Church of the Assumption

Stations of the Cross ✝️ Vía Crucis

🇺🇸 Walk with Jesus this Lent 🙏 Discover the beauty of praying the Stations and meditate on His Passion here: https://web.tabella.app/podcast/d308d0a1-4d5b-4ff0-8fe9-020abdfaa3be 🇲🇽 Camina con Jesús en esta Cuaresma ✨ Descubre la riqueza del Vía Crucis y medita Su Pasión aquí: https://web.tabella.app/podcast/f7667582-056c-43cb-8069-7b8ab7047a36

A Season of Conversion ✨ Tiempo de conversión

🇺🇸 Today we begin our 40-day Lenten journey 🙏 “You are dust…” — let’s return to Him with all our hearts 🤎 🇲🇽 Hoy iniciamos los 40 días de Cuaresma ✨ “Polvo eres…” — volvamos a Él con todo el corazón 🤎

🇺🇸 Walk with Jesus this Lent and dive into reflections, prayers, and daily inspiration. Don’t forget to visit the Media section for more 🙏✨ 🇲🇽 Camina con Jesús en esta Cuaresma y descubre reflexiones, oraciones e inspiración diaria. No olvides visitar la sección de Media para más 🙏✨

Save the Date

Feb 15: Parish Potluck Lunch after Sunday Mass. Bring a dish to share and enjoy fellowship with your parish community. Feb 22: Special Guest Speaker Presentation on St. Joseph in the Parish Hall at 7pm. Mark your calendars!

Ministries & Formation

RCIA classes begin next week. If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Catholic faith, contact the parish office for more information. Youth Retreat scheduled for March 10-12. Register now to secure your spot.

Giving & Special Collections

This weekend's second collection supports our local food pantry. Please give generously to help those in need in our community. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Mass Schedule for the Weekend

Saturday: 4:00 pm Vigil at St. Christopher Church | Sunday: 7:30 am at St. Christopher, 9:00 am and 10:30 am (Spanish) at St. Mary’s, 12:30 pm (Spanish) at St. Mary’s, 4:30 pm at St. Christopher.

Weekday Mass Schedule

Monday: 8:00 am at St. Christopher (Novena) | Tuesday to Saturday: 8:00 am at St. Christopher | Tuesday: 7:00 pm at St. Christopher (Spanish).

Upcoming Events at St. Mary’s

January 25 - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Masses at 9:00 am and 10:30 am for special intentions | February 1 - 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Masses at 9:00 am and 10:30 am for blessings.

Young Adult Mixer Event

Join us for a Young Adult Mixer on February 13, 2026, at Our Lady of Loreto Church Hall. Enjoy dinner, music, games, and fellowship in faith.

This Week's Mass Schedule

Weekend Masses: - Sat 4:00pm Vigil at St. Christopher Church - Sun 7:30am and 4:30pm at St. Christopher Church - Sun 9:00am at St. Mary’s - Sun 10:30am and 12:30pm at St. Mary’s (Spanish) Weekday Masses: - Mon 8:00am at St. Christopher - Tues-Sat 8:00am at St. Christopher

Upcoming Events

Jan 12: First Communion Prep Class at St. Mary’s Hall, 10:15am - 11:45am Jan 13: OCIA English Classes for Adults at St. Chris Rectory, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Jan 16-18: Men’s Retreat at Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, call for registration Jan 30-Feb 1: Retrouvaille Marriage Help Program, contact [email protected]

Couples’ Retreat Reminder

Join the Couples’ Retreat at Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center from Feb 13-15. Explore the theme 'Pilgrims of Hope' and grow in love together. Contact Ted at 860.760.9705 to register.

Vocation Ministry Event

For single women 18-35, join the Silent Vocation Discernment Retreat on Jan 31, 9:00am - 4:00pm at Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center. Explore the challenge of presence in the caregiving journey. Contact Sr. Carolyn at [email protected]

Upcoming Mass Schedule

Weekend Masses: Sat 4:00pm, Sun 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (Spanish), 12:30pm (Spanish), 4:30pm. Weekday Masses: Mon 8:00am, Tues-Sat 8:00am. Various Mass times available. Contact office for details.

Special Events at St. Mary's Church

2-week series 'The Journey of Integration' starting on Wednesdays in January. Featuring Sr. Lorraine La Vigne, R.S.M. Also, a Couples Retreat from February 13-15. Learn more on the parish website or by calling 860-760-9705.

Reminder: Monthly Collection

Don't forget about the second collection next weekend for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and help support the parish financially.

Special Support Program

Attention caregivers: You may qualify for compensation through the State of CT AFL Program if you take care of a loved one at home. Reach out to apply and check eligibility.

Fourth Sunday of Advent Mass Schedule

Weekend Masses: Saturday 4:00pm at St. Christopher, Sunday 7:30am at St. Christopher, 9:00am at St. Mary’s, 10:30am at St. Mary’s (Spanish), 12:30pm at St. Mary’s (Spanish), 4:30pm at St. Christopher. Weekday Masses: Monday 8:00am at St. Christopher (Novena), Tues-Sat 8:00am at St. Christopher, Tuesday 7:00pm at St. Christopher (Spanish).

Christmas Eve Masses

Wednesday, December 24th: 4:00 pm Vigil Mass at St. Mary’s, 8:00 pm Vigilia Misa en Santa Maria (Spanish), 10:00 pm Vigil Mass at St. Christopher.

Christmas Day Masses

Thursday, December 25th: 9:00 am Mass at St. Christopher, 11:00 am Misa en Santo Cristóbal (Spanish).

N.A.M. Parish Collection

The Parish Collection on Christmas Day is for your Christmas Offering. Thank you for your generosity.

A Message for Christmas

At this special and sacred time of the year, let us reflect on the birth of Jesus, the light that shines in the darkness. May His peace and love fill your hearts. Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year to all.

Preparing for Christmas | Preparándonos para la Navidad

🇺🇸 As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Tabella offers this special collection of devotions, reflections, and sacred music. May this playlist help you prepare your heart for Christmas and accompany you throughout the joyful days of the Christmas season: https://web.tabella.app/podcast/2f79fcdc-2ac1-4315-b8dc-a660ea2193ca 🇲🇽 Mientras nos preparamos para celebrar el nacimiento de nuestro Salvador, Tabella te ofrece esta colección especial de devociones, reflexiones y música sagrada. Que esta playlist te ayude a preparar el corazón para la Navidad y te acompañe durante los días gozosos del tiempo de Navidad: https://web.tabella.app/podcast/0cae2dbf-fc22-4c61-8edb-8a95127cb452

Upcoming Mass Schedule

Weekend Masses: Saturday 4:00pm - St. Christopher Church, Sunday 7:30am - St. Christopher Church, 9:00am & 10:30am (Spanish) - St. Mary’s Church, 4:30pm - St. Christopher Church. Weekday Masses: Monday 8:00am - St. Christopher Church (Novena), Tues-Sat 8:00am - St. Christopher Church. Tuesday 7:00pm - St. Christopher Church (Spanish).