Saint Mary Parish. February 21, Second Sunday of Lent. 9am 3:00 pm, Monday Friday (Closed weekends and Holidays)

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1 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 STAFF Father Corey V. Piccinino Pastor Father Robert Wolfe Parochial Vicar Deacon John DeRoin Deacon Tony Caraluzzi Kate Fitzgerald: Parish Secretary & Bulle n 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 if you are interested in becoming a Catholic or comple ng your ini a on as a Catholic with Confirma on and/or Eucharist) YOUTH MINISTRY (203) MUSIC MINISTRY Michael Ferrari: Music Director Elizabeth Barnes: Choir Director Karen Ma era: 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 Bap sm and to sign up for the New Bap sm Class that is required for both parents and Godparents. These classes are offered on the first Sunday of each month. Anyone reques ng a Sponsorship form must be a currently registered and prac cing Catholic, and they must a end one of the New Bap sm Classes to receive it. There is a 3-month wai ng 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 Bap sm, First Holy Communion and Confirma on in the Catholic Church; a end Mass regularly on Sundays and on Holy Days of Obliga on; 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 Hospitaliza on: You or a family member should no fy the Rectory. Saint Mary Parish 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) February 21, 2016 Second Sunday of Lent READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 11;1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9

2 St. Mary Catholic Church Second Sunday of Lent FATHER COREY S EPISTLE As we con nue our journey through Lent, I encourage you to make use of the Mercy Centers in our Vicariate. The Mercy Centers were established by Bishop Caggiano for the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Beginning the season of Lent un l the First Sunday of Advent two Parishes have been designated to have confessions available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:30pm. In our Vicariate, St. Joseph Church in Brookfield will be hearing confessions on Tuesdays and Sacred Heart Church in Danbury will be hearing confessions on Thursdays. All the priests of the Vicariate will be taking turns hearing confessions each week. Of course, confession is a wonderful way to journey through Lent. Another reminder is for our Lenten collec on for the Li le Sisters of the Poor. These wonderful religious women work relessly for their elderly residents in Enfield. They take no government money and literally beg for what they need for their residents. Please bring a dona on of Dove soap, ssues, or deodorant for these folks who really can use our help. Do you have what might seem as an impossible situa on in our life? Has a child le the Church? Is depression taken hold? Is their unemployment in your family? Sickness? Please visit our Jubilee Year of Mercy Shrine. Open your heart to the Sacred Heart of Jesus to ask for a resolu on to your problems but more importantly ask the Lord for his strength to deal with and overcome anything that might get in the way of the serene peace that only the Lord can give. Lent around the world: Denmark The last Sunday before Lent begins is called Fastelavn. Cream- or jam-filled buns are eaten and children dress up in costumes. A barrel filled with candy is beaten, much like a Mexican piñata, and the two children who break the barrel are crowned the Cat King and Cat Queen (because the barrel used to contain a live cat instead of candy.) Greece The Monday before Ash Wednesday, called Kathari The era, or Clean Monday, is a na onal holiday in Greece. Families go to the countryside and beaches for picnics and kite-flying. Greek Orthodox Chris ans give up all meat and animal products during Lent, and eat beans, orzo and pastas. Cookies and cakes are permi ed as long as bu er is omi ed. England The arrival of Lent is marked by making pancakes and also holding pancake races. The Bri sh Isles also have one of the most beloved Lenten customs of ea ng hot cross buns to symbolize the Cross. During the Middle Ages, the English tradi onally marked Laetare Sunday with the celebra on of Mothering Sunday, so-called because appren ces were given the day to go and visit their mother churches, the churches where they were bap zed. Newfoundland, Canada Various items are baked into pancakes on Mardi Gras. The person who gets a coin will be rich; a ring, will marry; a nail, will become a carpenter; and a thimble, will become a tailor. Poland Shrove Tuesday is called Sledziowka ( Sledz is the word for herring.) Various dishes of herring are typically served that day. Goa, India Catholics have their own version of Carnival with three days of music, dancing and feas ng, culmina ng in a Mass. Notably, the Indian Catholics have tradi onally