St. Joseph

Preparing for the Feast of Saint Joseph | Preparándonos para la Fiesta de San José

🇺🇸 As we prepare for his feast, Saint Joseph reminds us that holiness often grows in silence, trust, and daily faithfulness. 🇲🇽 Mientas nos preparamos para su fiesta, San José nos recuerda que la santidad a menudo crece en el silencio, la confianza y la fidelidad diaria.

This Week at Our Lady of Hope

Sat Vigil, March 7: 5:00pm IHOM -† Donald Kellogg. Sun, March 8: 9:30am IHOM -† Theodore Holmes Jr. Sun, March 8: 11:30am ICC - Blessing to Barbara Karpinska.

Mass Schedule and Intentions

Tue, March 10: 8:00am ICC -† Helen Winiarski. Fri, March 13: 8:00am ICC -† Christine Luce. Sat Vigil, March 14: 5:00pm IHOM -† Charles (Bob) Marracino.

Religious Education Announcements

Sun, March 8: 9:30am Grades 6-10; Teen Virtus Program. Mon, March 9: 6:00–6:45pm Grades 1–5 Choir rehearsal. Sun, March 29: Grades 1-5 sing at 9:30am Mass.

Pastoral Reflection on Third Sunday of Lent

Reflecting on the Samaritan woman at the well, seeking living water and reconciliation with Christ. Join us for a study session led by Fr. John on Tuesdays 6-7pm in the Social Center.

Chaplet of St. Joseph | Coronilla de San José

🇺🇸 Chaplet of St. Joseph: web.tabella.app/podcast/ec16ad25-a9dc-4c81-925c-307d10d6df1e 🇲🇽 Coronilla a San José: web.tabella.app/podcast/2129cbef-73a7-4435-a330-ed418313c76e

Vocations Chalice Program

Join Our Lady of Hope Parish in prayer efforts for an increase in holy vocations in our diocese. Consider taking home the Vocation Chalice for the week. Sign-up sheets are available in the back of the churches.

First Friday Holy Hour

Join us in prayer before the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 8:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception or at 7:00 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary. Please note: Holy Hour will be after the Stations of the Cross at IHOM.

Religious Education Update

Check the schedule for upcoming Religious Education classes for different grades and choir rehearsal. Engage in activities like making Valentines for those in need. Contact Teresa Lovejoy for more information.

Lent Music | Música para Cuaresma

Praise & Worship AOH Music https://web.tabella.app/podcast/2780ea72-e59e-4eaf-9a47-a7e6a3371813 Música de Nico Cabrera y Vale Montes https://web.tabella.app/podcast/a2a183f2-4359-463a-89fd-98d080124d91

Prepárate para la Confesión 🕊️ Prepare for Confession

🇺🇸 Get ready for Confession with the Confession Kit https://web.tabella.app/podcast/2c2e6086-38b7-4875-b98a-c5778517e024 🇲🇽 Prepárate para la Confesión con el Kit para Confesarte https://web.tabella.app/podcast/b88168e7-4a57-40be-a167-76756d61ea9c

This Week's Events

Sat 5:00pm - Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary. Sun 8:00am - Mass at Immaculate Conception. Sun 9:30am - Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary. Sun 11:30am - Mass at Immaculate Conception. Mon & Wed 8:00am - Weekday Mass. Wed 7:00pm - Latin Mass. Reconciliation Hours: Mon 5:00–6:00pm at Immaculate Conception, Wed 6:00–6:45pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Sat 3:30–4:45pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Ministries & Formation

Sun, Feb 22 - Youth Mass followed by class for grades 6–10. Sun, Feb 22 - Children's Virtus Program for Grades 6–8. Mon, Feb 23 - Class for Grades 1–5 at Antolini School. Mon, Feb 23 - Pre-Religious Ed 'Caterpillars' for Grades 3–5. March 8, 6:00–7:30pm - Regular class for the Edge Group; Teen Virtus Program for Grades 9–10.

Giving & Special Collections

Feb 15 - Stewardship Offering $7,830. On-line Giving $3,365. Support the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Learn more at www.usccb.org/ccee.

Regular Schedules

Adoration: Tue 5–7pm in Harwinton; Wed 5–7pm in Harwinton with Confessions 6–6:45pm. Mass: Fri 12:10pm in New Hartford. Stations of the Cross: Fri evening during Lent. Confessions: Sat 3:30–4:45pm in Harwinton.

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 🙏✨

Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule

Join us for Ash Wednesday Mass on February 18 at 7am in Harwinton, 12:10pm in New Hartford, and 7pm in Harwinton. Sacrament of Reconciliation available on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturdays.

Lenten Scripture Study on Gospel of Matthew

Embark on a Lenten journey with a Scripture study on the Gospel of Matthew, meeting on Tuesdays at 6pm in Harwinton. Let's grow spiritually together during this season of penance.

Soup & Stations During Lent

Join us for Soup & Stations on Friday evenings during Lent, 5:45-6:45pm at the IHOM Social Center, followed by Stations of the Cross at 7:00pm. Spend time in prayer and reflection.

Save the Date: Pancake Supper/Mardi Gras

Get ready for the Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 17 at 6pm. Come enjoy a delicious meal and festive celebration before the season of Lent. Save the date!

Archbishop's Annual Appeal

Support the Archbishop's Annual Appeal starting this weekend. Your contributions help impact local communities through spiritual and charitable outreach. Visit the Archdiocesan website or call for more details.

Pastor's Message

My Dear Friends, Our Lady Of Hope Parish On the first week of Advent, we began the chalice for vocations program. We have been asking parishioners to volunteer to bring home a chalice and pray for vocations for the week in their home. Having the chalice at home is a visible reminder of the importance to pray for laborers for the harvest... [full text continues]

This Week's Schedule

Mass Schedule: - Saturday: 5:00 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary - Sunday: 8:00 am at Immaculate Conception, 9:30 am at Immaculate Heart of Mary, 11:30 am at Immaculate Conception - Weekdays: 8:00 am Monday & Wednesday, 7:00 pm Wednesday (Mass in Latin Ordinary Form) at Immaculate Heart of Mary...

Upcoming Events

ASH WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 18: Mass Schedule: 7am Harwinton, 12:10pm New Hartford, 7pm Harwinton. FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - Saturday Vigil, February 7: 5:00 p.m. Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary. Sunday, February 8: 8:00 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, 9:30 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary, 11:30 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church...