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1 26 Dodgingtown Road, Bethel, CT Phone: (203) Fax: (203) Visit us on Facebook: StMaryChurchBethel PARISH OFFICE SUMMER HOURS: 9am 2:00 pm, Monday Friday (Closed weekends and Holidays)

2 St. Mary Catholic Church 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time FATHER COREY S EPISTLE Thank you to all who donated to this year s Annual Catholic Appeal. We have met our goal of $160,000. All of the gifts, both large and small helped us to help those in need in Fairfield County. Together, we have helped those that we could not help as a lone Parish. When you see seminarians in our Diocese, please know that you have participated in preparing men for the priesthood, you have help to provide spiritual counseling to those who could not afford it, you have helped maintain our retired priests, you have helped to spread Catholic education both Catholic Schools as well as Parish Religious Education, you have helped our Youth Group among many other ministries. Thank you for your generosity. In my continuous series on religious orders, today I share the following: Capuchins, like all other Franciscans, try to live a Gospel life based on the vision and example of St. Francis of Assisi. From the beginning of the Franciscan movement in the 13th century, however, the friars have not always agreed as to what shape that life should take. The Capuchins were founded in the 16th century as an attempt to recapture the contemplative vision of Francis and to share the fruits of that contemplation with the poor and the other forgotten members of our society. Perhaps more than any other Franciscan group, the Capuchins aim to be contemplatives in action that is, to see God s presence in every part of our world and then to work toward making sure that the light of Christ is not obscured by ignorance, poverty, or injustice. Capuchins are able to do this work through an incredible diversity of ministries and opportunities that empower the people they serve to be the best persons they can be. They are friars, which simply means brothers. Like those in monastic life, we live in community and pray in common; unlike monks, we are not cloistered and are not attached to one particular community for the rest of our lives. A saying attributed to St. Francis articulates this beautifully: The world is my cloister; my body is my cell; my soul is the hermit within. Many Capuchin friars feel called to serve God s people as an ordained priest, while many others feel that they can contribute to the sanctification of the Church as a lay brother. Both engage in all kinds of ministry and both are equally valuable and equally valid examples of the universal call to holiness. By reason of the same vocation, the brothers are equal. For this reason, let us be called brothers without distinction. When those persons who have entered religious take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, they are publicly proclaiming, before God and the Church, that they will live no longer for themselves alone they will also live for God and for others. Religious consecrate themselves to God and to the Church through the evangelical counsels, which are the ideals given by Jesus to those who would be his disciples, that is, to those who would lead lives in imitation Jesus. The vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience allow us to be faithful disciples and to witness to the Gospel life within the particular form of life we have chosen. The vows can easily seem to restrict what you can and can t do, but they actually do away with whatever keeps you from being the person God wants me to be in other words, they set you free. Because you are not bound by personal financial concerns, by exclusive relationships, or by your own will, you can be available to all people and you can offer your life for others. The habit is a sign of our poverty, minority, and fraternity, and of our consecration to God and to the order. It identifies us as followers of St. Francis and indeed was modeled on the clothing typically worn by the poor in St. Francis time. The habit consists of a tunic (a plain brown robe with a hood), a cord fastened around the waist, and sandals (although most friars wear shoes instead of sandals). A friar receives the habit at the beginning of his novitiate year. A friar is not required to wear the habit but the great majority of friars do so every day, at their ministries and in their community. In their free time, the friars typically do not wear the habit, but they are still living the Franciscan life as much when they are in habit as when they are wearing regular clothing. Sunday, 8/20 Monday, 8/21 Tuesday, 8/22 Wednesday, 8/23 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am & 5:30pm Masses 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 7:00pm Prayer Service Recycling Truck

