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The Epiphany of the Lord, January 5th, 2020
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The Epiphany of the Lord, January 5th, 2020
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Parish Priests
Rev. Shawn Daly, Pastor
Rev. Joshua R. Wilbur, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Lawrence Bock, Senior Priest
Msgr. James Kinnane, In Residence
Deacons
James Tanguay, Pastoral Associate
James Blanchette
Michael J. O’Toole, Senior Deacon
Bruce Thompson, Senior Deacon
Music Ministry
Elizabeth Trainer Famularo
Saint Mary Church, Director of Music [email protected]
David Dyson
Church of the Holy Spirit, Director of Music [email protected]
Rectory Office Information
Mary DesRoches
Saint Mary Church, Secretary [email protected] Phone: 860-666-1591, ext. 2
Kimberly Marchetti
Church of the Holy Spirit, Secretary
Phone: 860-666-5671
Rectory Office Information, cont’d.
Kristyn Figbie, Office Manager
Phone: (860) 666-1591 ext. 4
Nancy Samulenas, Business Manager
Phone: (860) 666-1591 ext. 5
Religious Education Office
Susan Skipp, Director of Religious Education
Phone: (860) 666-3562
Terri Hermann, Coordinator of Religious Education
Phone: (860) 666-3562
Sacramental Ministries
Baptism
To schedule a Baptism, please contact the rectory for an
initial meeting and a parent preparation session.
Marriage
Please call the rectory at least six months in advance.
Couples meet with the priest for an initial pastoral
conversation before a wedding date can be set. Please do
not make other plans until a date has been confirmed with
your parish.
For the Sick
We are happy to visit with the homebound. If you or a
loved one would like a home visit, Holy Communion or
the Anointing of the Sick, please contact the rectory office.
The Epiphany of the Lord, January 5th, 2020
Welcome To Annunciation Parish, The Roman Catholic Community of Newington
Whether you are a long-time parishioner, a returning parishioner, a new parishioner, or a visitor, welcome to our
community. We are glad that you are here and hope that you feel at home. If you are not already a member of our
parish, please consider joining us. If you are a member of our parish already, please consider joining one of our
ministries.
The Catholic Church welcomes new members of all ages. Children are welcomed into our faith through the
sacrament of Baptism. Adults can either join our faith, or complete their sacraments of initiation through our
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) or our Adult Confirmation program. If you are interested in any of
these programs, please contact Deacon Jim Tanguay at [email protected] or call
(860) 666-1591, ext. 3.
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FR. JOSH ’S JOURNAL
In this week’s Gospel, we hear the supposed excitement of King Herod as the Magi approach him,
announcing that they are in search of the newborn King. While his intentions seem to be
motivated by curiosity and excitement, we know ultimately that Herod’s excitement is fueled by
fear...who is this new born King and is he a threat to my power?
This week we can ask ourselves, what attracts me to Christ? Was it an encounter I’ve had
before, or maybe even an encounter we’re hoping to have? Do I truly trust and believe that Jesus
is the Lord of my life, or do I just go through the motions of the faith I’ve inherited? In order to
truly come to know Christ, he wants us to engage him, to be curious, to ask questions, but most
of all to trust Him. As we celebrate Epiphany, let us approach Christ not as Herod did with
caution and uncertainty, but with confidence that Jesus is indeed our promise and gift of
salvation and redemption if we but only open our hearts to him in trust and confidence.
~ Fr. Josh
Monday: 1 Jn 3:22–4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-2, 3-4 , 7-8; Mk 6:34-44
Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52
Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19–5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14 and 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14 -22
Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16
Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5-6a, 9b; Jn 3 :22-30
Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 ; Ps 29:1-2, 3-4 , 3, 9-10; Acts 10:34-38;
Mt 3:13-17
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 5TH
Having little, if any, knowledge of the Hebrew
Scriptures, the Magi rely on their study of
heavenly signs to discover meaning for the
earth. The Magi brought gold, frankincense,
and myrrh on their journey. What treasures do
I have to give to the Lord? Is he calling me to
be a priest, brother, or sister? If so call
Fr. Michael Casey, Director of Vocations,
Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, 860-761-7456,
e-mail [email protected], or visit the web
at www.hartfordpriest.com.
JANUARY 5TH, THE EPIPHANY
OF THE LORD
Classes resume today at JWMS for
Kindergarten through Grade 6 from
8:30AM – 9:15AM.
Grades 7 through 9 meet this week as
scheduled.
Grade 10 will meet on
Sunday, January12th for
12Noon Mass and then
immediately to church hall
for seminar.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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THIS WEEK
The Epiphany of the Lord, January 5th, 2020
THE SANCTUARY LAMP
IS LIT AT HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH
In Memory Of:
Rosario Sacco
January 4th - 11th
By his Wife
& Children
In Loving Memory
We pray for:
Thomas Calvi
Robert M. Stapleton
Janet Wagner
Richard Whinnem
And for the consolation of
their family & friends.
Eternal rest grant unto
them, O Lord;
let your light shine
upon them.
HOLY HOUR
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:00PM
@Holy Spirit Church.
Come spend time in the
presence of Jesus.
