Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016

216 Scribner Avenue Norwalk, Connecticut 06854
March 27, 2016
Rev. Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski, KCHS, Pastor
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
My Dear Friends,
On this Easter Sunday, we are filled with astonishment and joy as we proclaim
“Christ is Risen”. On this day the love and life of Jesus is poured out for all of us
to take and to share with purpose! A Blessed and Happy Easter to al!
Love, Msgr. Walter
March 27, 2016
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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
LED LIGHTING FOR CHURCH
Over the next few week we will begin the process of changing the
lighting throughout the church building. While the cost is significant
($18,000), hopefully our monthly electric bill will reflect significant
savings, not to mention the cost savings of long life LED bulbs.
SYNOD NOTES
Our Parish Synod Commission has been trained by the diocese.
The Commission will be meeting next month to discuss a 2 year
roadmap for our parish including:
• Growing our parish
• Increasing number of people attending mass
• Review Mass schedule
• Parish Service and Outreach Programs
WE REMEMBER YOU, O RISEN LORD
We remember you, O risen Lord,
New Covenant at the feast of the cross.
Your resurrection dresses the table
for the bread of heaven and the cup of salvation.
Blessed are you!
BEGINNING AND END
Faith is the beginning and the end is love.
—St. Ambrose
—From Come, Lord Jesus by Lucien Deiss, CSSP, copyright © 1976, 1981, Lucien Deiss. Published by World
Library Publications. p.163
St. Matthew Parish Bereavement Ministry
The St. Matthew Parish Bereavement Ministry is extending an
invitation to grieving parishioners to join our weekly group meetings.
The purpose of these meetings is to provide spiritual and group
support to families grieving the loss of a loved one. St. Matthew
Counselors will facilitate the groups, which have a different topic for
each session. Topics include learning about grief, self care, spiritual
healing and finding meaning in loss. The topic can also be one that a
group member has introduced. There will be six weekly sessions
beginning Thursday, April 7th, 2016. The sessions are from 6:00pm
to 7:30pm and meet in the conference room. There is no fee, however,
registration is necessary. There is room for 15 people so please
register by April 1st. To register, or for questions, contact Sr. Sally
Norcross at (203) 838-3788, ext. 118.
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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
POPE FRANCIS AND WORLD YOUTH DAY
Thank you to all who joined us during the Lenten Season for the Stations of the
Cross and Simple Soup Supper. Because to your generosity, we were able to
raise $1,870.00 to help offset the cost of our trips.
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, April 23 from 5:30-8:00pm
Fundraising Dinner for WORLD YOUTH DAY
In the Masterpool Great Room
Come and Enjoy Polish Music and Dance with DJ.
Learn about Poland and World Youth Day from our youth.
Grab the opportunity to have photo op with Pope Francis.
American ~ Polish Food served by our Youth Pilgrims
Beer ~ Wine ~ Soda ~ Coffee ~ Tea ~ Water
Dessert: Saugatuck Sweets donating Ice-cream
50/50 Raffle
Minimum Donations: $25 or more per person (children under 10 are free)
Reservations: Please call the Parish Office (203-838-3788 ext. 101) to make your
reservations or fill out the tear off section and drop it off in the office.
Donations accepted if you are unable to attend the dinner.
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Telephone Number ______________________________
Email Address__________________________________
Number of Adults______
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March 27, 2016
Mass Intentions
Monday, March 28
12:10pm
Richard Bucciarelli
6:00pm
No Novena Mass
Tuesday, March 29
12:10pm
Carol Jean Klimek
Wednesday, March 30
12:10pm
Joan Auch
Thursday, March 31
12:10pm
Richard J. Bartoli
Friday, April1
12:10pm
Albert Renna
Saturday, April 2
4:00pm
Maurice F. Donnelly
De Formato Family
Donnelly Family
Carmine & Nina Moccia
John Protano
Daniella Parrada
Francisco Orellana
Michael Paladino
Lucy Dyke
Dorothy Taneyhill
Roger Fontaine
Sunday, April3
7:30am
John & Helen Severini
9:00am
Dolores Centner
10:30am
Peter Pia
12:00pm
Barbara Coughlin and
Brian Jackson
5:00pm
Christopher Bouffard
Ronnie LaJoie
Bruno Pelle
Antonio Celentano
Felix Trimboli
Special Intention
Miguel A. Caro
All weekday Masses are celebrated
in the Church during the Easter Season.
