Rest in Peace: Deacon Jacinto Ortiz
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Welcome to St. John Paul the Great
Roman Catholic Parish
Join Us For Mass
Upcoming Events
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September 19 | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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September 26 | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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October 4 | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
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St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 160 Main St, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
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October 9 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Friday Mass of Healing
St Peter Church, 107 E Main St, Torrington, CT 06790, USA
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October 10 | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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October 24 | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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November 1 | 7:00 am - 11:00 am
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St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 160 Main St, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
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Parish News
Mass in the Neighborhood
We invite you to celebrate the Holy Eucharist with us Thursday, September 17 and share in the Lord’s presence, led by Fr. Emmanuel Ihemedu. Enjoy the fresh air, green grass, and sunset—generously provided by Our Father in Heaven! EVENT DETAILS 6:00 pm (Entrance at 5:30 pm) The Inn at Mount…
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Walking Through Grief
Thursday Echoes with Fr. E The death of someone we love changes our world. Grief can leave us feeling overwhelmed, lonely, angry, confused, or simply unsure of how to move forward. And sometimes, even when surrounded by people who care, grief can still feel incredibly lonely. Beginning October 8, Walking…
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2026 Capital Campaign
Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future as One St. John Paul the Great Parish has launched a capital campaign with a $1.5 million goal that will enable it to revitalize its aging structures and leave a lasting legacy that honors our history, unites our diverse community, and forges a vibrant…
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Adoration and Community Prayer
Spending time before the Blessed Sacrament in prayer and devotion is spending time before the living God. Now that back-to-school schedules, sports and activities have resumed, it can be more challenging to maintain regular prayer. Help to keep your faith vibrant by attending Friday evening community prayer at St. Peter…
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Join our Parish Choir!
Choir rehearsals have resumed and we are welcoming new choir members. Come, join us in worship in the welcoming environment of our music ministry! We especially encourage and send a call for male voices to join us as we look to expand our tenor and bass sections. Rehearsals are Wednesday…
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SJPTG Parish Dinner Club News
It’s September and ticket sales are over! THANK YOU to everyone who purchased a ticket, as well as to everyone who became a member throughout the year. This year’s Dinner is right around the corner and it promises to be the best one yet —a great meal and entertainment at…
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Holy Name Society
Our first monthly meeting of the new year will be held on Monday, September 28 at 6:00 pm in St. Peter Hall. Come and see what we have planned for this year and meet our new spiritual leader. We ask all current members to invite a male friend or relative…
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Volunteer Opportunity to Serve
Share Your Talent, Tell Our Story Are you a student or young adult who is passionate about storytelling, photography, or social media? Join the St. John Paul the Great Parish Media Ministry to hone your craft while capturing the heart of our parish! HOW IT BLESSES YOU: Build Your Portfolio.…
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Attention gardeners
Do you enjoy tending gardens and caring for flowers? Does it make you smile when you see neat lawns and flowers on the church grounds? The Holy Name Society is seeking volunteers to assist in nurturing the church grounds and cultivating our flowers. Please call the church office at 860-482-4433…
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Collection for Our Local Food Banks
Our next collection will be OCTOBER 3-4. In the words of St John Paul the Great, “The ultimate test of your greatness is the way you treat every human being.” The less fortunate in our community, the homeless, the hungry, deserve to be treated with dignity and compassion. One simple…
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Holy Rosary Society
Our next meeting will be held Tues., October 6, 6:00 pm in St. Peter Hall. All women of the parish, please consider joining the Holy Rosary Society. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month. If you are interested, please contact Claudia Guisti or Bette Cantu by calling the…
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Experience the Power of Healing
A Mass of Healing will be celebrated Friday, October 9, 6:00 pm, at St. Peter Church, 99 East Main St. Our celebrant and homilist will be Father Emmanuel Ihemedu, pastor of St. John Paul the Great Parish. In these challenging times, many of us carry burdens – be it physical…
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CT Catholic Men’s Conference
All men of the parish, young and old, are invited to attend the 2026 Connecticut Catholic Men's Conference on Saturday, October 10 at Holy Cross Catholic High School in Waterbury. This inspiring day of faith and fellowship features nationally known Catholic speakers: Dr. Karlo Broussard, Fr. Dan Reehil, Jeanne Mancini,…
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Knights of Columbus meeting
Knights of Columbus Solidarity Council #55 meets at 7:00 pm at St. Peter Hall on the second Wednesday of the month. Our next meeting is October 14. Council #55 was formed in 2010 with the purpose of helping and sustaining our parish. We are looking for all men in the parish…
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Bring A Friend Sunday
Hosted by Faith Formation, we invite parishioners, friends, families and neighbors Sunday, October 25 to experience the joy and peace of Mass, followed by light refreshments. This event will be held at St. Francis Church, 160 Main St. in Torrington. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am in the church…
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Archdiocese News
Catholic Transcript: Fall 2026
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Religious Sister Visits Four Parishes, Offering Monthly Scripture Reflections
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Catholic Charities School Programs Support Students, Families
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A Circle of Women Echo St. Pio’s Devotion to Prayer
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A Performance Evaluation from Jesus
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