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1 26 Dodgingtown Road, Bethel, CT Phone: (203) Fax: (203) Visit us on Facebook: StMaryChurchBethel PARISH OFFICE HOURS: 9am 3:00 pm, Monday Friday (Closed weekends and Holidays)

2 St. Mary Catholic Church Sunday, 3/12 Monday, 3/13 Tuesday, 3/14 Wednesday, 3/15 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, 5:30pm 6:30pm Junior Youth Group FATHER COREY S EPISTLE 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 8:15pm Knights of Columbus 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass Second Sunday of Lent This year, because of scheduling reasons, we have switched up our Lenten Mission. We are very lucky to have secured Deacon Harold Burke Sivers for Advent. We shall have our Parish Mission during Advent. This Lent we shall have a Parish Retreat entitled: Meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ. We shall conduct the Parish Retreat the week before Palm Sunday: April 3, 4, 5 at 7pm. A little about Deacon Harold. Author of Behold the Man: A Catholic Vision of Male Spirituality, Deacon Harold is one of the most sought after Catholic speakers in the Church today. Deacon Harold offers lectures, retreats and seminars in parishes, at workshops, at numerous conferences across the U.S. and around the world. You may have heard him on many national and international radio programs, including Catholic Answers Live, Catholic Connection and Kresta in the Afternoon. Deacon Harold has appeared on Life on the Rock, EWTN life and EWTH Bookmark. Wherever he speaks, Deacon Harold keeps his audiences full attention as he addresses a wide variety of topics, specializing in men s spirituality, marriage and many other Catholic issues. You can probably catch him on EWTN. We are most excited and honored to have Deacon Howard later this year. Our Lenten Retreat will be conducted by our Parish priests. Please, mark your calendars and tell your friends about this beautiful and ancient of meditations on the last moments of our Savior s life. The Little Sisters of the Poor are counting on us for help for their elderly residents during Lent. Please, bring in deodorant, hand sanitizer, body wash so that those who have given so much can now be helped in return. Father Richard Erikson, who was a couple of years ahead of me in the seminary up in Boston wrote a wonderful article about confessions that I share with you today. This week we begin our precious annual Lenten journey with the Lord and each other. The ashes placed on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday remind us of our own mortality and of the call to repentance. Lent reminds us that God is gracious and merciful to those who come to him with contrite hearts. This season is one of penance, reflection, prayer, almsgiving and fasting in order that we can prepare ourselves to better celebrate and live Christ s Resurrection on Easter Sunday and beyond. God s divine mercy is a central theme of Lent. The priceless gift of God s mercy is highlighted and celebrated by the Church in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. I have often been asked why we need to go to confession, especially when we can pray to a God of mercy on our own, one on one. Why do we need the mediation of a priest and the Church? Here are three reflections on why we need to go to confession: Why confess your sins to a priest? Why is it necessary to go to a priest for confession if I can pray to God on my own? Sacramental confession allows God s loving mercy and his grace filled absolution to be confirmed to us through the ministry of the priest. When we pray to God, we do not necessarily hear God s response. We are often far more harsh on ourselves than God could ever be. God sees us with love, mercy and an abundance of forgiveness. We see ourselves and our sin through the eyes of guilt and shame. It is important for us to receive from a priest the unconditional love and mercy of God, as expressed and experienced in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Christ, through the priest, invites us to let go of anything that gets in the way of our relationship with him. Christ, through the priest, encourages us to open ourselves to the peace and grace which can only be found through God s forgiveness. In sacramental confession, we hear the direct expression of God s love, through the priest and the ministry of the Church. In sacramental confession, we know we have received the gift of absolution from our sins by God s chosen instruments, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the ministry of the priest. The communal nature of sin. When we sin we not only offend God, but we also offend the individual(s) against whom we have sinned, if not the entire community of faith. Sin uproots us from our real home, the heart of God the Father. Sin also uproots us from the communion of the Church and the mystical body of Christ, which is the Church. We need to receive not only God s forgiveness, but the blessing of the Christian community. The Letter of James (5:16) speaks to the communal nature of sin and of forgiveness when James writes, Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 5:30pm Children s Choir 7:00pm Prayer Service

