March 21/22 2015

22 March 2015
Fifth Sunday of Lent
CHURCH OF THE
ON SAUGATUCK
THE MOTHER CHURCH OF WESTPORT
• Celebrating 139 Years 1876-2015 •
Phone: (203) 227-5161
98 Riverside Avenue • Westport, Connecticut 06880
CLERGY
Fr. Thomas P. Thorne, Pastor
Fr. Lawrence A. Larson, Parochial Vicar
Dn. David P. Clark, Deacon
EMERGENCY 1-203-249-4383
(203) 227-5161
PARISH STAFF
Michelle P. Hankey, Pastoral Administrator
([email protected])
John P. Kondub, Finance Administrator
([email protected])
Christopher Mulliken, Volunteer Property Manager
Lee McGuire, Secretary (Monday & Tuesday)
Marilyn Price - Volunteer Receptionist (Wednesday - am)
Nancy Wright - Secretary (Wednesday pm, Thursday & Friday)
Dennis Stypinski, Custodian
Gerard Barreau, Part-time Custodian
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Office: (203) 226-5448
Cell:
(203) 939-8910
Catherine J. Romano, Director
Nhur Klasky, Rel. Ed. Assistant (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday)
Ann Perce, Rel. Ed. Assistant (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Joseph Malaterra, Rel. Ed. Board Chair
YOUTH MINISTRY
(203) 222-8486
Michele Modugno, Youth Minister (Grade 6 - 12)
Michael O’Loughlin, High School Youth Ministry Board Chair
BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS
Fr. Lawrence A. Larson
First Sunday of the month at 1:30pm
R C I A (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Marilyn Moran, Parish Director
Dolores Bacharach, RCIA Catechist
(203) 286-6939
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm (closed 12:00pm - 1:00pm)
Fax: (203) 227-1206
LAY MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION
Theresa M. Perry, Trustee
Thomas P. Leyden, Trustee
Edward J. Capasse, Esq., Trustee Emeritus
FINANCE COUNCIL
Nancy Axthelm, Chair (203) 227-6569
Maria Onorato, Esq., Vice-Chair
Joseph Cardello
Michael O’Loughlin
PARISH COUNCIL
Maureen Belford, Chair
Joseph Malaterra, Vice-Chair
Ronnie Estony, Secretary
Helen C. Thiemann, Chair Emeritus
SACRED MUSIC MINISTRY
Frank Matto, Director & Organist
(203) 335-0894
([email protected])
Donna Gambino, Flutist
Aidan Andrews, Cantor
Jim Andrews, Bassist (Sunday 9:00am & 5:00pm)
MASS SCHEDULE
Mon. – Sat.
7:30 am
Saturday
5:00 pm Vigil
Sunday
7:30 am, 9:00 am (Family Mass),
10:30 am (Choir Mass), 12:00 noon, 5:00 pm
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday 4:00pm – 4:30pm
WEDDING COORDINATOR
Michelle P. Hankey
(203) 227-5161
FUNERAL COORDINATOR
Catherine J. Romano
(203) 226-5448
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - Thursday 7:25am
Third Thurs. 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New Members: We welcome all new parishioners and those who wish to return to the Church or to learn more of what
we Catholic Christians believe. Visit our web site www.assumption-westport.org
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In Loving Memory/Honor
The Sanctuary candle burns in
loving memory of
Bill Delano
The candles at the Tabernacle
burn in loving memory of
Scott Harris
The candles at the Altar burn
in loving memory of
Luigi and Mary Izzo
Pray for our men and women
currently serving our country
Sgt. Randy Ackerman, US Army
L.Cpl. Durry Becker, USMC
Matthew Bradstock, US Army
Tony Cuseo, USMC
Ryan J. David, USN
2nd Lt. Alex Deep, US Army
Sgt. Christopher Dietl, US Army
Pvt. Auriane de Sousa, US Army
Brodie Galloway, US Army
Col. Gerald E. Galloway, US Army
Sgt. Kimberly Gendreau, US Army
Sgt. Trevor Gilbertie, US Army
Sgt. Matthew Harwedel, USMC
Sgt. Joseph Kelly, USMC
2nd Lt. Karl Kuechenmeister
Cpl. Michael Linnen, USMC
Sgt. Andre Mercado-Divoff
P.F.C., Brad Myers, US Army
Spec., Jonathan Morris, US Army
LT Jonathan R. Nelson, USN
LTJG Ryan T. Nelson, USN
Sgt. Colin Santacroce, US Army
Maj. Devin A. Smiley, USMC
Sgt. Zachary B. Taylor, USAF
Patrick Tazella, US Army
Capt. James Tesauro, US Army
Cpl. Calvin Robert Wauchope, USMC
L.Cpl. Patrick Zingaro, USMC
Please pray for all those who
have been wounded or have
sacrificed their lives for the
cause of peace.
