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St. Philip Church
1 Father Conlon Place, Norwalk, CT 06851-3821
Office: 203-847-4549
Fax: 203-847-4148
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.stphilipnorwalk.org
Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Office
Kali J. DiMarco, Director
203-847-4286
Michael A. Pappa, Assistant
Music Office
Maria J. O’Kelly, Director
203-847-4549
Facilities Manager
Paul G. Einstman
203-554-1345
Father Michael A. Boccaccio Pastor
Father Sudhir DSouza Associate Pastor
Deacon Frank J. Chiappetta
Deacon John W. Mahon
Deacon Paul J. Reilly
All Saints Catholic School
Linda Dunn, Principal
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. or by appointment
Sister Mary Ann McPartland, CND
Pastoral Associate
Finance/Property Committee
Kenneth R. Lalime, Chair
203-847-4549
Alan D. Yoder
Administrative Director
203-847-3881
Celebration of the Eucharist
Saturday: 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00, 10:00 and 12 Noon
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m.
Baptism and Marriage
Please call to schedule Pre-Baptism and
Baptism dates. Marriage dates are to
be scheduled one year prior.
Mission Statement
St. Philip Parish, a welcoming Catholic community, strives to love, honor, know, and serve God. As a family, we gather
to celebrate liturgy, perform good deeds, share our faith, and bring all to Christ. St. Philip, lead us to Jesus.
Thirty-third Sunday in Odinary Time
November 16, 2014
Social Concerns
Thanksgiving Food Collection Donations will
be collected this weekend, November 15 &
16, during all Mass. Turkeys can be dropped
off on TUESDAY, November 25 between 7:30
and 10:00 a.m.
Saint Philip Church
Victorian Christmas Festival
Join us for our Christmas Tree Lighting
& Festival Kickoff Friday at 5:00 P.M.
Carols & Free Cocoa!
Friday, December 5, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. &
Saturday, December 6, 9:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m. in the Saint
Philip Church Mansion - 23 France Street, Norwalk CT
Vendors, Knickknacks, Music, Food, Raffle.
Christmas Festival - Vendors Wanted!
Would you like to join in the fun of the 2014 Christmas
Festival as a Vendor or do you know someone who is the
perfect fit? Vendor agreements are now on the Parish web
site and can be printed for return to the Parish Office. The
Festival will be held on Friday and Saturday, December 5
and 6, in the Mansion. For more information, please check
the Parish Website.
Calling all Bakers
We need lots of cakes, pies, breads, brownies, cupcakes &
other assorted goodies for you Parish Bake Sale Table.
Please deliver your items to the Mansion any time after
Noon on Friday, Dec. 5. Also help is needed for all shifts at
the Bake Sale, Raffle, and Kitchen. Shifts are: Fri., 12/5
4:30–9:00 pm, Sat. 12/6 8:30 am-Noon; Noon-4:00pm and
4:00-9:00 pm. Please call Claudette 203 984-2005 or signup; http://www.PerfectPotluck.com/meals.php?t=DESR1470.
Raffle Tickets
As part of the Christmas Festival, there is a raffle with prizes
that appeal to everyone, American Express Gift Cards with
FIVE prizes to be awarded:
st
1 $1,000
nd
2 $300
rd
3 $200
th
4 $100
th
5 $100
The tickets are in the rear of the Church by the main
entrance for each family to pick-up. This raffle has the
potential to raise significant funds for the Parish, only if all
members of the Parish help sell the tickets. The tickets are
$3.00 each. If you are willing to work at a “booth sale” at a
local store, please contact Fr. Sudhir in the Parish Office.
Children Are Special Mass
On Saturday, November 22, at the 5:30
p.m. Mass. the 6, 7, & 8 Graders of Saint
Philip Parish will provide Thanksgiving
Desserts and Cards for the many food
baskets distributed for Thanksgiving.
ADVENT WREATH LIGHTING
Once again, we invite individuals, couples
and families to participate in our Advent
Wreath lighting ceremony. If you would
like to light the candles on the Advent
wreath at the beginning of Liturgy, please
sign up on the list that is on the table in
the main entrance of the Church.
