Monday, November 12. Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 11, 2018

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1 S E R C C (St. Stephen of Hungary, Bridgeport, CT ) Szent Imre Romai Katolikus Templom SACRAMENTAL LIFE BAPTISM The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on a date established ahead of time. Parents are required to attend a prebaptism instruction. Sponsors (godparents) must meet church requirements. RECONCILIATION The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance, Confession) will be celebrated on every Saturday 3:304:15 PM. Please call St. Emery s at to make an appointment for individual confession. MARRIAGE Arrangements are to be made at least six months in advance. Couples must attend a Diocesan Marriage Preparation Conference. No booking for a reception should be finalized until an initial meeting is scheduled with Father Milan Dimic or Deacon Rudy. LITURGICAL LIFE EUCHARISTIC LITURGY (MASS) Saturday Evening (Vigil) 4:30PM Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM PARISH REGISTRATION Families moving into the parish should register at the Parish Office as soon as possible. The celebration of Sacraments and Sponsorship Certificates will only be extended to Registered/Sustaining Parishioners. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements for pastoral visits and Communion calls to the sick. Emergency sick calls are made at any time. Parish Office Fax (Office) stemery@optimum.net Faith Formation stemery2@optimum.net Website: Kings Highway East Fairfield, Conneccut

2 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 11, 2018 Saturday, Nov. 10 St. Leo the Great 4:30 PM Shirley Puzak rb Joan Lasprograto Sunday, Nov nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 AM Magdalene Gagyi rb daughter, Kathy Sherwood 11:00 AM Willard Dwinells (81st birthday) rb wife, Mary Ann Monday, Nov. 12 Ordinary Weekday 8:00 AM Paul & Marge LaLiberta rb Robert Lasko Tuesday, Nov. 13 Ordinary Weekday 8:00 AM Special Intention rb Justina Psenicnik Wednesday, Nov. 14 Ordinary Weekday 8:00 AM For improved health rb Justina Psenicnik Thursday, Nov. 15 Ordinary Weekday 8:00 AM Joseph & Rose Stiber rb Robert Lasko Friday, Nov. 16 Dedication of Lateran Basilica NO MASS Saturday, Nov. 17 St. Elizabeth of Hungary 4:30 PM Victor & Grace Topar rb daughter, Beverly Rotolo Pastoral Care of the Sick We ask you to remember in prayer and thought those members of our Parish family the sick, hospitalized, homebound or elderly and nursing home residents who are unable to worship with us. May the Healing Hand of the Lord be upon them and those who care for them. Please pray for others who are ill or weak and those who hide their suffering. Please especially remember in your prayers, Miralia Torres, Terri Wasilewski, Kevin Leary, Maria Santos, Fr. Stephen Balint, Gary Dicso, Suzanne Barnum, Helen Kautzner, Tanner Clavarino, Elizabeth Jando, Dorothy Rouleau, Sherry DeSabella and Ralph Fisco. If you have someone that you would like included in our prayers, please contact the rectory at Offertory Collection November 3-4, 2018 Total of All Masses $ Loose All Masses $ Via Mail $ Total Offerings $ Other Donations $ All Saints Day $ Monthly $ Mass Stipends $ All Souls Candles $ Annual Collection $ Total Other Collections $ Total Collections $ Annual Collection To Date Week of October 31, 2018 $ 20, Sunday, Nov. 18 Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 AM Family & friends of Nick & Laureen Pekar 11:00 AM Charles Makos rb Friends Reader Schedule November 17-18, 2018 ETERNAL LIGHT This week our eternal light burns brightly in memory of Heriberto Ramirez, Sr. as requested by his son and family. Welcome to New Members at Saint Emery s We have been seeing new faces recently, we are happy to welcome you to our Family in Faith. Please let us know if you have any questions or ideas. Looking forward to seeing you again. 4:30 PM Erika Andrasi Reader 9:00 AM Kathy Sherwood Reader 11:00 AM Barbara Chuga Reader Monday, November 12

3 November 11, 2018 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time In 1 Samuel, God advises the prophet Samuel not to observe as men see but as God sees. He tells him to "look to the heart." This is the movement of this Sunday's Gospel reading. "Beware the scribes," Jesus advises. He points out their public greetings and "seats of honor," which stands in sharp contrast to their private greed. For the Jewish people of Jesus' day, honor resides at the top. Power and prestige created a high profile back then as it still does today. After his warning, Jesus turns his disciples' attention elsewhere: a poor widow. "She, from her poverty, has contributed all she had." While the scribes donated large sums to the temple, they did so "from their surplus wealth." This woman -- in her faith and devotion -- offers "her whole livelihood." Jesus invited his disciples to see with God's eyes, to recognize a holy life in people the world overlooks. Here -- in the poor, the vulnerable, the marginalized -- God waits hidden. Today's Gospel begs a few questions. What do we see? Whom do we value? Are we impressed by the pomp and circumstance of modern day Pharisees? Do we ignore their self-righteousness because it looks impressive, even seems somewhat helpful? The point isn't to judge the scribes, of course. God can see their hearts as well, and those assessments are firmly his responsibility. The point is to turn our eyes from the typically honored to the rarely respected. Are we disinterested in the poverty of the modern day widows? Do we ignore their faith because we forget to look for it? This Sunday, consider the widows in your own life. Who can you see with God's eyes? Readings for the Week of November 11, 2018 Monday: Ti 1:1-9/Ps 24:1b-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Ps 37:3-4, 18 and 23, 27 and 29 [39a]/Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7/Ps 23:1b-3a, 3bc-4, 5, 6 [1]/Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Phlm 7-20/Ps 146:7, 8-9a, 9bc-10 [5a]/Lk 17:20-25 Friday: 2 Jn 4-9/Ps 119:1, 2, 10, 11, 17, 18 [1b]/Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8/Ps 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6/Lk 18:1-8 Saint Emery Parish Pastoral Staff Pastor Rev. Milan Dimic Deacon Rudolph P. Trankovich Parish Council President Mr. Hobert Summers Finance Committee Chairperson Mr. Carroll Fencil Choir News Our choir is looking for new members. All voices high school age and older are welcome to join, and anyone interested should contact Music Director Mary Rose Garych after Mass or at or mriwg@optonline.net. No musical training required but all must have a love of singing! We are looking to expand the music ministry and always welcome new members. Pastoral Assistant Ms. Jeanne Bisson Bookkeeper VÁLASZOS ZSOLTÁR Mrs. Cheryl Camillo Örökké tart, Uram, a te irgalmad: ne vesd meg kezed alkotásait! Lay Representatives Mrs. Karen Adams Mr. Robert P. Kavasansky, Adult choir rehearsals are held Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM please join us! Music Director-Organist Miss Mary Rose Garych