been joined by Hindu and Muslim neighbors in the fes vi es. A similar fes val is held in Kerala, where Catholics hold the Raasa parade on the day before Ash Wednesday. The name Raasa is derived from the Sanskrit for fun, and the fes val likewise includes music and dance as well as fireworks; it also ends with a Mass. There is no feast, although there is the Chembeduppu ceremony in which offerings of raw or half-cooked rice are placed in large copper vessels (chembu) at the churches. A er the Mass, the copper vessels are carried in a procession, with golden and silver crosses, flags and bands. Ireland When it comes to abs nence on Fridays during Lent, the tradi on in Catholic countries, of course, is that fish is eaten in place of meat. The Irish typically eat fish soup on Fridays. In the Caribbean, meanwhile, the seafood of choice is cockles. Middle East Among the Melkite Catholics of Jordan, Syria and other parts of the Middle East, fas ng during Lent entails abstaining Sunday, 2/21 Monday, 2/22 Tuesday, 2/23 Wednesday, 2/24 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, 5:30pm 6:30pm Senior Youth Group 6:15pm Li le Flowers 8:15pm Knights of Columbus 4:45pm Children s Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Book Club

3 St. Mary Catholic Church February 21, 2016 FATHER COREY S EPISTLE from meat, dairy products, eggs, fish, olive oil and alcohol. Mexico The final Friday of Lent is devoted to Our Lady. Known as Viernes de Dolores, Friday of Sorrows, altars are set up in churches and homes in her honor. On the fourth Friday in Oaxaca, called la Samaritana, aquas frescas, fruit drinks and ice cream are given to passersby in honor of the Samaritan woman who gave Jesus water at the well. Germany In some parts of Germany, old Christmas trees are burned during Lent to welcome in spring (Lent being the old Germanic for spring. ) Holy Week is also honored by the staging of processions and passion plays to remind the faithful of Our Lord s suffering. The most famous of these is held every 10 years in Oberammergau, Germany, a custom that dates back to 1633 when the people of the town vowed to stage a passion play should God be merciful and end an outbreak of the plague. The first play was held the next year. Holy Thursday is known in Germany as Green Thursday (Grundonnerstag), for reasons that remain a mystery. The same name is used among the Czechs and the Slovaks. Normally, green foods are eaten, especially green salads and spinach. Slovakia On Palm Sunday, called Kvetna, or Flower Sunday, a er the morning Mass, children in villages gathered behind a maypole and went through the town singing a song about Christ journeying to Jerusalem. Bulgaria The Lazarouvane fes val is celebrated on the Saturday before Easter and honors spring and young girls. A beloved event every year, the Lazarouvane represents a kind of debut for girls. They gather on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, decorate the gates of the village with willow twigs, and then walk through the village singing. The next day, they make Palm Sunday wreaths. According to supers on, young girls who refuse to take part will never find a husband. Needless to say, the day is also used for marriage proposals. Philippines On Good Friday some of the faithful in the town of San Pedro in the Philippines actually endure crucifixion as well as flagella on with sharp- pped whips. The crucifixions do not last long enough to cause serious injury or death. Passion plays or sinakulo are also o en performed during Lent. These plays are performed over several nights during Holy Week. On Holy Thursday, the most common ac vity among Catholics has been to visit three, seven, nine or even 14 churches. The custom of the churches is based on keeping vigil in the spirit of Christ s journey to Gethsemane a er the Last Supper. The prac ce likely began with the pilgrims who made their way to Rome to visit the seven great pilgrim churches. Czech Republic From Holy Thursday night, the bells of churches fell silent across parts of Europe, such as in Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Luxembourg. Children were told that the bells were quiet because they had gone to Rome to make confession. As there were no bells, children would be sent out with wooden clappers to call the villagers and townspeople to services for the rest of the Triduum. With dawn on Easter morning, the bells began to ring once more. In the Czech Republic, the Thursday of Holy Week is called Soot-Sweeping or Black Wednesday because chimneys were tradi onally cleaned this day to prepare for Easter. Malta The Wednesday of Holy Week is known as Drums Wednesday because children go to church and drum on chairs to create the sound of thunder. The tradi on of Visita Iglesia (visi ng churches) is popular. Some families will visit 14 churches, with each church providing