Keeping Us Connected Newsletter
August 20, 2021
“The Queen stands at your right hand.”
-Psalm 45:9
Dear Saint Mary Friends,

If this coming August 22 were not a Sunday, we would celebrate the Feast of the Queenship of Mary. Please take some time to watch these three videos and read Deacon Bob’s reflection, for instruction about the great gift of Mary and in gratitude to the Lord for his mother. 
Health and blessings,
Monsignor Royal
SPECIAL COLLECTION
NEXT WEEKEND

A voluntary special collection for the humanitarian, long-term recovery and significant Church needs arising from the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti last Saturday will be taken up at all Sunday Masses next weekend. 

You may also make a donation by dropping off a check at the Parish Office (Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 AM and 2 PM) or sending a check to 55 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877 (write "Haiti" in the check memo line). All funds collected will be sent to the Office of Finance at the Diocese and become part of the Bishop's Emergency Disaster Fund. Read more
Saturday, August 28 from 9 AM to 11 AM at the Jesse Lee Carriage House
YOUTH & FAMILY
Register now for Religious Education 2021-2022! Click the link above.

Back to School Night - This Monday
Calling all families with kids 5-17—if you’re registered or planning to register with the Office for Youth & Families this year, you’re invited to Back to School Night @ St Mary’s! Monday, August 23rd at 6-8pm. We’ll have a backpack blessing, games and playground time, and ice creams for everyone! A simple evening prayer will close us out at 7:30pm—and all kids, of all ages, are welcome to join us. Spread the word; bring a friend! Meet in the back parking lot by the playground; rain will move into the Gym. Get your backpack ready and your playclothes on! Summer’s not over yet!
PRAYER AND SACRAMENTS
SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday - 4:30 PM, NBRC
Sunday - 8 AM, HALL
10:30 AM, NBRC
11 AM, HALL
5 PM, HALL

First Saturday 8 AM Mass
Parish Hall

Masks Required
No social distancing or reservations required



Please Note:
The 11 AM MASS will not be LIVESTREAMED for the next 2 weeks, 8/22, 8/29


WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday, 12:30 PM
Tuesday, 5:00 PM
Wednesday 12:30 PM
Thursday, 5:00 PM
Friday, 12:30 PM
Location: Parish Hall

Masks required - Social distancing not required

Please do not arrive earlier than 12:15 PM to the 12:30 PM Mass
SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION
Tuesdays - 4:15 PM

Saturdays - 3:00 to 4:00 PM

Parish Hall

Masks required - Social distancing not required
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Adoration Chapel
OPEN DAILY
10:00 AM- 4:00 PM

Masks required - Social distancing not required
FUNERALS & MEMORIALS
Check our website for upcoming funerals and memorials
PRAYER LIST
LINKS & UPDATES
2021 PRAYER SERVICE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE AS MINORS
Many thanks for your continued support of our Parish!
NEW PLATFORM: Our Online Giving has been upgraded to a newer, easier-to-use platform!

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
Or drop your offering in the basket at Mass.