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A Message from Father Stu on Holy Week 2020

In response to the spread of the coronavirus, the Archdiocese of Hartford has canceled all Masses for parishes in the diocese

until the end of April.

To continue to nurture our connection as a community of faith, you'll find a Holy Week resource of "prayer sessions" for each day of the Sacred Triduum.

Just click on the Parish Bulletin tab here on the website and download the

bulletin dated April 9.

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For the time being, St. Philip Church will be open on Saturdays from 2:00-4:00 pm

for anyone who would like to visit

for prayer & reflection.

Please enter through the parking lot side-door, taking a seat in one of the marked pews

in the front part of the church while practicing

social distancing throughout your visit.

The celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation has also been discontinued for the foreseeable future in all parishes

of the diocese.

Here is a summary of part of a recent

Vatican decree:

Through God's love and mercy, the expression of true repentance brings full forgiveness

for all sins at this time, with the individual seeking to celebrate the sacrament when possible in the future.

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In light of the governor's call to

"Stay Safe, Stay Home" and the

postponing of Masses for the

rest of the month,

I invite fellow members of

Saint Marianne Cope to join me in

Christian stewardship of treasure

in the coming days.

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

Many thanks to those who have been able to respond as we support the parish together.

United in prayer and reflection during this challenging time, may the Lord guide us and bring his healing peace to all this Holy Week.

- Fr. Stu