! Parish & Cemetery! Financial!! Secretary:! Secretary:!! Palma Cannata! Mary Ann Majors! !

Organist: Gina Fredericks 860�349�8050!!

Parish Trustees: Frank Marchese & Attorney Joseph Milardo!!

Pastoral Council President: Robert Blade!!

DRES: Sister Lizzy & Sister Marykutty !Email: dremiddletown@gmail.com !

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!Parish Office Hours!

Monday through Friday!9:00 AM � 2:00 PM!

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Telephones / Faxes!Parish Office: (860) 347�2638!

Parish Fax: (860) 347�6736!

Cemetery: (860) 346�4815!

Website: stsebastianmiddletown.org!

Parish Office e�mail: church6892@att.net!

Pastor’s e�mail: pastor.st.sebastian@gmail.com!

Holy Mass!!

Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM [4:00 Saint John]!

Sunday: 11:00 AM; 5:00 PM [9:00 AM Saint John]!

Weekdays: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7:30 AM!

[Saint John Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 AM]!Holy Day of Obligation 12:10 & 7:00 PM!

[Vigil 7 PM & 8 AM Saint John]!!

Sacrament of Baptism!1st & 3rd Sundays after 11 AM Mass. !

Please call the Parish Office to schedule. !Baptismal preparation classes required for all parents.!

Please call the Parish Office at 860�347�2638 for class schedule.!!

Sacrament of Marriage!Preparation must begin one year in advance. Please call the

Parish Office before other arrangements for marriage are made.!!

Sacrament of Reconciliation!Sunday 10:15 to 10:45 AM!

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First Fridays!Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00 PM, Mass 7:00 PM!

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Religious Education Classes!Sunday 9:30 � 10:45 AM for Grades 1, 4, 5, 6 !

& First & Second Year Confirmation Classes (Grades 7 & 8)!Monday 4:30 � 5:30 PM First Reconciliation & First Communion

(Grades 2 & 3)!!

Pastoral Visits!Sick Calls � Please call the Rectory.!

Holy Communion � please call Mr. Ralph Coligan at 860�716�1182 or any of the Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion.!

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Registration!Please notify the Parish Office of any change of address!or phone number. New Parishioners please register as soon as possible. Visit our website to down load the membership form, fill in and email or drop in the collection basket.!

Rev. James Thaikoottathil, J.C.D.!Pastor!

Our Church is Handicap Accessible & Air Conditioned.!

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Blessed Sacrament Candles!Mary DiClemente!

By Daughter Ann & Ted Heller!!

Catherine Bucccilli & Helen Aresti!By Ann & Ted Heller!

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Santa Todaro!By Daughter Palma!

!Pinuccia Elena Salafia!

By Husband Franco & Family!!

Saint Sebastian Candles !Sebastian & Sebastiana “Nella”

Quadarella!By Daughters & Family!

!Milardo & Emanuele Families!

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Seminary Education $1,131.00!

Saturday, May 11 Vigil Solemn Community Mass !5:30 PM†Giuseppa Fazzino, by Tony & Rosanna Bafumi & Children!

! †Lucia LoGiudice, by Daughter�in�Law Tina LoGiudice!! †Carmelo Aresco, by Son Tony & Mary Aresco!! †Elena Saraceno Gaudino, by Family!

! †Rosario, Lucia & Gianna Tripoli, by Brother Santo &!Enza Tripoli!

! †Salvatore, Stella & Joseph Liseo, by Frank & Annemarie ! ! !!!!!!!!!!Marchese, Children & Grandchildren!! †James & Bianca Genovese, by Family! ! †Giulia Misenti, by Daughter Filomena Annino & Grandchildren !! †Palma Fazzino, by Filomena Annino & Family!! †Teresa Marino, by Daughter Lucy Fazzino!! †Concettina Fazzino, by Daughter�in�Law Lucy Fazzino!!

