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RETURN TO PUBLIC WORSHIP Reservations required via website at smcglenbrook.org If no internet availability, call 203.324.3434 extension 705 – TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN TIME - AUGUST 30, — WEEKEND MASSES SǑǤǥǢǔǑǩ, 4:00Ǡǝ SǥǞǔǑǩ, 8:00Ǒǝ ǑǞǔ 10:30Ǒǝ WEEKDAY MǟǞǔǑǩ ǤǘǢǟǥǗǘ TǘǥǢǣǔǑǩ, 8:00Ǒǝ SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION SǑǤǥǢǔǑǩ, 3:30-3:45Ǡǝ ǟǢ ǒǩ ǑǠǠǟǙǞǤǝǕǞǤ BAPTISM AND WEDDINGS CǟǞǤǑǓǤ ǤǘǕ PǑǢǙǣǘ OǖǖǙǓǕ ǖǟǢ ǙǞǖǟǢǝǑǤǙǟǞ ǑǞǔ ǣǓǘǕǔǥǜǙǞǗ 358 Glenbrook road · Stamford, ct · 06906-2198 · 203.324.3434 · Www.smcglenbrook.org SAINT MAURICE PAGE 2 PHASE TWO Return to Worship Christopher Anderson, Elena Cates, Ray Duda, With Fr. Fred’s retirement on June 30, and the return to Frank Colandro, Susan Jacobsen, Toni Coe, Gary public worship, Fr. Ed McAuley, as the temporary Livia, Taylor Bova, Gerry Fraioli, Betty Vitti, administrator, will continue to schedule to celebrate Rosemary Bella, Sonya Correntee, Mary Caruso, the weekend Masses. The weekend Mass schedule will Patrick Battinelli, Julie Salce, Lois Scatton, Carol remain the same with Saturdays at 4:00pm and Sundays at Kane, Michael Pataky, Daniel Caruso, Anthony 8:00am and 10:30am. Tomczyk, Marge Denicola, Gina Stuart, Adam RESERVATIONS are required in order for you to attend Godlewski, Mark, Johann Fernando, Sandy any weekend Mass via the red button link online on the Recchia, Kathy L., Mary Palmer, Sylvia Privil, Parish website or by calling the Parish Office. Sandra Coppola, Sal Bonina, Harper Pappas, Mary Montaine, Lucille Tomzick, Steven DiCiccio, Aisha Bonny, Megan Lemoung, DAILY MASSES Brooke Lockwood, Carol Happel, Patti Crowley, Weekday Mass will not be offered in the immediate future Frank Carreiro, Liam Kelly, Barbara Eilertsen, here at Saint Maurice Church. However weekday Mass will Marge Hogan, Miguel Machado, Frank continue to be celebrated privately for the scheduled McNerney, and Rachel Hogan. intentions. For those parishioners who may want to attend weekday Mass, weekday Mass is being offered at Saint Bridget of Remember the men and women Ireland Church, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at in the Armed Forces and all who 7:00am and Tuesday, Friday & Saturday at 8:00am. protect us and put themselves in Weekday Mass is also being offered at Saint Cecilia Church harm’s way on our behalf; may each weekday at: 7:30am. they be shielded from danger; and for their families and loved ones. In particular, Andrew Anderson, Christopher Virtual Organ Recital Blasius, Samantha Krom, Christian Legaspe, Our organist and Director of Music, Neil Flores, will be Steven Nolan, Dylan Schneider and Nick Carella. presenting a virtual recital in collaboration with St. Thomas More Church of Darien, CT, on their new Walker Technical Organ. The recital premiere is scheduled for 7:30 PM this Sunday, August 30. You can view the recital on St. Thomas More’s page, www.stmdarienct.org/organ, or on our parish website, www.smcglenbrook.org/music.

