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I am very pleased to announce that Pat Keck, our parish Coordinator of Religious Education has completed the ELM Leadership Formation Program of the Office of Education, Evangelization, and Catechesis as of June 17, 2021. This program is an 18 month process of human, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral formation for those serving in parish ministry. Each participant was required to take six courses from the University of Notre Dame’s step program as well courses in the OEEC‘s office in Bloomfield, to have a mentor to assist in the reflection and growth in theological understanding, formation days for prayer and reflection, and provide written reflections on the work completed.

The pandemic has certainly changed so many aspects of life.  Our parish has managed to continue to gather for Mass and other sacraments even with the safety guidelines and space and seating restrictions.  The guidelines have been substantially reduced recently and it seems ...

Calling all students currently in grades 8 - 12 to join the St. Jeanne Jugan Youth Group! Come join us on Friday, July 9th at 6:30 pm at Holy Family Church in Fr. Kerwan Hall to make new friends and have some fun! For more information, or questions, please contact Miss Fitzsimons at SJJYouthMinister@gmail.com.

Due to a wedding, confessions will be heard from 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm on Saturday, June 26th at Holy Family Church

Vacation Bible School PARENT MEETING There will be a meeting on Friday, June 25th at 7 pm in Fr. Kerwan Hall at Holy Family Church for all parents whose children are attending this summer’s Vacation Bible School.

Archbishop Blair has announced the time for the closing Mass of Synod 2020. The pandemic delayed by over a year this special event. The closing Mass will be celebrated at the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford on Friday, August 13th at 6:30 pm. As a parish, we have been asked to send a delegation of 28 with our two Synod delegates Karen and Kevin McGuane. I have ordered a bus for our trip which will leave from Holy Family Church parking lot at 4:15 pm. A box lunch will be provided.

Calling all students currently in grades 8 - 12 to join the St. Jeanne Jugan Youth Group! Come join us on Friday, June 18th at 6:30 pm at Holy Family Church in Fr. Kerwan Hall to make new friends and have some fun! For more information, or questions, please contact Miss Fitzsimons at SJJYouthMinister@gmail.com.

Given Governor Lamont’s declaration that remaining restrictions be lifted, on May 19th our churches reopened to 100% capacity with no need for any specific social distancing. As of June 9th, Archbishop Blair has modified the safety practices regarding COVID-19, stating that masks will still be required for those who are unvaccinated while in church and optional for those who are fully vaccinated.

Congratulations to all the following Scholarships winners!