one of the Sta ons of the Cross. A special almond and honey cake, called kwarezimal, is a Lenten highlight on the island. Honey-coated fried bread filled with spinach is another favorite. Russia Orthodox Chris ans give up all animal products, omit meat and forgo oil and wine on weekdays. Sweden Pancakes are also eaten on Fat Tuesday, tradi onally accompanied by bowls of pea soup. On Holy Thursday, children dress as witches and receive candy and Easter eggs. Italy Bo les of holy water are tradi onally passed out during Lent for use in blessing homes. United States In many Midwestern ci es in the United States se led by Polish immigrants, pączki, a doughnut-like pastry, are eaten just before Lent, especially on Fat Tuesday. Bermuda Families fly kites made with wooden s cks on Good Friday to represent both the cross that Jesus died on and his Thursday, 2/25 Friday, 2/26 Saturday, 2/27 Sunday, 2/28 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Sta ons 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 1:00pm Confirma on Retreat 6:30pm Junior Youth Group 7:00pm Cursillo

4 FATHER COREY S EPISTLE Ascension into heaven Please remember that we are in the processing of collec ng for the Annual Catholic Appeal. Our Parish goal is $165,000. Our Bishop has asked us to give as generously as we can.even sacrificially if that is possible. To help our brothers and sisters, especially during Lent is something we all should do. Every member of the Parish is asked to par cipate as best they can to help this most worthy cause. I ask that even the children be made aware of the needs of those around them and to put discipleship into prac ce. As Catholics we are called to give up something for Lent. Chocolate, coffee, that extra helping of dinner, one less hour of video games or watching DVDs whatever it is, you can make what you re giving up for Lent a prayer as well: a prayer-inac on. Whenever you encounter the thing you are abstaining from or the me of day that you would normally enjoy it, take a moment to say a prayer in recogni on of your wholeness in God even without the thing you have given up. Thank God for the freedom to be wholly yourself without this and, at the same me, acknowledge the gi of its existence in the world. Being a parent, guardian, or teacher is a holy ministry and a sacred promise. Share your faith with children by le ng them see and hear you pray, and by praying together. And don t forget about family dinners. Dinner me is a great opportunity to start or enliven a tradi on of family prayer during Lent. Our next mee ng of the LITTLE FLOWERS GIRLS CLUB is on Mon., Feb. 22 at 6:15pm in the Parish Hall. The Li le Flowers is a fun, flexible and Faith-filled Catholic Club for girls ages 5 and up and their Moms. Call Mary at for more info. ST. MARY BOOK CLUB: Our next book is The Way of Serenity by Father Jonathan Morris. Join us on Wed., Feb. 24 at 7pm in the Children s Room. ST. MARY MEN S MINISTRY Come share in the posi ve Chris- an fellowship & learn how you can be er strengthen your personal faith journey on Sat., Feb. 27 at 8:30am in the Parish Hall. For info, call Jim Buzak at (203) ST. MARY PARISH MEN S RETREAT Our annual parish men s retreat weekend begins on Friday, March 11th. It will be a relaxing weekend of peace and quiet. Good rest, good food and inspiring talks that will bring you closer to God. You ll come away with a new perspec ve on life. Make your reserva ons now. Call Nick Santarelli ( ) or Richard Schlemmer ( ). BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP provides a prayerful experience of mutual support and comfort for those who are confron ng the loss of a loved one. Our next mee ng will be on Sat., March 12 from 10:30-noon in the Convent. If you will be a ending for the first me, please call the Rectory at WOMEN OF FAITH The next mee ng will be Tuesday, March 15th, at 7 p.m. Consider joining the Rosary group at 8:35, before Mass, as a Lenten offering. SAT., FEBRUARY 20 5:30 + Dorothy Marinaccio Mike & Mary Marinaccio SUN., FEBRUARY 21 7:00 + Michael O Connor Ann & Dennis Nauheimer 8:30 + Rita Bomaga The Barra Family 10:00 + John Walsh Wife Dolores Walsh 11:30 + Father Peter DeMarco Arlene & Robert Leonard 5:30 + Mary Cole a Julie & Will Doerner MON., FEBRUARY 22 6:30 + Philip Tomanio Bill & Mary Walsh 9:00 + Ashley DeMarco Paul & Rosalie DeMarco TUES., FEBRUARY 23 6:30 + Frank Sleis Mr. & Mrs. George Keenan 9:00 + Mary Ruffles The Soegaard Family WED., FEBRUARY 24 6:30 + Rosemary Young Mary & Ma Guer n 9:00 + Frances Piccinino The Women of Faith THU., FEBRUARY 25 6:30 + John Stocks III Ken & Pat Stevens 9:00 + Josephine Ferry Mary Smith FRI., FEBRUARY 26 6:30 + Cathryn Z. Costello 9:00 + Aldei Pollander (10th Anniv.) Wife Theresa SAT., FEBRUARY 27 8:00 + Bryce Klingel Kevin Ferguson 5:30 + Mary Ready The Wakeman Family SUN., FEBRUARY 28 7:00 + Catherine