Pastor: Reverend Thomas J. Barry

Deacon Robert Barry

Deacon William Farrell (Ret.)

Parish Office Office: (860) 677-2639

Fax Number: (860) 677-2672

Email: office@stpatsfarm.org

Website: http://www.stpatsfarm.org

Hours: Monday through Thursday………………….…...…...…9:00am - 3:30pm

Friday………………………… …………………………………….……..….…....………9:00am - 2:00pm

Religious Education Director, Eileen Dignazio

Telephone: (860) 676-0253………………….….......……...eileen@stpatsfarm.org

Monday - Thursday………………………………………..………..……....……....9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Confirmation Director, Curtiss Stella

Email: …………………………………………………………………………….……………..curtiss@stpatsfarm.org

Peer Ministry Coordinators, Fernando & Winnie Macaro

Email: ……………………………………….…….………..……....…..macaro.fernando@gmail.com

Music Ministry Director, Michael Carney

Email: ………………………………………………….……………….mikecarneymusic@gmail.com

Parish Council: Mike Netkovick, Chairperson ………………………………….….....mjnteach@gmail.com

Monica Blum, Vice Chairperson …...….….……monicaprokop@comcast.net

Secretary: Lisa McEnery:(860) 677-2639 x20 ……………….………………………..lisa@stpatsfarm.org

Patty Antony:(860) 677-2639 x10 …………………..…..……...…….patty@stpatsfarm.org

Parish Trustees: Jeffrey Pingpank, Beverly Montresor

SCHEDULE OF MASSES:

Saturday Vigil Mass…………..5:00pm

Sunday Mass…………………………..7:30am, 9:30am and 11:30am

Weekday Mass…….……...………. 8:30am (Monday through Thursday)

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION/CONFESSION:

Monday: 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm or by appointment.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Requests are due Mondays at noon.

All materials are subject to approval from Parish office. Please

contact Parish Office at office@stpatsfarm.org for more details.

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The Faith Community of

The Church of Saint Patrick

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Families need to attend a pre-baptismal

program. Baptisms are celebrated the 4th Sunday of the month at

12:30pm & may be scheduled after attending the program. Please

contact Parish Office at office@stpatsfarm.org for more details.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Please contact Parish Office at

office@stpatsfarm.org six months in advance to begin preparation.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Reverend M. Ernest Wilson Council #20.

Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month in the Church

Hall. Contact: Ray Liudzius, Grand Knight at 860-202-8256 or

email him at rayliud@gmail.com.

6:00 pm Officers Meeting …………………………. 7:00 pm General Meeting

HOSPITAL & HOME VISITATION: Please contact the parish office when

a serious illness occurs or when the sick, aged or

incapacitated are confined to home or hospital.

November 26, 2017

Saturday, November 25th

5:00pm Deceased members

of Simonetta & Bigazzi

Req. by: Anna Bigazzi

Sunday, November 26th

7:30am All souls intention

9:30am Zenny Olsen

Req. by: Pauline Olsen

11:30am In Thanksgiving

Req. by: Christiana Ankiambom

Monday, November 27th

8:30am Gertrude Wheeler

Req. by: Judy Krohomer

Tuesday, November 28th

8:30am All souls intention

Wednesday, November 29th

8:30am Adele K. Meaney

Req. by: her children

Thursday, November 30th

8:30am All souls intention

Friday, December 1st No Mass

Saturday, December 2nd

5:00pm Marc Todd Concra &

Dom and Felicia Massalo

Req. by: the Therrien Family

Sunday, December 3rd

7:30am William Dodez

Req. by: his daughter & family

9:30am Adele Meaney

Req. by: her family

11:30am Tina Festa

Req. by: Bruno & Marie Macaro

Please note that Mass will not be celebrated if Farmington School schedules are delayed or cancelled.

