April 8, 2018 The Saint Francis Community Serving the parishes of Saint Edward The Confessor, Stafford Springs, CT and All Saints Church, Somersville, CT ADMINISTRATOR: REV. BRIAN C. MAXWELL fr.brianmaxwell@gmail.com PAROCHIAL VICAR: REV. MARTIN J. W. JONES DEACON: JOHN ABDALLA (retired) ALL SAINTS - PARISH OFFICE ALL SAINTS - MASS SCHEDULE 25 School Street - PO Box M Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm Somersville, CT 06072-0913 Sunday: 11:00am and 6:00pm Phone: (860) 749-8625 Confessions Fax: (860) 763-1890 Saturday: 3:00-3:45pm E-mail: alstchurch@yahoo.com and by appointment P S : Nancy E. Charbonneau Daily Mass Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 3:30pm Monday-Friday @ 7:00am ALL SAINTS FAITH FORMATION OFFICE D : Mrs. Susan L. King Phone: (860) 763-0348 E-mail: alstchurchfformation@yahoo.com ST. EDWARD - PARISH OFFICE ST. EDWARD - MASS SCHEDULE 6 Benton Street Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm Stafford Springs, CT 06076-1117 Sunday: 9:00am Phone: (860) 684-2705 Confessions Fax: (860) 684-0757 Saturday: 3:00-3:30pm E-mail: stedwardparish@stedward-stafford.org and by appointment P S : Mrs. Mary Lucia Daily Mass Monday-Friday @ 8:00am - 1:00pm Monday - Friday @ 8:00am 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Holy Thursday-Mass of the Lord s Supper Washing of the Feet Good Friday-Stations of the Cross Easter Sunday-The Resurrection of Our Lord Alleluia! Alleluia! A special thanks to all who helped make our Holy Week and Easter Liturgies so very special! Decora ng, serving, reading, singing, you know who you are, and God knows what you did, and He and we all thank you for all you did! May God bless you and your families abundantly! 2
Diocese of Norwich Chrism Mass DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY THIS S, A 8 A S C 2:00-4:00 PM Celebrate the Feast of Mercy, at All Saints Church. Hear your Priests speak about the great and unfathomable Mercy of Christ. Ceremony will include the opportunity for Reconciliation, Eucharistic Holy Hour with recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and blessing of the Divine Mercy Image and Liturgical Veneration. 4 The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion, on My Feast, shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. Diary of St. Faustina Come join us on this day where the very depths of Jesus tender mercy are open, where He pours out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach Him. Jesus I trust in You! The miracle of Divine Mercy restores that soul in full. 3 Write, speak of My mercy. Tell souls where they are to look for solace; that is, in the Tribunal of Mercy [the Sacrament of Reconciliation]. There, the greatest miracles take place [and] are incessantly repeated. To avail oneself of this miracle, it is not necessary to go on a great pilgrimage or to carry out some external ceremony; it suffices to come with faith to the feet of My representative and to reveal to him one s misery, and the miracle of Divine Mercy will be fully demonstrated. Were a soul like a decaying corpse, there would be no [hope of] restoration and everything would already be lost. It is not so with God. The miracle of Divine Mercy restores that soul in full. Oh, how miserable are those who do not take advantage of the miracle of God s mercy! You will call out in vain, but it will be too late. Words of Jesus to Sister Faustina (circa December 1927) Diary 1448
ALL SAINTS CHURCH - SOMERSVILLE, CT This week, the Sanctuary Lamp will burn in memory of Ruth Marini (rip). THIS WEEK S CALENDAR Sun., Apr. 8: Divine Mercy Holy Hour Church @ 2:00-4:00pm Tues., Apr. 10: Rosary & Prayers for Priests following the 7:00am Mass Holy Name Society Meeting Church basement @ 7:00pm Wed., Apr. 11: Bereavement Ministry Meeting FF building @ 9:30am EASTER FLOWER DEDICATIONS Walter Martowski Victor & Marie Masante Living and Deceased members of the Bouchard family. This week, we pray for the happy repose of the soul of Lorraine Iacolino. We extend condolences and offer prayers for consolation and peace to the family and friends Lorraine leaves behind. NO CLASSES IN SESSION THIS WEEK EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS Everyone is invited to come join Bishop Cote to pray for those who are called to priestly or consecrate religious life, for our seminarians and those in the process of applying to the Diocese. This month, the holy hour will be: T, A 19 6:00-7:00 S L C, E YOUNG PEOPLE HELP THE POPE Young people ages 16-29, (Catholic and non- Catholic), the Pope wants to hear your ideas, feelings and recommendations on the topic: Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment. You can participate by responding to 15 Hashtags using their social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) which are listed online at: http://www.synod2018.va/content/synod2018/en/ pre-synodal-meeting/15---hashtags-forcomments.html Easter - April 1, 2018 Collection: $ 3,534.00 EFT & Online Giving: $ 420.93 Total Rec d: $ 3,954.93 Thank-you for your goodness and generosity! Operation Rice Bowl: $ 386.62 Thank you for caring and sharing! 4 THANK YOU!
