This past week, at the annual Hopes Dinner, spon- sored by the Office of Education and Evangelization of the Archdiocese of Hartford, volunteers from all the Catholic elementary schools of the Archdiocese were honored. Honored from Saint Mary School of Precious Blood Parish were Diane Piechota and Mike Delaney. Each of them have been long time volun- teers for our school, and represent the best of volun- teering that helps to make our school so successful. Congratulations to both of them, and our thanks for all the years they have given so much.
Congratulations are also in order for the over 100 young people confirmed this weekend. Monsignor Joseph Donnelly conferred the Sacrament of Confir- mation in two ceremonies on Saturday, September 28. It is a sign of the vibrancy and health of our parish that so many young people, from so many families, have come forward to commit to their faith as adults in the Catholic Church. We ask God’s continued blessing on all these young people, including over ten young adults who came to our adult Confirmation classes and were confirmed as well.
Religious Education classes begin in earnest this coming week. Grades two through six are on Sunday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, and Monday after- noons from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Grade 7 meets the first Tuesday in October, October 1, at Saint Agnes, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Grade 8 meets the second Tuesday, October 8, at Saint Agnes, also from 4:30 to 6:00 PM.
Grade 9 meets Sunday, October 6, beginning with 4:30 Mass, and class following until 6:30 PM. Grade 10 meets October 13, beginning with 4:30 Mass until 6:30 PM, both at Saint Mary Church.
If you are interested in volunteering to teach in any of our programs, please contact Deacon John to talk about the possibilities and options available. God bless you all.
