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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Pope Leo XIV Prayer Intention for October

Pope Leo invites the faithful to pray that believers of different religions may work together to promote peace, justice and human fraternity.  He urges cooperation that goes beyond dialogue, encouraging concrete steps toward reconciliation and solidarity.  In a divided world, interfaith celebration is a powerful witness - shared service through prayer, dialogue, and acts of charity can build trust and foster peace.

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Prayer for Our Veterans​

"Almighty God and Father, creator of all mankind and author of peace, as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess, we ask you to bless members of our armed forces.  Give them courage, hope and strength.  May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing.  Be their power and protector, leading them from darkness to light.  To you be all glory, honor and praise now and forever.  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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Calendar

November 30:  Wreath making at Our Lady of Lourdes, 2:00 pm

December 13:  Cookie and Bake Sale at Our Lady of LaSalette, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

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Meet and Greet with Bishop Reidy

Bishop Richard Reidy, newly appointed bishop of the Norwich Diocese, will be visiting Our Lady of LaSalette Parish on October 26, 2025.  He will be celebrating Mass at the 11:00 am Mass.  All parishioners are invited to attend the Mass followed by a Meet and Greet Luncheon in the church basement.  Sign-up sheets are placed at the entrances of our churches if you wish to attend both of the Mass and Luncheon.

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All Souls Day

Please use your All Souls Day envelopes early to submit names so that the office can create a list to put on the Altar display for your loved ones.   The All-Soul's envelope is in your offertory packet dated November 2.  Additional names can be added on a slip of paper and placed in the offertory envelope.  

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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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Back to School Prayer

Loving God thank you for the rest and relaxation we enjoyed over the summer.  Today we pray for our children as they begin a new school year.  Bless them with joy at seeing friends, exciting new experiences and a love of learning.  Watch over all who learn, replacing fear with joy, anxiety with peace and tiredness with energy.  Grant teachers the wisdom, patience, and joy in serving their students in Jesus' name, we pray.  Amen

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​Anniversary Mass Celebration

All couples married 25 and 50 years or celebrating any significant anniversary are invited to attend the 2025 Silver and Golden Jubilee Anniversary mass celebrated by Bishop Richard F. Reidy at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2 pm.  Registration is required - send Husband and wife's name, address, telephone number, wedding date, anniversary being celebrated and parish to Alvania Tejada, Office of Faith Events, 331 Main Street, 2nd Fl, Norwich, CT 06360, call 8680-848-2237 ext. 304 or email faithevents@norwichdiocese.net.  Deadline to register is Thursday, 9/25/25.  Please register early. Couples may also email a recent digital photo of themselves in jpeg format to the e-mail to be included in a gallery of pictures on the Diocese website.

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Faith Formation News

Registration for 2025-2026 year has begun.  Please see the registration forms at the entrances of the churches.  The form and payment of $60 per student can be submitted to the rectory through the collection baskets during any Mass, by mail or can be dropped in the secure rectory office mailbox.  Classes will begin on Catechetical Sunday, September 21st from 9:15 to 10:45 am.  

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We are accepting new Catechists for 2025-2026.  There will be a few openings so please join us September through April on the 2nd and 3rd Sunday of each month from 9:15 to 10:45 am.  No formal training is necessary, and manuals are provided.  Parents or other family members of students make a great addition to our classes.  Class sizes are small.  Required:  a background check and online training (about 1 to 2 hours to complete).  Please reach out to the Director of Religious Education, Rebecca Swagger at 860-377-0387 with any interest or questions.  Thank you for this consideration to keep our Faith Formation at LaSalette and Lourdes going!

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Catechists Needed

We are in need of a few more catechists for 2025-2026.  Come join us September through April on the 2nd and 3rd Sunday of each month from 9:15 to 10:45 am.  No formal training is necessary.  Guidance and manuals are provided.  Parents, other family members of students, former teachers, or our parishioners make great additions to our classes.  Class sizes are small with the largest being about 7 students.  Required:  a background check and online training (taking about 1 to 2 hours total to complete).  Please reach out to the Director of Religious Education, Rebecca, with any interests or questions (870) 377-0387 or rebeccaswagger@hotmail.com.  Thank you for this consideration to keep our Faith Formation at LaSalette and Lourdes going!

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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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​​​​​​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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​​​​Fall Raffle

Our Lady of LaSalette / Our Lady of Lourdes is planning a Fall raffle.  This will be the only 20/20 Club this year.  Cost of the donation is $20 per entry and requested information on a ticket form enters you into the drawings to be held on Sundays starting on August 31, 2025 and end on October 24, 2025.  You will be assigned a number which will be posted at all entrances of our Churches for your reference.  The raffle features $1,000.00 in cash prizes ranging from twenty ($20) dollars to two hundred ($200) dollars at the last drawing.  Your donations will be beneficial to our parishes.  We are hoping to exceed our goal from the last raffle, which was 250 tickets.  The more entries you have, the better your chances of winning.  Any questions or need tickets, please contact Pat Perna, 860-942-9300 or call the rectory at 860-774-6275.  Good luck and thank you for your support.

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​Spiritual Director Certification Program

The Franciscan University of Steubenville is offering a certification program to train Spiritual Directors at the Immaculate Conception Center in Putnam, CT.  For more information, please call (860) 928-7955 or contact immaculateconceptioncenter.org.

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​Friends of Assisi Food Pantry

Friends of Assisi Food Pantry are preparing for the 2025 Thanksgiving season for the 35th year of feeding the needy and poor and would like your help to serve over 350 families. Please share any food or donations you are able to assist. Thank you and God Bless, 860-774-2310, directorfoodpantry@gmail.com.  Food Drives will be held:

• Saturday, November 22, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, 77 Water Street, Danielson

• Sunday, November 23, 12:00 to 3:00 pm, 77 Water Street, Danielson

• Monday, November 24, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, St. James School Gymnasium​

 

If you know someone who is in need of a basket, registration will take place at the Killingly Library​

• ​Friday, November 7th 9:00 am to 11:30 am​​

                Last name L - Z, 9:00 to 10:15 am

                Last Name A - L, 10:15 to 11:30 am

Coat Drive

The Knights of Columbus, Council 49, Mystical Rose will be conducting their annual coat drive beginning Sunday, November 2 and running through November 23rd.  Collection bins will be placed in both churches.  Thank you for your help.  God Bless you.

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Basket Raffle

Saturday, December 13, the Social Committee will be holding its Annual Cookie Sale and Basket Raffel.  This is our biggest fundraiser of the year.  We are asking for your help to fill some of the baskets. 

 

If you would like to donate an item or two to make our basket more beautiful, it would be very much appreciated.  Items could include but are not limited to wine, snacks, videos, food items, lottery tickets, gift cards, handmade items, etc.  We typically have about 50 amazing baskets available for raffle. 

 

We will be putting the baskets together the first week of December, so we would need your items by November 30th at the latest.  Your donations should be labeled "Basket Raffle" and can be brought to the church basement on the weekends or dropped off at the rectory during the week.  Please put any gift cards in the collection basket in an envelope marked "Basket Raffle." 

 

Thank you so much for your generous support!

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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.