ST. ROSE of LIMA CHURCH WE ARE PROUD of OUR GRADUATES June 6, 2021

ST. ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH WE ARE PROUD OF OUR GRADUATES June 6, 2021

St. Rose of Lima School Kindergarten St. Rose of Lima Grade 8 Graduates NAME NAME HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDING Matthew Anderson Elias Brady Newtown High School Abigail Anstett Emily Braun St. Joseph High School Victoria Fragoso Jude Cappiello Immaculate High School Grace Girnys Savanna Cicarelli The Gunnery Grant Hoffman Gabriella Corona Immaculate High School Brody Johnson Brooke Crutchfield Newtown High School Brielle Keil Zoe Dahm Immaculate High School Aria Lauture Deirdre Dwyer Immaculate High School Finley Nordt John Paul Dyer Canterbury High School Donald Papcsy Lily Fagan Newtown High School Luciana Papcsy Sophia Faroul Canterbury School Luke Pendergast Hannah Fox St. Joseph High School Alexander Rathbun Olivia Franson Pending Justin Rocco Griffin Geissler Newtown High School Killian Ronan Madison Griffin Newtown High School Avery Schaff Anthony Guirguis Saint John Vianney (Holmdel, NJ) Kaylee Schaff Oliver Guzy Newtown High School Pierce Scheithe Benjamin Haddad Immaculate High School Brady Singer Ava Heineken Immaculate High School Drexler Utecht Stephen Johnson Newtown High School Alexis Keane Newtown High School Wesly Keayes Newtown High School Mason McSwiggan Pending Elizabeth Mitchell Immaculate High School Emily Naughton Canterbury School Cameron O’Rourke Immaculate High School Spencer O’Rourke Immaculate High School Shannon O’Donnell Newtown High School Azikiwe Osakwe Hopkins School Caleigh Prieto Newtown High School Damon Sutton Immaculate High School Ryan Sweeting Immaculate High School Monica Tokar St. Joseph High School Emma Tropeano Pending Melena Ventresca Immaculate High School St. Rose of Lima School Class of 2017 NAME HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED COLLEGE ATTENDING Luke Braun St. Joseph High School Fairfield University Michael Brown Newtown High School Central Connecticut State University Elizabeth Cassetta Newtown High School St. Joseph College of Maine Mackenzie Ciambra Joel Barlow High School Undecided Colten Ciccarelli The Frederick Gunn School University of Miami Joseph DiMaria Immaculate High School Villanova University Joseph Doherty Henry Abbott Technical High School Manufacturing Technology Nathan Geary Pomperaug High School Miami University Liam Gelston St. Joseph High School University of Rhode Island Perry Ghosh Immaculate High School Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Paige Hottois Lauralton Hall University of New Haven Torin Kearney Canterbury School United States Coast Guard Academy Genny Kelly Newtown High School University of Delaware Nicole Kolitsas Immaculate High School Molloy College Logan McAloon Immaculate High School Fairfield University Dylan McDermott St. Joseph High School Fairfield University Peyton McKenzie Immaculate High School Quinnipiac University Kolbe Mosher Immaculate High School University of Texas at Dallas Lucy Nevin Immaculate High School Duquesne University Gabrielle Norko Lauralton Hall Fairfield University Maddy Rader St. Joseph High School Skidmore College Cameron Reichenbach St. Joseph High School University of Cincinnati Siobhan Reidy Immaculate High School Sacred Heart University Stella Sabo Immaculate High School Fairfield University Megan Seman Newtown High School Stony Brook University Rosie Simms St. Joseph High School University of Toronto Hunter Smith St. Joseph High School Ball State University Kathleen Tokar St. Joseph High School University of Maryland Liam Wolson St. Joseph High School Penn State University

