AUGUST 15, 2021 | ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
SAINTJOHNBOSCOBRANFORD.ORG
203-488-1607 | 731 Main St, Branford CT 06405 | offi[email protected]
Rev. Daniel G. Keefe, Pastor Rev. John E. Gancarz, Parochial Vicar [email protected] [email protected]
Rev. Msgr. David M. Walker, Retired Deacon Robert Macaluso [email protected] SAINT JOHN BOSCO PARISH WWW.SAINTJOHNBOSCOBRANFORD.ORG
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Established June 29, 2017
PARISH OFFICE 731 Main St, Branford PASTORAL ASSOCIATE FOR SICK & ELDERLY Joanne L. Fresco, Pastoral Associate for Sick & Elderly Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 203-488-1607, ext. 119 | [email protected] Ronald F. Shea, Business Manager Emily Naylor, Parish Secretary MUSIC MINISTRY Nick Corso, Facilities Manager Jorge Prego, St. Mary Music Director & Live-Stream Production Robin Filardi, Office Associate [email protected] 203-488-1607 | Fax: 203-483-9208 Warren Gohsler, St. Therese Music Director offi[email protected] [email protected]
FAITH FORMATION OFFICE RCIA TEAM 105 Leetes Island Rd, Branford Nadine Toren | 647-671-8002 | [email protected] Jenny Smith, Program Coordinator & Confirmation Coordinator Regina Martindale, Elementary Coordinator & Office Admin CONVENT — RELIGIOUS TEACHERS FILIPPINI Steve Schambach, Middle School Coordinator Sr. Annette D’Antonio, MPF Sr. Lorraine Chaudron, MPF 203-488-2998 | Fax: 203-488-8542 PARISH TRUSTEES [email protected] Joseph Montesano Carolyn Graham confi[email protected]
PARISH COUNCIL DEACON Susan Allen Christopher Mayne Mary Lou Radovich 203-376-5747 | [email protected] Linda Giordano John Mooney Bill Rimmer YOUTH MINISTRY Laura Jansen MaryAnn Pellegrino Kim Reinwald, Youth Minister PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL 203-488-1607, ext. 120 | [email protected] Peter Bassermann Jeff Klarman Donna J. Perrone EAST SHORELINE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Andrea Duffy David Minicozzi Bud Torello Cheryl Panzo, Principal Sr. Annette D’Antonio, MPF, Assistant Principal ESCA SCHOOL BOARD 62 Cedar Street, Branford, CT 06405 Richard Caponera (St. Pio) Albert Koerner (St. George) 203-488-8386 | www.eastshorelinecatholicacademy.org Carlo Caserta (St. Margaret) Thomas Martin (St. Margaret) ST. MARY & ST. AGNES CEMETERIES Christopher DePalma (SJB) Robert McKenna (St. Margaret) Brian Reynolds, Operations Manager Yollande Eldridge (St. George) Cathy Stevens (St. John Bosco) 203-488-1950 | [email protected] Frank Hall (St. John Bosco) Barbara Travisano (St. George)
BAPTISM MARRIAGE VOCATIONS Please contact the Please contact us at least six Interested in the priesthood or St. Mary Office to schedule months in advance so we can help religious life? Contact the Office of baptisms at either church. you start planning your big day. Vocations at [email protected] MASS SCHEDULE
LIVE-STREAM EVERY SUNDAY AT 9:30 AM ON FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE DAILY MASSES MON—FRI - 7:30 AM ST. MARY
SATURDAY VIGIL 4:00 PM ST. THERESE | 5:00 PM ST. MARY
SUNDAY MASSES 7:30 AM ST. MARY | 9:30 AM ST. MARY | 11:30 AM ST. THERESE
CONFESSIONS SATURDAY - 4:00-4:30 PM ST. MARY | OR BY APPOINTMENT
SANCTUARY LAMPS are lit this week in memory of: ST. MARY ST. THERESE:
Pauline Capone Nancy L. Knowlton
REST IN PEACE
We pray for the eternal repose MASS INTENTIONS of the souls of those whose funeral rites were celebrated this past week:
