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MASSES: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM Sunday Vigil (Saturday Evening): 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 AM CONFESSIONS: Saturday 3:00-4:00 PM www.stmarysimsbury.

1 MASSES: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM Sunday Vigil (Saturday Evening): 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 AM CONFESSIONS: Saturday 3:00-4:00 PM BAPTISMS: First Sunday of the month (during the 11:00 am Mass) and third Sunday of the month by appointment. Required Baptism Preparation Program, please call the Parish Office. WEDDINGS: Couples please call for appointments at least six months in advance. SICK CALLS: Please notify the Parish Office if someone in your family is hospitalized and would like a visit. Under HIPAA Regulations, hospitals are not allowed to notify us. VISITORS: Thank you for worshipping with us. If you would like to join our parish, please give us a call or us at parishoffice@stmarysimsbury.org PASTOR Reverend Frank J. Matera DEACON Mr. Arthur Miller DIRECTORY Parish Office: 3 Massaco Street, PO Box Fax: Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30-4:00 PM Friday: 8:30-12:00 PM Rev. Frank Matera: x301 Deacon Arthur Miller: x113 Parish Office: x306 parishoffice@stmarysimsbury.org Business Manager: x303 businessmanager@stmarysimsbury.org Bookkeeper: x307 bookkeeper@stmarysimsbury.org Religious Education Grades 1-6: x304 RelED1-6@StMarySimsbury.org Religious Education Grades 7-10: x302 RelEd7-10@stmarysimsbury.org Youth Ministry: x302 youthministry@stmarysimsbury.org Stephen Ministry: x114 stephenministry@stmarysimsbury.org St. Mary s School: ( 860)

2 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday APRIL 9 2:00 PM Wedding: Heather Berube and Stefan Drago 5:00 PM Margaret Donohue By: The Prayer Shawl Ministry Sunday APRIL 10 8:00 AM Bob Young Birthday Remembrance By: His Family 9:30 AM People of St. Mary s Parish 11:00 AM Rosie Voorvaart In Memory of By: Joe & Louise Carroll Monday APRIL 11 8:00 AM Frances Waters In Loving Memory By: Her Family Tuesday APRIL 12 8:00 AM Robert E. Lambert In Memory of By: Peter & Regina O Sullivan Wednesday APRIL 13 8:00 AM Margaret Donohue By: Jim & Paula Gallagher & Family Thursday APRIL 14 8:00 AM Susanne Comeau Remembrance By: Her Family Saturday APRIL 16 2:00 PM Wedding: Kasia Janik & Phillip Purciello 5:00 PM Rosemary Solury In Loving Memory By: Her Husband, Children & Grandchildren Sunday APRIL 17 8:00 AM People of St. Mary s Parish 9:30 AM Owen & Evan By: Their Grandparents 11:00 AM Michael Bruno In Remembrance of By: The Duff Family PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS Archbishop s Annual Appeal: The Archbishop s Annual Appeal provides help to those in need! Together, we can and do make a profound difference in the lives of many individuals and families, in a way that exceeds anything we could hope to achieve on our own. Please consider supporting this important initiative. Every gift makes a difference. If you did not receive the 2016 Archbishop s Annual Appeal mailing or have misplaced the pledge card and envelope mailed to your home, please feel free to pick up one of the extra pledge cards and envelopes located in the rear of the Church. Thank you for your continued generosity and support. Second Collection: Today we will take up the Peter s Pence Collection, which provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. Join our Holy Father as a witness of charity to those who are suffering. Parish Council Nominations: Nominations for three At Large Members of the Parish Council are currently being accepted. Nominations can be submitted using the ballots found in the pews, or via the parish website at All nominations must be submitted by Sunday, April 10. Catherine s Place: (St. Patrick and St. Anthony Church). On Thursday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 20, we will be feeding approximately 16 women at this transitional home for homeless women in recovery. Please call Lorraine Rippel at (860) or at lrippel@aol if you are able to help with food or serving. Thank you for your generosity! Save the Date: The Parish Bike Ride will be on Saturday, June 11 at 10:00 AM in the north parking lot. This is a fun ride on Rails to Trails, with 1, 2, 5,10 and 20 mile rides for every level and interest. If you are interested in signing up please contact Paul Mikkelson at mikbenefit@comcast.net. This is a fun and subtle way to bring someone back to Church. Bake Sale: Come and support the bake sale following all Masses the weekends of April and The youth at St. Mary's parish are raising funds to cover costs for their annual Steubenville East youth conference this summer. Over 65 youth from our parish plan to attend this exciting conference!