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GOSPEL MEDITATION ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE June 6, 2021 Monday, June 7 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 6:45 William J. Maher, Jr. . . . John & Michele Dutsar 9:00 Dr. Roberto Romero ...... The Sonido Family As our world faces so much turmoil and change, it is Tuesday, June 8 now more important than ever to remember who God is, 6:45 Michele Pavia (Italy) ...... Nella Pavia who we are and where we are going. It is easy to get dis- 9:00 William Carroll ...... Joan & Bill Lavery tracted and lose focus, especially when we are being Wednesday, June 9 6:45 Garret Gabriel Caouette ...... Kevin DeBartolomeo & family pulled in so many directions. We can not only lose sight of God but one another. Maintaining our well developed 9:00 Peg & Frank Saidis ...... Peggy & Tony Baiad Thursday, June 10 and mature relationships with God and one another is 6:45 St. Rose Parishioners essential to continuing to live healthy, happy, and fo- 9:00 Anthony & Frank Alagna . . Mike & Rose Pavia cused lives. In a message to young people, Pope Bene- Friday, June 11 dict XVI said, “the happiness you are seeking, the happi- 6:45 Anthony Sara (Italy) ...... Nella Pavia ness you have a right to enjoy has a name and a face: it is 9:00 Dile Gjoka ...... St. Rose Religious Ed. Jesus of Nazareth, hidden in the Eucharist.” What is true Saturday, June 12 for those who are younger is even truer for those who are 8:00 Dec’d members of K of C Council #185 older. Regardless of how the particulars of life change 4:00 Barbara Sodlosky . . . Frank & LeeAnn Sequenzia over time, human beings are still hardwired to seek the Joseph & Maureen McArthur . . . Joseph & Cynthia McArthur fullness of life and happiness. How we embark on this Sunday, June 13 journey and what we choose along the way will indicate 7:30 Richard Neany ...... Billy & Teresa Tully whether we meet success. 9:30 Gloria Colbrook ...... Angela & Donald Orrico There is so much brokenness and pain in our world. 11:30 Louis Camputo ...... David Camputo Many people are lost, feeling lonely, anxious, marginal- Jack Obre ...... Family ized, victimized, isolated, oppressed, and abused. Every 5:00 Amelia Lovermi ...... Family time we receive the Body of Christ, we have an opportunity to become what we eat. The power and presence FOR THOSE ATTENDING A PARKING LOT MASS, of Christ in the Eucharist becomes present in us and ef- TURN YOUR RADIO DIAL TO 89.9 FM TO LISTEN TO fects change in ourselves and in the lives of those we THE MASS. AN EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER WILL meet. We are given the grace to become temples of jus- BRING COMMUNION OUT TO THE PARKING LOT tice and peace, carrying God’s sacred Presence within us FOR THOSE WISHING TO RECEIVE THE EUCHA- wherever we go. Our faith community is ignited with the RIST. fire of God’s love and stands out as a beacon of hope in a world that is lost. This is the only way we can discover The Sanctuary Candle will be lit this week in peacefilled resolutions to violence and create innovative memory of Catherine Hubbard as requested by solutions to what is fueling its need in the first place. True happiness, for the young and old alike, becomes an Joseph & Cynthia McArthur. obtainable goal. Reminder! St. John Maria Vianney says it so well. “There is nothing Our weekend mass schedule has been changed as of June 5/6. so great as the Eucharist. If God had something more SaturdayN8:00 a.m. SundayN7:30 a.m. Vigil 4:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. precious, he would have given it to us.” Only the Eucha- 11:30 a.m. rist has the ability to connect, sustain, strengthen, and 5:00 p.m. properly orient us, not only on the road of this life but the road to life eternal. Knowing this, when life gets chal- TO OUR PROVIDENT FATHER lenging, unsettling, and difficult, we can rely on and cling to this gift we have in the Real Presence of Christ. Holy and Provident Father, You are the Lord of the vineyard This actual encounter with God celebrates God’s uncon- and the harvest, and You give each a just reward for their work. ditional love for us and grounds us to the truth of who we In Your design of love, You call men and women to work are in a way nothing else is able to do. Because through with You for the salvation of the world. the Eucharist we really do become the Body of Christ, We thank You for Jesus Christ, Your Living Word, who has we are also bonded together in a most perfect way to one redeemed us from our sins and is among us to assist us in our another as that Body. Nourished, united, and strength- poverty. Guide the flock to which You have promised possession of ened by the Eucharist, let us individually and collective- the Kingdom. Send new workers into Your harvest and set in ly, bring this wonderful gift to all we meet, especially the the hearts of Pastors faithfulness to Your plan of salvation, poor with whom we have a special connection. ©LPi perseverance in their vocation and holiness of life. Amen. Rogationist Publications 2 NȵɇɄȿɇȾ

A MESSAGE FROM MONSIGNOR BOB The Feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ, is one of the most solemn celebrations in our Church year. We recall the moment before the arrest, suffering and death of Jesus when He gave us the entirety of Himself to sustain us in our faith and draw us closer to the Father. In that upper room on Holy Thursday, life changed forever for those of us who believe. “While they were eating, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, gave it to them, and said, ‘Take it; this is my body.’ Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, ‘This is the blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many. Amen, I say to you, I shall not drink the fruit of the vine until the day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.’” Mark 14: 2226 The simplicity of His words and actions does not capture the depth of this pouring forth of His life for each of us. How blessed are we to be able to partake of the very life of Christ. This feast is a day of thanksgiving (eucharistia) for all the Lord does for us and His willingness to share Himself with whomever chooses to worthily partake of the Holy Eucha- rist. And how blessed are we who know and believe and rely on the power of the Eucharist to give us life, hope, strength and a deeper faith and trust in God’s endless love for us. It is a day when we need to pray for the members of our families and our friends who no longer receive the Eucharist or believe in the real presence. Jesus reminds us that unless we eat His Body and drink His Blood, we have no life. How true that is when we look at the condition of our world in these times! The value of life is not part of the contemporary agenda. As we approach the altar of the Lord, let us remind ourselves of the great gift Holy Eucharist is for all of us! This is also a day to remind ourselves of the importance of saying grace before we eat our meals. Saying this prayer on Thanksgiving Day is not enough! It should be a part of our everyday lives. Jesus models this for us as he prayed before that meal in the upper room. We need to take every opportunity we are given to thank God for all the blessings He pours into our lives! Congratulations to our deacons as they celebrate their ordination anniversaries this month: June 8 M Deacon Norm Roos (25 years) June 9 Deacon Rick Scinto (9 years) June 15 M Deacon Mike Ronan (2 years) We are blessed as a parish by the service of these three men, who often go far beyond what is expected of them. Thanks to their wives and their families for the sacrifices they make on our behalf. PLEASE JOIN US NEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 13, FOLLOWING THE 11:30 A.M. MASS AS WE CELBRATE THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF DEACON NORM AND SAY THANKS TO LARRY GARDNER WHO IS RE- TIRING AS OUR FOLK CHOIR COORDINATOR. BOTH OF THESE MEN HAVE GIVEN MUCH TO US, AND IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE TAKE TIME TO THANK THEM. THEIR RECEPTION WILL BE HELD IN THE BELL GARDEN (WEATHER PERMITTING). CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SAINT ROSE GRADUATES AND ALL OUR GRADUATES FROM OUR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS! We are all very proud of each of them and are grateful to their parents who sacrificed in order to provide a faith based education for their children. I pray that God keep close watch over them as they continue to grow in wisdom, age and grace! Thank you for your patience as we begin our new Mass schedule this weekend. We will evaluate the schedule at the end of the summer once we have our planning for the fall in place. I know it is never easy to change Mass times and to ad- just your personal schedules, so your cooperation is doubly appreciated! Thanks also to the many people who are supporting our decision about not hosting a carnival this year. It was a difficult one to make, but I am certain that it was the right decision as we continue to move forward in the midst of this pandemic which is still part of us! Please do your best to support our Sweepstakes!

