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1 26 Dodgingtown Road, Bethel, CT Phone: (203) Fax: (203) Visit us on Facebook: StMaryChurchBethel PARISH OFFICE HOURS: 9am 3:00 pm, Monday Friday (Closed weekends and Holidays)

2 St. Mary Catholic Church Fifth Sunday of Easter Sunday, 5/14 Monday, 5/15 Tuesday, 5/16 Wednesday, 5/17 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am & 5:30pm Masses 6:30pm Senior Youth Group FATHER COREY S EPISTLE As you may recall we have a number people in our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adult) program this year. One was baptized and three others received their First Holy Communion. Steven, the man who was baptized, also received Confirmation as the Rite prescribes. The others in the program, as well as the three who received their First Holy Communion, will receive Confirmation on Pentecost at our 10:00am Mass here at St. Mary Parish. Bishop Caggiano has decided that the Home Parish of Confirmation is a better witness to the working of the Holy Spirit in our own community. I hope many will join us for this special Sacrament of Confirmation here at St. Mary. Increasingly, there has been a trend of not having a Funeral Mass for a practicing Catholic who has died. There are many reasons for this but for people who are practicing Catholics, who are weekly communicants, if not daily communicants, are not being given a Catholic funeral at the time of their death. Sometimes children don t know, understand or appreciate their parents faith so a Funeral Mass is skipped for financial reasons, the children do not have their faith as do their parents, or they simply do not see the value of a Catholic Funeral. So, in the middle of June, June 19th, we shall conduct a seminar called Making Your Wishes Known. At this seminar which is open to everyone, we shall discuss the options for a Catholic Funeral/Wake and Burial. A member of the local Funeral Directors will be present to offer advice and we shall have a notary republic to make your wishes official. It is so very important that a Catholic has a Funeral Mass for not only the deceased, but also for the family as well. The Catholic Funeral Mass must not be forsaken because of the mores of our current society. We shall run the seminar twice that day both at 9:30am and 7:00pm. Please mark your calendars. Another reminder of our shrine to St. Monica (from the bulletin of November 14, 2016): During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, many have come to realize, in a deeper way, the great love, mercy and forgiveness of our Lord. The Year of Mercy comes to a close on the Feast of Christ the King. The shrine of Divine Mercy in our Church was well received and many can to pray, offer petitions and light candles. As the Shrine will come down after the Year of Mercy we the clergy wanted to begin a new liturgical journey and source of consolation for our Parish. As a result, we have acquired a statue of St. Monica to be an intercessor for us, a place of prayer, petition and candles. Saint Monica, also known as Monica of Hippo, is St. Augustine of Hippo's mother. She was born in 331 A.D. in Tagaste, which is present day Algeria. When she was very young, she was married off to the Roman pagan Patricius, who shared his mother's violent temper. Patricius' mother lived with the couple and the duo's temper flares proved to be a constant challenge to young Monica. While Monica's prayers and Christian deeds bothered Patricius, he is said to have respected her beliefs. Three children were born to Monica and Patricius: Augustine, Navigius, and Perpetua. Unfortunately, Monica was unable to baptize her children and when Augustine fell ill, Monica pleaded with Patricius to allow their son to be baptized. Patricius allowed it, but when Augustine was healthy again, he withdrew his permission. For years Monica prayed for her husband and mother in law, until finally, one year before Patricius' death, she successfully converted them. As time passed, Perpetua and Navigius entered the religious life, but unfortunately Augustine became lazy and uncouth. This greatly worried Monica, so when Patricius died, she sent the 17 year old Augustine to Carthage for schooling. While in Carthage, Augustine became a Manichaean, which was a major religion that saw the world as light and darkness, and when one died, they were removed from the world of matter and returned to the world of light, which is where life comes from. After Augustine got his education and returned home, he shared his views with Monica, who drove him from her table. Though it is not recorded how much time passed, Monica had a vision that convinced her to reconcile with her wayward son. Monica went to a bishop, who told her, "the child of those tears shall never perish." 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 5:00pm Little Flowers 7:00pm May Devotions 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 7:00pm Women of Faith 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 5:30pm Children s Choir 6:00pm Carnival 7:00pm Prayer Service 7:00pm Knights of Columbus Open House 7:30pm Adult Choir

