Keeping Us Connected Newsletter

April 23, 2021

He has made everything beautiful in its time.

--Ecclesiastes 3:11

Reflection - Mike Kane

CHURCH PROJECT UPDATE

Gathering Space & Adoration Chapel

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Dear Saint Mary’s Friends,

Please take the time to note these few items of interest here at St. Mary’s:

Church Interior Videos

I hope you enjoy the two videos giving you a glimpse of the work going on in the new Adoration Chapel and Gathering Space. They are certainly still a work in progress – and we don’t have a definite summer opening date yet from the contractors - but progress you will indeed see.

Malta House Toy Drive

Parishioner, Christopher D’Orso, a junior at Ridgefield High School, has put together a wonderful work of mercy for the Malta House of Good Counsel – the sole pro-life home for single expectant mothers and then their babies in Fairfield County. He has arranged a toy drive for the babies, the details of which you can find here.

Icon Workshop

Icons are called “glimpses into heaven. For interested Parishioners (or friends), St. Mary’s is offering a wonderful workshop from July 26 – 30. Participants will come away with an understanding of the profound history and spirituality of icons along with an icon they paint on their own under the tutelage of my sister-in-law, Veronica Royal, a nationally known iconographer. Veronica’s icons have been commissioned by individuals and churches both nationally and internationally. Information about the workshop can be found here. The need for true beauty in our lives, especially regarding the transcendent, is essential to human beings. So below are two very brief videos looking at some wonderful Catholic art.

Many blessings,

Monsignor Royal

Also in today’s Newsletter:

Deacon Rick Reflection

The Beauty of Faith I – The Annunciation

Video – The Beauty of Faith II – St. Joseph

Speaker Series

TALK 2

"You and Me: What Does It Mean To Be Human?" - A Talk on Pope John Paul 2's Theology of the Body

Tuesday, April 27 - 7:00 PM via ZOOM

Presenter: Jen Ricard, Executive Director of a new non-profit, Theology of the Body Cleveland bio

Watch recording of TALK 1

Text TALK 1

April 30, May 1 & 2

More Info

MALTA HOUSE

TOY DRIVE

May 1 & 2 - After all Masses

Purchase a toy for the Malta House nursery in your name

Toys range from $15 to $30

FLYER

www.maltahouse.org

VIRTUAL MALTA HOUSE ANNUAL GALA - MAY 7

Mother's Day Cards

Now available for purchase - $10

As another option, you may add your loved one online to be included in the Mother's Day Mass intentions (no card)

Click here for info on both options

YOUTH & FAMILY

May Crowning

Sunday, May 2 - 10:30 AM Mass

May is traditionally a month devoted to Mary, kicked off with a "May Crowning." Young girls of the Parish up to fifth grade are invited to bring a flower from your own garden to Mass on Sunday, May 2nd! The oldest girl at the 10:30 AM Mass will place a flower crown; followed by a short procession with song--and then everyone will be invited to add their flowers to a vase next to our Blessed Mother and kneel before her for a moment of prayer.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY

Look for live Children's Liturgy events coming soon!