Dayle Falis Ross & Rita Harrison 8:30 + Tony & Inge Barra The Barra Family 10:00 + Dominic Maturo Stepchildren 11:30 + Ellie Bova John & Rosa Rooney 5:30 + Carlos Torres Ann & Dennis Nauheimer Religious Ed Office hours Mon., Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 9:30am-2pm REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS If there is a snow day or early dismissal of Bethel Public Schools there is NO Religious Educa- on! Check our website at stmarybethel.org for updates on cancella ons ATTENTION CONFIRMATION STUDENTS.!!! Reminder of the CONFIRMATION RETREAT on Sunday, February 28 from 1:00-5:15pm. Meet in the Parish Hall. Reminder of FIRST RECONCILIATION on Saturday, March 5 at 9am and 10:15am. YOUTH GROUP SENIOR YOUTH GROUP will meet on Sunday, Feb. 21 a er the 5:30pm Mass. Offertory for the weekend of February 13/14 Collec on: $10, On-Line Giving: $3,537.00

5 KLEENEX TISSUES, DOVE SOAP & DEODORANT COLLECTION BEGINNING ASH WEDNESDAY and con nuing each Sunday through Lent benefi ng The Li le Sisters of the Poor. DAILY MASSES during LENT Mon. Fri.: 6:30am and 9:00am; Saturday: 8am PENANCE: Saturdays from 4-5pm STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Fridays at 7:00pm Days of FAST and ABSTINENCE (no ea ng between meals and no meat): Ash Wednesday & Good Friday (The norms of fas ng are obligatory from age 18 un l age 59. When fas ng, a person is permi ed to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may also be taken, but not to equal a full meal. The norms concerning abs nence from meat are binding upon members from age 14 onwards.) Days of ABSTINENCE (no meat): Fridays of Lent SAVE THE DATE!! Our Annual ST. MARY SCHOOL AUCTION will be held on March 12th from 6pm to 11pm in the school gym. Buffet dinner, beer and wine, dancing and fun! All are welcome! Register online at: h ps://smhsabct.ejoinme.org/ Registra on. Tickets will also be sold a er each mass on February 20th & 21st and February 27th & 28th. Cost is $50 per person or $90 per couple. Interested in teaching CHESS to students? We re looking for an experienced Chess player to lead a Chess program at St. Mary School. Please contact Maureen Decker at (203) or mdecker@stmarybethelct.org. We are currently accep ng registra on for our newly expanded PRE-K programs for Interest is extremely high and we do an cipate the programs being at full capacity. If you would like to register your child, or need more informa on on the program, please contact our Enrollment Director, Linda Garvey, at LGarvey@Stmarybethelct.org. 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 informa on. You can also visit our website at for school and registra- on informa on. Please visit us on FACEBOOK to see photos and news of the latest happenings at SMS! FAMILY FAITH CORNER Visit our Family Faith center in the ves bule of the Church for ideas and ac vi es to bring your faith home! Each week we will feature something new to enrich your faith with your family! This week we will discover the Transfigura on. PALM SUNDAY (March 20) Masses are celebrated on: Sat. evening (March 19) at 5:30pm Sun. at 7am, 8:30am, 10am, 12 noon, 5:30pm CONFESSIONS: Monday, March 21: 9:30 10:00am Tuesday, March 22: 7:00 8:00pm Wednesday, March 23: 5:00 6:00pm (last opportunity before the Triduum) DAILY MASSES: (Mon., Tues., & Wed.) 6:30 & 9am HOLY THURSDAY (March 24) 9:00am Morning Prayer (no morning Mass) 7:00pm Mass of the Lord s Supper Adora on in the Parish Hall un l 11:00pm GOOD FRIDAY (March 25) 9:00 am Morning Prayer (no morning Mass) 3:00pm Celebra on of the Lord s Passion 7:00pm Sta ons of the Cross (Day of FAST and ABSTINENCE no ea ng between meals and no meat) HOLY SATURDAY (March 26) 9:00am Morning Prayer (no morning Mass) 12:00n Blessing of Easter Food (Parish Hall) (No 5:30pm Mass) 8:00pm The Great Vigil of Easter EASTER SUNDAY (March 27) Masses are celebrated at: 6:30am Sunrise Mass at Blue Jay Orchards (weather permi ng) 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 12:00noon at the Church (No 5:30pm Mass on Easter Sunday) DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY (April 3) Masses are celebrated on Sat. evening at 5:30pm and on Sun. at 7am, 8:30am, 10am, 11:30am, 5:30pm 3:00pm Holy Hour including Song, Adora on and the Divine Mercy Chaplet in the Church ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL The Respect Life Ministry is dedicated to preserving the sanctity of all human life, from conception to natural death, focusing on spiritual support, pastoral care, education and public policy advocacy. In addition, it supports and cares for those who have been wounded by an abortion through the healing work of Project Rachel and supports a network of parish pro-life coordinators and committees to help build a culture of life. Your gift o the Annual Catholic Appeal will help to sustain this important ministry.

