St. Francis of Assisi Church

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1 Welcome To St. Francis of Assisi Church March 3, 2019 PASTOR... Fr. John Kuzhikottayil DEACON. Dcn.Thomas Clifford MUSIC DIRECTOR.... Mark Marszycki RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DIRECTORS. Leonard Tiscia - Grades 1-6 Christine Warren - Grades 7-10 ADDRESS 318 Church Street Naugatuck, Connecticut RECTORY Office Hours Mon-Fri 8AM-1PM FAX CHURCH WEBSITE Weekend Masses First Saturday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 7:30AM -- Confession- Mass 8:30AM Vigil 4PM. Sunday 8AM., 9:30AM. Polish Mass, and 11AM. Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 7:30 AM. Confessions: Saturday 3PM-3:45PM BAPTISMS: Baptisms are Sunday at 12PM 1st & 3rd Sundays of the Month MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made with the Rectory at least 6 months in advance. PRAYER LINE: Call Ellen at Parish Mission Statement We at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church are dedicated to working together as a Family of Faith united in Christ. It is our goal, duty and privilege to foster genuine growth in the spiritual life by imitating the example of Christ, the Good Shepherd; to serve others; and to express and promote love of God and neighbor to enhance Jesus call to discipleship. As a Family of Faith united in Christ, we bring to life the core of the Gospel message to love and serve one another. Please remember St. Francis of Assisi Church in your will. #959 p2

2 St. Francis of Assisi Mass Intentions for the Week *This weekend s Altar Candles are burning in memory of Anne Nixon Carmody by her Children* Saturday March 2 BVM 4PM Mass + for Anthony Truyens Requested by Tadek, Theresa & Jennifer Sunday March 3 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8AM Mass + for Augie Fidalgo Requested by Carriera Family 9:30AM Mass + for Barbara Wichlinski Od Rodziny 11AM Children s Mass & Mass+ for Anthony Truyens (11th Anniversary) Requested by his Wife Monday March 4 St Casimir 7:30AM Mass + for Eleanor Lawson Requested by Eileen & Ed Dooling Tuesday March 5 Shove Tuesday 7:30AM Mass +for Phyllis Rahn Requested by Joe & Carol Correia THE SANCTUARY LAMP The Lamp this week is burning in memory of Anne Nixon Carmody by her Children NAUGATUCK, CONNECTICUT Wednesday March 6 Ash Wednesday 7:30AM Mass + for George Dowling Requested by T. Reilly Family 12 Noon Service Only 6:30PM Mass + for Michael Clifford Requested by Joanne Dowling Thursday March 7 St Perpetua & St Felicity 7:30AM +Mass for Maria Paiva Requested by Manuel & Maria Vilar Friday March 8 St John of God 7:30AM + Mass for Emilia Tavares (Birthday remembrance) Requested by her Family 7PM Stations of the Cross *This weekend s Altar Candles are burning in memory of Rocco Rocky Mastropietro by Manny & Joyce Luzio & Family* Saturday March 9 St Frances of Rome 8AM + Mass for Dave Porto Requested by Jim & Brenda Canney 3PM-3:45PM Confession 4PM Mass + for David Boulanger Requested by his Family Sunday March 10 First Sunday of Lent 8AM Mass + for Margaret Doback Requested by Roaring 20 s Antique Classic Car Club 9:30AM Mass + for Barbara Wichlinski Requested by St Francis Eucharistic Ministers 11AM Mass + for Shirley Fleming Requested by Mary McVerry #959 p3

