ST. JOSEPH CHURCH POQUONOCK Saint Joseph Parish 1747 Poquonock Avenue P. O. Box 253 Poquonock, CT 06064-0253 (860) 688-9566 Fax (860) 683-2225 Pastor: Reverend Robert B. Vargo Parochial Vicar: Reverend Michael A. Ruminski Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Robert T. Russo Deacon: Mr. Ronald M. Biamonte Introduction to the Liturgy of the Day On this day set aside to remember all the saints of the Lord, we recall that we who live on this earth today are but one part of a church that extends back through the centuries and forward to the end of time. Just as many of our churches have images of saints surrounding them, we are surrounded by the communion of saints, whose lives are a shining example of encouragement for us. TODAY IS THE SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS Oct. 24 th /Oct. 25 th Weekly Collection...$4,690.16 Next week s second collection is the Fuel Collection. Thank you for your generosity to and support of Saint Joseph Parish Please remember the members, loved ones, and friends of our Parish Family who are ill, aged, troubled, or grieving. Pray for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. The Sanctuary Lamp will burn the week of November 1 st, for the greater glory of God and for +Rick Boggio (16 th Anniversary Remembrance) Requested by His Wife, Betsy Please pray for the repose of the soul of +Robert Maliar (Husband of Jeannine Maliar) SATURDAY October 31 (The Vigil of All Saints Day) 5:15 PM +RICK BOGGIO (16 th Anniversary Remembrance) req. by His Wife, Betsy SUNDAY November 1 (All Saints Day) 9:15 AM +SANDRA GROW req. by The Gilbert Family 11:45 AM +PAUL J. SORBO (Birthday Remembrance) req. by His Wife, Marian, & Family MONDAY November 2 (All Souls Day) 7:30 AM +SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED TUESDAY November 3 (St. Martin de Porres) 7:30 AM +THOMAS AUCLAIR req. by Joe & Marty Auclair There will be no Daily 7:30 AM Masses for Wednesday, November 4 th, and Thursday, November 5 th, as the priests of the Archdiocese of Hartford gather with one another and with Archbishop Blair for the Annual Priest Convocation. Your prayerful support of their gathering is requested. This yearly opportunity for priests allows for prayer, study, reflection, and the discussion of important Archdiocesan business. FRIDAY November 6 (FIRST FRIDAY) 7:30 AM +ANTHONY GURZEDA req. by Jane & Chester Guzeda 2:00 PM WEDDING: ALANA GRAHAM and JOSEPH FUNARI 7:00 PM EXPOSITION AND BENEDICTION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT SATURDAY November 7 (The Vigil of the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time) 5:15 PM +MARY ROBINSON & +BILL WALSH req. by The Walsh Family SUNDAY November 8 (The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time) 9:15 AM +THOMAS O NEIL (Anniversary Remembrance) req. by Joan O Neil 11:45 AM +MARY BIAMONTE req. by Her Family Altar Flowers The beautiful floral arrangement in front of the altar this weekend was donated in loving memory of: +Dominic Ferraina (Birthday Remembrance) Requested by Joanne and Family
THE SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS DAY All Soul s Day November 2 nd Traditionally, the month of November has been dedicated to prayer for the happy and peaceful repose of the souls of the faithful departed. All Souls Day, November 2 nd, has been set aside in particular to commemorate our deceased relatives and friends. Our Catholic faith calls us to pray on behalf of those who have gone before us in death. How good it is to remember before the Lord at Mass, the souls of those dear to us who have died. This is true on All Souls Day and throughout the year. An All Souls Remembrance envelope has been included in your envelope packet; others are available at the entrances to the Church. Kindly return them to Church today. Our dearly departed will be remembered at our parish on All Souls Day and throughout the month of November. Remember those who have gone before us Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed Monday, November 2 nd marks the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 