May 31, 2015 - St. Matthew Church

216 Scribner Avenue Norwalk, Connecticut 06854
Rev. Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski, KCHS, Pastor
May 31, 2015
The Most Holy Trinity
Congratulations!
Please welcome the newest members of St. Matthew’s Faith Community who
received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, May 23, 2015:
Eddy Vera
Anthony Blosio
Brooke Blosio
Tara Kulis
Mallory Kulis
Gianna Socci
Russell Moore
WE WELCOME ALL WHO VISIT US!
To see our latest news and events, visit our web site: www.stmatthewnorwalk.org
To see what’s next for our Jr. High & High School youth: www.facebook.com/stmthecrew
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The Most Holy Trinity
Things to Come at St. Matthew…
This Could Be your Opportunity …
We Need Your Help…
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Parish Photo Directory, sign up today!
Be part of the St. Matthew Family!!
Sign up for the bus to take us to the Synod Closing Mass at Harbor Yard Arena
Reservations needed by June 14th.
June 14, Ice Cream Social at Notre Dame / Lourdes in Wilton, 2:00 - 4:00pm
FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE!
June 14, Family Communion Breakfast sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
Special Guest Speaker: Sr. Lucie
June 27, Reception for our New Parishioners at the Rectory after the 4:00pm Mass
June 28th, Luncheon for the Parish Homebound from 1:00-3:00pm in The Great Room
Help us make this an afternoon to remember for our fellow parishioners!
Our Parish Family
Photo Album
Won’t Be Complete
Without YOU!
Please remember to sign up
for a photo session.
June 3-June 7 and June 10-June 14
Wed. through Fri., 2:00PM – 9:00PM
Saturdays 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Sundays 10:00AM-5:00PM
To select the day and time for your portrait session
go to our website, www.stmatthewnorwalk.org
Scroll down the homepage, click on the "Be a part
of the Portrait Sign-Up" icon.
You can also call the office to schedule your
appointment 203-838-3788 ext. 101
I am the church. You are the church.
We are the church together.
Our faces. Our names.
Our faith journey. Together.
VOLUNTEER FORM
I would like to help out at:
_____The Ice Cream Social at Notre Dame/
Lourdes in Wilton on Sunday, June 14th
_____Luncheon at St. Matthew for our Homebound Parishioners, June 28th
Family Name:_________________________
Family Members:______________________
______________________
______________________
Phone # _____________________________
Email _______________________________
Please drop form off in the office. For more
information on both events, contact Sr. Sally at
[email protected] or
203-838-3788 ext 118.
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The Most Holy Trinity
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
With our thanks and appreciation for your dedication and service
to our Lord and to St. Matthew Parish
Mariella Barbalinardo
Bonnie Baron
Ernest (Buzz) Baron
John Bazzano
Ann Bernard
Joseph Bochniak
Brian Brown
Christine Brown
Steve Buckett
Syndi Buckley
Colin Burke
Michael Colaluca
John Corrado
Marie Crispi
Kathleen Delfino
Andre DeNunzio
Lorraine DeRosa
Nick DeRosa
Rose DeSantis
Christine DiGuido
Rebecca Durango
Mary Dwyer
Rachel Dwyer
Josephine Eichner
Patricia Emond
Joyce English
Jo Ann Esposito
Brianna Farrand
Rita Faucher
Ellen Freebairn
Alex Giannico
Jennifer Gilchrist
Margaret Greene
Michael Gutowski
Xavier Guzman
Jennifer Herford
Amela Heying
Karen Iaco
Joseph Kendy
Lynda Kendy
Theresa Kolenda
Pam Kress
Sally Lawson
Charlotte Lundberg
Katie Major
Michel Major
Anita Mancusi
Anna Mastrolillo
Carol Mata
Lucy Mazzo
Scott Mazzo
Beth Ann Mazzotta
Joann Miller
Gloria Niederer
Joanne Obst
Claire O’Neill
Mollie O’Neill
Nancy Piro
Pat Poremba
Jacqueline Protano
Douglas Reid
Phyllis Reid
Heather Ribellino
George Ribellino
Florence Romano
Nona Rudd
Christy Russo
Lindsey Russo
Victoria Sabol
Thomas Salta
Jeffrey Samson
Dianna Scofield
Rosa Sparagna
Jean Speranza
Agnes Squeo
Joseph Squeo
Bud Taylor
Rocio Tessier
John Thorme
Emily Tomas
Christine Toombs
Joseph Tremonte
Natalie Tremonte
Regina Trimble
Frank Verdone
Maryann Wehrheim
April Wennerstrom
David Whitman
Sarah Whitman
Terry Wilmot
Ann Yannetti
Mare Yannetti
Diane Zeccola
If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister, please see Msgr. Walter,
or leave your name at the office.
