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NOVEMBER 12, 2017 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
ST. JEANNE JUGAN JOURNAL
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH ST. JEANNE JUGAN PARISH ST. BERNARD CHURCH
ut the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps." The
foolish versus the wise. Today's parable sets these two groups in stark contrast to one another. Two crowds of young women wait for a wedding feast. One group comes prepared for the unexpected, the other just assumes everything will go according to schedule. But it doesn't! The Bridegroom is late, and the
foolish virgins are left out in the dark--literally--while the wise ones enjoy the feast inside. The lesson here is not just about having foresight and gathering the corresponding equipment. It's about being ready for the second coming of Christ. Jesus himself is the "Bridegroom." Traditionally we refer to the Church as the "Bride of Christ" and we, as the people of God who constitute the Church, are even now awaiting the real feast, the culmination of time when Jesus returns. But are we standing among the wise or the foolish as we wait? Jesus tells us today, "Stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour." Are we spiritually awake? Do we have extra oil to see us through, or are we hitting the bottom of the barrel and running on spiritual fumes so to speak? Do we think it's enough to do the bare minimum as we wait for Christ, stepping into church without really being present, or calling ourselves Christian without really taking up the challenge of the cross? In order to avoid standing outside the feast with the foolish, we will want to make sure we fill our flasks with oil or, in other words, fill our hearts with the love of God, fill our minds with his word and his teachings, and fill our souls with the virtues that unite us to his will. If we stock up on these important supplies, we can count ourselves among the wise!
Remembrance Services St. Bernard Church
On November 12, 2017 at 2:00 pm there will be a
Remembrance Service for those who have gone home to God between October 15, 2016 and October 15, 2017.
At St. Bernard Church the Book of Remembrance will be
located near the altar on a podium for you to sign your departed loved one’s names.
On November 1, 2017, Archbishop of Hartford, Leonard Blair wrote:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
More than 46 million people in our country are living in poverty. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is an anti-poverty effort on the part of our Church to help people find hope and a better life. Our support for this collection reaches those whom Pope Francis describes as living on the economic and social "peripheries," or margins, offering them a hand up, not a hand out.
An example: Around Charleston, South Carolina, many children live in poverty, with an uncertain future. Deteriorating school systems struggle to provide quality education and appropriate discipline, and there is a high rate of school-based arrests. By engaging congregations and communities allover the city, the Charleston Area Justice Ministry is working to im-prove the education system and keep kids in school and out of the juvenile justice system. With the support of the national CCHD Collection, the Charleston Area Justice Ministry is able to provide community engagement to reduce youth arrests and violence.
Closer to home: The Naugatuck Valley Project (NVP), a recipient of support from the CCHD, builds community, develops leaders and helps them organize to address community issues such as housing and jobs. Having identified a problem in Waterbury for residents of four downtown elderly high-rise buildings, NVP, working with city officials, helped create a reduced rate parking permit for home healthcare workers serving the elderly. The problem was the constant need of caregivers to attend to their expiring parking meters, leaving the elderly resident alone. Now an affordable parking lot is available-something small in some ways, but very significant to the people involved. Your contribution to the Catholic Campaign for Human Development collection makes a difference. Please prayerfully consider how you can help the CCHD this year. If you would like more information about the collection and those it supports, visit www.usccb.orglcchdlcollection.
Thank you for joining this effort in the spirit of the Gospel.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair Archbishop of Hartford
Where Faith and Knowledge Meet...
St. Bernard Catholic School K-8
Open House November 13, 2017
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Advanced technology with e-classrooms, 3D printer and Middle School 1 to 1 tablets.
Rigorous academics within a safe and caring established school community.
Drama, Band, Fine Arts, Robotics, Foreign Language, Athletics, Community Service.
Affordable before and after school programs.
Tuition assistance available.
232 Pearl Street, Enfield, CT 06082 • (860) 745-5275
www.sbsenfield.org
Contact [email protected] for more information.
