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1 26 Dodgingtown Road, Bethel, CT Phone: (203) Fax: (203) Website: Visit us on Facebook: StMaryChurchBethel PARISH OFFICE HOURS: 9am 3:00 pm, Mon. Fri. (Closed Weekends and Holidays)

2 St. Mary Catholic Church November 4, 2018 > The month of November is dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. The Church commemorates all her faithful children who have departed from this life, but have not yet attained the joys of heaven. St. Paul warns us that we must not be ignorant concerning the dead, nor sorrowful, "even as others who have no hope... For the Lord Himself shall come down from heaven... and the dead who are in Christ shall rise. The Church has always taught us to pray for those who have gone into eternity. Even in the Old Testament prayers and alms were offered for the souls of the dead by those who thought "well and religiously concerning the resurrection." It was believed that "they who had fallen asleep with godliness had great grace laid up for them" and that "it is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins." We know that a defiled soul cannot enter into heaven. Duration of Purgatory Purgatory is not eternal. Its duration varies according to the sentence pronounced at each particular judgment. It may be prolonged for centuries in the case of the more guilty souls, or of those who, being excluded from the Catholic communion, are deprived of the suffrages of the Church, although by the divine mercy they have escaped hell. But the end of the world, which will be also the end of time, will close forever the place of temporary expiation. God will know how to reconcile His justice and His goodness in the purification of the last members of the human race, and to supply by the intensity of the expiatory suffering what may be wanting in duration. But, whereas a favorable sentence at the particular judgment admits of eternal beatitude being suspended and postponed, and leaves the bodies of the elect to the same fate as those of the reprobate; at the universal judgment, every sentence, whether for heaven or for hell, will be absolute, and will be executed immediately and completely. Offering Prayers and Sacrifices The Church Suffering and the Church Militant constitute in their relations a second circle of most vital activities. Having entered into the night "wherein no man can work," the Suffering Church cannot ripen to its final blessedness by any efforts of its own, but FATHER COREY S EPISTLE only through the help of others through the intercessory prayers and sacrifices (suffragia) of those living members of the Body of Christ who being still in this world are able in the grace of Christ to perform expiatory works. The Church has from the earliest times faithfully guarded the words of Scripture that it is a holy and a wholesome thing to pray for the dead that they may be loosed from their sins. [2 Macab. 12, 43] The suppliant cry of her liturgy: "Eternal rest give to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them," can be heard already in the Acts of the martyrdom of SS. Perpetua and Felicitas (A.D. 203) and is represented in numerous sepulchral inscriptions of the most ancient period, while theologians and Fathers of the Church, beginning with Tertullian, have supplied its substantial proof.so fundamental indeed and so natural to man's hope and desire and love is this belief, that historians of religion have discovered it among almost all non-christian civilized peoples: a striking illustration of Tertullian's saying that the human soul is naturally Christian. The Catholic, therefore, is jealous to expiate and suffer for the "poor souls," especially by offering the Eucharistic Sacrifice, wherein Christ's infinite expiation on the Cross is sacramentally represented, and stimulating and joining itself with the expiatory works of the faithful, passes to the Church Suffering according to the measure determined by God's wisdom and mercy. By the practice of Indulgences, the Church places at the charitable disposal of the faithful the inexhaustible treasure accumulated, from age to age, by the superabundant satisfactions of the saints, added to those of the martyrs, and united to those of our Blessed Lady and the infinite residue of our Lord's sufferings. These remissions of punishment she grants to the living by her own direct power; but she nearly always approves of and permits their application to the dead by way of suffrage, that is to say, in the manner in which, as we have seen, each of the faithful Sunday, 11/4 Monday, 11/5 Tuesday, 11/6 Wednesday, 11/7 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am & 5:30pm Masses 9:30am RCIA 12:45pm Pre Baptism Class 3:00pm Evening Prayer for the Deceased 6:30pm Joe s 6:30am 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 7:00pm Prayer Service 7:00pm Book Club

