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By BRIAN D. WALLACE God in Fairfield County, most not just to float in and out,” says respect for the contributions they schools open and evangelizing especially my priests, so the bishop, who admits that he have made to the diocese. the younger generation as well as Since being named Bishop of that we can embrace a vision and likes to remain busy. Bishop Caggiano says that those who have left the Church. Bridgeport on July 31, Bishop adopt a methodology that will He hopes to visit area hospitals he looks forward to many more “I don’t think anyone knows has joined the bring us forward.” and convalescent facilities, and opportunities to get to know his what the Church will look like ranks of commuters, driving the Before being elevated to aux- also do as many Confirmations as priests. “As and shepherd in 30 or 40 years with the con- hour and a half from his home in iliary bishop in 2006, Bishop possible, so that he can also meet of the people of the diocese, I am solidation of parishes and other to the Catholic Center Caggiano served as a priest Catholic institutions, but this in Bridgeport. and pastor, and that has given much I am sure of: when I was a In between finishing up proj- him great respect and understand- young boy, the pastor unlocked ects in Brooklyn and making a ing of the challenges that priests the door and they came to you. quick stop in as a leader face in their ministry. Now you open the door and go of the recent youth conference, “One of the most beautiful out to them. We are asked by the bishop has shuttled from titles that people have used to the Lord to become a missionary Brooklyn to Bridgeport two or address me is not ‘Bishop’ or church, and that’s something as a three days a week to get acquaint- ‘Your ,’ but ‘Father,’” diocese and a community of faith ed with his new diocese. he says. “Every priest has that that we have to reflect on. In a recent interview with privilege. The father is he who “We must learn from past Fairfield County Catholic, Bishop gives life, and the ministry of the missionaries how to be effective. Caggiano talked about preparing priest is to love people entrusted First, we know that missionaries for his Installation , settling to his care.” always went with companions. into his new diocese and planning One big change for Bishop They did not do it alone.” for the future. The bishop said he Caggiano will be his new resi- The bishop says that leader- is thrilled by the opportunity to dence on Daniels Farm Road in ship development and spiritual lead the diocese and also anxious Trumbull. On the few nights that support will be necessary mov- to live up to the responsibilities he has managed to stay over in ing forward, but the future will placed on him. his new home, he has quickly also call for a certain amount “The period of transition is found that it’s a different world of risk-taking, consistent with a time of grace for me to learn from the hustle and bustle of Catholic teaching and values. about the diocese, meet its people Brooklyn streets. While the American Church may and become comfortable with my “I can’t believe how quiet it is. go through a period of consolida- new home. It’s a process of leav- I have always been an early riser, tion, Bishop Caggiano believes ing one family to be adopted into so I’m up before 5 am each day. that the future is bright and that a new one. It’s an awesome and I’m not used to the experience of “mothers, and fathers, aunts, also particularly called to be pas- the Church will once again build exciting ministry.” the sun coming up without being uncles and grandparents” along tor of my priests. God has called new parishes. Among his quick first impres- blocked by buildings and lights. Just the way. them to care for others but they “We have been going through sions, he says that he’s pleased by to see the sun rise above the trees A strong advocate for the role also need to be cared for. So in a challenging phase of exploring the friendliness and warm wel- in back of the house is extremely of the social media in promot- that sense, I must be the pastor of the methodology of evangeliza- come he has received and by the prayerful and sets the tone for the ing the Gospel, Bishop Caggiano to help them grow spiritu- tion. Once we find our way, our diversity of the diocese. “Coming whole day. It’s a real gift.” readily admits that there is no ally and to love effectively just as numbers will start rising again,” from , I was surprised Though it’s too early to dis- substitute for meeting people they do the same for me. Those he says, and he believes that vital by the diversity here, and I think cuss plans for the future, the personally, getting to know them, who have been entrusted to care parishes are at the core of the that bodes well for the Church,” bishop has put his full energy and building relationships. for God’s people need to be cared vision for the future. he says. “I’ve also been moved by into getting to know the diocese. The new bishop is also eager for themselves.” “If a parish community is the openness and graciousness of He has already begun meeting to meet his priests. One of Bishop Caggiano brings tre- marked by love, then it will the people, and their expression with priests, staff and lay leaders, his very first visits after being mendous energy and joy to his become welcoming, hospitable, of wanting to do something good and has made a pretty ambitious named bishop was to stop in new assignment, but he’s also generous, visionary and creative. for the Church. promise. “I intend to visit every at the Catherine Dennis Keefe aware of the many formidable It will be selfless and it will be “My hope in the coming parish and every school in the Residence for retired priests. He challenges facing the Church, contagious. The question then months is to engage in a liv- diocese in the first year, and I wanted to thank them for their from dwindling parish enroll- becomes, how authentic are we ing dialogue with the People of hope to visit it a meaningful way, lifetime of service and show ment to the challenge of keeping as a loving community?” n

ON THE COVER | CONTENTS WELCOME BISHOP FRANK! 4 PARISHES CELEBRATE 16-17 JOURNEY OF FAITH On the morning of July 31, people across Anniversaries of Faith Bishop’s First Press Conference the diocese awoke to hear the news of their new Inside this issue bishop, Brooklyn Auxiliary Frank J. Caggiano. 10 MEET MISS 20 ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL, BROOKFIELD The bishop-elect started to get to know his new A parishioner of St. Mary, Stamford Faith-filled and Student Centered 5 New Cathedral Academy opens in Bridgeport diocese quickly with a morning press conference,

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Securities andMember Advisory FINRA/SIPC, Services offered and athrough Registered National Investment Planning Advisor. Corporation (NPC), Catholic Way investments and NPC are separate and unrelated companies. 3 September 2013 Local News Installation set September 19 BRIDGEPORT—The D.D., of Hartford, (For more information on the Most Rev. Frank J Caggiano, in the presence of His Excellency installation, contact Patricia Hansen: 54, Auxiliary Bishop of the The Most Reverend Carlo Maria 203.416.1629 or installation@ Diocese of Brooklyn, NY, will Vigano, J.U.D., the Apostolic diobpt.org.) be formally installed as the Nuncio to the . Vespers Ceremony Fifth Bishop of the Diocese A reception and greeting line Bishop Frank J. Caggiano will of Bridgeport on Thursday, will be held immediately following be welcomed into the Diocese of September 19, at 1:30 pm at St. the installation Mass at the Family Bridgeport at a Vespers Prayer Theresa in Trumbull. Center of St. Catherine of Sienna Service set for Wednesday, The liturgical procession into Parish in Trumbull. September 18, at 7 pm at St. the church will begin at 1:30 pm, Augustine Cathedral in down- THE VESPERS CEREMONY will be held in St. Augustine’s Cathedral (left, below) in Bridgeport. It will be the first opportunity for diocesan priests and with the Installation Mass set to town Bridgeport. laity to welcome their new bishop. Bishop Caggiano’s installation ceremony begin at 2 pm. The prayer service will be the will be held in St. Theresa Church in Trumbull (above). Invitations have been mailed first opportunity for diocesan to people throughout the diocese, priests and laity to pray with their and those who RSVP an accep- new bishop. Thessalonians 5:17). Through this Watch the Installation Live tance will receive tickets to the The Vespers service will begin prayer, the sanc- Plans are underway for the live installation. Seating will be with a dramatic moment when tify the day by continual praise of broadcast of Bishop Caggiano’s limited to ticket holders. Bishop Caggiano knocks on God and prayers of intercession Installation Mass. EWTN, NETny, St. Theresa Church was select- the large wooden doors of the for the needs of the world. and CatholicTV are among the TV ed as the site of the Installation Cathedral. The term “cathedral” Traditionally, the Vespers cable networks expected to broad- Mass because it accommodates comes from the word Prayer Service welcoming the bish- cast the Installation Mass live on over 1,200 people, making it one cathedra (meaning “chair”). op includes clergy, religious and Thursday, September 19, at 2 pm. of the largest churches in the The bishop’s chair in every laity joining in prayer and song and The broadcast is made possible diocese. cathedral is one of the symbols of reciting the psalms that are at the through the generous support of Cardinals, and the ’s responsibil- heart of the Liturgy of the Hours. the Media across the country are ity to govern, teach and sanctify The service will also include Center and DeSales Media of the expected to attend the installation the People of God. Gospel readings and a homily. Diocese of Brooklyn. service, along with local priests Vespers, also called Evening A reception will follow the Live Streaming and religious, laity, and Bishop Prayer, is part of the Liturgy of Vespers Prayer Service at Kolbe Both the Installation Mass and Caggiano’s family and friends the Hours, also known as the Cathedral High School on the St. the Vespers Prayer Service (begin- from Brooklyn. Divine Office. In the Liturgy Augustine Cathedral Campus. ning at 7 pm on the eve of the Bishop Caggiano will be formal- of the Hours, the Church ful- (For more information, contact Installation) will be streamed live on ly installed by His Excellency, The fills ’ command to “pray Patricia Hansen: 203.416.1629 or the Diocese of Bridgeport website: Most Reverend Henry J. Mansell, always” (Luke 18:1; see also 1 [email protected].) www.bridgeportdiocese.com. n

Blue Mass honors Sandy Hook First Responders BRIDGEPORT—The Annual by police, fire and emergency and Washington DC. Each year responders and departments that John Moranski, Bridgeport Diocesan Blue Mass honoring fire, services personnel. Founded by it also recognizes local First assisted in the tragedy at Sandy Police; William Murphy, police and rescue workers will be Bishop William E. Lori, the Blue Responders. Hook Elementary School in Germantown (Danbury) Fire; held on Sunday, September 15, Newtown,” said Msgr. Jerald Fr. Raymond Petrucci, Danbury at 12 noon at St. Philip Church Doyle, diocesan administrator, Police; Fr. Robert Post, Stamford in Norwalk. A reception immedi- who will concelebrate the Mass Fire Rescue; Msgr. William ately following Mass will be held with area priests who serve as Scheyd, New Canaan Emergency in the “Mansion” on St. Philip for local fire, police and Services and Norwalk Fire; Parish grounds. rescue companies. Msgr. Richard Shea, Trumbull Law Enforcement, Fire and Catholic chaplains of the Police; Fr. Thomas Thorne, FBI; Emergency Medical Service per- Fairfield County Fire, Police Fr. William Verilli, Connecticut sonnel of all faiths in Fairfield and Emergency Medical Service State Police; Fr. Terrance Walsh, County, along with members of Departments include, among Stamford Police; Fr. Frank the general public, are invited to others: Fr. Michael Boccaccio, Winn, Glenville Fire; and Msgr. attend the Mass and reception. Norwalk Police; Fr. Charles Frank Wissel, Greenwich Police Now in its 12th year, the Blue Allen, S.J. Fairfield Police; Department. Mass has grown into a moving Msgr. Laurence Bronkiewicz The Fairfield County Councils and memorable commemoration Ridgefield Police; Msgr. Stephen and Assemblies of the Knights of of the courage and commitment DiGiovanni, Stamford Police; Columbus sponsor the event. of the uniformed personnel who Fr. Frank Gomez, Noroton (If you would like to learn more protect our health and safety Heights Fire; Fr. Tom Lynch, about this event, contact Fr. Charles every day of the year in Fairfield Mass was initiated to celebrate “We shall remember those Stratford Fire; Fr. Joseph Malloy, Allen S.J., Blue Mass chairman: County. the life and heroism of those who died in the tragedy of Bridgeport Fire; Msgr. Frank 203.254.4000, ext. 2316, or Jean The Blue Mass takes its name who died during the 9-11 trag- September 11, 2001, and also McGrath, Westport Fire and Talamelli, director of events for the from the blue uniforms worn edy in New York, Pennsylvania honor in a special way all first Police and Noroton Fire; Deacon Diocese of Bridgeport: 203.416.1358.) n 4 September 2013 Parish Anniversaries Parishes celebrate history of faith