ST. BERNARD SCHOOL NEWS:
Any parishioner or business owner who would be interested in contributing to a scholarship fund, or sponsoring their own
scholarship to enable more children to receive a Catholic school education at St. Bernard School, please contact
Vicki Mitchell at [email protected] or call the school
at 860-745-5275.
Parent Comments: "The faith incorporated into everyday lessons shows in my children and how they view the world. The school also shows a
commitment to challenge my children academically."
St. Bernard School (SBS)
Welcomes You! We are a community of students and teachers
Grades K-8.
TEACHER CORNER: Elizabeth Tortora, (3rd grade teacher)
As a parishioner of St. Bernard's Church and a member of the newly-created parish of St. Jeanne Jugan, I want to highlight some of the positive energy that is the hallmark of our parish. By "energy" I'm referring to spiritual energy that radiates from all the wonderful parishioners, who participate in the active life of St. Bernard's Church. We bond together every Sunday, and are messengers of the Word. Together we are adhering to the divine message of Our Savior Jesus Christ.
At our parish, we have a vibrant, active church community; our parish council, pastoral planning, missionary zeal/outreach to the Enfield community, Liturgy Committee, and wonderful Adult and Children's Choir, all impact upon our lives. There are numerous seasonal activities for everyone. Our church is also a safe-haven, welcoming everyone to join us!
This growth process extends beyond the walls of our church. This "energy" is cultivated at St. Bernard School (K - 8), and at our Little Angels Pre-K. I want to applaud our hardworking St. Bernard School Board and the continuous support of our par-ents. We are constant in our school's vision; with our dedicat-ed faculty, we boast over 300 years (combined total) of solid teaching experience, this broad-based experience is on all grade levels! Teachers constantly enhance their own profes-sional growth to better serve the needs of each child at school. They address the unique needs of each student, respecting diversity, and fostering a nurturing, caring environment. We promote spiritual growth, while boosting rigorous academic growth. Students are respected here; they are encouraged to THINK, and become responsible citizens. We use various mo-dalities throughout the teaching day, encouraging every learn-er to reach their full potential. At St. Bernard School we have a strong technology program that brings 21st century learning to all students. All of the programs offered, including before-school care, and after-school care, meet the needs of our school families. That's what makes us, WHO we are! This is our Catholic school family where your voice is heard, and your heart is comforted. The teaching staff and principal, Mrs. Mongillo, work cohesively towards one common goal: to teach the whole child. To this end I’m happy and humbled to be part of our school community.
Saint Bernard School OPEN HOUSE November 13th 6:30pm-8pm
Call for your private tour: Mrs. Mongillo 860-745-5275 www.sbsenfield.org
STATE OF THE SCHOOL ADDRESS St. Bernard School will be having the annual State of the School address to parents and interested parishioners on Tuesday,
November 14th at 6:30 pm at St. Bernard School.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 11 4pm . . . Confessions (HF, SB) 5 pm . . . Vigil Mass (32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time) (HF, SB) SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12 (32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME) 7:30 am . . . Mass (HF) 8 am . . . Mass (SB) 9 am . . . Mass (HF) 10:30 am . . . Mass (SB) 11 am . . . Mass (HF) 6:30 pm . . . Youth Group Meeting (HF—Fr. Kerwan Hall) MONDAY NOVEMBER 13 7 am . . . Rosary (SB Chapel) 7:30 am . . . Daily Mass (SB Chapel) 8 am . . . Daily Mass (HF) 8:30 am . . . Rosary (HF) 9 am . . . Daily Mass (HF) TUESDAY NOVEMBER 14 7 am . . . Rosary (SB Chapel) 7:30 am . . . Daily Mass (SB Chapel) 8 am . . . Daily Mass (HF) 8 am . . . Legion of Mary (SB Meeting Room) 8:30 am . . . Rosary (HF) 9 am . . . Daily Mass (HF) Noon . . . Senior Lunch (SB) 2 pm . . . Legion of Mary (HF Rooms 2&3) 7 pm . . . Rosary (HF) WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 15 7 am . . . Rosary (SB Chapel) 7:30 am . . . Daily Mass (SB Chapel) 8 am . . . Daily Mass (HF) 8:30 am . . . Rosary (HF) 9 am . . . Daily Mass (HF) 6:15 pm . . . Bingo Sales Begin / 7 pm . . . Game Begins (HF) 7 pm . . . Sunday Scripture Preview (HF Rooms 2&3) THURSDAY NOVEMBER 16 8:30 am . . . Rosary (HF) 9 am . . . Daily Mass (HF) 6:30 pm . . . 8th Grade CCD (HF Fr. Kerwan Hall) 7 pm . . . Choir Rehearsal (HF Rooms 2&3) FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17 7 am . . . Rosary (SB Chapel) 7:30 am . . . Daily Mass (SB Chapel) 8 am . . . Daily Mass (HF) 8:30 am . . . Rosary (HF) 9 am . . . Daily Mass (HF) 9:30 am . . . Exposition and Extended Adoration (HF) 3 pm . . . Divine Mercy Chaplet, Benediction (HF) SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18 8:30 am . . . Daily Mass (HF) 4 pm . . . Confessions (HF, SB) 4:30 pm . . . Rosary with Legion of Mary (SB) 5 pm . . . Vigil Mass (33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time) (HF, SB) SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19 (33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME) 7:30 am. . . Mass (HF) 7:30 am . . . Rosary with Legion of Mary (SB) 8 am . . . Mass (SB) 9 am . . . Mass (HF) 10:30 am . . . Mass (SB) 11 am . . . Mass (HF) 11:30 am . . . November Baptisms (SB) 12 pm . . . Pre-Baptism Class (HF Rooms 2&3)
Location Key:
HF = Holy Family Church
SB = St. Bernard Church
SBS = St. Bernard School
LA = Little Angels PreSchool
BAPTISM
Third Sunday of the month, by appointment.
Call 860-749-8353 (SB)
Preparation class for
parents held monthly. Call Deacon Vincent Motto at
860-745-7865 or email
[email protected] to schedule attendance.
Baptisms are booked only after all paperwork is on
file. Parents must be
registered parishioners. (HF)
RECONCILIATION
Saturdays at 4 pm at each church and
by appointment.
CONFIRMATION
In the Hartford Archdio-cese, students are
confirmed in their
sophomore year after a year of preparation. Please
contact our Religious
Education Director for
more information.
MATRIMONY
Arrange with pastor at least 6 months before
wedding date.
HOLY ORDERS
Young men interested
in the priesthood should speak with any priest for
more information. Please visit hartfordpriest.com.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
Priests are available for anointing either at home or in the hospital. Please contact the parish office
to arrange.
Karen Bishop
Phyllis Wiers
Mass in Honor of Our Lady of Divine Providence,
Patroness of Puerto Rico
All are invited to a Mass in Honor of Our Lady of Divine Providence, Patroness of Puerto Rico that will be
celebrated in Spanish on
Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 10 am in the Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Hartford, CT. Archbishop Leonard P. Blair will be present to address the community and Father José Linares Pagan will be our homilist in the Mass. This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to gather and pray for Puerto Rico during this critical time as they continue with relief efforts due to the devastation caused by
Hurricanes Irma and Maria. A collection will be taken up at this Mass which will be sent for continued relief efforts in the island. Come and join us as we pray and support our brothers and sisters in
Puerto Rico!
Please keep St. Jeanne Jugan – St. Bernard Church - in your thoughts and prayers. We are very grateful to those families that have made a pledge to our Annual Collection, but we could still use whatever sup-port you can afford to give in order for us to meet our budgeted goal of 60,000.
