SAINT JOSEPH
SAINT MARY
- CHURCH -
- CHURCH -
22 GOODWILL AVENUE
MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT 06451
5 SHERMAN PLACE
MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT 06451
Rev. Gerald H. Dziedzic ................................................ Pastor
Donald H. Smith ........................................................ Deacon
John T. Nugent ............................................. Deacon Emeritus
Sr. Georgeann Vumbaco ...............................Pastoral Associate
203-886-8961
Katherin Sniffin ......................................................... Principal
Jennifer Canell ................................................................DRE
Rev. Gerald H. Dziedzic ............................................... Pastor
MASS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY .................................Sunday Vigil Mass, 5:00 P.M.
SUNDAY ......................................8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.
DAILY ..................................Monday thru Saturday 7:30 A.M.
MASS SCHEDULE
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturdays, 4:00 to 4:45 P.M. and
by request.
BAPTISM: 12:15 P.M. First and Third Sundays by appointment
only.
MARRIAGE: Please schedule weddings at least 6 months before
proposed date.
NEW PARISHIONERS: should register at the rectory by filling out
a census form.
RECTORY 203-237-5593 • SCHOOL 203-237-6800
CCD OFFICE 203-631-5337
WEBSITE www.stjosephschurchmeriden.org
Donald H. Smith ........................................................ Deacon
John T. Nugent ............................................. Deacon Emeritus
SATURDAY ............................................................ 4:00 P.M.
........................................... Confessions 3:15 P.M. - 3:45 P.M.
SUNDAY .............................................................. 9:30 A.M.
DAILY .............................................................. As Scheduled
BAPTISMS & WEDDINGS: Please call Rectory for arrangements.
NEW PARISHIONERS: should register at the rectory by filling out
a census from.
RECTORY 203-235-0519
ST. JOSEPH / ST. MARY
MERIDEN
CONFIRMATION 2014
Confirmation will be celebrated in Saint Joseph Parish
this Monday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m.
by Bishop Henry J. Mansell
th
Confirmandi will meet this Sunday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Rehearsal (Mandatory for ALL confirmandi and sponsors)
MASS INTENTIONS FOR ST. JOSEPH PARISH
October 18 – October 26
Saturday
5:00 JOHN MERLINI requested by the
Merlini Family
Sunday
8:00 GEORGE, EMMA & WAYNE
REILLY requested by the Reilly
Family
Sunday
11:00 JAMES LEROY – 3rd Anniversary,
requested by Doreen LeRoy, Dan
LeRoy & family, Gino Vitale &
daughters
Monday
7:30 IN MEMORY OF JOHN GIRARD
requested by Donna & Dennis
Girard
Tuesday
7:30 FR. BRIAN JEFFRIES requested
by family
Wednesday 7:30 BARBARA PAPANDREA
requested by friends
Thursday
7:30 LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS
OF SAINT JOSEPH PARISH
Friday
7:30 DANIEL SALOMONE – 6th
Anniversary, requested by his
family
Saturday
7:30 MARJORIE VALLIERE requested
by her husband, Paul
Saturday
5:00 EDGAR TOUSSAINT requested by
his wife & family
Sunday
8:00 HARRY FORSTER – 28th
Anniversary, requested by his
family
Sunday
11:00 FRANCIS & MARGARET TRACY
– Wedding Anniversary
Remembrance, requested by the
Deegan Family
ST. JOSEPH CANDLE MEMORIALS THIS WEEK
Sanctuary: JOESPH ROBILLARD
Birthday Remembrance
requested by his family
Blessed Mother: LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS
OF THE SAGNELLA & WNEK FAMILIES
requested by the family
St. Joseph: FOR A SPECIAL INTENTION
requested by a parishioner
BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST
We welcome through the waters of Baptism, Arlette
Spencer Friedly. We congratulate her parents and
godparents and we pray that she will grow to be a strong
and faithful Catholic.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Today is World Mission Sunday! We are invited today to
reach out and help build the Church in Mongolia, the
world’s youngest Catholic Church, as well as local
churches throughout the Missions, in the most remote
areas across our world. Your prayers and generous gift
to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith in the
collection today help the work of priests, religious and
lay leaders in Mongolia and throughout the Missions who
offer the poor practical help and the experience of God’s
love and mercy, His hope and peace. Please keep the
Missions in your daily prayers. Please be as generous
as you can to today’s collection. For more information,
please visit www.IAmAMissionary.org.
