Saint Peter Church, Danbury, CT

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MASS SCHEDULE Weekends Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Brazilian Mass 7:30 p.m. Sunday 7:30, 9:00 Children s Liturgy and Choir 10:30 a.m. with Adult Choir and 12:00 N Spanish Mass 5:30 p.m. Brazilian Mass 7:30 p.m. Weekdays Monday through Saturday - 7:30 a.

1 MASS SCHEDULE Weekends Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Brazilian Mass 7:30 p.m. Sunday 7:30, 9:00 Children s Liturgy and Choir 10:30 a.m. with Adult Choir and 12:00 N Spanish Mass 5:30 p.m. Brazilian Mass 7:30 p.m. Weekdays Monday through Saturday - 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday - 12:10 Noon SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday - 3:30-4:30 p.m. And by appointment SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Couples planning to be married must begin to make arrangements at least 8 months prior to their wedding date by contacting the Rectory. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Attendance at pre-baptism class is required before the Sacrament is celebrated. Classes are held on the second Sunday of the month at 1:15 p.m. in the Rectory. Please pre-register by calling Baptisms are celebrated in English on the first, third and fifth Sundays; in Portuguese on the second; and in Spanish on the fourth. Saint Peter Church, Danbury, CT PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Gregg D. Mecca, Pastor Rev. Jeffrey W. Couture, Resident Rev. Paul Merry, In Residence Rev. David J. Riley, In Residence Deacon John Buchholz PARISH OFFICE HOURS 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - MONDAY through FRIDAY 104 Main Street, Danbury, CT OFFICE NUMBERS Phone: and Fax: Address - office@stpeterdanb.org Website - PARISH STAFF Mr. Stephen T. Roberts, Music Minister Dr. Nancy Engel, Children s Choir BRAZILIAN COMMUNITY Rev. Leonel S. Medeiros, Episcopal Vicar for Brazilians LATINO COMMUNITY Rev. Bernardo C. Rodriguez SAINT PETER SCHOOL OFFICE Suzanna Zello, Principal School Fax: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND FORMATION Patricia Postiglione - Director of Religious Education Grades K Chairman of Parish Council Fred Visconti Chairman of Finance Arthur Mannion Homebound Ministry Sr. Mary Bernard Wiecezak, CSFN , Ext. 22

ST. PETER PARISH APRIL/MAY 23 SAT 5:00 PM Mary, Martin and Mark McGetrick 24 SUN 7:30 AM Our Parishioners 9:00 AM Luan Huynh 10:30 AM Alice and George Sullivan 12:00 N Rodolfo Misner 5:30 PM Spanish

Mark, Evangelist 7:30 AM Agostino Aquilia 12:10 PM Josephine and Vito Leone 26 TUE 7:30 AM Souls in Purgatory 12:10 N Remy Papp 27 WED 7:30 AM Tadhg McDonnell 12:10 N Ataide Simoes 28 THU St.

