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Come and Adore the Lord, For a Great Light Has Come Upon the Earth St. Michael Church Made Possible in part through your generous support of the Annual Catholic Appeal Reopens Their Doors ESTABLISHED IN 1989 AND PUBLISHED EACH MONTH EXCEPT JULY. PUBLISHER t. Michael Church Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D. 860.887.9294 Bishop of Norwich Sin Pawcatuck will hold a Mass EDITORIAL OFFICE 25 Otis Street, Norwich, CT 06360-3613 Fax 860.859.1253 of Dedication on DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS/EXECUTIVE EDITOR Saturday, January Wayne Gignac, 860.886.1281 [email protected] 18, 2020, at 10 am. ADVERTISING SALES/PRODUCTION MANAGER to celebrate the Meredith Vernott, 860.887.3933 [email protected]

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2 THE MOST REVEREND MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D. BISHOP OF NORWICH LET FAITH LEAD THE WAY Overcoming a Weary World

“They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles’ wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint.” Isaiah 40:31

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, morning to pray, sing hymns, and reflect on their professing it. As Senator Lankford so boldly put similarities rather than their differences. This in a it- “if your faith only affects your weekends, then “A Thrill of Hope, the Weary World Rejoices.” city whose political discord plays out every day. it is not faith, it is a hobby.” These words, which graced last month’s cover of the Four County Catholic, speak to a hope that So how do we find similarities in our dealings Please know that you are not alone in your hope. flows from within us centered on principles of with people? A few months ago, the United States As the Holy Father instructs us, “No matter where faith larger than ourselves. Conference of Catholic Bishops launched a year- God has planted you, hope. Always hope.” long initiative that invites Catholics to model Based on what we see on TV, hear on the radio civility, love for neighbor and respectful dialogue. I encourage you to find ways to express this and read in the newspapers, our world, our The initiative, called Civilize It: Dignity Beyond hope. Share in the blessings of the Eucharist country, and in some cases even our families the Debate, is built on the recognition that every by spending time in adoration of the Blessed ww.norwichdiocese.org seem more divided than at any other time in person — even those with whom we disagree Sacrament. Feel the strength of His support and recent history. Because of this we may be inclined — is a beloved child of God possessing inherent warmth of His love. Share at least one of the to think that this current moment in time is the dignity. gifts God has given you and volunteer in a parish weariest the world has ever been. ministry. Spend more time with your families. We, as followers of Christ, are called to live the Reconcile yourself to God by partaking in the As we welcome the new year, may we not be example of Jesus daily, including our encounters Sacrament of Reconciliation. Love people who tempted to focus on the disenchantment in the with one another through civil dialogue. These others may find unlovable. world, but instead may we work to find the hope engagements can be online, in the workplace, or in any given situation. Hope is in fact all around even at our own dining room tables. If you are It is my hope that you make this the year that you us. We need only see with the eyes of the Savior interested, more information and resources on the will take a step closer to Jesus. who loves us. Civilize It program can be found on our diocesan On a recent airing of the CBS news program, website, throughout this election year. Sincerely yours in Christ’s love, | w CATHOLIC | FOUR COUNTY Face the Nation, two United States senators, Both senators agreed that the challenge, as Delaware Democrat Chris Coons and Oklahoma persons of faith, is to live our faith, in the Republican James Lankford, spoke about a workplace, in our homes and in social gatherings. 60-year Senate tradition –– a weekly prayer group. Hope is apparent when this bipartisan The solution is to be in communion with God Michael R. Cote 2020 JANUARY body of men and women meet every Wednesday through prayer and living our faith, not simply Bishop of Norwich 3 4 JANUARY 2020 | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | www.norwichdiocese.org cantar himnos yreflexionar sobre sus similitudes todos losmiércoles porlamañanapara rezar, grupo bipartidistadehombres ymujeres sereúne semanal. Laesperanza esevidente cuando este del Senadode60años, ungrupodeoración James Lankford, hablaron sobre unatradición Chris Coonsyelrepublicano deOklahoma los EstadosUnidos, eldemócrata deDelaware de laCBS, Face theNation, dossenadores de En unaemisiónreciente delprograma denoticias nos ama. necesitamos ver conlosojosdelSalvador que dada. Dehecho, laesperanza nosrodea. Solo encontrar laesperanza encualquiersituación en elmundo, sinoquepodamostrabajar para veamos tentadosacentrarnos eneldesencanto Al darlabienvenida alnuevo año, quenonos el másagotador queelmundo haya tenido. pensar queestemomentoactualeneltiempoes Debido aesto, podemossentirnosinclinadosa que encualquierotro momentodelahistoria. nuestras