July 28, 2026

July 28, 2026

Daly Summer Notes

This is a deserted place, and it is already late; dismiss the crowds so that they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said to them, “There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves.” Matthew 14:15–16.

My Friends,

Receiving the Eucharist empowers us to serve the needs of those around us.  The key is in Jesus’ words, “Give them something some food yourselves.” He would not allow the disciples to send the crowds away hungry. And He would not hear that there wasn’t enough for everyone. Jesus expected His followers to feed those people. No excuses.

In today’s world we are faced with incredible needs. There are so many poor and hurting people. We can be overwhelmed by it all. The temptation is to throw up our hands and say there’s nothing we can do. But if that is our attitude then we cannot claim to be Christians. If we are indifferent to the needs of others, then receiving Holy Communion, even every day, is doing us little good.

Yours in Christ,



Fr. Shawn

Join Us For The 
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Other Fun Tidbits

Eighth Annual Knights of Columbus Golf Outing

Friday, September 25, 2026

Timberlin Golf Club, Berlin CT

Lunch/Registration at 11:00AM

Scramble Format ~ Shotgun Start at 12:00 PM ~ Buffet Dinner to follow

$175 per golfer includes 18 holes of golf w/cart, lunch and buffet dinner, cash prizes, raffle prizes.



$35 dinner only

For more information, contact Mike DiBattisto (860-713-9070) or Mike Lombardo (860-869-2231).

HELP MAKE OUR ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC FUN FOR EVERYONE!

We need bakers, food servers, activity leaders and more. Check out all the opportunities to work a shift for our annual parish picnic. Many hands make light work!

Support Our Toiletry Collection

We collect unused travel-size toiletries at both St. James and St. Elizabeth Seton to donate to the shelters and agencies we support. Save the toiletries from your hotel stays and travels and drop them off to be shared! There are collection bins in the foyers of both churches.

Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish

Rectory Office

on the campus of St. James Church

767 Elm Street, Rocky Hill

860-529-8655

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

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