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REGISTRATION Coming Soon: Introducing the St. Rose School Blooms Brick Walk! June is Registration time for 20212022 Religious Buy a brick to celebrate special occasions, remember a loved one, connect to the past and pave the way to many Education classes. Before we open registration, here bright futures. Bricks make great gifts for graduation, are some reminders: Grade 1 is a prerequisite for communion, confirmation, weddings and so many other receiving the sacraments of First Reconciliation and precious life moments. The Brick Walk will be created First Communion in Grade 2. Likewise, Grade 7 is by the Angel of Hope directly in front of the school. If a preparation year before receiving Confirmation at you or someone you know attended or is attending St. Rose School this is a wonderful way to make a lasting the end of Grade 8. mark on campus and in the heart! Interested in ordering a brick? KINDERGARTEN CLASSES: Visit https://polarengraving.com/stroseoflimaschool or This Fall, Kindergarten classes will be available to email [email protected]. families who either delayed Kindergarten last year, Is it time to choose a Preschool for your little one? St. or would like to introduce their child to faith for- Rose Preschool offers dynamic 3yearold, 4yearold mation at an earlier age. and Transitional Kindergarten (5yearold) programs in a nurturing environment. Come see why this could be the ATTENTION CATECHISTS: right fit for your family! Join us for Open House Fridays, 10 11 a.m. In person and virtual tours can also be Now that the school year is over, we are looking scheduled other weekdays. Email [email protected] ahead to the Fall. We are so happy that our cate- or call 2034265102. https://www.stroseschool.com/ chists had a successful and safe school year, and are academics/preschool. Parents of 2yearolds inquire eager to return again to teach. Please return your about our PeekABoo 2’s Program. A warm welcome Catechist Volunteer Form to Mary Craig so that we awaits you! may consider a teaching spot for you in the Fall. Mark your calendars: Sunday; June 6th, 8th Grade Graduation; June 8th, Kindergarten Graduation; June VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 9th, Preschool Graduation. If you are interested in being a catechist, co catechist, teacher’s aide, hospitality or office volun- A shout out to St. Rose School Classes of 2013 and 2017!! A lot has changed in 4 & 8 years but one thing teer, please contact our office so that we may include remains the same...you are always a part of the St. Rose you in our plans for the coming school year. Con- School family! May God guide you along the paths you tact Mary Craig, at 2034262333, Ext. 2 for more are walking. Keep shining His Light! We’d love to hear information. from you. Email [email protected] with photos, updates and anything you’d like to share with us. Our Heartfelt THANKS to all who support St. Rose ##### School! Your donations enable us to provide a stellar academic, faithfocused education for children in Pre- school through 8th grade. We are thrilled to say that through teamwork and a lot of prayer, St. Rose School was onsite the majority of this school year. We have a rich history and a bright future because of you! Please take a look at our recent video, We’re Still Blooming! which highlights the successes we achieved during this challenging year. www.stroseschool.com/giving. Every gift makes a big difference! Thank you and God Bless!

