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

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

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Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration & Prayer

Our Tuesday Holy Hours are returning weekly beginning August 18, 2020
​at Holy Spirit Church from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. 
Come spend some time in prayer before our Eucharistic Lord.  It's time well-spent!


​Learn more about the US Catholic Conference of Bishops' Open Wide Our Hearts Initiative to combat racism and recognize the God-given dignity of all people: http://www.usccb.org/racism/
Mass for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
At this time, we are only live-streaming the Saturday Vigil Mass on Facebook since our regular weekend Mass schedule has resumed.
To view this week's Mass, please click here.

Below is a video to a setting of Psalm 46, referenced in Fr. Josh's homily this weekend:
Miss hearing our Music Ministry? They're coming to you!
During our time apart, members of various Music Ministries are coming together by the magic of video editing to perform together for you. They are presenting pieces they had worked on for masses that we were not able to attend, old favorites, and songs specially chosen to offer comfort, hope, and joy during this difficult time. We hope you enjoy our gift of music!

This is the tenth year of our Music Ministry’s Chamber Orchestra!
The musicians have just kicked off their virtual summer session, preparing some pieces to make music videos to share with you in a few weeks.

This weekend is traditionally the orchestra’s Summer Instrumental Mass Weekend, so Music Ministry shares a special video in its place this year. “The Lord of the Dance,” based on the Shaker hymn tune, is a perennial Christmas concert favorite, and the orchestra has performed it many times. Below, we look back on five concert performances of this piece, edited together to create one video that travels from 2014 to 2018. Enjoy!

Fr. Josh Answers Your Questions!
Updated May 19, 2020

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

When do we get back to going to Mass? It's been way too long. What is being done about that?

 We want to return to celebrating public Masses as much as you do! As of May 19, we have not heard any directives from the Archdiocese of Hartford as to the opening of our churches for the public celebration of Mass. While many of us may be frustrated with the current situation, we also have to recognize that many more are concerned about their wellbeing during this pandemic. Archbishop Blair is in consultation with our state and local governments and we are confident that prudent decisions will be made shortly. As soon as we know anything we'll be sure to let you know. For now, Holy Spirit Church is open every day from 8:00am - 2:30pm for private prayer, and Confession is available by appointment by calling (860) 666-1591... extension 1 for Fr. Shawn or extension 7 for Fr. Josh.

Will we be having outdoor Masses?

Again, as part of the response to the previous question, we are not sure at this point exactly as to how our worship will unfold in the near future until we receive more directives from the Archdiocese of Hartford. Outdoor Masses may be part of the temporary solution, but we do not know for sure. Please continue to check this website as we will be informing you all of developments as we receive word from the Archdiocese. In the meantime, know that our prayers are with you all and please be sure to pray for our parish!

I was baptized within months after I was born. Now that I am "Born Again" do I need to be baptized again in the Holy Spirit?

As Catholics, our usual practice is to baptize infants so that they are welcomed into the fold of the Christian family. As we read in scripture, baptism was practiced by John the Baptist and confirmed as a Sacrament by Jesus Christ when He Himself was baptized. The term "born again" is usually used by our Protestant brothers and sisters in the faith, but there is no need to be baptized again. Once you are baptized, even as an infant, you are eternally welcomed into the beautiful family of Christianity by our Lord!


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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)
 11:30am (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)
12:10pm (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