I have always wondered exactly how the Annunciation took place. The text from Luke’s Gospel is not particularly detailed....Cada año en este día de la Anunciación me pregunto exactamente como pasó este acontecimiento. El texto de San Lucas no nos da muchos pormenores....
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Thoughts from Fr. Ringley—Reflexiones de P. Ringley
For now, those of us who can must do all we are able, spiritually and physically, to overcome this situation. And we will. When life returns to “normal”, and it will, we will have been changed. Por ahora, aquellos de nosotros que podemos, haremos todo lo posible tanto fisica como espiritualmente para ayudar a vencer esta prueba. Y cuando la vida vuelva a ser "normal", y así será, seremos cambiados.
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Thoughts for the Fourth Week of Lent—Pensamientos para la Cuarta Semana de Cuaresma
Yesterday (Sunday) I offered all of our usual Masses in their proper forms and languages and at their proper times for the intentions as noted in the bulletin—Ayer (domingo) ofrecí todas las misas del fin de semana tal y como estaban programadas, en los distintos idiomas, a las horas que fueron solicitadas y por las intenciones respectivas, como aparecen en el boletin.
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Thoughts for Laetare Sunday—Pensamientos acerca del cuarto domingo de la cuaresma
While we may not feel much cause for rejoicing in the midst of our current situation, it is important to remember that nothing and no one can deprive us of the gift of salvation—Mientras quizás no sentimos mucha causa de alegrarnos en este momento, tenemos este don de la salvación y es seguramente la cosa más importante.
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A Note from Fr. Ringley (Thurs. March 19)
Dear Parishioners of St. Mary’s, Be assured that I am praying for all of you—Estimados feligreses de Santa María, Tengan la seguridad de que estoy orando por todos ustedes mientras ofrezco las Misas diarias, mi Rosario y la Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia, y la Liturgia de las Horas como lo hago todos los días.
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Masses Suspended; No Adoration or Confessions for the Time Being
All public Masses at St. Mary’s suspended—the church will remain open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.—Adoration and Confessions also suspended for now. (read more)
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A Note from Father Ringley/Una nota del padre Ringley
Please note that there are multiple opportunities to go to Confession between now and Holy Week. There will be no scheduled Confession times at St. Mary’s during Holy Week apart from the regularly scheduled Confessions before noon Mass on Monday through Wednesday. Please plan to make use of the Sacrament before Holy Week.
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A Note from Father Ringley/Una nota del padre Ringley
Plan to join us for a light Lenten Supper on Fridays following the Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm. Thank you to those who have volunteered to prepare the meals for us. Thank you to Jorge Oropeza for donating several days of his time to repair and paint a room in the rectory which…
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A Note from Fr. Ringley/Una nota del padre Ringley
As I mentioned at all Masses last weekend, the bishop has asked Fr. Kloster to accept a new assignment as the chaplain of St. Joseph Manor in Trumbull (see the bishop’s letter on page 9 of the bulletin). He will begin his new assignment on March 1st. We are grateful to Fr. Kloster for his…
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A Note from Fr. Ringley/Una nota del padre Ringley
As I mentioned last weekend, the Annual Catholic Campaign has begun again. Our parishioners will be receiving reminders in the mail. Our goal this year is $97,000, a 10% reduction from last year’ s goal. Please remember that the ACA is different from the Diocesan Capital Campaign which we completed in July. The ACA maintains…
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