2 ST. PETER PARISH APRIL/MAY 23 SAT 5:00 PM Mary, Martin and Mark McGetrick 24 SUN 7:30 AM Our Parishioners 9:00 AM Luan Huynh 10:30 AM Alice and George Sullivan 12:00 N Rodolfo Misner 5:30 PM Spanish Mass 25 MON St. Mark, Evangelist 7:30 AM Agostino Aquilia 12:10 PM Josephine and Vito Leone 26 TUE 7:30 AM Souls in Purgatory 12:10 N Remy Papp 27 WED 7:30 AM Tadhg McDonnell 12:10 N Ataide Simoes 28 THU St. Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, Priest 7:30 AM Sandi Palanzo 12:10 PM Tony Settembrino and Jay Ciliberto 29 FRI St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin & Doctor of the Church 7:30 AM Rev. Joseph Joaquin 12:10 N Michael Scapeccia 30 SAT St. Pius V, Pope 7:30 AM Raymond O Marra 5:00 PM Francis Mooney 1 SUN 7:30 AM Armando Lemos 9:00 AM Frances Van Zanten 10:30 AM Our Parishioners 12:00 N Josephine Gogliettino 5:30 PM Spanish Mass On the weekend, if the intention of the Mass is your, please see an Usher about bringing up the gifts. SACRIFICIAL GIVING April 17, $ 8,950 Our weekly goal....$10,500 Parking Lot Collection April 17, $ 4,808 Thank you. Father Mecca Please remember St. Peter Parish when preparing your will. A legacy to the church eases your tax burden and helps continue the good works of our parish. WE WELCOME THE NEWLY BAPTIZED George Curran, Jr. London Lam Kamdyn Medeiros Emerson Otis Luca Sabene KINDLY REMEMBER THE SICK OF THE PARISH Richard Botelho Maryann Capron Bert Chieffalo Kreg Conklin Billy Daly Dylan Defazio Nubia Dekker Michael DiPasqua Joseph Dombrowski The Duffys Marie Di Stefano Alexis Downie Dorothy Gaboardi Lola Hannah Debbie Ireland Jane Kennedy Jennifer Kasinskas Carolyn Kery James Klein William Lawlor Kathryn Liddane Christopher McLaughlin Sheldon McKee Daniel Marzella Abigail Mealy Ann Murray Jeana Nedelcu Michael Piccolo Eileen Ratajczak Barbara Roos Arnold Schulze Judy & Arthur Taylor John Vitti DANBURY, CT Our Religious Education year comes to a close today with all students asked to attend Mass with their families at either the 9 or 10:30 Liturgy. In the vestibule, the classes have set up some examples of things they have learned this year. A great deal of instruction goes on every weekend in the classrooms. The catechists guide the children through a broad curriculum, so I will find the children s responses quite interesting. Formation in the faith happens on Sundays and the instruction is important, but it is good to mention that our children spend much more time at home than in a classroom. That is why we always encourage parents to speak freely at home about faith, about love of God, about who God is. As with everything else, the family within the home is the most fertile religious education classroom for teaching and promoting growth and development. I hope our families encourage further learning and discussion of our faith, seizing the opportunities that arise just out of life s daily experiences. There are many times when the Gospel, when the real life of God can be brought to bear on what our children see and hear all around them. As the books are put away, we gear up for the celebration of the beautiful Sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation in May which is right around the corner. We will be celebrating the Sacraments for a large number of young people. We will say more about these liturgies next week. In the meantime, rehearsals begin this week. Pat has provided a list of our catechists and aids who have been instrumental in nurturing the faith for our young people. Please go down the list and when you have finished say a little prayer of thanksgiving to God for them and for the gift they made of themselves this year. We are indeed fortunate for having their service to the parish. I personally thank them and Pat for carrying on this most important ministry. Our Parish Task Force for Pastoral Planning met for a second time on Thursday. At our first meeting during Easter week, we began our conversation and set as our goal for this week completion of our self-evaluation. The selfassessment is broken down into four categories pastoral and sacramental life, financial condition, buildings and facilities, and community. The Task Force thought about the questions and formulated responses. We brought all of that input together on Thursday. We now need to synthesize it a bit more, and once we do, submit the response to the members of the parish and finance councils and staff for review. These steps must be completed by May 15 when the selfassessment is submitted to the Office of Strategic & Pastoral Planning. Then, we begin drafting our particular goals for our pastoral plan. We will have the entire months of June-August to undertake that stage. I am so very grateful to the Task Force for devoting serious thought to the process. They are doing us a tremendous favor. Thank them when you see them. -Fr. Mecca

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER We offer our condolences to the families of Rev. Robert J. Usenza Deacon Harold Lynch William Reiss who passed away last week.