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PASTORAL OUTREACH MINISTRY FOOD FOR THOUGHT Have You Been Fully Vaccinated? PASTORAL VISITS According to the CDC (or Centers for Dis- Are you or a family member Homebound, or ease Control and Prevention), in general in a shortterm facility for Rehabilitation, in a people are considered fully vaccinated: *2 weeks after their 2nd dose in a 2dose series such as Nursing Home, Hospital or on Hospice Care? Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or *2 weeks after a single Would you like a Pastoral/Eucharistic Minis- dose vaccine such as Johnson and Johnson's Janssen vac- ter to visit you &/or bring you Communion? Because of cine. If you don't meet these requirements regardless of HIPPA regulations, we have no means of knowing if you your age, you are NOT fully vaccinated. Keep taking all are in any of the above situations unless you notify us. precautions until you are fully vaccinated. Please feel free to call Sister Mary Ellen at 203426 Nancy Rhodes, parish nurse 2572. We are looking forward to your call and to serving you. ST. JOSEPH PROJECT If the economy, job loss, illness or an unex- OUTREACH MINISTRY PROGRAM pected emergency has caused your family to have difficulty regarding housing issues for St. The Outreach Ministry program meets the 2nd Tuesday Rose parishioners, please contact Sr. Mary El- of the month in the Holy Innocents Faith Formation Cen- len at 2034262572. Everything is strictly ter at 6:30 p.m. The program is postponed until further confidential. St. Joseph, pray for us! notice due to the coronavirus. Praise the Lord! He takes care of His children! PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY LIFTASPIRIT MEAL MINISTRY The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on the first Saturday of the month in the Rectory Conference Room There is nothing nicer than a homecooked at 10 a.m. Meetings are postponed until further notice meal! For many members of our St. Rose due to the coronavirus. parish family who are dealing with chronic Do you know someone who is sick, grieving or lone- illnesses or who are facing medical emer- ly? Consider blessing them with a prayer shawl. Call Sr. gencies, a hot meal, made with love and prayers, is nour- Mary Ellen at2034262572with your requests. ishing to the body and soul. Please consider joining our group. Contact Kathy: 2034566303. SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE During the pandemic, if anyone wants religious arti- BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP cles, please contact Lynda Healey (203) 3003211 and We meet on the third Sunday of the month @38 Church she will help you. We have an assortmentof reasona- Hill Road in the back entrance conference room. Please bly priced items for First Communion, in addition to use back door. For information, contact Suzanne Vitiello inspirational coffee mugs, St. Joseph home seller stat- at 9144096236. Meetings are postponed until further ues, holy water fonts, saint medals, bracelets, rosaries, notice due to the coronavirus. and more. The purpose of the Social Concerns Committee is to sup- CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING port our parishioners and neighbors in need. Our Cares Do you have cancer? Are you a cancer survivor? Are Box is in the back of the church. On the 3rd weekend of you a family member of someone who has cancer? Have every month, you'll find it in the vestibule. Thanks to you lost a loved one to cancer? If you answered “yes” to your generosity, we can continue to support our local any of these questions, you are encouraged to attend a organizations. support group being held each Wednesday evening at Parishioner to Parishioner (“Available” items are of- 7:00 p.m. at Holy Innocents Faith Formation Center. For fered free of charge. Just make arrangements to pick more information please contact Frank Sequenzia at 203 them up.) 9481369, email: [email protected]. Meetings Available: Fairly new natural wood baby crib are postponed until further notice. Available: Transport wheel chairNlike new Available: Thomasville couch with coffee table and matching side table ROSARY RECITATION IN CHURCH For Social Concerns information please call: Kathleen Join us in front of the Blessed Mother statue Mon.Fri. 9 Belmont, 2034263227, and leave a message. Please do a.m. Mass. not call after 7pm. FRIENDLY VISITORS “Whatever you did to one of these Become a Friendly Visitor and spend time once a month brothers of Mine, even the least of with elderly who are isolated due to illness or infirmity. them, you did it to Me”. Mt. 25:4 Please contact Sister Mary Ellen Genova at 203426 2572or Mariotte Corson at 2034269275.

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SPIRITUAL JOURNEY Meetings are postponed until further notice due to Covid. ST. ROSE MEN’S FAITH NETWORK Due to the coronavirus, meetings on campus are post- The FRIDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY GROUP poned. The Men's Faith Network is designed to help par- The meetings are postponed until further notice due to the ish men of all ages explore what it means to be a Catholic Coronavirus. Questions, call Blanca at 2034263253 . man in today's world. Our primary mission is to help men grow in faith, accountability, and fellowship; em- ST. ROSE JOB NETWORKING phasizing reallife application. We meet each Saturday Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP) Zoom meeting at 7:30 a.m.in the Holy Innocents building. All parish is6:00 M 7:30pmon Tuesday, June 8.Our guest speak- men are welcome! Contact Mike Ryan er, Graham Riley, will present “Job Search: The Im- at[email protected] portance of Being Found”. This is a free network group for people looking for new opportunities or interested in YOUNG WIDOWS/WIDOWERS GROUP professional development. To request the zoom link for Due to the coronavirus, the meetings are postponed thenext Northern Fairfield Professionals (NFP)meeting, until further notice. email[email protected]. The group meets at Holy Innocents Faith Formation Center on the fourth Tuesday of the month to present and ST. ROSE PRAISE & WORSHIP PRAYER MEETING discuss a topic relevant to widowhood. Find help dealing Are you interested in being involved with men seeking with the significant changes a spouse’s death brings. the Lord asking for His guidance to fulfill the calling on Meet people in similar circumstances for support, friend- your Life? Then this men’s group is what you are look- ship and understanding. For more info ing for. Hope to see you soon! For additional infor- www.meetup.com/widowsct or call 2034260481. mation, contact Tony Evertez at [email protected] or (203) 9171158. Meetings are on Thursdays outside Ho- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS ly Innocents at 10 a.m. Meetings are held off campus until further notice. AA meets every Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. in the PROLIFE & FAMILY MEETING upper room at 38 Church Hill Road. AA is a fellowship The next ProLife/ProFamily meeting is postponed until of men and women who help each other from Alcohol- further notice due to the coronavirus. For info, please ism. The only requirement for membership is an honest contact Deacon Norm Roos, 2037390175,email: desire to stop drinking. Our primary purpose is to stay [email protected]. sober and help others achieve sobriety. Come join us. LAY MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY Mornings: 1st Tuesday of each month after 9 a.m. Mass WALKING WITH PURPOSE Evenings: 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:15 to 8:30 Walking With Purpose, a bible study for women will re- p.m. both at the Bell Garden . The aim is to quench the turn in the fall...both morning (10am) and evening ses- infinite thirst of Jesus on the Cross for the love of souls. sions (7pm) will be held inperson on Wednesdays. The The Special Mission is to work for the salvation and the evening session will offer a virtual option with limited sanctification of the members of their own Families and space. Registration begins by June 16th. Morning ses- of the poorest of the poor of the whole world. Come see. sion will offer "Touching the Divine" and "Opening Your Heart", Evening Session will offer "Beholding His WEBS WOMEN’S ENRICHMENT BOOK STUDY Glory". Go to the St. Rose, WWP ministry link for de- We invite you to join us in reading Habits of Holi- tails.All WWP participants are invited to our YEAR END MASS on Wednesday June 16, 9AM in the ness: Small Steps For Making Big Spiritual Progress, by Church followed by light refreshments. Questions? Fr. MarkMary Ames, during the months of May and Day Session Contact Joanne Ihlefeld June. Meetings are held either outside in the Bell Garden at [email protected] & Evening Liz Brestovansky at St, Rose (weather permitting) or virtually on Zoom on at[email protected] Thursdays from 10 am to 11:30 am. Please contact Eliz- abeth Lynch at 2039945106 or email her ST. ROSE WOMEN’S CLUB MAll are welcome at [email protected] with questions or to sign up to We are an organization of women united in faith and fellowship. We welcome any women of St. Rose Parish join us. who have an interest in becoming members. Due to the C&L (Communion and Liberation) is an ecclesial Covid19 pandemic, SRWC is not meeting in person. movement in the Catholic Church based on the premise For the past year SRWC members have been supporting that Faith lived out in communion, is the foundation of each other and our parish by praying for the sick, the hos- the true liberation of man. CL website: https:// pitalized, the recovering, and reaching out to the lonely, english.clonline.org/.We meet every Wednesday 7:00 to the needy, and the elderly, who are staying home alone. 8:30 pm. on Zoom from our homes. For more infor- We write, call, visit if possible, inform members where mation, please call at 2034269275 or email there is a need, and pray for each other. Everyone is wel- at[email protected] . come to join us. On the second Tuesday of each month, some of our members meet in a home or at St. Rose DIVINE MERCY CENACLE: Due to the coronavirus, Cemetery to pray the ROSARY together for the inten- meetings are postponed until further notice. Prayer meet- tions of our members. On the third Thursday of each ings meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. month, interested members meet for our BOOK GROUP, We meet from 3:30 to 5:00 pm in the Chapel. All welcome. led by Renee Baade. Call the rectory with any questions. 6 JɅȾȵ 6, 2021