Please sign me up to go to the Synod Closing Mass at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport
Saturday, September 19, 2015, 11:00am
(Reservations need to be made by June 14th)
Name:___________________________________
Number of Tickets: _______
Address: __________________________________________________________________
Phone #: _________________________________
Email: ______________________________
Affiliation (Parishioner, Staff, Religious, etc.): ___________________________________
Handicap Seating Needed: YES ______ NO _____ Plan on riding on the bus?: YES _____ NO _____
PLEASE RETURN FORM TO THE PARISH OFFICE NO LATER THAN JUNE 14TH
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Mass Intentions
Monday, June 1
12:10pm
James Hutchinson, Jr.
7:30pm
Special Intention
Tuesday, June 2
12:10pm
Bryan Ward
Wednesday, June 3
12:10pm
Edward McGuinness
Thursday, June 4
12:10pm
Louis Romano
Friday, June 5
12:10pm
Pauline & Marjan Budesa
Saturday, June 6
4:00pm
Giuseppa Luppino
Dr. Lawrence F. Cafero
Carolina & Giuseppe DiRenzo
Bill Keplesky
Peter Pia
Robert Malozzi
Joseph Siatta
Living Intention for Molese Family
Raymond Potts
Torin Bond
William Castro
Sunday, June 7, Corpus Christi
7:30am
Sandy Luffy
9:00am
Giovanni Cerra
10:30am
Anthony G. Speranza &
Joseph Mercuri
12:00pm
Rocco and Maria Pace
5:00pm
Patricia Wiggins
Michael Rodriguez
Patrick Castro
Michael Vagnone
All weekday Masses are celebrated in the Chapel
Confessions
Every Saturday 3:15pm - 4:00pm
First Tuesday of the month 7:30pm - 8:30pm
FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
JUNE 2
CONFESSION
7:45pm - 8:30pm IN THE CHURCH
The Most Holy Trinity
SACRIFICIAL GIVING
Offertory, 05/24/15:
Average Gift, 05/24/15:
Offertory same week 2014:
On-line Giving:
Candle Stands:
CRS- Nepal Relief:
$ 14,354.00
$
21.69
$ 13,089.50
$ 350.50
$ 339.00
$ 3,152.50
I continue to thank my blessings for you and your
most generous spirit.
Love, Msgr. Walter
ELECTRONIC GIVING
is available through our parish website
First Friday, June 5th:
Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction of the
Blessed Sacrament Adoration, will begin after
the 12:10pm mass in the Chapel. Benediction will
begin at 6:50pm.
Join the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS for the
June Rosary recited at 6:00pm before the repose of
The Blessed Sacrament. This month’s rosary will be
dedicated to The Sacred Heart of Jesus, since June
is the month of the Sacred Heart.
St. Matthew Food Pantry
Peanut Butter*
Macaroni & Cheese
Jelly*
Spaghetti
Black or Red Dry Beans Canned Corn
Dry Soup-Ramen Noodles White Rice
These are our most needed food items. Your
continued generosity is always appreciated.
Please note that the Food Pantry will close
on June 24th for the Summer. It will reopen
in the Fall.
Advertiser of the Week
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MSGR. WALTER
INVITES YOU TO
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2016
Krakow, Poland
July 22—August 1, 2016!
You must be 16 years of age or older.
If interested, please send $200. deposit to
the office.
Parents are welcome…
Families are welcome…
For more information, call the Parish office.
The Most Holy Trinity
UPCOMING CREW
HANGOUTS
SPIRIT NIGHT
Sunday, May 31st, 6-7:30pm
(A night full of pampering and relaxation to
prepare you for finals)
High School meets in Mary & Joseph Room
Middle School meets in the Great Room
Contact: Mariko- [email protected]
ALL ARE WELCOME, BRING A FRIEND
SALUTE TO OUR GRADUATES
Msgr. Walter and St. Matthew Parish would like
to Salute our Graduates of 2015.
Are you a 2015 Graduate from Elementary, High
School, College or beyond...?
We would like to recognize you and congratulate
you on your achievements. Please contact the
office (203-838-3788 ext 101 or
[email protected]) to let
us know who you are and what school
you recently graduated from.
