Adoration – Monday / 1st Friday
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is a continuation of the worship we offer Jesus at Mass and the key that opens the door to His Sacred Heart. It is held in the church every Monday after the 7:30 a.m. Mass from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and on 1st Friday after the 7:30 a.m. Mass until 4 p.m. Commit one hour to receive the benefits. As Jesus asked, “Can you spend one hour with me?” For Monday contact Carol # 203-288-8592. For 1st Friday contact Joanne @ 203-288-7848 or Mary @ 203-909-2386.
Altar Servers
We welcome children to serve at Mass at our parish. Your participation will not only help the priest and deacon but also provide you opportunities to experience in a special way our liturgical celebrations. Servers need to have their parent’s permission, received their First Communion and be in at least 4th grade. Training is provided. Contact the Office at 203-248-5513.
Baptism / Prep
We welcome the opportunity to help you prepare for your child’s baptism. Baptisms are typically held on the first Sunday of the month after the 11:30 a.m. mass. Our Program also offers post-baptism resources and support. Contact the Office at 203-248-5513.
Choir
(ON HOLD due to COVID-19)
If you like to sing and /or play a musical instrument we welcome you to share your talents to enrich our liturgical celebrations. Practices are held weekly on Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. Contact Jim Teti or the Office at 203- 248 – 5513
Extraordinary Ministers
You play an important role in the Liturgy of the Eucharist during Mass. Assisting in the distribution of Holy Communion helps ensure everyone recipient is given the Eucharist in a timing and respectful way. Training is provided. If you are interested, have been confirmed and are at least 18 years old, contact the Office at 203-248-5513.
Funerals – Bereavement Ministry
This program offers support to those grieving the loss of a loved one through a process using prayer, reflection, sharing and journaling. contact the Family Life Office at 860-242-5573 or at family.life.office@aohct.org or the Parish Office at 203-248-5513.
Funeral Mass – Assistance
Help prepare the Sanctuary for a funeral mass, assist the priest during it and the help clean up afterwards. Contact Mary @ 203-281-0102 or Kathy @ 203-5493.
Greeters / Ushers
Help make our Parish be an inviting and friendly place to gather and worship. As a Greeter / Usher you play an important role to welcome back existing and new persons when they arrive, and to extend a cordial “Good by” when people leave. For further details contact the Office at 203-248-5513.
Lectors
As a Lector you play an important role in the Liturgy of the Word during Mass. Reading the selected to the assembled congregation is part of a long tradition that we are proud to continue. We welcome students in 8th grade (with parent’s permission, high school students, young adults and others to apply. You should be a good reader and verified by practicing with a staff adult. Additional training and resources are provided during the year. Contact the Office at 203-248-5513.
Rosary – Before Daily Mass (Miraculous Medal Novena also on Monday)
Pray the Rosary for those who are ill, deceased and for special intentions. Meet weekdays in St. Rita Church at 7 a.m. For further information contact Joe or Mary @ 203-281-5850.
Rosary – Saturday “When Men Pray”
Attention men of all ages! Come together on Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. to pray the Rosary for those who are ill, deceased and for special intentions. Call in or meet in St. Rita Church chapel or church. For further details contact Pat @ 203-710-2425
Valentine Mass
(ON HOLD due to COVID-19)
Weddings / Prep
(ON HOLD due to COVID-19)
This annual Program held in March offers engaged couples a wonderful opportunity to spend time in a relaxed setting to reflect on and plan for their marriage. Some of the topics covered during our program include communication, spirituality, sexuality and parenting. If you are engaged and would like to attend; or if a married couple and would like to join the Team, please contact the Office @ 203-248-5513 or email divinemercymarriageprep@gmail.com.
Wedding Day Ministry
We attend wedding rehearsal and then prior to the start of the Wedding Mass organize the wedding party, line up and timing for procession, assist as needed. If interested in helping, contact Harriet 203-248-4834 or JoEllen @ 203-288-9546.