Please pray for our sick
Catherine Alter
Mary Ann Andronaco
Noelle Anastasia
Joan Bailey
Bob Barker
Ryan Brewster
Kathy Bridges
Mary Bulakites
Victoria Callas
Sr. Lucy Caporaso
Joseph Cardello, Sr.
Bill Chadwell
Aida Ciferri
Tonino Covatta
Andrea Charboneau
Connie & Howard Danner
Nicholas DeMatteo
Matt Dudzik
Colette Dunham
Gail Eichinger
David Ellison
Dr. Harry Engel
Angela Farricielli
Marge Gabriele
Katarina Hale
Julie Halka
Jane Hawley
Logan Howard
Angela Izzo
Marie James
Bernadette Juoan
Nancy Kelly
Bernadette Kenney
Laura Kesling
Mary Louise Krone
Frank Kropf
Mary-Ellen Kuhn
Michelle Lombardi
Jack Allen Loshuk
Cara MacDonald
Frank Machi
Frances MacIlvain
Helen Maggio
Nancy Marino
Gabriella McCrae
Kristina Miller
Rhoda Miller
Marianne Monopoli
Clarissa Moore
Jana Moorman
Danielle Murrugarra
Denise Murtha
Reverend Frank Nuss
Rennie Nourie
Donna Olsen
Frank Palmieri
Tom Pellicano
Kim Preston
Bella Price
Brian Richards
James Rosati
Deanne Ryan
Sandra Ryan
Teresa Sacouto
Adrian Sandiford
Bill & Charlene Surette
Carmela Tornatore
Cheri Travis
Nicholas Valas
Ron & Pat Viesti
James Dominick Zwolinski
Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday, March 21
Vigil 5:00PM
Anthony Wilcox
Sunday, March 22
7:30AM
Theresa Falasco
9:00AM
Rose & Nicholas Saviano
10:30AM
The Fumai Family
12:00PM
Family of Assumption
5:00PM
John Wanat
Monday, March 23
7:30AM
Ted Kloczko
12:00PM
Anthony Wilcox
Tuesday, March 24
7:30AM
John Wanat
12:00PM
Joseph DiLeo
Wednesday, March 25
7:30AM
Emiro Medina
12:00PM
Liz Teed
Thursday, March 26
7:30AM
Edward “Ned” Maxwell
12:00PM
Theresa Falasco
Friday, March 27
7:30AM
Christina Matyszkiewicz
12:00PM
John Wanat
Saturday, March 28
7:30AM
Frank Donnelly
Vigil 5:00PM
Maria Chu
Sunday, March 29
7:30AM
Family of Assumption
9:00AM
David Nolan
10:30AM
Joseph Cabral
12:00PM
Charles Timothy Paul
5:00PM
Margerite Miraval
Pray For Our Recently Deceased
Loretta Frimpter
John James Izzo, Sr.
Frank Illuzzi
Margaret Mary Krone
Henry A. Ostrowski
Lillian Duquette
William J. Delano
Horace Lanute
May they rest in peace.
