St. Thomas the Apostle

Most Holy Trinity: Sun 11:00AM, Mon 8:00AM, Thu 8:00AM, Fri 8:00AM. St. Joseph: Sat 4:00PM, Sun 10:00AM. St. Mary: Sat 4:00PM, Sun 9:00AM. St. Stephen: Sun 8:30AM, Mon 8:00AM, Tue 8:00AM, Wed 8:00AM.

Most Holy Trinity: Thu 6:00-7:00PM, Fri after 8AM Mass. St. Joseph & St. Mary: Sat 2:45-3:30PM (Sacristy). St. Stephen: Tue 4:00-5:00PM, Wed after 8AM Mass.

Most Holy Trinity: Tue 9AM-8PM, Fri 9AM-8PM. St. Stephen: Mon 8:30AM-9:30AM.

Oct 3: Blessing of the Animals at St. Mary and St. Joseph, 11:00am.

Saturday Vigil: 4:30 p.m. at Canterbury, Sunday: 8:00 a.m. at Moosup, 10:30 a.m. at Plainfield. Weekday Mass on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in Plainfield, followed by Novena to St. Peregrine.

Reconciliation available on Saturdays from 3:30-4:00 p.m. in Canterbury or by appointment. Hospital & Home Visits can be requested for the sacrament of the sick. Baptism and Marriage arrangements should be made by contacting the office at least a year in advance.

September 5 & 6: Welcome to our parish community. Prayer List continues for several parish members. Mass and Holy Hour schedules for Thursdays and Fridays provided. Mark your calendar for upcoming special Masses and collections to be announced in the bulletin.

Reach out for any sacramental needs or pastoral visits at the listed contact information. Keep the parish prayer list in mind when offering prayers for those mentioned.

Stay connected with Knights of Columbus meetings, Rosary Guild gatherings, and Ladies Guild meetings. Join the Divine Mercy Ministry for Seniors or consider attending upcoming events like the Rosary Rally and the 40 Days for Life Campaign.

Saturday Vigil: 4:30 p.m. in Canterbury. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. in Moosup, 10:30 a.m. in Plainfield. Weekday Masses: Wednesday 6:00 p.m. in Plainfield; Thursday 7:30 a.m. in Moosup and 6:00 p.m. in Canterbury; Friday 8:00 a.m. in Plainfield.

September 12: Rosary Guild Meeting at 10:00 a.m. in Plainfield. September 15: Religious Education program begins. September 24: River Edge Coin Laundromat Charity Event.

Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:30-4:00 p.m. in Canterbury or by appointment. Baptism and Marriage arrangements can be made by contacting the office.

Ministries & Formation: RCIA classes starting soon. If interested in volunteering for Divine Mercy Ministry to Seniors, contact Andrea Hoisl at 860-848-2237.

Please pray for the parish community members listed on the prayer list for their well-being and intentions.

First Reading: But if you warn the wicked and he refuses to turn from his way, he shall die for his guilt, but you shall save yourself. Psalm: If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. Second Reading: Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. Gospel: Amen, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

Includes daily readings from the Bible for each day of the week, with reflections on the importance of speaking God's prophetic word and the obligation to love one another.

A prayer for blessing the students, teachers, and school staff in the congregation as they begin the new school year, asking for God's guidance and grace.

Upcoming events include a Wolf Den Hike with Bishop Reidy, a Christmas Bazaar donation drive, a Day of Prayer and Talk, and a Holy Hour for Vocations on September 18, 2026.

As we prepare for the Wolf Den Hike with Bishop Reidy, share your favorite hiking spot or outdoor adventure that brings you closer to God's creation!