familiasparecen estarmásdivididas mundo, nuestro paísy, enalgunoscasos, incluso en laradio yleemosenlosperiódicos, nuestro Según loquevemos enlatelevisión, escuchamos nosotros. centrada enprincipiosdefemásgrandes que una esperanza quefluye desde nuestro interior católico Four CountyCatholic, noshabla de en laportadadelmespasadoperiódico regocija". Estaspalabras, queaparecieron "Una sensacióndeesperanza, elmundo abatido Los queconfíanenelSEÑORrenovaránsusfuerzas,volaránconalascomodeáguilas; Superando unmundocansado Correrán ynosecansarán,caminarándesmayarán”. LET FAITHLEADTHEWAY MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D. THE MOSTREVEREND simplemente profesarla. Comoelsenador a través delaoración yvivir nuestra fe, no La soluciónesestarencomunión conDios reuniones sociales. lugar detrabajo, ennuestros hogares yenlas como personasdefe, esvivir nuestra fe, enel Ambos senadores acordaron queeldesafío, diocesano, durante todo este añoelectoral. sobre elprograma CivilizeItennuestro sitioweb puede encontrar másinformación yrecursos propias mesasdecomedor. Siestáinteresado, línea, enellugardetrabajo oinclusoennuestras diálogo civil. Estoscompromisos puedenseren incluidos nuestros encuentros mutuos através del llamados avivir adiarioelejemplode Jesús, Nosotros, comoseguidores deCristo, estamos inherente. un hijoamadodeDiosqueposeeunadignidad aquellos conquienesnoestamosdeacuerdo, es reconocimiento dequecadapersona,incluso It: DignityBeyond theDebate, sebasaenel respetuoso. Lainiciativa, llamadaCivilize la civilidad, elamoralprójimo yeldiálogo un añoqueinvita aloscatólicos amodelar de losEstadosUnidoslanzóunainiciativa de meses, laConferencia deObisposCatólicos nuestros tratos conlaspersonas?Haceunos Entonces, ¿cómoencontramos similitudesen días. cuya discordia políticasedesarrolla todoslos en lugardesusdiferencias. Estaenunaciudad Obispo deNorwich Cote R. Michael Sinceramente enelamordeCristo, paso máscerca deJesús. Espero quehaga deesteelaño enquedará un pueden encontrar desagradables. Reconciliación. Amealaspersonas queotros con DiosparticipandoenelSacramento dela Pase mástiempoconsufamilia.Reconcíliece y seavoluntario enunministerioparroquial. menos unodelosdonesqueDioslehadado apoyo ylacalidezdesuamor. Compartaal Santísimo Sacramento. Sientalafuerzadesu la Eucaristíapasandotiempoadorando al esta esperanza. Compartalasbendicionesde Le animoaqueencuentre formas deexpresar tenga esperanza." dónde Dioslehaya plantado, espere. 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11 Our Diocese 12 JANUARY 2020 | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | www.norwichdiocese.org B and isthehighest honorany diocesemay bestow National Federation forCatholic Youth Ministry The St. Timothy Award is sponsoredby the Clinton. ofthe and amemberofSt.Mary Visitation in Olivia Riccio,astudentatMorgan HighSchool and memberofSt.PiusX inMiddletown; and Nathalie O’Neill,astudentatMercy HighSchool member ofOurLadyLourdesinGalesFerry; Geoly, astudentatLedyardHighSchooland The threerecipientsare Ann LuciaBernadette character, andChristianleadership. integrity Diocese Honors Teens for Leadership By MARY-JO MCLAUGHLIN Timothy Award foroutstandingCatholic three highschoolstudentswiththeSt. ishop MichaelCoterecently presented Nathalie O’Neill and othertasks. Sheisalsoamember ofthe mailings with bulk and helps outat the rectory church’s LentenFish Fry forthepastfive years classes.Shehasvolunteeredformation atthe aide inherparish’sfaith grade fifthand second For thepastfour years, Ann hasbeenateacher’s which arethehallmark ofthisaward.” prayer, goodworks andChristianleadership, They embodythequalities of moral integrity, in theirparishes,communitiesandhighschools. others through Christianoutreach them to serve the value lifethathasmotivated ofapersonalfaith Roach said, “Theseyoung women have witnessed recently, Youth and Young Adult Minister Liza on itsyouth. Inpresentingtheaward torecipients Ann LuciaBernadetteGeoly and themessage ofcaringthatshehas brought commitment to Christianoutreach activities year’s award. She cited Nathalie’s consistent Malafronte nominated Nathalie forthis Mercy HighSchool Theology Teacher Meg all sheencounters.” nature andpositive examples to attitudearegreat grow over thepastfew years. Hercompassionate time throughvolunteering, Ihave seenherfaith award, wroteof Ann, “Bygiving ofherselfandher catechetical leaderwho nominated Ann forthe local government. JosephineCometa,theparish Education, makingheranactive in participant and astudentmemberoftheLedyardBoard Ledyard HighSchoolStudentLeadershipCouncil kitchen, SpecialOlympics andbringing‘Prayer andsoup withthelocalfoodpantry service leader. Shealsohasbeeninvolved incommunity and vacation Bible school,andisapeerministry program formation lectors, assists with the faith Olivia ispresidentofherparishyouth group, effort.” of Jesuswithany orevangelization agegroup hertoteach,modelandencouragethelight trust and generouswithhertimetalents…Iwould rarely see a young personsonaturally involved wrote, “Ihave taughtatMercy for18years, and leadership. InnominatingNathalie,Malafronte as examples ofNathalie’s and moralintegrity to bothherparishandhighschool communities TELEVISION TELEVISION Father Ray Introvigne Father RayIntrovigne Channel 20,WTXX Channel 59,WCTX Channel 11,WCCT FEBRUARY 5 10:00am 10:00am MASS

