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F EBRUARY 3, 2019

Saint Agatha, you suffered sexual assault and indignity because of your faith and purity. Help heal all those who are survivors of sexual assault and protect those women who are in danger. Amen

Feast Day - February 5 ST. M ARY C HURCH OF THE V ISITATION

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MASS SCHEDULE ! SATURDAY, February 2, The Presentation of the Lord ! 9:00 a.m. Mass for All the Sick of Our Parish ! 3:00 p.m. Confession CONTRIBUTIONS — 4:00 p.m. Mass for Robert Schmid Req. by Ali & Phil Meilcarz John Pogwizd, Jr. —Req. by Madeline Dart January 20th, O FFERTORY 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass 2019 2018 SUNDAY, February 3, FOURTH SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME $6,626.04 $8,757.25 7:30 a.m. Mass Fidel & Michael Fosque, Sr. —Req. by The Markovics Family JANUARY 27 TH , O FFERTORY Carol Lirot —Req. by Charles Lirot 2019 2018 9:00 a.m. Mass for Joan, Frank & Peg Lewis —Req. by Ed Lewis 11:30 a.m. Mass for Charles Lennerton —Req. by Marie Lennerton $6,626.04 $8,757.25 John Burnett —Req. by Laurie Johnson

MONDAY, February 4, Weekday 9:00 a.m. Mass for the Healing Intentions of Tina Hansen —Req. By Gail Larkin THE S ANCTUARY C ANDLE WILL BURN TUESDAY, February 5, St. Agatha — FEB . 2 ND — F EB . 8 TH 9:00 a.m. Mass for William Motta, Sr. Req. by Jeanelle & Michelle Leblanc & Family IN L OVING M EMORY OF

ARNOLD B UTLER WEDNESDAY, February 6, St. Paul Miki & Companions 9:00 a.m. Mass for Fred Cusano —Req. by Margo Burke REQUESTED BY HIS WIFE , J UDY B UTLER Barbara Esposito Sommo —Req. by Florence Weber

THURSDAY, February 7, Weekday PARISH OFFICE 9:00 a.m. Mass for Steven Fortier —Req. by A Friend

(860) 669 -8512 FRIDAY, February 8, Sts. Jerome Emiliani & Josephine Bakhita Mary Burnett, Secretary 9:00 a.m. Mass for Lawrence Baldino —Req. by Sandy Sansevero ([email protected]) Sally Genua, Administrative Asst.

SATURDAY, February 9, Weekday ([email protected] 9:00 a.m. Mass for Healing Intentions of Cancer Patients 3:00 p.m. Confession RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE: 4:00 p.m. Mass for Anthony Buonaconti —Req. by Gina Payne Phone (860) 669 -7375 John Pogwizd, Jr. —Req. by Mom & Dad Fr. Michael Giannitelli, Director 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass for Ruben Ortiz —Req. by Luis & Maria (860)669 -8512 ([email protected]) Batista & Family Peggy Abbott, Religious Ed SUNDAY, February 10, FIFTH SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME Coordinator 7:30 a.m. Mass for All Victims of Abuse ([email protected]) — 9:00 a.m. Mass for Barbara Esposito Sommo Req. by Margo Burke, Confirmation

Laurie Johnson Coordinator ([email protected])

Joann Katzenbach —Req. by Ginny Perkins — 11:30 a.m. Mass for Joseph Kowalcyk —Req. by Barbara Cerruto Hispanic Ministry - Angelo Lubrico —Req. by Barbara Cerruto Phone: (860) 669 5731 7:00 p.m. Brazilian Mass Sr. Gloria Elena Saldarriaga ([email protected]) FEBRUARY 3, 2019

THE L IFE OF S T. A GATHA OF S ICILY

St. Agatha, also known as Agatha of Sicily, is one of the most highly venerated virgin martyrs of the Catholic Church. It is believed that she was born around 231 in either Catania or Palermo, Sicily to a rich and noble family. From her very early years, the notably beautiful Agatha dedicated her life to God. She became a consecrated virgin, a state in life where young women choose to remain celibate and give themselves wholly to Jesus and the Church in a life of prayer and service. That did not stop men from desiring her and making unwanted advances toward her.

However, one of the men who desired Agatha, whose name was Quintianus, because he was of a high diplomatic ranking, thought he could force her to turn away from her vow and force her to marry. His persistent proposals were consistently spurned by Agatha, so Quintianus, knowing she was a Christian during the persecution of Decius, had her arrested and brought before the judge… himself. He expected her to give in to his demands when she was faced with torture and possible death, but she simply reaffirmed her belief in God by praying: "Jesus Christ, Lord of all, you see my heart, you know my desires. Possess all that I am. I am your sheep: make me worthy to overcome the devil." With tears falling from her eyes, she prayed for courage.

To force her to change her mind, Quintianus had her imprisoned where she suffered assaults, torture, stretched on a rack, torn with iron hooks, burned with torches and whipped. Agatha never lost her confidence in God. The evil Quintianus ordered her breasts to be cut off. Agatha had a vision of the apostle, St. Peter, who comforted her and healed her wounds through his prayers.

Quintianus ignored the miraculous cure of her wounds. He had her stripped naked and rolled naked over hot coals which were mixed with sharp shards. When she was returned to prison, Agatha prayed, "Lord, my Creator, you have ever protected me from the cradle; you have taken me from the love of the world, and given me patience to suffer: receive now my soul." Agatha is believed to have passed into Heaven around the year 251.

