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Pentecost Sunday, June 4, 2017
Parish Priest Reverend Shawn Daly
Permanent Deacons Deacon Michael J. O’Toole Deacon Bruce Thompson
Pastoral Associate Sister MLisette Slisz, D.M.
Office Hours Monday–Thursday 9:00-4:00 p.m.
Closed Friday
Rectory Office Kristyn Figbie, Office Manager
Mary DesRoches, Secretary Nancy Samulenas, Finance Manager
Phone: (860)666-1591 Fax: (860)666-5720
[email protected] www.stmarynewington.net
Religious Education Office
Samantha Pandolfi Coordinator of Religious Education
Stephanie Shaw Coordinator of Confirmation
and Youth Ministry
Director of Music Elizabeth Trainer Famularo
Sunday Mass
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 a.m.
Daily Mass
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. (Chapel)
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:15 - 3:45 p.m.
or by appointment.
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
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Pentecost Sunday
Today, we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, the culmination of the Easter Season, and the
descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles in the upper room. The feast was also celebrated by
the Jews, but for different reasons. In the Old Testament, the Feast of Pentecost signaled the end
of the grain harvest. The faithful would congregate in Jerusalem to bring the first portion of their
harvest (their “first-fruits”) to the Lord. In the New Testament, the Holy Spirit descended upon the
apostles during the festival while they were gathered together away in a private place. As it is
written in the Acts of the Apostles, “When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in
one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled the
house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire, distributed and rest-
ing on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other
tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” The apostles were able to convert many to the
Christian faith on the feast of Pentecost, because they were able to converse with the multitudes of
foreign peoples who were gathered in Jerusalem for the harvest festival. Through the Holy Spirit,
they were filled to bursting with grace, and were able to spread it quickly and in abundance to the
gathered crowds.
On the subject of Pentecost, Pope Benedict XVI, as Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, wrote in
Seek That Which is Above: “The Church has rendezvoused to help us experience Easter as the Feast
of feasts, as the basic reason for all celebration and joy, by causing the Easter octave to last for
seven times seven days. So the Feast of Pentecost on the 50th day after Easter is not in fact an
entirely new feast.” As a New Testament people, we are entitled to the “first-fruits” of the Holy
Spirit which will aid us in our mission to live as Jesus Christ lived: charity, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, modesty, chastity, and self-control. By
striving daily for excellence in virtue and in these fruits of the Holy Spirit, we are becoming
recognizable as steadfast Christians in a chaotic and ever-changing world. As the Easter season
comes to a close on this Pentecost Sunday, let us take up our mission to spread the graces of the
Holy Spirit throughout our daily lives, both today and into Ordinary Time.
STEUBENVILLE EAST CONFERENCE
This summer, we will be sending a group of 8 High School students and 5
chaperones to the Steubenville East Conference. Last year, this conference
was very impactful to the youth who went, and we are very excited to be
offering the trip again for even more of our youth.
However, we need your help to get them there! We would like to ask for your prayerful support for
all of us who will be going. Also, after all of the weekend Masses on the weekend of June 17th and
18th, we will be having a second collection to help fund this trip. We thank you in advance for
your prayers and generous hearts, in helping us offer our young people an opportunity to discover
their faith, and encounter the Lord in a deeper way. Thank you.
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MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, June 3, 2017
4:00p.m. Therese Albert
By Marge
Sunday, June 4, 2017
8:30a.m. Members of the Salvatore Colangelo
Families
By the Salvatore Colangelo Families
10:00a.m. Daniel Gorski (11th Anniversary)
By Mother and Family
11:30a.m. Thomas Germano
By Pauline Paganetti
Monday, June 5, 2017
8:30a.m. Donald Horrigan
By the Family
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
8:30a.m. Clara and Stanley Budrejko
By Gail
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
8:30a.m. Calarama Shajan (Anniversary)
By Brother, Christopher
Thursday, June 8, 2017
8:30a.m. Ersitia & Franco Traviso
By the Traviso Family
Saturday, June 10, 2017
4:00p.m. Msgr. Walter Piatek
Michelle & Casimir Tesz
Sunday, June 11, 2017
8:30a.m. Maria Carducci (30th Anniversary)
By the Family
10:00a.m. Arthur Estanislau
By the Family
11:30a.m. Bichle Hang Nguyen
By the Family
Parish Support
May 28, 2017
Weekly: $5;325
Ascension Thursday: $1,592
We are grateful to all who continue to
support Saint Mary Parish by your prayers
and financial contributions.
We pray for:
Claudia F. Clavet
And for the consolation of her family and friends. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord; let your
perpetual light shine upon her.
WELCOME TO SAINT MARY PARISH
We extend a warm welcome to new parishioners.
We also welcome back those who have been
away for a while. Our parish family is nourished
by your presence.
We hope you feel at home here, and want to make
Saint Mary Church YOUR parish. Please
introduce yourself to Father Shawn after one of
the Masses.
May God bless and renew the
Parish of Saint Mary!
Although the events of Pentecost took
place “almost 2,000 years ago,” they are not “something far removed from us; they are events which affect us and
become a lived experience in each of us.”
Pope Francis
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During the week, please remember in your prayers
the following parishioners who are experiencing illness:
Ronald Albert Charleen Dortenzio Dennis Horrigan Judith O’Neil
Margaret Antinerella Deborah Durity Gail Iannone Edward Radomsky
Anita Botticello Thomas Gallant Philip Jarvis Robert Roberts
Victoria Bullock Pauline Gamache Jackie Lebrun Darlene Rood
Cecil Carroll Jean Grondzik Yvette Levesque Ryan Rood
Mitchel Corsi Joseph Guillette Jeffrey Lombardo Wil Shaw
Stephanie S. DiVito Joanne Heckman Brian Martin Amy Sullivan
Stacy V.
