hasta sexto grado a participar en una Escuelita Bíblica ¡Amiguitos, su mejor ...

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Uniting Our Parishes in Mission

Posted on July 12, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

“Going Forth in Joy”, the formation retreat in Putnam on June 22, 23, 24 was attended by 28 members of our parish cluster! This marks a new and accelerated phase in the transformation of our parish cluster into missionary parishes. It is time to change our orientation from being concerned principally about the maintenance of our small communities to becoming communities of missionary disciples. We discover our faith with fresh vigor when we make it our mission to share Christ’s life-giving Gospel with the large number of people outside our walls. Pope Francis’ great apostolic e...

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2nd Saturday Movie Night- FREE

Posted on July 12, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

FREE MOVIE Night every 2nd Sat. of the month at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Quaker Hill Pizza, popcorn, juice and water are provided. Doors open at 5:30. Movies start at 6:30 This weekend, showing Woodlawn. An inspiring true story! For more info contact Brian Johnson at brian@journeyforlife.org or visit www.journeyforlife.org

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Ministry to the Deaf

Posted on June 28, 2018 in: Cluster News

If you or anyone you know in our Diocese could benefit from deaf ministry outreach the Office of Faith Events has recently acquired numerous resources such as books, CDs, tapes, flashcards, and posters on teaching and learning sign language. If you are interested in any of these resources or in attending/ participating in a Diocesan Mass celebrated in American Sign Language please contact the Office of Faith Events at 860-848-2237, ext. 312 or ahoisl@norwichdiocese.net

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Diocesan Mass for Educators

Posted on June 28, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Currently, the Planning Committee for this Mass is seeking additional members to assist in preparing this very meaningful tribute to educators and to become an active member of the planning committee. The next Mass Committee meeting will be held on and August 27, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. in the Bishop Hines Conference Room of the Chancery. Please join us in planning the 23rd Annual Mass for Those Dedicated to Education. Contact Mrs. Rebecca McDougal at 860-887-9294 or rebecca@norwichdiocese.net 

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Cluster Council Meeting

Posted on June 28, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

On Monday evening, July 9 at 6 p.m., the Cluster Council will meet at 6 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul. This summer season calls us to less activity, but more planning. Council members (and all interested parishioners): mark this date for discussion of evangelization, shared religious education, 40 Hours Devotion, shared feast days, Christmas festivities, Lenten projects, and the on-going conversion of our parishes into communities of missionary disciples. 

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Sunday, July 8 at 10 a.m. Sunday Mass and Picnic for the Norwich Parish Cluster

Posted on June 28, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

If the weather cooperates, let’s get the entire cluster together for an outdoor summer celebration! The beautiful grounds at Ss. Peter and Paul Church beckon us to hold an outdoor Mass for everyone and then to share a picnic lunch. It is a celebration of our unity in diversity: our many sounds, rhythms, flavors, styles, and cultural charms, all united by the one faith we share. If the day proves to be extraordinarily hot or rainy, we’ll move indoors, but if the weather cooperates, bring a folding chair, a sun hat, maybe a little morsel of food to share, a Frisbee, a volleyball, a blanket, music, or anything els...

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A Great Gift

Posted on June 28, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Joseph

Sometimes great gifts appear when one least expects them. That was the case last week when I was told of a bequest left to St. Joseph Parish “to be used solely for the religious purposes of the Church, in liturgy or in programs that advance the message and spirit of the Church and its parishioners.” The bequest, amounting to a little over $1,404,000.00, was left to St. Joseph Church by Adele Sienkiewicz upon the death of her beloved sister, Evelyn. It is a remarkable gift, you will agree. Please pray for these very kind and faithful believers, Adele and Evelyn Sienkiewicz, who have gone to God and left all that...

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Outreach to Haiti

Posted on June 22, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Are you interested in seeing what Haiti is like? Or seeing it again? Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti is organizing an Immersion Trip for October 24-31. Visitors will experience many different aspects of Haiti. You will see some of the work our ministry is doing visit our clinic, a school, experience Mass at a twinned parish. You'll also get a chance to see the amazing spirit of the Haitian people, and get a sense of their culture and history through a neighborhood tour, and a visit to the National Museum. If interested, contact info@outreachtohaiti.org, or call 860-800-3601. See more on our website at outreachtoha...

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Sunday Mass and Picnic for the Nor-wich Parish Cluster

Posted on June 22, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  If the weather cooperates, let’s get the entire cluster together for an outdoor summer celebration! The beautiful grounds at Sts. Peter and Paul Church beckon us to hold an outdoor Mass for everyone and then to share a picnic lunch. It is a celebration of our unity in diversity: our many sounds, rhythms, flavors, styles, and cultural charms, all united by the one faith we share. If the day proves to be extraordinarily hot or rainy, we’ll move indoors, but if the weather cooperates, bring a folding chair, a sun hat, maybe a little morsel of food to share, a frisbee, a volleyball, a blanket, music, or a...

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Wedding banns

Posted on June 22, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

We gladly announce the coming marriage of Caroline Ramos and Hunter Kliphon. Should you know of any reason why these two should not be joined as one, please contact the parish office.

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Saint Bernard School Class of 1983 Reunion

Posted on June 15, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Calling all 1983 Graduates from Saint Bernard High School! Our 35th “Reunion To Remember!” is now set for Friday, November 23,2018, 6:00 pm at the Port ‘n Starboard Banquet Hall in the City of New London. Reserve a seat with a $40 per person (personal check or money order) with choice of dinner options indicated on memo of check( beef tenderloin, Stuffed Shrimp, or Chicken Teriyaki) Any questions, please call Reunion Chairperson Sean P. Kane/MSW at 860-442-6152.

