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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 STAFF Father Corey V. Piccinino Pastor Father Robert Wolfe 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 (744-2922) Greg Viceroy: Principal RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (743-4557) Mary Ferri: Director Elizabeth Cuneo: Secretary RCIA: (203)744-5777 (Call if you are interested in becoming a Catholic or completing your initiation as a Catholic with Confirmation and/or Eucharist) YOUTH MINISTRY (203)744-5777 MUSIC MINISTRY Michael Ferrari: Music Director Elizabeth Barnes: Choir Director Karen Mattera: Children s Choir FINANCE COMMITTEE Bob Kozlowski: Chairman (794-8512) 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. Saint Mary Parish 26 Dodgingtown Road, Bethel, CT 06801 Phone: (203)744-5777 Fax: (203)744-3740 www.stmarybethel.org Visit us on Facebook: StMaryChurchBethel PARISH OFFICE HOURS: 9am 3:00 pm, Monday Friday (Closed weekends and Holidays) March 13, 2016 Fifth Sunday of Lent READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Is 43:16-21; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 3:8-14

St. Mary Catholic Church Fifth Sunday of Lent FATHER COREY S EPISTLE It has been the custom of the Roman Church, at least in modern times (we mean from the 17th Century forward), to veil the crosses and the images of the saints from the 5th Sunday of Lent until Easter. This has been, and ought to continue to be, one of the defining characteristics of the season of Passiontide a season which, if after the postconciliar liturgical reforms lost in name, need not be lost in spirit. Still in many churches throughout the West, crosses and statues are veiled now and will remain veiled for two full weeks. The Catholic Encyclopedia describes this custom as follows: Before Vespers of Saturday preceding Passion Sunday [i.e. the 5th Sunday of Lent] the crosses, statues, and pictures of our Lord and of the saints on the altar and throughout the church, with the sole exception of the crosses and pictures of the Way of the Cross, are to be covered with a violet veil, not translucent, nor in any way ornamented. The crosses remain covered until after the solemn denudation of the principal crucifix on Good Friday. The statues and pictures retain their covering, no matter what feast may occur, until the Gloria in Excelsis of Holy Saturday. However, it is noted that the statue of St. Joseph may remain uncovered, if outside the sanctuary, during the month of March, which is dedicated to his honor. As Christ hid himself from the rage of the Jewish authorities (John 8:59), so now he is hidden from the world in preparation for the mysteries of his passion. The presentiment of that awful hour [of our Savior s passion] leads the afflicted mother [the Church] to veil the image of her Jesus: the cross is hidden from the eyes of the faithful. The statues of the saints, too, are covered; for it is but just that, if the glory of the Master be eclipsed, the servant should not appear. The tradition is often practiced during the last two weeks before Easter, starting on Passion Sunday (the Sunday prior to Palm Sunday) and ending on Good Friday. This time period was originally called Passiontide. Even though it is no longer called by this name as often, the tradition is still practiced in many places. Then, as in a dramatic unveiling, the images are again revealed to mark the end of the penitential season and the beginning of the joy of the Easter season and the hope that the Resurrection brings. It is a beautiful custom that teaches us about the meaning of the liturgical seasons. In covering the cross and other religious images during the height of Lent, attention is centered on the Passion and death of Christ. This is why the only images NOT to be covered are the Stations of the Cross. Hot cross buns are traditionally baked for lent, the 40 days before Easter. In the Christian tradition they start on Ash Wednesday, the day after Fat Tuesday. Their greatest day is Good Friday as they are served to commemorate Christ's suffering on the cross. However, the bun acquired mythical properties during the centuries, generally now forgotten. Early literature reveals that the hot cross bun was better known as the Good Friday Bun. Pepys referred to it in his diaries of 1666, and Boswell included it in his Diary for Good Friday in 1778. The most famous story says the hot cross buns origins date to the 12th century when an Anglican monk was sent to have