MASSES IN THE EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE ROMAN RITE SAINT GABRIEL CHURCH 914 NEWFIELD AVENUE STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT 2013 Thurs., August 22 Immaculate Heart of Mary 7:30PM Thurs., September 12 Holy Name of Mary 7:30PM Mon., November 4 Mass for the Dead 7:30PM Fri., November 22 St. Cecilia 7:30PM Fri., December 6 St. Nicholas 7:30PM 2014 […]

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      From the speaking notes of Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin: Fordham Centre of Religion and Culture, New York, 24th April 2013 “Let me take a brief look at the changed demographics of Catholic Ireland. Church attendance is very low in some areas, especially in socially deprived areas. In Dublin, Mass attendance is generally highest […]

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Channel 12 News based in Norwalk made a special feature on St. Mary Church’s renovation over the past couple of months. it will be seen starting tomorrow on the 5 PM news (unless it is trumped by some other story). UPDATE: Here is a LINK to the program: “Catholic Church in Norwalk undergoes Transformation.”

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An accomplished academic atheist was taking a leisurely hike through the woods. “What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!” he said to himself. As he was walking alongside the river looking for a place to picnic, he heard a distinctive rustling in the bushes behind him. When he turned, he saw a seven-foot […]

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Friday, August 23, Evening Event Details: 7:30pm at Oxford University Press (198 Madison Ave. near 35th Street). The Sleepy Hollow Schola Cantorum will participate in an evening of Sacred Music, following the conference on medieval mendicants. The chant selections will be interspersed with short motets on the same texts sung by the weekday choir of […]

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Good news from St. Joseph Church bulletin: “Dear parishioners and friends of St. Joseph Parish, In Advent of 2012, we introduced the Third Edition of the Roman Missal at our Parish Masses. This new English translation, called the “Ordinary Form” of the Mass, was implemented smoothly after appropriate catechesis and with helpful worship aids. Listening […]

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Regina is a new Catholic online magazine dealing with religion, culture and contemporary life. http://www.reginamag.com/ The current issue deals with Catholicism in England. It’s worth a look!

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(After battling with assorted computer problems the last two weeks we are glad to report the site is fully operational. While getting organized, we found the following missive in the mail from our dear friend Mr. Screwtape. We definitely don’t want to antagonize him – so we belatedly present to you his astronomical observations on […]

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When a church dies – the end of the parish of Mary Help of Christians on East 12th street. Only the wreckage of the church itself is left – the surrounding buildings have aleady been razed. (Above and below) The inscription greeting the congregation as it left Mary Help of Christians: “This is my House […]

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Solemn High Mass at St. Gabriel Church, Stamford , CT for the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Thursday, Aug 22 at 7:30 PM Reception to follow in the Parish Meeting Room

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