3 St. Mary Catholic Church may offer to God who accepts it, for another, the suffrage or succor of his own satisfactions. The Liturgical Year, Abbot Gueranger O.S.B. A partial indulgence can be obtained by devoutly visiting a cemetery and praying for the departed, even if the prayer is only mental. One can gain a plenary indulgence visiting a cemetery each day between November 1 and November 8. These indulgences are applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory. FATHER COREY S EPISTLE A plenary indulgence, again applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory, is also granted when the faithful piously visit a church or a public oratory on November 2. In visiting the church or oratory, it is required, that one Our Father and the Creed be recited. A partial indulgence, applicable only to the souls in purgatory, can be obtained when the Eternal Rest (Requiem aeternam) is prayed. This is a good prayer to recite especially during the month of November: Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. During the month of November, our Book of Departed Loved Ones will be placed at the foot of the altar, please inscribe the name of your deceased loved ones and friends names and we shall pray for them at every Mass during the month. > Prelates from around the world gathered in Rome for this month s Synod of Bishops said young people can be agents of positive change and can help to heal ecclesial wounds with their zeal for the faith. In their concluding document for the Oct synod, dedicated to young people, faith and vocational discernment, participants said young people must be protagonists in the Church and that as ecclesial leaders, we don t just want to do something for them, but to live in communion with them. 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Participation of young people is not optional but an indispensable element for the life of every community, the document said, adding that the fatigues and fragilities of young people help us to be better. Their questions challenge us, their doubts challenge us on the quality of our faith. Even their criticisms are needed, because not infrequently through these we hear the voice of the Lord who asks us for conversion of heart and the renewal of structures, the text reads. Many young people have left the Church because they have not found holiness, but mediocrity, presumption, division and corruption, the text continued, and lamented the fact that the world is outraged by the abuses perpetrated by certain agents of the Church, rather than vivified by the holiness of her members. Because of this, the document said that the Church must make a decisive, immediate and radical change of perspective! Young people need saints who form other saints. The balm of holiness generated by the good life of so many young people can cure the wounds of the Church and the world, taking us again to that fullness of love to which we have always been called: holy young people push us to return to our first love. Bringing the month-long discussion to a close, the 56-page document follows the same see, judge, act formula as the original Instrumentum Laboris, or working document, but is only half the length. Released after the closing Oct. 27 session, the text touches on a wide range of issues, including hot-button topics such as the abuse crisis, women, and homosexuality, as well as the benefits and challenges of technology, issues related to sexuality, and the need to listen to and accompany young people. Questions on sex With questions on issues related to sexuality among the most pressing in the lead up to this month s synod discussion, the final document offered a comprehensive look at both the Church s teachings on sexuality and the challenges of living it out. Developments in science and biomedical technologies Thursday, 11/8 Friday, 11/9 Saturday, 11/10 Sunday, 11/11 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 7:00pm Choir 6:30am Mass 8:35am Rosary 9:00am Mass 8:00am Mass 8:30am Men s Ministry 5:30pm Mass 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am & 5:30pm Masses 9:30am RCIA 10:00am St. Mary School Open House 6:30pm Three6Teen Mary Sisters of the Good Shepherd

4 FATHER COREY S EPISTLE strongly influence the relationship that both adults and young people have with the body, leading to the perception that it is modifiable without limits, the document says. Sexual promiscuity, sexual tourism, and an exaggerated worship of the physical aspect of the person are all distortions of what sexuality is intended to be in the eyes of God, the document says. Added to this are new challenges in the digital world such as the pervasive spread of online pornography, and the display of one s body on the internet. In response, synod participants said the Church s longstanding teaching on chastity outside of marriage must be kept in mind, showing its relevance in different life situations, without an attitude of judgement. The document notes that many people find the Church s teaching on chastity difficult to understand, and some distance themselves from the Church because of its moral teaching on sexuality, believing it to be harsh and judgmental. Big questions, it says, are the differences between the masculine and feminine identity, the reciprocity between men and women, and homosexuality. Technology One major topic in the synod discussion was the growth of the digital world, with many prelates striking a more negative posture while others snapped selfies with Pope Francis which they shared on social media. The final text noted the impact that technology has had on the notion of time and space, on the perception of oneself, of others and of the world. Having changed the way the world communicates, the document said, technology offers an approach to reality which tends to favor image over listening, and reading is changing the way of learning and the development of a critical sense. On a positive side, the document said social media can be an extraordinary opportunity for dialogue, encounter, an exchange of ideas and access to information. The digital world can also lead to greater socio-political participation and active citizenship, and it can help to protect vulnerable people by revealing violations of their rights. However, on the other hand, the document also noted that digital platforms can often be isolating, becoming places of solitude, manipulation, exploitation and violence, such as on the so-called dark web. Cyberbullying was also named as a new form of violence causing harm to people throughout the world, and other risks were named such as gambling, pornography and online sexual exploitation. A spike in the spread of fake news, easily spread through online platforms, has generated a culture which has lost the sense of truth and bends facts to particular interests, the document said, adding that peoples reputations are also jeopardized through online scrutiny, including the Church s pastors. Migiration and more Another major point of discussion throughout the synod was the topic of migration, which the document said is a structural phenomenon, and not a transitory emergency, especially given the high number of young people who migrate. Particular attention must be paid to those forced to leave their homes due to the contradictions and injustices of our world, such as violence, war, political or religious persecution, extreme poverty or natural disasters. Other people choose to migrate because they are attracted to Western culture, at times harboring unrealistic expectations which expose them to heavy disappointments, the document says. Pointing to risks migrants often face throughout their journey, including trafficking, drug and arms cartels, violence and various physical and psychological abuses, the document drew specific attention to the plight of unaccompanied minors and those forced to spend many years in refugee camps or in countries of transit, without continuing their studies nor expressing their talents. Mention was made of the xenophobic attitudes held toward migrants in some developed nations, whose mentality can often be one of closure and of withdrawal into oneself, rather that reacting with welcome and a willingness to dialogue. Also stressed in the document was the need to protect vulnerable populations, particularly those living in situations of poverty or persecution. Special mention was also made of the precious contribution offered by young people who live with disabilities or other limitations such as illness. Participants urged initiatives which recognize individuals with disabilities and which allow them to be protagonists: from the use of sign language for the deaf, suitably designed catechetical itineraries and various forms of association of job placement. The document condemned the spread of the plague of abortion and the increase in drug use and gambling among young people and adolescents who struggle due to poverty or in situations of social disadvantage. Suggestions At one point, the final document suggests that young people exercise co-responsibility in their local churches, as well as in bishops conferences and in the global Church. A request was made to strengthen the office for young Like us on Facebook at StMaryChurchBethel and follow us on