These funds are critical to the vitality of our parish, as they are allocated for operating expenses, infrastructure, building and property
maintenance. As you open your wallets to obtain the tangible tokens of the season, please prayerfully consider supporting the intangible, but very real, community faith that you call HOME.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 11 5 PM Vigil. . . Harry and Rita Norris and Lionel and Sarah Daigle (Requested by Family) - HF 5 PM Vigil. . . Peter Dymerski (Requested by Jann Dymerski) - SB SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12 (32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME) 7:30 am. . . St. Jeanne Jugan Parishioners - HF 8 am. . . Ward Keegan, Jr., 3rd Anniversary (Requested by his Parents)- SB 9 am. . . Bob Burnham (Requested by Burnham Family) - HF 10:30 am. . . Wayne Vose (Requested by Kathleen Vose and Family)- SB 11 am. . . Trichilo and Civale Families (Requested by Trichilo Family) - HF 2 PM. . . Mass of Remembrance for St. Bernard Parishioners who have gone home to God this past year (October 15, 2016—October 15, 2017) - SB
MONDAY NOVEMBER 13 7:30 AM. . . Josephine Walor (Requested by Conrad and Dolores Lachendro) - SB 8 AM. . . Albert Daigle (Requested by Clifford Daigle) - HF 9 AM. . . Michael Bernard (Requested by Barb and Bob Loiselle) - HF
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 14 7:30 AM. . . Leo Lesniak (Requested by his wife, Evelyn)- SB 8 AM. . . Denise Ambrosini (Requested by Mr. and Mrs. James Daigle) - HF 9 AM. . . Special Intention (Requested by Mary) - HF WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 15 7:30 AM. . . St. Jeanne Jugan Parishioners - SB 8 AM. . . Delphis Bousquet (Requested by Jeanne and John Rago) - HF 9 AM. . . Pete Doherty (Requested by Doherty Family) - HF THURSDAY NOVEMBER 16 9 AM. . . Sr. Yvette Rivard (Requested by Annette) - HF
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17 7:30 AM. . . Deceased Members of the Hains Family (Requested by the Duquette Family)- SB 8 AM. . . Theresa Massaro (Requested by Ballard Family) - HF 9 AM. . . Bouchard Family (Requested by Wigmore Family)- HF SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18 8:30 AM. . . Thomas Neville 6th Anniversary (Requested by his brother, Tim) - HF 5 PM Vigil . . . Gage Rondeau (Requested by Richard and Rachel Parent) - HF 5 PM. . . Deceased Members of the Cockayne Family (Requested by Jean and Carmen Scavotto)- SB
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19 (33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME) 7:30 am. . . St. Jeanne Jugan Parishioners - HF 8 am. . . Donna Calvillo (Requested by her Mother and Family) - SB 9 am. . . Eugene and Mathilda Fontaine (Requested by Family) - HF 10:30 am. . . Frank and Ellen Wentworth, Sr. (Requested by Mary Wentworth and Family)- SB 11 am. . . Ronald Schumann (Requested by Winterberger Family) - HF
DAILY MASS READINGS
MONDAY NOV 13: Wis 1:1-7•Ps 139:1b-10•Lk 17:1-6 TUESDAY NOV 14: Wis 2:23-3:9•Ps 34:2-3, 16-19•Lk 17:7-10 WEDNESDAY NOV 15: Wis 6:1-11•Ps 82:3-4, 6-7•Lk 17:11-19 THURSDAY NOV 16: Wis 7:22b-8:1•Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175•Lk 17:20-25 FRIDAY NOV 17: Wis 13:1-9•Ps 19:2-5ab•Lk 17:26-37 SATURDAY NOV 18: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9•Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43•Lk 18:1-8 SUNDAY NOV 19: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31•Ps 128:1-5/1 Thes 5:1-6•
Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21
You can access the Daily Mass Readings via our parish app, at our parish Web site (www.sjjenfield.org) or by visiting the U.S. bishop’s Web site (www.usccb.org).