placed the sign of the cross on the buns to honor Good Friday. Throughout history, the bun has received credit for special virtues, among them that of ensuring friendship between two people sharing a bun. An old rhyme states, "half for you and half for me, between us two good luck shall be". Another tradition holds that a Good Friday bun should be kept hanging from the kitchen ceiling for one year to another to ward off evil spirits. Healing properties were also attributed to it. Gratings from a preserved bun were mixed with water to provide a cure for the common cold. Sunday, 3/13 Monday, 3/14 Tuesday, 3/15 Wednesday, 3/16 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, 5:30pm 6:30pm Junior Youth Group 8:15pm Knights of Columbus 7:00pm Women of Faith 4:45pm Children s Choir Rehearsal Religious Artlcles Store

St. Mary Catholic Church March 13, 2016 FATHER COREY S EPISTLE Here is another idea for a non-meat meal: Pizza Soup submitted by Ruth Ingredients: 1 Tb. olive or vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 cups water; 2 cans (14oz. each) diced tomatoes in olive oil, garlic and spices, undrained; 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste; 1 cup sliced mushrooms (3 oz); 1 ts. Italian seasoning; 1 can (15 to 16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 to 16 oz) white beans, rinsed and drained; 6 slices french bread, each 1 in. thick; 1 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Directions: Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Cook onion, bell peppers and garlic in oil, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Stir in water, tomatoes, and tomato paste until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients except bread and cheese. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Just before serving, heat oven to 425. Place bread on ungreased cookie sheet. Toast bread in oven about 6 min., turning over once until golden brown. 10 tips for making the Lenten Season more meaningful: 1. Slow Down - Set aside 10 minutes a day for silent prayer or meditation. It will revitalize your body and your spirit. 2. Read a good book - You could choose the life of a saint, a spiritual how-to, an inspirational book or one of the pope's new books. 3. Be kind - Go out of your way to do something nice for someone else every day. 4. Get involved - Attend a Lenten lecture or spiritual program. 5. Volunteer at your parish - Whether cleaning the church or helping with the food drive, it will give you a chance to help others. 6. Reach out - Invite an inactive Catholic to come with you to Mass. 7. Pray - Especially for people you don't like and for people who don't like you. 8. Tune out - Turn off the television and spend quality time talking with family members or friends. 9. Clean out closets - Donate gently used items. 10. Donate Google "Catholic Missions." Then pick one mission and decide how you can help by sending money, clothing or supplies. ST. MARY MEN S MINISTRY We will continue our 2 part talk with Marty Lynch about the Bible. The second talk will be held on Saturday, March 19 at 8:30am in the Parish Center. For the second talk, he'll discuss our spiritual growth and how the Bible effects our everyday living. For more information, contact Jim Buzak at (203) 948-9628. WOMEN OF FAITH Our monthly meeting will be held on Tue., March 15, at 7:00pm. The focus will be Lenten Prayer and Fellowship. Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, painting, sewing, coloring, etc. to work on. If you feel "talent"- deprived, there will be plenty of coloring pages (the new rage)...just bring colored pencils. Light refreshments will be served. BEDTIME BIBLE STORIES Children of all ages, join us on Fri., Mar. 18 from 6:30-7:30pm in the Parish Hall. Children can come in PJs & bring their favorite stuffed animal & blanket for Arts & Crafts and a Bible story!! Call Mary at 743-4557 for info! Visit our FAMILY FAITH CENTER in the vestibule of the Church for ideas and activities to bring your faith home! Each week we will feature something new to enrich your faith with your family! This week we will learn about the St. Patrick and the Holy Trinity. ST. MARY BOOK CLUB: Our next book is Mercy in the City by Kerry Weber. Join us on Wed., March 30 at 7pm in the Children s Room. Thursday, 3/17 Friday, 3/18 Saturday, 3/19 Sunday, 3/20 (Palm Sunday) 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm Bedtime Bible Stories 8:00am Mass 8:30am Men s Ministry 4:00pm Confessions 5:30pm Mass 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 12:00noon, 5:30pm 5:30pm Junior & Senior Youth Group 7:00pm Cursillo 7:00pm Stations of the Cross