3 St. Mary Catholic Church May 14, 2017 FATHER COREY S EPISTLE Inspired, Monica followed Augustine to Rome, where she learned he had left for Milan. She continued her pursual and eventually came upon St. Ambrose, who helped her convert Augustine to Christianity following his seventeen year resistance. Augustine later wrote a book called Confessions, in which he wrote of Monica's habit of bringing "to certain oratories, erected in the memory of the saints, offerings of porridge, bread, water and wine." When Monica moved to Milan, a bishop named Ambrose told her wine "might be an occasion of gluttony for those who were already given to drink," so she stopped preparing wine as offerings for the saints. Augustine wrote: "In place of a basket filled with fruits of the earth, she had learned to bring to the oratories of the martyrs a heart full of purer petitions, and to give all that she could to the poor so that the communion of the Lord's body might be rightly celebrated in those places where, after the example of his passion, the martyrs had been sacrificed and crowned." After a period of six months, Augustine was baptized in the church of St. John the Baptist at Milan. The pair were led to believe they should spread the Word of God to Africa, but it the Roman city of Civitavecchia, Monica passed away. Augustine recorded the words she imparted upon him when she realized death was near. "Son, nothing in this world now affords me delight. I do not know what there is now left for me to do or why I am still here, all my hopes in this world being now fulfilled." She was buried at Ostia, and her body was removed during the 6th century to a hidden crypt in the church of Santa Aurea in Osta, near the tomb of St. Aurea of Ostia. In 1430, Pope Martin V ordered her relics to be brought to Rome and many miracles were reported to have occurred along the way. Later, Cardinal d'estouteville built a church to honor St. Augustine called the Basilica di Sant'Agostino, where her relics were placed in a chapel to the left of the high altar. Her funeral epitaph survived in ancient manuscripts and the stone it was originally written on was discovered in the church of Santa Aurea in Douglas Boin translated the tablet's Latin to read: "Here the most virtuous mother of a young man set her ashes, a second light to your merits, Augustine. As a priest, serving the heavenly laws of peace, you taught [or you teach] the people entrusted to you with your character. A glory greater than the praise of your accomplishments crowns you both Mother of the Virtues, more fortunate because of her offspring." The city of Santa Monica, California is named after Monica, as were the "weeping" springs outside the city. St. Monica Prayer St. Monica, I need your prayers. You know exactly how I'm feeling because you once felt it yourself. I'm hurting, hopeless, and in despair. I desperately want my child to return to Christ in his Church but I can't do it alone. I need God's help. Please join me in begging the Lord's powerful grace to flow into my child's life. Ask the Lord Jesus to soften his heart, prepare a path for his conversion, and activate the Holy Spirit in his life. Amen. So, if you have a husband, wife, child or relative that needs to come back to the Church, who is dealing with drugs or alcohol, who is in with the wrong crowd or just not living up to their potential, goodness or understanding, we can bring those people to St. Monica who through her prayers who brought about miracles in her family and can do the same for ours. Solano Casey was a capuchin friar so reluctant to theology that he urged his superiors to stop him from preaching. Yet he was capable of responding to those who knocked on the door of the New York convent and show God s mercy in its fullness. Along with the great figures of Cardinal Van Thuân and Dalla Costa, stands this humble American friar among the new decrees of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints approved by the Pope. Francis has authorized for the Capuchin religious the promulgation of the miracle decree, which opens the way for the beatification. Born Bernard Francis Casey in 1870 in an