3 St. Mary Catholic Church August 20, 2017 FATHER COREY S EPISTLE The Community of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (abbreviated as "C.F.R.") is a religious institute in the Latin Church of the Catholic Church. It follows the Capuchin Franciscan tradition. Originally formed as a mendicant congregation, it has served as an official institution of the Vatican since The congregation was founded in 1987 by eight Capuchin priest friars, including Benedict Groeschel, Stan Fortuna, Robert Stanion, Glenn Sudano, Bob Lombardo, and Andrew Apostoli. The purpose of the community is to strive to a return to the authentic Capuchin way of life and the renewal of the Catholic Church. In addition, the friars are known for their fidelity to the pope. The Community characterizes itself as Catholic, Franciscan, Capuchin, contemplative, prophetic, apostolic, fraternal and pro life. Sudano told a reporter about the motive behind forming the community "We were concerned about the effects of secularism on religious life [among the Capuchins] and a lack of clear and explicit fidelity to the Church. That secularism is less prevalent today, thank God, but was very much the case in the 1970s and 80s. What we were observing then were not so much sins of commission, but omission. A pastor, for example, [might] not speak out against the Holy Father, but neither would he speak in support of him. He [wouldn't] condemn adoration of the Blessed Sacrament or the Rosary, but he [wouldn't] promote them either. We worried that many of the traditional expressions of the Faith were not appreciated or practiced." Sudano said that it was their feeling that "Because of this secularism, men weren't attracted to life in religious communities.... [Potential candidates] wanted to participate in the traditional forms of religious life, and wanted traditional signs, such as wearing the habit." Initially it had not been their desire to break away from the Capuchins. Sudano related, "We recognized that things were not going well. Our desire was to stay in the Capuchin community, but to be a renewal community. We wanted to bring back adoration and traditional devotions and practices, such as wearing the habit. Our superior in Rome was interested in our idea, but the provincials in the United States were not. We were allowed to begin in New York, but after three years of fraternal discussions, it was clear that our order was not interested in our style. So, we decided to continue our work under the archbishop of New York. Leaving our community was not easy. We didn t leave our confreres because we thought they were evil, but because we had a difference of opinion. Some of our confreres were upset with us, but leaving was something that had to be done." The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal always operate in harmony with the local bishop and serve according to the needs of each diocese. Their website states that the mission is twofold: First "...is to serve the materially poor, most especially the destitute and homeless. Friaries not primarily focused on formation should have one or more facilities to provide for the needs of the poor, for example, a shelter, soup kitchen, food pantry and/or clothing room. Each of these works must be directed by a friar to preserve the Catholic and Franciscan character. Every member of the community is to be personally and directly involved in hands on work with the poor. All service to the poor is given completely free of charge." Second is evangelization "...through preaching and teaching the Holy Gospel, and by sharing the rich treasures of our Catholic faith with all. This can take many forms so that every friar may assist in his own way. Some expressions of this apostolate are: providing missionary centers for the poor, street evangelization, parish missions, retreats, days of recollection, pilgrimages, spiritual direction, pastoral counselling, religious education and sacramental ministry." The friars wear a grey religious habit with a hood, a cord, and sandals. Beards are also characteristic for members of the congregation. The rope worn as a belt around the waist symbolizes being girded with Christ and is tied in the three characteristic Thursday, 8/24 Friday, 8/25 Saturday, 8/26 Sunday, 8/27 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass Youth Group Trip to Brownstone Park 8:00am Mass 4:00pm Confessions 5:30pm Mass 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am and 5:30pm Masses

