WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF GRACE PARISH Please join us to Pray, Smile, Listen, Encourage, and Invite Others to Come Home!

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1 PAGE TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 SABBATH MASSES Saturday 4:00 pm & 5:30 pm. Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm. WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF GRACE PARISH Please join us to Pray, Smile, Listen, Encourage, and Invite Others to Come Home! September 23, 2018 Daily Masses Monday - Friday at 9:00 am. Confessions Monday - Friday, 8:30-8:50 am. Saturday, 2:45-3:45 pm. Monsignor Martin P. Ryan, D. Min. Pastor Deacon Rob McLaughlin Parish Manager Mrs. Denise Bartelson Director of Faith Formation Mr. George Zamary Pastoral Assistant Mrs. Stacey Breyan Office Staff Mr. Matthew Roumeles Director of Music Ministry Ms. Tina Manus Choir Director Mr. Howard Wardlow Finance Council Chairman Sacrament of Baptism If you wish to have your child baptized at Our Lady of Grace, we ask families to register in the parish and attend Growing-up Catholic, our parish baptism program. For information regarding dates and times of baptisms, please speak with Stacey at the Parish Office: (203) during the week or staceybreyan@olgstratford.com. For additional information regarding Growing-Up Catholic, contact Melissa Lembo: or baptismprogram@olgstratford.com. Sacrament of Matrimony Those wishing to enter the Sacrament of Matrimony, please contact the Parish Office ( ) one year prior to the date of your wedding. The couple must meet with the parish priest to review all the legal and canonical requirements. 497 Second Hill Lane, Stratford, CT Office/Rectory

2 PAGE 2 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 Office/Rectory: FAX: Bingo: PARISH INFORMATION Religious Education: Finance Council Chairman: Parish Website/ PRAYER INTENTIONS Please pray for: Baby Valerie, Baby Verona, Bernard Ardry, Lois Balga, Susan Ambrose Beatty, Matthew Coleman, Robert Doucette, Sal Gentile, Peter Kiman, Elaine Lagor, Marge Martire, Barbara McLaughlin, Helen Miller, Meritt Maillowy, David Oleynik, Sal Pace, Mary Roviello, Carol Ruggio, Stella Soisson, Rev. Leo Spodnik, Laura Tutunjian, Shirley Tutunjian, Ann Ward, Andrew Yankowski, George Zamary, Sr. +Robert Scholz Rain Down Rain Down is an incredible gathering of youth for prayer, fellowship, food, fun, and Eucharistic Adoration. This event is open to youth in grades 8-12 from throughout the Diocese of Bridgeport! This year the keynote presentation and entertainment will be provided by the international performer, Tony Melendez. The cost is just $10 per participant! The gathering will include: Dynamic & Inspirational Presentations, Sunday Mass & Eucharistic Adoration, Service Projects, Food & Games, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. When: Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 2:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Where: The Church of St. Cecelia, Stamford. Please register by October 21. Space is limited! To learn more and to register, please visit: FROM THE PASTOR S DESK Dear friends, The Parish Council is planning a reception for Fr. Kumar. The dates chosen are either October 21 st or 28 th. We are awaiting Fr. Kumar s response with his availability! Sincerely, Monsignor Martin P. Ryan, D. Min. Come and Rest The Lord Jesus calls you to come and to pray, to listen and to seek the Holiness of His presence. To receive the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist! Lord s Kitchen Please keep the OLG volunteers in your prayers as they serve the meal at the Lord s Kitchen. The meal will be served on Monday September 24 th. Choir After careful consideration, it has been determined that the current positioning of the choir at 12:00 pm (and other) Masses is not optimal for musical and community related reasons. As a solution, the choir will be repositioned in the pews to the left of the organ, along the wall, beginning with the first Sunday in October. This transition will allow for better musical communication and foster a closer relationship between the congregation and the choir during mass. Please see our Music Director Matt with any questions or input you may have. Bingo Phone To our Bingo players: you can once again call directly for Bingo information and reservations at We Need your Help! As summer is ending and vacations are over, we need your help to maintain a balanced parish budget. We missed your donations while you were away! Can we count on you to make-up your missed donations? Face of Prayer The Face of Prayer recently launched phase two of its campaign to create an interactive video catechism based on the questions and concerns of young people. Visit to view over one hundred and forty questions answered by Bishop Frank J. Caggiano and other bishops, priests, religious, and lay leaders across the country. Be sure to also join the movement by texting PRAY to to receive daily prayer alerts on your phone. Just Visiting? Please use our Welcome envelopes located in the pews when attending our parish. We would enjoy putting your name on our active list. Handicapped Parking The four spaces directly in front of the Church on Second Hill Lane are handicapped parking spaces. These spaces are for our parishioners who have a handicap parking sticker.

