St. Damien of Molokai Parish

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1 St. Damien of Molokai Parish MISSION STATEMENT To serve Jesus Christ by Loving God and each other, to spread the Good News and to make new disciples in our community. VISION STATEMENT To unify, awaken and energize the faithful and make our celebration of the Eucharist an irresistible expression of welcome, faith and love. Reverend John P. Melnick Pastor Reverend Tuan Anh Dinh Mai Parochial Vicar Deacon R. Carl Lickwar SCHEDULE OF MASSES Monday - Friday Daily Mass: 7:30am St. Gabriel & St. Joseph Churches alternate weeks Saint Gabriel Church 379 Broad Street Windsor, CT Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm (St. Gabr iel), 5:00pm (St. J oseph) Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30am (St. Gabr iel) 8:00 & 10:00am (St. Joseph) Mrs. Martha Erickson Parish Secretary office@windsorcatholic.org RECTORY OFFICE Mr. Jonathan Wyse Communications Coordinator web@windsorcatholic.org Saint Joseph Church 1747 Poquonock Avenue Poquonock, CT Ms. Lori Possum Bookkeeper finance@windsorcatholic.org Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am - 3:00pm 379 Broad Street, Windsor, CT Telephone: / Website: FAX: CEMETERY SEXTON Ms. Lori Possum Telephone: CHURCH SEXTON Mrs. Charlene Stosonis RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Mrs. Cynthia Glick Coordinator of Faith Formation Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 3:00pm Telephone: FAX: reled@windsorcatholic.org MUSIC MINISTRY Mr. Michael Rheault St. Gabriel Mr. Scott P. Rioux St. Joseph Directors of Music ST. GABRIEL SCHOOL Mrs. Patricia Martin Principal 77 Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor, CT Tel: Website: FAX: GROW YOUR FAITH IN CHRIST - ONE MORE MEMBER Lenten Confession Schedule Mondays during Lent through March :30PM St. Gabriel Church, 379 Broad Street, Windsor and 6:30-7:00PM St. Joseph Church, 1747 Poquonock Avenue, Poquonock Accessible by side entrance

2 THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 11, 2018 Saturday March 10 - The Vigil of The Fourth Sunday of Lent 4:00 PM 39th Ann. - Julian Darman req. by Wife (SGC) & Family 5:00 PM Anniversary Remembrance - Dominic (SJC) Ferraina req. by Joanne & Family Sunday March 11 - The Fourth Sunday of Lent 8:00 AM Monsignor David Liptak (SGC) 8:00 AM St. Damien of Molokai Parishioners (SJC) 10:00 AM Deceased Members of the Prayer Shawl (SJC) Ministry req. by St. Joseph Prayer Shawl Ministry 10:30 AM Anna Rogovich req. by Suzanne (SGC) Brannack Daily 7:30 AM Masses Monday through Friday at St. Gabriel Church Monday March 12 7:30 AM Mary Cerutti req. by Family Tuesday March 13 7:30 AM 2nd Ann. - Doris Guillet req. by Family Wednesday March 14 7:30 AM Angelina Rallo Thursday March 15 7:30 AM The Souls in Purgatory & In Convalescent Homes req. by Carol Brown Friday March 16 7:30 AM No Mass 6:00-7:00 PM Holy Hour at St. Joseph Church 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross at St. Joseph Church Please remember those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith, especially, Raymond Turek, David Schaller and Claire Tanzer. Also, remember the sick of the parish at home, in hospitals and in convalescent homes, especially, Samantha Herman, Florence Raimo, John Conforto, Grace Napert, Pat Flanagan, Harold Waters and Karen Marrangoni. Saturday The Following Weekend Mass Intentions March 17 - The Vigil of The Fifth Sunday of Lent 10:30 AM Confirmation at St. Gabriel Church 4:00 PM Birthday Remembrance - Angela Peters (SGC) req. by Son, Edward & Family 5:00 PM 6th Ann. - Jack Farrelly req. by Family (SJC) Sunday March 18 - The Fifth Sunday of Lent 8:00 AM Ray Turek by the Erickson Family (SGC) 8:00 AM Birthday Remembrance - Tanya Cheverier (SJC) req. by Cheverier & Possum Families 10:00 AM John Chapman req. by Estelle LaBarre (SJC) 10:30 AM Anne Browne req. by Daughter (SGC) St. Damien of Molokai Parish Offertory: March 3-4 Weekend Weekly Collection: $10,518 School Monthly: $ 3,850 On-line Giving: $ 1,074 You may offer your Easter Flower Envelope any weekend during the month of March. Please note, on April 1st, there will only be two collections that weekend. Sign up for Online Giving by visiting our parish website at and selecting the Online Giving. SACRAMENTS Baptism: Sundays 11:00 AM (St. Joseph) & 11:30 AM (St. Gabriel) Please call the Parish Rectory Office to schedule a date Reconciliation: The 1st and 2nd Saturdays at 4:30 PM (St. Joseph) 3rd and 4th Saturdays at 3:15 PM (St. Gabriel) Marriage: Arrangements should be made by calling the Rectory at least six months in advance Anointing of the Sick: Please contact the Rectory

