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“Behold, you will conceive

in your womb and bear

a son, and you shall

name him Jesus.”

- LK 1:31

“Vas a concebir y a dar a

luz un hijo y le pondrás

por nombre Jesús”.

- LC 1, 31

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First Reading:�

Today’s reading from Second

Samuel narrates the context in

which God establishes his

covenantal promise to King David

around the year 1000 B.C. In the

birth of Jesus, God fulfills his

covenant with David. �

What does this teach us about �

the idea of “salvation history?”�

Second Reading:�

Paul concludes his letter to the

Romans with a hymn of praise to

God for the long�awaited revelation

that all are saved and justified

through faith in Christ. �

In what ways are you praising God

during this season of Advent?�

Gospel:�

Today’s Gospel reading records

the angel Gabriel’s announcement

to Mary of the upcoming birth �

of Christ. Mary’s acceptance of

God’s will for her life (“May it be

done to me according to your

word.”) models for all of us

unconditional faith. �

How can we encourage others �

to embrace such faith? �

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Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.�

Leccionario II © 1987 Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica �

de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. �

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Saint John Paul the Great Parish �

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UPCOMING EARLY DEADLINES�

(December 27 deadline has passed.)�

Next Weekly Bulletin Submission Deadlines are: �

9:00 am, Monday, December 21 �

for January 3 bulletin. �

9:00 am, Monday, December 30�

for January 10 bulletin.�

Submissions cannot be accepted over the phone. �

Please submit by email to:

[email protected]�

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Thank you for your continued generosity

Give Online Making donations

and offertories is easier than ever.�

Our Online Giving now has a newer,

easier�to�use platform!

Dear Parishioners, we depend totally on your

weekly offerings for the upkeep of our parish. �

I thank you for your continued generosity in

supporting St. John Paul the Great Parish. �

God Bless,�

Fr. Emmanuel�

The Benefits of Online Giving �

It’s fast and easy. Once your account is set up, you don’t have

to do a thing. It’s automatic, fully secure and confidential.�

Set Up Your Online Giving Account today.�

Simply visit www.johnpaulgreatparish.com and click

on the online giving link to get started.�

Online Giving is provided by Our Sunday Visitor, a Catholic �

not�for�profit organization serving parishes for more than 100 years. �

Parish Holiday Schedule�

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament �

will be held Wednesday, Dec. 23 �

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ALL OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED: �

Christmas�

D�� 23, 24, 25�

New Year’s Eve �

and New Year’s Day�

D�� 31 �

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Adoration & Community Prayer �

will not be held Friday, Dec. 25 �

or Friday, January 1�

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May the blessings of this holy season �

be with you all as we celebrate �

the birth of our Savior �

& welcome the �

New Year. �

The Season of Joy!�

December 20, 2020 ● From the Pastor’s Desk ● 4th Sunday of Advent, Year B�

This is a very challenging time for all �

of us. The uncertainties and hardship

that this pandemic has placed on so

many families can rob us of the joy that

God intended it to bring in our lives. �

Perhaps for you this season has become a time of

loneliness and sadness because of the loss of a

loved one. Perhaps this

pandemic is devastating

for you and your family;

perhaps you are grieving

the loss of your former

way of life. No matter

what your condition may

be, there is reason to �

be joyful.�

Even as our lives are

turned upside down,

you can still have inner

joy and peace. That is

what God intended the

coming of Jesus to bring

us. L!"# 1:14 tells us that:

“You will have joy and

gladness, and many will

rejoice at His birth.” At the

visitation, the angel says

to Mary: “Do not be afraid,

I bring good news of great joy which will be for �

all the people” (L!"# 2:10). �

It is in God’s plan that the birth of Jesus be a

source of great joy and gladness for us. This

incredible joy is rooted in the fact that his coming

is to make all things right and rectify our

relationship with the Father and give meaning �

and purpose to our life here on earth and

ultimately make us children of the resurrection �

in the life to come.�

The joy that Christmas brings is different from

happiness. Happiness is an emotional state that

depends on external events. Whereas the joy of

Christmas peers through! It wells up within us and

in itself breathes life to a withering us; even the

soul of the wicked is made to rejoice and to seek a

moment of kind light�heartedness: and that comes

from light; it enlivens us from out�of�the�blue; it

transcends us, everything around us and

everything we do. Why? The answer is that the joy

of Christmas not only averts storms but spiritually

weathers all storms, in a wondrous magical way.

