Message from Fr. Roger

My heartfelt thanks to the Women of Grace, the Knights of Columbus, and all of our parishioners for the beautiful celebration of my 50th Anniversary of Priesthood. Your kindness, generosity, and the warm gathering after Mass made the day truly special and deeply meaningful to me. Please know that each of you holds a special place in my heart, and you remain always in my thoughts and prayers. With gratitude and blessings, Fr. Roger

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A Message From Msgr. Ryan

My Dear Friends,

As time is flying by, my new chapter in life has begun. Retirement is an adjustment and I am having a chance to enjoy life. I am still opening boxes and my room is very comfortable. I am enjoying meals with the priests in the house, and the staff has been very helpful. I thank you for the wonderful reception you had for me and I will be responding to your kind messages. I do miss sharing the Eucharist with you. I miss the chance to share the homily with you. I will pray for you. Please pray for me.

May God bless you! Msgr. Ryan

My contact information is: Queen of the Clergy – 274 Strawberry hill Ave. – Stamford, Ct 06902.
Email : mpryandminprodigy.net

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Honoring St. Patrick & St. Joseph

This week the Church celebrates two beloved saints: Saint Patrick (March 17) and Saint Joseph (March 19). Did You Know? Saints of March

About Saint Patrick (March 17) = St. Patrick was not originally Irish—he was born in Britain. Captured by pirates at age 16 he was enslaved in Ireland for six years, finding strength in prayer After escaping and becoming a priest, he returned to Ireland as a missionary to share the Gospel. Tradition says he used the shamrock to help explain the mystery of the Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

About Saint Joseph (March 19) Saint Joseph is honored as the husband of the Virgin Mary, the earthly father of Jesus, and the patron Saint of Workers, Fathers, and Families. Although he plays a vital role in the Gospel, not a single word of Joseph is recorded in Scripture, yet his actions show great faith and obedience to God. Devotion to St. Joseph grew so much in the Church that he has two feast days: March 19 (St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary) and May 1 (St. Joseph the Worker). Rooted in Italian tradition, Saint Joseph’s Day is marked by eating, elaborate, meatless dinners followed by sharing Zeppoli pastries. So make sure you buy one on March 19!

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Reconciliation Monday

Reconciliation Monday will be held at St. James Church on March 30, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All are warmly invited to come and experience God’s mercy and peace through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We welcome you to take this opportunity to prepare your heart for Easter.

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Our Lady of Grace, Stratford raised 30 gifts worth $5,700 from 29 donors bringing the parish to 8.41% of its $67,800 goal. $5,070 has been collected in cash which is 7.48% of the goal. Thank you to those who have donated.

We are hopeful that 100% of our registered households will respond to the 2026 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: www.2026BishopsAppeal.org. Thank you for your support.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Sam Rizzetelli for attending all three Masses this weekend to share the need for volunteers for our upcoming Bingo. Thanks to his efforts, nine parishioners have already signed up — a wonderful start! We are hoping to welcome a few more volunteers so that this important parish fundraiser can truly get off the ground without placing the burden on the same few people each time. Sam brings valuable experience from running Bingo at Assumption Church in Fairfield and already has a dedicated team ready to help us set everything in motion. We are grateful for his leadership and willingness to guide us. If you are interested in helping, please consider signing up — the sign-up sheets are located at the entrances of the church. Your support will help make this a fun and successful event for our parish community.

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Stations Of The Cross

We will celebrate the Stations of the Cross on the Fridays of Lent. The Stations will be prayed at 12:00 noon on each Friday

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Lenten Blessing

Bless us in Your mercy, Lord, as we enter these 40 Days of Lent. Use this time to call, anoint, bind, strengthen, and inspire us anew. Like a good shepherd, teach us Your voice, and give us the strength to follow. Amen.

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Bible Study

We have begun are parish Bible Study. The study consists of studying the Sunday scripture readings. Each participant receives a study Bible and a commentary on the scriptures.

Join us for our Bible Study: Tuesdays at 1-2:30 pm in Madonna Hall or Thursday at 7-8:30 pm in Madonna Hall. Walk Ins Welcome! Can’t commit to every week, stop in to either session!

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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! Please call our prayer line at 203-377-0928×117 to leave your prayer intention. We invite both women and men to join our Prayer group. For more info leave your name & number on the prayer line.

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Rosary Prayer Group

The Rosary group meets each Wednesday from 6:30pm to 7:00pm 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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Lord’s Kitchen – The volunteers from Our Lady of Grace Parish will be serving the meal at the Lord’s Kitchen on Monday, March 30th We ask our parish families to keep our volunteers in their prayers as they take care of those who are in need. Our volunteers also ask the help from parishioners by donating bars of soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and toilet tissue. We are accepting monetary donations to assist with the meal expenses! The collection buckets will be available outside the rectory garage on March 21 & 22 to receive your donations. Thank you for your support

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“Women of Grace”

New Members Wanted! WE NEED YOU !

SAVE THE DATES: MARCH 17 – Monthly Meeting 7 PM in Madonna Hall –  FISH FRY March 20 – 6-7 PM – Join our table! – APRIL 18 – Pot Luck Dinner

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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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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. March 21/22 – Hope for the Future.

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