Welcome to the Catholic community of Rocky Hill!
Welcome! Whether you are new to the Catholic faith, looking for a church home, or it’s been a long time since you’ve attended church at all, we are so happy you are here. We welcome you to check us out. Here are a few Frequently Asked Questions to try to make you feel comfortable before you come, with the hope that your first visit will be wonderful!
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You can read more about our history and the merge of our two Churches into one Catholic community for Rocky Hill in Our Story. No matter which of our Church buildings you prefer, you are part of one unified Catholic parish.
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Most services last about 1 hour.
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If you are visiting for the first time, we will not embarrass you, have you stand up, or ask you to give in the offering. We know that many people want to check out the church and “be anonymous” for a while—and that’s fine with us! Come and see if we might be your future church home.
If you would like to receive the blessing of the Lord during the Liturgy of the Eucharist, but have not received your First Communion, we invite you to join the processional anyways! Simply cross your arms over your chest, and the minister will give you a blessing as you approach.
I don’t know the words!
Don't worry! You're not expected to know everything on your first visit. If you would like to be a more active participant, each of our Churches have a pamphlet that provides the responsorial words for your convenience to help you follow along and participate.
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Absolutely not! We want our worship services to be a gift to the Lord and to you. We hope you will find in our churches a warm family spirit, truth from God's Word, and a place where you can grow in God's grace. Please don't feel any obligation to participate in the offering as a guest. If you do choose to contribute an offering, there are deposit boxes in the entry ways of both Churches that you can use.
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We welcome everyone, no matter where you're from! Members of our community come from several towns throughout the region to join us in worship each week. And with masses being streamed online (link) you can join us from anywhere in the world!
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If you still have another question, just give us a call at 860-529-8655, or ask anyone when you arrive! We always love to meet new faces! We exist to serve you and your family, and we are looking forward to meeting you personally. We hope you'll feel right at home from the very first moment you step in our doors! Let us know how we can serve you better, and we hope to meet you this Sunday!