By PAT HENNESSY Chris Walsh, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Shelton, broke ground Although the Diocese of last fall on a $1.2 million renova- Bridgeport celebrated its 60th tion project to bring the historic anniversary this year, the roots church up to date. The renova- of the Catholic faith stretch tion, under project manager further back in the history of Deacon Brad Smythe, included Fairfield County. Two parishes the installation of an elevator, celebrated centennials this year. an updated heating and air con- St. Catherine of Siena Parish in ditioning system, handicapped- accessible restrooms, a state-of- the art kitchen, and complete renovation of the church hall. The general contractor for the project was A. Secondino & Son, Branford; Silver/Petrucelli & Associates of Hamden was the AS PART OF THEIR CENTENNIAL celebration, parishioners and clergy architect. from St. Catherine of Siena had a chance to meet with Archbishop Antonio The completed renovation will Bouncristiani in Siena, Italy. (l-r) Deacon Fenato Berzolla, Fr. Frank Hoffmann, be dedicated on 13, the Archbishop Bouncristiani and Msgr. Alan Detscher. exact one hundredth anniversary of the church’s original dedica- of Siena, Archbishop Antonio youth ministry to its women’s tion. The dedication Mass will Bouncristiani, at the actual his- and men’s group, outreach to the be celebrated by Bishop Frank torical home of St. Catherine, the homebound and an active senior Caggiano. Additionally, it will parish’s patron . citizen group. Known for its be concelebrated by Archbishop Observances will continue support of the wider community Peter Gerety of the Diocese of throughout the rest of the year. through a social justice minis- Newark, NJ. Archbishop Gerety, Riverside was established May time of its golden anniversary it They will include “An Evening now 101 years-old, 8, 1913. Although it was actu- had outgrown its original church. in Siena” parish dinner in grew up just two blocks ally founded a few years earlier, The current St. Catherine Church September featuring regional from St. Joseph Church St. Joseph Parish in Shelton will was completed in 1957. specialties, music and games and was baptized there. celebrate the 100th anniversary of Honoring the parish’s Italian celebrating the culture of the “Very likely his the dedication of their church on roots, a trip to Siena and northern Tuscan region of Italy. October mother brought him as October 13. Italy was organized by Deacon will see another festive dinner, an infant to Mass that The highlight of the year-long Renato Berzolla and his wife followed by a performance by the October 13, 1913, when series of events and celebrations the Bishop of Hartford at St. Catherine’s was a special consecrated the new, commemorative Mass on April beautiful church,” says 28. The Mass was celebrated by Msgr. Chris Walsh, St. Msgr. Alan Detscher, pastor; Joseph’s pastor. “Now Msgr. William Genuario, pas- he will be present for its tor emeritus; and Msgr. Jerald centenary! That symbol- Doyle, administrator of the izes the incredible con- diocese. Fr. Francis Hoffman, tinuity of families and parochial vicar, was among the tradition that makes St. past and present clergy joining in Joseph such a unique the celebration. Local dignitar- parish.” ies attending the Mass included St. Joseph’s was Selectman David Theis. founded in 1906 as a St. Catherine’s has long been mission parish from St. known for the high quality of Mary Parish in Derby. its music. The Saint Catherine Construction on the Festival Choir, conducted church, a modified by Director of Music Mark Gothic design, began Kaczmarczyk, added a moving HISTORIC ST. JOSEPH CHURCH showcases the glories of its modified the following year. element to the celebration. Gothic . In keeping with the entire parish facility, the new elevator addi- What sets St. Joseph’s tion blends in with the church’s distinctive cream-toned brick. Admiring the When St. Catherine’s was entrance to the new addition are (l-r) Deacon Brad Smythe, project manager; apart are its walls of established, its first pastor, Fr. parishioner Janice Franks; Joe Kudravy, church sacristan; Msgr. Chris Walsh, soft, cream-toned, tap- Nicholas Coleman, went door to pastor; and Bob Mingrone, plant manager. estry brick. Because door to encourage newly-arrived the convent and school immigrants from Italy to attend try, St. Catherine’s parishioners were also finished in that dis- the first Mass. That first gathering Andrea in May. Msgr. Detscher vocal ensemble Chanticleer in the prepare and serve food at New tinctive golden brick, all recent was a simple affair, with about 50 and Fr. Hoffmann were among church. Covenant House Soup Kitchen additions have been matched to people celebrating Mass on a por- those making the journey. A An active, vibrant parish, St. every Sunday. it, giving the parish facility a uni- table altar in a public school. The highlight of the tour was a con- Catherine’s is proud if its many Anticipating the 100th anni- fied, harmonious quality. parish grew so quickly that by the versation with the Archbishop ministries, from its dynamic versary of their church, Msgr. ➤ continued on page 10 5 September 2013 School Days Cathedral Academy opens BRIDGEPORT—With work- that she expects building and Plans to form the Cathedral men scrambling to put on the fin- grounds improvements on both Academy were announced this ishing touches, students and par- Cathedral Academy campuses to past February as part of an over- ents turned out for a recent open continue on weekends and after all reorganization of Catholic house to tour the two campuses school throughout the fall. Schools in Bridgeport, which saw of the new Cathedral Academy. “We are starting something new the closing of St. Ambrose School The new Cathedral Academy today,” she told faculty and staff of and St. Peter School. includes the upper school (Grades the new Cathedral Academy at a Sr. Mary Grace said that most 4-8) at the St. Augustine cam- recent meeting held at the Catholic students from the schools have pus, 30 Pequonnock Street, and enrolled in the new Cathedral SCHOOL PRIDE—Students model the new Cathedral Academy uniforms the lower school (pre-K through Academy or have transferred while writing the name of their new school on the chalkboard. Students pre-K grade 3) campus at nearby St. to other Catholic schools in through grade 3 will learn on the St. Raphael campus, while grades 4-8 will Raphael campus, 324 Frank Bridgeport and surrounding towns. attend school at the newly renovated St. Augustine campus. Street in Bridgeport. “Our Catholic schools are the Through the generos- best educational investment for not know you personally, but I demic excellence, and nurturing ity of donors and the Catholic children in Fairfield County,” know the excellent preparation leadership and service.” Academies Advisory Board, the said Jo-Anne Jakab, principal of you’ve done for the students who The growing enrollment of diocese has invested over $1 mil- Kolbe-Cathedral High School arrive at Kolbe each year.” Bridgeport students in Catholic lion on renovations and improve- and president of the Cathedral “The most important thing schools has been made possible ments. Upgrades to the Cathedral Academy. “Our parents have about education is the children— by outstanding administrators, Academy St. Augustine building to make sacrifices to send their providing the moral, spiritual and faculty and staff, leadership of include the installation of 222 kids to Catholic schools—and academic education that our chil- committed board members and custom windows, new heating, we are worth it. They want safe, dren need,” Sr. Deborah Lopez, donors who have supported the ventilation and air conditioning, secure nurturing environments principal of the St. Raphael campus, Catholic education by providing new electrical wiring, smoke and for their children, and we provide told her and staff at their tuition assistance for Bridgeport’s carbon detectors, upgrades to the that. We have the best of the best breakout meeting. “We are touch- children. lunch room and improved class- serving as staff at the Cathedral ing the souls, the lives, the minds of (Cathedral Academy is part of room and office space. Center. “We are confident that Academy.” the little ones in front of us.” Catholic Academies of Bridgeport, Students will benefit from 30 we are going to have a successful As principal of Kolbe, Jakab Larry diPalma, principal of the which include St. Ann Academy in new computers, wireless remote first year at Cathedral Academy.” has seen firsthand the qual- St. Augustine campus, described Black Rock and St. Andrew Academy technology, SMART boards in She added that more than 600 ity education provided by Cathedral Academy “an oasis of in the North End of Bridgeport. every classroom, and an iPad students are now attending school Bridgeport’s Catholic Schools, hope and learning in the City of For more information, call pilot for science instruction. at the two campuses of Cathedral formerly known as the Cathedral Bridgeport.” He said that the mis- 203.416.1376. Or visit the Cathedral Sr. Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Academy and that response has Cluster. “I know you,” she told sion statement includes “Living Academy website at www.cathedral- Superintendent of Schools, said been very positive. the assembled educators. “I may Gospel values. achieving aca- academybridgeport.org.) n Diocese announces two new principals BRIDGEPORT—“We are He holds a B.S. in sociology Fairfield. He is a certified happy to welcome two experi- is from Southern Connecticut administrator (092) in the enced principals to our dioce- State University and a master’s State of Connecticut. Principal san schools who are enthusias- in education and certificate in the Bannon taught at Our Lady Rated #1 in tically embracing our Catholic Educational Leadership Program of the Assumption School in mission and strong tradition at in ➤ continued on page 19 in Total Customer Satisfaction of academic excellence,” says Sr. Mary Grace Walsh, Year after Year superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Bridgeport. Scott Bannon is the new prin- cipal of St. Joseph School in Brookfield; Dr. Patricia Lawler will head Catholic Middle School in Stamford. Scott Bannon is a gradu- ate of St. Ann School in Bridgeport and Notre Dame High School in Fairfield. “I followed a family tradition,” he says. “My mom, dad, and 767 Bridgeport Avenue (Rt. 1) • Milford, Connecticut 06040 older brother all went to Notre Scott Bannon Dr. Patricia Lawler courtneyhonda.com Dame.” 203.877.2888 • 6 September 2013 Morning Glory Moves Charities expands outreach to Homeless in Danbury DANBURY—The Morning their cars or had to work in the chase healthy food. Glory Breakfast Program and back room of the shelter to fill out The food pantry, which will be the Homeless Outreach Team of paperwork and forms for referrals named the “Eat Smart Market,” have moved to and other help,” Conderino says. will bring fresh vegetables, meat a new location at 15 Spring Street With many of Danbury’s and dairy to area families. Much in Danbury. The new location homeless concentrated in the of the food will be donated by NEW HOME—Michelle Conderino, director of Homeless Outreach Services is alongside the Dorothy Day Spring Street area, workers can Whole Foods. of Catholic Charities, cuts the ribbon at 15 Spring Street, the new home of the House of Hospitality and within now invite them into the office Conderino estimates that up to Morning Glory Breakfast Program and the Homeless Outreach Team of Catholic quick walking distance of the where they have access to com- half of the homeless in Danbury Charities. It is located along side of Dorothy Day House of Hospitality. two homeless shelters in the city, puters, faxes, and other records. may have one or more jobs or according to Michele Conderino, Because many of the homeless work seasonally when employ- siderable problems in getting doing, we’re not doing a good director of Homeless Services for are on the move, they constantly ment is available, but can’t make control of their lives, programs job. We want them to move on. Catholic Charities. lose their birth certificates or ends meet. “The population at like Homeless Outreach can help The best success story is people It was officially launched with other forms of identification that Morning Glory shrinks in sum- them find jobs and housing. who leave and we never see a ribbon-cutting ceremony and are necessary to get help. Those mer because many landscape and Conderino says that the earlier them again. They don’t need us reception on August 6. Freshly records will now be kept on file construction jobs are available,” the intervention, the more likely because they found apartments painted and renovated with the for them. she says, “Many of the men stop an individual is to get back on and jobs. help of volunteers from the com- Conderino estimates that 180 in at 6:15 am for cereal and cof- their feet quickly. The longer The Homeless Outreach Team munity, the storefront will pro- men women and children are fee and then run out to work.” they remain homeless, the more is funded by the Connecticut vide office and storage space. homeless on any given night in But at the end of the day, they likely they are to lose confidence Department of Mental Health “The office allows us easier the city of Danbury. Some may may have no place to live. in themselves and lose the social and Addiction Services, while access to those who are experi- find a place to sleep in shelters or She says that many people skills they need to re-integrate the morning Glory Breakfast encing homelessness in Danbury in temporary housing. Others will often associate homelessness into a stable life. Program and Food Pantry are and we are hoping to make a have no choice but to sleep on with drug use or addiction, but In fact, many of the long-term entirely funded through dona- real impact on the lives in this the street. mental health problems are the homeless are as terrified of being tions and the generosity of others. community,” says Conderino. In addition to providing bet- leading cause of homelessness, housed as most of us would be (For more information, call She explains that the offices ter outreach to the homeless, the along with the downward spi- with losing our home or apart- 203.748.0848 or email mconderino@ had previously been located in new location will enable Catholic ral that occurs once a person ment. “We haven’t always fig- ccfc-ct.org.) Bethel, which made it difficult for Charities to open a food pantry becomes homeless. “Many of ured out the right way to reach Have we lost compassion for Homeless Outreach Team coun- that may serve up to 1,000 work- those who become homeless out. We have to remember that the poor and homeless? selors to work with the homeless. ing poor and other individuals were doing well until they lost the homeless have figured out Michelle Conderino: “It seems “Our people operated out of who lack the resources to pur- their jobs, burned through their a way to live on the streets but we’ve developed a mentality of savings and then burned through have forgotten how to live in a blaming the poor, and then they family and friends. It becomes home. Those are issues we have blame themselves and they start hard for them to rebuild their to work on.” to feel worthless. NOW - THE TRUTH OF THE lives at that point.” Conderino is excited about Quite often we end up pun- She says many are ashamed the new location and the level EUCHARIST REVEALED AS... ishing people for not being as and every interaction reinforces of support she receives from the privileged or lucky as we are. We that feeling. They have limited community. 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In addition The Inner-City Foundation to providing scholarship funds For Charity & Education on for students in diocesan schools November 16 at the Hyatt in Bridgeport, other organiza- Regency Greenwich. tions receiving grants include the David Fricke of Rolling Stone Cardinal Shehan Center, Caroline magazine described The Fab House, Center for Women & Faux as “The most accomplished Families, Child Guidance Center, band in cover busi- Domestic Violence Crisis Center, ness,” and Homes with Hope, Junior reported on say- Achievement, Kids in Crisis, ing, “There are Beatles tribute Mercy Learning Center, Morning acts, and there are Beatles tribute Glory Kitchen, New Covenant acts. This one recreates even the House of Hospitality, Norma most complex studio work of THE FAB FAUX Beatles tribute band: (l-r) Rich Pagano, Frank Agnello, Will Lee, Jimmy Vivino, Jack Petruzzeli F. Pfriem Brest Cancer Center, the later Beatles without break- Regional YMCA of Western CT ing a sweat.” New York Magazine and the Thomas Merton House described The Fab Faux by sim- Diana Ross, Billy Joel, Barbara Smith, Rosanne Cash, Robbie on Broadway and in film where of Hospitality. ply saying, “Brilliant.” Streisand, Carly Simon, Frank Robertson, Ray Davies, Willie he arranged and orchestrated the (For more information, visit The highly-acclaimed Beatles Sinatra, Mariah Carey, and Steely Nile, and Joan Osborne. scores for “Leader of the Pack” on the Foundation’s website at www. tribute band includes Grammy Dan. 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Rich Pagano is known director, guitarist, and arranger Luther Vandross, Mick Jagger, for his expertise in producing, on “The Tonight Show with Barry Manilow, Buddy Rich, recording or playing drums on Conan O’Brien.” to land- Bette Midler, Liza Minnelli, tour with artists including Patti ing in television, Vivino worked

Morning Glory from page 6 “People often say, ‘They So, the longer a person is are in co-ed shelters. They never should just get a job.’ I hear that homeless, the more difficult feel safe. Who wants to live like more times than I can count, but it is for them to return? that, and not to be able to close it’s easier said than done. And “There’s a big push to get the their eyes at night without fear of many already do work multiple newly homeless back into an being attacked? jobs, but they just can’t make apartment as soon as possible. You must be encouraged ends meet in this community. They say it takes a year to learn by the renewed emphasis Pope There’s also an image of the how not to be homeless and only Francis has put on serving homeless as substance abusers, a week to learn how to be. The the poor. but it’s often more a case of men- chronic homeless have to work Yes, it’s so refreshing to go tal illness that needs treatment. hard to re-acclimate themselves back to basics and talk about to normal existence. Who are the homeless you what we’re meant to do for They’re often terrified and serve in Danbury? people. A who sat on they work hard to hide their “Some of the homeless have our board always used to say, secret when they try to get a job bachelors and masters degrees. ‘There’s nothing more Catholic or ask for help. Where do they Many more are high school gradu- than a soup kitchen.’ Everyone get their mail or a phone call? ates or day laborers with limited is entitled to food, shelter, cloth- They have limited access to skills. Some had been doing reason- ing and basic needs. That’s a showers and laundry and cannot ably well until they lost their jobs.” really strong core mission for present themselves well. Why is it so difficult to get Catholic Charities. off the streets? It must be extremely difficult (Morning Glory Walkathon will Homelessness is like a disease for homeless women. be held Sat., Oct. 5 (rain or shine), that poisons your belief in your- “We recently did a focus from 11 am-3 pm at Mackauer Park, self. You feel like everybody can group with women experiencing Bethel. Raise a minimum of $25 tell you’re homeless, and the lon- homelessness. It was interest- to be eligible to win raffle prizes. ger you stay homeless, the more ing to hear them talk about not For more information or for tickets, devastating it is. being safe, of how at risk they go to www.ccfairfield.org.) n 8 September 2013 World News World Youth Day statistics Venezuela, , Paraguay, not extend them basic workplace ceeding William Wilson (1984- in July before celebrating Mass at released from Rio Peru, and . or legal protections, and at the 86), (1986-89), the and at the cathedral in RIO DE JANERO, 644 bishops, including 28 car- same time we scapegoat them for Thomas Patrick Melady (1989- Minsk. —3.7 million people dinals, took part in World Youth our social ills,” she continued. 93), (1993-97), Located in Eastern Europe, attended events on July 28, the Day, as did 7,814 priests. “The U.S. bishops hold that the (1997-2001), James the nation of 10 million gained final day of World Youth Day in prescription for mending the sys- Nicholson (2001-05), Francis its independence from the for- , which culminated Immigration reform tem is to emphasize legality over Rooney (2005-08), Mary Ann mer Soviet Union in 1991. The in ’s Sunday Mass a ‘preeminent moral issue’ illegality through the creation of Glendon (2008-09), and Miguel in Belarus now at the waterfront of Copacabana, WASHINGTON, DC—The legal avenues for migration and H. Díaz (2009-12). has four , 628 parishes, according to statistics released by director of media relations of the extension of legal status and 480 priests, 314 sisters, and 129 World Youth Day’s local orga- the United States Conference of a path to citizenship to undocu- seminarians. nizing committee. Catholic Bishops described com- mented immigrants. This suggests Belarus is 80% Orthodox and “Copacabana never saw so prehensive immigration reform a more comprehensive approach, 14% Catholic. many people at peace, happy as a major moral issue for the which reforms all aspects of the and committed to building a nation. “The Congressional recess system.” Canonization approved for better world,” said Archbishop offers a time for heads to clear John Paul II, John XXIII Orani João Tempesta of Rio de and to see this issue as a preemi- Senate confirms Hackett as —Pope Janeiro. “It was an event with- nent moral issue for the nation,” ambassador to the Francis has approved a decree out violence, depredations. And said Sr. Mary Ann Walsh, writ- The United States Senate has from the Congregation for the these positive signs we saw in ing for The Washington Post web- unanimously confirmed Ken Causes of , testifying to the the youth must endure. We want site in August. Hackett, who served as president authenticity of a second miracle these young people, driven by “Each day we see the human and CEO of Catholic Relief attributed to the intercession of the World Youth Day, to remain consequences of an immigration Services for nearly two decades, Blessed John Paul II, fulfilling the players in a new world.” system. Families are separated; as the new U.S. ambassador to requirements for his canoniza- 1.2 million pilgrims attended migrants exploited by unscrupu- the Holy See. 400th anniversary of icon tion. In an unusual move, Pope events on July 25, 2 million on July lous employers and smugglers; “He’ll represent our govern- of Mother of God Francis waived the requirement 26, and 3.5 million on July 27. and human beings, desperate to ment well, and in a way that will BUDSLAU, Belarus—Pope for a second miracle in the case 427,000 pilgrims from 175 survive, perish in the American do honor to the Church,” said Francis appointed Cardinal of Blessed John XXIII, clearing nations officially registered, desert. Auxiliary Bishop Denis Madden Jean-Louis Tauran, the president the way for the canonization with the largest contingents “Moreover, as our nation of . of the Pontifical Council for of the “Good Pope John” who coming from Brazil, Argentina, benefits from the work of Hackett is the tenth U.S. Interreligious Dialogue, as his convened the Second Vatican the United States, Chile, Italy, undocumented workers, we do ambassador to the Holy See, suc- legate to the National Shrine of Council. the Mother of God in Budslau, Pope Francis signed decrees the Belarus, to commemorate the calling for the canonization of FALL COURSES OFFERED fourth centenary of the arrival of both John Paul II and John the Marian icon there. XXIII at a meeting on July 5 SYNOPTIC GOSPELS “Having been placed in the with Cardinal Angelo Amato, the Location: Sacred Heart University, wooden church, the icon from the prefect of the Congregation for 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield Dates: Saturdays, September 14 to October 19 very beginning was honored by the Causes of Saints. Time: 10am to 12noon common faithful people; it became The Pope has called for a Instructor: Dr. Thomas Hicks famous for its miracles and mer- consistory of cardinals to make Cost: $210 cies, and in 1635 was transferred plans for the canonization An introduction to the mission of Jesus as found in the Synoptic into the main altar,” the Church in ceremonies. He will announce Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke). Belarus notes on its website. “The the date of the ceremonies at WOMEN OF THE CHURCH first miracle was recorded in 1617 the consistory, which will take Location: Sacred Heart University, when a five-year-old boy, Yazafat place September 30. 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Children UN Human Rights Council that and other believers are subjected from Eastern Europe, Nigeria over 100,000 Christians are killed to forced displacement, to the and Egypt ranked highest each year because of their faith. destruction of their places of wor- among groups most exploited as “The serious violations of the ship, to rape and to the abduction sex workers, beggars, or other right to freedom of religion in of their leaders. types of illegal workers. By general, and the recent continu- “Several of these acts have Save the Children’s estimate, ing discrimination and system- been perpetrated in parts of the there are 20.9 million victims of atic attacks inflicted on some Middle East, Africa and Asia, forced labor in the world. The Christian communities in particu- the fruit of bigotry, intolerance, trade appears to be growing in lar, deeply concern the Holy See terrorism and some exclusionary Italy and the rest of Europe, and many democratic govern- laws,” Archbishop Tomasi added. with criminal and mafia organi- ments whose population embrace “In addition, in some Western zations reaping billions of dol- various religious and cultural tra- countries where historically the Pope Francis’ first encyclical sustained by his help, for it is lars often reinvested in weapons ditions,” said Archbishop Silvano Christian presence has been an has been released characteristic of the divine light and drugs. Tomasi. integral part of society, a trend VATICAN CITY—The Holy to brighten our eyes whenever “Credible research has reached emerges that tends to marginalize See has released Lumen Fidei we walk towards the fullness Over 100,000 Christians the shocking conclusion that Christianity in public life, ignore (The Light of Faith), the first of love.” killed each year more than 100,000 Christians are historic and social contributions encyclical letter of Pope Francis. GENEVA, Switzerland—The violently killed because of some and even restrict the ability of The document was introduced Pope calls for action against Holy See’s chief diplomat at UN relation to their faith every year,” faith communities to carry out to the media at a press confer- human trafficking offices in Geneva has told the he continued. “Other Christians social charitable services.” n ence in on July 5. The VATICAN—Pope Francis encyclical on faith was begun has called for action to combat by Pope Benedict XVI before the growing problem of human his resignation and completed trafficking and slavery. He by Pope Francis, who referred announced plans for a meeting to the document as the work of to be held November 2 and 3, at erhaps the greatest joy in retiring is “four hands,” suggesting that which he will ask the Catholic the encyclical represented the medical association and pontifi- P knowing you can live life to its fullest. work of both himself and his cal political-science departments predecessor. to formulate a plan for ending Maintaining your indepen- The encyclical covers themes human trafficking, which he has dence and helping you enjoy that Pope Francis has empha- called “a disgrace to our societies life is our only goal at Carmel sized, including the impossibility that claim to be civilized.” of achieving justification through The Pope’s challenge came Ridge and Teresian Towers. one’s own merits and the need to as a report released by Save the Located on the grounds of put faith into action through help Children named Italy as the St. Joseph’s Manor, our for the poor. Following the usual country with the greatest inci- Vatican practice, the encyclical dence of human trafficking and unique retirement commu- takes its title from the opening exploitation in all of Europe. nity provides the support and words: Lumen Fidei, the light of Of a total 9,500 cases reported security you may need to live faith. In its opening section the in Europe, some 2,400 were in Pope remarks on how the gift of Italy, the organization said in life to its fullest, including faith has always been associated its August 22 report “The Small 24-hour medical and security with light, which enables believ- Invisible Slaves,” issued on the services, nursing staff, shopping ers to see things clearly. eve of the International Day for Pope Francis writes that any- the Remembrance of the Slave transportation, and optional one who shows love for others is Trade and its Abolition. meal plan. Day-to-day living is taking the first steps toward faith: “It involves adults but also a enhanced by an on-site chapel, “Anyone who sets off on the path large number of adolescents and library, recreation hall, crafts of doing good to others is already children,” said Raffaela Milano, drawing near to God, is already Italy-Europe program director room, swimming pool, and nearby golfing.