Gerard Hynes & Lorraine Young SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 4:00 PM (St. T) + Claude van den Broeck (Family) 5:00 PM (St. M) + D’Urso & Savino Families (Family) PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH SUNDAY, AUGUST 15
Alfred Angelo, Charlene Apuzzo, Violeta Atienza, Alice Austin, 7:30 AM (St. M) + Carl “Hop” Nuzzo (daughter, Debbie Nuzzo) — Barbara Baisley, Roseanne Barocini, Peter Bassermann, David Birthday Remembrance Boyle, Rich Bradley, Polly Brancato, Lena Briganti, Linda Burns, 9:30 AM (St. M) + Pauline Capone (husband, George & children, Stephen, Carmine & Rose Calandrella, Joan Capen, Frank & Carol Casapulla, John Cassella, Richard Chiappa, Jean Cimmino, Patty, Janice, Carol, & Maria) — 19th Anniv Richard Costanzo, Mary Frances Coughlin, Catherine Criscuolo, 11:30 AM (St. T) + DeMaio Family (Carol DeMaio Melillo) Diane Cusack, Jill Daly, Gina Depukat, Maria Devlin, Henry MONDAY, AUGUST 16 Dziekan, Carol Duell, David Eschrich, Denise Farina, Joseph 7:30 AM + Albert Doyle & Josephine Good (Family) — Birthday Fattore, Joseph & Michelina Fazzino, Steven Fernicola, Pasquale Fico, Toni Florentine, Concetta Frase, Tonia Gaffney, Remembrance Frances Gambardella, Sophie Gassira, Janyce Gilman, Mary TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 Hahn, Joan Hardwick, Cecilia Hipski, Claire Jannetti, Karen 7:30 AM People of St. John Bosco Parish Jensen, Gretchen Korman, Peter Koval, Lynn LaCroix, Richard WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18 Lafferty, Anthony Lasala, Ronnie Lazzaro, Florence Litnickas, Catherine Lynch, Nancy Lyons, Albert Maggelet, Cheryl 7:30 AM + Sally Santacroce (Family) — 2nd Anniversary Maiorino, Robert Malaguti, Janet Marotta, Edward J. Marotta, THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 Jr., Daniella Martone, Samantha McGovern, Jacquie McGuire, 7:30 AM + Charles & Robert Knowlton (Arthur & Christin Scott McHugh, LaVerne McKenzie, Matthew McMinn, John Knowlton) Migliaro, Anthony Milici, David Milici, Millie Millea, Robert Mobeck, Donald Morrissey, Barbara Mullen, Janyce Murphy, FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 — St. Bernard Kevin O’Donnell, Irene Pahlsson, Gene Palmieri, Pat Patton, 7:30 AM Intentions of Stephen Bravato (Family) Josephine Perry, Jake Perry, Ann Petrowski, John Pirtel, SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 — Pope St. Pius, X Zachary Price, Louis Raucci, Priscilla Reynolds, Brian Rolka, 4:00 PM (St. T) + Nancy L. Knowlton (Arthur & Christin Knowlton) Melissa SanSouci, Becky Schwartz, Madelyn Shedd, Lynn Siderski, Mark Simpson, Wendy Skelton, Peggy Smith, Michael 5:00 PM (St. M) + Laurence Markesich (Family) — 16th Anniversary Staunton, Sheryl Sullivan, Mary Ellen Taddei, Marlene Tarutis, SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 Lyla Rose Theoharides, Marc Ventresca, & Ann Walsh 7:30 AM (St. M) + Christopher Sinoway (Family) 9:30 AM (St. M) + Carl D. Prota (Family) — Birthday Remembrance PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS + Eleanor Tucker (Family) — Birthday Remembrance
Lt. Thomas Daly, Ens. Denis Daly, E5 John P. DePalma, Lt. 11:30 AM (St. T) + Helen Ruthven (Family) — Birthday Remembrance Jacob Hallgren, SGM Edward Masotta, Cpl. Christopher Masulli, LCpl Vincent Morton, Cpl. Brendan F. O’Neill, TSgt. Philip M. Pagnotti, PO2 Nicholas Sekscenski, 1st Lt. Bulletins to the Homebound — If you or someone you know is John Schmaltz, Cadet Oliver Shannon, Capt. Matthew homebound or in a nursing facility and would like a copy of each Spaziante, PO3 Charles Termini, SPC Nick Termini week’s bulletin mailed to them, please contact the parish offices.