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How it actually does this is one of those mysteries

of faith; but we know that it is the spiritual state

that the prophet Habakkuk speaks of when he

says: “Though the fig tree should not blossom, and

there be no fruit on the vines, though the yield of

the olive should fail and the fields produce no food,

though the flock should be cut off from the fold and

there be no cattle in the stalls, yet I will exult in the

LORD, I will rejoice in the

God of my salvation. �

The Lord GOD is my

strength,” (H

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Mass Intentions�

� D�� 20, 2020�


4:30 pm� St. Peter�

� † Debbie Melaragno by Family�

�

�

7:00 am� St. Francis �

� † Theresa Canino, Joseph Canino, Carmen Madia & Emil

Madia by Antoinette Sestito�

8:30 am� St. Peter�

� † Elisa, Franca, Silvana & Giuseppe Pallano and Gaetano

� Ferrero and Joseph & Anthony Christiano by Nicolino

� Christiano�

10:00 am� St. Francis, live�streamed �

� For the intentions of all parishioners�

11:30 am� Mass in Spanish, St. Peter, live�streamed�

� For the intentions of all parishioners�

Saturday, December 26th�

Sunday, December 27th�

Weekday Masses �

M�� 12/21� 8:30 am� S . F!��"#$�

� † Francesco & Pasqualina Perugini and Nunzio & Antonia

� Guerrera by the Guerrera Family�

T&'$�� 12/22� 8:30 am� S . P' '!�

� † Romaine & Vincent Gozemba by Christine Barnett�

W'��'$�� 12/23� 8:30 am� S . F!��"#$�

� † Diana Chasse by Family�

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CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE�

� Christmas Eve Vigils ��

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� 3:00 pm� S . F!��"#$�

† Jean & Weed DeAngelo and son�in�law Tom Lukens �

by Joyce & Audrey�

� 4:30 pm� S . P' '!�

† Kelmel � Orsi Families by I. Orsi�

� 6:00 pm� S . P' '!�

For the intentions of all parishioners�

� 7:30 pm� S . P' '! (Spanish)�

For the intentions of all parishioners�

� � 10:00 pm� S . F!��"#$�

† Adam Sulewski & parents Stefania & Stanislaw by Family�

� Christmas Day ��

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� 8:00 am� S . P' '!�

� † Annette & Frank Tartaglino by Family�

� 10:00 am� S . F!��"#$�

† Deceased members of the Roman, Alexander �

& Ohotnicky Families by Family�

4:30 pm� St. Peter�

� † Roger Rougeot by St. John Paul the Great Church Choir�

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�

7:00 am� St. Francis �

� † Bruno Sestito by Antoinette Sestito�

8:30 am� St. Peter�

� † George & Alice Michaud by Family�

10:00 am� St. Francis, live�streamed �

� † Marian & Weronika Kalwara, Krysia Lipski and

� Marilyn Kalwara by Donata Odorczuk & Family and �

� Walter Kalwara & Family�

11:30 am� Mass in Spanish, St. Peter, live�streamed�

� † St. Francis Xavier and Teresa & Giuseppe Canino and

� Benvenuto & Giovannina Canino and Katirina & Vincenzo

� Nania by Francesco & Giovannina Nania�

Saturday, December 19th�

Sunday, December 20th�

Please pray for recently �

deceased members of our parish…�

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THE SACRAMENT of

RECONCILIATION �

will not be available �

Saturday, December 26.�

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As of Tues., December 22, the celebration

of weekday 8:30 am Masses will resume

at St. Peter on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Thank you for your patience during construction.


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In light of the recent increase in coronavirus cases,

Archbishop Leonard P. Blair extended the

dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on

Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation for all the

Faithful of the Archdiocese of Hartford through

Tuesday, February 16, 2021, the eve of Ash Wednesday.

Those who wish to attend Mass and are able to, following current

guidelines, are welcome and encouraged to do so. If you are over the

age of 65, or have health issues, please consider staying home.

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UPDATE – Due to the uptick in COVID-19 positivity

rate in Connecticut, communion on the tongue is

currently excluded for the sake of the health of all,

with the understanding that it will be allowed

at a later date when it is safe to do so.

The priest will hold the consecrated host over the communicants’

outstretched hands and drop the host into their hands without touching

their hands. Communicants will receive the consecrated host in their

hand only, step to the side, lower their mask, consume the host,

replace their mask, and return to their pew.

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Solidarity Council #55

Because of the

pandemic, the "Keep

Christ in Christmas"

magnets can no longer

be sold outside the

churches, but they are

still available.

The price is $5.00 each.

