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Acudir a la Virgen María es encontrar siempre un refugio seguro, un abrazo maternal y una guía constante que nos conduce de la mano hacia el corazón de su Hijo Jesús. Este conjunto de oraciones nos invita a hacer una pausa en el día para entregarle nuestras alegrías, cargas y necesidades a la siempre Virgen María, confiando plenamente en su amor incondicional y en la fuerza de su intercesión.

Acudir a la Virgen María es encontrar siempre un refugio seguro, un abrazo maternal y una guía constante que nos conduce de la mano hacia el corazón de su Hijo Jesús. Este conjunto de oraciones nos invita a hacer una pausa en el día para entregarle nuestras alegrías, cargas y necesidades a la siempre Virgen María, confiando plenamente en su amor incondicional y en la fuerza de su intercesión.

Acudir a la Virgen María es encontrar siempre un refugio seguro, un abrazo maternal y una guía constante que nos conduce de la mano hacia el corazón de su Hijo Jesús. Este conjunto de oraciones nos invita a hacer una pausa en el día para entregarle nuestras alegrías, cargas y necesidades a la siempre Virgen María, confiando plenamente en su amor incondicional y en la fuerza de su intercesión.

Sacred Scripture can be a very confusing subject. It is important to select a reliable guide for your studies, but there are a couple of practical points to always remember. To learn more, check out the article on our Parish website written by Fr Wilson: transtans.org/de-coding-the-mystery-of-th…

Join us in prayer for the following Mass intentions this week: Maria Galimi, Jane & Leonard Coffin, Maria E. Velasques, James E. Arenholz, Jr., Sean Sheridan, Joseph Fitteron, Cedrick Rene, Margerita Cimmino, and Philip & Tessie Vivirito.

Let us pray together for Christ's healing grace to be upon Kali DiMarco, Susan Morgan, and Michael Sullivan. May they feel His comforting presence during their time of need.

Join the St. Philip Walkers group on Saturday mornings at Calf Pasture Beach until September 12. A great opportunity for exercise and community bonding. Check the bulletin for more details.

The new Faith Formation year is approaching. Please register your child(ren) by August 30th to help us plan for classes effectively. The first session with a 'Meet and Greet' will be on Sunday, September 13, following the 10am Mass.

Sun: 8AM Mass for Fred & Eleanor Canepari. 9:30AM Mass for Carol Crisci. 11:30AM Mass for Noemia & Jose Medeiros. Mon: St. Bartholomew feast day Mass. Tue: Mass for Robert E. Cummings. Wed: Mass for Andrew Esposito. Thu: No Mass. Fri: Feast of St. Augustine, Mass for Joseph Timko.

Join us on Sun, Aug 31 after 9:30AM Mass for a special blessing of backpacks for all students. Children are encouraged to bring their backpacks to receive a prayer of blessing for the upcoming school year.

Your generosity is appreciated. This Sunday's second collection supports victims of the recent earthquake in Colombia, aiding over 300 individuals. Thank you for your continued support.

Let us continue to pray for the sick in our community, including Ed Rish, Steven Rish, Danielle Esposito, and others. May God's healing grace be upon them.

Join us on Saturday, August 29th at 5 PM for our First Holy Eucharist as a parish at Sacred Heart under the intercession of Saint Carlo Acutis.

Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith or becoming part of the Catholic Church? OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation) is a journey of faith preparing for Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Contact Fr. Jaime or Deb McGrath for more details.

Thank you for supporting our Back-to-School collection providing over 100 backpacks filled with school supplies to children in need. Backpacks will be distributed to families and children through Acts 4 Ministry.

Adult Confirmation meetings starting on Sep 14th at 7:00 PM at Sacred Heart Church. Join us on the journey of preparing to receive the sacrament of Confirmation in November at the Cathedral in Hartford.