Sunday,
May 11, 2008
For the week of May 12th - 18th
Mass
Intentions/Bread & Wine/Readings/Parish Activities
MONDAY
05/12/08
St. Leopold of Castronovo, Franciscan
7:30 +Sr. Kathleen Marie Skurka,O.P. - Sr. Doris Thibault, O.P.
Rdgs.:Jas 1:11/Ps 119:67-68,71-72,75-76/Mk
8:11-13
7:30 AA Mtg.
TUESDAY 05/13/08
Our Lady of Fatima
7:30 +Caroline Savino - Vic Walkovich
Rdgs.:Jas 1:12-18/Ps 94:12-13a,14-15,18-19/Mk
8:14-21
7PM - Ladies Guild Mtg
WEDNESDAY 05/14/08
St. Matthias, Apostle
7:30 +Roser J. Gallo - Chick & Henry Chudy
Rdgs.:Acts 1:15-17,20-26/Ps 113:1-8/Jn
15:9-17
THURSDAY 05/15/08
St. Isidore
7:30 +Paul & +Helen Wanzyk - daughter
Rdgs.:Jas 2:1-9/Ps 34:2-7/Mk 8:27-33
FRIDAY 05/16/08
7:30 +James Kieras - Suzanne Palanzo
Rdgs.:Jas 2:14-24,26/Ps 112:1-6/Mk 8:34-9:1
SATURDAY 05/17/08
St. Paschal Baylon, Franciscan
8:00 +Diane Octavio - Anthony
5PM +Walter, +Margaret, Tom & +Anna Kurjiaka - Terri & John
Rdgs:Jas 3:1-10/Ps 12:2-5,7-8/Mk
9:2-13
Happy 19th Anniversary of Ordination Deacon John
SUNDAY 05/18/08
The Most Holy Trinity
7:30 +Lisa Ann Taylor - Michele & Mike Hossan
9:30 +Michael & +Elizabeth Fox - Terry & Anna Fitzsimons
11:30 +Walter Doolan - Rena & John Kennedy
Rdgs.:Ex 34:4b-6,8-9/(Ps) Dn 3:52-55/Cor
14:11-13/ Jn 3:16-18
WELCOME
We
extend our warmest welcome to all visitors who have joined us for today's
Eucharistic Celebration! Why not bring someone to Church with you next
weekend to introduce them to our wonderful, welcoming, forgiving, and
loving Lord Jesus… and to our warm, friendly parish family of Sacred Heart
of Jesus!
Happy Mothers Day
May
God bless our Mothers. You are precious gifts from God and with grateful
hearts, we thank you! Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment
to her children, so you watch over your Church. Bless these women, that
they may be strengthened as Christian mothers. Let the example of their
faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may
honor them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through
Christ our Lord. AMEN.
We pray that all our deceased Mothers may be enjoying the loving embrace
of God and our Blessed Mother!
May 17th & 181th
MOST HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY
First Reading: Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9
The
Lord appears to Moses on Mount Sinai and proclaims to him that he Lord
is a “merciful God...slow to anger and rich in kindness and fidelity.”
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Paul
exhorts the Corinthians to live in peace and harmony, and for the first
time, invokes the Blessed Trinity.
Gospel: John 3:16-18
In
this beautiful passage, Jesus tells Nicodemus that God loved his people
so much that he “gave his only son.” Jesus reveals to Nicodemus that anyone
who believes in him will not die but will enjoy life with him for all
eternity. ©1999 Bon Venture Services, Inc.
Gospel
Glimpses
Pentecost Sunday
May 11, 2008
Jn 20:19-23
Go now and do
A dove is often the first symbol we learn of the Holy Spirit. The gentle
beating wings of God's love and power tapping at our heart. Then we learn
fire, a burning power to share His message of love. We may call up Joel's
words “I will pour out my spirit” and see the cool refreshing living water
welling up in our hearts. Why do we need all these different pictures
for one simple truth? Because the Spirit is as diverse as we are. God's
Spirit must reach each heart individually and touch the sleeping potential
to action. Can such divine inspiration come in just a one-size-fits-all?
Some of us need a lulling voice, others respond only to a trumpet blare.
The gentle touch to shepherd one, the stricter rod to guide others. Because
God loves each of His children equally He has given us a Spirit that can
be what we need, when we need it. Just as on the first Pentecost, the
Spirit brought diverse tongues to carry God's message of love and salvation
to every heart, today He speaks to us in our own private language whispering
the same words: “God loves you. He has a purpose for you. Go now and do.”
