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COMING EVENTS • Saturday & Sunday, August 22nd & 23rd
- St. Joseph Parish Raffle Sale • Monday, August 24th, 7:00pm - Picnic
Meeting - Volunteers needed - Only prerequisite is that you never worked on the parish picnic before
• Tuesday, August 25th - Staff meeting • Wednesday, August 26th - Parish Synod
Commission Meeting by Invitation Only • Saturday & Sunday, August 29th & 30th -
Final Portrait Weekend • Thursday, September 3rd - Singles
Group Meeting • Wednesday, September 9th - Blue Mass
Practice • Sunday, September 13th - Diocesan
Blue Mass • Thursday, September 17th - Fr. Tomi
Arrives • Saturday, September 19th - Synod
Closing Mass • Sunday, September 20th - Catechetical
Sunday & Parish Picnic • Sunday, September 20th - Parish Picnic
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 Follow us on Twitter: @StMatthewNorwlk
216 Scribner Avenue Norwalk, Connecticut 06854 August 23, 2015 Rev. Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski, KCHS, Pastor Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH STAFF
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski, KCHS Parochial Vicar: Rev. Sunil Pereira, I.M.S., ext.114 Pastoral Assistant: Sr. Sally Norcross, ext. 118 Admin. Assistant: Carol Cosgrove, ext. 101 Secretary: Maureen Moccia, ext. 105 Pastoral Minister: Richard Albertelli, ext. 115 Financial Advisor: Ralph Bosch, ext. 108 Bookkeeper/Accts. Pay: Steve Buckett, ext.103 Offertory Bookkeeper: Maryann Gregg Maintenance: Jack Consiglio, ext. 104 Baptism & Marriage Coordinator: Lorraine DeRosa [email protected] Bulletin Editor: Cathy Lauder, ext. 105 Music Ministry: Val Wyman, Lisa Moretti, ext. 109 Faith Formation: ext. 107 [email protected] Coordinator: Michele Scholl Assistant Formation Coordinator: Lori Paladino Confirmation Coordinator: Jean DesRochers The Crew: Leader - Mariko Dahl The Crew Assistant Leaders: Katrina Pesta Filomena Giannico [email protected] Trustees: Ralph Bosch Bill Taylor
August 23, 2015 - 2 - Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
THE FIVE CHALLENGES HIGHLIGHTED BY THE SYNOD DELEGATES INCLUDE:
1. Liturgy and Worship - Every Catholic is called to full, conscious and active participation in the worship life of the Church. How do we foster an attitude of welcome and hospitality in our parishes and schools? How do our priests and deacons prepare and deliver homilies that are relevant, inspirational, engaging and challenging to those who attend Mass? How do we create a culture that will reflect and celebrate the cultural and ethnic diversity of our communities? What needs to be done so that the celebration of the sacraments is revitalized? 2. Family Life-There is a need to strengthen and support family life and empower and assist parents to be the primary teachers of the Catholic faith. How do we evangelize and form our parents to be able to share with their children their relationship with Jesus and the Church? What needs to be done so that the diocese and our parishes provide support and pastoral care to families that are facing particular stressors such as financial difficulties, employment issues, discrimination, immigration challenges, addiction, or marital breakup? 3. Evangelization - We must create concrete plans for evangelization in, with, and through our parishes, schools, ecclesial movements and communities. In reaching out, what strategies can be used to engage those Catholics who are marginalized to participate in the life of the Church? How do we create a culture of missionary discipleship? How do we, as Catholic Christians, effectively witness the Gospel? 4. Leadership - There is a need to continually call, form, and support clergy, religious and laity in active leadership roles in the life of the Church. What is necessary to develop a culture that promotes and supports vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life in our diocese? How do we educate, form and support our clergy, promote holy and healthy living, and assist them in their leadership roles? What efforts are needed to assist Catholics to discern and share their personal gifts and talents with the larger community of faith in a spirit of stewardship? What structures and opportunities need to be created to support the ongoing training and formation of lay leaders in our diocese? 5. Catechesis and Education - We must renew the ministry of faith formation throughout our diocese, leading each person to a deepening relationship with the Lord Jesus in and through His Church. How do we create opportunities for faith formation to be offered in holistic and age-appropriate ways that provide for a clear, authentic and faithful teaching of our Catholic faith? What can be done to more effectively reach our teenagers and young adults? How do we provide ongoing opportunities for all the baptized to grow in their prayer life?
