Saturday Evening (Sunday Vigil): 4:00 PM
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Saturday Evening (Sunday Vigil): 4:00 PM
PASTOR - REV. KEVIN M. DILLON DEACON JAMES V. ARENA COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & PARISH SECRETARY RUTH ROMAJAS DIRECTOR OF MUSIC JUDY MILLER PARISH OFFICE 254 Burritt Street, Plantsville, Connecticut 06479 Phone: (860) 276-9208 Fax (860) 628-7650 Email: [email protected] Website: www.staloysiusplantsville.org OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday 9AM—5PM MASSES Saturday Evening (Sunday Vigil): 4:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM, and 10:30 AM Weekday Masses: Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri., Sat., 7:00 AM SACRAMENTS: Reconciliation: Saturday - 3:15 PM and by appointment Baptism: 1st Sunday of the month after 10:30 Mass & 3rd Sunday of the month during 10:30 Mass. Baptism Preparation Classes: for first time parents last Sunday of the month. Marriage: Arrangements must be made at least 6 months in advance Parish Membership: We welcome you into our Parish Family. It is requested that every family in the Parish be registered and receive envelopes. Sponsor Certificates: Those seeking a sponsor certificate must be a Catholic in good standing; attend Mass weekly; if married, be in a valid marriage, be a registered member of the parish, using the envelope system for at least 3 months. MEETINGS Holy Name Society (Men’s Club) meets every 1st Tuesday of the month at 8pm in the kitchen. Parish Council meets every 4th Monday of the month at 7pm in the auditorium. Ladies Guild meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm in the auditorium. 2016 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Defending Our Religious Liberty The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal changes lives through service to the Lord. In addition to assisting the underserved of our communities, your gift helps those cultivating a vocation to the priesthood. Your gift to the Appeal is an investment in the future of our Church and our faith. Thank you to the parish families who have made a gift or pledge to the 2016 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have not yet participated, please prayerfully consider doing so. Although we need a number of extraordinary commitments to meet our goal, please know that every dollar of your gift will have a major impact. The Catholic Church is not asking for special treatment when it comes to the federal healthcare mandate, she is simply asking that every American’s right to religious freedom be protected. This right is not only about our ability to go to Mass on Sunday, or to pray the Rosary at home. It is about adhering to the tenets of our faith, so that we can contribute to the common good of all Americans. If you haven’t done so already, please voice your opposition to the federal health care mandate by calling U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell at 202-205-5445, and your elected state representatives. Let them know that the mandate is in violation of our First Amendment right to religious freedom. All CCD classes have ended for this school year, with one exception—Mr. David Ryan’s Monday night’s 9th grade. Due to the snow storm on 4/4 the viewing of “The Passion of the Christ” has been re-scheduled to this Monday, April 18th at 6:30 PM in the church auditorium. 2016/2017 CCD REGISTRATIONS Registrations for next year may be returned with payment via mail or may be dropped off at the Parish Center. Parents, please indicate in the upper right hand corner of the registration form the night you want your child to attend; you may come during the month of August to pick/change the night. Our next CCD year will begin September 19, 2016. Classes will be held Mon., Tue., Wed., from 6:307:30 PM. Southington Church Women United The ladies of the parish are invited to the celebration of May Friendship Day. This year’s celebration will be held on 5/4 at Manor Inn Restaurant, MeridenWaterbury Rd, Plantsville. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased through our Parish Office by May 1. Pi l g r i ma g e s t o th e H o l y L an d Al l l and and ai r i ncl usi ve cost s of $2,249 $2,299 dependi ng on t he dat e you choos e; 11/ 6/ 16, 12/ 5/ 16; 1/ 9/17; 2/ 6/ 17; 3/ 6/ 17. W e’ l l be vi si ti ng T el Avi v, J af f a, Caesar ea, Nazar et h, Cana, Sea o f Gal i l ee, Bet hlehem, J er usal em and mor e. Br ochur es and r eser vat i on f or ms avai l abl e at t he Cat hol i c T our at 877 - 627- 4268 t ol l fr ee or emai l j i madai r @t hecat hol i ct our .com. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 12:30 P.M. All 3rd grade students will receive their 1st Holy Communion during this special Mass. Attendance at this mass will fulfill one’s Sunday obligation. There will be two mandatory rehearsals: Thursday, April 21st and Friday April 22nd from 6:00—7:30 p.m. in the church. MAY CROWNING A “May Crowning” is a traditional Roman Catholic ritual giving special honor to Mary as the Queen of Heaven and Earth during the month of May. This year the crowning of the statue of the Blessed Mother will take place Sunday, May 1 at the beginning of the 9:00 a.m. Mass. All children of the 1st Communion class, as well as other young children, are invited to participate in this event . Please meet in the auditorium at 8:45 am. Each child will present the Blessed Mother with a flower and then sit with their family during Mass. Children may provide their own flower, or we will provide one for them to present. Forth Sunday of Easter - World Day of Prayer for Vocations Saint Joseph Medal of Appreciation This Sunday, April 17, Archbishop Blair will present the St. Joseph Medal of Appreciation to Ed and Sheilah Tycz in recognition of their many years of service to St. Aloysius Parish. Among the ways that Ed & Sheilah have been active in the parish are: C.Y.O., Bingo, Ladies Guild, parish volunteer coordinators for Bread for Life, selling raffle tickets for our annual raffle at neighboring parishes. Thank you, Ed and Sheilah for all that you have done for St. Aloysius Parish. CONGRATULATIONS! PETER‘S PENCE COLLECTION Thank you for your generous support of