Baptism Space Usage Request Form For events being held at St. Mary or St. Joseph campuses. Any questions, feel free to contact the Parish Office. Once submitted, a member of the Parish Staff will contact you. Name of Group or Individual Primary Contact Name (First & Last) Primary Contact Email Primary Contact Phone Number Secondary Contact Name (First & Last) Secondary Contact Email Secondary Contact Phone Number Person Responsible for Cleaning Up the Space Request Type Choose an option Usage Description Date Location Choose an option Start time(s) for each date End time(s) for each date Frequency (e.g., every Tuesday, second Saturday of the month) List all dates Dates you know usage will not occur (Important: Please check a calendar for holidays, holy days, etc., e.g., Christmas Week, Holy Week, Thanksgiving for Thursday Meetings, Ash Wednesday for Wednesday meetings, etc. If there are no dates when usage will not occur, please enter "None") Facility Needs (choose all that apply) Tables Chairs Audio/Visual Equipment Oven Kitchen Serving Food Communication Needs (choose all that apply) Poster Bulletin Social Media Set-Up Needs Expected Number of Participants Serving Alcohol? Choose an option Does this event require the additonal LIQUOR LIABILITY COVERAGE? (If liquor is to be sold or cost included with the ticket price, and/or license or permit is required in order for you to furnish alcohol, you must obtain Liquor Liability coverage by separate application) Choose an option Additional Notes Request the Space Thank you for your request! We'll get back to you as soon as we can.

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Parish Updates Please read below for important Parish Updates as we continue the process of merging together into one parish community. Revision of City-Wide Mass Schedule, Effective April 6/7, 2024 The next revision of the city-wide Mass Schedule will be taking place on April 6/7, 2024 - Divine Mercy Sunday, the Sunday after Easter. While we fully acknowledge the difficulties of change, please know that this revision is the result of countless hours of prayer, study of the data, and consultation with the parish staff and leadership. It ensures that Masses will be celebrated in each of our 8 churches with the resources we currently have available, so that we can continue to build up the Body of Christ in New Haven. Masses Going Away: 4PM Saturday Vigil at St. Anthony Church (and 3PM Confessions) 5PM Saturday Vigil at St. Joseph Church (and 4PM Confessions) 7:30 AM Daily and 7:30 AM Sunday Mass at St. Martin de Porres Church 2PM Sunday Latin Mass at St. Stanislaus Church (as of 1/14/24) Mass Times Changed: 9AM Sunday Mass at St. Anthony Church changed to 8AM 9AM Sunday Mass at St. Francis Church changed to 9:30 AM 10:30 AM Sunday Mass at St. Mary Church changed to 11AM Please read the important letter from the Pastors in Solidum if you have not yet had a chance to read it, which details the reasons behind this change, as well as reference the graph of 2023 data. English Letter Spanish Letter (Español) Polish Letter (Polski) Creation of New Parish Pastoral and Finance Councils Our newly formed Blessed Michael McGivney Pastoral and Finance Councils met for the first time in October 2023, and continue to meet on a regular basis. Each council is made up of representatives from each of our churches. Decree of Merger On July 1, 2023, the parishes of Saints Aedan and Brendan, Saint Anthony, Saint Martin de Porres, Saint Mary, Saint Michael, Our Lady of Guadalupe and Saint Stanislaus, will merge to form a new parish to be known as Blessed Michael McGivney Parish of New Haven, Connecticut, in accordance with canons 121 & 515 §2 of the Code of Canon Law. On June 7, 2023, Archbishop Leonard P. Blair issued a decree effecting the merger of the aforementioned parishes.​ Decree of Merger New Haven Catholic Implementation Team Documentation SWOT Analysis SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. A SWOT analysis is a technique utilized for assessing four aspects of an organization. Summary Report Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Saint Anthony Parish Saint Martin de Porres Parish Saint Mary Parish Saint Michael Parish Saint Stanislaus Parish Monthly Team Meetings Implementation team meetings are held on a monthly basis, with representation from all parishes. Representatives were appointed by their respective Parish Pastor. November 2022 Meeting Overview November 2022 Meeting Minutes January 2023 Meeting Overview January 2023 Meeting Minutes February 2023 Meeting Overview February 2023 Meeting Minutes March 2023 Meeting Overview March 2023 Meeting Minutes April 2023 Meeting Overview April 2023 Meeting Minutes May 2023 Meeting Overview May 2023 Meeting Minutes