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Stewardship Report
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Sunday Offertory $ 9,633.00
Catholic Relief Services & Aid to Church in Central & Eastern Europe $ 1,285.00
God bless you for you charity. Thank you! Fr. Tom
Our parish now offers Online Giving, a web-based electronic application that allows
you to start, stop and change your contributions at any time. We are providing this
service so that you have the option to manage your contributions online, view reports
on your contribution history and generate tax statements at each year’s end. This
service is safe and secure. Sign up for Online Giving by visiting our parish website at
www.assumption-westport.org and selecting the Online Giving link.
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If you wish to support the Parish by having your bank mail a check directly, you are welcome to do so. Please
have checks payable to Assumption Church.
Please remember Assumption Church in your estate planning. If you wish to make a donation of appreciated
stock to the Parish, you may do so by crediting UBS DTC # 0221 for further credit to Church of the Assumption,
Westport, CT Acct. UN R5454-17.
New PLS Fund replaces Roncalli House Fund:
The Roncalli Fund is now closed but you
are most welcome to designate our new PLS FUND as recipient of your charity. This new fund will help us cover the
cost to paint (P) the interior of the Church, to put in place 14 micro spot lights (L) on the 14 Stations of the Cross as
well as update/upgrade our Sound System (S). Thank you.
FATHER LARRY IS MOVING TO
ST. THOMAS, FAIRFIELD
Fifth Sunday of Lent
This Weekend,
March 21 & March 22
(Immediately after all masses)
If you wish to be anointed, please
come forward and the priest
will anoint you.
Is anyone among you sick? Let him call
for the elders of the church, and let them
pray over him, anointing him with oil in
the name of the Lord. James 5:14
Father Larry, who has been our Parochial
Vicar (Assistant Pastor) here for about 12
years, will be leaving us on April 15th to
become the Parochial Vicar at St. Thomas
Aquinas Church in Fairfield. We are deeply
grateful to Father Larry for his years of faithful,
effective and dedicated service to the Parish.
On Sunday, April 12th, Father will celebrate
the 12:00 noon Mass with us and immediately
afterwards we shall have a reception in
McGrath Hall to honor him and to bid him
farewell. All are welcome. May the Lord
continue to bless Fr. Larry for the great priest
that he is and for all the good he has done in
the name of the Lord.
Fr. Tom
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2015 Lenten
Schedule
Lenten Daily Mass Schedule
Monday - Friday: 7:30am and 12:00pm
Saturday: 7:30am
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Tuesdays: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturdays: 4:00pm - 4:30pm
(No Sacrament of Reconciliation,
Holy Saturday, April 4)
Sunday Lenten Evening
Prayer 6:OOpm
Please join us!
Evening Prayer, Scripture Readings,
Hymns, Reflection and Benediction
Speaker:
March 22
Damian O’Connor,
Diocesan Director of
Religious Education
Communal Penance Service
Wednesday, March 25, 7:00pm
Stations of the Cross
Lenten Friday evenings at 7:00pm
(Deacon David Clark)
Evening Prayer is an occasion to give
thanks for the blessings of the day and
for redemption in Christ.
Sunday Lenten Evening Prayer 6:00pm
March 22 - Damian O’Connor
Communal Anointing of the Sick
Saturday, March 21 - after the Vigil mass
Sunday, March 22 - after all masses
Palm Saturday, March 28
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Egg Hunt to follow
Palm Sunday, March 29
Palm Sunday Lenten Food Collection
6:30pm - Lenten Play with Frank Runyeon, Actor
“Signs: The Gospel of John”
Lenten Alms for the Poor may be placed in the
basket in the center aisle of the Church throughout
Lent at all Masses. These offerings will go directly
to the poor. Thank you.
Every Sunday during
Lent until March 22.
All are invited & welcomed!
Please join us in the
Parish Hall at 6:45pm
for delicious homemade
soup, salad, bread &
dessert.
Attention All Lectors!
Save the date . . .
