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110 MAIN ST, FARMINGTON, CT 06032 | (860) 677-2639 | [email protected] | STPATSFARM.ORG
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
THE PRESENTATION OF
THE LORD
SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday Vigil Mass—4:30pm
Sunday Mass—7:30am, 9:30am and 11:30am
Weekday Mass—8:30am (MON through THUR)
Monsignor Thomas J. Barry, Pastor
Robert Barry, Deacon
William Farrell (Ret.), Deacon
PARISH OFFICE Fax Number: (860) 677-2672
MON through THUR—9:00 am - 4:00 pm
FRI—9:00 am - 12:00 pm
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Eileen Dignazio, Director
(860) 676-0253
CONFIRMATION Curtiss Stella, Director
PARISH SECRETARY Lisa McEnery
(860) 677-2639 x20
COORDINATOR OF MINISTRIES & SOCIAL MEDIA Sally LaBonte
(860) 677-2639 x19
MUSIC MINISTRY Michael Carney, DIrector
PEER MINISTRY Curtiss Stella, Coordinator
PARISH COUNCIL Thomas Lyons, Chairperson
Nirav Pravasi, Vice Chairperson
PARISH TRUSTEES Beverly Montresor, David O’Leary
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION/CONFESSION Monday—6:00 - 6:45 pm or by
appointment
The Church of St. Patrick is a community of people in the Roman Catholic faith
tradition who come together to accept and embody the example and teachings
of Jesus Christ. The Parish is empowered and encouraged to work together in
an atmosphere of openness and caring to learn and spread the teaching of
Jesus Christ and to serve the spiritual and corporal needs of its members and
the larger community.
2 THE CHURCH OF SAINT PATRICK | FARMINGTON, CT
WELCOME If you are a visitor to Saint Patrick Church, we want you to know how welcome you are – whether you
have come here from another part of the country, from across the world, or simply from another par-
ish here in the Archdiocese of Hartford. Thanks in part to the generosity of visitors like yourself, we
are able to celebrate the Church’s liturgy here in a fitting and beautiful way. We are also able to offer a
wide range of services to individuals living in our parish and community. - Monsignor Thomas J. Barry
As members of the Body of Christ, we need to pray for each
other & we encourage you to let us know of any parishioner
who is ill or hospitalized, so we can include them each week.
Grace Dunn, Charlotte Egan, Lynn Daley, Chorzempa Family,
Trisha Elliott, Ann Stankoski, Ethan Edwards, Anne DeNuccio,
Theresa Turbie, Violet Frascarelli, Loreen Markie and family,
Clara Cellino, the Morley Jr./ Sr. families, Brad Ragaglia, Belynda
Reidda, Betty Franceus, Bill Millerick, Roger May, Ellie Carle, Mar-
tene Macaro, Dianne Easdon, Janet Dunning, Marilyn LoRusso,
Greta Stifel, Bill Chesanek, Ron & Renanna, Carol Liepis, George
Jones, Jack Lembo, Elisha Yeager, Lauren Cappola, Jim Oswald,
Sue Ann Massey Williamson, Mario Reyes, Thomas Dignazio,
Joseph Blancato, Linda DeZenzo, Ivan Franceus, Angel Jones,
Olivia Kevorkian, Cece Corrado, Madison Barbieri, John Zmijew-
ski, Jerry Haverty, Michael Dunning, Louise M., Richard M., Anne
Fritze, Frances Cresenzi, Angela Martin, Josephine Corso, Lor-
raine Douglass, Ann Lysaght, Linda Gilson, Alexander Kazokas,
Jr., Astolfo & Iva Scardacchi, Carmen Chesanek, Fran St. Pierre,
Henrietta Hayes, Richelle Luedee, Jim Gilson, Hope Sheridan,
Angela Lawler, Sandy Therrien, Russell Kerchis, Rena Charette
The Blessed Mother, St. Joseph, Christ in Blessing and Eucharistic Candles are available in memory of a loved one or for a special in-tention. Please call the Parish Office to re-quest a candle.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Families need to complete a pre-baptismal program. Baptisms are celebrated the 1st and 4th Sunday of the month at the 11:30 Mass and will be scheduled after completing the program. Please contact the Parish Office for more details.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Please contact Parish Office six months in advance to begin prepara-tion.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Reverend M. Ernest Wilson Council #20. Meetings are held the 3rd
Monday of each month in the Church Hall. Contact: Geno Tilley,
Grand Knight at 860-202-4166 or email him at [email protected]. -6:00 pm Officers Meeting -7:00 pm General Meeting
HOSPITAL & HOME VISITATION Please contact the Parish Office when a serious illness occurs or when the sick, aged or incapacitated are confined to home or hospi-
tal.
