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Posted on June 13, 2025 in: Events, Around the Diocese

Calendar of Events

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Saturday, Jun 28

Columbiettes of McCabe Council 2364 KofC Annual Yard/Book Sale
St. Mary's Parish Center, Jewett City, CT 06351
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Inside 40 North Main Street, Jewett City, CT

Friday, Jul 4

Freedom in Following the Voice of the Spirit
St. Edmund's Retreat, Mystic
4:30 PM to 11:00 AM
Weekend of spiritual renewal. EndersIsland.org

Monday, Jul 7

Catholic VBS 2025: The Great Journey with Jesus
Our Lady of Lourdes, Gales Ferry
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
For ages 4–11. Info: Claudine Thomas 443-254-4361

Wednesday, Jul 9

Navigating Life's Final Journey: Conversations
St. Edmund's Retreat, Mystic
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Reflection on aging, illness, and faith-based transition

Saturday, Jul 12

Panel Preparation & Gesso Making Workshop
St. Edmund's Retreat, Mystic
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Iconography techniques with Marek Czarnecki

Sunday, Jul 13

A Week of Prayer and Peace: Directed Retreat
St. Edmund's Retreat, Mystic
4:30 PM to 1:00 PM
Spiritual renewal and personalized guidance. EndersIsland.org

Sunday, Jul 13

Day of Prayer
Immaculate Conception Center, 600 Liberty Hwy, Putnam, CT
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Second Annual Day of Prayer – Mass, Fatima Rosary Procession, Stockbridge Marian's keynote speaker. How to live the Jubilee Life.
For more info visit immaculateconceptioncenter.org

Monday, Jul 14

12th Annual Golf Tournament
Norwich Golf Course, Norwich
7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
$150/player. Columbiettes & KofC #2364. Karen: 860.334.1761

Friday, Aug 1

American Red Cross Blood Drive
Our Lady of Lourdes, Gales Ferry
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Register: redcrossblood.org or call 860-464-7251

Sunday, Aug 10

Feast of the Assumption
St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, New London
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
After Mass, we will process to St. Joseph Church for the Blessing of the Sick, return to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church. Luncheon from 12:00–3:00 PM at St. Paul Church, Waterford.

Wednesday, Aug 14–Friday, Aug 16

Trip to Sight & Sound Theater: *Noah*
Join the trip to see Noah at Sight & Sound in PA. 25 tickets available.
Deposit due by May 16. Flexible payments.
Sign up here or contact Bridget at bridget.thurston@cath-comm.org.

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