5 FATHER COREY S EPISTLE people within the Vatican dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, with the suggestion of creating a body that represents youth at an international level. National bishops conferences were also asked to create a directory of youth pastoral to help form those responsible for youth ministry, with a special emphasis on vocational discernment. Finally, a suggestion was made for a creative and flexible renewal of institutions and formation centers for evangelization directed at youth capable of becoming places of encounter in daily life, generating a new type of apostolate which is more dynamic and active. By Elise Harris November is dedicated to Departed Souls. The BOOK OF NAMES will be in the Sanctuary, to the right of the altar. Write the names of your departed loved ones, and we shall keep them in our prayers during November. Envelopes for All Souls Day may be returned any time during November. Masses are offered throughout the year for Souls in Purgatory. DOROTHY DAY VOLUNTEERS Wed., Nov. 7: Our turn to Cook. WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRAYER SERVICE Join us for quiet prayer at 7:00pm in the Notre Dame Center for our own personal intentions and for the whole world. ST. MARY BOOK CLUB: Our next read will be Father Elijah by Michael O Brien. We will meet for on Wed., Nov. 7 at 7pm in the Children s Room for the first half of the book. We will meet on Wed., Dec. 5 for the second half of the book. The St. Mary MEN'S MINISTRY group will be meet on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 8:30am in the Parish Hall. Come share in the positive Christian fellowship and learn how you can better strengthen your personal faith journey. For more information, Craig DeFreese at acdefreese@snet.net or Eric Keener at stmarys06801@gmail.com. This Sunday s CHOIR ANTHEM is No Greater Love by Fr. Francis Patrick O Brien. The PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL, which is said following each Mass, is located in the front cover of the red Worship book in the Church pews. There are also St. Michael the Archangel prayer cards available in the vestibule of the Church and at the Parish Office. TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6 The SISTERS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD will be here after all masses Nov. 10/11 with fine handcrafted items that they make through the year such as Advent wreaths, candles (baptismal, anniversaries, etc.), soaps, rosaries and chaplets, angels, frames, holiday décor, quilts, etc. The Sisters will also bring assorted home-baked goods: squares, cookies, delicacies, muffins, etc. The Sisters are consecrated exclusively and primarily to God. Prayer was, is, and always will be the relevant and valuable way of expressing their deep concern for other people and for the profound sufferings of our world. However, they are not employed outside the monastery but are self-supporting through the distribution of altar breads and their handcrafted items. Their work is done in conscious solidarity with all those who have to toil hard to earn their living. A percent of the sales profit will be given to their programs for the needy and for the refugees and children in the Congo and Kenya. The Sisters would like to thank Fr. Corey and the parish community for their support and generosity, and want to assure us of their grateful prayers for each and every one. I I Brendan Mark Crouse & Holly Anne Sansolo Offertory for the weekend of October 27/28, 2018 Collection: $11, On-Line Giving: $2, Visit our website to get started or go to to register.