If you are interested in

purchasing magnets, please contact us

at [email protected] or 860-307-6651.

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Knights Council #55 was formed with the purpose of helping and

sustaining our parish. We are looking for more men to help us

in our task of supporting our pastor and the parish. JOIN US!

BECOME AN ONLINE MEMBER FOR FREE!*�

Now to December 31, enter Promo Code MCGIVNEY2020 for 12 months free

online membership. *Online Membership only. Annual dues $30 will apply on

your Membership Anniversary. Local council dues vary. Visit kofc.org/joinus.

The Nativity of the Lord Mass Schedule

This year, because of pandemic limitations, the capacity for each of �

our churches is limited. Reservation must be made ahead of time for you �

to be able to enter the churches on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. �

You will need to use our SignUpGenius page found on our parish website

JohnPaulGreatParish.com to choose a Mass and to indicate how many �

family members will be attending Mass together. Social distancing from �

other households and use of face coverings will be required. �

PLEASE NOTE � If you do not have access to a computer (or smartphone) �

or if you have questions, please contact the Parish Office at 860�482�4433 �

between 9:00 am � 3:00 pm WEEKDAYS. Reservations cannot be left �

on voicemail or emailed � you must speak to a person.��

�

3:00 pm � St. Francis �

� 4:30 pm� St. Peter (live�streamed, overflow in hall)�

� 6:00 pm� St. Peter (live�streamed, overflow in hall)�

� 7:30 pm� St. Peter (Spanish) �

� � (live�streamed, overflow in hall) �

� 10:00 pm � St. Francis�

�

� 8:00 am� St. Peter (live�streamed, overflow in hall)�

� 10:00 am � St. Francis (live�streamed)�

� 1:00 pm� Drive�through Communion �

� � St. Peter parking lot�

ST. PETER: No more than a total of one hundred (100) socially distanced persons are allowed �

to be present at a given Mass (overflow to St. Peter Hall). ST. FRANCIS: No more than a total of �

eighty (80) socially distanced persons are allowed to be present at a given Mass (NO overflow).

Photo by Gerhard G. from Pixabay

FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO

PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY,

Masses can be accessed by

going to our Facebook page

facebook.com/

JohnPaulGreatParish

to view livestream and to our

SJPTG Parish YouTube

channel https://tinyurl.com/

sjpgp-youtube for recorded

videos after they are posted.

Steps to make your

reservation online:

1. Go to: https://tinyurl.com/

sjpg�christmas (SignUpGenius)�

2. Please select “Sign Up” box

for the Date/Location/Time of the

Mass you would like to attend.�

3. Click on “Submit and Sign

Up” beneath the chart.�

4. On “Sign me up for” page,

your selected Mass will appear.

Select number of Mass attendees

under “Quantity” and add

comment if desired. Add first �

and last name where indicated.

Add email address.�

5. Select�“Sign Up Now.”

6. An email confirming your

registration will be sent to you.

Save email and show at the door

for admission to Mass or give

your name to the greeter at the

door to enter.

Thursday,

December 24th

CHRISTMAS �

EVE �

(Vigil)�

�

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Friday, �

December 25th

CHRISTMAS �

DAY�

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“It is Jesus who stirs in you the desire to do something great with your

lives, the will to follow an ideal, the refusal to allow yourselves to be

grounded down by mediocrity, the courage to commit yourselves humbly

and patiently to improving yourselves and society, making the world

more human and more fraternal.” — ST. JOHN PAUL II

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Altar Server Coordinator��Nicole Fragione�

Eucharistic Adoration��Peg Michaud�

Eucharistic Minister Coordinator�

� St. Francis��Gail Marchand�

� St. Peter��Pat Fairchild�

Eucharistic Minister Training��Mary Ann Seiser�

Lector Coordinator�

� St. Francis��Peg Doyle�

� St. Peter��Brian Tutt�

Liturgical Decorating Ministry�

� St. Francis��Barbara Gleason�

� St. Peter��Pat Fairchild�

Sacristans�

� St. Francis��Dave Neri�

� St. Peter��Louise Binelli�

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Angels & Ministers��Barbara Skarupa 860�482�4433�

