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We’re kicking off our Parish “Boxes of Joy” events

Posted on October 03, 2019 in: General News

We will be having 2 bake sales to help raise funds for the shipping of all our boxes. We are looking for groups, ministries and parishioners to help with baking items and leaving them at church before the masses. You will be helping boxes of “Joy” reach needy children for Christmas. Please mark the price on your item. Also please come and buy a delicious treat and help a very worthy project be successful. Our goal is 150 boxes for Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish! First Bake Sale held at St. Mary on Saturday October 12th after 4:00 p.m. mass, and Sunday October 13th after the 10:30 a.m. mass. Please drop off i...

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Anniversary Mass

Posted on October 03, 2019 in: General News

All couples married 25 & 50 years or celebrating any significant anniversary year are invited to attend a Silver and Gold Jubilee Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 2 P.M. Come and renew your commitment to live your marriage in holiness in a Pontifical Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael R. Cote. Family and friends are invited to share in this special testimony and witness to love and marriage. Dessert and beverages will be served following the Mass in the Cathedral Hall. Register through your parish by Friday, October 11th. For more information, call Mary-Jo McLaug...

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Polish Dinner

Posted on October 03, 2019 in: General News

The St. Jude Council will be hosting a Polish Dinner on Saturday, October 26th, at 5:15 PM in the St. Mary Church Hall. The cost for the dinner is $12.00 for adults, $6.00 for children 12 and under, and includes potato and cheese pierogis, kielbasa and sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, red bliss potatoes, salad, rye bread and butter, dessert, and coffee, tea, or lemonade. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

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“Faith Sparks”

Posted on October 03, 2019 in: General News

“Faith Sparks”
“Faith Sparks” in the 4 County Catholic newspaper. This past month’s column talks about everyday blessings. “In a world where there is so much going on, we often forget to take time to recognize and acknowledge the many blessings in our lives.” To read this article and find prayers for your children, workday, and mealtime, visit: NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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All Souls Day Memorial Candles

Posted on October 03, 2019 in: General News

All Souls Day Memorial Candles
St. Mary and St. Thomas Aquinas will again be offering Memorial candles to be lit for one week during the first week of November in remembrance of our departed loved ones. If you would like to purchase a candle your loved ones name will be placed on the candle. The candles are $10 and will remain lit in the church for the entire week. Please contact Eileen at St. Mary or Joyce at St. Thomas to purchase the candles.

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Attention

Posted on October 03, 2019 in: General News

Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors for St. Mary; there will be a meeting on Friday October 25th, at 7 p.m. at St. Mary Church.

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Christmas Fair Small Raffle Table

Posted on September 27, 2019 in: General News

Christmas Fair Small Raffle Table
Our Christmas Fair will be on November 8th and 9th. Your help is needed to donate items for this raffle. Items can be hand-made, gift baskets, gift cards or any item that new. Past items have included large dolls, decorative wreaths, watercolor paintings etc. The value of each raffle item is to be no less than $35 and not to exceed $100. Due to this requiring a permit we need to have all items and their value in to Barbara Koepke, 860-742-0692, no later than October 19th so we can file the appropriate paperwork. Thank you. Barb and Janice

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Come and join the Coventry Knights

Posted on September 27, 2019 in: General News

Come and join the Coventry Knights
Come and join the Coventry Knights as they pray the Rosary before Mass at St. Mary’s Church each week at 9:50 a.m. (in advance of the 10:30am Mass) and on the first Saturday of each month at 3:20 p.m. It’s easy to follow along and this prayer is a great way to prepare for Mass with your family and a powerful weapon in our battle against evil. Please contact Omar Kouatly – 860-794- 0383 – if you have any questions.

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Save The Date: Haitian Ministries

Posted on September 10, 2019 in: General News

Save The Date: Haitian Ministries
October 19th, 5:30 pm. Pasta supper with a basket raffle at St. Mary's. All proceeds will benefit Les Palmes. Hope you can join us. Adults $10, Child $5 Please call Lou Friedrich, 860-872-4189, if you are donating a themed basket. We soon need to file for a basket permit from the state. Our committee would like to welcome new members. All are invited to join us. We meet on the first Monday of each month at 7pm. Our main purpose is to support Les Palmes, especially the secondary school. We also ship barrels and host a visit from Fr. Frank and Fr. Roud annually. ...

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Youth explosion

Posted on September 10, 2019 in: General News

Youth explosion
The Diocese of Norwich invites grades 6-12 to Youth Explosion with host and song leader Cooper Ray. Spend the afternoon sharing your faith with teens from all over the Diocese. The event takes place on Saturday, November 2nd at St. Bernard’s School in Uncasville, the doors open at 12:30 p.m. and the cost is $25 for the day and includes snack. Please see your Catechetical Leader to register or go to: www.youthexplosionct.com. For questions, please email Liza Roach at: lroach@norwichdiocese.net or call 860-848-2237, ext. 305.

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64th Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Convention

Posted on September 10, 2019 in: General News

All women in the diocese are invited to attend the Annual NDCCW Convention on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at St. John the Evangelist Parish, 22 Maple Avenue, Montville, CT. Registration and refreshments begin at 9:00 a.m., brief business meeting followed by the keynote speaker, Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle. She will speak about St. Faustina. Donna Marie is an award winning author and journalist, speaker and an EWTN TV host and creator of Everyday Blessings for Catholic Moms, Catholic Mom’s Café and her newest series Feeding Your Family’s Soul. Most Reverend Michael Cote, Bishop of Norwich will be the main ce...

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New Youth Group Leader

Posted on September 10, 2019 in: General News

New Youth Group Leader
Hello! My name is Julia Thurston and I recently stepped into the position of Youth Group Leader at St. Mary’s in Coventry. I attend Eastern Connecticut State University and I’m going to school to become a high school math teacher. The first youth group meeting will be held on September 14th, from 5:00-7:30 pm in the church hall at St. Mary’s. I would like to invite any teens currently in 7th-12th grade. Deacon Kim will also be involved with the youth group when possible.I am really looking forward to working with the teens this year and seeing what God ...

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Time to Register for Religious Education Classes at St. Mary!

Posted on September 05, 2019 in: General News

Time to Register for Religious Education Classes at St. Mary!
Pay Online To REGISTER AND PAY for 2019-2020 religious education classes ONLINE, follow this link: https://stmarystthomascommunity.weshareonline.org/ Download an Print If you wish to download the forms and mail in the registration and payment; (checks made out to “Our Lady Queen of Peace”, please). The schedule of classes & registration form for 2019-2020 is now available.  A copy of the letter that was mailed out to all parents with students who would be returning to religious education for the coming year can be downloaded a...

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Our Lady Queen of Peace 2019 Annual Collection

Posted on August 09, 2019 in: General News

Our Lady Queen of Peace 2019 Annual Collection
Every parish family should have received a letter from Father Antonelle this week requesting a gift/pledge to our Annual Collection to help meet our operating budget and provide funds required to maintain our buildings. The participation of All parishioners is essential for the success of this effort. Please return your gift card today. Thank you.

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