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ST. PAUL CHURCH January 28, 2018 Roman Catholic 170 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT 06385 Phone: 860-443-5587 Fax: 860-442-9308 Website: stpaulchurchwaterfordct.org Staff Directory Administrator Rev.

1 ST. PAUL CHURCH January 28, 2018 Roman Catholic 170 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT Phone: Fax: Website: stpaulchurchwaterfordct.org Staff Directory Administrator Rev. Mark D. O Donnell Stbrendanthenavigator2017@gmail.com Administrative Assistant Mrs. JoHanna Polcaro stpaulwtfd@yahoo.com Secretary Mrs. Michelle Petrini secstpaulwtfd@yahoo.com Director of Religious Education Mrs. Roseann Ward drestpaulwtfd@yahoo.com Youth Ministry Coordinator Mrs. Rebecca Holmes holymartyrsyouthministry@gmail.com , ext. 214 Parish Office Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00am 12:30pm Holy Martyrs Cluster Mass Schedule St. Paul, Waterford Saturday Vigil- 4:30pm Sunday at 8:00 & 10:00am Daily- M, T, W, F 8:00am St. Agnes, Niantic Saturday Vigil- 4:00pm Sunday- 7:00, 9:00 &11:00am Daily- M, T, Th, F 9:00am & S, 8:00am St Matthias, East Lyme Saturday Vigil- 5:00pm Sunday- 7:30, 9:00 &11:00am Daily- W, Th, F, 9:00am

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 28, 2018 Religious Education Sacrament Information Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:45pm - 4:15pm or call the Rectory for appointment.

Please call the Rectory or visit our website to fill out a form to register your child for Baptism.

2 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 28, 2018 Religious Education Sacrament Information Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:45pm - 4:15pm or call the Rectory for appointment. Baptism: Baptism is generally celebrated the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month following the 10:00am Mass. New parents must attend a Baptism preparation meeting prior to having their child baptized. Please call the Rectory or visit our website to fill out a form to register your child for Baptism. Marriage: Anyone considering marriage needs to contact the Parish Office and meet with a priest at least one year in advance of your anticipated m arriage date. Anointing o f the Sick: Anointing of the Sick (previously referred to as Last Rites or Extreme Unction ) is not reserved to the end of life b ut rather those who are gravely ill or about to have surgery. This sacrament is best when received when the candidate is alive, conscious and able to participate and should not be delayed. Anyone seriously ill, anticipating surgery or weakened due to illness or advanced age, homebound or in a nursing home, is encouraged to receive this sacrament as soon as possible. Holy Orders: Please call Fr. Greg Galvin at the Norwich Chancery Office The 6th Grade CCD Class will be attending a Service at Temple Emanu-El on Friday, February 2nd at 7:00 pm. This class has been studying our Old Testament and is learning where many of the church's practices originate. All are welcomed to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Kanfer at AFKanfer@gmail.com Holy Martyrs Youth Ministry Monday, January 29th: Steubenville Registrations are due! If you are interested in the Steubenville NYC trip please have the registration form filled out and sent to the HMYM by January 29th! For more information about this retreat Contact HMYM today for the Registration form. Friday, February 9th: Candy Crush Fundraising Weekend Begins!!! Open to 6th 12th graders! It s time to crush some candy again! The HMYM will be making delicious candies for our February fundraiser to sell to our parish community for Valentine s Day! We will be accepting donations throughout the month of January to prepare! We are looking for: Semi Sweet, Milk Chocolate, and White Chocolate Morsels, a variety of assorted Melting Chocolates, Chocolate Almond Bark, White Chocolate Almond Bark, Strawberries, Peanut Butter, Oreos, Courants, Unsalted Dry Roasted Peanuts, Pecans, Saltine Crackers, Sugar, Confectioners Sugar, and Pretzel Rods. Please drop off donations by February 3rd to the parish office. Thank you so much! Time: 5:00pm 8:00pm Location: St. Matthias Parish Center Candy Sales: Saturday and Sunday February 10th and 11th after each weekend Mass.

