September 4, 2016 - St. Pius X of Fairfield

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September 4, 2016
Requested by:
Saturday, September 3
8:30 A.M. +Eileen Cahill
B. & R. Sacco
5:15 P.M. +Donald Firmender
Dr. & Mrs. Bird
Sunday, September 4
7:30 A.M. +Carmen Oliveri
Zwahlen Family
9:00 A.M. +Helen Gomula
S. & B. Wright
10:30 A.M. Intentions of all Parishioners
12:00 P.M. +Gaetano Avitabile
J. & R. Avitabile
Monday, September 5
8:30 A.M. +Eileen Cahill
A. & S. Wolf
Tuesday, September 6
8:30 A.M. +Gina & Pasquale Buoni
C. Kochi
Wednesday, September 7
8:30 A.M. +Ed O’Connor
M. & K. Donohue
Thursday, September 8
8:30 A.M. +Eileen Cahill
Toner Family
Friday, September 9
8:30 A.M. +Patrick Ryan
A. & S. Wolf
Saturday, September 10
8:30 A.M. +Valerie Kennedy
J. Kennedy
5:15 P.M. +Naida & Nick Cognetta
M. Pesci
Sunday, September 11
7:30 A.M. +Lawrence D. Leclerc
K. Schroeder &
A. Thornton
9:00 A.M. +Francis Malane
10:30 A.M. Intentions of all Parishioners (Outdoor Mass)
12:00 P.M. +Arlene Zuzzolo
C. Duggan
ST. PIUS X PRAYER LINE
We must never underestimate the power of prayer!
Petitions and thanksgivings may be emailed at any
time to [email protected], or called in to
Ann Cole, 203-362-5178, Mon. through Fri.
(anytime). Feel free to leave a message.
HOLIDAY CLOSING
Please note that the Parish Office will be closed
Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On Wednesday, we said our final earthly farewell to
our former pastor, Msgr. Edward J. Scull. Confronted
by the stark reality of death, the Church’s liturgy turns
our attention to the virtue of hope – we believe, in faith
and hope, that death is not the end, but that Christ has
promised us the gift of eternal salvation, life, and
peace, and that one day our bodies will rise again to be
like the glorified body of our Lord. And so our
goodbye to Msgr. Scull was filled with that confident
hope in God’s goodness! Every funeral is also a
moment to remember our beloved deceased. Please
permit me to share a few memories of Msgr. Scull.
I first met Msgr. Scull shortly after his retirement in
2002. I was a seminarian and had heard of him and his
30-year service to St. Pius X Parish. Over the years I
had many occasions to talk with him, and when I was
assigned to St. Pius as parochial vicar, he called to
congratulate me and tell me I had better behave myself
because he had friends in the parish who would tell
him if I messed up. In the time that I briefly served as
administrator of the parish in 2011, he checked in with
me regularly to offer his moral and spiritual support,
always with encouraging words. Every meeting with
him included laughter and encouragement to be a good
priest, advice from an elder brother offered with
genuine care. When I was appointed pastor of St. Pius,
he shared with me his continued love for the parish and
his prayers for all the parishioners as we began this
journey together. I will always be grateful for the
kindness with which Msgr. Scull treated me, for his
good sense of humor, and genuine concern for the good
of St. Pius X Parish. In his 65 years of priesthood, he
spent nearly half of it serving this community, laying
the foundation stones of faith on which we now stand.
Msgr. Edward J. Scull
Pastor - St. Pius X
1972-2002
Requiescat in pace.
Peace,
St. Pius X Staff
Terri Dawes – Parish Office Administrative Assistant, 203-255-6134 ext. 10; [email protected]
Kara Clegg – Director of Religious Education, Grades 1 - 5, 203-259-4800, ext. 200; [email protected]
John Donnelly – Business Manager, 203-255-6134, ext. 12, [email protected]
Kathleen Donnelly – Pastoral Assistant, 203-255-6134, ext. 13, [email protected]
Shari Garcia – Edge Middle School Youth Minister, 203-259-4800, ext. 201; [email protected]
Denise Heady – Coordinator Confirmation Preparation, 203-259-4800, ext. 202; [email protected]
Michael Lantowski – Music Director, 203-278-1389, [email protected]
Amy O’Donnell – Parish Office Assistant, 203-255-6134, [email protected]
Paola Peña – Life Teen Coordinator, 203-255-6134 ext 15; [email protected]
JP von Uffle – Life Teen Staff Assistant, [email protected]
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The Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Chapel Altar Flowers this week are
In Loving Memory of Valerie Kennedy.
