Keeping Us Connected Newsletter
January 15, 2021
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.
--John 1:1-14
Dear Saint Mary’s Friends,
As 2021 is still in its infancy, and since our country has witnessed deeper and deeper polarization, most graphically displayed in violence and riots beginning last summer and culminating in the horrific affair at the Capitol last week, I propose something for the new year to help ground us in a Truth far deeper and stronger than any ideology. Please take some time to examine the link at the end this column to a site that will lead us through a reading of the entire Bible in the course of one year. 
“The Bible in a Year” from Ascension Press is free and very manageable for families and all busy people. It includes the reading of a bible passage followed by a brief reflection from Father Michael Schmitz, and a guided prayer. The duration of each day’s segment is 20 – 25 minutes. They are all recorded which means the process can be started at any time. So please examine this wonderful opportunity for deepening our lives in the Truth of God’s Word in these very contentious times. Click here for more information.
Peace and blessings,
Monsignor Kevin T. Royal

Praised be Jesus Christ!
Now and Forever
Also in today’s Newsletter:
ST. MARY PARISH
MEN’S MINISTRY

ZOOM from anywhere to join us on Saturday mornings!
Meetings inspire us for the whole week!
SAVE THE DATE

OUR LADY OF LOURDES

Monday, February 8
7:00 - 8:30 PM

Witness: Meg Whitbeck (visited Lourdes - May 2019)

Registration Opens Next Week
Unique Retreat Experience
Week-long Icon painting with instruction and prayer with iconographer Veronica Royal from Royal Icon Studios coming to our Parish July 26-31. Limited spaces available. Attendees take home their own hand painted icon of Our Lady Undoer of Knots. Click here to learn more.
Email Roula Lee to register
Gather & Grow Project Progressing
FAITH & FAMILY
PRAYER AND SACRAMENTS
MASS REGISTRATION

Saturday, January 16
Sunday, January 17


If you need to cancel your reservation, please make every effort to cancel well before closing so others have an opportunity to take your spot. Thank you!

11 AM Sunday Mass will be livestreamed
Watch LIVE and afterwards (anytime) on our Facebook page and website

WEEKDAY MASSES
Nancy Bossidy Rec Center (GYM)

Monday, 12:30 PM
Tuesday, 5:00 PM
Wednesday, 12:30 PM
Thursday, 5:00 PM
Friday, 12:30 PM
No Registration Needed
Please do not arrive earlier than 12:15 PM to the 12:30 PM Mass
Monday, January 18 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will have one Mass in the Hall at 9 AM. No registration required.
SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION
Tuesdays - 4:15 PM

Saturdays - 3:30 to 4:15 PM

Nancy Bossidy Rec Center (GYM)
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Please remember to wear a face mask
Adoration Chapel
OPEN DAILY
10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Limited to 4 people at any one time

If the 4 places are full, a visitor must wait outside or return at another time.
Chairs and kneelers are safely distanced and the air conditioning and air circulation system works well.
PRAYER LIST
Many thanks for your continued support of our Parish!
Your support helps maintain our Parish facilities and bring the Eucharist and God's Word to our community - plus it helps those in need through our many ministries. 

WAYS TO CONTINUE YOUR WEEKLY OFFERTORY

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You may mail your offertory to the Parish office as well; mail is picked up every day. St. Mary Parish, 55 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877