Bereavement Ministry��Mary Ann Seiser 860�482�4433�

Holy Name��Michael Yuchunas 860�309�0448�

Holy Rosary��Claudia Guisti 860�307�9696�

Homebound Visits��Mary Ann Seiser 860�482�4433�

Knights of Columbus #55��David Mwanza 203�419�6144�

Legion of Mary��860�482�4433�

Marriage & Family Life Ministry��Jen Owens 860�307�2291�

Prayer Shawl Ministry��Joan Colangelo 860�482�6294�

RCIA��Jarred Howe 860�482�4433�

Scripture Discussion��Mary Cashman 860�489�7568�

Social Ministry��Maria Daddario 860�482�4433�

St. Anne’s, Mother Cabrini & Franciscan Societies�

��Jacqueline Stefurak�Harms 860�482�7791�

Virtus Training��860�482�4433�

Welcoming/Hospitality��Peg Michaud 860�482�4433�

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Evangelización��Orlando Orellana 860�806�4522�

Legion de María��Jose Guambana 860�485�5473�

Liturgia/Sacristía��Roberto Castillo 860�309�2316�

Ministros Extraordinarios de la Comunión �

��Carmen Fernández 860�921�3408�

Monitores y Lectores��Sonia Sánchez 860�307�8349�

Movimiento Juan XXIII��Fani Orellana 336�695�3672�

Pastoral Social��Doris Ramírez 860�459�6658�

Pastoral de Vida Matrimonial y Familia �

��Yuneris Owens 860�307�2291�

Preparación de Quinceañeras��

(Preparación/Mentora) ��Yuneris Owens 860�307�2291�

RICA/Ministerios Musicales/Catequesis �

��Lourdes Rodríguez 860�307�7343�

Servidores del Altar / Monaguillos �

��Elvia Orellana 860�459�1837�

Ujieres/Ministros de Acogida �

��Ruben De La Roca 860�459�6845�

St. John Paul the Great Parish �

Ministries & Volunteer Opportunities�

Rel igious Education

K�5CLASSESareheldvirtually�

Sundays8:15�9:45a.m.�

andWednesdays5:30�7:00p.m.�

Pleasebeassuredthatourtoppriorityisthehealthandsafetyofour

students,familiesandvolunteers.Wearefollowingallsafetyguidelines

providedbytheCDC,StateandArchdioceseofHartford�

Jen Owens, Religious Ed Coordinator K-5

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• (860) 307-2291

Email: [email protected]

Web: https://www.johnpaulgreatparish.com/religious-education-k-5

facebook.com/Jenowenscoordinator

facebook.com/groups/414010872333289/

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— Middle School Grades 6-8 EDGE Program —

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St John Paul Great Youth Ministry

INSTAGRAM @johnpaulgreatyouth

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LEADING TEENS CLOSER TO CHRIST �

DECEMBER 2020

CLASSES�

SUN. 12/20�

NO CLASS: 12/23, 12/27, 12/30, 1/3�

JANUARY 2021

CLASSES�

WED. 1/6 & SUN. 1/10�

WED. 1/13�

NO CLASS SUN., 1/17 �

(Observation of Martin Luther King, Jr)�

WED. 1/20 & SUN. 1/24�

CHILDREN’S

ROSARY GROUP �

Resumes virtually Sun., January 10

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before class. Mr. Mwanza will lead the

children in praying the Rosary.�

It has long been our tradition to have families light the Advent

Wreath during Mass, but due to these unprecedented times, we

celebrated this tradition in our homes. Two of the many families who

participated are the Bobowicz family, left, and Flinn family, right.�

THANK YOU for continued support of our youth through

Donations of REDEEMABLE CANS/PLASTIC BOTTLES

They may be dropped off in front of St. Francis Garage 24/7

*PLEASE NOTE: WE NO LONGER ACCEPT GLASS BOTTLES*


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For those who do not have access to the internet �

but who would like to watch the Sunday Mass:�

CABLE 5 broadcasts a recording of the

Sunday Mass each week, premiering Fridays,

with repeats on the following Mondays and Wednesdays: �

MASS FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 �

will air Fri., December 25 @ 2 pm; repeating �

Mon., Dec. 28 @ 4 pm; '() Wed., Dec. 30 @ 3:30 pm.�

In addition, those without Facebook can view the Mass �

anytime on our YouTube channel: SJPTG Parish.�

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Provides a FREE COMMUNITY MEAL

the 2nd and 4th SUNDAY of each month

1 pm at St. Peter Hall, 107 E. Main St., Torrington

Please put “Kevin’s Place” in the memo on checks and mail

to the parish office: 160 Main St., Torrington, CT 06790

For more info... Christine Delgrande 860�307�2969�

email: [email protected]�

Little Sisters of the Poor - St. Joseph’s Residence

Bidding is ongoing until December 21, 2020 at 4pm

Hosted by GiveSmart�

https://LSPChristmas.givesmart.com�

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, most fundraisers upon which we depend have

been canceled. This annual fundraiser is online only as we strive to keep our

Residents, Sisters & Staff safe. Thank you for your support!

