Our Lady of Hope News

Charlie Buonocore Scholarship

Applications are now open for the Charlie Buonocore scholarship!

A scholarship of $1000 is awarded each year to a student who is furthering his or her education in the fall of that year. The recipient must be a registered member of Our Lady of Hope Parish. The scholarship is available to a graduating senior or continuing student who will be attending a vocational school, two year school, four year college or one of our nation’s service academies. Selection will be based on community and parish service, citizenship, financial need and an evaluation of the applicant’s essay on the importance of service to others.

Applications are due by June 30. They are available at the main entrance of both churches or by calling the Parish Office at 860.379.5215

Catholic Biblical School

Enrollment is now open for the Archdiocese of Hartford's Catholic Biblical School! Classes begin this fall, with options to earn a certificate in Biblical studies from St Thomas Seminary.

For more information visit https://www.catholicedaohct.org/catholic-biblical-school
or contact catholic.biblical.school@aohct.org

Holy Day of Obligation: The Ascension of the Lord

Thursday, May 26th, is a holy day of obligation! There will be three opportunities for Mass:
     -Vigil Mass (on the 25th) 6pm at Immaculate Conception
     -8am at ICC
     -6pm at IHOM

Steubenville East!

Calling all high schoolers! Our Lady of Hope wants to send YOU to the Steubenville East conference in Massachusetts, July 29-31! We will take care of registration and transportation, and you get a weekend full of music, fun, and fellowship!

Please email Emily at parish.life@ourladyofhopeparish.com by May 25th to sign up!
Check out https://steubenvilleconferences.com/events/conf-east/ for more information.

Rosary at the Fatima Shrine

From May til October, we will be gathering to pray the Rosary at the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine at 12pm on the 13th of every month.

Our Lady of Fatima requested prayers and penance during troubled times; join us in praying for our community, our country, and our world.

Berevement Ministry Needs You!

Our Lady of Hope Parish needs compassionate friends who want to offer comfort to help their fellow parishioners who are dealing with overwhelming grief by reaching out to them throughout the first year of their loss, with correspondence and/or phone calls and through ongoing prayers for them and for the repose of the souls of their departed loved ones.

If you’ve experienced the loss of loved ones, you are aware of the pain that takes hold of those left behind. Please prayerfully consider helping to bring hope to our grieving parishioners who are mourning the loss of loved ones who have been called to their new life in heaven, through the resurrection of Jesus.

For more information, or to join our Parish Bereavement Ministry, please contact Connie Burzinske at 860-496-0708, or by email at cburzins@aol.com.

Support Two Hearts Pregnancy Center!

The Social Concerns Ministry will collect diapers (all sizes), baby wipes, t-shirts, diaper cream, baby food, formula and cereal to be given to Two Hearts. Please drop off items in the playpen near the altar or on the red wagon in the foyer at IHOM or in the Bell Tower at ICC from April 30 to May 8. Two Hearts will receive the donations after Mother’s Day.

Our annual "Bottle Drive" will also be held from Mother's Day to Father's Day- simply pick up a baby bottle from the front of either church, fill with change, and return it to the church!

NEWS FLASH !!                   

Join your fellow parishioners on a pilgrimage to Greece
In the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle
October 12—22, 2022

RSVP Jean Foisie at TravelVision @860.693.2515 or yourtravelvision.com

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2022 Archbishop's Annual Appeal

Stronger Together

The 2022 Archbishop's Annual Appeal is integral to the mission and services of the Archdiocese of Hartford. As in the past, this year's efforts will create new opportunities and expand existing services for those living and working within the Northern, Western, and Southern Vicariates.  Additionally, the Appeal ensures the funding necessary so that our vital ministries, seminarians, retired clergy, catholic schools and agencies continue to thrive serving thousands throughout the Archdiocese.  

Copy and paste link below to view the Archbishop's Annual Appeal Video. 

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RCIA

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. This faith formation program is available to non-Catholic adults and young adults past the age of reasoning who wish to become members of the Catholic Church, and to Catholic adults and young adults past the age of reasoning who have not yet received the sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation.  Classes meet on a weekly basis, and can be begun at any time.  Contact Father John (860-379-5215) if you are interested. Young adults under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.

Upcoming Events

Please see Event Calendar for further details