3 ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS for first-time Parents and the chosen Godparents will be Monday, March 25, 2019, in St Francis Church. To register, please call, the Rectory - ( ). Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday after 7:30AM Mass and on First Saturday, of each month, 7:30AM, Adoration, Confession, 8:30AM Mass Rosary Recitation Each Saturday following the 8AM Mass the Rosary will be recited. Please join us. Naugatuck Ancient Order of Hibernian and Naugatuck Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Sunday March 17, St Patrick s Day Observance 11AM Mass & 12Noon Irish Mayor of the Day Program (who is Patricia Sheedy) Corned Beef Cabbage Dinner, potatoes, carrots, rye bread, coffee, tea & soft drinks! Irish bread Dinner $8 Sandwich $6 Proceeds to benefit AOH & St. Francis Church Special guests Horgan Academy of Irish Dance NAUGATUCK, CONNECTICUT St Francis Church C.C.D. Gr 1st-6th St Hedwig School 9:15AM to 10:30AM Lenny ( ) March 10, 17 & 24 & 31 Regular classes April 7 Regular class *Monday April 8 6PM-First Confession/Reconciliation for all First Holy Communion students in Church * 14 & 21 NO classes (Winter break & Easter) 28 Last Class C.C.D. Grade 7th-9th St Hedwig School 6:30PM-8PM Christine drestfrancis@gmail.com March 10 Regular class 17 NO class 24 Regular class 30 NO class April 7 Regular class 14 NO class (Spring break) & 21 No class (Easter) 28 Regular class St Francis of Assisi CCD class for Students with Special Needs Elaine ( ) meets Sundays 12:20PM-1:20PM, at St Hedwig School Archbishop s Annual Appeal Starts this weekend letters have been sent out. No Appeal funs are used for legal fees or settlements. Hartford.org/aaa last years appeal-impact/ Lenten Meals Fundraiser for the Knights of Columbus & St Francis Church Every Friday during Lent at St Francis Church Hall, from 5PM-7PM $13 Adults, $6 Children (4-9yr) or $34 Family $12 for Veterans March 8th Ravioli s (cheese & spinach & garlic). Haluski (Polish cabbage), vegetables, fire roasted vegetable soup, tossed salad, bread & butter. #959 p4

4 Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time March 3, 2019 Lenten Regulations Fast ages 18 years old to 59 years old (on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday ONLY one main meal and two lesser meals) Abstinence Ages 14 year old and Older (on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and ALL Fridays during Lent MEATLESS Ash Wednesday is this Wednesday, March 6th. Masses are 7:30AM & 6:30PM & 12Noon Service Confessions during Lent, every Monday, 6PM-7PM in Church Income Tax Information Name Address City/Zip Envelope # Stations of the Cross every Friday evening, 7PM in Church (Please print & drop in Collection Basket/ mail to the Rectory) Offertory Report Weekly 2/24/19 $4, Parish Maintenance & Repairs $2, Next weekend s Second Collection Snow Parish Nurse Program St Francis of Assisi Church is offering a FREE C.P.R. and A.E.D. certification course. If you attend Mass regularly we really need your help!! The class is Wednesday, March 13th, 6PM-9PM in the Church Hall. Please call JoAnne Droller at ( ) ION Bank 10th Annual Community Awards Program You must be a customer of ION Bank to vote. You can only vote online, go to: wwwionbank.com & follow directions. If you don t have a computer, - visit your local bank branch, ask a family member/friend to help place your vote, or voting forms are on all Church St entrance tables. Just fill out & drop in Collection Basket/ Rectory Diana ( ). THANK YOU!! Rose For Life The rose, at our tabernacle, has been placed before the Blessed Sacrament by Janet and Debbie Thurston, who ask you to please pray for the unborn. If you would like to donate the rose ($4) in memory of a loved one or to commentate a special occasion, please call Joanne ( ). ALMSGIVING This Lenten Season, St Francis will be donating to St Vincent DePaul Shelter as part of our Prayer, Fasting & ALMSGIVING. Boxes will be marked St Vincent DePaul Shelter. Items needed deodorant, shaving cream, toothbrushes & toothpaste, sanitary napkins, wipes, Pampers (babies), socks, underwear, pajamas (men or women). We are asked to give to the least of our brothers. It is in giving that we receive. Thank you. #959 p5

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