April 17, 2016 - St. Matthew Church

April 17, 2016
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
John Bazzano
Nancy Mola
Kathy Delfino
Lori Paladino
Jennifer Herford
Liz Reid
Zelda Mirabella
Michele Scholl
Our sincerest thanks to Jean DesRochers, our Confirmation Coordinator,
and to our Confirmation Catechists:
Congratulations to the Confirmation Class of 2016
216 Scribner Avenue Norwalk, Connecticut 06854
Rev. Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski, KCHS, Pastor
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World Day of Prayer for Vocations
St. Matthew on the Move!
Synod 2016
Under Construction:
A.
Cooking Classes
1.
3 Chefs have volunteered
2.
Call the office to sign up
3.
Meet on Wednesday nights
4.
Purpose: Prepare meals for Seniors and those in crisis;
Midnight runs - South Norwalk
B. Bocce Ball Teams forming
1.
Play at Calf Pasture Wednesday nights
2.
Call or email to sign up
3.
Purpose: Community Building
C. Stroller Brigade Walking Group
1.
Open to all Moms, Dads, and Walking enthusiasts
2.
Meet at St. Matthew Park for about an hour
3.
Strollers and/or speed not necessary
4.
Purpose: Community Building
D. Vegetable Garden on Our Property
1.
Open to all interested gardeners
2.
Plant and tend throughout the growing season
3.
Purpose: Community Building to stock the Food Pantry with
fresh vegetables and supply the new cooking group
Under Renovation:
A. St. Martha Hospitality Ministry
1.
2 Co-Chairs needed not yet involved in the life of the parish
2.
Purpose: Fixed menu luncheon after funerals
Upcoming Events:
A. Catholic Charities 100th Anniversary Mass and reception with
Bishop Caggiano - Saturday, May 7th, 5:30pm at St. Matthew Parish
B. Trip to Rome - Late Fall, 2016
C. Diocesan Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. - November 5th and 6th
Watch the bulletin for more information!
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
2016 Annual Catholic Appeal
In- Pew Weekend
April 30 - May 1
Msgr. Walter and Al Barber
will be speaking at all Masses
The Catholic Appeal Video will be shown at all Masses
Co-Chairs Pam Kress and JoAnn Esposito
Our fair share goal this year is $200,000
YOUR GIFT TO THIS YEAR’S APPEAL WILL ALLOW
THE DIOCESE OF BRIDGEPORT TO…
•
Award financial scholarships to almost 2,000 children throughout
the Diocese.
•
Provide more than 1 million meals to needy persons through four
major nutrition programs.
•
Deliver 15,000 counseling sessions to individuals and families in
crisis.
•
Ensure that 38,000 children and young adults are able to participate
in religious education through the Faith Formation program.
•
Educate and train 30 men for ordination to the priesthood.
•
Care for 74 senior retired priests.
•
Provide spiritual care to 22,000 nursing home residents and
hospital patients.
•
Afford our youth with meaningful opportunities to mature as holy
and active members of society through a wide range of faith-based
programs.
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Mass Intentions
Monday, April 18
12:10pm
Christopher Bouffard
6:00pm
Special Intention
Tuesday, April 19
12:10pm
Joseph Mazzo
Wednesday, April 20
12:10pm
Frank English
Thursday, April 21
12:10pm
Albert Renna
Friday, April 22
12:10pm
Lucy Dyke
Saturday, April 23
4:00pm
Emanuel & Michelina Micallef
Angelo Lanni
Maria & Abel Cabral
Dorothy & John Keegan
Roger Fontaine
Bob Lauder
Margaret Goodwin
Jermaine Howard
Living Intention for Lori Paladino
Sunday, April 24
7:30am
James Billick
9:00am
Filomeo, Anna & Carl Saviola
10:30am
Patrick Roaldsen
12:00pm
Frances Langellotti
5:00pm
Victor English
Living Intention for Theresa Keane
Dawn E. Somers
Mary S. Marino
All weekday Masses are
celebrated in the Chapel.
Confessions
Every Saturday 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Every Tuesday Evening 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Beginning tomorrow, Monday, April 8th,
the daily masses will be celebrated in the
chapel due to the installation of our new
LED lights. If anyone wishes to help defray
the cost of this new cost efficient system,
please contact Msgr. Walter.
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
SACRIFICIAL GIVING
Offertory, 04/10/16
Average Gift, 04/10/16
Offertory, Same Week, 2015
On-Line Giving:
Capital Improvements:
Candle Stands:
$15,258.79
$
23.88
$15,986.00
$ 1,103.00
$ 4,711.50
$ 308.00
Thank you for your weekly support and for all
you do!