Irish family from Wisconsin, young Barney had done several jobs including being a workmanship and tramway driver when, at age of 21 he entered the Milwaukee s diocesan seminary. However, his path to the priesthood did not turn out to be that simple. None of his superiors questioned his piety, but Latin and theological studies were not his thing. Reason why, the diocesan seminary did not consider him suitable for priesthood. Thursday, 5/18 Friday, 5/19 Saturday, 5/20 Sunday, 5/21 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 6:00pm Carnival 7:00pm Cursillo 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 6:00pm Carnival 8:00am Mass 8:30am Men s Ministy 12:00n Carnival 4:00pm Confessions 5:30pm Mass 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am and 5:30pm Masses 12:00n Carnival 5:30pm Junior/Senior Youth Group

4 FATHER COREY S EPISTLE Hence, the choice to enter Detroit in the Capuchin friars a year later and in 1897 he took the name of Fr. Francis Solano, after the great evangelizer from Peru who loved the poor and gathered them to Prayer with the violin, the same instrument that young Casey loved to play. Despite the fact that even the Capuchins had doubts over his admission to priesthood, in 1904, Francis Solano was finally ordained, yet just as a simple priest, to whom not to entrust the tasks of preaching and confessing. Father Solane, who had always replied to all objections by putting his life in God s hands, did not take it as a downgrading, but as an invitation to cultivate holiness through humility. And he did it in Harlem, the New York border district, to which he was assigned. He remained there for twenty years doing the simplest tasks of a doorman. However, answering to all those who rang the bell of the institution became the ministry of his life. At the door, he would meet people of every age and condition; women and men who often carried hardships and sufferings, asking for advice and prayers. Everyone knew that Father Casey would have welcomed everyone at any time of day or night. After twenty years in New York, between Harlem and Yonkers, he was transferred to Detroit, in the Convent of St. Bonaventure, where he continued to carry out the ministry of concierge. Many people in New York and Detroit often visited him to thank him for a given advice or for a prayer that had been answered. Thus, on the advice of his Provincial Father, he began to record on a booklet those little or great graces received by the people he met. During his life, Solano filled seven of those booklets with more than six thousand entries. Blessings that he always attributed to God s mercy only, asking in return only to love and help the Church missions. He died on July 31, 1957 after a short illness. Sixty years later, the hunger for holiness of this simple friar remains lively in the United States. A prayer for Mothers: God our creator, we come before You and lift up in prayer all mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, godmothers, and mothers to be who gave the gift of life. We give you thanks for their presence, talents and gifts which they share in our church, society and world. May all mothers know of Your loving and gentle presence and may they always turn towards You in times of joy, sorrow and glory. We ask this in Your Name. Amen. Please join us Monday evenings in May for MAY DEVOTIONS at 7pm with the Rosary and Litany. Please mark your calendars and invite your family and friends! Our final meeting of the season of the LITTLE FLOWERS GIRLS CLUB is on Mon., May 15 at 5:00pm in the Parish Hall. The Little Flowers is a fun, flexible and Faith filled Catholic Club for girls ages 5 and up and their Moms. Any questions, call Mary at WOMEN OF FAITH Dr. Joan Kelly will speak to the Women of Faith on Tues. at 7pm on May 16 in the Hall. Her topic is: The Catholic Woman Called and Gifted. She will be speaking in the church. Please come and bring a friend. Consider attending the May devotions on Monday evenings and/or the Rosary group before the 9:00 a.m. Mass to honor Mary, our Mother. WEDNESDAY NIGHT 7PM PRAYER SERVICE On Wednesday nights, join us for quiet prayer at 7:00pm in the Church for our own personal intentions and for the whole world. The next meeting of the ST. MARY MEN'S MINISTRY is on Sat., May 20 at 8:30am in the Hall. For more information, Craig DeFreese at acdefreese@snet.net or Eric Keener at stmarys06801@gmail.com This year s VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will take place from July from 9am 11:45am for children 3 9 years old. Cost: $30. Registration forms are available in the vestibule of the Church or on our website