4 FATHER COREY S EPISTLE Franciscan knots which signify the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience which are taken upon becoming a member of the community. Those interested in becoming members of the community go through various stages: postulancy lasting ten months, followed by a year long novitiate after which simple vows are taken. The newly professed members then spend a year or more living in one of the friaries. Final vows (life time) are not made until a person has been a member of the community for at least five years. Those who feel called to the ministerial priesthood pursue their studies at St. Joseph's Seminary in Yonkers; during this time, the students live in a nearby friary Speaking of Franciscan Capuchins, Barney Casey became one of Detroit s best known priests even though he was not allowed to preach formally or to hear confessions! Barney came from a large family in Oak Grove, Wisconsin. At the age of 21, and after he had worked as a logger, a hospital orderly, a streetcar operator, and a prison guard, he entered St. Francis Seminary in Milwaukee where he found the studies difficult. He left there and, in 1896, joined the Capuchins in Detroit, taking the name Solanus. His studies for the priesthood were again arduous. On July 24, 1904, he was ordained, but because his knowledge of theology was judged to be weak, Solanus was not given permission to hear confessions or to preach. A Franciscan Capuchin who knew him well said this annoying restriction brought forth in him a greatness and a holiness that might never have been realized in any other way. During his 14 years as porter and sacristan in Yonkers, New York, the people there recognized him as a fine speaker. For, though he was forbidden to deliver doctrinal sermons, writes his biographer, James Derum, he could give inspirational talks, or feverinos, as the Capuchins termed them. His spiritual fire deeply impressed his listeners. Fr. Solanus served at parishes in Manhattan and Harlem before returning to Detroit, where he was porter and sacristan for 20 years at St. Bonaventure Monastery. Every Wednesday afternoon he conducted well attended services for the sick. A coworker estimates that on the average day 150 to 200 people came to see Fr. Solanus in the front office. Most of them came to receive his blessing; 40 to 50 came for consultation. Many people considered him instrumental in cures and other blessings they received. Father Solanus sense of God s providence inspired many of his visitors. Blessed be God in all his designs was one of his favorite expressions. The many friends of Father Solanus helped the Capuchins begin a soup kitchen during the Depression. Capuchins are still feeding the hungry there today. In 1946, in failing health, he was transferred to the Capuchin novitiate in Huntington, Indiana, where he lived until 1956 when he was hospitalized in Detroit. He died on July 31, An estimated 20,000 people passed by his coffin before his burial in St. Bonaventure Church in Detroit. At the funeral Mass, the provincial Father Gerald said: His was a life of service and love for people like me and you. When he was not himself sick, he nevertheless suffered with and for you that were sick. When he was not physically hungry, he hungered with people like you. He had a divine love for people. He loved people for what he could do for them and for God, through them. In 1960, a Father Solanus Guild was formed in Detroit to aid Capuchin seminarians. By 1967, the guild had 5,000 members many of them grateful recipients of his practical advice and his comforting assurance that God would not abandon them in their trials. He was declared Venerable in Like us on Facebook at StMaryChurchBethel and follow us on

5 THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MON., AUGUST 21 FROM 12:05PM 1PM FOR STAFF MEETING WEDNESDAY NIGHT 7PM PRAYER SERVICE Join us for quiet prayer at on Wednesdays in the Church for our own personal intentions and for the whole world. We are now beginning to fill our Parish calendar with dates and activities for the upcoming year (Sept thru Aug. 2018). If you are a parish or school group/ organization in need of meeting space, please fill out the FACILITY RESERVATION FORM (available in the parish office or on our website on the forms page) and return to the parish office. As the demand is growing and to ensure that everyone gets the space needed, no space can be reserved until the form is received. ST. MARY BOOK CLUB: Our Summer Read will be Who Am I to Judge by Edward Sri. We will meet for that read on Wed., Sept. 27 at 7pm in the Children s Room. MARK YOU CALENDAR for our ADVENT PARISH MISSION from the weekend of December 9/10 through Wednesday, December 13 with Deacon Harold Burke Sivers. Deacon Harold, known worldwide as the "Dynamic Deacon," is one of the most sought after speakers in the Church today. He is a powerful and passionate evangelist and preacher, whose no nonsense approach to living and proclaiming the Catholic faith is sure to challenge and inspire those who hear him. He will be speaking at all the Masses on Dec. 9/10 and at 7pm on Mon. Wed. Don t miss this opportunity to deepen your