A Roman Catholic Community

235 Maltby Street

Bristol, CT 06010

860-589-2295 • Fax 860-589-6692 Welcome visitors and new parishioners. Kindly introduce yourself after Mass.

Please register by calling the Office.

PARISH MASS SCHEDULE:

Saturday: 4:00 pm—Vigil Mass

Sunday: 7:30 am; 9:30 am; 11:15 am

Weekdays: Monday thru Saturday at 9:00 am

Holy Days: 9:00 am, 12:10 pm & 5:30 pm (With the exception of Christmas & New Year’s)

SACRAMENTS:

Baptisms: Are celebrated on the first & third Sunday

of the month at 12:15 pm. Pre-registration is required.

A Pre-baptismal program is held on the first Tuesday of

the month at 7:00 pm in Rosary Hall. Please call the

Parish Office for further information.

Marriages: Arrangements are to be made at least six

months in advance. Please call the Parish Office for

further information.

Reconciliation (Confession): Saturday: 3:00 pm—3:30 pm

VISITATION OF THE SICK & HOMEBOUND Those who cannot celebrate Mass with us because of illness, disability or age are encouraged

to call the Parish Office to arrange for the sacraments to be received at home. Please notify us if you are hospitalized and would like to be visited.

.OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm; Fridays: 9:00 AM to 12 Noon.

E-Mail: st.gregory.rectory@comcast.net • Website: stgregorybristol.org

PASTOR

Reverend Gary F. Simeone

PAROCHIAL VICAR Reverend Hector Rangel

DEACON

Stanley Piotrowski 860-589-7942

PARISH OFFICE

Joanne Sekorski, Parish Secretary 860-589-2295

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD

Claudia Larsen Director of Religious Education

Office: 860-589-4232

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC David Junko

203-217-5752

HALL RENTALS Bea Roy: 860-589-5898

ST GREGORY THE GREAT CHURCH BRISTOL CT

PARISH INFORMATION

ROSARY…………….….Monday thru Saturday 8:30am PRAYER GROUP…………..Mondays—Church-Rosary 1:15pm; Meeting 1:30pm in Rosary Hall CONFESSIONS…………………………...Monday 6-7PM CHOIR REHEARSAL…………..……...Wednesday, 7pm RCIA…………………….……Thursday,7PM Rosary Hall STATIONS OF THE CROSS………………....Friday 7PM

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 VIGIL: FIRST SUN DAY OF LENT 4:00PM ROSEMARIE GIROUARD By Husband & 3 Sons SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 AM ANN & BENEDICT ZANIEWSKI By Kathy Zaniewski & Family 9:30 AM SALVATORE MICUCCI By Paul & Sandy Cote 11:15AM ORLANDO RAMIREZ By Huguette Dube MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, LENTEN WEEKDAY 9:00 AM JOHN & BERNADETTA RENTSCH LER & SONS By Daughter/Sister 6:00PM CONFESSIONS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 LENTEN WEEKDAY 9:00 AM REV FATHER OMAR (LIVING) By Maryann & Frances WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 LENTEN WEEK DAY 9:00AM JAMES ALBERT By Mother THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22- THE CHAIR OF ST PETER THE APOSTLE 9:00 AM MRS FRANCES BERNIER (LIVING) By Maryann FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 LENTEN WEEKDAY 9:00 AM MR GEORGE TYSZKA (LIVING) By Maryann 7:00 PM STATIONS OF THE CROSS

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24 LENTEN WEEKDAY 9:00 AM MARIAMMA JOSEPH By Fr Sebastian SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 VIGIL-SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 4:00PM DONNA ROSE MARTIN By Family SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 AM VICTORIA BANASIEWICZ By Bonnie 9:30 AM ORLANDO RAMIREZ By Sheila Ward 11:15AM DORIS PISARSKI By Family

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of com-plete Fast and Abstinence. These are days of Fast and Abstinence from meat. There is a limit of one full meal on these

days for all between the ages of 18 and 59 in-clusive. Days of Abstinence: (All Fridays of Lent) All who have reached their 14th year are bound to abstain totally from meat on the Fridays of Lent. Easter Duty Obligation: Those who have re-ceived their First Holy Communion do have the obligation to confess their sins and receive Ho-ly Communion at least once a year, preferably during the Lenten and Easter Seasons of the year.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS DURING LENT Every Friday evening at 7:00 PM beginning February 16th. Everyone is invited to join us.

