Our Lady of the Assumption Parish

545 Stratfield Road Fairfield, CT 06825-1872 Tel. (203) 333-9065 Fax: (203) 333-2562 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.olaffld.org “Ad Jesum per Mariam ” To Jesus through Mary. Clergy/Lay Leadership

Rev. Peter A. Cipriani, Pastor Rev. Michael Flynn, Parochial Vicar Deacon Kevin Moore Deacon Raymond John Chervenak Michael Cooney, Director of Music Dr. Claire Paolini, Trustee Daniel Ford, Esq., Trustee Masses Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 PM Sunday Masses: 7:30 AM, 9 AM (Family, ex- cept in the Summer), 10:30 AM, and 12 PM Morning Daily Mass: (Mon.-Sat.) 7:30 AM Evening Daily Mass: (Mon.-Fri.) 5:30 PM Holy Days : See Bulletin for schedule

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday : 3- 3:45 PM or by appointment. Every Tuesday: 7-8:00 PM

Rosary 7 AM Monday-Saturday 9 AM Friday Morning Rosary (Except for the First Friday of the month) Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) 8 AM First Saturday Rosary Anyone interested in becoming a Roman Catholic becomes a part of this process, as can any adult Catholic who has not received all the Sacraments of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament initiation. For further information contact the Religious Education office. First Friday of each month from 8 AM Friday to 7:15 AM Saturday. To volunteer Sacrament of Baptism please contact Grand Knight, Jeffrey This Sacrament is celebrated on Sundays at 1:00 PM. It is required that Thompson at (203) 374-9262. parents participate in a Pre-Baptismal class. Classes are held on the third Saturday of the month. Registration is required by calling the parish office. Miraculous Medal Novena 8 AM. Monday mornings Sacrament of Marriage Please contact the parish office as soon as possible so as to ensure a proper Parish Membership time and adequate preparation for this Sacrament. Pre-Cana or Engaged En- Our parish family invites all of its members counters are required. to participate fully in our spiritual and social life. Every family moving into the parish is Anointing of the Sick Ministry to the Sick and Elderly requested to register at the Rectory or go to This Sacrament of healing expresses the love of God and our Church for our our website for a registration form. If you sick, our shut-ins and the elderly, unable to come to Church. For the dying, move to another parish, or change your ad- please contact the Rectory immediately. For the confined, the elderly and dress, notify the Rectory. our shut-ins, whether at home, or in the hospital, please inform the Rectory. Easter Flower Memorial List

Contributors Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Ashby Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Cirillo Mr. & Mrs. Stephan Lemasson Mrs. Sandra Naughton Mr. & Mrs. Michael Begin Mr. & Mrs. Peter Elliot Ms. Maria Leszczynska Mr. Christian Nelson Mr. Eric Bellavance Mr. & Mrs. Paul Errico Mrs. Anne MacKinnon Mr & Mrs. James Petrino Mrs. Rita Bellavance Lorraine Gosselin Carolyn Marcato Mr. & Mrs. Gary Salce Mr. & Mrs. Mark Bentley Mr. & Mrs. George Helmer Ms. Geraldine Martek Geri Scarpetti Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bertanza Mr. David Iassogna Mr. & Mrs. Charles McCullough Mr. John Sibley Ms Diana Bonheur Mr. Charles Kallay, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Remigio Melo, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sobolewski Mr. & Mrs. Olivier Bourgeois Diane Kane Mr. & Mrs. Brian Monahan Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Stone Ms. Gail Brennen Mr. & Mrs. John Karolus Isaiah Mujica & Andrea Sanchez Mr. John D. Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. John Ciarletto Mrs. Maureen Kick Mrs. Constance Murcko Mr. Luke Tombline Requested By: In Honor Of: Requested By: In Honor Of: Ms. Janet Amiot Josephine Amiot Mr. & Mrs. Edward Reilly Edward & Mary Reilly Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ball Ball, Bond, Mildrum Women John and Mary Reed Mr. & Mrs. Charles Brough All Keller Family Terry & Esther Allen All Brough Family Jack & Bob Crotty The World's Sick & Suffering Bill & Mae Neal Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Buhrendorf Christopher Thalacker Mr. & Mrs. William Sherriff Bob & Jane Damiani Jeanne Chamberlain J.A.S. Romayne Sherriff Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Krushinski Our Wonderful Clergy Requested By: In Memory Of: Requested By: In Memory Of: Ms. Janet Amiot John & Pauline DiCamillo Mr. & Mrs. Steven Bok Eileen Yablonski Dominic & Mary DiCamillo Mark Bertanza Franke & Teresa Verrilli Allison Cavallaro Pamela Kotchman William D. Devaux Alexandra Anahory Victoria Sonseca Ms. Kathleen Bond William & Martha Bond Donna Anderson Patricia J. Anderson Euphie Mazur Daniel J. Anderson Sue & Bill Bond Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ball Ball, Bond, Mildrum Women Mae Gordon Mr. & Mrs. Paul Barnaby Mr. Paul T. Barnaby Mary & Jim Nolan Ms. Rosalyn Bertanza Family & Friends Mrs. Donna Bowers Stephen Bowers Kathleen Blackall Joseph Blackall Carolyn Bowers Jean McGuire Theodore Bowers Dan Caruso Mr. & Mrs. Charles Brough Cliff & Helen Keller Mrs. Phyllis Bledsoe Tony & Palma Felice Emma & Walter Brough Mil Bledsoe Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Bucciferro Silvio & Igina Guarnieri The Felice Family Ted & Helen Milone The Perry & Eanetta Family Roland & Ann Bucciferro Pat & Lou Bleggi Anne, Ralph & Robert Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Buhrendorf Joan & Jerry O'Donnell Mucherino Ms. Felicia Butler The Butler & Fritz Families Bernard & Mary Bleggi Mr. Kenneth Caldana Mr. & Mrs. Caldana Mr. & Mrs. Bogazis-Shea Deceased members of the Mr. & Mrs. Neth Bogazis, Alling, Botto, Bulla, Mr. Gregory Carney Donald Carney Kusiak, Marano Beattie, Andrew Hernon Calo, Reklaitis, & Balaroi Ann Carney Families Ellen Hernon

