On May 15th, ORTV's 'Crossroads Magazine' aired a segment on our special Helping Hands Ministry and on the Travel Faire project hosted by Saint Paul School! Click to watch....
With our part time Custodian of many years, Gabe Szczygla, accepting a full time job offer, we have an immediate need to fill that position. This 20 hour/week role supports a diverse set of tasks, including indoor/outdoor maintenance & repair work, church and event setup needs, organizational projects, running video equipment, and other work as needed, under the direction of the Parish Facilities Manager. Hours are flexible, but require some evening and weekend support. This could be a great role for someone attending college locally and looking for supplemental income! Click for a detailed job description, and call the Parish Manager, John Thorpe, 860 356 6462 with questions or interest.
HomeFront 2022 is Saturday, May 14th. This volunteer-driven program provides free repairs to low-income homeowners thus enabling them to remain in their homes. Volunteers work with professionals to repair, paint, and improve yard conditions. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Click for details and to sign up....
The Social Action Ministry has invited Annmarie Boulay from The Underground New England to speak about human trafficking and their mission to help survivors to heal. Annmarie will be at St. Paul Parish on March 16th at 7:00pm in the Church Hall. All parishioners are invited to this presentation to learn more about this organization and how we can help.
The 2022 Lenten Collection, sponsored by our Social Action Committee, will benefit families and clients of the Prudence Crandall Center, Family Promise in New Britain, and The Underground New England. CLICK FOR DETAILS....
Our Children's Rosary group typically meets at 10am at Sacred Heart on the 1st Saturday of each month. Due to a conflict on the first Saturday in March (6th), the Children's Rosary group will meet on Saturday, March 12th. Join us for this beautiful time in prayer to our Blessed Mother!
The New Britain Council of Catholic Women will offer two scholarships to either 8th graders entering Catholic high school or high school seniors entering college. Click for details and applications. Deadline May 1, 2022.
Our 1st Year Confirmation students attended a retreat last weekend here on our campus. The retreat was directed by Steve DiMotta from Trinita in New Hartford. The focus of the retreat was the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. Click to see photos!
The Church celebrates the annual World Day for Consecrated Life on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, February 2. This year, it will be recognized in parishes over the weekend of February 5-6, 2022. Please pray for all those who have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their special day. Know a young person who would make a great consecrated religious in the Church? Tell that young person about it, and what gifts you believe they will bring to that life!
Saint Paul School invites all ALUMNI to participate in a special basketball game on SUNDAY, MARCH 6 from 1-3pm. Join in on the fun and reconnect with old school friends and teammates! Even if you didn’t play ball at SPS, come and play!! Our SPS cheerleaders will be showing their school spirit on the sidelines. Alumni cheerleaders are welcome to join in the cheering!