The Art and Environment Committee will be meeting
on Saturday, November 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
They will also meet on Saturday, November 29 from 9:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to set up for Advent. Any help will be
greatly appreciated.
A Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated on
November 27 at 9:00 a.m. This year we give thanks for all
new parishioners who joined Saint Philip Parish in
2013 & 2014.
Sunday, December 14
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saint Philip School Hall
25 France Street – Norwalk
Suggested donation:
$3.00/individual, $10:00/family.
Bring your camera!
FAITH FORMATION
Religious Education Classes
Grades 1-5 classes are either on Tuesday or Wednesday.
4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
For questions or if you have not yet registered for classes,
please contact us at [email protected]
or 203-847-4286.
SPYCE
(St. Philip Youth Catholic Education)
The next SPYCE class for middle school, grades 6-7-8, will
be Sunday, November 16, 4:00-6:30 p.m. in the school
hall. Please come into the school hall to check in, with
your child. Pick-up will be in the school hall - please
arrive at 6:00 p.m. for prayer and sharing. If you have any
questions, please contact us at 203-847-4286 or
[email protected].
Confirmation 2015
Sunday, November 16 at the 10:00 a.m. Mass the
Confirmation students will have The Rite of Invitation.
Session #5 will be on Sunday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m.
We look forward to seeing everyone! - Please contact the
Faith Formation Office with any questions.
Rite Of Christian Initiation Of Adults
RCIA—the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, a process
of conversion and entry into the fullness of faith in the
Catholic Church, is underway. Are you a Catholic who has
yet to complete the Sacraments of Initiation, Eucharist
and/or Confirmation? Are you seeking Baptism in the
Catholic Church? RCIA WANTS YOU! Are you a
parishioner willing to help participants in the RCIA
process? RCIA WANTS YOU! Please contact Deacon Jack
Mahon at 203-912-0092.
RITE OF WELCOMING
The Rite of Welcoming for our new candidates in the RCIA
process will take place during the 5:30 p.m. Mass on
Saturday, December 7. This is the first liturgical Rite of the
RCIA Process, and it gives all parishioners a chance to pray
as a parish community for the candidates as well as to meet
the candidates and their sponsors and welcome all of them
to the parish. Coming to this Mass for the Rite of Welcoming
would be a generous act of discipleship, especially for
parishioners who have themselves experienced the RCIA
process, either as candidates or as team members!
We Pray That Christ’s Healing Be Given To:
Miguel Aristizabal
Lorraine Dennen
Malfada Diurno
Anna Granata
Patricia Guckian
Barbara Heyd
Anna-Rose Jacques
Michael Maiorino
Maria Myers
Emma Peterson
Nina Rexrode
Penny Taylor
Vincent Testani
Sympathy and Prayerful Remembrances to
The Families of:
John P. Atwood
Claude Victor-Laguerre
Myrna I. Martinez
Victor Trizzino
SCRIPTURE READING
The Solemnity of Christ the King
November 23, 2014
Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17
1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28
Matthew 25:31-46
A MINISTRY WORKSHOP for Scripture Readers is on
Sunday, November 23 at 1:15 p.m. in the YAC. All who are
presently Reading are asked to attend this workshop.
Mass Intentions & Liturgical Schedule
Week of November 17, 2014
Monday
7:30 am Stefano Pirolozzi
Tuesday
7:30 am Frank Favano
Wednesday 7:30 am Patrice Genest
Thursday
7:30 am John Buchta
Friday
7:30 am Santo Franzo
Communion Service
Saturday
5:30 pm For The Parishioners
Sunday
8:00 am Betty Ann dePierne
10:00 am Caridad Afable
12:00 pm Charles & David Falzone
Schedule of Meetings and Parish Events
Sun., Nov. 16
 Confirmation - Rite of Invitation
Church
10:00 a.m.
 Storytelling
Church
10:00 a.m.
 Blood Pressure Check
Church following
10:00 a.m. Mass
 Senior Mass/Lunch
Church/School Hall
12:00/1:00 p.m.