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St. Anthony’s Day

Posted on June 08, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  The Church celebrates the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua on June 13. Many ethnic groups have embraced St. Anthony as their patron saint, but no people love this saint more than the people of Cape Verde. After all, St. Anthony was Portuguese, a culture and language that belongs richly to Cape Verde. The large Cape Verdean community in Norwich invites you to join them in a special celebration in honor of St. Anthony. It will be held at St. Mary Church at the 4 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass on June 16. After Mass, we will rededicate the St. Anthony Chapel and share delightful Cape Verdean cuisine and a fine celebration in...

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Thanks!

Posted on June 08, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Many thanks to all who participated in the St. Mary Bazaar this Friday and Saturday, making it a great success. Thanks, also, to all who gave time, donations, and attention to the bazaar. The bazaar is helping to fund our Lifeteen efforts for Catholic High Schoolers and also helps our par-ishes grow in unity and common purpose.

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Annulment Workshop

Posted on May 31, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

If you are a divorced Catholic who would like to know more about annulments or is considering beginning the annulment process but aren’t quite sure what it is or how to go about doing so, consider attending this informational workshop Wednesday, June 6, 2018, from 7-9 P.M. at St. Mark’s Church Hall, 222 McVeagh Rd., Westbrook, CT. A panel of experts from the Diocesan Marriage Tribunal will be there to answer questions and explain the numerous aspects of the annulment process. For more information, contact the Catholic Family Services Office at 860-348-2237, Ext 306.

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Join Us For the Sacrament of Confirmation/Sakreman Konfimasyon

Posted on May 31, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Confirmation for our three parishes of the Norwich Cluster will be held this year on Friday night, June 15 at 7 p.m., at Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Fr. Peter Langevin, the vice-chanceller of the Norwich Diocese will preside. Save the date!   Konfimasyon pou twa pawas nou yo nan Norwich la ap fèt ane sa a nan Vandredi swa, 15 jen a 7:00 p.m., nan Legliz Sen Pyè ak Sen Pòl. Pè Pyè Langevin, vis-chanselye nan dyosèz Norwich la ap prezide. Kenpe dat sa a!

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Feast of St. Anthony/Día de San Antonio/Fèt Sent Antoine

Posted on May 31, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  The Church celebrates the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua on June 13. Many ethnic groups have embraced St. An-thony as their patron saint, but no people love this saint more than the people of Cape Verde. After all, St. Anthony was Por-tuguese, a culture and language that belongs richly to Cape Verde. The large Cape Verdean community in Norwich invites you to join them in a special celebration in honor of St. Anthony. It will be held at St. Mary Church at the 4 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass on June 16. After Mass, will will rededicate the St. Anthony Chapel and share delightful Cape Verdean cuisine and a fine celebratio...

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Fr. Washabaugh’s 40 th anniversary/Nou envite ou!/¡Están invitados!

Posted on May 31, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  You’re Invited! Next Sunday, the 10 o’clock Mass at St. Mary Church will be a multicultural Mass in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. Parishioners from the entire cluster are invited. The occasion is Fr. Washabaugh’s 40 th anniversary of ordination to priesthood. After Mass, there will be a reception in the parish hall at Sts. Peter and Paul Church. The fare will be light and easy on the budget (salad and sandwiches), but it would be nice to give a donation to cover our costs, and also to help realize a longstanding dream of his, a project that will give great comfort to his old priestly h...

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 24, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Memorial Day. May 28th, 2018 Take a little time on this great national holiday to join in prayer for those who have given their lives for our country and for all of our departed loved ones. There will be an open-air Mass at St. Joseph Cemetery at 9 a.m. on Memorial Day. Msgr. Les Janick, the Vicar General of the diocese and pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown, will preside. In case of inclement weather this Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral of St. Patrick Cathedral.

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Congratulations Deacon Michael!

Posted on May 24, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

On Thursday May 24th, Michael Castiblanco was ordained a transitional deacon of the Diocese of Norwich at St. Mary Church of our cluster. Our heartiest congratulations and prayers go to him! This summer, Deacon Michael will serve in the Groton parishes of Sacred Heart and St. Mary before returning to Mount St. Mary Seminary in Maryland to complete his studies. Please pray for Deacon Michael and all of our seminarians!

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St Mary's Bazzaar!

Posted on May 18, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Friday June 8th, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday June 9th, 10:00 – 3:00 p.m. St Mary’s Parish is once again hosting an early summer Bazaar. There will be a sale of new and quality second hand items, Basket Raffle, Pizza, Popcorn, Ice Cream, Baked Goods. Special activities will be available on Saturday for our children. This year, the Bazaar is dedicated to the funding of the LifeTeen movement, a Catholic resource for the youth of our Norwich Parishes. It’s a great cause that deserves our support.     Viernes 8 de junio, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. y sábado 9 de junio, 10:0...

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10 Years A Priest!

Posted on May 18, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Please come by the hall at Sts. Peter and Paul Church Saturday, June 2nd after the 5:30 Mass for a joyful celebration of Fr. Tomasz Albrecht’s 10th anniversary to ordination to priesthood! We will be having a potluck style supper. Please plan on helping us celebrate! Call the parish office (860-887-1565) to let us know if you are coming and will be bringing anything. All are welcome!

