Saint Mary Church of the Visitation
A Community of Faith, Love, Compassion and Forgiveness called to profess and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ communally as well as individually. All are welcome!
Attention Parishioners:
The regular mass schedule has resumed; however, the obligation to attend Sunday Mass will remain dispensed for all the faithful in the Diocese of Norwich until further notice.
The elderly and compromised are encouraged to stay home and stay safe. Your health and safety are of great importance to the Church. Everyone entering the church is required to were a mask/face covering and keep social distancing. Your understanding, cooperation and consideration of the faithful and the fragile is greatly appreciated.
News & Announcements
Saint Mary’s Giving Tree – COVID Style
Normally, at this time of the year, we put up our Christmas tree and decorate it with tags for local agencies that have members in need. However, with the pandemic this year, we have modified the program for everyone’s safety. This modification will allow us to still give a gift for others in need, but […]
If You Are Not Attending Mass
Since Sunday is still the Lord’s Day, the faithful are encouraged to do one of the following if not attending Mass:
a. Read and reflect on the Sunday scriptures
b. Pray the rosary reflecting on the Glorious Mysteries
c. Watch the Sunday Mass on TV or via the internet.
Our attendance is first and foremost for the worship of Almighty God. The faithful are not required to receive Holy Communion every time they attend Mass. Those not receiving Holy Communion are encouraged to make and Act of Spiritual Communion…
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.
Public Worship Guidelines
Click Here to find more reopening guidelines provided by the Diocese of Norwich.
