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 (HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE) SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday - 3:30 to 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 203-743-2707. Baptisms will take place every Sunday at 1:15 p.m. except the second Sunday of the month. Saint Peter Church, Danbury, CT PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Gregg D. Mecca, Pastor Rev. Paul Merry, In Residence Rev. David J. Riley, In Residence Rev. Bruce Roby, In Residence PARISH OFFICE HOURS 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - MONDAY through FRIDAY 104 Main Street, Danbury, CT OFFICE NUMBERS Phone: 203-743-2707 and Fax: 203-794-1928 Email Address - office@stpeterdanb.org Website - www.stpeterdanb.org PARISH STAFF Dr. Glen Segger, Music Minister gsegger@stpeterdanb.org Dr. Nancy Engel, Children s Choir - 914-741-1670 LATINO COMMUNITY Rev. Bernardo C. Rodriguez 203-695-7665 - BRAZILIAN COMMUNITY Rev. Leonel S. Medeiros, Episcopal Vicar for Brazilians 203-730-9071 SAINT PETER SCHOOL OFFICE Mary McCormack Principal - 203-748-2895 School Fax: 203-748-5684 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND FORMATION Barbara Siano Director of Religious Education K - 8 203-743-1048 or stpeterfuture@stpeterdanb.org YOUTH MINISTRY Michael Falbo Youth Group Director 203-743-1048 or ygstpeter@gmail.com Chairman of Parish Council Fred Visconti 203-744-2311 Chairman of Finance Arthur Mannion - 203-733-0183 Homebound Ministry Sr. Mary Bernard Wiecezak, CSFN 203-743-2707, Ext. 22
ST. PETER PARISH JUNE/JULY 30 SAT 5:00 PM William Reilly 1 SUN 7:30 AM Olive P. Herring 9:00 AM Our Parishioners 10:30 AM Rita Talarico 12:00 N J. Roger Schmiedel 5:30 PM Spanish Mass 2 MON 7:30 AM Souls in Purgatory 12:10 N James McCaffery 3 TUE St. Thomas, Apostle 7:30 AM Joseph Lemoine 12:10 N Joseph Duc Trieu 4 WED Independence Day 8:00 AM For Our Nation 5 THU St. Anthony Zaccaria, Priest: St. Elizabeth of Portugal 7:30 AM Special Intention 12:10 N William Reilly 6 FRI St. Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr 7:30 AM Msgr. Kevin Wallin 12:10 N Anna and Antonio Francisco 7 SAT 7:30 AM Claudir Zocolotti 5:00 PM Dorothy, Joseph, and James Kane 8 SUN 7:30 AM Frances George 9:00 AM Our Parishioners 10:30 AM Carol Godfrey 12:00 N Rose Cascio 5:30 PM Spanish Mass On the weekend, if the intention of the Mass is yours, please see an usher about bringing up the gifts. SACRIFICIAL GIVING June 24, 2018..$ 7,464 Online Giving June 17, 2018 $ 870 Peter s Pence Collection June 24, 2018...$ 1,934 Our weekly goal...$ 10,500 Thank you for your support. 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. BANNS OF MARRIAGE Travis Mastrogiannis and Stephanie Rebeiro KINDLY REMEMBER THE SICK OF THE PARISH Richard Botelho Theresa Burns Maryann Capron Bert Chieffalo Kreg Conklin Billy Daly Dylan Defazio Nubia Dekker The Duffys Sr. Mary Bernard Marie Di Stefano Lola Hannah Madeline Hoyer Debbie Ireland Jane Kennedy Jennifer Kasinskas Brian Kery Carolyn Kery James Klein William Lawlor Kathryn Liddane Susan Lynch Christopher McLaughlin Daniel Marzella Abigail Mealy Ann Murray Jeana Nedelcu Michael Piccolo Eileen Ratajczak The Taylors DANBURY, CT Well, summer has arrived in a big way as we flip the calendar over to July. I was disappointed with our weather at the beginning of the morning last Sunday for our Strawberry Festival, but it improved significantly and was, as it turned out, quite pleasant under the tent. I am glad we had the day we had over the current heat and humidity. Let s begin today by commenting on the Strawberry Festival. I think that everyone involved in it thought it a success. The credit goes to Susan Moran. I know that as she received compliments last week, she replied that all the women and men who aided her also share in the credit. While I agree and acknowledge that everything we do happens because many people step up to assist, I also know that without a guiding hand at the helm things don t happen. Susan was that guiding hand, and it was her planning and creativity that made the event so pleasurable. So, thank you Susan for all your attention and work that made the Strawberry Festival a lovely reality. Thank you to all the volunteers who made the waffles, cut strawberries, set up, and broke down. Many parishioners suggested that we have this event annually. Because it would be held in June when strawberries are in season, we just might link it to the Feast of Saints Peter & Paul and use it as a means to celebrate our parish which is entrusted to the great Apostle s patronage. With the close of the fiscal year, the Annual Catholic Appeal came to a close, too. Bishop Caggiano wrote to us to thank us for reaching our goal and for our generosity. Our participation dropped quite a bit this year which was both unusual and disappointing to see. We did receive a large contribution from an individual which brought us to our goal and beyond. We thank