Mary, Gate of Heaven Parish

Rev. Monsignor Robert A. O'Grady, Pastor ... Rev. Timothy A. O'Brien, Associate

Msgr. O'Grady's Letter on Sunday Masses Beginning July 4-5

Please see Msgr. O'Grady's letter about resuming Sunday Masses beginning the weekend of July 4-5.

Weekday Masses are held Monday through Friday at 7:30 AM and on Saturday at 8:30 AM at St. Mary Church. Face coverings must be worn and social distancing is required. if Holy Communion is received, it must be in the hand. The church will be cleaned after every Mass and hand sanitizers will be available at Church entrances. Those with underlying health conditions or who are of a vulnerable age should be cautious about attending.

Baptisms, weddings and funerals are once again permitted to be held. Confessions can be heard by the priest in the sacristy after Mass.

Mary, Gate of Heaven Mass for Sunday July 5 will be available for live viewing on Youtube at https://youtu.be/Hsjqb4BiAkg at 9:30 a.m. In an effort to continue bringing the Mass to you live as well as having people in attendance , Saint Mary Church is changing the camera equipment to a much less obtrusive system. The picture may be different but the Mass remains the same. We are pleased to offer this alternative to those who feel safer at home during this trying time and invite you to join us. Archived Masses are available here.

St. Mary Church & Rectory, Established 1852

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: GRADE 2: Until the current government regulations change, we cannot set any specific dates for First Communion or extra preparation classes. Thank you for your understanding and patience. CONFIRMATION STUDENTS: Your test will be rescheduled when we are able to return. Please try to work on your confirmatiion essays during this time. If you have not chosen a Saint's name, please do so and send in that report also. It will make it a lot easier when we are able to return. You can mail your essay to the Parish Center to Mrs. Stratton's attention or e-mail marilynnorth77@aol.com. Stay safe, pray and trust in the Lord.

SCHEDULE OF MASSES
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM (St. Robert) (Additional vigil Mass at St. Mary at 4:30 PM beginning July 4)
Sunday: 7:00 AM (St. Mary), 8:30 AM (St. Robert), 9:30 & 11:00 AM (St. Mary)
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM (St. Mary) ~ Saturdays & Holidays: 8:30 AM (St. Mary)
Confessions: Saturdays 3:30-4:30 PM (St. Robert) (also at St. Mary Church beginning July 4)

Welcome

To all who are tired and need rest;
to all who mourn and need comfort;
to all who are discouraged and need hope;
to all who are homeless and need sheltering love;
to all who sin and need a Savior;
to whomsoever will this church open wide its doors
in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Mary, Gate of Heaven Parish
St. Mary Church, 42 Spring Street, Windsor Locks, CT 06096 860-623-2524
St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 52 South Elm Street, Windsor Locks, CT 06096 860-623-0240

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