6 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Our next mee ng will be on Feb. 22 at 8:15pm in the Parish Hall. We will say the Rosary at 7:45pm in the Church. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS APPLICATIONS FOR THREE SCHOLAR- SHIPS at $4,000 each, to be awarded by Pavia Council #48, are now available. An eligible applicant must be a resident of Bethel or a daughter/son of a current or deceased member of Pavia Council, as well as an ac ve Catholic. High School seniors may pick up an applica on at their school guidance office or at the Rectory. For informa on contact Bill Taylor at (203) , or william.r.taylor78@gmail.com. Applica on deadline: 4/4/16. A pint of blood can save up to 3 lives! The Red Cross will be in our Parish Hall Wednesday March 2 from 11:30am to 4:30pm. There is always a need for whole blood and winter me is especially challenging. for the Red Cross, so please come and give. You can sign up on the Red Cross web site, or walk in. Ques- ons? Our Parish coordinator is Bill Taylor cell AROUND THE DIOCESE In October 2015 a life was saved in Danbury through your prayers and public witness at 40 DAYS FOR LIFE. During Lent commencing February 10 through March 20, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., every day for 40 days, we will once again pray in public to save more lives. Will you join us? God sees our witness; He hears our prayers; He transforms our world. Prayer Vigil Loca on: At Public sidewalk outside Planned Parenthood at 44 Main Street in Danbury For more informa on contact: Sharon at or sm.boland@yahoo.com or go to h ps://40daysforlife.com/ local-campaigns/danbury/ DANBURY EMMAUS is having a retreat for anyone from 8th- 12th grade on Feb at the Seton Newman Center in Danbury, CT. Come and deepen your rela onship with God while making friendships that will last a life me! If you are interested, please call Catherine or Don Kallberg at , or visit us at We look forward to mee ng you on the weekend! CURSILLO The next Ultreya mee ng is Thurs., Feb. 25 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 Guer n at or mguer- n.home@gmail.com. BROTHERHOOD IN ACTION is collec ng food for the needy in our area throughout the Lenten Season. Please drop off your dona ons in the Parish Hall and be as generous as you can!!! Thank You!! DEFENDING OUR RELIGIOUS LIBERITY Beginning on Monday, February 15th, and every Monday during Lent, every Catholic Church in the archdiocese will be open for confessions between 6-7 p.m. Prepare yourself for the coming of Christ by giving yourself the gi of forgiveness and con nue to pray for our religious freedom that it will remain our most cherished and inalienable right. If you haven t done so already, please voice your Youth Group Schedule Feb. 21 Senior Making lunches for Dorothy Day/ followed by games in gym Feb. 28 Junior Making lunches for Dorothy Day/ followed by games in gym March 6 NO MTG Convivio Conference/ROTC Ball March 13 Junior Teambuilding Games (like from Convivio) March 20 Joint Scavanger Riddle Hunt March 27 NO MTG EASTER April 3 Senior Gospel breakdown/small groups/games April 10 Junior Gospel breakdown/small groups/games April 17 Joint Skyzone April 24 Senior Teambuilding Games (like from Convivio) May 1 Joint Sacrament of Reconcilia on - campfire May 8 NO MTG Mothers Day May 15 Senior Confirma on Party (Cinco de Mayo theme) May 29 NO MTG Memorial Day June 5 Senior "Give back to the parish" ac vity June 12 Junior Welcome new 5th graders party, ice breakers, make your own Sundae's - give back to the parish day. June 19 NO MTG Fathers Day opposi on to the federal health care mandate by calling U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell at , and your elected representa ves.

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