The weekend mass schedule is:
Saturday – 4:00 PM
Sunday – 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM
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The 4:00 PM Saturday sabbath mass will be live-streamed and available on our Facebook and YouTube pages beginning at 4:00 PM. It will be posted here on our home page usually by 6:00 PM. 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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Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 8, 2026
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Please give or sign up today – your donation is now more important than ever – Thank you!
To signup please 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 and choose option 1.
Pastor's Message
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,On All Souls’ Day, we remember with love all those who have gone before us, especially our family members, friends, and fellow parishioners who remain forever in our hearts. For many of us, this day brings both cherished memories and a quiet sadness. We miss the voices, smiles, and embraces of those we love. Sometimes, even after many years, a simple memory can bring tears to our eyes. This is the tender reality of love: those who have touched our lives never truly leave our hearts. Today, we bring our sorrow, gratitude, and hope to the Lord in prayer. Jesus assures us, “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25). His promise reminds us that death is not the end, and that our hope of eternal life rests in His unfailing love and mercy. As a parish family, let us pray for our departed loved ones and offer comfort to those who grieve. May we find peace in the memories we treasure, strength in our faith, and hope in the promise that, one day, we will be reunited with those we love in God’s heavenly kingdom. May the Lord hold our departed loved ones close to His heart and bring comfort to every grieving soul. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
With sincere appreciation and gratitude,
Fr. Paul Sankar
Mass Times & Reconciliation
SABBATH MASSES
Saturday – 4:00 PM (Mass is also live-streamed.)
Sunday Masses are at 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
We invite parishioners to present the Offertory Gifts! Our 4:00 PM. Saturday sabbath mass will be live-streamed. The mass will continue to be available on our Facebook and YouTube pages beginning at 4:00 PM on Saturday and throughout the weekend! It will be available usually by 6:00 PM on Saturday on the homepage of our website.
DAILY MASMonday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday at 9:00 AM Join us at 8:30 AM before mass as we pray the 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
2026 Mass Book
MASS BOOK 2026
The Masss Book for 2027 is open. Please be advised the we have received notice that mass stipends has increased to $15.
Mass Intentions AvailablebHonor a loved one through the gift of a Mass. Mass intentions are a beautiful way to remember a loved one who has passed away, celebrate a special occasion, or offer prayers for someone in need. Consider having a Mass offered for someone special in your life.
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 $15 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.
We ask that you pray for our all priests, especially the priests in the Diocese of Bridgeport.
Welcome!
Parish Happenings
SAVE THE DATE – ANNUAL MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
Please join us on Sunday, November 15, at 11:30 AM for our Annual Mass of Remembrance, honoring and remembering all parishioners who have passed away this past year. Invitations will be mailed to the families of our deceased parishioners. Together, we will gather in prayer and faith to honor their memory and entrust them to God’s loving care.
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🎄Christmas Vigil Mass – Make Your Voice Heard!🎄
Christmas Eve Mass Update – We Heard You! Thank you to all our parishioners who shared their thoughts about adding a 6:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for helping us make this decision as a parish family. After listening to your input, we will be keeping our Christmas Eve Mass at 4:00 PM only. We look forward to celebrating the joy and blessings of Christmas together with our parish family! Thank you for making your voices heard, and may God bless you and your families this Christmas season!
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Bingo every Thursday! Be Part of the fun!
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Finance Council Members Needed!
Our parish would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Howard Wardlow for his dedicated service as Chairman of the Finance Council. We are grateful for his time, commitment, and valuable contributions to our parish community.
We are currently seeking two new members to join our Finance Council. Individuals with a background or professional experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, or related fields are encouraged to consider serving our parish in this important role. If you are interested in sharing your expertise and helping support the financial well-being of our parish, please contact the Parish Office for more information. Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve our parish community!
