St. Joseph Parish Family at 1747 Poquonock Avenue, Poquonock, CT 06064 US - Sunday Bulletin November 21/22, 2009
| Sunday Bulletin November 21/22, 2009 |
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| St. Joseph Parish Bulletin |
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH
1747 Poquonock Avenue – P. O. Box 253
Poquonock, CT 06064-0253
(860) 688-9566
Fax (860) 683-2225
Rectory (860) 688-9566
Parish Ministries (860) 688-9566
Religious Education (860) 683-0366
Cemetery (860) 285-0696
Fax (860) 683-2225
e-mail stjoepoquonock@aol.com
Pastor: Reverend Robert B. Vargo
Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Robert T. Russo
Deacon: Ronald M. Biamonte
Parish Ministries: Gayle M. Brick
Faith Formation: Cyndie Glick
Director of Music: Scott P. Rioux
Parish Secretary: Sophie A. Sadosky
TODAY IS THE SOLEMNITY OF
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KING
Introduction to the Liturgy of the Day
We come together this day to honor Jesus Christ as Our Lord and King. In celebrating this solemnity, we acknowledge Jesus as the One in whom creation comes to completion, through whom salvation comes to us and our world, and for whom we act in the world. Let your prayer today be that God’s kingdom will come in us, through us, for us and all creation.
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Please remember the members, loved ones, and friends of our Parish Family who are ill, aged, troubled, or grieving—pray for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Pray especially for: Ruth Farrelly, Erica, Grace Mulhearn, Helen Antiuk, Judi Schaller, and Edgar Webber.
Last Weekend (November 14/15)
Weekly: $4,945
The second collection today is the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.
Next weekend the second collection will be for the Maintenance and Repairs of our Church facilities.
Thank you for your generosity to and support of Saint Joseph Parish—your continued goodness is truly appreciated!
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Saint Joseph Parish
2009 Annual Collection Update
Amount Received to Date: $27,946
% of Parish Participation: 21%
Average Donation: $156.12
The 2009 Parish Annual Collection runs through the month of November.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development…working to end poverty and injustice in the United States by helping to create jobs, strengthen families, and build affordable housing. Your gift helps people help themselves.
SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 21 (Vigil of the Solemnity of
Christ the King)
5:00 PM JUDITH GRUBBS (9th Anniv.), req. by husband
Donald & daughter Kellie
SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 22 (Solemnity of Christ the
King)
8:00 AM SALVATORE ATTENELLO, req. by George and
Marie Dixon
10:00 AM JOHN BLAZIS AND DECEASED MEMBERS OF
LIS FAMILY
11:30 AM BLANCHE YOKOW, req. by Priscilla McGrath
and Frances Zostant
MONDAY – NOVEMBER 23 (St. Clement I)
7:30 AM JOSEPH SCHUHWERK, req. by daughter
Theresa Zawacki
TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 24 (St. Andrew Dung-Lac and
Companions)
7:30 AM MR. & MRS. CHARLES HURBAN AND DINA
SPINO, req. by Theresa Zawacki
WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 25 (St. Catherine of
No Mass Alexandria)
THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 26 (Thanksgiving Day)
9:00 AM DECEASED MEMBERS OF ST. CASIMIR’S
LITHUANIAN MENS SOCIETY
FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 27 (Weekday)
No Mass
SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 28 (Vigil of First Sunday of
Advent)
5:00 PM FRANK KULA (4th Anniv.), req. by wife Eleanor
and Family
SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 29 (First Sunday of Advent)
8:00 AM LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS OF KURTZ
AND BERNAIS FAMILIES, req. by Cathy and
Judy
10:00 AM ANDREW MOZUR (10th Anniv.), req. by wife
Alice and Family
11:30 AM SEBASTIAN MOSCHITTO, req. by Elligers
Family
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Thanksgiving Day (Thursday – November 26th)
We gather together on this day with our families and friends to thank God for the many blessings received during the year. Mass will be offered at 9:00am
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2009 Parish Annual Collection
The Annual Collection for Saint Joseph Parish is in its final week. Many, many thanks to those households and families of our parish who have already contributed so generously to the Annual Collection. If you have not yet made your gift, please consider our Parish’s continuous need for your support. Father Robert Vargo
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The Finance Council will meet this Monday, November 23rd at 7:00pm in the Rectory Conference Room.
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Flowers for the Church
We are most grateful for the floral arrangements for the altar to enhance the visual beauty of the liturgical environment: Solemnity of Christ the King
donated by a parishioner
Thanksgiving Day
“With thankful memories of Our Parents”
+John & Dorothy McCall and +Joseph & Mary Ann Kennedy
from their children—Pat & Darlene Kennedy
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The Sanctuary Lamp
will burn for the week of November 22, 2009 for the greater glory of God and for:
Thomas Auclair
at the request of
His Parents
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Poquonock Volunteer Fire Company
Annual Poinsettia Sale—is being held during the month of November. All plants are first quality potted poinsettias: 61/2”-$10.50—71/2”-$15.00; in red, white, or pink. Please place your order and prepay using the envelopes at the entrances to the Church. Poinsettia plants can be picked up at the firehouse on Saturday, December 5th between 10:00am and 3:00pm or Sunday, December 6th between 10:00am-1:00pm.
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Celebrate the Miracle of the Season
The adult and youth choirs of Saint Gabriel Church cordially invite you to their Annual Christmas Cantata on Sunday, December 13th at 3:00pm (snow date: Wednesday, December 16th at 7:00pm).
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Parish Advent Wreath
The lighting of the Parish Advent Wreath will take place in the Sanctuary at the beginning of each weekend Mass during the 4 Sundays of Advent, starting on the weekend of November 28/29. We are seeking households to light the Advent Wreath at the beginning of each Mass. A signup sheet is located at the side entrance of the Church. All parishioners (singles, couples, families with children, extended families with grandparents, etc.) are invited to take part. If you have any questions, please be in touch with Deacon Ron Biamonte after any weekend Mass.