Reference Documentation Implementation team reference material is taken from the Archdiocese, developed, or gathered from other relevant sources. Canonical Process C.G.S. Section 33-158 Modification of Parishes New Haven Catholic FAQS October '22 Mass Attendance Extinctive Union Decree Address from Archbishop Blair to the Catholic Faithful of New Haven "While the churches in the city of New Haven experienced some alteration during the first wave of Pastoral Planning in 2017, the plan now is to initiate an even more substantial change to support its Catholic population. Instead of simply closing or merging weakening or failing parishes, the goal is to bring the priests, churches, ministries, and resources of the city together, uniting them in the hopes of creating a stronger, more vibrant Catholic community and culture. Thus the Archdiocese will now be implementing a new, united ‘municipal model’ for the city of New Haven. The several parishes in New Haven will be brought together into a single new entity, still keeping a number of existing church buildings and serving thousands of diverse parishioners." Archbishop's Address

Confirmation "Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the 'sacraments of Christian initiation,' whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For 'by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.'" ( Catechism of the Catholic Church 1285 ) Contact Us What obligations do parents take upon themselves when asking to have their baby baptized? In choosing to have your child baptized in the Catholic Church, you are accepting the responsibility of raising him or her in the practice of the Catholic Faith. The preparation process is conducted under the assumption that at least one of the parents is a believing and practicing Roman Catholic. It is an occasion to reflect on your faith, the faith of the Church, and how you live it out and hand it on in the life of your child. Whether you have been away for a while, or you have a pew at Church that practically has your name on it, your child’s baptism is an opportunity to rediscover and renew your commitment to your Faith in Christ by deeper engagement with the Church. It is as much a chance for a new beginning for you as it is for your child, as you introduce him or her to the full sweep and significance of the Gospel which, if it were all recounted, “the world itself could not contain all the books that would be written”. (John 21:25) For more information, use the 'Contact Us' button above. How do I schedule a date and time? Baptisms and Baptism Preparation are held at various times at our various parish churches. For more information, use the 'Contact Us' button above. Who will administer the Sacrament? Ordinarily, one of the parish priests or deacons will celebrate baptisms in the parish. If a family has a special relationship with a priest or deacon from outside the parish, he is most welcome to come and celebrate the baptism. If you are interested in having a particular priest from the parish baptize your child, feel free to let the Parish Staff know. Visiting priests or deacons must obtain the necessary permission from the parish to conduct the baptism. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. How do I select a Godparent? Each child must have at least one, but may have two godparents or sponsors. If there are two godparents, they must be a godfather and godmother. One godparent must be a practicing and believing Roman Catholic who has received the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Confirmation, be at least 16 years old, and (if married) in a valid Catholic marriage recognized by the Church. Canon Law sets these expectations and expects godparents to be good witnesses of Catholic faith, because it is through baptism that one enters the Church. If someone close to the family is a great example of Christian faith, but is not Catholic, there is the possibility of having such a person act as a witness to the ceremony in a role similar to that of a godparent, but distinct from it. Godparents may be represented by proxies if they are unable to be present for the ceremony. Those serving as proxies must fulfill the same requirements as godparents. Catholics serving as godparents must contact their parish and obtain a sponsor letter or certificate. Please bring the letter or certificate to the baptism. What is the offering cost? Please contact the church you are scheduling the Baptism at to inquire about a Baptism Offering using the "Contact Us" button above. What if I am an adult and would like to receive Baptism? You are invited to find out more about the Roman Catholic Church by participating in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). More information can be found here.