The 2017 MASS INTENTIONS BOOK will be open on Tues., March 15. Come in and schedule your masses for next year. St. Mary Parish will be holding a CPR CLASS on Thursday, April 14 at 6:00 PM in the Parish Hall. Class size will be limited to the first 20 people that register and the cost is $50.00 per person which includes books and materials. To register or for more information please call or email Rick Lawlor 203-470- 8084, rlawlor22@comcast.net Religious Ed Office hours Mon., Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 9:30am-2pm REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS If there is a snow day or early dismissal of Bethel Public Schools there is NO Religious Education! Check our website at stmarybethel.org for updates on cancellations ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL The Bishop s Scholarship Fund provides tuition assistance to families who attend our Diocesan schools. Over $2,000,000 in scholarships is awarded each year to students who demonstrate financial need. Every town and school in our diocese has students receiving these awards. Over 2,000 students applied for tuition assistance and the need was calculated at over $6,000,000. The Bishop s Scholarship Fund continues to work to raise and distribute funds to families with need so that the grace of a Catholic education is available to all who desire it. PRE-K OPEN HOUSE - Wednesday, March 16, 9-11 am. Learn about our newly expanded Pre-K program, visit the classroom, and find out how St. Mary School sets the foundation for your child's future success. For more information, please contact Linda Garvey, Director of Enrollment, at lgarvey@stmarybethelct.org ANNUAL FUND UPDATE: We want to thank you for your participation in our school Annual Fund. There is still time to participate if you haven't done so yet. Simply call the school, visit www.stmarybethelct.org or send Mrs. Taylor an email at: RTaylor@StMaryBethelCT.org. We thank you for your consideration. REGISTRATION for students entering Pre-school through Grade 8 is ongoing. Please call the school at 203-744-2922 or email our Director of Enrollment, Linda Garvey, at lgarvey@stmarybethelct.org for information. You can also visit our website at www.stmarybethelct.org for school and registration information. Please visit us on FACEBOOK to see photos and news of the latest happenings at SMS! www.facebook.com/stmarybethel Like us on Facebook! Search: StMaryChurchBethel SAT., MARCH 12 5:30 + Arthur Blackman (7th Anniv.) Wife Eleanor SUN., MARCH 13 7:00 + Michael O Connor Pat & Ken Stevens 8:30 + Stanley & Sophie Mazur The MacGregor Family 10:00 + Thomas Salierno Family 11:30 + Lucy McCue Sherman Family 5:30 + Dot Hurgin (Birthday) Jeanne Hurgin MON., MARCH 14 6:30 + Albert Prato The DiMatteo Family 9:00 + George Uhelsky Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kasinskas, Jr. TUES., MARCH 15 6:30 + Cathryn Z. Costello 9:00 + Richard Neptune Family WED., MARCH 16 6:30 + Jack Gallagher The Gavin Family 9:00 + John Grennie, Sr., John Jay Grennie & Andrew Grennie Teresa Grennie THU., MARCH 17 6:30 + Muriel DiMatteo The DiMatteo Family 9:00 + Mary Ruffles Marilyn Murray FRI., MARCH 18 6:30 Christopher & Amy Urban (Blessings) Family 9:00 + Frances Piccinino Rosalie & Paul DeMarco SAT., MARCH 19 8:00 + Alfonso Arboleda Family 5:30 + Nancy DiPalma Daughter SUN., MARCH 20 (Palm Sunday) 7:00 + Joe Freebairn Eileen Freebairn 8:30 + Leo Maddalena Paul & Rosalie DeMarco 10:00 + Patricia Kenning The Decker Family 12:00 + Nicholas Marinaccio Mike & Mary Marinaccio 5:30 + Paul DiMarzio, Sr. Family Welcome to those newly Baptized Lillian Rose Alley Cara Anne Ippolito Offertory for the weekend of March 6/7 Collection: $11,534.00 On-Line Giving: $3,777.00 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Our next meeting will be on March 14 at 8:15pm in the Parish Hall. We will say the Rosary at 7:45pm in the Church. APPLICATIONS FOR THREE SCHOLARSHIPS at $4,000 each, to be awarded by Pavia Council #48, are now available. An eligible applicant must be a resident of Bethel or a daughter/ son of a current or deceased member of Pavia Council, as well as an active Catholic. High School seniors may pick up an application at their school guidance office or at the Rectory. For information contact Bill Taylor at (203) 826-9761, or email william.r.taylor78@gmail.com. Application deadline: 4/4/16.