Organ Music for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Prelude: Henri Nibelle—Trois versets sur “Adoro te” : Miserere mihi Domine Hymn Tune at the Procession: THAXTED (Holst/O God, Beyond All Praising) Offertory: Domine, in auxilium meum : Nibelle—Communion sur “Salve Regina”; Qui vult venire Postlude: Nibelle—Sortie sur l’”Ite missa est”

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TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Secular pursuits only bring a temporary amount of satisfaction and fulfillment. As much as we may think that achieving worldly success, economic security, personal well-being, and self-fulfillment are worthy goals to obtain, they all are dependent on external variables and can lead to emptiness. We are trained to be very pragmatic and productive. Unless we are able to check off all of the boxes or comply with specific measurable requirements, our value and worth becomes questionable. Corporations, educational institutions, systems, structures, and secular ideology rarely consider deeper, more spiritual, and human contributions a person can and needs to make. To the secular mind, the wisdom and ideals of the are making less and less sense. Consider for a moment this question: “What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?” While Jesus is asking this very challenging question to people who are considering his message, many in our world are in a quite different place. Whether we realize it, many folks are asking a much different question. Why would you not want to gain the whole world and secure your life? If you look at where a lot of folks are investing their time, energy, and resources, it becomes obvious where current priorities rest. Modern day comforts and possibilities are backing us out of our relationship with God. The fire burning in every human heart is trying to find its satisfaction in the things that humans have created and not God. Being altruistic and offering compassion for those most in need becomes a political responsibility or responsible gesture. We realize that our hearts need to be centered on something and someone who calls us out of ourselves, but we struggle and battle with naming the source of that call. God places the desire to seek, find, and love Him in the core of every soul. We are not abandoned and left to fend for ourselves. But we can easily get confused. We know that when we extend ourselves to another self-sacrificially, we are doing what is just and right. We know that we can work through suffering and loss and come out better and more whole on the other side. Our minds need to be renewed so that they can begin to understand that there is much more to who we are, and that faith plays a pivotal role in achieving our true and everlasting goals. It is when we see that it is only faith that can bring us to this heightened awareness of ourselves and God that it will begin to make sense. Then, we can put things in perspective and consider being a disciple.

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP—RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS I love the original movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. All the way through while I watch the film I still laugh and feel like a child. It is only the last line with which I have an issue. Wonka by now has chosen Charlie to succeed him as head of the chocolate factory. They board an elevator that proceeds to crash through the roof and begins to fly. Wonka then asks Charlie if he ever heard of what happened to the boy who got everything he ever wanted. After Charlie says no, Wonka explains, “He lived happily ever after.” As I get older, I can say I have met several people who got all or most of all they have ever wanted, but unlike Charlie, it did not lead to endless bliss. In fact, as a Christian I know that that statement of Wonka’s is a lie. The to living happily ever after lies in not getting all you ever wanted, but instead in giving all you ever wanted away. A person can’t have any sense of that reality until they begin to see his or her life transformed by Jesus. When we have accepted the challenge placed before us and made a choice to live a certain way daily, we can find ourselves transformed. Following Jesus is not easy, but it is the only true way to find authentic joy. When we have emptied ourselves and allowed him to fill the open spaces in us, we become different. We are transformed and, if enough of us in a parish community experience the same journey, our parish is transformed as well. Then we begin to transform the world around us. Don’t be fooled: A flying elevator is cool, but it pales in comparison to what can happen when we find a new life in Jesus Christ. by Tracy Earl Welliver

