Our Lady of Fatima [Portuguese Parish]

Monday 9/7 7:30 am - George Heinold. Tuesday 9/8 12:15 pm - Rose & Laurence McPartland. Wednesday 9/9 7:30 am - Ernesto Mario Florio. Thursday 9/10 12:15 pm - Jessica Ann Fornabia. Friday 9/11 7:30 am - Philomena David.

Join us for the celebration on Saturday 9/12 at 5:00 pm and Sunday 9/13 at 8:00 am, 10:00 am, and 12:00 pm.

Sunday, September 13 at the 10:00 am Mass. Blessing of Catechists during Mass, followed by the first class for students and a meet & greet with Catechists for parents.

Reflect on your day and examine your actions before bed. Take time to recognize God's work and ask for His grace. Prepare your heart for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. End each day with Christ.

Sun 8am Mass • Intention: Nancy Kowalski. | 11am Mass • Intention: Louis Orsini. | Tue Rosary Group 3pm • Join us in prayer. | Thu Adoration 9am–7pm • Spend time in prayer. | Fri 12pm Mass • Intention: Nancy Kowalski.

Join the Women's Group for a year of faith and community. Welcome meeting on Wed 6:30pm at Parish Hall. | Human Trafficking Awareness Presentation on Tue 7pm at St. Paul Parish Hall. | Gospel of John mini course beginning Tue 10am at Pastoral Center.

Sep 29 • Fall Festival, tickets available in the office. | Oct 5 • First Friday Adoration, sign up in the narthex. | Oct 17 • Mary of the Americas celebration at the Shrine.

Confession: Wed 6–7pm, Sat 3–4pm. | Adoration: Thu 9am–7pm. | Office Hours: Mon–Thu 9–3.

Vigil Mass on Saturday at 4:30 pm and Sunday Masses at 9:00 am and 11:00 am at Church of the Good Shepherd. Weekday Masses are held from Monday to Thursday at 9:00 am. Confession on Saturdays from 3:30 - 4:00 pm. Please check the parish website for more information.

Join the Sacred Scripture Study Group on Mon, 9/7 to discuss Genesis and Mon, 9/21 for Exodus from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Father Keane Hall. Bring your Catholic Bible and engage in discussions on the profound faith journeys presented.

Remembering the lives lost on 9/11, let us keep in our prayers all the victims and heroes who responded bravely. Join us in honoring their memory at a special Mass of Remembrance at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

For couples seeking marriage preparation or support, contact the Office of Vocations at 860-242-5573. Remember to register at least six months in advance. We are here to support and guide you through this sacred journey of marriage.

Join the Youth Group for a Fall Kickoff Event on Sunday, September 27, from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Enjoy messy games, food, fun, and faith. RSVP to jared@

.

Volunteers needed to help with the Confirmation Retreat on Saturday, September 19, from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Training meetings before the event. Contact Jared Forcier for more information.

St. Mark School is looking for staff for the After-School Program. Hours are Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-6:00pm. Email Principal Melissa Warner at principal@

for more information.

Join the Bible Study in the Upper Room on Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. All are welcome to deepen their faith and understanding of the Scriptures.