Saturday, January 4th
9:00am Manolita Tongson, 10th Anniversary, By the Family, H/S
4:00pm Lexi Sardilli, By her Family, H/S
4:00pm Zofia Piatek, By Myra Kusio, S/M
Sunday, January 5th, The Epiphany of the Lord
7:30am Leo Paradis, 2nd Anniversary, By his Wife, H/S
8:00am Gerard LaFlemme, 5th Anniversary, By his Wife, S/M
9:30am Eugene Kowal, 2nd Anniversary, By his Family, H/S
10:00am Antonio LoNero, By Marisa & Fabio LoNero, S/M
11:30am Henry Bowers, 4th Anniversary, & Helen Adams,
Birthday Remembrance, By Wife and Daughter, S/M
12:00pm Marie Urban, Anniversary Mass, By her Husband & Family, H/S
Monday, January 6th
9:00am Theophilia & Adlino Rapoza, By their Family, H/S
Tuesday, January 7th
9:00am Nicola Marcoffio, By her Family, H/S
Wednesday, January 8th
9:00am Harry Clark, First Anniversary, By his Wife, H/S
Thursday, January 9th
9:00am For All Souls, By Frances Drezek, H/S
Friday, January 10th
9:00am Lucie A. Ward, By John & Margaret Rocco, H/S
Saturday, January 11th
9:00am Paul Jack Giliberto, By Doris & Paul Giliberto, H/S
4:00pm Robert Caron, By his Brother & Wife, H/S
4:00pm William “Bill” Cotter, By Peter & Peg Lozis, S/M
Sunday, January 12th, The Baptism of the Lord
7:30am Anita Fairwood, By Richard & Ronald Fairwood
& Maureen Kievman, H/S
8:00am Salvatore Mangiafico, By his Family, S/M
9:30am Emma Stigliano, 11th Anniversary, By the Family, H/S
10:00am Raoul Bettmann, By M/M C. Sacco, S/M
11:30am Brigida Susana, 5th Anniversary, By Daughter, Elsa, S/M
12:00pm Elizabeth Brown, By her Daughter, Beverly, H/S
MASS INTENTIONS
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January 5th, 2020
Saturday - Sunday, January 4th/5th
Newington Food Pantry Collections: Donations of
non-perishable & hygiene items may be left at the
Main Entrances of both churches.
╬Tuesday, January 7th, Holy Hours Resumes
Holy Hour Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:00pm, H/S
Join us for this “mid-week check - in with the Lord,”
either for the whole hour, or for as much time
as you are able to give.
Wednesday, January 8th, 7:30pm, S/M
Men’s Club, Lower Rectory.
Tuesday, January 14th, 7:00pm, S/M
Prayer Shawl Ministry, Lower Rectory.
Thursday, January 16th, 12:30 Noon, H/S
Prayer Shawl Ministry, Church Hall.
Saturday - Sunday, January 18/19, H/S
Blood Pressure Screens return. Saturdays
following the Mass (Children’s Room), &
Sunday’s/Hall.
Sunday, January 19th @4:30pm, S/M
Sandwich Ministry Collection - Saint Mary School
Parking Lot.
Please welcome into our parish family the
following child, who was baptized at
Annunciation Parish:
Emma Cecelia Callahan
Baptism is a joyous occasion in which
children are initiated into the Catholic faith.
All children are welcome to be baptized in the
Catholic Church. It does not matter if the
parents are single or married outside the
Catholic Church.
ALL CHILDREN no matter what, are welcome
to the baptism of the Lord, as long as they will
be raised Catholic. To get started, please call
the parish office:
Saint Mary - (860) 666-1591 or
Holy Spirit - (860) 666-5671
BAPTISM
PARISH CALENDAR PARISH SUPPORT/DECEMBER 21/22
Weekly Collections: $ 13,448
On Line Giving $ 2,868
Total: $ 16,316
The December 28/29 & January 4/5
Collection will be printed in the
January 12th Bulletin.
We are grateful to all who continue to support
Annunciation Parish by your prayers and
financial contributions.
The Women’s Guild
will NOT be meeting in January.
Our next meeting will be February 11th.
THE WOMEN’S GUILD
The Knights of Columbus Sandwich Ministry would like to thank you for your generosity. Last
weekend we collected approximately 480 sandwiches, and the sandwiches were donated to
South Park Inn in Hartford. The Shelter assists 120 individuals on a daily basis and the Shelter
was very grateful. Our collections are the third Sunday of the Month – our next collection is
Sunday, January 19th @ 4:30 pm in the Saint Mary School parking lot. Please note – if there
happens to be inclement weather on the collection date, the collection will be
cancelled – safety comes first.
THANK YOU
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ANNUNCIATION PARISH
“We come to realize that so great is His love for us
that He became one of us, so that we in turn might
become one with Him.”
From the Apostolic Letter of The Holy Father Francis
On the Meaning and Importance of the Nativity Scene.
December 1, 2019
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH
PRO-LIFE MINISTRY
EnCOURAGE
EnCourage: Wed.,
January 15th at 7 p.m.
Courage International is
a Catholic network of
confidential support
groups for men and
women who experience
same-sex attraction and
seek to live chaste lives in
Christ. Courage
International also
sponsors separate
confidential support
groups (called
“EnCourage”) for those
who seek to gain greater
understanding and
acceptance of their
loved-one’s same-sex
attraction, while honoring
chastity. For meeting
locations and additional
information, contact Fr.
Robert Landback,
Chaplain @
(203) 265-0961 X2
or
The website for
Courage International is
couragerc.org.
