Church of the Assumption February 19, 2017 29 South Adams Street, Manchester, Connecticut 06040 Website: www.assumptionmanchester.org Pastor Father John E. Pahl Permanent Deacons Arthur Dickman Lee LaRocque Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass - 5 p.m. Sunday Morning - 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. Daily Mass Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 7 a.m. Saturday - 8 a.m. Holy Days - as published in the bulletin Confessions Saturday 4 p.m. or by appointment Rectory, 860-643-2195 285 West Center Street Office hours: Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Rosary and Novena Miraculous Medal - Mondays at 7:10 p.m. E-mail: info@assumptionmanchester.org Religious Education Program, 860-643-7596 Sr. Colleen Doyle, RSM Religious Education, Grades 1-8 High School Confirmation Preparation RCIA Baptisms All parents desiring the Sacrament of Baptism for their children must participate in a Pre-Baptismal Program. Please contact Sister Colleen at 860-643-7596 for further information. Marriages Couples must make arrangements at least six months prior to wedding date. Bulletin Deadline Monday by 12 noon in writing
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION MANCHESTER, CT Please remember to turn off your cellphone during Mass. DIVINE WISDOM The Lord s message, through Moses, was to take no revenge and cherish no grudge... love your neighbor as yourself (Leviticus 19:18). We might think, Great in theory, but not always realistic! Then Jesus in today s Gospel goes even further. Take a slap in the face and then turn the other cheek? Treat enemies the same as friends? Again, we re tempted to think that those are nice ideals, but not very practical in the real world. Paul echoes Jesus when he tells the Corinthians that what passes for human wisdom is absurdity to God. Divine wisdom casts sunshine on the good and the bad, showers rain on the honest and the dishonest without distinction. We must examine our wisdom and common sense to see how they compare to the wisdom of God, and make adjustments accordingly. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TODAY S READINGS First Reading Take no revenge and cherish no grudge; love your neighbor as yourself. (Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18). Psalm The Lord is kind and merciful (Psalm 103). Second Reading You are the temple of God, and holy (1 Corinthians 3:16-23). Gospel Offer no resistance; love your enemies (Matthew 5:38-48). No CCD Classes on February 20 There will be no CCD classes on Monday, February 20, in observance of President s Day. Classes will resume on Monday, February 27. Soup Bowl Sunday Collection Thanks to the generosity of Assumption parishioners and the efforts of our Confirmation students, Soup Bowl Sunday was very successful. Students collected $427 which will be donated to the Manchester Area Council of Churches (MACC). Thank you to all who donated to this worthy collection. Welcome Deacon LaRocque It is with great pleasure that Father Pahl announces that, effective February 14, Deacon Lee LaRocque will become a permanent deacon at Church of the Assumption. With over thirty years experience, Deacon LaRocque will be a wonderful addition to Assumption Church. Deacon LaRocque and his family have been long-time parishioners at Assumption and some of you may remember he served as deacon here several years ago. Please welcome Deacon LaRocque as he begins his new assignment here at Church of the Assumption. Be holy, for I, the LORD, your God, am holy. -Leviticus 19:2b PARISH SUPPORT February 12, 2017 Offertory $3842.00 Thank you for your generosity.. TUESDAY EVENING BINGO Join us for a fun evening of Bingo at Assumption Church every Tuesday evening. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Coffee and tea are provided. Food and soda available to purchase. Cash prizes. For further information, call Romeo 860-647-9335. PROGRESSIVE PRIZE.$1000.00
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MARY S ALTAR Alfred & Jeanne Poncelet Fred & Ellie Dandeneau Leonore Ash Special Intention Anita Daigle John P. Son s Health Nancy Ann Galligan Edward P. Galligan MEMORIAL CANDLES February 19, 2017 ST. JOSEPH S ALTAR William A. Morrison John McQuay To request a candle be lit, take an envelope from either Mary s or Saint Joseph s Altar, fill in the information and place in the collection basket or deliver to the rectory. You can request more than one candle per envelope by utilizing the space on the back of the envelope. Please do not take more envelopes than you need for the one week. Reminder: The cost for a candle is $7.00. The smallest, weakest, the poorest soften us: they have the right to take our heart and soul. - Pope Francis Peace be with you! With these words, the Risen Lord greeted his frightened Apostles in the Upper Room on the day of his Resurrection. Christ repeated the words, Peace be with you. Then he added, Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them. (Jn 