In light of continued uncertainty regarding the extent and duration of the coronavirus in the state of Connecticut and throughout the Archdiocese of Hartford, Archbishop Blair has now extended the dispensation from the Sunday obligation through Tuesday, February 16, 2021, which is the eve of Ash Wednesday.
To the extent that you are not adversely affected financially by the pandemic, please respond to the 2020 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal as best as you can. Any gift, no matter the size, is truly appreciated and can make a significant difference. this weekend is Commitment Week-end, if you have not made your gift to the 2020 Appeal, please give prayerful consideration to including the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal this year in your year end giving, as all gifts can be paid through December 31,2020.
We are pleased to announce that you have donated more than 400 cans of fruit for the Thanksgiving Holiday Baskets, sponsored by the Ecumenical Food Bank. May God bless you for your wonderful generosity.
Our Bible Class will continue on Wednesday, December 2nd in the Vern Maxwell Family Center.
We extend congratulations and heartfelt prayers to four of young parishioners who were confirmed here at St. Vincent Ferrer Church on November 17t. Patryk ‘Francis’Bien, Ethan ‘Maximilian Kolbe’De Leon, Patryk ‘Michael’ Deptula & Vincent ‘Christopher’ Ferrucci.
Next Class for preparation for Baptism will be held on December 15th at 6.30 p.m. It is required that you sign up for the class. Baptisms normally take place on the 2nd or 3rd Sundays of the month after the 10:30am Mass.
If you would like to purchase Cemetery Boxes for the Advent/Christmas season, please be sure to phone the office at 203-723-7497 to place your order. The boxes are available for a donation of $17, and are beautifully crafted by the members of our parish.
CHRISTMAS TREE SALE will begin on Saturday, November 28th. If you would like to buy a fresh Balsam Fir, it will be available in the lower Parking Lot on Saturdays and Sundays until all our trees are gone.