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From the Pastor 

Site Updated 2/5/2012

All of us offer a warm welcome to the families that have recently registered at Our Lady of Grace Parish. As new members of our parish family, you come with many talents and a friendly spirit.  I advise you not to hesitate to offer your interest and service as you learn of the various activities that are available in our Parish.  For example, if you like to sing consider joining the parish choir.  You may be interested in helping many of our homebound parishioners as Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist or you may desire to serve at the daily or weekend Masses.  There are many other activities you may inquire about by calling me at the rectory 203-377-0928. I will do my best to be available to you in your needs or with any questions you may have. 

In closing, I say that all of us appreciate our new members because everyone is the Heavenly Father’s Prize Creation. We look upon one another as adopted Sons and Daughters of the Holy Trinity who are present in our person since the day that we were baptized.  May we all fulfill the commandment of Jesus who said, “Love one another as I loved you.”

Monsignor William F. Schultz, Pastor

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Monsignor Mooney Council Knights of Columbus
at Our Lady of Grace Parish

The first meeting of the Knights of Columbus will be on Monday, February 13 at 7:00pm in the Parish Center. Meetings will be held on the second Monday evening of every month.

OLG Men’s Club
The next meeting will be held on Sunday, Feb.12 at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center.

During the Winter Season
Winter weather has come to us early and with an impact. As a result we may at times have to cancel certain scheduled events. Events are cancelled when our Staff consult together and agree that it would be safer and healthier for people to remain at home. When you surmise that cancellations may be announced, watch TV Channel 3, Channel 8, listen to Radio Station WICC AM 600 or visit this website.

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An Important Announcement for Our Parishioners Regarding Admission to a Hospital or Convalescent Home
If you are admitted to a hospital and would like a visit from the parish clergy during your stay, inform the Admissions Office that you are a Roman Catholic and a parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Church in Stratford. Your name will then be added to a confidential list for visiting clergy. If a person is admitted to a convalescent home, a family mem-ber must call the parish office at 377-0928 in order to notify the clergy of the situation. The convalescent home will not contact the parish.

Parish Registration
Many times parishioners request letters of recommendation for educational or employment purposes, as well as Sponsor Certificates to be Godparents at Baptism or sponsors at Confirmation, and other special needs. It is difficult for the Pastor to fulfill these requests, when a parishioner is not registered in our Census. The parish census also helps the parish staff to plan pastoral activities. To register in our parish, call the parish office at 377-0928, or, fill out the form in this bulletin entitled "INFORMATION FOR THE PASTOR" and return the form to the parish office.

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Use of Parish Facilities and Equipment

1) All arrangements MUST be made ONLY through the Parish Office. Please do not ask another group already scheduled, to move to another location in the Parish Center. For security reasons, we must know at all times: by whom, where and when the Parish Center is occupied by someone.

2) For security reasons and insurance purposes, our Parish will not RENT space in our facilities, and will not LOAN any equipment for use outside of our facilities.

Why is it important that all parishioners are registered in our Parish Census?
Many times parishioners request letters of recommendation for educational or employment purposes, as well as Sponsor Certificates to be sponsors at Baptism or Confirmation, and other special needs. It is difficult for the Pastor to fulfill these requests, when you are not registered in our Parish Census. The Parish Census also helps the pastor and staff to plan pastoral activities. Please be sure that you are registered adequately in our census files. Call the Parish Office at 377-0928. (NB - If you receive our parish mailings you are registered).
 
Also, don't forget
When you are admitted to the hospital, remember to tell the Admittance Office at the hospital that you belong to Our Lady of Grace Parish. If the sick person being admitted cannot articulate this information, a family member should do so. With the recent confidentiality laws in place this is the only means we have to know who is Catholic and with what parish the sick person is affiliated. This is important for the parish clergy making visits to our parishioners at the hospital.
 
Are You Planning to Change Your Address?
Please notify the Parish Office so that we may alter your census information and our mailing list. Thank you.