Adult
Ministry & Committee Information
Please see our Ministry Contact page for additional contact information for these committees.
Ways To Be Active in Mary, Gate of Heaven Parish,
St. Mary & St. Robert Bellarmine Churches
Altar Servers
Grade 5 and up. Contact Fr. Tim O'Brien, 860-623-2524
Baking
Join our team of bakers who provide goodies for parish events and outreach. Contact Emily Leary, 860-623-8163
Bereavement
Ten week “New Day” seminar open to anyone grieving the death of a spouse, family member or friend. Contact Sue Cannon, 860-623-3209, or Ruth Cate, 860-627-8121
Choirs
For information on both the Contemporary and Traditional choirs, contact Steve Carrier, 860-623-8808 or Michele Basile at 860-623-2524.
Church Cleaners
Help prepare the churches for services. St. Mary, contact Jane Van Allen, 860-627-8262; St. Robert, contact Trudy Oliva, 860-623-1096
Sunday Morning Coffee Hours
Set up and clean up. St. Mary, contact TBA; St. Robert, contact Paula Taylor, 860-292-1700
Easter Egg Hunt
Help with the annual event. Contact Robin Roncari, 860-623-4094
Education
All aspects of religious education: CCD, Confirmation Preparation, RCIA, Vacation Bible School, Adult Education. All types of volunteers needed, teachers helpers. Contact Marilyn Stratton, 860-627-9469 or 860-623-3646
Baptism Preparation
Contact Deacon Ron Biamonte, 860-623-2524
Evangelization Team
Help needed on all levels to provide vibrant, faith based programs, presentations and workshops to the parishioners of Mary, Gate of Heaven. Contact Gloria Rucci at 860-623-2943.
Eucharistic Ministers
Distribute the Eucharist at Mass and to the homebound. Contact Diane Macaluso, 860-623-1565
Funeral Ministry
Contact the Parish Rectory, 860-623-2524
Greeters
Welcome worshippers to Mass! All ages welcome! Contact Frank Borchetta, 860-623-6221
Health Ministry
Visit or phone the homebound as your schedule allows. Bring joy and caring. Good listening skills appreciated. Anyone 18 and older, contact Theresa Farr, 860-623-5688 or Sandy Quagliaroli, 860-623-8608. For those with knitting and crocheting skills, this team also makes prayer shawls.
Knights of Columbus
Catholic men are encouraged to contact Kevin Dwelley, 860-292-1801
Lectors
Proclaim the Word of God at Mass. Contact Chris Kula, 860-654-1895
Liturgy Preparation
Contact Monsignor O’Grady at the Rectory, 860-623-2524
Music Director
Contact Michele Basile, 860-623-2524
Parish Council
Members always welcome. Contact president MarAnne Danyluk, 860-254-5497.
Prayer Line
Join prayer warriors who respond to email alerts for needed prayers. Contact Toni Montecalvo, 860-623-2257
Prison Ministry
Join a committed team bringing the Eucharist, Bible studies and other workshops to our Connecticut prison population. Contact TBA.
Pro-Life Ministry
Help protect human life from conception to natural death. Contact Jim O’Boyle, 860-623-0243
Reflections
Young Adults (18+). Contact Frank Borchetta, 860-623-6221
Retreats
Men’s, contract Jime Abare (860-254-5880) or Paul Rucci (860-623-2943); Women’s and other for Our Lady of Calvary, Holy Family Retreat Center and Cursillos, contact Marilyn Stratton, 860-627-9469 or 860-623-3646, Judy Klocker, 860-623-7-55, or Gloria Rucci, 860-623-2943.
Shelter Suppers – Immaculate Conception (ImmaCare, Inc.)
Cook, bake, help prepare suppers that dedicated volunteers take to the shelter. Contact Deb Alexa, cell/text (860) 966-7153 or debalexa@yahoo.com. Menus & recipes can be viewed here.
Small Christian Communities
Join one of the many small parish groups (6-10 members) which meet weekly to pray over and discuss the Sunday Mass readings. These groups also support social justice initiatives whenever possible. Contact MaryAnne Danyluk, 860-254-5497
Ushers
Contact rectory, 860-623-2524
Website
For further opportunities and ideas on how to participate in the life of Mary, Gate of Heaven Parish, visit www.stmarystrobertwl.org. To add events, questions, or corrections, email Eileen Pearce at webmaster@stmarystrobert.org or call 860-627-8713. For items to be added to the calendar, contact Rich Martini, 860-623-5017.
Updated 1-8-2019
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
Saturday Vigil
4:30 PM (St. Robert)
Sunday
7:00 AM (St. Mary)
8:30 AM (St. Robert)
9:30 AM (St. Mary)
11:00 AM (St. Mary)
Confessions
Saturdays 3:30-4:00 PM (St. Robert)
Daily Masses
Monday through Friday:
7:30 AM (St. Mary)