Christmas Weekend Mass Schedule
ST. DUNSTAN
Saturday, December 10 4:00 PM Michael Sulla requested by the family Sunday, December 11 8:00 AM Carl & Della Lutgen requested by Lois & Brad Churchill 9:30 AM Lorraine Larose 2nd anniversary requested by the family 11:30 AM Albert L. Pucino requested by the Louth family 5:00 PM Patricia & Thomas Bastoni requested by the family Monday, December 12 8:00 AM Rev. Charles Shaw requested by the Bernardi family Tuesday, December 13 8:00 AM Irma Paolocci & Vitobaldo Straccia requested by the family Wednesday, December 14 8:00 AM Mass Thursday, December 15 8:00 AM No Mass Friday, December 16 8:00 AM Marc Billman requested by the St. Dunstan religious education program Saturday, December 17 4:00 PM Teofila Janczukowicz requested by the Louth family Sunday, December 18 8:00 AM Larry Churchill requested by Lois & Brad Churchill 9:30 AM Pius Bae requested by the family 11:30 AM 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 3 & 4 Offertory: $ 9,837.50 Christmas Flowers $ 1,715.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
GLASTONBURY
Columba Bae, Robyn Buffalino, James Cirilli, Rich Coltey, Mark Delman, James P. DiCaprio, Capt. Gregory Galeazzi, Betty Gervais, Chuck Greenwald, Anthony Janeczek, Jack Kessler, James Patrick Lawson, Jr., Thomas Francis Nolan, John O’Leary Michael Powch, Query Rucci, Roseann Talbot, Barbara Tsipouras
Christmas Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday, December 24 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM and 10:00 PM Sunday, December 25 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM (No Sunday Vigil Mass) Confession Schedule Monday, December 19: 7:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, December 20: 7:00-8:00 PM CHRISTMAS EVE PAGEANT THIS YEAR WE WILL AGAIN HAVE THE DRAMATIZATION OF THE CHRISTMAS STORY DURING OUR 5:30 PM CHRISTMAS EVE LITURGY. CHILDREN OF ALL AGES ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PAGEANT AS JESUS, MARY, JOSEPH, SHEPHERDS OR ANGELS. THERE WILL BE A SHORT PRACTICE FOR ALL CHILDREN IN CHURCH ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 AFTER THE 9:30 AM MASS. (IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE BUT CANNOT ATTEND THIS PRACTICE, CONTACT SISTER MARY O'NEILL AT 860-633-3317 X 302.) TOWN-WIDE PENANCE SERVICE Saint Paul Church is sponsoring an Advent Town-Wide Penance Service on Tuesday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. There will be a number of priests available, including Father George, to hear individual confessions. It is a wonderful opportunity to spiritually prepare for the Nativity of the Lord.
This weekend’s second collection will be the monthly collection. Next weekend’s second collection will benefit the retirement fund for religious.
Highland Park Market Gift Card Pickup
3rd SUNDAY FOOD DRIVE – Next weekend. Non-
Highland Park Market gift cards will be available for pickup after all Masses this weekend for those who ordered them. Thank you for your support!
perishable food items will be collected and distributed to the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Glastonbury. Look for the collection truck in the parking lot as you come into church.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Senior Luncheon Please join us for a Christmas catered luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at noon in the church hall. Sadler's Ordinary will prepare this "no work for mother'' meal and still leave you time to do other holiday chores. Come and enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends and relax with some good food. The menu is posted on the Parish Bulletin Board or you can check it out on the parish website: www.stdunstanchurch.org. The cost is $15 per person. Please bring a check made out to St. Dunstan Church to the office. If you require transportation, let us know and someone attending the luncheon will give you a ride. We hope you'll all make it!
CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE If you took an ornament off of the tree, please bring your unwrapped present (with the ornament attached) to the back of the church before Mass on December 10th or 11th. Presents must be received no later than 12:30 p.m. on December 11th for timely delivery. Please contact the Wenner family ([email protected]) or the Lang family ([email protected]) with any questions. Thank you for supporting this very special program. ADVENT JOURNEY INTO CATHOLICISM 2011 Our own Deacon Ron Daigle will conduct the Advent Journey into Catholicism (Wednesday evenings) from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in Fr. Bannon Hall, November 30, December 7, 14 and 21. Deacon Ron will explore some Advent themes in the new series of Catholicism by Robert Barron, a priest and theologian. We will consider how the upcoming Advent and Christmas seasons provide new opportunities to examine our Catholic faith and its modern relevance in our world today. These sessions are a wonderful way to celebrate the anticipation of the Advent season—please join us!
St. Vincent de Paul Society The Glastonbury conference of St. Vincent de Paul Society is once again looking for Christmas sponsors for our less fortunate families. If you can help it would be greatly appreciated. We know that everyone’s budget is tight due to the economy. If you cannot help with sponsoring a family, perhaps you can purchase a gift card in any denomination to Stop & Shop, Target, Wal-‐Mart, K-‐Mart, Kohl’s, Bob’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.
HOUSE OF BREAD St. Dunstan’s community will be serving lunch to the needy at the House of Bread, 27 Chestnut Street, Hartford on Wednesday the 21st of this month. If you can provide any of the following items; unused travel size shampoo and deodorant, fruit punch, iced tea, lemonade mix, disposable forks, garbage bags (39 gallon), disposable cups, hot or cold, used or new hand, dish or bath towels; please label the item “House of Bread” and leave it in the box in the church hall prior to that Wednesday. With the start of winter and the holidays, the need is great. For more information, please call Chet Pelka at 633-6441 or email [email protected].
Thank you for a great response to BIRTHRIGHT of Hartford’s Baby Bottle Fundraiser! With the help of many volunteers and donations from a variety of sources, Birthright continues to do excellent work in helping mothers and babies. In 2009, 491 women called who were either pregnant or thought they might be. We provided free pregnancy tests for 221 and friendship counseling for 359. Twenty-‐five percent of the callers were considering abortion. With loving support from Birthright, 114 babies were born to mothers who called on us for help. We encourage anyone wishing to volunteer to please call 860.290.8800. You are always welcome. N ourish your Spirit w ith Christm as M usic St. Paul Church invites you to enjoy an inspiring Christmas Concert presented by the New England Chamber Choir. This event will take place on Sunday, December 18 at 4:00pm at St. Paul’s on Main Street, Glastonbury. A free-‐will offering will be collected. A reception will follow after the conclusion of the concert. Please contact Linda Yost at 860-‐657-‐ 3407 with any questions.
Retrouvaille of Connecticut If your marriage has become troubled and stressed, unloving or uncaring, or cold and distant--even if you are divorced or separated but you want to try again--then the Retrouvaille program can help you. The next Retrouvaille weekend will take place January 2022, 2012. For more information, please call our confidential line, 1-800-470-2230 or email us at [email protected]. Information and registration forms can be found at www.helpourmarriage.com
Calling all Girl Scouts!
Did you know that your daughter is eligible to participate in one of four Catholic Girl Scout Recognition Programs? These programs are designed to enhance their faith with their peers through retreats, games, movies and even pilgrimages. The mandatory retreat to start the program is Saturday, January 14th at St. Thomas Seminary. For more information, please contact Jennifer McClintock at the Office of Religious Education, (860)432-‐9645 or jmcclintock@adh-‐ore.org <mailto:jmcclintock@adh-‐ore.org> . Pre-‐registration is required by January 8th.
Medjugorje Presentation: May 2012 Pilgrimage All are invited for Medjugorje presentation by Father Michael Sevigny, Founder of Apostles of Peace, A Marian Community. Father Michael has visited Medjugorje over 30 times and will discuss Our Lady of Medjugorje, his Medjugorje experiences and the upcoming Apostles of Peace Pilgrimage (May 24 -‐ June 2, 2012) which is open to all who are interested. The presentation will be held Monday, December 12, at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center, Farmington, CT. Lunch will follow. There will be no charge for any of the above; donations for Apostles of Peace will be accepted. For questions and additional information, please contact Joe at 860.633.0169 or Bill at 860.573.3320.
