June 14, 2015 - St. Matthew Church

216 Scribner Avenue Norwalk, Connecticut 06854
Rev. Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski, KCHS, Pastor
June 14, 2015
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Congratulations and Best Wishes to the 2015 Graduates
of All Saints Catholic School
Eric Adams Araujo
Annalise Bazzano
Samantha Birchard
James Boccanfusco
Karina Brea
Julia Breen
Meghan Burke
Ian Campbell
Alex Canevari
Melissa Chamberlain
Cristian Davalos
Steven DeMarco
Renel Desrosins
Kyle Dobson
Mia Dunn
Joshua Estime
James Evans
Natalia Fortuna
Lily Fosella
Juliette Garvey
Manuel Garzon
Brian Green
Michael Gulemi
Matthew Guzman
Tara Hufnagel
Pascale Joachim
Vanessa Joseph
Ethan Lashley
Alyssa Laychak
Amanda Lester
Jolie Lubin
Dawin Magliore
Lauren Marcarelli
John Markow
Jack Matthews
Victoria McCaffrey
Meredith McDonald
Sydney Nelson
Margaret O’Connor
Jessica Pia
Shane Popkins
Andrew Prpich
Noelle Ragusa
Barbara Roca
James Rodican
Carla Romeus
Thomas Salta
Frank Scotti
Mackenzie Smith
Dante Solano
Gillian Stacom
Justine Surena-Mattson
Esabella Troisi
Faith Vuoso
Isabella Vuoso
Liam Willkehr
Angelica Zacarola
May God’s Blessings Be With You All!
WE WELCOME ALL WHO VISIT US!
To see our latest news and events, visit our web site: www.stmatthewnorwalk.org
To see what’s next for our Jr. High & High School youth: www.facebook.com/stmthecrew
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Our Parish Family
Photo Album
Won’t Be Complete
Without YOU!
If you haven’t had your picture taken
yet, sign up now!!
We have extended our photo
shoots one more weekend
June 26, 27 and 28th
Friday, 2:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday, 10:00am-5:00pm
To select your portrait session, go to our website, www.stmatthewnorwalk.org, and scroll
down on the homepage, click on the "Be a part
of the Portrait Sign-Up" icon.
You can also call the office to schedule your
appointment 203-838-3788 ext. 101.
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Don’t Forget!
This Sunday, June 14th…
Ice Cream Social at
School Sisters of Note Dame
Pascal Hall
345 Belden Hill Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
For all of you who volunteered to help,
arrive at 1:30pm for a Power Meeting
with Msgr. Walter.
Jobs will be assigned.
Social begins at 2:00pm.
Thank you to all who will be joining
us in thanking our Religious as we
continue to celebrate
The Year of Consecrated Life.
Please sign me up to go to the Synod Closing Mass at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport
Saturday, September 19, 2015, 11:00am
(Reservations need to be made by June 14th)
Name:___________________________________
Number of Tickets: _______
Address: __________________________________________________________________
Phone #: _________________________________
Email: ______________________________
Affiliation (Parishioner, Staff, Religious, etc.): ___________________________________
Handicap Seating Needed: YES ______ NO _____ Plan on riding on the bus?: YES _____ NO _____
PLEASE RETURN FORM TO THE PARISH OFFICE NO LATER THAN JUNE 14TH
NOTE: ALL LEADERS OF THE PARISH ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND
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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
USHERS
With our thanks and appreciation for your dedication and
service to our Lord and to St. Matthew Parish
Alberto Alamilla
Alyssa Berardino
Mary Berger
William Berger
Joseph Bochniak
Peggy Bonhage
Devin Byxbee
Kayo Caldwell
Kristen Carrano
Rocco Chiappetta
John Chironna
Olivia Cintron
Michael Colaluca
Scott Criscuolo
Arianna D’Agostino
Andre DeNunzio
Ilya DeNunzio
Rose DeSantis
Kathleen Downey
Mary Dwyer
Rachel Dwyer
JoAnn Esposito
Mary Fabrizio
Emily Figueiras
Anthony Flores
Mikayla Fosina
Gabby Gajewski
Eric Garces
Andrew Giannico
Joseph Guarna
Evan Guerrera
Drew Gutowski
Michael Hanafee
Olga Henao
Timothy Horne
Charlie Jacobellis
Gene Kisken
Theresa Kolenda
Catherine Lauder
Edward Lesko
William Lyons
Deanna Magee
Patricia McCormack
Meredith McDonald
Eugene Mensching
Lauren Mirabella
Thomas Mirabella
Maureen Moccia
Tatyanna Molina
Taylor Morton
Ferron Murphy
Daniella Palumbo
Derek Perone
Frances Pia
Pat Pizzo
Peter Richter
Joseph Rider
Joseph Romano
Christy Russo
TJ Salta
Tyler Salter
Joan Scribner
Elizabeth Somers
Jamie Taylor
Theresa Taylor
John Thorme
Joseph Tremonte
George Uzwiak
Olivia Uzwiak
Ella Valiante
Sophie Valiante
Frank Verdone
Raymond Walsh
If you are interested in becoming an Adult or Youth Usher,
please see Msgr. Walter, or leave your name at the office.