Lector Refresher Workshop
Saturday, April 11th
9:00am - 10:30am
More information to follow!
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Holy Week Mass Schedule
Palm Sunday Weekend
Saturday, March 28 - Vigil 5:00pm
Sunday, March 29 - 7:30am,
9:00am (Children read the Passion),
10:30am (Adult Choir), 12:00pm & 5:00 pm
Monday of Holy Week, March 30
7:30am, 12:00pm
Tuesday of Holy Week, March 31
7:30am, 12:00pm
Wednesday of Holy Week, April 1
7:30am, 12:00pm
A new one-man play by TV STAR
FRANK RUNYEON
of
General Hospital, Falcon Crest, As the
World Turns, Melrose Place and LA Law
“Didn’t I tell you . . . if you believed,
you would see the glory of God?”
Sunday, March 29, 2015
6:30pm
Church of the Assumption
Dessert reception to follow in parish hall
EVERY CHRISTIAN HAS WONDERED
WHAT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN LIKE: TO
HAVE BEEN THERE, IN GALILEE, AND
MET JESUS . . .
SIGNS! is an effort to help those in the audience
have that encounter. How? By doing exactly what
the evangelist John did: by telling the story in the
present tense, here and now . . . As lights and
characters and setting constantly shift, SIGNS!
engages the audience’s imaginations . . . It drives
forward with all the dramatic suspense you would
expect from great theater, and opens the door to a
deeper faith.
Triduum
Holy Thursday, April 2
7:30pm - Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Adult Choir)
Good Friday, April 3
3:00pm Solemn Liturgy (Adult Choir)
7:00pm Stations of the Cross
Holy Saturday, April 4
Easter Vigil Mass 8:00pm (Adult Choir)
Easter Sunday Mass Schedule
Easter Sunday, April 5
THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
7:30am (Church)
9:00am (Church) and
9:00am (Morrissey Hall - Gym)
Family Liturgy
10:30am (Church) - Adult Choir and
10:30am (Morrissey Hall - Gym)
12:00pm (Church)
No Sunday 5:00pm Mass
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The following parishioners have already participated . . . Thank You!
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene G. Autore
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Teklits
Mrs. Nancy M. Axthelm
Ms. Helen C. Thiemann
Ms. Angela M. Betscha
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Urciuoli
Mr. and Mrs. George G. Bory, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence S. Uydess
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Braskamp
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Welsch-Lehmann
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Carl
Mr. and Mrs. Craig A. Wiele
Mr. and Mrs. Michael N. Castellano
Mr. Hans S. Wiemann
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Chacho
Mr. Erich J. Wiemann
Ms. Celeste L. Champagne
Ms. Nancy E. Wright
Mrs. Corinne E. Youngling
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald P. Chase
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Corgel
Ms. Colleen M. Durkin
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy D. Fording
Mrs. Shirley M. Gendron
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gilmore
Ms. Mary E. Guzewicz
Parish Goal
$195,000
(We shall gratefully acknowledge all
parishioners as we receive their names.
Please be patient as there is time lapse.)
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Harding
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hinckley, Jr.
Ms. Christine M. Huebner
Reverend Robert M. Kinnally
Kate and Mike Kirby
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence H. Lau
Ms. Susanne P. Lebrija
Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Lener
Mr. and Mrs. William P. Macnamara, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Maggio
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Makowka
Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Modugno
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Prister
Mr. Paul Rohan
Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Ryder
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Sabbagh
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip J. Schemel
Miss Mary G. Stefani
Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Sternbach
Mr. and Mrs. Bryon E. Stevens
We are
15.92%
towards
our goal
As of our latest
report, our parish
has reached
$31,045.00 from 46
donors bringing the
parish to 15.92% of
its $195,000 goal.
Please join our
efforts to raise funds
for Diocesan
services and our
parish needs.
Thank you!