20:19-23). What an extraordinary gift the gift of forgiveness! Prepare for Easter by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. During Lent, every Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Hartford will be open in Mondays from 6-7 p.m. for Lenten Confessions. For more information, visit: Lightforyou.today. Are You Being Called? The law of universal love in today s Scripture is a difficult but compelling call. Answer the call for today, and try again tomorrow, and every day, for the rest of your life. This is the path to authentic joy and peace. To explore the call to priesthood or religious life, call Fr. Jeffrey Gubbiotti, Director of Vocations, Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, 860-242-5573, visiwww.vocationshartford.org or email vocations @aohct.org. Upcoming Events at Holy Family Retreat Center Ash Wednesday Day or Evening Retreat: The Price and the Promise of Easter, with Bill Walsh Wednesday, March 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. As we begin another Lenten season in preparation for Easter, we ll examine why Jesus died and how Jesus passion, death and resurrection can bring healing and hope in our world. We ll also explore how our own struggles relate to Christ s resurrection and what the cross reveals about God s relationship with humanity. $40, includes meal. Your Faith at Work: Breakfast with Thomas Merton Thursday, March 16 7 a.m. Mass in the Public Chapel; 7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast and Talk with Dr. Brandon Nappi. Join us as we explore and discuss the challenges and opportunities of practicing our faith in the modern world. We ll reflect on the writing of Thomas Merton and share a compassion meditation. Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford 860-421-0440 info@holyfamilyretreat.org St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church 285 Church St., Hartford Lenten Nourishment Tuesdays: March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11 12:30-1 p.m. Join us this Lent at noontime for spiritual and physical nourishment. Immediately following 12:05 Mass, spiritual talks with members of the St. Patrick-St. Anthony staff or guest speakers will be presented in the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry. Talks begin at 12:30 p.m. and end promptly at 12:55 p.m. We will explore Hope: The Humble but Strong Virtue (Pope Francis). Light lunch is provided. Offering: $5/lunch. To register call, 860-756-4034.
FEBRUARY 19, 2017 Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Give us your peace. We ask this in the name of Jesus now and forever. Amen. Manchester St. Patrick s Day Committee 34th Annual Dinner Dance will be held Saturday, February 25th, at the Elks Club, 30 Bissell St., Manchester. (Doors open 6 p.m.) Corned beef & cabbage dinner, music by Andy Healy from Boston. Donation is $25 per person (no refunds). Honoring Tim O Neil, Manchester Town marshal, and Bernie Hallums, Manchester Town Honoree. For information or to purchase tickets, call Tom Tierney, 860-478-8154 or email thomasjtierney@gmail.com Archdiocese of Hartford Pilgrimage to Portugal and Spain September 24-October 2, 2017 Featuring the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, plus visit Lisbon, Santarem, Coimbra, Alcobaha Finisterre, Santiago de Compostela and Avila. Led by Archbishop of Hartford, The Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair. Cost per person in twin: $2,350. For further information or to reserve your spot, contact Fr. Ryan Lerner, 860-541-6491 or fr.lerner@aohct.org. Record of Contributions for 2016 If you would like to receive a statement of your 2016 contributions to Church of the Assumption, please fill out this form and put it in the collection basket. Please print. Name: Address: Envelope Number: Daytime Phone Number:
***In observance of President s Day, Monday, February 20, please note the following*** The rectory will be closed. Morning Mass will be at 8 a.m. Novena is cancelled. Please plan accordingly. MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 5:00 PM William M. Dalton SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 7:30 AM Leanna Fernandez 9:30 AM Patricia Chasse 11:30 AM Marquis & Parent Families MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 8:00 AM Irene Fisette & Deceased Family Members TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 7:00 AM Frank Knowlton WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 No Mass THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 7:00 AM Elizabeth Galligan FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 7:00 AM Arthur Fisette SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 8:00 AM Marianna & Joseph Pasternak 5:00 PM Dick Cantin SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 7:30 AM Church of the Assumption Parishioners 9:30 AM Phyllis Zatkowski 11:30 AM Margaret Welch - 11th Anniversary
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