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1 PARISH MISSION: We, the people of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Plainville, Connecticut are committed to journey together as a community of faith, hope, and love within the Catholic tradition. We are called to witness to the presence of Jesus Christ in our lives through sharing and celebration of faith and a life of Christian service. September 16, 2018 bâü _twç Éy `xüvç 94 Broad Street Plainville, Connecticut Celebration of the Holy Eucharist Vigil of Sunday (Saturday): 4:00p Sunday: 8:30a & 10:30a Daily Mass: 8:00a (No morning Mass on Wednesdays) Confession (Sacrament of Reconciliation) Saturday Noon or by appointment Rosary Devotion before daily Mass Parish & Cemetery Office 19 South Canal Street Tel: Fax: Hours: 9:00a to 4:00p (Weekdays) Clergy Reverend Raymond Smialowski, Pastor Deacon Robert A. Berube, Deacon Staff Sandra DeBlois, Bookkeeper Jo-Ann Blanchette-Silverio, Administrative Assistant Jeanne Gionfriddo, Director of Religious Education & RCIA Eric Hoffman, Organist and Music Director Robert DeBlois, Maintenance A Roman Catholic Community of Faith & Good Works Born as a Mission of Bristol in 1864 & Established as an Independent Parish in 1881 Parish olmct@sbcglobal.net Parish website: Facebook : OurLadyOfMercyChurchCT Do whatever He tells you. - Mary, to the disciples of Jesus (John 2:5) Welcome to Our Lady of Mercy Church! If you are new to the area or just visiting, please stop and introduce yourself. We are pleased to have you share in our celebration of the Eucharist. We invite you to become part of our parish family. To register, or to update your address, please complete this form and mail it to the Parish Office or place it in the collection basket. New Parishioner / Address Change Name Phone Address Street/ City / Zip

2 Sunday September 16, Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30a For the Intentions of the People of Our Parish 10:30 Emma Wichrowski Req. Family Monday September 17, Weekday 8:00a Normand Ortner Req. Family Tuesday September 18, Weekday 8:00a Lucien Guay Req. Bob Guay Wednesday September 19, Weekday 8:00a No Mass Thursday September 20, Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Priest, and Paul Chong Ha-sang, SR and Companions, Martyrs 8:00a James DeBlois Req. Family Friday September 21, St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist 8:00a Arthur Chambers Req. Family Saturday September 22, Weekday 8:00a Anthony Lucente, 1 st. Anniversary Paul Spielman, 1 st. Anniversary Saturday September 22, Wedding 1:00p Carol Hamelin Miliski & Charles George Haddad Congratulations! Saturday September 22, Vigil of the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00p Intentions of the Parish Feast of Our Lady of Mercy Sunday September 23, Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30a For the Intentions of the People of Our Parish 10:30 Jennifer Petit & Dennis Chapman Req. Family $5, Weekly Envelopes for September 8 & 9 -$ Cathedraticum to the Archdiocese $5, Total that stays in the parish for our use Next Weekend the Second Collection is the HOPES Collection for Catholic Elementary Schools. Thank you for your generosity! The Tabernacle Lamp is lighted for the Greater Glory of God and in recognition of the Real Presence of Christ. This week the candle is flickering for the intentions of James M. Butte. The Tabernacle Lamp is available as a Memorial for a $5 donation per week. The Visitation of the Sick and Homebound This is an ongoing concern of our parish. If a member of your family is hospitalized, in a convalescent home or confined to their home due to age and/or sickness and would like a pastoral visit, please call the parish office or speak with Fr. Ray after Mass. Please note that the Sacrament of the Sick can be administered before your loved one is gravely ill. We welcome all who gather here to worship with us. You enter this House of God, our Father, not as a stranger but as His child. Come into your Father s presence with joy in your heart and thanks on your lips, offering your love, devotion and service. Be grateful to all who came before you who, in the Name of Jesus Christ, built this place of worship. You are most welcome if you are visiting with us today. If you are new to our parish and wish to become a member of OLM, we invite you to introduce yourself to our pastor, Fr. Raymond Smialowski, and to register. Registration can be completed by stopping by the parish office or completing a short registration form which can be found on our home page at under the heading New to Our Parish? Please return the form to the office by dropping it in the collection basket or mailing it to 19 S. Canal St., Plainville. Sunday September 16 10:30a Men s AA Meeting, Rm :30a Blessing of Backpacks & Children during Mass Tuesday September 17 6:30 7:30p Middle School, Parish Center Wednesday September 19 7:00p NA Meeting, Rm 107 Thursday September 20 6:30p Choir Rehearsal, Rm 101 7:00p Pastoral Council Meeting, Parish Center Friday September 21 6:30p Set Up for the Feast, Parish Center Saturday September 22 2:30p Confession, Church 3:00 3:45p Accepting Food Items, Parish Center 7:15p Clean Up of Feast, Parish Center Sunday September 23 10:30a Men s AA Meeting, Rm 107 We look forward to welcoming you and celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism of your child. You may begin preparation even before your child is born. To begin the process, call Sue at The date of the Baptism is scheduled after attending the Parent Preparation Program. Please note that Godparents must be confirmed and obtain a Sponsor Certificate from their own Catholic parish. Baptisms normally take place Sundays after the 10:30am Mass. Change in Confession Time Next Saturday Due to the fact that there is a wedding next Saturday, September 22 at 1pm, Confessions will be heard at 2:30pm. The Noon Confession time will resume on Saturday, September 29.

