Saturday, November 19 4:00 PM James & Eileen Prendergast ...
ST. DUNSTAN
GLASTONBURY
Saturday, November 19 4:00 PM James & Eileen Prendergast requested by a friend Sunday, November 20 8:00 AM Natale & Norma Sestero requested by Tito & Alma Anunciado 9:30 AM Robert Tickey requested by the family 11:30 AM Ainee & Charles Dacey requested by Al & Kathy Pucino Monday, November 21 8:00 AM Eula Healey requested by the religious education program Tuesday, November 22 8:00 AM Mario Villeneuva requested by Marquerite Harris Wednesday, November 23 8:00 AM Mass 7:00 PM Thanksgiving Mass Thursday, November 24 8:00 AM No Mass Friday, November 25 8:00 AM No Mass Saturday, November 26 4:00 PM Leon Radziemski 45th Anniversary requested by the Louth family Sunday, November 27 8:00 AM Thomas Shettle requested by Jackie Shettle & the Shettle family 9:30 AM Vincent O’Connor Zavatone (infant) requested by the family 11:30 AM Stanley Jurcyzk requested by 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
November 12 & 13 Monthly Collection
$10,199.30 $3,745.35
Columba Bae, Gary Breummer, Robyn Buffalino, James Cirilli, Rich Coltey, Mark Delman, James P. DiCaprio, Capt. Gregory Galeazzi, Betty Gervais, Chuck Greenwald, Anthony Janeczek, Jack Kessler, Michael Powch Query Rucci, Roseann Talbot, Barbara Tsipouras, Walter Twachtman
“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.” ~W.T. Purkiser
St. Dunstan’s Thanksgiving Mass Wednesday, November 23rd at 7:00 pm Join us for our next Teen Mass Sunday, December 11th at 5:00 pm. All are welcome! VOLUNTEER CHRISTM AS RECEPTION INVITATION All volunteers and their spouses/guests are cordially invited to our annual Christmas Reception on Friday, December 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the church hall. If you are a volunteer on any of St. Dunstan’s committees or ministries, we would like to acknowledge you at this reception. Individual invitations will not be mailed. Please spread the word to any volunteer you know, and RSVP to the Parish Office, 633-3317 or [email protected] by Tues., November 29th.
Shawl Ministry The next meeting of the Shawl Ministry will be Dec. 3 in the church hall from 9:30 until 11:30 AM. New members are always welcome. If you have questions call Jean Nolan: 860-646-4955.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! This weekend’s second collection will benefit the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. The parish office will be closed Thursday and Friday Nov. 26-27 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
First
Tracy Marie McGrath & Thomas William Caffrey
CHRIST THE KING
Many Thanks! Thank you to all those who came to help with our fall clean-‐up! Many hands make light(er) work, and the church grounds look quite beautiful due to your efforts. Thank you for your willingness to devote your precious free time to our parish community!
Comedy Night a Roaring Success! Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday night at Comedy Night to benefit our Mission Trips of 2012! We raised about $11,000 through ticket sales and a silent auction! Thank you to everyone who donated or bid on items, helped with setup or cleanup and everyone who came out and laughed with us! We are grateful for your generosity!
CHRISTMAS COOKIE FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS AND BAKERS ARE NEEDED Attention all cookie lovers: The annual Cookie Festival to benefit the mission trips will be December 10 in the church hall from 9:00-‐1:00. We need lots of bakers to make this a success. Make your favorite special holiday treat and drop it off at the church on Friday, Dec. 9 between 5:00-‐7:00 pm. Any adults who would like to volunteer to help at the cookie festival, please call Kathy Gerber: 860-‐657-‐3623.
Advent candles w ill be sold after all M asses this w eekend. The cost is $5 per box. 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!
QUILT SALE Denise Weeks’ Quilting for Causes will be offering quilts for sale after all Masses November 26th and 27th with proceeds to benefit the Hartford Catholic Worker youth programs. Warm someone’s heart this Christmas with a special quilt, and your own heart, by contributing to these worthwhile programs.
CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE
Beginning November 19th, a Christmas Giving Tree will be located inside the entrance of the church with ornaments listing practical gifts that are needed by St. Michael’s Church located in the north end of Hartford. Please take an ornament and bring your unwrapped present to the back of the church before Mass on December 10th or 11th. Please attach the tree ornament to your present. 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. A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar As you prepare for Thanksgiving, look back on this year to all the moments God visited your family in unexpected blessings, or disasters avoided, or kindness and compassion received. Realize and give thanks for “The Lord is with you.” ADVENT PROGRAMS AT OUR LADY OF CALVARY RETREAT CENTER Visit Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center for a number of Advent programs that will help you focus on the true joy of the season. On Thursday, December 1st, Fr. Henry Frascadore presents an Advent Evening of Reflection from 7:00–9:00 pm. December 2nd-4th join us for A Spiritual Weekend for Women in Recovery. On Wednesday, December 7th from 6:30-9:00 pm learn Iris Folding, a fun and exciting way to make beautiful greeting cards and/or framed art. Thursday, December 8th Marguerite Janelle will present Mary’s Advent Journey (9:00 am-1:00 pm, including lunch and Mass, or 7:00-9:00 pm). Come to the quiet for less than 24 hours, and return to your holiday preparations with new clarity and anticipation for the birth of our Savior, Jesus. Give yourself (or a friend) the gift of attending one of these inspiring programs this Advent season. Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center is located at 31 Colton Street in Farmington. For more information, call 860677-8519, email [email protected], or visit www.ourladyofcalvary.com.
EAST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL The entrance exam for eighth graders will be given on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 8:00 am at East Catholic High School. Preregistration for the exam is advised, but not required. Visit www.echs.com or call the admissions office at 860-649-5336 x456 for more information.
NOVEMBER 20, 2011
Year 1 Confirmation: Your next class is Sunday, Dec. 4 from 6:30 - 7:45 in the church. Please bring a non-perishable food item. Parents should accompany their child to this special class. Sponsor certificates and essays are due at this class. 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.
Youth Ministry - Contact Gina Raymond (659-8785 or [email protected]) with any questions on the following events: Creeds: Game Night is coming! Friday, Dec 9. Join our High School Youth Group for games and a movie. 7:30-10 pm. Signups open shortly! Join us for Teen Mass on Dec. 11 at 5 pm with our regular meeting afterwards until 7 pm. 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. Signups open shortly! 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 shortly!
Readings for the Week of November 20, 2011 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday:
Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/1 Cor 15:20-26, 28/Mt 25:3146 Dn 1:1-6, 8-20/Lk 21:1-4 Dn 2:31-45/Lk 21:5-11 Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28/Lk 21:12-19 Dn 6:12-28/Lk 21:20-28 Dn 7:2-14/Lk 21:29-33 Dn 7:15-27/Lk 21:34-36 Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:3337
©Liturgical Publications Inc.
Visit us online: http://www.stdunstanchurch.org
GLASTONBURY
Saturday, November 19 4:00 PM James & Eileen Prendergast requested by a friend Sunday, November 20 8:00 AM Natale & Norma Sestero requested by Tito & Alma Anunciado 9:30 AM Robert Tickey requested by the family 11:30 AM Ainee & Charles Dacey requested by Al & Kathy Pucino Monday, November 21 8:00 AM Eula Healey requested by the religious education program Tuesday, November 22 8:00 AM Mario Villeneuva requested by Marquerite Harris Wednesday, November 23 8:00 AM Mass 7:00 PM Thanksgiving Mass Thursday, November 24 8:00 AM No Mass Friday, November 25 8:00 AM No Mass Saturday, November 26 4:00 PM Leon Radziemski 45th Anniversary requested by the Louth family Sunday, November 27 8:00 AM Thomas Shettle requested by Jackie Shettle & the Shettle family 9:30 AM Vincent O’Connor Zavatone (infant) requested by the family 11:30 AM Stanley Jurcyzk requested by 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
November 12 & 13 Monthly Collection
$10,199.30 $3,745.35
Columba Bae, Gary Breummer, Robyn Buffalino, James Cirilli, Rich Coltey, Mark Delman, James P. DiCaprio, Capt. Gregory Galeazzi, Betty Gervais, Chuck Greenwald, Anthony Janeczek, Jack Kessler, Michael Powch Query Rucci, Roseann Talbot, Barbara Tsipouras, Walter Twachtman
“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.” ~W.T. Purkiser
St. Dunstan’s Thanksgiving Mass Wednesday, November 23rd at 7:00 pm Join us for our next Teen Mass Sunday, December 11th at 5:00 pm. All are welcome! VOLUNTEER CHRISTM AS RECEPTION INVITATION All volunteers and their spouses/guests are cordially invited to our annual Christmas Reception on Friday, December 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the church hall. If you are a volunteer on any of St. Dunstan’s committees or ministries, we would like to acknowledge you at this reception. Individual invitations will not be mailed. Please spread the word to any volunteer you know, and RSVP to the Parish Office, 633-3317 or [email protected] by Tues., November 29th.
