ST. DUNSTAN
GLASTONBURY
Saturday, October 25 4:00 PM !Jack Kessler requested by Jane & Skip Thomas Sunday, October 26 8:00 AM !Albert Seeley, Sr. requested by Albert & Regina Seeley 9:30 AM !Christopher Phelan requested by the family 11:30AM !Justin Parent requested by the family Monday, October 27 8:00 AM !Jack Kessler requested by the family Tuesday, October 28 8:00 AM !Beth and Robert Aquino requested by Norma Feria Wednesday, October 29 8:00 AM !Conrad Quinlan requested by the family Thursday, October 30 8:00 AM No Mass Friday, October 31 8:00 AM !Conrad Quinlan requested by the family Saturday, November 1 4:00 PM !Fred Ramey, Jr. requested by the children and grandchildren Sunday, November 2 8:00 AM !Peter Preisner requested by the family 9:30 AM !Bob Donnelly requested by the Shiring family 11:30AM !Deacon Peter Klein requested by Jane & Ted LaChapelle 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 October 18 & 19
$10,765.42
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Shawl Ministry The next meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be November 8 from 9:30 until 11:30 AM in the church hall. New members are always welcome. If you have questions call Jean Nolan 860-646-4955.
Looking for queen or king size comforters for our J-‐Team service project. If you can donate one, please email Gina Raymond at
[email protected] .
Grace Abraham, Columba Bae, Carol Bailey, Wes Chang, Deacon Ron Daigle, Dennis DeCosta, Jean Jacques, George Mackas, Nancy Murphy, Diane Newton, Steven Rothmann, Cecile Searles, Diane Stasiowski-Body, Cassi Stewart, George V. 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.
Join us on Friday, November 7 for First Friday Adoration and Benediction from 7 to 8 p.m. Come and spend some quiet time before our Lord. Let Him touch you with the peace, love and healing that only He can give.
We joyfully welcome the following children as members of our parish family:
Charlotte Grace Fagan, Brynn Suzanne Fischer, Jack Walter Fischer, Owen Stephen Fischer, Sawyer John Gulbrandsen & Everett Joseph Holahan. May they grow in the faith we share, close to God always.
ALL SOULS’ REMEMBRANCE Traditionally November has been a special time for remembering our loved ones who have died. Therefore we have planned a special All Souls’ Day Mass of Remembrance on Sunday, November 2 at 11:30 AM in church. At this Mass we will remember all the faithful departed, all of our loved ones who have died, and all the members of our parish who have died during this past year. If you plan to be at this Mass and would like to light a candle for someone who died this past year, please call the parish office by October 27.
Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed to help with the reception after the All Souls’ Day Mass of Remembrance on Sunday, November 2 at 11:30 AM. If you are willing to help, please call the parish office.
FALL WORK DAY Our Fall Work Day at the church will be on h Saturday, November 8 (rain date Nov. 9 at 12:30). Join us at 8 AM for a light breakfast. The clean-‐up will begin at approximately 9 AM and will end around 11 AM. Bring leaf blowers, rakes, brooms, tarps, etc. Mark your calendars and contact Jim Murphy if you will be coming, 659-‐8995 or
[email protected] or the parish office at 633-‐3317 or
[email protected] THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Senior Luncheon The November luncheon has been moved to Wednesday, Nov 12 at noon in the church hall due to the holiday on Tuesday. Traditional Thanksgiving fare will be served. We'll provide the turkey, if you'll provide the vegetables to share. If you're unable to cook that day, please join us and consider a donation to our luncheon "kitty". We always have an abundance to share and we'd like you to come and be part of the holiday celebration. If you need a ride, call the parish office on Monday. 633-3317 so a ride can be arranged. We hope to see you all on Nov.12th!
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).