3 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER We offer our condolences to the families of Rev. Robert J. Usenza Deacon Harold Lynch William Reiss who passed away last week. Thought for the Week: May your week be filled with good thoughts, kind people, and happy moments! Simplereminders.com Make it a good week! Ms. Zello ***RELIGIOUS EDUCATION*** Musical Notes...April 24, 2016, 10:30 a.m. Mass. Prelude: Voluntary I William Boyce Offertory: With Verdure Clad ( Creation ) - F. J. Haydn Marthe Ryerson, Soprano Postlude: Psalm XIX Benedetto Marcello 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal St. Peter Goal $120,000 Pledged $ 75,965 No. of Donors 206 **SAINT PETER SCHOOL NEWS*** Student Council sponsored Pasta and Pennies for Patients once again this year. This is a fundraisers for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Over a five week period our students raised over $2600! The classes competed against each other. Last year 3rd grade won. This year 1st grade donated $ and won. Second and third grade placed 2nd and 3rd respectively. The 1st grade will enjoy a Pasta Party sponsored by Olive Garden during lunch on April 28th! Registrations for new students are being accepted. There are a few $1500 scholarships for new students entering grades 6-8. Take-a-Look sdays are from 9:00 11:30, if sday isn t a good day stop in any weekday or call to schedule an appointment and tour ( ). Tuition assistance (financial aid) is available through the Bishop s Scholarship Fund and other sources. For more information about financial aid please call the school ( ), check our website ( or check the Bishop's Scholarship Fund website ( bsf). We can help you with the Financial Aid application just stop in or call for an appointment. Just a friendly reminder - Donations for the Clothing Drive may be dropped off Sunday, April 24, or at the school this week. Thank you for your support! Registration for the 2016/2017 Program year EARLY BIRD rates expire on June 1 st. Call to re-register your child. New families must come into the office for registration. Thank You Catechists, Aides and Helpers Without our fellow Parishioners, who give of their time and talent, and desire to share their own love of God with others, Religious Education could not happen! Volunteers are the heart blood of the Catholic Church! Please keep these incredible people in your prayers! We pray with gratitude and joy, that the faith you share with your students is the very same faith as that of the Apostles who touched His wounds. God bless you always! Thank you to: Brazilian classes -Sandro Doblins, Enivania Canto, Mirna Dias, Marinete DaSilva, Janaina Costa, Marilzene DaSilva, Valmir DaSilva, Carolina Nicolin, Kelly Santos, Marisa Santos, Lorena Santana, Ana Costa, Rose Hutcoe, Roberta Ribeiro, Pauliane Santo, Daniella Silva, Maria Palmeira, Flavia Santana, Flavia Santana, Felicia Alves, Juliana Reis, Rosimeire Queiroz, Renata Nascimento, Helder DeSousa, Edycarla Figueiredo, Luana Pereira, Maria Ferreira Kindergarten -Jenny Japa, Michelle Nunes Grade 1 -Mayra Clay, Brenda Voyez, Lauralee Cothias, Alexa Rodriguez, Amanda Gassner, Carolina Marchena Sacrament A -Patrick Relator, Gabby Campanario, Marissa Steinerd, Jane Macancela, Tatiana Lopez, Grade 2 -Mercedes Tenesaca, Gina Pagano, Darly George, Anna Thampoe, Tanya Fernandez, Leslie Lema, Nancy Staszewski Sacrament B -Linda Connolly, Mercedes Tenesaca, Myckland Cothias, Wallace Oliveira, Noemi Calle, Chris Quinde, Angelica Crespo, Gabriella Crespo Grade 3 -Jaclyn Jasmin, Angelica Idrovo Grade 4 -Lori Logan, Craig Fay Grade 5 - Pablo Idrovo, Andres Idrovo, Rosa Scalzo, Pat Postiglione Grade 6 -Loreto McGough, Tom McGough, Steve Jasmin, Susan Moran, Tom Cherisme, Will Abialli, Yolanda Villegas Grade 7 -Wanda Romero, Tim Lynch, Kasey Beckendorf, Jennifer Hernandez, Alisha Youngblood, John Caruso, Alvaro Tovar, Jerry Marin

APRIL 24, 2016 Grade 8 -Dominic Ciliberto, Rob Ferrucci, Teik Tung, Luz Sierra, Joe Mead, Mercedes Campoverde Special Education -Dawn Edwards, Meghan Edwards, Michelle Knapp Sacrament Coordinators

Ministry Leader -Maria Campanario Adult Education -Neri Ramos Confirmation Program Confirmation class will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, May 8 th, Mother s day, at 2:30 p.m. Rehearsal is on Wednesday, May 4 th at 7:00 p.