St. Mary Church Established 1832 St. Mary Church was established as a community of the faithful in 1832. It is the oldest Catholic parish in New Haven and the second oldest in Connecticut. Land was purchased near the intersection of York Street and Milford Turnpike Road in New Haven. In 1834, a church was completed on this site and given the name "Christ Church." In 1848, the church was destroyed by fire. Several months after the fire, the property occupied by the Church Street Congregation Society was made available. Plans for the church were launched in 1851. Over the next 20 years, this ambitious and impressive edifice developed, designed by James Murphy—at a time when the city's Catholic population was steadily increasing. Built on New Haven's finest residential street, Hillhouse Avenue, St. Mary's represented the faith, the pride, and the high hopes of New Haven's struggling Catholic families. The church was dedicated in 1874, celebrated for its beauty but burdened financially. History of New Haven County, Connecticut, 1892 wrote of St. Mary Church, "It is a fit evidence of the vigor and zeal of the congregation which occupies it." The original plans for a steeple were dropped and the façade of St. Mary's for more than a century featured an un-topped stone tower without belfry or spire. Still, the church was from the first a remarkably handsome, forthright, and lasting symbol of Roman Catholic devotion in the city. ​ St. Mary Church is recognized as a shrine and birthplace of the Knights of Columbus. In 1882, assistant pastor, Fr. Michael J. McGivney, founded the Knights of Columbus, a fraternal benefit society to protect widows and children of working men and foster their faith and social program. Beginning humbly in the church basement with a handful of dedicated lay men, the Knights have miraculously multiplied to 1.6 million members worldwide. On Founders Day, March 1982, the remains of Father McGivney were re-entombed, making the church a shrine for Knights and other pilgrims who visit from all over the world. He was beatified on October 31, 2020. In 1886, the bishop of Hartford entrusted St. Mary Parish to the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. A priory was established at that time to serve the parish and to be the base of a Mission Band of friars who travelled about giving parish missions. Under their energetic administration for 135 years until 2021, St. Mary remained a thriving primary Catholic presence in downtown New Haven.​ To day there remains an active Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic at the parish, and t he Dominicans continue to serve from their new priory in New Haven on staff at the Knights of Columbus home office, at Quinnipiac University, at Albertus Magnus College, and as chaplains for the Dominican nuns of the Monastery of Our Lady of Grace in North Guilford, CT. ​ In 1982, in recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the Knights of Columbus, the church went through a complete renovation. Although included in Murphy's original plans, the spire was never completed. The installation of the spire was part of the renovations, courtesy of the Knights of Columbus. Rising 179 feet from the once-stubby tower of the church, the neo-Gothic spire is among New Haven's highest structures. St. Mary Church also underwent massive historic preservation and artistic renovation from February 2019 to September 2020 under the guidance of Pastor John Paul Walker, OP. ​ In 2021, St. Mary’s was chosen to be the center of a new archdiocesan plan “because it is perfectly situated to be the geographical and spiritual focal point of a municipal model for New Haven.” The Archdiocesan plan for St. Mary’s called for diocesan priests to serve at St. Mary’s and the seven other churches in New Haven. The friars gifted the parish with a triduum of Masses in November, during which the whole parish family prayed together for the coming transition. Since December 1, 2021, our faithful diocesan fathers have led our dynamic parish with fatherly guidance and spiritual assurance in this new era as a New Haven Catholic parish.

Holy Matrimony "The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament." ( Catechism of the Catholic Church 1601 ) Contact Us What obligations do parents take upon themselves when asking to have their baby baptized? In choosing to have your child baptized in the Catholic Church, you are accepting the responsibility of raising him or her in the practice of the Catholic Faith. The preparation process is conducted under the assumption that at least one of the parents is a believing and practicing Roman Catholic. It is an occasion to reflect on your faith, the faith of the Church, and how you live it out and hand it on in the life of your child. Whether you have been away for a while, or you have a pew at Church that practically has your name on it, your child’s baptism is an opportunity to rediscover and renew your commitment to your Faith in Christ by deeper engagement with the Church. It is as much a chance for a new beginning for you as it is for your child, as you introduce him or her to the full sweep and significance of the Gospel which, if it were all recounted, “the world itself could not contain all the books that would be written”. (John 21:25) For more information, use the 'Contact Us' button above. How do I schedule a date and time? Baptisms and Baptism Preparation are held at various times at our various parish churches. For more information, use the 'Contact Us' button above. Who will administer the Sacrament? Ordinarily, one of the parish priests or deacons will celebrate baptisms in the parish. If a family has a special relationship with a priest or deacon from outside the parish, he is most welcome to come and celebrate the baptism. If you are interested in having a particular priest from the parish baptize your child, feel free to let the Parish Staff know. Visiting priests or deacons must obtain the necessary permission from the parish to conduct the baptism. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. How do I select a Godparent? Each child must have at least one, but may have two godparents or sponsors. If there are two godparents, they must be a godfather and godmother. One godparent must be a practicing and believing Roman Catholic who has received the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Confirmation, be at least 16 years old, and (if married) in a valid Catholic marriage recognized by the Church. Canon Law sets these expectations and expects godparents to be good witnesses of Catholic faith, because it is through baptism that one enters the Church. If someone close to the family is a great example of Christian faith, but is not Catholic, there is the possibility of having such a person act as a witness to the ceremony in a role similar to that of a godparent, but distinct from it. Godparents may be represented by proxies if they are unable to be present for the ceremony. Those serving as proxies must fulfill the same requirements as godparents. Catholics serving as godparents must contact their parish and obtain a sponsor letter or certificate. Please bring the letter or certificate to the baptism. What is the offering cost? Please contact the church you are scheduling the Baptism at to inquire about a Baptism Offering using the "Contact Us" button above. What if I am an adult and would like to receive Baptism? You are invited to find out more about the Roman Catholic Church by participating in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). More information can be found here.