St. Agatha is the patron saint of Sicily, bellfounders, breast cancer patients, Palermo, rape victims, and wet nurses. She is also considered to be a powerful intercessor when people suffer from fires.

ST. MARY CHURCH Do you love to bake FOOD PANTRY cupcakes and love to help your community? Your continued support throughout the We have an event for you!! winter months is appreciated!

Both non-perishables and gift cards to Saturday, 4/6 from 6 -8pm purchase perishables are a great help to The “Crazy for Cupcakes” contest will our neighbors needing assistance through return. If you are interested in baking 3 dozen a rough time. cupcakes (from the same recipe) & greatly

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the ability to help others! in our junior or adult division! Junior Division (8 -17 yrs ); Senior Division (18 +) If you, or someone you know, are in need of assistance, please know the priests and To register to bake or for questions, secretarial staff are here to assist you, email: familieshelpingfamiliesclinton@ discreetly and confidentially. gmail.com by 4/1/19

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Mark Your ST. MARY CHURCH SOCIAL CLUB ! Great ideas and suggestions were made at our monthly Calendar! meeting last week, along with definite decisions and dates

- for the upcoming year. We've grown in number and have Feb 2 2:00pm First Reconciliation Church made new friends along the way. We have much more to 10:00am Padre Pio Meeting in look forward to>

Downstairs Classroom FEBRUARY

- 2/6 Wednesday - MONTHLY MEETING after the 9:00 Feb 3 10:00 11:00am Religious Ed Classes Mass at St. Mary Visitation Hall 12:30pm RCIA in Library 2/7 Thursday - Luncheon at Madison Beach Hotel @12:30 - 2/21 Thursday Bus trip w/Madison Senior Center to CT Feb 4 10:00am AA Meeting in V. Hall Flower Show in Hartford (Details and time, etc. TBA) Any- 4:30 -5:30pm Religious Ed Classes one interested please call Jovita Raymond (203)892 -0413 - for reservations. Cost is $20 for bus. 6:00 7:15pm EDGE Classes MARCH Feb 5 2:00 -4:00pm Knitting Group/C. Hall 3/5 Tuesday Dinner at The Little Pub in Old Saybrook

(Details to follow) Feb 6 9:45am St. Mary Social Club /V. Hall 3/27 The Ivoryton Playhouse is opening again in March, 9:45am Legion of Mary in Library and we are planning a matinee - "Burt & Me" (Will advise 6:00 -7:00pm Confirmation Class when box office reopens so we can reserve our seats.)

6:30pm Divine Mercy Cenacle/ Library There were many other events mentioned, and we will discuss at our next meeting. We also talked about Feb 7 11:30am AA Meeting in V. Hall Impromptu events. If you want to go somewhere or have it 6:30 -7:30pm Zumba in V. Hall planned and need company, please text me 914 525 - 0715 or email me [email protected], and I’ll send out a Feb 8 7:00 -10:00pm Spanish Meeting for mass announcement. Many others may want to join you! Couples in Visitation Hall

Feb 9 9:00am -4pm CONFIRMATION RETREAT —Visitation/Church Halls “The problem with our world is that we 5:45pm - Adoration in Church draw the circle of family too small.”

Feb 10 10:00 -11:00am Religious Ed Classes - St. Mother Theresa of Calcutta 12:30pm RCIA in Library

Feb 11 10:00am AA Meeting in V. Hall FREE EVENT: PRESENTATION of - 4:30 -5:30pm Religious Ed Classes The Knights of Columbus: "WWI A Century of Service" Thurs., Feb. 7 @ 6pm 6:00 -7:15pm EDGE Classes Christ the King Parish Hall, Old Lyme

Feb 12 2:00 -4:00pm Knitting Group/C. Hall All area parishioners and other local KofC councils are Feb 13 9:45am Legion of Mary in Library invited to Christ the King for a presentation and discussion on the KofC WWI story presented by Mr. Peter Sonski. He 6:30pm Ways&Means Mtg./C. Hall manages outreach, educational and Knights' featured pro- 6:30pm Divine Mercy Cenacle/ Library grams for the KofC Museum in New Haven. He presented the life of Ven. Fr. McGivney for the US tour of St. Jean Feb 14 11:30am AA Meeting in V. Hall Vianney's relic on EWTN LIVE with Fr. Mitch Pacwa and on 6:30 -7:30pm Zumba in V. Hall EWTN DVD. The KofC Museum is famous for its exhibits of Catholic Feb 15 7:00pm Sp. Bible Class/Prayer Circle artifacts and Christmas exhibits, including this year's Polish

creches and annual trees celebrating the 100th anniversary Feb 16 5:45pm - Adoration in Church of Poland's establishment as a nation. Peter will describe Feb 17 10:00 -11:00am Religious Ed Classes the current main attraction since 2017, which commemo- rates the 100th anniversary of the US entry into the Great 12:30pm RCIA in Library War, WWI. and is extended to April 14, 2019. Feb 18 10:00am AA Meeting in V. Hall This event is hosted by CTK Men’s Club with complimen- - tary pizza and refreshments! Please call or text Bob 4:30 5:30pm Religious Ed Classes Brinkerhoff, 860 -748 -9378, so enough food is ordered. 6:00 -7:15pm EDGE Classes All are welcome! GUILFORD FUNERAL HOME Phone (860) 669-5058

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