St. Patrick Church

Welcome If you are a visitor to Saint Patrick Church, we want you to know how welcome you are – whether you have come here from

another part of the country, from across the world, or simply from another parish here in the Archdiocese of Hartford. Thanks in

part to the generosity of visitors like yourself, we are able to celebrate the Church’s liturgy here in a fitting and beautiful way.

We are also able to offer a wide range of services to individuals living in our parish and community.

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Grace Dunn, Charlotte Egan, Lynn Daley,

Sharon Parun, Michael D’Ambrose,

The Chorzempa Family, Trisha Elliott,

Frances Capodiferro, Ann Stankoski,

Teresa Seravalli, Ralph W. Corso,

Patricia McDermott, Tess Drezek, Helen Battista,

Gleisy Nardini, Ethan Edwards, Anne DeNuccio,

Theresa Turbie, Mary Fasolo, Violet Frascarelli,

Loreen Markie and family, Michael Timura,

Clara Cellino, the Morley Jr./ Sr. families,

Charles Mierzwa, Brad Ragaglia, Helen Rogers,

Belynda Reidda, Betty Franceus, Elena Marroni,

Bill Millerick, Frank Celeste, Roger May,

Eileen Torrenti, Ellie Carle, Evelyn M.,

Martene Macaro, Dianne Easdon, Janet Dunning,

Marilyn LoRusso, Emily Lavendier,

Jean Kaczynski, Nathan A., Irene Kramer,

Greta Stifel, Alan Raynock, Bill Chesanek,

Ron & Renanna, Sandy Therrien, Fred Kennedy,

Eilanna Dignazio-Davis, Ralph Bozza, Carol Liepis,

Jackie Pezzulo, Constantino Macaro

Call Parish Office at 860-677-2639 or

email: office@stpatsfarm.org

The Blessed Mother Candle burns in the loving memory of

Anna Casasanta Requested by: Franca & Teresa

The Christ in Blessing Candle, The St. Joseph Candle, The Blessed Mother Candle, & The Eucharistic Candle

are available in remembrance of your loved ones. You can contact the Parish Office at 860-677-2639 or

office@stpatsfarm.org for details.

Farmington, Connecticut

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FOR WEEKEND OF NOV 19

OFFERTORY: Weekly Masses: $6,773.00 Mail: $ 713.00 Online: $ 310.00

TOTAL OFFERTORY: $7,796.00

Catholic Campaign: $12,216.00

Thank you very much for your continuing support and generosity.

There are four ways of giving to St. Patrick’s Church: 1. Making contributions through your bank in person or online. 2. Making gifts to church of appreciated securities. 3. Making a one time or an annual end of the year gift. 4. Establishing a legacy gift as part of one’s estate planning.

Please see our website www.stpatsfarm.org for more details.

Membership on the Parish Council is your opportunity to assist your Parish and

to help shape what goes on in the Parish. The Parish Council members assist and advise the Pastor with church matters and serve as a liaison

between the laity and the Pastor.

*** We are currently seeking nominations for candidates for the Parish Council Election.

*** If you would like to become a candidate or nominate

someone you know, please contact either Mike Netkovick at mjnteach@gmail.com,

or the Parish Office at office@stpatsfarm.org, telephone 860-677-2639.

Parish Council 2017

Elections

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

FESTIVAL Next Sunday, December 3, 4-6pm

Please join Father Barry and the St. Patrick’s

Parish Community as we celebrate the Christ-

mas season with food and fellowship. Our an-

nual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival will take

place on Sunday, Dec 3rd from 4-6pm.

We will join in singing Christmas Carols, watch

the children of our parish present the “Living

Nativity” and light our Christmas Tree. Chili,

soup, bread, hot & cold beverages and plenty

of Christmas cookies will be served! We invite

you to join us at this memorable way to begin

the Christmas season. There is no cost to parish-

ioners for this event.

Register Now!

Visit www.stpatsfarm.org

Complete the signup form and return to the

Parish Office.

