St. Damien of Molokai Parish

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1 St. Damien of Molokai Parish MISSION STATEMENT To serve Jesus Christ by Loving God and each other, to spread the Good News and to make new disciples in our community. VISION STATEMENT To unify, awaken and energize the faithful and make our celebration of the Eucharist an irresistible expression of welcome, faith and love. Reverend John P. Melnick Pastor Reverend Tuan Anh Dinh Mai Parochial Vicar Deacon R. Carl Lickwar SCHEDULE OF MASSES Monday - Friday Daily Mass: 7:30am St. Gabriel & St. Joseph Churches alternate weeks Saint Gabriel Church 379 Broad Street Windsor, CT Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm (St. Gabr iel), 5:00pm (St. J oseph) Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30am (St. Gabr iel) 8:00 & 10:00am (St. Joseph) Mrs. Martha Erickson Parish Secretary office@windsorcatholic.org RECTORY OFFICE Mr. Jonathan Wyse Communications Coordinator web@windsorcatholic.org Saint Joseph Church 1747 Poquonock Avenue Poquonock, CT Ms. Lori Possum Bookkeeper finance@windsorcatholic.org Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am - 3:00pm 379 Broad Street, Windsor, CT Telephone: / Website: FAX: CEMETERY SEXTON Ms. Lori Possum Telephone: CHURCH SEXTON Mrs. Charlene Stosonis RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Mrs. Cynthia Glick Coordinator of Faith Formation Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 3:00pm Telephone: FAX: reled@windsorcatholic.org MUSIC MINISTRY Mr. Michael Rheault St. Gabriel Mr. Scott P. Rioux St. Joseph Directors of Music ST. GABRIEL SCHOOL Mrs. Patricia Martin Principal 77 Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor, CT Tel: Website: FAX: GROW YOUR FAITH IN CHRIST - ONE MORE MEMBER Accessible by side entrance

2 THE MOST HOLY TRINITY MAY 27, 2018 Saturday Mass Intentions May 26 - The Vigil of The Most Holy Trinity 4:00 PM Birthday Remembrance - Mary Rose (SGC) Miner req. by Christopher & Barbara Peyton 5:00 PM 1st Anniversary - Mike Lafferty req. by (SJC) Maggie Saccuzzo & Family Sunday May 27 - The Most Holy Trinity 8:00 AM 30th Ann. - Henry W. Crosson req. by (SGC) Family 8:00 AM Frank & Agatha Petkus req. by Family (SJC) 10:00 AM Dot Claughsey req. by George & Marie (SJC) Dixon 10:30 AM Very Reverend Steven Boguslawski, O.P. (SGC) Daily 7:30 AM Masses Monday through Friday at St. Joseph Church Saturday The Following Weekend Mass Intentions June 2 - The Vigil of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 4:00 PM 60th Ann. - Joseph C. Bendzans req. by (SGC) Daughter, Marie Bendzans 5:00 PM 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration - Jose (SJC) & Gloria Berrios req. by Children, Daughtersin Law, Son-in Law and Grandchildren Sunday June 3 - The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 8:00 AM 74th Ann. - In Loving Memory of All (SGC) Fallen U.S. Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen at Normandy req. by Peter & Diana Arsenault 8:00 AM Dorothy Dot Claughsey req. by Mary (SJC) Beth Ferris 10:00 AM David A. Schaller req. by Lisa Andersen (SJC) 10:30 AM Fr. Michael Casey (SGC) Monday May 28 7:30 AM Anthony & Helen Vaitkus req. by Family Tuesday May 29 7:30 AM Rick Graham req. by Mark & Diane Caron Wednesday May 30 7:30 AM Anita Sweet req. by Lori Possum & Family Thursday May 31 - The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:30 AM Rick Graham req. by Mark & Diane Caron Friday June 1 - St. Justin 7:30 AM The Kedikas Family req. by Family 7:00 PM Holy Hour (SGC) Please remember those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith, especially, Mary Ann Scanlon, Joseph Ferolano and Rita Beauregard. Remember the sick of the parish at home, in hospitals and in convalescent homes, especially, Ed Dube, Pamela Stack, Catherine Lussier, Bridget Green, Elizabeth Wyse, Trish Wilson, Julie Pagenkopp, Samantha Herman, Scott Dickson, Florence Raimo, John Conforto, Pat Flanagan, Harold Waters and Karen Marrangoni. Offertory: May 19 & 20 Weekly Collection: $ 9,035 On-line Giving: $ 1,124 We will have an Archbishop s Annual Appeal Commitment Weekend, June 9th & 10th for all to make a pledge to the 2018 Archbishop s Annual Appeal. If you have not yet made a pledge, please prayerfully consider making a donation this year as it helps so many individuals. Next Weekend the Second Collection is for the Parish Monthly Offering. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. SACRAMENTS Baptism: Sundays 11:00am (St. Joseph) & 11:30am (St. Gabriel) Please call the Parish Rectory Office to schedule a date Reconciliation: The 1st and 2nd Saturdays at 4:30pm (St. Joseph) 3rd and 4th Saturdays at 3:15pm (St. Gabriel) Marriage: Arrangements should be made by calling the Rectory at least six months in advance Anointing of the Sick: Please contact the Rectory