Sacrament of Holy Eucharist Children are preparing for the reception of the Eucharist on May 7 nd, 14 th and 21 st. Be sure to check your schedules for correct Mass and time.

4 APRIL 24, 2016 Grade 8 -Dominic Ciliberto, Rob Ferrucci, Teik Tung, Luz Sierra, Joe Mead, Mercedes Campoverde Special Education -Dawn Edwards, Meghan Edwards, Michelle Knapp Sacrament Coordinators -Keen Tung, Andreia Nunes, Sandro Doblins Substitute Catechists -Joe Bukowski, Katherine Driscoll, Erica Schlemmer, Michelle Knapp Office Helpers -Ashley Abad, Darlenis Espinal, Jamilly Mendes Youth Ministry Leader -Maria Campanario Adult Education -Neri Ramos Confirmation Program Confirmation class will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, May 8 th, Mother s day, at 2:30 p.m. Rehearsal is on Wednesday, May 4 th at 7:00 p.m. Please keep our young adults in your prayers as they prepare to accept the Holy Spirit into their lives in a fuller way! Sacrament of Holy Eucharist Children are preparing for the reception of the Eucharist on May 7 nd, 14 th and 21 st. Be sure to check your schedules for correct Mass and time. Please keep these 166 children in prayer as they prepare for this special day. Youth Group News - Fund raiser for Pilgrimage to Holocaust Memorial and the Divine Mercy Center in Massachusetts -Senior Youth Group is sponsoring A Taste of St Peter on Sunday, May 1 st, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The event will be held in the school yard (behind the rectory) OR the Parish Hall if we have rain. This event will feature foods which represent all the Countries of our Parishioners! You will be able to go through and taste many of the foods, enjoy the music of the Countries, and enjoy the hospitality of our teens! Come and enjoy a great day. Tickets will be on sale after all Masses this week and next. Save the Date ***PARISH EVENTS*** An Evening in Tuscany May 21, 6:00 p.m. Saint Peter Parish Hall Women s Guild Communion Breakfast May 1, 2016 at the Ethan Allen Inn following 10:30 a.m. Mass. Tickets on sale after all Masses and at the Rectory for $30.00/ticket. All women in the parish are invited. Sister Peg Regan, Executive Director of Caroline House will speak of its mission and goal. Caroline House has been changing the lives of women and children in Bridgeport for 20 years through their literacy programs. ***OTHER EVENTS*** Financial Peace University -Financial Peace University begins this Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. in St. Peter Parish Hall. If you are "on the fence" about participating, stop by on Thursday for a FREE 1st class to see what Dave Ramsey has to say about becoming debt free. For more info go to daveramsey.com Host an International Student -Open your home to an Immaculate High School student coming from China. This is a great opportunity for a family to learn a new culture and to have a lasting impact on a student s life. Families are compensated $1,000/month for room and board. Please join Bishop Caggiano and the Catholic Charities leadership for Catholic Charities 100th Anniversary Mass and family-friendly reception on Saturday, May 7 at Saint Matthew Church, Norwalk, at 5:30 p.m. St. Mary Church, Greenwich, is receiving the relic of the incorrupt heart of St. John Vianney May 3 to 5. During this visit concentration will be given to the mercy of God given us through the Sacrament of Penance as well as prayers for an increase in priestly vocations. For more information: stmarygreenwich.org.