3 Feast of Our Lady The Feast of Our Lady of Mercy Celebration will begin NEXT weekend at the 4pm Liturgy on Saturday, September 22, Mass will be followed by a potluck supper in our Parish Center. If your LAST NAME begins with: A through L, please bring a dessert M through S, please bring a main dish T through Z, please bring a side dish You are invited to bring your favorite dish in the category listed. Please do not include any nuts in your dish. Each food dish should serve 6 8 people. For ease of clean up and return, please use a foil pan, if at all possible, and bring a serving spoon or fork labeled with your name. What is RCIA? This is the process for adults to follow who wish to explore the possibility of joining the Catholic Church. Adults who are interested will meet at the parish center beginning on Thursday, September 27 th at 6:00pm. If you are interested in the RCIA program, please contact Jeanne at the parish office at There is no cost for the program. My Parish App One way to download the App is by going to the home page at while on your phone and click on the Download Button! It is that easy. This week we are showcasing the Messages button on the App. Once you open up your app, proceed to the upper left-hand corner of your screen and select the Messages button. As your screen opens you will see the latest message that was sent your way from the parish. Stay updated as to what is going on in the parish! We will also be sending out religious education class cancellations in the bad weather via the App. Stay tuned for next week s feature! Annual Raffle Thank you to those who have already made their returns for this year s raffle. If you haven t had a chance to do so yet, please know that your support is important and valued. If you want additional tickets, they are available in the parish center office. The drawing will be held at the Feast of Our Lady on September 22 at 7pm. Magnificat A Ministry to Catholic Women There will be a breakfast on Saturday, September 29 th, 9am Noon at the Hilton Double Tree, 42 Century Dr., Bristol. Speaker is from Sisters of Life, NYC. Cost $25 & received no later than September 22, Payment can be mailed to Magnificat, PO Box 1871, Bristol, CT No tickets sold at the door. For more info: Janet Massa Religious Education Needs Thank you for your generous support in providing supplies thus far! Our Faith Formation Program is still in need of the following items. They can be left in the Gathering Room marked Faith Formation or brought to the Parish Center. Thank you again for your continued support Cold drink cups; 5 oz and 9 oz, Hot drink cups, Heavy-duty paper plates, Paper towels, Plastic forks, Small dessert plates, Poster board-white or color, Coffee - regular and decaf, Large disposable foil pans, Foam or paper cereal bowls, Ziploc bags - gallon and quart size, Aluminum foil, Glue sticks, and Velcro.

