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. Page 2 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! Page 3 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. 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