MARCH 15, 2015
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2015
4:00 Robert Casinghino – req. by Connie & Bob Houde
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2015
8:00 Angeline & William Speziale – req. by their Daughters,
Donna & Joanne
10:00 Frank Perrone – req. by Thomas Perrone
11:45 Eleanor Maida – req. by her Children
5:00 William Ellis – req. by Anita Ellis
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015
7:00 For Catherine’s Place Ministry
8:00 For Our Parishioners
12:05 Ellie Sullo – req. by Anne Krafft
6:00 Vespers & Confessions
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015
7:00 For Franciscan Center Ministry
8:00 For Catherine’s Place Ministry
12:05 In thanksgiving to St. Anthony – req. by Florelle Lundy
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015
7:00 Clotilde Firmina & Jose Batista Pemeira – req. by Carlos
Costa
8:00 For Our Parishioners
12:05 James O’Leary – req. by Marilyn Baley
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015
7:00 For Franciscan Center Ministry
8:00 Skip Kimball – req. by the Family
12:05 Helen Egan – req. by the Family
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015
7:00 For Catherine’s Place Ministry
8:00 Bill Callahan – req. by the Family
12:05 Intentions of Herbert Wennink & Charles F. Wittemann –
req. by Gloria Avitabile
12:30 Stations of the Cross
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2015
4:00 Louise Pierini – req. by Tina & Jim Yablonski
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2015
8:00 Daniel Lupoli – req. by Eileen Kean
10:00 Joseph Patoka, Sr. – req. by Joseph & Lucianne Patoka
11:45 Dora Adams – req. by Daughters Doreen & Marilyn
5:00 Gaetana LaRosa – req. by the LaRosa Family
Please Remember The Sick In Your Prayers:
Dennis Begley; Patricia Moran; Florencia Rosal;
Infant Charlie Wittemann;
Today We Prayed For: members of our Bass Clef Choir
who melodiously provide the sounds of worship in this
place. If you are interested in more information about
this ministry, please speak with our Director of Music
Ministry, Gabe Löfvall.
HEALTH MINISTRY PRAYER INTENTION BOOK
You can find our Prayer Intention Book in church to the
left of the sanctuary, near the Baptismal font. Please
feel free to write in any requests for prayers. These
intentions will be remembered by the faith community
once a month at our weekend Masses.
SISTER PARISH UPDATE
From Msgr Philippe , Zoranje, Haiti
My Dear friends of St Patrick-St Anthony,
Here at St Genevieve, Zoranje, we feel a holy
joy seeing the work of our new church
progressing day by day. Our sister Frances D’Amico
came to celebrate our patroness feast with us on January
25th. What a delight.
In the second week of Lent let’s allow the Holy
Scriptures to shape our behavior. Through the cross of
Jesus, the innocent, we foresee the great joy of Easter
morning, the greatest one that any human being can
experience.
In Zoranje, it’s still dry. No rainfalls yet. Peasants are
preparing their fields filled with hope. God will send to us
water from above so that we can have a better harvest
this year. Every Sunday as we gather for a big
Eucharistic celebration we pray for you, your pastor,
your family members and friends.
May Jesus allow us to follow him until the Easter victory.
ROSARY DURING LENT
Please bring your prayers and petitions to be
placed before our Blessed Mother as we pray
the rosary each Friday evening during Lent
concluding on March 20. We will be praying
the four mysteries of the rosary. Please join us
in church in Our Lady of the Angels chapel at 7
p.m. All are welcome!
ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal helps provide the critical
funding needed to feed the hungry, shelter the
homeless, counsel those in despair, offer much-needed
assistance to the unemployed, and make medical care
available to those without health insurance. Your gift to
the 2015 Appeal will help to continue these and other
vital ministries, services, and programs that reach out to
so many in need.
Program for Separated and Divorced Persons
Our New Life program for separated and divorced
persons began at St. Patrick-St. Anthony on March 12
and will continue each Thursday evening through May 21
(except for April 2).
Two parishioners are co-facilitators. Registration is still
open. Please call the parish office at (860) 756-4034 or
e-mail our secretary at [email protected]. If wished,
you may just give your first name when you call. The
book used in the program is provided free of charge.
Dear Parishioners and Friends at
St. Patrick-St. Anthony and St. Genevieve,
May the Lord give you peace.
We are making great progress as we look to Easter and beyond to
Pentecost. I thank you for the many ways that you have
participated in the opportunities for refreshment and renewal.
We are blessed with candidates for the Sacraments at Easter. I
invite you to mark your calendar and plan to join us for the
celebrations of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil.
As we have in the past we will begin Holy Thursday with a
shared meal and reflection in the Franciscan Center before
proceeding over to the church to continue the celebration. These
are the sacred days of the church calendar and are wonderful for
all of us as we seek to deepen our experience of God’s gracious
presence.
Our Gaelic and Garlic dinner is next week. I hope you have your
tickets. There are two opportunities for you to share in this meal.
Celebrate St. Patrick (Gaelic) and St. Anthony (Garlic) with us!