6 SMS OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, November 11 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Tour the school, meet our dedicated faculty, and speak with our student and parent ambassadors. For more information, please contact our Enrollment Director, Linda Garvey, at or call (203) SAVE THE DATE: St. Mary School s annual TURKEY BINGO will be held on Friday, November 16th! Crafters and Vendors Wanted! St. Mary School ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR will be held on Saturday, December 1. If you re interested in having a table at the fair, please contact Kathy Friscia at franciskathy@sbcglobal.net or call (914) EFFORTLESS FUNDRAISING Please take a look at some of our effortless fundraising programs that support our school. Programs like, The Amazon Smile foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to our school. Start here and the items you buy will also become a gift to SMS. SMS has also partnered with Shutterfly and every order placed here automatically generates a 13% (of purchase price) donation to SMS. Please visit sms.shutterflystorefront.com. More information and links to these and other programs can be found on our school website, click on Effortless Fundraising. Thank you for participating! EVERY CLIP COUNTS!! This summer please continue to collect & save BoxTops!! It s such an easy way to earn funds for our school! Questions? Contact Heidi heidimparis@hotmail.com Please visit us on FACEBOOK at St. Mary School, Bethel to see photos and news of the latest happenings at SMS! Our newly formed THREE6TEEN Youth Group is a welcoming, comfortable, and FUN high school community where we will all grow and share our FAITH and FELLOWSHIP. Already off to a great start, we have shared BBQ s, Minute-to-Win-It Competitions, Movie and Trivia Nights, Bon Fires, and Outdoor Games. As the days grow colder, we will be moving indoors and taking our crew to Monster Mini Golf, Bowling, Sky-Zone, and Escape Rooms. Of course, we would love to have you and your friends join us. Come find out what we are all about, and share with us what you would like to do! WE WANT TO SERVE YOU! We meet most every Sunday at 6:30pm either here at St. Mary or at St. Joe s Brookfield. Check our bulletin or our Parish website for information, or me at Three6TeenCrew@gmail.com. In Christ, Drew Donovan, Regional Youth Coordinator Nov. 4: Nov. 7: Nov. 11: Nov. 18: Dec. 1: Dec. 7: Dec. 16: UPCOMING EVENTS Game St. Joe s Monster Mini Golf Minute to Win St. Mary Friendsgiving & Letters to St. Mary Bridgeport Sound Tigers Dolrbills Bowling (New Milford) Sky-Zone Religious Ed Office hours are Mon., Tues., Wed., and Thurs. 9:30am-2pm (203) REGISTRATION is ongoing for the School Year. Any child entering 1st grade not previously in the program should contact the Religious Education Office at (203) THE POPE S INTENTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER Universal In Service of Peace That the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict. Our next meeting is on Mon., November 12 at 7:30pm in the Parish Hall. We will say the Rosary at 7:00pm in the Church. The Knights of Columbus are a Catholic men's fraternal ministry. Charity is the first principle of the Knights of Columbus, and we are Catholic men of faith and men of charitable action. If you are at least 18 years of age, we invite you to join us. Please contact Grand Knight Bill Taylor at (503) or gkofpavia@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook.com/Pavia48!