Requested By: In Memory Of: Requested By: In Memory Of: Mrs. Kathleen Carroll Edward F. Carroll Mr. & Mrs. Warren Edwards Lester & Lillian Edwards Regina M. Ogden James & Agnes Byrne Jeanne Chamberlain Davis Chamberlain, III Rita Errichetti Maria Errichetti Catherine Forest Daniel Errichetti Suzanne Bompard Ernest Errichetti Adele Prenat Mr. & Mrs. Pedro Espada Ivory Velez Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cirelli Michael & Mary Cirelli Inez Rivera Rosado Anthony & Anna Mastrianni Rafael Ferrer Nicola Di Bona Pedro Espada, Sr. Eduardo & Isabella Alejandro Rosado Nepomuceno Santos Rivera Alphonso & Bertha Valiano Mrs. Cheryl Eustace John Eustace Steven Violette Edward Eustace Norman Medrano Walter Rehak Clemente Altieri Arlyne Rehak Father Martin Nikodem Thomas Ferullo Msgr. Ernie Esposito Maria Lapreay Ms. Judith Cirillo Jeffrey Cirillo Family & Friends Our Beloved Eddie Hilda & Primo Sambardo Mr. James Feeney Margaret Feeney Mary & Gaetano Sembenini Mr. & Mrs. James Feeney Margaret Feeney Norma & Felix Eritone Mairead Feeney Amelia Guiglielmi Seamus Finnerty Mr. & Mrs. Louis Colangelo, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Louis Colangelo, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Flanagan Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Foley Mr. & Mrs. Domonic DiCamillo Mr. & Mrs. Walter Fogarty Walter Fogarty Justin Wetmore Mrs. Loretta Formato Anthony J. Formato Mr. & Mrs. Edward Conway Patrick & Josephine Boyle Jerry & Millie Lembo Vinny & Janet Conway James & Jean Formato Mrs. Mary Coscia Joseph Coscia Giovina & Rose Del Franco Mrs. Ellen Costa Frank Costa Greta Facey The Hudziks Ms. Maria Fraga Jose Fraga The Costas Maria & Francisco Garcia Mr. & Mrs. Luis Costa David, Marilu, John, Francisco Garcia & Filomena & Paulo Angelita Ituarte Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph Costello, Sr. Angelo, Philomena & Louis Segundino Fraga & DeProfio Francisca Otero Mr. Dominick Costello, Sr. Maria Del Carmen Fraga Deceased members of the Mr. & Mrs. Gregg French Stanley Mickos, Sr. Costello & DeProfio Families Phyllis Mikos Mr. & Mrs. Stephen DeMaria Jerome Scicutella George French Elsie Nelson Mary Ferraro Mary Ferrandino Diane McLoughlin Miss Gerrie Desio Jerry & Ann Desio Mr. & Mrs. Fernando Frillici, Sr. Ozzi Family Dr. & Mrs. Frank DeStefano The DeStefano & Gardella family Frillici Family Mrs. Charlotte DiSesa John DiSesa Mr. Louis Garbarini Roberta Garbarini Maryann DiSesa Mr. & Mrs. Charles Garbarini Dena Emanuel Nguyen Family Tom Emanuel Heagerty Family Mr. & Mrs. Jean Paul Dorigo Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Mennillo Muslawski Family Andrea R. Dowd Shaun Patrick Dowd James T. Dowd Requested By: In Memory Of: Requested By: In Memory Of: Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gardella Mr. & Mrs. William C. Haffey Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kaminski Kaminski & Tallon Families Mrs. Louise E. Gardella Mrs. Frances Keane Helen & Frank Greytak Mr. Paul R. Gardella, Jr. Eileen Kearns Eileen Weisman Lee Gentile Angelina Lupariello Mr. & Mrs. Avon Kilgore Joseph & Lottie Bober Leonard Lupariello Lloyd & Laura Kilgore Shirley Farrow Henry Ms. Alexis Kiss Marie Kiss Mrs. Theresa Gerrity John H. Gerrity Jeannette Kolagic Mr. Brian Gifford Mary & Charles Lokay Edward J. Kolagic David Utchel Mr. & Mrs. Edward Klinga Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Gallagher John & Eleanor Gifford Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kinga, Sr. Deceased Knights of Columbus Mrs. Dora Walsh Mr. & Mrs. Paul Gifford Tom Gifford Mrs. Elizabeth Kressu George Kressu John Scozzafava Anita Hill Anna Dolacky Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Krushinski Ellen & Leonard Stahura Deceased Lay Dominicans Gene Krushinski Leo & Mildred Brundage Fr. Martin Nikodem Mrs. Gilda Gilebbi Emil Gilebbi Msgr. Ernie Esposito Mr. & Mrs. Emilio Gilebbi Madeleine Lachance Albert & Antoinette Lachance Mr & Mrs. Gary Maier Estelle Lachance Mrs. Kim Gintoli Michael Gintoli Marck & Lyn Lachance Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Giordano Members of the Giordano, Lt. Albert Lachance Sekula, Plocinik & Kuonen Dr. G. Wm McQuade Families Mrs. Mary Landry Paul Landry Mr. Robert Gleeson Patricia L. Gleeson Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lanese, Jr. The Anthony Family Meri Glifort & Mary Alberico Meri & Andre Pavelko The Lanese Family Andrew & John Pavelko Mrs. Barbara Lasko Edward R. Lasko Angie & Alex Alberico Gary E. Lasko Charles & Evelyn Alberico Mrs. Barbara Lasko Paulina & Wm. Scheyd Harvey & Larry Glifort Eugene Lasko Mr. & Mrs. Eric Goebel Stanley & Stella Ryzak Mr. Timothy Leahy Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Leahy Anton & Anna Goebel Dale & Fran Lichtenberg Clarence & Betty Lichtenberg Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Greenop Deceased members of the J.B. & Margaret Walker Bieling & Greenop Families Mr. Francis Luperella Marie Luperella Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Griffen The Rvsak Family Mrs. Anita Magtangob Soccoro Advincula The Nerwinski Family Amado Palmes The Griffen Family Nelson Magtangob, Sr. The Travers Family Alejandro Palmes Mrs. Rosemary Guarnaccia Mr. & Mrs. Charles Guarnaccia Edna Cadawas Mrs. Elizabeth Guerra Charles Guerra Dr. & Mrs. Jonathan Maisel Victory & Jeanne LoGuercio Mr. & Mrs. Richard Harrington Dr. Joseph Kardos Sylvia Pelak Mrs. Jean Hart Florence Laskowski Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Majewski Louis Azinaro Alex Laskowski Alexander A. Majewski Victor Laskowski Mr. Andrew Masi John & Josephine Masi Mr. & Mrs. William Huddy Harry Ricca Daniel & Etta DiDomenica Edwin Huddy Daniel & Catherine Daly Mr. Robert Hull Deceased members of the Fr. J. Barry Furey Hull Family Msgr. Ernie Esposito Mrs. Mary Iassogna James Iassogna, Sr. & Family James Iassogna, Jr.