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By BRIAN D. WALLACE and media interviews. not just because mom and my a talent por- “I feel energized and renewed grandparents said so. I knew I tion, which When Kaitlyn Tarpey was every day. I have been blessed wouldn’t survive if it didn’t mean enabled her crowned Miss Connecticut on with the opportunity to serve the doing something greater and to incor- June 22, it was a moment of state as Miss Connecticut and I grander with my life,” she says. porate her personal triumph that marked a couldn’t imagine doing anything A devout Catholic, she Irish dancing return from serious illness and a else,” she says. attends the 9 am Family Mass skills. She new confidence in herself. It’s a long way from the time on Sundays at St. Mary Parish approached But she says winning the pag- three years ago when she lay in in Stamford with her mother and the Miss eant is not about celebrating her her hospital bed critically ill with brother, where they can some- Connecticut own beauty, but using her talents Lemierrre syndrome, a rare lung times be seen bringing up the pageant with to help others discover theirs disease that threatened to end gifts. They’ve been members of a great sense and to empower other women. her life and take dreams along the parish since they moved to of calm based That’s her message to the world with it. the Cove area 14 years ago. In on her hard as she makes rounds as Miss An Irish step dancer since the fact, she says her mother chose work and Connecticut. She believes that age of eight and winner of the that Stamford neighborhood preparedness. with hard work, discipline and Miss Teen USA in 2008, Kaitlyn because she loved the church and She even visu- faith you can achieve your goals. was given a ten percent chance to knew it would play an important alized herself The 21-year old beauty queen survive her illness. In confront- role in their lives. winning the has already put her local fame to ing her own mortality at the age St. Mary’s pastor, Fr. Arthur contest. work to support programs that help of 18, she says she found new Mollenhauer, is a fan of Kaitlyn’s “I was so returning veterans find jobs and strength in her faith and in the and of her mother, Ann Dzenutis, ready. I’d housing as a way of paying tribute love of her family. who formed the children and been prepar- to their sacrifice for the country. “In my two weeks in the hos- gave them their faith and values. ing for a long Her next step in that journey pital, I found out who my true “We are proud of the accom- time and I is Miss America pageant, with friends were. People I hadn’t seen plishments of Kaitlyn and we are had no anxi- finals set for September 15 on in years visited while others I had happy that she is using her talents ety and no KAITLYN TARPEY of Stamford was crowned Miss national television. been spending time with didn’t to benefit our veterans. I know nerves. I was Connecticut in June. The St. Mary Parish, Stamford, In the meantime, Kaitlyn is her Catholic faith plays a big role just so ready. parishioner will compete in the Miss American contest on even say hello. I wouldn’t be the September 15. Faith, family and empowering women are training for the big competition person I am today without having in her service to those who have It felt right. important themes in her life and work. by enjoying every hectic moment, gone through that struggle.” proudly served their country,” I had a very long day and new opportunity of She says the ordeal also says Fr. Mollenhauer. large circle being Miss Connecticut. Her days moved her toward an adult faith. When Katilyn recovered her of support to inspiring others to their own per- are crowded with appearances “While I was sick, I started to health she knew that she wanted help me in achieving my goal. sonal best and concern for others at local business and institutions be someone who believed fully, to compete in a pageant that had As she prepares for the nation- and awareness of faith. ally televised Miss America “I feel so happy and blessed Pageant, Kaitlyn hopes to be to be granted the opportunity to the first Connecticut woman to be Miss Connecticut and hope- Saint Mary’s Church win the Miss America title in 80 fully Miss America. There’s “The Mother Church of Norwalk” | 669 West Ave., Norwalk | Est. 1848 | www.stmarynorwalk.net | 203.866.5546 years. If she wins, she believes not one reason for me to look n Pastor: Fr. Greg J. Markey Deacon Stephan Genovese it will be a gift she can share by unhappy.” Parochial Vicar: Fr. Richard G. Cipolla Choirmaster: David J. Hughes In Residence: Fr. Paul N. Check, Director of Courage Parish Anniversaries from page 4 Confessions: Monday-Friday: 11:30-12noon; Wednesday: 6:30-6:50pm; Saturday 3:00-4:30pm Sunday Masses: 8:00am, 9:30am Extraordinary Form Solemn High Mass, From 1991-98, working from at the Summit Women’s Center, 11:30am Ordinary Form High Mass, 1:15pm in Spanish old photographs, the parish an abortion center in Bridgeport. Music for the 9:30am Sunday Solemn High Latin Mass restored the interior of the church Bishop Frank Caggiano will September 1: Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Missa super Fa re ut fa sol la (Morales); Exspectans exspectavi as closely as possible to its origi- be the principal celebrant when (Saint-Saëns); O sacrum convivium (A. Gabrieli); organ music of Bach and Alain nal condition. The current reno- St. Joseph’s hosts the diocesan September 8: Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Missa Sicut lilium inter spinas (Palestrina); vation builds that restoration to a Respect Life Mass on October Miserere mihi Domine (Byrd); Cantate Domino (Byrd); organ music of Flor Peeters fitting conclusion. 6 at 10:30 am. Later that September 15: Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost: Missa Dum esset Summus Pontifex (Palestrina); Oravi Deum meum (Palestrina); Erat Jesus (de Tejeda) The earliest parishioners were month, the parish will present September 22: Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Messa a 4 voci da Cappella (1641) (Monteverdi); factory workers, Italian, Polish “Abortion: How It Effects the Laetatus sum (A. Scarlatti); Da pacem Domine (Trombetti) and Hungarian among others. In Baby, the Mother and You,” by September 29: Feast of the Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel: Missa L’homme armé recent years, the parish has seen Dolores Grier, former vice chan- sexti toni (Josquin); Concussum est mare (Clemens non Papa); Tibi Christe, splendor Patris (Lassus) an increase in Hispanic families, cellor of community relations for October 6: External Solemnity of Our Lady of the : Missa de Beata Maria (Victoria); Ave nobilissima creatura (Josquin) and now offers a noon Mass in the Archdiocese of New York The complete music list for Fall 2013 is available at stmarynorwalk.net/music. Spanish on Sunday. and founder of the Association For information about the program of musical education for children offered Always an active parish, St. of Black Catholics Against through the Student Schola, pleaese visit www.chantwith.us. Joseph’s is particularly proud of Abortion. its strong pro-life activities. On (St. Catherine of Siena Church is Saint Mary’s Bookstore 203.854.9013 September 19 the parish will host located at 4 Riverside Ave., Riverside; Offering a wide selection of books, crucifixes, , sacramentals from Italy a visit of the Missionary Image St. Joseph Church is 50 Fairmont and the Holy Land, First Communion and Confirmation gifts, and more. of . The Place, Shelton. For more informa- HOURS: Saturday 10am-4pm | Sunday 9-9:30am, 11am-2pm | Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12:45-2pm image will be present at a 6:50 tion about pro-life activities at St. Tuesday 11-11:30am and 12:45-2pm | Thursday 12:45-2pm and 3:30-5:30pm am Mass, followed by an hour of Joseph’s, contact Fr. Augustine Located in Parish Center building behind Saint Mary Church | VISA/MC ACCEPTED veneration and a devotional stop Nguyen: 203.924.8611.) n 11 September 2013 Remembering a Beloved Pastor Fr. Richard F. Futie dies suddenly at age 58 STAMFORD—Fr. Richard F. the Evangelist in Stamford and a graduated from the former St. Mary families of Seals, Fr. Futie Futie, 58, pastor of Sacred Heart close friend of Fr. Futie. “You’d School. He attended St. Thomas became interested in working Parish in Stamford, passed away see him walking between Sacred Seminary in Bloomfield and with the Wounded Warriors suddenly on August 25 while Heart and the hospital, just going Seminary program for disabled veterans. vacationing with parishioners up to see someone and spend in Queens, NY, before entering He got his scuba certification south of Cancun, Mexico. The time talking with them. He made major seminary at the Pontifical last year to help in that program. cause of death is related to compli- people smile.” Gregorian University in Rome, When he died, he was getting cer- cations he suffered while ascend- A for the Stamford Italy, with residence at the Pontifical tification to a deeper depth. ing from a scuba dive. Fr. Futie Police since 1998, Fr. Futie North American College. Fr. Futie’s deeply felt love for was a certified scuba diver who responded to the horror of In June 1982, Bishop Walter people was reciprocated by every- took up the sport to work with September 11, 2001, the only W. Curtis ordained Fr. Futie to one who met him. “His extended the “Wounded Warrior” program way he knew how. Donning his the priesthood in St. Augustine family is huge—it includes all of serving disabled veterans. police badge, he reported to the Cathedral in Bridgeport. Stamford—because of how many News of Fr. Futie’s sudden Stamford railroad station and He served that summer at people loved this man,” says Fr. death has stunned priests and stayed on duty all day, blessing two Brookfield parishes, St. Camillus Health Center. deMayo. parishioners throughout the Marguerite Bourgeoys and St. In addition to his years as a Fr. Futie was received into diocese. “This is a shock to all Joseph, before returning to Rome police chaplain, Fr. Futie was Sacred Heart Church on August of us, but in the shock and sad- to complete his licentiate in dedicated to the U.S. Armed 30 from 3-5 pm. A Vigil Mass ness we ask that people keep Fr. canon law (J.C.L.). In addition to Forces. Many in Stamford was celebrated that evening Futie’s dad, Benjamin, his mom, Sacred Heart, Father Futie served remember the eloquent and grief at the Basilica of St. John Marguerite, and their whole fam- as parochial vicar at St. Jude stricken tribute he paid to U.S. the Evangelist. Fr. Cyprian ily in their prayers during this Parish in Monroe and St. Cecilia Navy Seal Brian Bill in 2011, LaPastina, pastor of St. Gabriel difficult time,” says Msgr. Kevin Parish in Stamford. In 1995, he when the Bronze Star winner Parish in Stamford, was the cele- Royal, director of the Office became the eighth pastor of St. passed away in Afghanistan. Fr. brant. Fr. Anthony Sorgie, a close of Clergy and Religious of the Mary Parish in Stamford. Futie had been a friend of the Bill friend of Fr. Futie’s from the Diocese of Bridgeport. He was named pastor of family, who were parishioners at Archdiocese of New York, gave Fr. Futie is remembered as a Sacred Heart Parish in February St. Cecelia Parish. the homily. A Mass of Christian man of great kindness who took 2007 after Fr. Robert Pohley “In the aftermath of Brian’s Burial was celebrated for Fr. joy in being a priest and always the police and firefighters rushing passed away suddenly of a heart death, he began volunteering for Futie on August 31 at 10 am at found time to helps those who to aid in the disaster. He stayed attack on Thanksgiving Day. a training program for young men St. John the Evangelist. Msgr. were suffering or in crisis. “He’s on duty until midnight, comfort- He served the Marriage Tribunal interested in the Navy and pos- Jerald Doyle, administrator of always been a generous-hearted ing shaken, soot-covered survi- as Defender of the Bond, was sibly joining the Seals,” says Fr. the diocese, was the principal cel- man with families in need,” says vors of the bombing who man- president of Stamford Regional Martin deMayo, parochial vicar ebrant, Fr. Samuel Scott, pastor Msgr. Stephen DiGiovanni, pas- aged to come home by train. Catholic Schools from 1996-2003, of Sacred Heart. of St. Joseph Parish in Danbury, tor of the Basilica of St. John Born in Greenwich, Fr. Futie and served on the board of St. As he became close to the delivered the homily. n St Joseph High School By

