Cardinal Burke in Connecticut Tomorrow and more...

Raymond Cardinal Burke will be celebrating a Pontifical Requiem Mass at the Basilica of St. John the Evangelist in Stamford CT on Saturday March 7,  to commemorate the death of Ignatius Cardinal Kung Pin-Mei, the great champion of the persecuted Catholic Church in China.  

This Mass is sponsored by the Cardinal Kung Foundation ( http://www.cardinalkungfoundation.org)

Cardinal Burke will also be at St. Mary Church in Greenwich on the following day, March 8 at 3 pm for Rosary and Benediction.

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2nd Event 

Join Dan Burke for an Into the Deep Lenten mini-retreat to discover the depths of prayer. All are welcome at St. Francis Catholic Church (1755 Stanley St. New Britain, CT 06053) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 21st. Mass will begin at 8:00 AM and registration is at 8:30 AM. Light breakfast and snacks provided. Register at Avila-Institute.org/events for the $20 early bird special! Register after March 1, 2020 and the cost is $25 per ticket or $30 at the door.

See you on Saturday, March 21, 2020!

Here is the active online registration link:

https://avila-institute.org/product/into-the-deep-new-britain-ct-march-21-2020/

Or,  Avila-Institute.org/Events ;

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Prayer Vigil for Life in Connecticut

Prayer Vigil for Life

St Ambrose Parish at St Monica's Church (Northford)

Wednesday, January 22, 2020
the 47th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

5pm - Holy Hour before the Most Blessed Sacrament
6pm - Holy Mass celebrated by Fr Robert L. Turner

The Church has designated January 22nd - the anniversary of Roe v. Wade - as a day of prayer for the protection of the unborn and penance for sins against the dignity of the human person. Join us at St. Monica's for a vigil of prayer on behalf of life. All are welcome and no RSVP is necessary.

"A great prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer which will rise up throughout the world. Through special initiatives and in daily prayer, may an impassioned plea rise to God, the Creator and lover of life, from every Christian community, from every group and association, from every family and from the heart of every believer."

- Pope Saint John Paul II, The Gospel of Life 

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Paul A. Zalonski
Catholic Connecticut
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East Haven, CT 06513-1216 USA

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Connecticut Catholic Event this Sunday

Rosary Sunday, October 6, 3pm

On Sunday, October 6, at 3pm, join the Dominican Nuns of Our Lady of Grace Monastery for Solemn Vespers and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament and the praying of the Holy Rosary. There will be a procession to the Fatima Grotto. 

Fr. Henry Hoffman, pastor of St. Jude Church, Monroe, CT, will preside and preach.

Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 11 Race Hill Road, North Guilford, CT.

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Catholic Connecticut
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East Haven, CT 06513-1216 USA

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St. Jean Vianney relic pilgrimage in Connecticut

Dear Friends,

The Dominican Friars at St Mary's Church in New Haven are having a Triduum of Prayer in response to the Current Crisis in the Church.

Friday, November 16, 7-8pm --A Night of Healing

Saturday, November 17, 7-8pm -- A Holy Hour of Reparation

Sunday, November 18, 7-10pm --A Solemn Vigil for Purification with the relic of St John Vianney

PLUS, the Knights of Columbus Museum is hosting a few events with the relic of St John Vianney. 

PAX!

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Catholic Connecticut

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East Haven, CT 06513-1216 USA

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Purgatorial Mass

Dear Friends,

During the month of November Catholics pray for the holy souls in purgatory. Purgatory is for those souls who are holy, but not quite holy enough and need purification prior to entering into the Beatific Vision. Hence, the souls in purgatory are in need our prayers and good works, especially those who have been forgotten. The St. Gregory Purgatorial Society is oriented toward assisting these souls and in the process we can grow in holiness ourselves.

The Purgatorial Mass is on Tuesday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Stanislaus Church (New Haven, CT). The Missa Cantata with Absolutions at Catafalque will be offered for those souls enrolled in the Purgatorial Society on this day and on each First Friday of the coming year.