at stmarybethel.org. ST. MARY BOOK CLUB: Our next book is Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc by Mark Twain. Join us on Wed., May 31 at 7pm in the Children s Room. Visit our FAMILY FAITH CENTER in the vestibule of the Church for ideas and activities to bring your faith home and enrich your faith with your family! New activities each week! MOTHER S DAY CHARITY DRIVE MAY 13 & 14 The Women of Faith group invites all parishioners to help donate much needed items to The Harmony House, a local shelter for homeless Mothers and their Children. This shelter is affiliated with The Family and Children's Aid of Danbury, Ct. Items currently needed include: Diapers (all sizes up to 4,5,6) Baby wipes Plastic dishware for babies and toddlers (cups, plates, forks and spoons) Coloring books, crayons, markers or colored pencils Match box cars and other small toy cars Plastic farm, zoo or marine animals A collection bin will be placed in the church lobby during these dates. Thank you for your thoughtful donations! For more information about the Family and Children s Aid, go to Like us on Facebook at StMaryChurchBethel and follow us on

5 Religious Education Office (203) Mon., Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 9:30am-2pm REGISTRATION has begun for the School Year. Any child entering 1st grade not previously in the program should contact the Religious Ed Office. The SENIOR YOUTH GROUP will meet on Sunday, May 14 at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. MOTHER'S DAY AND FATHER'S DAY REMEMBRANCE CARDS Anyone who would like a loved one to be remembered at a Mass celebrated in their honor for Mother s Day or Father s Day may make an offering for a Mass card available after all the masses the weekend of May 13/14. Offertory for the weekend of May 6/7 Collection: $12, On Line Giving: $3, Mark your calendars for our 41st ANNUAL ST. MARY SCHOOL CARNIVAL on May 17th through May 21st at the Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center 1 School Street. Carnival hours are Wednesday Friday 6 10pm, Saturday 12 10pm and Sunday, 12 2pm and 4 8pm. Tickets will be on sale after all masses the weekend of May 13th/14th or you can purchase your Advance tickets and food vouchers ahead of time online at See the CARNIVAL COLUMN in this bulletin for more information on volunteering for the Carnival and for entering the Pie Contest! The annual ST. MARY SCHOOL GOLF OUTING will be held on June 12th at The Club of the River Oaks Golf Course in Sherman, CT. For reservations and sponsorship information please go to or contact Tim Lavelle at REGISTRATION for students entering Pre school through Grade 8 is ongoing. Please call the school at or our Director of Enrollment, Linda Garvey at lgarvey@stmarybethelct.org for information. You can also visit our website at for school and registration information. Our next meeting will be on Mon., May 22 at 8:15pm in the Parish Hall. We will say the Rosary at 7:45pm in the Church. For more information on the Knights of Columbus, contact Grand Knight Tony Iorfino at (203) or gkofpavia@gmail.com. BECOME A KNIGHT

6 Saint Mary VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 10 - July 14 9:00-11:45am Ages 3-9 years old $30.00 per child Child s Name Age Child s Name Age Child s Name Age Address Parent s Name Phone # Cell # Emergency Contact Phone # Cell # List any medical conditions, food restrictions, or allergies below: I understand that neither St. Mary Church, nor any of its employees or volunteers is responsible for any injury sustained by my child. I accept full responsibility for any medical expenses as a result of any such injury. (Parent/Guardians Signature) ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Since its founding in 1999, St. Catherine Academy has been committed to providing the highest quality multi-disciplinary alternative education program to students from all backgrounds and faiths who are impacted with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities. In 2014, this essential ministry became the Saint Catherine Center for Special Needs to centralize pastoral and educational support for individuals with disabilities. This new center brings together resources for parishes and religious educators, an inclusive support program for Catholic schools, St. Catherine s Academy, the special education school of the Diocese of Bridgeport and Adult Day Service Program for adults with disabilities. Giving to the Annual Catholic Appeal will ensure that this life changing organization will continue to provide a quality education, and a living faith for children and adults with special needs. The same Jesus who heard the cry for recognition from people with disabilities in Judea and Samaria 2000 years ago calls us, His followers, to embrace our responsibilities to our own brothers and sisters with disabilities. (Pastoral Statement of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, 1989) (Fill out and return this form to the Parish Office)

