Dear Friends,
The 2026 Regional Confirmation program begins this weekend. Teens from the Stratford parishes will be on retreat this weekend. The program schedule will be meeting for the next months and will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Fall of 2026. We have included the “Holy Spirit Prayer” in the bulletin this weekend, and we ask you to pray for our candidates each day.
Peace,
Msgr. Ryan
Dear Friends,
These are the last two weekends of the Christmas Season. The Feast of the Epiphany and the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord assist us in beginning the new year in a very spiritual way. The feast of the Epiphany speak about the journey of the three wisemen. We will distribute to you a home blessing packet so you can bless your home as we begin the new year. The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord reminds us to renew our Baptism commitment. May we walk together into the new year of 2026.
Peace,
Msgr. Ryan
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the parish staff and myself, may we wish you and your family a very Happy and Holy New Year. Please pray for Our Lady of Grace parish as it will welcome a new Administrator. May God bless you in a very special way!
Peace,
Msgr. Ryan
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the Staff and myself, we would like to extend to you and your families a happy, Holy and Merry Christmas. May the newborn Christ child bring peace and joy to your families. If you are travelling, please be safe!
Peace,
Msgr. Ryan
Dear Friends,
The Third Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday. This Sunday has a tradition of the Blessing of “the Bambino”. We invite Parishioners, Families and children to bring their figurine of Baby Jesus from their home Nativity Scene to Church. The priest will pray a prayer of blessing and bless the figurine with Holy Water. The purpose of the blessing is: 1. To help children and families focus on the religious meaning of Christmas.
2. To bless the figures so they can be placed in the home’s nativity scene on Christmas Eve.
3. To bless the home and family for the Christmas season, emphasizing the presence of God in their lives.
The blessing will take place at all masses on December 13/14.
Peace,
Msgr. Ryan