Christmas Weekend Mass Schedule
ST. DUNSTAN
Saturday, December 18 4:00 PM Teofila Janczukowicz requested by the Louth family Sunday, December 19 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 5:00 PM Teen Mass Monday, December20 8:00 AM Mass Tuesday, December 21 8:00 AM Anthony & Frances Trani requested by the family Wednesday, December 22 8:00 AM Mass Thursday, December 23 8:00 AM No Mass Friday, December24 8:00 AM NO MASS 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass 5:30 PM Christmas Eve Mass 10:00PM Christmas Eve Mass Saturday, December 25 9:30 AM Christmas Mass 11:00AM Christmas Mass NO SATURDAY VIGIL MASS Sunday, December 26 8:00 AM Elsie Corbridge requested by her daughter 9:30 AM Michael Sulla requested by his family 11:30 AM Mae & Charles Wolski requested by Robert & Norma Tiefenbrunn 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 Budgeted Weekly Expenses: $9,200.00 Dec. 11 & 12 Offertory: $10,978.72 Amount Over/ (Under): $1,778.72 Year to Date Over/ (Under): ($14,568.50) Monthly Offertory $3,890.25 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! Weekday Masses are cancelled when Glastonbury schools are closed or delayed due to inclement weather.
GLASTONBURY
Wendy (Christmas) Dietz, Chuck Greenwald, Andrew Ho, Reagan Keany, John Orie, Frank Romano William Michael Sullivan, Claudia Steeves, Roseanne Talbot, 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. It will run for four weeks, unless a renewal is requested. The Parish Office will be closed Friday, December 24th and Monday, December 27th
Christmas Weekend Mass Schedule Friday, December 24 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM and 10:00 PM Saturday, December 25 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM (No Saturday Vigil Mass) Confession Schedule Monday, December 20: 7:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, December 21: 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 19 AFTER THE 9:30 AM MASS. (IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE BUT CANNOT ATTEND THIS PRACTICE, CONTACT SISTER MARY O'NEILL AT 633-3317 X 302.)
Can you lend a helping hand?
A parishioner and mother of 11 month-‐old twins and a 4 year-‐old is looking for volunteers to watch her children for a few daytime hours a week in her home so she can get some house work done. If you can help, please call Tricia Kearney in the RE office 633-‐6876.
Mass of Healing and Hope Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 7:30 Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, with rosary at 6:55pm. Trained prayer teams available after Mass. Call the Charismatic Renewal Office at (860-‐243-‐8234) for further information.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 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 every one 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.
GIVING TREE THANKS Thank you for another successful year of the giving tree program. You contributed over 400 gifts of winter clothing, educational toys and gift cards. You have truly made a difference for many families this year. Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated.
“NEW DAY” PROGRAM Our parish will be offering “New Day,” a nine-week program for those who have lost a loved one in death. It will be a time to come together to pray, to understand the grieving process, and to experience the support of a caring community. This program will begin in January 2011, and the day and time will depend on the responses we receive. If you are interested or know someone who might be interested, please contact Dotty Twachtman at 860-633-6939.
Stop asking for a sign and become one
Consider becoming a priest or religious. Call Fr. Michael Dolan, Director of Vocations, Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary (860-‐761-‐7456), email [email protected] or visit the web at www.vocationshartford.org
Liturgical Publications, Inc.,
our bulletin publisher, will have a representative at our parish the week of January 3-7. We would like to thank our present advertisers for renewing their ads, and for those interested in placing a new ad, this is your opportunity. To reserve a space for the new publication year, please contact the Parish Office. You may also contact our representative, Roy Rowland at 1-800-888-4574 or email him at [email protected]
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 28-30, 2011. For more information, please call our confidential number 800-470-2230 or email us at [email protected] or go to our website: www.retrouvaille.org for information and registration.
WINTER ESCAPE January 7-9, 2011 (Ages 18-25) Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center Farmington, CT Looking for a perfect gift for your daughter, son, niece, nephew, or other young adult in your life? Consider sending them on a "Winter Escape." On January 7-9, Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center is hosting a weekend retreat for young women and men, ages 18-25. They'll have the opportunity to be surrounded by the special kind of peace and love that dwells within the walls of OLC. A rich and dynamic program has been planned, as retreatants search out the presence of the Spirit in their lives and world. There will be time for socializing, quiet prayer, playing, and sharing faith. The weekend will feature Celebration of the Eucharist with Bishop Peter Rosazza. Due to a generous grant from the Sisters of the Cross and Passion, the cost for this weekend getaway is only $50. The weekend includes a private or shared room, delicious meals and snacks. Register online at www.ourladyofcalvary.com or call 860-677-8519.