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By PAT HENNESSY while painful for spouses and in Georgetown, who attended the children, can begin a new chapter group meetings. “I want to help people not of life,” says Msgr. Bronkiewicz. Wright was particularly just to survive divorce, but to “That transition happens with appreciative of the encour- conquer it,” says Joan Horton, the help and support of God and agement offered by Msgr. who was the facilitator this past the Church and others who have Bronkiewicz, who would some- year of the Journey of Hope walked the same road. Parish times stop by to talk to the group for divorced and separated ministry to the separated and group. “It was wonderful how Catholics held at St. Mary Parish divorced is such an important supportive he was. Divorced in Ridgefield. part of the overall ministry of the Catholics feel like we’re on the As the year went on, mem- Church.” island of misfit toys. We didn’t bers of the group encouraged Msgr. Bronkiewicz was posi- belong. You don’t expect divorce Horton to put together a book tive in his support when Lilore to be a viable option if you’re based on their challenges, fears suggested the formation of a married in the Church. Knowing and triumphs. She has recently divorce support group based on that so many people are in the published the result, Divorce: 21 the Journey of Hope program same situation makes the situa- Days to Reclaiming Your Life, as an developed by the Archdiocese of “WE NEED TO STOP the hurt,” says Joan Horton (right), who was the tion easier to bear.” ebook on Amazon. Atlanta, Georgia. “ facilitator of a Journey to Hope program for divorced Catholics at St. Mary Horton introduced the group The Journey of Hope group knew there was a need. By their Parish, Ridgefield, this past year. Here, Horton studies the ebook based on to acupressure and breathing at St. Mary’s had originally calling, priests attend to the the St. Mary’s meetings, joined by her daughter Meredith (center) who helped techniques she had learned in her been started by parishioner Jerry people who really need help, and with its production, and Mimi Wright, who had attended the meetings. own therapy. “I wasn’t quite sure (Photo by Pat Hennessy) Lilore, with the encouragement especially during a divorce, peo- how it would be received. These of Msgr. Laurence Bronkiewicz, ple frequently turn to their parish are a new modality for a lot of St. Mary’s pastor. priest for advice.” Mary’s had been developed by faith could play in rebuilding people,” she says. “For the many divorced The Journey of Hope pro- the Atlanta Archdiocese to show their lives. “When you’re work- The techniques reinforced the Catholics in our nation, divorce, gram Lilore introduced into St. Catholics the central role their ing on yourself, the biggest thing positive messages at the conclu- is forgiveness—letting go. It’s sion of each meeting. One of very hard,” Lilore says. “You’ve the messages, included in each got to forgive. That comes direct- chapter of the ebook the group ly from Christ.” encouraged her to write, is one Building Character, Faith and Intellect Horton, making her own pro- that is particularly difficult for cess of recovery after divorce, people suffering the aftermath had attended the sessions at St. of a divorce: “I completely love, Mary’s. She’d had a painful climb respect and accept myself.” back to wholeness after divorce A lot of the wording and left her with six children to sup- chapter topics came from the port. A corporate executive who group at St. Mary’s. The result, had earned her MBA in finance drawn from the emotional pain, OPEN HOUSE on a fellowship at St. John’s the trust, and the acceptance in Sunday, October 20 at 2:30 p.m. University in Queens, she drew that group, aims to help people Please pre-register at on her earlier studies in psychol- calm down, listen to their feelings and hear the word of God within notredame.org ogy and sociality as an under- graduate. them. “It was such a wound that “I published it as an ebook needed to be healed,” she says. because I wanted to make “I had to find a way to leave it affordable,” Horton says. ENTRANCE EXAM behind misery and hatred. I could “Believe me, when you’re going Saturday, October 27 at 8:30 a.m. be walking around full of hate. through a divorce you don’t have What would that do for me—or $15 to spend on a self-help book.” anyone else?” She hopes that her book Learn more about our During her search, she took will help people to put their life exciting partnership with classes in hypnotherapy to help together and leave behind misery and hatred. “We have a need to Sacred Heart University. de-stress. “I need to calm down to help myself and even more, to stop the hurt, the source of so help my children.” The experi- much of our anger,” she says. “I ence proved so positive that she would love to take the hate out of continued to study hypnotherapy the world.” and now has a license in that (A Journey of Hope program will specialty. be starting at Parish, 220 Jefferson Street Eventually, sharing her experi- Fairfield, starting September 14 from Fairfi eld, CT 06825 ences at the St. Mary’s group led 10-11 am. For more information, Admissions Offi ce 203.372.6521 Horton to accept the position as contact the parish: 203.336.1835. www.notredame.org facilitator this past year. “Joan To learn more about the program, would adjust the sessions to the visit www.divorcedcatholic.org. situations we were dealing with To order the ebook Divorce: 21 at that time,” says Mimi Wright, Days to Reclaiming Your Life, a member of Sacred Heart Parish go to Amazon.com.) n

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EDITORIAL WELCOME! Welcome Bishop Frank After months of waiting and speculation we have our new bishop! Brooklyn Auxiliary Bishop Frank J. Caggiano will officially become the 5th Bishop of Bridgeport in an Installation Mass on Thursday, September 19, at 1:30 pm at St. Theresa Church in Trumbull. He comes to us with great energy, enthusiasm, faith, and joy in his new responsibilities. Born on Easter Sunday, Bishop Caggiano has pledged to walk joyfully with us in our journey of faith because “We have the best of news to share… to invite people of good will to know what we know.” A first-generation Italian-American, son of a longshoreman, he reminds us that we are an immigrant Church and we continue to thrive and flourish as we welcome others in love and faith. Celebrating the arrival of the 5th bishop of Bridgeport also reminds us that we are a young diocese, with our entire history within living memory. Two of the first four bishops—Cardinal and Archbishop William Lori—are blessedly still with us, while Bishops and Walter Curtis are fondly recalled by many priests and laity. A few even remember the fateful day of November 30, 1953, when Bishop Shehan stepped off the train from Baltimore to be our first Shepherd. Our journey in faith reminds us that the Church is a living commu- nity, renewed in the belief and vision of each generation. Though the CLERGYAPPOINTMENTS founders who came before us built many of the institutions—schools, hospitals, churches—that serve us today, we have much work to do in Msgr. Jerald A. Doyle, JCD, Diocesan Administrator, our own time. has made the following clergy appointments in the Diocese of Bridgeport: The naming of a new bishop brings unity, energy and drive to the diocese. It makes us more optimistic as a people of faith. As a successor Administrator of the Apostles, he represents spiritual authority and our living link to the universal Church. FATHER CHRISTOPHER SAMELE, Parochial Vicar, Saint Stephen Parish, Trumbull, to Administrator, Saint Stephen Parish, Trumbull. Effective date is July 1. As we look forward to Bishop Caggiano’s installation, it is appropriate that we recognize the work of Msgr. Jerald A. Doyle, who has served as admin- Parochial Vicar istrator since Bishop Lori’s departure, and our chancellor, Anne McCrory. FATHER ROBERT J. CROFUT, Pastor, Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish, Norwalk, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Pius They were there for us in the Newtown tragedy and other crises, making the X Parish, Fairfield. Effective date was July 12. tough decisions when they had to, and doing everything possible to prepare the diocese for our new bishop. FATHER MARIUSZ OLBRYS, Parochial Vicar, Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Stamford, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Stephen Parish, Trumbull. Effective date was July 1. By all accounts, the Holy Father has blessed the Diocese of Bridgeport with a person of deep faith, humility, and collegiality. We are grateful for Spiritual Director our Fifth Bishop of Bridgeport and, as he did in his very first press confer- FATHER JEFFREY W. COUTURE, Parochial Vicar, Saint Mary Parish, Bethel, to Spiritual Director, Immaculate ence, we ask your prayers for the new bishop that he may lead in deep High School, Danbury. Father Couture will reside at Saint Peter Rectory, Danbury. Effective date was August 1. faith, witness and example. Retirement FATHER STEPHEN J. GLEESON, Pastor, Saint Stephen Parish, Trumbull, to retirement. Effective date was June 30. Through New Eyes FATHER MICHAEL C. PALMER, Pastor, Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Wilton, to retirement. Effective date All of us are comfortable with the life of faith in our home parish. It’s was June 30. what we think of as “normal;” it defines how we think of the Church. Returned to Home Diocese Bishop Caggiano’s arrival can be an opportunity for us to take a wider view of People of God in Fairfield County. FATHER J. PUIS MWAGO, Parochial Vicar, The Cathedral Parish, Bridgeport, returned to Kenya. Effective date was June 30. The bishop has already commented on the diversity of the Diocese of Bridgeport, from busy inner-city parishes to small churches tucked into Rev. Msgr. Kevin Royal, Delegate for Clergy Personnel leafy rural settings. We can rejoice in a diocese where Mass is regularly September, 2013 said in 14 languages and our schools teach 11,000 children representing more than 37 different ethnic groups. Catholics from younger parishes can marvel at the history of faith embodied in historic parishes that have flourished for a hundred years or more before the diocese was formed. Msgr. Jerald A. 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truly did over many years learn to I come to live with you? This is star, was engaged to be married respect and honor—as the not a good environment for a to a fine man, Don Robinson, but A Woman’s View became my lasting friends. And, little girl to be in.” Amazing! found no peace. Then, her work happy to say, after a number of She went to stay with her took her to Broadway, where she By Antoinette Bosco years, I had earned the privilege grandmother in Chicago and was starring in a play—and she of writing about them, even get- her life changed a lot when she heard about a monastery of nuns ting permission from the Lady got to spend time with her great in Connecticut. Amazingly, she Antoinette Bosco is a member to do her story, which aunts and uncles, and then got to was drawn to visit that place, the of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys became a book many years later Sunday school. She even met her Abbey of Regina Laudis—not published by Ignatius Press, Father’s old Army buddy, Freddy once but time and again. She was Parish in Brookfield. titled Mother Benedict Duss, O.S.B., Cocozza, who was just starting a at the peak of her career, but she Foundress. Of the Abbey of Regina “spectacular movie career,” and acknowledges she was drawn to a Laudis. I have cherished that had a new name, Mario Lanza! “mysterious” call that she heard hen I saw the title monastery of nuns in Bethlehem, honor. Strange how things in life hap- with “the ear of the heart.” of a new book, The CT. Curious to find out about it, Now Ignatius Press has pen. Little Dolores, now spending She was under contract for Ear of the Heart and I drove to that town determined published another great book most of the year in Chicago, was another film and a good man was Wthen saw who the to do a newspaper story about nurtured in this Abbey—Mother enrolled in the closest school, waiting to marry her, but, as she authors were, Mother Dolores them. Being a strong Catholic Dolores’ story, subtitled “An Catholic St. Gregory’s. She put it, she “abandoned everything Hart and Richard DeNeut, I myself, this sounded like a perfect Actress’ Journey from Hollywood relates how she “was taken by a to become a bride of Christ.” smiled, and smiled again! I was story for me to investigate and to Holy Vows.” Her story is sur- special presence in the sanctuary” She writes, “I did not fear holding a 450-page book writ- write about. prising and amazing, considering of the church, and soon wanted the completely different life I ten by these two well-known Well, as the saying goes— she was a rising star, doing mov- to become a Catholic so she could was heading into, nor did I feel Hollywood professionals who “the best laid plans of mice and ies with such Hollywood greats receive the Eucharist. Clearly, a sense of loss for the life I was have been my good friends for men…” I learned immediately as Elvis Presley, Montgomery God is at work in our lives! leaving…. I felt quite excited, several decades. that, God bless them, the nuns Clift and Anthony Quinn. But Dolores was baptized at St. in fact, not unlike what I felt on I had met them back in of Regina Laudis were well in even more heart-touching are her Gregory’s Church on October 4, opening night of a play… As I the ‘80s when I had moved to charge of their own lives, obedi- memories of the troubled life she 1948, “a few days before my 10th understand it now, where there is Connecticut to take on an edito- ent to their foundress, the Lady endured as a young child espe- birthday.” a true sign of the Spirit, there is rial position with a new newspa- Abbess Mother Benedict Duss. A cially when her father was violent Her book is a “must read,” peace and joy.” per, The Litchfield County Times. visitor had to respect their privacy towards her mother. At age 6, she telling how she went on to Now Mother Dolores is Very soon, I heard there was a and religious rules, a way of life I wrote to her grandmother—“Can Hollywood, became a famous ➤ continued on page 24 Brother James’ true vocation