3 St. Mary Catholic Church March 12, 2017 FATHER COREY S EPISTLE In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the priest represents both Christ and His mercy, and he represents the joy and the welcoming of the Christian community over one who repents of his or her sins. Because Christ said so. Finally, and most importantly, we should go to confession to a priest because Jesus told us to do so. In His first appearance to the apostles after his Resurrection, Christ breathed on them and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained (John 20:22 23). By these words, the Church and the priest have been entrusted with one of the most sacred and awesome ministries of Christ, that is, the ministry of reconciliation. I want my sins to be forgiven, not retained. I want them to be loosed, not bound. Through the sacramental ministry of the Church and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, our sins are forgiven and we are given the grace to be more like Christ. Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we experience and embody the saving ministry and healing grace of Jesus Christ. Some of the most powerful experiences of God s grace in my life have been as a confessor and as a penitent in the sacrament of reconciliation. May the power of God s grace and mercy bless us in abundance this Lent. Lent is a period of fasting, self denial and prayer, in imitation of our Lord's fasting, forty days and forty nights, and in preparation for the feast of Easter. It comprises forty days, not including Sundays, from Ash Wednesday to the end of Holy Saturday. The term "penance" should be made clear to children. It means a "change of heart," a victory over sin and a striving for holiness. The sacrifices of fasting and self denial are only means and signs of this spiritual penance. Incorporating pretzels into our Lenten program is a wonderful and appropriate devotion. The pretzel being symbolic of prayer and penance is a small but powerful instrument in bringing families to God. This activity includes the history and the significance of pretzels, and a short family ceremony of the pretzel. A traditional means of reminding the family that it is the holy season of Lent is the Lenten foods which are served only this time of the year. Thus parents and children realize, even at their meals, that prayer and penance should be practiced during these days. The pretzel has a deep spiritual meaning for Lent. In fact, it was the ancient Christian Lenten bread as far back as the fourth century. In the old Roman Empire, the faithful kept a very strict fast all through Lent: no milk, no butter, no cheese, no eggs, no cream and no meat. They made small breads of water, flour and salt, to remind themselves that Lent was a time of prayer. They shaped these breads in the form of crossed arms for in those days they crossed their arms over the breast while praying. Therefore they called the breads "little arms" (bracellae). From this Latin word, the Germanic people later coined the term "pretzel." Thus, the pretzel is the most appropriate food symbol in Lent. It still shows the form of arms crossed in prayer, reminding us that Lent is a time of prayer. It consists only of water and flour, thus proclaiming Lent as a time of fasting. The earliest picture and description of a pretzel (from the fifth century) may be found in the manuscript codex No. 3867, Vatican Library. That many people eat pretzels today all through the year, that they take them together with beer in taverns and restaurants, is only an accidental habit. In many places of Europe, pretzels are served only from Ash Wednesday to Easter, thus keeping the ancient symbolism alive. There seems to be no reason why our Christian families should not return to this beautiful custom of our ancient Roman fellow Christian, especially since we still have these breads everywhere. The children will be delighted and greatly impressed when they hear the true story of the pretzel. Ingredients: 1½ cups lukewarm water (about 110 F); 1 tablespoon honey; 1 envelope active dry yeast (2¼ teaspoons); 2 cups allpurpose flour (we prefer King Arthur); 2 cups White Whole Wheat flour (from King Arthur) (or just use 4 cups all purpose flour); 1 teaspoon Kosher salt; Coarse salt (for topping); 1 egg, beaten. Thursday, 3/16 Friday, 3/17 Saturday, 3/18 Sunday, 3/19 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 7:00pm Adult Choir 7:00pm Cursillo 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 5:30pm Knights of Columbus Pasta Dinner 7:00pm Stations of the Cross 8:00am Mass 8:30am Men s Ministry 4:00pm Confessions 5:30pm Mass 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, 5:30pm 6:30pm Senior Youth Group