I am delighted to announce that we will recognize the gifts of
some members of our community this month. Sal and Karen
Randazzo will be recognized on Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m. at
the Cathedral by Archbishop Blair and receive the St. Joseph
Medal. I am grateful for their service to our Golf Tournament.
Denis Geary, Vincent Loffredo, and Ray Hardman will be
recognized here with the Francis Medal from Holy Name
Province in recognition of years of service as sacristan for Denis;
the development and leadership in the mentor’s program for
Vincent; and years of commitment to our music ministry as
cantor, director of the Bass Clef Choir, and leadership in our
Gallery Choir for Ray. I am grateful to each person for his/her
gifts and ask you to join me in recognizing these members for the
ways in which they have helped in the building of our
community.
I am becoming more and more aware of the power of cyber
bullying and its effects - especially on our younger members. I
am sure that we are all committed to charity and generosity in
our lives and how that extends to our cyber communication. It is
also important for younger members to have a safe person and
place to talk, to let others know what they are experiencing. I will
meet with our team here to discuss ways of engaging this
conversation and then invite us all to a greater conversation in
order to strengthen the dignity and giftedness of each member. I
am very aware of the depression and suicide resulting from the
pain and isolation felt by those who experience this bullying. I
ask parents to be particularly attentive. I also ask you to be
attentive to the experiences of those in your circle of friends as
well as those who are so often left out of the circle. The
conversion of this season invites greater appreciation for the gifts
and talents of each person. We are also called to a great respect
for each person’s dignity, respect that is essential to the building
of a community.
● Join us for the parish Gaelic
and Garlic event on March 21?
Tickets are available after Mass
this weekend – come join in the
fun; all are welcome.
● St. Patrick-St. Anthony Walk
Against Hunger Team has been
the top fundraising “faith” group in 12 out of the last 13
years. Help us accomplish this goal again! Next week
there will be information on signing up for the team and
walking with us in person, in spirit, or to sponsor a
member of the pastoral staff!
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STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
All that we have and all that we are comes from the
Lord. “We are truly His handiwork,” says St. Paul in the
second reading, “created in Christ Jesus to lead the life
of good deeds which God prepared for us in advance.”
LIVING STEWARDSHIP
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish
who remain steadfast in their Lenten promises through
increased prayer, sacrifice and almsgiving.
CATHERINE’S PLACE
AT THE FRANCISCAN CENTER FOR URBAN MINISTRY IN COLLABORATION
WITH MERCY HOUSING AND SHELTER CORPORATION
WE CONTINUE TO NEED ITEMS FOR
CATHERINE’S PLACE:
Coffee…Butter…Juice…Cereal…Bread (wheat)
Paper Towels…Toilet Paper…Sugar
1 gallon ziplock bags
Please bring your donations to the plastic bin marked
“Catherine’s Place” at the back of the church.
Thank you for your generosity!
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Spiritual Direction refers to the active conversation
centering on the relationship with God/Divine
Presence/Higher Power, Spirit of what is life-giving. As
companions on the journey, the director listens for the
underlying flow of life (often named “spirit”) in the
shared story. Seven trained Spiritual Directors are
available to be a companion on the journey. If you are
interested in working with a Spiritual Director, please call
Fr. Tom at 860-756-4034, ext. 114.
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READINGS –MARCH 16-22, 2015
Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54
Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16
Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30
2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rom 4:13, 16-18,
22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a
Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Jer 31:31-34; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33
NOVEL IDEA: FICTION DISCUSSION GROUP
A group of parishioners and friends gather once a month
at the Urban Ministry Center to discuss works of fiction
with a wide appeal. We invite and welcome new
participants. Feel free to join us when the book
announced in the bulletin is of interest to you or become
a regular participant and help us choose the selections.
For more information, contact Marybeth Walsh (860523-7034) or Sara Zagorski (860-721-1814).
Upcoming Selections:
Mar. 19
A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony
Marra
April 16
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
May 21
The Bees by Laline Paull
June 18
Euphoria by Lily King
Date/Time: Thurs., Mar. 19 – 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Place:
Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
OPEN HEARTS
GAY & LESBIAN MINISTRY
Next meeting: April 12, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
Families & Friends of the Gay & Lesbian
Community
Next Meeting: March 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Sr. Ginny and individual parents are available for oneon-one visits. Please call the church office for further
information.
The Red Cross is in need of the smiling faces that greet
community members as they check in to donate the
precious gift of blood. This role is known as a Blood
Donor Ambassador. At blood drives hosted primarily
during business hours M-F, Ambassadors make sure that
donors review important information about the donation
process and direct them to a nurse with questions they
might have. After community members donate blood,
the Ambassador offers them a snack and chats with
them as they relax for a bit post-donation. Ambassadors
also encourage donors to become volunteers
themselves. For more information and to sign up,
contact Stephanie Boles, CVA at 860-678-2793.
SPSA MEN’S RETREAT AT HOLY FAMILY RETREAT
March 27-29, 2015
This year’s retreat theme is “Know Greater Joy.” By
attending the retreat, we will find answers to questions
like “How can I find happiness in a rapidly changing
world?” This renewing weekend explores how we can
discover deep and enduring joy in God’s presence no
matter the situation.