7 St. Mary School 41st CARNIVAL Mark your calendars for our 41st ANNUAL ST.MARY SCHOOL CARNIVAL, May 17th through May 21st at the Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center-1 School Street. Carnival Hours are Wednesday-Friday 6-10PM, Saturday 12-10PM and Sunday 12-2PM & 4PM- 8PM. Tickets will be on sale after all masses the weekend of May 13th/14th or you can purchase your Advance tickets and food vouchers ahead of time online at Could you spare a couple of hours VOLUNTEERING? The Carnival needs you May 17 thru May 21. The Carnival is our largest fundraiser, anyone can volunteer. Won t you consider donating your time? Sign up at review the options and pick the spots you like. All Shifts Available! Any Hours to give are greatly appreciated! It s an easy and fun way to support our community! For questions, please contact Kathleen Banks at Kathleen@MarieNugent.com or call the school at and leave your name and number and someone will call you back. CALLING ALL BAKERS! Back by popular demand! The St. Mary Carnival is hosting our ANNUAL PIE BAKING CONTEST! Judging will be Saturday, May 20st at 2:30pm at the dessert tent! Drop off pie by 2pm. Please send $5 and entry form to: SMS c/o Roxanne 24 Dodgingtown Rd, Bethel. Questions? Contact Name: Phone: AROUND THE DIOCESE DEFENDING OUR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY The fight for religious freedom is not a Catholic issue, not a Jewish issue, not an Orthodox, Mormon, or Muslim issue. It is an American issue. The passage of the Affordable Care Act has imposed dangerous implications on all religions. If we allow the government to have the final say on what type of health care coverage a religious organization must provide, we are basically enabling them to interfere in all religious liberty concerns in areas such as immigration and humanitarian services. Let us pray that as lawmakers make changes to the current mandate that it return the safeguards that protect religious freedom in the Constitution of the United States. OFF THE STREETS needs many hands in this ministry to help homeless people transition to a place of their own. Please join us on Thurs., May 18 at 6:30pm in the Congregational Church in Danbury. Park on the left side of the Church (across from City Hall) and upon entering the building behind the sanctuary, go to the Pilgrim Room. For more info, see Off The Streets website at CURSILLO The next Ultreya meeting is Thurs., May 18 at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall. To learn more about Cursillo and their three day weekends designed for Catholics who desire to strengthen their faith, call Mary Guertin at (203) or mguertin.home@gmail.com. ST. MARGUERITE BOURGEOYS S ANNUAL SHAKESPEARE AND LOW TEA FUNDRAISER Saint Scholastica s Shakespearean Players will be performing The Merry Wives of Windsor at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish in Brookfield. The festivities begin with a "Royal Procession," and end with an English Low Tea, which follows the performance. The Menu is as follows: Appetizer: Fruit Salad; Tea Sandwiches: Shrimp Salad, Cucumber and Watercress, Chicken salad with Walnuts & Raisins; Desserts: Chocolate Éclairs and Crème Puffs; Beverages: Mimosas (Alcoholic/For Adults), Nonalcoholic Champagne Punch for kids (Fruit Punch), Tea & Coffee. For tickets, please download the form from at stmarguerite.org/wp content/uploads/2017/04/ MerryWivesofWindsor.pdf or call or e mail ShakespeareTeaParty@gmail.com. (Adults $20; Seniors $15; Children $12 ages 6 12; Children 5 & under free! $60 Maximum per family. Tickets must be purchased in advance; they will not be sold at the door.) Don t miss the SECOND ANNUAL ARTS IN THE PARK at Immaculate High School on May 18 from 6 8p.m. This year the Saturday in the Park event features a 3D sculpture mini golf course (on which guests can putt), 1,000 pieces of artwork, instrumental and vocal music. Arts in the Park is produced and sponsored by the Immaculate High School Fine Arts Department to showcase the talents of its Fine Arts students while providing some fun for all ages. Admission is free and there will be food for sale, including a lemonade stand to support Catherine's Cups of Kindness. Proceeds will go to the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary.