4 FATHER COREY S EPISTLE Instructions: ~ Add the honey to 1½ cups warm water (about 110 F). You don t want the water too hot that would kill the yeast. ~ Add the yeast and stir until dissolved. ~ Add 1 tsp salt and stir until dissolved. ~ Blend in the flour using a fork. When the dough begins to pull away from the bowl, lay it out on a hard surface and knead till smooth. ~ Cut the dough into pieces about the size of the palm of your hand. ~ Roll each piece into ropes by hand, then twist into pretzel shapes. ~ Place the pretzels on baking stones (or lightly greased cookie sheets) ~ Brush each pretzel with the beaten egg and sprinkle with salt. ~ Bake at 425 F for 12 to 15 minutes (or until golden brown). DAILY MASSES Mon. through Fri.: 6:30am and 9:00am; Saturday: 8am PENANCE: Saturdays from 4 5pm here at St. Mary; Tuesdays at St. Joseph Brookfield from 7 8:30pm; and Thursdays at Sacred Heart in Danbury from 7 8:30pm. STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Fridays at 7:00pm PARISH LENTEN RETREAT Meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ Mon. through Wed., April 3 5 at 7pm in the Church BODY WASH, HAND SANITIZER & DEODORANT COLLECTION BEGINNING ASH WEDNESDAY and continuing each Sunday through Lent benefitting The Little Sisters of the Poor. Days of FAST and ABSTINENCE (no eating between meals and no meat): Ash Wednesday & Good Friday (The norms of fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may also be taken, but not to equal a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members from age 14 onwards.) Days of ABSTINENCE: (no meat): Fridays of Lent Welcome to those newly Baptized David Parker Tracy IV Offertory for the weekend of March 4/5 Collection: $12, On Line Giving: $4, PARISH LENTEN RETREAT Please join us for Meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ Monday Wednesday, April 3 5 at 7pm each evening in the Church. We will ponder and reflect more deeply on the last words of Jesus as he was crucified. Together we will share Jesus journey and hear his words, It is finished. The 2018 MASS INTENTIONS BOOK will be open on Tues., March 14. Come in and schedule your masses for next year. WEDNESDAY NIGHT 7PM PRAYER SERVICE On Wednesday nights, join us for quiet prayer at 7:00pm in the Church for our own personal intentions and for the whole world. The next meeting of the ST. MARY MEN'S MINISTRY is on Sat., March 18 at 8:30am in the Hall. For more information, Craig DeFreese at acdefreese@snet.net or Eric Keener at stmarys06801@gmail.com. WOMEN OF FAITH Join us on Tues., March 21 at 7pm in the Parish Hall as we continue to hear Karen Johnson speak on her ministry. For more info call Juleen Flanigan at (203) PROTECTING GOD S CHILDREN (VIRTUS) The Diocese requires the participation of all church & school volunteers in this program. If you have not attended a training session or have not recertified, join us on Wed., March 22 at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. Register online to attend by logging onto the website selecting the word REGISTRATION & BRIDGEPORT DIOCESE and clicking on the March 22 session. Join us in our exciting catechetical series! The DIDACHE PARISH SERIES, based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, provides a great beginning for Catholics in the elements of their Faith. From now until the first week of May you will have the chance to learn a little more about what your Faith has to say! YOU DON T HAVE TO COME TO ALL OF THE CLASSES and there is no cost! While each semester focuses upon one main topic, each class is its own standalone lesson. Mar. 23 The Ministry and Passion of Jesus; Mar. 30 The Early Church; Apr. 6 Pass it On: Tradition; Apr. 20 Thus Says the Lord ; Apr. 26 The Church at Prayer; May 4 Standing for the Truth. All classes are at 7pm in the Parish Hall. For more info, contact Fr. Wolfe at the Parish Office. Visit our FAMILY FAITH CENTER in the vestibule of the Church for ideas and activities to bring your faith home and enrich your faith with your family! New activities each week! Like us on Facebook at StMaryChurchBethel and follow us on

5 Religious Ed Office hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 9:30am-2pm (203) When the Bethel School System cancels school, Religious Education is also cancelled. Please check on our website, our Facebook page, Channel 3 or Channel 6 for clarification. Religious Ed classes are continuing for the School Year. Any child entering First Grade who is not currently registered, may download a Registration Form from our website and drop it off at the Religious Ed Office. ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL The Bishop s Scholarship Fund provides tuition assistance to families who attend our Diocesan schools. Over $2,000,000 in scholarships is awarded each year to students who demonstrate financial need. Every town and school in our Diocese has students receiving these awards. Over 2,000 students applied for tuition assistance and the need was calculated at over $7,000,000. The Bishop s Scholarship Fund continues to work to raise and distribute funds to families with need so that the grace of a Catholic education is available to all who desire it. SAVE THE DATE: The Father Daughter Dance will take place in the School Gym, Saturday March 25 th. REGISTRATION for students entering Pre school through Grade 8 is ongoing. Please call the school at or our Director of Enrollment, Linda Garvey at lgarvey@stmarybethelct.org for information. You can also visit our website at for school and registration information. We are so close! Help us reach our goal of 1000 likes by "liking our page on Facebook: St. Mary School, Bethel St. Mary Parish Lenten Retreat MEDITATIONS ON THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST Monday-Wednesday April 3-5 7pm in the Church Please join us as we meditate and reflect more deeply on the last words of Jesus as he was crucified. Together we will share Jesus journey and hear final words, It is finished.