Requested By: In Memory Of: Requested By: In Memory Of: Mr. & Mrs. Matthew McCarthy Thomas McCarthy Ms. Patricia Olsen Brian T. Olsen Roberta McCarthy Dr. Matthew & Helen McCarthy Timothy & Joseph McCormack Mr. & Mrs. Richard Orosz Margaret, Pat, Billy & Steve Timothy & Diane O'Connell Perrone Mrs. Mary McIntyre John A. McIntyre, Sr. Theresa Veronevi Josephine Money Paston Salvatore Uliano James J. Paston Fr. Robert Beloin Margaret Sheehan Paston Mrs. Ann Owens Howard T Owens, Jr. James Sheehan The Owens Family Mrs. Susan McPadden Dr. Edward McPadden The Ehrsam Family Thomas & Eileen Donnelly Mr. & Mrs. Antonino Palella, Sr. Giacobbe Family Margaret & William Weissauer Palella Family Thomas & Margaret Donnelly Dr.Claire Paolini The deceased members of the Thomas E. Donnelly Landro & Paolini Families Robbi Megliola Joseph Raymond Megliola Mrs. Rosealie Pauciello Carmine Pauciello Mrs. Catherine Menge Doris Iwanski Ellen Gargano Leonard Iwanski, Sr. John & Lucille Cook Christyn Menge Miss Kathleen Paul Paul Family Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Mennillo Rosalie & Salvatore Mennillo Tarnoczy Family Dolores & Secondo Gori Pass Family Mrs. Jo Messina Assunta & Guiseppe Imbrogno Flaucher Family Frank & Ginny Imbrogno Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Peddle Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Farrace Jack Edward Messina Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Peddle, Sr. Rose Messina Mr. Thomas Browne Mrs. Antoinette Miceli Michael Miceli Mr. Alex Skultety Montana Family Mr. Edward Purcell Mrs. Rita Purcell Miceli Family Mrs. Juanita Escalante Mr. & Mrs. Brian Miner Ruth & Ned Dunn Mrs. Marlene Paige Beverly & Phil Miner Mr. & Mrs. James Rainville Deceased members of the Ms. Susan Neri Piretti Family Murphy, Kawulicz & Rainville Neri Family Families Lisa & Kato Kandowala Miss Kathleen Raiselis George J. & Ann Raiselis Margaret Olimpieri George A. Raiselis John Parker Robert Raiselis Mr. Kenneth Nixon & Rosemarie DeSiena Maryon Turko Mrs. Charlene DeSiena Charles DeSiena John C. Blagys Charles L. DeSiena Mrs. Kyle Ralston Jose Cervantes, Sr. May DeSiena Carmen Cervantes Grace Perrett Julito De Castro Mr. & Mrs. Shawn O'Brien Roy & Mary O'Brien Salvacion De Castro Ms. Ann Okrentowich Paul Okrentowich Ms. Sandra Richeimer Andrew & Helen Rinko Antoinette & Matthew Deilus The Sember Family Mrs. John O'Looney Dr. John J. O'Looney, MD The Rinko Family Dr Patricia O'Looney Mr. Sabbo Roda Carol J. Roda Margaret Curran Mr. & Mrs. James Rouse John Sambursky Frank Curran The Vadaro Family Mrs. Josephine Olsen Robert Olsen Alibrandi Family Ralph & Anne Terranova The Paniccia Family Msgr. Ernie Esposito