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Mass Intentions
Monday, June 15
12:10pm
Joseph Clavin
7:30pm
Joseph, Frank & Anthony Williams
and Marion Provenzano
Tuesday, June 16
12:10pm
Grace Walsh
Wednesday, June 17
12:10pm
Barbara Pope
Thursday, June 18
12:10pm
Linda Macchio
Friday, June 19
12:10pm
Louis Romano
Saturday, June 20
4:00pm
Tomas, Surace & Luppino Families
Arturo Henao & Severiano Pino
Frank Castagna
Claire Mansy
Frank Esposito
Arnaldo Fraccaroli
Gilberto Giraldo
Everrett Watson
Joseph Marchese
Grazia Latella
Luis Vega
Sunday, June 21, Fathers’ Day
7:30am
For all Fathers and Grandfathers
9:00am
For all Fathers and Grandfathers
10:30am
For all Fathers and Grandfathers
12:00pm
For all Fathers and Grandfathers
5:00pm
For all Fathers and Grandfathers
All weekday Masses are celebrated in the Chapel
Confessions
Every Saturday 3:15pm - 4:00pm
First Tuesday of the month 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
SACRIFICIAL GIVING
Offertory, 06/07/15:
Average Gift, 06/07/15:
Offertory same week 2014:
On-line Giving:
Candle Stands:
Annual Offertory:
$ 14,189.50
$
21.83
$ 13,499.00
$ 460.50
$ 348.00
$ 5,317.00
Thank you for your faithful support and
generous giving to our church!
God Bless! Msgr. Walter
ELECTRONIC GIVING
is available through our parish website
Coffee and … to be offered after the
9:00am and 10:30am Masses on:
June 21 Hosted by Emmaus
Thank you to the St. Matthew Staff for hosting
the Coffee and ...last weekend.
St. Matthew Food Pantry
Peanut Butter*
Macaroni & Cheese
Jelly*
Spaghetti
Black or Red Dry Beans* Canned Corn
Dry Soup-Ramen Noodles
Small boxes of White Rice*
These are our most needed food items. Your
continued generosity is always appreciated.
Please note that the Food Pantry will close
on June 24th for the Summer. It will reopen
in the Fall.
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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
SALUTE TO OUR GRADUATES
Msgr. Walter and St. Matthew Parish would like
to Salute our Graduates of 2015.
MSGR. WALTER
INVITES YOU TO
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2016
Krakow, Poland
July 22—August 1, 2016!
You must be 16 years of age or older.
If interested, please send $200. deposit to
the office.
Parents are welcome…
Families are welcome…
Eucharistic Minister / Lector Training
Msgr. Walter will be scheduling training for
anyone interested in becoming a Eucharistic
Minister or a Lector.
If you are interested, please contact the office.
Are you a 2015 Graduate from Elementary, High
School, College or beyond...?
We would like to recognize you and congratulate
you on your achievements. Please contact the
office (203-838-3788 ext 101 or
stmattparish@hotmail.com) to let
us know who you are and what school
you recently graduated from.
Important Parent Meeting
and Registration
Please join us on Monday, June 22, for
a brief Parent Meeting and Registration
for Grades 1-8 and Confirmation in the
Great Room.
