Welcome to Bl. Michael McGivney Parish Uniting the Catholic Churches of the Elm City Visit Us Weekly Bulletin Mass Times Parish Updates Contact Us On July 1, 2023, the Churches of St. Aedan, St. Anthony, St. Francis, St. Joseph, St. Martin de Porres, St. Mary, St. Michael, and St. Stanislaus (the Parishes of St. Aedan & Brendan, St. Anthony, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Mary, St. Martin de Porres, St. Michael, and St. Stanislaus) were merged to form Blessed Michael McGivney Parish of New Haven, Connecticut, in accordance with canons 121 & 515 §2 of the Code of Canon Law. Though our churches of the Elm City span different cultures, languages, and traditions, we are all united in the Body of Christ. St. Aedan Church 112 Fountain St, New Haven CT 06515 ​203-389-2619 staedan@newhavencatholic.org St. Anthony Church 70 Washington Ave, New Haven CT 06519 Mail/Office: 25 Gold St, New Haven CT 06519 203-624-1418 stanthony@newhavencatholic.org St. Francis of Assisi Church 397 Ferry St, New Haven CT 06513 203-865-6149 stfrancis@newhavencatholic.org St. Joseph Church 129 Edwards St, New Haven CT 06511 Mail: PO Box 9286, New Haven CT 06533 203-562-6193 stmary@newhavencatholic.org St. Martin de Porres Church 136 Dixwell Ave, New Haven CT 06511 203-624-9944 stmartindeporres@newhavencatholic.org St. Mary Church 5 Hillhouse Ave, New Haven CT 06511 Mail: PO Box 9286, New Haven CT 06533 203-562-6193 stmary@newhavencatholic.org St. Michael Church 29 Wooster Pl, New Haven CT 06511 203-562-7178 stmichael@newhavencatholic.org St. Stanislaus Church 9 Eld St, New Haven CT 06511 203-562-2828 ​ststanislaus@newhavencatholic.org May 18-19, 2024 New Haven, CT Learn More Blessed Fr. Michael McGivney BEATIFIED Learn More Join the Community BECOME A PARISHIONER If you're new to the New Haven, CT area or have been attending one of the churches of Bl. Michael McGivney Parish for awhile, consider registering as a parishioner. Learn More Back to Top Send us your email PARISH UPDATES Subscribe for Parish Information Download MY PARISH APP Bl. Michael McGivney Parish has an App! It contains daily Mass readings, reminders, news feeds, a confession guide, and Catholic prayers. ​Once downloaded, open it, and select Bl. Michael McGivney Parish.

Confession "Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion." ​ ​ ( Catechism of the Catholic Church 1422 ) Contact Us What obligations do parents take upon themselves when asking to have their baby baptized? In choosing to have your child baptized in the Catholic Church, you are accepting the responsibility of raising him or her in the practice of the Catholic Faith. The preparation process is conducted under the assumption that at least one of the parents is a believing and practicing Roman Catholic. It is an occasion to reflect on your faith, the faith of the Church, and how you live it out and hand it on in the life of your child. Whether you have been away for a while, or you have a pew at Church that practically has your name on it, your child’s baptism is an opportunity to rediscover and renew your commitment to your Faith in Christ by deeper engagement with the Church. It is as much a chance for a new beginning for you as it is for your child, as you introduce him or her to the full sweep and significance of the Gospel which, if it were all recounted, “the world itself could not contain all the books that would be written”. (John 21:25) For more information, use the 'Contact Us' button above. How do I schedule a date and time? Baptisms and Baptism Preparation are held at various times at our various parish churches. For more information, use the 'Contact Us' button above. Who will administer the Sacrament? Ordinarily, one of the parish priests or deacons will celebrate baptisms in the parish. If a family has a special relationship with a priest or deacon from outside the parish, he is most welcome to come and celebrate the baptism. If you are interested in having a particular priest from the parish baptize your child, feel free to let the Parish Staff know. Visiting priests or deacons must obtain the necessary permission from the parish to conduct the baptism. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. How do I select a Godparent? Each child must have at least one, but may have two godparents or sponsors. If there are two godparents, they must be a godfather and godmother. One godparent must be a practicing and believing Roman Catholic who has received the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Confirmation, be at least 16 years old, and (if married) in a valid Catholic marriage recognized by the Church. Canon Law sets these expectations and expects godparents to be good witnesses of Catholic faith, because it is through baptism that one enters the Church. If someone close to the family is a great example of Christian faith, but is not Catholic, there is the possibility of having such a person act as a witness to the ceremony in a role similar to that of a godparent, but distinct from it. Godparents may be represented by proxies if they are unable to be present for the ceremony. Those serving as proxies must fulfill the same requirements as godparents. Catholics serving as godparents must contact their parish and obtain a sponsor letter or certificate. Please bring the letter or certificate to the baptism. What is the offering cost? Please contact the church you are scheduling the Baptism at to inquire about a Baptism Offering using the "Contact Us" button above. What if I am an adult and would like to receive Baptism? You are invited to find out more about the Roman Catholic Church by participating in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). More information can be found here.