3 PAGE 3 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 MASS INTENTIONS CELEBRANT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 4:00 pm Theresa Ruffo r/b Joseph Galatie, Jr. Msgr. Ryan 5:30 pm Parish Intentions Fr. McDonough SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 8:00 am Parish Intentions Msgr. Ryan 10:00 am Parish Intentions Msgr. Ryan 12:00 pm Parish Intentions Fr. McDonough MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 9:00 am Michael Baldassario r/b Joseph L. Giaquinto Msgr. Ryan TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 9:00 am Frank P. & Helen M. Knapik r/b Children Fr. McDonough WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 9:00 am Al Moncovich r/b John & Ann Velky Deacon McLaughlin THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 9:00 am Peter Provo r/b Family Deacon McLaughlin FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 9:00 am Souls in Purgatory Fr. McDonough SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 4:00 pm Stanley Danielczuk r/b The Danielczuk Family Fr. McDonough 5:30 pm William Perkowski r/b Family Msgr. Ryan SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 8:00 am Our Parishioners Msgr. Ryan 10:00 am Dean R. Chambers r/b Lillian Atcherson & Dean Chambers, Sr. Fr. McDonough 12:00 pm Elizabeth Grace & Kathleen Grace r/b Family Msgr. Ryan Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan, and all the evil sprits, who prowl the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. Prayer for our Family Holy Family of Nazareth, keep our family safe from all dangers and evil. May Jesus always be the center of our life and of our home. Grant us peace in this life and in the next. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, to you we entrust the well-being and salvation of our family. Amen. Priest s Retreat I will be away on retreat from September 24 th to September 28 th at Holy Family Retreat House in West Hartford. Please pray for me as I pray for you! Msgr. Ryan - PRAY, HOPE, AND DON T WORRY. WORRY IS USELESS. GOD IS MERCIFUL AND WILL HEAR YOUR PRAYER. St. Padre Pio Sanctuary Lamp Intentions September 23 - September 29, 2018 Lamp 1: Patrick Ambrose r/b Mom & Dad Lamp 2: Andrew Marus r/b Frances Mudre Call or come to the Parish Office during the week to reserve a 7 day candle for your prayer intention. We request a donation of $10.00 per candle Mass Book is Open The 2019 Mass Book is open for your intentions. The Parish Office hours are: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Weekday Mass stipends are $10.00 each and weekend Masses are $20.00 each. If the date you want is not available, please consider a 7 day Sanctuary Lamp donation for $10.00 each. Nursing Home Information If a parishioner is admitted to a nursing home for a short stay and would like a visit from a Eucharistic Minister, please call the Parish Office and make arrangements with George Zamary at At the nursing home, please inform the nursing station that you requested Communion from your parish. When we visit, we will check with the nurses to verify your medical status and to get approval for the visit. Homebound Parishioners We have several parishioners who are homebound. If you live with or know someone who is homebound and would like to bring them communion after Mass, please call George Zamary at the Parish Office.

4 PAGE 4 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 SOAR... Serve Others And Rise Our Lady of Grace Parish Presents THE HONEYMOANERS A hilarious cabaret experience where the audience participates in helping Alice and Norton throw a surprise birthday party for Ralph! Tickets are $25.00 each, which includes Admission, Birthday Cake and Coffee. BYOB Ages 21 and over! Tickets are limited! Envelopes for purchasing tickets are in the Church pamphlet racks. You can also reserve and purchase tickets by calling the Faith Formation Office at If you purchase 8 tickets together you will have a reserved table. The show starts at 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm. Faith Formation Thank You to all the Faith Formation volunteers and all the Faith Formation families that came out for Catechetical Sunday last week. The theme this year was Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ. The theme for the new school year will be going along with this Hashtag Witness. Watch the bulletin to hear about the different ways our students and catechists work together to be Witnesses for Jesus Christ throughout the year. Catholic School Children and Families If you have a child attending a Catholic school, please contact our Faith Formation Office so we can keep you informed of different events and information that we present to our families of school age children. Also, if you have a child in 2 nd grade or 9 th grade, please contact us so we could let you know all pertinent information, in order for your child to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Call the Faith Formation Office at or denisebartelson@olgstratford.com. The Nazareth Program If you have a child that has not had the opportunity to start classes in 1 st grade or has missed years of faith Formation or receiving the Sacraments we offer a special program called The Nazareth Program Over the past few years many children have had the opportunity to catch-up on their Faith Formation and get on track receiving their Sacraments. Please call the Faith Formation Office at for more information or pass on this bulletin if you know someone in this situation. SAVE THE DATE: Friday, October 26, 2018 for FAMILY HALLOWEEN BINGO!!! Adult Faith Formation Join us as we continue to encounter Jesus through the Gospel of John, discussing people and stories not found in any of the other gospels. At our next session we'll discuss The Wedding at Cana, his first miracle and a story of abundance, in Madonna Hall Thursday, October 18 beginning at 7:00 pm. Contact Lynn Corra at or Nina Zegarski at for further information. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Are you or do you know someone who is searching for personal growth in their Catholic Faith? + If you are an adult who has never been baptized - + If you are an adult who has been baptized in a non- Catholic community - + If you are an adult who has been baptized in the Catholic Church but has never received the Eucharist or Confirmation - + If you are an adult interested in finding out more about the Catholic Faith, RCIA may be for you. For further information or questions please call Linda Skowronski at or Denise at denisebartleson@olgstratford.com. Growing up Catholic To our families with young children, we invite you to join us for the Feast of the Holy Rosary. Please come and join us for a special blessing for you and your family. A Rosary Ring and prayer card will be presented to our young families! Sunday, October 7 th at 10:00 am in church. Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 7 th at 1:30 pm. More information to follow. A Stewardship Moment for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time In today s Gospel, we learn that the disciples of Jesus had been discussing among themselves who was the greatest. Jesus is about to turn their idea as well as our society s idea of greatness upside down. He embraces a child and tries to help the Twelve understand that to be great is to be focused on something other than themselves. Jesus teaches that true greatness lies in being a good steward of those who are not great: welcoming one who is not viewed as great by our society s standards, like the child, the innocent, the vulnerable, the suffering, those who are outside our comfortable circle of family, friends, companions and colleagues, those who need a welcome. Jesus redefines our notion of greatness. How do we define greatness? Is our notion of greatness consistent with the teachings of Jesus Christ?

