Saint Patrick & Saint Bridget of Kildare Catholic Churches

Monsignor Richard Reidy appointed Bishop Elect for Diocese of Norwich

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I'm glad you found us online and hope that you will visit often.  If you are new to the area, stop by the parish office to say hello or introduce yourself after Mass.  If you've been away for awhile, welcome back.

Marian Devotions:  The Legion of Mary, Our Lady of Grace Praesidium meets every Tuesday at 4:00 pm in Columbus Hall at St. Patrick Church.  The 13th of the Month Devotion request of Mary "Rosa Mystica"  takes place in St. Bridget Church on the 13th of every Month at 4:00 pm to Pray for priests, religious and vocations. 

Rosary for Life: Mondays at 6:00 pm in St. Patrick Church

Coffee Hours: The First Thursday of each month following the 8:00 am Mass at St. Patrick in Columbus Hall and Friday's at St. Bridget Church  Following the 8:00 am Mass in Marian Hall

Spaghetti Dinner: Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. 4:30pm to 7:15pm in St. Patrick's Parish Center Hall

Holy Hike:  Sunday, February 23 at 1:30pm  Sheepskin Hollow Preserve in EAst Haddam. Park on Ridgebury Rd.  4 miles, medium difficulty

Red Cross Blood Drive: February 12, 2025  1pm to 6pm in St. Patrick's Parish Center.

Choir Rehearsals for the Paschal Triduum start on Thursday, February 20 at St. Patrick Church at 7:00 pm in the choir loft.: Anyone of high school age and up are welcome to join and fully participate in the music for the Litugy. The choir will also lead the congreagation in song during all the Hymns, Acclamations, and many Responses sung throughout the Triduum. As always, there are no auditions, no solos, and no singing experience necessary.  Please contact John Higgins at 860 422-0251 after 5pm or jphigg974@gmail.com if interested.

Lenten Fish Fry's sponsored by the Knights of Columbus council 6190: Start Friday, March 7th  4:30pm to 7:15pm in the St. Patricks Parish Center.  This year's offerings include breaded cod, clams and shrimp, which will be served with French fries and cole slaw. Baked cod and fried flounder tenders meals have been added. Chowder will also be available.  Coffee, tea, water and soda are also offered.  Prices of fish may vary from week to week.  Take-out service will also be available; advance orders MUST be received by noon on Fridays by calling 860 267-6644.  Please DO NOT leave orders on answering machine.

Stations of the Cross each Friday during Lent:  St. Bridget Church at Noon and St. Patrick Church at 7pm

Book Discussion "Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper" by Brant Pitre:  Enhance your Lenten journey by learning more about one of the greatest mysteries of our Catholic faith - the mystery of Jesus' true presence in the Eucharist. Over 4 weeks we will read and discuss "Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper" by Brant Pitre.  We will meet in St. Patrick's Parish Center Library either Thursday mornings from 9-10am, March 13, 20, 27 and April 3 or Friday evenings from 6-7pm, March 14, 21, 28 and April 4.  Please call the Faith Formation Office (860-267-6644) or email SJP2DRE@gmail.com to register or for more details. Books may be purchased through the Faith Formation Office if you register before March 1st.  Please read the first 2 chapters for our first meeting.

The parish MAILING ADDRESS for all correspondence is St. John Paul II Parish, 47 West High St.  East Hampton, CT  06424.  Including letters directed to our pastor.  The PO Box in Moodus is closed and there is no U.S. Mail receptacle at the St. Bridget Church location.  General Email:  sjp2parishoffice@gmail.com

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