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Ascension Thursday

Posted on May 04, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Ascension Thursday A Holy Day of Obligation The Ascension embraces the mystery of the mo-ment when Jesus presented our human body in its most perfect state to the Father….Our faith and consolation are focused on this mystery that when Christ ascended, he took everything that is ours with him. In the icon of the Ascension, we con-template the disciples standing on the Mount of Olives, looking upwards, where the see a cloud separating them from heaven’s glory, and just barely poking out of the cloud are our Lord’s feet. In those feet, we contemplate ourselves and the task we have before us, to become t...

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Carenet Bottle Campaign

Posted on May 04, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

This year again we will be participating in the Care Net baby Bottle Campaign as usual it starts on Mother’s Day May 14 and ends on Father’s Day June 18. This really helps young mothers and single parents with food, diapers, formula and counseling. Thank you for your Support

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Scholarships for teens attending Steubenville NYC

Posted on May 04, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Please consider sponsoring-either partially or in full– a teen to attend Steubenville NYC , an exciting conference held at Saint John’s University July 20th-22nd. The cost to attend is $355 per teen. This three day event will be incredibly enriching for our youth,but as you can imagine the cost is a burden on our fami-lies. Donations can be made by clearly marking an envelope “lifeteen” and placing it in the col-lection baskets, or by contacting one of our parishes.

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THANK YOU

Posted on May 04, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Many Thanks go out to all who helped make our bake sale to benefit Lifeteen a success ! Thanks to your generous giving, we raised over $800 !!! A special thanks to those that donat-ed baked goods! We greatly appreciate all of your support! Your Lifeteen Core Team

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Paint Night Fundraiser!!!

Posted on April 25, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Paint Night Fundraiser!!!
To Benefit LifeTeen Thursday May 17th at 6pm At The Drunken Palace in New London Tickets are $40 per person and include all of the supplies needed to create your own masterpiece! Contact Stephanie Gromko at s.gromko@yahoo.com 860-917-9776 Or The Drunken Palette directly (860)326-7646 (reference Norwich Lifeteen) BYOB optional, other raffles also available the night of the event.

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Marriage Help

Posted on April 14, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  If your marriage has become troubled and stressed, unloving or uncaring, or, if you are divorced or separated but want to try again, the Retrouvaille program can help. Retrouvaille provides tools to communicate better, resolve conflicts fairly and re-discover why you fell in love. The next local Retrouvaille weekend is April 20-22, 2018. For information, call confidentially 1-800-470-2230, email cherylandsteve@cox.net, or go to the web-site http://www.helpourmarriage.com for information and registration.

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Outreach to Haiti Annual Fundraiser

Posted on April 14, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Join Bishop Cote Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti annual Charity Gala, Saturday, April 28, atVilla Louisa in Bolton CT. RSVP online http://www. outreachtohaiti.org or call Outreach to Haiti 860 800 3601. Proceeds benefit the diocese’s longstanding mission in Haiti: nutrition & feeding programs, medical care, orphanages, and education program The evening features Dr. Jacquet, Outreach Clinic Director, a silent auction, cocktails and dinner. The price is $100. Thank you for your support!

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A Cluster Retreat: Going Forth in Joy: Forming Missionary Disciples/Un Retiro de la congregacion: Avanzando en Alegría: Formando Discípulos Misioneros/Retrè Gwoup Pawas nou an: Ale nan lajwa: fòme disip Misyonè yo

Posted on April 14, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Led by missionaries of Maryknoll, June 22,23,24 Immaculate Conception Spiiritual Renewal Center, Putnam, CT. Cost: $150 / person (financial aid is available) In English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole Reserve your place now: We are asking for a $50 deposit (returnable up to June 17) Themes: God’s invitation to participate in the mission of love. The Overarching story of God’s love in human history The mission continues: Paths of spirituality and mission today Building communities of missionary disciples as Church together.     Un Retiro de la congregacion:...

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2018 World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Posted on April 14, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Next Sunday the church throughout the world prays for vocations. Will you make a special effort to ask the Lord for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life? Pray for the priests who have ministered to you throughout your life, both living and dead. Keep our parish priests in your prayers throughout the week. Encourage your children, grandchildren, or other young people to consider a vocation as a priest or religious brother or sister. Please, pray a rosary for more young men and women in our diocese to respond to God’s call.

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For Catholics who are Separated or Divorced

Posted on April 14, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

If you are widowed, separated or divorced and want help in resolving the pain and grief of losing the marriage relationship and create a more peace-filled future, consider attending a Beginning Experience weekend May 4-6 at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, CT. The fee for the weekend is $265, which covers food, lodging, materials and a follow-up event. For more information call Maureen at 860-285-8685 or Victoria at 860-993-2384

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From Our Holy Father, Pope Francis…

Posted on April 14, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

On Monday morning of this past week, Pope Francis issued a major document, an apostolic exhortation titled: Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and Be Glad!). In it Pope Francis “re-proposes the call to holiness in a practical way for our time”. Our Holy Father states: “Seeing and acting with mercy: that is holiness”. He forcefully recommends seeking out the lost as an essential part of today’s path of holiness. Is there any better recommendation for our cluster of parishes’ coming retreat: Going Forth In Joy: Forming Missionary Disciples?

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YOUNG PEOPLE, HELP POPE FRANCIS !

Posted on April 14, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Attention, Parents and Grandparents: PASS THIS ON TO THE YOUTH IN YOUR LIFE! Young people ages 16 – 29, (Catholic and non-Catholics ) are invited to participate via social media. Pope Francis wants to hear ideas, feelings and recommendations from our youth on the topic: ”Y oung People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment.” Young people from all around the world can participate by responding to 15 Hashtags using their social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) which are listed online at: http://www.synod2018.va/content/synod2018/en/presynodal- meeting/15---hashtags-for-comments.html

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Congratulations and Welcome!