At St. Bernard Church, the chapel candle burns in memory of Leo Lesniak; there are no intentions this week for the sanctuary
candle in the church. Contact the SB church office for information about having the sanctuary
candles burn for your intention.
Serena Grace Costello
Nicholas Conrad Rinaldi
St. Jeanne Jugan Youth Group
The first meeting of the St. Jeanne Jugan Youth Group will take place on Sunday, November 12th at 6:30 pm in Fr. Kerwan Hall at Holy Family Church.
All youth of the parish in grades 8-12 are invited to attend. We will have pizza and discuss ideas for
future events. Any questions please contact
Kristen Fitzsimons at [email protected].
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process whose basic goal is to welcome new
members into the Church.
If you know of someone who is interested in
entering the Catholic Church, or if you have not completed your sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Communion and Confirmation), please call the
St. Jeanne Jugan Parish office at 860-741-2101 so a member of the pastoral staff can help you.
Holy Family 7th and 8th Grade CCD Students and Teachers:
Just a reminder that on Thursday, November 16th, we will be meeting in Fr. Kerwan Hall for class.
CCD student volunteers are needed to help run the Saint Nicholas Breakfast on Sunday,
December 17th.
Service hours toward Confirmation will be given for helping out.
For details, please contact the CCD Office at
(860) 745-7770.
NORTHWEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL’S $10K RAFFLE Tickets will be available for purchase after all the Masses during the weekend of November 11th and 12th at Holy Family Church and St. Bernard Church for Northwest
Catholic High School’s $10K Raffle fundraiser, to benefit the Northwest Catholic Fund. The NWC Fund annually supports the school's operating budget and the significant financial aid and educational programs that distinguish Northwest Catholic. Tickets are $20 each and only 3,000 tickets are available for sale. The grand prize is $10,000, with a second prize of $2,500 and a third prize of $1,000. The drawing will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18th at
10:00 pm during Northwest Catholic’s 34th Annual Saturday Night Live. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win. Visit www.NorthwestCatholic.org/Raffle for more
information. Thanks for your support for NWC and our students!
SENIOR LUNCH This month is “Comfort Food” we crave in the fall. Please join us at St. Bernard Hall on Tuesday, November 14th at noon for our famous Shepherd’s Pie, complemented by a
yummy dessert. All seniors are welcome so bring friends and neighbors and an appetite! Please call Barbra Bird at 860-749-0534 to reserve your seat.
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR The Annual Pie Sale is here! (Pumpkin, Apple, Blueberry, Cream Cheese with Cherry
Filling). Place your orders this weekend by calling 860-741-0791 or stop by the front desk. Pies can be picked up on Tuesday, November 21st between 3 pm – 5 pm, or Wednesday, November 22nd before 6 pm. Then on Saturday, November 18th there will be a Turkey & Ham Drop at St. Joseph’s Residence from 10 am to 3 pm. Please bring turkeys and hams to be used for meals for the residents. Sisters and volunteers will be on hand to greet you at your car to accept your donations. They will also be accepting candy! There will also be a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday November 18th at St. Joseph’s Residence from 11 am to 4 pm. There will be a silent auction, raffle, cookie booth, jewelry sale and more! Please come join the festivities.
WOMEN’S GUILD The Holy Family Women’s Guild will have a meeting on Tuesday, November 21st at 7 pm in
Fr. Kerwan Hall. It will be a fun craft night making greeting cards. Please call Pat Keck at 860-749-3175 with any questions.
MEN’S GROUP Men of St Jeanne Jugan Parish and St. Raymond Parish (and any other men interested) are invited to St. Joseph's Residence on Monday, November 27th from 7 to 8:30 pm. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee, some pastry, watch a short DVD and share some good
conversation. You can let Fr. Rousseau know you are coming by calling 860-741-0791 or just show up that evening. Hope to see you then!
