Dear Parishioners and Friends,
Our “May Peace Prevail” yard signs have proven to be very popular among our parishioners and others within the Archdiocese.
When I attended a meeting of the Presbyteral Council with Archbishop Coyne a few weeks ago, I brought a sign with me and invited him to use it at the Pastoral Center in Bloomfield. Here is the photo he sent me, with the sign outside Nilan Hall, his residence at St. Thomas Seminary.
With so many conflicts happening throughout the world, as well as political and ideological clashes tearing our nation apart, these signs are simple reminders to us that we must strive to be peacemakers in whatever circumstances we find ourselves.
I had the opportunity recently to attend the opening reception of a new exhibition at the Art Museum of the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford.
The exhibition is titled “Painted Pages: Illuminated Manuscripts, 13th-18th Centuries.” It is a marvelous collection of manuscripts, including psalters, books of hours, choir books, and other Christian, Islamic and Jewish texts. I had the opportunity to share my interest in illuminated manuscripts with the director of the museum, Ann Sievers, and the president of the University, Dr. Rhona Free, and to thank them for presenting these wonderful pieces to the public. If you have the opportunity, treat yourself to this fascinating glimpse into a world of art on a miniature scale. The exhibition runs until December 13.
Fr. Francis Soucy has asked me to let you know that he is currently receiving inpatient physical therapy to address some mobility issues he’s been experiencing, so please keep him in your prayers.
Blessings on your week ahead!
Fr. Tim Shreenan, O.F.M.
Pastor
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