dence at the that sum- they’re going down smooth the professed brothers’ rooms, mer were teachers. They were on today.” Brother James spied a newspaper A Dad’s View retreat from Holy Cross schools Brother James thought he that had been left out in the open. in cities like and New could easily live in poverty. He’d On the cover was a story about By Matthew Hennessey York. Brother James liked that. find the strength to live in chas- the death of President Kennedy’s He felt comfortable with these tity. He’d come to terms with two day-old baby, Patrick guys. obedience in the Army. Bouvier Kennedy. Brother James Matthew Hennessey and The were supposed But a whole year without was gutted. He was from a big to limit contact with the world beer? Brother James was going to his family are parishioners Irish family. The first Catholic during their formation. They have to dig deep. president meant a lot to him. of St. Aloysius in New Canaan. were to speak only when neces- This was 1963. There was a Family meant a lot to him. He sary and refrain from reading lot going on, both in America wondered if going “behind the the news. If they weren’t praying and in the Church. Kennedy was wall” had been the right decision. rother James wasn’t like squalor. He’d been to the Holy at lauds and matins, they were president, John XXIII was pope, Then the at the other postulants. For Land and prayed at the Church serving at Mass. If they weren’t and the times they were a-chan- Valatie, Brother Elmo, called one thing, he was a col- of the Holy Sepulcher. Once, studying in the classroom, they gin’. Like many good Catholic Brother James into his office. Blege graduate. Most of he’d barely escaped the clutches were laboring on the brothers’ boys of his era, Brother James They had a long talk, about cul- the other novices were no more of an angry mob in Cairo. 400 acre farm. was an idealist. He wanted to get ture, about theology, about the than a year or two out of high By the time he arrived at the A new silo was going up next involved in the civil rights move- Second Vatican Council, which school. Brother James was twen- Congregation of Holy Cross to the barn that summer. It was ment. He wanted to help people. was then entering its second ty-eight. He’d gone to Seton Hall, novitiate in Valatie, New York, hot work, the kind that makes He guessed that if he stuck it out period. Brother James felt it was just a short hop from New York Brother James had seen the a man thirsty. During breaks, in Valatie, they’d probably send a good talk—open and honest. City. He once had a drink with world. He’d decided that helping the young postulants were given him to get a master’s degree at For the first time, Brother Elmo Louis Armstrong at Basin Street people was the only thing that water. The professed brothers Notre Dame. He’d end up teach- seemed genuinely curious about East. He’d been in Germany mattered. drank big cans of ice-cold beer. ing at a Holy Cross school in Brother James’s thoughts and with the Army. Elvis Presley had The Holy Cross Brothers were One of them noticed an overheat- Buffalo or Brooklyn. opinions. The master treated the bought him a beer. a teaching order, which suited ed Brother James looking glum. That was helping people, he novice like an equal. Brother James’s mother had Brother James. He’d had some Brother Joseph reached deep into supposed, but he wondered if it Brother James thought maybe died a couple years earlier, and teaching jobs in the Catholic the cooler and pulled out a frosty would be enough to fulfill him. he’d turned the corner with these he’d used his small inheritance schools of his home diocese of one. Taking a long pull on it, he Brother James was starting to guys. Maybe now they’d throw to finance a trip. He’d seen Hong Paterson, . Many of issued a satisfied “Ahhhhhhh.” have some doubts. him a beer on a hot day. Kong’s wealth and Calcutta’s the professed brothers in resi- Smiling, he said, “Brother James, One day, while cleaning ➤ continued on page 24 16 September 2013 First Press Conference A fellow pilgrim in the journey of faith The announcement ment quickly filled Facebook “I am eager to learn about all the pages, internet news sites, TV good that is already being done in came on a quiet July 31 screens and the front pages of the diocese each year and every morning, surprising every- Connecticut newspapers. day. I am ready to listen and more By 10:30 that morning, report- about the needs of God’s people.” one after 14 months of ers, along with Catholic Center Bishop Caggiano then took waiting and speculation. staff, turned out to meet the bish- questions in a spirited and candid op at his first press conference in press conference that introduced Brooklyn born and raised, the Catholic Center. him to the diocese and the state. Auxiliary Bishop Frank J. “I come to you today as a Caggiano was named the fifth fellow pilgrim in the journey of You worked as a textbook Bishop of Bridgeport. faith,” he said in a statement before salesman before becoming a News of his appoint- answering reporter’s questions. priest. How does experience in the secular world help your ministry? I worked for McGraw Hill as a sales rep for a year and a half. MEET THE PRESS— Within minutes of arriving in his new Diocese, Bishop On a personal level it helped Caggiano fielded questions at a press conference attended by media outlets me to discern my vocation as a throughout the state. He quickly won the press over with his candor, humor priest. There was a point in my and compassion. The event was also live-streamed on the diocesan website. life where I thought that I knew The The July 31 announcement came as a surprise to everyone after more than everything I wanted and needed. a year of speculation. I thought I needed a good job, a great salary, a company car, and voice of God. I hope to bring that always do it effectively, perhaps, an expense account. God, in all to my ministry as well. in part, because there is a lot of his wisdom, gave me all that. of noise in the modern world. And then I realized that I was What qualities do you think Sometimes God whispers; he is not happy. I realized that there Pope Francis saw in you that not easily heard. was something more to life. I prompted him to give you this realized that the Lord wanted to honor? Do you think the legacy of FAMILY PRIDE— Bishop-elect Caggiano shares the joy of the moment with do it his way. When I overcame I honestly cannot answer this the priest abuse scandal hangs his nephew Dominic, a 24-year-old who journeyed accompanied his that initial stubbornness and start- on the Holy Father’s behalf, but over your new diocese? uncle from Brooklyn. They are pictured in front of the stained glass window in ed to do it his way, I have never allow me to answer it this way. I see this as a question of the Catholic Center chapel. been happier. So, it has helped What do I hope to bring? First trust. When trust is broken, it me listen better to the will and and foremost, a gentle and com- takes a while to rebuild that trust. passionate heart. I think what the Perhaps now, 11 years after, we world needs to see is the mercy are still working to rebuild trust of God. Pope Francis is receiving among some individuals who such an enormous welcome from have felt that trust certainly was believers and non-believers alike broken and, therefore, needs to be because he very beautifully is pre- mended and healed. senting the merciful love of God. Archbishop Lori should be To the extent in my own way commended for the work that he that I can do that, I am hoping did. He was a national leader in that I can bring that to this min- making sure our children are pro- istry. I also hope to bring a great tected, and every bishop in this love for all that has to do with the country stands committed to do transmission of the faith. It is all exactly the same thing. about the Good News of being a Catholic Christian, of the mes- You have taken a special sage of the in Jesus. interest in young people and, especially, their use of social What do you think will be media. your biggest challenge as Bishop In my sessions at of Bridgeport? World Youth Day in Rio de The challenges here in Janeiro, I had a magnificent, ener- Bridgeport are perhaps universal getic group of young people. They challenges. If you were to ask are the first generation that was me coming in, tabula rasa, what actually born into this electronic would be the concerns I have, it world. A person like myself uses would be to invite everyone to it fairly competently, I hope, but become evangelizers. To be wit- they were actually born into it, nesses to the Gospel, to invite which means they are formed by it. people of good will to know what They see the world a certain way. we know, he whom we know, he They socialize a certain way. You whom we love. We have the best know what I mean if you have of news to share and we don’t young children or teenagers. That 17 September 2013 Bishop Frank Caggiano is the venue of their lives. And the The Holy Father is absolutely really wanted to welcome him, but Church needs not to run away brilliant in allowing people to let me say that it was I who was from that venue but —allow me to feel that as well as know him. welcomed by Bishop Caggiano. I put it this way—to “baptize” the To the extent that I could follow know that all of us will soon feel venue, for there are many individ- in a small way in his footsteps, I the welcome. Our new bishop uals who are using the electronic would be very grateful. will welcome everyone, all the world to their own benefit which cultures and the languages, the is not to the benefit of our young You were born on Easter. poor and the wealthy. He is ready people. It is, in many ways, the Does that have any special to do God’s will and he expressed Wild, Wild West. significance to you? humility in the confidence Pope Formation Program for Deacons, Bishop-Elect Caggiano referenced So, I have a keen interest in Yes. My mother never let me Francis has in him to assume such which has been offered here for a his background and history and listening to young people who forget it. For my mother it was a an important ministry. United as number of years. concerns. As he spoke, I began will be able to teach me and teach great sign. Perhaps it was. When a family, let us all pray that God I am excited about the arrival to realize how much we have in us about this world and be able to I announced that I wanted to be a the Holy Spirit will give Bishop of Bishop Caggiano but, after a common, which I later shared go into it to proclaim the Gospel priest, my father was furious. My Caggiano the strength and health long sixteen months, I would like with him that day as he toured of Jesus Christ. I look forward to mother was absolutely thrilled. he needs to minister to the faithful to offer many thanks to Msgr. the Tribunal Office. working with all of you to make Also, my doctor never let me of the Diocese. Jerald Doyle for his excellent We are both children of immi- that happen. forget that I ruined his Easter (Msgr. J. Peter Cullen, hard work for the diocese. grants from Southern Italy (his dinner. I was born at 1:40 in the pastor of St. Michael the Archangel (Deacon Anthony Detje, from the Province of Salerno; mine What is your position on gay afternoon, right when the pasta Parish, Greenwich) assistant director of Clergy Personnel, from the Province of Siracusa.) people in the Catholic Church? would have been served. director of deacons) I felt a close connection when In Rio this was the very first Bishop Caggiano impressed Bishop Caggiano talked about question that young people raised, Do you have any hobbies? me as a very personable and intel- They say that first impressions his ministerial enthusiasms. First, because it is a burning issue in the I am an avid Mets fan, so I ligent man, with a good sense are lasting. Well, after attending he wants to learn from and with life of the Church. First and fore- am a man of hope. I like to do, of humor. When I met him one- his first press conference and meet- us, while walking the Journey of most, we have to be very clear as believe it or not, manual labor. I on-one, I felt that “here is a man ing him that afternoon, it seems Faith. Second, he, following the Catholic Christians that the love love painting and wallpapering, with whom I would be comfort- to me that we have been blessed example of Pope Francis, wants to of God is universal, that gay and and carpentry. I love gardening. I able having an informal chat.” with a great pastor and straight reach out to the marginalized, the lesbian Catholics and those who find it to be a tremendous release. He was director of deacons in forward leader in Bishop Frank outcasts. Third, the excitement he are straight are loved by the Lord Plus, it has a beginning, middle, the Diocese of Brooklyn, and I Caggiano. He has certainly let us displayed when talking about the and we are to love them as well. and end. You know when you get know he has a special affection know that we can count on him to youth really struck home. Everyone is welcome into the life your jobs done. for permanent deacons and their be a listener and a compassionate I anticipate and welcome of the Church. But, there is a need I also like to read. The book wives. He is not only interested shepherd. God grant him many a pastoral energy to dynami- for all of us to live an authentic that changed me the most while in the formation of men for the years with us going forward. cally advance the Diocese of Catholic life. And, therefore, chas- growing up was the Lord of the Permanent Diaconate, but also (Fr. Frederick Saviano, Bridgeport’s growing more and tity is an important issue in all of Rings trilogy. I read it for the first in the on-going formation of diocesan director of the Society more as the People of God. our lives. time in freshman year in high deacons after ordination. I am for the Propagation of the Faith) (Fr. Michael Boccaccio, pastor My position, which is the school when I went to the beach. anxious to inform him of our of St. Philip Parish, Norwalk, and Church’s and the Holy Father’s I read it ever summer after, and I Sons of Saint Stephen On-going During his news conference, a member of the diocesan tribunal) n position, is that the Church wel- think that it is a brilliant parable comes and invites all people, that of many of the basic themes of the love of God is extended to all Christian life. It opened up my people. Everyone is to be invited imagination. Imagination is an to live authentic Christian lives, under-utilized road to faith. whatever that means to the indi- vidual person. First clergy What are your impressions of Pope Francis and this new to meet Bishop chapter for the Church? He is a great gift to the Caggiano Church. You know, every Pope brings gifts that are needed in the Last Wednesday, the day that time and age in which he is called it was announced that Bishop to serve through the guidance of Frank J. Caggiano, auxiliary the Holy Spirit. Pope Francis has Bishop of Brooklyn, was named given a remarkable opportunity the new Bishop of Bridgeport, I for people, even those who do not was happy to hear the news and believe, to take a second look at I drove to Bridgeport to welcome the Church through his humility, him. I walked into his office, School Spirit, Come to our Open House on Tuesday, October 22nd, his simplicity. And he has a way where he was talking informally to learn more about the benefits of an education that of connecting in the heart that is with a small group of priests and With A Touch balances high academic standards, an extensive athletic tremendous. It is an inspired gift. laity. Of Spirituality I saw it with the young people His spoke easily and openly program and a spiritual foundation based on Christian in Rio. The enthusiasm, the from his heart; he emphasized values. tears, the joy, the dancing. There his desire to open his arms and is no showmanship there. He is embrace everyone in Fairfield 9:00 a.m. - Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8 allowing people to realize that County, from the dense urban r.s.v.p. 203.869.4000 x100 our God, first and foremost, is a centers to the beach communities www.gcsct.org loving God who will reach out to to the pine and hardwood forests. Greenwich you wherever you are. Well, I was there because I Devine Education. 18 September 2013 St. Mary School, Bethel 50 years of Christ-centered excellence

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vision personality Barbara D Britton Czukor, St. Mary School by opened its doors to students in September 1963. Since that time, hotos

St. Mary’s has demonstrated its P commitment to educating chil- dren within a nurturing Catholic Association of Schools and achievement. Over the years, projects, Mandarin Chinese, the golden anniversary year with a family atmosphere. Colleges. The U.S. Department St. Mary’s has grown to offer robotics team, theater club, band, Mass celebrated on September 8 In 1995, St. Mary’s became of Education named it a National enrichment and athletic programs basketball, cheerleading and pep at 11:30 am. Fr. Corey Piccinino, the first elementary school in Blue Ribbon School in 2008, rec- including advanced math classes, squad, and track and field. pastor of St. Mary Parish, the Diocese of Bridgeport to be ognizing the St. Mary’s commu- science, technology, engineer- Sr. Anne McCarthy, SSND, will be the principal celebrant. accredited by the New England nity for its high level of academic ing, and mathematics (STEM) principal of St. Mary School for Immediately following the Mass, 26 years, believes St. Mary’s families, friends, and alumni of legacy will be defined as “having St. Mary’s will gather for a picnic prepared young men and women on the school grounds. Other Open House to enter the twenty-first century events to mark the 50th anniver- Sunday, October 6, 2013 with confidence, respect for self sary include a gala dinner dance and others, deep faith, ready to on November 30 at the Ethan 2–4 p.m. live the Gospel message by serv- Allen Inn in Danbury and a fun ing others and having developed fair in March 2014 for the stu- entrance exams life-long skills and acquired dents of St. Mary School. Saturday, October 19, 8:30 a.m. Fairfield Prep knowledge to help make our (For more information about Saturday, November 16, 8:30 a.m. A Jesuit, Catholic School of Excellence world a more Christ-like place St. Mary School’s 50th, call to live.” 203.744.2922 or email information@ St. Mary School will open its stmarybethelct.org.) n 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 203.254.4210 • [email protected] Medical Missionary from page 13 pror request cards, and I’ve been going ever since. This is my way of giving back to God for all he has done for me. We take things for granted in the U.S., things people don’t have in other countries. At the mission in Guatemala, people will wait hours just to get 30 vitamins. St. Mary’s has been collecting vitamins, anal- gesics, zantac, antibiotic creams, toothbrushes, toothpaste and rosaries for the missions. I love my parish family—St. Mary’s continuously reaches out to do mission projects. They have been helping our poor brothers and sisters in developing countries in rural areas around the world. Doctors and nurses from St. Vincent’s have not only been gener- ous in donating medical supplies to help these missions, many of them have gone themselves and given up their vacation time to care for the suffering in medical missions throughout the world. (Anyone interested in going on a mission, donating supplies or assisting Apply Online! www.fairfieldprep.org > Admissions > Create_Account with funds can contact Helping Hands Medical Missions: www.hhmm.org, or contact Ellen Miller: [email protected].) n

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Principals from page 5 where she served 11 years school and he’s principal of school and to high school,” says as housemaster at Norwalk Trinity Catholic High School.” Sr. Mary Grace. Fairfield as well as spending through my Catholic education High School. Prior to this she Dr. Lawler holds certifica- She and her husband are nine years at McKinley School, carried me through the best times worked in Stratford, Redding tions for teaching and adminis- parishioners of Our Lady Star of also in Fairfield, where he was and most challenging times of my and Stamford as a curriculum tration from Pre-Kindergarten the Sea in Stamford. Dr. Lawler an instructional improvement life. Now the Lord has guided me specialist, grades 7-12 supervi- through grade 12 and had a prior served as the chairperson of the teacher. Before coming to St. and provided me with an oppor- sor, administrator and teacher. corporate management career Stamford Catholic Regional Joseph’s, he was an assistant tunity to return to the Diocese of in marketing and strategic plan- Board of Education during the principal at Meeting House Hill Bridgeport.” ning. She earned a BS and MBA early years of its formation. School in New Fairfield and at His wife Stacy, herself a former “The perfect from St. John’s University, a “If someone asked me to New Fairfield Middle School. teacher, currently works for a sixth-year degree from Southern describe the perfect position at “I returned to my roots in Birth to Three agency as a devel- position at the Connecticut State University and the perfect school, this would be Catholic education for a vari- opmental therapist. They and their a Ph.D. from the University of it,” she says. “It’s a wonderful ety of reasons,” says Principal two children are parishioners at perfect school.” Connecticut. school. The staff is terrific. The Bannon. “My closest friends in St. Jude Parish in Monroe. “Her diverse background and students are wonderful and the life are the ones I met at Saint Dr. Patricia Lawler has been “When I left Stamford High expertise will be a great asset to parents are very supportive. I’m Ann’s and Notre Dame. We appointed the new principal of School, Tony Pavia was my Trinity Catholic Middle School proud and grateful to have been were taught how to be loyal and Trinity Catholic Middle School. principal,” she recalls. “It will as we work toward strengthening chosen as principal of Trinity to live a life filled with respect Dr. Lawler recently retired be a pleasure working with him the academic program as well as Middle School, and I’m looking and integrity. The values gained from the Norwalk Public Schools again now that I’m at the middle the transitions from elementary forward to the upcoming year.” n Fairfield Prep Welcome to the Class of 2017