3 The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week for: Frank & Janet Silvestri Requested By: The Silvestri Family Pray for our Priests Sunday: Rev. Arul Peter, Rev. Martin Jones Monday: Rev.

Victor Chaker Friday: Rev. Christopher Zmuda, Rev. Thomas Sickler MS Saturday: V.Rev. Laurence LaPointe, Msgr.

Also, if you are not comfortable shaking hands at the sign of peace, remember that you can nod, bow, wave or smile at your fellow parishioners. Rev.

3 3 The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week for: Frank & Janet Silvestri Requested By: The Silvestri Family Pray for our Priests Sunday: Rev. Arul Peter, Rev. Martin Jones Monday: Rev. Stanley Szczapa, Rev. George Busto CO Tuesday: Rev. Brian Maxwell, Rev. Jonathan Ficara Wednesday: Rev. John Ashe, Rev. Tomasz Albrect Thursday: Rev. Benjamin Soosaimanickam, Rev. Victor Chaker Friday: Rev. Christopher Zmuda, Rev. Thomas Sickler MS Saturday: V.Rev. Laurence LaPointe, Msgr. Leszek Janik Precious Blood The distribution of the Precious Blood, at all Masses, is suspended until the threat of the flu is over. Also, if you are not comfortable shaking hands at the sign of peace, remember that you can nod, bow, wave or smile at your fellow parishioners. Rev. Richard Roughan Scholarship In August of 2010, The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Norwich received a bequest from the estate of Rev. Richard F. Roughan, former Pastor of St. Paul Church in Waterford, Connecticut. The bequest stipulated that the funds be managed and distributed by The Catholic Foundation on behalf of St. Paul Church with specific instructions that the funds be distributed in the form of two annual scholarships. The Rev. Richard F. Roughan Scholarship Fund is available to parishioners of St. Paul Church, Waterford, Connecticut. The Fund will provide a $5,000 grant to a parishioner who will be entering college/university in the Fall of 2018 and a $5,000 grant for a parishioner of St. Paul Church who is currently enrolled in a college/university and will be entering the Sophomore, Junior or Senior year in This Scholarship is only available to registered parishioners who became members of St. Paul Church prior to December 31, Interested parties may obtain an application only from the St. Paul Parish Office. The deadline for the submission of the application is March 5, 2018 and it is to be sent or delivered to The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Norwich, 197 Broadway, Norwich, CT Saturday, January 27th 4:30pm John Hinchey r/b Family Sunday, January 28th 8:00am Intention of the Celebrant 10:00am Lisa DiMaggio r/b Family Monday, January 29th 8:00am Audrey McConnon (1st Anniversary) r/b Sally Germain Tuesday, January 30th 8:00am Intention of the Celebrant Wednesday, January 31st 8:00am For the People Thursday, February 1st 8:00am NO MASS Friday, February 2nd 8:00am Intention of the Celebrant Saturday, February 3rd 4:30pm Margaret Britner r/b Joan & John Dreger Sunday, February 4th 8:00am William McCourt & Elizabeth McCourt r/b Sandi & Family 10:00am Jeffrey Senkewitcz r/b M/M Tom Ward Mass and Sanctuary Lamp dates for 2018 are available. Call or secstpaulwtfd@yahoo.com to reserve your dates. The stipend is $15.00 per weekday Mass or $25.00 per weekend Mass. The stipend for the Sanctuary Lamps is $10.00.

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 28, 2018 Parish Support 84 Envelope Donations: $1,916.00 Loose Donations: $814.00 WeShare Donations: $125.00 Offertory Received: $2,855.