Holy Eucharist (Mass) "The holy Eucharist completes Christian initiation. Those who have been raised to the dignity of the royal priesthood by Baptism and configured more deeply to Christ by Confirmation participate with the whole community in the Lord's own sacrifice by means of the Eucharist. 'At the Last Supper, on the night he was betrayed, our Savior instituted the Eucharistic sacrifice of his Body and Blood. This he did in order to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until he should come again, and so to entrust to his beloved Spouse, the Church, a memorial of his death and resurrection: a sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a bond of charity, a Paschal banquet in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us.'" ​ ( Catechism of the Catholic Church 1322-1323 ) What obligations do parents take upon themselves when asking to have their baby baptized? In choosing to have your child baptized in the Catholic Church, you are accepting the responsibility of raising him or her in the practice of the Catholic Faith. The preparation process is conducted under the assumption that at least one of the parents is a believing and practicing Roman Catholic. It is an occasion to reflect on your faith, the faith of the Church, and how you live it out and hand it on in the life of your child. Whether you have been away for a while, or you have a pew at Church that practically has your name on it, your child’s baptism is an opportunity to rediscover and renew your commitment to your Faith in Christ by deeper engagement with the Church. It is as much a chance for a new beginning for you as it is for your child, as you introduce him or her to the full sweep and significance of the Gospel which, if it were all recounted, “the world itself could not contain all the books that would be written”. (John 21:25) For more information, use the 'Contact Us' button above. How do I schedule a date and time? Baptisms and Baptism Preparation are held at various times at our various parish churches. For more information, use the 'Contact Us' button above. Who will administer the Sacrament? Ordinarily, one of the parish priests or deacons will celebrate baptisms in the parish. If a family has a special relationship with a priest or deacon from outside the parish, he is most welcome to come and celebrate the baptism. If you are interested in having a particular priest from the parish baptize your child, feel free to let the Parish Staff know. Visiting priests or deacons must obtain the necessary permission from the parish to conduct the baptism. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. How do I select a Godparent? Each child must have at least one, but may have two godparents or sponsors. If there are two godparents, they must be a godfather and godmother. One godparent must be a practicing and believing Roman Catholic who has received the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Confirmation, be at least 16 years old, and (if married) in a valid Catholic marriage recognized by the Church. Canon Law sets these expectations and expects godparents to be good witnesses of Catholic faith, because it is through baptism that one enters the Church. If someone close to the family is a great example of Christian faith, but is not Catholic, there is the possibility of having such a person act as a witness to the ceremony in a role similar to that of a godparent, but distinct from it. Godparents may be represented by proxies if they are unable to be present for the ceremony. Those serving as proxies must fulfill the same requirements as godparents. Catholics serving as godparents must contact their parish and obtain a sponsor letter or certificate. Please bring the letter or certificate to the baptism. What is the offering cost? Please contact the church you are scheduling the Baptism at to inquire about a Baptism Offering using the "Contact Us" button above. What if I am an adult and would like to receive Baptism? You are invited to find out more about the Roman Catholic Church by participating in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). More information can be found here. Contact Us

St. Anthony Church Established 1904 The parish of St. Anthony was established in 1903 by Bishop Michael A. Tierney in response to a surge of Italian immigration in the Hill section of New Haven. Appointed founding pastor was Scalabrini Father Bartolomeo Marenchino, C.S. He came to St. Anthony in 1904 from St. Michael Parish, where St. Anthony parishioners had worshiped before the new parish was founded. Some 600 to 700 families made up the new congregation. Mostly laborers, craftsmen and shopkeepers, they melded powerful memories of their heritage and visions of the future into the "love story of a dynamic Italian Catholic congregation." Among the pioneering parish trustees were Angelo Porto and Santo Compasso. Prominent New Haven Italians like Paul Russo and William