AUG 15, 2021 — ASSUMPTION OF THE BL.. VIRGIN MARY
COVID GUIDELINES & DISPENSATION
The Archdiocese of Hartford released the following information based the State's guidelines which took effect on May 19, 2021. Please read all of the information below carefully, and reach out to the Parish Office with any questions. You can also visit www.archdioceseoartford.org/coronavirus where both letters dated May 10th are posted. We look forward to continuing to safely welcome you and your family back to Mass!
1) AS OF SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021, THE GENERAL DISPENSATION TO ATTEND MASS IN-PERSON ON SUNDAYS AND HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION HAS BEEN LIFTED.
However, since the risk of infection, though diminished, still remains, the following individuals with valid health concerns or fears about the virus may legitimately decide not yet to attend:
Those suffering from serious pre-existing conditions making them more susceptible to COVID-19; Those who are ill or homebound or who are caregivers in close contact with someone who is; Those who have tested positive for any contagious disease, including COVID-19; and Those who are in quarantine due to exposure to any contagion, or who reside with someone who is quarantined.
2) LIVE-STREAMING WILL CONTINUE FOR THE TIME BEING FOR THOSE WHO STILL CANNOT ATTEND IN-PERSON.
3) OUR TEMPORARY COVID MASS SCHEDULE WILL CONTINUE (see graphic) UNTIL ATTENDANCE NUMBERS WARRANT THE RETURN TO 6 MASSES PER WEEKEND.
The St. Mary Hall will continue to be set up for overflow seating in some capacity, for those who choose to sit there instead of the main church. Confessions will not resume at St. Therese until proper updates are made to the Reconciliation room.
4) THE FOLLOWING INDOOR GUIDELINES HAVE TAKEN EFFECT:
100% capacity with no pew tape/ropes or specific social distancing (Socially distanced seating available in St. Mary Hall) Masks are still optional for those who have been fully vaccinated, although highly recommended Congregational singing is permitted once again with masks, although we will not encourage full congregational singing at St. John Bosco until a later date, to allow our parishioners time to ease back into in-person Mass. Use of restrooms available during Mass Sign of Peace can resume but with no hand contact Holy water fonts will remain empty and there will still be no Offertory procession We will continue to use the offertory boxes at both churches in lieu of passing the basket
5) MINISTRY MEETINGS WILL FOLLOW THESE SAME GUIDELINES:
100% capacity in the Hall with use of tables and no specific social distancing Masks are still optional for those who have been fully vaccinated, although highly recommended No sanitization afterwards by volunteers (parish staff will handle) Multiple meetings can be scheduled at the same time in the St. Mary Hall with the use of the room dividers, as needed. Coffee and.. and any other food gathering is still suspended until further notice PARISH NEWS, MINISTRIES, & EVENTS
OFFERTORY STATISTICS Congratulations… With great joy we welcome Hailey Ruth Cap to At the suggestion of the Parish Finance Council, we have our parish family. They were baptized last expanded the collection data to include the same period in weekend. Congratulations to their families! 2019 (before the pandemic). The year-to-date data is presented in graph form, to provide further breakdown of 2022 Masses = Book Opens Aug 26th! sources of offerings. 8:30-9:30 AM will be BY PHONE ONLY July 2021 Offertory - $72,424 (including $28,748 in on-line giving) Given the continued uncertainty surrounding COVID, we have decided to open the 2022 Mass Book on July 2020 Offertory - $72,513 Thursday, August 26th in the Parish Office (731 Main St). We (including $27,592 in on-line giving) will be scheduling Mass and Sanctuary Lamp intentions
July 2019 Offertory - $102,646 according to our current temporary Mass schedule — with the (including $19,602 in on-line giving) understanding that the times may change if Mass attendance numbers warrant a return to 6 Masses per weekend. It will be NOTE: There were five Sundays in July 2019, up to each individual to check back in closer to the scheduled compared with four in 2020 and 2021. Mass to confirm the time. In order to streamline the process this year and accommodate those with health concerns, the first hour of scheduling (from 8:30 to 9:30 AM) will be by PHONE ONLY and the office door will remain closed. Please call the Parish Office at 203-488-1607 and you will be placed on hold in the order the calls are received. In-person and emailed requests will begin to be received at 9:30 AM. Kindly have your requests ready when scheduling. We will continue to have a limit of 3 weekend Masses per individual booking, and dates are first come, first serve.