Fr. Tom
Members of Assumption’s Knights of
Columbus volunteering at the
Special Olympics Penguin Plunge
Dear Parishioners,
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For many years we've asked you to give to various
local organizations who serve the needy in our
community. You always overwhelmed us with your
generous response.
Over the next several weeks, we will be sharing with
you some of the thank you notes the recipients of
your generosity sent us.
This week we are
publishing the letter from Evergreen, an
organization that helps AIDS families. Evergreen
received the Dark Green Angels gifts collected at
Christmas time. Enjoy reading this kind letter.
The Social Concerns Ministry
BRINGING HOLY COMMUNION
TO THE HOMEBOUND & EUCHARISTIC
MINISTRY
Sr. Catherine’s ministry to the sick and homebound was
evidence of Christ’s presence, “Christ has...no hands, no
feet but yours.” (S. Therese of Avila). Grateful for Sister’s
extraordinary work, Helen Thiemann, Cathy Romano and I
realize how essential visiting the sick and bringing the Holy
Eucharist to them is and we wish to continue this important
ministry.
There are two ways to participate: (1) as a minister to the
homebound and (2) as a recipient of this service. As a
minister to the homebound, you may already be a
Eucharistic Minister; this will be an extension of your
generous service. However, you need not be a Eucharistic
Minister and can be commissioned to simply visit and bring
Holy Communion to the homebound and not serve at the
Altar. Please call Helen Thiemann at 203-227-6318 or
[email protected] for details.
Homebound and sick persons in our parish (or family
members on their behalf) are encouraged to phone the
rectory to request a visit. Their appeal will be answered.
Fr. Larry, Dn. David and I also share in this ministry. Fr.
Larry and I are always available for the Sacraments of the
Sick and Reconciliation. Anyone interested in being a
Eucharistic Minister of the Altar, please call Cathy Romano
at 203-226-5448 or [email protected] for details.
On Sunday, June 7th, the Feast of The Body and Blood of
Christ at the 10:30 Mass, I shall commission any new
Eucharistic Ministers of the Altar, of the Homebound or
both. I shall re-commission and bless all current Eucharistic
Ministers. Thank you for considering these parish services.
Sincerely,
Helen Thiemann, Homebound Visitation Coordinator
Cathy Romano, Eucharistic Minister Coordinator
Fr. Tom, Pastor
Thank You Letter From Evergreen
December 31, 2014
Dear Assumption Parishioners,
I am still in “awe” and overjoyed with emotions
from your gracious generosity. Out of all the
years that I have volunteered, I have never
received so many phone calls, texts, and
emails from families telling me how blessed
they were to receive such great gifts.
All the families who reached out really touched
my heart with their stories. A grandmother
called to state that she received a gift card
from Wal-Mart with a large amount of money
on it and she was now able to go out and buy
some new underclothing. She has been in and
out of the hospital all year long and she did not
have money to buy anything. A single man
called and was so emotional because he had
been wearing the same pair of shoes for the
past 5 years, and with the gift card he received
he went out and bought a new pair of shoes.
All the children received so much, from coats,
bedding sets, trucks, dolls, books, pj’s, etc. By
the response from all the parents I can say
that there was not one unhappy child. Thank
you for helping me keep this organization
going. None of this would be possible without
your support.
Thank you,
The Families of Evergreen
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Assumption Church
Palm Sunday
Food
Collection
We ask you through prayer and
fasting throughout Lent, to fill as
many bags of non-perishable food
as your means allows.
Please return your filled bags to the
truck in our parking lot
Palm Sunday Weekend,
March 28 & 29.
Items that are needed:
Canned Goods: Tomato sauce, beans,
soups, vegetables, fruits, tuna, canned
ham.
Boxed Foods: Juice, rice, pasta, dry
milk, cereal, fruit bars.
Other: Jelly, peanut butter, crackers,
cookies, coffee, tea, sugar, Easter candy.
Please, no glass bottles or perishables.
There will be members of Assumption
available in the parking lot to help
with the collection of food which will
be delivered in time for Easter.