Love, Msgr. Walter
ELECTRONIC GIVING
is available through our parish website.
Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them,
O Lord: Let Perpetual Light Shine
Upon Them
Please remember in your prayers:
Kelly Devine
Nilda Canevari
Mary Edwards
We extend our sympathy to their families & friends.
PARISH OFFICE
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am - 1:15pm
The Office closes daily during the 12:10pm Mass
Phone: (203) 838-3788
Fax: (203) 838-8195
Email: stmattparish@hotmail.com
Website: www.stmatthewnorwalk.org
Twitter: @StMatthewNorwlk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StMatthewNorwalk
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April 17, 2016
Last classes for the year
Will be April 25th and 26th
First Eucharist
Mandatory Workshops, Presentation
Mass & Rehearsals
• Parent only workshop - This Tuesday,
April 19, at 7:30PM, in the Great Room.
•
First Eucharist Presentation Mass - Sunday,
April 24, 2016 at the 9AM Mass.
•
Workshop for child receiving the Sacrament Sunday, April 24, 2016 from 10AM - 12PM in
the Great Room.
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HSA DAY
Saturday, April 30th
10:00am - 4:00pm (Lunch will be provided)
St. Catherine of Siena Family Center
220 Shelton Road, Trumbull , CT 06611
Come and see what the High School Apostles are all
about! Get to know us, our identity and our mission. It
will be a fun, faith-filled day open to any and all high
school teens and their parents who want to learn more
about this great program. Join us!
For more information please email: hsa@diobpt.org.
ST. MATTHEW
VACATION BIBLE CAMP
Sunday, June 26th, - Friday, July 1st
Cave Quest… Following Jesus, the
Light of the World.
Meeting Change: Our next adult volunteer
planning meeting will be on this Thursday,
April 21st, at 6:30pm.
Applications for the Parish Scholarships are now
available in the office after Mass. Scholarships
are available for any youth in Catholic High
Schools and all Colleges and Universities.
To be considered for a scholarship you must
attend Mass weekly and be involved in parish
life at St. Matthew. Not everyone applying
will receive aid.
Deadline for all applications to be returned
to the Parish Office is
Sunday, May 29th, by 5:00pm.
Kick-off Mass on Sunday, June 26th at the 9:00am
Mass followed by Coffee and...
The camp will conclude on Friday, July 1st, with a
prayer service at the grotto followed by a family lunch.
Registration forms for campers and volunteers are
now available for St. Matthew parishioners and will be
accepted on a first come first serve basis.
Registration for all campers who are not registered at
St. Matthew will open up on May 1.
Any questions can be directed to our Bible
Camp email:
SaintMatthewVBS@yahoo.com.
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ANNIVERSARY
CONGRATULATIONS!!
THE PARISH
FOOD PANTRY
OPEN EVERY
WEDNESDAY
9:00AM TO 12:00PM
We are in great need of the
following items:
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Canned Vegetables
Canned Fruit
Spaghetti
Pasta Sauce
Rice
Tuna
Macaroni & Cheese Cereal
Crackers
Coffee
Juice
Detergent
Dried/Canned Beans Paper Goods
This Sunday, April 17th, the
Diocesan Wedding
Jubilee Mass is being
celebrated for those couples celebrating
significant anniversaries.
We offer our prayers & best wishes to:
Your donations are always
greatly appreciated!!
Joseph and Florence Romano
66th Anniversary
Ed and Pat Delyonas
60th Anniversary
Richard and Judy Balas
50th Anniversary
Bill and Chris Toombs
45th Anniversary
Joe and Gerri Pongonis
35th Anniversary
Art and Linda Magee
30th Anniversary
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, April 23 from 5:30-8:00pm
Fundraising Dinner for WORLD YOUTH DAY
In the Masterpool Great Room
Come and Enjoy Polish Music and Dance with DJ.
Learn about Poland and World Youth Day
from our youth.
Grab the opportunity to have photo op with Pope Francis.
American ~ Polish Food served by our Youth Pilgrims
Beer ~ Wine ~ Soda ~ Coffee ~ Tea ~ Water
Dessert: Saugatuck Sweets donating Ice-cream
50/50 Raffle
Minimum Donations: $25 or more per person (children under 10 are free)
Reservations: Please call the Parish Office (203-838-3788 ext. 101) to make
your reservations or fill out the tear off section and drop it off in the office.
Donations accepted if you are unable to attend the dinner.
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Phone ______________ Email _____________________
Number of Adults______
Number of Youth_______
World
Youth
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2016
July 22, 2016August 2, 2016
Krakow, Poland
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