DECEMBER 11, 2011 Youth Ministry and Confirmation Contact Gina Raymond (659-8785 or [email protected]) with any questions on the following events: Year 1 Confirmation: Your next class is not until February. We don't have class in January. Come to as many Creeds events as you can. Teen Mass is Dec 11. Year 2 Confirmation: Your next class is Sunday, Dec. 11 for Teen Mass from 5:00 - 6:00 in the church. Please bring a nonperishable food item. The Creeds meeting afterwards is optional. Next class is also in December: December 18 from 6:30-8:30 in the hall. Your sponsor certificate and essays are due at this class. Please also fill out the online "Confirmation Information Form."
Youth Ministry Creeds: Join us for Teen Mass on Dec 11 at 5 pm with our regular meeting afterwards until 7 pm. Signup for the meeting on the web under courses. J-Team: Join us for Teen Mass on Dec 11 at 5 pm with our regular meeting immediately prior from 3:30-4:45. Please bring old blankets and comforters for our Sleeping Bag Project in January. Signup on the web under courses. All middle school students are welcome. Immaculate Conception Shelter Meal - Come and help us prepare a meal for the 100 men of the Immaculate Conception Shelter in Hartford. We need about 50 J-Teamers to cook and about 10 to go and serve the meal December 17 from 5:30-9pm. Signups open online! LHO: LHO, our 4th and 5th grade service group, will gather on Friday January 6 to make rosaries. Signups open shortly. We as members of LHO meet about once per month to perform service specifically for children as well as to study and celebrate the life of Mary.
Readings for the Week of December 11, 2011 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 Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Lk 1:2638 or Lk 1:39-47 Zep 3:1-2, 9-13/Mt 21:28-32 Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25/Lk 7:18b-23 Is 54:1-10/Lk 7:24-30 Is 56:1-3a, 6-8/Jn 5:33-36 Gn 49:2, 8-10/Mt 1:1-17 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38
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Visit us online at www.stdunstanchurch.org
Saturday, December 10 4:00 PM Michael Sulla requested by the family Sunday, December 11 8:00 AM Carl & Della Lutgen requested by Lois & Brad Churchill 9:30 AM Lorraine Larose 2nd anniversary requested by the family 11:30 AM Albert L. Pucino requested by the Louth family 5:00 PM Patricia & Thomas Bastoni requested by the family Monday, December 12 8:00 AM Rev. Charles Shaw requested by the Bernardi family Tuesday, December 13 8:00 AM Irma Paolocci & Vitobaldo Straccia requested by the family Wednesday, December 14 8:00 AM Mass Thursday, December 15 8:00 AM No Mass Friday, December 16 8:00 AM Marc Billman requested by the St. Dunstan religious education program Saturday, December 17 4:00 PM Teofila Janczukowicz requested by the Louth family Sunday, December 18 8:00 AM Larry Churchill requested by Lois & Brad Churchill 9:30 AM Pius Bae requested by the family 11:30 AM 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 3 & 4 Offertory: $ 9,837.50 Christmas Flowers $ 1,715.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
GLASTONBURY
Columba Bae, Robyn Buffalino, James Cirilli, Rich Coltey, Mark Delman, James P. DiCaprio, Capt. Gregory Galeazzi, Betty Gervais, Chuck Greenwald, Anthony Janeczek, Jack Kessler, James Patrick Lawson, Jr., Thomas Francis Nolan, John O’Leary Michael Powch, Query Rucci, Roseann Talbot, Barbara Tsipouras
Christmas Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday, December 24 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM and 10:00 PM Sunday, December 25 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM (No Sunday Vigil Mass) Confession Schedule Monday, December 19: 7:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, December 20: 7:00-8:00 PM CHRISTMAS EVE PAGEANT THIS YEAR WE WILL AGAIN HAVE THE DRAMATIZATION OF THE CHRISTMAS STORY DURING OUR 5:30 PM CHRISTMAS EVE LITURGY. CHILDREN OF ALL AGES ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PAGEANT AS JESUS, MARY, JOSEPH, SHEPHERDS OR ANGELS. THERE WILL BE A SHORT PRACTICE FOR ALL CHILDREN IN CHURCH ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 AFTER THE 9:30 AM MASS. (IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE BUT CANNOT ATTEND THIS PRACTICE, CONTACT SISTER MARY O'NEILL AT 860-633-3317 X 302.) TOWN-WIDE PENANCE SERVICE Saint Paul Church is sponsoring an Advent Town-Wide Penance Service on Tuesday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. There will be a number of priests available, including Father George, to hear individual confessions. It is a wonderful opportunity to spiritually prepare for the Nativity of the Lord.