Sponsor by The Social Concerns Ministry
The 2015 Lenten Alms
will be shared with:
DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY PRE-SCHOOL
& RESCUE MISSION
Daughters of Charity Pre-school & Rescue
Mission offer an accredited daycare pre-school,
food pantry, furniture and clothing bank (including
diapers). Sister Theresa Tremblay is the Director.
The Mission recently experienced a break-in and
robbery.
MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY
The Sisters, members of Mother Theresa of
Calcutta’s order, offer after-school programs,
homework help, a food pantry and clothing help.
A summer program offers tutoring in reading,
mathematics and English. The Missionaries are not
permitted to ask for monetary help but rely solely
on donations.
DOROTHY DAY HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY
This Soup Kitchen serves 80 to 120 meals per day.
There is a shelter for sixteen. Dorothy Day House
relies heavily on donations.
LOAVES & FISHES
This Lenten collection supports the Soup Kitchens
of the Bridgeport Diocese. Merton House is the
largest soup kitchen in Connecticut.
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Serra Club Corner
The Diocesan Serra Club-in-Formation will
hold their next meeting Wednesday, March
25th, at 7:30PM at St. Francis of Assisi Church
in Weston. Newcomers are welcome Contact
David Flynn for more information at 917-3279506 or [email protected].
Prayer for Vocations
God, our Father, you made each of us to use our
gifts in the Body of Christ. We ask that You inspire young people whom you call to priesthood
and consecrated life to courageously follow Your
will. Send workers into Your great harvest so
that the Gospel is preached, the poor are served
with love, the suffering are comforted and Your
people are strengthened by the sacraments.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Pope Francis
Family Life
Lenten Outreach
From now until the end of Lent, we will be
collecting toiletries and individual size
snacks for the homeless in Bridgeport.
Some suggestions are:
Shampoo & Conditioner,
Toothpaste & Toothbrush, Dental
Floss, Mouthwash, Soap,
Deodorant, Band-Aids, Tissues,
Lip Balm, Moisturizer, Shaving
supplies, Comb/Brush, Gallon Size Ziplocs,
New Socks, Q-tips, Hand Sanitizers
Individual size snacks such as:
Applesauce, Fruit Cups, Chips,
Crackers, Pretzels, Cookies,
Hot Chocolate Packs, Juice
Boxes, Granola & Fruit Bars,
Envelopes of Soups, Wrapped
Easter Candy
Please bring your donations to the designated
boxes at the entrances of the church or the bin
on the front porch of Roncalli House anytime.
The bags will be packed as items come in. They
will be delivered to the Soup Lady’s clients in
time for Easter. Thank you for your generosity
and caring for those in need.
High School Youth Group
The next High School Youth Group gathering is
set for Sunday, March 22 from 3:15PM to 5:00PM
in McGrath Hall with Youth Mass at 5:00PM in
the church. This time, we will work with 6th & 7th
graders to finish stuffing Easter eggs for the
Saturday, March 28 Easter Egg Hunt. Also, the
youth group members that participated in the
“30 Hour Famine” will share their experiences
with us too! If you did not bring a bag of Easter
candy with you on March 8, please bring a bag
of individually wrapped Easter candy on March
22.
The High School schedule for Sunday, March
22:
• 3:15pm – 5:00pm – Easter egg stuffing in
McGrath Hall with 6th & 7th graders
• 5:00pm – 6:00pm – Youth Mass in the church
Please contact the Youth Ministry Office to let us
know that you will be joining us on Sunday,
March 22. Just call the Youth Ministry Office at
(2 0 3)
2 22 - 84 86
or
v ia
ema il
at:
[email protected]
Middle School Youth Group
Our next Middle School Youth Group gathering
is for 6th & 7th graders and it is set for Sunday,
March 22 from 3:30PM to 4:45PM in McGrath
Hall. We will be stuffing Easter eggs for the
parish’s Easter Egg Hunt which is set for
Saturday, March 28 this year. Please send in
with your middle schooler a bag or two of
individually wrapped Easter candy for the
eggs. Please no nuts!