FAITH FORMATION PAGE 4 Summer Rosary Reminder Join us in the recitation of the Rosary every Sunday and Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. from now until Labor Day. Sign in through the Leadership Institute at the diocesan website (bridgeportdiocese.org). Looking Ahead to Faith Formation 2020-2021 The coming year has many unknowns, especially for families. We don’t know when things will return to normal or what a “new normal” might look like. Following the advice of the diocese, our program will begin in mid-October. A summary of the 2020-2021 program and a family survey will be mailed in September to all families. (Please continue to pray for us as we plan!) If you have any questions, please contact Sandra Kluun at [email protected] or 203-324-3434 ext. 707. Sunday Reading and Backgrounds: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1—Jeremiah 20:7-9 The name Jeremiah means "the Lord raises up." But we can tell from the prophet's complaints that Jeremiah feels the Lord has let him down. His friends laugh at him and he decides not to speak for the Lord anymore. Yet the Word of God burns in his heart. He continue doing the work God has called him to do. He chooses to be true to God and himself, despite the suffering he knows will come. Questions for reflection and discussion—How does it feel to be laughed at? Can you remember when you or someone else was laughed at for doing the right thing or for refusing to do the wrong thing? Would you like to have a relationship with God like the one Jeremiah had? What might that mean? (from Sadlier) Meet Blessed Frederic Ozanam—Born: April 23, 1813—Died: September 8, 1853—Feast Day: September 8 Frederic Ozanam was born in Milan, Italy, and was the fifth of fourteen children in his family. Most of his brothers and sisters died before they reached adulthood. His parents were strong Christians and their example influenced Frederic as he grew in faith. His family moved back to their native home in Lyons, France, when Frederic was two years old. When he was sixteen, he began to have questions about his faith. He was helped by one of his professors, who encouraged him to seek the answers to these questions and not be afraid of them. He later wrote how this process of facing his questions brought him peace. Frederic studied law and graduated from the University of Paris. He and some of his friends organized discussion clubs that brought together people of different faiths as well as those who did not believe in God. At one of their meetings, a club member challenged Frederic to tell what he did for his faith besides talk about it. The question made him uneasy. He knew that he needed to put his faith into action. Not long after, he was introduced to Sister Rosalie Rendu, a member of the Daughters of Charity, a religious order founded by Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Louise de Marillac. She helped him learn about the needs of people who were living in poverty. At the age of twenty, Frederic joined with a group of friends to form the Conferences of Charity to help the poor through a spirit of service and sharing. Adopting the name, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, the charitable group grew rapidly and eventually spread to all five continents. In June, 1841, Frederic married Amélie Josephine Soulacroix. Four years later, their only child, Marie, was born. Frederic was a loving husband and father. Even though he had many responsibilities with his work for the poor, he devoted time to his family. Amélie supported his work and they enjoyed a happy life together. In 1851, Frederic began to suffer from poor health. He and his family moved for a brief time to Italy and then returned to France. After a long illness he died on the birthday of his spiritual mentor, Sister Rosalie Rendu. His work with the poor lives on through the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, which has almost one million members throughout the world. What this saint means to us Frederic Ozanam dedicated his life to serving the poor. He understood that charity and justice go together. He wrote that his service to those who were in need taught him about God’s love. Inspired by his work and his strong faith, people throughout the world volunteer their service to the needy through the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. (from Sadlier)