Mass Times Daily Mass Monday-Friday - 7:00 AM - St. Stanislaus Church Monday-Friday - 12:00 PM - St. Mary Church Monday-Friday - 5:00 PM - St. Joseph Church Monday-Thursday - 5:30 PM - St. Thomas More Chapel at Yale (only during Academic Year) Tuesday & Wednesday - 7:00 PM - St. Francis Church (Spanish) Thursday - 9:00 AM - St. Francis Church (All Saints Catholic Academy School Mass) First Friday - 7:00 PM - St. Stanislaus Church (Polish) Saturday - 8:00 AM - St. Stanislaus Church Saturday Vigil Mass 4:30 PM - St. Stanislaus Church Sunday Mass 8:00 AM - St. Anthony Church 8:30 AM - St. Joseph Church 9:00 AM - St. Aedan Church 9:30 AM - St. Francis Church 9:30 AM - St. Michael Church 10:00 AM - St. Martin de Porres Church 10:00 AM - St. Thomas More Chapel at Yale 10:00 AM - St. Stanislaus Church (Polish) 11:00 AM - St. Mary Church 11:00 AM - St. Francis Church (Spanish) 1:00 PM - St. Anthony Church (Spanish) 5:00 PM - St. Mary Church 5:00 PM - St. Thomas More Chapel at Yale (Only During Academic Year) 9:00 PM - St. Thomas More Chapel at Yale (Only During Academic Year) Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday-Friday - following 7:00 AM Mass - St. Stanislaus Church Monday-Friday - 11:15-11:50 AM - St. Mary Church Monday-Thursday - 5:00-5:25 PM - St. Thomas More Chapel at Yale (only during Academic Year) Tuesday - 6:00-7:00 PM - St. Francis Church (Spanish/English) Wednesday - 8:00-9:00 PM - St. Joseph Church Saturday - 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM - St. Mary Church Saturday - 3:00-4:15 PM - St. Stanislaus Church or universally by appointment Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday - 6:30-7:30 PM - St. Stanislaus Church Wednesday - 6:00-7:00 PM - St. Francis Church Wednesday - 8:00-9:00 PM - St. Joseph Church Thursday - following 12:00 PM Mass to 4:00 PM - St. Mary Church First Friday - 5:30-6:30 PM - St. Joseph Church

Baptism Space Usage Request Form For events being held at St. Mary or St. Joseph campuses. Any questions, feel free to contact the Parish Office. Once submitted, a member of the Parish Staff will contact you. Name of Group or Individual Primary Contact Name (First & Last) Primary Contact Email Primary Contact Phone Number Secondary Contact Name (First & Last) Secondary Contact Email Secondary Contact Phone Number Person Responsible for Cleaning Up the Space Request Type Choose an option Usage Description Date Location Choose an option Start time(s) for each date End time(s) for each date Frequency (e.g., every Tuesday, second Saturday of the month) List all dates Dates you know usage will not occur (Important: Please check a calendar for holidays, holy days, etc., e.g., Christmas Week, Holy Week, Thanksgiving for Thursday Meetings, Ash Wednesday for Wednesday meetings, etc. If there are no dates when usage will not occur, please enter "None") Facility Needs (choose all that apply) Tables Chairs Audio/Visual Equipment Oven Kitchen Serving Food Communication Needs (choose all that apply) Poster Bulletin Social Media Set-Up Needs Expected Number of Participants Serving Alcohol? Choose an option Does this event require the additonal LIQUOR LIABILITY COVERAGE? (If liquor is to be sold or cost included with the ticket price, and/or license or permit is required in order for you to furnish alcohol, you must obtain Liquor Liability coverage by separate application) Choose an option Additional Notes Request the Space Thank you for your request! We'll get back to you as soon as we can.