REMEMBERING THOSE WHO ARE SERVING US May God keep special watch over these men and women serving in the United States Military United States Army United States Navy LTC Andra Allison ENS Julia Davis MAJ Robert A. Bassett, DO SN Philip DeMayo PFC Ryan J. Bepko SN Danielle Godejohn “Urge the Governor not to sign " S.B. 835 "An Act Con- PVT Jack Carello LT Andrew Golankiewicz 2LT Patrick Carello LT Alex Islin cerning Deceptive Advertising Practices of Limited Ser- SGT Daniel Cartisano LT Allison Kirk Islin vices Pregnancy Centers": The State Senate and House PVT Ronald Corris CPO Daniel J. Kearns, Sr. SSG Anthony T. D’Aquila LT Daniel Kirk of Representatives have passed legislation detrimental to ENS Michael Kirk Prolife Pregnancy Resource Centers in Connecticut.... 1LT Stephen Gardner CDR Timothy Krippendorf MAJ Rachel (Askue) Hoffman BUMC Robert James Mandulak S.B. 835 is based on completely inaccurate and mislead- CPT Michael Hubbard LT Brian Murphy ing information about pregnancy resource centers in our CPT Tucker Hughes CAPT John Porado CPT Paul M. Kearney SN Eric Ralson, Jr. state and is part of a national campaign to discredit the LTC Matthew A. LaRocca CPO Matthew Sidor work that these centers perform. The word "abortion" is WO Rylan McCullom CDR Joseph P. Smith SGT Thomas J. Merrifield PO1 Christopher Szabbo the linchpin in determining who is covered by this pro- LTC Sean Pond posed legislation and who is not. Proof of this statement SPC Matthew Rahtelli 1LT Liam Thies Army National Guard can be found in Section 1(7) where "limited services LTC Benjamin Wallen WO2 Matthew Bergquist

pregnancy center" is defined as centers that do not pro- COL Peter J. Whalen LTC Todd Bookless vide referrals for abortions or emergency contraception.” CPT Daniel Wilcox PFC Louis Enriquez SGT Thomas Monckton Visit https://action.ctcatholicpac.org/ for more infor- United States Air Force CPT Matthew D. Seibert mation. SSgt. Daniel Carlson Capt. Keegan Frobey Matchett A1C Alexandria Matjievic United States Marines Stop your tax dollars from going to abortion! SSgt. Travis Mueller Lt Co John Murphy WO1 Michael Costello www.NoTaxpayerAbortion.com SrA Emily Pieretti Cpl Sean C. Decker MSgt James Rebman 2ndLT Jackie Fisher Maj Drew Taylor Cpl Robert W. Hoyt, Jr. For more information on the Church’s guidance on mor- Capt Katie Taylor Pvt Christopher Manfredi al questions in regards to vaccines and aborted fetal tis- TSgt Daniel West PFC Luke T. Miller Capt Kimberly Solheim West LCpl Ian Montgomery sue, please visit https://www.usccb.org/prolife/ Capt Jessica Zencey Col David L. Morgan II biomedicalresearch Capt Gregory Zencey LCpl Lucas T. Vendel Maj Philip Zencey PFC Patrick Zingaro “Our relationship with ChristNstrengthened by receiv- U.S. Coast Guard SN Charles Agius ing him worthily in Holy CommunionNhelps us under- LTJG Logan C. Mars stand our relationships with one another and with crea- LT Scott B. Nichols tion.” LT Meridith A. Palo CDR Paul D. Tessitore USCCB Secretariat of ProLife Activities, “Serene At- tentiveness to God’s Creation” The ProLife Committee is sponsoring this billboard on Rt. 25 in Monroe:

