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1 ANNUNCIATION PARISH 2 0 t h S u n d ay i n O r d i n a ry Ti m e, Au g u s t 19 t h, Saint Mary Church Church of the Holy Spirit 626 Willard Avenue 183 Church Street Phone: (860) Phone: (860) Fax: (860) Fax: (860) Saint Mary Mass Times Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm Holy Spirit Mass Times Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 12:00 pm 11:30 am Daily Mass Times Confession Saturday: 3:15-3:45 pm Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 9:00-4:00 pm Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am Confession Saturday: 3:00-3:45 pm Office Hours Monday - Friday: 9:00-2:00 pm N e w i n g t o n, C o n n e c t i c u t w w w. A n n u n c i a t i o n N e w i n g t o n. c o m & o n F a cebook

2 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time / August 19th, 2018 Welcome To! Uniting The Catholic Community of Newington, Established June 29 th, 2017 If you are new to our parish or if you have been away from the practice of the faith, we extend a warm welcome and hope you feel at home here. Our parish is nourished by your presence today. We invite you to introduce yourself to the priest or deacon after Mass so that we can greet you. We hope you will make YOUR parish. All children are welcome to be baptized in the Catholic Church. It does not matter if the parents are single or married outside the Catholic Church. ALL CHILDREN no matter what, are welcome to the baptism of the Lord, as long as they will be raised Catholic. usually offers baptisms on the first and third Sundays. To get started, please call the parish office - Saint Mary ( ) or Holy Spirit ( ). We can t wait to welcome your child into the life of Christ and our Church through Baptism. Parish Priests Rev. Shawn Daly, Pastor pastor@annunciationnewington.com Rev. Joshua R. Wilbur, Parochial Vicar Rev. Lawrence Bock, Senior Priest Rev. James Kinnane, In Residence Deacons James Tanguay James Blanchette Michael J. O Toole, Senior Deacon Bruce Thompson, Senior Deacon Music Ministry Elizabeth Trainer Famularo Saint Mary Church, Director of Music music.famularo@annunciationnewington.com David Dyson Church of the Holy Spirit, Director of Music music.dyson@annunciationnewington.com Pastoral Associate Sister MLisette Slisz, D.M. Rectory Office Information Mary DesRoches Saint Mary Church, Secretary secretary@annunciationnewington.com Phone: , ext. 2 Kimberly Marchetti Church of the Holy Spirit, Secretary kim@annunciationnewington.com Phone: Page 2 Rectory Office Information, cont d. Kristyn Figbie, Office Manager manager@annunciationnewington.com Phone: (860) ext. 5 Nancy Samulenas, Business Manager business@annunciationnewington.com Phone: (860) ext. 3 Religious Education Office Susan Skipp, Director of Religious Education dresue@annunciationnewington.com Phone: (860) Terri Hermann, Coordinator of Religious Education creterri@annunciationnewington.com Phone: (860) Sacramental Ministries Baptism To schedule a Baptism, please contact the rectory for an initial meeting and a parent preparation session. Marriage Please call the rectory at least six months in advance. Couples meet with the priest for an initial pastoral conversation before a wedding date can be set. Please do not make other plans until a date has been confirmed with your parish. For the Sick We are happy to visit with the homebound. If you or a loved one would like a home visit, Holy Communion or the Anointing of the Sick, please contact the rectory office.

3 Daly Notes Just a few things for your attention this week. Members of the Saint Mary Women s Club, and Church of the Holy Spirit Ladies Guild have been working together for the last year, and now are one. I want to commend all of them for their efforts to reflect that we are one parish. The new Annunciation Women s Guild will continue provide the programs and opportunities for the parish as the two former groups have always done. We are still in need of a few teachers for our Religious Education program. Although most of our teachers are returning for the upcoming year, we will have some openings for this year s program. Please pray and considering sharing your faith with our young people. If you would be willing to volunteer, please call Sue or Terri at I will be on vacation from August I will be spending time at my sister s house in New Hampshire. I find the beach to be the perfect vacation spot. I m grateful to Fr. Josh, Fr. Kinnane, and the staff who will handle things while I am gone. Please pray for me while I am away and be sure of my prayers for you, as well. I am so thankful for all that you do for our parish. Readings for the Week of August 19, 2018 First Reading: Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom s house is her school and the world as a whole, complete with its seven foundational pillars. The banquet is her teaching. Everyone is invited to eat and drink at the table. Second Reading: Ephesians 5:15-20 Paul contrasts the wise with the foolish, and then presents his admonitions for his readers to act as Spirit-filled people. He also urges them to practice gratitude. Gospel: John 6:51-58 The famous Bread of Life discourse continues. Here John puts an emphasis on the Jesus flesh and blood as true and essential food. This eating of this bread guarantees eternal life for all who partake of it. Page 3

