Upcoming Events, News and Resources
This section lists all of our upcoming events, signup forms and flyers, photos from past events, and more.
Scroll down for timely information, news and links. This page will be updated frequently!
HEALTHCARE PRESENTATION
The Hartford Healthcare Transplant Team will be visiting St. Paul Parish on Tuesday, October 27th to give a special presentation on kidney disease, organ transplants and more. Join us to learn about the transplant process and how you can become a live donor. The event begins at 6:30pm. Sponsored by our Culture of Life Ministry.
Click here for a printable flyer, and please be sure to RSVP for our planning purposes – call the parish office or click here for our online form. Thank you.
BLUE MASS – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026
Our 3rd Annual Blue Mass was held on Sunday, October 18, 2026 to honor our First Responders. Thank you to all who attended and to all of the committee members who worked so hard to coordinate this special event.
To see our photo album, click here.
To watch a recording of the Blue Mass, click here.
*Watch this Channel 3 report about Berlin police officers who saved a Berlin man’s life.
ITALIAN NIGHT – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026
Join us on Saturday, November 7th for our annual Italian Night Dinner! The event will be held in the Saint Paul School gym following 4:00 pm Mass. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the Youth Ministry of our parish.
Online ticket sales are now closed. Individual tickets may still be purchased by contacting Betty Lasker at 860-992-8390.
The menu for this year’s dinner includes Garden Salad, Bread, Pasta and Meatballs. The entrees will be plated and individually served. Ticket price $20.
Guests are invited to enjoy the happy hour prior to the dinner by bringing their choice of hors d’oeuvres and beverages.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PIEROGI SALE!
The Knights of Columbus Council #3675 is hosting a NEW fundraiser this fall, a pre-Thanksgiving Pierogi Sale!
Click here or on the image for details and printable order form. Order deadline is Sunday, November 15.
Note there are no online sales. Order forms along with cash/check may be dropped in the Collection basket or at the Parish Office. You may also place your order by contacting one of the Knights listed on the order form.
Order pickup will be in the Church Hall on the weekend of Nov. 21/22. (Those who are unable to pick up their order may contact one of the Knights listed on the form to make arrangements for delivery.)
TRUNK OR TREAT – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
Our annual Trunk Or Treat event was held on October 17th. Our friars decorated their trunk (with a little help from our Faith Formation staff) based on Matthew 4:19. “Come follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” To see photos from the event, visit Saint Paul School’s Facebook page. Click here.
VETERANS COLLECTION
The Knights of Columbus, in coordination with the Berlin Lions Club and Berlin High School Upbeat, are hosting their annual Veterans Collection in November.
Click here or on the image to see the list of requested items as well as dropoff locations and dates.
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
It’s College Care Package time! Our studious young adults are busy and working hard at school, so we want to send some love and encouragement to them as they prepare for midterm exams! We will be collecting items to fill the care packages, and we appreciate your help with donations!
Our signup links are now closed. Boxes will be packed on Tues., Oct. 20th.
If you missed the deadline, please contact our Director of Youth Ministry directly as soon as possible: Suzy Gujda s.gujda@stpaulkensington.org.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY – OCTOBER 18
World Mission Day was first established by Pope Pius XI, beginning in October 1927. This year the Church celebrates the 100th World Mission Day on Sunday, October 18, 2026. As the Church prepares to celebrate this day, Pope Leo XIV calls us to unity in Christ, love, and renewed missionary commitment “with joy and zeal in the Holy Spirit” in his first World Mission Sunday Message: “One in Christ, united in mission.”
Click here to watch Pope Leo’s message for World Mission Sunday.
Click here for more information from the Pontifical Mission Societies.
SAINT PAUL SCHOOL – GREENERY SALE
Saint Paul School’s 8th Grade Class is holding their annual Greenery Fundraiser to support their end-of-year class trip!
Order deadline is Wednesday, October 28. Thank you for your support!
To browse the options or to place an order, click here.
YOUNG MEN’S EVENING OF REFLECTION
Young Men of Faith—this night is for you! Join us for a delicious dinner, brotherhood and fellowship, and spiritual reflection, discernment, and prayer on Friday, November 27th starting at 5:00 pm at St. Paul Church. We’ll start the evening with great food and fellowship and then the Franciscan Friars will lead us in an inspiring time of learning more about St. Francis and his joyful way of following Christ.
Join us and strengthen yourself for the spiritual battle ahead. To register, click here or email EveningOfReflectionRegister@gmail.com
40 DAYS FOR LIFE – NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 31ST
Our annual 40 Days for Life campaign is underway (started on September 24) and will continue through October 31. Please join us in our efforts to support a culture of life!
Join us on Monday, October 12, for Eucharistic Adoration! Come spend some quiet time with Jesus in the Eucharist. Click here to sign up for an hour or more between the hours of 7:30am and 7:30pm.
Our Baby Item Collection will continue through Oct. 25. Click here to view the flyer which includes the list of requested items.
JOIN US ON HALLOW!
Through prayer and meditation rooted in the Catholic faith, Hallow helps people find peace and grow in faith, every day. As the #1 prayer app in the world, Hallow provides a wide variety of audio-guided meditation, prayer challenges, mental health content, sleep stories, and sacred music.
You can join the app for FREE and JOIN OUR PARISH PAGE for access to additional content made available through our partnership. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FLYER.
Feel free to contact us if you need assistance! Call the office or email Maura Gaffney at mgaffney@stpaulkensington.org.
Thank you to all who joined us for Hallow’s “Rebuild My Church” Parish Week prayer challenge just after the Feast of Saint Francis! Another inspiring challenge will be starting SOON! Invite your friends to join us on Hallow and stay tuned for details.
SAINT FRANCIS WEEKEND 2026
Thank you to all who joined us for our Saint Francis Weekend!
Click here to view our photo album which includes pictures from the Transitus Service on Friday, the Pet Blessing and Vigil Mass on Saturday, and the Fr. Joe Memorial Walk and Youth Ministry Kickoff Event on Sunday.
May we continue to follow the example of Saint Francis of Assisi in his simplicity and humility, in his care for others and for creation, and in his devotion to Christ.