Confessions
Every Saturday 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Every Tuesday Evening 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
PALM SUNDAY
SACRIFICIAL GIVING
Offertory, 03/20/16:
Palm Sunday, 2015:
On-Line Giving:
Candle Stands:
$32,159.00
$28,089.00
$ 1,048.00
$ 432.00
Many thanks for your continued support of our parish and all that it accomplishes for God’s people.
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:
Dolores Kepchar
George Bongiorno
We extend our sympathy to their families & friends.
WE WELCOME THE NEWLY BAPTIZED!
Isabella Newton
Shea Valenzano
Congratulations to their parents, families, & friends!
PARISH OFFICE
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
Phone: (203) 838-3788 Fax: (203) 838-8195
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stmatthewnorwalk.org
Twitter: @StMatthewNorwlk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StMatthewNorwalk
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Easter Flower Donations In Memory Of
Many thanks for your generosity. Please remember the following intentions in your prayers.
Marie Jeanne Mendence
Stephen J. Squeo
Capuano Family
Squeo Family
Paul Audet
Kimberly Norris
Margaret Connors
Nicholas & Mary Cappiello
Frank Bazzone
Bernice Costa Mauro
Alphonso Cannizzaro
Rose Georgio
Anthony Georgio
Dominick Giandurco
Carmella Giandurco
Frank Esposito
Claire Mansy
Stephen Borati
Al, Lena, Alvin & Lisa Cocchia
Dec’d family of Victor Phair
John P. Cardillo
Mae Saad
Ondria Miyakado
George & Mary Roberts
Mary Mangels
Jack Lee
Roger Gendron
Audrey Gunzy
John P. Keating
Thomas J. Scribner
Dec’d Members Marinella Fam.
De’d Members Scribner Family
Natalina Barbalinardo
Giovanni Barbalinardo
Maria Russo
Victor English
Tourigny Family
Lussier Family
Moriarty Family
Adamowicz Family
Genesis Montilla
Pettersen Family
Carmelina Docimo
Rocco Docimo
Samantha Binetti
Teresa Gelling
Luke Binetti
Robert Giannino
Katherine Crugnola
Henry & Mary Poniatowski
Vincent & Rose DeSantis
Anna DeSantis
Dante Somma
Julian DeNunzio
Joseph Milano
John Gentile
Teresa Gentile
Antonio Gentile
Dorothy Dragonetti
Joseph Dragonetti
Carmine & Ann Pascarelli
Bob & Bobby Pascarelli
Marie & Gerard Emond
Bev Mulhair
Aline Tavella
Barbara Moehler
Jack Celentano
Stephan & Julia Pavlik
Zajac Family
Rynkowski Family
Emanuel & Michalena Micallef
Anna Furnaros
Dec’d Members Micallef Fam.
Dec’d Members Vassallo Fam.
Philip Gambino
Fred & Edith Meroth
Billowitz Family
Kisken Family
Brian Watcke
Keegan & O’Donnell Families
James & Sadie Ryan
Lorraine Mecca
Leonard & Susie Mecca
Joseph & Nancy Bilardi
Michael & Lucy Vaccaro
Angelo Vaccaro
Stanley Tyska
Elvira & Paul Spoto
Benjamin & Stella Tyska
Carol Jean Klimek
Mary & Joseph Klimek
Dorothea & Raymond Pedersen
Mike & Gerry Masterpool
Budesa Family
Lutostanski Family
Susan Steele
Joseph Gemza, Jr.
Enza & Joseph Gemza
Rose & Henry Bucciarelli
Lucia Peacock
Colletti Family & Friends
Gencarelli Family & Friends
Charlie & Julie Bitar
Dante Somma
Vincent DeSantis
Rose DeSantis
Anna DeSantis
Albert D. Voorhis
Eleanor Voorhis
Donato Forlenza
Mary Forlenza
Maria Forte
Antonio Nardella
Patrick Caruso
Alicja Derza
Grace Delia
David Moulton
William T. Gleason
Canio Sanseverino
Christine Sanseverino
Dominick Sanseverino
Anne Perna
Cele Lalli
Gene & Shirley Siciliano
Frank Checuti, Sr.
Drew Salvato, Sr.
Mom & Dad Lecher
Mom & Dad Glaessgen
Andrew Lecher
Mr & Mrs William F. Regan
Mr & Mrs Edward L. Avery
Richard J. Bartoli
Frank & Gilda Bartoli
Nazarice & Lucienne Dupre
Charles E. Dupre
Franquelina Diaz
Leticia Hernandez
John DiPietro, Jr.