Attention All Ministry Volunteers
Creating a safe environment for children, youth, and vulnerable adults is the goal of a program established by the Archdiocese of Hartford in 2003. All volunteer adults whose ministry involves (or could potentially involve) regular contact with children and/or vulnerable We are so grateful for your generosity! adults are required by the Archdiocese regulations to complete the VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children” program, a Little Sisters of the Poor — Next background check form, read the Safe Environment Handbook, and sign the Handbook Acknowledgement Form. weekend (Aug 21/22) the Little Sisters of Fr. Keefe will apply these requirements consistently the Poor will be visiting our parish! The throughout the parish, regardless of circumstances or past collection taken for them will be exclusively for the care of practices. Our parishioners deserve to feel comfortable that the elderly poor who reside with them at St. Joseph’s all those in leadership and ministry roles are in full compliance Residence in Enfield, CT. The Little Sisters of the Poor have with Archdiocesan standards. if you are a current Eucharistic been serving the needs of the elderly poor in Connecticut Minister, Lector, or Choir Member at either church, and have and Western Massachusetts for over 100 years. They are not previously completed the above, it is necessary that you most grateful for your generosity! You can also use our do so by September 10, 2021 if you intend to continue in this Online Giving system to make a donation. ministry. In addition, every ministry of the parish will be subject to a Food Collection review of whether the program will be required for its Non-perishable food items for the Branford Food members, and if deemed necessary the ministry head will be Pantry may be left in the boxes provided at both contacted. With any questions contact Joanne L. Fresco, Safe churches during Open Hours on an on-going basis. Thank Environment Coordinator, at 203-488-1607, ext. 119 or you for your generosity! [email protected]. CONNECT WITH US YOU CAN USE THESE RESOURCES TO FIND GREAT INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT’S GOING ON AT ST. JOHN BOSCO PARISH AND HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED:
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MINISTRY & EVENTS
While we know not every ministry is ready to begin meeting in-person again, Fr. Keefe is allowing most* parish ministries/group meetings to resume for those who choose, under the following conditions starting May 19th: 100% Capacity in the Hall with use of chairs and tables and no social distancing Masks are still optional for those who have been fully vaccinated, although highly recommended Still no food/beverages, or use of the kitchen Use of restrooms available Multiple meetings can be scheduled at the same time in the St. Mary Hall No sanitization afterwards by volunteers, instead parish staff will handle
*Lunch Bunch, Receptions, and Coffee and… are not able to resume yet, until further notice
After reading these guidelines, if any ministry leader would like to schedule a meeting please contact the Parish Office.
Stay in Touch With Us Online!
During this times of social isolation, we are thankful we live in a time where we can still stay connected digitally! If you have not done so already, please visit/download the following platforms to keep in touch with us!
Parish Website — www.saintjohnboscobranford.org
Evangelus — sign up for parish emails/texts at eva.us/johnbosco or text JOHNBOSCO to 55321
Facebook page — www.facebook.com/saintjohnboscobranford
YouTube — www.youtube.com/saintjohnboscobranford and click “Subscribe”!
Parish App — download at www.myparishapp.com or text APP to 88202
Online Bulletin — www.saintjohnboscobranford.org/publications Subscribe to have it emailed to you weekly at www.saintjohnboscobranford.org/publications/subscribe
NEED TEMPORARY FOOD ASSISTANCE?
The Community Dining Room (30 Harrison Ave) is still operating but on a take-out-only basis. Meals are available Sunday -Friday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, and Tuesday Family Night Meal: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. For Wednesday & Friday Night Take-Out or for Home Deliveries for Branford & North Branford residents who are homebound, please contact our Volunteer and Program Coordinator Marie Modarski at 203-488-9750, ext. 2.
The Branford Food Pantry (30 Harrison Ave) distributes food on Tuesdays from 8:30 to 11:00 AM and 4:30 to 6:30 PM, and Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Requests for delivery will be met to the best of their ability but depend on another group to carry them out. Anyone that is not a regular food pantry client but in need of emergency food should call the Food Pantry at 203-481-3663 or email [email protected] about signing up. You need to bring a piece of mail proving Branford residency, reusable shopping bags, and a mask.
