Keeping Us Connected Newsletter
June 22, Issue XLI
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
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Dear Saint Mary’s Friends,

Our re-opening continues to go well. Thank you to everyone for abiding by the various mandated protocols we cannot avoid. Also, let me tell you of more signs of life: in the last two weeks we’ve had two weddings and two baptisms. These were limited in scope, but were also graced occasions. The families and friends involved were all deeply engaged, joyful and prayerful. My admiration goes out to all of them.

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New Weekday Mass this Wednesday

Continuing the re-opening process, please take note of the new weekday Mass offered this Wednesday . Registration info along with Sunday Mass schedule below.
Saint John Fisher and Saint Thomas More

Today is the feast day of Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More, two martyrs beheaded by Henry VIII in 1535. They are both very dear to me, and over the years have been good heavenly companions. Please see the video about them below. And if you would like to see a great film on Thomas More, watch “A Man for All Seasons” (Amazon, Netflix).

Health and blessings to all,
Monsignor Royal

Praised be Jesus Christ!
Now and Forever. Amen

Also in today’s Newsletter:
A written reflection by Deacon Salvestrini:

  • Video on St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More  
FAITH & FAMILY
Monday Faith Challenge #3

PRAYER AND SACRAMENTS
Registration
Parish Hall Masses

Wednesday, June 24
Registration opens at noon today, Monday, June 22





Saturday, June 27
Sunday, June 28
Registration opens Tuesday, June 23 at noon

*The 10:30 AM 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


NEW LOCATION: Nancy Bossidy Rec Center (GYM). Enter from the Greenfield Avenue entrance, then bear left, driving alongside the main entrance to the gym. Confessions will be held there. Exit to the left onto Barry Avenue.

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 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. 

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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