This weekend’s second collection will be the monthly collection. Next weekend’s second collection will benefit the retirement fund for religious.
Highland Park Market Gift Card Pickup
3rd SUNDAY FOOD DRIVE – Next weekend. Non-
Highland Park Market gift cards will be available for pickup after all Masses this weekend for those who ordered them. Thank you for your support!
perishable food items will be collected and distributed to the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Glastonbury. Look for the collection truck in the parking lot as you come into church.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Senior Luncheon Please join us for a Christmas catered luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at noon in the church hall. Sadler's Ordinary will prepare this "no work for mother'' meal and still leave you time to do other holiday chores. Come and enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends and relax with some good food. The menu is posted on the Parish Bulletin Board or you can check it out on the parish website: www.stdunstanchurch.org. The cost is $15 per person. Please bring a check made out to St. Dunstan Church to the office. If you require transportation, let us know and someone attending the luncheon will give you a ride. We hope you'll all make it!
CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE If you took an ornament off of the tree, please bring your unwrapped present (with the ornament attached) to the back of the church before Mass on December 10th or 11th. Presents must be received no later than 12:30 p.m. on December 11th for timely delivery. Please contact the Wenner family ([email protected]) or the Lang family ([email protected]) with any questions. Thank you for supporting this very special program. ADVENT JOURNEY INTO CATHOLICISM 2011 Our own Deacon Ron Daigle will conduct the Advent Journey into Catholicism (Wednesday evenings) from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in Fr. Bannon Hall, November 30, December 7, 14 and 21. Deacon Ron will explore some Advent themes in the new series of Catholicism by Robert Barron, a priest and theologian. We will consider how the upcoming Advent and Christmas seasons provide new opportunities to examine our Catholic faith and its modern relevance in our world today. These sessions are a wonderful way to celebrate the anticipation of the Advent season—please join us!
St. Vincent de Paul Society The Glastonbury conference of St. Vincent de Paul Society is once again looking for Christmas sponsors for our less fortunate families. If you can help it would be greatly appreciated. We know that everyone’s budget is tight due to the economy. If you cannot help with sponsoring a family, perhaps you can purchase a gift card in any denomination to Stop & Shop, Target, Wal-‐Mart, K-‐Mart, Kohl’s, Bob’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.
HOUSE OF BREAD St. Dunstan’s community will be serving lunch to the needy at the House of Bread, 27 Chestnut Street, Hartford on Wednesday the 21st of this month. If you can provide any of the following items; unused travel size shampoo and deodorant, fruit punch, iced tea, lemonade mix, disposable forks, garbage bags (39 gallon), disposable cups, hot or cold, used or new hand, dish or bath towels; please label the item “House of Bread” and leave it in the box in the church hall prior to that Wednesday. With the start of winter and the holidays, the need is great. For more information, please call Chet Pelka at 633-6441 or email [email protected].
Thank you for a great response to BIRTHRIGHT of Hartford’s Baby Bottle Fundraiser! With the help of many volunteers and donations from a variety of sources, Birthright continues to do excellent work in helping mothers and babies. In 2009, 491 women called who were either pregnant or thought they might be. We provided free pregnancy tests for 221 and friendship counseling for 359. Twenty-‐five percent of the callers were considering abortion. With loving support from Birthright, 114 babies were born to mothers who called on us for help. We encourage anyone wishing to volunteer to please call 860.290.8800. You are always welcome. N ourish your Spirit w ith Christm as M usic St. Paul Church invites you to enjoy an inspiring Christmas Concert presented by the New England Chamber Choir. This event will take place on Sunday, December 18 at 4:00pm at St. Paul’s on Main Street, Glastonbury. A free-‐will offering will be collected. A reception will follow after the conclusion of the concert. Please contact Linda Yost at 860-‐657-‐ 3407 with any questions.
