About St. Mary, Our Lady of the Rosary · Jewett City, Connecticut
St. Mary, Our Lady of the Rosary in Jewett City, Connecticut, is a Catholic parish serving a tri-parish community that includes St. Catherine of Siena in Preston and Ss. Thomas the Apostle & Anne in Voluntown. Rooted in the traditions of the Catholic Church and committed to faith formation, service, and community, the parish welcomes all who seek spiritual growth, fellowship, and support. It offers regular Masses, sacraments, ministries, and outreach programs, including food pantry services and visits to the sick. The parish is led by Father Tom Griffin, with a dedicated staff including deacons and administrative personnel, and operates under the guidance of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community.
- Patron
- Our Lady of the Rosary
- Rector
- Father Tom Griffin
Why belong here
Join a community where faith, fellowship, and service come together. Participate in ministries like Bible study, youth groups, and outreach to the sick and needy. Grow in your faith through sacraments, liturgical ministries, and devotional life — all in a welcoming, supportive environment rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Mass times at St. Mary, Our Lady of the Rosary
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 2:30-3:30 PM
Church History
The parish’s history is tied to the growth of Catholicism in eastern Connecticut, fueled by industrial development and waves of immigration — first Irish in the 1840s, then French Canadians, and later Poles and southeastern European immigrants — drawn by jobs in railroads and textile mills. The Catholic Church was officially established in Connecticut in 1829, and by 1835, there were 720 Irish Catholics in the state. The parish itself was established later, with its history tied to the growth of the Catholic population in the region.
Ministries
- Altar Servers
- Altar Society
- Lectors
- Music Ministry
- Ushers
- Convalescent Home/Hospital Visitation
- Ministry to the Sick
- Stewardship Ministries
- Youth Ministries (Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venturing Crew)
- Devotional Life and Prayer Groups
- Small Church Communities (SCC)
- Rite of Christian Initiation
- Bible Study
- Prayer Group
- St. Mary Women's Bible Study
Sacraments
Sacraments are available including Baptism (during or after weekend Masses or by appointment), Matrimony (arrangements required one year in advance), Reconciliation (Saturday 2:30–3:30 PM at St. Mary’s), and Eucharist (daily and Sunday Masses).