5 PAGE 5 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 PARISH NEWS, COLLECTIONS Meetings & Events To keep up-to-date, refer to the Parish Calendar posted on our website: Faith Formation Classes Begin, Saturday, Sept. 22 Sun., Sept. 23rd K of C Annual Parish Picnic 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Monday, Sept. 24, Blood Pressure Screening, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. (MH) Monday, Sept. 24, Lord s Kitchen Food Service (offsite). Bingo Games, Tuesday, Sept. 25. Doors open at 4:30 pm; first game at 6:30 pm. Food and beverages are available for purchase. (PC) Sunday Offertory Income for the week of 9/7/18-9/13/18 PARISH FINANCES* Actual Budget Cub Scout Pack 272, Thursday, Sept. 27, 7:00 pm. Gym & Classroom #1 Faith Formation Classes, Saturday, Sept. 29. Fifth Sunday Rosary, Sunday, Sept. 30, 9:30 am. (church) Over (Under) $6,849. $8,154. ($1,305.) Budget Year to-date $85,448. $89,333. ($3,885.) Catholic University of America: $1,071. Make-up envelopes: $212. *Please note: Due to the printing deadline, the Parish Finance Report will be delayed by one week. The Annual Collection The Annual Collection dedicated to Winter Fuel and Snow Removal began on October 1 and continues through December 31 (the green envelope marked Annual Collection found in your packet). The Annual collection helps the parish pay for the winter bills of snow removal and extra heating expenses. We ask for your generosity. Assistance in Receiving Holy Communion We have had a number of parishioners ask to receive Holy Communion at their seats in the side alcoves. Our Parish Ushers have been alerted to assist people requesting Holy Communion. Please ask the usher to have the Eucharist brought to you. Open House at Fairfield Prep Fairfield Prep invites all seventh and eighth grade boys and their families to our OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, Sept. 30 th from 2:00-4:00 pm. Meet faculty, administrators, and students to learn more about what Fairfield Prep has to offer. For directions to Prep and to create your online Prep Admissions Account, please visit the Fairfield Prep website at and click on the Admissions page. PARISH MINISTRIES Blood Pressure Screenings at OLG Our parish nurses will be conducting blood pressure screenings in Madonna Hall on: Monday, Sept. 24, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Saturday, Oct. 6, 3:30-5:15 pm. Monday, Oct. 8, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Sunday, Oct. 21, 9:30-11:30 am. Monday, Oct. 22, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Counters Needed Our St. Matthew s Guild is looking for people to help us count our Sunday Offertory. Volunteers are needed Sunday mornings from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm. Even if you can help once a month, it would be a blessing. Contact Deacon Rob at the Parish Office, / parishoffice@olgstratford.com. Volunteers Needed! As we continue to Reimagine Faith Formation and what it means to be Witnesses to Jesus Christ in the world, we are looking for new volunteer team members. Would you prayerfully consider giving the parish some of your time? Our volunteers might spend a day working with our children doing a service project or joining one of our committees to plan a new direction like using our computer list to inform our families of new faith information. You have many gifts. Would you share one with us? Please take a prayerful moment and ask God to give you guidance in joining our Reimagining Team. To become a part of our Intergenerational family planning team, please contact Denise Bartelson at or DeniseBartelson@olgstratford.com. We are blessed to have many wonderful devoted volunteers at Our Lady of Grace that serve and witness in many different capacities, but as we continue to reimagine we would like you to become a part of our Re -Imagining process as planners, as instructors, as ministers. Be a witness, a disciple for Jesus Christ. There are many opportunities where this can be done, so ask Our Lady of Grace to assist you in joining our Team. Pray the Rosary The rosary is recited on Cable TV Channel 135 and can also be viewed on the Internet at EWTN.COM Live Stream at the same times listed below. Fr. Mitch Pacaw, Holy Land Rosary, 7:30 am, Monday thru Friday. Mother Angelica Rosary, 11:30 am, Monday thru Friday. The International Rosary, 3:30 pm, Monday thru Friday. BVM Grotto, Lourdes, France at 7:30 am and at 11:30 am, Saturday and Sunday.

