Saturday June 13

Please note that due to Carnival we will not have Confessions or Mass on Saturday June 13 .  No mass will be live-streamed that weekend. There will be a 7:30 a.m. mass on June 14th. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Opens tomorrow! Spread the word! Tell your family, friends and neighbors! Tell everyone!

Virtus Training for Volunteers

All volunteers who assist with any parish or church activities are required to complete VIRTUS training before serving. If you missed the in-person VIRTUS training session and still need to complete your training, please contact Marcia at 203-377-0928 X113 for information on how to proceed. Your participation and commitment to this training helps keep our community safe and helps our little church grow together in faith and service.

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We celebrate and congratulate all of our graduates. May God bless you as you begin the next chapter of your journey, guiding you with wisdom, faith, and courage. Your parish family is proud of you and keeps you in our prayers. Lord, bless our graduates with wisdom, courage, and faith. Guide their steps and lead them toward a future filled with hope and purpose. Amen.

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First Communion & Marian Procession

Congratulations to all Who received their First Communion in May!
Thank you to all who participated in the Marion Procession.

Pictures from both events can be seen in our Parish Photo Gallery. 

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2026 Bishop’s Appeal

The Catholic Academy of Bridgeport is one school on four campuses in the inner city of Bridgeport – St. Andrew, St. Ann, St. Augustine and St. Raphael — and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Its mission is to provide a Christ-centered, academically rigorous learning environment where cultural diversity is welcomed, Catholic values taught and all faiths celebrated. Students are nurtured, encouraged and challenged in preparation for a successful life of leadership and service. This year 845 of the 880 children served qualified for need-based financial assistance, and CAB awards over $3.3M in need-based financial aid annually.

One hundred percent of students graduate from high school and 99% go on to attend college or post-secondary school – outcomes that far exceed those of Bridgeport charter and public schools.

Donations to the Bishop’s Appeal enable inner-city youth to become faith-filled, industrious, responsible and well-educated adults. Our world and the Church need these young students to excel academically and to develop a strong and active faith in God. To learn more please visit: www.2026BishopsAppeal.org. Thank you for Your support!

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.

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CARNIVAL RAFFLE

To help offset the expenses of our upcoming June Carnival, we will be starting a parish raffle. Your support will go a long way in making this joyful event possible for our community. Tickets are $10 each. Drawing to be held Sunday, June 14th at 5:00pm. If interested in buying a ticket please call or stop by Parish Office. Tickets will also be sold after all masses. More information in church bulletins.

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Adoration Schedule Update!

Please note that we will no longer have Adoration on Wednesdays. Our last Wednesday Adoration will be on April 29. Beginning in May, Adoration will take place on Fridays following the 9:00 AM Mass with Fr. Paul from 9:30 to 10am. We will also have the healing mass and anointing of the sick blessing on Fridays. We invite all parishioners to join us in this time of prayer and reflection. Please note there will no longer be a prayer service on Wednesday mornings.

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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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Bingo is Coming Soon

Be Part of the Fun!

We’re excited to launch Parish Bingo on July 16th, but westill need a few more volunteers to help make it possible! Bingo is more than just a fun night out — it’s a wonderful way to bring our parish community together in fellowship and support our church. Whether you can help once a month or more often, every helping hand makes a difference. No experience is needed, just a willingness to help and have fun! Please prayerfully consider volunteering and being part of this exciting new ministry. Sign-up sheets are located on the bulletin board in the church.

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Bible Study

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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Rosary Prayer GroupThe 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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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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Lord’s Kitchen – The volunteers from Our Lady of Grace Parish will be serving the meal at the Lord’s Kitchen on Monday,  June 29th. 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 13 & 14 to receive your donations. Thank you for your support

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“Women of Grace”

June 12,13,14 – help is needed at the Carnival First Aid Station

June 16 – meeting canceled

July 12- coffee and… “God Bless America Sunday”

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