If you are 75 or older and are struggling to navigate the system to register for a COVID vaccination, some of our parishioners who have helped others are willing to lend a hand. Please call the Parish office at 860-295-0001, and we will connect you with one of the volunteers. 

If you have helped a loved one or friend successfully navigate the process and would be willing to help others, please let us know and we will add your name to the list of volunteers. Questions can also be directed to Vi Schwartzman, Director of Social Service for Marlborough at 860-295-6209.

Do you ever wonder if a Catholic School could be the right fit for your child?

Corpus Christi School of Wethersfield, a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, is accepting applications for the 2021 – 22 school year and has limited space available for this current school year. Our students have been learning in person since September. Corpus Christi School students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized instruction as evidenced by their recent successes. Students scored almost 4 GRADE LEVELS ABOVE their current grade in the Language Arts/Reading portion of their standardized tests.  Imagine how your child could soar!  Come and witness firsthand the Corpus Christi School difference. To schedule your personalized tour, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 860-529-5487 and ask for Coleen Antico. The school encompasses Preschool – 8^th grade

Is This You?

Sunday January 31st at 6 pm.
Destress for success

All high school teens are invited to come join licensed counselor Nicki Banbury as we learn tangible tools to help you destress in these unprecedented times. This hands on workshop will provide you the tools to help you be the healthiest version of yourself possible.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Part of the "Prepare Ye The Way Series" Funded by the Bishops Foundation Grant Program

2^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time B21

There’s something strange going on. Did you notice? After spending some time last week going over various aspects of Mark’s Gospel and by stating that his Gospel will be read in Ordinary Time during Year B, the Gospel of this 2^nd Sunday of Ordinary Time is according to John! Regardless, this is a vocation story of the first followers of Jesus and for us.

The 1^st words that the Gospel has Jesus speak are a fundamental question that every person must answer: “What are you looking for”.

Mass ~ 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ January 17, 2021

May we be reminded of Dr. King’s words on agape something we need today more than ever.  This  definition reminds us what is involved in creating God’s beloved community here on earth:

“Agape means understanding, redeeming good will for all men. It is an overflowing love which is purely spontaneous, unmotivated, groundless, and creative. It is not set in motion by any quality or function of its object…

Is that you God? Ignatian Discernment − a multi-weekIs that you God? Ignatian Discernment − a multi-weekseries exploring living an empowered life in the Spirit.Register at their website:https://www.ourladyofcalvary.net/event/is-that-you-god-ignatian-discernment-for-our-day-on-zoom/2021-01-06/

Join thousands of Catholics nationwide in the annual Respect Life novena, 9 Days ƒor Liƒe,Thursday, January 21 − Friday, January 29. Get daily intentions, brief reflections, and more. Sign up at 9daysforlife.com!

Are you looking for creative ways to make your voice to be heard on social issues? Do you want to make an impact on both the local and national level?  The US bishops conference invites you to participate in their annual contest, “Creating on the Margins.”  This year’s theme is focused on  rebuilding a better society /addressing the many disparities revealed post COVID-19 pandemic .   Various mediums including written visual and performing arts are excepted.  Attached are the details for the USCCB  contest focused this year on “Rebuilding Together at the Margins”.  The first step is to submit artwork at the local diocesan level.  Winners from each age group will be selected and sent on prejudging in the national competition. The deadline to submit is March 1^st. 

Please contact Mrs. O’Neill if you are interested in submitting artwork or if you have any questions.

Young Artists     Contest Packet

Going through closets and bringing some items to Goodwill? Be sure to stop by the church to pick up a Goodwill Donation Card to bring with you.

Head to any of the 26 Goodwill drop off locations on the back of the card with the clothing and donation card. Drop the clothing in the appropriate boxes and give the card to an attendant.  Goodwill Industries sends St. Vincent de Paul Middletown VOUCHERS for free clothing based on the total donations received using the donation card that you just used. We make those vouchers available to social service agencies across our community.  Families needing clothing no longer have to go door to door, church to church to see if they have a warm coat, shoes or other apparel.

A month after announcing that Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare are in discussions to merge as one statewide organization, the two food banks announced the launch of three new food distributions in New London, Norwich and Norwalk replicating Foodshare’s emergency drive-thru food distribution at Rentschler Field in East Hartford.

Have you made any New Year’s resolutions? If not, there's still time, and Pope Francis has some ideas for you.

These are the ten things that he called upon Vatican employees to do:

1. “Take care of your spiritual life, your relationship with God, because this is the backbone of everything we do and everything we are.”
2. “Take care of your family life, giving your children and loved ones not just money, but most of all your time, attention and love.” 
3. “Take care of your relationships with others, transforming your faith into life and your words into good works, especially on behalf of the needy.” 

Baptism of the Lord B21

Year B Gospel readings in Ordinary Time are taken from Mark. The first thing you’ll notice there’s no account of Jesus’ birth and no mention that John the Baptist and Jesus were related.  A second aspect of Mark’s Gospel is how often he uses the phrase “at once” or “immediately”, a total of 31 times (I counted!). It seems as Jesus was in a hurry, driven to act, teach and heal. A third characteristic is what is called “the Messianic Secret”. Mark has only demons (and those who read his Gospel) recognize Jesus for who he is. When Peter finally says in Chapter 8 “You are the Christ”, Jesus gave him and the rest of the disciples a strict order not to tell anyone about him. Jesus said the same thing to Peter, James, and John after the Transfiguration. And the women who went to the tomb and noticed the stone rolled away from the entrance and saw a young man in a white robe who addressed them saying that Jesus has risen, ran away frightened, as one translation has it, out of their wits and said nothing to anyone. It’s almost as if Mark is telling us to make up our own minds about Jesus. Is he the Christ, or not?

The Baptism of the Lord ~ January 10, 2021

2020 Poster Participants

Fiona M.

Delaney J.

Winner, age 5-7

Ellie B.

Charlotte M.

Fallon M.

Grace J.

Winner, age 8-10

Ryan M.

Jack D.

Trevor H.

Winner, age 11-14

Jordyn M.

Stella B.

Grace, Delaney, Aubrey, Jim

Delaney J.

Winner, age 5-7

Grace J.

Winner, age 8-10

Trevor H. & Jim C.

Trevor H. winner age 11-14 Jim, Knights of Columbus

Trevor H.

Winner, age 11-14

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“Keep Christ in Christmas”

Winners of the 2020 Poster Contest have been selected.

Age Group (5-7) – Delaney J.
Age Group (8-10) – Grace J.
Age Group (11-14) – Trevor H.

Each winner was presented with a Winners Certificate and a $50.00 prize check.  The winning posters have been submitted for continued judging by KofC District/Regional Level, then, hopefully, at the international competition. Delaney, Grace & Trevor, you each created exceptionally beautiful, insightful and inspiring entries.  Thank you! To all 11 entrants, “What amazing work!”  You have inspired us all to continue to recognize and emphasize the true meaning of CHRISTMAS, the birth of our Savior.  Thank you all for participating in this year’s Knights of Columbus Poster Contest