4 PARISH ACTIVITIES St. Emery Prayer Group Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, November 14, you can join us in the rectory or contact the parish office to join us from home. Benediction and Adoration November 18, 11:00 AM December 1, 4:30 PM December 9, 9:00 AM Day 12 Marilyn Ducsay 15 Sabrina Cianci Birthdays May God bless you on your special day! AROUND THE DIOCESE Leadership Institute of the Diocese of Bridgeport Introductory video of Bishop Frank Caggiano explaining the catechesis of the new Liturgical Norms is available for viewing at formationreimagined.org/liturgical-norms. All parishioners are asked to view this video. There will also be bulletin a insert this week. Diocesan Ministry Meetings All parishioners who are active in the following ministries: Reader Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist Choir Are asked to attend one of the following meetings to be introduced to the new liturgical norms: Tuesday, Nov. 13, 10:00 AM Catholic Center, Bridgeport Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7:00 PM Catholic Center, Bridgeport Monday, Nov. 19, 7:00 PM St. Edward, New Fairfield Please register at: formationreimagined.org Notre Dame High School, West Haven Open House, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 6-8 PM. Admission test Sat., Nov. 10, 8-11:30 AM and Tues., Nov :30 PM. Contact them at ST. EMERY WEEKLY BULLETIN November 11, 2018 THE PARISH WEBSITE ( News/Events Diocese Revised Liturgical Norms posted, Dec. 2 Ziti and Meatball Dinner photos posted, Sept. 29 Fall Faith Formation Class photos posted, September 9October 28 St. Emery receives Saint John Paul II Award announcement Financial Report for Fiscalyear 2018 posted The schedule for 2018 Upcoming Events posted Outreach Thanksgiving Food Drive poster, Oct.14Nov. 11 St. Emery 2018 Annual Collection details posted The schedule for 2018 Outreach projects posted Home Page Website links A link to the Parish Facebook page A link to OnLine Giving through OSV A link to the Diocesan website A link to the Religious Education Facebook Weekly Bulletin postings Parish Facebook Daily Mass Mass is recorded and streams daily on our Parish Facebook Page in addition to many other Church events and postings. Clickon the Facebook icon on the website Home Page sidebar Next week, our second collection will be for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Over 43 million people in the United States live in poverty. This collection supports programs to empower people to identify and address the obstacles they face as they work to bring permanent and positive change to their communities. Learn more about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at Please be as generous as your means allows.

5 THEME FOR OUR CATECHETICAL YEAR Our Fall Book Selection Available on Amazon.com Next gathering: Saturday, November 17 10:30 AM In the Rectory Faith Formation at Home 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time In Sunday s Gospel, Jesus offers us a unique perspective on generosity. He explains that giving from our excess is not as powerful as giving everything like the widow did. We are challenged to give everything to God not just our extra time, talent, and treasure. Question of the week What have you help back from God? In Church. Look around the church and notice all the beauty in the windows, candles, statues, or altar. Consider the wonder and awe of God that they represent. Family Prayer Help us to see what we are withholding from you, Lord, and to give it freely. Amen. HELP NEEDED! Our parish Faith Formation is in need of a volunteer to share their faith with our Level Six group. Class is held on Sunday morning following the 9:00 AM Mass. All materials and training are provided. Please contact Jeannie at the parish office if you can help. This is one of the most rewarding ministries in our Church. We are all called at our baptism to share the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, please help our parish continue this mission! Thank you to all who helped make our Advent service project a huge success! The boxes were delivered to St. Theresa s, Trumbull this week! SAVE THE DATE ST. EMERY S CELEBRATES ADVENT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, :00 PM IN THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE/REFLECTION/SONG St. Emery Food Drive Oct. 14 to Nov 18 For Operation Hope Canned soup, fruits and vegetables (It would be nice to get some canned hams, canned yams) Rice Packaged Potatoes (scalloped, mashed or other variety) Macaroni & Cheese Powdered or canned milk Cake mix, brownie and cookie mix Stuffing mix, corn bread, Bisquick mix

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