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #185 Do you know a neighbor in need? The Knights are here to help. Contact Communi- ty Service Committee Member, Harold Brennan at ALL VOLUNTEERS in the Diocese of Bridgeport 2037040083 or 2034263661. Ever thought of are required to comply with the Diocesan Safe Environ- becoming a Knight? For more information contact ment Policy. Part of this policy is attending the program, Protecting God’s Children. If you wish to help in any Guy Mascolo at 2038370466 or mas- way within the parish or Diocese, please register at [email protected] www.virtus.org. If you attended the class more than 5 years ago, you need to be recertified. If you have any questions or need help with recertification, please con- COLUMBIAN SQUIRES CIRCLE tact Doreen or Kelly in the Rectory office 2034261014. #1307: The male youth division of the Knights of Columbus, serving St. Rose and the community, is the largest circle in North America. Want to join the group? Contact Matt Rahtelli, (203) 885 4987,or email him at [email protected]. If you haven’t already, please consider making your contributions through Online Giving, a convenient, safe, secure option which makes use of current technology KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CAREER OPPORTUNITY and security standards. Your gift will be transferred The Knights of Columbus is seeking a Field Agent for a from your preferred method of payment directly to our career opportunity representing our insurance program. parish. It is simple and flexible, and allows you to start, We offer a complete benefits package with this fulltime stop and change your contributions at any time. How: 1 position. In order to qualify, one must be eligible for Visit our website: StRoseChurch.com 2Click on the membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more in- Giving Link on the top right side of page 3Complete formation please contact Jon Starr, General Agent at 203 the online registration form. 8036433 or Jon [email protected] Call Doreen at the rectory 2034265250 for assistance or more info. DOROTHY DAY HOUSE OF HOSPITALITYN Spring St., Danbury, CT. We are seeking new volunteers the third Wednesday of every month from 15 p.m. to set up, serve and clean up. Must be 16 FAITH FOOD PANTRY years of age. Must be dependable. Contact Marcia Is located on St. Rose Campus Izzo at 2037339655. 46 Church Hill Rd. (Next to Knights of Columbus Hall.) Worldwide Marriage Encounter Hours: Tues. 9:3011:30 a.m. To support married couples during this time of social Thurs. 46 p.m. distancing, Worldwide Marriage Encounter is sponsor- BY APPOINTMENT ing virtual marriage experiences. Some are on weekends If questions, call 2034265604 Or 2038370816 and are seven sessions on weekdays from 7:00pm to Food can be dropped off at Village Perk, The New- 9:30pm. Couples will explore their individual person- town Bee, Caraluzzi’s Market, Fisio Therapy, ality styles, improve listening and communication skills, Popowich Chiropractor, Barre Boutique. Volunteers understand God’s plan for their marriage, and learn how must be 21 and over and Virtus trained. to keep their relationship a priority. Registration is limited and a $100 application fee is required. For more information or to apply, call Frank & Margie Pearson at 8603372447 or visit them athttps://wwmectw.org/. DIACONATE DISCOVERY EVENINGS Watch for future dates and mean- “Brothers and sisters, rejoice. Mend your ways, encour- while speak to any of the clergy if age one another, agree with one another, live in peace, you are having a sense of a call to and the God of love and peace will be with you.” Invite the diaconate. God into your marriage on the next English Worldwide Marriage Encounter experience on: Thursdays/MondaysJune324 Thursdays/MondaysJuly 829

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AROUND THE DIOCESE GOSPEL MEDITATION ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE THE FACE OF PRAYER The Face of Prayer recently launched phase two of its June 6, 2021 campaign to create an interactive video catechism based The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ on the questions and concerns of young people. Visit www.thefaceofprayer.com to view over one hundred and As our world faces so much turmoil and change, it is forty questions answered by Bishop Frank J. Caggiano now more important than ever to remember who God is, and other bishops, priests, religious, and lay leaders who we are and where we are going. It is easy to get across the country. Be sure to also join the movement distracted and lose focus, especially when we are being by texting PRAY to 55778 to receive daily prayer alerts on pulled in so many directions. We can not only lose sight your phone. of God but one another. Maintaining our well developed and mature relationships with God and one another is VERITAS CATHOLIC RADIO essential to continuing to live, healthy, happy, and fo- We are on 1350AM on the radio, and you can also live cused lives. In a message to young people, Pope Bene- stream broadcasts through the app which is available at dict XVI said, “the happiness you are seeking, the hap- the Apple Store and at the Google Play Store. piness you have a right to enjoy has a name and a face: it is Jesus of Nazareth, hidden in the Eucharist.” What is true for those who are younger is even truer for those Project Rachel: Do you know someone who is carry- who are older. Regardless of how the particulars of life ing the pain and sorrow of a past abortion? The Diocese change over time, human beings are still hardwired to of Bridgeport is hosting an Entering Canaan Day of seek the fullness of life and happiness. How we embark Prayer and Healing for women on Saturday, June 12, on this journey and what we choose along the way will 2021. For confidential registration or more information, indicate whether we meet success. call 2034161619 or email [email protected]. God’s mercy, healing and forgiveness are waiting for There is so much brokenness and pain in our world. you! Many people are lost, feeling lonely, anxious, marginal- ized, victimized, isolated, oppressed, and abused. Every PROJECT BELOVED is now accepting applications time we receive the Body of Christ, we have an oppor- for several key positions in our soontoopen medical tunity to become what we eat. The power and presence practice. We are seeking candidates for the following of Christ in the Eucharist becomes present in us and ef- paid positions: Family Practice Physician (FT or PT), fects change in ourselves and in the lives of those we Nurse Practitioner (FT or PT), Medical Assistant (FT), meet. We are given the grace to become temples of jus- and Receptionist (FT). Project Beloved Inc. is a non tice and peace, carrying God’s sacred Presence within us profit organization whose primary objective is to estab- wherever we go. Our faith community is ignited with the lish a lifeaffirming medical center in Stamford, CT. fire of God’s love and stands out as a beacon of hope in Please visit www.projectbeloved.co to learn more. In- a world that is lost. This is the only way we can discover terested candidates are invited to submit a resume to peacefilled resolutions to violence and create innova- Project Beloved: [email protected]. tive solutions to what is fueling its need in the first place. True happiness, for the young and old alike, becomes an obtainable goal. Stay Connected with our Parish through Email, So- cial MediaNStay informed about important announce- St. John Maria Vianney says it so well. “There is noth-

