With the beginning of September, Knights of Columbus Council # 6626 will be returning to its regular schedule of meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

The next meeting is this Wednesday, September 1st, at 7:30 pm. All brother Knights are encouraged to attend at least one meeting each month.

For membership or just more information on our Council, please call Grand Knight Jack Scavone at 860-490-1140.

JUST TO LET YOU KNOW: The Parish Office will be closed Friday, September 3rd and Monday, September 6th (Labor Day). Please leave any messages on voicemail (860- 872-0200) and someone will get back to you. Diane will be back in the office on Tuesday, September 7th.

JUST TO LET YOU KNOW: The Parish Office will be closed Friday, September 3rd and Monday, September 6th (Labor Day). Please leave any messages on voicemail (860- 872-0200) and someone will get back to you. Diane will be back in the office on Tuesday, September 7th.

Our opening meeting of the year will be held on Wed. September 8th, featuring our traditional soup and salad supper. Time and Place: 6:30 pm in the Church Hall. Come and join us to see what we are all about! If you have any questions, please contact Pat DiNallo at 860-872-0530. Look forward to seeing you there!

The Pro-Life Ministry will be selling gift cards after Masses on Saturday, Sept. 11th and Sunday, Sept. 12th. Please come down to the Parish Hall and purchase any cards you may need. These cards are sold at face value. A $25 card costs $25 and you can use the card to purchase $25 worth of goods. The retailers contribute a percentage to our Pro-Life Ministry. We use our funds to purchase billboard and bus ads telling needy women where they can get help. This is a win-win situation for the unborn and for you, so please consider purchasing a card.

Have you ever thought of becoming a Christian, or becoming a Catholic, or have you ever considered completing your Confirmation? Classes will begin Monday, September 13th at 7:15 PM.

For information to explain the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA for short), or if you would like to talk to me, please contact Deacon Ron Freedman at (860) 478-4539 or (860) 872-9212.

The next Baptism Preparation meeting for those parents who wish to have their children baptized is scheduled for Tuesday, September 14^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Please call the Parish Office (872-0200) to pre-register.

Ave Maria Home is a ministry which offers care and support for young pregnant women in crisis and their babies by providing them with housing, resources and spiritual direction through the love of Jesus Christ. Support this wonderful ministry by attending the banquet on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the Holiday Inn in Norwich. The time is 6:00 to 10:00PM. Come and enjoy a great speaker, Father Benedict Groeschel, CFR. You will have the good fortune of the privilege and opportunity to hear the message of love, care and work from an amazing man. Contact: avemariain@sbcglobal.net or 860-423-8968.