 SPYCE
School Hall
4:00 p.m.
Mon., Nov. 17  Adult Choir Rehearsal
Music Room
7:30 p.m.
Tues., Nov. 18  Religious Education
School Board Room
4:00 p.m.
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 50 Anniversary Meeting
Mansion
7:30 p.m.
 Finance Meeting
School Board Room
7:30 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 19  MOM’s Group
School – Room 214
10:00 a.m.
 Religious Education
School Board Room
4:00 p.m.
 Youth Group
YAC
7:00 p.m.
 Choir Rehearsal
Music Room
7:30 p.m.
Thurs., Nov. 20  Bible Study
Mansion
10:30 a.m.
 Senior Meeting
School Board Room
12:00 p.m.
 Adult Choir Rehearsal
Music Room
7:30 p.m.
 RCIA
Mansion
7:30 p.m.
 Prayer Group
YAC
8:00 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 21
 Prayer Shawl Ministry
Mansion Chapel
10:00 a.m.
Sat., Nov. 22
 Art & Environment
Church
9:00 a.m.
 Drive-By Raking (Rain date)
YAC
9:00 a.m.
 Junior Choir Rehearsal
Church
4:30 p.m.
 Children Are Special Mass
Church
5:30 p.m.
 Assoc. of the Blessed Sacrament
Church
5:30 p.m.
 Art Show
Mansion
6:00 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 23
 RCIA Mass
Church
10:00 p.m.
 Reader Workshop
YAC
1:15 p.m.
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St. Philip Roman Catholic Church
STEWARDSHIP 2014
THANK YOU to all who have responded to the Stewardship
Challenge which concludes this weekend.
A very generous thank you to the following who have
already responded to our 2014 Stewardship Challenge.
Names will be published as space allows.
M/M Anthony Broncati
Drs Ellen and John Mahon
M/M Augustine Ciambriello
M/Dr Arthur L McCarthy
M/M Daniel R Cunningham
M/M Gerald McGuire
Ms. Donna DeBone
M/M Anthony Mobilia
M/M Lorenzo Diurno
Mrs. Mavis Mennino
M/M John DiStasio
M/M Frank M Porco
M/M Richard Dominick
M/M Richard S Ramsey
M/M Michael Falbo
Mr Gene M Reilly
M/M Francis J Fanzilli
M/M Joseph A Santo
Mrs Bette Festa
M/M Louis M Seeley
M/M Robert Gardella
M/M Robert S Steeger
M/M Richard D LaBella Jr
M/M Richard Tavella
Londono Family
M/M Stevenson Telo
Mr Rodger Lord
Ms Catherine Tortorella
Gifts for the needs of the Parish have been
received from the following:
George Boccanfuso and
M/M Robert S Mercurio
Cristina Luchetta
M/M Christopher Schreiner
Robert and Lynn Buono
Mr Joseph Toppi
M/M Brian E Carney
From
In Memory of
M/M Thomas P Jankovic
Edward Jankovic
M/M Markens E Jeune
Sqnia and Iranie Belizor
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A gift for Liturgical books has been received:
From
In Memory of
Ms Maria Domenica DiBerardino
John A. DiBerardino
We ALL Celebrate Discipleship!!
The USA Bishops define being a disciple as having 5
qualities: [1] making a conscious choice to be followers; [2]
living that choice through actions; [3] being willing to
sacrifice; [4] treating their Time, Talent and Treasure as gifts
and blessings to share; & [5] building the kingdom of God
daily. We, here at St. Philip, ALL clearly fulfill this call to be
Disciples for Christ. We do so in various ways. During the
coming months we shall acknowledge, honor and celebrate
the many ministries in our Faith Family! These celebrations
will replace what had been the annual pre-Thanksgiving
“Volunteer” Dinner. Forthcoming, instead, will be a series of
“During” Mass recognition of the varied ways we ALL serve
Christ beginning the First week of Advent.
Maplewood Service Opportunities
Every Sunday at our 10:00 am Mass there is a contingent of
residents from The Maplewood at Strawberry Hill who join us
in worship.