AM. During this month of November, we are called to remember in a special way all those who have died. On Sunday, November 1 st, and through the end of November, a Book of the Names of the Dead, will be available near the baptismal font so the names of the deceased family members and friends may be recorded. These individuals (those recorded in years past along with the new names added this year) will be remembered before the Lord during November. Northwest Catholic Open House Northwest Catholic High School will administer its entrance exam on Saturday, November 14 th, and Saturday, December 5 th, at 8 AM. You can apply and register for the exam by going to www.northwestcatholic.org/apply. Please contact Andrew Selig at aselig@nwcath.org with any questions. Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center (West Hartford) will present How to be Positively Stressed on Saturday, November 7 th, from 10 AM until 5 PM. Ken Steller will help you identify the differences between positive stress, distress, and burnout and create a personal action plan for being Positively stressed. $65 includes lunch. Please visit holyfamilyretreat.org or call 860-521-0440 for more information. A Family Perspective In a family children are taught to be respectful, if they want to be respected; to share, if they want their fair share; and to listen if they want to be heard. Family life rescues us from arrogance by teaching us to love others as we love ourselves. ~Bud Ozar First Friday Holy Hour Office of the Dead On Friday November 6 th, there will be exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at Saint Joseph Church from 7:00 until 8:00 PM. During the month of November we remember those who have died, so during the Holy Hour the Office of the Dead will be prayed. The Office of the Dead is that part of the Liturgy of the Hours appropriated for prayers for the souls of deceased individuals. As part of the Liturgy of the Hours, it is like an extension of the Eucharistic celebration which in a complementary way calls forth the various devotions of the People of God, especially adoration and worship of the Blessed Sacrament. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1178). Praying the Office of the Dead affords us the opportunity to deepen our relation with the Risen Lord by joining with clergy, the religious and other lay people in liturgy, the public prayer of the Church. Copies of the Office of the Dead will be available. Congratulations to the following couple, who celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage at Saint Joseph Parish on Saturday, October 24, 2015 Emma Higgins and Jonathan McGlynn Social Action Corner Monthly Food Collection Bags will be available next weekend for the November food collection. The Food Bank has requested baking supplies, toiletries, such as shampoo, conditioner, soaps, and dental care items, and paper goods, such as tissues, napkins, toilet paper, and paper towels. Thank you for your much appreciated help. Windsor Churches Craft Fair Social Action and Helping Hands Ministries are participating in the Windsor Churches Craft Fair on Saturday, November 7 th, from 9 AM to 2 PM at the L. P. Wilson Community Center. The admission fee is $1 or a non-perishable item, which will benefit the Windsor Food Bank. Please come to support our ministries. There are many handmade items for sale, including ornaments, gift bags, matted prints, jewelry and many, many more crafts. The craft proceeds benefit the ministries so that we may continue our good works. Please consider attending this worthy and fun event. Bakers Needed Social Action is sponsoring a bake sale the weekend of November 21 st and 22 nd to benefit the Windsor Fuel Bank. If you are able to bake an item, please call or email Sue Claughsey. Meeting Reminder The next Social Action meeting is Monday, November 9 th, at 6 PM in Father Doherty Hall. All are welcome. For more information about Social Action contact Lisa Andersen at 860-688-3474 or Landers403@comcast.net or Sue Claughsey at 860-298-0550 or rnsue51@yahoo.com.