Shawl Ministry The next meeting of the Shawl Ministry will be Dec. 3 in the church hall from 9:30 until 11:30 AM. New members are always welcome. If you have questions call Jean Nolan: 860-646-4955.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! This weekend’s second collection will benefit the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. The parish office will be closed Thursday and Friday Nov. 26-27 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
First
Tracy Marie McGrath & Thomas William Caffrey
CHRIST THE KING
Many Thanks! Thank you to all those who came to help with our fall clean-‐up! Many hands make light(er) work, and the church grounds look quite beautiful due to your efforts. Thank you for your willingness to devote your precious free time to our parish community!
Comedy Night a Roaring Success! Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday night at Comedy Night to benefit our Mission Trips of 2012! We raised about $11,000 through ticket sales and a silent auction! Thank you to everyone who donated or bid on items, helped with setup or cleanup and everyone who came out and laughed with us! We are grateful for your generosity!
CHRISTMAS COOKIE FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS AND BAKERS ARE NEEDED Attention all cookie lovers: The annual Cookie Festival to benefit the mission trips will be December 10 in the church hall from 9:00-‐1:00. We need lots of bakers to make this a success. Make your favorite special holiday treat and drop it off at the church on Friday, Dec. 9 between 5:00-‐7:00 pm. Any adults who would like to volunteer to help at the cookie festival, please call Kathy Gerber: 860-‐657-‐3623.
Advent candles w ill be sold after all M asses this w eekend. The cost is $5 per box. 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!
QUILT SALE Denise Weeks’ Quilting for Causes will be offering quilts for sale after all Masses November 26th and 27th with proceeds to benefit the Hartford Catholic Worker youth programs. Warm someone’s heart this Christmas with a special quilt, and your own heart, by contributing to these worthwhile programs.
CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE
Beginning November 19th, a Christmas Giving Tree will be located inside the entrance of the church with ornaments listing practical gifts that are needed by St. Michael’s Church located in the north end of Hartford. Please take an ornament and bring your unwrapped present to the back of the church before Mass on December 10th or 11th. Please attach the tree ornament to your present. 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. A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar As you prepare for Thanksgiving, look back on this year to all the moments God visited your family in unexpected blessings, or disasters avoided, or kindness and compassion received. Realize and give thanks for “The Lord is with you.” ADVENT PROGRAMS AT OUR LADY OF CALVARY RETREAT CENTER Visit Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center for a number of Advent programs that will help you focus on the true joy of the season. On Thursday, December 1st, Fr. Henry Frascadore presents an Advent Evening of Reflection from 7:00–9:00 pm. December 2nd-4th join us for A Spiritual Weekend for Women in Recovery. On Wednesday, December 7th from 6:30-9:00 pm learn Iris Folding, a fun and exciting way to make beautiful greeting cards and/or framed art. Thursday, December 8th Marguerite Janelle will present Mary’s Advent Journey (9:00 am-1:00 pm, including lunch and Mass, or 7:00-9:00 pm). Come to the quiet for less than 24 hours, and return to your holiday preparations with new clarity and anticipation for the birth of our Savior, Jesus. Give yourself (or a friend) the gift of attending one of these inspiring programs this Advent season. Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center is located at 31 Colton Street in Farmington. For more information, call 860677-8519, email [email protected], or visit www.ourladyofcalvary.com.
EAST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL The entrance exam for eighth graders will be given on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 8:00 am at East Catholic High School. Preregistration for the exam is advised, but not required. Visit www.echs.com or call the admissions office at 860-649-5336 x456 for more information.
NOVEMBER 20, 2011
Year 1 Confirmation: Your next class is Sunday, Dec. 4 from 6:30 - 7:45 in the church. Please bring a non-perishable food item. Parents should accompany their child to this special class. Sponsor certificates and essays are due at this class. 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.
Youth Ministry - Contact Gina Raymond (659-8785 or [email protected]) with any questions on the following events: Creeds: Game Night is coming! Friday, Dec 9. Join our High School Youth Group for games and a movie. 7:30-10 pm. Signups open shortly! Join us for Teen Mass on Dec. 11 at 5 pm with our regular meeting afterwards until 7 pm. 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. Signups open shortly! 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 shortly!
Readings for the Week of November 20, 2011 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday:
Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/1 Cor 15:20-26, 28/Mt 25:3146 Dn 1:1-6, 8-20/Lk 21:1-4 Dn 2:31-45/Lk 21:5-11 Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28/Lk 21:12-19 Dn 6:12-28/Lk 21:20-28 Dn 7:2-14/Lk 21:29-33 Dn 7:15-27/Lk 21:34-36 Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:3337
©Liturgical Publications Inc.
Visit us online: http://www.stdunstanchurch.org