3 MARCH 11, 2018 The Archbishop s Annual Appeal helps provide the critical funding needed to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, counsel those in despair, offer muchneeded assistance to the unemployed, and make medical care available to those without health insurance. Your gift to the 2018 Appeal will help to continue these and other vital ministries, services, and programs that reach out to so many in need. Your Time Devoted To Lent Wednesdays: St. Joseph Church, Fr. Doherty Hall: March 14, March 28 St. Gabriel Church Hall: March 21 Do You Believe Sessions will alternate weeks and be held in Fr. Doherty Hall at St. Joseph Church and in St. Gabriel Church Hall, 10:00-11:00 AM. Thursdays: March 15 - March 22 SOUP FOR THE SOUL, 6-7 PM in St. Gabriel Church Hall. Join us for soup and scripture Thursday evenings during the Lenten Season. Tuesdays: March 20, 27, April 3, 17 Psalms II Praying with Jesus, 6:30-8:00 PM, St. Joseph Church Basement (Fr. Doherty Hall). Last Saturday, Saint Gabriel School participated in the Windsor Feud. The Council Chambers at the Town Hall was transformed into a television studio as 8 teams went against each other to raise money for their particular causes. While our team lost to Windsor Federal, we were called back to the Championship Round since we raised the most funds. I wish to thank all who supported us raising over $1,300 for our parish school! Sincerely Yours in Christ, Fr. John P. Melnick The Sanctuary Lamp will burn the week of March 11th for the greater glory of God and for: The Fifth Anniversary & In Loving Memory of Philip Thulen req. by The Thulen Family at St. Joseph Church Feast of Saint Joseph Dinner If you have you signed up to aend the dinner that will be held on Saturday, March 24 th at 6:00 PM at St. Joseph Church, and your plans have changed, please call or the Religious Ed Office by Friday, March 16 th. Volunteers helping with dinner please be sure to add your name to the Sign Up sheet. Dinner will include pasta and meatballs; marinara, pesto and alfredo sauces; salad and Italian bread and zeppole. Corkscrews will be available for those who bring wine to enjoy with dinner. St. Joseph themed items will also be given away! MINISTRIES Helping Hands - Tuesday, March 13th, St. Joseph Church, Fr. Doherty Hall, 9 AM to 12Noon. Rosary Makers - Monday, March 19th, St. Joseph Church, Fr. Doherty Hall, 9:30 AM. The Prayer Shawl Ministry daytime group will meet at St. Gabriel Church Hall from 1-2 PM on Monday, March 19th. St. Gabriel Church will offer Coffee Hour Next Sunday, March 18 after the 10:30 AM Mass for all to enjoy!