Posted on April 08, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Congratulations and Welcome to John and Mariah Begazo who were joined to Christ and His Church at the Easter Vigil Mass through Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist. Y ou have risen with Christ, now re- joice to walk with Christ all the way to His kingdom!

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Confirmation Classes

Posted on April 01, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Confirmation Classes Sundays April-8th and 29thFrom 3 to 5 pm .

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CCD Classes

Posted on April 01, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

CCD Classes K-7 Sundays April-8th and 29thAfter 10 a.m. Mass .

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Monsignor William J. Baldwin College Scholarship

Posted on March 15, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  Applications for the $500 Annual Monsignor William J. Baldwin College Scholarship can be picked up at the Rectory Office or by calling (860) 887-9857 to request one. 1. This Scholarship is open to members of families who are registered and financially supportive parishioners of Saints Peter and Paul Church. Maximum scholarship amount is $500 per individual. Number of scholarships awarded in any year will be determined based on the earnings of the Scholarship Trust for the previous calendar year. 2. Scholarship candidates must be full-time college students entering their freshman or sophomore years. ...

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Lifeteen:

Posted on March 15, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  Next Sunday Night, a family night  March 25 Catholic Youth Ministry For High School Students Mass at 5 p.m. Followed by pot - luck supper and Lifenight At Sts. Peter and Paul Church Facebook and Instagram @NorwichLifeTeen

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Chrism Mass

Posted on March 15, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  Will be celebrated at Saint Patrick Cathedral on Tuesday March 27 at 10:30am. After Mass,come by Saints Peter and Paul Church hall for a bite to eat.

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Annual Easter Egg Hunt!

Posted on March 02, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul

Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
Saturday, March 31st at 10:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish. All children are invited to participate and meet everyone's favorite bunny. We are in need of candy for the egg hunt. Please drop off wrapped, small Easter candy at your parishes during the next four weeks. Thank you!   

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Monday, March 5, 7:00 p.m. At Harkness Chapel, Connecticut College New London, CT.

Posted on February 22, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  Join us for an in-depth look at Pope Francis and the past five years of his papacy: Pope Francis: HOW HE CHALLENGES THE CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES   Our Presenter: Michael Sean Winters writes the column, “Distinctly Catholic” for the National Catholic Reporter. He is also the U.S. Corre-spondent for The Tablet, the London-based international Catholic weekly. He is the author of Left At the Altar: How Democrats Lost The Catholics And How Catholics Can Save The Democrats (Basic Books, 2008). His biography of the Rev. Jerry Falwell, God's Right Hand: How Jerry Falwell Made God a ...

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Monday Evening, February 26 – 7 p.m. The Sacrament of Penance

Posted on February 22, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

This Monday evening, join in a Lenten Celebration of the Communal Rite of Penance at Sts. Peter and Paul Church The service will be conducted in English, and it will include the individual confession of sins. Confessions will be heard in all the languages of our cluster parishes. The entire service will last approximately one hour. Remember that individual confessions are celebrated each Saturday afternoon before the Vigil Mass: 3:15 to 3:45 p.m.

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Let’s Keep Lent!

Posted on February 22, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  Now that we have begun, the challenge is to keep our Lenten resolutions faithfully. Remember to avoid meat on Friday in Lent and on other days if you are able. Take time to pray and to lis-ten to Our Lord speak through Scripture or spiritual reading. Simplify your life by cutting back: on food, on entertainment, on drink, on being busy. Use your ricebowls to make a gift for the world’s hungry at Lent’s end. This week: We have daily Mass in English at 8 a.m. in our cluster parishes. Also, Mass in Spanish, Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary, And Mass in Haitian Creole, Friday at 10:30 a.m. at ...

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Life - Teen

Posted on February 22, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  This Sunday Night Catholic Youth Ministry For High School Students Mass at 5 p.m. Followed by a Pot Luck Dinner and Lifenight Our theme: We Are The Beggers! At Sts. Peter and Paul Church Facebook and Instagram @NorwichLifeTeen     Lifeteen: Este Domingo por la noche Ministerio de la juventud Católica Para estudiantes de secundaria Misa a las 5 p.m. Seguido por una Cena y compartir Nuestro tema: ¡Somos los mendigos! En la Iglesia de Sts. Peter and Paul Facebook e Instagram @NorwichLifeTeen  

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If you or a fellow Parishioner is hospitalized contact us!

Posted on February 15, 2018 in: Cluster News

Recall that in order to protect your privacy (HIPAA rules), it is no longer a regular practice for healthcare facilities to notify your church or priest that you are in the hospital unless directly instructed to do so by you or your family. Yet we know how important it is for you to have spiritual and sacramental support while hospitalized. Here are some things you can do: Have someone, a family member or friend, to give us call beforehand, so we know when you will be in the hospital. During the admission process, be sure to provide both your religion and the name of your church. If the hospital fails to ask this q...

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The Sacrament of Penance Sts. Peter and Paul Church Our Lenten Celebration of the Communal Rite Monday Evening, February 26 – 7 p.m.

Posted on February 15, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

During Lent, we are called to conversion of heart in preparation for the great feast of Christ’s victory over sin and death at Easter. Our cluster churches are invited to come together for a communal service of the forgiveness of sins. The service will be conducted entirely in English, but it will include the individual confession of sins. Confessions will be heard in all the languages of our cluster parishes. The entire service will last approximately one hour. Turn back to Our Lord! Examine your consciences and plan to come to our service of reconciliation with our God! A second service, conducted in Spanish, but w...

