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
MASS INTENTIONS FOR ST. JOSEPH PARISH
January 17 – January 25
Saturday
5:00
Sunday
8:00
Sunday
11:00
Monday
7:30
Tuesday
7:30
Wednesday 7:30
Thursday
7:30
Friday
7:30
Saturday
7:30
Saturday
5:00
Sunday
8:00
Sunday
11:00
WALTER KUSMIERZ requested
by his sister
MARJORIE VALLIERE requested
by her husband, Paul
WILLIAM KILROY requested by
his wife & family
LIVING & DECEASED
MEMBERS OF SAINT JOSEPH
PARISH
JACK HOGAN – Birthday
Remembrance, requested by his
wife & family
JOEL MASON- Birthday
Remembrance, requested by his
wife
CARMELA AGOSTINO &
GEORGE FEBBRAIO requested
by daughter & sister
VINETTA BOMBRIA requested
by John & Jean Scavone
DOMINIC & ROCCO
D’AGOSTINO requested by their
brother, Joseph & family
DANTE & CARMELLA BUSA
requested by Ronald & Rhonda
Busa
DEACON JOHN SUZIO –
Birthday Remembrance,
requested by his family
FRANCES BLESSING – Birthday
Remembrance, requested by her
family
ST. JOSEPH CANDLE MEMORIALS THIS WEEK
Sanctuary: FOR A SPECIAL INTENTION
Blessed Mother: IRENE DRECHSLER LAQUERRE
Birthday Remembrance
requested by her family
St. Joseph: LOUIS MESITE
4th Anniversary
requested by his wife & children
If you would like to have a candle burn in honor of a
living or deceased loved one, or a special intention,
please call the rectory.
MERIDEN
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS COLLECTION
We gratefully ask for your support of the 2015 High
School Collection on January 24/25 which assists our
Catholic secondary schools as they foster educational
excellence and prepare young people to become
productive citizens and church leaders. Your gift is an
investment that will continue to pay dividends.
OUR CONDOLENCES…
We were very sorry to hear of Fr. Mark Jette’s mother,
Eleanor Jette, passing away last week. If anyone would
like to send a card or note to Fr. Jette, his address is:
Fr. Mark Jette, St. Lawrence Church, 207 Main Street,
West Haven, CT 06516.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT
The Archdiocesan Family Life Office will hold its 8th
Annual Marriage Enrichment evening on Saturday,
February 7, 2015, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Mary Our
Queen Church and Parish Center, 248 Savage Street,
Plantsville, CT. This year’s program will begin with
Mass, include dinner, prayer, reflection, fun and a
keynote address “How to be Married and Stay Engaged”
by Dr. Jim Healy, nationally renowned author, speaker
and Director of the Center for Family Ministry for the
Diocese of Joliet, IL. The cost is $25.00 per couple and
includes dinner (scholarships are available.) To register
or obtain more information, contact Tom and Donna Finn
at 860-621-7858 or email to [email protected].
Please R.S.V.P. by February 4, 2015.
OUR PARISH BULLETIN
THE COMBINED BULLETIN of Saint Mary and Saint
Joseph Parishes is full of valuable church and
community information. Notices that apply to both
parishes are scattered throughout the printed copy. It
would be unfortunate for anyone to miss a newsworthy
item. We encourage everyone to read the entire bulletin
to stay up to date on what’s happening in our parishes
today.
SAINT JOSEPH YOUTH CHOIR
The Saint Joseph Youth Choir will rehearse on
Wednesday, January 21st, from 6:30 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.
Support
Week Expenses Income
1/11/15 $ 6,027
$ 4,810
Monthly $ 1,637
On Line Giving 1/1-1/12 $ 1,263
May God continue to bless and renew the
Parish family of Saint Joseph.
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SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS
Saint Joseph School Monthly Mass – Next Sunday,
January 25th at 11:00 a.m. in honor of Catholic Schools
Week.
As Part of Catholic Schools Week – Saint Joseph
School will host an Open House next Sunday, January
25th from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, January
27th from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Current families and new
families who are interested in sending their children to
Saint Joseph School are welcome! Parents who are
considering the preschool program, all day kindergarten
and/or entrance into grades 1-8 may contact the school
office at 203-237-6800, access the website at www.sjsmeriden.org, or stop by for an application. Applications
will be available at both Open Houses.
