Christmas Mass Schedule
ST. DUNSTAN
GLASTONBURY
Saturday, December 13 4:00 PM Raymond Matey & Daniel Niver requested by Dan & Myra Niver Sunday, December 14 8:00 AM Carl & Della Lutzen requested by Lois & Brad Churchill 9:30 AM Jim Tripp requested by a friend 11:30AM Jack Kessler requested by Peg Kessler and family 5:00 PM Norma & Natale Sestero requested by Tito Anunciado Monday, December 15 8:00 AM Jeff Curran requested by Jeannie Perretta Tuesday, December 16 8:00 AM Michael Perretta, good health, requested by Jeannie Perretta Wednesday, December 17 8:00 AM Solveig Loscialpo, good health, requested by Jeannie Perretta Thursday, December 18 8:00 AM No Mass Friday, December 19 8:00 AM Mass Saturday, December 20 4:00 PM Teofila Janczukowicz requested by the Louth family Sunday, December 21 8:00 AM Larry Churchill requested Lois & Brad Churchill 9:30 AM Everett & Shirley Holt & John Patrick, Sr. requested by the Patrick family 11:30AM Justin Parent requested by the family If you are attending the Mass scheduled for your deceased loved one, please let the ushers know before Mass if you would like to bring the gifts to the altar.
FINANCIAL BLESSINGS December 6 & 7 Offertory $11,994.35 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! This week’s second collection is our monthly collection
We are most grateful for the following gift for the Stained Glass Project:
$100 from an anonymous donor.
Thank you!
Grace Abraham, Jane Alix, Columba Bae, Carol Bailey, Wes Chang, Deacon Ron Daigle, Dennis DeCosta, Jean Jacques, George Mackas, Jane Marin, Nancy Murphy, Diane Newton, Daniel Raymond, Patricia Raymond, Steven Rothmann, Cecile Searles, Diane Stasiowski-Body, Cassi Stewart, George V. Sullivan, Katie Sullivan, Roseanne Talbot, Patty Traverse, Barbara Tsipouras, Gina Vance, Gloria Vespoli, Tim Wall If anyone in the parish wishes prayers for someone who is sick, please call the office and the name will be printed in the bulletin.
Names will run for four weeks, unless a renewal is requested.
Christmas Mass Schedule Wednesday, December 24 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM and 10:00 PM Thursday, December 25 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM Confession Tuesday, December 23 at 7:00 PM Saturdays at 3:00 A town-wide penance service (with many priests available) will be held Tuesday, Dec. 16th at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Church.
Next weekend, December 20-21, is the regular Third Sunday food collection. This is the last drive of the year, and it will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry here in town. The holidays can be particularly hard times for family suffering job losses or debilitating illness. St. Vincent de Paul reaches out to a wide range of people from our community in need. Volunteers will be posted outside the main entrance of the church collecting nonperishable food and cash donations. (Checks can be made out to Church of St. Dunstan.) The Third Sunday group wishes to thank all parishioners who have given so generously this holiday season, and we wish all a peaceful and joyous Christmas.
Please note that we will follow the Glastonbury School System’s decisions on winter weather. If the school system has a delayed opening or a snow day cancellation, then there will NOT be a morning Mass at Saint Dunstan.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT CHRISTMAS EVE PAGEANT This year we will again have the dramatization of the Christmas story during our 5:30 PM Christmas Eve liturgy on Wednesday, Dec. 24. Children of all ages are invited to participate in this pageant as shepherds or angels. There will be a short practice for all children in church on Sunday, December 21 after the 9:30 AM Mass. (if you would like to participate but cannot attend this practice, pick up an information sheet from the church pamphlet racks or from the parish office.)