4 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 28, 2018 Parish Support 84 Envelope Donations: $1, Loose Donations: $ WeShare Donations: $ Offertory Received: $2, Save Time and Donate Online! Online giving is available for parishioners with WeShare, an easy and convenient way to save time and support the church. Donating is simple, safe, and completely secure. If you would like to enroll in Online Giving, please visit stpaulwaterford.weshareonline.org. If you have any questions or concerns about the program or would like help setting up your account, please call our parish office. ST. PAUL PARISH CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER SATURDAY, MARCH 17 th 5:30 P.M. St. Paul Church Hall Menu to include: Fruit Cocktail, Corned Beef & Cabbage, Potatoes, Carrots, Bread, Dessert, Coffee & Tea TICKETS ON SALE SOON: $15.00 ADULTS $5.00 CHILDREN (12 & under) Tickets will not be sold at the door; Tickets on sale in the rear of the church, starting next weekend, after every weekend Mass or in the office! Please purchase your tickets by March 6th. Help is needed for our dinner. Call Michelle Petrini at , ext. 4 to volunteer Club January Winners AWARDS: CLUB #: WINNER: $1, Jackie Driscoll $ JoHanna Polcaro $ Mildred Whipple $ * Bea Carey (Raffle) $ Thomas Ward $ * Mary LeGwin (Raffle) $ Glendon Grose $ Ben & Meridith Sutherland $ M/M Malinconico $ Mark Willard $ * Mark Schenking(temp) $ Shirley Jones $ Adam & Jill Sandora $ Erv Boettcher $25.00 Attendance Maria Pirruccello $15.00 Attendance Riley Miller $10.00 Attendance Julie Smith 1000 Club is an ongoing fundraiser for our parish, allowing members to win monetary prizes ranging from $20.00 to $1, There are 17 winners every month. Please consider becoming a member and helping our parish with some much needed renovations. Numbers are $5.00 each month and can be paid monthly or for the year. Only numbers that are paid for the month will be entered into the drawing. Maybe you ll be one of our winners this month! Any questions, please call JoHanna in the parish office. Who wants to see their name listed as a winner? Our parish is planning a major fundraiser tag sale on Saturday, April 14, The name of the event will be Twice Blessed: trinkets and treasures. We had such a successful sale last year that it will be hard to duplicate. Hopefully we have learned from the experience. One thing we learned is that we need so much help. We are looking for volunteers not only to help plan and organize, but to participate in setting up for the sale, baking for the bake booth, participate the day of the sale, and also for cleanup after the sale. In combination with having the tag sale, there will be a bake sale and a basket bonanza. The kitchen will also be open. We are seeking donations of gently used and clean household goods, linens, clothing, toys, books, jewelry and unwanted gifts. Please no large appliances or large furniture. We would also like to have an antique/vintage table for the collectors. Please start saving your surplus or unwanted items. We will have drop off hours posted in the near future. Please save your items until these dates are announced. Our first planning meeting will be held Monday evening, January 29th, at 6:15pm in the Church hall. Please feel free to attend. For more information, please call Elaine Lisitano, or to elisitano44@gmail.com

5 Diocese of Norwich Office of the Bishop 201 Broadway Norwich, Connecticut 06360 (860) 887-9294 MOST REVEREND MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D. January 5, 2018 Dear Friends in Christ, Catholic Schools Week, which is celebrated January 28 to February 3, 2018, is an annual celebration of Catholic education in our country.

5 5 Diocese of Norwich Office of the Bishop 201 Broadway Norwich, Connecticut (860) MOST REVEREND MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D. January 5, 2018 Dear Friends in Christ, Catholic Schools Week, which is celebrated January 28 to February 3, 2018, is an annual celebration of Catholic education in our country. Our schools observe the week with open houses and other special activities for students, faculties, families, parishioners, and community members. It is a time to acknowledge the value of our Catholic schools in the Diocese of Norwich, and their contributions to the Church, local communities, and the nation. This year s theme is Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed. In our diocese, student learning is carried out by research based best practices in academics in a faith-filled environment. The faith-based nature of our schools provides an education in our deeply rooted Catholic faith. Our schools serve those in need both locally and globally, as we provide them with the tools to put their faith in action. Our schools prepare our students to be the future leaders in our society by instilling a moral compass and preparing them to communicate well. Our Catholic school students success is evidenced by the high graduation rates, the increasing number of college scholarships and credits offered, and by their commitment to their faith beyond their school years. It is also a time to express my appreciation for the tremendous amount of support that parishioners show for our Catholic schools, in giving of your time, talent, and treasures. It is a time to thank all of those involved in the ministry of Catholic education for their dedication not only to the students whom they serve, but also for the faith that they live and profess each and every day. It is a time to reflect upon the importance of the prayerful, safe, and peaceful environments in which our students learn high standard academics as well as how to better serve God and each other. It is also a time to consider a Catholic education for your children and the many benefits of doing so. With God s abundant blessings, Sincerely yours in Christ, Bishop of Norwich

