The Sanctuary Lamp burns this week
In Loving Memory of
The D’Amico, Greco and Hyder Families
at the request of
Teddi and Carmella.
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January 28th and 29th Collection
Total Regular Offertory $ 5,659.50
Less Cathedraticum $ -311.27
(Archdiocesan tax 5.5%)
Net Regular Offertory $ 5,348.23
Our thanks to all who made-up their envelopes when they were unable to be present at last weekends’ Mass and all who contribute to our Parish’s weekly and monthly collections. At times you may be away but Parish maintenance bills are always with us.
In this New Year, if your circumstances permit, please consider adding $5.00 to your envelope. Every envelope makes a difference and counts.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS: Child Lures, the Archdiocesan Program designed to make children aware of possible dangerous situations and how to handle them, is a required presentation annually in our Religious Education Program. Most of our students take this instruction in second grade during their preparation for First Communion. This year, it will be presented on April 1st by Detective Charles Stankye, the Youth Officer of the Derby Police Department. Parents and Guardians of our First Communion students are welcome to remain in class that day for the presentation if they choose to do so. Students In higher grades, who might have missed Child Lures in their younger years, are welcome to participate on April 1st if their parents wish them to do so. Confirmation parents are asked to mark their calendars for the Parent and Guardian meeting on March 21st at 7 p.m. in the Church Hall.
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ALL YOU CAN EAT
ZITI AND MEATBALL DINNER
Hosted by Our Parish Family Club, on Saturday, February 11th, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. Menu includes ziti, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert, wine, soda, coffee and tea. Adults $10, children $5. For reservations, please call Debbie Montini 203-732-8285 or Kathy Guluzzy 203-732-2220. The event is not handicapped accessible. As Always, all proceeds are applied to the needs of our Parish.
In order to be a sponsor (godparent) for the Sacrament of Baptism or Confirmation, the Archdiocese of Hartford requires that you must have:
1)Received the Catholic Sacraments of Baptism, Communion and Confirmation
2)Attained the required minimum age of 16 years
3)Live a way of life in harmony with the faith and the role of a sponsor
4)If married: Marriage is canonically valid and recognized by the Catholic Church. (Married by a Catholic priest)
5)Attend Mass regularly on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.
One way St. Mary verifies Mass attendance is your use of the envelopes. The contribution amount does not determine your receiving the sponsorship certificate, your presence does. If you use your envelopes, we know you are here. If you are new to the parish, or have been away there is a probationary time of 3 months before you will be eligible for the certificate.
FROM THE DESK OF OUR PRINCIPAL:
St. Mary- St. Michael School is registering students for the 2012-2013 school year. In order to be eligible for the full day kindergarten, children must be 5 years old by January 1, 2013.
St. Mary-St. Michael School offers the following:
· Full Day Kindergarten
· Before and After School Program
· Multiage Pre-k for 3 and 4 year old children
· Interactive Whiteboard Technology
· Technology Instruction
· Drama Club
· Basketball
· Spanish (K - 8)
· Band
· After School Art Enrichment
· Catholic Identity
· Low student/teacher ratio
· Accredited by NEASC
Thank you to the Tuccio Family for the donations made to the school in memory of their mother, Frances Tuccio.
The second annual Alumni Recognition Event will be held on Saturday, March 24th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Sacred Heart University. The Honorees this year are:
Bob Skowronski
Jack Walsh
Domenick Valentino
Frank Saldamarco
Charles and Anne Stankye
Please call the school to make reservation for the Macaroni and Meatball dinner at St. Michael Church to benefit the school on Saturday, February 25th at 5:30 PM. The cost is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. Marc Garofalo and his Kitchen Krew will be featuring a menu of macaroni and meatballs, salad, soda, coffee and dessert.
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Our Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Wednesday, February 22nd from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in the Church Hall. All are invited to attend and become a part of this important ministry.
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A Family Perspective
In today’s gospel Jesus went to the “house of Andrew and Simon” to relax but discovered that “Simon’s mother-in-law was very ill. Like Jesus we come home to relax but are confronted with problems. Take a tip from Andrew and Simon who “told Jesus about it at once.”
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Snowstorms and weekday Masses:
As in the past, if school is delayed and/or cancelled, there will not be morning Mass here at St. Mary’s. When the roads are too dangerous for the school buses then they are too dangerous for anyone to be driving. Our Parish Office will also have the same delay/early dismissal or closing as Derby Schools. Mass intentions will be rescheduled.
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Holy God,
With gratitude in our hearts,
we praise you for your love and your fidelity.
You have shown us the way to holiness
through Mary and Jesus and many faithful witnesses.
You continue to call men and women
to dedicate their lives through the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.
Give them courage to respond generously to your call with “Here I am, send me!”
Blessed by your Spirit, may we always proclaim your love with our lives.
Amen
HOLY FAMILY RETREAT CENTER
VALENTINE’S EVENING
BUFFET DINNER & WINE TASTING
Tuesday, February 14 6:00 Mass 7:00 Dinner
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Mass, a festive gourmet dinner, fine wine, and a live jazz trio.
Program Offering: $130 per couple ($65 per person)
Register online at www.holyfamilyretreat.org or send name, address and offering to:
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center
303 Tunxis Road
West Hartford, Ct 06107
(860) 521-0440
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BIRTHRIGHT NEEDS A SPECIAL SOMEONE…YOU!
Would you like to help offer pregnant women the alternative to abortion? Birthright is an emergency pregnancy service staffed by volunteers dedicated to giving loving encouragement and practical support to pregnant women in crisis. Our guiding principle is: “It is the right of every pregnant woman to give birth and the right of every child to be born.” Please call our office, (203) 734-6545, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for more information about volunteer opportunities and training. We look forward to sharing our mission with you.
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CHANGE OF ADDRESS … PHONE ... EMAIL
If you are moving, or have changed your phone #, e-mail or mailing address, please let us know. The Parish Office appreciates receiving notification of those changes when they occur so we have a number or address to contact you if necessary. Thanks to all who notify us as changes are made!
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Healing, reconciling and proclaiming good news: the tasks of Jesus, the tasks of the church. Does God call you to be a healer, reconciler, proclaimer of good news? If the answer is “yes” call Fr. Michael Dolan, Director of Vocations, Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, 860-761-7456, email at vocations@stseminary.org or visit the web at www.vocationshartford.org.