Feed Branford Kids will be distributing bags of food to Branford students every Thursday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the new Feed Branford Kids Warehouse (29 Business Park Dr, next to building 25) — for notifications/updates follow us at www.facebook.com/feedbranfordkids.
Eucharistic Minister & Lector Meeting Life & Dignity Ministry Updates
There will be a gathering for all current Eucharistic Catholic Social Teaching Webinars — Join Ministers and Lectors from both churches next the Life & Dignity Ministry in learning more Monday, August 23 at 6:30 PM in the St. Therese Hall (by about Catholic Social Teaching and the inherent dignity of invitation only). This will be an informal meeting as well as a every human person through these free webinars by Endow chance to meet each other. Please contact Robin at 203-488- (featuring the Little Sisters of the Poor)! You can sign up for 2998, ext. 203 or [email protected] the live webinars every Wednesday at 1PM from August 4 with questions! until September 22, or watch anytime on Endow’s Youtube channel. To learn more, visit endow-groups.myshopify.com/ Bereavement Support Group products/catholic-social-teaching-webinar-2021. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? The Bereavement Support Group at St. John Bosco Hyde Amendment — The Hyde Amendment and Parish is offering the “New Day” Seminar for those who have similar laws (such as the Helms Amendment) have recently lost a loved one to find comfort and explore protected taxpayers from funding elective abortion strategies in coping with grief and loss. The seminar will start domestically and internationally for 45 years. Now, powerful on Thursday, September 9th and continue for ten members of Congress want to take away these laws that consecutive Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the St. Mary both Democrats and Republicans have supported for nearly Parish Center. There is no cost to attend. (Due to COVID we half a century. Stop your tax dollars from going to abortion. are limiting the group size to 10 attendees.) For additional Sign the petition at www.notaxpayerabortion.com! Also keep information and to register, please contact Joanne L. Fresco, updated and learn how to contact our legislators at Pastoral Associate, at 203-488-1607, ext. 119 or email www.votervoice.net/USCCB/Campaigns/86954/Respond. [email protected]. Sisters of Life Podcast — God is Love. “Let Love” is about giving God permission in your Introduction Meeting for Chapter Two life, letting go, and receiving the Love that Bereavement Group frees you to live in the truth of who you are. In the Let Love The Chapter Two Bereavement Support Group was formed podcast, we invite you to join us for casual conversations, several years ago in our parish to complement the “New looking at life through the lens of love. You are loved. You are Day” Bereavement program which ministers to those who made in God's image, and your life matters. Let's talk about have experienced the deep loss of a loved one. The Chapter it. Visit https://sistersoflife.org/let-love-podcast/. Two Group was started for those who previously completed the 10 week “New Day” program and have dealt with the initial stages and emotions of bereavement. It provides a Welcome Back Craft Group! supportive social setting to continue the grieving and healing The Women’s Group Craft Group have resumed their process with others who are on the same journey. weekly meetings on Thursday at 1:00 PM in the St. On Wednesday, September 1st at 6:30 PM in the St. Mary Therese Parish Center. On Thursday, August 19th there will be Hall the Chapter Two Bereavement Support will hold an a luncheon in lieu of a craft meeting at 12:30PM at Dockside. introductory meeting for potential new members. Anyone To RSVP please contact Ronna at 203-481-0143. who has previously completed the 10 week “New Day” program at any time in the past or has already dealt with the MOTHERS GROUP first stages of bereavement is welcome to attend to learn TALK WITH FR. JOHN
what the Chapter Two Group is about, get your questions Fr. John will give a talk to the Mother’s Group on Thursday, answered, and meet some of the members. For additional August 19th at 6:30 PM in the St. Mary Hall about the Blessed information and to register for the introductory meeting call Virgin Mary and the Contemplative Rosary. All mothers are Andrea Duffy at 203-488-6790. welcome! Contact Catherine at [email protected].
