Saturday, November 26 4:00 PM Leon Radziemski 45 th Anniversary ...
ST. DUNSTAN
GLASTONBURY
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 Jurczyk requested by the family Monday, November 28 8:00 AM Mass Tuesday, November 29 8:00 AM Mass Wednesday, November 30 8:00 AM Mass Thursday, December 1 8:00 AM No Mass Friday, December 2 8:00 AM Mass Saturday, December 3 4:00 PM Albert Benoit requested by the family Sunday, December 4 8:00 AM John & Mary Preli & Raphael Sylvester requested by the family 9:30 AM Deb DeNardis requested by Holly & Gary Wenner & family 11:30 AM Peter DiVicino 3rd anniversary 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
The November 19 & 20 collection, as well as the Campaign for Human Development collection will be reported in next weekend’s bulletin. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Second
Tracy Marie McGrath & Thomas William Caffrey
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 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.
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 and we will need to have your reservation by Friday, Dec. 9th. 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! ALTAR SERVERS, LECTORS, MINISTERS OF COMMUNION. The December-January serving schedule is up on the parish website under “Coming Up.” A few printed copies of the schedule and substitute lists are available in the altar servers’ sacristy.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 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 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!
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.
QUILT SALE Denise Weeks’ Quilting for Causes will be offering quilts for sale th th after all Masses November 26 and 27 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.
JOIN US FOR A PANCAKE BREAKFAST after the 9:30 Mass on December 4th! Proceeds to benefit the mission trips of 2012. Come hungry! Three dollars will buy you a delicious breakfast of pancakes, juice and coffee. Bring the whole family-‐-‐don’t miss it!
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.
Home Front Day 2012 Have you ever wanted to be part of an "Extreme Makeover"? This year's Home Front Day project is just that opportunity! On the first Saturday in May, the Home Front team will complete renovations to homes of families and non-‐profit organizations that are in need. It is an awesome experience, and one in which you will be proud to participate.
We are looking for skilled workers to join this year's Home Front Day team. If you have some of the following skills, please consider volunteering for just one day to make a world of difference: Carpentry, painting, organizing, fund raising, food delivery, hauling (with a truck). Please call the parish office to volunteer 860-‐633-‐3317.
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.
Vocation Reflection At the beginning of Advent, watch and wait; be attentive to the ways in which God comes into your life. Be willing to be surprised. If God is coming into your life and asking you to 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 http://www.vocationshartford.org.
NOVEMBER 27, 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. 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 - 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. Signup for meeting on 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. 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 27, 2011 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday:
Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:3337 Is 2:1-5/Mt 8:5-11 Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24 Rom 10:9-18/Mt 4:18-22 Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, 24-27 Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31 Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Mt 9:35--10:1, 5a, 6-8 Is 40:1-5, 9-11/2 Pt 3:8-14/Mk 1:1-8
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GLASTONBURY
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 Jurczyk requested by the family Monday, November 28 8:00 AM Mass Tuesday, November 29 8:00 AM Mass Wednesday, November 30 8:00 AM Mass Thursday, December 1 8:00 AM No Mass Friday, December 2 8:00 AM Mass Saturday, December 3 4:00 PM Albert Benoit requested by the family Sunday, December 4 8:00 AM John & Mary Preli & Raphael Sylvester requested by the family 9:30 AM Deb DeNardis requested by Holly & Gary Wenner & family 11:30 AM Peter DiVicino 3rd anniversary 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
The November 19 & 20 collection, as well as the Campaign for Human Development collection will be reported in next weekend’s bulletin. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Second
Tracy Marie McGrath & Thomas William Caffrey
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 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.
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 and we will need to have your reservation by Friday, Dec. 9th. 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! ALTAR SERVERS, LECTORS, MINISTERS OF COMMUNION. The December-January serving schedule is up on the parish website under “Coming Up.” A few printed copies of the schedule and substitute lists are available in the altar servers’ sacristy.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 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 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!
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.
QUILT SALE Denise Weeks’ Quilting for Causes will be offering quilts for sale th th after all Masses November 26 and 27 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.
JOIN US FOR A PANCAKE BREAKFAST after the 9:30 Mass on December 4th! Proceeds to benefit the mission trips of 2012. Come hungry! Three dollars will buy you a delicious breakfast of pancakes, juice and coffee. Bring the whole family-‐-‐don’t miss it!
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.
Home Front Day 2012 Have you ever wanted to be part of an "Extreme Makeover"? This year's Home Front Day project is just that opportunity! On the first Saturday in May, the Home Front team will complete renovations to homes of families and non-‐profit organizations that are in need. It is an awesome experience, and one in which you will be proud to participate.
We are looking for skilled workers to join this year's Home Front Day team. If you have some of the following skills, please consider volunteering for just one day to make a world of difference: Carpentry, painting, organizing, fund raising, food delivery, hauling (with a truck). Please call the parish office to volunteer 860-‐633-‐3317.
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.
Vocation Reflection At the beginning of Advent, watch and wait; be attentive to the ways in which God comes into your life. Be willing to be surprised. If God is coming into your life and asking you to 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 http://www.vocationshartford.org.
NOVEMBER 27, 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. 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 - 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. Signup for meeting on 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. 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 27, 2011 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday:
Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:3337 Is 2:1-5/Mt 8:5-11 Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24 Rom 10:9-18/Mt 4:18-22 Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, 24-27 Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31 Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Mt 9:35--10:1, 5a, 6-8 Is 40:1-5, 9-11/2 Pt 3:8-14/Mk 1:1-8
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