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS Requests are due Mondays at noon. All materials are subject to approval from the Parish Offi ce.
Please contact the Parish Office at [email protected] for more details.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST 4:30pm Frances Spirito & Anthony Spirito, Jr. | Req. by: Family
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND 7:30am Quintino DiCioccio | Req. by: Connie DiBella
9:30am The Balazy Family | Req. by: Stacia Balazy
11:30am Thomas Lawler | Req. by: Judy Krohomer
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD 8:30am Ines Tee | Req. by: her brother, Alfred Tee
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH 8:30am NO MORNING MASS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH 8:30am NO MORNING MASS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH 8:30am NO MORNING MASS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH NO MASS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH 4:30pm
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH 7:30am
9:30am Lou Gilbert | Req. by: his wife, Elizabeth
11:30am Paulina Klosinska | Req. by: Family
Please note, if Farmington schools are cancelled
or delayed, there will be NO morning Mass.
Mass intentions are taken on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays between 9am and 12:00pm. If you wish to re-
quest a Mass or a candle, please try to call during those
times. Thank you for your cooperation.
FEBRUARY 2, 2020 | THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD 3
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATES
Introducing “Play & Pray”
Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to
this playgroup on the 1st Tuesday of every
month from 9:30-11:00am, beginning
February 4th. Join us for playtime and
encouragement as we pass on our Catholic faith to our little
ones. Contact Jillian for meeting location -
If you would like your tax
contributions for 2019, please
call or email the Parish Office
to request it. Statements are
not sent out unless requested. Thank you for your
anticipated cooperation.
SAVE THE DATE
MARCH 15, 2020
4-7pm
Farmington Gardens
More info to follow!!
50/50 RAFFLE TICKETS
Need some extra cash after the holidays?
There’s still some time to get your winning
raffle ticket!! First prize is $10,000, that’s right,
$10,000!! There are three $5,000 prizes. You
don’t need to be a parishioner to win. Anyone
can buy a ticket. Cash, checks, credit cards are
accepted. Stop by or call the Parish Office to
purchase yours. Tell your neighbors, tell your
friends!!
OFFERTORY WEEKEND OF JAN. 26th
Regular Offertory: $ 7,905.00
High School: $ 1,677.00
Total: $ 9,582.00
Thank you very much for your continuing support and
generosity.
There are four ways of giving to St. Patrick’s Church:
1. Making contributions through your bank in person or
online.
2. Making gifts to church of appreciated securities.
3. Making a one time or an annual end of the year gift.
The income tax charitable deduction
is one of the few deductions left un-
der the new tax law. Are you required
to take a minimum distribution (RMD)
from your IRA? If yes, then you can
make a gift to our capital campaign
directly from your IRA. It counts towards your RMD,
but your gift will not be taxed because it will not be
included in your income on your tax returns. It’s
easy - just ask your IRA custodian to make a gift
(Qualified Charitable Distribution) directly to St. Pat-
rick Church. Consult with your tax advisor as to the
RMD requirements as recent changes in the tax law
have taken place. Prior to 2020, RMDs from IRA ac-
counts were required to begin in the year the indi-
vidual turned 70 1/2. Beginning in 2020, however,
the new age at which RMDs must start is 72. RMDs
for individuals who turned 70 1/2 in 2019, or had
already turned 70 1/2, remain the same for tax year
2020. Whenever you are considering any action
which effects your taxes, you should consult with
your personal advisors.