Requested By: In Memory Of: Requested By: In Memory Of: Mr. & Mrs. David Saad Thomas & Regina Saad Ms. Barbara Trovarelli Minniti Family Ms Marie Sabo The Sabo & Fuchs Families Myra & Alan Taylor Stephen Samsel Dorothy Samsel Friends & Relatives Stanley & Rose Samsel Priests Mrs. Madeline Sanfilippo Vincent Sanfilippo Those with no one to pray for Joseph Sanfilippo them Louise Sanfilippo Ms. Maria Lisa Trovarelli Paul Briganti Anthony Marsilio Frank Fratarcangeli Theresa Marsilio Patricia Robinson Mrs. Theresa Scarapecchia Joseph Scarapecchia Roland Spigarolo Nick & Mary D'Amato Yolanda Slachtosky Nazzareno & Louise Scarapecchia Theresa Valentino Valentino Family Forgotten Souls Mandanici Family Mr. & Mrs. Anton Schiessl William Acevedo Msgr. Ernie Esposito Mary Acevedo Mr. & Mrs. David Valovich Curtrali & Valovich Families Willie Acevedo Mr. David Van Vlack Rosemary Bruno Hans Schiessl John Helmeyer Antoinie Schiessl Cecelia Griffith Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sciaudone Carol L. Sciaudone Catherine Griffith Carl D. Prota Cora Culver Dorie Digulla Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Varco Varco & Mosny Families Mike Digulla Maria Vaz Luisa Marie Vaz & Family Mr. & Mrs. George Shannon III Mary Anne Fox Mr. & Mrs. Alfredo Villaflor, Jr. Filomena Cawit John A McGowan Adoracion Villaflor Virginia McGowan Timoteo Cawit George M. Shannon, Jr. Alfredo Villaflor Frances L. Luciani Claudia C. Scimicad Mr. & Mrs. William Sherriff William Sherriff Mrs. Angela Wach Emery Wach, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sherwood Mr. & Mrs. William Yarkosky Mr. & Mrs. Orlando Renzulli David St. Germain Marlene Russell Mr & Mrs. Emery Wach, Sr. Nancy St. Germain Mr. & Mrs. George Mahoney Mr. Charles Strba Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Strba Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Wall Giovanni Giuseppe Reda Mr. & Mrs. Fred Kaltenbach Maureen Taheny Mr. Peter D. Sullivan Joan Sullivan Mrs. Mary Walsh The Walsh Family Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Tamburro Orazio Tamburro The Holmberg Family Manuel Antonio Toledo Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Walsh Lillian & Donald Godfrey Mr. & Mrs. Michael Tarney The Gallagher Family Margorie & Daniel Walsh The Brennan Family Joan Weiss Walter & Virginia Wyskoski Mrs. Edna Tomis Albert Tomis Mr. & Mrs. John Welch Deceased members of the Welch, Mabel M. Connelly Comerford, Cahill, Teale, Michael Connelly Cranston, Johnson, Bristol, & Jo Ann Tomis Laughlin families Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Trovarelli Trovarelli Family Mr. & Mrs. Peter Zaleski Mr. & Mrs. Herman Winkler Vendetti Family Mr. & Mrs. Edward Reese DeBiose Family Mr. & Mrs. Myron Zaleski Benedetto Family Riso Family

