Reception for Fr. Antony Prakasam January 11
Mass Schedule Changes Effective January 3, 2026
Last week in my announcement I mentioned that a change in the Mass schedule is required since we will have just one priest in residence starting January 3, 2026. After much consideration and in consultation with the parish council, I have decided on the following Mass schedule starting January 3, 2026.Saturday Vigil 4:30 St John Church (3:30 confessions)Sunday 8:00 St Mary Magdalen Church9:30 St John Church11:00 St John Church I understand this will be a challenging transition for many. I truly wish we could maintain the current schedule, but in fairness to Fr Antony, and to the yet to be named new pastor, the schedule must be reduced. We are committed to doing the best we can to provide the sacraments for you in the capacity that is possible. Much will be asked of Fr. Antony as he assumes the role of temporary administrator. I only ask that you give him as much support and help as you have given me over these past few years.Thank you for your patience and understanding while we transition to a new future filled with new possibilities.Fr. Anthony
Fr Anthony Announcement
At the weekend Masses on November 15-16, Fr. Anthony Smith made an announcement regarding his reassignment effective in January 2026. Click on the link below to read the full text of the details.
Welcome to Holy Disciples Parish
Welcome to the parish! Please introduce yourself to Father Anthony Smith and Father Antony Prakasam after Mass. We want to know and serve you!
Please register by stopping in or calling:
Holy Disciples Parish Office
21 Academy Hill, Watertown CT
Monday - Thursday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(860) 274-8836
- Or -
click here to obtain a census form.
We encourage you to use our Offertory Envelope system or our online giving system, and to share your time, talent and treasure within our parish community. We sincerely welcome you to join our Holy Disciples Parish Family!
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Holy Disciples Parish Online Links
Vocations Corner
God has a plan for each of us. Are you open to the possibility that God may be calling you to serve Him as a priest, deacon or in concecrated religious life? If you feel called, plase contact Father Anthony J. Federico, III, Director of Vocations, 860-242-5573, email vocations@aohct.org, or visit the web at hartfordpriest.com.
Mass Schedules
Daily Mass Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
12:10 pm - St. John the Evangelist Church
Wednesday
8:00 am - St. Mary Magdalen Chapel
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil
4:00 pm – St John the Evangelist Church (Confessions at 3:00)
Sunday
8:00 am – St Mary Magdalen Church
9:30 am – St John the Evangelist Church
11:00 am – St John the Evangelist Church
Holy Disciples Parish Finances
Please make your offertory and donation checks out to:
Holy Disciples Parish
Also, if you have contributions sent directly from your bank please update your online bill payee to:
Holy Disciples Parish
21 Academy Hill
Watertown, CT 06795
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call the office at (860) 274-8836.
Staff
- Rev. Anthony Smith, Pastor
- Parish Office, Main Contact
- Rev. Antony Prakasam, Parochial Vicar
- Rev. Joseph Napolitano, Senior Priest
- Rev. David Carey, Senior Priest
- Michael Malfitano, Deacon
- Victor C. Mitchell Jr., Deacon
- George Pettinico, Senior Deacon
- Robert Gordon, Senior Deacon
- Meagan Monaco, Pastoral Associate
- Gintare Lopez, Director of Faith Formation
- Johanna Dubauskas, Secretary - Faith Formation
- Karla Ryan, Secretary - Faith Formation
- Peter Ryan, Youth Minister
- Mark Ryan, Choir Director
- Seth Uricheck, St. John the Evangelist Organist
- Teresa Malaspina, St. John the Evangelist Cantor
- Michael Sherbo, St. Mary Magdalen Organist
- Sara Freiheit, St. Mary Magdalen Cantor
Office Hours
21 Academy Hill
Watertown CT 06795
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday excluding holidays
Phone (860) 274-8836
Faith Formation Office:
9 Academy Hill
Watertown, CT 06795
Phone (860) 274-4123
Mondays
10 AM to 3 PM
Tuesdays
1 PM to 4:30 PM
Wednesdays
10 AM to 3 PM
Online Giving Option
Thank you for your continued financial support to your parish. It is your support that helps us build a strong faith community through the programs we are able to develop and offer, our liturgies, our staff, and caring for our buildings and grounds just to name a few.
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- More consistent giving with recurring contributions
- Online donation summaries for record keeping
- Reaching a wider demographic of givers
- Accommodates all special parish collections
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"Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you." --Luke 6:38
Mass Times When Traveling
Have you ever been traveling and wanted to find out the Mass times in the area you were visiting? You can prepare before you travel or during your trip by checking out CatholicMassTime.org