We are offering two sessions:
10:30am for Coffee and*
or
7:00pm for Wine and Cheese
In light of the Synod, we have made some
exciting changes to our program and look
forward to sharing them with you.
ST. MATTHEW EVEREST
SUMMER BIBLE CAMP *If needed, feel free to bring your child/children
to the morning session.
July 6-12
We are completely filled!!
The next Volunteer Training Meeting will be
held on June 26th at 6:00pm in the Great Room.
Camper and Volunteer tee shirts will be available the weekend of June 20/21 after all Masses.
Please stop by the Conference Room opposite
the office to pick up your shirt.
Any questions or for more information, contact
us at SaintMatthewVBS@yahoo.com
St. Matthew’s Singles Group
If you are in your 20’s or 30’s and would like
to join our St. Matthew’s Singles Group,
please let us know by:
email at stmattparish@hotmail.com
or by calling the office 203-838-3788 ext. 101
or Fr. Sunil on ext. 114.
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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Things to Come at St. Matthew…
PARISH OFFICE
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday 8:15am - 1:15pm
Phone: (203) 838-3788 Fax: (203) 838-8195
Email: stmattparish@hotmail.com
Website: www.stmatthewnorwalk.org
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TO SCHEDULE A BAPTISM OR WEDDING
Lorraine DeRosa: lorraine.711@hotmail.com
•
Baptism: Parents must be registered members of
the parish for at least 3 months and regularly
attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation.
Marriage: You must be registered members
of the parish for at least 1 year and regularly
attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation.
Register for marriage 9 months in advance of
your wedding date.
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SPONSOR CERTIFICATES
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Must be an ACTIVE member of the Church
•
Must attend Mass regularly
•
Must participate in the Life of the Church
•
Must be a registered member of St. Matthew
Parish for a minimum of 3 months.
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June 27, Reception for our New Parishioners at the Rectory after the 4:00pm
Mass
June 28th, Luncheon for the Parish Homebound from 1:00-3:00pm in The Great
Room
July 6-12th, Everest Summer Bible Camp
July 18 & 19, Mission Co-op Weekend
St. Matthew’s Singles Group (20’s and
30’s) to be formed.
Summer Drive-In Movie, date to be
scheduled
September 17, Fr. Tomi returns!
September 19, Synod Closing Mass and
Celebration at Webster Bank Arena
September 20- Parish Picnic, Kick off for
the new year!
October 24, Synod Pilgrimage to
Washington, D.C.
The Parish Nurses will be
available after mass this
weekend, June 13th and 145th,
for blood pressure screening.
In order to receive a Sponsor Certificate, the
above must be met to be a godparent for Baptism
or a Sponsor for Confirmation.
NEW HORIZONS LUNCHEON
SCHOLARSHIP AND ELECTIONS
Thursday, JUNE 18, 2015 11:30 Members $13 Guests $16
MENU
Baked Herb-Flavor Chicken, Tangy Potato Salad, Delicious Franks and Beans, Mixed Green Salad,
Interesting Dessert and Coffee, Tea, Soda
AT THIS LUNCHEON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DUE
Pay/SEPT 30 Wed NEW DATE- DAY TRIPWESTCHESTER THEATER-SHOWBOAT $ 85
Payment/Sign Up CASINO, Oct. 21, Wed/ $ 30
PAYMENT FOR DUES (use application form)
FOOD FOR THE CHURCH PANTRY
DEADLINE: Monday, June 15 @ 11:00 AM
NAME:_________________________________________Tel No.__________________________
Members_____
Guests_____
Ck Amt $__________
CkNo___________
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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
New Parishioner Reception
Saturday, June 27th,
after the 4:00pm Mass
There will be a reception for all new parishioners
who joined our Parish Family in the past 6 months
in the Rectory after the 4:00pm Mass.
Invitations were mailed this week.
Come and meet some of your fellow
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Congratulations !!
MaryAnn Forcellina Wehrheim (second from
left) and Liz Reid (third from left)
Both Mary Ann and Liz were inducted into the
Brien McMahon High School Alumni
Association Hall of Fame this past Sunday.
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you are a gardener and are will to help us
plant the spring bulbs and plants that so beautifully decorated our Altar for Easter, please give
us a call. You pick the day and time, whatever is
convenient for you. Please call the office on ext.
101 & let us know if you can help.
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