St. Damien of Molokai Parish Reverend John P. Melnick Pastor Reverend Tuan Anh Dinh Mai Parochial Vicar Deacon R. Carl Lickwar Saint Gabriel Church 379 Broad Street Windsor, CT 06095 SCHEDULE OF MASSES Monday - Friday Daily Mass: 7:30am St. Gabriel & St. Joseph Churches alternate weeks Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm (St. Gabriel), 5:00pm (St. Joseph) Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30am (St. Gabriel) 8:00 & 10:00am (St. Joseph) Saint Joseph Church 1747 Poquonock Avenue Poquonock, CT 06064 RECTORY OFFICE Mrs. Martha Erickson Ms. Lori Possum Parish Secretary Bookkeeper E-mail: office@windsorcatholic.org E-mail: finance@windsorcatholic.org Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-3:00pm Telephone: 860-688-4905/ 860-688-9566 FAX: 860-688-2638 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Mrs. Cynthia Glick Coordinator of Faith Formation Ms. Dolores McGuinness Assistant Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 3:00pm Telephone: 860-683-0366 FAX: 860-688-2638 E-mail: reled@windsorcatholic.org CEMETERY SEXTON Ms. Lori Possum Telephone: 860-285-0696 MUSIC MINISTRY Mr. Michael Rheault St. Gabriel Mr. Scott P. Rioux St. Joseph Directors of Music CHURCH SEXTON Mr. Edward Kozloski ST. GABRIEL SCHOOL Mrs. Patricia Martin Principal 77 Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor, CT Tel: 860-688-6401 Website: www.stgabrielschool.org FAX: 860-298-8668 SACRAMENTS Baptism: The 3rd Sunday of the Month at 11:00am (St. Joseph) & 11:30am (St. Gabriel) Please call the Parish Rectory Office to schedule a date Reconciliation: The 1st and 2nd Saturdays at 4:30pm (St. Joseph) 3rd and 4th Saturdays at 3:15pm (St. Gabriel) Marriage: Arrangements should be made by calling the Rectory at least six months in advance Anointing of the Sick: Please contact the Rectory Accessible by side entrance
THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME The Following Weekend Mass Intentions Saturday July 15 - The Vigil of the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 PM 1st Ann. - Peter Ahlstrin req. by Jeanine (SGC) Pardy 5:00 PM 5th Ann. - George Griffin req. by Marty, (SJC) Joanne, Nancy & Mary Griffin Sunday July 16 - The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM 35th Ann. - Donald Hollis, & (SGC) 7th Ann. - Charlotte Szepanski & 13th Ann. - Warren Szepanski req. by Walter and Patricia Szepanski 8:00 AM Candice Lescoe req. by Daniel Lescoe (SJC) 10:00 AM 11th Ann. - Paul J. Sorbo, Jr. req. by His (SJC) Wife, Marian & Family Saturday July 22 - The Vigil of the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 PM Marie Skwiot req. by Paula & Lucien (SGC) Banasiewicz 5:00 PM Tina & Concetto DiPace req. by Joe & (SJC) Mary DiPace Sunday July 23 - The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM 3rd Ann. - Rosemary Szepanski req. by (SGC) Walt & Patricia Szepanski 8:00 AM Birthday Remembrance - Mary Ann (SJC) Kennedy req. by Her Son, Pat & Darlene Kennedy 10:00 AM Kathleen McNamara & Daughter, Katie (SJC) req. by Teddy & Dick 10:30 AM Julie & Emil Wisniowski req. by (SGC) Daughter, Marlene 10:30 AM Birthday Remembrance - Irene Visone (SGC) req. by Family Monday July 17 7:30 AM The Souls in Purgatory & in Convalescent Homes req. by Carol Brown Tuesday July 18 - St. Camillus de Lellis 7:30 AM Birthday Remembrance - Peter Binette req. by Family Wednesday July 19 7:30 AM Mary Cerutti req. by Family Thursday July 20 - St. Apollinaris 7:30 AM Terry Remillard req. by Carol Brown Friday Daily 7:30 AM Masses Monday through Friday at St. Gabriel Church July 21 - St. Lawrence of Brindisi 7:30 AM Anniversary Mass - Blanca Cook req. by The Nunes Family Please remember those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith, especially, Aldor Therian, Sr., Robert Martin and Diane Marino. Also, remember the sick of the parish at home, in hospitals and in convalescent homes, especially, John Dowd, Darlene Kennedy, Barbara Kimbrough Miller and Lynn Marie Long. St. Gabriel Weekly Collection, July 8 & 9 $6,722 Heating & Cooling $2,130 St. Joseph Weekly Collection, July 8 & 9 $4,329 This Weekend, St. Joseph Church has a Second Collection for Air Conditioning. St. Damien of Molokai Parish is fortunate to have wonderfully active and supportive parishioners! A Family Perspective The Sanctuary Lamp will burn at St. Joseph Church the week of July 16th for the greater glory of God and for: Louis Lupo Requested by Sister, Marie & George Dixon by Bud Ozar The stress and anxieties of family life are like thorns which choke off any opportunity to reflect on God s presence in our lives. Notice in today s gospel Jesus left the house so He could connect with His Father. Grasp five minutes each day to appreciate God walking with you.
