The weekend mass schedule is:
Saturday – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday – 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
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Our 4:00 pm Saturday sabbath mass will be live-streamed and available on our Facebook and YouTube pages beginning at 4:00pm.It will be posted here on our home page usually by 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening and available on all three throughout the weekend.
The readings for this week’s mass can be found by clicking on this link.
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Pastor's Message
Dear Friends,I believe that our First Communion Day leaves a lasting memory for all of us. Next Sunday May 4th seven children of our parish will receive their First Communion at the 9:00am Mass. Please pray for our children and their families. We invite the community at the Sunday 9 am Mass to be witnesses to our children. Welcome the children and their families at the Mass.
Peace,
Msgr. Ryan
Mass Times & Reconciliation
SABBATH MASSES
Saturday – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday Masses are at 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
We invite parishioners to present the Offertory Gifts! Our 4:00 p.m. Saturday sabbath mass will be live-streamed. The mass will continue to be available on our Facebook and YouTube pages beginning at 4:00pm on Saturday and throughout the weekend! It will be available usually by 6:00 p.m on Saturday on the homepage of our website.
.DAILY MASS
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday at 9:00 a.m.
ADORATION
Wednesday mornings, Deacon John Piatak will hold a prayer service at 9:30 a.m. to begin Eucharistic Adoration. Please come and join us for prayer and adoration weekly from 9:30 a.m.-Noon.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
The Stations of the Cross will be prayed every Friday during Lent.
HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE
The mass schedule will be posted prior to each Holy Day.
.PARISH ROSARY
Why be a Member of the Parish? Not a registered member of OLG! Many parishioners seek Mass cards, sacramental certificates, and/or sponsor certificates. We invite you to become a parishioner filling out the Become A Parishioner form found in the bulletin and emailed as attachment to MLopez@olgstratford.com dropped in the Drop Box by the rectory or by using the on-line registration link. If you prefer NOT to register online call the Parish Office at 203-377-0928 x 113.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Are you or do you know someone who is looking for personal growth in their Catholic Faith?
If you are an adult who has never been baptized
If you are an adult who has been baptized in a non-Catholic community
If you are an adult who has been baptized in the Catholic Church but never received Eucharist or Confirmation
If you are an adult interested in finding out more about the Catholic Faith, RCIA may be for you. For further information or questions you may call Linda Skowronski at 203-375-8992
2025 Mass Book
Mass book 2025
The Mass Book for 2025 is open as of Tuesday, October 1st. You may schedule your mass intentions by phone (203-377-0928 x 113) or in person the rectory M-F 9-3. We ask that you schedule no more than 6 weekend masses at this time. The stipend for weekday masses remain at $10 and $20 for weekends.
Please consider having a Sanctuary Lamp lit for your intentions. The stipend is $10.00 per Lamp. Mass cards can be picked up in the Parish Office during office hours. Parish Memorial Books – When you wish to remember a special someone, remember that Our Lady of Grace Parish has a Memorial Program. The purpose of the Memorial Program is to provide the funding of small projects within the parish. For example, vestments, ritual books, and other liturgical needs. This is a wonderful way to acknowledge someone living or deceased or in thanksgiving for a prayer answered. The Memorial Books are displayed in the Chapel area by the Tabernacle. For information on the OLG Memorial Program or to make a donation please call Cathy at the Parish Office (203) 377-0928 x 113.
The Diocese of Bridgeport has asked us to pray for our priests. They publish a monthly list of priests to pray that month. It can be found on the Pray for Our Priests page of our website with the names of the priests bring prayed for during the month. Each week on our home page we will list the names of the priests to be prayed for that week. The priests we are asked to pray for this week are: April 27– Fr. Emmet O’Hara; April 28 – Fr. Augustine Okoroafor ; April 29 – Fr. Mariusz Olbrys; April 30– Fr. George O’Neill; May 1 – Fr. Ericson Orozco; May 2 – Fr. Jose Ignaci8o Ortigas ; May 3 – Fr. Nicholas Pavia; May 4 – Fr. Alfred Pecaric; May 5 – Msgr. Joseph Pekar; May 6 – Fr. Churchill Penn.
Welcome!
Parish Happenings
We are hopeful that 100% of our registered households will respond to the 2025 Bishop’s Appeal. While the level of sacrifice will differ from parishioner to parishioner, an Appeal gift this year is within the reach of the majority of our people. Please prayerfully consider supporting the Bishop’s Appeal with a pledge or one-time gift as your means allow. Your support is much needed and will be greatly appreciated! To learn more please visit: https://www.2025BishopsAppeal.org Thank you for your support.