©Copyright 2008 C L Enterprises
LITURGICAL
MINISTER SCHEDULES
May 17th & 18th
Mass Lector/ Ministers of the Precious Blood /Ministers of the Body (H)
5PM Pat
Doolan/Joan Garofalo & Jo Mellilo/Deacon John(H)
7:30 D. & I. Fischer/Cliff & Rita Kolwicz/Deacon John (H)
9:30 Dennis Gehring/Ann & Paul Galvin/Deacon John (H)
11:30 G. Rogalski/V. Giordano & Joan Peters/Deacon John (H)
ALTAR SERVERS
May 12th - 17th
Katie Franqueira & Nicholas Valluzzo
Prayer List
Your
prayers are requested
for our hospitalized parishioners, family members and friends who are
bearing the cross of suffering:
Kay Costello, John Pinkos,Sr, Jane Falis & Jessica
(Timm) Merling
May
they receive comfort and strength from God's abiding presence. We pray
also for all those who are feeling the pain of illness and suffering.
Our Dearly Departed
For those who have died and for those
who mourn their passing.
Especially
+Marie(Mae) Napier
May all who sleep in Christ find
in His presence light, happiness and peace.
Stewardship
our Financial View
Our parish expenses can only be met by your responsible financial stewardship.
Your financial contribution for the weekend of
May 3rd & 4th $4621.33
Franciscan Mission Collection $969
THANK YOU
SACRAMENTAL LIFE MOMENTS
COME TO THE TABLE
Our congratulations to our children who
joined us for the first time at the table of the Eucharist this weekend.
Sharing in the Eucharist, they are now drawn more fully into the life
of the Lord and the life of our believing community. Thank you, girls
and boys, for your example of faith and welcome to the table of the Lord.
2008 1st Communicants
Brianna Bencosme
Andrew Capellaro
Kelly Clavette
Thomas Clavette
Michelle Curtis
Garrett Danise
Kendra Dascano
Kelsey Durkin
Kennerson Echavarria
Maria Espinal
Alexis Formiga
Mia Gaetano
Cody Glatzel
Kristina Glowacki
Rachel Hulse
Austin Moran
Christian O'Hara
Sebastian Ojeda
Jeffrey Pasquarella
Alexander Price
Lucio Santender
Erin Taverna
Brian Viveros
DO YOU ENJOY READING?
Like to share your insight on what you've
read?
Have we got news for you...
Sacred Heart of Jesus Book Club will be forming in the Fall 2008.
A monthly gathering beginning September 3, 2008 at 2:30pm in the Church
Hall.
SAVE THE DATE AND WATCH THE BULLETIN FOR MORE INFORMATION!
SACRAMENT
OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK - Saturday 8:00am
The
Sacrament of Anointing continues the concern, which Jesus Himself showed
for the bodily and spiritual welfare of the sick. In it the Church and
her members follow the command of the Lord to turn to Him in need and
to care for one another. Each Saturday we will celebrate this Sacrament
at the 8am Liturgy for any of our parishioners who will be entering the
hospital during the following week. If you are entering the hospital and
wish to celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, please call
and leave your name at the Parish office before Friday of any week. In
an emergency, please call at any time.
2008
Bishops Appeal
Sacred
Heart Parish Results
Week Closing 04/25/08
Parish Goal: $40,000.00
Total Raised to Date: $38,247
Average Gift: $ 188
Number of Donors : 203
% of Goal: 95.62 %
PLEASE NOTE:
The Newman Center at Western Connecticut State University will be holding
their annual Commencement Mass on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 8:30am at the
Westside Classroom Building, Room #218.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC),
in partnership with our diocesan communications office, has been the Church's
voice in the media: educating, entertaining, inspiring, and informing
the public about Gospel values. The CCC plays an important role in our
Church and in society. It is supported solely through an annual parish
collection that merits our continued support. This year's collection date
is the weekend of May 17-18. Half of your contribution to the CCC Collection
stays right here to support our own local projects, the Office for Communications
and their award-winning newspaper, Fairfield CounhJ Catholic, and the
diocesan website. The remaining 50 percent supports CCC's national activities
such as audio recordings of daily Bible readings, the For Your Marriage
television and radio campaign, and radio retreats to enrich your spiritual
journey. I invite you to visit www.CatholicCommunicationCampaign.org and
to explore all the materials available to you and your family. Your strong
support will insure the continued availability of media resources that
promote Gospel values and foster the pastoral teachings of the Catholic
Church. I am grateful for your ongoing generosity.
Sincerely in Christ,
Most Reverend William E. Lori, Bishop of Bridgeport
**********************GENERAL PARISH
INFORMATION***************
PARISH
REGISRTATION
New families in the parish should call the parish office
to register (748-9029). Also, please inform the parish office if you are
moving or if your phone number has changed.