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Lenten Fish & Chips Dinner

Posted on February 11, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Saint Joseph Church Lenten Fish & Chips Dinner FRIDAYS 4:30-6:30PM February 16th-March 30th   Full Meals ($10) , 1/2 Meals ($9) & Clam Chowder ($5) available Meals include fish, French fries, coleslaw, dessert and beverage! VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! Contact Dennis O’Brien at 860-949-4646 BAKED GOODS ARE NEEDED! In addition to volunteers, baked goods are needed each Friday of the Fish Fry All proceeds benefit St. Joseph Church . Thank you for your continued support! 

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A LIFELONG JOURNEY OF CONVERSION/UN VIAJE VITAL DE CONVERSIO N

Posted on February 11, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

  When you hear the word “Conversion,” what comes to mind? Catholicism defines “conversion” as a life-long process of turning one’s attention and energy toward an ever-deepening relationship with Christ. Join us as we begin the DVD-based program, Conversion: Following the Call of Christ, presented by Bishop Robert Barron. Using six stories from the Bible, Bishop Barron demonstrates how ordinary, sinful people like us are met by Jesus and called to a better life through him. On February 15, 6.30 PM in Ss. Peter and Paul parish hall, our cluster will begin eight weeks long the C...

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Sacred Story

Posted on January 27, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Sacred Story
Would you like to nurture a sacred space for Christ in your life? The Sacred Story prayer program translates St. Ignatius of Loyola's classic spiritual insights into contemporary terms that will help you grow in your Christian journey of prayer, discernment, and discipleship. No matter what your story in life has been, Sacred Story can help heal the wounds of the past and journey towards your “happily ever after” in Christ. Our 1st monthly meeting is in Saint Mary's Parish Hall on Saturday, March 3rd from 7-9. Book is available online (sacredsto...

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CelebrateYour Marriage

Posted on January 27, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Give your Valentine something special this year – the gift of your time. Come celebrate your marriage at a day-long enrichment that will renew your dreams, increase your passion and refresh and celebrate your marriage. This marriage enrichment aptly entitled, “Celebrate Marriage” and will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2018, from 9 A.M to 3 P.M. at Christ the King Parish, 1 McCurdy Rd., Old Lyme. The cost is $35 per couple, which includes workbook and lunch. Registration is required. To register, call the Diocesan Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848- 2237, Ext. 306. 

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Diocesan Pro-Life Mass

Posted on January 27, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant Rev. Walter Nagle at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for the healing for those who have had an abortion. Following the Mass, the Rosary will be prayed both at the Cathedral and Planned Parenthood. 

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Mardi Gras Pot Luck/Mardi Gras Cena/Nan Gwoup Pawas nou an Mardi Gra Pot Luck

Posted on January 27, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, we plunge into the penitential season of Lent. By fasting, prayer, and works of charity, we prepare our hearts for victory: Christ’s death and resurrection. The night before Lent begins, however, is a time for festivity and revelry as we say “good-bye” to feasting for the 40 days of Lent. The word Carnival means “good-bye to meat”! Plan to join with family and friends throughout our three parishes for a shared Mardi Gras feast. Bring a dish to share or if you are not much of a cook, bring an appetite. There will be plenty for all! If you’d like to help in...

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Mass of Thanksgiving for the Consecrated Life

Posted on January 22, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

On Sunday, February 4, 2018, the 21st Annual Mass of Thanksgiving for the Gift of Consecrated Life will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich. All are invited to join Bishop Cote in thanking God for the gift of consecrated life and for the sisters, brothers, and religious priests who enrich the Church and build up God’s Kingdom with the witness of their religious commitment. The homilist will be Father Peter Grover, O.M.V., Rector of Saint Clement Eucharist Shrine in Boston.

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The Catholic Family in Today’s Society!

Posted on January 22, 2018 in: Cluster News

How has our reality of family changed and how do we continue to make God a priority in our families? Topics to be addressed… blended families, social media, scheduling, sports, prayer, catechesis and so much more! Come join us for a night of discussion and reflection : January 24, 2018, 7:00 pm , Our Lady of Lourdes, Gales Ferry, CT

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In time of Flu, Some Needed Changes/En tiempo de gripe, algunos cambios necesarios/Nan moman grip, gen kèk chanjman ki nesesè.

Posted on January 19, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Because w we are in the flu season, Bishop Cote has asked us to adapt temporary safety measures. At the Sign of Peace, please do not make hand to hand contact! A glance and a kind work can convey the meaning, but not the flu virus. Holy Communion will be distributed only under the species of the consecrated host. Communicants are encouraged to receive in their hands rather than on the tongue. We will restore normal liturgical practices once the risk of influenza has passed. Como estamos en la temporada de gripe, Bishop Cote nos ha pedido que adaptemos las medidas de seguridad temporales. ¡En el Signo de la Paz, po...

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Women’s Conference 2018: Called to Joy!

Posted on January 12, 2018 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

The Office of Faith Events and the Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women welcome women of all ages. Offering workshops on parenting, relationships, prayer, scripture and more. Keynote speaker ValLimar Jansen, and Mass with Bishop Cote…Saturday, April 14, 2018, 8:30-3:30, St. Bernard High School, Uncasville. Find the registration form at www.norwichdiocese.org under the Office of Faith Events- Upcoming Events. Or contact us at 860-848- 2237. Register today!

