St. Joseph Parish Family at 1747 Poquonock Avenue, Poquonock, CT 06064 US - Sunday Bulletin, November 14 / 15, 2009
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SAINT JOSEPH PARISH
1747 Poquonock Avenue – P. O. Box 253
Poquonock, CT 06064-0253 (860) 688-9566 Fax (860) 683-2225
Pastor: Reverend Robert B. Vargo
Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Robert T. Russo
Deacon: Ronald M. Biamonte
Coordinator of Parish Ministries: Gayle M. Brick
Faith Formation: Cyndie Glick
Director of Music: Scott P. Rioux
Parish Secretary: Sophie A. Sadosky
1747 Poquonock Avenue – P. O. Box 253
Poquonock, CT 06064-0253 (860) 688-9566 Fax (860) 683-2225
Pastor: Reverend Robert B. Vargo
Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Robert T. Russo
Deacon: Ronald M. Biamonte
Coordinator of Parish Ministries: Gayle M. Brick
Faith Formation: Cyndie Glick
Director of Music: Scott P. Rioux
Parish Secretary: Sophie A. Sadosky
TODAY IS THE THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
Introduction to the Liturgy of the Day
The Holy Spirit summons us here today to praise and thank God even to the very end of time. When history comes to an end, we will know God’s glory even as heaven and earth pass away. Contemplating that vision, we are reminded today of the task that lies before us as faithful disciples of our Risen Savior. So let our prayer today be one of confidence and thanksgiving that even in our darkest hour God will stay with us and never abandon us.
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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, Richard Bellino, Sharon Kumnick, Richard Blodgett, Valerie Lundberg, Erica, Grace Mulhearn, Helen Antiuk, Judi Schaller, and Edgar Webber.
Last Weekend (November 7/8)
Weekly: $4,847
Fuel Collection: $1,752
Next weekend the second collection will be the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.
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: $21,056
% of Parish Participation: 16%
Average Donation: $157.13
The 2009 Parish Annual Collection runs through the month of November.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development…is creating jobs, strengthening families, building affordable housing—working to end poverty and injustice in the United States. Your gift helps people help themselves.
SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 14 (Vigil of Thirty-Third
Sunday in Ordinary Time)
5:00 PM MARY ROBINSON, req. by Joan & Larry Alutto
SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 15 (Thirty-Third Sunday in
Ordinary Time)
8:00 AM ANNE UZDARWIN, req. by Pat & John Pavlik
10:00 AM ANTHONY & ANNE BLAZIS, req. by Family
11:30 AM JUDITH GRUBBS (9th Anniv.), req. by husband
Donald & daughter Kellie
MONDAY – NOVEMBER 16 (St. Margaret of Scotland,
St. Gertrude)
7:30 AM REVEREND JOHN CASTELLANI, req. by His
Estate
TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 17 (St. Elizabeth of Hungary)
7:30 AM HILARIO B. CANO, req. by Family
WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 18 (The Dedication of the
No Mass Basilica of St. Peter & St. Paul,
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne)
THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 19 (Weekday)
7:30 AM ALBERT & FRANCES ENDEE, req. by David and
Mary Lou Peters
FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 20 (Weekday)
7:30 AM JOHN J. SKORKA, SR., req. by Adam and
Phyllis Rice
SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 21 (Vigil of the Feast of
Christ the King)
5:00 PM JUDITH GRUBBS (9th Anniv.), req. by husband
Donald & daughter Kellie
SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 22 (Feast 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
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The Sanctuary Lamp
will burn for the week of November 15, 2009
for the greater glory of God and for
Judith Grubbs
(9th Anniversary)
req. by husband—Donald & daughter—Kellie
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2009 Saint Joseph Parish
Annual Collection
We are entering the final weeks of our Parish Annual Collection. Many thanks to those households and families that already have responded so generously to this year’s appeal. The participation of each household in our parish is essential to making this year’s collection a success.
Please consider a generous gift to this year’s Saint Joseph Parish Annual Collection. I am confident God will reward your goodness and your grateful return to Him!
The 2009 Parish Annual Collection runs through the month of November. Father Robert B. Vargo
Men—Save these Dates!
The Saint Joseph Men’s Retreat will take place from Friday evening, February 19th through noon on Sunday, February 21st at Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, West Hartford. Whether you’re seeking rest or rejuvenation, a retreat enables you to refresh your body, mind, and soul. Re-energize through conferences, inspiring music, workshops, prayer services, delicious home cooking, and plenty of free time. To learn more or to register, contact either Fran Murphy (860-690-9079) or Bill Schoner (832-443-0216) or visit the Retreat website: www.holyfamilyretreat.org.