4 Saint Mary Church Saturday, August 18th Page 4 4:00pm Robert Robino, 2nd Anniversary, Diana Robino, 6th Anniversary, Robin Robino, 9th Anniversary By their Family Sunday, August 19th 8:00am 10:00am 11:30am Kim Maneuso Dotolo, By the Maneuso Family Saturday, August 25th 4:00pm Sunday, August 26th 8:00am 10:00am 11:30am Neil R. Hogan, By his Brother, Dale Hogan Roger Ouellette & Arline Pelletier By the Family Tina & Tony Kula, By the Family Wanda & Joseph Zajaczkowski By their Son, Stan Juliane Roberge, 5th Anniversary By her Family Ralph P. Castellon Sr., 1st Anniversary, By his wife & Family Wedding Banns I Stephen Wallden and Nicole Milewski In Loving Memory, We pray for: Eleanor Leggo Ronald Rannou Gary Tierney And for the consolation of their family and friends. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord; let your light shine upon them. Church of the Holy Spirit Saturday, Aug 18th 9:00am Brendan Helberg, By his Family 4:00pm The Notarangelo & Trudeau families, By Al & Rose Trudeau Sunday, Aug 19th 7:30am Laurel Scialabba By Harriet & John Austin 9:30am Raymond Cormier 12th Anniversary, By his family 12:00pm In Honor of The Sacred Heart of Jesus Monday, Aug 20th 9:00am Leonard Stasky Tuesday, Aug 21st 9:00am The Maxwell & Lineberry Families By Grace & Tom Wednesday, Aug 22nd 9:00am Rick, Linda, & Justin Sawicki By their Mother and Family Thursday, Aug 23rd 9:00am Walter Szot, By the Family Friday, Aug 24th 9:00am Balbina de los Reyes By the Family Saturday, Aug 25th 9:00am Joanne Rooney, 7th Anniversary By her Family 4:00pm Kenneth B. Anderson By his Family Sunday, Aug 26th 7:30am Michael & Frances Lionetti By their Son, Tom 9:30am Joseph Beaulieu, Edward & Emilia Belliveau, By their Family 12:00pm Davide Tardif, 9th Anniversary By the Family THE SANCTUARY LAMP IS LIT AT CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, AUGUST 11-18, 2018 IN HONOR OF: Josie Vitkus Requested by: Mary, Jimmy, Fran & Marie Fuska