Call Parish Office at 860-677-2639

Planning for this exciting event has begun. Anyone interested in helping to plan the event is asked to email Karen Mastella at karenmastella@mac.com.

Committee Chairperson

Karen Mastella

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Holy day of Obligation

Friday, December 8, 2017

Masses at 8:30am, 12 noon & 5:30pm

All are welcome!

Week of Awareness for Persecuted Christians Nov. 26 – Dec. 2

In observance of this week, we ask that you take a moment to pray for our brothers and sisters around the globe who are punished for practic-ing their faith.

For more information about persecuted Christians visit: USCCB.org, Christiansatrisk.org, or ArchdioceseofHartford.org.

Prayer for Persecuted Christians:

O God of all the nations, the One God who is and was and always will be, in your providence you willed that your Church

be united to the suffering of your Son. Look with mercy on your servants

who are persecuted for their faith in you. Grant them perseverance and courage

to be worthy imitators of Christ. Bring your wisdom upon leaders of nations

to work for peace among all peoples. May your Spirit open conversion for those who contradict your will,

that we may live in harmony. Give us the grace to be united in truth and freedom,

and to always seek your will in our lives.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Lady, Queen of Peace, pray for us.

Prayer composed by: Abp. William E. Lori, Supreme Chaplain, Knights of Columbus

Liturgy of the Word for Children will continue to be celebrated at the 9:30 & 11:30 Masses

IMPORTANT DATES

Nov 23-26 Thanksgiving Recess 11:30-12:30pm PreK-K-Sacrament 1 classes

Nov 27 6:00-7:00pm Gr.3-8 classes at IAR

Dec 2 9:00-10:30am Advent Wreath Workshop (Church hall) 11:00-12:00pm Rehearsal for Living Nativity

Dec 3 4:00-6:00pm Christmas Tree Festival

Dec 4 6:00-7:00pm Gr.3-8 classes at IAR 6:30-8:00pm Gr. 9 class in church hall

Visit https://www.stpatsfarm.org/ccd for full schedule.

The Living Nativity

On December 3, the children of the parish will “act out” the Nativity of the Lord as part of our annual Christmas Tree Lighting that is planned to begin at 4:00. Rehearsal: Saturday, December 2, 11:00 A.M. NEEDED: Children/youth to play the roles of Baby Je-sus, Mary, Joseph, Gabriel, Inn Keeper, Shepherds, Angels, Magi, and Narrator.

Costumes for will be picked up at the rehearsal.

Please call the religious education office for more information or to sign up to participate.

(860-677-2639; Eileen@stpatsfarm.org)

November Traditions

The children in our Religious Education Classes will focus on the lives of their patron saints and the deceased members of their families throughout the month of November. The prayer table will be adorned with prayer cards and prayer intentions brought into class by the children. We hope that this will help to make them aware of the traditions we have come to appreciate as Roman Catholics. The closing prayer

will be, one that you may remember learning as a child. “Eternal rest unto their souls, O Lord, and May perpet-ual life shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

May all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.”

ADVENT WREATH WORKSHOP

Saturday, December 2 9:00-10:30 a.m. St. Patrick Church Hall

The Advent Wreath Workshop last year was so well attended and enjoyed, that we are planning one on Saturday, December 2, 9:00-10:30 a.m. in St. Patrick Church Hall.

We ask for a donation of $5.00 per family to help defray the cost of the candles, oasis, plastic dish, and ribbons.

Please trim your evergreens, pick some pine cones and bring them to share with other families.

Also, bring some Christmas Cookies to share…..

This is a wonderful, fun way to begin the Season of Advent? Come one…..come all.

*Please call the Parish Office to sign up for this workshop. Or go online to our website: www.stpatsfarm.org.

Frozen Turkey/ Thanksgiving Meal Drive

updates

A BIG THANK YOU for the turkeys, food & cash donations

from the drive last weekend.

We were able to donate 52 turkeys and plenty of food

for Hartford Catholic Workers & DCF families.