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Saint Joseph Parish Buildings—Painted wooden replicas of our parish Church and Rectory are available to order or purchase. They make a perfect gift to commemorate a special day, e.g., Christmas, baptism, wedding, or as a memory of all the years you’ve spent at St. Joseph’s. The cost: $15 each with all proceeds enabling the Rosary Makers to continue their ministry. Contact any member of the Rosary Makers or call the Rectory.
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Day or Evening Retreat—at the Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, West Hartford: A Revolution of Joy in the World of Chaos: Exploring the Radical Vision of St. Francis of Assisi, on December 8th from 10:00am to 2:00pm and 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The presenter will be Associate Retreat Director Brandon Nappi. The retreat will explore how the life of this medieval saint and mystic can provide a model for our own journey toward inner peace and outer peacemaking. The offering is $30 (includes lunch or dinner). Registration/information at www.holyfamilyretreat.org or send the offering to HFPRC, 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford CT 06107 or call 860-521-0440.
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Mass of Healing and Hope—will be held on Tuesday, November 17th at 7:30pm at the Archdiocesan Center, St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield; the rosary will be recited at 6:55pm. Reverend Michael Galasso will be the presider and trained prayer teams will be available after Mass. Call the Archdiocese of Hartford Charismatic Renewal Office at 860-243-8234.
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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.
Also, the Poquonock Fire Company will be holding a Pasta Supper at the Firehouse on Friday, November 20th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Social Action Corner
Annual Bake Sale for the Windsor Fuel Bank—Thank you for your support of our bake sale held last weekend. Thanks to your generosity $819 was donated to the Windsor Fuel Bank.
Monthly Food Collection—This weekend is the monthly food collection to benefit the Windsor Food Bank. Requested items for November are: stew, baked beans, chili, soup & crackers. In addition we have been made aware of the need for plastic or paper grocery bags for distributing the food—if you have extras lying around, please donate them as well.
Giving Tree—The annual Giving Tree will be available beginning the weekend of 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 will be due back on the weekend of December 12/13 for donation to and distribution 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.
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.
We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa
November
15 C2 program with Deacon Ron following 11:30am
Mass—Preparing for your Confirmation ceremony
15 First Reconciliation Parent Meeting at 4:00pm in Father Doherty Hall
17 Religious Education classes
21 Thanksgiving Turkey & Food Drive at Saint Joseph Church—10:00am to 1:00pm
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 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
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C2 Presentation—all C2 students will meet today with Deacon Ron in Father Doherty Hall following the 11:30am Mass. This is a mandatory meeting for all C2 students. Lunch will be served.
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First Reconciliation Parent Meeting—Parents/guardians of students who will be receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Eucharist should attend a meeting today at 4:00pm in Father Doherty Hall.
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Thanksgiving Turkey & Food Drive—Students 12 and older are invited to participate in this year’s turkey & food drive on Saturday, November 21st from 10:00am to 1:00pm in the St. Joseph Church parking lot. All donated turkeys and food will be brought to Foodshare; the Windsor Food Bank is a partner agency of Foodshare and will benefit from this food drive. We also need average-sized boxes to collect and transport food to Foodshare; please bring boxes to Father Doherty Hall before November 21st. For information or to sign up to help, please call the Religious Education Office.
Breakfast with Santa—The Bickford Health Care Center, 14 Main Street, Windsor Locks, is holding its 11th Annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 5th. Two seatings: 9:00am and 10:30am; adults $5.50, children under 12 $3.00, pictures $2.50. Please RSVP by November 27th by calling Tami at 860-623-4351.
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2009 December Lay Ministry Schedule for Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Altar Servers has been distributed and posted on our parish website http://home.catholicweb.com/stosephwinct/.
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Bottle Receipts—“Thank you” to all who have donated their bottle return receipts to the Rosary Makers. Money collected from the receipts is used to purchase supplies and postage to mail the rosary beads to the missionaries in Africa, India and the Philippines. You will notice a small white box on the table at the side entrance to the Church where you can put your bottle receipts. The Rosary Makers will meet on Monday, December 16th at 9:30am in Father Doherty Hall.
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Bible Study—We are pleased to announce that Mr. Bill Minford will be hosting another Bible Study group covering Luke’s Gospel. This Liturgical year in the Church is Cycle C, The Year of Luke. Please join us on Wednesday, November 18th at 6:30pm in Father Doherty Hall for an informational session—Bill will present, discuss, and outline the course of study. The first session will be held on Wednesday, December 16th.
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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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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.
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In-Home Private Duty Nursing Care is needed for a long-time parishioner, Ruth Farrelly—evenings and Sundays . If you can help us, please call Patty Cooke at 860-748-8895.