5 APRIL 24, 2016 St. Peter Calendar Sun Apr 24 Religious Education Classes. Last class Mass. Mon Apr 25 Latino Prayer Group. 7:00 p.m. Parish Hall. Apr 26 Prayer Group of Reparation. After 12:10 Mass Wed Apr 27 Novena of Miraculous Medal. After noon Mass First Communion (10 a.m.) Rehearsal. 6 p.m. Thu Apr 28 Parish Choir. 7:30 p.m. Music Room. First Communion (12 noon) Rehearsal. 6 p.m. Sun May 1 WG Communion Breakfast. Following 10:30 Mass at Ethan Allen Inn. YG Taste of St. Peter. Mon May 2 Latino Prayer Group. 7:00 p.m. Parish Hall. May 3 Prayer Group of Reparation. After 12:10 Mass Wed May 4 Novena of Miraculous Medal. After noon Mass Confirmation Rehearsal. 7:00 p.m. Church Thu May 5 Parish Choir. 7:30 p.m. Music Room. Fri May 6 First Friday Adoration. 8 a.m. to 12 N Sat May 7 WG to sell carnations for Mother s Day. Sun May 8 WG to sell carnations for Mother s Day. Confirmation. 2:30 p.m. Mon May 9 Latino Prayer Group. 7:00 p.m. Parish Hall. May 10 Prayer Group of Reparation. After 12:10 Mass WG Meeting. 7:30 p.m. Parish Hall. Wed May 11 Novena of Miraculous Medal. After noon Mass Spanish First Communion Rehearsal. 6:00 p.m. Brazilian First Communion Rehearsal.7:30 p.m Thu May 12 Parish Choir. 7:30 p.m. Music Room. Sat May 14.Spanish First Communion. 11:00 a.m. Mon May 16 Latino Prayer Group. 7:00 p.m. Parish Hall. May 17 Prayer Group of Reparation. After 12:10 Mass Men s Society. 7:00 p.m. Parish Hall. Wed May 18 Novena of Miraculous Medal. After noon Mass Brazilian First Communion Rehearsal.7:30 p.m Thu May 19 Parish Choir. 7:30 p.m. Music Room. Sat May 21 Brazilian First Communion. 11:00 a.m. Pasta.. Mon May 23 Latino Prayer Group. 7:00 p.m. Parish Hall. May 24 Prayer Group of Reparation. After 12:10 Mass Wed May 25 Novena of Miraculous Medal. After noon Mass COMUNIDAD LATINA SAN PEDRO Horarios de misa Domingo 5:30 pm Confesiones Domingo 4:00 pm Martes 7:00pm a 8:30 Bodas/Matrimonios Los planes para la boda deven ser 8 meses antes de la fecha indicada junto con los arreglos y en concordancia con la rectoria. Bautizos Los bautizos require de una clase pre-bautismal antes de la celebracion de los sacramentos y la celebracion en espanol es la ultima semana de cada mes en concordancia con la rectoria. Grupo de oracion (Siervos de Cristo) Lunes 7:00 pm en el subsuelo de la iglesia Horarios de oficina Lunes a Viernes 1:30 a 3:30 pm (Para ayuda en espanol pregunte por Ana) Avisos y anuncios de nuestra comunidad Misa Dominical y intenciones Por favor acercarce 15 min antes de la misa para solicitar su intencion oh tambien pude pedir ayuda a los servidores. Rezo del Rosario Ana y Segundo los invita todos los domingos a las 4:45pm al rezo del Rosario Grupo de Oracion Nuestro grupo de oracion se reune todos los Lunes a las 7:00pm en el subsuelo de la iglesia para alabar y dar gracias a Dios,usted y toda su familia estan cordialmente invitados a ser participes. Coro Grupo de musica El grupo de musica se reune todos los Domingos a las 3:30pm para practicar las canciones. Marian Devotion Monday, May 2 at 7 p.m. pre- class Please note: The May Pre-Baptism Class will take place on Sunday, May 1, at 10:15 a.m. in the Rectory. There will be Benediction, the Rosary and Litany of Mary. Come honor Mary in prayer and song!

Saint Peter Church, Danbury, CT

Saint Peter Church, Danbury, CT A C H I L D I S B O R N Weekends Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Brazilian Mass 7:30 p.m. Sunday 7:30, 9:00 Children s Liturgy and Choir, 10:30 a.m. with Adult Choir and 12:00 N Spanish Mass 5:30 p.m. Brazilian