Complete and mail form: 

To...
St. Gregory Society
PO Box 891
New Haven, CT 06504

St. Gertrude, pray for all the Souls in the St. Gregory Purgatorial Society.

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Connecticut Catholic News and Events

Latin Mass in New Haven

On Sunday, 30 September, the Missa Cantata will be offered at 2:00 p.m. It is the external feast for St Michael the Archangel. Fr. Matthew Mauriello, Diocese of Bridgeport, celebrant and homilist.

St Stanislaus Church, State and Eld Streets, New Haven.

The music for the Mass will include the Gregorian chant proper for Michaelmas ("Benedicite Dominum omnes gentes”), the chant Mass IV ordinary ("Cunctipotens Genitor Deus"), and organ music by Eugène Gigout and Charles Tournemire.

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Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, 7 October 

The annual Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage will be held at Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 11 Race Hill Road, North Guilford, 3:00 p.m.

Solemn Vespers, Rosary, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, and Presentation of the Rosary to the Blessed Mother.

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The 19th annual Respect Life Conference

The 2018 Respect Life Conference will be held on Saturday, October 13, at Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish --Holy Angels Campus, 585 Main Street, South Meriden, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Archbishop Leonard Blair will welcome and open the conference

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Keynote speaker --founder of the Ruth Institute

Guest speakers: 

Judith M. Mascolo, MD

Roderick P. Murphy

Elaine Blondin Mello, PhD

Registration is $25.00 per person (includes hospitality and lunch) checks payable:

Respect Life Conference
PO Box 392
Meriden, CT 06450

No fee for priests, deacons, religious and seminarians

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Connecticut Right to Life Corporation Convention

Saturday, October 27, 2018 – Courtyard by Marriott, Waterbury 

9:00 a.m. Registration – Convention 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Awards Luncheon Buffet at 12:30 p.m.

FEATURED SPEAKERS: 

Austin Ruse —President, Center for Family and Human Rights– will provide an update on the latest pro-life developments at the United Nations 

Abigail Young —New England Coordinator, Students for Life of America – will provide an overview of SFA activities nationally, in New England, and specifically in Connecticut 

Deacon David Reynolds —Associate Director Public Policy, CT Catholic Public Affairs Conference—will provide a preview of expected pro-life issues to come before the Connecticut General Assembly in the January - June 2019 session 

In addition to these outstanding speakers, there will be vendor tables, awards, and more! 

Convention cost, including luncheon: $40; Clergy, Seminarians, Students: $20 Vendor tables: no charge, with purchase of one convention admission 

To reserve a seat or a table: call – 203-757-5213 

(No Catholic Mass at the convention hotel. However, there is an 8 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, across the street from the hotel.) 


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Catholic Events in Connecticut

Dear Friends,

Christ is among us!

TONIGHT, February 23, the lenten Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts will be offered at 7:00 p.m. in English and Ukrainian. This is a great way to “get into” spirituality of Great Lent according to the Byzantine Catholic Church.

St Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church
569 George Street
New Haven

More on Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts: http://stmichaelukrainian.org

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Also, according to the Byzantine Catholic Church (Melkite):

The service of Great Compline and Alkathist at 6pm on Friday.

St Ann Melkite Catholic Church
41 Cross Road
Waterford, CT

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Tuesday, March 13th is the next Healing & Prayer Service at St. Frances Cabrini Church (St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish) located at 57 Pond Hill Road in North Haven, CT.  

This event will begin at 5:30 pm on Tuesday evening with the Divine Mercy Chaplet.  The service will include:  Prayer, reflection and blessing by Br. Paul Miller, OFS, the rosary, confession, and a small reception following the service in the lower lever. All are welcome to attend. There is NO need to register. Please help us spread the word to others.  Attached is a flyer for distribution. Please ask permission to post flyers in your parish.  If you have any questions, please contact Barbara at 203-605-9845.

