Dear Parishioners, 

Thank you for your consistent support of the food bank during 2020. Your garden, your food donations, your Thanksgiving bags, monetary help…

We could not meet the needs of so many without your help. 

Dawn Tavolieri
CoDirector of Marlborough Food Bank

"Gracious and merciful God, at this sacred time we come before you in need indeed on our knees. But we come still more with hope, and with our eyes raised anew to the vision of a "more perfect union" in our land, a union of all our citizens to "promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity."

Looking for a New Year’s resolution that will bring you some peace and a deeper connection to our Blessed Mother? Come pray the rosary virtually on Monday mornings at 8:30am. It takes about 30 minutes and is a beautiful and powerful way to start your week. Signup on line or by emailing Jen O’Neill at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the link.  

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. 

Connecticut Food Bank and Food Share are merging and are now
offering a total of four locations for drivethru food distribution.
The new sites and addresses are as follows:

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

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

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 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/

Mass ~ 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ January 24, 2021

3^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time B21

Words have consequences. One of those consequences is that they lead to actions. We saw that a little over two weeks ago when our Capitol building was stormed by a mob of so-called “patriots”, incited by a barrage of words over the last few months that they had come to believe.

Words have consequences. One of those consequences is that they lead to actions. We read about that in today’s 1^st reading from the Book of Jonah. Jonah was a reluctant prophet, sent to the capitol city of a hated enemy to announce the destruction of that city. I imagine he would be overjoyed to bring that message! But his words led to an action he did not expect. After one day of Jonah’s preaching, the Ninevites proclaimed a fast and turned from their evil ways with the result that God abandoned his plans of destruction. What a turn of events! The people of Nineveh listened to a foreign prophet of a god they did not worship.

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…

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!