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HELPING OUR PARISH FAMILIES
Anyone able to donations $25 grocery store gift cards for parishioners experiencing food insecurity would be greatly appreciated. Gift cards may be placed in the lock box or collection basket. Thank you for your generosity and for helping support members of our parish community.
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Rosary Prayer Group
The Rosary group meets each Wednesday from 6:30p.m. to 7:00 PM in the Church. The Rosary is prayed, and scriptural readings are shared. The group welcomes women and men of the parish to join in prayer.
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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 post the second collections here. November 14/15 – Hope for the Future. The Annual Collection dedicated to Winter Fuel and Snow Removal began on October 1st and continues through the end of December (the green envelope marked “Annual Collection” can found in your packet). The Annual collection helps the parish pay for the winter bills of snow removal and extra heating expenses. Thank you for your generosity.
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Daily Prayer Group
Do you need prayers for yourself or a loved one? We would love to pray with you and for you!
Due to cost cutting measures, effective immediately prayer, intentions for the daily prayer group will no longer have a dedicated phone extension. Requests now can only be made using the following email address: olgdailyprayergroup@gmail.com. We apologize for any inconvenience in the short notice. Please include your name, intention and phone number in case we have any questions. We continue to invite both women and men to join our group. Please email your name, and email address to the above email if interested
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Bible Study
Bible Study Resumes! Come spend an hour reflecting on Scripture, deepening your faith, and discovering how God’s Word speaks to our lives today. Each participant receives a study Bible and a commentary on the scriptures. All are welcome—whether you are new to Bible Study or joined us before!
Tuesday 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Weekly
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Tuesday 7 PM – 8 PM – Bi-Weekly
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“Women of Grace”
- Thank you, Parish Family, for your generosity and continued support for WOG. Second collection yielded over $1200: look for more programs, projects, and events in the coming year.
- Sun, Nov 8: a special thank you and recognition of service at 11.30 AM mass today. Anna Coster has been making baptismal robes, since the 70s when Msgr Schultz asked her. Do the math. Over 1000 until we stopped counting 5 years ago. God Bless Anna!
- Mon, Nov 9, 7-8 PM leadership team meets. We are looking for one more member to add to our team. Please consider it!
- Tue, Nov 17 –Women of Grace meet in Madonna Hall, 7-8:30 PM Program to be announced
- Sun, Nov 22, 9:00 AM mass. A commissioning blessing by Fr Paul for the Women of Grace.
- Sun, Nov 22 – Parish Coffee and….. in Madonna Hall. 9:45 AM- 11:15 AM. Please stop by for some coffee and…….fellowship!
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Lord’s Kitchen – The volunteers from Our Lady of Grace Parish will be serving the meal at the Lord’s Kitchen on Monday, November 23rd We ask our parish family to keep our volunteers in their prayers as they take care of those who are in need. Our volunteers ask the help from parishioners by donating bars of soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and toilet tissue. We are also accepting monetary donations to assist with the meal expenses! The collection buckets will be available outside the rectory garage November 16/17 receive your donations. Thank you for your support.
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Altar Servers Needed!
Do you have a child who would like to serve at the altar? We are inviting children who have received their First Communion to consider becoming Altar Servers. Serving at Mass is a beautiful way for our young parishioners to grow in their faith, learn more about the Mass, and actively participate in our parish community. Training will be provided. If your child is interested in becoming an Altar Server, please contact the Parish Office at 203-377-0928 X 113 for more information. We would love to welcome new servers!
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Eucharistic Ministers
Will you answer the Lord’s call to ministry? The parish is in need of your assistance. We are asking you to join our Eucharistic Ministry. There will be training. This call to ministry will help us renew ministers and add a Communion Station at our larger attended masses. For further information, please contact Cathy Nucera at 203-377-0928 x113.
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Perpetual Adoration
As part of Bishop’s Frank’s vision for “The One” Each Deanery is to have a place for “Perpetual Adoration of the Eucharist. For the Stratford Catholic Community, Perpetual Adoration is held at St. Mark Parish.
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