Calendar of Events

About the Eucharist?

October 3, 17, 24, 31 and November 7.

Virtual Program Explores

Mary’s Seven Sorrows

If you are seeking to find hope, strength and comfort from a loss, burden, trouble, or sorrow, come take a walk with Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and find a message of strength and support from a woman who transformed her heartache and sorrow into peace and hope. The Catholic Family Services office is offering a virtual seven-week program entitled A Journey with Mary Through Her Seven Sorrows. Each session will explore one of the Seven Sorrows of Mary’s life and the message of strength and encouragement each one contains. It is based on the book Your Sorrow is My Sorrow: Hope and Strength in Times of Suffering, by Sr. Joyce Rupp. Each session will include a reflection on one of Mary’s sorrows, guided prayer imagery and discussion. The program will be offered Monday nights from 7-8:15 P.M. September 12, 19, October 3, 17, 24, 31 and November 7. It takes place online and requires participants have an internet connection. The program is free, but registration is required. To do so, or for more information, contact Mary-Jo McLaughlin at the Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848-2237, Ext. 312, or email mmclaughlin@ norwichdiocese.net.

November 2, and 9

Virtual Fall Scripture Seminar

What Does the Bible Say

As Catholics we believe that the bread and wine become the actual physical body and blood of Christ based on John 6:53-54. Jesus said to them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats* my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day.” Join Sister Elissa Rinere, C.P. from 7:00pm to 8:15 PM for this wonderful seminar hosted by The Office of Faith Events. To register please email manicholas@norwichdiocese.net or call 860-848-2237 ext. 304

November 13

Mass of Healing and Hope

Come join us for a Mass of Healing and Hope the second Sunday of every month at 2 PM, at Church of the Holy Family, 185 Church St, Hebron. The next Mass scheduled will be on November 13. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Ray Introvigne with a healing service following the Mass. For more information contact Andrea Hoisl at faithevents@ norwichdiocese.net or 860848-2237 ext. 203

November 15

Cantor Formation

Our focus will be on the parts of the Mass and discussing the cantor’s role in each area according to the General Instruction in the Missal. Michael Steven Lianos, Director of Music at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, will provide assistance and fundamental understanding of our role as music ministers. Join us from 6:30 pm to 8:30pm at the Cathedral of saint Patrick in Norwich. To register, please contact Marianne at manicholas@norwichdiocese.net or call (860)848-2237 ex. 304

November 29, December 6, 13, and 20

Virtual Diocesan

Advent Mission

Join Vicar General Msgr. Les Janik and Director of Catholic Family Services Mary- Jo McLaughlin from 7:00 PM to

7:45 PM on the above dates, to deepen your faith and take up the call to conversion while you renew your commitment to the newborn Christ and His Church. To register please contact Marianne at manicholas@norwichdiocese.net or call 860-848-2237, ext. 304 Presented by the Office of Faith Events.

Veterans Day

Friday, November 11