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Attend an Exciting and Interactive Advent Experience

Posted on December 10, 2019 in: Events, Advent

O Holy Night

The Advent Season is a Time of Expectation!

It is a time of hope!

Come and join us at St. Joseph Church on Montauk Avenue in New London, CT
on Monday, December 16 from 6-8 P.M.
We are honored to welcome Father John Gordon, Director of Evangelization and
Vicar for Pastoral Life for the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ.

Fr. Gordon will bring us an exciting and interactive Advent experience.
He will take us on a journey of the heart in preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas and for His second coming which we await.

There will be music, an opportunity for a faith response, and an Advent book as a gift.

There is no admission fee, but a donation would be appreciated.

Come with anticipation and encounter Jesus this Advent season! All are welcome, so bring a friend! We look forward to seeing you there!

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Posted on August 06, 2026 in: Events

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Parishioners, families, friends, and the entire community are warmly invited to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary with two special celebrations in Pawcatuck and New London. These annual celebrations honor Mary's Assumption into Heaven and bring the community together in prayer, worship, and fellowship. Maria Assunta Society Celebration at St. Michael Church, Pawcatuck Friday, August 14, 2026 7:00 p.m. – Rosary and Benediction The celebration begins with the praying of the Rosary followed by Benediction of the Blessed S...

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Posted on August 10, 2026 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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Two New Faith Programs Invite Women and Men to Grow Closer to Christ

Posted on August 11, 2026 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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Two New Faith Programs Invite Women and Men to Grow Closer to Christ

She Shall Be Called Woman Women will meet Saturdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in St. Mary Church Hall in Coventry. Meetings will be held weekly to biweekly. Register online: https://programs.paradisusdei.org/join/E92E1F REGISTER FOR SHE SHALL BE CALLED WOMAN For questions, contact Dr. Mary Manton, Core Team Leader, at mantonm@aol.com. That Man Is You Men will meet weekly on Saturdays from 6:45 to 8:15 a.m. at the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center in Storrs. Register online: https://programs.paradisusdei.org/join/5179F5 REGISTER FOR THAT MAN IS YOU ...

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Join Bishop Reidy for a Special Blessing of the Farm Event August 18th

Posted on August 13, 2026 in: Events

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Join Bishop Reidy for a Special Blessing of the Farm Event August 18th

As farmers prepare for the heart of the growing and harvest season, the Catholic community will gather in Stonington at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, for a special blessing of the land and those who depend upon it. In keeping with a longstanding Catholic tradition, the blessing of a farm is an expression of gratitude for the gift of creation and a prayer for God’s protection and a fruitful harvest. It recognizes the essential work of farmers and asks God’s blessing upon the land, crops, livestock, workers and families who sustain the local agricultural commu...

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Sacred Heart on the Lake Announces Fall Retreat Days and Spiritual Offerings

Posted on August 12, 2026 in: Events

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Sacred Heart on the Lake Retreat Center in Higganum invites the faithful to step away from the busyness of daily life this fall and make time for prayer, reflection and spiritual renewal through several upcoming programs. The fall schedule begins with “Jesus’ Divine Mercy & His Sacred Heart of Unconditional Love” Retreat Day on Saturday, September 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Led by Sr. Lany Jo Smith, ASCJ, the retreat is being offered for the fourth time by popular request. The day will include a continental breakfast and full lunch. A don...

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Posted on August 14, 2026 in: Events

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O Holy Night

The Advent Season is a Time of Expectation!

It is a time of hope!

Come and join us at St. Joseph Church on Montauk Avenue in New London, CT on Monday, December 16 from 6-8 P.M. We are honored to welcome Father John Gordon, Director of Evangelization and Vicar for Pastoral Life for the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ.

There will be music, an opportunity for a faith response, and an Advent book as a gift.

There is no admission fee, but a donation would be appreciated.

Come with anticipation and encounter Jesus this Advent season! All are welcome, so bring a friend! We look forward to seeing you there!

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Come and join us at St. Joseph Church on Montauk Avenue in New London, CT
on Monday, December 16 from 6-8 P.M.
We are honored to welcome Father John Gordon, Director of Evangelization and
Vicar for Pastoral Life for the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ.