Parish Bulletin-October 6th 2024 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Senior High
Sunday, October 6 – Manhunt & Food Pantry Drive
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Join us for a fun evening of Manhunt in the dark. Please bring one non-perishable food item for our parish food pantry. Pizza will be served.
Monday, October 14 – Fall Hike to Heublein Tower
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Spend your day off school with a hike to Heublein Tower. Bring a water bottle and lunch. Parent volunteers are needed.
Saturday, October 26 – Flashlight Corn Maze
Meet at 4:45 p.m. for Mass, then head to the corn maze at Brown’s Harvest. Be prepared for outdoor fun in the evening. Dress in layers and bring $8 for entry. Parent drivers are needed.
Junior High
Monday, October 7 – Pumpkin Carving
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at St. Therese Parish. Enjoy a fun evening of pumpkin carving and more. Please sign up in advance to ensure enough pumpkins. Parent volunteers needed.
Wednesday, October 23 – Cooking and Baking
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena. Help cook and bake meals for local families in need. Parent volunteers are welcome.
Saint Therese Picnic
A special Mass to honor all who have passed will be held on Saturday, November 23, at St. Therese Parish. Please call the office to provide the names of loved ones you would like to be remembered during this service.
Women’s Ministry Meeting
For questions or more information please contact Lyn Robitaille. Lrobi2114@sbcglobal.net. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Date: October 12, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: St. Therese Parish Center
Join us for the 10:30 Folk Group practice every Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Therese Parish. All are welcome to participate and share in the music!
Since the start of the prayer for vocations, prayed daily after morning Mass, 89 men have expressed interest in religious life. This year, we have five men interested, and ten for next year answering the call to the priesthood.
For our next Holy Hike we will meet on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27th @ 1:30 p.m. The hike will be at Goddard Preserve located on Donahue Rd (off of Mountain Rd) in North Granby. The hike is approx. 2 miles and a very peaceful trail through the woods)
Coffee & Donuts Sunday is back!
Join us for Coffee and Donuts Sunday, a welcoming time for fellowship and refreshments after both morning Masses. It's a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow parishioners and enjoy some light treats!
Date: Sunday, October 6
Time: After both Masses
Location: Parish Hall
Take some time for spiritual renewal at the annual St. Therese Men’s Retreat at Holy Family Retreat House. Open to men of all ages, this weekend retreat provides a quiet, reflective environment where you can step away from the noise of everyday life and find fellowship with a great group of men. This year's theme, "In My Love, Abide," will guide discussions and reflections, focusing on living a life rooted in God’s enduring love. Whether you actively join in or simply listen and reflect, the retreat promises a time of peace, personal growth, and spiritual enrichment. Flyers are available at the church entrances, and you can find more information online.
Date: January 10-12, 2025
Location: Holy Family Retreat House, West Hartford
Contact: Pete Jalbert at 860-653-7187 or jalbertp@cox.net
22nd Annual Linens Collection
Will be on October 12th & 13th, Columbus Day weekend. The Hartford Catholic Worker House on Clark Street, is in the north end of Hartford. The people they serve can use your gently-used sheets, blankets, towels & kitchen towels For more information please call
Johanna Audolensky-(860)653-7682