- A Gift from John Kennedy.
THE SANCTUARY LIGHTS IN THE
MAIN CHURCH
WILL BURN THIS WEEK
In Loving Memory of
John and Mildred Makara.
THE SANCTUARY LIGHTS IN THE
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD CHAPEL
WILL BURN THIS WEEK
In Loving Memory of
Rose Sodaro Mangiameli.
CONFESSION:
ST. PIUS X IS A CENTER OF MERCY:
Thursdays, in the Faith Center Chapel, until Nov.17, 2016,
7:00pm – 8:30pm; Confessions are also heard
on Saturdays in the Church from 4:00pm – 4:45pm.
CHAPEL ALTAR FLOWERS
If you would like to make a memorial offering in
the name of a loved one, or a special intention,
please contact Terri Dawes at the Parish Office,
203-255-6134.
MOMS OF SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN
Topic: After Summer, let’s “Fall” back into healthy
& mindful eating and make good fitness habits as
well as our health a priority.
Date: Wed., September 7, 9:30 am – 11:30am
Faith Center Community Room.
Organizer: Dawn Carpanzano
RSVP: [email protected]
Guest Speakers: Heather Carey, M.S., Culinary
Nutritionist and Jenn O’Hara, Fitness Expert
ST. PIUS X SENIORS SEPTEMBER 12: NOON
All are invited to us on Monday, September 12 in the
Community room at noon. A light lunch and beverages are
available for $5. Our main purpose is to relax together in an
informal setting. We will be sponsoring more day trips,
speakers, etc. For lunch reservation, please call or text Peter
Carey, 203-673-2081 … or drop him an email:
[email protected]
CONGRATULATIONS!
We welcome these newly baptized children into our
Family of Faith: Finley Shea Tracy, Siena Grace and
Scarlett Ann Cianciulli..
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BANNS OF MARRIAGE
Isabel Argüelles-Recondo and Brian Goss
Elizabeth Lehmann and Franklin Hill
Maggie Hughes and Sean Egan
Olivia Peck and Jeffrey Kurtz
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
We are still in need of catechists for the upcoming
school year which is only three weeks away!!
Please prayerfully consider volunteering your time in
this crucial ministry.
Becoming a Catechist is a wonderful way to be
involved in the growth of our parish. We have
opportunities in the afternoons or evenings, and on a
weekly or monthly basis - below are our current needs:
-2 Catechists on Monday evenings with our 8th graders
preparing for Confirmation in the spring (classes meet
7-8:30pm every Monday)
-Confirmation Prep group leaders to join our 7th
graders monthly on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings
(classes meet once a month from 7-8:30pm)
- 4-6 Core Team members for our Edge Program (6th
and 7th graders) meeting every Tuesday or Wednesday
evening (7:00-8:30)
-First Grade on Monday or Tuesday afternoons 4:305:30pm weekly
-Second Grade Sacramental Preparation Monday or
Wednesday 4:30-5:30 pm weekly
-Third Grade on Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm weekly
-Fourth Grade on Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm weekly
-Fifth Grade on Wednesday 4:30-5:30 pm weekly
Please contact the Religious Education Office at 203259-4800 and we will find the spot that works best for
you. As we prepare to begin classes on September
18th our office will NOT be processing registrations
for any returning students during the month of
September. Families new to the parish or with first
graders entering the program for the first time may
still register.
ROSARY FOR PEACE AND AN END TO
TERRORISM – 15TH ANNIVERSARY 9/11
All are invited to join us in the chapel, on Friday,
September 9th immediately following the 8:30a.m.
Mass. We will be praying a Rosary for the dual
intention of Peace and An End to Terrorism. We will
also remember in our prayers, those who died or were
injured and their families, including all first
responders.