6 JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP will meet on Sun., March 12 after the 5:30pm Mass and SENIOR YOUTH GROUP will meet on Sun., March 19 after the 5:30pm Mass. Contact Dan st.marysbethelyouth@gmail.com or SAVE THE DATE TobyMac brings his HITS DEEP Tour to the XL Center on April 2 at 6:30pm! Along with him on tour is a diverse lineup including Matt Maher, Mandisa, Mac Powell from Third Day, Capital Kings, Ryan Stevenson and Hollyn! Details, cost and permission/liability form to follow. Please let Dan know if you are interested so we may secure tickets for the opportunity! You must be currently in 8th grade through High School to attend. Deadline to sign up is Monday, March 20. Our next meeting will be on Mon., March 13 at 8:15pm in the Parish Hall. We will say the Rosary at 7:45pm in the Church. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men s fraternal society dedicated to providing service to Church, community, family and youth. If you are at least 18 years of age and think you may be interested in joining our ranks, contact Grand Knight Tony Iorfino at (203) or gkofpavia@gmail.com. LONG TERM CARE SEMINAR Tues., March 14 at 7pm. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #48. By 2020, approximately 12 million Americans will require services such as help with activities of daily living. Are you prepared for the cost of long term care whether in a nursing home or in your home? Will your loved ones be in a position to assist you? Seminar is free and open to all! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS APPLICATIONS FOR TWO SCHOLARSHIPS at $4,000 each awarded by Pavia Council #48, are now available. Eligible applicants must be an active Catholic, AND a resident of the Town of Bethel OR be the son or daughter of a member in good standing of Pavia Council #48 OR be the son or daughter of a deceased member of Pavia Council #48 who was in good standing at the time of his death. HS seniors may pick up an application at their school guidance office or at the Rectory. For more information contact Bill Taylor at (503) , or william.r.taylor78@gmail.com. Application deadline: Monday 4/3/17.

7 AROUND THE DIOCESE DEFENDING OUR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY President Trump has pledged that his administration will do everything in its power to defend and protect religious liberty. We urge the fulfillment of this promise, including an end to regulations and other mandates by the federal government that force people of faith to make impossible choices. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has expressed their fervent hope that the new leadership will reinstate basic protections for religious freedom. From now through April 9, you re invited to join other Christians for 40 DAYS FOR LIFE 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40 day vigil in the public right of way outside Planned Parenthood, 44 Main Street, Danbury 7am 5pm, and also to help spread the word about this important community outreach. You can also join us for a prayer vigil with Bishop Caggiano on Sat., March 25 at 1pm to pray for an hour with him. If you d like more information and especially if you d like to volunteer to help, please contact: Peg Rozzi, ; or mis_peg@outlook.com or go to campaigns/danbury/ BROTHERHOOD IN ACTION is collecting food for the needy in our area throughout the Lenten Season. Please drop off your donations in the Parish Hall and be as generous as you can!!! Thank You!! CURSILLO The next Ultreya meeting is Thurs., March 16 at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall. To learn more about Cursillo and their three day weekends designed for Catholics who desire to strengthen their faith, call Mary Guertin at or mguertin.home@gmail.com. OFF THE STREETS needs many hands in this ministry to help homeless people transition to a place of their own. Please join us on Thurs., March 16 at 6:30pm in the Congregational Church in Danbury. Park on the left side of the Church (across from City Hall) and upon entering the building behind the sanctuary, go to the Pilgrim Room. For more info, see the Off The Streets website at AOH ST. PATRICK S DAY CELEBRATIONS Fri., March 17 at 9:00am with Flag raising, Barnum Square and refreshments at the Municipal Center followed by 11:00am Mass at St. Peter. There is also a flag raising at City Hall at noon in Danbury. Corned Beef sandwiches & dinners will be served at the AOH Hall, 6 Lake Avenue, Danbury through March 17. Parade will be Sun., March 19 starting at St. Peter at 3pm. Corned Beef sandwiches also available after the parade at the AOH Hall. For info, call Meghan O Connor at (203) PIZZA AND GAME SOCIAL Catholic Young Adults of Greater Danbury, (18 35), will host a Game and Pizza afternoon on March 18 from 1 to 4pm at Sacred Heart Parish, 46 Stone St., Danbury. We invite all YAs to join us at a wheelchair friendly location! RSVP by 3/11/17 catholic.ya.danbury@gmail.com"