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15 Our Diocese 16 JANUARY 2020 | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | www.norwichdiocese.org O and prayed theRosary. They arrived atSaintJoseph warm andlighttheway, sangpraise theparticipants candlesto statue ofOurLadyGuadalupe, carrying Church to Saint Joseph Church. Walking behind a CorazóndeJesús 10:30pm toprocessfrom Sagrado Despite theweather, devotees faithful gathered at direction oftheirpastor, Father LaPointe. Larry Corazón de Jesús, guided under the and Sagrado from the Willimantc area:SaintJoseph,Mary The diverse by community is formed three churches PAULINABy ANGULO Guadalupe, aMexican devotion. annual Vigil for The Feast ofOurLady of Community in Willimantic celebratedthe Christi n December11,theCorpus QueViva! Feast ofOurLadyGuadalupe the hope, that is one of the greatest challengesintimes the hope,thatisoneofgreatest perhaps even seebeyond thepresent circumstances to heart.’ The abilitytoreflectandholdbrokenness, as‘ponderingthingsinher scriptures describeMary Father Juan deliveredAguirre the homily. “The to SaintJuanDiego. reenacted theapparitionsofOurLadyGuadalupe with rosesandflowers ofdifferentcolors, thechildren Inside Saint Joseph Church, beautifully decorated song, sungtosomeoneonaspecialday. Virgin Mary. “LasMañanitas” isatraditionalMexican Mariachi musiciansthatsang“LasMañanitas” tothe welcomed by Father LaPointe accompaniedby the Church shortly before midnight, where they were “Las Mañanitas” The VigilFeast to start the big celebration of the to start Virgin of Guadalupe. delicious Mexican food, andfraternity, aperfectway parish halltoenjoy moreMariachimusic, hot cocoa, parishioners wereAfter theservice, invited tothe spiritual mother.” Blessed Motherandpray forherintercessionasour our sufferingsandcrossespresentthemtothe At the end of his reflection, Father said, Aguirre “Take the firstandmost exalted ofalltheredeemed.” every ofHisHoly suffererthroughtheheart Mother, Lord Jesus,ourredeemer, wishestopiercethesoulof it isn’tfor Mary; easy for us in our challenges. Our is calledto,even inthedarkest times.Itwasn’t easy of suffering,” Hesaid“Thathopethat Christian every Feast ofOurLadyGuadalupe O to 1531,when the Virgin appeared toJuan Mary The Feast ofOurLadyGuadalupedatesback just anexample forallofus. formothersbut Castiblanco is not said reminding us that Mary –Jesusisthecenterofourfaith,”faith Father to remember that she is not the center of our “Even thoughwe honorMary, itisimportant what Jesustellsyou.” ofalldonotbeafraid. most important said Father MichaelCastiblanco, homilist.“And the peoplealongpathsofjusticeandpeace,” please, deepenyour seektheprogress of faith, gift tothe Virgin Mary, onethatpleasesher, “Brothers andsisters,ifyou want togive agreat Diocese attendthisbilingualMass. year,Every devout Catholicsfromacrossthe Our LadyofGuadalupe. PAULINABy ANGULO annual SolemnMassfor The Feast of Michael R.Cote,D.D. celebratedthe Saint Patrick, MostReverend Bishop n December12thintheCathedralof “AUniversal CalltoHoliness” which were notgrowing inthatregion orin placed onhistilma,orcloak,Castilianroses, Juan Diego again saw the Virgin Mary, she the Virgin hadappearedtohim. Mary When that hewanted amiraculous sign,proofthat Juan Diego persisted. The Archbishop told him first the Archbishopdidn’t believe JuanDiego. request to Archbishop JuandeZumárraga. At City. asked JuanDiego Mary tobringher people oftheregion, inwhat isnow Mexico hill of Tepeyac tobringtheGoodNews tothe Diego atthe requestingthatachurchbebuilt night offraternity. Mexican food, Mariachimusicandawonderful invited downstairs tothehall,enjoy delicious After theMass,entirecongregationwas the imageof Virgin ofGuadalupe. the flowers felltothefloor, fabric andonthe was before onDecember12, Archbishop Zumárraga wintertime. When JuanDiego openedhiscloak