Can this finally be the year that you join us? What a
wonderful Lenten commitment it would be. For additional
information, please contact Jack Martins at
[email protected].
HOUSE OF BREAD
Kids Cafe
Help feed over 400 kids a day
with donations of canned
vegetables, pasta, rice, tuna,
powdered milk, spices, yummy
spices of taco seasoning, adobo, sofrito…or help us
deliver the meals and clean up with plastic wrap,
aluminum foil, bleach, dish detergent, paper
towels/napkins/cups.
www.hobread.org...more than just soup!
The Secular Franciscan Order Meeting
Is God calling you to walk in the footsteps
of St. Francis of Assisi? Join us for our
meeting in the lower level of the parish
center on March 22 to discern the call. We
will pray the rosary at 1:30, followed by our meeting at
2:00. At our March meeting we will be praying the
Franciscan Stations of the Cross.
“GAELIC & GARLIC”
2015 PASTA FEAST & BASKET BAZAAR
Saturday, March 21
Two Seatings: 1:30-4:00 p.m. or 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Guaranteed a DELICIOUS meal and a WONDERFUL time!
Dinner prepared by the HOUSE OF BREAD
Entertainment provided by:
Mulcahy Academy of Irish Dance at the 1:30 seating and
Griffith Academy at the 5:00 seating
1:30-4 p.m. Seating: Adult - $15; Child under 12 - $7
5:00-7 p.m. Seating: Adult - $15; Child under 12 - $7
Tickets available after ALL MASSES on
March 14 & 15
Fundraiser to benefit Catherine’s Place, House of Bread
and Ladies Guild Scholarship Fund
COLLECTION AMOUNTS
Weekly – Mar. 7-8
On-line Giving – Mar. 2-8
$13,363.00
$ 1,630.00
To register for Online Giving, please visit our
website: WWW.SPSACT.ORG
Thank you for your generosity and support.
Faith Formation
The complete program schedule for WINTER/LENT/SPRING 2015 is available on our parish website at www.spsact.org.
To register for any of these programs, please contact the Parish Office at 860-756-4034.
Lenten Nourishment
A light lunch is provided.
Tuesdays, March 17, 24 & 31; 12:30-1:00 p.m.
Offering: $5.00 per each luncheon
Join us this Lent at noontime for spiritual and physical nourishment. Immediately following 12:05 Mass,
Spiritual Talks will be presented in the Franciscan Center. We will explore “The Seven Last Words of Christ”:
3/17: Rev. Donna Manocchio
3/24: Pat Curtis
3/31: Fr. Tom Gallagher, ofm
“I Will Appoint You a Light to the Nations” (Isa 49:6): The Servant Songs in Isaiah
Saturday, March 28 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 29 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
The book of the prophet Isaiah is one of the most important and influential books of the Hebrew Scriptures. In
the second section of the book (Isaiah 40-55), four passages, commonly called Servant Songs, bring into focus
the role of the servant. The prophet does not disclose the identity of this figure: Is it Israel? Israel in exile? The
prophet himself? This weekend session will consider these four songs, and the identity and role of the
unnamed Servant. We will also consider the ways in which the New Testament authors used these songs to
clarify the identity of Jesus and his mission.
Presenter: Paul Sansone
Suggested Offering: $15.00; please bring your own bag lunch for Saturday.
How to Pray for Your Adult Children
Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21 & 28; 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Our children are all grown up and suddenly their lives become much more complicated.
They encounter the stress of relationships, employment, financial security and health issues.
Some adult children may struggle with their faith and Church connections. Others may be in
danger when dealing with alcohol/drug addiction, or marital problems. These are some of
the real life situations that can and do happen. All parents/grandparents of adult children
are invited to explore John and Therese Boucher’s book, Praying for Our Adult Sons and
Daughters. We cannot change our grown children nor can we ‘fix’ or take away any of the life challenges they
encounter. What we can do is learn how to place our grown children “in the Heart of God”. Participants are
asked to read the introduction and the first three chapters initially; book available through Amazon.
Facilitators: Patricia Dressler and Melanie Beaule
Suggested Offering: $20.00
Art & Spirituality – Bus Trip with Professor Dorothy Keller
To the Knights of Columbus Museum & the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Saturday, April 18; 8:45 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Professor Dorothy Keller from the University of Saint Joseph will lead a morning tour of the
upcoming Civil War exhibit at the Knights of Columbus Museum in New Haven, CT,
followed by afternoon tours of select exhibitions at the MET. Includes transportation via airconditioned bus, admission fees, the guided tours, & gratuity.
Full payment of $55 is due at time of registration. Limit 54 people; first-come, first-served.
“Touched By Wisdom, Held In Hope”
Our Lady of Calvary Parish Retreat
Friday-Sunday, May 1-3
Farmington, CT
Sign Up NOW!
Women of the parish! Experience a weekend filled with rest, relaxation and
spiritual renewal. At Our Lady of Calvary, the natural beauty of the grounds
and the peaceful atmosphere of the retreat house can provide a much needed
break from your daily routine. Give yourself a weekend retreat to refresh and
renew! For information contact: Elaine Wiatr at [email protected] or
Janet Hill at [email protected].
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