Mass for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time: October 18, 2020
Readings for this Mass may be found here. Music for this services is as follows (BB = Breaking Bread 2020 Hymnal): Opening Hymn: BB 713 - All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name Welcoming: Gathered in the Love of Christ Gloria: Spoken Psalm:Give the Lord Glory and Honor Chant Alleluia Offertory: BB 404 - God Be in My Head Holy Holy Holy: BB 912 We Proclaim Your Death: BB 913 Amen: BB 916 Lamb of God: BB 917 Meditation: Instrumental Closing: BB 408: Adoro te For those unable to partake in Holy Communion today, please find here the Prayer [...]
Feet in Two Worlds
Isaiah eloquently reminds us of a most certain yet often forgotten truth about our Divine Master, “I have called you by name, giving you a title, though you knew me not. I am the Lord and there is no other, there is no God besides me.” Every human being is made in the image and likeness of God and each one bears a special name known only by God. God did not just create us as a bunch of random forms but as a unique child with a personality, soul and character shared by none other. He calls us [...]
Rediscover the Eucharist: A Pastoral Letter from Father Mark (October 16, 2020)
“There is nothing so great as the Eucharist. If God had something more precious, He would have given it to us.” - St. John Maria Vianney My Dear Friends: As we continue our journey through these challenging pandemic times, it is good to take a moment and reflect on our relationship with God, the Church, and the sacraments. Of particular interest is the Sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist and what this beautiful encounter means to us as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. Jesus said: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; if anyone eats of [...]
EVENT CANCELLED: Advanced Planning: The Time to Think About the Future is NOW!
Join the experts from the Catholic Cemetery Association of the Archdiocese of Hartford as they present a "Dignity of Life" seminar in the South Wing of St. Paul Church on Wed., Oct 21st at 2 PM and 6 PM. This program is successfully assisting seniors and their loved ones with elder care and the end-of-life planning. The goal of the 90 minute session is to provide educational and resource information in the areas of burial, funeral, and estate planning, and answer your questions! Refreshments will be provided. Advanced registration is required. For more information or to register, please call Melissa at the parish office: [...]
Mass for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time: October 11, 2020
Welcome to Mass for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 11, 2020) Readings for this Mass may be found here. Music for this services is as follows (BB = Breaking Bread 2020 Hymnal): Opening Hymn: BB 311: Table of Plenty Welcoming: Gathered in the Love of Christ Gloria: Spoken Psalm: I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Chant Alleluia Offertory: BB 555 - Laudate, Laudate Dominum Holy Holy Holy: BB 912 We Proclaim Your Death: BB 913 Amen: BB 916 Lamb of God: BB 917 Meditation: Instrumental Closing:BB 313 - [...]
Mass for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time: October 4, 2020
Readings for this Mass may be found here. Music for this services is as follows (BB = Breaking Bread 2020 Hymnal): Opening Hymn: BB 538: All Creatures of Our God and King Welcoming: Gathered in the Love of Christ Gloria: Spoken Psalm: The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel Chant Alleluia Offertory: BB 525: Prayer of St. Francis Holy Holy Holy: BB 912 We Proclaim Your Death: BB 913 Amen: BB 916 Lamb of God: BB 917 Meditation: Brother Sun, Sister Moon Closing: Instrumental For those unable to partake in Holy Communion today, please find here the Prayer of [...]
Connecting with Spiritual Purpose for October 2, 2020: The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
October 4th is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the natural environment. In this week's "Connecting with Spiritual Purpose," Father Mark reminds us of another environmentally-enlightened man name Francis - the Holy Father Pope Francis - and the wisdom of his 2015 encyclical, "Laudato Si: On Care for our Common Home."
COVID-19 UPDATE: How We Clean
Learn what staff and volunteers at SS. Isidore and Maria Parish do to disinfect and clean St. Paul Church each day, and after each service.
Mass for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time: September 27, 2020
Welcome to Mass for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 27, 2020) Readings for this Mass may be found here. Music for this services is as follows (BB = Breaking Bread 2020 Hymnal): Opening Hymn: BB 718: At the Name of Jesus Gathering: Gathered in the Love of Christ Gloria: Spoken Psalm: Remember your mercies, O Lord Chant Alleluia Offertory: BB 614: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service Holy Holy Holy: BB 912 We Proclaim Your Death: BB 913 Amen: BB 916 Lamb of God: BB 917 Meditation: Instrumental Closing Hymns: Panis Angelicus For those unable to partake [...]
Our Lady of Calvary in Farmington to Resume In-Person Retreats and Classes
Beginning Oct. 7th, Our Lady of Calvary will resume holding in-person retreats and classes. These will be half-day, day-long or evening events, held at their Farmington retreat center with COVID-19 protocols and health screenings in place. For more information on both in-person and virtual offerings, please visit their website.
Mass for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time: September 20, 2020
Welcome to Mass for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 20, 2020) Readings for this Mass may be found here. Music for this services is as follows (BB = Breaking Bread 2020 Hymnal): Opening Hymn: BB 582: Companions on the Journey Gathered in the Love of Christ Gloria: Spoken Psalm: The Lord is Near to All Who Call Upon Him Chant Alleluia Offertory: BB 517: Litany for the Earth Holy Holy Holy: BB 912 We Proclaim Your Death: BB 913 Amen: BB 916 Lamb of God: BB 917 Meditation: Instrumental Closing Hymn: BB 520: The Eyes and Hands [...]