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19 Our Diocese 20 JANUARY 2020 | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | www.norwichdiocese.org to the mission of Saint Bernard Schooland to themission ofSaintBernard school community forhisorhercommitment The award recognizes anadultmemberofthe Brothers SponsoredSchools. of St. Francis Xavier at each of the 13 Xaverian The Ryken Award isgiven annually on thefeast colleagues," HeadmasterDon Macrinosaid. ofthishonorbestoweddeserving uponhimby his founder Theodore JamesRyken, andheismost quiet unassuming manner reminiscent of XBSS "Mr. haswon Servideo ouradmirationinthe following aschoolMassonDecember9th. T By SHARIL.MARDERNESS his secondyearSchool, atSaintBernard Mr. a theology Paul Servideo, teacher in he 2019Ryken Award was presentedto 2019 Ryken2019 Award PaulServideoreceivedtheRyken awardfromHeadmasterDonMacrino a realsense that everybody heretruly caresfor everyone whoofthiscommunity. ispart There is and administrationevery day. Ilove working with “I rely somuchonmy fellow teachers,thestaff, said. Servideo is themosthumbling oftheexperience, Mr. part Being nominatedby hispeersfortheRyken award community. activities hislove School fortheSaintBernard his daily work and involvement in so many school timehe madeevident inthatshort 2017, but in Mr. began Servideo working of atSBSinJanuary peers andapproved by theadministration. Each year therecipientisnominatedby hisorher dedication to the values of the Xaverian Brothers. aspect oftheirlives,” Mr. Macrinosaid. women toconsiderthespiritual ofSaintBernards Christ andtoencourage the young menand theology teachertospreadtheGospelsofJesus He is a devoted Catholic who “uses his role as a alumna), have threeyoung daughters. He andhiswife, Adrienne (aSaintBernard College, where hestudied philosophy andpolitics. Mr. fromSaint graduated Servideo Anselm my colleagues.” about meduringtheceremony of andthesupport this honor, thekindwords thatMr. Macrinosaid everyone else,” hesaid.“Iamdeeply for grateful 2019 Ryken2019 Award We pray that Christians, followers ofotherreligions,andall We praythatChristians,followers people ofgoodwillmaypromotepeaceandjusticeintheworld. PRAYER INTENTION: Promotion ofWorldPeace