4 HOPES Collection Next Weekend for Catholic Elementary Schools Last Year s HOPES Grants totaled $155,000 to fund technology, safety, and advancement initiatives to thirty-two schools. Please help us provide a culture of faith and academic excellence to elementary school students by giving to the 2018 Catholic Elementary School HOPES Collection next weekend. Walk in the Word Come, join the adventure! Information and registration for the upcoming Walking in the Word intergenerational faith formation GIFT program is ongoing. Each monthly event features a meal followed by large and small group activities, videos, and discussions. Meet friends, enjoy the meal, and walk alongside Jesus. Find your place in His story and make it your own! Call Jeanne for more information or to register at Social Justice Committee The committee will meet THIS Monday, 9.17, 7pm in the Parish Center. Please join us. For more information please call Cathy Galvin at (860) CATACHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a religious formation program that has its roots in Maria Montessori. She developed materials that would bring children ages 3 5 to God in a very special way. Contact Jeanne at for additional information and/or a tour of the Atrium. Pastoral Council Meeting The meeting will take place this Thursday, 9.20, 7pm in the Parish Center. All parishioners are invited to attend. Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated immediately following the 10:30am Mass on Sunday, September 30. More information will be in next week's bulletin. St. Paul High School St. Paul High School in Bristol will hold open houses on Saturdays - Sept. 22, Oct. 13 and Nov 10 at 10am. For more information call or Lazarus Committee The committee has been active in reaching out to the bereaved. Please remember that at the time of the death of a loved one, our parish center is available for a reception following a funeral Mass and burial. Members of our Lazarus Committee are willing to help with some of the details of such repasts. Small Christian Community We are in the process of forming a Small Christian Community in our parish. A SCC is a group of 8 12 adults who come together weekly or every other week to reflect on the Sunday Scripture readings and to share their Christian Faith through prayer and conversation. We will begin a six-week SCC series on Wednesday, October 3, 7pm. For more information please talk with Fr. Ray or call Keith and Cheryl Lombardo at Altar Society Thank you to those who volunteer on a rotating basis to prepare the altar and sanctuary each Saturday morning in preparation for Sunday. There are four rotating teams. A couple of the teams are small and could benefit from one or two more volunteers. If you are interested, please talk with Fr. Ray. Respect Life Conference A conference will be held at Holy Angels Church, 585 Main St., South Meriden on Saturday, October 13 beginning with registration at 8am. For details call

5 Could this Ministry be for You? We are in need of parish nurses to participate in BP checks for members of our parish after Masses. Commitment Minimal Once a month at your convenience. Call Annemarie at Choir News! The good news is we are still here, the bad news is we need more voices. Right now, we are top heavy (Sopranos) and could use Altos & lower voices (women/men). High school age (make your parents proud) and older are welcome! It only costs a small amount of your time and no experience is required. Reconsider coming back if you ve left for whatever reason and reconnect with familiar faces. Rehearsals are held Thursdays 6:30 7:30 pm and as needed. We sing regularly at Sunday 10:30 am Mass and other special liturgies throughout the year in the choir/organ loft climbing stairs is necessary. For more info. contact Eric in the Parish Center Office at or come up to the loft after weekend Mass. Children s Choir Register now! All OLM parish children ages 4-12 are welcome! All rehearsals will take place in the parish center. Singing at Mass and rehearsals will revolve around Religious Ed. Classes. For more information call Eric at Registration sheets are available at the Parish Center or can be obtained from Eric. Gospel Reading for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 8:27-35 Peter declares that Jesus is the Christ, and Jesus teaches that those who would follow him must take up his or her cross. Today s reading is the turning point in Mark s Gospel. In the presentation of the life and ministry of Jesus found in the Gospel of Mark, the deeds of Jesus have shown Jesus to be the Son of God. Yet many, including Jesus disciples, have not yet realized his identity. In today s Gospel, Jesus asks the disciples for a field report by asking what others say about him. He then turns the question directly to the disciples and asks what they believe. Peter speaks for all of them when he announces that they believe Jesus to be the Christ. The word Christ is the Greek translation of the Hebrew word for Messiah, which means the anointed one. At the time of Jesus, the image of the Messiah was laden with popular expectations, most of which looked for a political leader who would free the Jewish people from Roman occupation. Jesus does not appear to have used this term for himself. As we see in today s reading, Jesus refers to himself instead as the Son of Man, a term derived from the Jewish Scriptures, found in the Book of Daniel and in other apocryphal writings. Many scholars suggest that the phrase Son of Man is best understood to mean human being. Now that the disciples have acknowledged Jesus as the Christ, Jesus confides in them the outcome of his ministry: he will be rejected, must suffer and die, and will rise after three days. Peter rejects this prediction, and Jesus rebukes him severely. The image of Christ that Jesus is giving is not the image of the Messiah that Peter was expecting. Jesus then teaches the crowd and the disciples about the path of discipleship: To be Christ s disciple is to follow in the way of the cross. We can easily miss the fear that Jesus words must have evoked in his disciples. Death by crucifixion was all too familiar as a method of execution in Roman-occupied territories. It was also an omnipresent danger to the Christian community for whom Mark wrote. The path that Jesus was inviting his disciples to share meant tremendous suffering and death. This is the kind of radical commitment and sacrifice that Jesus calls us to adopt for the sake of the Gospel. Taken from The word Christ is the Greek translation of the Hebrew word for Messiah, which means the anointed one.

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