Readings for the Week of July 16, 2017 Sunday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 65:10-14/Rom 8:18-23/Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9 Monday: Ex 1:8-14, 22/Ps 124:1b-8/Mt 10:34--11:1 Tuesday: Ex 2:1-15a/Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34/Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12/Ps 103:1b-4, 6-7/Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Ex 3:13-20/Ps 105:1, 5, 8-9, 24-27/Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Ex 11:10--12:14/Ps 116:12-13, 15, 16bc-18/Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17/Ps 63:2-6, 8-9/Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Next Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19/Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16/Rom 8:26-27/Mt 13:24-43 or 13:24-30 Mass 101 Have you ever had questions about the Catholic Mass? Ever wonder why it s called Mass and not a service? Why do we bow during the Creed? Why is there water at the door? and more If you have ever wondered about how and why Catholic s celebrate Mass the way we do, then join Seminarian Chris Kelley as he walks us through the different parts of the Mass that gives expression to the faith handed down to us from Jesus Christ himself, through the Apostles, to today. Join us and even invite your friends or relatives that may not be Catholic, yet have questions: Saturday, July 15 th at 5:15pm in St. Gabriel Church (following the 4:00pm Mass) or Sunday, July 16 th at 11:15am in St. Joseph Church (following the 10:00am Mass) The sanctuary candle is burned continually in a Catholic or Orthodox Church as a sign of the continual real presence of Jesus Christ: Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity under the appearance of the host, kept by the tabernacle in each church building. The candle is a sign to those who wish to pray that Jesus is truly present, looking at each person with love, listening to their prayers and giving them the grace needed to deal with the problems of life. The only time of the liturgical year on which the sanctuary candle is not lit is the Holy Triduum when Jesus is removed from the tabernacle as a reminder to the faithful of his absence when He was in the tomb. St. Gabriel Church is offering parishioners and guests the opportunity to light our sanctuary candle, the same as St. Joseph Church has done, to offer honor and respect to God and loved ones with your request. It would be lit the Sunday going forward for the week. Donation request is $20 and notification would be placed in the bulletin (as it is on the Mass Intention page this week). Please call or email the parish rectory if you would like to reserve the sanctuary candle for a special intention. Stump the Seminarian Part 7 By Christopher Kelley To submit a question for me to answer in the bulletin, or just something you were curious about, please send an email to me at: 83KELLEY@CUA.EDU. Q: How does someone come back to the faith/church? Returning to the faith is one of the hardest decisions people can make, especially, the longer someone has been separated from the church. As time goes by, it becomes easier to simply say that no one cares or notices my absence at Mass and the reasons we had for leaving may no longer be clear, but, now it seems too late to go back. Those that leave the community do so for a variety of reasons, yet, we must always remember that the door is never closed. When someone leaves, they do so leaving the door slightly open, like the pantry door that never quite wants to stay closed all the time. If they do end up returning, it is because something (or someone) within them has been calling out to them, gently suggesting or nagging at their mind until they finally acknowledge it. Then, once they do, the question becomes how? How do I come back after being gone for so long; how do I explain this to people? In truth, we don t need to explain it every time. While it is great to put logic and reasoning into a feeling, sometimes, it really just is the Holy Spirit prompting the heart to get us back to the community and into the faith once more. As someone who left the church in high school after my parents passed, it was difficult for me to come back to the faith and even more so, to stay once I had