F. Verdi also helped organize the launching of the parish. A house was purchased on Gold Street to serve as the first rectory. ​ At the corner of Gold Street and Washington Avenue, a beautiful church of Vernacular Renaissance design was dedicated by Bishop Tierney on March 5, 1905. It featured an unusually rounded nave as well as a bell donated by nationally known theater magnate S. Z. Poli of New Haven. A people of history and culture, parishioners donated dozens of imported statues with uniquely crafted crystal eyes to remind them of their familiar Italian saints. In 1918, a new rectory was constructed. ​ About 12,000 baptisms had taken place during Father Marenchino's tenure by the time his successor, Father Silvio Sartori, C.S., arrived in June 1925. The next parish project was construction of a school. On August 30, 1936, Bishop Maurice F. McAuliffe dedicated St. Anthony School on Gold Street, complete with medical clinic. The school, serving 300 pupils, was staffed by the Missionary Zealatrices of the Sacred Heart, who took up residence at St. Anthony's Home for Orphans. Depressed times and an exodus of parishioners to the suburbs closed St. Anthony-School in 1971. ​ The church was rededicated in 1975. Its basement shrine to St. Anthony became a focal point for the revival of traditional piety, which sparked a cultural renaissance. Including a blessing of the sick, St. Anthony's feast became a three-day festival. ​ On September 16, 2009, the nearby parish of Sacred Heart was closed because of the declined condition of the church and rectory buildings. By indication of Archbishop Henry Mansell, the parish community of Sacred Heart was transferred to St. Anthony where both congregations shared the space and the responsibilities of the one church campus. In 2017, the communities were merged into one St. Anthony Parish and is home to a diverse community.

Feast of Blessed Michael McGivney 2023 Blessed Michael McGivney Parish at St. Mary's and St. Joseph's celebrates the unique, long-standing, and multifaceted spiritual heritage of Blessed Michael J. McGivney. This year, we are celebrating the third feast day of our beatified parish priest and founder of the Knights of Columbus, Blessed Michael McGivney. DESCRIPTION OF THIS YEAR'S CELEBRATION ​ For the third feast day of Blessed Michael McGivney, we begin our celebrations with the praying of the Holy Rosary and the Novena before every Mass in the nine days leading up to and including the feast itself. The presiders of the Mass each day will preach on the virtue for each novena day in how it relates to the saint of the day and also Bl. Michael McGivney (a link to a digital version of the Novena may be found below). ​ A Holy Hour will be held from 8 - 9 PM on Wednesday, August 9th, at St. Joseph Church, sponsored by Crossroads 4 Christ New Haven. ​ At 11 AM on Saturday, August 12th, Father Michael Ruminksi will present a reflection, "The Eucharist and social regeneration," at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center (1 State Street in New Haven). Admission and parking are free. For more information, please visit: michaelmcgivneycenter.org . ​ At 7 PM on Saturday, August 12th, Frassati Night will take place at St. Mary Church (see the St. Mary bulletin page for details), which includes Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Adoration which will continue until benediction at 7:30 AM on Sunday, August 13th. ​ On the feast day itself, Bl. Michael McGivney's relic will be present at the 8:30 AM Mass at St. Joseph's and at the 10:30 AM Votive Mass at St. Mary's. After Mass, a procession will be led by the presider to the statue of Bl. Michael McGivney at St. Joseph's and to the tomb at St. Mary's, with the Litany of Bl. Michael McGivney being prayed. In addition, at St. Mary's the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Honor Guard will serve. "Coffee and" hospitality will take place after the 8:30 AM Mass at St. Joseph's, and an ice cream social hosted by the Columbian Squires will take place after the 10:30 AM Mass at St. Mary's. Finally, at St. Mary's, the Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic will sponsor the praying of Vespers from 3:10 - 3:30 PM and a Holy Hour from 3:30 - 4:30 PM. ​ The full schedule may be found below. ​ Some Resources: Blessed Michael McGivney Novena Litany of Blessed Michael McGivney FULL SCHEDULE OF PRAYERS AND LITURGIES ​ Saturday, August 5 – VIGIL OF THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD St. Joseph Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 1) at 4:30 PM | Openness | Leaders: Alberta Ferrie/Marianne Esposito (St. Joseph Lectors/EMs) Mass at 5 PM | Presider: Fr. Joseph MacNeill Sunday, August 6 – THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD St. Joseph Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 2) at 8 AM | Courage | Leader: Marianne Esposito (St. Joseph Lectors/EMs) Mass at 8:30 AM | Presider: