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Entries for September 2020
Join us on Sunday, September 27, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. for a virtual bilingual Prayer Service as we mark this day with prayer and action for our brothers and sisters, often invisible.
This year’s theme announced by Pope Francis: “Forced life Jesus Christ to flee”.
To connect: www.facebook.com/pg/Hispanicministrynorwichdiocese. For more information: sister Mary Jude, Tele: 8604563349
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Each year, from early March through mid-December, several Silver Roses are stewarded by councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners, and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
This year, one of the Silver Roses will be at St Thomas Church on Sunday September 20 at 7:00pm. All parishioners are welcome to...
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish will be conducting another drive by food drive, organized by the Knights of Columbus and the Pastoral Council, outside at St. Mary’s near the front doors on Saturday, 9/26, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Perishable food is acceptable as long as we don’t have to refrigerate it. Checks made out to Catholic Charities are also acceptable. There will be volunteers outside in masks and gloves to remove the food from your vehicles. Please have all food in bags or boxes for quick removal. Please stay in your vehicle...
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SSCDR will rescue dogs from shelters and take in owner surrenders from the state of Connecticut. We are a very small dedicated group, who run this rescue only on donations, and out of our own pockets. Any donation is never too little, and it is always greatly appreciated. Please check out their website also:
http://www.sarahs-secondchance.com/
Sarah's Second Chance has placed and helped place 1545 Dogs & Cats as of 9/5/2019. SSCDR will be at the Blessing of the Animals on October 4th at 12:00 p.m. and will collecting any of the ...
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The Blessing of the Animals will take place at St. Mary’s on Sunday, October 4th at 12:30 p.m. outside the church near the hall entrance.
There will also be a Pet Food Drive by donation for Sarah’s Second Chance Dog Rescue. The information for that is listed below. There will be someone from the rescue there to collect donations and answer any questions you might have about the rescue. No donation is too small and greatly appreciated!
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Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 through Friday Sept. 25, 2020 11:00 AM 4:45 PM each Day
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. Thomas 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 appointment to give soon.
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This year, the 40 Days for Life Campaign runs from Wednesday, Sept. 23rd through November 1st. It is hoped that you will join our Parish by signing up to Peacefully Pray OUTSIDE the planned parenthood facility at 12 Case St. in Norwich on Friday, October 9th. During daylight hours.
Please prayerfully consider signing up for 1 hour. Please contact our parish ProLife representatives, Jim and Elizabeth Percy by email at espercy@msn.com or by phone at 8606482615 to sign up and for more information.
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Come join us for the Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 12th at Wintonbury Hills Golf Course Bloomfield, CT Ranked #6 Municipal Golf course in the USA by Sports Illustrated Golf.com. Register online at www.outreachtohaiti.org or call the office (860)8003601. Your gifts support the Diocesan mission in Haiti including the medical clinic and health care, food and nutrition, education sponsorships, and rebuilding the clinic & facilities. Check in is 11am. Golf, lunch, and dinner are included for the great price of $150...
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