RCIA
Interested in the Catholic faith? Have questions about
Catholicism? Curious about the Catholic way of life? RITE OF CHRISTIAN
INITIATION OF ADULTS (R.C.I.A.) “Seek the Lord while He may be found;
Call upon Him while He is near.” The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) is a catechetical program developed on the premise that conversion,
the coming to faith, is an ongoing process. In addition, while recognizing
that this coming to faith is a lifelong journey, there are significant
events in our lives which, when reflected upon and shared, can become
experiences of grace and growth for all concerned. The Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults serves as a wonderful opportunity for adult non-Catholics
who would like to be initiated into the faith, for those who have already
been baptized but lack the other sacraments, for those who seek to know
more about their faith, and for those who simply want to rediscover the
Good News within a friendly, warm and loving Eucharistic community. In
other words, RCIA has something for everyone! If you would like to join
us on this faith journey, or if you would like additional information,
or if you know someone else who would be interested in participating in
this process, please contact Deacon John at 743-5337.
The Outreach
Ministry
needs help! We are looking for volunteers who are willing to commit to
a regular schedule of either helping prepare a main course ahead of time,
or working at the Dorothy Day Hospitality House on the first Sunday of
each month from 1 to 5PM. If you are willing to commit some time and effort
to help your parish in this evangelical endeavor, please contact Dennis
Fischer at 744-4660.
REMEMBERING THE DEAD “...the church...from the very earliest days
of the Christian religion has honored with great respect the memory of
the dead; and, 'because it is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for
the dead that they may be loosed from their sins” (2 Maccabees 12:46)
she offers her offerings for them.” From “The Dogmatic Constitution on
the church “ of the Second Vatican Council November, in our Roman Catholic
tradition, is the month set aside for remembering the dead- especially
our deceased love ones.
Therefore, November is an appropriate time to share how deceased members
of your family and friends can be remembered here at Sacred Heart of Jesus
Parish. The following possibilities are available throughout the year,
to make an offering of the repose of the souls of the deceased: At the
time of death, it is appropriate that the Rites of the Church for the
deceased be celebrated. Our Catholic ritual usually consists of a Vigil
of Prayer before the funeral (wake), the Mass of Christian Burial with
the person's body or remains present, and Committal (burial in the earth
or placement of remains in a crypt). Sometime before each new calendar
year begins the members of the parish can make requests to have Mass offerings
accepted in memory of the deceased during the upcoming year.
Memorial donations can be made to the parish to honor someone who has
died . These donations are published in the bulletin and a card acknowledging
the gift is given to the donor to present to the family of the deceased.
Larger donations are memorialized with a memorial candle.
Votive lights have been and continue to be a beautiful symbol of our constant
prayers for those who have died. Offerings for votive lights may be made
to have a light lit for one, three, six or twelve months.
At the time of someone's death it is a tradition to make Mass offerings
with a Mass card in memory of the deceased. Additionally, before each
new calendar year begins anyone can make requests to have Mass offerings
accepted in memory of the deceased during the upcoming year.
Similarly, an offering may be made for the Bread and Wine used at any
Mass in memory of a deceased person. Envelopes for this offering can be
found in the foyer of the church.
Offerings in memory of the deceased can also be made to support Franciscan
missionaries. The deceased, who are enrolled in the Franciscan Mission
Association, are remembered in Masses in Assisi, the home of St. Francis,
and around the world. At the time an offering is made a card is given
to the donor to present to the family of the deceased.
Weekly Flower Memorials are also available. The flowers that adorn the
altar each week can be in memory of a loved one.
CALL THE PARISH OFFICE TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE MEMORIALS
How do YOU wish to be remembered? You have probably seen death
notices in the newspaper that said, “in lieu of flowers, please make donations
to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church”
How would YOU like to be remembered at the time of your death?
Perhaps now is the time to indicate to your family how you would like
to be remembered. Perhaps you might wish to consider including Sacred
Heart of Jesus Parish in your will as a way of thanking God for the good
He has done for you in this life.
Pray for the Dead
Finally, and most importantly, remember to pray for those who have died-
especially those members of your family who made it possible for you to
be here and enjoy this life. And remember to pray for yourself as well-
that one day you may be reunited with all those whom you have loved during
your pilgrim journey here on earth.
Don't forget the Living! Celebrate a birthday; Mark an anniversary;
Pray for someone's' health and healing; Offer thanks for blessings received…
These are some good reasons to offer a SPIRITUAL GIFT for someone.