ANNUAL COLLECTION UPDATE
We are very grateful for all those who have made a
pledge to our Annual Collection. We are pleased to
report that to date 128 families have pledged $24,970 to
assist us in meeting our budget requirements and allow
us to continue to make repairs to our parish buildings
and grounds. If you nave not yet had an opportunity to
return your pledge card, please do so as soon as
possible. Every gift is welcomed and sincerely
appreciated. Thank you.
SAINT JOSEPH YOUTH CHOIR
The Saint Joseph Youth Choir will rehearse on
Wednesday, October 22nd, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Please feel free to call Hannah Fraser at 203-235-6674
or [email protected] for more information or if
you have any questions.
Parish Support
Week Expenses Income
10/12/14
$ 6,027
$ 3, 028
Monthly $ 1,456
May God continue to bless and renew the
Parish family of Saint Joseph.
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TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS
Mark your calendar for:
Hayride – Saint Joseph School Hayride, Friday,
October 24th, 6:30 p.m. at Rose’s Berry Farm in South
Glastonbury. Adults and children 12+ - $12.00 and
children under 12 - $10.00. There will also be a bonfire,
marshmallows and cider and other refreshments
available for purchase. Please contact the school office
at 203-237-6800 for more information or to purchase
tickets.
Open House – Saint Joseph School will host an Open
House for prospective families on Sunday, November
2, 2014 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Come and see for
yourself why more and more families are joining this
wonderful school community!
Harvest Breakfast – Saint Joseph School Class of
2015 is hosting a Harvest Breakfast on Sunday,
November 2, 2014 in Rosary Hall from 8:45-10:30 a.m.
Adults $8, Children 10 and under $5, Family (5) $25.
For tickets, please call Lisa Suzio at 203-631-6100.
Business after Hours - As a Midstate Chamber of
Commerce member, Saint Joseph School will be
participating in “Business after Hours” (BAH) and hosting
an open house on Wednesday, November 19th from 57 p.m. Come and see our school and bring a friend!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
CCD classes for Grades 1-5 meet on Tuesday,
October 28th, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Saint Joseph School.
CCD classes for Grades 6-8 meet on Monday, October
27th, 6:30-7:45 p.m. at Saint Joseph School.
First Year Confirmation students will meet on Sunday,
October 26th at 6:30 p.m. in Saint Joseph Church.
Second Year Confirmation students will meet this
Sunday, October 19th at 6:00 p.m. in Saint Joseph
Church. Rehearsal - *Mandatory for all Confirmandi
and Sponsors.
MERCY HIGH SCHOOL YELLOW ROSE AUCTION
(an auction of goods and services)
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Tickets are $50 per person and include hot and cold
hors d΄eouvres, catered dinner, homemade desserts and
all beverages, including wine and beer. Please join us
for a fun evening from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. at Mercy. For
tickets or information call 860-347-8957 or online at:
www.mercyhigh.com.
ST. PAUL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
1001 Stafford Avenue, Bristol, CT
Open House Schedule for 2014
Saturday, November 8th - Tour Times: 10:00 a.m. &
11:30 a.m. Visit www.spchs.net for more information.
OCTOBER 19, 2014
HOLY FAMILY RETREAT LEAGUE
MERIDEN CHAPTER
Fall Ziti Supper
Saturday, October 18, 2014 – 6:30 p.m.
Saint Joseph Church – Rosary Hall
DAYS OF PRAYER FOR THE BEREAVED
Your Sorrow Will be Turned to Joy
Autumn is a time when although nature presents a
beautiful picture with its trees in various bright colors, we
are reminded that soon those very trees will shed their
leaves and appear as if they have no life. That is what
we see; yet we know that when Spring comes, once
again those trees will blossom and present new life and
great joy to all who behold them. So, too, we have lost a
loved one in death, we wonder if there is any hope for
our sorrow ever turning to joy. Tuesday, October 21st,
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fee: $20. Presenter: Sr. Mauryeen
O’Brien O.P., Mercy Center, Madison, CT. For more
information call 203-245-0401. If you prefer not to drive,
you may meet at the Bee Street commuter parking lot or
please call Sr. Georgeann at 203-886-8961.