MONDAY NIGHT CONFESSIONS DURING LENT

Every Monday during Lent, confessions will be heard at 7PM in preparation for Easter. We wel-come whose who have not received the Sacra-ment of Reconciliation in a while back to the Church to experience God’s Mercy and Forgiveness.

JUST A REMINDER! During the Flu Season, the shaking of hands at the sign of peace can be replaced with a simple wave or a “Peace be with You”. Once the flu season has abated we will return to the regular “Sign of Peace. Thank you for your cooperation.

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

SAINT GREGORY 300 CLUB

WINNING NUMBERS

WEEK #20

$20 - #319 $10 - #60

Lord, grant eternal rest to the souls of all of our dearly departed, especially the souls of Your lov-ing servants:

LEWIS McQUARRIE

VITO DALFINO MARGARET (PEG) DUQUETTE

St Gregory Parish Family extends sincere sympa-thy to their family and friends.

ST GREGORY’S ON THE GO………………….

MANGIA, MANGIA, MAGGIANO’S ITALIAN COOKING DEMONSTRATION

GUIDED TOUR OF BOSTON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018

Here’s your chance to find out how Maggiano’s Little Italy, an iconic Italian restaurant in Bos-ton, make that delicious Italian food. Watch and learn as the professionals at Maggiano’s Little Italy prepare some of their best known dishes just for you. The scents of garlic and homemade sauces will ensure you have a hearty appetite for the three-course family-style luncheon that follows. Menu: Crispy Zucchini Fries, Bruschetta, Salad, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Lasagna, Chicken Marsala, Dessert: Profiteroles & Apple Crostado. Coffee, Iced Tea & Soda. MANGIA! Following your meal, a Boston Guide will join the motor coach for a guided tour of Boston. We’ll explore the city on our motor coach, with stops along the way. $99.00 per person - $50.00 per person due at signup. Departs St. Gregory Church at 7:30am - Returns at 6:30pm.

BALANCE DUE BY FEBRUARY 16TH. BUS IS FULL, TAKING A WAITING LIST.

TAG SALE

Are you someone who likes to have or go to a Tag

Sale? If so, we would like your help. St. Gregory

Church is interested in having a Tag Sale to bene-

fit the Outreach Ministry and we need your help to

plan it. Please join us on Monday, February 26th

in Rosary Hall at 7:00pm. If you have any ques-

tions, please call Sandy Neumann at 860-675-

8245.

IT’S BACK!!!!!!!!!

SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2018

ST GREGORY CCD CENTER 5:30PM

Menu: Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potato, Carrots, Onions, Irish Soda Bread, Rye Bread/Butter, Coffee, Tea, Soda & Dessert. BYOB

$12.00 Adults - $6.00 Children 6-10 Under 6 Free

Tickets are available at the rectory and will be sold the weekends of February 24/25 and March 3/4 after masses. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

PASTA DINNER FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT CHARITY WATER Hosted by Team Clean Water

Saturday, March 3, 2018 5PM to 7PM St. Gregory CCD Center

We will be serving Pasta, Meatballs, Salad, Bread

and Coffee. Last year, we raised over $2,100.00

Please help us do it again this year and if all goes well,

we may exceed last year’s donations. Tickets are $10

for adults, Children under 10-$5.00. Contact Bob

Jacques at 860-573-0845. Please bring your friends

and family. Additional tickets are available at the

door.

OPEN MIC COME ON DOWN! St. Ann Church Hall, will

be the place to be on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month

from 6:30-9:30pm for the Country, Folk & Old Tyme Fiddling

Music Open Mic. Admission is $5.00 with FREE admission

to musicians. All proceeds benefit St. Francis de Sales Par-

ish. Come on down, sing along with the music and get

ready to have fun. Bring your family and friends. For fur-

ther info please call Al at 860-582-8011 or Elna at 860-989-

5941.

FEBRUARY 11, 2018 OFFERTORY $7,917.00 FEBRUARY 12, 2017 OFFERTORY $6,736.00 (snow)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF YOUR PARISH. PLEASE REMEMBER TO MARK YOUR

ENVELOPES SO YOU MAY GET PROPER CREDIT.