3 The Third Sunday of Easter We Are Witnesses to the Resurrection During these weeks after Easter, the Church highlights various aspects of the Easter Mystery for us so that we can grow in our understanding of Jesus resurrection and its meaning for our lives. Witnesses to the Resurrection: In today s first reading, taken from the Acts of the Apostles, the Liturgy describes how the resurrection of Jesus transformed the lives of his first followers. The apostles, who had failed miserably when Jesus was arrested and handed over to be crucified, have now become bold witnesses of his resurrection. They are no longer afraid to proclaim their faith in Jesus because they now believe that he is risen and alive. And so they say to the world: We are witnesses of these things as is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him. The apostles have become witnesses to the resurrection, and they testify to the world that Jesus is risen and alive. They testify that God s power is stronger than the power of death. They testify that God has vanquished the power of sin through Jesus death and resurrection. Being a witness to the resurrection is an apt description of what it means to be a Catholic and a Christian today. As followers of Christ, it is our mission to testify to the world that the crucified Christ is risen and alive. It is our mission to testify that the power of Christ s resurrection is stronger than the power of sin and death. It is our mission to bring a world turned in on itself to resurrection faith. The Lamb that Was Slain: In today s second reading, taken from the Book of Revelation, we are given a glimpse of the heavenly liturgy at which the risen Christ is worshipped. The risen Christ is now portrayed as a lamb that was slain. What a curious image! What a powerful image! Christ is the lamb that was slain for the forgiveness of sins. Having died for our sins, he now lives forever because of the power of his resurrection. And so the heavenly court worships and adores him by singing: Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and glory and blessing. Just as we testify to the world that Jesus is risen and alive, so the heavenly court testifies that the slain Lamb is worthy of honor and glory because God has raised him from the dead. The Resurrection Changes Everything: Finally, in today s Gospel, we hear another story of how the risen Lord appears to his disciples. This appearance occurs at the Sea of Tiberias in Galilee. The disciples have returned to their former work as fishermen. They have not yet understood that they must preach the good news of the resurrection to the world. And so Jesus appears to them a third time to call them to mission. The resurrection of Jesus changes everything for the disciples, for us, and for the world. The disciples cannot return to their old way of life as if nothing has happened because everything has changed for them. The resurrection has changed everything, and their lives will never again be the same. The disciples must now follow Jesus and proclaim the good news of Jesus resurrection to world. They must be witnesses to the resurrection. The resurrection changes everything for us as well! Because God has raised Jesus from the dead, we can hope that God will raise us to new life as well. Because God has raised Jesus from the dead, we can be confident that God will have the last word, the only word that counts, over the powers of sin and death. Because God has raised Jesus from the dead, we too must be witnesses to the new life we already enjoy in Christ. This third Sunday of Lent calls us to renewed faith in the resurrection and mission to the world Father Matera St. Mary s Mission Statement: We are a faith-filled community centered in Christ that gathers in our Father s love to celebrate in Word and Sacrament. We seek to grow in that love, to be guided by the Holy Spirit and to share an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality with all.

4 April 10, 2016 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Grade Level Mass: Grades 1-3 will be featured at the 9:30 Mass next Sunday, April 17th. Youth Masses: Our next 5:00 Sunday night Youth Masses will take place before small group on April 24 and May 22. Our Worship Band provides the contemporary Christian music. All are welcome! ADULT ENRICHMENT Sunday Adult Enrichment: Show your St. Mary s spirit! You ve asked for it and here it is! Today we will brainstorm and plan a Parental Service Project to be executed on April 24th. Join us in the Parish Center for what we hope will become a tradition to show our love and commitment to our faith. Next Week: A panel discussion on Comforting the Sorrowful, before and after the 9:30 AM Mass in the Parish Center. Adult Service Project: Today Sunday, April 10 th in the Parish Center before and after the 9:30 Mass there will be meetings to plan an adult service project. On Sunday, April 24 th those involved will return to execute their project. If you will be away because of Spring Break on 4/10 but would like to participate please Judy RelED1-6@stmarysimsbury.org indicating you are interested in participating and also if you have any ideas for a project. Bible Study with Deacon Miller: Tuesday Evening Bible Study is scheduled for the following Tuesday evenings April 12 & 19 in the Parish Center beginning at 7:00 PM. Prior to Bible Study join us at 6:10 PM for Lectio Divina in the portable classrooms and/or 6:45 PM in the Parish Center for prayers for healing and special intentions. Please bring your Bible and a friend. Contemplative Prayer Group: Next Sunday, April 17 the Contemplative Prayer Group will be holding a meeting. Newcomer Orientation at 6:30 PM, the group meeting starts at 7:00PM. ST. MARY S SCHOOL Open House: April Open House for Prospective Families on Wednesday, April 20, from 8:30-11:30 AM. Please contact Toni Chagnon for more information at tchagnon@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net or (860) Golf Tournament: Spring has Sprung! Time to mark your calendar, our annual "Fairway to Heaven" Golf Tournament is fast approaching. The Tournament is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24th at the Hop Meadow Country Club in Simsbury. Exciting new addition this year, Morning Tennis Round Robin Mixer! OTHER Retreat: DIVORCED, SEPARATED AND WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN of all ages are encouraged to attend a Beginning Experience weekend designed for those who wish to resolve the pain and grief of losing the marriage relationship and create a more peace-filled future. The Beginning Experience Weekend will be held May at the Archdiocesan Conference Center at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield. For more information please call Victoria at (860) or Beth at (845) or go to: connecticut. *Beginning Experience is endorsed by the Archdiocesan Family Life Office. GRANNY S ATTIC Collection dates: This Friday, April 15th at 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 16th and Sunday, April 17th 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Granny s will be held at the Wagner s Showroom in Simsbury, 1285 Hopmeadow Street, thanks to the generosity of Rick, Carole and Lina Wagner. Please contact Jane Stevenson (860) stevenje@comcast.net or Stephanie McIntyre (860) smcintyre190@gmail for any questions. Please go to our website for more details:

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PASTOR Reverend Frank J. Matera. DEACON Mr. Arthur Miller. MASSES: CONFESSIONS: Saturday 3:00-4:00 PM

PASTOR Reverend Frank J. Matera. DEACON Mr. Arthur Miller. MASSES: CONFESSIONS: Saturday 3:00-4:00 PM MASSES: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM Sunday Vigil (Saturday Evening): 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 AM CONFESSIONS: Saturday 3:00-4:00 PM www.stmarysimsbury.org BAPTISMS: First Sunday of the month