Join in the Archdiocesan Consecration to Mary! All parishioners of the Archdiocese of Hartford are invited to join Archbishop Blair, our own Fr. John, and other shepherds throughout the Archdiocese in making a Consecration to Jesus through Mary this Fall (September 4- October 7). We will be using the book Child Consecration: To Jesus through Mary—Following in the Spirit of St. Thérèse, the Little Flower. The book approaches the Consecration through the spirituality of St.Thérèse and is ideal for adults and children. Each day of the Consecration participants may follow along with the book and with a daily posted video of an Archdiocesan shepherd leading us in reading, prayer and reflection. Books are available in the Parish Office and Faith Formation Office for $2, or the prayers can be found for free (along with more information) at www.childconsecration.com. EAST SHORELINE CATHOLIC ACADEMY A STREAM Model and Successor School of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Mary Schools East Shoreline Catholic Academy (ESCA) is an inter-parish school of St. George, St. Margaret, and St. John Bosco Parishes, serving Pre-K 3 through Grade 8. We are a “think forward” school that places high priority on learning, leadership, and 21st Century skill applications. We guide our children’s developing relationship with God in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic faith and provide a rigorous learning environment that fosters academic excellence.
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Now Accepting Applications for PreK-3 & 4 Space is Limited!
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ESCA Class of '19 & ’20 Doing Us Proud at Sacred Heart Academy!
Congratulations to Class of 2020 ESCA alumnae Juliette Forstrom and Alessandra Habiniak, and to Class of 2019 ESCA alumnae Daniella Bejleri, Cassandra Horn, Maeve McConnell, and Chloe Oraa for their outstanding scholastic achievements at Sacred Heart Academy! All of these students made the High Honor Roll list during the second semester, achieving a grade point average of 3.8 or higher, as well as the whole academic year!
East Shoreline Catholic Academy is a dynamic PreK-3 to Grade 8 STREAM model school, preparing individual students to be our future leaders rooted in faith, service and academic excellence. FAITH FORMATION 2021-2022 YOUTH REGISTRATION OPENS AUG 20TH
We welcome our parish families and children FAITH FORMATION back to fall classes and all the opportunities to 203-488-2998 continue growing in faith together through instruction, [email protected] youth ministry, and service.
www.saintjohnboscobranford.org/faithformation First Reconciliation Prep: Grades 1– 2 (Pre-K/K optional) First Holy Communion Prep: Grade 3 Jenny Smith Knowing and Living Your Faith Study: Grades 4-8 Program Coordinator & Confirmation Coordinator Confirmation Prep: Grades 9-10
confi[email protected] Register for this year’s classes between August 20 –
Regina Martindale September 8 online or in person at the Parish Office. Visit https://www.saintjohnboscobranford.org/faithformation for Elementary Coordinator & Office Administrator complete schedule of classes and for the online registration [email protected] form. Contact Faith Formation Program Coordinator Jenny Steve Schambach Smith with any questions or concerns at 203-488-2998, ext. 202 or confi[email protected]. Middle School Coordinator [email protected] SAVE THE DATE:
Catechist and Adult Volunteer Workshop/Blessing YOUTH MINISTRY Sunday, Sept 12 2:00-4:00 PM at St. Mary Church
Kim Reinwald, Youth Minister Family Meeting and Blessing (First Class) 203-488-1607, ext. 120 Sunday, September 19 [email protected] Pre-K-Gr 2: 9:30-11:00AM St T Gr 7-8: 4:30-6:00PM St T Instagram: @st.johnbosco_lifeteen Gr 3-4: 1:00-2:30PM St T Gr 9: 5:45-7:15PM St M Gr 5-6: 2:45-4:15PM St T Gr 10: 7:30-9:00PM St M
Catechists and Volunteers Needed!
Faith grows when it is shared! Our parish Faith LifeTeen — @st.johnbosco_lifeteen Formation program invites all parishioners of any age to join us – share a story, volunteer an hour or a day, teach or assist a class, mentor a teen, bake cookies, pray! Visit www.saintjohnboscobranford.org/youth for all of our Middle School (Edge) and High School (LifeTeen) There are so many ways we can do this together – sharing Youth Ministry offerings! and growing in our faith. Any adult over age 18 is invited to get involved in big or small ways. You don’t need to be an expert on scripture, have teaching experience, or even have a lot of time. All you need is a love for your faith and desire to share of yourself. The prerequisite VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children sessions are easy, online, self-paced 1 hour and 15 minute sessions. Once you’re trained, you can volunteer in any way that fits your strengths and schedule throughout the year. Go to www.saintjohnboscobranford.org/catechist or contact Faith Formation Program Coordinator Jenny Smith at confi[email protected] or 203-488-2998, ext. 202 for more information. Thank you for any contribution you can make to our youth and our parish!
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