Mary & James Bonomo
Altieri Family
James P. Finch
Sara Finch
Agnes Siswick
Charles Magee
Salvatore Bottler
Raymond Family
Ed & Grace Wieland
Lou & Mary Kapusta
Bill & Agnes McMorris
Mary & Tony D’Amico
Ed Bobonick
Vigilante Family
Langellotti Family
Veronica Trenck
Rose Thompson
Antonelli Family
Mogelnicki Family
Buzzeo Family
Dec’d Memb. Del Vecchio Fam
Dec’d Members Furlong Family
Dec’d Members of Parish Choir
Kocot Family
Betty Henry
Maria & Robert Rotunno
Carmine Rotunno
Frank & Concetta Cairo
Betty & James Lea
Marty, Carmela, Carmen Caise
Rose & Carmine Frangione
Ray & June Frangione
Margaret & Ray Kenna
Karpiak Family
Waksmundzki Family
Ramos - Garcia Family
Tio Victor Vargas
Yesina Rodrigues
Flores Family
Elizabeth Magee
June Garrett
Lila Tenzer
Joe Tenzer
Mr & Mrs Connell Winkler
Eugene J. Winkler
Emma Dylan Hopkins
Dr. Lawrence F. Cafero
Romano & O’ Brien Families
Remedios Hernandez
Numeriano Hernandez
Justina Virrey
Estelito Mendoza. Sr.
Mercedes Honey Mendoza
Peter Dunne
Elizabeth Dunne
Agnes Hannigan
Joan Auch
Richard Gervasio
Nancy Verdone
Salvatore Verdone
Hayes Family
Tighe Family
Patricia McKenna
Sharon Shmanda
Mr & Mrs Anthony Errico
Mr &Mrs Theodore Shmanda
Theodore A.Shmanda
William Shmanda
Maude D. St Surin
Mr & Mrs Debrosse
Carlos Montero
Jorge Guelren
Cecilia Montero
Jesus de Alvarado
Joan Scordamaglia
Janet Kiehn
Mensching Family
Walsh Family
Maurice Donnelly
Carmine & Nina Moccia
Blanche Emond
Gerard Emond
Steele & Conlon Families
Anita Geraci
Chet Stefanowicz
Harry Forsberg & Betty
Betty, Michael, Mike Jr. Steele
Bill Smith
Art Benoit
Ed Stefan
Anthony Trani
Quattrocchi Family
Battaglia Family
Trani Family
Taliercio Family
Uzwiak Family
Barosky Family
Moccia Family
Jankowski Family
Harelik Family
Santorelli Family
Liciardi Family
Ed Walsh
Victims of 9/11
Victims of Sandy Hook School
World Peace
Mr & Mrs V. LoPresti
Mr & Mrs F. Fleming
Mr J. Fleming
Lanza Family
Sacca Family
Williams Family
Giovanna Curci
Giovanni Cerra
Easter Flower Donations In Memory Of
Many thanks for your generosity. Please remember the following intentions in your prayers.
Giuseppina Mer
Marshall Blanchard
Merces D. White
Ann L. Baumann
Peppino & Giovanna Santella
Antonio & Maria Nardella
Gennaro & Mary Valiante
Carl & Mae D’Louhy
Fred & Grace Stroffolino
Sid, Robert, Carl Jr. D’Louhy
Louis & Susan Robellard
Walter & Alma Bowles
Marie George
David Bowles
John Bartell
McGrath Family
Doyle Family
Ernest J. Ness, Jr.