PLEASE NOTE: Campaign payments can be sent
to the office at any time. Thank you for your com-
mitment to our addition!
Would you like to be a reader at
Mass? It only means giving up one
week every 5 weeks or so. We are in
need of more readers for weekend
Masses. Please consider joining this
important ministry.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD)
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Liturgy of the Word for Children is celebrated every Sunday at the
9:30 & 11:30 Masses.
February
Feb. 3 - 6:00-7:00pm - Classes Grades 3-8 at IAR
Feb. 5 - 6:30-8:00pm - Grade 9 Class
Feb. 9 - 9:30-11:00am - Sacraments 2 Class
Feb. 9 - 11:30-12:30pm - Kindergarten & Sacraments 1 Classes
Feb. 10 - 6:00-7:00pm - Classes Grades 3-8 at IAR
Feb. 12 - 6:30-8:00pm - Grade 9 Class (Parents & Students)
Feb. 19 - 6:30-8:00pm - Grade 10 Class
Feb. 23 - Mardi Gras – immediately following 11:30 Mass
For more specific dates/times please check the calendar that is
posted on the parish website.
Religious Education Classes - Irving A. Robbins
Middle School from 6:00-7:00pm. Parents are
reminded that whenever school is closed for inclement
weather, early dismissals or holidays, we do NOT have
class. We must go by the Farmington Public School
calendar. The following are dates for classes at IAR
2020
February 3, 10, 24 March 2, 9, 16
April 6 (Last Class at IAR)
Second Session ~ Religious Education Classes ~ “CCD”- PTAH
Pflaum Gospel Materials are ready for pick-up in the church hall. PTAH materials can be found on the tables in the church hall. Please highlight your children’s names when you pick up their booklets, which began on January 19, 2020. Please also note that the Readings for the Sundays have been updated on the website: www.stpatsfarm.org, Religious Education. The Readings are the Opening Prayer for each lesson. Please be sure to download them each week. The Closing Prayer for the lesson is the traditional prayers: Sign of the Cross, the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be….., and the Act of Contrition. We are now returning to the Season of Ordinary Time, so the color for the prayer space is green. You will also find extra activities on the tables with the booklets. There is one for Valentine’s Day and a Bible Study packet for children in Grades 6-8. If you need any assistance, please contact Eileen Dignazio at (860) 676-0253 or [email protected].
ST. PATRICK RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
110 Main Street, P.O. Box 523
Farmington, CT. 06034-0523
Phone: (860) 676-0253
Email: [email protected]
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We will resume the Walking with Purpose Bible Study for Women beginning on Wednesday, February 12th and continue to April 9th. Lent is a perfect time for this bible study, with the theme: “Beholding Your King.” We would like very much to welcome you! The class meets in the Hitchcock Room of the Parish Office, 110 Main Street, Farmington. We meet on Wednesdays from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Come join us! For more infor-mation, please contact Eileen Dignazio at (860) 676-0253 or [email protected]. The link to learn more about the theme and ordering of materials is as fol-lows:
https://shop.walkingwithpurpose.com/collections/study-guides/products/beholding-your-ing-study-guide.
Mardi Gras
When? Sunday, February
23rd immediately following
the 11:30 Mass
Where? St. Patrick Church Hall
Help is needed. Please contact Eileen Dignazio to let
her know if you can help in any way possible -
[email protected] or (860) 676-0253. Thank you!
