Keeping Us Connected Newsletter

March 15, 2024

Saint Joseph and Saint Patrick, Pray for us.

Dear Saint Mary Friends,

No March Holy Hour Saturday

First, an important reminder regarding an email sent earlier this week that our monthly holy hour which was to be tomorrow, has been cancelled. With apologies, there were just too many things going on Saturday, including 2 confirmations with Bishop Caggiano. We will be back up and running in April.

The Chosen - Season 4

Come join fellow parishioners for a showing of the first episodes of Season 4 of the wonderful series on Christ and the Gospel, "The Chosen" - Sunday, March 17 and Sunday March 24 at 6:30 PM in the St. Mary School Hall. This is a perfect opportunity to travel more deeply into Lent. See the informational flier in the link section at the end of this newsletter. Feel free to bring food and drink.

St. Patrick, March 17 & St. Joseph, March 19

Parishioner Bill Reilly is a long-time member of an Irish association that sponsors “Sober St. Patrick’s Day.” The group has put out a very good 3-minute video on Ireland’s great patron saint. Bill is the narrator. View 3 Minutes with St. Patrick HERE.

The Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary, is of high importance in the Catholic Church- believe it or not, even higher than that of Saint Patrick. Any reflection on Saint Joseph’s vocation and mission in life should lead to a deeper appreciation of him, God's grace, and Joseph’s role in the Church.

We’re familiar with the Memorare to Mary, but there is also the Memorare to St. Joseph:

Let's conclude with the great hymn “Lorica” (St. Patrick’s Breastplate). The words are said to be written by the saint, himself. HERE is a haunting musical rendition. The Irish Gaelic may seem incomprehensible to most of us, but the music and the translation more than make up for that. I recommend it for your meditation.

Blessings,

Msgr. Kevin T. Royal

Pastor

Also in this Newsletter...

Weekly Bulletin

S u n day, March 17

5th Sunday of Lent

VIEW

Free Catholic Content

THIS WEEK

Reflection

by Deacon George Kain

Taking Inventory of our Lenten Journey

READ

Holy Week & Easter Schedule

SCHEDULE

Cancelled due to Confirmation

Monthly Parish Holy Hour & Benediction

Saturday, March 16 at 7:00 PM - Church

Hospitality Hour

Sunday, March 17 - after the 9AM & noon Masses. Sponsored by the Homebound Ministry, Readers and Eucharistic Ministers

Volunteer

The Chosen - Season 4

Sunday, March 17, 6:30PM - School Hall. We will be viewing Episodes 1 & 2 (Episodes 3 & 4 on March 24).

INFO

CT March for Life

Bus from St. Mary

Wednesday, March 20, Bus leaves St. Mary School parking lot at 10:20AM. Flyer

Egg My Yard

Saturday, March 30, 8PM-Midnight

VBS

July 22-26, 9AM - 12PM

Vacation Bible School Registration Now Open!

Flyer

Children's Stations & Pizza Dinner

March 22, 5:00PM - Church

INFO

UPDATES

Just for fun...

In case you missed it on Facebook or Instagram, here is a fun little video of Monsignor Royal and our receptionist, Kim Macko, spontaneously playing a duet before our staff lunch this week. Enjoy!

April 5-7 – Disciples for Life Adult Retreat Flyer

April 21 & 22 – Divine Mercy – A two-evening presentation by Daniel DiSilva who re-discovered the original painting commissioned by St. Faustina.

Date TBD –Talk from a Catholic with a medical perspective. Dr. Michelle Cretella speaks on raising our children in a world of gender confusion.

May 20 – Eucharistic Renewal – St. Mary’s will receive the Blessed Sacrament and accompanying pilgrims for public display and Holy Hour as part of the country-wide Eucharistic Congress Walk July 17-21.

June 16 – Bishop Caggiano will speak prior to our monthly Eucharistic Holy Hour and Adoration.