Jean Iannitti
Joseph Mazzo
Mario & Lucia Sparagna
Giuseppe & Maria Laracca
William E. Castro
Antonio Ramos
Donnelly & Brady Families
Vincent Taliercio
Richard M. Ryan
Susan Ryan Conte
George Mulligan
Edward Pavlak
Charles & Viola Hondrick
Lesko Family
Mary Ellen Vande
Frances Ferrazzo
George T. Wendt
Deluca Family
Sileo Family
LaRocca Family
Ana Wong
Guadalupe Valdes
Adolfo Garces
Jose Wong
Lidia Wong
Monteiro Family
Veltri Family
Emilio Tomas
Surace Family
Luppino Family
Walsh & Calladio Families
Emilio Simonetti
Dora Simonetti
Pasquale Chiappetta
Tim Mulcahy
Stanley J. Michalski
Milka & Ive Lustica
Donald Giafardino
Beatrice DiLeonardo
Roger Tamburro
O’Connor Family
Mr & Mrs Joseph DeLallo
Mr & Mrs Bruce McDonald
Lacomis Family
Gowisneck Family
Joseph Finocchia
Larry Heimann
Latella Family
Robert Boccadoro
Mario Bombino
Grace O’Connor
Andrew O’Connor
Maryellen & John Danelon
Forte Famiy
DeBartolomeo Family
Macchio Family
Jankowski & Harelik Families
Santorelli & Licardi Families
Ellie Hess
Edward Walsh
Mary Pereira
Mary R. MacIntyre
Robert Nestor
Hartnett Family
Nestor Family
Raymond Potts
Potts Family
Tiano Family
Robert & Elizabeth Riley
Arthur Philippon
Helen Taylor
Bayden & Mae Tayor
Arthur & Helen Dixon
Mr & Mrs Frank Pimball
Mr & Mrs Frank Sciglimpaglia
James Billick
Maxine Gallo
Edward Destefanis, Sr.
Julius Kucsma
Joseph, Mary & James Lipus
Steve & Mary Kucsma
Lenora & Ken Hepner
James & Mary Morabito
James & Kathleen Sutton
Carmine Braccia
Rose Braccia Alicandro
Cutrone & Poremba Familes
Mary & Orlando Mazzello
Joseph & Dorothy Dragonetti
Viola Chiapetta
Anthony & Marion Arlotta
Dragonetti, LoGuidice Families
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George, Florence Lundberg,Sr
George Lundberg, Jr.
Mary & William Diaz
Mr & Mrs Edward Miller
Pawtowski Family
Jankowski Family
Irene LeClerc
Doody Family
LeClerc Family
Schiavone Family
Justine Schiavone
Stabile Family
Sid D’Louhy
JoAnne Hanna
Susan Hanna
John & Lucy Miglioccio
Louis & Minnie Falcone
Filomeo Saviola
Carl Saviola
Anna Saviola
Angelo & Carmela D’Alessio
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Jose Valencia
Carmen Garcia
Lucila Echeverry
Guillermo Echeverry
Rodrigo Restrepo
Kristofer Arnold
Anthony & Rose Roman
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Bob Iannacone
Eugenia DeBartolomeo
Ltjg Michael DeBartolomeo
Grace & Ken McLaughlin
Robert H. Anderson
Joseph Csapilla
Nicholas & Irena Ostasiewicz
Joseph & Doris Chila
Jan & Zofia Mirowski
Caruso &Desy Families
Audrey Clegg
Michael Walsh
Rose Galatro
Sally Dunavan
Anthony LaVista, Jr.
LaVista Family
Fiorito Family
Lucy Regina Dyke
Emilio & Paulita Barquero
Joseph & Regina Dyke
Joseph & Mary Mooney
Henry & Terry Backer
Arian Backer
Rose & Frank Lagana
Tony & Sophie Lagana
Robert Tobin
John & Mae McCauley
Barbara Menegay
Richard McMahon
Jim & Rose Schiano
Ralph & Lorretta DiCostanzo
Joseph Clavin
Joseph & Domnick Lagana
Robert Geitz
Anthony & Angela Carlo
Ella & Ernest Geitz
Mr & Mrs Jaime Tayco
Mr & Mrs Pedro Orate
Mr & Mrs Teodulo Icatar, Sr.
Mr & Mrs Teodulo Pabelico
Isabella Icatar
Albet Renna
Mario Fiore
Marie Marinaccio
Mr & Mrs Joseph Milici, Sr.
Mr & Mrs Mariano Cardillo
Leola & Ed Kellogg
Antonette & Joe Madaffari
Rosemay & Teresa Madaffari
Dennis Noton
Michael Cardosi
Bill & Peggy Anderson
Cytron & Protano Families
LaSalandra Family
Tardio Family
Desmond Family
Krieg Family
Joe & Evelyn Eichner
Grace Anderson
Anthony & Lucy Porcelli
Ralph & Josephine Porcelli
Vincent & Anna Porcelli
Ralph Porcelli
Dec’d Memb of Rogers Family
Dec’d Memb Chutka Family
Julia Degnan
Nancy M. & Leonard V. Lucia
Maria Rotunno
Marian DeCicco
Daniel & Rose Coli
Albert & Michael Spagnesi
Amedeo & Ada Spagnesi
Ernest Rafa, Sr.
