HOLY FAMILY CHURCH ST. JEANNE JUGAN PARISH ST. BERNARD CHURCH FOLLOW US ON ST. JEANNE JUGAN JOURNAL www.sjjenfield.org MAY 27, 2018 THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS On May 5th Grade 2 students from St. Bernard School and Grade 2 CCD students both Holy Family Church and St. Bernard Church received the sacrament of First Holy Communion. Congratulations to all! REFLECT Happy Trinity Sunday! In today's Gospel, we hear Jesus declare together all three Persons of the Trinity. "Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." When we speak of the Trinity, two different theological words are sometimes used: immanent and economic. The immanent Trinity is the life of the three Persons within themselves, the inner harmonious relationship between Father, Son, and Spirit. We see this in the Gospels when Jesus speaks of his Father and promises to send the Holy Spirit. The term "economic" has its roots in the Greek word oikonomia, roughly meaning "household management." The economic Trinity is our three-personed God's relationship with creation; it is creation and redemption and ongoing relationship with us. Made in the image and likeness of God, we are called to imitate God's immanence by giving and receiving love with one another in community. However, this is not limited only to those close to us, though that's where love often starts. We also imitate the economy of God when we go out, when we extend our love and care in a life-giving way. "Go therefore?" Every believer is sent on mission. Every believer is invited to follow Jesus and the Apostles "to the nations," to the margins, to the people who require a little extra reach. This could be a distant relative, the residents of your local homeless shelter or even the forgotten neighbor next door! When we love well, we create something beautiful-a relationship, a holy moment, a foretaste of heaven. This Trinity Sunday, take some time to examine the relationships in your life. How well do you love those nearest to you? How well do you reach out to those farther away? How are you creating something beautiful? RAFFLE TICKETS St. Bernard parishioners: Be sure to sell your raffle tickets to support our St. Jeanne Jugan Parish Carnival. There is a chance to win some FANTASTIC prizes!! And please remember that all raffle tickets (both sold and unsold) should be returned to St. Bernard Church as soon as possible to ensure that they are entered into this year s drawing! If you have sold (or purchased) all of your assigned tickets and would like additional tickets, please contact the rectory. 2018 ARCHBISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL When you contribute to any charitable effort, you will want to be assured that the funds received are being used wisely. This includes your gift to the Archbishop s Annual Appeal, which supports the ministries and outreach of the Archdiocese of Hartford and its Parishes. Of the many things funded by the Appeal, the Enfield Food Shelf, Felician Sisters Adult Day Care, Little Sisters of the Poor, and St. Vincent depaul Society right here in our own town, received funding from the Appeal s Vicariate Outreach Program. This truly makes a big difference in the lives of many local residents and neighbors. Please visit the Appeal website at www.archdioceseofhartford.org to learn more or make your gift today. From Fr. Golas: The St. Jeanne Jugan Parish Carnival will take place at St. Bernard Church on May 31st, June 1st and June 2nd from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm. It is a good opportunity for families to come out and enjoy the activities, events and special food. This is also a fundraiser; all proceeds from the Carnival, Raffle and Sponsors will be put into the St. Jeanne Jugan operating checkbook to pay for budgeted expenses and at times, additional unforeseen repairs. Thank you for supporting this year s Parish Carnival. I ll see you there!