4 Messages from Social Action Monthly Food Collection Next weekend is the monthly food collection. For March, the Windsor Food Bank has requested: spaghetti sauce, pasta, baking items, coffee, tea, crackers, and snack items, such as granola bars. Easter Basket Goodies Collection Social Action is sponsoring a collection of Easter Basket items, such as candy, small stuffed animals, books, and small toys to benefit Covenant to Care. The Easter Basket items will be donated through the social workers to the families with children. The collection will take place the weekend of March 17 and 18. If you have any questions on the collection, please contact Valerie Gange, Joan Lynch, or Maureen Fernandes. Troops Do you know a soldier that is deployed to a war zone? If so, we would love to adopt your soldier and send care packages to him/her. Social Action partners with Send Hometown Windsor to the Troops and we are currently looking for more soldiers to adopt! Each soldier receives a monthly care package along with wonderful letters and cards from our Windsor Elementary students. If you know of a soldier, please send his or her contact information to Lisa or Sue at the below contact information. The next Social Action meeting is Monday, May 14 at 6PM in St. Joseph Church Hall. For more information on how you can participate in Social Action, contact Lisa Andersen at or Landers403@comcast.net or Sue Claughsey at or rnsue51@yahoo.com. We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love. Mother Teresa *MARK YOUR CALENDARS Saturday, April 7 6:00 to 9:00 PM St. Gabriel Parish Hall Join the Windsor Woman s Club for a fun evening of wine and local beer samples, delicious appetizers & carving station by Dom s and a Silent Auction. Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available. All proceeds benefit Windsor charities. Tickets are $30 per person. For tickets, call Ginny Conroy: , Mary Vaca: , wwcwinetasting@yahoo.com or stop by Ashley s Distinctive Jewelry, 555 Day Hill Rd. Northwest Catholic will offer its Entrance Exam to 8th and 9th graders on Wednesday, March 21st at 8:30 AM. A completed application will serve as your registration for the exam. If you have any questions please aselig@nwcath.org. Thank you for your continued help and support of Catholic education! MARCH 11, 2018 SCONES FOR SALE March AM to 4 PM The Little Sisters of the Poor 1365 Enfield Street, Enfield All proceeds benefit our elderly poor Residents at our Home. All Cub, Boy, Venture and Sea Scout Leaders are invited to learn about the religious emblems programs available for all Catholic Boy Scouts: Light of Christ, Parvuli Dei, Ad Altare Dei, Pope Pius and Adult Awards. Training for Catholic Girl Scouts is also available. April 7, :30 AM - 12:00 PM St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield $10.00 per person o our website: to register. St. Damien Rel. Ed. Service Project 2018 Support the Friends of Windsor Animal Care and Concern. They are in need of canned or bagged dog and cat food, treats and cat litter. No toys please. A box is located at St. Gabriel School, the rectory and in the church halls. Thank you for your support. ST. GABRIEL SCHOOL Updates SGS students will be singing the National Anthem at the March 18th, at the Hartford Wolf Pack hockey game. Parishioners can support the school by attending the game and purchasing tickets through school (at a discount). $1-$2 off the ticket price goes back to SGS. Wolf Pack tickets are for sale now. Also, SGS students will be singing God Bless America at the April 20th, at the Hartford Yard Goats game. Parishioners can show their support by attending the game and purchasing tickets through school (at a discount). $1-$2 off the ticket price goes back to SGS. Yard Goats are not for sale until April 19th. ************* Thank you to all who supported the 'St. Gabriel School Angels,' who represented St. Gabriel School on the Windsor Feud last Saturday, March 4th. The team players were Father Melnick, Mrs. Baliga, Miss McGuinness and Mrs. Plucker. The Angels, who made it to the final round, took first place for donations, raising over $1,300! St. Gabriel School is now accepng applicaons for the 2018/19 academic school year. There are many opportunies to learn more about our school: OPEN HOUSE: We will be holding an OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 13 PM. This is a great opportunity to tour our classrooms, meet faculty, current families and students. OPEN DOOR TOURS: We welcome families to come visit our school every Tuesday school is in session now through April 24th, between 10 AM2 PM and 3 PM5 PM, no appointment needed. SCHEDULE A TOUR: Choose a me that is convenient for you and call our front office ( ), or our Enrollment Coordinator (lwilkos@stgabrielschool.org).

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