Save The Date! – Saint Joseph Home & School
Association proudly presents Comedy Night for adults
with Mike McKenna, featuring Claudia Stavola on
Friday, February 27, 2015 at the North Italian Home
Club, 43 Thorpe Avenue, Meriden. $25 per person.
Beer, wine, soda & water available for purchase. Doors
open at 7:00 p.m. and show time is 8:00 p.m. Come join
the fun! Contact Ralph Bonfiglio at 203-238-0311 or
Garrett Gay at 203-631-2712.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications are now available in the school office for the
Marion and Dorothy Whalon Scholarship Fund. The
Scholarships have been established from the Whalon
Estate to provide college and university scholarships for
graduates of Saint Joseph School in Meriden. Selection
of the recipients is based on the service to the parish
and the community, academic performance, and need.
Please return the completed application to the school
office or rectory by March 26th.
PEG JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP
Applications for the 2015-2016 awarding of the Peg
Johnson Scholarship are now available. The Peg
Johnson Scholarship is awarded in memory of
Margaret “Peg” Johnson, a former teacher at Saint Mary
School. Children who are active Saint Mary or Saint
Joseph parishioners, and who are attending a local
Catholic School, and who are entering the fifth or sixth
grade in the fall are eligible. Please call Carol at Saint
Mary Rectory, 203-235-0519, or Saint Joseph School,
203-237-6800, to receive an application.
GIVING TREE “THANK YOU”
To Our Friends at Saint Joseph Parish,
On behalf of the residents and Recreation Department of
Silver Springs Care Center, we extend our sincere
thanks and gratitude for the wonderful Christmas gifts
you donated to make the holiday special! Thank you for
your generosity. All of us wish all of you a healthy and
happy 2015.
Sincerely, Cheryl L., Recreation Director
JANUARY 18, 2015
Something New For Meriden Catholics
This Lent…
Experience “24 Hours That Changed the World”
No single event in human history has received more
attention than the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus of
Nazareth. Beginning Ash Wednesday, February 18th,
you are invited to join Deacon Don Smith and your fellow
Catholics for this powerful, seven-week program – and
personally experience the significance of Jesus’
suffering and death in a way you never have before.
This program is centered on a wonderful book called “24
Hours That Changed The World” in which the author
draws on insights from history, archaeology, geography,
and the Bible. Through the book and the author’s brief
videos, you will visit the sites where those earth-shaking
events took place, and walk where Jesus walked along
the road that led to the pain and triumph of the cross.
Along the way, you will gain a deeper understanding of
this most amazing day in history and arrive at a more
personal appreciation of what Christ’s sacrifice means
for your own life.
“24 Hours That Changed The World” begins at 7 PM
on Wednesday, February 18th in Rosary Hall at Saint
Joseph Church, runs for seven consecutive weeks, and
concludes on April 1st, the evening before the start of
the Triduum. Bring your Bible! The $10 registration fee
provides you with the book AND a book of reflections for
each day of Lent.
Space is limited, so PRE-REGISTRATION IS
REQUIRED. (No walk-ins, please!) Please register BY
FEBRUARY 4th. Registration forms may be picked up at
the parish office or you can call or email Deacon Don
(203-238-3660 or [email protected]) and he will
email the form to you.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
CCD classes for Grades 1-5 meets on Tuesday,
January 27th, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Saint Joseph
School.
CCD classes for Grades 6-8 meets on Monday,
January 26th, from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at Saint Joseph
School.
Classes for 1st Year Confirmation Program meets on
Sunday, January 25th, from 6:30-7:45 p.m. in Saint
Joseph School.
HOMEBOUND?
If you or a loved one are homebound and would like
someone to visit with Communion, please call Sr.
Georgeann at 203-886-8961.
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ST. JOSEPH / ST. MARY
Mass Intentions…
MASS INTENTIONS for ST. MARY PARISH
January 18th – January 25th
Saturday
4:00 Bob & Adele Redican requested by
Daughter
Sunday
9:30 Judy Keough Daly requested by
Mother
Saturday
4:00 Wanda Carabetta requested by
Daughter-in-Law
Sunday
9:30 George Tessmer requested by
Laureen Tessmer
MERIDEN
...to all of our volunteers. You are
part of a team that works behind the
scenes. You keep our church clean,
warm, and inviting. You keep the
building safe, and you do what
needs to be done to keep things
running smoothly. You help us
assist those taking care of mothers-to-be, babies,
young children, the hungry, and people in need.