7 10 TH ANNUAL FOR THIS FUNDRAISER, YOUR CHECKBOOK STAYS HOME AND THIS TIME, YOU TAKE HOME THE MONEY!!! Please take a moment to look through your jewelry boxes at home for: BROKEN GOLD CHAINS AND BRACELETS SINGLE EARRINGS (HALF PAIRS) OLD SCHOOL RINGS RINGS WITH MISSING STONES OLD BOYFRIEND/GIRLFRIEND GIFTS JEWELRY YOU NEVER WEAR GOLD NON-WORKING WATCHES YES, EVEN DENTAL GOLD STERLING SILVER JEWELRY, FLATWARE, HOLLOWWARE PLATINUM AND PALLADIUM THEN BRING IT WITH YOU ON: Friday Nov. 30 th 10 AM to 4 PM Church Hall Saturday Dec. 1 st 9 AM to 4 PM School Sunday Dec. 2 nd 8 AM to 4 PM Church Hall There, our good friend, Bob the gold man, will buy your old gold and hand you a check. Then, 60% of whatever profits are made after the refining process, will be donated, in your name, to ST. MARY PARISH!!!. AND BE SURE TO MENTION FR. COREY S NAME SO YOU CAN RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL 15% ON WHATEVER YOU SELL!!! Any questions, please bob@libertygoldct.com AROUND THE DIOCESE The BETHEL WOMEN S CLUB GFWC is once again sponsoring a community drive, from October 29th to November 26th, to collect Christmas presents for the men and women in long-term care who have bravely fought for our freedom. The items must be new, with original tags and packaging and unwrapped. A list of items can be found in the church vestibule by the collection bin. We are also supporting the Vet House and the Home for Heroes in Danbury, both of which are homes for local veterans, who were homeless. We ask these men to give us their specific requests, and therefore, we are gratefully accepting monetary donations to fulfill their needs. Checks may be made payable to the Bethel Women s Club GFWC and sent c/o Geier, 15 Andrews Street, Bethel, CT THANKSGIVING is only weeks away, and once again you have the opportunity to share with those less fortunate. You may drop off your food donations (canned or dry foods, etc.), in the Church vestibule every day from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Frozen Turkeys can be dropped off Mon.-Fri. mornings until 11:30am in the freezer in the Parish Hall Kitchen. Monetary donations may be sent to: Brotherhood in Action, P.O. Box 582, Bethel, Ct Please be as generous as you can as our food supplies are very low and demand is great! Free home repairs!!! Know anyone who needs help? HOMEFRONT volunteers are ready to repair homes at no cost to qualified homeowners in Spring For 31 years and counting, the HomeFront program has been a vehicle for community-minded volunteers to empower deserving neighbors through free home repairs. Just five months ago, more than 2,000 HomeFront local volunteers lived out the message of keeping homeowners in their homes with an improved quality of life. By the end of HomeFront Day 2018, revitalized homes and community centers gave our volunteers the overall distinction of having completed more than 3,000 repair projects in our program s history. For more information, please call HomeFront at HOPE (4673) or visit CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS of Greater Danbury, (18 35), will gather on Tuesday, November 6, at 6:45 pm for a Praise and Worship Holy Hour at Sacred Heart Parish, 46 Stone St., Danbury, followed by a social at a local eatery. Our RCIA program will meet Sundays beginning September 16 after the 8:30am Mass. If you or someone you know is interested and has not reached out, please contact the Parish Office at

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9 GOD S WORD FOR CHILDREN READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon.: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tues.: Gn 1: :4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wed.: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc- 30; Mk 7:14-23 Thur: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 Fri.: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Sat.: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-4abc, 5-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sun.: Jer 17:5-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20; Lk 6:17, 20-26

10 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SAT., NOVEMBER 3 5:30 + Frances Bach Joan Finn SUN., NOVEMBER 4 7:00 + Rosa & Fredrick Timm Therese & Ben Slesinsky 8:30 + George Viebrock, Sr. Family 10:00 + Thomas Guadagno Peter & Roseanne Dardis 11:30 + Rachel Sack The Sack Family 5:30 + Thomas Friend Family MON., NOVEMBER 5 6:30 Blessed Mother s Intentions 9:00 + Michael John Corey Rosary Group TUES., NOVEMBER 6 6:30 + Teresa Gallagher Peg & Shay Gavin 9:00 + Betty & George Shaker Edith Jaccarino WED., NOVEMBER 7 6:30 + Gerald Crusciel Family 9:00 + Peggy Cleary Family 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 THU., NOVEMBER 8 6:30 + Coral Presti Elaine & Pete Bartkus 9:00 + Gloria Soegaard (1st Anniv.) The Soegaard Family FRI., NOVEMBER 9 6:30 + Souls in Purgatory 9:00 + Dolores Baldino Mary & Bob Sawitsky SAT., NOVEMBER 10 8:00 + John Stocks The Nelson Family 5:30 + Dr. Coral Presti GHSN Classmates SUN., NOVEMBER 11 7:00 + Enrico Bonacci Francesca Bonacci 8:30 + Jim & Jack Cullen Veronica & Peter Barra 10:00 + Frances Bach Peter & Roseanne Dardis 11:30 + Coral Presti The Bartkus Family 5:30 Veterans STAFF Father Corey V. Piccinino, Pastor Father Robert Wolfe, Parochial Vicar Deacon John DeRoin Kate Fitzgerald, Parish Secretary & Bulletin Editor Sue Dolan, 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 if you are interested in becoming a Catholic or completing your initiation as a Catholic with Confirmation and/or Eucharist. YOUTH MINISTRY Drew Donovan (203) MUSIC MINISTRY Michael Ferrari, Music Director Elizabeth Barnes, Choir Director FINANCE COMMITTEE ( ) Bob Kozlowski, Chairman BAPTISMS: Sundays at 12:45pm (excluding the 1st Sunday of each month). Please call the Rectory at least six weeks in advance to schedule your Baptism and to sign up for the 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 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, were 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 the Parish Office at PRAYER LINE: If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please call our Prayer Line. Our team leader is Maggie Kent ( ).

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