We have received 153 donations for the 2025 Annual Bishop’s Appeal in the amount of $45,220.00 or 66.7% of our goal. Thank You
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The 11:30 Mass on Sunday, May 4th will be in memory of Pope Francis.
Pray for the Cardinals who will be electing a new Pope and the Catholic Church as we await the news of a new Pope.
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The next Sunday Coffee is Sunday May 4th at 10am in the Parish Hall. Coffee begins at 10am to 1115am. Enjoy a cup of coffee with new friends. Supported by the Women of Grace & the Knights.
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Mother’s Day
May 11th is Mother’s day. We will have a special blessing and recognition for the women of our parish. Please come and join us at Mass on May 10th and 11th.
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May Rosary Challenge
On April 6th, during our “Upper Room” program. Each one of our Faith Formation program received a Rosary. Our children were introduced to the prayers of the Rosary. May our children challenge us to pray the Rosary during May. Please feel free to take a rosary from one of our candle stands in church.
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Growing Up Catholic
We will be conducting a GUC pre-Baptism Class on Tuesday, May 13th at 7:00 pm. The GUC class will be conducted by videoconference. We ask all parents wishing to baptize their children to join us for the class. Please register for the class by Thursday, May 8th by contacting Cathy Nucera at 203-377- 0928 x113.
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Hospital and Nursing Home
Please let the Parish Office know if you are currently in the hospital or Nursing Home. We will keep you in our daily prayers.
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“Women of Grace”
The Daily Prayer Group phone line is open. You can leave your intention request by calling 203-377-0928 x117. The Rosary Group has begun! Wednesday’s at 6:30pm in the Church followed by scriptural Meditation & reflection. All are Welcome to participate.
SAVE THE DATES 1.Mother’s Day Plant Sale: Spring has Sprung……which means the annual plant sale is right around the bend! Flowers, annuals, perennials, veggies and herbs. Something for everyone. No green , No Problem! Stop by for a sweet treat at the BONUS “Flour” Bake Sale. Mark your calendars, Mother’s Day Weekend May 9, 10 & 11! 2.Family Game Night on May 16th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Please see our flyer with signup sheet to RSVP no later than April 27th.
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Liturgical Volunteers
We realize that people are busier than ever today, but volunteering can be an opportunity for you to share your unique gift with your Church. Schedules are flexible so please consider joining our team! Training is available for Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters and Ushers. The benefits are great! If interested contact Cathy Nucera at 203-377-0928 x113
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Diocesan Vocation Prayer
Heavenly Father, renew your presence among us through the gift of the ministerial priesthood, through which we are given the gift of the sacraments, most especially the Eucharist. Grant courage to those whom you are calling to serve at your altar as priests, 20 that they may receive your call with generosity and respond with their whole hearts. May the stewards of your mysteries grow in number and persevere in holiness of life. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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The prayer intention for the Catholic Holy Year of 2025 is to reawaken hope for the coming of the Kingdom of God.
Prayer intention
“Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom” Pray Daily!
Holy Year Prayer
Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom. May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally. May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever. Amen.
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The Knights of Columbus will be hosting their monthly food drive on Saturday, May 3rd from 10am till Noon in the parking lot behind the Parish Center. Select items needed include: canned tuna, chicken & salmon; cereal, mac & cheese and peanut butter. A listing of items needed is listed on our website: https://msgrmooneycouncil13228.weebly.com
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Question of the Week – April 27 – Second Sunday of Easter – Living Without Fear
He placed his right hand on me, saying, “Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last, and the living one. I was dead, and see, I am alive forever and ever.” (Rev. 1:17b–18a)
Acts 5:12-16 • Signs and wonders
Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 • First vision
John 20:19-31 • Appearance to the disciples; Thomas
Adults: When has your faith in the living Christ helped you overcome fear?
Kids: What could you do this Easter season to help someone feel less afraid?
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We would like to thank our on–line donors for their support of our parish. We would like to ask our donors to check their accounts. We have noticed that your credit card may have expired or you have changed account numbers. Your financial support to our parish are important! Please call (203) 377–0928 x113.
Click on “On-Line Giving Button” on our website or by clicking this link, https://www.osvhub.com/olgstratford/funds. For customer assistance please call 1-800-348-2886 choose option 1 or the Parish Office at (203) 377-0928 x113. To insure the proper date for your donation, we will be announcing each month the second collections and their dates: May 3/4 – Capital Improvement; May 10/11 – No Second Cleection.
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CallingPost – Please watch for our calls each Friday night at 7pm. If you wish to receive our parish CallingPost call 203–377–0928 X113.
Thank you for receiving our CallingPost message on Friday evening at 7pm. Did you know 86.6% of our parishioners are receiving our CallingPost message? Please listen to our message during Lent!
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