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April 28, 2019 Saturday, April 27th 4:00 p.m. Maria Garcia

Parish Office Hours: Sunday, April 28th 7:30 a.m. William & Anna Yarkosky Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM 9:00 a.m. Alice Nell Friday, 9 AM to 12 PM (Permanent Hours) 10:30 a.m. Organ donors & transplant recipients 12:00 p.m. Francis “Joey” O’Hara

Assumption Catholic School Weekday Masses Mr. Steven J Santoli, Principal - (203) 334-6271 Grades: Pre-K 3 through 8 Hours: 8:40 AM - 3 PM Mon. 4/29 7:30 a.m. Paul Bockenstedt 5:30 p.m. Theresa Riendeau Before and After School Programs Available (Before School program begins at 7:00 AM and After School Tues. 4/30 7:30 a.m. Special Intention of program ends 5:30 PM) Nicole Azemi 5:30 p.m. Special Intention of Assumption Religious Education Ty Guarente

Mr. Frank Macari, Director - (203) 367-1108 Weds. 5/1 7:30 a.m. Souls in Purgatory Email address: [email protected] 5:30 p.m. Special Intention of Tuesday Classes For Grades K-5 from 4-5 PM Danny Murphy For Grades 6-8 from 7-8 PM Religious Ed. Office Hours: Weekdays 10 AM - 3 PM and Thurs. 5/2 7:30 a.m. Parish Sick List Tuesdays 10 AM-5:30 PM 5:30 p.m. Special Intention of Nicolas Cipriani

Parish Finance Council Fri. 5/3 7:30 a.m. Reparation to the Our parish Finance Council is a consultative body of lay Sacred Heart of Jesus persons established to advise the pastor in matters pertain- 5:30 p.m. Clinton & Marie Hyde ing to the financial affairs of the church. The chairman is Sat. 5/4 7:30 a.m. Reparation to the Ron Fiske, (203) 330-0375. Immaculate Heart of Mary

Parish Activities Saturday, May 4th

4:00 p.m. Bill Godo American Heritage Girls Troop #4862: Monthly, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 4:00 PM , parish center. For girls ages 5-1 8. Sunday, May 5th Jillian Plomin at [email protected]. 7:30 a.m. Doris Iwanski 9:00 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Myron Zaleski Altar Society of St. Joseph the Worker: Monthly, 1st & 3rd 10:30 a.m. Special Intention of Athletes & Coaches Saturdays of the month following 7:30 AM Mass. Cleans 12:00 p.m. Joseph Flanagan and beautifies the Sanctuary and chapels in the church.

Alcoholics Anonymous Friday, 8:00 PM, parish hall. Our Sanctuary Light Bible Study: Thursdays, 9 AM and 7 PM, parish center. Please contact parish office for details. Will burn this week

Choir: Adults: Wednesday, 7 PM in the church. In Loving Memory of Alice Nell Resurrection Choir: Sings at funeral Masses. Contact Michael Cooney, Director of Music, at (203) 572-2213 or email [email protected] for details. Our Devotional Light Knights of Columbus : Monthly, 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7 PM Will burn this week parish hall. Grand Knight Jeffrey Thompson at In Honor of our (203) 374-9262 or email [email protected] . First Communion Candidates Off the Streets Ministry: Monthly, 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 PM, parish center, , email [email protected] PRAY FOR OUR SICK or (203) 590-1501.