6 PAGE 6 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 Knights Corner Msgr. Mooney Council #13228 at Our Lady of Grace Parish Come one, come all!! The Knights will be hosting our 7th Annual Parish Picnic on Sunday, September 23. A picnic's a picnic, but without you it's not, So bring the family, your friends, yes bring all you've got! With hamburgs, cheeseburgs, hot dogs, and toppings galore!! And french fries, some coleslaw, ice-cream and much more!!!!! There'll be talk, conversation and chattering too. It'll be so fantastic!! Come one, come all - you, you and you!! And when that's not enough, there'll be games to be played, with so much to do you'll be glad that you stayed. The games, Oh the games!! Yes, games galore, don't be late A Bounce House, some races, and more; save the date! When: Sunday, September 23, 2018 Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Where: OLG Parish Center Cost: $8.00 for adults; children ages 4-12, $5.00 each; 3 years and under: free. Includes food and all activities. 5 th Sunday Rosary - September 30 Whenever there is a 5 th Sunday in a month, the Knights lead a rosary beginning at 9:30 am prior to the 10:00 am Mass. Knights will lead a rosary on Sunday September 30 th and invite you to join us. Free "How to say the Rosary" cards and Rosary Rings will be available as well as intention slips CT Catholic Men s Conference Please save the date Saturday October 20 th for the Annual Catholic Men s Conference. The Conference will take at St. Paul High School 1001 Stafford Ave. Bristol Ct. from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. For further information and tickets: Respect Life Sunday The Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month in October. Please come and join us as we pray for the protection of life from conception through natural death. CallingPost One of the best ways to communicate with our parishioners is still by phone. CallingPost enables us to prepare a recorded message and send it to you within minutes. Some of you have blocked the parish messages. CallingPost will continue to call until the message is received. Please help us to provide you with good information and watch for our CallingPost messages. Inspirational Days with John Leonetti Formation Day for Ministry Leaders Friday, October 5, 9:00am 2:00pm Queen of Saints Hall The Catholic Center, 238 Jewett Avenue, Bpt, CT A day for parish ministry leaders, including parish and school staff and administration, to celebrate our shared ministry and to be inspirited to continue to serve effectively and joyfully. Presentation: YOUR GOD IS TOO BORING Many are bored with God. But that s not God s fault. We ve grown bored because we ve forgotten who God is. This talk helps us to rediscover who God is. When we do that, our mission becomes clear and profound change happens in our lives. No cost. To register, please name, parish and number of people attending to institute@bpt.org. For Families/Parents Saturday, October 6, 9:00 am 1:00 pm All Saints School 139 West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT Presentation: MISSION OF THE FAMILY How will you change the world? What s the key to molding our culture into a culture for God? Where do we as followers of Jesus Christ begin? It s time we discover and live discipleship in the family. Parents are the first teachers in ways of the faith. No one is more powerful when it comes to witnessing the power of prayer and the power of God in our lives. But what happens when parents are exhausted and young people are tuned out? Join us as we welcome John and hear his advice for parents and families. Continental breakfast will be served. Doors open at 8:45 am. Cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple. Register at: Theme Retreat for Women: The World Will be Saved by Beauty The World Will be Saved by Beauty, is a weekend women s retreat that will take place at Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center, in Farmington. It begins Friday evening on October 26, 2018 at 7:00 pm to Sunday, October 28 at 12:00 pm. The powerful and timely theme encourages us to spend time looking for what is beautiful, and to focus on those things that lift us up and help us feel closer to God, the One who sends beauty to refresh, nurture, and sustain us. The Retreat concludes with Mass at 11:00 am followed by brunch. Families and friends may join retreatants for Mass and brunch. Offering is $265. To register and view our other available Women s Retreat dates: contact OLC at , olcretreat@sbcglobal.net or visit

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