News & Events

Prayer for Peace​

God of Peace, in this time of turmoil, we turn to you with hearts longing for peace.  As fear grips us, we ask for your blessed assurance.  Keep us close to your Son, whose first Easter greeting was one of peace.  We ask this in His name, the Prince of Peace, who is Lord forever and ever.  Amen.​​​​

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Prayer for Vocations​

"Heavenly Father, through all generations, You have chosen men to serve You by sharing in the Holy Priesthood of Christ, Your son.  We beg You to call men form our diocese to serve as priests at the alter, and to send Your Holy Spirit to help them discern Your call.  Give them understanding to know Your will and courage to follow it.  Pour out, too, Your grace upon women from our parishes to serve You in religious life, formed after the model of Our Blessed Mother.  We ask this through our eternal High Priest and King, Jesus Christ, our Lord.  Amen.​​​​​​​​

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Creating a Culture of Vocations​

Christ spoke of the talents each one of us has, talents that must not be buried.  Our calling is to take these talents, develop them fully and use them in establishing His kingdom on earth.  God has graced us with specific talents or charisms to assist us in service others through our vocations.  Join our brothers and sisters in our monthly diocesan Holy Hour for Vocations at St. Matthew Church in Tolland on Friday, December 19th at 6:00 pm.  We will pray for all people in our Church to discover and live out their vocations and particularly for men to be called to priesthood and for women and men to be called to the consecrated life.

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How to Evangelize

Listen to your friends' problems and take it one step further by offering to pray for and with them about their problems.  Show them that there is a God who loves them and wants to help them.

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​​​​​New Mass Stipends Announced

At a meeting of the Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Hartford, of which the Dioceses of Norwich is part of, the Bishops decreed that effective January 1st, 2026 all Mass stipends will be $15.  This will replace the current stipends of $10 for weekday Masses and $20 for weekend Masses.  Per the decree, if stipends have already been received, there will be no adjustment or returns.  We shall celebrate Masses for those in need, even if no stipend is received.

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​​Interfaith Council

We are looking for one or two volunteers for this ministry.  There is only one meeting per month, usually on the third Tuesday, and the main purpose is to both gather and share information with other local churches and synagogues.  Unfortunately, we recently lost two of our parishioners who represented this committee.  If you are interested in filling this position or would like or information, please contact Barbara Laliberte at 860-774-4176.

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​​CCD Classes

CCD classes will begin on Sunday, September 29th.  Classes will be held this year on the 2nd and 3rd Sunday of the month from 9:15 to 10:45 am in the church basement at our Lady of LaSalette Church. Please contact the rectory at 860-774-6275 if you are interested.

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​​​​​​Eucharistic Adoration

"Could you not watch with me for one hour" Matthew 26:40. Every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 6:45 pm, we have a truly rewarding experience to sit with God for one hour each week, undisturbed by phones, traffic, appointments, etc. in Adoration at Our Lady of LaSalette Church.  It is an honor assigned to only chosen parishes with the commitment to keep company with God.  If you are interested in participating for one hour, please pick up and complete one of the forms available at the entrances of the church.

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Sanctuary Candle

The Sanctuary Candle is available and be purchased to light in honor of a loved one or for a special intention.  The donation is $20 for the week.  Please contact the rectory at 860-774-6275.

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​​​​​​Spiritual Director Certification Program

The Franciscan University of Steubenville is offering a free open house for those interested in training to be a certified Spiritual Director.  The open house will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 29th at the Immaculate Conception Center, 600 Liberty Highway, Putnam, CT.  All are welcome to attend.  No prior training is required.  For more information, please call (860) 928-7955 or contact immaculateconceptioncenter.org.

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​​​Advent Gospel Reflections

An Advent Gospel Reflection Study will be held in the Rectory basement on Wednesday, November 19th at 6:30 pm.  David Meunier will lead the study which will meet weekly through Advent.  The study is based on Bishop Robert Barron's book.  Those of you who attended in the past know that these studies bring a richer involvement to the Advent journey.  All adults and young adults are welcome.  Should you have any questions, please call the rectory at 860-774-6275.  Please call the rectory if you are interested in attending.

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2026 March for Life Trip

Join the Diocese of Norwich for an overnight pilgrimage to the 2026 March for Life in Washington, DC January 22 to 24.  The cost is $55 for transportation only ($2 additional fee when paying through VANCO).  The pilgrimage will begin with Mass with our Bishop at the Cathedral on Thursday, January 22 at 7:30 pm with bus departure immediately following.  We will begin our return to Norwich in the early evening on Friday, January 23 following the March.  To register, visit https://bit.ly/VANCO or e-mail atejada@norwichdiocese.net to speak with Alvania.  Be a voice for the voiceless - join us in marching for the dignity of every human life!

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A Mass for Young Adults

Young adults throughout the Diocese of Norwich are invited to attend Mass with Bishop Reidy, Sunday, February 1st at 7:00 pm.  Join us at the St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel on the UCONN campus.  Reception to follow.

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Rock Climbing

The Diocese of Norwich is hosting an indoor rock-climbing event on February 7th at the Central Rock Gym in Glastonbury, CT.  All families and people of all ages are invited to attend.  Climbing will be from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.  The cost for the event is free.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required.  To pre-register, please e-mail msweeney@norwichdiocese.net.

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Pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey - 2026

Father Ben will be leading a pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. Paul to Greece and Turkey from August 24th to September 4, 2026.  The pilgrimage will include stops at sacred sites in Athens, Corinth, Mykonos, Patmos, Heraklion, Santorini,  Kalabaka, Veria, Thessaloniki, Kavala and Alexandroupolis.  The pilgrimage will then continue to Istanbul before returning to the USA.  The cost of this pilgrimage is $4,275 per person/double occupancy - tips are included.  We hope you will join us.  The deposit of $500 per person for this trip is due on February 15th so please mark your calendars.  For more information, please contact Father Ben Vinjoe at 860-481-2880.

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January Calendar of Events

• Chess Club:  Monday, January 5th at 10:00 am and Monday January 19th 10:00 am in the Church Basement

• Social Committee:  Tuesday January 6th at 9:30 am in the Church Basement

• Knights of Columbus:  Wednesday, January 7th at 7:00 pm in the Church Basement

• Parish Council:  Thursday, January 8th at 6:30 pm in the Rectory

• Faith Formation:  January 11th and January 18th 9:15 to 10:45

• Ice skating with Bishop Reidy, January 19th 1:30 to 3:30 pm Rose Garden Ice Arena, 641 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT; $10 plus $3 rental fee if you don't have your own skates. Contact Alvania Tejada at 860-848-2237, ext. 304 to register.

• LaSalette Stitchers:  Thursday, January 22nd at 10:00 am in the Church Basement

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