ADVENT SERIES CONTINUES This Thursday, December 18, will be the final meeting in our special Advent series on “Why did the Pope Choose the Name Francis,” an exploration into Franciscan Spirituality. The meeting will start at 7:00 PM. You don’t have to have attended the prior meetings to come to this one. We are seeking insights into Pope Francis’ actions and behavior based on the life he has chosen to emulate. Come and share your insights into this season inspired by St Francis’ love of the incarnation.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul The Glastonbury conference of St. Vincent de Paul is once again looking for Christmas sponsors for our less fortunate families. If you can help it would be greatly appreciated. If you cannot help with sponsoring a family, perhaps you can purchase a gift card in any denomination to Stop & Shop, Shop-Rite, Target, Wal-Mart, Kohl’s, Bob’s, K-Mart, Marshall’s or any kind of gas card. Please call the parish office (860 633-3317) if you would like to help or to learn more about being a sponsor. If you took a Giving Tree tag, please attach the tag to your UNWRAPPED gift and bring it to the church hall before Mass on December 13th or 14th. Please return it no later than 12:30 pm on December 14th for timely delivery. Contact the Lang Family ([email protected]) or Wenner Family ([email protected]) with any questions. Thank you for supporting this very special and wonderful program. Check out the parish website for weekly reflections on the upcoming Sunday readings. Just click on the LEARN icon on the homepage of our website: www.stdunstanchurch.org
Thanks to all parishioners who provided moral and financial support to the Quilting for Causes fundraiser November 29th. As a result, a donation of $1,450 was made to the Hartford Catholic Worker House to fund the upcoming Christmas party for the children and provide snacks for the after school program. Thank you for your generosity!
WOMEN'S RETREAT - Our Lady of Calvary The Women's Retreat will be held the weekend of January 16-18, 2015. St. Dunstan will be sharing the retreat weekend with the women from St. Paul, St. Augustine and St. John Fisher. This weekend in January would be a nice way to create some community among the Catholic women in Glastonbury. Sign up now! Further information can be found at http://www.ourladyofcalvary.com or you can contact Libby Mills at 860-633-9779 if you have any questions.
Homefront Day St. Dunstan Parish will be participating in Homefront Day again this spring. This program offers free home repairs to qualified homeowners on a fixed income. If you have a friend or neighbor in need, encourage them to apply online at www.homefrontprogram.org. Deadline for applications is Dec. 15. All requests for help will remain confidential. For more information, or to request an application, please feel free to contact HomeFront at: 1-800-887-HOPE (4673).
Elementary Catholic School Principal Candidates The Archdiocese of Hartford is seeking committed, energetic, visionary principal candidates interested in leading Catholic elementary education into the future. Successful candidates will possess at a minimum the following qualifications: Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Roman Catholic Church; Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college/university; Five years successful teaching and/or administrative experience. Interested candidates should contact Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Maria Maynard vja Diane Newell at [email protected], 467 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002, (860) 242-5573. Available openings will be listed at http://catholicschoolshartford.org.
Priesthood Discernment Evenings The Vocation Office will be holding monthly Priesthood Discernment Evenings at St. Thomas Seminary (467 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield CT) for men between the age of 18 and 55 who would like to get information about the Catholic Priesthood and meet with other men who feel God might be calling them to serve as a priest. Our next meeting is Thursday December 18, 6:00 pm -7:30 pm. Pizza will be served. Please call the Vocation Office at 860-2425573 for more information.
DECEMBER 14, 2014
Teen Choir – Your next practice is on Dec 14 at 4 pm with Teen Mass at 5 pm. Confirmation Year 1 – Your next class is Teen Mass on Dec 14 at 5 pm. J-Team – Our next meeting is Hunger 101 by Foodshare on Sunday Dec 14 from 3:30-4:45 then Teen Mass at 5 pm. Creeds – Our next meeting is Sunday, Dec 14 from 6 7- pm. Creeds – Save the date! Christmas Survivor is Friday December 1920. Reindeer games, midnight prayer service, bonfire, s’mores. Stay up all night with your friends. Signups online.
