The Staff at Saint Mary Parish wishes all of our parishioners a Happy Thanksgiving. It is easy to forget that we have much to be thankful for, and the Thanksgiving Holiday is a good reminder for us that God does not need our thanks, but that we need to thank Him. As I have…
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Thanksgiving Schedule 2018: 9AM Mass on 11/22
The parish offices will be closed Thursday, November 22, and Friday, November 23. On Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, there will be only only Mass at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, November 22, 2018 9:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Mass (12:10 p.m. Mass cancelled) Friday, November 23, 2018 (regular Mass schedule) 8:00 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Masses This Thursday we, as…
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Las Posadas: Dec. 15-23
Las Posadas ("The Inns"): Christmas is coming, and with it the traditional Posadas. As in previous years, we will begin on December 15 and end on the 23rd.
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Know Your Faith
Death/La Muerte: At the end of the liturgical year the Church traditionally reflects on the “last things”, i.e. death, judgment, heaven, and hell. Tradicionalmente, al terminar el Año Litúrgico, la Iglesia medita sobre Los Novísimos: Muerte, Juicio Final, Cielo e Infierno.
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Mass Confusion: My Space
One Saturday afternoon I went to the church well before I was to hear Confessions. With the exception of Our Lord and me, our rather large church was completely empty. Sitting in the silence in a pew near the confessional I heard the door open and footsteps approach me from behind. It sounded like more than…
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All Souls Day/Día de Todos los Fieles Difuntos
On November 2nd we celebrate the Feast of All Souls, taking the opportunity to pray in a special way for all the faithful departed who do not yet stand in the presence of God, but who are undergoing the state of final purification which we call Purgatory. While there is no explicit mention of “Purgatory”…
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All Saints Day/Día de Todos los Santos
On November 1st each year the Universal Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints, also known as All Saints Day, and a holy day of obligation. On this day, for several reasons, we turn our attention to the souls of all those who are in heaven.
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Rosary Concert Series: Sun. Nov. 4 at 3PM
A Day With Mary/Un Día con María: Sat. Nov. 17
Please come and bring your friends to this prayerful retreat day to inspire love of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and consecration to Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
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Regina Pacis Academy: Fall Gala, Sat. Nov. 10
Come and support a Catholic classical school that is seeking to re-imagine Catholic education! Regina Pacis Academy, a K-8 independent, Catholic, classical school in Norwalk, invites you to join us for a wonderful evening with dinner, open bar, dancing and an auction to support this great school. **************************************** This year, our Fall Gala – An…
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