Parish Nurses: Monthly, 2nd Wednesday, Sept. to June, at Solange Anziano Paula Gallagher Jody Poisson 7 PM St. Vincent Medical Center Ellie Art Wendy Kleinknecht Andrew Prucinsky Blood pressure screening: Monthly, 2nd weekend after Michael Black Rocco Laudadio Michael Russo selected Masses, will be announced after each Mass. Eleanor Bruckmann Dolores Leonard Larry Rybicki Dcn Don Brunetto Eugene Madara Mackenzie Rybicki Sisters in Faith: Monthly, 2nd Monday, 7 - 9 PM, parish Theresa Castello Teddy Marchione Margaret Salvaggio hall. Ministry for women of Assumption Church. Mary Fred Coseglia Carol Meyer Anne Sullivan Garbe at [email protected] Joey DeFrancesco Josephine Olsen Anne Sommer

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April 13/14 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 2019 2018 Will take place on Friday, May 3rd, following Weekend Offertory: $5,751.41 $6,953.00 the 7:30 AM Mass and will conclude on First Online Giving: $ 851.00 $1,236.00 Saturday, April 4 , prior to the 7:30 AM. Mass. Due to Masses and other activities in 2nd Collection: $3,548.60 $3,662.00 church , the Blessed Sacrament will be re- (Palm Sunday) posed from 8:45 to 10:00 AM, 12:00 to 12:45 April 19 PM and 5:15 to 6:00 PM. All are welcome to 2019 2018 come and spend an hour with Jesus.

Good Friday (Holy Land) $1,065.00 $ 962.00 First Friday Mass and Devotion April 20/April 21 Our eighth First Friday Mass and Devotion will be held

2019 2018 on May 3rd at 12:10 PM. Confession will be available as Weekend Offertory: $6,569.37 $8,427.00 well, prior to Mass beginning at 11:30 AM. This devotion Online Giving: $1,046.00 $1,051.00 is in response to a request made in an appearance by Je-

2nd Collection $9,161.00 $11,078.00 sus Christ to the nun and now Saint Margaret Mary Alaco- (Easter Sunday) que. The great promise of the Sacred Heart is most consol- ing: the grace of final perseverance and the joy of having There is no second collection next weekend.

Jesus' heart as our sure refuge and infinite ocean of mercy Thank You in our last hour. To gain this grace, we must: 1)Receive Holy Communion on nine consecutive first Fridays. 2) Have Divine Mercy Prayer Service the intention of honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus and of Divine Mercy Sunday is a very special Sunday reaching final perseverance. 3) Offer each Holy Commun- when the Divine Floodgates from Heaven are ion as an act of atonement for offenses against the Blessed wide-opened and Jesus offers us the total for- Sacrament. giveness of all sins and punishment to any soul, who goes to Confession and receives Him in Special Mass Intention for Athletes Holy Communion, on that day. Please join us One of the great metaphors for understanding the nature of for our prayer service, which will include the our Christian Faith is Athletics. The passion, motivation, Chaplet of Divine Mercy this Sunday, April sacrifice, self-discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork are 28th. Our service will be held at the "hour of mercy," all vital ingredients that must be present in our lives of 3:00 PM in the afternoon, which is the hour that Jesus died. Faith. Please join us at the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, May 5th as we honor those involved in the many areas of Lourdes Prayer Requests Athletics. Once again this year, we will have members of the Order of Malta hand delivering your prayer requests to the Grotto at Hospitality Sunday Lourdes. Blank note cards are available in the church vesti- Our Sisters in Faith Ministry will be host- bule for your personal petitions. Please seal the cards in ing a Hospitality Sunday following all the envelopes provided and return to basket. All intentions Masses on May 5th in the parish hall . All must be returned by Monday, April 29th. No donations our parishioners are welcome to come to- are required. gether for conversation and fellowship. At- tending our hospitality gathering is a great Precious Blood of Christ way to get to know new comers and long- With the flu season behind us and the warmer months ap- time members that will make us feel more a part of our proaching, we will once again be offering the chalice with community. Light refreshments will be available for all to the Precious Blood of Christ, starting on Wednesday, enjoy. May 1. Thank you for your understanding and patience. The Parish May Crowning of Mary RCIA Candidate This year we are happy to announce that Congratulations to our RCIA candidate, Mark Bently, Domi- our Mary May Crowning will take place nique Jean-Baptiste, Ronald Carlona, Jr., Alvato Prendi, on the extra special celebration day of Our Kristi Prendi who was fully welcomed into our Roman Lady of Fatima. Please join us, our First Catholic Faith, as they received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion candidates (who will have Communion and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil Mass last received their First Communion), and their weekend. families as we celebrate the love of the Blessed Virgin Mary for us and our Parish Mother’s Day Remembrance on this awesome Feast Day. The May If you would like to memorialize and honor your mother, Crowning will be led by our First Commu- either living or deceased this Mother’s Day with her name nicants on Monday, May 13th, at 7:00 in our bulletin, please send in your offertory and name be- PM in church. Communicants are asked fore May 6th . Mother’s Day envelopes are included in your to come dressed in their First Communion attire and envelope packet and through online giving. arrive at 6:45 PM. Page 5 SUNDAY OF D IVINE M ERCY

