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Epiphany, January 6, 2008
Announced Masses:
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Saturday |
January 5 |
4:00 PM |
Jeanne Gragnano by St. Thomas Becket Men's Club |
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Sunday |
January
6 |
8:00
AM |
David O'Donnell by
Eleanor O'Donnell-Klein |
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Monday |
January 7 |
9:00 AM |
Charlotte Dowley by Beth LaFemina |
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Tuesday |
January 8 |
9:00 |
Bruno Vadala by wife Catherine |
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Wednesday |
January 9 |
xxx |
No Scheduled Mass |
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Thursday |
January 10 |
9:00 |
James Cox by family |
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Friday |
January11 |
9:00 |
John DeCaprio by Aleta Looker |
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Saturday |
January 12 |
4:00 PM |
Rita & Robert Bradley by family |
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Sunday |
January
13 |
8:00
AM |
James Sullivan by
Marion Washburn |
AREA
MASS SCHEDULE
St. Bridget - Daily
(M-F) 7:00 AM, Sat. 9:00 AM, Sat. Vigil 4:30 PM, Sun. 7:30, 9:00 &
11:00 AM
Epiphany
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Daily (M,T,W,F) 8:30 AM, Sat. Vigil 4:00 PM, Sun. 8:30 & 10:30
AM
O.L.
Mt. Carmel - (M-F)
7:30 & 9:00 AM, Sat. 8:00 AM, Sat. Vigil 4:00 PM, Sun. 8:00,
10:00 , 11:30 AM
O.L.
Fatima, Yalesville (M-F)
8:00 AM, Sat. Vigil 4:00 PM, Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 AM
Financial Report. Offertory: $5,731 Extra Christmas: $2,595 Donation: $2,500 10% Casino: $40 Thank you for your very generous support of the parish this past year.
Second Collection next week is for the Archdiocesan Catholic High Schools.
Coffee/& after all Masses this weekend
New Coordinator of Religious Formation: Phyllis Provost McNeil corrected spelling. Welcome, Phyllis.
Religious
Formation Classes
scheduled this week: Monday - Gr. 2&7; Tuesday- Gr. 1&6;
Thursday
– Confirmation Class; Pre-school – Wednesday.
Golden Age Social will be held on Sunday, January 13th from 12”30 – 2:30 PM.
March for Life: On January 22nd , the 35th anniversary of Roe vs Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion on demand through nine months of pregnancy, the annual MARCH FOR LIFE will be held in Washington, D.C. Buses will leave Waterbury late Monday night, the 21st for D.C. Marchers will have the opportunity to attend Mass, with Archbishop Mansell at the Washington Plaza hotel with breakfast afterwards, visit the offices of our Congressman and Senators and march to the Supreme Court building. To register call Hugh St. Leger at 203-574-0510 or our parish representatives Ron or Noreen at 272-8661.
Reflection: On Home Blessings On this Feast of the Epiphany, the day when Jesus revealed himself to the non-Jewish world in the persons of the Three Kings (wise men, magi), it is customary to bless the homes of the faithful. It is simple to do. A prayer of blessing is said by the head of the family; incense may be burned. Then, using chalk, a cross, the initials of the three wise men and the year are written over the front door or main entrance. For this year it would read: +BCM 2008. The blessing prayer can be as simple as "Lord, bless this home and those who live here". Or, the prayer of blessing the Church uses: Blessed are you God our Father, for the gift of this house as the dwelling place of this family. Grant that those who live here may obtain the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Through our works of charity let us show what grace your blessing brings, so that all who visit this home will find the spirit of love and peace which only you can give. On the table in front of the ambo (pulpit) are some envelopes with a little bit of incense and some chalk. Take one. Bless your home.// It is also the traditional time for gift giving. You can close the Christmas season with one more gift to someone in memory of the gold, frankincense and myrrh given to Jesus. May the peace of Christ be in your homes and upon all who visit you during this holy year.
Stewardship: Today we remember the three wise men from the East who came to play homage to the infant Jesus, bringing him rich gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The gifts we bring – our time, service and some share of what we earn for the work we do – are equally precious in his sight.
Parish workers are reminded to sign the RSVP lists in the sacristy for the annual party on Jan. 20th.
Family Perspective.: In today's gospel Herod "was greatly troubled" because he expected the worst. Bad things happen when we allow anxiety and fear to control our relationships. In 2008 expect the best from others, and you will be pleasantly surprised.
Record of Contributions: If you would like a record of your church donations for tax purposes please fill out the form below and put it in the basket. Records will be sent week of January 14th.
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