WEEKLY REFLECTION
A Love that Surpasses Logic
04-26-2026 | © LPi Fr. John MuirMy most boring job was working at an insurance company as a college student. My main task? Filing. Now imagine if I had told my supervisor, “I just want you to know, I’m willing to die for these files.” She would have called a psychiatrist — or at least security.
There is something absurd in Jesus’ words in today’s Gospel: “I am the good shepherd… I lay down my life for the sheep.” (John 10:11) It sounds noble, until you think about it. No one dies for sheep. Not a hired hand. Not even a good shepherd. Sheep are important, sure, but not worth a human life.
Read MoreUPCOMING EVENTS
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Dinner Club 2026
Dinner Club is a combination social gathering event and Parish fundraiser. There will be a cash prize drawing each month from January through August. The year will culminate in September with the Pastor’s Dinner; a fun filled evening to be held on Sat, Sep 19.
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Rediscover, Rebuild, Renew Your Marriage in 2026 with the Gift of Retrouvaille
If you and your spouse find yourselves feeling distant, weighed down by miscommunication, or simply longing for a deeper connection, Retrouvaille may be the answer.
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Play Like a Girl: A Concert of Music by Women to Help Women
To mark April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Friends of the Waterbury Chapter of AGO presents the concert on Sun, Apr 26 at 4:00pm at St. Joseph Church, 33 Queen St. in Bristol.
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Holy Name Society Meeting
Last Monday of the month, 6:30pm in St. Peter Hall
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First Friday Healing Mass & Anointing of the Sick
6:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by Mass of Healing (live-streamed) at St. Peter
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Indoor Tag Sale
For parishioners who would like to donate items to the sale, the Drop Off Date is Wed, Apr 29 from 12:00-5:00pm at St. Peter Hall. PLEASE NO ELECTRONIC ITEMS OR FURNITURE
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Monthly Food Drive
Items may be left at St. Peter or St. Francis churches during the weekend of May 2/3.
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Clothing Drive via Helpsy® will benefit the Academy
Donate clothing, shoes, accessories, linens and more! Not sure what’s accepted? Check the full list here.
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Holy Rosary Society Meeting
1st Tuesday of every month, 6:00pm in St. Peter Hall
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Adoration and Community Prayer
Keep your faith vibrant by making Friday evening community prayer a regular part of your weekly activities. Join us for the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Adoration on Fridays at 6:30pm at St. Peter Church.
