MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK MON., JUNE 2 TUES, JUNE 3

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
MON., JUNE 2
TUES, JUNE 3
WED, JUNE 4
THU., JUNE 5
FRI., JUNE 6
SAT., JUNE 7
SUN., JUNE 8
6:30
9:00
6:30
9:00
6:30
9:00
6:30
9:00
6:30
9:00
8:00
5:30
7:00
8:30
10:00
11:30
5:30
+ Sheila Michko – Davis Family
+ Emily Hughes – Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Chrusciel
Special Intention
+ Josephine Branciforte – Rosalie & Paul DeMarco
+ For those remembered by Easter Flower Donations
+ William & Mary Grace McCafferty – Family
+ Mildred Prato – DiMatteo Family
+ Deceased Family Members – D. Clarke
+ Edward Perrone – Anna & Anthony Cuozzo
Ally Cafferty (Health & Blessings) – Parents, Colin & Matilda
+ Joe Quatraro – Leo Gallagher Family
+ Betty Ann Dana – Dan & Judy Vivone
+ Bertha McCollam – Family
+ Frank & Rose Martere – Daughter, Judy LaBella
+ Arthur Horan, Jr. – Family
+ Daniel W. Vecchia – Phoebe Ann Vecchia
+ Virginia Elias – Pat Kuss
WELCOME TO THOSE WHO WERE NEWLY BAPTIZED
Catherine Margaret Balmer
Logan James Fesh
Ryan Joseph O’Connor
Julia Ann Squiciari
Dominic Ranjith Gunasekarampulle
III – John Dempsey & Nicole Magrino
II – Vartan Khazadian & Megan Alworth
GOAL:
$15,000
COLLECTION:
$13,278
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If you, or a family member, are planning a stay at Danbury Hospital,
please inform the Rectory so a member of the clergy may visit.
PARISH OFFICE (744-5777)
Sheila Kurjiaka: Bulletin Editor
Kate Fitzgerald: Secretary
Paul Orsino: Property Manager
Steve DeMarco: Parish Council President
Jane Shannon: Cemetery Administrator
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (743-4557)
Mary Ferri: Director
Peggy Gavin: Secretary
MUSIC MINISTRY
Mike Macelletti: Music Director
Elizabeth Barnes: Choir Director
ST. MARY SCHOOL (744-2922)
Sister Anne McCarthy: Principal
Linda Curry: Secretary
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday: 6:30 & 9:00am
Saturday: 8:00am & 5:30pm
Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30am & 5:30pm
CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Saturday: 11:30-12:00noon; 4:00-5:00pm.
BAPTISMS: Every Sunday at 1:00pm.
(Call the Rectory to Schedule.)
PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES: Twice a Month.
(Call the Rectory to Schedule.)
ARRANGEMENT FOR MARRIAGE:
Couples must meet with a parish clergyman at
least six (6) months before the marriage is to be
celebrated.
Fr. Corey’s Comments
I just wanted to share with you a bit more about the Carnival. We don’t have final numbers yet, but
the spirit and good will the Carnival brought was indeed worth the effort. A couple of other “thank
you’s”: John Leaden who worked countless hours to do all the electrical work; Morgan Pettinato,
from East Coast Music Mall and Kirk Michaels of Danbury Audio Visual of Danbury, for their
generous donations to the Carnival. There may be more to follow, so I will keep you updated.
Ten years ago when the new Church was dedicated, Monsignor Karl had a set of vestments made for
major occasions, but, in particular, they were used for funerals. We celebrate about 50 to 60 funeral
Masses per year and for about 500 or so Masses the vestments have been worn. I have purchased a
new set from the Liturgical Apostolate (a group of nuns whose ministry is prayer and liturgical
renewal). The set includes a pall for funerals. I know most of you have seen a pall, which is an
ample cloth covering, plain or ornamented, draped over the coffin at a funeral Mass. It is symbolic of
the person having been clothed with Christ at Baptism… just like the Baptismal Gown that each of us
wore at our Baptism… as well as the promise of eternal life for each Christian. Often, people ask if
they can donate something in memory of a loved one that has gone home to God. If anyone is
interested in memorializing one of the 5 chasubles, 2 dalmatics or palls, please give me a call at the
Rectory.
I ask you to keep Father Mark Grimes in your prayers. Fr. Grimes died this week at the age of 70,
serving for 44 years in the priesthood. He served all over the Diocese of Bridgeport, but locally he
served in Danbury and New Fairfield. Please pray that he will have the reward of his life. Eternal
rest grant unto him, O Lord.
We have reached our goal in the Annual Bishop’s Appeal. I sincerely thank each individual and
each family that was a part of this year’s appeal. Even though we reached our goal there is still time
to donate to the Appeal. There is still a need, so if you wish to participate, please make a pledge today.
The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Sacred Heart is a symbol of the
love that Jesus has for humankind. There are three papal encyclicals (official documents) to the
Sacred Heart. There are wonderful prayers dedicated to the Sacred Heart that can be “Googled”. (If
you don’t use a computer, ask me, and I would be very happy to give you one of the many prayers
dedicated to the Sacred Heart). So, June is like Valentine’s Day all month. It is a month dedicated to
the fact that God is love and God desires all generations to discover Him through Jesus Christ and
respond to His love. Think about that this month. That YOU are so loved by God, that He sent His
only Son to suffer, die, rise and bring new life to YOU! Now, that is a card that even Hallmark
cannot reproduce.
May and June are both months for graduations. College, High School, Grade School, and
Kindergarten students will all be adjusting their tassels and moving on to the next stage of life. As a
Parish, we wish you all happiness in all your adventures. We wish for a safe summer for you (and for
all students) and pray that you continue on to all the things that life has to offer. Be assured of our
prayers and God’s choicest blessings and great love.
