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Pastor:
Reverend Nathaniel C. Labarda
Trustees:
Mr. Michael Fappiano
Miss Marie Therrien
Parish Secretary:
Mrs. Lisa Hanson
Director of Religious Education:
Miss Marie Therrien
Music Ministers:
Mr. Ralph Proulx, Director of Music & Choir
Mrs. Geraldine Reardon, Cantor
Business Manager:
Mrs. Beth Cavanaugh
Director of Buildings & Maintenance:
Mr. Michael Caruso

MǑǣǣ SǓǘǕǔǥǜǕ
Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00a.m.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday  8:00a.m.
Holy Days 8:00a.m., 5:30 p.m.
RǕǓǟǞǓǙǜǙǑǤǙǟǞ:
Saturday 3:30 p.m.  4:00 p.m.
BǑǠǤǙǣǝǣ:
Baptisms are Sundays at 1:00 P.M.
Please contact the Parish Secretary weekday mornings.
Parents' Baptismal instructions are required before the baptism.
MǑǢǢǙǑǗǕ:
Please contact the pastor at least six months prior to the desired date to make the necessary arrangements.

62 St. Michael Drive
Waterbury, CT 06704 Phone: 203
753
0689
Fax: 203
573
9101 Office hours: Monday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. www.stmichaelwtby.org email: [email protected] • Fr. Nathan's email: [email protected] ST. MICHAEL CHURCH
WATERBURY
"Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, Daily Mass Announcement
take up his cross, and follow
Due to the lack of attendance, beginning August 3rd, me. For whoever wishes to there will be no weekday masses in the church. All masses save his life will lose it, but will be celebrated privately by Fr. Nathan in the chapel.

whoever loses his life for my
This decision has been made due to the high cost of sake will find it. What profit turning the air conditioning on at least 2 hours in advance would there be for one to gain the whole world and of the mass. Last week we had zero attendance for the forfeit his life? Or what can one give in exchange for daily mass. Your understanding is greatly appreciated as his life?"
Mt 16:24b
26  we are making every effort at keeping our expenses as low as possible. This is a temporary situation.

~ A Family Perspective ~
However, if a family has requested a mass for a loved

Relationships live in a careful balance. If a person one and would like to attend, they may contact the parish office and arrangements will be made. Please contact the changes, the balance is altered requiring a shift in the office one week prior to the mass.
relationship. In today’s gospel Jesus announced a change and Peter resisted. Sometimes, those we count on for support may actually get in the way. Extension of Dispensation Jesus told Peter: “You are an obstacle to me.”
from Sunday Mass Obligation 2020 Good Friday Collection On March 13, 2020, each and every Catholic in the Due to the pandemic, it was not possible to take up the Archdiocese of Hartford was dispensed from the obligation Good Friday Collection which supports Christian living here of attending Sunday Mass by Archbishop Leonard P. Blair in the Land of Jesus. Pope Francis has decided to move due to the potential danger of the coronavirus pandemic. this collection to September 12th / 13th this year.
This dispensation was most recently extended on May 27, This collection for the Holy Land is a small gesture of 2020, with the release of the document 'Opening Churches solidarity the whole Church is called to make in order to for Public Worship in the Archdiocese of Hartford,' which support the Christian communities that are in the Holy Land stated, “As for Sunday Mass, the dispensation from the and feel the weight and glory of the Cross of Jesus on their Sunday obligation previously granted to all Catholics of the shoulders. It is thanks to Christians throughout the world, archdiocese by the Archbishop has now been extended who give, that we are able to continue to help them.
through Sunday, September 6, 2020.”

In light of continued uncertainty regarding the extent and duration of the coronavirus in the state of Connecticut and throughout the Archdiocese of Hartford, Archbishop Blair has now extended this dispensation from the Sunday obligation through Saturday, November 28, 2020, which is the last day of the current liturgical year.
2020 Annual Collection This year’s Annual Collection letter from Father The Archdiocese of Hartford continues to monitor the Labarda will be mailed on September 9th, asking for a severity of the situation surrounding the pandemic and will contribution to our Annual Collection to help balance provide updates regarding decisions reached for the archdiocese as they are made.
our budget and for future improvement projects. The participation of all parishioners is essential for the success of this effort. Please return your gift card To the parishioners of St. Michael’s Church of Waterbury,

promptly. If you do not received a letter, additional
My name is Caden Effrece and I have been a member of copies will be located at the back of the church next St. Michael’s Church for 11 years. I serve as an altar month. Thank you for your support! server and a lector during Masses, and I have assisted with religious education.
~ 2nd Collection Next Week ~
I am also a Boy Scout, and am working on my Eagle