HOLY FAMILY MEN’S RETREAT
November 7-9
Our theme this season is Know Greater Joy. Explore
how we can discover deep and enduring joy in God’s
presence no matter the situation. Includes home-cooked
meals, inspirational liturgies & workshops and free time
to rest and enjoy a walk on our 48 wooded acres. If this
weekend is not convenient, please check our website for
other available dates. Cost is $295, more if you can;
less if you can’t. Register at www.holyfamilyretreat.org
or call 860-760-9705. Holy Family Retreat Center, 303
Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT
7TH ANNUAL CONNECTICUT MEN’S CONFERENCE
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Goodwin College, 1 Riverside Drive, East Hartford
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A day of spiritual enrichment featuring motivational
speakers: author and radio host Jon Leonetti; retreat
leader Bryan Mercier, business leader Peter Freissle;
Brother Robert Moriarty of the Archdiocese of Hartford;
and a question and answer session hosted by
Archbishop Leonard Blair. Music, Mass, and
Reconciliation are also part of the day. Cost is $35
p/person. Register at: www.ctcatholicmen.org or call
860-484-7950.
PLEASE HELP!
Your help is asked in helping us keep our Church clean
and beautiful. After Mass, please return the missals
back to their place under the pew. We would also that
you do not bring coffee cups, water bottles and the like
into the Church. Your help is greatly appreciated. Let’s
keep our Church clean. Thank you!
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ST. JOSEPH / ST. MARY
Mass Intentions…
MASS INTENTIONS for ST. MARY PARISH
October 19th – October 26th
Saturday
4:00 Josephine Leary (9th Anniversary)
requested by Daughter
Sunday
9:30 Katherine Hyde requested by Kathy
& Fr. Mark
Saturday
4:00 Caroline Schipritt requested by
Husband, Ed
Sunday
9:30 Living & Deceased Parishioners
of Saint Mary Church
THE BLESSED MOTHER LAMP TO BURN THIS WEEK
FOR THE LIVING & DECEASED PARISHIONERS
OF SAINT MARY PARISH
Offertory for October 11th & 12th : $1,750.00.
Annual Collection to Date : $5,565.00.
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY is
holding it's MAKING STRIDES
AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK,
today Sunday, October 19, 2014, at 9
a.m. in Bushnell Park, Hartford. A
special thank you to everyone who donated to
such a worthwhile cause.
Thank You!
SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL is selling pies from Lyman
Orchards. There are 10 varieties available for $16 each.
Orders are due by October 16th and can be picked up
November 21st. Perfect for the holidays as they are frozen
unbaked, so you can bake them at your convenience. For
more information or to place an order, please contact Melissa
Hendricks at (203)213-6326.
Thank you for your support of Catholic Education.
MERIDEN
VOCATIONS : What do we have that belongs to God?
How do we make a return for that gift? If your return is
service as a priest or religious, call Fr. Anthony Smith,
Director of Vocations, Archdiocesan Center at
St. Thomas Seminary, (860)242-5573, or email to
[email protected], or visit the web at
www.vocationshartford.org.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE...
Two little boys, Tom and Danny, are excessively mischievous.
They are always getting into trouble and their Mom knows if any
mischief occurs in their town, the two boys are probably involved.
The boys' mother heard that a preacher in town had been successful
in disciplining children, so she asked if he would speak with her boys.
The preacher agreed, but he asked to see them individually.
The mother sent the Danny in the morning, with the older boy to see
the preacher in the afternoon. The preacher, a huge man with a deep
booming voice, sat the younger boy down and asked him sternly,
"Do you know where God is, son?" The boy's mouth dropped
open, but he made no response, sitting there wide-eyed with his
mouth hanging open. So the preacher repeated the question in an
even sterner tone, "Where is God?!' Again, the boy made no
attempt to answer. The preacher raised his voice even more and
shook his finger in the boy's face and bellowed, "WHERE IS GOD?!"