HOLY FAMILY RETREAT CENTER Womenʼs Retreat: January 28-30 “God Changes Everything” A retreat is a great opportunity to be with other women and to rediscover the presence of God in your life. Retreat begins on Friday evening with a buffet dinner from 6:00-8:00pm and ends on Sunday around noon. Offering: $225
Day Retreat for Grandparents Wednesday, January 26 10:00am-2:00pm It is said that the bonds between parents and children are physical, but the bonds between grandparents and grandchildren are spiritual. Come and explore the spiritual dimension of grandparenting. The day will include the presentation, lunch and Liturgy. Offering: $35
Evening Retreat Roller Coaster Ready? Faith, Values and Discipline for the Teenage Years Wednesday, January 26 6:00-9:00pm A thoughtful but often humorous look (by the parents of six) at how to read the road signs and navigate the emotional and spiritual bumps, drops and curves of the roller coaster teenage years. Offering: $35
Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means "God is with us." When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. - Mt 1:23-24 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar The child born to Joseph and Mary was named Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.” Every child is EMMANUEL, reminding us “God is with us.” Children are signs of Godʼs continuing presence in our lives.
DECEMBER 19, 2010 PRE-K – 5TH GRADE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
There will be no classes on Thursday, December 23rd at Hebron Avenue School or Gideon Welles School.
6-8TH GRADE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Classes will meet in the church hall: Sunday, January 9 4:00-5:30 Monday, January 10 6:00-7:30 Wednesday, January 12 6:00-7:30 Please bring a nonperishable food donation to class.
6th Grade Recognition Mass: January 9th, 9:30 AM CONFIRMATION Confirmation Year 1 – Your next class is Jan. 23 6:30-7:45. Parents are welcome. Confirmation Year 2 - Your next class is Teen Mass on Dec. 19 from 5-6pm. Creeds meeting optional (for 1 credit) afterwards until 7pm. Sign up for Creeds meeting on the web.
YOUTH GROUP EVENTS Next J-Team meeting is Sunday, Dec. 19 for our Christmas party and Teen Mass. Please bring old blankets for our sleeping bag project in Jan. Signup on the web. Next Creeds meeting is Sunday, Dec. 19 immediately following the Teen Mass. We will be doing a service project for Buckingham Estates. Sign up on the web.
Readings for the Week of December 19, 2010 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Is 7:10-14/Rom 1:1-7/Mt 1:18-24 Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38 Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-45 1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56 Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Lk 1:57-66 Morning: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Lk 1:67-79 Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:125 or 1:18-25 Midnight: Is 9:1-6/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14 Day: Is 52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14 Sir 3:2-7, 12-14/Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Mt 2:13-15, 19-23
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Saturday, December 18 4:00 PM Teofila Janczukowicz requested by the Louth family Sunday, December 19 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 5:00 PM Teen Mass Monday, December20 8:00 AM Mass Tuesday, December 21 8:00 AM Anthony & Frances Trani requested by the family Wednesday, December 22 8:00 AM Mass Thursday, December 23 8:00 AM No Mass Friday, December24 8:00 AM NO MASS 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass 5:30 PM Christmas Eve Mass 10:00PM Christmas Eve Mass Saturday, December 25 9:30 AM Christmas Mass 11:00AM Christmas Mass NO SATURDAY VIGIL MASS Sunday, December 26 8:00 AM Elsie Corbridge requested by her daughter 9:30 AM Michael Sulla requested by his family 11:30 AM Mae & Charles Wolski requested by Robert & Norma Tiefenbrunn 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 Budgeted Weekly Expenses: $9,200.00 Dec. 11 & 12 Offertory: $10,978.72 Amount Over/ (Under): $1,778.72 Year to Date Over/ (Under): ($14,568.50) Monthly Offertory $3,890.25 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! Weekday Masses are cancelled when Glastonbury schools are closed or delayed due to inclement weather.
GLASTONBURY
Wendy (Christmas) Dietz, Chuck Greenwald, Andrew Ho, Reagan Keany, John Orie, Frank Romano William Michael Sullivan, Claudia Steeves, Roseanne Talbot, 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. It will run for four weeks, unless a renewal is requested. The Parish Office will be closed Friday, December 24th and Monday, December 27th
Christmas Weekend Mass Schedule Friday, December 24 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM and 10:00 PM Saturday, December 25 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM (No Saturday Vigil Mass) Confession Schedule Monday, December 20: 7:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, December 21: 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 19 AFTER THE 9:30 AM MASS. (IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE BUT CANNOT ATTEND THIS PRACTICE, CONTACT SISTER MARY O'NEILL AT 633-3317 X 302.)
Can you lend a helping hand?
A parishioner and mother of 11 month-‐old twins and a 4 year-‐old is looking for volunteers to watch her children for a few daytime hours a week in her home so she can get some house work done. If you can help, please call Tricia Kearney in the RE office 633-‐6876.
Mass of Healing and Hope Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 7:30 Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, with rosary at 6:55pm. Trained prayer teams available after Mass. Call the Charismatic Renewal Office at (860-‐243-‐8234) for further information.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 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 every one 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.