Click on the link above to register for the event, view items and �

begin to bid on items & buy raffle tickets. Items won will need �

to be picked up at 1365 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082.�

The Little Sisters of the Poor are an international congregation of Roman Catholic

women religious founded in 1839 by Saint Jeanne Jugan who serve

the elderly poor in over 30 countries around the world. Its mission

is to offer the neediest elderly of every race and religion a home

where they will be welcomed as Christ, cared for as family and

accompanied with dignity until God calls them to himself.

http://www.littlesistersofthepoorconnecticut.org/

Two Hearts offers free,

confidential services to

women, men and couples

who are pregnant or

think they might be. We also offer parenting classes, resources

for young parents, and newborn assistance.

Call Our 24�Hour Phone Line: 860�482�0672 �

www.twoheartscenter.org • 116 Grove Street, Torrington

Two Hearts Pregnancy Care Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, offers

its services free of charge, and depends on donations. All donations are tax

deductible. To donate, please mail checks, payable to Two Hearts PCC, to:

Two Hearts PCC, 116 Grove Street 2nd Floor, Torrington, CT 06790.

Donate Goods – In addition to offering assistance during pregnancy,

Two Hearts also continues to provide support to new families once they take

their new baby home. If you would like to donate baby items,

please call the office at 860-482-0672 for more information.

Your kindness and generosity are deeply appreciated.

Solemnity of Mary�

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Thursday, December 31, (Vigil)

5:30 pm @ St. Peter�

Friday, January 1, 2021 �

9:00 am @ St. Francis�

Both Masses will also be live�streamed.�

Organizations & Ministries �

OF ST. JOHN PAUL THE GREAT PARISH�

Send your ministry news and event updates for inclusion in

upcoming bulletins. The parish bulletin is published each week and our

website is updated often. Deadlines are posted weekly on page 2.

Submissions are not accepted over the phone. Please send your

copy by email with documents attached or by providing text in

body of message. Include flyers/art if available.

Send to: [email protected]

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ST. JOHN PAUL THE GREAT ACADEMY THE ONLY STREAM SCHOOL IN NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT �

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Show Your School Spirit with Academy Apparel!

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Visit www.stjohnpaulthegreatacademy.org/shop for more

information and to download form to place your order.

Are you shopping more on Amazon?

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automatically every time you shop, at no cost to you.

ALL proceeds benefit the Academy!

Dine In or Order Out from �

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from 4�9 p.m. �

A por�on of sales will be donated to �

St. John Paul the Great Academy.�

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EVERY CHILD IS WELCOME At St. John Paul the Great Academy, we believe �

a high�quality, Catholic education should be

available to all, regardless of income.�

We are pleased to offer our "Just" Tuition Model. �

Both Full�day and Half�day Pre�K 3 �

and Pre�K 4 are available.�

Find more information on the website: �

https://www.stjohnpaulthegreatacademy.org/�

WE ARE NO ORDINARY SCHOOL.

Our Academy boasts innovative programs in arts, science and music

and a stellar academic program designed to suit each student's

learning style and pace. Students are challenged academically,

inspired artistically, and enlightened spiritually in a stimulating

environment nurtured in the Roman Catholic faith. Students of all

faiths are welcome. See more at stjohnpaulthegreatacademy.org.

Lower Primary recently learned about St. Nicholas in

preparation for his feast day Sunday, December 6. They read

about him and watched a short movie. Each student then

decorated a “sneaker” which was hung in the hall near their

classroom. The students were very excited to see a treat

waiting for them from St. Nicholas on Monday morning! �


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For adults who wish to become Catholic or for Catholic Adults

who have not yet received the Sacraments of First Eucharist

and Confirmation. Please contact the Parish Office for more

details.�

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Due to current pandemic restrictions, all in�person

baptismal preparation has been suspended and is now being

done remotely.��Please call or text Kate for more information

860�307�7432 or call the office 860�482�4433. For baptism

prep in Spanish please call or text Lourdes at 860�307�7343.� �

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Arrangements for Marriage are made by calling the Parish

Office to schedule an appointment with one of the priests at

least six months in advance of desired wedding date. For

more information or FAQ, call or email Jen Owens, Marriage

Prep Coordinator at 860�307�2291 (call or text)

Email:�[email protected] �

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Anyone who is seriously ill, advanced in age or preparing for �

surgery may receive. Please call the Parish Office to arrange. �

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