Trapeza for this Sunday, July 12th, will be potluck (Fast-Free).

Trapeza Setup/Cleanup Team:  Katharina & Cynthia.

A Brief Parish Council Meeting will be held this Sunday, July 12th after trapeza.

A Parish Sisterhood Get-Together will take place this Sunday, July 12th at 3:00 pm at Tanya Janeczko’s cottage in Noank, If you would like to attend please let Tanya know ASAP, if you haven’t done so already. Everyone who will be attending is encouraged to carpool and to bring either a side dish or dessert to share.

The Festival Food Prep Schedule for this year has been completed and has been posted on both our website calendar and our parish Google calendar. Please review the signup sheet that has been posted in the trapeza hall which lists the various tasks needed to prepare for and implement the festival. As always, it’s our main fundraiser for the year and requires as many people as possible to chip in and help. With God’s blessings and our labors, we look forward to another successful event in October.

Rectory Septic System Fund - With the blessing of Bishop Michael a fundraising campaign has been initiated to cover the expense of replacing the 70 year-old septic system at the parish rectory. An inspection determined that the current system in the front yard is no longer serviceable, and since the new system must be installed in the backyard and the plumbing must be rerouted because of the current building codes, the cost of the entire project will now exceed $40,000, and we’re a little under $12,000 short of our original goal. Please consider donating toward this project, and any amount would be greatly appreciated. You can find the page to donate online through our Parish Tithely account by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page, or, if you prefer, you can mail your donation to the church at 364 Canterbury Turnpike, Norwich, CT, 06360, or given it directly to Dick or Laura on Sunday. 

In Christ,

Fr. Stephen

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

Our parish rectory is located a few miles from the church property, a beautiful house that was built almost 70 years ago. The septic system is original to the house, and long past its expected lifespan. A recent inspection revealed that the system is in very poor condition and in need of replacement, which has created an unexpected and rather urgent financial burden upon our small parish.

With the blessing of His Grace Michael, Bishop of Boston, we have begun a fundraising campaign through our existing Tithely account in order to offset the cost, which will be in excess of $40,000 due to the work required to bring the system up to code. With humility, we ask that you consider giving toward this project according to your means so that the it can move forward. Donations can be made by using the campaign donation button below, or by mailing it directly to the parish at 364 Canterbury Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360. May the Lord bless you for your compassion and generosity!

In Christ,

Fr. Stephen