come back. Yet, I always remembered that the most important thing to keep in mind was that we need to take baby steps and be humble. It s OK to put one foot in at a time and slowly reenter. If we are sincere about returning, we should make sure that we go to confession and humble ourselves before God, who uses the priest to communicate and bring about the forgiveness we so desire. After having received forgiveness from our past and guidance on how to move forward, we are able to rejoin the entire community and receive Christ in the Eucharist during the Mass. It is also worth noting that someone who returns to the faith should never be pressured to jump into a ministry or activity, rather, they should simply be invited into the communal life of the church. They need to be guided back into the faith and have the questions they hold finally answered, not only by a priest or deacon, but also by someone who lives their faith regularly and knows the ups and downs that they will experience. Most of all, they need to know that they matter and are noticed by the community and can feel welcomed or loved. Parish Missionary Needs Your Support! Nick Chapman is starting work as a missionary with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS). He will serve at West Chester University, PA in the coming years preparing young people for a life-long Catholic mission. He is speaking after all weekend Masses at St. Gabriel s 7/15-16 and at St. Joseph s 7/22-23 and is seeking individual appointments with those interested in learning more and supporting him monthly. Nick can be reached at 860-371-1240 or at nicholas.chapman@focus.org.
If you missed last weekend s announcement, the 2018 Mass Book had opened to reserve Mass intentions on Tuesday, July 11th. You may either email your requests to office@windsorcatholic.org or come to office during regular business hours. All Mass requests will be taken first come, first serve. Because of the merger and the anticipated volume of requests, we ask that you limit your Mass request dates to five until the initial influx subsides. Weekday Mass offering is $15. Weekend Mass and Holy Day offering is $20. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Sincerely in Christ, Rev. John P. Melnick Reminder: All are invited to join in a reception for Deacon Ron Biamonte at St. Gabriel Church Hall this Sunday after Masses. Please stop in to thank him for his many years of service and friendship. (Next Sunday, St. Joseph Church will host gatherings after Masses). A Message from Social Action Monthly Food Collection Today is the collection day for the Windsor Food Bank. Please bring any donations to the church halls. Thank you very much for your continued support. Thank you on behalf of South Park Inn Thank you for all the donations of T-Shirts and Flip Flops for the South Park Inn Shelter. The toiletry supplies and clothing will help many and we very much appreciate your generosity. The next Social Action Meeting is Monday, September 18, at 6PM, in Father Doherty Hall. All are welcome. For more information on how you can participate in Social Action contact Lisa Andersen at 860-688-3474 or Landers403@comcast.net or Sue Claughsey at 860-298-0550 or rnsue51@yahoo.com. We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love. Mother Teresa St. Margaret Mary & St. Francis Assisi Men s Parish Retreat, South Windsor An ACTS weekend retreat, under the guidance of clergy, is open to the men of the parish to attend. (ACTS: Adoration, Community, Theology & Service). You ll hear from men about: Adoration; how they encounter and respond to God s call in their day to day life. Community; how men carry out God s commandment to love and care for one another. Theology; how they seek understanding by studying God in Scripture and Faith. Service; the ways men serve God and His people. The retreat begins Thursday evening, August 17 th, and concludes Sunday morning, August 20 th. The retreat is held at the Immaculata Retreat House, Willimantic, CT. Cost for room and meals is $240. A limited amount of financial assistance is available. Open to all faiths. Additional information contact: Stan Kulas: 860-573-2411, skulas0919@aol.com; or Joe Chilicki: 860-794- 0255, jchilicki@cox.net. The Little Sisters of the Poor in Enfield cordially invite all golfers to participate in their 27th Annual Golf Tournament to be held on Monday, August 28th, at Crest View Country Club in Agawam. All proceeds from the Tournament will go to support the ongoing needs of the Little