Some parishioners have inquired about
opportunities to interact more with their community so we
have set up ”Senior Saturdays”. We will be posting some of
the activities and times when parishioners of all ages can
“drop in” and join the fun with our Maplewood friends. This
is a great way for families to serve together. The address is
73 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Norwalk. No need to call ahead
– just show up and tell them you are from St. Philip Parish.
Here is what’s going on Saturday in the month of November.
9:30 am – Casual Italian learning
3:30 pm – College Football
4:15 pm – Casino Pros
The Saint Cecilia Society Presents
A Festival of Lessons and Carols- The Birth of our Saviour
in word and song on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 7:00
p.m. at The Cathedral Parish Church of Saint Augustine 399
Washington Avenue, Bridgeport, CT. Concert is free and
open to the public (free will offering accepted).
¡Venga y Mire!
En los últimos dos años, muchas personas se han vuelto
miembros de la familia de St. Philip. SI a usted le gustaría
saber un poco más sobre cómo hacerse miembro, o si tiene
alguna pregunta, Por favor acompáñenos a un evento
informal para “conocernos mejor” la noche del lunes, 24 de
Noviembre de 7:00-8:30pm en el salón con pizarras de la
escuela (El aula en donde se reúnen los niños de las Clases
de Educación Religiosa).
Tendremos algunos aperitivos y se ofrecerá guardería
(cuidado de niños). El Padre Boccaccio hablará sobre la
parroquia y lo que significa ser miembro de ella. La
Hermana Mary Ann McPartland explicará el proceso de
registración, y la Directora de la Educación Religiosa
explicará nuestro programa de Educación Religiosa
(Catequesis).
Esta presentación se llevará a cabo en Ingles y en español y
habrá traductores disponibles. Para más información o si
usted tiene alguna pregunta, por favor comuníquese con
Kali at 203 847-4286.
Come and See!
Over the past two years, many people have become
members of the St. Philip family. If you would like to know
more about becoming a member, or if you have questions,
please join us for an informal “getting-to-know-you” evening
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Monday, November 24 7:00-8:30pm in the boardroom of
the school (the room where the children gather for Religious
Education Classes).
We will have some refreshments, and babysitting will be
available. Father Boccaccio will speak about the parish and
what it means to be a member. Sister Mary Ann McPartland
will explain the registration process, and the Director of
Religious Education will explain our Religious Education
Program.
The evening will be presented in both English and Spanish,
and translators will be available. For information or if you
have any questions, please call Kali at 203 847-4286.
Saint Margaret Shrine Second Annual Roast
with Featured Guest Bishop Caggiano
Reserve your seat at the Second Annual Shrine Roast
supporting the revitalization of effort of Saint Margaret
Shrine, the only Shrine in the Diocese of Bridgeport. On
Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m., the Bishop will be the
center of attention. The event will be held in the Saint
Catherine of Siena Hall in Trumbull; tickets are $100 per
person, $75 for clergy and religious, and must be purchased
in advance. Represent your parish, gather your friends, and
reserve a table of 10. For more information, call the Shrine
at 203 333-9627 or email [email protected].
Saint Catherine Center for Special Needs
Will offer a religious formation program (RCIA) for adults
with special needs, ages 18 and older, who wish to receive
Sacraments of Initiation:
Baptism, Eucharist, and/or
Confirmation.
There will be a planning meeting on
December 16 at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to sign
up, please contact Michelle O’Mara, Director of Pastoral
Care and Outreach By December 1, 2014.
The Center is located at 760 Tahmore Drive, Fairfield, CT.
Contact information: [email protected] or
203-540-5381 ext. 2012.
Saint Catherine Center for Special Needs will also host a
Christmas Extravaganza on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at
The Catholic Center, Queen of Saints Hall – 238 Jewett
Avenue, Bridgeport, CT Event will begin with Mass at 10:00
a.m. celebrated by Bishop Caggiano. Please RSVP with the
number of adults and children attending by Wednesday,
November 19, at contact information listed above.