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11/02/2026

“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”

11/01/2026

After this I had a vision of a great multitude, which no one could count, from every nation, race, people, and tongue. They stood before the throne and before the Lamb, wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation comes from our God, who is seated on the throne, and from the Lamb.” ~ Revelation 7:9–10

10/21/2026

O God, through the diversities of this world you led Blessed Karl from this earthly realm to the crown reserved for him in heaven. Grant through his intercession that we may so serve your Son and our brothers and sisters that we may become worthy of eternal life. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever. Amen.

10/13/2026

O God, who miraculously exalted Blessed Gerardo for his loving service to the poor and sick and inspired in him the foundation of the Hospital Order of S. John the Baptist of Jerusalem, grant us that, following his example, we may always recognize the image of your Son in the face of our brothers. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

10/08/2026

O God, who gave to Saint Hugh power to heal the sick by the sign of the cross, give us the spirit of your own love, to serve you in our sick brothers and sisters. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

10/05/2026

O God, who gave to blessed Peter, Prior of our Order, the gift of healing discord and division, grant to us through his prayers the grace of striving for peace and so being called the children of God. Through the same Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

10/02/2026

Order of Malta CT-SW Area Opening Mass and Dinner

On Wednesday, September 30th, members of the CT-SW Area gathered for our Annual Opening Mass and Dinner, celebrating the beginning of another year of faith, service and fellowship. The evening began with Mass at St. Thomas More Parish in Darien, celebrated by Bishop Frank Caggiano, on the Memorial of Saint Jerome. The Mass was concelebrated by Msgr. Robert Kinnally, ChM, Rev. Ian Jeremiah, ChM, Rev. Michael Jones, ChM, Rev. Paul Murphy, ChM, and assisted by Rev. Mr. Vincent Gauthier, ChDD. Knights and Dames processed into the church wearing capes, robes and large medals, creating a beautiful and solemn reminder of our commitment to the Order. Following the homily, President Ken Craig led the Knights and Dames in renewing their promise to live out the mission and values of the Order of Malta. A special thank you to Maureen Considine for coordinating such a beautiful liturgy, and to Music Director Mr. Neil Flores and Cantor Dana Surena-Mattson, DM for providing the beautiful music that enhanced our celebration.

Following Mass, members gathered at the Country Club of Darien for cocktails and dinner. The Country Club of Darien provided a beautiful setting for our Opening Dinner, and we were honored to have gathered there to celebrate the beginning of our new service year. During dinner, Milestone Medals were presented to members in recognition of their years of service, and we proudly recognized our new membership candidates - the incoming Class of 2026 and our year of formation candidates for 2027. A special award was also presented to Tim Dwyer in recognition of his eight years of dedicated service as Chairman of the CT-SW Grants Committee. A special thank you to Cece and Mike Donoghue for hosting us at their club - it was just awesome!

This evening would not have been possible without our Dinner Committee Event Chairs and their fantastic team. We extend our sincere thanks to MaryBeth Fessler, Kelly Frank, Lisa Schofield and Lisa von Stuelpnagel for all their hard work in making the evening such a success!

09/23/2026

On Tuesday, September 15th, members of the Order of Malta CT Area gathered at St. John Church in Darien to kick off our 2026–2027 year of service with a beautiful Holy Hour and Ministry Fair.
Our Chaplain, Msgr. Rob Kinnally, ChM, led us in prayer and reflection, reminding us of our call to put our faith into action through service to those who are sick and in need. Confession was also available during the Holy Hour.
Following the Holy Hour, members and guests gathered for a Ministry Fair and reception to learn more about the many ways we serve throughout the CT Area. From Eucharistic Ministry and soup kitchens to Malta House, Prison Ministry, Malta Walks, and more, there are many opportunities to live out our mission of Witnessing the Faith and Serving the Poor and Sick.

09/15/2026

Kennedy’s Rosary Project Partners With Al’s Angels

On September 9, 2026, Kennedy’s Rosary Project members Michele Ayoub and Kristy Snyder joined volunteers from Al’s Angels for an inspiring evening of prayer, service, and community.

Kennedy’s Rosary Project was honored to partner with Al’s Angels, an extraordinary nonprofit that brings holiday meals and gifts to children battling cancer, rare blood diseases, and severe financial hardship throughout Fairfield County and beyond.

Nine volunteers representing several local parishes gathered in the upstairs space at Saugatuck Sweets to learn the meaningful art of knotting rosaries. The gathering was inspired by Al DiGuido, founder of Al’s Angels, who invites the community to pray the Rosary with him each Saturday morning in front of the statue of the Blessed Mother outside his ice cream shop.

This year, Al envisioned presenting handmade rosaries to his dedicated volunteers before Al’s Angels’ annual Food Packing Day in mid-November. With a goal of making, finishing, and packaging 200 rosaries by November 14, he invited volunteers to learn the craft and help bring that vision to life.

The evening was a wonderful success. Together, the group completed 15 rosaries, and by the end of the session, half of the participants were independently knotting rosaries from start to finish.

More than a hands-on workshop, the gathering offered a meaningful opportunity to share Kennedy’s Rosary Project’s mission and strengthen a connection rooted in prayer, compassion, and service. Kennedy’s Rosary Project is grateful to Al’s Angels and its volunteers for coming together in a shared commitment to serve the sick, the poor, and all those in need of hope.

09/09/2026

Please join us as we kick off our 2026-2027 year of service with a Holy Hour followed by a Ministry Fair. Learn about all the ministries we serve in the CT area. Please invite friends interested in volunteering and learning about the Order of Malta and all the good works we serve.

St. John Church, 1986 Post Road, Darien
Tuesday, September 15th
Holy Hour with Reflection – 6-7 PM
Ministry Fair & Reception – 7-8 PM

Address

CT Area Administrative Office/30 Kiln Hill Ln
Ridgefield, CT
06877

Telephone

+12034319108

Website

https://orderofmaltaamerican.org/

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