September 18, 2016 - St. Matthew Church

216 Scribner Avenue Norwalk, Connecticut 06854
Rev. Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski, KCHS, Pastor
September 18, 2016
Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Catechetical Sunday, September 18
"Prayer: The Faith Prayed"
Faith Formation
Michele Scholl – Coordinator
Liz Reid – Confirmation Coordinator
Lori Paladino – Assistant
Mariko Dahl – Youth Group (Crew) Coordinator
Filomena Giannico – Youth Group (Crew) Assistant
Faith Formation Catechists Grades 1-8
Margee Aldrich
Frank Billowitz
Carmel Bowron
Michelle Costabile
Frank Doherty
Melissa Dropick
Mary Dwyer
Rachel Dwyer
JoAnn Esposito
Amanda Fekete
Lisa Forbes
Faith Forlenzo
Flora Generoso
Dana Holgerson
Marie Horne
Cathy Lesko
Charlotte Lundberg
Erma Moore
Sonia Morales
Nancy Novoa
Bonnie Pils
Heather Ribellino
Maria Riccardelli
Nona Rudd
Tom Salta
Terri Sargent
Patty Schlegel
Judy Sgammato
Sara Socci
Orlyna Starr
Jacquie Tessier
Joan Walsh
Jackie Zerrusen
Confirmation Catechists
John Bazzano
Kathleen Coulter
Kathy Delfino
Jennifer Herford
Jane Major
Nancy Mola
Liz Reid
Children Homilists
Joanne Obst - Coordinator
Filomena Giannico
Beth Ann Mazzotta-Murray
Nancy Mola
Liz Reid
Steve Russo
Preschool Liturgy of the Word
Carmel Bowron - Coordinator
Teresa Alasio
Faith Forlenzo
Bible Camp
Joanne Obst - Coordinator
Clare Gutowski
Janet Mitchell
Emmaus
Jimmy Booth - Coordinator
Chip Lake
Bible Study
Jennifer Gilchrist - Coordinator
Doug Reid
RCIA
Norm Roberts - Coordinator
Maryann Roberts
Michael Gutowski
Thank you to all of the dedicated Catechists for volunteering their time to bring the
Good News of Jesus Christ to the parishioners of St. Matthew Parish.
September 18, 2016
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Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
THE CELEBRATION OF THE CATHOLIC MASS
Parts and Prayers of the
Catholic Mass
Spiritual Preparation Prior to
Mass
Church is a sacred place.
Vestments
Introductory Rite
In the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Penitential Service
Gloria
The “Collect”
Liturgy of the Word
Three Readings on Sundays
The First Reading is taken from the
Old Testament. The Second Reading
is usually taken from Acts and
Letters and Revelation. The Third
Reading is taken from one of the
Gospels.
Homily
Nicene Creed
Prayer of the Faithful
Collection
Explanation and what you need to do so that your
gratitude for the Eucharist and your worship become
more spiritually meaningful.
- Review the Mass Readings.
- While driving to Church, say the Act of Contrition and a decade
of the Rosary.
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before the Mass.
- St. Thomas Aquinas said, “One hour before Mass the angels
gather above the altar in anticipation for the Holy Sacrifice.”
Worship Him in silence.
-The priest wears different colors according to the liturgical season: Green for Ordinary Time; Purple for Advent & Lent; White
for Christmas & Easter
- The priest wears a white Alb signifying his Baptism. The Stoll
he wears signifies his priestly authority. The Chasuble he wears
signifies his charity and acting in persona Christi.
- We surrender our intellect, strength and will to the Trinitarian
God.
- Our sins are offered to the Lord. We ask pardon from Him and
from the people around us.
- This is the song that the angels sang at the birth of Christ. It is
sung now because the Lord is going to be born again, here at
the altar.
- The Priest, as the president of the congregation, brings the
prayers of the people to God.
- God is speaking directly to you. Listen – don’t just hear. There
will be an answer to your prayers in these Readings.
- The Lord speaks to the priest and the priest addresses the
community, breaking down the Word of the Lord.
- The Creed is the Profession of Faith, originating in the fourth
century. It is what all Catholics believe in. There are 12 Articles
of Faith in the Creed.
- Offer your intentions here.
- Scripture asks us to return to the Lord 10 percent of what we
have already been given. What you give is used to spread the
Good News.
September 18, 2016
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Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
THE PROPHETS: MESSENGERS OF GOD’S MERCY
A 10 WEEK PROGRAM
The Prophets afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted, calling us to return to our
covenant relationship with God. They urge us to repentance, warn us of the dangers of sin, and
announce the blessings of faithfulness. Their prophetic words speak to us even today, as they
draw us closer to our heavenly Bridegroom, and show us how to share him with others.