Sunday, May 12 Fourth Sunday of Easter Mother’s Day!11:00 AM!†Rose Fazzino (2A), by Family!! !!!!!!!! !†Jennie Passamano, by Daughter Betty, Fred & Ricky !! !!!!!!!!!!!†Josephine Barone, by Daughters & Grandchildren! 5:00 PM†Pinuccia Elena Salafia, by Husband Franco & Children!!Monday, May 13!7:30 AM†Walter Sleninski!!Tuesday, May 14 [7:30 AM Saint John Church]!!!!Wednesday, May 15!7:30 AM For Those Suffering from Addiction & Mental Illness!!Thursday, May 16 [7:30 AM Saint John Church]!!!!Friday, May 17 !7:30 AM †Matthew Gioco, by Family!!Saturday, May 18, Vigil Solemn Community Mass!5:30 PM†Joseph S. Santostefano, by Wife Aurora, Children & !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

Grandchildren!! !†Sebastiano Marino, Sebastiano & Salvatore Fazzino, !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! !!!!!!!by Lucy Fazzino!! !!†Salvatore “Rody” Bartalotta (9A), by Sister Ann & Family!!!!! ! †Rosario LoGiudice (13A), by Children Lucia & Enza !! †Antonietta Pitruzzello, by Family!! †Sebastian Magnano, by Wife Maria, Son Carlo, Daughter Linda!! !†Francisco DiMauro, by Family!! †Sebastiano (BR) & Lucia Ternullo (A), by Sister Flavia Imme!! †Lucia Pugliares Russo, by Brother John & Maria Pugliares!! !†Sebastian DiMauro, by Grandsons Maxwell, Benjamin & Colin!

! !†Carmelo, Tina & Lucia Cannata, by Sister/Sister�in�Law !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!Lena Salafia & Family!! †Frs. Zenon Smigla & Victor Salmaso, !by Connie Didato!! †Theodore Milardo, by Wife & Children!! †Louis & Elena Garofalo, by Children & Grandchildren!!Sunday, May 19 Fifth Sunday of Easter!11:00 AM!†Edmund Nocera (1A), by Family!! †Salvatore Mazzotta (BR), by Family!! !!!!!!!! !†Louella Pitruzzello (2A), by Kathleen Didato & William Kovel!

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Congratulations to !Nick & Marisa Fazzino !who Celebrated their !

50th Wedding Anniversary !on April 19, 2019!

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Fourth Sunday of Easter !!“The disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.” !(A��� 13:52)!!The disciples heard Our Lord’s call and were able to spread

the Gospel message with strength and vitality. We, too, can

experience that same joy if we make room for the Holy Spirit

to fill our hearts. When we use our gifts in the way that God

intends, He fills us with supernatural joy. A joy that others

notice and are attracted to.!

St. Sebastian Feast I Nuri Cemetery Run!

Sunday, May 19th !

Calling all St. Sebastian Parishioners~Devotees~Pilgrims!

Those wishing to participate should meet at the St. Sebastian Cemetery (11 am for runners/power walkers & 10:30 am for walkers and families walking). !If you are not a runner, please consider walking this path with

your family and children. This is a special opportunity to honor!St. Sebastian by sacrificing our own comfort to run/walk the 2.8 mile trek. The safety of participants will be monitored by a police escort. If you have any questions please contact Caroline Raynis at carolineraynis@gmail.com.!!

Sashes ($20) are hand�sewn, commissioned and donated by Pinuccia Salafia. St. Sebastian handkerchiefs ($30) were brought back directly from Melilli by Sal Salafia.! Thanks to Pinuccia and Sal for making this possible.!

Blessing of sashes will be at the May 18th vigil mass.!

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First Ever St. Sebastian Feast Craft Fair !Saturday May 18, 12 pm to 5 pm!