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Parish Updates Please read below for important Parish Updates as we continue the process of merging together into one parish community. Revision of City-Wide Mass Schedule, Effective April 6/7, 2024 The next revision of the city-wide Mass Schedule will be taking place on April 6/7, 2024 - Divine Mercy Sunday, the Sunday after Easter. While we fully acknowledge the difficulties of change, please know that this revision is the result of countless hours of prayer, study of the data, and consultation with the parish staff and leadership. It ensures that Masses will be celebrated in each of our 8 churches with the resources we currently have available, so that we can continue to build up the Body of Christ in New Haven. Masses Going Away: 4PM Saturday Vigil at St. Anthony Church (and 3PM Confessions) 5PM Saturday Vigil at St. Joseph Church (and 4PM Confessions) 7:30 AM Daily and 7:30 AM Sunday Mass at St. Martin de Porres Church 2PM Sunday Latin Mass at St. Stanislaus Church (as of 1/14/24) Mass Times Changed: 9AM Sunday Mass at St. Anthony Church changed to 8AM 9AM Sunday Mass at St. Francis Church changed to 9:30 AM 10:30 AM Sunday Mass at St. Mary Church changed to 11AM Please read the important letter from the Pastors in Solidum if you have not yet had a chance to read it, which details the reasons behind this change, as well as reference the graph of 2023 data. English Letter Spanish Letter (Español) Polish Letter (Polski) Creation of New Parish Pastoral and Finance Councils Our newly formed Blessed Michael McGivney Pastoral and Finance Councils met for the first time in October 2023, and continue to meet on a regular basis. Each council is made up of representatives from each of our churches. Decree of Merger On July 1, 2023, the parishes of Saints Aedan and Brendan, Saint Anthony, Saint Martin de Porres, Saint Mary, Saint Michael, Our Lady of Guadalupe and Saint Stanislaus, will merge to form a new parish to be known as Blessed Michael McGivney Parish of New Haven, Connecticut, in accordance with canons 121 & 515 §2 of the Code of Canon Law. On June 7, 2023, Archbishop Leonard P. Blair issued a decree effecting the merger of the aforementioned parishes.​ Decree of Merger New Haven Catholic Implementation Team Documentation SWOT Analysis SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. A SWOT analysis is a technique utilized for assessing four aspects of an organization. Summary Report Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Saint Anthony Parish Saint Martin de Porres Parish Saint Mary Parish Saint Michael Parish Saint Stanislaus Parish Monthly Team Meetings Implementation team meetings are held on a monthly basis, with representation from all parishes. Representatives were appointed by their respective Parish Pastor. November 2022 Meeting Overview November 2022 Meeting Minutes January 2023 Meeting Overview January 2023 Meeting Minutes February 2023 Meeting Overview February 2023 Meeting Minutes March 2023 Meeting Overview March 2023 Meeting Minutes April 2023 Meeting Overview April 2023 Meeting Minutes May 2023 Meeting Overview May 2023 Meeting Minutes Reference Documentation Implementation team reference material is taken from the Archdiocese, developed, or gathered from other relevant sources. Canonical Process C.G.S. Section 33-158 Modification of Parishes New Haven Catholic FAQS October '22 Mass Attendance Extinctive Union Decree Address from Archbishop Blair to the Catholic Faithful of New Haven "While the churches in the city of New Haven experienced some alteration during the first wave of Pastoral Planning in 2017, the plan now is to initiate an even more substantial change to support its Catholic population. Instead of simply closing or merging weakening or failing parishes, the goal is to bring the priests, churches, ministries, and resources of the city together, uniting them in the hopes of creating a stronger, more vibrant Catholic community and culture. Thus the Archdiocese will now be implementing a new, united ‘municipal model’ for the city of New Haven. The several parishes in New Haven will be brought together into a single new entity, still keeping a number of existing church buildings and serving thousands of diverse parishioners." Archbishop's Address