Retrouvaille of Connecticut If your marriage has become troubled and stressed, unloving or uncaring, or cold and distant--even if you are divorced or separated but you want to try again--then the Retrouvaille program can help you. The next Retrouvaille weekend will take place January 2022, 2012. For more information, please call our confidential line, 1-800-470-2230 or email us at [email protected]. Information and registration forms can be found at www.helpourmarriage.com
Calling all Girl Scouts!
Did you know that your daughter is eligible to participate in one of four Catholic Girl Scout Recognition Programs? These programs are designed to enhance their faith with their peers through retreats, games, movies and even pilgrimages. The mandatory retreat to start the program is Saturday, January 14th at St. Thomas Seminary. For more information, please contact Jennifer McClintock at the Office of Religious Education, (860)432-‐9645 or jmcclintock@adh-‐ore.org <mailto:jmcclintock@adh-‐ore.org> . Pre-‐registration is required by January 8th.
Medjugorje Presentation: May 2012 Pilgrimage All are invited for Medjugorje presentation by Father Michael Sevigny, Founder of Apostles of Peace, A Marian Community. Father Michael has visited Medjugorje over 30 times and will discuss Our Lady of Medjugorje, his Medjugorje experiences and the upcoming Apostles of Peace Pilgrimage (May 24 -‐ June 2, 2012) which is open to all who are interested. The presentation will be held Monday, December 12, at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center, Farmington, CT. Lunch will follow. There will be no charge for any of the above; donations for Apostles of Peace will be accepted. For questions and additional information, please contact Joe at 860.633.0169 or Bill at 860.573.3320.
DECEMBER 11, 2011 Youth Ministry and Confirmation Contact Gina Raymond (659-8785 or [email protected]) with any questions on the following events: Year 1 Confirmation: Your next class is not until February. We don't have class in January. Come to as many Creeds events as you can. Teen Mass is Dec 11. Year 2 Confirmation: Your next class is Sunday, Dec. 11 for Teen Mass from 5:00 - 6:00 in the church. Please bring a nonperishable food item. The Creeds meeting afterwards is optional. Next class is also in December: December 18 from 6:30-8:30 in the hall. Your sponsor certificate and essays are due at this class. Please also fill out the online "Confirmation Information Form."
Youth Ministry Creeds: Join us for Teen Mass on Dec 11 at 5 pm with our regular meeting afterwards until 7 pm. Signup for the meeting on the web under courses. J-Team: Join us for Teen Mass on Dec 11 at 5 pm with our regular meeting immediately prior from 3:30-4:45. Please bring old blankets and comforters for our Sleeping Bag Project in January. Signup on the web under courses. All middle school students are welcome. Immaculate Conception Shelter Meal - Come and help us prepare a meal for the 100 men of the Immaculate Conception Shelter in Hartford. We need about 50 J-Teamers to cook and about 10 to go and serve the meal December 17 from 5:30-9pm. Signups open online! LHO: LHO, our 4th and 5th grade service group, will gather on Friday January 6 to make rosaries. Signups open shortly. We as members of LHO meet about once per month to perform service specifically for children as well as to study and celebrate the life of Mary.
Readings for the Week of December 11, 2011 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 Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Lk 1:2638 or Lk 1:39-47 Zep 3:1-2, 9-13/Mt 21:28-32 Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25/Lk 7:18b-23 Is 54:1-10/Lk 7:24-30 Is 56:1-3a, 6-8/Jn 5:33-36 Gn 49:2, 8-10/Mt 1:1-17 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38
©Liturgical Publications Inc.
Visit us online at www.stdunstanchurch.org