8 MASS SCHEDULE Monday Friday: 6:30 & 9:00am Saturday: 8:00am & 5:30pm (Vigil Mass) Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30am & 5:30pm RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:00 5:00pm MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SAT., MAY 13 5:30 + Richard G. Neptune Family SUN., MAY 14 7:00 + Stephen Uhlesky Edward & Debra Kasinskas, Jr. 8:30 + Brendan Clancy Jed & Cornie Costello 10:00 + Cathleen Fisher Pat & Ed Ruhl 11:30 + Laura Della Penna & Veronica DiCrescenzo Family 5:30 + Patricia Burke Frank Acri & Ellen Cooke MON., MAY 15 6:30 + Denis Bouffard The Smith Family 9:00 + Sr. Alberta, SSND Mary & Bob Sawitsky TUES., MAY 16 6:30 + Frances Parciasepe The Parciasepe Family 9:00 + Bob Ross Jed & Cornie Costello WED., MAY 17 6:30 + Cecil Isbel Dan & Judy Vivone 9:00 + Charles Ruhl Pat & Ed Ruhl THU., MAY 18 6:30 + Cathryn Z. Costello 9:00 + Nancy Viceroy St. Mary School Association Board FRI., MAY 19 6:30 + George Woronko The Sherman Family 9:00 + Sister Alberta Mary & Bill Walsh SAT., MAY 20 8:00 + Alfonso Arboleda Family 5:30 + Merle Riesenberg Family SUN., MAY 21 7:00 + Father Patrick Connors 8:30 + Patricia Jean Novella Eric and Kathy Keener 10:00 + Doris & Charles Caffrey Family 11:30 + Angie Amarillo Husband Edgar 5:30 + James Newton Rita Harrison READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon.: Acts 14:5 18; Ps 115:1 4, 15 16; Jn 14:21 26 Tues.: Acts 14:19 28; Ps 145:10 13ab, 21; Jn 14:27 31a Wed.: Acts 15:1 6; Ps 122:1 5; Jn 15:1 8 Thur.: Acts 15:7 21; Ps 96:1 3, 10; Jn 15:9 11 Fri.: Acts 15:22 31; Ps 57:8 10, 12; Jn 15:12 17 Sat.: Acts 16:1 10; Ps 100:1b 3, 5; Jn 15:18 21 Sun.: Acts 8:5 8, 14 17; Ps 66:1 7, 16, 20; 1 Pt 3:15 18; Jn 14:15 21 STAFF Father Corey V. Piccinino, Pastor Father Robert Wolfe, Parochial Vicar Father Philip Phan, Parochial Vicar Deacon John DeRoin Deacon Tony Caraluzzi Kate Fitzgerald, Parish Secretary & Bulletin Editor Peggy Gavin, Parish Secretary Julie Doerner, Business Manager Paul Orsino, Property Manager ST. MARY SCHOOL ( ) Greg Viceroy, Principal RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mary Ferri, Director ( ) Maggie Kent, Secretary RCIA (203) : Call (203) if you are interested in becoming a Catholic or completing your initiation as a Catholic with Confirmation and/or Eucharist. YOUTH MINISTRY (203) MUSIC MINISTRY Michael Ferrari, Music Director Elizabeth Barnes, Choir Director Karen Mattera, Children s Choir FINANCE COMMITTEE ( ): Bob Kozlowski, Chairman BAPTISMS: Most Sundays at 12:45pm. Please call the Rectory at least six weeks in advance to schedule your Baptism and to sign up for the New Baptism Class that is required for both parents and Godparents. These classes are offered on the first Sunday of each month. Anyone requesting a Sponsorship form must be a currently registered and practicing Catholic, and they must attend one of the New Baptism Classes to receive it. There is a 3 month waiting period for a sponsorship form for the newly registered. The Catholic requirements for a Godparent/Sponsor are: you must be at least 16 years old; received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation in the Catholic Church; attend Mass regularly on Sundays and on Holy Days of Obligation; receive the Sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion regularly; sincerely try to follow the moral teaching of the Catholic Church; and if married, was married in the Catholic Church. ARRANGEMENTS FOR MARRIAGE: All couples must meet with a parish clergyman at least six (6) months before the marriage is to be celebrated. PASTORAL CARE AT DANBURY HOSPITAL: Prior to Your Hospitalization: You or a family member should notify the Rectory. HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE SICK: To any of those who are homebound or hospitalized and interested in having a visit by a priest, please contact the parish office. Anyone interested in serving in this ministry, please call Father Philip at PRAYER LINE: If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please call our Prayer Line. Our team leaders are Maggie Kent ( ) and Deana Chamberlin ( ).

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