Keeping Us Connected Newsletter
June 8, Issue XXXV
But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
--Philippians 3:14
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Dear Saint Mary’s Friends,

Indoor Mass - Info Coming Soon    

Our outdoor Masses in cars over the last few weekends went quite well. Thank the Lord we had beautiful weather and thank you to all who participated.

We are now planning for our first indoor Mass, which will take place Sunday, June 14. Registration will open this Wednesday at noon. We are finalizing details about policy, sign-up, etc., which we will share with you in Wednesday's newsletter. It is exciting to think we are on our way back to getting our Parish family together, albeit with social distancing rules in place. We ask for the Holy Spirit's guidance and our Lady's intersession as we make our plans and move into this second phase.
Peace and Blessings,
Monsignor Royal
Praised be Jesus Christ!
Now and Forever. Amen
Also in today’s Newsletter:
A written reflection by Deacon Bob Salvestrini:


  • A few pictures from our visits to First Communion candidates over the last week.


  • An article from aleteia.org about outdoor Masses, where our Parish was featured!
FAITH & FAMILY
NEW Each Monday throughout the summer we will be posting a Faith challenge for the week (based on this link ). We hope you’ll jump in and join us!

PRAYER AND SACRAMENTS

Our First Indoor Mass Sunday, June 14

More info coming Wednesday

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



Sacrament of Confession

Tuesdays - 12:30 to 1:30 PM
Saturdays - 3:30 to 4:30 PM

Church Bells Ring Noon Each Day for the Angelus

Whether you can hear them or not, let’s try as one community in the Lord to pray the Angelus together at that time, wherever we are. If you don’t know the Angelus, you can pray 3 Hail Mary's (or take this opportunity to learn it  here ).

Adoration 2:00 to 6:00 PM
Please note the change in time

Please remember to wear a face mask and sit at a safe distance.
for all the sick, deceased, health care workers, pharmacists, and first responders

Church Open Hours
Monday - Saturday, 8 AM - 6 PM
Sunday, 11 AM - 6 PM

The Church is sanitized daily at 7 AM 
Many thanks for your continued support of our Parish!
WAYS TO CONTINUE YOUR WEEKLY OFFERTORY

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. 

Onl ine Giving  is an easy way to give with a click of a button.

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
God continually makes us new.
Every moment of every day brings a fresh beginning.