Thank you for your generosity & help to put a turkey on the family’s table this Thanksgiving.

Wishing you and your family

a Blessed Thanksgiving!

Jim Conway - Hartford Catholic Worker Eileen Dignazio - Director of Religious Education

Dorothy Zyla - Department of Children & Families

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Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

St. Patrick Church Religious Education 110 Main Street, P. O. Box 523 Farmington, CT. 06034-0523 http://stpatsfarm.org/ccd Eileen@stpatsfarm.org Phone: (860) 676-0253

November 26, 2017

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Nov 26 ……………..…….. No Peer Ministry Meeting (revised)

Dec 2 ……………………… Advent Wreath Workshop (9-10:30am)

Living Nativity Rehearsal (11:00am)

Dec 2-3 …………...…… Monthly Meatloaf

Dec 3 ……………………….. Christmas Tree Lighting (4-6pm)

No Peer Ministry Meeting (revised)

Dec 4 ……………………….. Knights of Columbus meeting

Dec 5 ……………………….. Parish Council Meeting

Dec 8 ………………..……… Immaculate Conception of Virgin Mary

Masses at 8:30am, 12noon & 5:30pm

Dec 8 ……………………….. Prayer Shaw Ministry

Dec 9-10 ……….…….. Monthly Food Drive

Dec 10 ……………………. Peer Ministry Meeting (Hitchcock room)

Dec 10 …………………… House of Bread

Dec 13 …………………… Bible Series Presentations: All talks

(6:30pm in church hall)

Dec 17 …………..………. Peer Ministry Meeting

(Baking event in church kitchen)

Dec 24 …………………… Regular Masses

7:30am, 9:30am & 11:30am

Christmas Eve Masses

3:30pm, 5:30pm & 10:00pm

No Peer Ministry Meeting

Dec 25 ……………………. Christmas Day

Masses at 9:00am & 11:00am

Dec 31 …………………… No Peer Ministry Meeting

Jan 7 ………………………… Peer Ministry Meeting (Hitchcock room)

Jan 12 ……………..……… Prayer Shawl Ministry

Jan 26 …………………….. Prayer Shawl Ministry

Advent Wreath Eileen Dignazio 860-676-0253

Bible Series Curtiss Stella curtiss@stpatsfarm.org

Christmas Festival Karen Mastella karenmastella@mac.com

House of Bread Lorraine Douglass 860-677-8138 ImmConception Allison Rose & 860-250-8937 Ann Jett 860-830-9038

Knights of Columbus Ray Liudzius 860-202-8256 Monthly Food Drive Linda Regius 860-674-1963 Monthly Meatloaf Lorraine Stec 860-506-4238 Parish Council Mike Netkovick mjnteach@gmail.com

Peer Ministry Fernando & Winnie Macaro macaro.fernando@gmail.com

Prayer Shawl Barbara Sutkowski 860-747-8427

Visit www.stpatsfarm.org/ministries

Parish Calendar

The Annual” Living Nativity”, a re-enactment of the First Christmas, will be presented by the children and teens of this parish. Please contact Eileen Dignazio at 860-676-0253 or email eileen@stpatsfarm.org if your children would like to be part of the celebration.

Teens are asked to contact Eileen, if they are interested in playing one of the major roles: Joseph or Mary.

Living Nativity December 3, 2017

The Peer Ministers will be meeting on Sunday,

November 26th, after the 9:30 mass in the church kitchen.

If you have any questions, you can email Fernando at Macaro.Fernando@gmail.com.

The Peer Ministry has created a Facebook Page; please like "St.Patrick Peer Ministry" on Facebook

The group appreciates your support!

MEATLOAF COLLECTION

December 2-3

The mission of the parish meatloaf ministry is to pro-vide the House of Bread, a Hartford soup kitchen,

with at least 12 baked and frozen meatloaves once a month throughout the year. The meatloaves, cooked and frozen at home, are then brought to the parish

hall and placed in the freezer. Once they are all collected, a volunteer delivers them to the House of Bread. Thank you for your support.