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From the following schools $554,000 in financial aid awarded to this class. All Saints Catholic School Luis Múñoz Marín School Amity Regional Middle School - Bethany Madison Middle School ($2.2 million in total financial aid awarded this school Aquinas Academy Mead School year to all four classes.) All financial aid is awarded on Bedford Middle School Middlebrook School the basis of need. City Hill Middle School Middlesex Middle School Cloonan Middle School Montessori School of Norwalk East Ridge Middle Nathan Hale Middle School St. Gabriel Catholic School Walsh Intermediate School Eastern Middle School Newtown Middle School St. Jude Catholic School West Rocks Middle School Easton Country Day School Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic St. Lawrence Catholic School West Shore Middle School Engineering & Science University School St. Mary Catholic School - Bethel Weston Middle School Magnet School Park City Preparatory School St. Mary Catholic School - Milford Whisconier Middle School Fairfield Country Day School Ponus Ridge Middle School St. Mary Catholic School - Ridgefield Wooster Intermediate School Fairfield Woods Middle School Rippowam Middle School St. Raphael Catholic School Flood Middle School Roger Ludlowe Middle School St. Rose of Catholic School Fraser Woods School Rogers International St. Theresa Catholic School Greenwich Catholic Elementary School Saxe Middle School St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Hamden Hall Country Day School Scotts Ridge Middle School St. Timothy Middle School Harborside Middle School Seymour Middle School Thurgood Marshall Middle School Helen Keller Middle School Shelton Intermediate School Tomlinson Middle School Fairfield College Hillcrest Middle School Side By Side Community School Trinity Catholic Middle School Preparatory School Jockey Hollow Middle School St. Aloysius Catholic School Turn of River Middle School A Jesuit, Catholic School of Excellence John Read Middle School St. Andrew Catholic School Unquowa School John Winthrop School St. Ann Catholic School Villa Maria School www.fairfieldprep.org 20 September 2013 St. Joseph School, Brookfield “Education in the context of faith is wisdom”

By PAT HENNESSY of faith is wisdom,” define the as they work collaboratively to says. In language arts, students The classic focus of STEM school, over and above its reputa- achieve an objective. learn to communicate and work teaching, and the advantages of “The dedication of teach- tion for a strong technological St. Joseph’s can point to lap- together on reporting or journal- technology, shows up in math ers, parents and staff just jumps focus. top carts in the classrooms, and ing. In social studies, they can classes. “You have to know your out at me,” says Scott Bannon, The reputation is well-earned. students in grades six through explore a subject in depth: how students, says Kathi Benzing, principal at St. Joseph School in The STEM curriculum (science, eight have their own iPads. While will this issue impact our com- who teaches middle school math. Brookfield. “Every teacher knows technology, engineering and these are powerful learning tools, munity? What is the background “Certain topics are easier for some every kid by name. You can’t mathematics) lies at the core the teachers at St. Joseph’s under- of this in history? As a learning students. They can go on to spe- beat that. Everyone is working to of the instructional model at stand that the newest technologi- model, STEM even has a place in cific websites on the Internet for make St. Joseph’s the best it can St. Joseph’s. The school has a cal methods are still only tools. religious studies, as students put enrichment exercises. For others, possibly be.” STEM coordinator who works The curriculum challenges teach- together a special liturgy or try to the key is kids getting the feedback The small community feeling with students from pre-K through ers as well as students, calling on find an age-appropriate response they need. You have to tailor the of everyone working together eighth grade. Rather than asking them to explore the appropriate to a current moral issue. instruction for each one.” is the hallmark of St. Joseph’s. for memorization and repetition, uses of the new technology. The technology of the build- The value of the STEM cur- That, plus the school’s popular STEM challenges students to “STEM is embedded in our ing will be enhanced even riculum model spreads through- motto: “Education in the context draw on a variety of disciplines daily lesson design,” Bannon further this coming semester. out all grade levels. “We have “We will have white boards a STEM fair here at the end of and SMART projectors in every the school year,” says first-grade single teaching space,” says teacher Jeanne Vitetta. “For our Bannon. Emphasizing the way project last year, first we read the school spirit meshes with techno- story of the Three Little Pigs. Then A Place to Explore, logical goals, he adds. “Parents we figured out how many craft have come into the school every sticks it would take to build a Tuesday and Thursday evening to house. For the fair itself, our Big Learn and Grow remove all the old chalkboards. Bad Wolf was a hair dryer, trying Imagine their dedication, to come to blow our house down.” in and do that after the end of Because St. Joseph’s pre- their own day’s work.” school is an integral part of the

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SHU FCC Ad 8-31-13.indd 1 8/21/2013 11:08:01 AM 23 September 2013 World Youth Day Witnessing for Christ “The Mission in Lima, Peru incredible to see these kids who Perhaps the most amazing experi- was a powerful and life-changing had never seen us in their lives ence of the week was the vigil at experience. Never before had I run up and hug us as if we were Copacabana Beach. Sitting next encountered poverty to such a family. There was no such thing to three million Catholic youth of level. Just driving through the as stranger danger. I learned so the world is a singularly unique city of Lima was shocking. On much on this trip, how I take so experience. There was a true “ONE OF THE FAVORITE PARTS about the mission was spending time with one side of the street you could many things for granted in my sense of unity and connection the kids,” says David Rodriguez, a member of St. Peter Parish in Bridgeport. see the wealthy living in their life and how God is present in between all the pilgrims camped “They were just so full of love.” nice homes with gates and elec- all our lives. I’ve never grown so out to show their love for Christ tric security fencing and on the close to a group of friends before as a witness to the world. Seeing we are all called to make disciples “God has an intricate and pow- other side you could see the poor and I can easily say that was the Pope Francis only ten feet away of all nations and that God grants erful plan for me, and this trip has with their run-down homes. It best week of my life. I cannot was just icing on the cake. us the gifts necessary in order to been a pivotal point in that plan. wasn’t until we reached Laderas, wait until I return to Peru.” “While of course there were accomplish that.” Not only did we form an intimate difficult situations and conditions, (Spencer Peter Tripp, St Pius X community which calls each of us the beauty of the two weeks far Parish, Fairfield, and a sophomore to holiness, but I learned invalu- outweighed the bad. Having had at the University of Connecticut.) able lessons of self-giving, dying to this experience, I feel prepared myself in order to live as the dis- to face the world as a missionary “What struck me the most was ciple I was created to be, and God pilgrim, ready to witness to the first seeing the amount of poverty bombarded me with grace and love world all that I have seen and in Lima, Peru, but how much joy in such a way that I’ve left what done, and how God has acted in the people still shared with us. was, in my head, just supposed to plentiful bounty during this trip, And the tremendous love they be a trip of service and sacrifice, to ‘go therefore and make dis- had in their hearts was amazing transformed and closer to God ciples of all nations.’” to me.” than I have ever been in my life.” (Megan Glynn, St. Catherine (Amy Olavasky, Our Lady of (Mary Grace Bangs, St Rose of Siena in Trumbull and a senior Grace, Stratford, a St. Joseph High of Lima Parish, Newtown and at the University of Connecticut) School, Trumbull, graduate attending a freshman at Catholic University Housatonic Community College.) of America.) n “I saw through a young boy in Peru that God’s love is infinite. “OUR MISSION TO PERU helped us to prepare for our pilgrimage to see the This love is different than the Holy Father at WYD in Rio,” says Megan Glynn, a member of St. Catherine ‘love’ that the world offers, as it is of Siena Parish in Trumbull. not measured by our accomplish- ments and success. In discovering Canterbury School the town where we were to work (David Rodriguez, St. Peter this love we find ourselves, and An independent Catholic coeducational that week, that I was truly dumb- Parish in Bridgeport. A graduate in finding ourselves, we encoun- boarding and day school for grades 9-12 founded. The state of how the of Fairfield Warde High School, ter true happiness. God offers us people were living in this commu- he heads to the University of peace the world cannot give.” nity was just inhuman. Families, Steubenville this fall.) (Katie Coyle, St. Pius X Parish sometimes five or six members in Fairfield and a graduate of Ludlow large, lived in little shacks that in “I don’t think anything could High School in Fairfield who will all honestly could not be called summarize our mission trip to attend St. Francis University, PA, houses. Everywhere you looked Peru and pilgrimage to WYD in this fall.) OPEN HOUSE you would just see dirt and gar- Brazil better than the words of Saturday, October 12, 2013 bage, and it didn’t smell any bet- the Holy Father, who said, as he “After my first year of college ter either. People don’t deserve to was leaving Brazil for Rome on at Saint Francis University in live in conditions like that. The July 28, ‘I’m happy. It has been Loretto, PA, looking back I felt question that was on my mind a beautiful trip, spiritually speak- something missing. I wasn’t sure was, ‘How can these people live ing; it has been good to me. I’m what, but in preparing for the like this and still find happiness?’ tired enough but with a heart full trip I knew that if I opened my “The answer that Sr. Florencia of joy.’ This was my exact experi- heart I would find my answer. In a deeper knowledge told us was that they have learned ence. Our mission in Peru enabled witnessing the people living in the a world of possibilities to live in community and rely on me to experience what it means shanty town in Peru, I realized one another in order to survive. to truly give every part of yourself what I longed for was a true com- Back in the States, community is to another person out of complete munity rooted in Christ. Being something that is sorely lacking love. The children that we were with a group of 10 college stu- because society tells us to try and working with conquered my heart dents I was able to connect with be self-reliant, but if these people in a matter of hours. They opened them and share our experiences didn’t rely on one another to live my eyes to the true beauty and beginning real friendships.” in a community, they would die. simplicity that it is a life centered (Emily Wolpiuk, St. Catherine of “One of my favorite parts around trust in God. They showed Siena Parish, Trumbull and a sopho- about the mission was spend- me how to love with complete more at St. Francis.) ing time with the kids. These abandon, and helped me to love kids were angels, they were so them in the same way. “I learned that through loving obedient and respectful, knew “Our trip to Peru helped us to God and following him we expe- 101 Aspetuck Avenue • New Milford, CT • 860-210-3934 when enough was enough, and prepare for our pilgrimage to see rience a happiness and love that’s [email protected] • www.cbury.org were just so full of love. It was the Holy Father at WYD in Rio. truly incomprehensible and that 24 September 2013 Parish News Partnership in the Gospel NORWALK—“The com- very well reflected in the citywide Knights of the Bishop Fenwick ing together of different parishes celebration of the 60th anniver- Assembly #100 of Norwalk. to worship the Lord is a great sary of the Diocese of Bridgeport. The Honor guard was led sign that we are all one—One The celebration was held at the by Faithful Navigator and Body in Christ. Our celebration 10 am Mass in St. Philip Church. Color Corp Commander Bill of the diocesan anniversary was Parishioners from the differ- Berger who was joined by Sir a strong indication of our com- ent parishes of Norwalk—St. Knights Bob Kramer, Donald mon mission; a reminder of our Thomas, St. Joseph, St. Matthew, Hunter, George Ribellino, partnership in the Gospel as and St. Mary—joined the com- Michael Colaluca, Anthony St. Paul says in his letter to the munity at St. Philip in worship Armentano, William Scholl, Philippians.” on a beautiful Sunday morning. Scott Mazzo, Anthony These sentiments of Fr. Sudhir The occasion was made Cossuto, Ed McGettigan and AN HONOR GUARD of Knights joined the priests of St. Philip Parish, Norwalk, D’Souza, parochial vicar of St. even more festive by the Honor Jim Wardwell. (l-r) Fr. Sudhir D’Souza, parochial vicar and Fr. Michael Boccaccio, pastor, for a city- Philip Parish in Norwalk, were Guard provided by the Brother “It was an honor to serve wide celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Diocese of Bridgeport. in the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard during the Mass, in celebration of the of Fr. D’Souza in organizing ish, “I enjoyed the Anniversary Woman’s View from page 15 60th Anniversary of the great the observation. “Our parish’s Mass. It was great to see sev- Prioress of the Abbey of Regina Laudis, but in addition to her Diocese of Bridgeport. It was celebration of the diocese’s 60th eral parishes coming together to responsibilities at the Abbey she is also working to help people wonderful to see people coming Anniversary was planned pri- pray and unite around the Holy who, like herself, suffer from neuropathy, an illness which together from various parishes marily through the work of Fr. Eucharist.” results from injury to peripheral nerves and is tremendously to recognize that we are all one D’Souza, particularly his initia- The parishioners from all the painful. She tells the people who write to her “not to suffer alone in Christ,” says Grand Knight tive to extend it beyond the par- parishes were invited to be a part with the illness, but to reach out to others, share personal expe- George Ribellino, Jr., of the St. ish, thus making visible the reali- of the entrance procession, and riences.” She underscores that sufferers like herself must “not Matthew Council #14360. ty of all our parishes being united took part in the reception follow- suffer alone,” but “inform the vast public about this illness—as Fr. Michael Boccaccio, St. in this diocese,” Fr. Boccaccio ing Mass. well as the medical community, which will lead to greater pro- Philip’s pastor, was the presider told the congregation. The celebration was a unique fessional understanding and more effective treatments.” at the Solemn Mass. During his Those who attended agreed experience for the parishioners of Not surprisingly, “Mother has become a source of hope and homily, Fr. Boccaccio spoke with his assessment. “The city- St. Philip, too, who enjoyed the inspiration,” says Elaine Williams, Mother Dolores’ secretary, about the inception of the dio- wide celebration was a reminder opportunity to host this celebra- who responds to the people writing these letters. And Mother cese, remembering each bishop to all of us that we are not mere tion and to welcome the people Dolores explains the good that comes of this by one simple com- who has served our diocese, from individual parishes, rather, we from other parishes. “What a cel- ment—“God is present!” and she adds, “Constantly!” To that, Cardinal Lawrence Sheehan to belong to the universal church,” ebratory atmosphere… parishio- we can add a “thank you,” in capital letters! our newly appointed Bishop- says John Cadavid, a parishio- ners from many parishes gathered I add another “Thank You,” to Mother Dolores and her long Elect Frank Caggiano. In his ner of St. Thomas Parish. “This in unity to pray for our diocese! time friend Richard De Neut for bringing us this remarkable homily he offered a teaching, beautiful celebration reminds I was so happy to be part of story of how one woman, with so many opportunities for fame explaining how and why dioceses all of us that despite our differ- this special Mass,” says Angie were established, described the ent views and opinions, we are Lentz, who is a parishioner of St. and money ahead of her, followed a stronger Voice instead! n geography of the diocese and, in one Church, all under the same Philip’s. conclusion, reviewed the ministe- God.” The Mass included prayers for rial contribution of a diocese to Similar sentiments were the diocese, its various ministries, parishes. expressed by Christine Bouffard, and special prayers for Bishop- Saint Mary School - He also praised the efforts a teenager from St. Matthew par- elect Frank Caggiano. n Exploring the Arts A Dad’s View from page 15 Brother Elmo invited him LBJ became president, and the Patrick’s Church in Yorktown for another talk the following Civil Rights Act of 1964 was Heights, New York. They had week. No sooner had Brother passed. Brother James went back two beautiful daughters in James sat down than Brother to his old life. He went back to Louisiana before moving back Elmo came out with it: “I being Jim. But he was still an ide- north to New Jersey, where don’t think this is the place alist. He still wanted to help the I was born. My little brother for you.” Brother James knew country heal its racial wounds. came along later to complete what it meant. He would be A priest friend saw an ad for the clan. leaving—immediately. He an outfit called South Mission God must have been at Saint Mary School admits students of was forbidden to speak with Volunteers. They matched Jim work in Brother Elmo’s heart any race, color, creed or ethnic origin. the other postulants. Brother with a teaching job at a Catholic because he saw something in Elmo didn’t want any discord. school in Jennings, Louisiana. Brother James that my dad Open House, Thursday October 17, 2013, 9-10 am. When a washed out, He packed a bag and hitchhiked couldn’t see in himself. The RSVP (203) 438-7288 or online at www.smsridgefield.org. he simply disappeared. Brother south. wouldn’t suit Can’t make it? Just call to arrange a tour. We would love to see you. James’s bags were waiting for It was in the bar at New him; his destiny was elsewhere. him when he left the ’s Orleans Airport that he first Brother Elmo kept my father Saint Mary School, Ridgefield CT office. set eyes on his true vocation. from taking the wrong path. I Preschool—Grade 8 Not long afterward, Jim and Ann were married in guess you could say I owe him everything. n National Blue Ribbon Winner Kennedy was assassinated, 1966 at her home parish, St. 25 September 2013 Schools Yankees’ first baseman teams with Shepherds

