Andrew F. Giardino, OFM
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Andrew F. Giardino, OFM BORN: APRIL 13, 1930 ENTERED INTO ETERNAL LIFE: JULY 30, 2016 2016 Annual Report Mission Statement St. Patrick–St. Anthony Parish and The Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry are a welcoming and dynamic community of Christian disciples. Rooted in the Franciscan experience of the Roman Catholic tradition, we proactively endeavor to extend hospitality both at the Eucharistic Table and as we minister reciprocally and in solidarity among the alienated and the poor, nurturing the mind, body, and spirit in the Greater Hartford Community. 2016 Ministry Coordinators Adult Faith Formation Ministry: Pat Curtis A Novel Idea Book Club: Marybeth Walsh; Adventure Saturday Mentors: Kathy Hoogewerff; Sara Zagorski Faith Vos Winkel Office Volunteers: Trudi Campbell, CVA Altar Servers: Chris Devine; Meg Hutcheson Open Hearts Ministry: Michael Reynolds Baptism Preparation: Julie Przybycien Parish Nursing Bereavement: Roberta Horton; Bass Clef Choir: Gabriel Löfvall Cecy Mickey Care Ministry: Lynne Willis Parish Nursing Blood Pressure Screenings: Catherine’s Place: Fran D’Amico, Cynthia Prior Helen Martins; Judee Martz Church Décor Team: John Bizis Parish Trustees: Christina Mainelli; Clare Gallery Ministry: Nancy Wynn Carl Zyskowski Collection Counters: Sally Mazzarella Pastoral Advisory Board: Fr. Tom Gallagher, ofm Committee for Social Justice: Fran D’Amico Pastoral Care Outreach Ministry: Fr. John Community Sunday Hosts: Anna Eddy, Jack Leonard, ofm Martins Prayer Network Ministry: Melissa DeForge; Confirmation: Faith VosWinkel Marie Ferrantino; Pamela Morrison-Wolf; Divorced and Separated Support Group: Stacie Julie Przybycien; Mary Ann Walsh Mawson; Catherine Posteraro Prayer Shawl Ministry: Janet Bristow Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents: John and Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Natalie Welsh Pat Curtis; Fr. Tom Gallagher, ofm Eucharistic Ministers: Rie Poirier-Campbell; Religious Education Coordinator: Deb Pelletier Marybeth Walsh Sacristan Ministry: Trudi Campbell, CVA Families and Friends of the LGBT Community: Sandwich Makers: Daniel Byrne Sr. Ginny Sheehan, SND Sandwich Servers: Lise Perody Finance Committee: Don Wilson Secular Franciscans: Martina Caspersson Gallery Choir: Gabriel Löfvall Sister Parish Committee: Eric Henon; Golf Tournament Committee: Joanna Penta Rodger Swanson Hospitality Ministry: Carole Twohig Spiritual Direction: Fr. Tom Gallagher, ofm House of Bread Meal Teams: Richard Nicholson SPSA Yard Goats Gardens Ministry: Frank House of Bread Partnership: Fr. Tom Gallagher, Ferrero ofm Treble Clef Choir: Pamela Johnson Ladies Guild: Marianne Midura Ushers: Trudi Campbell, CVA Lectors: Susan Ring Volunteers at Large: Trudi Campbell, CVA Liturgical Dancers: Mary Beth Griffith; Deb Volunteer Ministry: Trudi Campbell, CVA Pelletier Welcoming Committee: Anna and Roger Eddy Marriage Preparation: Jenny and Jim Schwab; The Wellness Center on Church Street: Trudi Anne and Brian Thibeault Campbell, CVA; Sr. Beth Fischer, RSM Men’s Fellowship: Dan Lareau; Jack Martins Women of Hope Ministry: Pat Curtis Photography by Carolyn Abramo and Meg Hutcheson PASTOR’S LETTER Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Patrick-St. Anthony and Ste. Geneviève, May the Lord give you peace. I thank you for taking the time to peruse this Annual Report. There are many things to ponder that reflect the dynamism of God’s presence among us along with the nuts and bolts of financial reports. The diversity of ministry reflects the many talents of those who participate in our life and the greatness of the need that surrounds us. This is the richness of the Body of Christ, the Church. I thank you for participating in the life and gift of this parish. It is my prayer that you experience the transformation in grace that your shared gift affords so many. I would like to focus on a couple of things that were significant for us in 2016. Our young lectors and cantors provided us with wonder at the spoken and sung Word of God. We are indeed blessed in their active engagement in ministry. They help us to realize that our ministers range in age from the innocence of elementary school children to the wisdom of our seniors. All are called and gifted. In the Spring of 2016 we bade farewell to the women who had resided with us at Catherine’s Place. The State budget cuts eliminated the funding to Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation for this transitional housing program. We had been blessed for many years by the shared ministry of care and new beginnings for the residents. Our ministers’ lives were changed by the shared stories and healing that was part of the ministry of Catherine’s Place. All are called and gifted. The witness of our people to the need for prayer and healing following the shootings and deaths at the gay club, Pulse, in Orlando was amazing. People traveled from great distances to be with a community that could mourn the deaths and celebrate the lives of gay men and their friends. All