PAGE 5 TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Parish Offering Thank you to many of our parishioners who have made Week of August 23, 2020 arrangements to send their contributions via mail/mailbox, Saturday, 4:00pm (22) ...... $265.00 direct payments from their bank, or joining online giving. Sunday, 8:00am (34) ...... $435.00 We appreciate your continued and generous support. Sunday, 10:30am (36) ...... $331.00 May God Bless you in your care and concern for the well- TOTAL ...... $1,031.00 being of Saint Maurice Parish. Mailed in to Parish Office ...... $799.00 Online Giving ...... $1,096.00 CONSIDER ONLINE GIVING Thank you for your continued and generous support Many parishioners have signed up… and for your consideration in participating in online Will you? giving! May God Bless you in your care and concern Online Giving is a safe and convenient way for you to for the financial wellness of Saint Maurice Parish. make your weekly offertory and special collections and contributions in support of our Parish. The service is easy to set up and manage. If you have not yet signed up for THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE: Online Giving, please consider this option. “CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE” To sign up, visit our Parish website and click on the The final in a series of webinars will be offered on Online Giving logo located on the main page. Thank you Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 1 p.m. (and be replayed at for considering this safe, secure and easy method of 7 p.m.) as we discuss the important of race in our Church, donating regularly in support of our Parish. our communities, and in our families. Featuring experts in Our Online Giving system is also an App for Apple and academia and ministry, we will explore the sin of racism Android products! You can download it free in the App and what we can do together to change our hearts and Store, Google Play Store or go to OLGapp.com. If you are minds. Pre-registration is required. new to Online Giving, register and enter Church ID 1376. To pre-register:  Go to Leadership Institute Diocese of Bridgeport THE “NEW NORMAL” FOR ATTENDING MASS website. As Saint Maurice returns to public worship, it is of the  Click EVENTS. utmost importance these specific guidelines be followed.  Select the desired webinar. ' If you are sick or at high risk please do not attend  At the bottom of the description, select REGISTER ' Reservations are required via website or phone call HERE. ' Single door by rectory used as Entrance to Church ' Single door by Baptismal font as Exit from Church VIRTUS SAFE ENVIRONMENTS ' Collection basket at entrance and exit to Church All volunteers in the Church are required to attend a ' Face masks must be worn in Church at all times VIRTUS – Protecting God’s Children Awareness ' Sanitize hands upon entering Church Training session. The Safe Environment Initiative is ' Social distancing must be maintained at all times intended to make each person more aware of the warning signs of child sexual abuse and how to prevent it. The ' Sit only in pews marked with yellow tape trainings also provide the correct methods to report ' Families may sit together in same pew suspected abuse both in the State of Connecticut and the ' Kindly refrain from singing; Mass parts will be spoken Diocese of Bridgeport. ' At Communion… After host is placed in your hand, The annual Safe Environments review continues. Any step aside, lower mask, consume host, replace mask volunteer in need of renewing his or her training will be and return to seat via side aisle contacted. FYI: VIRTUS recently added a new online ' Restrooms are closed and are not accessible training on recognizing and responding to warning signs of abuse in vulnerable adults. This module will become ' Exit Church immediately following available to those who are due to expire. ' Do not leave anything in the Church

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Saturday, August 29 4:00pm: Ernie DeFilippis Sunday, August 30 8:00am: Filomena Migliorelli 10:30am: All our parishioners

Tuesday, September 1 Mary Fahey

Saturday, September 5 4:00pm: Josephine Zinicola Sunday, September 6 8:00am: All our parishioners 10:30am: John Hogan

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 30, 2020 The Sanctuary candle is in honor of Sunday: Jer 20:7-9/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [2b]/Rom Celso Candazo Cruz. 12:1-2/Mt 16:21-27 Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5/Ps 119:97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102 by the statue of the Holy [97]/Lk 4:16-30 Family is for our nation and the world. Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16/Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13ab, 13cd-14 [17]/Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9/Ps 33:12-13, 14-15, 20-21 [12]/ CONTACT INFORMATIONINFORMATION Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23/Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [1]/ PARISH OFFICE Lk 5:1-11 [email protected] Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5/Ps 37:3-4, 5-6, 27-28, 39-40 [39a]/ Phone: 203.324.3434 Lk 5:33-39 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday - 10:00am to 2:00pm Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b-15/Ps 145:17-18, 19-20, 21 [18]/ Lk 6:1-5 PARISH STAFF Next Sunday: Ez 33:7-9/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/Rom 13:8-10/ Rev. Ed McAuley, Temporary Parochial Administrator Mt 18:15-20 203.324.2910 Sandra Kluun, Coordinator of Faith Formation (Ext. 707) PHASE TWO Return to Worship Safe Environment Coordinator [email protected] In order to RESERVATIONS are REQUIRED… Monica Di Costanzo, Administrative Assistant (Ext. 705) attend weekend Mass. You must make a reservation for the [email protected] number of people attending. Tony Recchia, Facilities (Ext. 708) An online reservation system is available on the Parish [email protected] website. Click on the RESERVATION button and Neil Flores, Director of Music (Ext. 706) follow the instructions to place your reservation to attend [email protected] Mass. Please do not show up without a reservation. MEMBERS OF THE PARISH CORPORATION If you do not have access to the internet, call the Parish Steve Doran 203.324.3434 Office at 203.324.3434 extension 705 to make your Mary Lamonte 203.348.6701 reservation. Calls received by Saturday, 10am will show on PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL the check-in list. Kathryn Jimenez 203.324.3434

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