Dear Parishioners,
Faith is the foundation of the family. Our ancestors who came from Europe and other continents arrived with very little. They had no wealth, but they brought with them their faith, culture, and family traditions. They never forgot their roots. In those days, they did not have much money, yet they had large families with many children. They worked very hard—on the railroads, in construction, and in agriculture even so, they saved every penny to build beautiful churches across America and to start parochial schools. During this Lenten season, let us pray to strengthen our faith and our families. May God bless all our families. Be happy. We are precious in God’s eyes.
God bless you all.
Fr. Paul Sankar
Always Remember You Are Beautiful !
Dear Parishioners,
Life has a perfect time for everything — a time to work, a time to play, a time to rest, and above all, a time to pray. During Lent, this holy season invites us to spend more time in prayer. Prayer helps us grow into better persons, reflecting God’s presence in our everyday lives. Time is a precious gift, and how we use it shapes who we become. God has given us the beautiful gift of life and a wonderful place to live. One of His greatest blessings is the good people in our lives — a loving wife or husband, supportive colleagues, a caring boss, faithful friends. They make our lives beautiful. Let us also strive to be a blessing in someone else’s life. During this Lenten season, let us be kind and good to one another. Let us thank God for this beautiful life and make it meaningful by bringing His presence into the lives of others. May we imitate our Lord through compassion, kindness, mercy, gentleness, and humility. We are blessed. Let us rejoice and be glad.
God bless you all.
Fr. Paul Sankar
Always Remember You Are Beautiful & Be Happy!
Dear Loving Parishioners,
This Wednesday we will celebrate Ash Wednesday, the beginning of our Lenten journey. This is a sacred season that invites us to pause, reflect, and renew our faith. It’s a time to examine our hearts, acknowledge our sins, and seek God’s mercy. The three traditional things we do during Lent, “known as the pillars”, are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving (charity), focusing on deepening our relationship with God through spiritual discipline, self-control, and service to others. You can increase prayer by attending daily Mass, fasting by giving up something you enjoy (like sweets or social media), and practicing almsgiving by performing random acts of kindness or donating to the poor. Let us remember one of my favorite saints, Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa was able to see Christ in the poor, sick, orphaned and dying, emphasizing that selfless love transforms ordinary actions into something more extraordinary. Always remember that Jesus is kind, compassionate, loving, and forgiving. He is waiting to spend time with us. Jesus wants to shower us with His graces and help transform our hearts and actions in His image. Let us begin our journey with a kind and humble heart, desiring a deeper relationship with Jesus and to serve God’s people.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Paul Sankar
Always Remember You Are Beautiful & Be HappyY
Dear Loving Parishioners,
For all that attended Mass last Sunday, I would like to thank you for your warm welcome and kindness after my first two Masses at Our Lady of Grace. I felt your faithful spirit and I am excited to begin my journey with all of you. As Jesus said, I come to serve, not to be served. It is an honor to bring you God’s unconditional love and be a part of this community I look forward to getting to know each of you,
In Christ Always,
Fr. Paul Sankar
Remember you are beautiful and be Happy!
Dear Parishioner of Our Lady of Grace,
It is with great joy and gratitude to God that I have been appointed as the new Administrator. Before I tell you a little bit about myself, I’d like to thank the Bishop for trusting me to lead our church. I was ordained 1991 in India. I have been with the Bridgeport Diocese for the past 18 years working as a chaplain for Norwalk Hospital. It is my privilege to work as your administrator at Our Lady of Grace. I am a social person, and I am here to serve you. I want to bring more people to our church to see the goodness of our Lord. We will do this together as a church family. I would like to hear what your desires are for our church as well. I will make sure I am available to you and will be reaching out personally to each and everyone of by you by telephone in the upcoming weeks. I sincerely thank Msgr Martin Ryan for his steadfast faith and commitment of 14 years as the Shepherd for Our Lady of Grace and for his blessings and good wishes to me. I also want to thank the Knights of Columbus for hosting the “Meet and Greet” breakfast to welcome me. Thank you.
Outside of my ministry I enjoy playing tennis, jogging, pickleball, and of course eating…LOL. If you want to invite me to play tennis, pickle ball or enjoy a meal please don’t hesitate to reach out. I am excited to begin this journey of faith with all of you.
Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. Paul Sankar