5 Page 5 Calendar Holy Hour Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm, H/S. August 28th, Executive Board of the Annunciation Women s Guild Meeting This board is a combination of the former Saint Mary s Women s Club & Church of the Holy Spirit Ladies Guild. Going forward, our new organization is called Annunciation Women s Guild. S/M Church Hall. Sept. 7-8th, The Annunciation Women s Guild Annual Tag Sale to be held Saturday, September 8th in the Father O Connor Center. There will be a preview on Friday, Sept. 7th from 9:00am - 1:00pm with a $5 admission charge. Items may be dropped off beginning Tuesday, Aug. 28th through Wednesday, Sept. 5th from 9:00-2:00pm. There will be two evening drop offs, Aug. 29th & Sept. 4th from 5:00-7:00pm. PLEASE NOTE: Sat., Sept. 1st -Mon., Sept. 3rd, and Thurs., Sept. 6th: NO ITEMS WILL BE COLLECTED ON THOSE DAYS. Questions?? Call: Jean Fuzie, or Sharon Cashman, Mission Co-Op 2018 Father Emmanuel Francis and Father Ben Chinnappan will be visiting our parish next weekend to make a mission appeal to support the education of Catholic children in India who are Dalits who are formerly known as Outcaste or Untouchables under the caste system of India. Your contribution will be used to pay school fees, books and uniforms. Please make your checks payable to. Thank you! Collection For The Week of August 12, 2018 Saint Mary Weekly Collection: $ 5,876 Holy Spirit Weekly Collection: $ 6,879 Total Weekly Amount: $ 12,755 S/M Capital Improvements $ 2,172 H/S Capital Improvements $ 2,068 Total Capital Improvements $ 4,240 Saint Mary On-Line Giving: $ 1,215 Holy Spirit On-Line Giving: $ 1,518 Total On-Line Giving Amount: $ 2,733 Total Combined Amount: $ 19,728 We are grateful to all who continue to support by your prayers and financial contributions. Upcoming Trips!! There are still a few seats left for the Broadway Show Come From Away Wednesday, Sept. 19th, 2018 at $ This show is the perfect balance of comedy and tugging at the heart, all wrapped into a delightful show. The New York Times calls it A Big Bearhug Of A Musical. Exciting Bus Trip that everyone is ASKING ABOUT!! MGM SPRINGFIELD!! Wednesday, October 10th - Five hours at MGM. Cost is $30. You will receive a $10 Play Bonus Package. Now taking reservations for Radio City Christmas Spectacular and Dinner at Carmines on: Thursday, December 6th, 2018 at $ Always a sell out so book early. FOR MORE INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS CALL: JOHN

6 Let Us Pray For Those Who Are Sick... May they feel the healing touch of the Lord, especially: Ronald Albert Lenore Cross William Jameson MaryAnn Rashaw Lana Bargnesi Bonnie Decordova Philip Jarvis Thomas M. Rasimas Phyllis Battisti James Denno Carol Jordan Donald Reney Michelle Bengtson Conrad DesJardins William Jordan Elaine Riccio Cecile Berube Thomas & Marilyn DeWolf Nan Kennedy Louise Roberts Jay & Dawn Bis Stephanie S. DiVito James Levesque Carlos & Iris Rodrigues Kyle Bloom Charles Donnelli Karen & Yvette Levesque Gilbert Roy John & Rosemary Boccaccio Charleen Dortenzio Jeffrey Lombardo Mark Russek Fr. Lawrence Bock Sr. Francine The Marchand Family Sondra Sanford Marsha Liss Bolas Jimmy Fuska Mary Manochi Janet Schaeffer George Boulia Thomas Gallant John Mauceri Marie Stover Anne Brett Joseph Giguere Susan McCarthy Amy Sullivan Victoria Bullock Carmella Giovannucci Mary Ann McCusker Carol Sweet Theresa Bury Alan Godbout Tim Murphy Gary Tierney Mark Butler B. Gail Gregory Ashley Oakes Richard Torrey Janice Butterfield Clement Grenier Judith O Neil Theresa & Wayne Urbanski MaryAnn Cahoon Jean Grondzik Emily Ouellet Stacy V. Rena Calcaterra Wendy Grosso Earl Owens Cindy Violette Eileen Carey Peter Carey Cecile Carroll Dorothy Carso Harry Clark Richard Clarkin Joseph Guillette Janet Hebert Joanne Heckman Neil R. Hogan Marion Humphrey Jason I. Mary Packenham Jessica Palmer Francis Patnoe Lou Pelletier John Piotrowski Aldina Portal Michael & Patricia Valcko John Webster Paulette M. Wright Mark Yaglowski Dolores Zlotkowski Elizabeth Concannon Beverly & Mike Iskra Barbara Vernile Primeau Readings for the Week of August 19, 2018 Monday: Ez 24:15-23; Dt 32:18-19, 20, 21; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-27ab, 27cd-28, 30, 35cd- 36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Saturday: Ez 43:1-7ab; Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14; Mt 23:1-12 Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21; Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32; Jn 6:60-69 Page 6 Holy Hour Tuesday 6:00-7:00 pm, Holy Spirit Church Join us for this mid-week check-in with the Lord, either for the whole hour, or for as much time as you are able to give.

