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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We have revised our Winter Weather Policy

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.

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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WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! Our food and store card collections are trending downward so please consider donating at our next Drive SATURDAY, March 7th  from 10:00 AM until 12:00 NOON. ALL DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED but there is a desperate need for select items: CANNED TUNA, CANNED CHICKEN, CANNED SALMON, CEREAL, MAC & CHEESE and PEANUT BUTTER 

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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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CONFESSIONS

Please note that beginning February 7, the time for Confession will change. Confessions will now be held from 3:00 PM to 3:45 pm with Father Paul. We appreciate your understanding and invite all parishioners to take advantage of this opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

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New Mass Stipend

We have received a notification that the Bishop’s of the region have raised the mass stipend offering to $15.00 for masses beginning in January 2026,

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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, February 23rd. 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 February 14/15 to receive your donations. Thank you for your support

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“Women of Grace”

New Members Wanted!

Please join the Women of Grace at the Lenten Fish Fry Dinners. If you are coming alone, we invite you to sit at our table. Join the fun: take a chance on some lovely gift baskets to be displayed at the Mar 7 and Mar 20 dinners. The gift baskets are donated by the Women of Grace. Proceeds from the raffle will be used for future events to bring us all together

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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 7/8 – Easter Flowers. 

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