We will meet on the following dates: Sept 21, 28, Oct 5,19, 26, Nov 2, 16, 30, Dec 7, 14 at
10:00am OR 7:00pm.
TO REGISTER, FILL IN THE FORM BELOW & RETURN TO THE PARISH OFFICE
Bible Study Registration
Name: _____________________________________________ Phone Number : ________________________
E-mail address:______________________________________________________________
$30 Fee Cash $ ______Check_________ Check No.:________ Make check payable to St. Matthew
I will be attending the 10:00am
OR
There will be a special Mass on
Sunday, October 16, at 10:30am to
celebrate all of the children who
were Baptized this year along with
their families. After the Mass and Blessing,
we’ll gather in the Great Room for coffee and
fellowship and a chance to get to know one
another a little better! All Godparents, Grandparents and any other guests that you would like to
invite are welcome.
the 7:00pm
class. (Check one)
Wedding Anniversary Celebration on the last
Sunday of Every Month at the 10:30am Mass
Please join us on Sunday, September 25th at the
10:30am Mass as we celebrate your September
wedding anniversary.
Anyone who is celebrating their wedding anniversary (first, second, third…. or 65th)) in the month
Please respond to Lorraine DeRosa at
of September, please contact Lorraine DeRosa at
[email protected] to let us know if you [email protected] so that you will be
are able to celebrate with us and the number of
acknowledged and prayed for at the 10:30am
guests that will be attending.
Mass on September 25.
Register for Financial Peace University (FPU)
9 week program on Wednesdays
Starting September 21st through November 16th
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Class membership fee is $49.00 per family.
Financial Peace University
Name: _____________________________________________ Phone Number : ________________________
E-mail address:______________________________________________________________
$49 Fee Cash $ ______Check_________ Check No.:________ Make check payable to St. Matthew
September 18, 2016
Mass Intentions
Monday, September 19
12:10pm
Louise Sabia
6:30pm
Special Intention
Tuesday, September 20
12:10pm
Yolanda DeRosa
Wednesday, September 21
12:10pm
Lawrence LeClerc
Thursday, September 22
12:10pm
Linda Romano
Friday, September 23
12:10pm
Emilio Tomas
Saturday, September 24
4:00pm
Alfonso Surace & Emilio Tomas
Arnaldo Fraccaroli
Michael Paladino
Vincent & Gary Lupinacci
Living Intention for
Sonia Morales
Anna D’Attilio
Tom Lanza
Marie Saymon
Wesley Lent
Inez Martinelli
William Takacs
Living Intention for Joan Scribner
Walter & Emily Dziodzio
Umberto DiRenzo
Sunday, September 25
7:30am
Pat Correnty
9:00am
Peter Pia
10:30am
Bruno Pelle
12:00pm
Carol Jean Klimek
5:00pm
Frank & Rosalie Lato
Edward T. McGettigan, Jr.
Inez Martinelli
Bruno Pelle
Patricia Hadden
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Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
SACRIFICIAL GIVING
Offertory, 09/11/16:
$16,021.00
On-Line Giving:
$ 1,225.00
Average Gift, 09/11/16
$ 25.04
Offertory, Same Week, 2015
$15,230.00
Capital Improvements:
$ 4,739.50
Candle Stands:
$ 362.00
Great Collection! Many thanks for your
continued support!!
God Bless! Msgr. Walter
ELECTRONIC GIVING
is available through our parish website.
Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord:
Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them
Please remember in your prayers:
Umberto DiRenzo
Frank Macri
John Salvato
Elodya Jordan
We extend our sympathy to their family & friends.
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
III
Agata Tracz and John Benedict
II
Kristin Ryan and Christopher Beirne
I
Alison Barbour and Ernest Perno
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All weekday Masses are celebrated in the Chapel.
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Every Saturday 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Every Tuesday 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Email prayer requests to:
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Proprietors/Parishioners
September 11, 2016
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PARISH OFFICE Phone: (203) 838-3788
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am - 1:15pm
The Office closes daily during the 12:10pm Mass
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stmatthewnorwalk.org
Twitter: @StMatthewNorwlk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StMatthewNorwalk
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St. Matthew Parish Annual Report
On September 10th & 11th, Msgr. Walter
spoke at all the masses about the annual
report for fiscal year July 1, 2015 - June 30,
2016 and handed out the report to all.