our Holy Father’s charitable works through the Peter’s Pence Collection. Our contributions will be combined with those from our brothers and sisters around the world to help Pope Francis provide essential relief to people in need. Your generosity is an act of solidarity with the universal Church, answering the call to become a witness of charity. May God bless you. B e g i n n i n g E x p e ri en c e R e t r e a t M a y 13 - 1 5 , a t T h e A r c h d i o c e sa n C e n t e r a t S t. T h o ma s S e mi n a ry i n B l o o mf i e l d , C T . Divorced, Separated and Widowed men and women of all ages are encouraged to attend this weekend. The weekend fee is $235/person, which includes the program, materials, all meals on Sat. and Sun. and two nights’ stay. For more information and an application please call 860-993-7866 or 845-373-8202. Holy Angels Parish 16 Annual Golf Tournament Friday, June 3rd, at 12:30 p.m. at Hunter Memorial Golf Club. This is a “Scramble” tournament open to all amateurs. The entry fee is $150.00 per golfer. This will include lunch, cart and green fees, buffet dinner, on-course contests and prizes. Foursomes are preferred, but if necessary, we will form a foursome for you. For registration forms, visit www.HolyAngelsChurch.org or contact the Parish office at 203.235.3822. th THE SHEPHERD’S FLOCK In Christian art, the earliest depictions of Jesus Christ were not of his crucifixion or of his resurrection. The first known renderings of Jesus show him as the Good Shepherd, the image put before us in today’s readings. In the Gospel passage Jesus reveals that he is the shepherd and his followers are his “flock.” In the first and second readings, we are told more about the flock. The passage from Acts assures us that both Jews and Gentiles are called to follow Jesus. It is faith, not birthright, that makes us part of the company of believers. In the passage from the book of Revelation we learn that the flock that follows this Lamb of God will also be washed in his blood. They will endure a time of trial before they enjoy eternal life. Be assured of the promise, we are told, but know there is a price to be paid. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday:Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 P ract i cal S u ggest i on s for pra ct i ci n g t he C orporal and S pi ri t u al W orks of M erc y: A d mo n i sh i n g (C ou n s el i n g ) Work at being optimistic and avoiding cynicism Respond to cynicism, skepticism, and doubt with hope Be articulate about your own hopes Ask people about their aspirations and support them in trying to attain them C o mf o r t i n g t h e S or r o w f u l Walk with others through their pain Offer words of encouragement to those who seem discouraged Offer positive words to colleagues who are having a difficult time Be present to those who are struggling or in emotional pain or despair Offer sympathy to those who are grieving April 17, 2016 April 17, 2016 American Legion Auxiliary at Southington Catholic Mass Intentions for the week SATURDAY April 16 4:00 PM Eugene St. Pierre, req. by Jeanne St. Pierre SUNDAY April 17 World Day of Prayer for Vocations 9:00 AM Domenic Schettino, req. by Anne Schettino 10:30 AM Rev. John Blanchfield MONDAY April 187:00 AM Parishioners of St. Aloysius TUESDAY April 19 7:00 AM Peter & Mary Pasquale, req. by the Family WEDNESDAY April 20 No Mass THURSDAY April 21 - St. Anselm 7:00 AM Judith Holian, req. by the Holian Family FRIDAY 7:00 AM April 22 For the Intentions of the Cabral Fam., req. by Grandparents SATURDAY April 23 - St. George; St. Adalbert 7:00 AM Wallace T. Bailey, req. by Wally & BetteAnn Bailey 4:00 PM Kenneth DeMauro, req. by Martha & Robert Desaulniers SUNDAY April 24 9:00 AM Anne Strileckis, req. by the Kalvaitis Family 10:30 AM Rev. Donald O’Leary 12:30 PM First Holy Communion Mass The academic awards ceremony at Southington Catholic was the setting for awarding of a $486.00 Book Grant to Southington Catholic from the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #72. Susan Locks, Auxiliary President and Rachel Wache, Chairperson of the Book Grant Program presented the award to Principal Wirkus in support of the school’s efforts to enrich their library program. Mrs.Locke explained that the literacy programs of the Auxiliary are funded by the proceeds from their collection bins located in Southington. At both locations, the drop off boxes are identified as “Big Hearted Books” (formerly GOT BOOKS). The grant to Southington Catholic reflects a total of over $10,000.00 awarded to local reading programs over the past 7 years. Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, CT Starting May 1st Mass is celebrated Tues. through Sun. at 11:30 am in the outside Grotto. During inclement weather, Mass is celebrated in the Grotto Chapel. For further information call 860-567-1041, email: [email protected] or visit our web site: www.shrinect.org. MOHEGAN SUN CASINO BUS TRIP St. Aloysius Men’s Association is sponsoring a bus trip to Mohegan Sun Casino on Monday, May 16, 2016. Tickets are $25.00 each and includes a food coupon and a gaming coupon. We will depart from St. Aloysius’ parking lot at 8:15 A.M. and will return at 5:00 P.M. For tickets call Angelo DelGiudice at 860-628-2084. Proceeds will go to the scholarship fund. C al l ed b y God ? On this Good Shepherd Sunday we celebrate World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life, that God will raise up good shepherds in our midst. If you are considering a vocation to priesthood or religious life, call Fr. Jeffrey Gubbiotti, Director of Vocations, Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, Tel 860-242-5573. email [email protected] or visit the web at www.vocationshartford.org A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar Today’s gospel reminds us to be shepherds for our children who depend on us to be their guides and role models. Where are we leading them? When they “hear our voice” what message do they hear? (860) 628-2293 211 North Main Street Southington, CT 06489 690 Woodtick Road Wolcott, CT 06716 www.dellavecchiafh.com THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING? 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