Parish News

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"Spring Reflections" from Father Stu.

Congratulations

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

Select here for a special look at Father Stu!

The Archdiocese of Hartford has recently decided that, starting the week of Monday, June 8, weekday masses only will resume in parishes throughout the diocese.

More details on the partial renewal of liturgies here in our parish will be coming soon.

In the meantime, check out the Pastor's Desk in this week's Pentecost bulletin here on the website for some words of reflection on keeping the sabbath as Catholic Christians.  Copies of the new bulletin and other faith materials can also be found on the shelves in the entranceway of the parish offices as well as the side foyer of St. Philip Church.

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St. Philip Church will once again be open this Saturday from 2:00-4:00 pm for anyone who would like to visit for prayer & reflection.

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

seat in one of the marked pews in the

front part of the church while practicing

social distancing throughout your visit.

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During this transition time in our parish,

I invite fellow members of

Saint Marianne Cope to join me in

Christian stewardship of treasure

in the coming days.

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

Many thanks to everyone who has been able

to respond these past months as

we continue to support our

parish home together.

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A Reflection of Hope

"God whispers when darkness falls,

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

When sunrise fills your room with light,

be still and know I'm there.

When days seem endless, or time too brief,

be still and know I'm there.

I am the way, the truth, the life,

be still and know I'm there."

- Suzanne Battos

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SOCIAL ACTION ACTIVITIES

FOODSHARE at SMC -

Thanks to everyone who helped out with the recent Foodshare truck visit in our parish.

Our efforts join with many other food relief ministries to help the hungry

around our country.

The next Foodshare visit to SMC is

Friday, June 12 from 1:00-1:30pm.

Monthly Sandwich Drive -

Next Tuesday, June 2 we'll make our monthly visit to Loaves & Fishes in Enfield to deliver sandwiches to our friends in need.

Sandwiches can be dropped off in the special refrigerator in St. Catherine Church basement

between 9am-noon that day.

Thanks to everyone who takes part!

May the Lord's wisdom and peace move through our land in this time of struggle.

- Fr. Stu

St. Catherine Church

Weekly Mass -

Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

Daily Mass -

Mon-Thurs at 8:00 a.m.

Holy Hour -

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

St. Philip Church

Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Reconciliation -

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