There will be a 2nd collection next week for the Scout Project. My project is to build a sign in front of the
church with removable letters. I have requested donations Parish Improvements
from local businesses and have received some materials to build the sign. I am also accepting donations from any of Weekly Offertory Report the parishioners of St. Michael’s Church if they wish to
August 23, 2020
$2,953.00
donate to my Eagle Project. Donations can be placed in the box next to the collection boxes in the rear of the Air Conditioning

$561.00
church. Any money left over after the project is completed
Please prayerfully consider giving just $2 or $3 more so we will be given to St. Michael’s Church. Thank you for can bridge the gap in our budget.
considering my request.

Thank you for supporting your parish!
~ Caden Effrece
TWENTYSECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 30, 2020

St. Gregory the Great, Pope

(September 3rd)  St. Gregory was

born in 540 in Rome. His father was a

senator. His mother was St. Celia.

Gregory studied philosophy and while Saturday
August 29  Passion of St. John the Baptist
still young became prefect of Rome. 4:00 PM
Parishioners of St. Michael Church
When his father died, Gregory turned Sunday
August 30  22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
his large house into a monastery. For several years he lived as a good and 9:00 AM
Sean Needham by his family
holy monk. Then Pope Pelagius II Monday
August 31  Weekday
made him one of the seven deacons 8:00 AM
Mass available  Call parish office to reserve
of Rome. When the pope died, Gregory was chosen to take Wednesday
Sept 2  Weekday
his place. He did not want that honor at all. He was so holy and wise, however, everyone knew he would be a good 8:00 AM
Mass available  Call parish office to reserve
pope.
Friday
Sept 4  Weekday
8:00 AM
Mass available  Call parish office to reserve
For fourteen years he ruled the Church. Gregory was one Saturday
Sept 5  St. Teresa of Calcutta
of the greatest popes the Church has ever had. He wrote 4:00 PM
Paul I. Squillace by his family
many books and was a wonderful preacher. He cared for Sunday
Sept 6  23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
people all over the world. In fact, he considered himself the servant of all. He was the first pope to use the title “Servant 9:00 AM
Teresa Soucy by Carol Nadeau
of the Servants of God.” All the popes since have used this title.
The Sanctuary Lamp St. Gregory took special, loving care of poor people and
strangers. During a famine, he fed the hungry people. He
burns this week in memory of: restored Rome, which had earlier been devastated by
invasions and earthquakes. He was also very sensitive to Sean Schmidt
the injustices people suffered. It is said that when he was as requested by his family still a monk, he saw some boys up for sale in Rome’s slave market. He asked where they were from and was told that they were from England. The saint felt a great desire to go to England to bring the love of Jesus to those people. The Sanctuary Lamp signals the Eucharistic When he became pope, one of the first things he did was to presence of the Lord Jesus in the tabernacle send some of his best monks to tell the English about and burns for 7 days. You may have the Christ.
Sanctuary Lamp memorialized for a sick person, a deceased love one, or a special intention, for a weekly donation of $25.00.
The last years of this holy pope’s life were filled with great sufferings, yet he continued working for his beloved Church 2020 Upcoming available Sanctuary Lamp Dates:
until the very end. St. Gregory died on March 12, 604. He
was proclaimed a saint by Pope Sabinian on September 3, September 6,13, 20, 27 604.
We appreciate the thoughtfulness of parishioners who ~ Reflection ~ have made a bequest to St. Michael Church, or who have listed St. Michael Church for memorial Every morning we can decide to do at least one good deed contributions in lieu of flowers. These charitable gifts or act of kindness during the day. Then we’ll imitate build our parish endowment to help share our Catholic St. Gregory the Great, who knew that true greatness lies in faith with future generations.
reaching out in loving service to our neighbor for the love of Jesus.
Pope’s Prayer Intention

August: The Maritime World

As long as we have memories,
We pray for all those who work and live from the sea, yesterday remains.
among them sailors, fishermen and their families.  As long as we have hope, tomorrow waits. As long as we have love, today is beautiful. Prayer Chain &
Hospital Visits
As long as you have God,
If you need prayers, a hospital visit or if you would like to join our prayer chain, please call or email: anything and everything is possible.
 Amen.
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