February 9th – End of Life Issues
“Made in the Image and Likeness of God”
Guest Speaker: Sr. Suzanne Gross
Time: Immediately following the 11:30 Mass ~ Church Hall
The theme of “End of Life Issues” was presented at a work-shop in November, 2018 along with “Human Trafficking” and “Prayer and Respect Life.” These topics were presented by a panel of 4 who came to St. Patrick’s. The evaluation forms that were filled out asked for more information on all 3 top-ics. This Winter/Spring we are answering the request of sev-eral of you who would like more information. In response to the feedback we received, we have scheduled 3 work-shops to be held over the next several weeks. The first one being on Sunday, February 9th. The dignity of the human person, made in the image and likeness of God, gives us a moral compass to address life issues. Sr. Suzanne Gross is coming to discuss care of the elderly, distribution of medical care, medical ethics and to answer any other questions you may have. A light luncheon will be served at 12:30 with the talk beginning at 1:00. For more information or to sign up for the lunch and talk, please call or email Eileen at (860) 676-0253 or [email protected].
FEBRUARY 2, 2020 | THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD 5
February 1-2………………...Coffee And….
February 1-2….……………..Food Drive (Farmington Food Pantry)
February 4…………………….Soul Walkers
February 8-9………………...Meatloaf Collection
February 9…………………….House of Bread
February 9…………………….Presentation “End of Life Issues”
February 11…………………..Soul Walkers
February 12…………………..Walking with Purpose - Women’s Bible
Study
February 14…………………..Prayer Shawl Ministry
February 18…………………..Soul Walkers
February 19…………………..Walking with Purpose - Women’s Bible
Study
February 23…………………..Mardi Gras
HOUSE OF BREAD
Kim Gencarelli 860-470-7878
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SHELTER
Allison Rose & Ann Jett 860-674-1202
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Geno Tilley 860-202-4166
MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE
Knights of Columbus
Michael Blum 860-604-9139
MONTHLY MEATLOAF
Lorraine Stec 860-508-9650
PARISH COUNCIL
Tom Lyons 860-729-8286 PRO-LIFE Ed Gales 860-508-3035
PRAYER SHAWL
Barbara Sutkowski 860-747-8427
Visit www.stpatsfarm.org/ministries
For all who are divorced, widowed or separated - there is
a special heartache in finding oneself alone. Widowed,
separated and divorced men and women of all ages are
encouraged to attend the Beginning Experience. Coping
with Life Alone in the Beginning program on Saturday,
February 15, 2020 at St. John’s Church in Middletown
from 8:45am-3:30pm. $40 registration fee includes
morning coffee and… in the morning PLUS lunch. This is
a day for you to begin the journey of healing with peers
who have walked in your shoes. For more information
and an application for yourself or for a friend, please call
Victoria A. at (860) 993-5469 or Maria D. at (860) 347-
5188 or email: [email protected]. For
more information, visit: www.beginningexperience.org.
Soul Walkers are still walking!!! It
may be cold and dreary, but
walking/praying can do you a
world of good! Come join us on
Tuesday mornings from 9:00-10:00am.
When Mary and Joseph bring Jesus
to the temple to present him to the
Lord, they simultaneously present
him to the world. Are you willing to
accept the Lord and serve him as a
priest or religious? Call Fr. Michael
Casey, Director of Vocations,
Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, (860)
761-7456 or email
[email protected] or visit
www.hartfordpriest.com.
MINISTRIES’ CORNER-SALLY LABONTE, COORDINATOR
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2, 2020
Sunday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10 [10b]/Heb 2:14-18/ Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Ps 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [8a]/Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30—19:3/Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [1a]/Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7 [cf. 5c]/Mk 6:1-6
Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/1 Chr 29:10, 11ab, 11d-12a, 12bcd [12b]/Mk 6:7-13 this is correct
Friday: Sir 47:2-11/Ps 18:31, 47 and 50, 51 [cf. 47b]/ Mk 6:14-29
Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13/Ps 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 [12b]/ Mk 6:30-34
Next Sunday: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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BIRTHRIGHT NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Birthright is an emergency pregnancy service offering free preg-
nancy tests, friendship counseling and practical support. Our
guiding principle: It is the RIGHT of every pregnant woman to
give BIRTH and the RIGHT of every child to be BORN. Birthright
volunteers have served pregnant women in crisis in Connecticut
since 1972. Thousands of expectant mothers have received the
help they need! There are 8 Birthright locations in our state.