You help us provide children in sad circumstances a
wonderful Christmas. It's because of you that our
parish continues to do well...and you do it, not for
gratitude or recognition, but because you care.
Thank you.
THE BLESSED MOTHER LAMP TO BURN THIS WEEK
FOR THE SPECIAL INTENTIONS
OF OUR PARISH FAMILY
PROGRAM PRESENTED BY DEACON DON
Offertory for January 10th & 11th : $2,225.00.
THE SECOND COLLECTION next weekend will be
the annual Archdiocesan Catholic High Schools
Collection. We do not have any envelopes to pass
out to you prior to the collection. If you wish to
receive credit for your donation, please use a check
or your own envelope with your name and address
written on the front. Thank you for your continued
support of Catholic Education.
SCHOLARSHIP NEWS : Application forms for the Peg
Johnson Scholarship are now available.
The Peg Johnson Scholarship is awarded in memory
of Margaret (Peg) Johnson, a former teacher at St. Mary
School. Children who are active St. Mary or St. Joseph
parishioners, who are attending a local Catholic school,
and who are entering the fifth or sixth grade in the fall,
are eligible.
Applications are due Friday, May 15, 2015.
Please call Carol at (203)235-0519 to learn more
MASS INTENTIONS & SANCTUARY LAMPS : There are
Mass intentions and lamp memorials available for 2015.
Please call the rectory, (203)235-0519, for more information,
including specific dates. Thank you.
"24 Hours That Changed the World"
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesdays
beginning Ash Wednesday
from February 18th to April 1st
(Note: March 4th class moved to
Friday, March 6th)
- Gain a fuller appreciation of the impact of the most
amazing day in history.
- Through the book and videos, visit the sites of those
earth-shaking events and walk where Jesus walked
along the road that led to the pain and triumph of the
cross.
- Arrive at a deeper understanding and more personal
appreciation of what Christ's sacrifice means for your
own life.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. (No walk-ins,
please!) Please register before February 4th. The
fee, which includes the book and the accompanying
book of Lenten reflections, is $10.00. Registration forms
can be found near the entrances of our church. Return
the form, with payment, to Saint Joseph Church, 22
Goodwill Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451 (Attn: Deacon
Don Smith).
926 – pg 4
SECOND SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME
JANUARY 18, 2015
** IN PRAYERFUL THANKSGIVING **
FOR THOSE WHO SERVE...
SPC Jacob Steinbeck,
U.S. Army
SPEC. Bradley Milslagle, U.S. Army,
Serving in Afghanistan
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22
Tuesday:
Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c;
Mk 2:23-28
Wednesday:
Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4;
Mk 3:1-6
Thursday:
Heb 7:25 — 8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17;
Mk 3:7-12, or any of a number of
readings for the Day of Prayer
Friday:
Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8, 10-14;
Mk 3:13-19
Saturday:
Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9;
Mk 3:20-21
Sunday:
Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:2931; Mk 1:14-20
HYMNS
Entrance :
#422
All the Earth
Offertory :
#698
Precious Lord, Take
My Hand
Communion :
#378
Here I Am, Lord
Recessional :
#663
Give Me Ears to Listen
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
Pvt. Amanda Christine Chatfield,
U.S. Army
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.
Prayer of a Son or Daughter for a Parent
Loving God,
you watch over each and every one of your children.
Hear my prayer for my father / mother.
Be his / her constant companion.
Protect him / her no matter where he / she goes,
and bring him / her safely and quickly home to those who
love him / her.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Act of Hope
VOCATIONS
Speak Lord, your servant is listening. Listening to the
Lord requires silence. Make time each day to be quiet,
so that you can hear God's call. He may be calling you
to serve the church as a priest or religious. Call
Fr. Anthony Smith, Director of Vocations,
Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, Tel 860242-5573, e-mail [email protected] or visit the web
at www.vocationshartford.org.
O Lord God,
I hope by your grace for the pardon
of all my sins
and after life here to gain eternal happiness
because you have promised it
who are infinitely powerful, faithful, kind,
and merciful.
In this hope I intend to live and die.
Amen.
(www.usccb.org)
926 – pg 5
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