St. Bernard School & Little Angels Pre-School St. Bernard School Answers the Call to Help Save the Planet Environmental degradation, global warming, consumerism, and irresponsible development are the issues that Pope Francis is calling all the people of the world to take swift and unified global action to address and rectify. His second encyclical, entitled Laudato si, mi Signore which means praise be to you, my Lord, is sweeping in scope and based on an Umbrian phrase from St. Francis of Assisi in the 13th century. Hartford s Archbishop Leonard Blair has said that Laudato si is an urgent reminder that care for our common home is a profound moral responsibility, shared by us all. As a result, the Hartford Archdiocese is promoting the Laudato Si Challenge as a way for Catholic schools to join in the efforts of prayer, learning, and acting upon the Pope s message. St. Bernard s School accepted this challenge wholeheartedly... and not just one of the challenges, but all four! Faculty team captains Michelle Lavoie and Deborah Grout called upon their experiences as Girl Scout leaders to help come up with some ideas for meeting the challenges. In addition to many classroom activities, the four official challenges that the school undertook were: 1. DAILY ACTIONS TO CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME - Several teachers have incorporated planting activities into their science lessons over the years. In answer to the desire to have protected garden areas, alumnus Peter Landry is installing raised keyhole garden beds with composting capabilities. 2. CULTIVATE CREATION AND SPARK THE SENSE OF AWE - Realizing that the student s relationship with nature is important, the teachers have increased their dedication to environmental education. In order to create a shaded outdoor classroom, 8th grader Katelyn Birdsey adopted the work of adding benches to an existing outdoor pavilion. 3. BE A PART OF THE WHOLE HUMAN FAMILY - St. Bernard School has been holding food drives for the local community for years. To expand their focus and learn how to feed those in our global community, the 8th graders chose to support Heifer International, which provides livestock to poor families around the world, giving them access to food and an income for years to come. 4. COMMUNICATING BEAUTY IN GOD S CREATION - The students have been creating artwork inspired by the beauty in nature throughout the year. A team of people from the Archdiocese visited St. Bernard s on May 8th. After touring the school and witnessing the work done by the students, Dr. Michael Griffin, Superintendent of Schools, presented a plaque to principal Charlene Mongillo for the faithful integration of the teachings of Laudato Si into the curriculum, and for the successful completion of the Laudado Si challenge. An example of students' artwork, depicting the beauty of nature. The outdoor classroom at St. Bernard School, built and updated by students. Kindergarteners and 1st grade students are excited as they release their butterflies! 2nd graders show off their creations made from recycled material.
BAPTISM Baptism Prep class occurs on the first Sunday of the month after the 10:30 am Mass in the Meeting Room. Monthly Baptisms are scheduled for the 3rd Sunday of each month after the 10:30 am Mass or by appointment. For more information regarding baptisms please contact the rectory at (860) 749-8353, and join us for the monthly Baptism prep class. (SB) Preparation class for parents held monthly. Call Deacon Vincent Motto at 860-745-7865 or email DeaconVince@cox.net to schedule attendance. Baptisms are booked only after all paperwork is on file. Parents must be registered parishioners. (HF) RECONCILIATION Saturdays from 4:00-4:30 pm at each church and by appointment. CONFIRMATION In the Hartford Archdiocese, students are confirmed in their sophomore year after a year of preparation. Please contact our Religious Education Director for more information. MATRIMONY Arrange with pastor at least 6 months before wedding date. HOLY ORDERS Young men interested in the priesthood should speak with any priest for more information. Please visit hartfordpriest.com. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Priests are available for anointing either at home or in the hospital. Please contact the parish office to arrange. Location Key: HF = Holy Family Church SB = St. Bernard Church SBS = St. Bernard School LA = Little Angels PreSchool SATURDAY MAY 26 8:30 am... Daily Mass (HF) 4 pm... Confessions (HF, SB) 5 pm... Vigil Mass (The Most Holy Trinity) (HF, SB) SUNDAY MAY 27 (THE MOST HOLY TRINITY) 7:30 am... Mass (HF) 8 am... Mass (SB) 9 am... Mass (HF) 10:30 am... Mass (SB) 11 am... Mass (HF) MONDAY MAY 28 TUESDAY MAY 29 2 pm... Legion of Mary (HF Rooms 2 & 3) 3:30 pm... Rosary (HF) WEDNESDAY MAY 30 6:15 pm... Bingo Sales Begin 7 pm... Game Begins (HF) THURSDAY MAY 31 6 pm... St. Jeanne Jugan Carnival (SB Church parking lot) 7 pm... Choir Rehearsal (HF Rooms 2 & 3) FRIDAY JUNE 1 9:30 am... Exposition and Extended Adoration (HF) 3 pm... Divine Mercy Chaplet, Benediction (HF) 3 pm... Divine Mercy (SB) 6 pm... St. Jeanne Jugan Carnival (SB Church parking lot) SATURDAY JUNE 2 8:30 am... Daily Mass (HF) 4 pm... Confessions (HF, SB) 5 pm... Vigil Mass ( The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ) (HF, SB) 6 pm... St. Jeanne Jugan Carnival (SB Church parking lot) SUNDAY JUNE 3(THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST) 7:30 am... Mass (HF) 8 am... Mass (SB) 9 am... Mass (HF) 10:30 am... Mass (SB) 11 am... Mass (HF) 11:30 am... June Pre-Baptism Class (SB Meeting Room) ST. JEANNE JUGAN WOMEN S GUILD ANNUAL BANQUET WHEN: Tuesday, June 12th at 6:00 pm WHERE: Grassmere Country Club - Enfield, CT $20.00 per person TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Please contact Mary Jo McManus at 860-205-0983 or mail a check to 8 Clinton Lane, Enfield, CT 06082 Deadline June 8, 2018 Come to Fr. Kerwan Hall at Holy Family Church on Wednesday evenings to support our Parish and play Bingo. Friends, food, fun and a chance to win cash! Volunteers are always welcome! Call 860-741-2101 for more information about volunteering. OFFICES CLOSED The offices at both Holy Family and St. Bernard Churches will be closed on Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Allow God to give you grace in abundance and transform your marriage relationship by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. The next weekends are July 6th - 8th and November 2nd - 4th, both in Manchester, CT. For more information, call Pat and Mary-Jo McLaughlin at 860-315-2127 or visit them at https://wwmectw.org/.
At St. Bernard Church, the chapel candle burns in memory of Dorothy Luczai. The sanctuary candle in the church burns in memory of Jim Kraucunas, requested by his Wife, Pat and Family. Contact the SB church office for information about having the sanctuary candles burn for your intention. Rest in peace Robert F. Garlick William P. Malinoski Mary Raffia Christian Robert Henry Pierce Theodore Nadeau WOMEN S ACTS RETREAT Consider attending this upcoming Women s ACTS retreat, a three-day, three-night Catholic lay retreat presented by women who have attended prior ACTS retreats, under the guidance of a Catholic Guide. This is a simple, reverent, Catholic retreat with goals of renewing yourself spiritually, strengthening your faith in your daily life, and creating lasting and supporting friendships within your church communities. Retreat begins on Thursday evening June 28th, with a 5:45 pm check-in at Saint Mary Church in Coventry, CT. Participants will then go to My Father s House in Moodus, CT, for the remainder of the retreat where you will experience true faith, fun and unconditional love. The retreat will end on Sunday, July 1st, with a morning Mass and reception at Saint Mary