St. Gregory the Great Church

Some parishioners warned us about a scam text message they just received supposedly from Father Gary.  This is a SCAM, do not answer the text. 

The text started out with the person's name, saying "can you do me a favor?"  And when they responded to it, because they thought it could be Father Gary.  A return text asked them to purchase gift cards for “people in the hospital who were suffering from cancer”  and that he couldn’t get to the store and would pay them back later.  Obviously a SCAM. 

We have notified the Monsignor and he is changing his password,  but if you or anyone you know receives this message, DO NOT respond.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Our Temporary Office Hours are Mon. - Fri 9-12 noon

If you have any business that can be completed via the telephone, please do so. Our number is 860-589-2295.

You may use THE RETURN BOX  to the right of the Rectory door for your offerings 

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support. 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

On Resuming Public Worship 

The Weekday Schedule of Masses has resumed as of MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2020.

Daily Mass is celebrated at 9:00 AM Monday thru Saturday mornings.

Archbishop Blair has officially announced that the Vigil Mass on Saturdays and the Masses on Sunday Mornings will resume the weekend of July 4^th and 5^th, 2020.

Saturday Vigil Mass:                   Beginning July 4, 2020 at:    4:00 PM

Sunday Morning Masses:           Beginning July 5, 2020 at:    7:30 AM; 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM

Confessions will be heard at the usual time on Saturdays from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM.

All the requirements that the Archdiocese of Hartford has established for parishes to open safely must continue to be carefully observed.

Parishioners need to be reminded that they are still dispensed from the Obligation to attend Sunday Masses, and that the elderly, the sick, and those who care for anyone who is vulnerable are encouraged not to attend at this time.

EXTENSION OF THE DISPENSATIONFROM THE SUNDAY MASS OBLIGATION

 On March 13, 2020, each and every Catholic in the Archdiocese of Hartford was dispensed from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass by Archbishop Leonard P. Blair due to the potential danger of the coronavirus pandemic. This dispensation was most recently extended on May 27, 2020, with the release of the document 'Opening Churches for Public Worship in the Archdiocese of Hartford,' which stated, “As for Sunday Mass, the dispensation from the Sunday obligation previously granted to all Catholics of the archdiocese by the Archbishop has now been extended through Sunday, September 6, 2020.” 
 In light of continued uncertainty regarding the extent and duration of the coronavirus in the state of Connecticut and throughout the Archdiocese of Hartford,  Archbishop Blair has now extended this dispensation from the Sunday obligation through Saturday, November 28, 2020, which is the last day of the current liturgical year.
 The  Archdiocese of Hartford continues to monitor the severity of the situation surrounding the pandemic and will provide updates regarding decisions reached for the archdiocese as they are made.

LIVE STREAMING OF SUNDAY MASS: The 9:30 AM Sunday Mass is live streamed on Saint Gregory the Great face book page.

There are sanitizing stations provided around the Church. Parishioners are encouraged to bring their own if they can because of the shortage of hand sanitizers. You must wear a face mask, the practice of Social Distancing by staying at least 6 feet from people who do not live in your household, must be observed.

We are grateful to welcome you back and resume our liturgies together, we ask that you take these precautions to stay safe. Thank you!

ST GREGORY’S ON THE GO ……

See Bulletin for Information on up coming Trips