Derby Parish to Mark Feast of Corpus Christi

DERBY - On June 23 following the 11:30 a.m. Mass, Our Lady, Queen of the Apostles Parish invites (St. Mary and St. Jude Churches) the community to join them, and Derby Catholics from St. Michael’s Parish, for a Eucharistic Procession through downtown Derby to commemorate the Feast of Corpus Christi.

The procession will leave from St. Mary Church, 212 Elizabeth St. at approximately 12:15 p.m. (immediately after 11:30 a.m. Mass) making seven stops: 

St. Mary-St. Michael School, Hallock’s Landing, the Derby Green, Derby City Hall, Derby Elks Lodge, Civil War Memorial on the Green, and returning to the steps of St. Mary Church for benediction. 

Individuals unable to walk the route are invited to meet the group at each of these places.Each stop will allow time for prayer and reflection. Following the procession, refreshments will be served in St. Mary Church hall.

For more information please call 203-735-3341.

St. Jude Church in Derby plans family festival

DERBY - St. Jude Parish Church will hold its annual Family Labor Day Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 1 on the church grounds, 71 Pleasant View Road.

Photo taken from website

The event is rain or shine.

Music will be provided by Flashback, featuring hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s..
There will be craft vendors, children's games, face painting, and more.

Menu offerings will include Polish food, sausage and peppers, hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries, pies, and Italian ice.


This is a press release from the church.