Church in Coventry, CT. **$199 First Time Retreatant Special Questions? Contact Maureen Fleming 860-338-1392. For more information, go to actsct.org. SATURDAY MAY 26 8:30 am... Donald Pierce (Requested by Family) - HF 5 pm... Donald Guillerault (Requested by Family) - HF 5 pm... Intention of Father John Melnick (Requested by Cindy and Ray Kaplan) - SB SUNDAY MAY 27 (THE MOST HOLY TRINITY) 7:30 am... St. Jeanne Jugan Parishioners - HF 8 am... Mass of Wedding Thanksgiving Commemoration (Requested by Joe and Linda Fallon) - SB 9 am... Anna Kaleta (Requested by Daughter) - HF 10:30 am... Arthur Maynard (Requested by the Maynard Family) - SB 11 am... Stephen Kolodziejczyk, 1st Anniversary (Requested by Wife, Children, Grandchildren and Son-in-law) - HF MONDAY MAY 28 7:30 am... Mass of Thanksgiving for William and Linda Mester on their 19th Wedding Anniversary - SB 9 am... Michael Dziadzio (Requested by Joan Prayzner, Joanne and Jeff Phelan and Family) - HF TUESDAY MAY 29 7:30 am... Robert Conlin (Requested by Family) - SB 9 am... Lazara Mendez (Requested by Family) - HF WEDNESDAY MAY 30 7:30 am... St. Jeanne Jugan Parishioners - SB 9 am... Eileen McGuinness (Requested by Rose and Family) - HF THURSDAY MAY 31 9 am... Jonathan O Donnell (Requested by Daughters and Family) - HF FRIDAY JUNE 7:30 am... Mass of Thanksgiving for Vince and Nell Motto (Requested by the Morning Mass Group) - SB 9 am... Bernard and Amelia Comer (Requested by Bob and June) - HF SATURDAY JUNE 2 8:30 am... Sandy Grzelak (Requested by Ann and Carl Piemonte) - HF 5 pm... Arthur Proteau (Requested by Wife and Family) - HF 5 pm... Jim Kraucunas, 2nd Anniversary (Requested by Wife, Pat and Family) - SB SUNDAY JUNE 3 (THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST) 7:30 am... Eunice Bankowski (Requested by Hank and Mary Bankowski) - HF 8 am... James Kraucunas (Requested by the Maynard Family) - SB 9 am... Beaulieu Family (Requested by Paul and Joan) - HF 10:30 am... Anna and Vincent Sferrazza (Requested by the Sferrazza Children) - SB 11 am... St. Jeanne Jugan Parishioners - HF DAILY MASS READINGS MONDAY MAY 28: 1 Pt 1:3-9 Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9 and 10c [5] Mk 10:17-27 TUESDAY MAY 29: 1 Pt 1:10-16 Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [2a] Mk 10:28-31 WEDNESDAY MAY 30: 1 Pt 1:18-25 Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 [12a] Mk 10:32-45 THURSDAY MAY 31: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16 Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [6] Lk 1:39-56 FRIDAY JUNE 1: 1 Pt 4:7-13 Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13 [13b] Mk 11:11-26 SATURDAY JUNE 2: Jude 17, 20b-25 Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6 [2b] Mk 11:27-33 SUNDAY JUNE 3: Ex 24:3-8 Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18 [13] Heb 9:11-15 Mk 14:12-16, 22-26 You can access the Daily Mass Readings via our parish app, at our parish Web site (www.sjjenfield.org) or by visiting the U.S. bishop s Web site (www.usccb.org).
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY GROUP The Prayer Shawl Ministry Group will meet Monday, June 4th from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Sister Theresa s office at St. Bernard Church. New members are always welcome! OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL WOMEN S AUXILIARY MEETING The next meeting of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Women s Auxiliary will be held on Tuesday, June 5th at 6:30 pm. ST. JEANNE JUGAN PARISH CARNIVAL It s Carnival Time! Calling all St. Jeanne Jugan Parishioners and Friends to make this year s Carnival the best yet! When: Thursday, May 31st Friday, June 1st Saturday, June 2nd from 6 to 10 pm Where: St. Bernard Church Parking Lot How can You Help? Volunteer Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas, especially in the Fried Dough Booth. Please call Carnival Volunteer