This week the Sanctuary Candle burns for the greater Glory of God and in memory of

EVELYN WINIARSKI

We pray for all our military personnel, especially those currently involved in hostilities around the world:

COLONEL KIRSTEN G. AGUILAR CAPTAIN GREGORY W. ALLEN

LANCE CORPORAL MICHAEL BANKS MAJOR PAUL T BARTOK

W2 TODD BOEHM STAFF SERGEANT MICHAEL CORRY

COLONEL PATRICK DEDHAM SERGEANT ANDREW DIMAURO

CORPORAL WILLIAM T DOYLE IV LT STEPHAN D’URSO

CAPTAIN MELISSA GOLSCHNEIDER LT DANIEL GOLSCHNEIDER AIRMAN HUNTER R GOSLIN

AIRMAN ABEAA DAKOTA GREGER PFC STACEY LYNN GUERRETTE STAFF SERGEANT DAVID GULINO

E3 SAMANTHA HART SPECIALIST E-2 STEPHANIE LANDRY

PRIVATE KAREN-ROSE LEWIS PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS JONATHON MARCHETTI

SERGEANT TAYLOR MARTEL COLONEL SCOTT P MASKERY

E1 JACK MCCARTHY PFC ZACHARY MICHELE

U.S. NAVY BRANDON MYERS JACOB PELLETIER

STAFF SERGEANT JOHN RYAN PHELAN PFC AUSTIN QUILTER

LANCE CORPORAL JAMES RIDER CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 5 PETER W RONDEAU

SERGEANT STEFAN SQUILLANTE E3 SEAMAN B J SULLIVAN

STAFF SERGEANT KEITH ZANETTI LT COMMANDER CRAIG ZECCHIN

(If you know of anyone serving in the military, please call the office and we will list them.)

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

ROSARY SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS St. Gregory Rosary Society is again presenting schol-arships to students whose families are registered members of St. Gregory Church. This year the scholarships are being expanded to include students who will be attending or are presently enrolled at a Catholic High School. Forms are available in the guidance offices of the high schools serving St. Greg-ory’s, in the vestibule of the church and at the rectory. Any questions should be directed to Marilyn Stawski at 860-584-0187.

HOLY FAMILY RETREAT CENTER, FARMINGTON

In an age of division, tension and change, enjoy a weekend of peace and reflection exploring the theme “Grace Enough” and discovering the many ways God’s presence empowers us and supports us through every step of life’s journey. Our men and women usually attend the weekends assigned to our parish in January. If you were unable to attend one of these, there are still openings in weekends through the rest of the winter and into the spring. Although there is a fee, you pay what you can. There is finan-cial aid. Holy Family offers many day and evening programs and retreats, such as: Baking Challah Bread February 27th 10am Women’s Evening Retreat February 28th 5:30pm For more information contact Gwen Bartok 589-1754 Eileen DiMauro 860-675-4330, Holy Family 860-760-9705 or www.holyfamilyretreat.org

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Sunday: Gn 9:8-15/Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [cf. 10]/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk

1:12-15

Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [Jn 6:63b]/Mt 25:31

-46

Tuesday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19 [18b]/Mt 6:7-

15

Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 [19b]/Lk 11:29-

32

Thursday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6 [1]/Mt 16:13-19

Friday: Ez 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8 [3]/Mt 5:20-26

Saturday: Dt 26:16-19/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 [1b]/Mt 5:43-48

Next Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ps 116:10, 15, 16-

THE GREGORIAN CHAT

Now is the time to submit your articles, stories, pho-tos, poems, etc., for the March issue of The Gregori-an Chat. The deadline is February 28th or when spaces are filled. Please send to: jtreardon@snet.net and use “Chat” in the subject line. Thank you!

WOMEN’S EVENING RETREAT

The Power of Choosing Love, with Scarlett Lewis

Wednesday, February 28th 5:30-9:00pm

Scarlett Lewis founded the Jesse Lewis Choose Love

Movement after losing her son, Jesse, in the Sandy Hook

Tragedy. Shortly after his death, Scarlett decided to be

part of the solution to the issues that we’re seeing in our

society-and that also caused the tragedy. While we can’t

always choose what happens to us, we can choose how

we respond. Our evening together will explore how to han-

dle adversity, have courageous conversations, and re-

spond with love in the most difficult situations. The evening

begins with book signing at 5:40pm $40 includes dinner

860-760-9705 www.holyfamilyretreat.org