Fr. Joseph MacNeill St. Mary Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 2) at 10 AM | Courage | Leader: Tacy Woods (Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic) Mass at 10:30 AM | Presider: Fr. Ryan Lerner Mass at 5 PM | Presider: Fr. Vincent Curran Monday, August 7 – St. Cajetan, Priest | Perseverance St. Mary Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 3) at 11:30 AM | Leader: Linda Kelly (Legion of Mary) Mass at Noon | Presider: Fr. Vincent Curran St. Joseph Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 3) at 4:30 PM | Leaders: Mary Beth Fiasconoro/Drew Dillingham (Blessed Michael McGivney Respect Life Committee) Mass at 5 PM | Presider: Fr. Ryan Lerner Tuesday, August 8 – St. Dominic, Priest | Charity, Unity, & Fraternity St. Mary Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 4) at 11:30 AM | Leader: Peter Silva (St. Mary Lectors) Mass at Noon | Presider: Fr. Joseph MacNeill St. Joseph Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 4) at 4:30 PM | Leader: Toni Buddington (McGivney Ministries) Mass at 5 PM | Presider: Fr. Ryan Lerner Wednesday, August 9 – St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin & Martyr | Discernment St. Mary Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 5) at 11:30 AM | Leader: Grace Klise (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd) Mass at Noon | Presider: Fr. Joseph MacNeill St. Joseph Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 5) at 4:30 PM | Leader: Immacula Didier (Legion of Mary) Mass at 5 PM | Presider: Fr. Joseph MacNeill Holy Hour from 8 - 9 PM | Sponsored by Crossroads 4 Christ New Haven Thursday, August 10 – St. Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr | Zeal St. Mary Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 6) at 11:30 AM | Leader: Peter Silva (St. Mary Lectors) Mass at Noon | Presider: Fr. Joseph MacNeill St. Joseph Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 6) at 4:30 PM | Leader: Flora Guerra (Divine Mercy Devotion) Mass at 5 PM | Presider: Fr. Ryan Lerner Friday, August 11 – St. Clare, Virgin | Hope St. Mary Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 7) at 11:30 AM | Leader: Daniel Isabel (San Salvador Council No. 1) Mass at Noon | Presider: Fr. Vincent Curran St. Joseph Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 7) at 4:30 PM | Leader: Tacy Woods (Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic) Mass at 5 PM | Presider: Fr. Joseph MacNeill SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 – VIGIL OF NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Vigil of the Feast of Blessed Michael McGivney) St. Joseph Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 8) at 4:30 PM | Love | Leader: Paul Mastriano/Alberta Ferrie (St. Joseph Lectors/EMs) Mass at 5 PM (w/ Litany after) | Presider: Fr. Vincent Curran St. Mary Church​ All Night Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament starting at 7 PM | Sponsored by Frassati ​ ​ SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 – NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Feast of Blessed Michael McGivney) St. Joseph Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 9) at 8 AM | Devotion | Leader: Phyllis Lobo (Altar Servers) Mass at 8:30 AM (w/ Procession & Litany after) | Presider: Fr. Joseph MacNeill St. Mary Church Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 7:30 AM | Sponsored by Frassati Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 9) at 10 AM | Devotion | Leader: Phyllis Lobo (Altar Servers) Votive Mass at 10:30 AM (w/ Procession & Litany after) | Presider: Fr. Jeffrey Romans Vespers from 3:10 - 3:30 PM | Sponsored by the Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic Holy Hour from 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Sponsored by the Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic Mass at 5 PM | Presider: Fr. Kelechi Anyanwu A new priest with big ideas Every Mass, every public rosary, every adoration, every confession at St. Mary's happens over a place of special importance for laity of the Catholic Church, in the United States and beyond: the place where Father Michael McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus. ​ Serving as an assistant for about six years at St. Mary's before being entrusted with a parish of his own, he certainly fulfilled the ordinary duties of a parish priest well with great virtue. He changed our parish through events, personal visits, involvement in groups, and organization of social events. ​ Most importantly, he changed the way the laity saw their vocation, and fulfilled it. In founding the Knights of Columbus in 1882, he was considered "bold" for holding the laity - especially laymen - to a high standard of fidelity to the Catholic Faith. Contrary to clericalism, he believed in the ability of laity to make a difference, in their families, in the Church, and in society. ​ Our parish was not only the testing grounds