Annunciation Parish Social Ministries
Women's Guild:
The Saint Mary's Women's Club and the Holy Spirit Ladies Guild has officially been merged into a united Annunciation Parish Women's Guild. The Women's Guild provides spiritual fellowship for members and sponsors several outreach and fundraising events through the year. Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month, alternating between St. Mary's and Holy Spirit.
Men's Club:
Offers socialization and camaraderie for the men of the parish through various
activities which promote involvement in the life of our parish. Meets on the
2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 P.M. in the Lower Rectory of Saint Mary Church.
Contact: Tom Morris (860) 666-6331
Knights of Columbus:
Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting St. Mary Church while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life. The Knights are founded on four principles: Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.
For more information about the Newington council and activities visit their website www.kofcnewington.com.
Contact: Dick Losh, PGK (860) 667-0832
Family Ministry:
The Family Ministry Group provides opportunities for family fun such as the annual Christmas Carol Sing and Tree Lighting, Pot Luck Suppers, Parish Family Picnic and more.
Contact Holy Spirit Rectory Office: (860) 666-5671
Prayer Shawl:
Combines caring and the love of knitting into a prayerful ministry of making shawls that are given as a gesture of love in time of sorrow and fear,
as well as celebration and joy. Blessings and prayers are knitted into each
shawl and passed on to the recipient.
Contact: Mary Costa (860) 666-1286
Prayer Line:
Offers immediate/continuous prayers for those on the sick list or in any need.
Contact: Margaret Pelletier (860) 667-3287 or Margaret.pelletier@snet.net
Contact: Julie Carta (860) 667-3714 or cartamatt@cox.net
Small Christian Communities:
Reinforces the knowledge of their faith. Meeting times and locations vary according to the groups.
Contact: Cathy Modena (860) 561-0022
Bereavement Ministry:
The Bereavemnt Ministry holds a fall and spring, 8 week support group for parishioners who are mourning the death of a loved one. Our church partners with St. Mary Church in Newington to sponsor these support groups. Anyone interested in gaining information about this ministry, or joining the support, may contact Pat Jarvis at pjarvis324@cox.net or 860-665-1031.
Funeral Ministry Team:
The Funeral Ministry Team is comprised of volunteer parish members who provide assistance to the parish priests in carrying out the pastoral work of funeral ministry. The Funeral Minister meets with Family Members of the deceased to choose readings, hymns, and other appropriate details of the Funeral Mass. The Minister serves as liaison to the presiding priest, music director, and the funeral home, and, when possible attends the wake and the Funeral Mass. Most importantly, the Funeral Minister has the opportunity to carry the love of Christ Jesus and the prayers of the parish community to those who suffer the loss of a loved one.
Contact Holy Spirit Rectory Office: (860) 666-5671
New Day Social Group:
Provides bereaved parishioners the opportunity to meet new friends and
have a social network to process their grief.
Meets one time per month with various activities planned.
Contact: Kathy Golec (860) 953-9795
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is a group of men and women acting as lay apostolates promoting prayer and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God.
Obligation of membership includes attendance at weekly meetings and active works as assigned, i.e., visitations to area nursing homes and shut-ins where we lead the residents in praying the Holy Rosary and offer spiritual uplifting. Through the Legion, its' members work with the priests and deacons of the church and assist in participating in the pastoral responsibility of the distribution of Holy Communion to the masses.
If interested in membership, please leave your name and telephone number at the Holy Spirit Rectory Office (860-666-5671) and someone will contact you.
The Saint Mary's Women's Club and the Holy Spirit Ladies Guild has officially been merged into a united Annunciation Parish Women's Guild. The Women's Guild provides spiritual fellowship for members and sponsors several outreach and fundraising events through the year. Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month, alternating between St. Mary's and Holy Spirit.
Men's Club:
Offers socialization and camaraderie for the men of the parish through various
activities which promote involvement in the life of our parish. Meets on the
2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 P.M. in the Lower Rectory of Saint Mary Church.
Contact: Tom Morris (860) 666-6331
Knights of Columbus:
Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting St. Mary Church while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life. The Knights are founded on four principles: Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.
For more information about the Newington council and activities visit their website www.kofcnewington.com.
Contact: Dick Losh, PGK (860) 667-0832
Family Ministry:
The Family Ministry Group provides opportunities for family fun such as the annual Christmas Carol Sing and Tree Lighting, Pot Luck Suppers, Parish Family Picnic and more.
Contact Holy Spirit Rectory Office: (860) 666-5671
Prayer Shawl:
Combines caring and the love of knitting into a prayerful ministry of making shawls that are given as a gesture of love in time of sorrow and fear,
as well as celebration and joy. Blessings and prayers are knitted into each
shawl and passed on to the recipient.
Contact: Mary Costa (860) 666-1286
Prayer Line:
Offers immediate/continuous prayers for those on the sick list or in any need.
Contact: Margaret Pelletier (860) 667-3287 or Margaret.pelletier@snet.net
Contact: Julie Carta (860) 667-3714 or cartamatt@cox.net
Small Christian Communities:
Reinforces the knowledge of their faith. Meeting times and locations vary according to the groups.
Contact: Cathy Modena (860) 561-0022
Bereavement Ministry:
The Bereavemnt Ministry holds a fall and spring, 8 week support group for parishioners who are mourning the death of a loved one. Our church partners with St. Mary Church in Newington to sponsor these support groups. Anyone interested in gaining information about this ministry, or joining the support, may contact Pat Jarvis at pjarvis324@cox.net or 860-665-1031.
Funeral Ministry Team:
The Funeral Ministry Team is comprised of volunteer parish members who provide assistance to the parish priests in carrying out the pastoral work of funeral ministry. The Funeral Minister meets with Family Members of the deceased to choose readings, hymns, and other appropriate details of the Funeral Mass. The Minister serves as liaison to the presiding priest, music director, and the funeral home, and, when possible attends the wake and the Funeral Mass. Most importantly, the Funeral Minister has the opportunity to carry the love of Christ Jesus and the prayers of the parish community to those who suffer the loss of a loved one.
Contact Holy Spirit Rectory Office: (860) 666-5671
New Day Social Group:
Provides bereaved parishioners the opportunity to meet new friends and
have a social network to process their grief.
Meets one time per month with various activities planned.
Contact: Kathy Golec (860) 953-9795
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is a group of men and women acting as lay apostolates promoting prayer and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God.
Obligation of membership includes attendance at weekly meetings and active works as assigned, i.e., visitations to area nursing homes and shut-ins where we lead the residents in praying the Holy Rosary and offer spiritual uplifting. Through the Legion, its' members work with the priests and deacons of the church and assist in participating in the pastoral responsibility of the distribution of Holy Communion to the masses.
If interested in membership, please leave your name and telephone number at the Holy Spirit Rectory Office (860-666-5671) and someone will contact you.