3 MAY 27, 2018 The Sanctuary Lamp will burn at St. Joseph Church the week of May 27th for the greater glory of God and: In Loving Memory of Jim & Vinny Melluzzo Requested by Linda Melluzzo A Memorial Day Mass will be held on Monday, May 28th at 10:00 AM in the Mausoleum Chapel at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, 1 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield. Please join us for this special Celebration of the Eucharist to remember and honor our deceased veterans and other loved ones who have gone before us. WE WELCOME INTO OUR PARISH FAMILY THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Avery Rose Eichner daughter of Samantha and Matthew Eichner May the grace of God she received at her rebirth remain with her always and may she grow in the love and friendship of our loving Father. It is customary and fitting to remember loved ones who have died with memorial donations to a favorite cause or charity. In this way, the memory of the deceased is honored and a good work, either civic or religious, is perpetuated. There are numerous charities that have been traditionally designated for such purpose. At times, we are also offered donations to these funds to honor particular individuals at special times of the year or to commemorate an event in their lives. Memorial donations to the Remembrance Fund are restricted to the betterment and furtherance of our worship and our place of worship - the Church, as the needs present itself, or as determined by the Pastor. We are grateful to the following who have donated to St. Joseph Remembrance Fund: In Remembrance of William Lindsay Helen Viner Valerie Stelma James & Frances Gothers Warren & Ruth Johnson Lisa Marquardt s Friends at Great Lakes We are grateful to the following who have donated to St. Gabriel Remembrance Fund: In Remembrance of Anthony Toce and Mary Drost Joe Cymerys In Remembrance of Dorothy Spataro and Vinnie D Angelo Marge & John Conforto In Remembrance of Anna Rogovich Judith & Timothy Kowal In Remembrance of Victoria Noga Steven & Helen Fetko Pat & Stanley Zimowski Steve Fetko Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace be with you. Learn how to bring the peace of Christ into your relationship by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are July 6-8, 2018 in Manchester, CT and November 2-4, 2018 in Manchester, CT. For more information, call Pat & Mary-Jo McLaughlin at or visit them at The Liturgy Corner In a world where much turbulence and suffering abounds throughout the earth, we must stop and take time to notice the beauty of all that God brings to us and the wonderful and giving people who surround us. Prayer for the Protection of Children and Young People Heavenly Father, Pro-Life Thought of the Week We are the people of life because God, in His unconditional love, has given us the Gospel of life and by this same Gospel we have been transformed and saved. The Gospel of Life, # 79 Pope John Paul II You have entrusted us with the protection of our children, young people, and vulnerable adults. May the Holy Spirit guide our steps as we help shepherd their paths. May our Church leaders, teachers, parents, and those entrusted with care, responsibility, and/or supervision of vulnerable adults, be filled with a wise and discerning spirit, fostering an environment that is embracing, instructive and safe. Widen our hearts and perspectives to listen gently and with compassion to the experiences of this suffering, victims and potential victims of abuse, being ever mindful of the fragility and honor in safeguarding their trust. May the Holy Spirit embolden us to speak and act judiciously, wielding the sword of truth, and may Your courage be ours as we stand in the gap on behalf of the innocent. May we continue to grow in our own paths to holiness, ever listening to the rhythms of Your voice, ever obedient in following Your will, ever humble in our responsibility. Amen.