Peter & Leda Brousseau
Michael LaGuardia
Michael J. & Rita Mazzo
Michael P. & Joseph Mazzo
Janet Kiehn
Edward Michael Kilcoyne
Edward Joseph Kilcoyne
Helena Chorosinska
DeBartolomeo Family
Forte Family
Zeccola Family
Alfred H. Somers
Dawn E. Somers
Anthony & Mary Ritzo
E. Johnson Family
Margaret C. Kish
Mary S. Marino
Joanne Zavory
Dec’d Memb Maestro Family
Dec’d Memb Pimbell Family
Dec’ Memb Rumore Family
Estelita Sanchez
Florencio Sanchez
Anne Bodnar
Annette Bodnar
Joseph Bodnar
Ronald Wicke
David Wade
Antonia Perrone
Charles Perrone
Saga Lindquist
Lawrence DiLunardi
Mary Feraulo
Joseph Feraulo
Victor A. Positano
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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Easter Flower Donations In Memory Of
Clara DiLunardi
Amy Dorio
Julie Guay
Richard Alan
Eddie Montalvo
Sally Dunavan
Patricia Gerardi
Arthur Jackson
Major & Campos Families
David & Teresa Cayabyab
Pedro Cayabyab
Alejandro & Severina Quinto
In Honor Of
Criscuolo Family
Robert Stack
Joan Lee
Dolores Kepchar
Pat Uydess
Thomas Bones
Elba Bones
Elva Aponte
Tavo Angeloni
Camille Angeloni
Richard Gervasio, Sr.
Paul J. Sulaj
Cecylai & Czestaw Kaminski
Frank & Angie English
Daniel Oquendo
Arturo Henao
Blanca Henao
Kathleen Moulton
Cynthia McGrath
Peggy Chetcuti
Our Blessed Mother
Benfield Family Health
Jairo Henao
Jose, Maria & Fabiola Acosta
Flia Acosta
Thomas G. Stromberg
Marie DiGiovanni
Dec’d Memb McConachie Family
Dec’d Memb Orlowski Family
Marie & Giustino Cellucci
Luigi & Josephine Sgaraglia
Louis Cellucci, Jr.
Clara Recchia
Marilou Peters
John Lonergan
Ted Lonergan
Marion Condit
Louis Condit
Allen J. Adams
Albert Lametta, Sr.
John Abbene
Maria Exardakis
Bertha & Irving Lipschutz
Carl Pace
Robert Woodbyrne
Carmen Yanu
Anne M. Donnelly
Priests of St. Matthew
Calorossi Family
Jose Torres
Luz A. Montalvo
Jim & Heather Robins
Paul A. DeBartolomeo
Maria P. Anderson
USCCB President Urges Support for Petition to Stop
Christian Genocide March 15, 20 16
A Statement from Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of
Louisville, President of the United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops: Today, the people of God must speak
up for our brothers and sisters facing genocide in the
Middle East. I urge every Catholic to sign the petition at
www.stopthechristiangenocide.org.
FITNESS CLUB
THE SPRING 2016
SESSION BEGINS
THURSDAY, MARCH 31ST
SPACE IS LIMITED!
~ Strength ~ Toning ~ Balance
~Flexibility ~ Endurance ~ Relaxation ~
A beautiful and unique fusion of traditional
fitness elements, yoga, and tai chi suitable
for all ages and fitness levels!
Classes will be held in the Great Room on
Mondays at 7:30pm and
Thursdays at 6:30pm.
To register or for more information call
Aggie at (203) 852-1036
As a people of faith, we must convince the United States
Department of State to include Christians in any formal
declaration of genocide. For months, the Catholic Church
has been a voice for Christians and other religious
minorities facing the evil of deadly persecution. Now , the
State Department is expected to make a decision within
days. A resolution, H. Con. Res. 75, is also gaining
bipartisan support in Congress. Please, make sure your
name is added to the wi tness. The very future of the
ancient Christian presence in the Middle East is at stake.
I am grateful to my brother bishops, the Knights of Columbus and all the faithful who have struggled to keep a
focus on suffering Christians in the national debate. Rest
assured of my continued prayers and support.
With each passing day, the roll of modem martyrs
grows. While we rejoice in their ultimate victory over
death through the power of Jesus' love, we must also
help our fellow Christians c a r r y the Cross of persecution and, as much as possible , help relieve their suffering. By doing so, the Middle East and the world will be
made safer for people of every faith to live in peace.