Please call (800) 550-4900 for the Birthright nearest you. Training
is provided. Spanish speaking volunteers are especially needed.
Also needed are gently worn maternity and baby clothes.
The Catholic Graduates Club
of Greater Hartford, Inc.
The Catholic Graduates Club will award
three scholarships of $2,000 each to
Catholic students who are high school seniors and
who plan to attend a four-year college in the Fall of
2020. The applicant must reside in Hartford Coun-
ty. This club has awarded over $121,000 to 167
recipients during the past 68 years. Students are
chosen on the basis of financial need, scholarship,
character, leadership and achievement. Infor-
mation can be obtained by contacting guidance
counselors or principals in area high schools. If
your local school does not have the information
available, it may be obtained at the following web-
site: www.catholicgraduatesct.org. Deadline for
submittal is March 16, 2020.
Ready for something new
this year? Visit St. Paul and
see all they have to offer. If
you or someone you know
has a prospective 9th grader (or 10th grade transfer student)
considering St. Paul’s for the 2020-2021 school year, make sure
to visit the Open House on February 11th at 6:30pm and then
register for the Placement Exam taking place at the school on
February 22nd at 8:00am. Pre-registration is suggested but walk
-ins are always welcome. To register, visit www.spchs.com/
admissions. For more information, please contact the Admis-
sions Office at (860) 584-0911 or [email protected].
Coffee And… Stop
by this weekend after
all Masses!! It’s Super
Bowl Sunday Week-
end. Kick it off by
meeting some new
people or
re-connecting with those you haven’t seen in a
while. All are welcome!!
The 15th Annual Hope for Haiti will
be held on February 29th beginning
at 6:00pm at the Hawk’s Landing
Country Club in Southington. The
event includes dinner, wine pull, gift card raffles, silent
auction and music. This a very special evening and a
great chance to spend time with some of our fellow St.
Patrick parishioners and help support our programs. Out-
reach to Haiti has been in Haiti for over 30 years, serving
the poor in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas. Reser-
vations are necessary for the event, For more information
or to make a donation, please contact Sue Petruzzi at
The Divine Mercy Holy Hour will be
celebrated at St. Ann in Avon on Sun-
day, February 9th from 2:30-3:30pm.
Our Lord Jesus told St. Faustina for
the soul that TRUST much will be giv-
en. Please join us for this powerful
devotion.
Farmington Continuing Education announces the Winter/
Spring class offerings for English for Speakers of Other Lan-
guages (ESL), high school completion (GED), credit diploma
(NEDP), citizenship and adult basic education starting Febru-
ary 3rd. Pre-registration is required in person and will be held
during the day on February 4th and 11th at 9:30am at the
Farmington Library and in the evening on February 3rd and
10th at 5:00pm at Farmington High School in Room 905. Clas-
ses are free to residents of Farmington/Unionville, Avon, Can-
ton/Collinsville and Burlington/Harwinton. Bring proof of resi-
dency and photo ID to register. In the evening, childcare is
available for children ages 4 and older that are toilet-trained.
Explore the other exciting enrichment class offerings for youth
and adults. View the complete catalog and register online at
www.fpsct.org/fce or call (860) 404-0290.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
Weekends
for Healing After Abortion
If you are suffering from an abortion, experience the healing
love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat weekend
March 20-22, 2020 in Litchfield, CT. The weekend healing
process includes discussions, Living Scriptures with medita-
tions, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a Memorial Service
and a Mass of Entrustment. Participation is totally confiden-
tial and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s
love, forgiveness and compassion. Both women and men
have participated in past retreats and have ranged in age
from teens to mid-eighties. The fee for the weekend is $175
for meals, private room and all retreat materials. Scholar-
ships are available for financial assistance. For more infor-
mation, contact Marie at (203) 631-9030 or email her at
[email protected] or visit the website at
www.rachelsvineyard.org.