The boy screamed & bolted from the room, ran directly home &
dove into his closet, slamming the door behind him.
When his older brother found him in the closet, he asked,
"What happened?"
The younger brother, gasping for breath, replied,
"We are in BIG trouble this time!"
"GOD is missing, and they think WE did it!"
PRAYER BEFORE AN ELECTION
Lord God, as the election approaches,
we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront
our city/state/country, and how the Gospel compels us to respond as
faithful citizens in our community. We ask for eyes that are free from
blindness so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters,
one and equal in dignity, especially those who are victims of abuse and
violence, deceit and poverty. We ask for ears that will hear the cries of
children unborn and those abandoned, men and women oppressed
because of race or creed, religion or gender. We ask for minds and
hearts that are open to hearing the voice of leaders who will bring us
closer to your Kingdom.
We pray for discernment so that we may choose leaders who hear
your Word, live your love, and keep in the ways of your truth
as they follow in the steps of Jesus and his Apostles
and guide us to your Kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this in the name of your Son Jesus Christ and through the
power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
(www.usccb.org)
926 – pg 4
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER 19, 2014
** IN PRAYERFUL THANKSGIVING **
FOR THOSE WHO SERVE...
Jacob Steinbeck, Private,
U.S. Army
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21
Tuesday:
Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-14; Lk 12:35-38
Wednesday:
Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 12:39-48
Thursday:
Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19;
Lk 12:49-53
Friday:
Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59
Saturday:
Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9
Sunday:
Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; 1 Thes 1:5c-10;
Mt 22:34-40
PFC. Bradley Milslagle, U.S. Army,
101st Airborne Division
Tech Sergeant Kevin T. Carabetta,
U.S. Air National Guard
Master Sergeant Patrick Connolly,
U.S. Air Force
BUCN Christopher T. Higgins,
Naval Mobile Construction,
Battalion 4 - U.S.N.
First Class Petty Officer Sean Quinn,
U.S. Navy
Staff Sgt. Timothy R. Cox,
U.S. Air Force
Sgt. Christian M. Cox,
U.S. Marine Corp.
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Darling,
U.S. Air Force
HYMNS
Entrance:
BB #542 - Glory and Praise to
Our God
Offertory:
BB #405 - In Christ Alone
Communion
BB #462 -
Dismissal:
BB #727 - How Firm a
Foundation
You Are Mine
ST. ELIZABETH BREAKFAST NEWS...
On Sunday, November 16, 2014, the Annual
St. Elizabeth Society Communion Mass and Breakfast will
be held.
The members will receive Holy Communion in a body at
the 9:30 a.m. Mass on that Sunday. Breakfast will no
longer be served in Schmidt Hall since the building will be
closed.
Breakfast will be held at Avanti's Restaurant, 34 River Road,
South Meriden, beginning at 11:30 a.m. The cost will be
$14.00 per adult, $7.00 per children 10 and under, toddlers
/ infants eat for free.
Reservations are a must, since we need a count for the
restaurant. Reservations must be in by Friday, November
7, 2014. Please call Carol at (203)235-0519, during the day;
or Mary Ann at (203)237-5006, on evenings and weekends.
Please remember these fine men (and women),
and all who serve our country, in your prayers.
Call the rectory to update information or to
add names to the list.
FOR FELLOW COMBATANTS
Lord God,
Remember Christ your Son who is peace itself
and who has washed away our hatred with His blood.
Because you love all men and women,
look with mercy on all who are engaged in battle.
Banish the violence and evil within all combatants
so that one day, we may all deserve to be
called your sons and daughters.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
- BASKET RAFFLE IT'S BACK & BETTER THAN EVER!
The St. Elizabeth Society will once again hold their
Basket Raffle for the benefit of Saint Mary Church.
Tickets will be available for sale beginning the weekend
of October 25th & 26th, after both Masses. The cost will
be 3 tickets for $1, 7 tickets for $2. There will be a Fall
Baking Basket, an Italian Fiesta Basket, and a
Christmas Basket. As before, you only place your
tickets in the container for the basket you are hoping to
win. We look forward to an exciting raffle. Good Luck!
926 – pg 5
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