faith during the Advent season! VACATIONERS If you are visiting other areas and would like information regarding Churches in that area, you may either call Mass Times or visit the website www. Masstimes.org. JUST A REMINDER P a r i s h Office Summer hours are 9am 2pm, Monday through Friday. When School begins we will return to our 9am 3pm regular hours. Since the clergy work on weekends, their days off are during the week. Father Wolfe has Monday & Tuesday off, Father Corey has Wednesday & Thursday off and Father Philip has Thursday and Friday off. If you call on one of them on their days off, they will get back to you upon their return. The parish staff can direct your phone call if you need to speak to a priest that day, and if you ever call and get the voice mail, we offer a serious emergency number so you can get in touch with a priest immediately. If you call and get the voice mail, please follow the instructions, and you can leave a message on any of the voice mails. Join our new Parish Ministry Just Desserts! When baked goods are needed for gatherings, meetings, and receptions we will send an blast, or put a notice in the bulletin or on the television screens in Church that we are in need of the Just Desserts ministry. You only need to respond if you are interested in helping with a simple yes by or phone call, bring your home baked dessert and put your name and telephone number if you want your container back. You decide what you want to bake and bring it at the appointed time. I know so many people love to bake as a hobby and are most proud of their creations. If you are interested in joining this ministry, please call the Rectory with your and/or telephone number. This new ministry is created under the patronage of St. Elizabeth of Hungary who is the Patron Saint of Bakers. Please become a part of this ministry so you can help feed the soul and the stomach. Our parish is offering ONLINE GIVING, a convenient service for contributions! Online Giving is a web-based application that allows you to start, stop and change your contributions at any time. Please notice that our offering envelopes now have a check box which indicates I ve given online, which you can use to present during offertory at Mass. Online Giving is very easy to use and requires no special knowledge other than how to access the Internet. If you haven t already signed up, then go to our parish website at and select Online Giving. Go to to get started. HELP OUR NEIGHBORS! We will be working with the Social Services Department of Bethel to help those who were affected by the fire downtown last week. Once we learn of the best way we can help as a Parish we will share that with you. In the meantime, you can make a monetary donation or supply a gift card for these families by stopping by the Social Service Office or mailing it to: The Community Council of Bethel, PO Box 667, Bethel, CT

6 August 25th Brownstone Park Family Day (Senior & Junior Youth Group/Family Groups). Come join us for a day of fun, food, and water as we end the summer with a splash! If you are interested in attending p l e a s e c o n t a c t st.marysbethelyouth@gmail.com or call (203) so we can ensure the group rate for admission. CONVOCATION From Sunday evening, October 15 through Wednesday, October 18 all the priests in the Diocese will be attending a Convocation in Rhode Island. Therefore, there will be NO 5:30pm Mass on Sun., Oct. 15 and no 6:30am and 9am Masses Mon., Oct 16 through Wed., Oct. 18. There will be a Communion Service at 9am Mon. through Wed. 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES All of the 4th Sunday in Advent Masses (Dec. 24) will take place in the Gym with no 5:30pm Sunday Mass. The Masses for Christmas Eve (also on Dec. 24) will all be in the Church at 4pm, 6pm and 10pm. Christmas Day (Dec. 25) Masses will also be in the Church at 7am, 9am and 11am. The reason we are having the 4th Sunday in Advent masses in the Gym is that the Church needs to be decorated for Christmas and there would be no opportunity to do that if those Masses were in the Church. St. Mary School summer hours are Monday through Friday, 8am 12pm. Reminder: The FIRST DAY OF CLASSES for grades K 8 will be Wed., August 30. There is Early Dismissal at 11:15am for both Wednesday and Thursday. The first full day of classes will be Friday, Sept. 1. There will be NO SCHOOL on Mon., Sept. 4 and Tues., Sept. 5. KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION is on Monday, August 28 at 5:15pm. This will be followed by a NEW FAMILY AND KINDERGARTEN PIZZA NIGHT at 6:00pm. PREK4 ORIENTATION is on Wednesday, September 6 at 9am. PREK3 ORIENTATION is on Wednesday, September 6 at 10:30am. PREK FIRST DAY OF CLASSES is Thursday, Sept. 7. St. Mary School welcomes all our new and returning students. 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.