Coordinator, Sue Tatro at 860-558-1347 for more information about volunteering. Purchase/Sell Raffle Tickets Tickets are available at St. Bernard and Holy Family Rectories Be a Sponsor Join the fun: Ride the Rides Individual Tickets and Wristbands for $20.00 a night Enjoy the Refreshments Fried Dough * French Fries * Hamburgers & Hot Dogs * Meatball & Sausage & Pepper Grinders * Strawberry Shortcake * Ice Cream Sundaes * Homemade Donuts * Wine & Beer Be Entertained Jim Blanch & Boot Hill Thursday The Dukes of Hazardville Friday The Savage Brothers Saturday Try your luck at one of the Games of Chance Get in touch ST. JEANNE JUGAN PARISH OFFICES Holy Family Church 23 Simon Road, Enfield, CT 06082 860-741-2101 (phone) 860-741-7411 (fax) St. Bernard Church 426 Hazard Avenue, Enfield, CT 06082 860-749-8353 (phone) 860-749-6456 (fax) PASTORAL STAFF Fr. John Golas, Pastor pastor@sjjenfield.org Fr. Mathew Kappalumakkel, Parochial Vicar fr.kappalumakkel@sjjenfield.org Deacon Richard Boucher Deacon Vincent Motto Deacon Chris Vigliotta PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Sr. Theresa Marie Grochowski, CSSF BUSINESS MANAGER Loida Hilliard sbbusiness@sjjenfield.org ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Kacey Violette (HF) Administrative Assistant admin@sjjenfield.org Sally Siemionko (SB) Administrative Assistant sbadmin@sjjenfield.org Lori Kedzior, Bookkeeper (HF) hfbusiness@sjjenfield.org ST. BERNARD SCHOOL Charlene Mongillo, Principal principal@sbsenfield.org 860-745-5275 www.sbsenfield.org LITTLE ANGELS PRESCHOOL Leesa Contreras Administrative Assistant 860-745-6135 www.mylittleangelspreschool.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Beth Chase, Director sbreled@sjjenfield.org 860-749-2993 Nancy Marco, Administrative Assistant, Grades 1-8 (HF) hfreled@sjjenfield.org 860-745-7770 Jane Sutphin, Confirmation (HF) hfconfirm@sjjenfield.org 860-741-3307 MUSIC Beth Surapine, Director of Music (SB) 860-749-6801 For Michael Dunning (Organist, HF), Bridget Wcislo (Choir Director, HF) or Denis Duclos (Folk Group, HF), please call 860-741-2101
GREAT GARDENING! It s time again for the St. Joseph s and Little Sisters of the Poor vegetable garden. Last year s garden was so bountiful that we were able to supply the St. Joseph s residents, Little Sisters of the Poor and the Felician Sisters with fresh vegetables throughout the summer and into the fall and were able to donate a plethora of vegetables to the Enfield Loaves and Fishes Program. Now that s great gardening! St. Jeanne Jugan parishioners are needed to help make a successful garden again this year. Volunteers are needed for rototilling, watering, and weeding throughout the summer. We are also looking for donations including vegetable plants and heavy-duty tomato cages. Monetary donations are always welcomed! Checks may be made payable to St. Jeanne Jugan Parish with the word Garden in the memo. Please contact Pat and Kevin Margolfo at 860-306-0495 for more information, to volunteer, or to schedule a donation drop-off. Let s make this year s garden another great garden! Happy House is a free-will collection taken up at HF to fund construction of simple, sturdy houses in Haiti through the Haitian Health Foundation. Gift cards for Dunkin Donuts, Big Y, Stop and Shop, and Shop Rite are sold after Masses at SB with proceeds going to St. Bernard School. Please note that the weekly, online and Catholic Communication Campaign amounts represent the combined totals from Holy Family and St. Bernard. WEEKLY: $9,920 ONLINE: $1,833 CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN: $2,960 HAPPY HOUSE: $183 (HF) GROCERY CARDS WEEKLY SALES/PROFIT: $1,395 /$131 (SB) YEAR-TO-DATE PROFIT: $1,984 (SB) Please visit sjjenfield.org to learn more FIND MORE NEWS AND PHOTOS ON OUR PARISH FACEBOOK PAGE. DOWNLOAD OUR PARISH APP BY TEXTING THE WORD APP TO 88202 AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.