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Retrouvaille

Posted on January 08, 2018 in: Cluster News

Is your marriage tearing you apart? Is there little or no meaningful communication? Are you considering separation or divorce? For serious marriage building and repair: Retrouvaille is a lifeline. At a Retrouvaille weekend, couples are given tools to re-establish communication, work on their issues, gain new insights and heal. The weekend is presented by three married couples and a priest. A series of 6 post sessions follow the weekend phase. For more information or to sign up for the January 19-21, 2018 weekend in the Hartford area, call 413-525-1634, or 203-710-6207, or visit http://www.retrouvaille.org.

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Octave of Christmas / Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Posted on December 28, 2017 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Because January 1st falls on a Monday this year, there is no canonical obligation to attend Mass. However, the Octave of Christmas remains a significant day of prayer. Come with devotion to our Blessed Mother! Join together to beg God for peace in a time when peace is increasingly in peril! Start the New Year right! If that isn’t enough, raise a prayer for our brothers and sisters in Haiti on the Haitian Independence Day. In the year 1804, The Republic of Haiti became the second republic in the Americas. Masses on January 1st: 8:30 At Saint Joseph Church, in English and Polish 10:00 At Saints Peter and Pau...

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Pro-Life Mass

Posted on December 28, 2017 in: Cluster News

The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, January 6 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant Rev. Walter Nagle at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for the healing for those who have had an abortion. Following the Mass, the Rosary will be prayed both at the Cathedral and Planned Parenthood. 

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Stewardship

Posted on December 28, 2017 in: Cluster News

On Sunday, January 13, 14, Fr. Washabaugh and Fr. Albrecht will present the parish pastoral and financial reports for Fiscal Year 2016/2017. This is a great occasion to thank you for giving life to our communities of faith through your gifts of time, talent, and treasure. It is also a time to look ahead, not only looking at the New Year, 2018, but looking at how we might respond to Christ’s call to follow Him in such challenging times as ours.

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Advent Means: Prepare the Way!/ADVIENTO SIGNIFICA: PREPARAR EL CAMINO/Lavan vle di: Prepare wout la!

Posted on December 08, 2017 in: Cluster News

Advent this year takes on special meaning as we invite brothers and sisters in our neighborhood to consider making our Church their spiritual home. Large numbers of Catholics and former Catholics live in our neighborhoods. Maybe they are waiting to be invited in. Here’s what we hope to do this Advent and Christmas: Billboards In our parish territory billboards are now up inviting people to come home for Christmas. Of course, every one of us is a walking billboard! This Advent, don’t hesitate to ask people you know to be Catholic to drop by, to take a look, and maybe to find their spiritual home in our parish...

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CONFIRMATION CLASSES

Posted on December 08, 2017 in: Cluster News

CONFIRMATION CLASSES Sunday from 6-8pm Class will be on December 17th 

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Religious Education

Posted on December 08, 2017 in: Cluster News

CCD CLASSES K-7 Sunday December 10th After 10am Mass. Next class Dec. 17th Play practice is from 12:00 to 1:00. 

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Christmas Schedule/horario de Misas Navideñas/Orè Mès Nwèl

Posted on December 01, 2017 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

This year, Christmas Day falls on a Monday, and its vigil, Christmas Eve, takes place on Sunday evening. The day before Christmas, the Fourth Sunday of Advent begins with its own vigil Mass on Saturday evening, but ends with the vigil Mass of Christmas at 4 p.m. on Dec. 24th. Be sure to come to Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent as well as Mass for Christmas. If you come to Mass on Christmas Eve, it is a good idea to come to the Sunday Vigil Mass on Saturday evening. Christmas Vigil, Sunday December 24th 4:00 pm St. Peter and Paul (come early for caroling and a Christmas Pageant) 4:00 pm St. Mary (multi...

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Advent Penance Service

Posted on December 01, 2017 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Our Cluster of Parishes will hold its Advent Penance Service on Monday, December 11 The Vigil of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Mary Church at 6 p.m. Confessors will be available for individual confessions following a communal service. Is there a better, brighter time to turn back to the Lord Jesus, Mary’s Son? 

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Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe/Martes, 12 de Diciembre Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe/Madi, 12 Desanm : Fèt Notre Dame Guadaloup

Posted on December 01, 2017 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Tuesday, December 12 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe In Mexico, Mary did what Spanish preachers, soldiers, and overlords could not do. She taught the Mexican people that they were loved by God and His Son, Jesus Christ. At the same time, she taught the Spaniards that the native people were children of God, especially beloved. Come to an evening Mass at St. Patrick Cathedral on the evening of Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. All are invited to join Bishop Cote and the Latino people of the Diocese in our annual bilingual celebration of the Feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Tuesday, December 12, ...

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Holy Day of Obligation

Posted on December 01, 2017 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

This Advent, We Honor Our Blessed Mother Friday, December 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary At Lourdes, young Bernadette asked the beautiful lady her name. She responded, “I am the Immaculate Conception”. At least, that is what St. Bernadette reported. She did not have the least idea what that title meant. We who know the identity of this beautiful lady pay her homage every year on December 8. In the United States it is a day of obligation as Mary is our national patroness under that title. 5:15 pm Vigil St. Peter and Paul 7:00 am St. Peter and Paul 8:30 am St. Mary 10:00 am S...

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Collection for Puerto Rico

Posted on November 17, 2017 in: Cluster News

 Hurricanes, flooding, fires and earthquakes have affected many areas to our south and west, but nowhere has been devastated so dramatically and for so long a time as Puerto Rico. Most of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is still without electricity or running water. Commerce and employment has been disrupted, affecting countless families. On Sunday, December 2-3, our cluster of parishes will take up a voluntary second collection for Puerto Rico. Your contributions will go to Damnificados por Huracan Maria / Unidos Contra El Hambre, a fund sponsored by the Archdiocese of San Juan. Please give generously!