ments and happenings at our Parish! We share COVID ing so great as the Eucharist. If God had something 19 related news and other important events via email more precious, he would have given it to us.” Only the and social media. Eucharist has the ability to connect, sustain, strengthen, Write to [email protected]if you'd like to and properly orient us, not only on the road of this life join our Parishwide email list, orgo to our websiteat but the road to life eternal. Knowing this, when life gets strosechurch.comto get connected to our social media! challenging, unsettling, and difficult, we can rely on and cling to this gift we have in the Real Presence of Christ. GETTING MARRIED? This actual encounter with God celebrates God’s uncon- The Diocese of Bridgeport offers formation for couples ditional love for us and grounds us to the truth of who who wish to be married in the Catholic Church. For- we are in a way nothing else is able to do. Because mation is available online in English and in person in through the Eucharist we really do become the Body of Spanish. For more information, please visit https:// Christ, we are also bonded together in a most perfect formationreimagined.org/marriageprepreimagined/. way to one another as that Body. Nourished, united, and strengthened by the Eucharist, let us individually and collectively, bring this wonderful gift to all we meet, FORMED.ORG Formed provides the very best especially the poor with whom we have a special con- Catholic content from more than 60 organizations to nection. help parishes, families, and individuals explore their faith anywhere. Supporting thousands of movies, chil- ©LPi dren’s programs, ebooks, audio, parish programs and studies direct to your browser, mobile or connected de- vices. Sign up online at www.formed.org 2JR8HZ parish code 9 Bȿȴɉ ȱȾȴ Bȼȿȿȴ ȿȶ CȸɂȹɃɄ

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS FREE MINISTRY FOR TRAVELING CATHOLICS. We Can Prepare the Upper Room CHECK THE INTERNET FOR MASS TIMES AND LOCATIONS AT We all know that person, don’t we? Hey, maybe we’ve even www.masstimes.org. been that person. “I have a great relationship with God, but I don’t go to church The Voice of St. Rose is an online streaming Inter- regularly. God and I are on good terms. I can talk to Him just fine on my own.” net Service operated by St. Rose Parish. This provides a wonderful opportunity to listen in and watch There isn’t anything false in these statements. It’s important to the Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass live weekly and all par- have an intimate, even conversational prayer relationship with ish archives are available through our parish website God. But the problem with this attitude is that it implies that strosechurch.com or the St. Rose Parish YouTube churches don’t matter. Community worship doesn’t matter. website. All scheduled Masses are streamed via the Today, we are reminded exactly why that is so untrue. Why we Audiocasts over the Voice of St. Rose service affec- need our parishes, our priests, and each other. tionately known as “All Things Catholic”. There is additional programming carried over this audio The Body and Blood of Christ N that’s what it’s all about. If stream from the Vatican and many sources between it’s not about that, it’s not about anything. If we don’t have the Eucharist, we’re just like the ancient priests, making sacrifices Mass times from around the diocese including our that don’t have the power to redeem anybody. own Monsignor Bob’s “Weiss Wednesday”. For all the details see the St. Rose Parish website. Where do we receive the Body and Blood of Christ? For most of us, it’s in our parishes. The altar of sacrifice is also the table we gather in front of, as a family, to become one with Christ in the truest and realest way possible, recreating the scene in the Patron Saints Upper Room over and over again every time Mass is celebrat- ed. The disciples were commissioned by Christ to prepare the Question: Upper Room for the Last Supper. How can we take up that work ourselves? How can we strengthen the bonds in our spir- Why are some saints honored as “patron saints”? itual family? How can we serve our parish, always remembering that the table is not meant to be set only for two? Answer: N Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS ©LPi Each person is unique and each of us has different gifts, Have a Minute? interests, talents, and, yes, even struggles and areas It only takes that long to watch a weekly spiritual and where we need to grow. This is no less true of those ho- inspirational message from Monsignor Bob. ly women, men, and children who have been canonized or beatified. Weiss Wednesdays:Monsignor Weiss offers thoughts and reflections onwhat it means to live a faithfilled life Because we believe that the saints and blesseds are both as a Roman Catholic and navigate through the challeng- models of faith and intercessors, Christians have looked ing world around us. to certain holy people as role models and heavenly pro- tectors for occupations, spiritual charisms, and even Stay connected with us! Watch these videos and more on Strosechurch.com, Facebook@Stroseoflima places. 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Calling all Men of St. Rose! You are invited to attend our 12th annual St. Rose Men’s2021 New Hampshire Retreat Weekend Friday, Oct 15Sunday, Oct 17, 2021 Please join more the than 50 men who have attended this faithfilled and fraternal weekend over the last 11 years Lodging is at the Holiday Inn Express in Rochester, NH www.hiexpress.com/Rochester/HIExpress (603) 9941175 This will be the 12th year that our group will be staying at the HIE and it works very well. They have been opened during this recent time and have taken extra precautions to ensure everyone's health and safety. The current rate is $279$299/night but they are giving us the same rate as last year which is $149/night (2 night mini- mum). When reserving your room please tell them you are with the SRR block (St. Rose Retreat) in order to get this special rate. We reserved a block of rooms that include Single (1 king size bed) and Double (2 Queen size beds) rooms. Please let me know when you book your rooms and with whom you will be bunking (if anyone). The deadline for our rate is August 25 so please book soon! We can also arrange carpooling. Friday 6:30 we will have a discussion led by Deacon Norm in the meeting room of the hotel. We will have pizza and refreshments, typically around $10 pp Saturday 10:00 presentation from Fr. Paul Gousse, Pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church www.hrsl.org We are on our own for lunch, several local restaurants available 1:00 Golf at Nippo Lake Golf Course www.nippolake.com If golf is not your thing several of the guys enjoy hiking (plenty of great trails around) 5:00 Apps, cocktails, and dinner at Nippo Restaurant Sunday 9:00 Fr. Paul’s Mass at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary followed by breakfast and weekend wrap up. Please contact Tim Reilly for further details. 203.417.7561, [email protected]

