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Trust in the Lord
10-06-2024 | © LPi Fr. John MuirAs a young pastor years ago, I met with a middle-aged couple who had been divorced and civilly remarried. They were frustrated that an annulment had to precede a Church marriage. Sympathizing with their plight, I promised to walk with them along their journey. Once as we sat in my office, the man said to me, “Why is the Church so difficult on marriage?” I replied, “Actually, Jesus’ teaching is what’s difficult.” He furrowed his brow and asked what I meant.
Read MoreUPCOMING EVENTS
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Pastoral Care Schedule Update
Tuesdays at St. Peter: There will be NO Confessions or 6:30pm Mass on Oct 15, 22 or 29.
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Baby Supplies Collection
During the month of October, the St. John Paul the Great Parish Social Ministry Committee will have boxes at the entrances of St. Peter and St. Francis Churches to collect baby supplies for Two Hearts Pregnancy Care Center.
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Christmas Wreath & Decoration Sale
Items sold as part of this fundraiser are made using fresh greenery and will be delivered to you during the week following Thanksgiving.
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Trunk or Treat
in the Academy Parking Lot as part of the Torrington Downtown Halloween Hoopla
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Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Worldwide Marriage Encounter sponsors a variety of in-person and virtual experiences on weekends or weekdays. Couples explore their relationships with each other, God, and the Church.
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40 Days for Life
The 40 Days for Life Campaign in the Waterbury area is being held now until Sun, Nov 3 outside the Waterbury Planned Parenthood, located at 617 Watertown Ave. Vigil hours are Mon-Sat 7:00am-7:00pm.
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Pilgrimage to Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge, MA
Everyone is welcome to join us. We will leave St. Francis Church at 10:15am, stopping to eat at Four Brothers Restaurant in Great Barrington. We will proceed to the Shrine for Mass, Adoration and 3:00pm prayers.
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