8 MASS SCHEDULE Monday Friday: 6:30 & 9:00am Saturday: 8:00am & 5:30pm (Vigil Mass) Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30am & 5:30pm RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:00 5:00pm MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SAT., MARCH 11 5:30 + Dick Masselink Family SUN., MARCH 12 7:00 + Asta Smith Ann Battista & Family 8:30 + Ernest J. Peters Peter & Ronnie Barra 10:00 + Mabel Robb Pat & Ed Ruhl 11:30 + Peter T. Prunka Sue & David Polaski 5:30 + Helen A. Piacquadio Husband Onofrio MON., MARCH 13 6:30 + Cathryn Z. Costello 9:00 + Erica Buchstor Fran Ebert TUES., MARCH 14 6:30 + Albert Prato The DiMatteo Family 9:00 + Ed Behilo Aunt Cath WED., MARCH 15 6:30 + Edward Ursula Smith & Family Family 9:00 + Richard G. Neptune Family THU., MARCH 16 6:30 + Agnes Jankowski John & Janet Chmielowiec/ Jankowski 9:00 + Karen Richard The Stevens Family FRI., MARCH 17 6:30 + Muriel DiMatteo The DiMatteo Family 9:00 + Joe Loya, Sr. Joe, Jr. & Lynn Loya SAT., MARCH 18 8:00 + Christopher Urban Family 5:30 + Douglas Ruffles, Sr. Mary English SUN., MARCH 19 7:00 + Alfred Battista Ann Battista & Family 8:30 + Sophie & Stanley Mazur The MacGregor Family 10:00 + Thomas Salierno Family 11:30 + Philip Gioia Mary & Rob Ferri 5:30 + Nancy DiPalma Daughter READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon.: Dn 9:4b 10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36 38 Tues.: Is 1:10, 16 20; Ps 50:8 9, 16bc 17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1 12 Wed.: Jer 18:18 20; Ps 31:5 6, 14 16; Mt 20:17 28 Thur.: Jer 17:5 10; Ps 1:1 4, 6; Lk 16:19 31 Fri.: Gn 37:3 4, 12 13a; 17b 28a; Ps 105:16 21; Mt 21:33 43, Sat.: Mi 7:14 15, 18 20; Ps 103:1 4, 9 12; Lk 15:1 3, 11 3 Sun.: Ex 17:3 7; Ps 95:1 2, 6 9; Rom 5:1 2, 5 8; Jn 4:5 42 [5 15, 19b 26, 39a, 40 42] STAFF Father Corey V. Piccinino, Pastor Father Robert Wolfe, Parochial Vicar Father Philip Phan, Parochial Vicar Deacon John DeRoin Deacon Tony Caraluzzi Kate Fitzgerald, Parish Secretary & Bulletin Editor Peggy Gavin, Parish Secretary Julie Doerner, Business Manager Paul Orsino, Property Manager ST. MARY SCHOOL ( ) Greg Viceroy, Principal RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mary Ferri, Director ( ) Elizabeth Cuneo, Secretary RCIA (203) : Call Dan Guido if you are interested in becoming a Catholic or completing your initiation as a Catholic with Confirmation and/or Eucharist. YOUTH MINISTRY Dan Guido (203) MUSIC MINISTRY Michael Ferrari, Music Director Elizabeth Barnes, Choir Director Karen Mattera, Children s Choir FINANCE COMMITTEE ( ): Bob Kozlowski, Chairman BAPTISMS: Most Sundays at 12:45pm. Please call the Rectory at least six weeks in advance to schedule your Baptism and to sign up for the New Baptism Class that is required for both parents and Godparents. These classes are offered on the first Sunday of each month. Anyone requesting a Sponsorship form must be a currently registered and practicing Catholic, and they must attend one of the New Baptism Classes to receive it. There is a 3 month waiting period for a sponsorship form for the newly registered. The Catholic requirements for a Godparent/Sponsor are: you must be at least 16 years old; received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation in the Catholic Church; attend Mass regularly on Sundays and on Holy Days of Obligation; receive the Sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion regularly; sincerely try to follow the moral teaching of the Catholic Church; and if married, was married in the Catholic Church. ARRANGEMENTS FOR MARRIAGE: All couples must meet with a parish clergyman at least six (6) months before the marriage is to be celebrated. PASTORAL CARE AT DANBURY HOSPITAL: Prior to Your Hospitalization: You or a family member should notify the Rectory. HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE SICK: To any of those who are homebound or hospitalized and interested in having a visit by a priest, please contact the parish office. Anyone interested in serving in this ministry, please call Father Philip at PRAYER LINE If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please call our Prayer Line. Our team leaders are Maggie Kent ( ) and Deana Chamberlin ( ).

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