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Mass Intentions/Bread & Wine/Readings/Parish Activities

MONDAY 08/02/10
Our Lady of the Angels of Portiuncula
7:30 +Joe Kieras - wife, Valeria
Bread & Wine J.B.S -from R.M.S.
Rdgs.:407:Jer 28:1-17/Ps 119:29,43,79-80,95,102/Mt 14:13-21
Parish Office Closed

TUESDAY 08/03/10
7:30 +Norma & + Robert Wiedl - a friend
Rdgs.:408:Jer 30:1-2,12-15,18-22/Ps 102:16-23, 29/ Mt 14:22-36

WEDNESDAY 08/04/10
St. John Vianney, priest
7:30 +Deceased members of the Wayman & Kunicki families - Loretta Kunicki
Bread & Wine Lamont Family - Keilty Family
Rdgs.:409:Jer 31:1-7/(Ps) Jer 31:10-13/Mt 15:21-28
7-9PM - Youth Group Meeting

THURSDAY 08/05/10
The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome
7:30 Parishioners Living & Deceased
Rdgs.: 410:Jer 31:31-34/Ps 51:12-15,18-19/Mt 16:13-23
6:45PM - Choir Rehearsal - Church Hall

FRIDAY 08/06/10
The Transfiguration of the Lord
7:30 Deceased members of the Kieras & Walkovich Families - +Vic Walkovich
Rdgs.:614:Dn 7:9-10,13-14/Ps 97:1-2,5-6,9/ 2 Pt 1:16-19/ Lk 9:28b-36

SATURDAY 08/07/10
Sixtus II, pope
8:00 Deceased members of the Kowalski & Jedzinak Families - Edward & Irene Kowalski
Rdgs.:412:Hb 1:12-2:4/Ps 9:8-13/Mt 17:14-20
5PM +Frank Wojnilko - Jenny Wojnilko

SUNDAY08/08/10
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 +Alvah & +Mary Bishop - Palanzo Family
10:30 +William & +Kevin Manning- sisters & aunts
Rdgs.:117:Wis 18:6-9/Ps 33:1,12,18-22/Heb 11:1-2,8-19/ Lk 12:32-48
12PM - Baptism

Summer Mass Schedule
June 13th - September 5th
Sunday Liturgies will be at 7:30am & 10:30am

Welcome, Fr. Brad.
Recently we were pleased to welcome Fr. Brad Heckathorne, OFM Conv, to Danbury as the Newman Catholic Chaplain at WestConn Univ. Fr. Brad is a New Englander, born in Manchester, NH. He made his profession of vows in the Conventual Franciscan Order in 1978 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1981. Fr. Brad's ministry has included service as a teacher and administrator in our two Franciscan High Schools (Baltimore, MD and Athol Springs, NY), Director of Studies for the Friars of the Franciscan Province of St. Anthony of Padua, Catholic Campus Minister at the Catholic University of America (Washington, DC) and most recently as a missionary at the Franciscan Mission at St. Mary above Rocks in Jamaica, West Indies. We hope that you will feel at home among us, Fr. Brad. We are glad you're here.

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Next weekend's readings
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 8th
First Reading:Wisdom 18:6-9 In this excerpt, the Israelites are reminded that they were warned before God sent an angel to slay the first born of the Egyptians. God called on them to have courage, and then rewarded them by punishing their enemies and leading them from captivity.
Second Reading: Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 Faith is described as true belief even toward things we cannot see. Abram's faith in God was so deep that he wandered through a foreign land, convinced God's promise of a homeland was sincere. God honored his promise to give Abram many descendants, and was proud of the deep faith Abram and his people possessed.
Gospel: Luke 12:32-48 Jesus encourages us to be prepared for his return at all times, for he will come when we least expect him. He tells of a master who entrusts his home to his servants, and fully expects them to be awaiting his return. In the same manner, Jesus can arrive at any moment and expects us to be prepared for his return.
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A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY
by Rev. William J. Reilly
19th Sunday inOrdinary Time- August 1, 2010
Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one's life does not consist of possessions. Then he told them a parable. 'What shall I do, for I do not have space to store my harvest?' And he said, 'This is what I shall do; I shall tear down my barns and build larger ones…' Thus will it be for all who store up treasure for themselves but are not rich in what matters to God.” We can, or we should fill in the verses which are not cited above, for we probably have something of the rich man in all of us. The parable applies to every aspect of our life. Some years ago a teacher reminded us that the people who came to the New World came for Glory, Greed, Gold and the Gospel. The story of the days of discovery reveal this as true. Today, the gospel mandate of Jesus is a good reminder. We have all been blessed with an abundance. How true this is. Even when we seem to struggle, look around. Nearby the unemployed, uninsured, homeless can and should speak to our hearts. The resources of our world are consumed by a small percentage of the world's population. We are the consumers. We plough crops under, provide subsidies for not working the land, while others starve. Pope Benedict constantly reminds us of the need of the common good. As a gesture of my own awareness in response to this parable, think of one thing you can do without this week, and make sure someone benefits because of my awareness. In this way the parable takes on real meaning.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & LECTORS SCHEDULE
August 7th & 8th
Mass /Lector /Ministers of the Precious Blood/Ministers of the Body (H)
5PM Bob Miazga/Peggy Dyer & R. Strano/Diana Portante (H)
7:30 D. & I. Fischer/C. Kolwicz & D. Gehring/Deacon John (H) 10:30 G. Rogalski/M. Fitzgerald & D. Schmid/Deacon John (H)

PRAYER LIST
Your prayers are requested for our hospitalized parishioners, family members and friends who are bearing the cross of suffering: Karen McCusker 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.

SACRAMENTAL LIFE MOMENTS
Congratulations to…
Ella Madelaine Frengs
who was reborn in the waters of Baptism on
Sunday, July 25, 2010
May God bestow His many blessings upon her and her family.

MAGAZINE DONATIONS
Thank you for your generous response to our request for magazine donations. Please note: the church elevator is locked during the week. Weekday drop-offs can be left in the glass enclosure of the elevator.

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STEWARDSHIP - FINANCIAL VIEW
Our parish expenses can only be met by your responsible financial stewardship.
Your financial contribution for the weekend of
July 24th & 25th $3,788
Thank you

DONATIONS/MEMORIALS
A sincere thank you to the following people who have made a donation to Sacred Heart Church:

Electronic Fund Giving (EFT)
If you would be interested in learning about making your offertory donations electronically, please call the parish office. Members of our parish have found this to be a convenient way of weekly giving.

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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.

DO YOU NEED COMMUNION AT HOME?
Does someone you know need Communion at home?
Our Pastoral Care Ministers bring Holy Communion to those who are unable to join us for Liturgy at Church. If you or a member of your family is unable to come to Mass and would like to receive Communion at home, please call us at the parish office
(748-9029).

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.