KLEENEX TISSUES, DOVE SOAP & DEODORANT COLLECTION BEGINNING ASH WEDNESDAY and continuing each Sunday through Lent benefitting The Little Sisters of the Poor. DAILY MASSES during LENT Mon. Fri.: 6:30am and 9:00am; Saturday: 8am PENANCE: Saturdays from 4-5pm STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Fridays at 7:00pm Days of FAST and ABSTINENCE (no eating between meals and no meat): Ash Wednesday & Good Friday (The norms of fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may also be taken, but not to equal a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members from age 14 onwards.) Days of ABSTINENCE (no meat): Fridays of Lent YOUTH GROUP JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP will meet this Sunday, March 13 after the 5:30pm Mass. April is ONLINE GIVING MONTH at St. Mary Church Staff will be available after Masses to help you sign up or ask questions! Online Giving is a web-based offertory solution that allows parishioners to contribute from any location at any time. Online Giving is available 24/7 and requires no special hardware or software. ~ Regular contributions, automatically withdrawn on the date specified ~ One time gifts for special occasions ~ Parishioners can contribute while traveling or unable to attend Mass ~ Select gift frequencies for each contribution ~ Parishioners may start, stop and change contributions at any time ~ Anytime, anywhere access ~ Parishioners may use multiple accounts-credit cards and bank accounts ~ Allows parishioners to give via any computer, tablet or smartphone. ~ Automatic notifications when gifts will be processed and confirmations

AROUND THE DIOCESE DEFENDING OUR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY When evaluating the presidential candidates, keep in mind their position on preserving the Constitution of the United States and our First Amendment right to religious liberty. If you haven t done so already, please voice your opposition to the federal health care mandate by calling U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell at 202-205-5445, and your elected representatives. In October 2015 a life was saved in Danbury through your prayers and public witness at 40 DAYS FOR LIFE. Now through March 20, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., every day for 40 days, we will once again pray in public to save more lives. Prayer Vigil Location: the Public sidewalk outside Planned Parenthood at 44 Main Street in Danbury For more information contact: Sharon at 203-769-1120 or sm.boland@yahoo.com or go to https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/danbury/ ECUMENICAL WAY OF THE CROSS Please meet at 12:00 noon on Good Friday, March 25 on the sidewalk in front of the Bishop Curtis Homes for our annual Ecumenical Way of the Cross. In the event of inclement weather, we will meet at The First Congregational Church of Bethel. For more details please call Tony Caraluzzi (203-917-9521). BROTHERHOOD IN ACTION is collecting food for the needy in our area throughout the Lenten Season. Please drop off your donations in the Parish Hall and be as generous as you can!!! Thank You!! JUBILEE MASS OF WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Please join Bishop Caggiano in celebration of your Wedding Anniversary at Saint Paul Parish in Greenwich, on Sunday, April 17, at 3:00 P.M. This is for those celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50+ years of marriage. This special Mass includes the renewal of marriage vows and presentation of commemorative certificates. Call the Parish Office at (203)744-5777 to register. Deadline for registering is April 8. AOH ST. PATRICK S DAY CELEBRATIONS Thurs., March 17 at 9:00am with Flag raising, Barnum Square and refreshments at the Municipal Center followed by 11:00am Mass at St. Peter. Corned Beef sandwiches & dinners will be served at the AOH Hall, 6 Lake Avenue, Danbury now through March 17. Parade will be Sun., March 20 starting at St. Peter at 3pm. Corned Beef sandwiches also available after the parade at the AOH Hall. For info, call Joan at 743-3542. CURSILLO The next Ultreya meeting is Thurs., March 17 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 790-6645 or mguertin.home@gmail.com. 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., March 17 at 6:30pm in the Congregational Church in Danbury. Park on the left side of the Church across from City Hall) in the Pilgrim Room. For more info, see Off The Streets website at www.offthestreetsnow.com. Purchase tickets after all the masses this weekend!!! BETHEL HOMEFRONT Your help is needed to keep lowincome families in their homes! HomeFront is a community-based volunteer-driven home repair program that provides FREE repairs to low-income homeowners, thus enabling them to remain in their homes with an improved quality of life. We are forming a HomeFront group in Bethel to make a difference in our community. The HomeFront Project will be completed in one day or weekend in the spring and there are several ways you can help. You can volunteer your skills on that weekend, make a financial donation to help cover the costs of the project, you can donate building materials, and/or you can support the team as they work by cooking food and supplying refreshments. Individuals or Groups are welcome to participate!! If you are interested in helping out, please call Leo Gallagher at (203)733-7463 or Kate Fitzgerald at (203)733-6424. To learn more about HomeFront, go to homefrontprogram.org.

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