March 27, 2016
Reminder:
We follow the Norwalk
Public School schedule.
No class tomorrow,
Monday, March 28th.
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First Eucharist
Mandatory Workshops, Presentation Mass
& Rehearsals
• First Eucharist banners due by Monday,
April 4th
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First Friday, April 1st
Eucharistic Adoration will begin after the
12:10pm mass in the Church. Join the
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS for the
Rosary, dedicated to St. Joseph. We will
pray for all fathers and for those who
labor at 6:30pm before of the Holy
Eucharist. Benediction will conclude the
service at 7:00pm.
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THE PARISH FOOD PANTRY
OPEN EVERY
WEDNESDAY
9:00AM TO 12:00PM.
Items needed at this time:
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Canned Fruit
Canned Vegetables
Spaghetti
Pasta Sauce
Rice (Small Boxes)
Tuna
Macaroni & Cheese
Crackers
Dried or Canned Beans
All donations are
greatly appreciated!!
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
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Parent only workshop - Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at
7:30PM in the Great Room.
First Eucharist Presentation Mass - Sunday, April 24,
2016 at the 9AM Mass.
Workshop for child receiving the Sacrament - Sunday, April 24, 2016 from 10AM - 12PM in the Great
Room.
Rehearsal for Saturday, May 7th, 11:00AM Mass Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from 5:30PM - 7:00PM in the
Church. One parent needs to accompany their child.
Rehearsal for Saturday, May 14th, 11:00AM Mass Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from 5:30PM - 7:00PM in
the Church. One parent needs to accompany their
child.
Rehearsal for Lectors (TBD) for the May 7th Mass
will be immediately following their
rehearsal on May 3rd and rehearsal for
Lectors (TBD) for the May 14th Mass will be
immediately following their rehearsal on May
10th. One parent needs to accompany their
child.
Saturday, May 7, 2016 11:00AM - First Eucharist
Mass (Children meet in Great Room no later than
10:30AM).
Saturday, May 14, 2016 11:00AM - First Eucharist
Mass (Children meet in Great Room no later than
10:30AM).
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Have a blessed Holy Week. Michele & Lori
Project Rachel Healing Ministry for those
suffering from a past abortion. During this Jubilee
Year of Mercy come begin your healing journey and
experience God's love and mercy! Offering
opportunities for Entering Canaan Days of Prayer
and Healing and ongoing support with Monthly
Gatherings. For further information, call our
confidential phone line at (203) 416-1619 or email:
[email protected].
March 27, 2016
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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
A Big Thank You to my parish family of St. Matthew
This is to inform you that my term as the Director General of CHAI comes to an end on April 30, 2016. Rev. Dr.
Mathew Abraham will be my successor. The past five years have been a wonderful faith journey that I have had working
at CHAI as its Director General. You have been a very big part of that journey. I could always count on each of you for
your prayerful and financial support. A big thank you to each one of you. Without you, I could not have done it. My
sincere appreciation and gratitude to Msgr. Walter who allowed me to come to St. Matthew so often and to raise funds
for the needs of CHAI. I have learned a lot from each one of you as to how to be generous. At CHAI, because of you,
we have been able to achieve a lot in the past five years. We have supported a lot of children in need. We have been able
to provide for people who were ill and the list goes on. Last, but not the least, we will open the doors of the 25 bed
palliative care center on April 26, 2016. This has been possible because of St. Matthew.
Just to give you a brief note about my successor - Rev. Dr. Mathew Abraham, will be taking over from me effective May
1, 2016. He has completed medical training (MBBS) from Kottayam Medical College and completed his post graduate
(MD in Community Medicine) from the Christian Medical College, Vellore.
Responding to the higher call to “heal rather than treat”, Rev. Dr. Mathew took Holy Orders thereby effectively merging
his basic spirituality and the wealth of clinical and community experience gathered during medical training. Rev. Dr.
Mathew was appointed the Executive Secretary to the Catholic Bishops Conference of India Health Commission and he
served in this position from August, 2008, to August, 2015.
Rev. Dr. Matthew, a doctor turned priest is a good friend of mine. We have worked together for the past 4 years in the
health ministry. I am sure you will continue to extend all possible support to him and to CHAI in particular.
I want to thank you personally for all the support you extended to CHAI. May God continue to bless you. I will surely
keep you and your family in my prayers. Wish you a Happy Easter and many God’s Blessings. Fr. Tomi Thomas, IMS
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