St. Francis of Assisi Church

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1 Welcome To St. Francis of Assisi Church January 27, 2019 PASTOR... Fr. Sebastian K. Kos DEACON. Thomas Clifford MUSIC DIRECTOR.... Mark Marszycki RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DIRECTORS. Leonard Tiscia - Grades 1-6 Christine Warren - Grades 7-10 ADDRESS 318 Church Street Naugatuck, Connecticut RECTORY Office Hours Mon-Fri 8AM-1PM FAX CHURCH WEBSITE Weekend Masses First Saturday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 7:30AM -- Confession- Mass 8:30AM Vigil 4PM. Sunday 8AM., 9:30AM. Polish Mass, and 11AM. Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 7:30 AM. Confessions: Saturday 3PM-3:45PM BAPTISMS: Baptisms are Sunday at 12PM 1st & 3rd Sundays of the Month MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made with the Rectory at least 6 months in advance. PRAYER LINE: Call Ellen at Parish Mission Statement We at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church are dedicated to working together as a Family of Faith united in Christ. It is our goal, duty and privilege to foster genuine growth in the spiritual life by imitating the example of Christ, the Good Shepherd; to serve others; and to express and promote love of God and neighbor to enhance Jesus call to discipleship. As a Family of Faith united in Christ, we bring to life the core of the Gospel message to love and serve one another. Please remember St. Francis of Assisi Church in your will. #959 p2

2 St. Francis of Assisi Mass Intentions for the Week *This weekend s Altar Candles are burning in memory of Maureen Ford by Richard & Donna Lawlor* NAUGATUCK, CONNECTICUT Thursday January 31 St John Bosco 7:30AM +Mass for Michael Clifford Requested by Joe & Carol Correia Saturday January 26 St Timothy & St Titus 4PM Mass + for Paul Kingman, Jr. Requested by his Family Sunday January 27 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8AM Mass + for August Fidalgo Requested by Carriera Family 9:30AM Mass + for Barbara Wichlinski Requested by Kacprzynski Family 11AM Mass + for Shirley Fleming Requested by her Daughters Friday February 1 Weekday 7:30AM + Mass for James Pettit Requested by Karen Young *This weekend s Altar Candles are burning in memory of William Toth by Terry & Terry Ford* Saturday February 2 The Presentation of the Lord 8:30AM Mass +for Michael Clifford Requested by John Ford & Family 3PM-3:45PM Confession 4PM Mass + for Joseph & Fred Retkowski Requested by their Family Monday January 28 St Thomas Aquinas 7:30AM Mass + for Michael Clifford & Christopher Clifford Requested by Armand & Mary Boncal Tuesday January 29 Weekday 7:30AM Mass +for Margaret Doback Requested by Joanne Dowling Wednesday January 30 Weekday - NO Mass Church is closed today Sunday February 3 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8AM Mass + for Margaret Doback Requested by Dave & Sue Porto 9:30AM Mass + for Barbara Wichlinski Requested by Christine & Jennie Rybicki 11AM Children s Mass & Mass + for Maureen Ford Requested by Mary McVerry THE SANCTUARY LAMP The Lamp this week is burning in memory of Joseph Morissette by his Wife & Family Reminder All Masses should be paid at time of booking. Thank You Naugatuck Food Bank Has a urge need of oatmeal and fruit. Drop off bins at all Church entrances #959 p3

3 ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI Blessing of the Throats will take place at ALL weekend Masses February 2nd & 3rd. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday after 7:30AM Mass and First Saturday, of each month, 7:30AM, Adoration, Confession, 8:30AM Mass Benefits of Eucharistic Adoration Each time you approach the Blessed Sacrament remember that Jesus has been waiting for you for twenty centuries for this personal visit from you. (St Josemaria Escriva) PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS for first-time Parents and the chosen Godparents will be held this Monday, January 28, 2019, in St Francis Church. To register, please call, the Rectory ( ). Baptism On Sunday January 20th, 2019, at 12 Noon, we welcomed into our Parish Family, Dominic Anthony Croce Baptism is the door to Life it leads us from the darkness of sin to new life as brothers and sisters united in Christ. Floral Bouquet The flowers adorning the Blessed Mother were donated in loving memory of Maria Wala and Tina Matos by Maria Fonseca & Family. NAUGATUCK, CONNECTICUT St Francis Church C.C.D. Gr 1st-6th St Hedwig School 9:15AM to 10:30AM Lenny ( ) February 3 Children s Mass 11AM Attendance taken St Francis Church Hall 10:30AM 10:45AM (NO class that day) 10 Regular class 17 NO class Winter break 24 Regular class March 3 Children s Mass 11AM Attendance taken St Francis Church Hall 10:30-10:45AM (NO class that day) 10, 17 & 24 & 31 Regular classes C.C.D. Grade 7th-9th St Hedwig School 6:30PM-8PM Christine drestfrancis@gmail.com February 3 NO CCD 10 Regular class 17 NO class 24 Regular class March 3 NO Class 10 Regular class 17 NO class 24 Regular class 30 NO class St Francis of Assisi CCD class for Students with Special Needs meets Sundays 12:20PM-1:20PM, at St Hedwig School. Call Elaine ( ) Knights of Columbus- Most Say They Were Never Asked Consider yourself Asked! #959 p4

4 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 27, 2019 Free Rosary Repair Service We have lots of parts, send your broken rosaries in a padded envelope to: Betty & Dick Holden, 7930 Eastero Blvd. #5020 Fort Myers Beach, FL They will be repaired & returned to you within the week of receipt. Donations of old & broken rosaries are also accepted which will be repaired & sent to Missions. Include a note indicating REPAIR and RETURN to me or this is a DONATION. Call ( ) or holdenbnd@gmail.com Marriage Enrichment Celebration Where there s an I Will, there s Always a Way - Saturday February 2nd 5-9PM at Mary Our Queen Church & Parish Center, 248 Savage St, Plantsvile, CT. The Archdiocesan Office of Family Life holds its 12th annual marriage enrichment evening, beginning with Mass, includes dinner, prayer, reflection. Cost $25 per couple. Register by January 30 ( ) Income Tax Information Name Address City/Zip Envelope # (Please print & drop in Collection Basket/ mail to the Rectory) Offertory Report Weekly 1/13/19 $6, Fuel $ 2, Next weekend s Second Collection Monthly Our Lady of Mt Carmel Pre K 3 and Pre K 4 and Little Saints Daycare will be having an Open House on Sunday February 10th, from 10:30AM to 11:30AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. Stop in to learn more about our programs, speak to teachers and to Principal Tavares. Please call ( ) for more information. We look forward to seeing you! Rose For Life The rose, at our tabernacle, has been placed before the Blessed Sacrament by Neal Tuohy. Please pray for the unborn. If you would like to donate the rose ($4) in memory of a loved one or to commentate a special occasion, please call, Joanne ( ). Joining Our Parish Family If you are interested in joining our Parish Family at St Francis of Assisi, please fill out below - Name Address City/Zip Phone# Env-yes no (please print/drop in Collection Basket/mail to the Rectory) #959 p5

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