GIVING TREE THANKS Thank you for another successful year of the giving tree program. You contributed over 400 gifts of winter clothing, educational toys and gift cards. You have truly made a difference for many families this year. Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated.
“NEW DAY” PROGRAM Our parish will be offering “New Day,” a nine-week program for those who have lost a loved one in death. It will be a time to come together to pray, to understand the grieving process, and to experience the support of a caring community. This program will begin in January 2011, and the day and time will depend on the responses we receive. If you are interested or know someone who might be interested, please contact Dotty Twachtman at 860-633-6939.
Stop asking for a sign and become one
Consider becoming a priest or religious. Call Fr. Michael Dolan, Director of Vocations, Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary (860-‐761-‐7456), email [email protected] or visit the web at www.vocationshartford.org
Liturgical Publications, Inc.,
our bulletin publisher, will have a representative at our parish the week of January 3-7. We would like to thank our present advertisers for renewing their ads, and for those interested in placing a new ad, this is your opportunity. To reserve a space for the new publication year, please contact the Parish Office. You may also contact our representative, Roy Rowland at 1-800-888-4574 or email him at [email protected]
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 28-30, 2011. For more information, please call our confidential number 800-470-2230 or email us at [email protected] or go to our website: www.retrouvaille.org for information and registration.
WINTER ESCAPE January 7-9, 2011 (Ages 18-25) Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center Farmington, CT Looking for a perfect gift for your daughter, son, niece, nephew, or other young adult in your life? Consider sending them on a "Winter Escape." On January 7-9, Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center is hosting a weekend retreat for young women and men, ages 18-25. They'll have the opportunity to be surrounded by the special kind of peace and love that dwells within the walls of OLC. A rich and dynamic program has been planned, as retreatants search out the presence of the Spirit in their lives and world. There will be time for socializing, quiet prayer, playing, and sharing faith. The weekend will feature Celebration of the Eucharist with Bishop Peter Rosazza. Due to a generous grant from the Sisters of the Cross and Passion, the cost for this weekend getaway is only $50. The weekend includes a private or shared room, delicious meals and snacks. Register online at www.ourladyofcalvary.com or call 860-677-8519.
HOLY FAMILY RETREAT CENTER Womenʼs Retreat: January 28-30 “God Changes Everything” A retreat is a great opportunity to be with other women and to rediscover the presence of God in your life. Retreat begins on Friday evening with a buffet dinner from 6:00-8:00pm and ends on Sunday around noon. Offering: $225
Day Retreat for Grandparents Wednesday, January 26 10:00am-2:00pm It is said that the bonds between parents and children are physical, but the bonds between grandparents and grandchildren are spiritual. Come and explore the spiritual dimension of grandparenting. The day will include the presentation, lunch and Liturgy. Offering: $35
Evening Retreat Roller Coaster Ready? Faith, Values and Discipline for the Teenage Years Wednesday, January 26 6:00-9:00pm A thoughtful but often humorous look (by the parents of six) at how to read the road signs and navigate the emotional and spiritual bumps, drops and curves of the roller coaster teenage years. Offering: $35
Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means "God is with us." When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. - Mt 1:23-24 A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar The child born to Joseph and Mary was named Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.” Every child is EMMANUEL, reminding us “God is with us.” Children are signs of Godʼs continuing presence in our lives.
DECEMBER 19, 2010 PRE-K – 5TH GRADE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
There will be no classes on Thursday, December 23rd at Hebron Avenue School or Gideon Welles School.
6-8TH GRADE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Classes will meet in the church hall: Sunday, January 9 4:00-5:30 Monday, January 10 6:00-7:30 Wednesday, January 12 6:00-7:30 Please bring a nonperishable food donation to class.
6th Grade Recognition Mass: January 9th, 9:30 AM CONFIRMATION Confirmation Year 1 – Your next class is Jan. 23 6:30-7:45. Parents are welcome. Confirmation Year 2 - Your next class is Teen Mass on Dec. 19 from 5-6pm. Creeds meeting optional (for 1 credit) afterwards until 7pm. Sign up for Creeds meeting on the web.
YOUTH GROUP EVENTS Next J-Team meeting is Sunday, Dec. 19 for our Christmas party and Teen Mass. Please bring old blankets for our sleeping bag project in Jan. Signup on the web. Next Creeds meeting is Sunday, Dec. 19 immediately following the Teen Mass. We will be doing a service project for Buckingham Estates. Sign up on the web.
Readings for the Week of December 19, 2010 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Is 7:10-14/Rom 1:1-7/Mt 1:18-24 Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38 Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-45 1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56 Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Lk 1:57-66 Morning: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Lk 1:67-79 Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:125 or 1:18-25 Midnight: Is 9:1-6/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14 Day: Is 52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14 Sir 3:2-7, 12-14/Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Mt 2:13-15, 19-23
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