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Family Advent Wreath Blessing—Remember to bring your Advent wreath to Church next weekend (November 28/29) to be blessed. You may place your Advent wreath on the table which will be set up in the Sanctuary in front of the altar. Father will bless the wreaths during Mass; after Mass remember to take your wreath home with you.
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Advent Wreath Candles—will be on sale ($3.00 per set) in the Sacristy after Mass and also during the week at the Parish Rectory Office.
Social Action Corner
Monthly Food Collection—Thank you for your continued support of the monthly food collections. At Thanksgiving time we are all truly appreciative of what God has given us—your desire to share is heartwarming.
Giving Tree—The annual Giving Tree will be available beginning next weekend (November 28/29) with tags for purchasing specifically requested gifts for children in need. Please choose a tag with a gift you are comfortable purchasing (a substitution leaves a child possibly without that one special gift on his/her list). Gifts are due back on the weekend of December 12/13 and they will be donated to and distributed by the Windsor Family Services.
Collection for the Troops—As a tradition the last several years, paper t-shirts will also be available on the Giving Tree to be returned with your donation to enable us to continue to send packages to the troops in harm’s way. These packages are so appreciated and the words of thanks and photos we receive throughout the year are bountiful.
As we did last year, we will again be mailing Christmas cards to the troops. If you have a family card that you would like to share, please bring it with you to Mass next weekend (November 28/29) and put it in the basket by the Giving Tree. We will also have some blank Christmas cards available for you to write out if you forget to bring one from home.
For more information on how you can participate in even a small way in Social Action at Saint Joseph Parish, contact Joan Alutto at 683-2056 or jalutto@comcast.net.
November
24 NO Religious Education classes—Happy
Thanksgiving!
29 First Sunday of Advent
December
1 Religious Education classes—Student Rosary Makers 6:45-7:45pm Grade 6
1 Adult Faith Formation discussion at 5:40pm &
7:00pm in Father Doherty Hall
6 Second Sunday of Advent
6 Sunday Morning Children’s Liturgy program—
Kindergarten through 4th grade in Father Doherty
Hall during the 10:00am Mass
6 C1 program with Deacon Ron at 4:30pm in Father
Doherty Hall
8 Religious Education classes
8 Adult Faith Formation discussion at 5:40pm & 7:00pm in Father Doherty Hall
10 Christmas Pageant Parent Meeting—6:30pm in
Father Doherty Hall; please join us—your help is needed!
12 Christmas Pageant practice—10:00am in the Church
13 Third Sunday of Advent
15 Christmas Party in Father Doherty Hall from 5:30-6:30pm for students in grades K through 3
15 Religious Education classes at Poquonock School for grades 4 (5:30-6:30pm) and grades 5-8 (6:45-7:45pm)
19 Christmas Pageant practice at 10:00am in the Church
20 Fourth Sunday of Advent
22 No Religious Education classes
22 2nd grade movie night at 5:30pm in Father Doherty Hall
24 Family Mass, Christmas Pageant at 4:00pm in the
Church
25 Merry Christmas!
29 No Religious Education classes
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C1 Students will attend a presentation on Sunday, December 6th at 4:30pm in Father Doherty Hall. The presentation will be facilitated by Deacon Ron Biamonte—all C1 students are required to attend.
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Parent Meeting for Christmas Pageant—there will be a meeting with parents on Thursday, December 10th at 6:30pm in Father Doherty Hall to discuss and plan the Children’s Christmas Eve Pageant. Parent/guardian volunteers will be needed to sort, organize, and mend the costumes. For more information, please call the Religious Education Office.
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Rosary Makers will meet on Monday, November 30th at 9:30am in Father Doherty Hall. The Rosary Makers would like to thank everyone who purchased an Advent Wreath Pin. There are a few pins available by calling the Rectory Office.
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Bible Study—Please join us on Wednesday, December 16th for the first session of our Bible Study group. The session will be held in Father Doherty Hall at 6:30pm with Mr. Bill Minford as the facilitator. The topic will be the Gospel of Luke.
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Christmas Party for Special Needs Adults—The Knights of Columbus (Windsor Locks) is sponsoring a Christmas Party on December 4th for special needs adults in the greater Hartford area. Medium-sized stuffed toys are needed for Santa to give our guests. A box for the donations is available this weekend and next weekend in Father Doherty Hall. Volunteers are also needed to help with setup on that evening. Please contact Pat or Darlene Kennedy, Co-Chairs at 860-688-9482.
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Scouting is Youth Ministry—Saint Joseph Parish invites young men and women ages 14 to 20 to be part of a new Boy Scouts of America Venture Crew. A joining meeting will be held in Father Doherty Hall on November 23rd at 6:30pm. Please come and learn what venturing is all about and how it can help you and Saint Joseph Parish. Any adult wishing to become a leader in the crew or further information, contact John Meakin (860-688-7440).
Lord of ages past and to come, bless our home.
Help us to see You in one another and in all who
enter through our door. Help us to forgive one
another, to affirm and nurture one another, to
celebrate our lives together.
We come to our table to celebrate this Thanksgiving Day,
with joy and gratitude for the good food with
which we are blessed today, for the people who
helped prepare it and for all of God’s gifts to us.
Jesus is our light and our salvation. We give thanks
for all the many gifts that we have received. Let us
also remember those who today are lonely, hungry
or homeless.
We gratefully remember too, our family members
and loved ones who are not here with us physically
and celebrate the gift which they have been
and continue to be for us.
We make our prayer as we do all things through
Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Archbishop Henry J. Mansell