NOVEMBER 1, 2015 Religious Education November 1 Religious Education Family Mass at 9:15 AM Mass 3 Religious Education Classes at Saint Gabriel School 3 2 nd Grade Parent Meeting at 6:00 PM in Saint Gabriel School Cafeteria 7 Faith and Evangelization Congress for Catechists 10 Religious Education Classes at Saint Gabriel School 14 Thanksgiving Food & Turkey Drive at Saint Gabriel Church 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon 17 Religious Education Classes at Saint Gabriel School 24 No Religious Education Classes December 1 Religious Education Classes at Saint Gabriel School 6 Religious Education Family Mass at 9:15 AM Mass 6 Parent Meeting for Christmas Pageant in Father Doherty Hall following the 9:15 AM Mass 6 C1 Program with Deacon Ron at 4:00 PM in Father Doherty Hall - All C1 students must attend 8 Religious Education Classes will meet at Saint Joseph Church for Mass 12 Christmas Pageant Practice at 11:00 AM in the Church 15 Religious Education Classes at Saint Gabriel School 19 Christmas Pageant Practice at 11:00 AM in the Church 22 No Religious Education Classes 24 Christmas Pageant at 3:30 PM at the Church followed by Family Mass at 4:00 PM 25 Merry Christmas! 29 No Religious Education Classes 2 nd Grade Parent Meeting - At least one parent or guardian of students, who will be receiving the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Eucharist at Saint Joseph Church, should attend a Parent meeting on Tuesday, November 3 rdf, from 6:00 to 6:45 PM in the cafeteria at Saint Gabriel School. Faith and Evangelization Congress This year s program entitled One Flock, One Shepherd will take place on Saturday November 7 th, at Saint Paul High School in Bristol, CT. All Saint Joseph volunteer Catechists are invited to participate; please contact Cyndie Glick to register. Bids For Kids is Saint Gabriel School s Annual Goods & Services Auction. This year's auction will be held next Saturday, November 7 th, at The Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley International Airport. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the live auction will begin at 8:00 PM with guest auctioneer John Carmon. Advance tickets are $25 and tickets at the door are $30; there will be no additional cost for parking. Come and bid on some great items and services and enjoy a fun night out! Contact Saint Gabriel School 860-688-6401 for more information. Thanksgiving Turkey & Food Drive - This year s Turkey & Food Drive to benefit the Windsor Food Bank and Foodshare will take place on Saturday, November 14 th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in the Saint Gabriel Church parking lot. Students will greet vehicles to collect turkeys, food & monetary donations; parent and student volunteers are needed to help bring all donations to Foodshare. Volunteers must call or email the Religious Education Office to sign up.
NOVEMBER 1, 2015 Ministry Message Rosary Makers Ministry will meet on Monday, November 2 nd, at 9:30 AM in Father Doherty Hall. The Rosary Makers gather together regularly to make rosary beads for missionaries around the world, men and women in our armed forces, hospitals and institutions near and far. New members are always welcome. Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Monday, November 2 nd, at 7:00 PM in Father Doherty Hall. If you would like to request a prayer shawl or find out more about the ministry, please contact Darlene Kennedy at 860-688-9482 or kingskid1953@comcast.net Saint Joseph Bible Study Group The Bible Study Group will meet on Tuesday, November 3 rd, from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM in Father Doherty Hall. Do You Believe Program The Adult Faith Formation Program Do You Believe will meet on Wednesday, November 4 th, from 10:30 until 11:30 AM in Father Doherty Hall of Saint Joseph Church. Discussion will begin on the Knights of Columbus booklet, God. New participants are welcomed and are asked to contact St. Joseph Rectory (860) 688-9566 so booklets may be ordered. The Saint Joseph Parish Adult Choir will rehearse on Thursday, November 5 th, at 7 PM in the Church. For more information, please see Mr. Scott Rioux after any Mass. Altar Society Ministry What a privilege it is to care for the Lord s house! Honoring God in this very special area of Stewardship, we are looking for Altar Society members to work to create a house of worship that is comfortable and pleasing to the senses. This ministry would gather four (4) times a year. Working together as a team, this group would specialize in cleaning and polishing the sanctuary, the choir loft, the sacristy where ever brass gleams, marble shines and the wood glows! If you are interested please contact the Parish Rectory Office at 860-688-9566. Parish Advent Wreath On Saturday, November 28 th, and Sunday, November 29 th, the lighting of the Parish Advent Wreath will take place in the Sanctuary at the beginning of Mass and will continue for each weekend Mass during the four Sundays of Advent. We are seeking individuals, families, extended families, friends, and ministries to light the Advent Wreath. Sign-up sheets are located at the side entrance of the Church.