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21 Our Diocese 22 JANUARY 2020 | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | www.norwichdiocese.org She attendedtheXBSSretreat lastyear tothisyear's asajuniorandwillreturn retreat totake onasignificant mentoringrole. Allison Codnerwas selectedastheXBSSDistinguishedSeniorLeader, following anapplicationandinterview processwithschooladministrators. in March West Hartford. Ortega, Sophia Videll, Abigail Whewell andJack hereatSBS and attendafive-day acoreleadershipgroup Zachem. Thesestudentswillform retreat The following students have School: Perry been selected as Junior XBSS Leaders at SaintBernard Belfiglio, Serena Britner, Olivia Massad, Ethan Sacred HeartSchool,Groton 50 SacredHeartDrive,Groton,CT Gail Kingston www.sacredheartgroton.org/school 860-445-0611 St. BernardChoosesJunior XBSSLeaders www.smsjschool.org Phone: 860-423-8479 35 ValleySt,Willimantic,CT IanM.Holland,Principal Willimantic St. Mary-St.JosephSchool, Academic Excellence.Character.Self-Confidence. , Principal

www.sacredhearttaftville.org 15HuntersAve,Taftville,CT MotherChristinaVanBeck,SCMC,Principal SacredHeartSchool,Taftville Phone: 860-887-1757 www.stmichaelschoolct.com Phone: 860-599-1084 63 LibertySt,Pawcatuck,CT Mrs. DorisMessina,Principal St. MichaelSchool,Pawcatuck

St. EdwardSchool,StaffordSprings www.st-patrickschoolnorwich.org Phone: 860-889-4174 211 Broadway,Norwich,CT Sharon Stewart St. PatrickCathedralSchool,Norwich www.stedward-stafford.org www.stjamesdanielson.org Phone: 860-684-2600 Phone: 860-774-3281 25 ChurchSt,StaffordSprings,CT 120 WaterSt,Danielson,CT LindaMarieJoyal,Principal Mrs. MaryAnnePelletier,Principal St. JamesSchool,Danielson , Principal

www.saintjohnschoolos.org Phone: 860-388-0849 42 MaynardRoad,OldSaybrook,CT Mother ElaineMoorcroft,SCMC,Principal St. JohnSchool,OldSaybrook Allison Codner www.schoolofstjoseph.org Phone: 860-923-2090 26 MainSt.,N.Grosvenordale,CT David Sizemore St. JosephSchool,NorthGrosvenordale , Principal

www.ahfbaltic.org Phone: 860-822-9272 54 WestMainSt,Baltic,CT Mother MaryDavid,SCMC,Principal Academy oftheHolyFamily,Baltic

God Bless! each andeveryemployeeofourschools,whogive themselvesdailyandtrulymodelthefaithwhichweespouse. The “job”hereferstoistrulyavocation and a ministryintheschoolsofDioceseNorwich,andIwouldliketopublicly acknowledge andthank day afterday." "grow students their see educators lets it because job" beautiful really a "is teaching that explained teacher,he a as experience own his recalling In is computer "a Pope Francissaid. subject, teacher," good a a need about you world, the learning in harmony to create that are comes habits and it values the what when understand to because love, to how habits" understand to and but sufficient, values life's also but subject, a about just not teach to "Youhave without culture, and studying school, reducing italljusttopassingonpracticalknowledge.” to meaning give to able "are who teachers, from guidance positive find must they reference, of point decent a find to children for difficult already is it where world a in Vatican,that the indicated in administrators school and educators teachers, Catholic of According to an article from the National Catholic Reporter, (Carol Glatz March 2015), Pope Francis, in addressing members of an Italian association Diocese ofNorwich. the of schools Catholic the in education. well Catholic and of alive Youoption is the Spirit consider Holy and the schools how our firsthand see will week inwhichourschoolsbegintohavetheirOpenHousesfortheupcomingyear. Personaltoursarealsoavailable if scheduled.Iinviteyoutovisit The National Catholic Education Association hasdeemed January 27-February2asthetraditional Catholic Schools Week. Inourdiocese, this isthe mission ofprovidingasolidacademiceducationinanatmospherefaithandtheserviceGospel ofOurLord,Jesus. school administration. God hastrulyblessedmeeverystepofthewayanditismypleasuretoserveDioceseNorwichinourveryimportant Catholic in year 25th my and education, of field the in year 40th my milestones: 2 experience I as me, to special is January this level, personal a On My DearFriends, Superintendent ofSchools Henry Fiore, Jr. St. JohnPaulIISchool,Middletown www.jpii.org Phone: 860-347-2978 87 SouthMainSt,Middletown,CT Mr. LawrenceFitzgerald,Principal www.ahfbaltic.org Phone: 860-822-9272 54 WestMainSt,Baltic,CT Mother MaryDavid,SCMC,Principal Academy oftheHolyFamily,Baltic

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