Daly Notes…
I’ve been hearing a lot of rumors regarding the merger of our parishes. First, I would like to be clear about a few things: Saint Mary Church is not closing and I am not moving. Masses and Sacraments will continue to be celebrated at both churches, but we will form a new parish corporation to be called Annunciation Parish. So, why is this happening? The vision of the Archdiocese is to strengthen our witness and commitment to our Lord and our Catholic faith.
In the short term, things will remain the same. The merger of parishes - from what I have seen - takes time. It is a process of prayer, dialogue, and consensus leading to a new way of being a parish. Lay leaders from both parishes having been meeting for the last few weeks, and Father Bock and I have talked on almost a daily basis. Change will be difficult and will cause us to move out of our comfort zone. As these discussions continue and decisions are made, you will be part of the process. The process will be thoroughly communicated, and I am always available to respond to your questions.
Once again, thank you for your prayerful support of the process. And thank you for all that you do for the Catholic Community of Newington.
With prayers,
Father Shawn
We Need Your Help!
Saint Mary Church will be joining with other churches in Newington for a Food Drive on the weekend of June 17th and 18th to provide healthy lunches to children of Newington during the summer weeks. Some helpful suggestions are as follows:
Instant Oatmeal Canned Vegetables
Full box of cereal Fruit Snacks
Macaroni and Cheese Goldfish Crackers
Soups and Stews Apple Sauce
Granola Bars
Please place your donations in the boxes located at the entrances of the church. Thank you for your generosity.
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Sacramental Ministries
Baptism—To schedule a Baptism, please contact the rectory for an initial meeting and a parent preparation session.
Marriage—Please call the rectory at least six months in advance. Couples meet with Father Shawn for an initial pastoral conversation before a wedding date can be set. Please do not make other plans until a date has been confirmed with the parish.
For the Sick—We are happy to visit with the homebound. If you or a loved one would like a home visit, Holy Communion or the Anointing of the Sick, please contact the rectory.
Religious Education for 2017-2018
We would like to announce the schedule for the 2017-2018 Religious Education year for The Annunciation Parish. We are blessed to be coming together with Holy Spirit to offer a dynamic, Eucharist centered Religious Education Program.
Religious Education Classes will now be held at John Wallace Middle School (Newington) and will include Mass for students and families. The new schedule is as follows:
From 8:45a.m. to 9:30a.m. Grades K - 4 will attend Mass in the auditorium
Grades 5 - 9 will attend class
From 9:30a.m. to 10:15a.m. Grades K - 4 will attend class
Grades 5 - 9 will attend Mass in the auditorium
Details regarding the 10th grade Confirmation program will follow shortly.
Join Annunciation Parish
(Saint Mary & Holy Spirit Churches) for a little fun this summer!
Mark your calendars for the following bus trips:
FOXWOODS CASINO
Saturday, July 15th, 2017, Broadway show “Mama Mia”, orchestra seating. Free meal voucher for the buffet or $10 off any restaurant. Plus $10 free slot play and lots of shopping at Tangier Outlets. The price is $99.
SARATOGA RACE TRACK
Saturday, August 19, 2017. Always a sellout.
Please call John Rocco at 860-666-5061 for more information and reservations.
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Invitation from Seminarian Anthony:
Going Inside the Mass
Has anyone ever told you they think Mass is boring or that they don't come to Church because they "don't get anything out of it?” Do you ever wonder why we say what we say at Mass, or what some of the gestures mean? Do you desire to encounter the Lord Jesus more deeply every time you receive the Eucharist?
The Mass is the cornerstone of our Catholic faith. If you are interested in learning more about what the Holy Mass is, what the rituals mean and some practical ways to be more fulfilled by it, I invite you to attend a special presentation at Saint Mary's on Sunday, June 25th at 3:00 pm. Please invite anyone who you feel might benefit from this interactive presentation, especially young people.
More information to follow. Just wanted to let you know the date in advance.
Thank you all so much for the warm welcome to Newington!
Summer Music Ministry
The Adult Choir season will continue
through Corpus Christi (June 18th)
Want to join a choir that continues year-round?
Join the Resurrection Choir, our music ministry for funerals masses!
"On call"--come when you can, don't when you can't.
Sing at funerals on weekday/Saturday mornings, rehearsal’s are immediately before each mass.
COMING SOON: Summer Session For Instrumentalists 2017
Stay tuned for news about the summer Chamber Orchestra!
Contact Elizabeth Famularo, Director of Music
for more information about any of our Music Ministries:
[email protected] (860)666-1591 ext. 6
POSITION AVAILABLE: Newington, Connecticut
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambéry seek a Director of Mission Advancement. Experienced professional
needed to plan, direct and implement a comprehensive development program that generates individual
donor and foundation support for our Newington-based non-profit. The position is responsible for
increasing public awareness and securing funding in support of the mission and ministries of the Sisters of
St. Joseph. Other responsibilities include grant writing, donor cultivation, special events planning, planned
giving and creating public relation materials and social media. Position is part-time with flexible hours.
Preferred candidate will have a minimum of 3 to 5 years fundraising experience, including special events,
fund development and major gift solicitation. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
required. Certified fundraising designation and membership in an accredited Fundraising Organization an
asset.
Please send resume to: Sister Barbara Mullen, CSJ at [email protected].
