Welcome
Pastor Rev. Daniel M. Caughey
February 25, 2026 Letter from the Diocese
2nd Sunday of Easter "Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe." Thomas answered and said to him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to hi, "Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed." Jn 20:27b-29
The Sanctuary Lamp burns this week for Angelina “Lil” Curnalia by the Ave Maria/Rosary Society AND The bread and wine is offered this week for Angelina “Lil” Curnalia by the Ave Maria/Rosary Society
Divine Mercy Blessing Dear Jesus, May your mercy flow over us, filling our gaps and healing our wounds. Open our hearts more deeply with knowledge of your love for us, understanding of the depth of your passion, and trust in your never-ending mercy. Amen. ©LPi
What Does The Divine Mercy Image Mean? “I desire that this image be venerated, first in your chapel, and [then] throughout the world” (Jesus to St. Faustina, Divine Mercy in My Soul: Diary of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, 47).
The Divine Mercy image was painted under St. Faustina’s direction, depicting Christ as he appeared to her. In the picture, Jesus is dressed in white and luminous in appearance, and he is step- ping forward ever so slightly as if to come closer to us. His right hand is raised in blessing while his left hand points towards his heart, from which two rays pour forth: one white or translucent and one red. These two rays represent the blood and water that flowed from His pierced side on the cross, as Jesus himself explained:
“The pale ray stands for the Water which makes souls righteous. The red ray stands for the Blood, which is the life of souls. These two rays issued forth from the very depths of My tender mercy when My agonized Heart was opened by a lance on the Cross” (Diary of St. Faustina, 299).
This meaning parallels what took place in Scripture after Christ’s death on the Cross: “One of the sol- diers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water” (John 19:33-34). The two rays that stream from Christ also represent important sacraments: the red ray stands for the Eucharist (“the Blood which is the life of souls”), while the white ray stands for Baptism (“the Water which makes souls righteous”) and also Penance, which are sacraments of mercy. These three central sacraments offer us vital graces of sanctification and healing. -from ascensionpress.com
Opportunities for confession:
St. Malachy’s: Saturday afternoon 3:10—3:40 PM & Tuesdays, 6—7 PM (with Adoration)
St. Theresa’s: After these Masses: Sundays at 11 AM; Mondays at 5:30 PM & Wednesdays at 9 AM
St. Bartholomew’s: Saturday 3:15—3:45 PM (Oct—Mar) & when requested
St. Paul’s: Saturday 3:15—3:45 PM (Apr—Sept) Sunday, 10:40 AM
The Norwich Community Kitchen is serving dinners on Tuesdays at St. Bartholomew’s Parish Center, 81 East Main St., Norwich. Doors open at 4pm and serving starts at 5:00 pm. ALL ARE WELCOME!
The Knights of Columbus would like you to join them in reciting the Rosary and The Chapel of Divine Mercy at St. Paul’s Church on the first Wednesday of every month from 6—7 pm. Let’s pray for healing for our friends, family and the world.
2nd Sunday of Easter "Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe." Thomas answered and said to him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to hi, "Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed." Jn 20:27b-29
The Sanctuary Lamp burns this week for Angelina “Lil” Curnalia by the Ave Maria/Rosary Society AND The bread and wine is offered this week for Angelina “Lil” Curnalia by the Ave Maria/Rosary Society
Divine Mercy Blessing Dear Jesus, May your mercy flow over us, filling our gaps and healing our wounds. Open our hearts more deeply with knowledge of your love for us, understanding of the depth of your passion, and trust in your never-ending mercy. Amen. ©LPi
What Does The Divine Mercy Image Mean? “I desire that this image be venerated, first in your chapel, and [then] throughout the world” (Jesus to St. Faustina, Divine Mercy in My Soul: Diary of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, 47).
The Divine Mercy image was painted under St. Faustina’s direction, depicting Christ as he appeared to her. In the picture, Jesus is dressed in white and luminous in appearance, and he is step- ping forward ever so slightly as if to come closer to us. His right hand is raised in blessing while his left hand points towards his heart, from which two rays pour forth: one white or translucent and one red. These two rays represent the blood and water that flowed from His pierced side on the cross, as Jesus himself explained:
“The pale ray stands for the Water which makes souls righteous. The red ray stands for the Blood, which is the life of souls. These two rays issued forth from the very depths of My tender mercy when My agonized Heart was opened by a lance on the Cross” (Diary of St. Faustina, 299).
This meaning parallels what took place in Scripture after Christ’s death on the Cross: “One of the sol- diers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water” (John 19:33-34). The two rays that stream from Christ also represent important sacraments: the red ray stands for the Eucharist (“the Blood which is the life of souls”), while the white ray stands for Baptism (“the Water which makes souls righteous”) and also Penance, which are sacraments of mercy. These three central sacraments offer us vital graces of sanctification and healing. -from ascensionpress.com
Opportunities for confession:
St. Malachy’s: Saturday afternoon 3:10—3:40 PM & Tuesdays, 6—7 PM (with Adoration)
St. Theresa’s: After these Masses: Sundays at 11 AM; Mondays at 5:30 PM & Wednesdays at 9 AM
St. Bartholomew’s: Saturday 3:15—3:45 PM (Oct—Mar) & when requested
St. Paul’s: Saturday 3:15—3:45 PM (Apr—Sept) Sunday, 10:40 AM
The Norwich Community Kitchen is serving dinners on Tuesdays at St. Bartholomew’s Parish Center, 81 East Main St., Norwich. Doors open at 4pm and serving starts at 5:00 pm. ALL ARE WELCOME!
The Knights of Columbus would like you to join them in reciting the Rosary and The Chapel of Divine Mercy at St. Paul’s Church on the first Wednesday of every month from 6—7 pm. Let’s pray for healing for our friends, family and the world.
________________________________ Please Note, Tuesday & Thursday Masses are now at 9:00 AM
Upcoming Events:
Visit our Event Calendar