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Young Adult Mass with the Bishop!

Posted on November 17, 2017 in: Cluster News

YOUNG ADULT MASS WITH BISHOP COTE On Sunday, December 3rd, St. Joseph’s in Willimantic is delighted to host Bishop Michael Cote for the 1st Annual Diocesan Mass & Reception for Young Adults. All Young Adults (ages 18 - 39, single and married) are invited and encouraged to attend! We encourage Young Adults to invite friends to join us! Mass with the Bishop will begin at 11:15am and following liturgy there will be a coffee social in the hall.

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Wine Wisdom & Why Night!

Posted on November 17, 2017 in: Cluster News

Wine, Wisdom and Why Night The Advent Edition Join us for an evening of questions and answers about our Faith! Ask questions about Advent Traditions as well as any other Faith Traditions you have always wondered about! A panel of experts ready to answer any questions include: · Bishop Michael Cote, Bishop of the Norwich Diocese · Sr. Elissa Rinere, CP, Diocesan director of Office of Worship/Pastoral Planning · Deacon Chris Deskus, Diocesan director of Prison Ministry · Brendan Bell, Scripture teacher, Xavier High School, Middletown Holy Family Church Hall, Hebron, CT, November 30, 7-9 P.M....

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Pray for our Priests!

Posted on November 17, 2017 in: Cluster News

36th Annual Convocation For the Priests in the Diocese of Norwich The Annual Convocation for Priests will be held from December 4-6, 2017, at Gurney’s Newport Resort on Goat Island in Newport, RI. It will be a time for all priests to gather with their bishop for spiritual renewal, support, education and rest. There will be no morning or evening Masses scheduled for December 5/6. Please pray for your priests, as they will be praying for you. The theme of this year’s Convocation is “Paul as a Model for Pastoral Ministry.” The presenter will be Very Reverend Ronald Witherup, SS, Superior General of the...

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Advent Reflection

Posted on November 17, 2017 in: Cluster News

Saturday, December 2nd, Sister Patricia Cook, RSM will share a reflection on: “Advent : Opening the Door to God’s Presence” at Saints Peter and Paul church hall from 9:30 to 12:00. If you are interested in going please call the office at 860-887-9857

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40 Days for Life

Posted on October 19, 2017 in: Cluster News

This year, The 40 Days for Life Campaign runs from Wednesday, Sept. 27th through Nov. 5th. It is hoped that you will join in prayer and fasting for life during these 40 days. Our Parish Cluster will take part in vigiling outside the Planned Parenthood facility (12 Case St., Norwich) on Tuesday, October 24. You can sign up to take part after Mass. 

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Encuentro of Hispano/Latino Catholics

Posted on October 19, 2017 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

This Saturday, Oct. 28, delegates from parishes in our diocese with Spanish-speaking communities will meet in Norwich for a day-long Encuentro of Hispano/Latino Catholics. Hopes and concerns, strategies and plans will be gathered together for a New England Encuentro in the Spring and eventually the National Encuentro next Fall in Dallas Texas. Please pray for the success of this consultation process that our Catholic faith may be strengthened among our brothers and sisters of Latin American origin.

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26th Annual Red, White and Blue Mass

Posted on October 19, 2017 in: Cluster News

 On Sunday, November 5, 2017, at 10:15 a.m., Bishop Cote will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick for all military personnel. The purpose of this celebration is to honor our service men and women as we recognize the many sacrifices made by the families and loved ones of our military. The theme for the 2017, Red, White and Blue Mass is United States Coast Guard. The Homilist will be Father Daniel L. Mode who is a Naval Chaplain. Father Mode is currently serving as commander of the Chaplain Corps U.S. Navy. He is a former Coast Guard Chaplain at the Academy in New London.

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Seeking Truth Through Faith and Science

Posted on October 19, 2017 in: Cluster News

 On Saturday, November 4th, beginning at 9:30 am, with opening prayer in St. Mary Church, 70 West Main St, Baltic, CT, our parish will host a video conference featuring the work of Fr. Robert Spitzer. Presentations will be in St. Joseph School Hall from 9:45 am to 2:00 pm. Topics will include Evidence for God in Science, the Shroud of Turin and Scientific Evidence for the Soul. Our purpose is to illustrate how the study of “science brings us closer to God” (Louis Pasteur). Lunch will be provided. Admission is free. Suitable for ages junior high through adult. For more information email: Sancloutier@juno.co...

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LifeTeen is coming!

Posted on September 08, 2017 in: Cluster News

Our cluster will be embarking on a great adventure early next year! We will be introducing LifeTeen Youth Ministy!  Teens and Parents: Save the date, Sunday September 24 for a first look at Lifeteen. An information session will be held at St. Mary Church from 5 to 6 p.m. Other information can be found at Lifeteen.com

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Blue Mass for Law Enforcement Officers

Posted on September 03, 2017 in: Cluster News

All law enforcement officers (federal, state, and municipal, active and retired) and their families are invited to the Twenty-seventh Annual Blue Mass and Reception, Sunday, September 24, 2017, in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, 10:15 a.m. All parishioners are cordially invited to attend this Mass. Bishop Cote, the Bishop of Norwich, will celebrate the Mass and Deacon Christopher Deskus, Director of Prison Ministries, Diocese of Norwich, and Deacon at Saint Jude Church, Willington and Saint Philip Church, Ashford, will be the Homilist. Groton Town Police Chief Louis J. Fusaro, Jr. and Norwich Police Chief Patrick Daley are...