RCIA The RCIA is a wonderful opportunity for anyone who is not a Catholic and would like to learn more about the Catholic Church. RCIA is for adults and teenagers who have never been baptized, or for those who have been baptized in another faith and would like to join the Catholic Church. It is also for Catholics who have not yet received their First Eucharist and Confirmation. The RCIA meets two or three times a month at a time convenient for all. Members of the RCIA will receive the Easter sacraments at the Easter Vigil. For more information see Sister Mary or Father George, or call Sister Mary O’Neill at 860633-3317 X 302.
Please join us after the 4pm Mass on October 25th as our 4th grade religious education students lead us in the Living Rosary. Outdoor Rosary on Sunday, October 26 in the Prayer Garden immediately after the 11:30 Mass. Led by the Creeds.
Comedy Night Nov. 8th 7-10:30 There are still a few tickets left. Contact Karen Chieco at
[email protected] to join in the fun!
Come visit East Catholic High School during our Open House on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 6:45 p.m. The entrance exam for eighth graders will be given on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 8 a.m. at East Catholic High School. Pre-registration for the exam is advised but not required. Visit www.echs.com or call our admissions office at 860649-5336 x6456 for more information! Corpus Christi School of Wethersfield, a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, will host an Election Day Open House on Tuesday, November 4th at 8:30 am at Corpus Christi School, 581 Silas Deane Highway. Prospective students and their families are invited to visit while classes are in session. Faculty, students, and parents will be on hand to answer questions. The school encompasses PreK through 8th grade. For more information, please contact our school office at (860) 529-5487.
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. We will meet Thursdays (11/20 and 12/18) from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Pizza will be served. Please call the Vocation Office at 860-242-5573 for more information.
Thanksgiving Turkeys for those in Need
RACHEL'S VINEYARD WEEKENDS FOR HEALING AFTER ABORTION If you are suffering
We continue our St. Dunstan tradition by sharing our blessings with those in need. The Confirmation program, in conjunction with our middle school RE program, will once again provide Thanksgiving baskets to the women of the Resettlement Program. These women have all recently been released from prison and the Resettlement Program provides guidance and support as they return to their lives. We are in need of 20 frozen turkeys for the women and their families. We ask that turkey donations be dropped off at the church hall at 12:30 on Sunday, Nov. 23. Please contact Peggy Bollwoar at (860) 643- if you are able to donate. Thank you for your generosity!
from an abortion, experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel's Vineyard Retreat weekend November 14-16, 2014 in Litchfield, CT. The weekend healing process includes discussions, Living Scriptures with meditations, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a Memorial Service and Mass of Entrustment. Participation is totally confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God's love, forgiveness and compassion. Both women and men have participated in past retreats and have ranged in age from teens to mid-eighties. The fee for the weekend is $175.00 for meals, private room and all retreat materials. For more information contact Marie at 203-631-9030, e-mail her at
[email protected], or visit our website at www.rachelsvineyard.org.
OCTOBER 26, 2014
K-‐8 Upcoming Class Dates: Sundays: Grades 1-‐8 October 26, November 2, 16 Tuesdays: Grades 6-‐8 November 11 Thursdays: Grades Pre-‐k -‐5 October 30, November 6,13,20 Encounter: October 29, November 5, 19 Important dates: Grade 6: Recognition Mass, 9:30am on November 9th Confirmation Year 1 – Your next class is Sunday, October 26 from 6:30-‐8:30 in the hall. Please bring your book, bible, folder and a non-‐perishable food item. Confirmation Year 2 – Your next class is Sunday, November 2 from 6:30-‐8:30 in the hall. Your saint name essay is due. Teen Choir – Next practice is on Nov 2 from 4-‐5:30 pm. Creeds Leadership Team meeting on Sunday, October 26 from 4-‐6 pm.
Readings for the Week of October 26, 2014 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday:
Ex 22:20-26/1 Thes 1:5c-10/Mt 22:34-40 Eph 4:32--5:8/Lk 13:10-17 Eph 2:19-22/Lk 6:12-16 Eph 6:1-9/Lk 13:22-30 Eph 6:10-20/Lk 13:31-35 Phil 1:1-11/Lk 14:1-6 Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/1 Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1-12a Wis 3:1-9/Rom 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9/Jn 6:37-40
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