"Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom"
Using "Mary's Way of the Cross", outdoor stations were held Good Friday at Our Lady of Grace Church, Catholic Community of Stratford. It was touching to see so many "Walk the Cross" with Jesus; toddlers in strollers, those in wheel chairs, families, youth from our Religious Education Program, as well as young and old alike from all walks of life.
A living testament to love of Jesus and a desire to be true followers.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny 2024
What a great day!
The Easter Bunny came and greeted everyone who came to feast with us during our 2024 Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.
Goody bags were handed out to all the children, an egg hunt was held and a great time was had by all.
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What a great day!
The Easter Bunny came and greeted everyone who came to feast with us during our 2024 Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.
Goody bags were handed out to all the children, an egg hunt was held and a great time was had by all.
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Thanks to donors like you our Blood Drive Saturday March 16 was very successful. We exceeded our goal collecting 35 units, which means up to 105 people may receive your life giving gift.
During this fraternal year, 136 units have been collected helping 544 people!!!!
Our next Blood Drive is scheduled for June 8, 2024
Since October 2021 we've held nine Blood Drives collecting 294 units, which may potentially help 882 people with the gift of life! Thank You!!
Thank You to all who attended our annual
Breakfast with Santa enjoying good food, good neighbors and a good time! You all made Santa very happy by stopping by to visit. |
Thank you all who attended our annual
O Come All Ye Faithful Advent program A special "Thank You' to brother Matt Roumeles for creating this program three years ago during COVID, as well as to our Chaplain Msgr. Ryan for his continuous support. |
We are also grateful to all those who brought donations during these events for our
Unwed Mothers Baby Shower
We will continue to accept donations at our next Food Collection, January 6, 2024
Unwed Mothers Baby Shower
We will continue to accept donations at our next Food Collection, January 6, 2024
INTO THE BREACH The Connecticut State Council is hosting online mini-retreats of Into The Breach on the fourth Monday of every month for ten months. Learn more about this opportunity. Complete the survey form for more information about these powerful sessions. Full day retreats are also available - this is open to all Catholic men. You do not need to be a member to take advantge of these FREE retreats. "Into the Breach is a call to battle for Catholic Men which urges them to embrace wholeheartedly masculine virtues in a world in crisis. This hard-hitting new video series illustrates the gravity of our duty as men of Christ and offers an inspiring invitation to renew authentic masculinity. Why are you here? To know God. To love God. To serve God. If you are a man, you are called to share the faith. You are called to live the faith. Step into the breach and discover your role as a Catholic man in today’s world."
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Want to strengthen your faith? Your parish, family and community? Learn more about us or join online today. Watch this short video and listen to Jared Zimmer, the Director of The Word on Fire Institute on why he's a member of the Knights of Columbus
As our parish and broader community continue to re-open, Knights at OLG remain commimitted to being a part of this, but remember, the Knights never went away. Throughout the pandemic we've never missed a monthly meeting, conducting them online when necessary; we collected and distributed food and food cards, we delivered parish bulletins to the homebound, assisted pregnancy centers and Mothers in need, held events such as our FREE Ice Cream Social honoring families and Drive Through Santa Breakfast. We still conduct our annual scholarship program and Palm Cross Sales and much much more. None of which could be done without parishioner support.
Visit "kofc.org/join us" and mention Council 13228 as your council of choice.
Let Blessed Fr. McGivney inspire you to help us respond to the needs of today. Don't hesitate to help us to make a difference!
As our parish and broader community continue to re-open, Knights at OLG remain commimitted to being a part of this, but remember, the Knights never went away. Throughout the pandemic we've never missed a monthly meeting, conducting them online when necessary; we collected and distributed food and food cards, we delivered parish bulletins to the homebound, assisted pregnancy centers and Mothers in need, held events such as our FREE Ice Cream Social honoring families and Drive Through Santa Breakfast. We still conduct our annual scholarship program and Palm Cross Sales and much much more. None of which could be done without parishioner support.
Visit "kofc.org/join us" and mention Council 13228 as your council of choice.
Let Blessed Fr. McGivney inspire you to help us respond to the needs of today. Don't hesitate to help us to make a difference!
"IF YOU CAN'T FEED A HUNDRED PEOPLE THEN JUST FEED ONE" ~ Mother Teresa
The need for restocking local foodbanks is ongoing. Our neighbors and families are in need now more than ever.
It's disappointing to enter a grocery store and find items you're looking fo missing from shelves, not knowing when they'll restock, or find you don't have the resources to pay for it.
It's more than disappointing to open your kitchen cabinet looking for food to prepare for your family and it's not there,... and you have no idea when you will be able to restock.
Help us fight Food Insecurity,... be as generous as you're able. Every little bit helps!
Drive Through Food Collections take place monthly at Our Lady of Grace on scheduled Saturdays between 10 am and 12:00 pm.
Our next scheduled Food Collection is Saturday, May 4, 2024
Your safety is also our concern, so you are asked to stay in your vehicle at all times. Prior to arrival place food donations in your trunk or back seat so it may be removed without getting out of your vehicle.
Cash and/or grocery gift cards are also welcome. All money collected goes directly to those facing food insecurity at Our Lady of Grace.
Contact Tony Salerno with any questions at 203.615.1932. God bless and Thank You in advance for your generosity.
The need for restocking local foodbanks is ongoing. Our neighbors and families are in need now more than ever.
It's disappointing to enter a grocery store and find items you're looking fo missing from shelves, not knowing when they'll restock, or find you don't have the resources to pay for it.
It's more than disappointing to open your kitchen cabinet looking for food to prepare for your family and it's not there,... and you have no idea when you will be able to restock.
Help us fight Food Insecurity,... be as generous as you're able. Every little bit helps!
Drive Through Food Collections take place monthly at Our Lady of Grace on scheduled Saturdays between 10 am and 12:00 pm.
Our next scheduled Food Collection is Saturday, May 4, 2024
Your safety is also our concern, so you are asked to stay in your vehicle at all times. Prior to arrival place food donations in your trunk or back seat so it may be removed without getting out of your vehicle.
Cash and/or grocery gift cards are also welcome. All money collected goes directly to those facing food insecurity at Our Lady of Grace.
Contact Tony Salerno with any questions at 203.615.1932. God bless and Thank You in advance for your generosity.
Click here for a list of need items you can downlod and print.
July begins our new Fraternal Year - updates reflect donations collected between July 8, 2023 - June 3, 2024
Up dates on Drive Through Food Drives will be posted monthly:
Thanks to your generosity we've received ~
6,083 lbs. of food donated to food bank
$5,675.00 donated (distributed as S&S Food Cards to parish)
In our 2022-23 Fraternal Year, 7,215 lbs. of food and $7,550.00 in Stop & Shop store cards were donated. Thank you for your generosity!
Up dates on Drive Through Food Drives will be posted monthly:
Thanks to your generosity we've received ~
6,083 lbs. of food donated to food bank
$5,675.00 donated (distributed as S&S Food Cards to parish)
In our 2022-23 Fraternal Year, 7,215 lbs. of food and $7,550.00 in Stop & Shop store cards were donated. Thank you for your generosity!