Help prepare the churches for services. St. Mary, contact Jane Van Allen, 860-627-8262.

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

For information on both the  Traditional choirs, contact Michele Basile at  the rectory, 860-623-2524.
This choir sings at 4:30 Mass..

Help with the annual event. Contact Robin Roncari, 860-623-4094

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.

Contact Steve Carrier at the rectory, 860-623-2524..  This choir performs at the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Robert.

Distribute the Eucharist at Mass and to the homebound. Contact Diana Macaluso, 860-623-1565

Help needed on all levels to provide vibrant, faith based programs, presentations and workshops to the parishioners of Mary, Gate of Heaven. Contact Sue O'Brien at 860-995-5614.

Contact the Parish Rectory, 860-623-2524

Welcome worshippers to Mass! All ages welcome! Contact the rectory at 860-623-2524..

Reader who proclaim the Scriptures at Mass and other services.

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.

Catholic men are encouraged to contact Kevin Dwelley, 860-292-1801

Contact Michele Basile, 860-623-2524

Members always welcome. Contact president MaryAnne Danyluk, 860-254-5497.

Young Adults (18+). Contact TBA.

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 or Gloria Rucci, 860-623-2943.

Join prayer warriors who respond to email alerts for needed prayers. Contact Toni Montecalvo, 860-623-225

Help protect human life from conception to natural death. Contact Regina Klundt, 860-752-1049

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

Cook, bake, help prepare suppers that dedicated volunteers take to the shelter. Contact Therese Loughran (therese_loughran@att.net) or 

Kathleen Williams maddbaker@gmail.com  Menus & recipes can be accessed below.

Contact rectory, 860-623-2524

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 to the website or the calendar, email Eileen Pearce at webmaster@stmarystrobertwl.org or call 860-706-6219.