Copies of the report are available in the
Parish Office.
WE WELCOME
THE NEWLY BAPTIZED!
William Barrett Beine
Christian Moncayo
Wyatt Eichholtz
Congratulations to their parents, families, & friends!
Rosary Sign Ups
at All Doors of the
Church next
weekend.
Blessing of the
Animals
Sunday, Oct. 2nd
3:00pm
Rain or Shine
Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
CLASSES FOR GRADES 1-6
BEGIN THE WEEK OF
SEPTEMBER 19
GRADES 7 & 8 BEGIN THE WEEK OF
SEPTEMBER 25
Any questions, please contact the Faith Formation
office at 203-838-3788 ext.107 or by email at
[email protected].
Confirmation Candidates and their
parents will be meeting on Sunday,
September 25th following the 5pm
mass in the church.
YOUTH MINISTRY & ALTAR SERVER
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Below are the dates for Youth Ministry Training to
take place in the church. Open to all Youth Grade
4 and up to Lector and Usher and Confirmed
Youth interested in participating as an Eucharistic
Minister. You only need attend one training
session.
Lector, Usher, Eucharistic Minister Training
Monday, September 26th 6pm-7pm
Tuesday, October 4th 5pm-6pm
Tuesday, October 11th 5pm-6pm
Wednesday, October 12th 5pm-6pm
Any questions regarding Youth Lectors, Ushers,
and Eucharistic Ministers, please contact Louie
Durango at [email protected].
Below are the dates for Youth Altar Server Training to take place in the church. Open to All Youth
Grade 3 and up. You only need attend one training
session.
Altar Server Training
Tuesday, September 27th 6pm-7pm
Tuesday, October 4th 6pm-7pm
Tuesday, October 11th 6pm-7pm
Wednesday, October 12th 6pm-7pm
Any questions, contact Lynn Burke at
[email protected]
September 11, 2016
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Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
A process of grieving our loved Ones.
We will meet for 8 weeks starting on
Thursday, September 22, from 3:00pm
to 4:30pm.
For more information, please contact
Sr. Sally at 203-838-3788 ext. 118.
UPCOMING MINISTRY MEETINGS
Meeting for all new & existing
ministry participants.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22:
St. Martha Ministry:
6:00pm Great Room
Support Group for the Elderly & Caregivers:
6:30pm Mary & Joseph Room
Support Group for Single Parents:
7:00pm Great Room
Manna House Ministry:
7:30pm Mary & Joseph Room
Tool Belt Brigade:
8:00pm Great Room
Any questions, please contact your coordinator.
We’re “ON THE MOVE “
ON-LINE
BIBLE ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM
To receive 4 easy questions and
answers about the Bible, please send an
email To [email protected]
MEETING FOR ALL NEW & CURRENT
ADULT
MASS MINISTRY PARTICIPANTS
in the Church on:
Tuesday, September 20th at
10:30am OR 7:00pm
OR
Wednesday, September 21st at
10:30am OR 6:00pm
MARRIAGE, DIVORCE AND
ANNULMENT SEMINAR
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH
10:00AM - 12:00PM OR 7:00PM - 9:00PM
For more information, please contact
Beth Ann Murray at [email protected] or
(203) 410-8977
VISITATION COMMITTEE MEETING
September 29th at 7:00pm there will be a brief
meeting for all who signed up to visit the
Homebound.
If you are unable to attend, and are still
interested in helping out, please call Sr. Sally
at 203-838-3788 ext118.
The Youth Financial
Management Program
will meet on the following Wednesdays:
November 30th, December 7th, and
December 14th.
For more information, please contact Kim
Oeding at [email protected] or
917-796-5417.
September 4, 2016
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RCIA OPEN HOUSE
St. Matthew Food Pantry
is open every Wednesday from
9:00am-12:00noonn
This Sunday, September 18th
Following the 10:30am Mass
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) is open to any adult who wants to
explore the possibility of becoming a full
member of the Catholic Church or if you are
18 or older and interested in Adult Confirmation. Please join us in Classroom #1 this Sunday immediately following the 10:30am Mass.
We are still in need of the following items:
Peanut Butter
Rice (not instant)
Dried Beans
Pasta Sauce
Spaghetti
Cereal
School Snacks
Crackers
Laundry detergent
Toilet Paper
Coffee (decaf & regular) Paper Towels
Msgr. Walter’s Wish List
Canned Tuna
Any non-perishable items are greatly
Appreciated.
The Food Pantry Ministry would like to
thank everyone for your generous support .
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