Sisters of the Poor. The fee of $150 per person includes golf, lunch, awards/ prizes and buffet reception, silent and live auctions. Please come and help support the services provided by the Little Sisters of the Poor for the elderly poor. For more information and to register, please contact Christina: email: enasstdevelopment@littlesistersofthepoor.org or 860-741- 0791. You can also check out the website for the Golf Flyer at www.littlesistersofthepoorconnecticut.org. Registration for 2017 / 2018 classes If you have not yet registered your child/children entering Kindergarten through 10 th grade for Religious Education classes that will begin in September, please do so as soon as possible. The Religious Education Office is closed for the summer, but Registrations can still be submitted and students will be placed in classes in which there are openings. If you are new to the Religious Education Program, please contact the Religious Education Office. Registered families will receive class information in August. Archdiocesan Women s Conference The Office of Education, Evangelization and Catechesis is pleased to announce the inaugural Archdiocesan Women s Conference to be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Hartford Marriott Downtown in Hartford from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year s theme, Be Strong and Courageous! is taken from Joshua 1:9, and provides the foundation for highlighting the ways that women of faith inspire each other and strengthen our Church and world. The event will be a full day of inspiration, empowerment, and sisterhood. Included in the cost of registration: validated parking, a deli lunch buffet, captivating keynote & breakout speakers, swag bag full of freebies, women-centric vendor hall, opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration and the sacrament of Confession, Vigil Mass with Archbishop Blair. Registration opens in August. The Religious Education Office is closed for the summer and will re-open August 31 st. Over the summer, email and voicemail messages will be checked on a periodic basis and responded to as promptly as possible.
St. Gabriel School Summer Camp is running the following weeks: July 17 - July 21 July 24 - July 28 July 31 - August 4 The hours for Summer Camp are 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Each week is $200 and runs from 9am-4pm, with before and after care available for an additional charge. Any questions, please call St. Gabriel School at 860-688-6401 or email spranaitis@stgabrielschool.org. **************************** Registration is still being accepted for the 2017/2018 academic school year. School starts Tuesday, August 29 th, for K-8 and August 30 th, for our Pre-K 3 & 4. Call the school, or visit their website for more information 860-688-6401; www.stgabrielschool.org. Saint Gabriel School has the following positions open: FT Kindergarten Teacher (Certification required) FT Fourth Grade Teacher (Certification required) * FT/PT Custodian FT/PT Administrative Assistant PT After School Program Aide Administrative Assistant Performs a variety of administrative functions directed by the Principal such as, composes memos, transcribes notes, generates reports, handles multiple projects, and organizes major meetings. Performs a variety of tasks therefore, knowledge of principles and practices of organization, planning, records management, research and general administration are essential. Must possess excellent skills in MS Office program and be familiar with Office 365 or equivalent and must be selfmotivated, able to handle detailed projects independently and adept at problem solving. Custodian Works with limited supervision following accepted practices to maintain the cleanliness of the school and to perform tasks necessary to support the smooth functioning of the physical plant and safety of the occupants. Works under the supervision of Principal and Pastor. After School Program Aide The hours at St. Gabriel School would be from 2:15 to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities would include supervising children: having a snack, enjoying some physical activity, crafts, or games and getting their homework done. The children range in age from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8. The job opportunity is open to high school and college students who are responsible and enjoy children. Please call principal, Mrs. Patricia Martin, at the SGS office with any questions or send resume to pmartin@stgabrielschool.org.