By NORMA K. DARRAGH lifelong success. for a major financial institution Dave Price, five-time Emmy in . Jabar is joined “The best and the bright- Award TV weather and news by four other alumni who have est always have opportunities,” anchor will be the Master of returned to their alma maters as observes Barnet Phillips, IV, a Ceremonies. mentors so that students can fol- member of Saint Paul Parish in In honor of this occasion and low in their footsteps. Greenwich and co-founder of in recognition of dedication and Despite formidable challenges, Shepherds, Inc. “They can get service, Shepherds will present Shepherds students have their themselves through high school the Founder’s Award to Bill aspirations. Jonathan, Phillip’s and into college. We wanted to Mitchell, a member of St. Luke current student, says that he help kids who are at risk, who are Parish in Westport, and David “wants to become an architect so not necessarily reading or doing R. Smith of St. Francis of Assisi I can build a house for my Mom, math at grade level.” in Weston, both of whom have who has sacrificed so much for Founded in 1998 by Phillips made a marked impact not only me.” Alex is adamant that “I do on the lives of the individual not want where I come from to BARNEY PHILLIPS (right) with his student, Jonathan, a senior at Kolbe. students they mentored but on determine who I will become. I Shepherds’ capacity to impact can do great things.” TJ shares others. that “My dad always said that I expected to become a reality will these.” From five students at Kolbe- would never make anything of come true as they meet Mark (Shepherds is hosting a Fifteenth Cathedral High School, the pilot myself, so I want to prove that I Teixeira in person on October Anniversary Founder’s Dinner on school in Bridgeport, Shepherds can achieve goals, work hard and 10. Teixeira, along with Fisk and October 10 to raise funds for the pro- has offered hope and a brighter succeed in life.” Phillips, share a common goal: gram. For details, see the advertise- future to more than 260 students One of the dreams they never “It’s all about helping kids like ment on page 21.) n from Bridgeport, Danbury, Middletown, New Haven, Cemetery Offices Norwalk and Stamford. 179 stu- BRIDGEPORT-STRATFORD dents have graduated, 90%+ of St. Michael Cemetery whom pursued higher education. 2205 Stratford Avenue This fall, the program will have Stratford, CT 06615 90 students. (203) 378-0404 DANBURY Mark Teixeira Shepherds reaches out to St. Peter Cemetery at-risk youth who suffer from 71 Lake Avenue Ext. inadequate financial and familial Danbury, CT 06810 and Brendan Fisk, Shepherds is resources. Coming from a myriad (203) 743-9626 currently celebrating its fifteenth of ethnic heritages and religious DARIEN St. John Cemetery anniversary. 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The above offer is not 25 Camp Avenue league record for most games it,” says Brendan Fisk, who is a Darien, CT 06820 available for those who purchase (203) 322-0455 with home runs from both sides member of Saint Pius X Parish in at a time of need. of the plate. Teixeira, a parishio- Fairfield. “It speaks to a person’s TRUMBULL ner at St. Michael the Archangel heart—to reach an inner-city kid ➤ Now, because...... the purchase of memorial property Gate of Heaven Cemetery is an inevitable task. 1056 Daniels Farm Road Parish in Greenwich, is an active and help them change their life. Trumbull, CT 06611 board member of NYC based That’s the premise Shepherds is You can make the decision now, based on one of the above reasons, (203) 268-5574 charity Harlem RBI. He is a based on.” or, you can wait until you HAVE to decide. Sometime in the distant WESTPORT staunch advocate of providing When Fisk met “his” student, future you will be thankful you have taken care of this important Assumption, Greens Farms educational opportunities for Jabar, one of the inaugural five Assumption, Kings Highway matter now. For details call your local cemetery! c/o St. John Cemetery young people in underserved at Kolbe, Jabar was a ward of the 223 Richards Avenue communities, sharing Shepherds’ state. Today, he is a St. John’s Catholic Cemeteries Diocese of Bridgeport Norwalk, CT 06850 belief that education is the key to University graduate working 238 Jewett Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06606 • (203) 372-4301 (203) 838-4271 26 September 2013 Obituaries Fr. Daniel Jensen, MM, 77, Deacon Bill Maryknoll missioner Rowe died at 83 MARYKNOLL, NY—Fr. tion from Maryknoll Seminary, DARIEN—Deacon William Service medal and the Good Daniel Jensen, M.M., a native of Ossining, NY. Rowe passed away on August 10 Conduct Medal. Greenwich, died on July 14. He After ordination on June 9, at Stamford Hospital. He was 83 A retired carpenter with was 77 years old and a Maryknoll 1962, Father Jensen was assigned years old. Born on February 12, Carpenter Union Local 210, he priest for 51 years. to Guatemala, where he served 1930 in , he was was an active supporter of the Daniel Jensen was born in as assistant in the Parish of San a life-long parishioner of St. John Darien Little League, serving as Greenwich on September 26, Miguel Acatán in the Diocese of Parish in Darien. president for 10 1935. He attended St. Catherine Huehuetenango. In 1965, he was He was ordained a years. He was also of Siena Grammar School in transferred to the Parish of Santa permanent deacon instrumental in Riverside and after graduating Eulalia, where he served as pastor for the Diocese of getting the Pony from Fairfield Prep he entered for six years. It was during this Bridgeport in 1981, League field built Maryknoll at the Junior Seminary time that he completed linguistic and faithfully served at Baker Field. (Venard) in Clarks Summit, PA. and anthropological studies of the the years of his dia- He is survived He earned a bachelor’s degree K’anjobal people. throughout Latin America con- conate at St. John’s. by his beloved wife in philosophy from Maryknoll Appointed co-director of the ducting courses for catechists. “During the dif- Mildred; two sons, College, Glen Ellyn, IL, and Centro Apostólico for training It was a dangerous time for ficult years at St. William and his a master’s in religious educa- lay leaders, Fr. Jensen traveled ➤ continued on page 27 John’s he was a wife, Catherine, calming influence, and James and his reassuring parishio- wife, Bella; and five ners that God would grandchildren. He take care of them,” says Deacon is also survived by one brother, FUNERAL GUIDE Anthony Detje, director of dea- Walter, of Stamford. He was pre- cons for the diocese. “Parishioners deceased by his brother James. NEIL F. HARDING were extremely grateful for his Deacon Rowe was received Director/Owner steady, comforting presence.” into St. John’s Church for a wake Collins Deacon Rowe attended Darien the afternoon of August 15. Fr. Funeral Home schools, graduating from Darien Frank McGrath, pastor of St. 92 East Avenue • Norwalk High School in 1948. He gradu- John’s, celebrated the Mass of 866-0747 ated from Cooper Union in New Christian Burial the following York City and served with the morning and delivered the hom- William A. Skidd William G. Lahey, Jr. U. S. Army in Korea with the ily. Burial followed at Spring William R. Kelley William P. Skidd Fifth Regimental Combat Team. Grove Cemetery, Darien. Harding Andrew D. 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Z 203-254-1414 or 800-542-0218 Z Memorial service facility October Year 3 Msgr. John H. Anderson...... 1967 5 Msgr. Victor Balcerak, O.F.M. Conv...... 1960 27 September 2013 Obituaries Fr. Edwin Coyne, 84 MILFORD—Edwin J. Coyne March 10, 1929, the young area’s height as the largest hous- at St. Joseph High School in died on July 12 at Milford Health Ed Coyne entered the U.S. ing project in the state. Trumbull. “I hired him,” recalls Care. He was 84 years old. He Army after his graduation from After completing four years Msgr. Shea, who was principal of will be remembered by many Commerce High School and there, he volunteered to partici- St. Joseph’s at the time. “He had for his commitment to the poor, served in Panama. Following his pate in the diocesan missions in a great love for people. He’d greet recent immigrants and those suf- military service, he entered the Santa Cruz and Chiclayo, Peru. the students at the door, kid with fering from addiction. Even dur- seminary in 1954 and finished Returning to the diocese in late them and tease them, and he was ing his retirement, he celebrated his studies at Mt. St. Mary’s 1970, he assumed the respon- there for them when they needed Christmas Mass every year at Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD. sibility of the Spanish-speaking him. Because he had struggled the Thomas Merton Center in He was ordained to the priest- community in Stamford, where with real issues himself, he could Bridgeport. hood on May 26, 1962, in St. he was the pastor at Our Lady identify their needs. He made “He had a saying: ‘I don’t Augustine Cathedral by the of Montserrat. In 1974, he was a huge difference in the lives of take anybody’s inventory,’” says Bishop Walter W. Curtis. transferred to St. Peter Parish in many St. Joe’s students.” Msgr. Richard Shea, pastor of His first assignment was as Danbury where, as director of a Certified Substance Abuse Fr. Coyne remained at St. St. Catherine of Siena Parish in parochial vicar at St. Rose of the Diocesan Spanish-Speaking Counselor in the State of Joseph’s until 1996, with a resi- Trumbull, who knew Fr. Coyne Lima Parish in Newtown. He Apostolate, he helped establish a Connecticut, and at that time he dence at St. Catherine of Siena well. “He took people as they was a chaplain at the then-Fair- strong Hispanic Catholic commu- was the only Roman Catholic Parish in Trumbull. After his were—no strings attached. He field Hills Hospital and a teacher nity in the Danbury area. Priest certified in both drugs and retirement he continued assisting was one-of-a-kind in the best on the first faculty of Immaculate In March of 1975, he became alcohol counseling in the State; at parishes throughout the area. sense of the word.” High School in Danbury. the chaplain at the Federal his work was so dedicated that “He didn’t disappear when he Born in Yonkers, NY, on Fr. Coyne filled a variety of Correctional Institution in he was honored with the title of retired. He was still out there, assignments over the following Danbury and remained there Emeritus in the field of substance helping people in so many ways,” years. Feeling a call to serve in until November of 1981, while abuse. He identified with recov- says Msgr. Shea. Fr. Jensen the growing diocesan apostolate in residence at St. Edward ering people through Programs A Mass of Christian Burial from page 26 to the Spanish-speaking, he went the Confessor Parish in New of Recovery and to the end was was celebrated for Fr. Coyne missionaries in that area. In 1981, to language school at the Catholic Fairfield. a very proud member of a well- on July 20 at St. Mary Church when violence forced the closure University of Puerto Rico in He returned to parish work at known one. in Milford. Msgr. Kevin Royal, of the religious center and parish Ponce. He then was assigned to St. Maurice Parish in Stamford The highlight of this involve- director of clergy personnel where he was serving, Fr. Jensen St. Mary’s Parish in Bridgeport, and, in 1982, he became the pas- ment was an invitation to attend for the Diocese of Bridgeport, was reassigned temporarily to the where he engaged in many inner- tor of Blessed Sacrament Parish an International Convention on was the principal celebrant. Fr. United States. city ministries, especially social in Bridgeport. Crippling arthritis Alcoholism in 1990 in the Soviet Coyne’s good friend, Fr. Leonard Returning to Latin America service and youth programs. He forced him to resign that position Union. At that event, he was Kvedas, pastor of St. Michael in 1985, Fr. Jensen was assigned was a “store-front priest” in Fr. in April of 1986, and he went to honored to give a talk on spiritu- Parish in Beacon Falls, gave the to a refugee camp in Campeche, Panik Village, always working St. Lawrence Parish in Shelton. ality in Moscow. homily. Full military honors fol- Mexico, for Guatemalans who among the poor, during that In 1984 he had become In 1989 he became chaplain lowed; burial was private. n had fled military persecution in their own country. He then moved to Cochabamba, Bolivia, to serve as director of continuing education for Maryknoll mission- ers in Latin America. From 1990-97, Fr. Jensen served in various positions in the United States, including formation/education and com- munications as assistant editor for Maryknoll magazine, and was active with the Maryknoll AIDS Task Force. In 1998 he was appointed director of the Maryknoll Residence retirement facility in Los Altos, CA, a posi- tion he held until he retired in 2003. Fr. Jensen is survived by his brother, Dr. Charles Jensen and his wife Rachel, who are mem- bers of St. Catherine of Siena in Riverside and his stepbrother George Heath and his wife of Southbury. Please join us in praying for the departed souls of: A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Fr. Jensen on July 19 in the Queen of Apostles Memorial Obituary Obituary Obituary Obituary Chapel at Maryknoll Center in Nicholas Lazzaro, 28 Fr. Edwin Coyne Fr. Richard Futie Deacon William Rowe Deacon Joseph J. Farley Ossining, followed by burial in ‘Always in Our Hearts’ High School Sacred Heart Parish Saint John Parish Saint Leo Parish Maryknoll Society Cemetery. n Branford Trumbull Stamford Darien Stamford 28 September 2013 Column Third Grade Apologetics

teacher. She was supposed to take she understood. Relief replaced I’m the one sitting by Norma. atholic by race my side. I was right, and I knew my frustration. God gave me a brain and a C G it. Why couldn’t she just come Sometimes, I want priests or mouth and a passion for Truth. over and set Norma straight (no bishops to just stand up and tell He wants me to learn a few les- By Denise Bossert pun intended)? A line is a line is it like it is. “Come on over to the sons about getting along with a line! What good was a teacher fullness of the Christian faith. No Norma. He wants me to talk if she wouldn’t vindicate you in other Church is 2000 years old! to her and show her the Good Denise Bossert, a convert to the front of your peers? History affirms who we are and News. He wants me to be the Catholic faith, has been published I shuffled my feet back to what we are. This is the Church Good News. Norma. She had a really irritating Jesus Christ founded. So why not There’s no easy path to by 46 diocesan papers. smile on her face that said, “See! reconsider what the Church has apologetics. It requires tenacity. If you were right, Mrs. Veninge always taught...” It takes a lot of ingenuity. You would say so!” have to want to help t was the 1970s and New I grabbed my paper and I sat in my chair and thought Norma along—not Math was everywhere. Mrs. walked straight over to Mrs. hard. How do you get through to “Norma stared at her paper beat her over the Veninge paired me up with Veninge. In a spirit of indigna- a kid who has no respect for you? as a light bulb turned on, and head with it. Ia student who didn’t like tion, I presented my case to the How do you get her to listen and Sometimes, all me at all. Our task? To draw a teacher. “Mrs. Veninge, Norma take you seriously? Norma needs is a 90 straight line that was five inches says that my line isn’t a line. She “Okay, Norma. Draw another a new schema took shape in degree re-orientation long. We opened our desks, thinks a line has to go this way!” line.” Norma took another blank to the whole thing. grabbed our rulers, and sharpened I drew an imaginary horizontal piece of paper and proudly drew her previously closed mind. And the flood- our pencils. line in the air. “But a line can go a second horizontal line. lights turn on, I looked at the blank piece of any way you want it to go. Can’t “Great.” I said. “That’s a per- ‘Oh.’ Finally, she understood.” revealing a Church paper and decided to draw a ver- it?” fect line.” that has stood the tical line. Even in third grade, I Mrs. Veninge didn’t say any- Norma smiled. ...about the Eucharist. test of time. A Church that goes was determined to be a bit differ- thing. Then, I reached over and laid ...about the New Ark of the all the way back to Jesus and ent from everybody else. “Can you come over to our the palm of my hand on the cen- Covenant. St. Peter. The Church that has Norma looked at my line and desks and tell Norma that my line ter of her paper. I rotated every- ...about what the Communion been empowered and sustained informed me, “That’s not a line.” is right, too!” My teacher just sat thing 90 degrees so that the line of Saints means. by the Holy Spirit since that first “Of course it is.” I said to the there for a moment. was now vertical. ...about what the Early Pentecost. With a little ingenuity critic seated next to me. “Why don’t you go over there “And it’s still a line now,” I said. taught. and a whole lot of grace, a new “No. A line goes like this.” and find a way to show Norma Norma stared at her paper as ...about Our Lord’s High schema is born in the hearts and She took another piece of paper that a line can be horizontal or a light bulb turned on, and a new Priestly Prayer for unity. minds of those around us. And and drew a five-inch horizontal vertical?” schema took shape in her previ- ...about heaven touching down Norma is left uttering a breath- line. I wasn’t happy with my ously closed mind. “Oh.” Finally, in the Mass. less, “Amen.” ...about holiness and grace and How do I know this? I was mercy and true social justice. once a Norma, too. And many Why don’t they just have one Catholic writers, speakers, and big come-to-Jesus-talk with the parishioners have shown me ST. JOSEPH’S CENTER Normas of the world? what a 90° reorientation can do. Here’s why... Thanks be to God! n