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Our Mission Cooperative Sunday

Posted on August 28, 2017 in: Cluster News

On Sunday, September 2 and 3, we are glad to welcome members of  The Little Flower Provincial House in  Gorakhpur, India.  Missioners from the Little Flower Province will be speaking at all Masses, and a second collection will be taken up to support the important mission work of our The Little Flower Province.  This is the only Sunday in which our visitors can join us, so please take note: The National Combined Collection, originally scheduled for next Sunday will be postponed one week.  We will take up the National Combined Collection on Sunday, September 9 and 10.  

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40 Hours Devotion

Posted on August 26, 2017 in: Cluster News, St. Joseph

Sunday, September 17 will be a very special day of prayer at our Parish of St. Joseph. While we will not be engaged in the full traditional 40 hours of watching and praying before the Blessed Sacrament, we as a parish, will keep the final day of this devotion with Sunday Mass, prayer before the Blessed Sacrament throughout the day, and the 4:00 solemn closing with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. We will invite our brothers and sisters from Saints Peter and Paul,. St. Mary's and our other neighboring parishes, as well as many priest from throughout the area to join us,. Please set this day aside in your calendar s...

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Multi Cultural Mass & Breakfast Social

Posted on August 04, 2017 in: Cluster News, St. Mary

Come out to St Mary's on Central Ave in Norwich Sunday August 13th for a wonderful multicultural Mass at 10 a.m. After Mass we will come together to enjoy some delicious food as we have a breakfast social. Please feel free to bring a breakfast food to share! It's a great day to share in our love of God and neighbor!

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Save the date: Golabki dinner!

Posted on July 28, 2017 in: Cluster News, St. Joseph

Golabki dinner is now scheduled for Saturday, September 23 from 4 pm – 6:30 pm at St. Joseph's on Cliff St!

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CT Catholic Men's Conference!

Posted on July 25, 2017 in: Cluster News

10th. Anniversary CT. Catholic Men's Conference. Our Theme is “.. YOU will be my witnesses.. ” ACTS 1:8 Get ready for a relaxed day. Experience the camaraderie of your fellow Catholic men. We have Adoration and Confession ALL DAY, and a Catholic Priest as musician and Traditional Music. Guest speakers include: Bishop Frank Caggiano from the Diocese of Bridgeport, Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR, Tim Staples, and our Keynote speaker Raymond Arroyo, News Director, Managing Editor and Lead Anchor for EWTN News. For more information or to purchase tickets, please log onto www.ctcatholicmen.org. Ticket cost is $45 p...

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Six Flags Catholic Youth & Family Day!

Posted on July 07, 2017 in: Cluster News

DIOCESE OF NORWICH - SIX FLAGS CATHOLIC YOUTH AND FAMILY DAY Join the Diocese of Norwich at the Catholic Youth and Family Day at Six Flags New England on Tuesday, August 8th. The day includes free parking, Mass with Bishop Rozanski at 9:30am, Christian Music, buffet lunch, and admission to the park for a great price. The cost is $43.50 for Mass, lunch, and admission; $17.50 for season pass holders and includes lunch, $36.00 for admission only. Tickets can be purchased from Joanne McCormick at (413)786-9300 ex. 3524 or through Liza Roach at lroach@norwichdiocese.net or call (860)848-2337 ex. 305. All tickets must be paid...

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Job Openings

Posted on July 07, 2017 in: Cluster News, St. Joseph

Please spread the word St. Joseph's Church is now accepting applications for a part time secretary position. Please contact Fr. Bob St. Joseph School, Baltic has two positions opened: a first/ second grade teacher and teacher aide. For further info. Call Sister Mary Patrick, Principal 860 -822-6141 or email sistermarypatrick@gmail.com 

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Calling All Volunteers!

Posted on July 07, 2017 in: Cluster News, St. Joseph

St. Joseph’s church is in need of kitchen volunteers for our Golabki dinner scheduled for Saturday, September 16 from 4 pm – 6:30 pm. Please call Kasia 860-608-3546 Volunteers are very much needed. If we don’t have at least 5 volunteers by July 21st we will have to reschedule this event 

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An Invitation to Serve Christ & His Church at Mass!

Posted on June 23, 2017 in: Cluster News, St. Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Mary

Come Young; Come Old An Invitation to Serve Christ and His Church at Mass Now that we’ve celebrated First Communions and Confirmations, we are calling young and old to consider serving the Church as altar servers, lectors, ministers of song and music, and Eucharistic Ministers. Younger children who have received their First Communion have an opportunity to serve at the altar as acolytes (altar servers). Serving at the altar need not be limited to young children, however. Parishioners of any age can accept the call to this ministry. If you have time to begin preparations now, we will get started right away. Th...

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KofC Golf Tournament

Posted on May 31, 2017 in: Cluster News

 The Knights of Columbus are hosting a Charity Golf Tournament at Mohegan Sun Golf Club to benefit St Joseph's school in Baltic...It is not too late to sign up a foursome for the 2017 St. Joseph School Golf Tournament scheduled on Friday, June 30, 2017! If you know of someone who would enjoy a great day of golf or would like to just to come for dinner and auction activities, Please go to http://www.kofcbaltic.org to sign up ...or for more information

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Marriage Encounter Weekend

Posted on May 19, 2017 in: Cluster News

“I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly." Live your married lives “more abundantly” by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next WWME Weekends are Jul 7-9, 2017 in Manchester, CT and Nov 3-5, 2017 in Manchester, CT. For more information, call Dennis & Jane Lamondy at 860-376-0440 or visit us at   https://wwmectw.org/ .

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