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Calendar of Events
Sept 3rd No Life Teen (Labor Day Weekend)
Sept 11th Parish Picnic – Life Teen will have a DUNK
TANK!! See you there! (No evening Life Teen)
Sept 18th Life Teen 7-9pm
Sept 25th Life Teen 7-9pm
Fall Kick-Off THANK YOU!
A huge thank you to all the parents and adults who
came to volunteer at our Kick-Off. Thank you for
joyfully setting up, registering, and cleaning up!
Hine Family, Walsh Family, Kim Onofrio,
Magrone Family, Anne Cole, Kristine Andres,
Sharon Massafra & Meg Capodanno .
And to all who donated sheets and blankets – this
collection has been the best turnout for the Andres
Family! I know the Alpha Community Services
greatly appreciates your generosity!
Life Teen Family Night Fundraiser
This dinner is open to all in the community and will
follow the 5:15pm Mass on Sat., November 19th.
This evening will illustrate how Life Teen has grown
over the past year and our vision of how to inspire the
parish for many years to come! You will be able to
donate to the youth ministry program in various ways
during the night. There will be some games for the kids,
a lot of food, and fellowship! Expect a mini-carnival
night!
Donate to have a teen come and provide service (i.e.
babysitting, yard work, snow shoveling, etc.)
If you would like to be part of the planning process,
please email Paola at [email protected].
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Who can ever know God’s counsel unless
God gives wisdom and sends the Holy Spirit from on high?
(Wisdom 9:13-18b). Psalm — In every age, O Lord, you
have been our refuge (Psalm 90). Second Reading — Paul
asks Philemon to accept back his slave Onesimus, not as a
slave but as a brother (Philemon 9-10, 12-17). Gospel — To
be a disciple of Jesus one must carry one’s own cross and
renounce all possessions (Luke 14:25-33).
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-7, 12; Lk 6:6-11
1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 6:12-19
1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-17; k 6:20-26
Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23
1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Ps 84:3-6, 12; Lk 6:39-42
1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18; Lk 6:43-49
Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 Tm
1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32 [1-10]
ST. PIUS X PARISH PICNIC
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER11, 2016
THE PARISH PICNIC IS NEXT SUNDAY!
OUTDOOR MASS – 10:30 am
Chairs will be available under the tent for the not so
young and nimble. Since this will be the regular
10:30 a. m. Sunday Mass, the offertory basket will
be passed.
FOOD … plenty for hearty, outdoor appetites!
Grills will open immediately following Mass.
Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Italian Sausage & Peppers,
Chicken, Roast Beef, Fresh Corn, beverages, Italian
Ices, and baked goods.
FUN … for all and a chance to meet & socialize!
Tag Sale will open following Mass; Various
Children’s Games & Prizes; Amusement Rides;
Disc-Jockey; Face-Painting; and Raffles.
BAKED GOODS…Please label your baked goods
and drop off at the school after 8:00 a.m. on Sunday.
September 11. Please refrain from using nuts in
recipes for the safety of those who may be allergic.
TAKE-a-CHANCE RAFFLE
Might you be able to provide a prize for our Take-aChance raffle? Gift cards, professional services,
sports or entertainment memorabilia, gift baskets,
tickets to events, round of golf, are always popular
but any suitable gift will be much appreciated. Items
may be dropped at the parish office, 203-255-6134.
TAG SALE DONATIONS: REMINDERS
- Donations will only be accepted on Fri., Sept. 9
from 9:30am until 2:30pm. Drop-off point - school
APR (ramp – side door). We cannot accept donations
prior to, or after, Friday.
- We appreciate your generous support but we ask
that you only donate gently used goods so we don’t
have to incur man hours and costs to dump items we
cannot sell. We cannot accept the following: stuffed
animals, bed linens and pillows, furniture, old
computers and printers, space heaters, toasters,
broken toys, clothing, cassette tapes and VHS tapes,
and any items that are broken or have seen better
days! Thank you for your cooperation.
WEEKLY PARISH COFFEE HOUR:
OPEN INVITATION TO HOST A MASS!
Weekly Parish Coffee Hour will begin on September
18 following the 9:00 and 10:30a.m. Masses. Please
contact Tom Dolan to sign up to host a Mass (or two!)
from September – June. Tom Dolan, 203-8959513 or
[email protected].