are called and gifted. In June, we celebrated the anniversaries of profession to Franciscan Life of Frs. Andrew (60 years), Fr. John (25 years), and Fr. Cid (10 years). We had a great party and were able to get Fr. Andrew out of the rehab facility so that he could be with us to celebrate. He looked great and was thrilled to be with everyone. All are called and gifted. On July 30, Fr. Andrew died. He had served St. Patrick-St. Anthony for more than 23 years. He was an integral part of the life and transition of this parish. Fr. Andrew arrived in 1990, 60 years old, full of energy and joy. He watched with delight as the parish grew and attracted households from all over the area. His family was amazed at the stories that people told of his presence in their lives, at the number of people who were able to participate in the celebration of his life, and the hospitality offered to them by so many of you. All are called and gifted. Finally, 2016 was a year of political struggle, mixed messages, and confusion. The consistent message has been the love of God for all, the Gospel call to care for the poor, the child, and the alien. In the midst of conflicting messages the Gospel message is clear—All are called and gifted. I thank you. Fr. Tom Gallagher, ofm Pastor 3 A B O U T U S Your Staff Carolyn Abramo, Office Assistant Fr. Cidouane Joseph, ofm, Parochial Vicar John Bizis, Wedding Coordinator & Church Décor Lauren Kasperowski, Traditional Religious Trudi Campbell, CVA, Director of Volunteer Education Program Ministry Fr. J. Patrick Kelly, ofm, Senior Friar in Residence Patricia Curtis, Pastoral Associate Fr. John Leonard, ofm, Parochial Vicar Fr. Tom Gallagher, ofm, Pastor Gilberto Lisboa, Church Custodian Hopeton Genus, Maintenance Gabriel Löfvall, Director of Music Ministry Fr. Andrew Giardino, ofm, Parochial Vicar Frances Martyn, Parish and Center Secretary († July 30, 2016) Salvatrice Mazzarella, Weekend Receptionist Mary Gray, Religious Education Family Program Deb Pelletier, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Carol Hanlon and Michelle White, Religious Program and Religious Education Team Education, Seventh and Eighth Grade Program Coordinator Roberta Horton, Volunteer Facilities Scheduler Orville Russell, Director of Maintenance Pamela Johnson, Business Manager, Cantor, Kids’ David Violette, Maintenance Chorale Director, Treble Clef Choir Director, Faith Vos Winkel, High School Confirmation Youth Cantor Program Program The Numbers in 2016 1,334 Volunteers with 61,719 service hours 1721 Registered Households 34,013 Community Ministry Hours 18,242 Worship Ministry Hours 4,556 Formation Ministry Hours 4,908 Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry Hours 96 New Family Registrations 41 First Communions 313 Children in Religious Education 15 Marriages 265 Weekend Masses 38 Funerals 759 Daily Masses 129 Adult Faith Formation Programs 58 Baptisms 19 Women of Hope Programs 39 Confirmations 111 Zip Codes Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:45 AM, and 5:00 PM Weekday: 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, and 12:05 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 11:30 AM to 12:00 NOON; Saturday: 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM General Information Office Hours: Phone: 860-756-4034 Monday—Thursday: 8:30 AM—7:00 PM Email: [email protected] Friday: 8:30 AM—4:30 PM Fax: 860-249-6487 Saturday: 9:00 AM—4:00 PM Website: www.spsact.org Sunday: 9:00—11:30 AM Church Hours Monday—Friday: 7:00 AM— 2:00 PM 4 Sacramental Life Altar Servers Twenty-five new and veteran altar servers ministered at the Lord’s table during our liturgies in 2016. These men, women, and children provided generous assistance at our weekend celebrations of the Eucharist. Baptism Preparation In 2016, we welcomed 58 children into the Church through the waters of Baptism. The Baptism Preparation Team offered five preparation classes to help their parents explore the ways in which Baptism begins our life in Christ. The preparation program includes a presentation about the theology and spirituality of Baptism. The team explores with parents the primary symbols of Baptism, the important role of godparents in the life of a child, and practical information needed for the day of Baptism. An important element in the parents’ preparation for Baptism is the blessing of the participants to commission them in their ministry of parenting. In April 2016, we hosted a program for parents and grandparents on fostering the spiritual development of toddlers. Deb Pelletier (Religious Education Coordinator), suggested simple, creative ways to encourage a child’s unique and intimate relationship with God. She also distributed resources to guide a child’s awakening curiosity about Jesus, the Church, and the Mass. Eucharistic Ministers Eucharistic Ministers minister at the weekday, weekend, and other liturgies throughout the year. They also bring communion to those who are not able to leave their homes. About 75 people minister at the weekend Masses (on a rotational basis) and about 14 people minister at Masses during the week.