August 23, 2015 - 3 - Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
DON’T MISS THIS LAST OPPORTUNITY TO BE A PART
OF OUR PARISH FAMILY PHOTO ALBUM
There are still a few openings left Saturday, August 29th 9:00am - 4:00p
Sunday, August 30th 10:00am - 5:00pm Call the office to schedule your
appointment: (203) 838-3788 ext. 101.
Please sign me up to go to the Synod Closing Mass at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport Saturday, September 19, 2015, 11:00am
Name:___________________________________
Address: _________________________________
Phone #: _________________________________
Email: ___________________________________
Number of Tickets: _______
Affiliation (Parishioner, Staff, Religious, etc.):
_____________________________ Handicap Seating Needed: YES ______ NO _____
Plan on riding on the bus?: YES _____ NO _____
IF YOU WISH TO RIDE THE BUS WITH ST. MATTHEW PARISH, YOU MUST
REGISTER WITH OUR OFFICE.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Come join Msgr. Walter on Monday, August 24th, at 7:oopm to help plan the Parish Picnic scheduled for Sunday, September 20th. The only prerequisite that you need is that you have NOT worked on the parish picnic in the past.
Advertiser of the Week
August 23, 2015 - 4 - Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
SACRIFICIAL GIVING Assumption of Mary: $ 2,202.00 Offertory, 08/16/15: $12,211.00 Average Gift, 08/16/15: $ 20.74 Offertory same week 2014: $13,115.00 On-Line Giving: $ 471.00 Candle Stands: $ 376.00
Thank you for your continued support of our parish, its ministries and organizations .
God Bless!! Msgr. Walter
Mass Intentions Monday, August 24 12:10pm Catherine Sferlazzo 7:30pm Special Intention Tuesday, August 25 12:10pm James Finch
Wednesday, August 26 12:10pm Louis Romano
Thursday, August 27 12:10pm Anna DeSantis
Friday, August 28 12:10pm John A. Arena Saturday, August 29 4:00pm Lucy Tremonte
Claire Mansy Maria & Abel Cabral Lucy Cocchia Luisa Legaspi Mayuga Mary Croke David Scholl Stanley Tyska Ann M. Johnson Manuel Nino Cartas Oscar Gonzalez Salvatore Fasciana
Sunday, August 30 7:30am Marie Jeanne Mendence 9:00am Marie Obst 10:30am Joseph Pappas 12:00pm Natalila & Giovanni Barbalinardo 5:00pm Angel McKeown
Living Intention for Marian & Daniel McKeown Thomas Gallagher Jacquelyn Bruno
All weekday Masses are celebrated in the Chapel.
PARISH OFFICE Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm Sunday Closed for the summer Phone: (203) 838-3788 Fax: (203) 838-8195 Email: [email protected]
Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord: Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them
Please remember in your prayers:
Angela Hamrogue Juan Aucapena
We extend our sympathy to their families and friends.
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
II Annmarie Pepiciello & Cameron Vigliotti
I Sabrina Longo & Shane Geary
ELECTRONIC GIVING is available through our parish website
Victoria’s Italian Deli & Catering
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Cristina Colimitra Proprietor/Parishioner
A 12:30pm Spanish Mass is offered every Sunday at St. Ladislaus Church
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August 23, 2015 - 5 - Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
• Registration closes Tuesday, September 8th. • Registration information for grades 1 - 8 has been emailed. • If you have not received this information, please contact the Faith Formation office. • We can be reached at (203) 838-3788 ext. 107 or [email protected]. • Hard copies of the forms may be picked up in the Faith Formation office during office hours and are
available on our website in a PDF format. • Classes start the week of September 28th.
