Into the Breach is an apostolic exhortation by Bishop Olmstead of Phoenix which explores the need for men to step into the breach in the battle for the family. The Knights of Columbus has produced a series of 12 videos based on Bishop Olmstead’s work. We are offering different formats and schedules to accommodate everyone's busy schedules. These are open to all men: 1) Virtual mini-Retreat, every 4th Monday of the month at 8 pm a for January it will be on 1/25/21 with the topic of Life. 2) Into The Breach Virtual Retreat on 2/6/21 from 8 am 12 pm, we will be offer...

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SEEK 2021 is a coming to St. Thomas Aquinas February 4th-7th, 2021. SEEK is a conference for college students who are looking to encounter their Catholic Faith in a deeper way. There are limited spots available for the conference due to social distancing limitations. If you are interested in coming to the conference you can check out: seek.focus.org If you would like to support the conference we are asking for donations to purchase boxed lunches, and donations of snacks and drinks (individually wrapped or bottled) . If you are interested in supporting or signing up for t...

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Haitian Ministry had a request from Father Roud in Les Palmes, Haiti asking for help in purchasing desktop computers. A computer class has been established in the high school to provide computer skills for students to enhance their future job skills. If you'd like to donate toward the purchase of computers, please make your check payable to OLQOP Haitian Ministry and mail it to: St. Mary Church, 1600 Main St., Coventry, CT. 06238. Please clearly mark "Haiti" on the envelope. Funds are needed before 2/6/21. Call Lou Friedrich if you have any questions (860-8...

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The Monthly Diocesan ProLife Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant Rev. Walter Nagle at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for the healing for those who have had an abortion. Following the Mass, the Rosary will be prayed both at the Cathedral and Planned Parenthood.

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Blood Drive at St. Thomas Church in the Student Center Weds, Thurs, & Fri. January 27th29th, 2021 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during this coronavirus outbreak. Go to redcross.org, put in the zip code 06268 Storrs, then choose St. Mary and make your appointment today. Walkins will be accepted also. Donating blood is a safe process and people should not hesitate to give or receive blood. Right now, eligible and healthy donors are strongly urged to make an appointm...

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Consider a gift that will help you thrive together as a couple and live your best lives in love through a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. Enjoy a virtual Valentine’s Day experience, February 12-14, 2021 ~ in the comfort of your home. We will come to you with a series of presentations that touch on many aspects of marriage given by three married couples and a Catholic priest. The experience will help you: Spend time together away from the distractions of the world to focus on each other Provide you with tools for building and maintaining a strong...

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The winner will be chosen on April 30th at 11 a.m. in front of Xavier. Tickets are $100 each, and there is no limit to the number you can purchase. You do not need to be present to win, but you must be 18 years or older to participate. Tickets can be purchased online, through the mail or in person in the Advancement Office, Room 105. Information for online purchases or a form to be mailed in can be found at: xavierhighschool.org. Click on Alumni & Giving, and then click on $20,000 Cash Raffle. The raffle is a game of chance, as such it is not considered a charitable ...

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Then Linen Ministry needs your help! We are 5 volunteers looking for a 6th who share in caring for the Mass linens used at St. Thomas throughout the year. It is a small commitment of time, done at your convenience, and a valued service to our community. Please call Judy McChesney at 860-487-0750 for more information and/or to volunteer

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