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hard work. Self-esteem arises from a genuine sense of achievement. Potpourri Self-esteem depends on hard work. There’s nothing for nothing. By Thomas H. Hicks What I’m talking about involves people who give realistic recognition and encouragement, who identify and nurture some- Thomas Hicks is a member one’s strongest qualities, what they are best at, and encourage Please join Fairfield County Catholic’s of St. Theresa Parish in Trumbull. them to live out those strengths. Welcome and Congratulatory issue Being affirmed gives assurance, confidence and motivation. in celebrating our new shepherd n essential voice in our “I Am Special” buttons for doing Talent accompanied by hard Bishop Frank J. Caggiano lives is the cheerleader. nothing special. I know some work produces excellence. We We invite you to advertise and send your own Cheerleaders help us twelve-year-old kids who can often say of someone who does unique well wishes/congratulatory message! to see the positive truth hardly walk across a room with- something in an excellent manner A Space Deadline is Thursday, September 12 about ourselves and the poten- out falling and yet their rooms “she has a gift.” It is a gift with tial we have in the future. They are cluttered with sports trophies hard labor attached. Talented Contact Ralph Lazzaro: 203.416.1462 are the voices that make us feel people praise God by the excel- special, prompt us to perfect our “A few words of lence of their work. capacities. Charity calls for taking on We probably only realize our praise deeply affect the cheerleader role, for catching identity when others affirm it and favorable moments to say good 24 Hour Service Available Family Owned and Operated build it up for us. 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They made me feel precious learn that they can get by without the most Godlike. n and unique and chosen. I think of the various people in my life who were generous with praise and practical encourage- SAINTLYLIVES BY ED WALDRON ment. They will never know all they did for me. There were cer- tain teachers and coaches whose perceptions about me nourished me through the years. They aug- mented my life. Without them I do not know where I would be today. They passed into my life and lighted it up. I see them as instruments of God’s grace. A few words and small ges- tures of praise and recognition deeply affect us as children; they reverberate through our lives, become internalized. What I’m talking about has nothing to do with the newly fashionable self-esteem cur- riculum in schools and sports wherein kids are taught to feel good about themselves even though they do badly. It’s easy to confuse feeling good with doing well. Self-esteem comes through bone-fide achievement. Today, there seems to be an explosion of rewards, gold stars, and happy- face stickers for the most routine accomplishments. Children get 30 September 2013 Bits & Pieces ADULT FORMATION: the the Alumni Run web page: www. LANGUAGE (ASL): this 8-week study of the United States Catholic sjcadets.org/run. course offered on either Mon./ Catechism for Adults resumes GIANT TAG SALE will Wed./Thurs. beginning Sept. 9, Fri., Sept. 6, at 10:30 am at the be held at Holy Name of Jesus 11 & 12 (choose one). Cost: $140, Catholic Center, Bridgeport. For Parish, Stratford, the week- proceeds go to support the Deaf more information, contact Gina end of Sept. 6-8: Fri., 5-8 pm; and Hard of Hearing Community Donnarummo: gdonnarummo@ Sat., 9 am-3 pm; and Sun., 10 of the Valley. For more informa- diobpt.org or 203.416.1446. am-12:30 pm. For more informa- tion or to register, contact Fr. Nick BEREAVEMENT tion, contact MaryAnn Wells: Pavia: 203.895.3979 padrepavia@ MINISTRY will begin at Our 203.375.2836 or 203.375.5290. msn.com. Lady of Peace Parish in the 50 YEARS OF FAITH: the BEREAVEMENT Lordship area of Stratford on opening Mass for the 50th anni- MINISTRY, a 10-session pro- HOLY APOSTLES COLLEGE AND SEMINARY TO Wed., Sept. 4, from 7-8:30 pm. versary of St. Michael Parish, gram held over nine months, will PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE This is a 10-week program; Greenwich, will take place Sun., begin at St. Jude Parish, Monroe, Holy Apostles College and Seminary will participate in the meetings will take place the first Sept. 8, at 12 noon. Garden recep- on Wed., Sept. 11, from 2:30-4 National Day of Remembrance on Sat., Sept. 14, beginning and third Wed. of each month. tion to follow. For more informa- pm. Sessions will be held twice a at 1:30 pm. This event will be held on their Cromwell campus Registration required. For more tion, call the parish: 203.869.5421 or month thru Nov. and then once at the site of Adam’s Tomb and is open to the public. information or to register, call the visit www.stmichaelgreenwich.com. a month, concluding in May of The National Day of Remembrance (AbortionMemorials.com) parish office: 203.377.4863, ext.10. WOMEN’S GROUP at 2014. Registration required. For is an effort of prayer and education focused on the approximately MASSES OF HEALING Christ the King Parish, Trumbull, more information or to register, thirty locations throughout the United States in which the bodies AND HOPE sponsored by the will open the fall season on call the parish: 203.261.6404. of children killed by abortion are buried. By telling the stories of Charismatic Renewal Office Mon., Sept. 9, at 10 am with SEPTEMBERFEST will these burials and having memorial services at each of these sites, will be offered at St. Marguerite a lively presentation on the life take place at Our Lady of the the public is brought to a deeper awareness of the humanity Parish, Brookfield, on Wed., challenges faced by Scarlett Assumption Parish, Fairfield, of the unborn and the inhumanity of abortion. This occasion can Sept. 4, at 7 pm; Mon., Sept. O’Hara, heroine of the classic the weekend of Sept. 13-15. Fri., lead those who have lost children to abortion 16, at St. Lawrence Parish, American novel, Gone with the 6-11 pm; Sat. 1-11 pm; Sun. 1-6 to a greater measure of healing. (For more information, Shelton, at 7:30 pm with Fr. Bob Wind. For more information, call pm. For more information, call contact Very Rev. Douglas L. Mosey, CSB: 860.632.3010.) Kwiatkowski; and Mon., Sept. 203.261.8020. 203.333.9065 or go to www. 23, at 7:30 pm at Christ the King CURSILLO ULTREYAS assumptionfairfield.org. TRIUMPH OF THE CROSS,” WORD MADE FLESH,” Parish, Trumbull, with Fr. Larry are held around the diocese: TWO HOLY HOURS will a day retreat sponsored by the a one-day retreat for anyone Carew. For more information, Mon., Sept. 9, at St. James be sponsored by The Cathedral pro-life group at St. Joseph involved in lay ministry (lectors, call 203.268.8253. Parish, Stratford, 7 pm; Mon., Parish, Bridgeport: Thurs., Sept. Parish in Shelton, will take Eucharistic ministers, ushers, ALUMNI 5K RUN will be Sept. 16, at St. Bridget of Ireland 12, at St. Patrick Church from place Sat., Sept. 14, at Enders youth leaders, catechists, choir held at St. Joseph High School, Parish, Stamford, at 7:30 pm; 7-8 pm and Thurs., Oct. 10, at Island, Mystic. Registration: 8:15 members), will be held at St. Ann Trumbull, on Sat., Sept. 7, at Thurs., Sept. 19, at St. Mary St. Augustine Cathedral from am; Mass at 9 am. Cost: $50; Parish, Bridgeport, on Sat., Sept. 10:30 am; Kid’s Fun Run at 10 Parish, Bethel, at 7:30 pm. 7-8 pm. For more information, includes lunch. For reservation 14, from 10 am-4 pm. Future am. Registration fee $20 includes For more information, contact call St. Patrick’s parish office: or for more information, call retreats are planned. Cost: $45; an Alumni Run T-shirt and Jeanette at [email protected]. 203.368.6777. 203.378.1859. includes lunch. For more infor- refreshments. Register online at LEARN AMERICAN SIGN “LIFE AND THE “ENCOUNTERING THE mation or to register, call the par- ish: 203.368.1607 or go to www. StAnnBlackRock.com. JOURNEY OF HOPE, a CATHOLIC PROFESSIONAL NETWORK support group for divorced or separated Catholics, will begin on Sat., Sept. 14, at Holy Family Parish in Fairfield. For more Home PC & Mac Help information, call the parish: 203.336.1835. GOLF TOURNAMENT for St. Joseph School in Shelton WANTEDBuying Baseball Cards will be held on Sun., Sept. 15. Computer Systems, Networks, For more information, call and Signed Memorabilia 203.924.4669 or visit www.stjo- E-mail, Internet, Training & Tutoring sephshelton.org. MENTION THIS AD TO RECEIVE THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY CATHOLIC DISCOUNT! Call Lenny Svelnys TRIP TO SEE “WHITE 203.377.7908 www.magtypecr.com  203.392.4470  to set up an appointment      CHRISTMAS”  at the Westchester Broadway Theatre will be sponsored by the St. Since Theresa, Trumbull, Seniors on 1963  Thurs., Nov. 14. Cost: $90;     includes lunch. Reservation and    payment due by Tues., Sept. RESIDENTIAL EMERGENCY DRAIN CLEANING 17. For more information and MUNICIPAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL CLEAN& for reservations call Kathy: 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE • LICENSED & INSURED 203.268.8256. 377-8704 DEODORIZE MISSIONARY IMAGE of • CATCH BASIN CLEANING or • TV PIPE INSPECTION    Our Lady of Guadalupe will visit • HIGH VELOCITY WATER JETTING • AIR TESTING     St. Joseph Parish, Shelton, on • LARGE DIAMETER POWER RODDING 1-800-422-3724 • JET RODDING Office: 534 Surf Avenue • Stratford • VACTOR SERVICE         Fri., Sept. 13. Mass at 6:50 am, devotion, and prayer at Summit Women’s Center in Bridgeport. 31 September 2013 Bits & Pieces For more information, call Fr. Parish, Stamford, will be held 10-11:30 am. There is a $20 mate- PRO-LIFE SPEAKER Oct. 24-Nov. 4. For more informa- Augustine Nguyen: 203.924.8611. Sun., Sept. 22, at 4 pm. Donation: rials fee. For more information or Dolores Grier, former vice tion, contact Mary Ellen Tiernan: BIBLE STUDY: “Galatians: $75. For more information and for for reservations, call 203.637.3661. chancellor of community rela- 203.869.4000 ext. 167. Set Free to Live” will begin at tickets, call 203.324.9544. GOLF OUTING to benefit tions for the Archdiocese of CT CATHOLIC MENS Christ the King Parish, Trumbull, ST. THERESA’S SENIORS St. John Fisher Seminary will New York and founder of the CONFERENCE will be held Fri., Sept. 20, from 9-10:45 am. TRIP to Grand Oak Villa to hear take place Mon., Sept. 30, at Association of Black Catholics Sat., Oct. 26, from 8:30 am-5 pm For more information and to Performer Vincent Talarico will the Brooklawn Country Club, Against Abortion, will speak on at Goodwin College, 1 Riverside reserve a study folder, call Marian: take place Tues., Sept. 24. Cost: 500 Algonquin Rd., Fairfield. 18 “Abortion: How It Effects the Dr., East Hartford. Don’t miss 203.268.8791 or Liz: 203.268.8695 $77; includes family style lunch holes golf including cart, lunch, Baby, the Mother and You” on this time of fellowship, hope and or email [email protected]. with wine. For reservations call cocktail hour, dinner, prizes & Sun., Oct. 20, from 2-4 pm at St. inspiration. For more information RISE AND WALK Kathy: 203.268.8256. live auction. For more informa- Joseph Parish, Shelton. For more or for tickets, call 860.739.4607 FOUNDATION will hold its NATURAL FAMILY tion, contact Allison McCarthy: information, call Fr. Augustine or go to www.ctcatholicmen.org. annual gala at St. Catherine of PLANNING series will begin 203.322.5331 or amccarthy@ Nguyen: 203.924.8611. “CHANTICLEER,” the Siena Parish, Trumbull on Sat., at St. Rose of Lima Parish, diobpt.org. NOVENA TO SAINT JUDE Grammy Award winning men’s Sept. 21, from 6 pm-midnight. Newtown, on Fri., Sept. 27, and DAY will be held at St. Jude Parish, ensemble, with perform in con- Dinner, dancing, and silent auc- continue on Oct. 25 and Nov. PILGRIMAGE sponsored by Monroe, starting Sun., Oct. 20, cert at St. Catherine of Sienna tion. The gala benefits needy 22. All classes run from 7-9 pm. the Ministry for Adult Formation and concluding Mon., Oct. 28. Parish, Riverside, on Sat., Oct. children in Bogotá . It takes the full series of 3 classes will take place the weekend of Sun.-Fri. novena Masses are at 26, at 8 pm. Cost of tickets: $50 Tickets: $75; $500 for a table of to learn the method. For more Nov. 8-10. The pilgrimage will 7:30 pm. Coffee and fellowship or $35. For more information or eight. For more information, call information, contact Adrienne include a visit to four in follow Mass. On Sat., Oct. 26, for tickets, call 203.637.3661 or Ellen Nardelli: 203.372.7478 and Al Keogler at a.keogler@att. the Philadelphia area. The speak- the novena prayers will be after go to www.stcath.org. MOTOWN CONCERT to net. To register, visit the Couple ers at Magnificat Day will be the 5:30 pm Mass. WINE AND FOOD benefit the Cardinal Sheehan to Couple League International: Fr. and Fr. Peter PILGRIMAGE TO THE TASTING FESTIVAL will Center will take place Sat., www.ccli.org. Cameron. Registration deadline is HOLY LAND with Fr. Alfonso take place St. Gregory the Great Sept. 21, at the Bijou Theater, 8th GRADE CAR WASH Tues., Oct. 1. For more informa- Picone, rector of St. Margaret’s Parish, Danbury on Sun., Oct. Bridgeport. Pre-party begins at at St. Joseph School, Shelton, tion and to register, contact Gina Shrine, Bridgeport, will take place 27, from 6-8 pm. In addition to 7 pm, concert at 8 pm. Tickets will be held on Sun., Sept. 29. Donnarummo: gdonnarummo@ Oct. 21-30. For more informa- wines, there will be food samples $35. For more information, call Get your car cleaned and help diobpt.org or 203.416.1446. tion and for reservations, call from local restaurants and bak- 203.336.4468 or go to www.she- our youth at the same time! For VENDORS AND Fr. Picone: 203.333.3161, or Pia eries. Proceeds will stay in the hancenter.org. more information, go to www. CRAFTERS NEEDED for Ramadanovic: 203.378.5408. community. Cost $20 prepaid; FIND YOUR TREASURES stjosephshelton.org. a Giant Tag Sale at St. Mary TRIP TO SOUTHERN ITALY $25 at the door. For more infor- at a giant tag sale at Queen of the BIBLE STUDY at St. Parish, Stamford, Sat., Oct. 19, & SICILY will be sponsored by mation or for tickets, call Diana: Clergy Retired Priests Residence, Catherine of Siena Parish, from 9 am-4 pm. Registration St. Michael Parish, Greenwich, 203.792.6750. n Stamford, on Sat., Sept. 21, from Riverside, will focus on the Book deadline is Tues., Oct. 1. For 9 am-3 pm. For more information of Revelation. Choose a morning more information contact Sharon call 203.358.9906 or an evening session. Sessions MacKnight: 203.327.1806 or “THE SICILIAN TENORS” run Mon. evenings, Sept. 30-Nov. [email protected], a concert to celebrate the 90th 18, from 7:30-9 pm; or Tues MORNING GLORY anniversary of Sacred Heart mornings, Oct. 1-Nov. 19, from Walkathon will be held Sat., Oct. 5, from 11 am-3 pm at Meckauer Park, Bethel, rain or shine. For • Newspapers We are the proud printers of the tickets or information go to www. Fairfield County Catholic for the past 20 years. ccfairfield.org • Publications RESPECT LIFE MASS will be held at St. Joseph Church, Shelton, on Sun., Oct. 6, at • Shoppers 10:30 am. 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