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STEWARDSHIP IS A WAY OF LIFE
Jesus tells the crowd that only those who renounce all of
their possessions can be His disciples. Is He truly asking us
to give up everything? Perhaps instead He is trying to help
us see that everything we think we own is really a gift from
God. Good stewards know that and strive to use those gifts
accountably.
of Treasure
Last Weekend’s Offering
$13,055.00
Last Year’s 2015 Offering
$12,360.85
Monthly Offering for Parish Support (Additional) $ 622.00
Parish Mission for Outreach (Additional)
$
77.00
Feast of the Assumption (Additional)
$ 172.00
Gift Cards and Cash donations for the flood victims in
Louisianna … $8,020.00!!
Thank you for your generosity!
ST. PIUS X PARISH PICNIC:
The Children's Prize Booth is in need of new items for
our Parish Family Picnic. Below are just suggestions of
prizes that could be donated:
● baby dolls ● barbies ● beach balls ● legos ● puzzles
● outdoor sidewalk chalk ● bubbles ● dinosaurs ● art kits
● board games ● beanie babies ● action heroes
● stuffed animals ● toy cars ● jewelry making kits
● play dough ● toy trucks ● paint sets ● learning toys
● wiffle ball/bat sets ● playground balls
● dress up costumes (princess, fireman, policeman)
● building blocks ● outdoor games
Any and all donations would be greatly appreciated, and
may be dropped off at the parish office.
Thank you very much,
Donna DeBartolomeo, Prize Booth Chair, 203-292-6698
SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 15-16, 2016
St. Pius X Church will be hosting a parish Retreat Workshop
for Married Couples called “Living in Love” on October 1516, 2016. All married couples, whether you have been
married 6 months or 60 years are invited to attend this
remarkably insightful and energizing experience which will
take place right in our own parish Faith Center. The time
commitment is 8:00 am to 9:00 pm on Saturday and 8:00 am
to 4:00 pm on Sunday. Mark your calendars now and plan
to participate! For more information about time schedule,
topics, and cost please visit:
www.livinginlove.org<http://www.livinginlove.org/>.You
may register online or pick up a registration form in the
parish office. For local information, please call Bob & Peg
Ellwanger, (203) 331-5485, or email
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
All are welcome to enjoy companionship with each
other and with crochet hooks and knitting needles.
Come join this wonderful ministry on Saturday,
September 10, for the purpose of creating prayer
shawls for those who are ill, elderly, or in need in any
way. We gather in the portable classroom on the 2nd
Saturday of each month (September–June) in the
Religious Education Center (Portable Classroom) from
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please call Ann Devine at 203366-4369 or email to [email protected] if you
or anyone you know of is in need of a beautiful and
blessed prayer shawl that brings joy and comfort to
each receiver. We also make scarves for the local
poor. If you would like to donate knit or crochet
scarves, we would gratefully accept them and can be
dropped off at the Parish Office.
ANNUAL WOMEN’S RETREAT: HOLY
FAMILY PASSIONIST RETREAT CENTER
September 30-October 2! Our parish women are
invited to absorb and reflect “The Light of Simplicity”
– the annual themed weekend retreat at Holy Family
Passionist Retreat House in West Hartford. For more
information, contact the retreat center: 860-521-0440/
[email protected] or
www.holyfamilyretreat.org
Saint Pius X Knights of Columbus Council 16347
Yankee Candle Fundraiser
This fall, your Saint Pius X Knights of Columbus
Council is sponsoring a Yankee Candle Fundraiser to
raise money to support their service projects at the
church. Order forms will be available at the Church
Picnic on September 11th, and at various church
activities. You can also place orders online. Your
purchases will be delivered directly to you by clicking
on the link on our parish website, or by going to
www.yankeecandlefundraising.com and entering
Group Number 990100205 (If you use the link on the
parish website, or the link in an email you may receive
from the church or from a member of the Knights of
Columbus, you do not have to input the Group
Number required for the Council to get the credit).
Please help us raise money to support our service
projects at St. Pius X by purchasing your holiday
candles and gifts from our Yankee Candle Fundraising
Drive.