CHURCH OF SAINT EMERY
838 KINGS HIGHWAY EAST
FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
Saint Emery’s was founded in 1932. Saint Stephen of Hungary Church in Bridgeport, Connecticut founded earlier was closed after 84 years. The communities of St. Emery and St. Stephen of Hungary merged in 1971 forming a single parish in Fairfield, Connecticut.
ANNOUNCING the Holy Family and St. Emery Parish website: http://www.holyfamilystemery.org
The Holy family and St. Emery Parish has debuted their new website, which can be found by using the website link above. The new website will now provide our parishioners with the latest parish information and upcoming events.
As of January 2, 2020 St. Emery and Holy Family merged to become the Holy Family and St. Emery Parish.
Saint Emery’s has faithfully served its people, young and old, celebrating the risen lord for over 90 years bringing to them the true spirit and love of Christ.
Browse our website to learn about St. Emery and read our rich history and enjoy a tour of the beautiful paintings, stained glass windows (St. Francis of Assisi), tapestries and sculptures located throughout the Church.
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MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
As Pastor of the newly formed Holy Family and St. Emery Parish, I would like to extend a sincere welcome to all of you. We have two churches to worship our Lord Jesus Christ in St. Emery and Holy Family. Our people are and have been dedicated to serving the Lord and its parish community for many decades. Please feel free to browse through the new and interactive St. Emery and Holy Family Parish website http://www.holyfamilystemery.org representing our combined parish.
In Christ
Fr. Sean
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WEEKLY BULLETIN
March 26 – Fifth Sunday in Lent
Recent
March 19 – Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 12 – Third Sunday of Lent
March 5 – Second Sunday in Lent
February 26 – First Sunday of Lent
Looking back 42 years! St. Emery, 1980 Weekly Bulletins
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ST. EMERY’S CHURCH IS DESIGNATED
AN HISTORIC PLACE
On August 7, 2013, the Church of St. Emery attained the distinctive honor of being officially registered as An Historic Place in the State of Connecticut
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) officially notified the Diocese of Bridgeport, the Town of Fairfield and the Parish of this honorary designation on August 23, 2013.
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WEBSITE PAST ANNUAL EVENTS
- St. Emery’s Past Events for year 2018 (2018 past events)
- St. Emery’s Past Events for year 2017 (2017 past events)
- St. Emery’s Past Events for year 2016 (2016 Past Events)
- St. Emery’s Past Events for year 2015 (2015 Past Events)
- St. Emery’s Past Events for year 2014 (2014 Past Events)
- St. Emery’s Past Events for year 2013 (2013 Past Events)
- St. Emery’s 80th Anniversary Celebration (80th Anniversary)
- St. Emery’s Past Events for year 2012 (2012 Past Events)
Internet Link
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St. Emery’s 80th Anniversary slide show.
A Trip Through History
(Internet Youtube link)
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WHERE TO FIND IT
To stay current with St. Emery Parish activities go to the following designations on the website navigation bar.
Charity
Outreach (Charity)
Outreach covers both Charity Functions and Fund Drives either underway or being planned
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Our Parish Community
News/Events (Latest News and Social/Church Events)
News/Events covers Latest News, Upcoming Events and 2018 Past Events
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St. Emery registration and contact information including street address, telephone numbers, email address, directions/map-link and parking information can be found in the Contact/Registration section.
As points of interest, a photograph showing St. Emery’s Church during construction in 1932 was recently discovered as well as a discovery of a one-of-a-kind lost sculpture of St. Stephen. Both are shown in the History section.
Ever wonder what the Latin inscriptions mean on the 130 year old rare stained glass windows in the Church? Father Charles Allen S. J., Assistant to the President at Fairfield University, who is versed in Latin, translated these inscriptions to English and they are quite elegant. We thank him for his effort. The translations can be found in the Sacramental Life section.
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Historic Architecture and Art
St. Emery Church
A view inside of St. Emery’s Church showing location of the elegant Saint Stephen/Saint Emery mural fresco over the altar in the sanctuary.
The center marble altar, the two side altars with statues and a portion of the original ceiling art can also be seen.
(Click 0n photographs to enlarge)
The Sanctuary mural painting (banner on top of this web page) is one of the most recognizable art pieces in the Church from 1932. The painting ‘Admonitions’ shows St. Stephen of Hungary (center), his young son St. Emery (left) kneeling beside him and St. Gerard (behind St. Emery) who was the Tudor of St. Emery.
The altar mural is a copy of a painting by the renown artist Karoly Lotz, the Prince of Hungarian Artists. The Sanctuary mural figures were carefully restored to their original condition and the background structure was added in 2000 in accordance with the original painting.
Sanctuary showing Altar and upper Stained Glass Windows
A larger view of the altar and mural painting (right) reveals the three stained glass windows located above the altar dating from 1932 (see below). The original mural figures were painted by Italian artist Joseph Natale.
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Every window in the Church portrays a biblical story, event or religious symbolism.
Last Supper. The Good Shepherd
The Sanctuary window to the left of the Altar portrays the Last Supper with Jesus and Saint Peter and a present apostle. Note the shepherd’s staff below Jesus’ feet symbolizing Jesus the Good Shepherd.
The Crucifixion, Virgin Mary and Joseph of Arimathea
The window in the upper center of the Sanctuary shows Jesus on the Crucifix with the Virgin Mary and Joseph of Arimathea, who recovered Jesus’ body, by his side.
Good Samaritan Women
The Sanctuary window to the right of the Altar symbolizes a parable with Jesus asking for and receiving water (the living water) from the Good Samaritan Women.
We truly appreciate donations given directly to Holy Family and St. Emery's Church at anytime. 
St. Emery’s Church is wheelchair accessible from the rear-side door on Biro Street (Cardinal Mindszenty Square). The church hall lower floor also has handicapped access located at the rear-side of the church on Biro Street.
Welcome to Holy Family and St. Emery Parish 