Lorraine Stec 860-506-4238 or bacistec@comcast.net

Confessions Monday: 6:00-6:45pm

Mass Schedule

Monday - Thursday 8:30am

Saturday 5:00pm

Sunday 7:30am, 9:30am &

11:30am (with Adult Choir)

New Confession Time &

New Saturday Mass Schedule

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

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"Then the king will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom pre-pared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.'" - Mt 25:34-36

Readings for the Week of November 26, 2017 Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/Ps 23:1-3, 5-6/1 Cor 15:20-26, 28/Mt 25:31-46

Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20/Dn 3:52-56/Lk 21:1-4

Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45/Dn 3:57-61/Lk 21:5-11

Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28/Dn 3:62-67/Lk 21:12-19

Thursday: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8-11/Mt 4:18-22

Friday: Dn 7:2-14/Dn 3:75-81/Lk 21:29-33

Saturday: Dn 7:15-27/Dn 3:82-87/Lk 21:34-36

Next Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37

THE ADULT CHOIR sings at

the 11:30am Mass on a weekly

basis from September to

June. We are a lively and fun

group that enjoys using our

voices to praise God. We re-

hearse on Thursday evening approximately biweekly. If

you are interested in joining or learning more, please see

Mike Carney, Director of Music, after any of the Sunday

services or e-mail me at mikecarneymusic@gmail.com. We

are especially looking for male voices!

THE YOUTH CHOIR will be singing at the 9:30am

Mass. This is a small commitment with a huge

output for any singers in grades 5-12. For more

information, please see Mike Carney, Director

of Music, after any of the Sunday services or e-

mail me at mikecarneymusic@gmail.com.

Women’s Retreat: “Make Me An Instrument of Your Peace.”

January 19-21, 2017 On the weekend of January 19-21, the women of our par-

ish are invited to Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Cen-

ter in Farmington, CT. Experience a weekend filled with

rest, relaxation and spiritual renewal. At Our Lady of Cal-

vary, the natural beauty of the grounds and the peaceful

atmosphere of the retreat house can provide a much

needed break from your daily routine. You’ll have the op-

portunity to participate in the sacraments, to hear confer-

ence talks, to share with other women and to reflect on

this year’s theme, “Make Me An Instrument of Your Peace.”

For information call: Lauren Foote @ 860-677-1625.

The Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry shares this quote on Church Teaching. For more information visit: www.catholicsocialjustice.org

Catholic Teaching on Solidarity

We are one human family. We are our brothers’ and sis-ters’ keepers, wherever they may be. Pope John Paul II insists, “We are all really responsible for all.” Loving our neighbor has global dimensions in a shrinking world. At the core of the virtue of solidarity is the pursuit of justice and peace. Pope Paul VI taught that “if you want peace, work for justice.” The Gospel calls us to be “peacemakers.” Our love for all our sisters and brothers demands that we be “sentinels of peace” in a world wounded by violence and conflict.

- USCCB Administrative Committee, Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility, p. 15

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

“I myself will pasture my sheep; I myself will give them rest,

says the Lord GOD.”

As we celebrate Christ the King, let us also learn to serve our spouses by attending a Worldwide Mar-

riage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Feb 2-4, 2018 in Manchester, CT

and Jul 6-8, 2018 in Manchester, CT.

For more information, call Dennis & Jane Lamondy at 860-481-3720 or visit them at https://wwmectw.org/.

Birthright is a pregnancy service offering free pregnancy tests, friend-ship counseling, and practical support to women experiencing a crisis preg-nancy. Our guiding principle: It is the RIGHT of every pregnant women to give BIRTH and the RIGHT of every

child to be BORN. We help any pregnant girl or women who calls us. If you would like to help, please call 860-290-8800. Training is provided.

of Greater Hartford, Inc. (860) 290-8800