7 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time / August 19th, 2018 BAPTISM Please welcome into our parish family the following children, who were baptized at Annunciation Parish: Emilia Ann Zocco Baptism is a joyous occasion in which children are initiated into the Catholic faith. All children are welcome to be baptized in the Catholic Church. It does not matter if the parents are single or married outside the Catholic Church. ALL CHILDREN no matter what, are welcome to the baptism of the Lord, as long as they will be raised Catholic. celebrates baptisms on the first and third Sundays. To get started, please call the parish office: Saint Mary (860) or Holy Spirit (860) We can t wait to welcome your child into the life of Christ, and our Church, through Baptism. Saint Mary s Choir News THANK YOU to all members of the Saint Mary Chamber Orchestra for two beautiful Instrumental Masses on August 5th! The Chamber Orchestra will return at Christmas! COMING SOON: Saint Mary Fall Choir Season Our seasonal choirs will return in late September... Interested in joining a choir? Contact: Elizabeth Famularo, Director of Music at St. Mary (860) ext. 6 or music.famularo@annunciationnewington.com Page 7 A Message from Father Bock: Dear Father Shawn, dedicated staff, beloved parishioners and friends, I send my heartfelt love, greetings and thanks to all. Your prayers have been a constant source of strength and courage for me, and your hundreds of cards, messages and caring thoughts have been companions throughout this ordeal. In the previous bouts, I was able to respond personally to most, but your most recent out-pouring of kindness, generosity, thoughtfulness and love is proving to be more than I can handle. Please, be assured that each one is read and appreciated. Your interest, love and care is a generous gift. I truly miss being an active part of our Annunciation family, and I look forward to returning soon. This coming Wednesday, August 15 th, I will see my doctor. It is my hope and expectation that he will direct the last of four in-hospital treatments. Then there will be an assessment and plans for the future. It is my hope and prayer for a return to the rectory and the ability to contribute to parish life. I continue to ask for your prayers and priceless supports. You surely are in my daily prayers. My twenty years of happy, blessed and fulfilling ministry at our parish is a great encouragement in my struggle. Please continue your lifeline of prayer and concern. Love, Father Bock

8 Saint Pius X, August 21 Those in poverty often go unnoticed, as was the case when Giuseppe Sarto the future Pope Pius X was born in The eldest of a poor Italian family, his intelligence and high moral character were perceived by their pastor, who arranged a scholarship for Giuseppe to attend both a respected high school and a few years later the seminary. As a young parish priest he served in an impoverished Italian village where he started a night school to educate the people under his care. His zeal, faith and good sense were recognized by his fellow priests and by age 54 he was Bishop of the diocese. Unlike the small villages he was accustomed to, the larger diocese was rife with indifference and apathy amongst both priests and parishioners. Recognizing that this laxity came from a lack of knowledge of the Faith, he worked zealously to teach classes in the churches and seminaries, and the seeds he planted led to a revival of faith in his diocese. After nine years he was elevated to Cardinal, and continued to work diligently to inspire faith in all the dioceses under his care. When Pope Leo XIII passed away 10 years later, Cardinal Giuseppe Sarto was elected as the new Pontiff, an announcement which made him cry with sadness as he felt neither worthy nor capable enough to have the world as his parish. He took the name Pius X and the scripture verse restore all things in Christ became the motto for his pontificate. As usual, he was dedicated to educating Catholics on the fundamentals of Truth, with a particular focus on educating seminarians. He authored numerous encyclicals, and is most well known for his Decrees on Holy Communion, where he encouraged frequent reception of the Holy Eucharist for all Catholics and lowered the age to receive First Communion. He continued to advocate for the needs of the poor, and was dedicated to uprooting the heresy of modernism, which sought to subject Eternal Truth to the popular belief of the day. At age 79 and one month after World War I began, Pope Pius X died peacefully, with the words I was born poor, I lived poor, I die poor as his last will and testament. Pope Pius X was a humble man who tried to live his whole life in and for Christ and worked to bring Christ to others. In our day-to-day lives, let us look to the example of this Saint, that through our actions and words we may be a living example of His love and preach the Truth to all around us. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. (Mt 28:19-20) The great Christian writer C.S Lewis once wrote, Christianity is either very important in your life or not important at all. The one thing that Christianity cannot be is mildly important. Do you know someone who is seeking meaning, importance, and fulfillment in their life? If so, Annunciation Parish is ready to help. We are seeking adults who are interested in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) program. This program can be tailored to those never baptized, those baptized in the Catholic Church and never pursued the sacrament of First Communion, or those baptized in another Christian denomination who seek communion in the Catholic Church. The program would begin in late September or early October and culminate with receiving the sacraments at the Easter Vigil Mass on April 20, If this applies to you or someone you know, please contact the St. Mary Church rectory office at (860) or send an to Deacon Jim at deaconjimt@gmail.com. Page 8