Confirmation "Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the 'sacraments of Christian initiation,' whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For 'by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.'" ( Catechism of the Catholic Church 1285 ) Contact Us What obligations do parents take upon themselves when asking to have their baby baptized? In choosing to have your child baptized in the Catholic Church, you are accepting the responsibility of raising him or her in the practice of the Catholic Faith. The preparation process is conducted under the assumption that at least one of the parents is a believing and practicing Roman Catholic. It is an occasion to reflect on your faith, the faith of the Church, and how you live it out and hand it on in the life of your child. Whether you have been away for a while, or you have a pew at Church that practically has your name on it, your child’s baptism is an opportunity to rediscover and renew your commitment to your Faith in Christ by deeper engagement with the Church. It is as much a chance for a new beginning for you as it is for your child, as you introduce him or her to the full sweep and significance of the Gospel which, if it were all recounted, “the world itself could not contain all the books that would be written”. (John 21:25) For more information, use the 'Contact Us' button above. How do I schedule a date and time? Baptisms and Baptism Preparation are held at various times at our various parish churches. For more information, use the 'Contact Us' button above. Who will administer the Sacrament? Ordinarily, one of the parish priests or deacons will celebrate baptisms in the parish. If a family has a special relationship with a priest or deacon from outside the parish, he is most welcome to come and celebrate the baptism. If you are interested in having a particular priest from the parish baptize your child, feel free to let the Parish Staff know. Visiting priests or deacons must obtain the necessary permission from the parish to conduct the baptism. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. How do I select a Godparent? Each child must have at least one, but may have two godparents or sponsors. If there are two godparents, they must be a godfather and godmother. One godparent must be a practicing and believing Roman Catholic who has received the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Confirmation, be at least 16 years old, and (if married) in a valid Catholic marriage recognized by the Church. Canon Law sets these expectations and expects godparents to be good witnesses of Catholic faith, because it is through baptism that one enters the Church. If someone close to the family is a great example of Christian faith, but is not Catholic, there is the possibility of having such a person act as a witness to the ceremony in a role similar to that of a godparent, but distinct from it. Godparents may be represented by proxies if they are unable to be present for the ceremony. Those serving as proxies must fulfill the same requirements as godparents. Catholics serving as godparents must contact their parish and obtain a sponsor letter or certificate. Please bring the letter or certificate to the baptism. What is the offering cost? Please contact the church you are scheduling the Baptism at to inquire about a Baptism Offering using the "Contact Us" button above. What if I am an adult and would like to receive Baptism? You are invited to find out more about the Roman Catholic Church by participating in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). More information can be found here.

Baptism Baptism Inquiry Form Any questions, feel free to contact the Parish Office. Once submitted, a member of the Parish Staff will contact you. An asterisk* indicates a mandatory field. Child's First Name (as on Birth Certificate) * Middle Name Last Name * City / Town of Child's Birth State* State Child's Date of Birth or Expecting Date Was your child adopted? No Yes Was your child previously baptized? (for example, emergency hospital baptism) No Yes Please add child's parental information Father's First Name Middle Name Last Name Mother's First Name Middle Name (Maiden) Last Name Street Address City / Town State State Zip Code Email Home Phone Cell Phone Status Single Engaged Married Divorced Separated If Married, ceremony type: Catholic Wedding Non-Catholic, Religious Civil Ceremony Father's Religion Mother's Religion Please add child's prospective godparent information. For questions or concerns, the Parish Staff is happy to work with you. Prospective Godfather's First Name Prospective Godmother's First Name Middle Name Middle Name Last Name Last Name Godmother's Religion An error occurred. Enter all mandatory fields. Submit > Your inquiry has been submitted! Navigate to Home Will either godparent be represented by proxy (i.e., not present at the baptism itself) No Yes Unsure Godfather's Religion

Baptism Genealogy Request Form Please submit a separate form for each genealogy request. Contact Name (First & Last) Contact Email Contact Phone Number Sacrament Choose an option First & Last Name of Person Baptized First & Last Name of Communicant First & Last Name of Confirmand First & Last Name of Deceased First & Last (Maiden) Name of Bride First & Last Name of Groom Church Location Choose an option Do you know the date the sacrament was administered? Choose an option Please enter the date of the sacrament Please enter a six month window within which Notes or Questions End date of six month window Start date of six month window Notes or Questions Submit Request Thank you for your request! We'll get back to you as soon as we can.

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St. Francis Church Established 1868 Irish immigrants had been gathering in Fair Haven well before the mid-19th century. Mostly impoverished laborers, they initially celebrated Mass at St. Patrick Church with its pastor, Father Matthew Hart. In 1864, he bought the centrally located Clark property on Ferry Street as a future church site. St. Francis parish was born on October 4, 1868, when Bishop Francis P. McFarland appointed Father Patrick A. Gaynor as first pastor. A basement church was ready for dedication on October 4 to coincide with the pastor’s appointment. On August 1, 1869, the congregation, which by now was mounting to 1500 people, witnessed the dedication of their upper church. ​ Father Patrick Mulholland added to the parish plant in 1881 with the opening of a school, the cornerstone of which was blessed by Bishop Lawrence S. McMahon on July 10. The Sisters of Mercy staffed it until 1985. The School Sisters of Notre Dame served in the parish from 1987 to 1988. In 2020, the school was merged into All Saints Catholic Academy (ASCA) by the Archdiocese of Hartford. In 2017, the church was merged with St. Rose of Lima Church to form our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, and is now home to a thriving Spanish community.

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