Saint Mary: 626 Willard Ave, Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-1591

Holy Spirit: 183 Church St, Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5671

Mass Times and Confession

Saturday Evening Vigil
4:00pm (Saint Mary, Holy Spirit)
Sunday
7:30am (Holy Spirit)
8:00am (Saint Mary)
9:30am (Holy Spirit)
10:00am (Saint Mary)
12:00pm (Holy Spirit)
Daily Mass 
Holy Spirit
9:00am (Monday - Saturday)

Saturday Confession
3:15-3:45 (Saint Mary)
3:00-3:45 (Holy Spirit)
Or by appointment 

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    Questions? We've got answers!

    Submit your questions or topics on our faith that you'd like to see addressed, and one of our priests will post the answers in a column here on the website.
      Note: Due to the fact that all submissions are anonymous, we are not able to send a personal response back to you.  If you would like a direct, personal response, please email or call the Rectory Office.
Please note:  As of May 22, 2021,
we will no longer be streaming live Masses from our churches at Annunciation Parish.
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The Office of Radio & Television of the Archdiocese of Hartford offers both television and on-demand Masses every day at 10:00am on WCCT and WCTX, and via their website:  www.ortv.org

Please consider a donation to this great ministry by visiting the ORTV and WJMJ-Radio website:
www.wjmj.org
​After all, Fr. John Gatzak is a native son of Newington and truly appreciates your support to continue this ministry!

Coronavirus Update...
May 19, 2021


Call to Action
Last Friday, President Biden released his Fiscal Year 2022 budget in which he proposes to eliminate the Hyde Amendment and some related pro-life provisions. Calling for elimination of Hyde in a president’s budget is unprecedented. 
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, Chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities issued a statement expressing deep concerns, saying:
“I call on all government leaders to work toward a budget that truly builds up the common good of all. This should include the many proposals in the President’s budget submission that seek to protect vulnerable people. And it must also preserve the Hyde Amendment and related provisions which have protected millions of unborn babies, and mothers in difficult circumstances, from the tragedy of abortion.” 
Archbishop Naumann’s full statement can be read here.
Without the Hyde Amendment and related policies, billions of taxpayer dollars could be used to pay for abortion in the United States and throughout the world.
Don’t let our government make you pay for the taking of innocent human life.
Contact the President and express your strong disagreement with his decision to force taxpayers to fund abortion on demand. At the same time, tell Congress to keep the Hyde Amendment and related policies and to oppose any bill that expands taxpayer funding of abortion.
TAKE ACTION NOW! To learn more, click here and here.

2021 Archbishop's Annual Appeal

This weekend marks the start of the 2021 Archbishop's Annual Appeal in our parish.  If you did not receive the 2021 Archbishop's Annual Appeal request mailing, please pick up a packet at the rear of the church as you leave this weekend.  As Catholics in the Archdiocese of Hartford we have a profound impact on our local communities not only in the spiritual realm, but intimately connected to it, the realm of social services and many charities and outreach services performed by, or with help from, our Church.
  • For the fifth year in a row, in 2020, the Archbishop's Annual Appeal Vicariate Outreach Program provided over $1,000,000 to over 200 local organizations in Hartford, Litchfield and New Haven counties.
  • Organizations such as the Newington Food & Fuel Bank right here in our own town received funding from the Appeal's Vicariate Outreach Program that makes a difference in serving our neighbors.
  • All funds contributed to the Archbishop's Annual Appeal are used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the Appeal literature, which can be found at https://archdioceseofhartford.org/appeal. No Appeal funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements.
Please click here to donate to the 2021 Archbishop's Annual Appeal
Thank you!

Fr. Josh Answers Your Questions!
Updated May 2021

Thank you to all parishioners who have submitted questions (and to Fr. Josh for providing insightful answers)!

We have received numerous questions lately about Confession: What times are they available? Where are they available? Where are the locations of the Confessionals? Hopefully this is helpful to everyone:

HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH
Confession is available Saturdays from 3:00-3:45pm.
Confessional is located in the back of the church next to the cry room.
Take a right as you enter the church and if there are people in line please sit in the two pews directly in front of the Confessional and you may enter when the previous person has finished.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH
Confession is available Saturdays from 3:15-3:45pm.
Confessional is located to the right as you enter the church from the main entrance. There is a standing sign that says “Confessional” at the corner.

As always, if these times are not convenient, it has been a considerable time since your last confession, or if you have something more sensitive to discuss that would take more time, please feel free to call St. Mary’s Rectory to schedule a convenient time with one of the priests. (860) 666-1591

What is the significance of rose-colored vestments for this [4th] Sunday [of Lent]?

Thank you for asking! The rose-colored vestments are worn twice a year by priests and deacons, once during the third week of Advent (known as Gaudete Sunday) and again on the fourth Sunday of Lent (known as Laetare Sunday). Both Gaudete and Laetare mean "rejoice" in Latin, and they are the first words used for the Introit (introduction) to Mass on those days. We celebrate these special days with special vestments because those days signify the arrival of two very significant events in our liturgical calendar as a Church; the coming of Christ's birth at Christmas, and the resurrection of our Lord at Easter. May God bless us all this Lent as we anticipate the resurrection of Christ on Easter Sunday!

What does the church believe about the role of mental health in suicide?

Answer: Suicide is one of the hardest things family and friends have to deal with. So many questions and thoughts arise... I didn't see this coming... They seemed fine... I wish I knew... I know they struggled so much... What could we have done? This list goes on. On the part of one who contemplates or actually follows through with suicide, we can only imagine the emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual pain they must be experiencing. Here is a great article written by Fr. William Saunders on the teachings of the Church on suicide:

https://catholicstraightanswers.com/what-is-the-churchs-teaching-regarding-suicide/

If anyone you know is struggling with suicide, have them call the ACTION Line at 1-800-467-3135, 24/7 - 365 days of the year

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Contact Us
Church of the Holy Spirit
183 Church Street
Newington, CT 06111
​Phone: 860-666-5671
​Fax: 860-666-9784
Saint Mary Church
626 Willard Avenue
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-666-1591
​Fax: 860-666-5720

Mass Schedule

Saturday Evening Vigil
4:00pm (Saint Mary, Holy Spirit)
Sunday
7:30am (Holy Spirit)
8:00am (Saint Mary)
9:30am (Holy Spirit)
10:00am (Saint Mary)
12:00pm (Holy Spirit)

Daily Mass
Holy Spirit
9:00am (Monday - Saturday)
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Holy Days
8:30am (Saint Mary)
9:00am (Holy Spirit)
12:00pm (Saint Mary)
5:30pm (Holy Spirit)

Eucharistic Adoration
Tuesday 6:00pm-7:00pm (Holy Spirit)

Parish Office

Monday-Friday: 9:00am-2:00pm (Holy Spirit)
​Monday-Thursday: 9:00am–4:00pm (St. Mary)

Religious Education Office

​Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Phone: ​860-666-3562