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Ministerial Staff Outreach Ministries: Rev. Msgr. Robert Weiss, Pastor Sr. Mary Ellen Genova, CSFN, Coordinator Rev. Tomasz Przybyl, Parochial Vicar Bereavement Ministry Rev. Lawrence Amalraj, Parochial Vicar Sister Mary Ellen Genova, CSFN Deacon Norman Roos Mrs. Suzanne Vitiello 9144096236 Deacon Michael Ronan LiftASpirit Meal Ministry Deacon Richard Scinto Mrs. Kathy Phillips Sr. Mary Ellen Genova, CSFN, Outreach Minister Parish Nurse Ministry [email protected] Ann (Nancy) Rhodes APRNBC 8456417277 St. Rose Rectory Staff Prayer Shawl Ministry Mrs. Frances Bifulco, Parish Secretary Sister Mary Ellen Genova, CSFN Mrs. Trish McKenzie, Administrative Assistant Social Concerns Committee Mrs. Jean Otton, Parish Census Coordinator Mrs. Lynda Healey & Contact Persons Mrs. Kelly Gerbo, Receptionist Mrs. Charlene RigoliN Mrs. Doreen Morrissey, Bookkeeper St. Joseph Project Mrs. Terry Cavaliere, Contact Person Lay Members of the Corporation St. Rose Cancer Support Group Mr. William McCarthy Mr. Frank Sequenzia, Contact Person Mr. James Gerbo Men’s Faith Network St. Rose School Mr. Michael Ryan Mr. Bardhyl Gjoka, (Mr. G), School Principal Mrs. Karen Coppola, Admissions Director x102 Parish Prayer Groups Mrs. Lisa Sweeting, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Gloria Markey, Rosary Prayer Group Sr. Thaddeus Rajca, CSFN, Religion Coordinator Mrs. Queta Donovan & Mrs. Mariotte Corson, Divine Mrs. Mary Jo Bokuniewicz, Dean of Students Mercy Cenacle Mrs. Laura Moulder, Mission Advancement Mrs. Nancy Sedensky, Board Chairman Parish Committees Mrs. Kate O’Connor, HSA President Mr. William Ramsey, Pastoral Council Chairman Deacon Norm RoosProLife/Family Committee St. Rose Religious Education Mr. Harry Waterbury, Finance Council, 203 4263577 Mrs. Cate Gosselin, Director of Parish Faith Formation Mrs. Sandra Jarvis, Coord. Grades 13, Natural Family Planning 1st Reconciliation & 1st Communion Al and Adrienne Keogler, Instructors Mary Craig, Coord. Grades 4 8 & Confirmation Mrs. Silvia Harper, Registration/Database Mgmt Marriage Preparation Program Mrs. Donna Locke, R.C.I.A. Coordinator Mrs. Gina Long, Coordinator Deacon Norman Roos, Adult Formation Coordinator Eucharistic AdorationAnonymous Apostles of Divine Mercy Parish Organizations Mrs. Queta Donovan, Contact Person Mrs. Eileen Gallo, Women’s Club, 2034705965 Mr. Guy Mascolo, Grand Knight, Knights of Lay Missionaries of Charity Columbus, 2038370466 Queta & Kevin Donovan, Coordinators Mrs. Donna Rahtelli, President, Columbiettes 2035122297 Mr. Len Moritz, Assembly 3230 Faithful Navigator, Altar Angels 203 7337272 Altar Linens, Mrs. Terry Tortora Mr. Matthew Rahtelli, Chief Counselor , K of C Squires 2038854987 Youth Ministry Website www.strosechurch.com Mr. Renzo Ortega, United High School Youth Minister Telephone Numbers Mr. Joseph DeMaida, God’s DoGooders Rectory/Parish Office 203 4261014 Parish Fax 203 4266222 Liturgical Ministries Outreach Ministry Office 203 4262572 Mr. Joseph Jacovino, Music Director St. Rose School Office 203 4265102 Mrs. Marge Griffin, Special Minister Coordinator St. Rose PreSchool Office 203 4265102 Mr. Michael Talluto, Reader Coordinator St. Rose Religious Education Office 203 4262333 St. Rose Religious Education Fax 203 4268074 Boy Scouts Robert Bazuro, Cub Scout/Boy Scout Charter Organization Rep.

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