Annual Mass Celebrating People with Special Needs 2025
On Sunday, November 2nd, Saint Catherine Center for Special Needs held its annual Mass celebrating
people with special needs at Holy Cross Church. Monsignor Robert Weiss, a Saint Catherine Center board member, celebrated the Mass.
The Saint Catherine Center community actively participated in the celebration. Dave Stowe, parent and Center board member, and his daughter, Anna, an Academy student, delivered the readings. Jessie, a young adult participant, led the Prayer of the Faithful alongside her mother, Michelle Rivelli, who also serves on the board.
Tyler Harding, a young adult participant, and his family presented the offertory gifts. The Mass coincided with All Souls’ Day, a time to remember and pray for those who have passed. In his homily, Monsignor Weiss reflected, “As we continue our remembrance on this day, we pray for those who are not with us. We pray in gratitude for those who are in heaven, and we especially pray for each other on this earth.”
Following the liturgy, all were invited to a reception in the church hall, graciously organized by the Connecticut Order of Malta. Saint Catherine Center extends its heartfelt thanks to Monsignor Weiss, the CT Order of Malta, and all who helped make this annual celebration of faith and inclusion possible.
Each year, Saint Catherine Center offers the opportunity for young people with special needs to receive one or more Sacraments of Initiation outside of the typical faith formation program. For more information, contact the Center at 203-540-5381