$40 per table & raffle prize donation.! !Please email carolineraynis@gmail.com; !

checks made payable to St. Sebastian Church.!!*This craft fair will be held in the Church Hall during the Feast of St. Sebastian��foot traffic guaranteed!*!

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Our Congratulations to the students of this year’s 3rd Grade CCD Class who made their !

First Holy Communion last Sunday !!

Luke Anthony Barbaro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Madison Eldridge! Bailey Fowler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !Andrew James Lane! Giovanna Lane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Sophia Lane! Ettore Marchese!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Amadeus Mileski! Adrianna Monarca Nico Monarca! Nicco Nardo Luca Pugliares! Jacqueline Pasato!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anthony Joseph Sarcia!!Our sincere thanks to Sisters Mary Eugene and Consolata Paglia for their dedication in preparing our children for the

Sacrament of First Holy Communion.!!

Banns of Marriage!Laurence Lee Irvine, IV & Megan Marie Strobel!

Zachary Hall & Melissa Marie Rex!Zachary Allen Brecher & Samantha Renee Granoth!

Avinash Mohan Chugani & Karina Fuentes!Alex James Rosano & Michelle Gonzalez!David John Alarcon & Meaghan Skidmore!John Samuel Bocon & Ellen Marie Midey!

Our Congratulations to the students of this year’s !

2nd Grade CCD Class who made their First Reconciliation !

!Blake Anderson!! Eugene Anderson!Nevin Anderson Brayden Benzi! Andi Chalan Anthony Garofalo! Dina Hunter Stephanie Hunter! Newman Lin Julia Milardo!

! Christian Petruli Sebastian Silberman! Gianluca Spatola Michael Vartuli! Gianna Walsh!

!Our sincere thanks to Sisters Lizzy and Marykutty and their

assistant, Joanne Coligan, for their commitment. !

MEETINGS (Held in Church Hall)!Knights of Columbus! ! 2nd & 4th Mondays of Each Month, 7 pm!

Franciscan 3rd Order ~ Tuesday, May 14, 7 pm !Saint Theresa Guild ~ Wednesday, May 15, 7 pm !Holy Name Society ~ ! Wednesday, June 5, 6 pm ! All members please attend, Pizza will be served.!

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Saint Sebastian Feast Program 2019!!

Friday, May 17th! 5 PM Feast Officially Opens!

5! 9 PM Music by DJ Nick Fazzino� Rides, Refreshments, and Carnival�

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Saturday, May 18th! Family Day 12 Noon to 10 PM�

Music, Rides, Refreshments, Carnival�Noon! 5 PM Craft Fair (Broad Street Entrance, Handicap Accessible)�

5:30 PM� Unveiling of the Statue of Saint Sebastian followed by a Solemn Mass !with Nuri Wardrobe Blessing celebrated by Fr. James Thaikoottathil J.C.D, Pastor!

6:30! 10 PM ! Sound Alternative will entertain with music on the Grand Stage�

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Sunday, May 19th!11 AM Solemn Pontifical Mass in Honor of Saint Sebastian!

Celebrant: His Excellency Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich!12:15 PM NURI arrival at Saint Sebastian Church to pay homage to our Patron Saint.!

The Venerable Statue of Saint Sebastian will be carried in Solemn Procession through the City of Middletown with the Relic of Saint Sebastian and The Sam Vinci Marching Band.!

Veneration of the Relic of Saint Sebastian 2 � 7 PM!

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2 PM Auction on the Grand Stage!!

5 PM Solemn Mass!6 � 8 PM Music performed by Prelude on the Grand Stage!

Refreshments, Rides, Carnival, Amusements from 12 noon to 10 PM�

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Mass closing the Statue will be on Sunday, May 26th at 5:00 PM!

Caminito, Sebastiano Mrs.!Catalano, Joseph!Fazzino, Celeste!Mazzotta, Mario M/M!Pegorer, Emma!Pulino, Rosario!Rigano, Sr., Joseph M/M!Troy, Sr., Joseph M/M!

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