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THE DIOCESE/COMMUNITY..*****************
SIGN UP NOW FOR SUMMER CAMPS: The Sequela
Christi Camp for Girls will be held Monday-Friday, June 23-27, and the
Quo Vadis Days Camp for Boys will be held Sunday-Thursday, June 29-July
3, at the Seton/Neumann Center on the campus of Immaculate High School,
Danbury. The Camps are open to boys and girls ages 13-18. There is a $25
registration fee per camper. To register, please visit www.HearTheCall.org.
If you have any questions or need additional materials, please contact
the Office of Vocations at (203) 322-5331 or e-mail vocations@HearTheCall.org.
St Mary's IN-THE-SUN CAMP
July 7-11, 14-18
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm
St. Mary;s Schoold Grounds, Bethel
Cost is $90 per child per week
Registration forms are available at www.stmarybethel.org .
For more information call Kate Fitzgerald at 744 - 5777 Act now!
Space is limited
St. Augustine Lecture Series In May,
Fr. Eduardo Chavez Sanchez, Postulator for the Cause of Canonization of
St. Juan Diego and Canon of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico
City, will deliver a talk with a Power Point presentation entitled “Our
Lady of Guadalupe: The Woman Who Changed the Face of the Hemisphere.”
His talk will include such topics as historical documentation on the apparition,
the encounter of Our Lady with Saint Juan Diego, the cause for his canonization,
and the conversation of all people in the Americas. Eucharistic exposition
and Benediction will begin at 6PM, with confessions available at this
time Each talk will begin at 7PM
The dates and locations are as follows:
Wednesday, May 14 at St. Joseph Parish, Brookfield (in English & Spanish)
Thursday, May 15 at St. Peter Parish, Bridgeport (in Spanish)
Friday, May 16 at St. Mary Parish, Greenwich (in English)
For further details contact Sr. Alejandra Keen at the Diocese of Bridgeport
203-416-1440.
Spring cleaning?
Clean Sweep Tag Sale at St. Peter
Parish Danbury. Rent a space at our Main Street parking lot & set up shop.
June 14, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.For information call 790-5818
or email baf71@aol.com for more info. Rain date: 6-28-08. If you have
any questions regarding this e-mail, please call 744-6728 and leave a
message.
Immaculate
offers
$100,000 tuition raffle The odds of winning are excellent as only three
thousand tickets will be sold and the raffle prize of $100,000 can be
paid to any k-12 school, college or university”. The only legal requirement
is the school must be located and accredited in the United States. The
winner may also split the winnings with up to two children. The proceeds
of the raffle are earmarked for capital upgrades to the school and to
supplement financial aid to incoming students. Tickets can be purchased
at Immaculate 73 Southern Boulevard, Danbury weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. or by calling (203) 744-1510. The drawing will take place November
27, 2008 and is open to the general public. The winner does not need to
be present to win.
Diocesan Celebration
of Marriage Anniversaries: Bishop
William Edward Lori, S.T.D., will celebrate a Mass, in which the commemoration
of significant marriage anniversaries will occur, at Saint Theresa Church,
Trumbull, on Sunday, June 1, 2008, at 3:00 P.M. Bishop Lori will be the
homilist and will administer both the renewal of marriage vows and the
presentation of commemorative certificates. Couples who have or will be
celebrating (during the months of January - June) one of the following
wedding anniversaries -- 15TH, 30TH ,25TH,30TH,35TH,40TH,45TH,50TH AND
50 PLUS YEARS -- are invited to participate with family and friends. Interested
couples should register with one's own parish office as soon as possible.
The deadline for registration is May 19, 2008.
YOU ARE INVITED to register online now
to join Bishop William Lori and the Diocese of Bridgeport at the 49th
International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec, Canada, June 14-23. A dedicated
link is posted on the diocesan website, www.bridgeportdiocese.com. Please
come as a family for this "Eucharistic Vacation"!
WORLD
YOUTH DAY 2008:
World
Youth Day with Pope Benedict XVI will be held in Sydney, Australia, July
12-24, 2008.The Diocese is organizing a pilgrimage for youth, parents,
and adults. Registration is OPEN. The itinerary begins with a New York
City departure on July 12 and arrival to Sydney on July 14 . Pope Benedict
will join the celebration on July 17 and celebrate a closing Mass on July
20. The trip concludes on July 24th. The package includes: roundtrip airfare,
taxes and fees, WYD registration fees; budget accommodations; transportation;
meals during the WYD, and tours of the South Coast and Southern Highlands,
Blue Mountains and a Sydney Harbour Cruise. The total cost is $3,506.
For more information, please contact Sr. Ana Montoya: 203-416-1449 or
e-mail srmontoya@diobpt.org, or visit www.officepastoralservices.org/world.htm.