6 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 28, 2018 DIOCESAN INFORMATION Praise, Worship, and Healing Prayer Service Please join us on Thursday evening, February 1st, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Church. 128 Norwich Ave. in Colchester, CT, for an evening of praising and worshiping God with music, teaching, witnessing, and prayer. Come and rejoice for answered prayer, seek prayer for yourself or for a burden you're carrying for someone else. If desired, you may also meet with a prayer team for personal, intercessory, or healing prayer. This service is held on the first Thursday every month. The prayer service on January 4th was canceled because of a snowstorm. We will be repeating the plan for that evening. The subject of Deacon Michael Puscas' teaching will be "Grief," and Shelly Pollo from Seeds of Hope will be telling everyone about a new Catholic Bereavement Support and Education Program which began on January 11th at St. Andrew Church. This group is using the Seasons of Hope program by M. Donna MacLeod to explore mourning through scripture, prayer, reflection, activities and faith sharing. Women s Conference 2018: Called to Joy! The Office of Faith Events and the Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women welcome women of all ages. Offering workshops on parenting, relationships, prayer, scripture and more. Keynote speaker ValLimar Jansen, and Mass with Bishop Cote Saturday, April 14, 2018, 8:30-3:30, St. Bernard High School, Uncasville. Find the registration form at under the Office of Faith Events- Upcoming Events. Or contact us at Register today! Consecrated Life Mass On Sunday, February 4, 2018, the 21 st Annual Mass of Thanksgiving for the Gift of Consecrated Life will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich. All are invited to join Bishop Cote in thanking God for the gift of consecrated life and for the sisters, brothers, and religious priests who enrich the Church and build up God s Kingdom with the witness of their religious commitment. The homilist will be Father Peter Grover, O.M.V., Rector of Saint Clement Eucharist Shrine in Boston. All are invited to participate in the Mass. Bereavement Support If you are in need of consolation after the loss of a loved one, consider attending Seasons of Hope, a new Bereavement Support group that will meet Thursday evenings from 7-9 P.M. at St. Andrew Church Library, 128 Norwich Ave, Colchester. The program, which consists of four, six-week sessions, will explore issues of mourning through Scripture, prayer, reflection and faith-sharing. For more information, contact Cheryl Laporte at or her at calaporte48@gmail.com. Pro-Life Mass The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant Rev. Walter Nagle at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for the healing for those who have had an abortion. Following the Mass, the Rosary will be prayed both at the Cathedral and Planned Parenthood. Celebrate Marriage Now that the holiday rush is through, it s not too early to begin thinking of Valentine s Day. Give your Valentine something special this year the gift of your time. Come celebrate your marriage at a day-long enrichment that will renew your dreams, increase your passion and refresh and celebrate your marriage. This marriage enrichment aptly entitled, Celebrate Marriage, will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2018, from 9 A.M to 3 P.M. at Christ the King Parish, 1 McCurdy Rd., Old Lyme. The cost is $35 per couple, which includes workbook and lunch. Registration is required. To register, call the Diocesan Catholic Family Services Office at , Ext. 306.

St. Paul Church. 170 Rope Ferry Rd., Waterford, CT ROMAN CATHOLIC. January 29, 2017

St. Paul Church. 170 Rope Ferry Rd., Waterford, CT ROMAN CATHOLIC. January 29, 2017 January 29, 2017 St. Paul Church ROMAN CATHOLIC 170 Rope Ferry Rd., Waterford, CT 06385 Phone: 860-443-5587 Fax: 860-442-9308 Staff Directory: Pastor Rev. Joseph B. Whittel frwhittelstpaul@sbcglobal.net