9 / Religious Education * *I MPORTANT I N FOR MATION! P L EAS E READ! ** JW MS R EL IGIO US E D UCATION CLASS ES August 2018 Dear Parents: Hopefully you and your family are enjoying these summer days. As we begin the Religious Ed year we will be making changes within our program. Please continue to pray for Father Bock as he is ill. The Religious Education program will change for We will not have Mass at JWMS however we will continue to have Religious Education classes at JWMS for an hour from 8:45 AM 9:45 AM. Grades Kindergarten through Grade 9 will all meet at the same time from 8:45 AM 9:45 AM. We will utilize more classrooms at JWMS and all grade level classes will begin at 8:45 AM and finish at 9:45 AM. This will afford families the time to attend Mass at the 4PM Vigil at either Holy Spirit Church or St Mary Church or the 10:00 AM Mass at St Mary s; 11:30 AM Mass at St Mary s or 12:00 Noon Mass at Holy Spirit. Questions?/Concerns call or to speak with Father Shawn. Sincerely, Sue Skipp & Terri Hermann Religious Education Re-registration forms and calendars have been mailed out to all families for the Religious Ed school year. Please return forms and payment to the Religious Ed office located at Holy Spirit Church, 183 Church Street. Call for information & questions. If you are new to the parish with Religious Ed aged children please contact the office to register your child (ren). The Registration form and calendar is also available on the parish website for new families. Registration forms & calendars are available at St. Mary rectory and at all doors of Holy Spirit Church. Religious Ed. Program Religious Ed. Teachers Needed! All too often we expect that someone else will do it, that we are too busy, however - this just doesn t happen that way. We are all busy. This is the responsibility of ALL of us. The need is for eleven Catechists (teachers) for September through April. All grade levels. Provided are the free registration fee; teacher manual; support and supplies. Please seriously take the step and volunteer to help. You will not be disappointed. This is a vital and important part of your child s Catholic life. Call today to volunteer. Please return registration & payment to the Religious Ed office located at Holy Spirit Church, 183 Church Street. Page 9

10 HOW TO REPORT AN INCIDENT OF SEXUAL ABUSE TO THE ARCHDIOCESE OF HARTFORD If you have knowledge or suspect that a minor or vulnerable adult (an adult with an intellectual disability) has been sexually abused, in any manner, by personnel of the Archdiocese of Hartford, you are urged to report this information to: Kathleen D. Nowosadko, Victim Assistance Coordinator kathleen.nowosadko@aohct.org In addition, you will be asked to follow up in writing with a detailed description of the facts involved in the incident. Specifics of this written report can be found in the Policies and Procedures of the Archdiocese of Hartford Relating to Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Involving Minors and Vulnerable Adults. This document is also available online at The Archdiocese of Hartford will report any and all incidents to the proper civil authorities. Page 10 Cherish Our Children Walk, September 9th, :00 PM This year s Cherish Our Children Walk will be held on Sunday, September 9th, 2018 from the Newington Memorial Funeral Home. Registration begins at 12:00 noon and the walk begins at 1:00PM rain or shine. The public is invited to participate in this event that offers parents, brothers and sisters, relatives and friends the chance to stand together and remember babies and children of all ages whom they love and have lost. Mandated reporters in the State of Connecticut are required by law to report any incident of sexual abuse involving a minor or vulnerable adult. We encourage any Non-Mandated persons to report such incidents to the proper authorities as well. We support your right to do so. Incidents involving sexual abuse of minors (persons under the age of 18) should be reported to: State Department of Children and Families Care-line Incidents involving sexual abuse of vulnerable adults aged should be reported to the: Abuse Investigations Division of the Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities Incidents involving sexual abuse of vulnerable adults aged 60 and over should be reported to: Department of Social Services for the Elderly Once a written report of an incident of sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult has been received, an investigation will be undertaken by, or on behalf of, the Archdiocese of Hartford.