Weekly Reflection
"Ten lepers met him. They stood at a distance …"
10-13-2019© LPiIn the ancient world and into the Middle Ages, there was no treatment for leprosy. People thought it was wildly contagious and were suspicious of any skin diseases.
Lepers were isolated from civil society. This isolation was upheld by the Mosaic Law. Should there be a healing from leprosy, the former leper was to present himself to a priest to certify the healing. Like Jesus commands, "Show yourselves to the priests." The person would then undergo a religious rite to be formally reintroduced to society. In other words, a leper got their life back. So why didn't they come back?
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Scripture Discussion Group
Sep 30, 2019: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mondays from 6:00-7:30pm in the John Paul II Pastoral Center
Please join this fun-filled and inspiring group as we enrich our understanding of the readings from last weekend’s Holy Mass.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting
Oct 5, 2019: 1:00pm
The meeting will take place at the home of Carmy Tromba.
Divine Mercy Adoration
Oct 18, 2019 (weekly)
Please join Father Emmanuel for Divine Mercy Adoration and Community Prayer every Friday 6:00-7:30pm at St. Peter Church, 107 E Main St. in Torrington.
Penny Auction
Oct 18, 2019: 5:30pm
at St. Peter Hall, 107 East Main Street
Doors ppen at 5:30pm. More than 50 business gift certificates will be offered. Come and enjoy an evening of fun.
Annual Halloween Party
Oct 19, 2019: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Many fun activities are planned for children of all ages. Admission is $5 per family, payable at the door.