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Our St. Vincent de Paul Society is having their annual food collection for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We are in need of turkey and turkey dinner related items. Please drop off items in the kitchen in Fr. Kerwan Hall Monday through Friday 8 am to 3 pm and
Wednesday evenings 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm. We hope to meet the holiday food needs of over 55 families.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER “Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour." Let us appreciate our spouses by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next weekends are February 2nd - 4th, 2018 in Manchester, CT and July 6th - 8th, 2018 in Manchester, CT. For more information, call Dennis and Jane Lamondy at 860-481-3720 or visit them at
https://wwmectw.org/.
Get in touch OFFICES
St. Jeanne Jugan Parish 23 Simon Road - 860-741-2101
St. Bernard Church 426 Hazard Ave - 860-749-8353
Enfield, CT 06082
PASTORAL STAFF Fr. John Golas, Pastor [email protected]
Fr. Mathew Kappalumakkel, Parochial Vicar
DEACONS Richard Boucher, Vincent Motto and
Chris Vigliotta
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Sr. Theresa Marie Grochowski, CSSF
BUSINESS MANAGER Loida Hilliard, Business Manager
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Kacey Violette (HF)
Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Sally Siemionko (SB) Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Lori Kedzior, Bookkeeper (HF) [email protected]
ST. BERNARD SCHOOL Charlene Mongillo, Principal
[email protected] 860-745-5275
www.sbsenfield.org
LITTLE ANGELS PRESCHOOL Leesa Contreras
Administrative Assistant 860-745-6135
www.mylittleangelspreschool.com
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Beth Chase, Director
[email protected] 860-749-2993
Nancy Marco, Administrative Assistant, Grades 1-8 (HF)
[email protected] 860-745-7770
Jane Sutphin, Confirmation (HF) [email protected]
860-741-3307
MUSIC Beth Surapine, Director of Music (SB)
860-749-6801
For Michael Dunning (Organist, HF), Bridget Wcislo (Choir Director, HF) or
Dennis Duclos (Folk Group, HF, please call 860-741-2101
For the time being we will report the weekly giving totals for St.
Bernard (SB) and Holy Family (HF) separately in this space.
FYI: “Happy House” is a free-will collection taken up at HF to fund
construction of simple, sturdy houses in Haiti through the Haitian
Health Foundation. Gift cards for Dunkin Donuts, Big Y, Stop and
Shop, and Shop Rite are sold after Masses at SB with proceeds
going to St. Bernard School.
WEEKLY: $6,799 (HF) - $5,209 (SB) ONLINE: $1,098 (HF) - $1,133 (SB)
ALL SAINTS DAY: $1,356 (HF) - $1,008 (SB) ALL SOULS DAY: $1,041 (HF) - (SB)
HAPPY HOUSE: $238 (HF) GROCERY CARDS WEEKLY SALES/PROFIT:
$2,140/ Not available YEAR-TO-DATE PROFIT: Not available (SB)
Please visit sjjenfield.org to learn more
FIND MORE NEWS AND PHOTOS DOWNLOAD OUR PARISH APP BY TEXTING THE WORD
ON OUR PARISH FACEBOOK PAGE. APP TO 88202 AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.
2017 Annual Collection Campaign Statistics St. Bernard Church
Total # Pledged: 123
Total Amount Paid: $28,185
St. Bernard School Holiday Wreath Sale
Order now and avoid the hassle later.
Beautiful 12” Evergreen Wreaths with a red bow.
Only $20.00 each
Pickup of wreaths will be on Dec. 3rd at St. Bernard Church- after all Masses Holy Family Church - after all Masses
or at St. Bernard School on December 4th until 7pm.
To order: pick up and complete a form (see bulletin tables) and place with payment into Mass collections before November 19th.
Orders may also be returned to St. Bernard School before November 20th.
All profits to benefit St. Bernard School