If your child plans to attend, please contact the
Youth Ministry Office by 12 Noon on Sunday,
March 22 to let us know he/she will be
attending. You can call us at: (203) 222-8486 or
s e n d
a n
e m a i l
t o :
[email protected]
Youth Mass
Our next youth mass is set for Sunday, April
26 at 5:00PM!
Our youth musicians will
rehearse starting at 4:15PM in the church
with our music director, Frank Matto.
Michele Modugno, Youth Minister
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Knights of Columbus
- Council 3688 Meeting Information: The Knights of
Columbus meet the first Tuesday of the month at
Assumption Church at 7:30pm in McGrath Hall,
beneath the church. The next meeting will be held
on April 7. For more information, please contact
Walter Avitabile at (203) 981-3083 or by email
[email protected]
New members are always welcome!
Next Weekends Priest Mass Schedule
Saturday, March 28
Vigil 5:00pm
Fr. Tom
Sunday, March 29
7:30am
Fr. Larry
9:00am
Fr. Tom
10:30am Fr. Rob
12:00pm Fr. Rob
5:00pm
Fr. Larry
— Subject to change —
Adoration: There is an opening on Thursday
mornings from 4:00am - 5:00am. If you are
interested or have any questions please contact
Andrea Remlin (203) 227-5477.
Hospital & Nursing Home Visitations
Due to current privacy rights of patients, the priests do
not have any way of knowing if and
when parishioners are hospitalized. Therefore, if you
wish to be visited by one of our priests while in the
hospital, please have a family member notify the parish
office and Father Tom or Father Larry will be happy to
visit, bring you Holy Communion and share with you the
Anointing of the Sacrament of the Sick. Thank you.
Assumption Parish
Bereavement Group
Come, share and heal with others.
We meet each Wednesday from 3:30pm- 5:00pm
in the Beard Room at the Roncalli House (the
parish center at the end of the parking lot.) Helen
Thiemann will lead the group.
For more
information, please call her at (203) 227-6318 or
email [email protected] .
Blessed are they who mourn . . . they shall be
comforted.
Devotions
Holy Hour, Exposition and Sung Chaplet of
Mercy: March thru December every month on the
Thursday before the first Friday from 7:15pm to
8:00pm in the Church. Dian J. Mayo (203) 9382113.
Miraculous Medal Novena: Wednesdays
following the 7:30am Mass.
Daily Rosary of Peace - at 7:00am before daily
Mass
First Saturday Holy Hour: following the 7:30am
Mass.
Adoration: Monday 8:00am – 5:00pm and
Wednesday 8:00am thru Thursday 7:25am (24 hrs.)
Please call Andrea Remlin (203) 227-5477 if you
would like to take ½ - 1 hour of Adoration.
Holy Hour and Exposition: Third Thursday of the
month 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Baptismal Prep Class
Mothers and Fathers who are parents for the first
time are required to attend a Pre-Baptism class.
Classes are held in the new parish center at 1:30pm
once a month. The next Pre-Baptismal Class
will be held on Sunday, May 3 in the Roncalli
House, Oscar Romero Room. Please call the
Parish Office at (203) 227–5161 to register for the
class.
Please note, Godparents must be
practicing, Confirmed Catholics and age 16 and
over.
Sacramental Information
Marriage: Arrangements are to be made a
minimum of six months prior to the wedding date.
Please call the Parish Office.
Baptism: Please call the Parish Office to make
arrangements for your child’s Baptism. Baptisms
are on Sundays at 1:15pm, one to four children.
Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00pm – 4:30pm
Communion: We welcome the opportunity to visit
our homebound parishioners. Please call the Parish
Office.
Anointing of the Sick: Please call the Rectory prior
to surgery or at the onset of an illness.
RCIA: The process by which an adult joins our
Catholic Faith Community. Contact Marilyn Moran
at (203) 286-6939.