• Virtus trained Catechists and volunteers needed for all grade levels. Confirmation
• Confirmation registration closes on August 31st. • Registration information for Confirmation has been emailed. • If you have not received this information, please contact Jean DesRochers, in the Faith Formation office. • She can be reached at (203) 838-3788 ext. 107 or [email protected]. • Confirmation will be held on April 10, 2016 at 2:00 PM. • Bishop Frank Caggiano will be the Celebrant. • Hard copies of the forms may be picked up in the Faith Formation office during office hours and are
available on our website in a PDF format. • Candidates may pick between two class instruction options as follow:
Option A: • Classes will be held on the First Sunday of each month starting in October from 4:45PM (includes
5 pm Mass) – 7:45PM with the exception of January where it will be the Second Sunday. • Additional 4 Sunday’s during the year (dates to be determined) • Service Project (Group projects or Bible Camp 2015) • Each candidate will prepare a one page essay on the Saint whose name they wish to take as their
Confirmation Name (due no later than 11/6/15). • Candidates will choose a sponsor for Confirmation to help guide them on their faith journey along
with their parents (Sponsor certificate due no later than 11/6/15). • Candidates will also have an individual interview with a member of the clergy. • Attendance at Retreat.
Option B: • Classes held once a month with Msgr. Walter, candidate and parents. • Each candidate will prepare a one page essay on the Saint whose name they wish to take as their Confirmation Name (due with the registration). • Candidates will choose a sponsor for Confirmation to help guide them on their faith journey along with
their parents (Sponsor certificate is due with the registration). • A commitment of 3 years for candidate and their family to ministry and/or service.
Faith Formation Grades 1 - 8
August 23, 2015 - 6- Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Krakow, Poland July 22 - August 1, 2016!
Open to all youth 16yrs. & older Open to all young adult to age 35
Open to all families
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!!! If you are interested in adding your name to the waiting list, please go to www.worldyouthday.com
or contact Katrina Pesta at [email protected] or Fr. Sunil at [email protected] for questions or assistance.
Our new security/fire detection system with cameras and recording system is in the process of being installed. All keys to the buildings need to be returned to the office no later than August 30th.
Please give a warm St. Matthew Parish welcome to the St. Joseph parishioners who will be selling raffle tickets outside the doors of church this weekend, August 22nd & 23rd.
Top Ten Reasons to Become a Catechist: 1. You will grow in your own faith, learn the
teachings of the Church, and deepen yourrelationship with Jesus
2. Your Baptism calls you to share in Jesus’ministry
3. Children, teens and adults in today’s world,more than ever, need to hear the Good Newsof Jesus
4. Children, teens, and adults in today’s world,more than ever, need to encounter the goodrole models of Faith
5. You have much to share with those you willbe teaching and you’ll have opportunities toshare faith with other Catechists
6. Today’s catechetical textbooks and resourcesoffer outstanding support
7. You will be challenged, you’ll have fun, andyou’ll make new friends
8. You will be helping people to deepen theirrelationship with Jesus (you will beevangelizing!)
9. You will be handing on a 2000-year-oldtradition that changes lives
10. It is our job: Jesus sent us to: “Go andTeach all Nations”
Think about these, pray about them, and then make a decision to join us in this wonderful ministry.
We can be reached at (203) 838-3788 ext. 107 or by email [email protected].
Catechists are still needed for the following classes: Monday 4:15 grade 2 Monday 4:15 grade 3 Tuesday 4:15 grade 4 Tuesday 4:15 grade 5 Tuesday 4:15 grade 6 Tuesday 6:00 grade 3 Sunday 6:00 grade 8
St. Matthew Parish Singles Group Thursday, September 3rd, 6:30pm
in the Chapel If you are in your 20’s or 30’s and would like to see what we are about, please come join us. If you would like more information, please contact Fr. Sunil at [email protected].
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August 23, 2015 - 7 - Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, September 13th, 12 Noon Mass Police and Firefighter men and women needed as musicians, soloists, lectors, Eucharistic ministers and ushers. Also, children/young adults with police or firefighter parents to participate as altar servers and gift bearers.
If interested, please call the office: (203) 838-3788, ext. 101. 35th Annual Parish Fair
St. Leo Parish 24 Roxbury Road, Stamford Tuesday September 1st - Friday, September 4th
6:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday, September 5th
2:00pm - 11:00pm $25 Ride Bracelets Available Tuesday - Thursday
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Knights of Columbus 14360 Annual Tootsie Roll Drive
August 29th & 30th Please support their annual campaign for those with intellectual disabilities. Thank you to all for your support each year.
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