Readings for the Week of December 14, 2014 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday:
Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/1 Thes 5:16-24/Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a/Mt 21:23-27 Zep 3:1-2, 9-13/Mt 21:28-32 Gn 49:2, 8-10/Mt 1:1-17 Jer 23:5-8/Mt 1:18-25 Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Lk 1:5-25 Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38 ©Liturgical Publications Inc
GLASTONBURY
Saturday, December 13 4:00 PM Raymond Matey & Daniel Niver requested by Dan & Myra Niver Sunday, December 14 8:00 AM Carl & Della Lutzen requested by Lois & Brad Churchill 9:30 AM Jim Tripp requested by a friend 11:30AM Jack Kessler requested by Peg Kessler and family 5:00 PM Norma & Natale Sestero requested by Tito Anunciado Monday, December 15 8:00 AM Jeff Curran requested by Jeannie Perretta Tuesday, December 16 8:00 AM Michael Perretta, good health, requested by Jeannie Perretta Wednesday, December 17 8:00 AM Solveig Loscialpo, good health, requested by Jeannie Perretta Thursday, December 18 8:00 AM No Mass Friday, December 19 8:00 AM Mass Saturday, December 20 4:00 PM Teofila Janczukowicz requested by the Louth family Sunday, December 21 8:00 AM Larry Churchill requested Lois & Brad Churchill 9:30 AM Everett & Shirley Holt & John Patrick, Sr. requested by the Patrick family 11:30AM Justin Parent requested by the family If you are attending the Mass scheduled for your deceased loved one, please let the ushers know before Mass if you would like to bring the gifts to the altar.
FINANCIAL BLESSINGS December 6 & 7 Offertory $11,994.35 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! This week’s second collection is our monthly collection
We are most grateful for the following gift for the Stained Glass Project:
$100 from an anonymous donor.
Thank you!
Grace Abraham, Jane Alix, Columba Bae, Carol Bailey, Wes Chang, Deacon Ron Daigle, Dennis DeCosta, Jean Jacques, George Mackas, Jane Marin, Nancy Murphy, Diane Newton, Daniel Raymond, Patricia Raymond, Steven Rothmann, Cecile Searles, Diane Stasiowski-Body, Cassi Stewart, George V. Sullivan, Katie Sullivan, Roseanne Talbot, Patty Traverse, Barbara Tsipouras, Gina Vance, Gloria Vespoli, Tim Wall If anyone in the parish wishes prayers for someone who is sick, please call the office and the name will be printed in the bulletin.
Names will run for four weeks, unless a renewal is requested.
Christmas Mass Schedule Wednesday, December 24 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM and 10:00 PM Thursday, December 25 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM Confession Tuesday, December 23 at 7:00 PM Saturdays at 3:00 A town-wide penance service (with many priests available) will be held Tuesday, Dec. 16th at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Church.
Next weekend, December 20-21, is the regular Third Sunday food collection. This is the last drive of the year, and it will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry here in town. The holidays can be particularly hard times for family suffering job losses or debilitating illness. St. Vincent de Paul reaches out to a wide range of people from our community in need. Volunteers will be posted outside the main entrance of the church collecting nonperishable food and cash donations. (Checks can be made out to Church of St. Dunstan.) The Third Sunday group wishes to thank all parishioners who have given so generously this holiday season, and we wish all a peaceful and joyous Christmas.
Please note that we will follow the Glastonbury School System’s decisions on winter weather. If the school system has a delayed opening or a snow day cancellation, then there will NOT be a morning Mass at Saint Dunstan.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT CHRISTMAS EVE PAGEANT This year we will again have the dramatization of the Christmas story during our 5:30 PM Christmas Eve liturgy on Wednesday, Dec. 24. Children of all ages are invited to participate in this pageant as shepherds or angels. There will be a short practice for all children in church on Sunday, December 21 after the 9:30 AM Mass. (if you would like to participate but cannot attend this practice, pick up an information sheet from the church pamphlet racks or from the parish office.)