the donor for her generosity to the works of the diocese and to our parish. Our fiscal year ended, too, of course. When everything is reconciled later this month, I will let you know how we made out this fiscal year and provide you with a summary. I can give you this sneak preview: we ended in the black but not by a wide margin. Our Finance Committee worked hard on analyzing both the income and expenditures for 2017-18 while preparing this year s budget which we had to submit to the diocese on June 1. We needed to make adjustments based on the projection of less revenue from the Offertory. I should pass on a summary of that to you, too, at the same time. While on the topic of income and expenditures, I always like to tell you when we have crossed a threshold with regard to the parking lot mortgage. We had one of those moments in June. As of our most recent payment, we dropped below $600,000. Our current balance is $593,032. I will really send up a cheer when we cross the next threshold. When I started here twelve years ago, we were at approximately 1.1 million. Have a happy Independence Day. -Fr. Mecca
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME We offer our condolences to the family of Frank Caponera Helen Vollhardt who passed away last week. ***SAINT PETER SCHOOL NEWS*** The Diocese of Bridgeport is interested in hiring an educator to teach 3 and 4 year old students in an after school enrichment pre-school program based at St. Peter School. Activities will be provided for student work. Some time will also be spent assisting students and parent during cooperative activities. This is a late afternoon into evening program consisting of three consecutive days for one week in the late summer and various six week sessions within the usual school year schedule. Please submit a resume to St. Peter School 98 Main St., Danbury, CT 06810 Attention: Mrs. D. Hocking, Coordinator of Pre-school Enrichment Program dhocking@spsdanbury.org We are usually in the office Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00, however call before you come (203) 743 1048. More New Happenings in Religious Education Coming This Fall For families with children who are entering Kindergarten and/or First grade this September we invite you to join us in the Vineyard! Each week beginning September 30th from 10:45 am 11:30 am there will be Bible stories, crafts and family activities. Sessions will follow the religious education calendar. Each week that we hold classes there will be a Vineyard adventure. There is no need to register for these sessions, simply drop in with your child and experience God together. Sessions will be held in St. Peter School. There is no charge for these sessions, however you will be asked to sign in each time you come. All students must be accompanied by a parent. We cannot permit a child to stay unless there is a parent with him/her. CONTINUE TO READ THIS COLUMN FOR MORE NEWS and UPDATES DURING THE SUMMER!!! -Barbara Siano, Director of Religious Education The Junior (Gr. 6-8) & Senior (Gr. 9-12) Youth Groups meet from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the St. Peter School bi-weekly. Junior YG (Friday nights) Senior YG (Wednesday nights). All Middle schoolers and high school teens are welcome to join at any time and are encouraged to come to the events on the YG calendar. The YG Calendar & Registration Form can be found in the Religious Education office. Or contact me at ygstpeter@gmail.com. St. Peter Church has scheduled activities for the youth program. Come join in the fun for any or all events. July 18 Senior YG Meeting Jesus At The Mall July 20 Junior YG Meeting Jesus At The Mall Aug 8 Senior YG Meeting Lake Night! Aug 10 Junior YG Meeting Lake Night! For more information, contact me at 203-743-1048 or email ygstpeter@gmail.com. Michael Falbo, Youth Director Remember to Register for 2018/2019 For students already in the program last year bring the registration form that your child received before classes ended. New students please bring birth certificate and baptismal certificate to register. ***PARISH EVENTS*** This Friday is the First Friday in July. Adoration follows the 7:30 a.m. Mass and continues until 12:00 noon. Come spend some quiet time with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. 21st Annual Twilight Cruise or Fishing Trip Sponsored by the Men s Society Spend a day or evening taking a cruise along the coast of Long Island Sound, aboard the Deborah Ann IV. You will be able to see the various coastal mansions and lighthouses along Long Island Sound's beautiful coast line. If you prefer your party can spend a day of fishing aboard the Deborah Ann IV in Long Island Sound. Trip date based on boat availability, to suit the winner and weather. The proceeds will benefit the Sister Marita Daniel Scholarship Fund. Suggested donation is $5.00 and will be available after all of Masses and from any Men s Society member. The drawing will be held Tuesday July 17, 2018.