Congratulations to
Annalise Bazzano, All Saints Catholic School
ST. MATTHEW EVEREST
and
SUMMER BIBLE CAMP
Becky Stefanatos, Notre Dame High School
IS COMPLETELY FILLED!!
who were selected by their school to be the
July 6-12
2015 recipients of the St. Thomas Aquinas
Award for Academics at the Diocesan Breakfast
of Champions on May 27, 2015.
There will be a Volunteer Training Meeting on
June 7th from 6:00-7:30pm in the Great Room.
Any questions or for more information, contact
Coffee and … to be offered after the
us at [email protected]
9:00am and 10:30am Masses on:
May 31 Hosted by The Knights
June 7 Hosted by The Staff
Thank you to The Adult Lectors for hosting
the Coffee and ...last weekend.
Thank you to everyone who took a tag from
our Bible Camp Giving Tree. The items can
still be dropped off in the office.
Thank You!!
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PARISH OFFICE
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday 8:15am - 1:15pm
Phone: (203) 838-3788 Fax: (203) 838-8195
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stmatthewnorwalk.org
The Most Holy Trinity
Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord:
Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them
Please remember in your prayers:
Louis Medico, Jr.
We extend our sympathy to her family and friends.
WE WELCOME
THE NEWLY BAPTIZED!
Madeline Jules Kaufman
Sara Olivia DiNozzi
Daniel Alexander Guerrero
Mason Joseph Hernandez
Patrick Noel Veckerelli
TO SCHEDULE A BAPTISM OR WEDDING
Lorraine DeRosa: [email protected]
Baptism: Parents must be registered members of
the parish for at least 3 months and regularly
attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation.
Marriage: You must be registered members
of the parish for at least 1 year and regularly
attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation.
Register for marriage 9 months in advance of
your wedding date.
SPONSOR CERTIFICATES
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Must be an ACTIVE member of the Church
•
Must attend Mass regularly
•
Must participate in the Life of the Church
•
Must be a registered member of St. Matthew
Parish for a minimum of 3 months.
In order to receive a Sponsor Certificate, the
above must be met to be a godparent for Baptism
or a Sponsor for Confirmation.
Calling All Cooks!
Do you like to cook?
Do you have a little extra time to make
someone happy?
Our Wednesday hot meal program is in need of volunteers to cook a hot meal for an individual(s) or
family. Some suggestions are:
- pasta, salad, bread,
- meat, potato and vegetable, or a simple casserole
Feel free to add fruit or dessert!
Sharing your talent and love for cooking is one way
you can live out your Christian vocation.
Please call Sr. Sally at 203 838-3788 ext 118 if you
are able to assist us.
Congratulations to their parents, family, & friends!
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
III
Amanda Lynn Williams & Micardo Celicourt
Knights of Columbus
St. Matthew Council 14360
Family Communion Breakfast
Sunday, June 14th after 9:00am Mass
in the Masterpool Great Room
Sr.Marie Lucie Monast,SSTV, Guest speaker
Adults $15.
Children 10 & under $10.
Payment due by June 6, 2014
For more information call Ron Miller 203-561-0523 or
George Ribellino 203-856-7101
--------------------------------------------------------------Make check out to Knights of Columbus Council 14360 with
note in Memo: K of C Communion Breakfast
NOTE: WE ONLY HAVE EIGHT PERSON TABLES.
PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
Name: ____________________________________
Phone Number 203-_________________
E-mail:________________________________________
#Persons: $15____ $10_____
Cash$______ Check$________ Check No.:______
I would like to be seated (if at all possible) with the
following people:
______________________________________________
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The Most Holy Trinity
Weekday Mass Schedules
DRESS CODE FOR CHURCH
Monday:
Just a reminder….we wear our best clothes
to Church out of respect for The Lord, who
has given us His all and as well as out of
respect for those we worship with!
7:00am
7:30am
9:00am
12:10pm
5:30pm
7:30pm
St. Aloysius
St. Ladislaus
St. Aloysius
St. Matthew
St. Aloysius
St. Matthew
Tuesday & Thursday:
7:00am
7:30am
12:10pm
5:30pm
St. Aloysius
St. Ladislaus
St. Matthew
St. Aloysius
Wednesday & Friday:
7:00am
7:30am
9:00am
12:10pm
5:30pm
Whether we are clergy, religious or lay leaders of Mass, we lead the way in looking our
best for the Ministry we hold dear to our
hearts!
Thank you, Msgr. Walter
St. Aloysius
St. Ladislaus
St. Aloysius
St. Matthew
St. Aloysius
A 12:30pm Spanish Mass is offered every
Sunday at St. Ladislaus Church at
12:30pm.
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