Do You Want to Become An Altar Server? Dear Parishioners:

Jesus says: I have come not to be served but TO SERVE! Deacon Kevin continues the incredibly slow process of re- Parents, please share these many reasons for becoming covering from his Lung illness. The family has requested an Altar Server with your child: that we seek the intercession of Blessed Fulton Sheen to

1) You learn why we do everything in the Mass: Sure, obtain for Deacon Kevin a miraculous cure to this pro- swinging the censer (the smelly incense thing) is kind of fun longed and debilitating illness. Please continue to keep in but why is it that we do it? By becoming an altar server you your prayers Deacon Kevin, his family (especially his re- begin to learn these things and it makes all the symbols of cently born Granddaughter Madelyn) and all the medical the Mass so much more understandable and interesting. personnel involved in his care.

2) You get fully involved in the Mass and get more out of it: PRAYER TO OBTAIN A FAVOR THROUGH THE INTER- When you start to understand why we do something you CESSION OF THE SERVANT OF GOD ARCHBISHOP get so much more from it. By focusing and understanding FULTON J. SHEEN what’s going on, the Mass can then lead you into a much deeper relationship with God and you feel the impact of Eternal Father, Mass far greater! You alone grant us every blessing in Heaven and on earth, through the redemptive mission of 3) You learn fantastic life skills: Communication, teamwork, Your Divine Son, Jesus Christ, and by the working of the perceiving what needs to be done and doing it, punctuality, Holy Spirit. If it be according to Your Will, glorify Your self-confidence, and the list goes on. Serving on the altar is servant, ARCHBISHOP FULTON J. SHEEN, a great place to start building these skills. by granting the favor I now request through his 4)You become more involved in the community: By taking prayerful intercession (mention your request). up a responsibility at Mass you start to recognize more and I make this prayer confidently through more people in church. This slowly changes your experi- Jesus Christ, our Lord. ence of the church community, from a group of random Amen. people you stand next to at Mass, to a large and diverse family who you care for more deeply and will increase your Special Note of Thanks love and concern for the global Church family, as well. To our wonderful and dedicated volunteers who helped to

5) It helps you discern your vocation (purpose in life) better: make this busy Lenten/Easter season spiritually moving and rewarding for our parish family. Every vocation (whether marriage, consecrated singlehood, religious life or priesthood) leads us to a great and deeper It is with the deepest gratitude we extend this thanks for understanding and relationship with God and others. Altar your service to all our Readers, Extraordinary Ministers of serving is a great way to begin to see that beauty more the Holy Communion, altar servers, ushers, twelve Apos- fully. tles, parish staff, choir, musicians and our spectacular mu-

sic director, Michael Cooney. Any child in 3rd grade or higher is eligible to serve at God’s altar. Parents, if your son or daughter is interested, please It was plain to see the beautiful Easter flowers that adorned email Janet Gardella at [email protected] or our Tabernacle and altar. The church came alive as we call the parish office to register. A date for the training celebrated Christ’s resurrection. Thank you to Kathy will be determined. Almeida, Diane Kane, Jennifer, Katie & Mike Ventresca,

Michael and Zachery Broderick, Ann Okrentowich, Jo-Ann A Time to Remember Olsen, Marie Sabo, Peter Sullivan, Karen Varco, Matt The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring its 25th annual Carrara, Meri Glifort, and Josh Orosz. Memorial Day Service on Sunday, May 26th at the 12:00 PM Mass. The Service is "To Honor the War Dead of our Country". Celebrant and Homilist is Fr. Paul Check, a na- tive of Bridgeport, current Rector of St. John Fisher Semi- nary who served nine years as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. Concelebrant is our Pastor and Council Chaplain, Fr. Cipriani. Assisting will be Deacon Ray Chervenak.

A military salute will follow on the Church grounds including prayers, flag ceremony, placing of wreath, piper, Gun Vol- ley and Taps. All are invited to attend and participate in this special day of remembrance.

The Knights also ask for your assistance in acknowledging those men and women of "OUR" parish now serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. Please sub- mit this information to us indicating branch of service and rank in the offertory collection or by calling Fred Coseglia at 203-371-8181.

