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Mass & Sacrament of Reconciliation Schedule
Mass Schedule
Saturday - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday - 7:30 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.
Monday through Friday - 9:00 a.m.
Front Parking Lot Communion Distribution
Sunday - 11:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday - 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.
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The Grace and Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you!
Welcome to St. John Church, located on Route 372 East in Cromwell, Connecticut. We are a Roman Catholic faith community whose focus is on being a family. Through Baptism, our members are all daughters and sons of one Father.
St. John’s is in the Diocese of Norwich, Connecticut, with the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D. as its Bishop.
Since 1995, the Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Angels Province of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual have staffed the Parish.
If you are new to Cromwell or are looking for a church in the area, we invite you to come and join us for a weekend liturgy.
If you are already a member of St. John Parish family, we encourage you to continue to live your faith and to build a Parish family in the spirit of the Gospel. We are grateful that you generously share your faith, love, time, talent, and treasure - all for the glory of God and in service to others.
Fr. Mark L. Curesky, OFM Conv.
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BLESSING OF THE PETS
Blessing of pets in honor of the Feast of St. Francis will be held on Saturday, October 7th at 10 a.m. in the Church parking lot (front). Join us in offering gratitude for our furry & feathered companions. All parishioners & pets are welcome.
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MILITARY WHIST
Military Whist. Come and enjoy a night of fun right here at St. John on Thursday, October 12th. Doors open at 5:30 pm with refreshments, Games begin promptly at 6:30 pm. There are door prizes, a raffle and a 50/50 split. Kevin Welch is a well known Whist caller. He makes it fun, whether you know how to play or not, you will definitely learn within the first few hands. Bring your friends to share in a great time. Admission is $8.00 per person.
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Contact
Office (860) 635-5590
Fax (860) 635-5591
Faith Formation Office (860)635-5156
Monday - Thursday
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Friday
Parish Office Closed -
Perpetual Adoration ChapelThe Chapel is open to the general public from 7 am to 9 pm and to “committed adorers” with an access code from 9 pm to 7 am.
If you would like more information or are interested in becoming a “committed adorer,” please contact Roger Beliveau at 860-983-3648 or the Chapel’s email: [email protected]. -
PASTOR'S MUSINGS* On Monday evening at 6:30 pm, you are invited to come to St. Paul Church, 485 Alling Street in Kensington for an evening focused on the gift of the Eucharist. Steve Angrisano is an internationally recognized Catholic composer and presenter. He has traveled around the world for over two decades. Steve will use his gifts as a song writer, singer and story-teller to have us deepen our relationship with the Lord in the Eucharist.fr. Mark
* Wednesday is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the founder of the religious order to which I belong. It is a special day for all who have been inspired by him.
In the bulletin, you will find a brief summary of his life.
You are invited to a prayer service at St. Paul Church, 485 Alling Street in Kensington at 7 pm on Tuesday. This is a special prayer service (known as “Transitus”), recalling the passing of St. Francis from this life to eternal life. I will be participating in this prayer service.
On Saturday, at 10 am, in the front parking lot of our Church, you are invited to have your pet blest. Since St. Francis believe that all of creation gives praise to God, the blessing of pets is a way to recognize that St. Francis is the patron saint for animals and the environment.
* Next weekend, there will be an additional collection - the Mission Combined Collection. Your contribution will aid the World Mission Appeal; the U.S. Bishops’ Appeal for Latin America; Black and Indian Missions, and the Catholic Home Mission Appeal.
Please see the letter from our Bishop in this week’s bulletin about this collection.
For those of you who use envelopes, a special envelope for this collection was included in the recent mailing of envelopes. For those who do not use envelopes, there are special envelopes of the Collection at the doors of the Church.
Checks for this Collection should be made out to: St. John Church.
* Also, next weekend, the Knights of Columbus of DeSoto Council #6, will be at the doors of the Church for their annual Tootsie Roll Drive. This Drive raises money for programs for the intellectually challenged. A percentage of what is raised goes to local programs.
* Mark your calendars: Sunday, October 15 is the annual “Caring for Our Neighbor Walk” organized by the Cromwell Churches. See the promo for this Walk inserted in this weekend’s bulletin.
God bless,