4 Social Action NEWS Monthly Food Collection Bags will be available next weekend for the monthly food collection. The food bank has requested the following items for June: Condiments, Paper Goods, Coffee & Tea, and Baking Items. On behalf of Social Action and the Windsor Food Bank, thank you for your continued contributions. Troop Collection Social Action is sponsoring a collection for snack items to ship to our deployed soldiers, such as single serving drink mixes, granola bars, beef jerky, nuts, protein bars, hard candy (no chocolate, please), crackers, and single serving size peanut butters. The collection will take place the weekend of June 9 and 10. Also, we will gladly ship any cards and notes of appreciation to our soldiers. If anyone knows of a deployed soldier that would like to receive a care package, please notify Lisa Andersen. ImmaCare Dinner Social Action is preparing box dinners for the ImmaCare Shelter on June 8. Thank you to all that contributed to our Dollars for Dinner campaign in the Fall that allow us to provide meals to the homeless. Your generosity is very much appreciated. The next Social Action meeting is Monday, September 17, at 6 PM in St. Gabriel Church Hall. For more information on how you can participate in Social Action, contact Lisa Andersen at or Landers403@comcast.net or Sue Claughsey at or rnsue51@yahoo.com. We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love. Mother Teresa Coffee Hours are done at both Churches and will resume in the Fall. Thank you to the many volunteers who have provided such a sweet treat for all to enjoy! CLASSIC CAR SHOW JUNE 29, 2018 at 5 PM 1365 Enfield Street, Enfield No Entry Fee - Donations Accepted Entertainment by the WHISKEY REBLES The Little Sisters of the Poor To register for your spot call Rain date: 6/30/18 MAY 27, 2018 Wethersfield High School Choralaires Concert Enjoy a delightful evening Spring Concert together on Monday, June 4 th, at 7:00 PM at St. Joseph Church to hear the Wethersfield High School Choralaires, under the direction of Mr. Scott Rioux (Music Director of St. Joseph Parish). Light refreshments will be served in Fr. Doherty Hall following the concert. Celebrate Broadway on Friday, June 8, at 7:30 PM, in The Cellar at Saint Gabriel Church. Join St. Damien cantor, Sheri Ziccardi, St. Gabriel music director, Michael Rheault, and guest vocalist Jeanine Went for an evening of songs from some of the most beloved Tony Award winning musicals of all time! $10 suggested donation. Proceeds will benefit music programs at Saint Damien of Molokai parish. All are welcome! Please call the rectory at (860) during business hours to RSVP. DON T FORGET TO SIGN-UP Sign-up whether attending or helping out with the LUAU on Sunday, June 3, at the River Meadow Farm, 240 Palisado Avenue. Event will start at 12:00 Noon and end at 4:00 PM. ST. GABRIEL SCHOOL NEWS St. Gabriel School is NOW ENROLLING for the 2018/2019 academic school year. Applications are available on our website or can be mailed to prospective families upon request. For more information, or to schedule a tour, call the school at ( ), or our Enrollment Coordinator, Lynn Wilkos at lwilkos@stgabrielschool.org. Registration is now being accepted for our Summer Camp program, running June and July 9 - August 3. Call the School for more information, or visit our website to learn more and/or download a registration packet. On May 17 th St. Gabriel School held our Spring Concert. Our school band started the night, followed by our K-2 and 3-5 choirs and then the Middle School Choir. It was a wonderful night and we thank Mrs. Morse, our band teacher, Miss Surapine, the K-5 music teacher, and Ms. Jackie Harris-Stone, Middle School choir teacher, for all of their hard work with our students. On Monday, May 28 th, eighth grade students, Ilyssa Rivera and Corey Plummer, will read In Flanders Fields and The Gettysburg Address, respectively, at Windsor s Veterans Cemetery during Windsor s Memorial Day Observance, starting at 9 AM. Join us to honor our veterans and support our students. CROSSWALK SAFETY Pedestrians (parishioners) crossing the street to get to and leaving church, need to be very cautious because often, cars do not stop. People in cars leaving church turning right tend to only look to the left. June 10 - Fore! The Kids Charity Golf Tournament Blue Fox Run Golf Course, Avon. For more information, call Bill Cortright

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