SAINT EDWARD THE CONFESSOR CHURCH - STAFFORD SPRINGS, CT SAINT EDWARD S LADIES GUILD The Sanctuary Candle Burns this week in memory of Derek Bourdeau as requested by the family The Blessed Mary Votive Candle Burns this week in memory of Laurett Drouin as requested by Carolyn and Albert Drouin The St. Joseph Votive Candle Burns this week in memory of Andrew W. Mihaliak as requested by Margaret and niece, Lisa PARISH HAPPENINGS Sunday, Apr. 8: Monday, Apr. 9: Sunday, Apr. 15: Religious Education Classes School @ 10:00-11:00AM Choir Practice Church @ 6:00PM Religious Education Classes School @ 10:00-11:00AM - S A 21 P H 5:30PM The menu includes Kielbasa, Pierogies, Golabkis, Desserts, and Drinks. Take out is available. Tickets are $14.00 per person and are available at All Saints and St. Edward Church Offices, or by contacting Pat at 860-306-9419. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #1395 S, A 28 Dinner menu includes roast beef, potatoes and vegetables. Dinner will be served buffet style. Live music will be provided by Long Way Round. There will also be prizes. Tickets: $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Advance tickets can be reserved by calling Joe @ 860-684-9438. Please join us for an evening of good food, fun, entertainment, and wonderful company! SPRING IS HERE ONCE AGAIN TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL CEMETERY CLEAN- Everyone is asked to remove all Christmas decorations, or unpermitted items by April 22nd. This will enable Jon to being the task of preparing the cemetery ground to be ready for the beauty of Spring. Thanks to all for your cooperation! Easter-April 1, 2018 Weekly Offertory: $5,629.00 Thank you for your generosity! 5 WOMEN S CONFERENCE 2018 CALLED TO JOY! S, A 14 8:30-3:30 S. B H S ; U, CT The Office of Faith Events and the Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women welcome women of all ages. Offering workshops on parenting, relationships, prayer, scripture and more. Keynote speaker Vallimar Jansen, and Mass with Bishop Cote. Find the registration form at www.norwichdiocese.org under the Office of Faith Events- Upcoming Events. Or contact us at 860-848-2237. Register today!
All Saints Saint Edward Saturday Vigil, April 7 Second Sunday of Easter -Divine Mercy Sunday 4PM Robert Badura r/b his wife Sunday, April 1 Second Sunday of Easter -Divine Mercy Sunday 11AM Marie I. Colton r/b Frank and Anita Trahan 6PM For the People of the Parish Monday, April 9 The Annunciation of the Lord 7AM Mae, Joe and Alex Tomorelli r/b Jean Provenzano Tuesday, April 10 7AM Our Holy Father, Pope Francis Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI r/b The Antonacci Family Wednesday, April 11 Saint Stanislaus; bishop, martyr 7AM Rev. Timothy C. Valliere r/b Rick and Judy Bray Thursday, April 12 7AM Joseph Phillips r/b Tom and Carole O Brien Friday, April 13 7AM Jack and Jean Provenzano r/b Mary Ann Sousa Saturday Vigil, April 14 Third Sunday of Easter 4PM Barbara Hebert r/b her husband, John Sunday, April 15 Third Sunday of Easter 11AM Guy Antonacci r/b his family 6PM Joseph Belliveau r/b John Hebert 6 Saturday Vigil, April 7 Second Sunday of Easter -Divine Mercy Sunday 4PM Robert (Price) Milam r/b the Gauthier Family Sunday, April 8 Second Sunday of Easter-Divine Mercy Sunday 9AM Peter Lusa r/b the Sarkisian Family Monday, April 9 The Annunciation of the Lord 8AM Conrad and Norman Chenard r/b the family Tuesday, April 10 8AM The John Kurek Family r/b the family Wednesday, April 11 Saint Stanislaus; bishop, martyr 8AM In Thanksgiving for all the Easter Graces Received Thursday, April 12 8AM For All the Souls in Purgatory Friday, April 13 8AM James Cook r/b his sisters and families Saturday Vigil, April 14 Third Sunday of Easter 4PM The People of the Parish Sunday, April 15 Third Sunday of Easter 9AM The Living and Deceased Members of the Frassinelli Family r/b the family
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