ADVENT SERIES CONTINUES This Thursday, December 18, will be the final meeting in our special Advent series on “Why did the Pope Choose the Name Francis,” an exploration into Franciscan Spirituality. The meeting will start at 7:00 PM. You don’t have to have attended the prior meetings to come to this one. We are seeking insights into Pope Francis’ actions and behavior based on the life he has chosen to emulate. Come and share your insights into this season inspired by St Francis’ love of the incarnation.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul The Glastonbury conference of St. Vincent de Paul is once again looking for Christmas sponsors for our less fortunate families. If you can help it would be greatly appreciated. If you cannot help with sponsoring a family, perhaps you can purchase a gift card in any denomination to Stop & Shop, Shop-Rite, Target, Wal-Mart, Kohl’s, Bob’s, K-Mart, Marshall’s or any kind of gas card. Please call the parish office (860 633-3317) if you would like to help or to learn more about being a sponsor. If you took a Giving Tree tag, please attach the tag to your UNWRAPPED gift and bring it to the church hall before Mass on December 13th or 14th. Please return it no later than 12:30 pm on December 14th for timely delivery. Contact the Lang Family ([email protected]) or Wenner Family ([email protected]) with any questions. Thank you for supporting this very special and wonderful program. Check out the parish website for weekly reflections on the upcoming Sunday readings. Just click on the LEARN icon on the homepage of our website: www.stdunstanchurch.org
Thanks to all parishioners who provided moral and financial support to the Quilting for Causes fundraiser November 29th. As a result, a donation of $1,450 was made to the Hartford Catholic Worker House to fund the upcoming Christmas party for the children and provide snacks for the after school program. Thank you for your generosity!
WOMEN'S RETREAT - Our Lady of Calvary The Women's Retreat will be held the weekend of January 16-18, 2015. St. Dunstan will be sharing the retreat weekend with the women from St. Paul, St. Augustine and St. John Fisher. This weekend in January would be a nice way to create some community among the Catholic women in Glastonbury. Sign up now! Further information can be found at http://www.ourladyofcalvary.com or you can contact Libby Mills at 860-633-9779 if you have any questions.
Homefront Day St. Dunstan Parish will be participating in Homefront Day again this spring. This program offers free home repairs to qualified homeowners on a fixed income. If you have a friend or neighbor in need, encourage them to apply online at www.homefrontprogram.org. Deadline for applications is Dec. 15. All requests for help will remain confidential. For more information, or to request an application, please feel free to contact HomeFront at: 1-800-887-HOPE (4673).
Elementary Catholic School Principal Candidates The Archdiocese of Hartford is seeking committed, energetic, visionary principal candidates interested in leading Catholic elementary education into the future. Successful candidates will possess at a minimum the following qualifications: Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Roman Catholic Church; Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college/university; Five years successful teaching and/or administrative experience. Interested candidates should contact Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Maria Maynard vja Diane Newell at [email protected], 467 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002, (860) 242-5573. Available openings will be listed at http://catholicschoolshartford.org.
Priesthood Discernment Evenings The Vocation Office will be holding monthly Priesthood Discernment Evenings at St. Thomas Seminary (467 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield CT) for men between the age of 18 and 55 who would like to get information about the Catholic Priesthood and meet with other men who feel God might be calling them to serve as a priest. Our next meeting is Thursday December 18, 6:00 pm -7:30 pm. Pizza will be served. Please call the Vocation Office at 860-2425573 for more information.
DECEMBER 14, 2014
Teen Choir – Your next practice is on Dec 14 at 4 pm with Teen Mass at 5 pm. Confirmation Year 1 – Your next class is Teen Mass on Dec 14 at 5 pm. J-Team – Our next meeting is Hunger 101 by Foodshare on Sunday Dec 14 from 3:30-4:45 then Teen Mass at 5 pm. Creeds – Our next meeting is Sunday, Dec 14 from 6 7- pm. Creeds – Save the date! Christmas Survivor is Friday December 1920. Reindeer games, midnight prayer service, bonfire, s’mores. Stay up all night with your friends. Signups online.
Readings for the Week of December 14, 2014 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday:
Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/1 Thes 5:16-24/Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a/Mt 21:23-27 Zep 3:1-2, 9-13/Mt 21:28-32 Gn 49:2, 8-10/Mt 1:1-17 Jer 23:5-8/Mt 1:18-25 Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Lk 1:5-25 Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38 ©Liturgical Publications Inc