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As of March 3rd, the Grotto Gift Shop at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield will be open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30am to 4:30pm & Sunday, 11:30am – 4:30pm. Lenten & Easter items are in stock, as well as gifts for St. Patrick's Day and a varied selection of Confirmation & First Communion gifts, veils & ties. For further information, call 860-567-0891.

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Sandy Hook Mother Scarlett Lewis To Discuss The Power of Choosing Love Feb. 28 at Holy Family

Scarlett Lewis, who lost her son Jesse in the Sandy Hook school shooting tragedy, will lead a women’s retreat titled “The Power of Choosing Love” on Wednesday, Feb 28, from 5:30-9:00 p.m. at Holy Family Retreat Center. Lewis founded the “Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement” after her son was murdered in December 2012. Shortly after his death, she decided to be part of the solution to the issues prevalent in society that she believes contributed to the tragedy. She created the movement and became an advocate for social and emotional learning that teaches children and adults how to manage their emotions, feel connected, and have healthy relationships. The evening will explore how to handle adversity, have courageous conversations, and respond with love in the most difficult situations. Lewis is author of Nurturing Healing Love: A Mother's Journey of Hope and Forgiveness, and the evening will begin with a book signing at 5:30 p.m. The cost of the program is $40 and includes dinner. Holy Family Retreat Center is located at 303 Tunxis Road in West Hartford. For more information, call 860-760-9705 or visit www.holyfamilyretreat.org.  

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Triduum Retreat, The Path of Transformation, at Holy Family Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford

Thursday through Saturday, March 29-31, 2018

All are invited to enter deeply into the most sacred days of the Christian year at Holy Family Retreat Center’s annual Triduum retreat, Thursday, March 29, through Saturday, March 31. Open to men and women, the retreat will center on the liturgical celebration of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection and will include presentations by members of the retreat team, time for private prayer and reflection, and the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It begins with a buffet dinner on Holy Thursday night from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and ends on Holy Saturday around noon. Retreatants are welcome to remain at Holy Family for the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday at 8 p.m. Silence is optional. Offering: $320 for Thursday dinner through Saturdaybrunch; $350 to stay through Saturday dinner and the Easter Vigil. 860-760-9705. www.holyfamilyretreat.org.


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Catholic Connecticut
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Catholic Events in Connecticut

Catholic events at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 355 Foxon Road --Rt 80, East Haven

A Powerful Study on the Blessed Mother Begins Sept. 21 and 22

Filmed on location in the Holy Land, Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother will place you in the midst of the powerful drama of Mary’s earthly life, taking you through her joys and her sorrows. You will learn how she works in our lives today, drawing us ever closer to her divine Son. She will become a part of your daily life and help you to become more like Christ. 
Join us for Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother in the LOMR. Seeing Mary in this way will change you forever.

Evening Dates: Sept. 21 & 28; Oct. 12, 19 & 26; Nov. 16 & 23 (Mondays at 7pm)
Morning Dates: Sept. 22 until Nov. 10 (Tuesdays at 9:30am)

For more information or to register for the study, call Paul Zalonski at 203- 469-0764 or email: olpreled@gmail.com

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Holy Hour of Prayer on Sept. 23 to honor Saint Pio

Holy Hour with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament on September 23, at 5:30 p.m. to mark the feast of Saint Padre Pio. Join us in prayer for the intercession of this very popular saint for abundant blessings on the occasion of Pope Francis' visit to the USA, the World's Refugees and your own particular intentions. The saint's relic will be here for veneration.

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Saint Jude Triduum

Mark your calendar for a three-day prayer and excellent preaching offered in honor of Saint Jude, October 26, 27, 28, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. The first two days will be a holy hour in the presence of the Most Blessed Sacrament. The second day of prayer the Sacrament of the Sick will be administer with St Jude Oil, and the final day, Saint Jude’s feast day, we will pray Holy Mass. The preacher will be Father Jordan Kelly, O.P., currently working at Providence College. A relic of Saint Jude will be present for our veneration.

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Catholic Connecticut

255 Foxon Hill Road

East Haven, CT 06513-1216 USA

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