Listing of all service personnel will be in our Church bulle- tin and acknowledged at our annual Memorial Day Service on Sunday, May 26th, at the Noon Mass. Page 6 OUR L ADY OF THE A SSUMPTION

Four Chaplains Service Readings for the Week The Knights of Columbus, Assumption Council #11077, Sunday: Acts 5:12-16/Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 [1]/ have partnered with Lt. Owen Fish Memorial Post 143, Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19/John 20: American Legion, to commemorate and honor the sacrifice of the Four Chaplains during World War II who came who 19-31 came from different backgrounds. They were Catholic, Monday: Acts 4:23-31/Psalm 2:1-3, 4-7a, 7b-9 Methodist, Jewish and Dutch Reformed. The Service will tell [cf. 11d]/John 3:1-8 the story of these American heroes who ministered to the Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Psalm 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/ wounded, their bravery and ultimate sacrifice. John 3:7b-15

It is a privilege and honor to present this Service to all veter- Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [7a]/ ans, parishioners and the public. This Service will be held on John 3:16-21 Thursday, May 23rd at 7:00 PM in the parish hall. Please St. Joseph the Worker: Genesis 1:26--2:3 or mark your calendar and attend. Colossians 3:14-15, 17, 23-24/Psalm 90:2, 3- 4, 12-13, 14 & 16 [cf.17b]/Matthew 13:54-58 4th Annual Sword & Shield Golf Classic Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Psalm 34:2 & 9, 17-18, 19-20 Hosted by Knights of Columbus [7a]/John 3:31-36 Councils 11077 &Council 14360 Friday: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/John

Date: Monday, June 10, 2019 14:6-14 Time: 9:30 AM Saturday: Acts 6:1-7/Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 [22]/John Place: Brownson Country Club, Huntington, CT 6:16-21 Cost: $175 / Person OR $700 / Foursome Next Sunday: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41/Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, No golf option, Pool / Dinner / Open Bar is $75.00 / Person 11-12, 13 [2a]/Revelation 5:11-14/John 21:1- 9:30 AM Registration / Coffee / Breakfast, Putting Contest 19 or 21:1-14 11:30 AM Shotgun Start 4:00 PM Appetizers / Open Bar Communion Antiphon

5:00 PM Prizes / Awards Ceremony/ Dinner / Raffle We Stretch forth your hand, and feel the place where the nails Player Fee includes: Breakfast Buffet, 18 Holes of golf, were; and be not doubtful but believing, alleluia. - John 20: 27 Best ball format, Water / Soda/ Beer & Snacks on the course, Open Bar reception, Dinner, Awards, On-course contests, and MORE.

Proceeds to benefit Knights of Columbus-supported chari- ties including: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Malta House, Coats for Kids, Homes for the Brave, Al’s An- gels, VA Hospital Christmas gifts, and more. Morning Bible Study We are registering now for Sponsor and Player opportuni- The Thursday morning Bible study and formation class will ties. Forms are available at http://www.olaffld.org/ under the begin on May 9th . The five weeks of the study will be on Parish Life tab, then Knights of Columbus Annual Sword Eucharist: Sacred Meal, Sacrifice, Real Presence by and Shield Golf Classic, and click on links. Please contact Bishop Robert Barron. Please contact Sandy Alvarez Co-Chairman, Greg Matera at 203-209-2164, email (203)365-0523 / [email protected] or Tom Davis [email protected] for more information, or George (203) 338-9603 / [email protected] for further informa- Ribellino 203-856-7101, email [email protected]. tion or to register.

Hi. My name is Matthew Gosselin and I am a Sophomore at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts. I am a Biology ma- jor and am currently engaged in ecological research on campus. I am the 2018 recipient of the Tuition Raffle hosted by Our Lady of Assumption Church. Thank you to the SeptemberFest Committee for creating this wonderful raffle.

When I found out that I had won the raffle, I couldn’t quite comprehend what had happened. My grandmother, who had bought the ticket, was fiercely insistent that she had purchased the winner, but everyone is always overly optimistic about their chances, and I wasn’t holding my breath.

The night of the raffle, I received two phone calls. One was from my overjoyed parents and the other was from my grandmother, who sounded like she had just seen Jesus in person. Hearing both of them announce the good news didn’t help it to sink in though. I couldn’t fully grasp the odds of me winning and the size of the prize. It wasn’t until I finally signed the papers to accept that it all sunk in.

Each year the cost of Stonehill’s tuition rises. With this raffle prize I am able to plan my classes for Jun- ior year and not have to worry about the cost of my classes or seeing the growing tuition bill in July. I can focus on my academic plans and not worry about seeking a student loan, which comes with higher interest rates each year.

I encourage all families to fill out a raffle ticket for SeptemberFest 2019. Not only are you in the running for covering some or all of your tuition, but you are helping a very worthy cause.

Thank you Our Lady of Assumption Church and the SeptemberFest committee. RANO O & ATTORNEY I S W "" #$ R#&' ( A Since 1938 O James M. Hughes REDGATE M N . CONSTRUCTION

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