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Ministry & Organization Directory
“As generous distributors of God's manifold grace,
put your gifts at the service of one another..."
1 Peter 4:10.
The following is a list of parish ministries. These are ways that you
can share your gifts of time and talent with your parish family. You are
invited to pray with this list and see if you think God may be calling
you to serve in a ministry. If interested please call the contact person
listed below the ministry.
Youth Ministers
Roger Palanzo 792-7549
Debbie Natale 792-4604
(Youth Group meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month)
Altar Server Coordinators
Sharon/Rich Bartley 740-1923
Anthony Scalzo 748-6296
Pastoral Care Ministry
Joan Duford 743-6137
Millie Mietelski 748-7750
Hospitality Ministry
Peter Nero 792-1130
Ushers
Stan Strusky 748-1374
R.C.I.A., Eucharistic Ministers &
Sacramental Life Ministries
Deacon John Esterheld 743-5337
(7:00PM-10:00PM)
Outreach Ministry
Dennis Fischer 744-4660
Financial Planning
Bill Jakubek 748-9029
Secular Franciscan Order
Joe Kieras
Ladies Guild
Martha Ministry
Michele Hossan 730-8325
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Saint Peter-Sacred Heart School
Update... Spring is upon us, the sun is bright
and its rays are giving us a sense of warmth. The beauty of new life is
rearing its head as each new flower pushes its way up through the earth
to glory in the radiance of new life Spring. Please enjoy the thoughts
of several of our 3rd grade on the joy of Spring. …Spring is the best
time of year…It's when Jesus rose from the dead… Jesus opened the gates
of heaven for all people who die…He forgave our sins…You hear baby birds
in the morning…flowers bloom all different colors...There are a lot of
bugs too… Spring is an awesome season! The following students have achieved
honors for the 3rd marking period. Grade 8 - Distinguished Honors:
Alexis Koukos Honors: Caitlin Connors, Nicara Enright Dennis Gehring,
Bryan Guananga, Nicole Hanna, Juliana Leone, Jhoana Loja, Emily Sousa,
Brianna Valluzzo. Grade 7 - Honors: Ayana Alves, Zachary Eriquez, Cristina
Pereira. Grade 6 - Honors: Maura Hughes, Richard Voight. Grade 5 - Honors:
Stephanie Cabrera, Katie Franqueira, Alexa Kozlowski
Congratulations to all, keep up the good work! Mrs. Mary T. McCormack,
Principal
Saint Peter-Sacred Heart Summer Learning Center
Located at Saint Peter Campus 98 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810
203-748-2895
Registration Fee: $25
Courses $30 per 1 ½ Hours
Reading: 9:00-10:30 A.M. $30x4days =$120 x 4 weeks = $480
Math: 10:30-12:00 P.M. $30x4days =$120 x 4 weeks = $480
Language Arts: 12:00-1:30 P.M.$30 x 4days-$120x 4 weeks =$480 (Grammar,
writing, Language)
Each course must be paid in full on Opening
Day, June 30, 2008.
Student Name _____________________ Present Grade ___________ Address __________________________
Phone No. ______________ School Presently Attending __________ Emergency
No. __________
Cost: 1 Course ………………….$480
2 Courses …………$960 - 10% discount $864
3 Courses ………$1,440 - 20% discount $1,152
Office- 792-6194 Fax #- 778-4025
School Hall 748-9645
School Principal - Mrs. Mary T. McCormack
Secretary - Lorraine Kozlowski
Home School Assoc. - Donna McNamara
Bingo - Michele Hossan - 730-8325
- Nicholas Valluzzo-
Athletic Director - Chick Volpe, Jr - 797-1570
FR. JUSTIN ROSARY HOUR -74th season.
This new year of radio evangelization of Polonia will be opened with a
program dedicated to the life and the legacy of Fr. Justin Figas, and
contains some original recordings of Fr. Justin. This program was recorded
during a special program commemorating the 45th anniversary of the death
of Fr. Justin. The Rosary Hour is broadcast in Polish for Polonia of the
United States and Canada through a network of 40 radio stations. Please
check the schedule below for the correct stations and times.
FR. JUSTIN ROSARY HOUR
P.O. Box 454 Athol Springs, NY 14010
LIST OF RADIO STATIONS (broadcasting in Polish)
Location .. Station..Dial...Day...Time
Hartford WACE 730 Sunday 1:30 PM
Hartford WRYM 840 Sunday 3:00PM
New Britain WACE 730 Sunday 1:30 PM
New Britain WRYM 840 Sunday 3:00 PM
Waterbury WRYM 840 Sunday 3:00 PM