7 AROUND THE DIOCESE August 25th Brownstone Park Family Day What better way to wrap up a hot summer than by cooling off at a water park!? Come join us for a day of fun, food, and water as we end the summer with a splash! If you are interested in attending please contact st.marysbethelyouth@gmail.com or call (203) so we can ensure the group rate for admission. More information will follow as the date gets closer. (Senior & Junior Youth Group). Religious Education Office is closed for the Summer REGISTRATION has begun for the School Year. You can download the Religious Education Registration forms from our website stmarybethel.org and drop them off in the Parish Office. RELIGIOUS ED HELP WANTED We are in need of some Religious Ed teachers for the new year. If you would like to share the love of your faith with the children of our parish please call Mary Ferri at (203) I I I Daniel Proffitt & Lauren Aquino I I I Kevin Jarrin & Jillian Gioia I I Jose Ortiz & Lauren Pace 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, please contact Grand Knight Tony Iorfino at (203) or gkofpavia@gmail.com. DEFENDING OUR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY According to USCCB President Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, The Catholic Church teaches that religious freedom has to do with immunity from coercion. Immunity from government coercion is a right that all citizens in this country should enjoy. So, in asking for an exemption to the HHS mandate to fully accommodate deeply held moral and religious beliefs, the USCCB is asking that the government give us the space to fully participate in American life. Let us pray that efforts to change the health care bill protect our First Amendment rights. THE FACE OF PRAYER PILGRIMAGE Join Bishop Caggiano on September 23 for a pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC for the dedication of an outdoor shrine. The shrine is dedicated to young people and continues our celebration of the 100th anniversary of Our Lady s appearance to the children of Fatima. Details about the pilgrimage can be found at or by calling (203) or institute@diobpt.org. WHAT KINDS OF PEOPLE BECOME PRIESTS, SISTERS OR BROTHERS? Are they uncommonly holy, unusually saint like? No. They are people who make mistakes, people who aren t afraid to be human while in God s service. Are they people who can t face the competition and cruelty of the real world? No. They are people who believe that through ministry they can immerse themselves in the world and make positive changes. Are they people who don t relate well with other people? No. They are people who love others people who find real satisfaction chatting with a 93 yearold parishioner, holding the hand of a cancer patient, listening to the troubles of a street wise teen. They are people with the courage to touch lives, hearts and souls in a high tech, un churched world. Are you that kind of person? If you are, for info go to call (203) or vocations@diobpt.org. 28TH ANNUAL IMMACULATE HIGH SCHOOL GOLF TOURNAMENT Please join us on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Richter Park in Danbury. Enjoy 18 holes of golf, continental breakfast, lunch, dinner, beer and wine, hole in one contest. 9:00 a.m. registration; 11:30 a.m. shotgun start $1000 for a foursome, $250 for single golfer. For information on sponsorship opportunities and to register online, visit or contact Debbie Basile, Advancement Director , ext. 159, dbasile@myimmaculatehs.org.

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., AUGUST 19 5:30 + John M. Miley Family SUN., AUGUST 20 7:00 + Richard Shannon Family 8:30 + Rita Barra The Barra Family 10:00 + Phyllis Ruhl Pat & Ed Ruhl 11:30 + Alfonso Arboleda Family 5:30 + Philip Gorden Helen Hentschel MON., AUGUST 21 6:30 + Stephanie LaCava The Vitarelli Family 9:00 + Virginia M. Miley Family TUES., AUGUST 22 6:30 + Christopher Urban Family 9:00 + John Leaden, Sr. Lawrence Havey WED., AUGUST 23 6:30 Michael McKenna (Blessings) Family 9:00 + Dunstan Pulle Elizabeth Cuneo THU., AUGUST 24 6:30 + Mark Morosky Family 9:00 + Liam Gavin Peg & Shay Gavin FRI., AUGUST 25 6:30 + Asta Smith Daughter & Grandchildren 9:00 + Sylvia Duff Carol & George Branecky SAT., AUGUST 26 8:00 Health and Blessings Carol & Bob DiMatteo 5:30 + Bernie Henry Family SUN., AUGUST 27 7:00 + Doris Hachenberg St. Mary Rosary Group 8:30 + Robert Nelson, Sr. Family 10:00 + John Crisorio Loreto Crison 11:30 + Furina Lanigan Rosa & John Rooney 5:30 + Patrick Alworth The Alworth Family READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon.: Jgs 2:11 19; Ps 106:34 37, 39 40, 43ab, 44; Mt 19:16 22 Tues.: Jgs 6:11 24a; Ps 85:9, 11 14; Mt 19:23 30 Wed.: Jgs 9:6 15; Ps 21:2 7; Mt 20:1 16 Thur: Rv 21:9b 14; Ps 145:10 13, 17 18; Jn 1:45 51 Fri.: Ru 1:1, 3 6, 14b 16, 22; Ps 146:5 10; Mt 22:34 40 Sat.: Ru 2:1 3, 8 11; 4:13 17; Ps 128:1b 5; Mt 23:1 12 Sun.: Is 22:19 23; Ps 138:1 3, 6, 8; Rom 11:33 36; Mt 16:13 20 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 ( ) Maggie Kent, Secretary RCIA (203) : Call (203) if you are interested in becoming a Catholic or completing your initiation as a Catholic with Confirmation and/or Eucharist. YOUTH MINISTRY (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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