Facts from Fr. Corey
DID YOU KNOW?...
IN OUR DIOCESE…
¾ there are 87 parishes with at least one
parish in every town in Fairfield County.
¾ there are 460,000 Catholics in
Fairfield County, which is 51% of the
populations compared to 23% nationally.
¾ Catholic Charities is the largest nongovernmental provider of social services
in Fairfield County, providing nutrition,
housing, mental health, adoption,
immigration, and family support services
to people of all faiths.
¾ there are 245 Priests.
¾ there are 85 Deacons.
¾ there are 326 Religious Sisters.
¾ there are 20 Seminarians for the
Priesthood.
More interesting facts for your vacation
travel time to come…
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LITTLE BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN GROUP
represents 170 families who live in Bethlehem, the
holy land, and make their living as wood carvers.
Next SAT., JUNE 7th, and SUN., JUNE 8th, the
group represented by the Alsahouri family will
offer for purchase a collection of hand-carved
olive wood religious items. The profit goes to
support Christianity in the land of Christ. Please
take a moment after Mass to check them out.
PARISH COUNCIL NOMINATIONS
With elections coming up in a few weeks
we need your nominations. Please fill
out a form available in the vestibule, and
drop it in the box. Current Council Members are:
Debbie Burke, Steve DeMarco, Emma & Jeanne
Gallagher, Fran Gallagher, Joe Jackson, Cathi
McCabe, Angie Morgan, Patty & Tony Rizzo,
Terri Ring, Nick Santarelli, and Dave Whitmore.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: June 2nd.
COFFEE & … will be served after
the 08:30 Mass on SUN., JUNE 8th.
NOCTURNAL ADORATION:
FRI., JUNE 6th, from 9:00pm to 7:00am.
“FUN IN THE SUN”
JULY 7-11 & JULY 14-18
Camp is from 8:30am – 12:30pm.
Children currently in grades K-5 are accepted as
usual, but this year we are also accepting children
currently in grade 6. Cost is $90 per child per
week. You may pick up applications in the
vestibule of the Church or at the Rectory. They
are also available on our website.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, July 28-Aug. 1,
9:00-11:45am, for children 3-8 years
old. Cost is $15.00. We are looking
for Adult volunteers to help out. Please
call Mary Ferri (743-4557) for more
information and/or a registration form.
CCD REGISTRATION – Religious Education is
available for children in K- 8th grade.
They must attend each year in Grades 1-8
in order to make their sacraments. If you
have a child entering Kindergarten or 1st grade
not registered for the Fall, call the Rel. Ed. office
(743-4557). Rel. Ed. office closes JUNE 13th.
JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP will meet
this, SUN., JUNE 1st, from 6:30-8:00, in
the Parish Hall for our Year End Bash.
SENIOR YOUTH GROUP will meet next SUN.,
JUNE 8th, from 2:30-4:30pm, in the Parish Hall
for their Year End Bash.
MOVING UP CEREMONY in the Parish Hall:
Pre-K 4’s – MON., JUNE 2nd, at 10:00am;
Pre-K 3’s – TUES., JUNE 3rd, at 10:00am.
KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION in Gym:
WED., JUNE 4th, at 10:00am.
8th GRADE GRADUATION:
FRI., JUNE 6th, at 7:00pm, in the Church.
St. Mary School Community expresses deepest
gratitude to Chairpersons Jo Jo Magrone and
Tara Riccardi, all committee members and parish
families who supported our carnival in a variety of
ways. God’s blessings on all.
DOROTHY DAY VOLUNTEERS
ST. MARY’S SOCIAL COMMITTEE
(participants must be 21 or older) has
made arrangements for a fun night of
Midnight Bowling at Lore’s Lanes, New Milford
on SAT., JUNE 7th, from 10:00pm – 1:00am.
The cost of $20.00 includes shoes. So don’t spare
another minute… gather your buddies and make
up a team of 4-6 people, or sign up by yourself.
Email Jeanne: 1gallagher03@snet.net by 06/04.
ST. MARY BOOK CLUB – JUNE’S BOOK:
“The Only Necessary Thing”, by Henri
J. M. Nouwen. Please join us in the
Crying Room at 7:30pm, on TUE.,
JUNE 24th for group discussion. All are welcome.
BEREAVEMENT: The loss of a loved one is
often traumatic and impossible to describe to
others. Sometimes just trying to get on with our
own day-to-day lives is not so easy. And,
sometimes it’s more complicated when interacting
with others. If you are experiencing any of this,
then you know it takes more than a few words of
encouragement, a pat on the back, or even a gentle
hug to bounce back. Our Parish Community can
help you cope. Those of us who have been
through this meet on the first and third
Wednesdays of each month at 6:00pm in the
Crying Room. We generally close by 7-7:30pm.
Contact Deacon Mike Oles (733-5880) for info.
WED., JUNE 4th: Our turn to Cook.
If you or someone you know is in need of
prayer, please call our Prayer Line. Our
team leaders are Mary Walsh (798-1237)
and Colleen Santaniello (792-0009).
DANBURY EMMAUS RETREAT
for adults 18 and older is to be held at
the Seton Neumann Retreat Center
at IHS next weekend, JUNE 6th-8th. Come
deepen your relationship with God. If interested,
please call Gary & Fran Rosato (203 748-0639).
LOST YOUR JOB? It’s never easy, sometimes
embarassing, always an issue financially, and is
often a crisis. If you’re in this situation, contact
Deacon Mike Oles (733-5880).
Announcements must be submitted by noon on FRIDAY
in order to be included in the
bulletin for the next weekend. Inserts must be
approved 3-4 weeks ahead and a copy must be
at the Rectory 2 weeks ahead of time. Flyers
should not be in-serted by hand. Plan ahead!