for his ideas. It has grown over many decades to be shaped by his high-standards for the laity spiritually, and his spiritual trust that lay men, lay women, and families can be saints. " The effect of the Society of the Knights of Columbus has since that become extraordinary; the Catholic layman has been brought to realize the preciousness of his birthright as a son of the Church... ​ " Fr. Joseph G. Daley, O.P. 1900, The Personality of Father McGivney Resources for Families Parish Priest , by Julie Fenster and Douglas Brinkley ​ "The Personality of Father Michael McGivney" , by Father Daley (1900) ​ Video of the beatification of Blessed Michael McGivney , Oct 2020 Other Resources: Article on the miracle which led to Fr. McGivney's beatification - the healing of an unborn child from a fatal complication

Join Our Parish If you're new to the New Haven, CT, area or have been attending any of the churches of Blessed Michael McGivney Parish for awhile, consider registering as a parishioner or updating your family information. Adult children living at home are encouraged to register separately . Church You Most Frequently Attend Church Name First Name Middle Name Address City/Town State State Zip Email Last Name Birthday Sacraments Received: Baptism Confession First Communion Confirmation OCIA None Marital Status: Single Married Divorced Separated Home Phone Phone New or Existing Parishioner? New Existing Job Position Would you like contribution envelopes? Yes No If married, please select correct marital status above. Spouse First Name Spouse Middle Name Spouse Last Name Spouse Email Spouse Date of Birth Spouse Occupation Spouse Cell Phone Marriage Date Is your spouse joining Blessed Michael McGivney Parish? Yes No Spouse Sacraments Received? Baptism First Communion Confirmation None Other (OCIA) Were you married in a Catholic Church? Yes No Next

St. Joseph Church Established 1900 On April 20, 1900, Saint Joseph Church was erected as part of a territorial parish from the territories of Saint Mary Parish (New Haven), Saint Patrick Parish (New Haven), and Saint Francis Parish (Fair Haven). The new and sizable congregation had been ably served since 1894 at a Lawrence Street chapel. Having combined the territories of these three neighboring parishes, a new church building was planned to house the sizable congregation serving primarily Italian immigrant families. Overseen by Reverend M.J. Daly and designed by Joseph A. Jackson, the church was constructed between 1904 and 1905 on Edwards Street. St. Joseph Church was and is a vital part of New Haven’s Orange Street Historic District. The finalized church was dedicated on October 22, 1905. ​ Located in the heart of the East Rock area of New Haven on 129 Edwards Street, the church bears a remarkable resemblance to the Basilica of Saint Apollinaris in Classe, Ravenna, Italy (c. 553-49). The yellow brick Romanesque edifice leads into the king’s hall (basilica) or the emperor’s court which reflects the Byzantine art and culture of the 6th century that attempted to convey the religious truth that only Christ is the ruler and emperor of the universe. When one steps inside St. Joseph Church, eyes are drawn to the altar and then upwards to the painted mural (representing the mosaic style of the early Byzantine art) consisting of the Lamb of God leading the flock to and through the crucifixion to the heavenly kingdom of Christ the eternal King. ​ In the 2000s, signs of distress of the 130-foot bell tower at the southeast corner of the entry façade became apparent. Reconstruction of a portion of the exterior masonry at the bell tower was repaired, protecting the one-hundred-year-old structure for future generations of worshippers.​ St. Joseph Church continues to lend itself to the historic fabric of its diverse neighborhoods and its importance to the communities of New Haven. In 2017, the church was merged with St. Mary Church to form St. Mary Parish. ​

Sacraments In communion with the Catholic Church, Bl. Michael McGivney Parish offers a rich sacramental life. As a reminder: "Christ instituted the sacraments of the new law. There are seven: Baptism, Confirmation (or Chrismation), the Eucharist, Penance, the Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony. The seven sacraments touch all the stages and all the important moments of Christian life: they give birth and increase, healing and mission to the Christian's life of faith. There is thus a certain resemblance between the stages of natural life and the stages of the spiritual life." ​ (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1210 ) Use the Sacraments menu or read below to find out more about each sacrament. The regular Mass (Holy Eucharist) and Confession schedule can be found on the Mass Times page. Baptism ​ Read More Confession ​ Read More Confirmation ​ Read More Holy Eucharist ​ (Mass) Read More Holy ​ Matrimony Read More Holy Orders Read More Anointing of the Sick Read More