JULY 1, 2018 Prayer Line and Prayers We are looking to reestablish our parish Prayer Line and are also seeking Prayers to be members of the prayer team. If you are interested in helping, please call 203-743- 2707. And leave your name and contact information. Our prayer line coordinator will contact you. You may also call 203-743-2707, if you have a prayer request. Remember the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal Donors 267 Amount Pledged $ 127,593 Parish Goal $ 120,000 Thank you for your support. Thank you, St. Peter Parishioners -Thank you for your generous donation of $300 to support the many women and children who come to Caroline House. It is only with your help that we can continue to provide ESL and life skill classes. We can give the mothers that study here a free preschool for their toddlers in a safe and secure environment. We also are able to offer an afterschool tutoring and summer camp program to grammar and middle school children. Caroline House is even able to offer citizenship classes. For over 22 years, Caroline House has provided these services because of the thoughtfulness of people like you. Thank you for thinking of Caroline House and helping us to help more women and children in the New Year! Warm regards, Lucy Freeman, Executive Director P.S. Have you been for a tour of Caroline House lately? Our doors are always open to you. Contact Christine Paine cpaine@thecarolinehouse.org for a visit. We wish Meghan Edwards and Jaide Jaquez well. They have been members of our Children s Choir for many years and now they begin a new chapter in their young lives. Best wishes from St. Peter Parish. COMUNIDAD HISPANA SAN PEDRO La fe todo lo logra, ya el Señor nos dijo: Si tuvierais la fe de un grano de mostaza Pero la fe no es cuestión de palabras, es un estilo de vida. La fe se traduce en confianza en todo aquello que nos pide Dios. Fe es entregar la vida, sabiendo que la dejamos en las mejores manos posibles. Fe es obedecer a Dios hasta el final. Como aquellos que se encontraron con el Señor, oremos: Creo, Señor, pero aumenta nuestra fe. Durante el mes de Julio, el P. Bernardo estará de vacaciones. Gracias. Mi e-mail: b.rodriguez@snet.net Mi página: www.pbernardo.org. Visítenla. Confesiones Domingos a las 4:00 p.m. en la Iglesia. Bautizos Cuartos Domingos de cada Mes. Contacten con Ana Espìnal para el formulario y la información sobre la clase prebautismal. Bodas Deben contactar con el P. Bernardo al menos con 6 meses de antelación. Es necesaria la preparación requerida por la Diócesis. Horario de Oficina De Lunes a Viernes, de 1:30 p.m. a 3:30 p.m. En español pregunten por Ana Espinal. Lunes a partir de las 7:00 p.m. con el P. Bernardo Intenciones Misa dominical En el vestíbulo de la Iglesia, 15 minutos antes de la Misa, puede pedir su intención al servidor allí apostado. Grupo de Oración Todos los Lunes, a las 7:00 p.m. en el subsuelo de la Iglesia. Líder: Jorge Ordoñez Coro Parroquial El coro parroquial tanto de niños como de adultos se reúne para ensayar todos los Domingos a las 3:30 p.m. bajo la dirección de Alejandro Servin. Clase de Biblia En mi blog, www.pbernardo.org., cada semana una nueva clase.
JULY 1, 2018 Some of the waffle makers, strawberry cutters, setter uppers, breaker downers, and servers. THANK YOU!