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Free Bible Study begins 1st week of Advent How well do you know Mary, the Mother of Jesus? What: The Bible and the Virgin Mary When: 12 weekly sessions on Tuesday evenings starting December 1, 2020 ending February 16, 2021 Each session has a ½ hour video presentation followed by a discussion period. No workbook or homework required. Time: 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Location: Your home on your computer via ZOOM Study Leader: Laurie Felix Registration: Online Registrations Only email your Name, Phone No. & Email Address To: macat918@charter.net. Registrat...

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On Thursday, November 19, 2020, come join in praying with Bishop Cote a Eucharistic Holy Hour for Vocations. This month the holy hour will be at St. Columba Church in Columbia, CT, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Come pray for those who are called to priestly or consecrated religious life. Pray for our seminarians and those in the process of applying to the Diocese. Join our Diocesan Prayer Team for Vocations by emailing the vocations office for more information at: vocations@norwichdiocese.net and check out our website at https://www.norwichdiocese.org/

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For those who would like to say farewell to Father John before he leaves for his new position in Portland, Our Lady Queen of Peace will be providing a small reception on Nov 7th after the 5:30 p.m. Mass in the St. Thomas Student Center and on Nov 8th after the 10:30 a.m. Mass outside at St. Mary's. Cupcakes will be served, but we ask all who attend to social distance & wear masks. For those who cannot attend, but would like to wish Father John well, we will be accepting cards/notes at both offices either in person or by mail.

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“In the Footsteps of Mary Bringing Jesus Into Our World Today” An Advent Morning Retreat for Women Saturday, December 12, 2020 On the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe 8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Presented by Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Team Please join us on Zoom for a beautiful morning reflecting on Our Lady’s “Yes” to bringing Jesus into the world, and how we, as women, can bring Jesus into our world today. Mary’s humble, obedient, and trusting way gives us a loving example of how to live a life of prayer, faith, and service in ...

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Wreaths Across America will be laying wreaths at Coventry Cemetery, St. Mary’s Cemetery, Nathan Hale Cemetery, and Grant Hill Cemetery in Coventry with the help of the Boy Scouts. Donations, by check, of $15.00 each can be made to Coventry Cemetery Commission, 1712 Main St., Coventry Ct 06238. You can specify which cemetery and the veteran you wish to honor. Online donations can be made at: wreathsacrossamerica.org using the Coventry Cemetery Commission code CTCCCC or by assessing the link on the Coventry Cemetery Commission Facebook page. All monies must be remitted ...

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Please join us for the Monday Night Rosary and Novena Prayers via Zoom. The Rosary starts around 7:00 p.m. every Monday and lasts about 40 minutes. Please send an email to Rick Parr at: rick.parr@hotmail.com so he can send you an email with a link to access the Rosary, and get the prayers.

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“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace” 1Pet 4:10 Catholic Charities is looking for dependable weekly volunteers to pick up, unload and put away boxes of food for our food pantries in Norwich, New London and Willimantic. If you can lift boxes up to 30 pounds and can make a regular commitment to help one day a week, please contact Cindy Mageski at 8608898346 ext. 269 or email cindymageski@ccfsn.org. Thank you!

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It's not too early to think about helping families in need celebrate a Merry Christmas. Please consider giving to these WAIM programs: † AdoptAFamily: Individual or group donors are matched with families of limited means to provide gifts or a holiday meal. Donor registrations being taken now. † Gifts for Teens: While there are several programs that provide gifts for smaller children, this is the only program in the local area that assures that teenagers from struggling families receive ageappropriate gifts. Deadline is Dec. 11. † For Kids O...

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