SAINT APRIL 28, 2019 MATTHEW NEWS PARISH FAMILY Divine Mercy Sunday StMatthewNorwalk.org Jesus, I Trust in You
In This Issue
The Week Ahead 2
Msgr.’s Reflection 3
Sewing Ministry 5
Bereavement Support 6
Faith Formation 8
You Are Loved by Him and Welcomed Here… Reverend Monsignor Walter C. Orlowski, VF, KCHS Dean and Pastor 216 Scribner Avenue Norwalk, Connecticut 06854 email [email protected] phone (203) 838-3788 fax (203) 838-8195 website: StMatthewNorwalk.org Facebook: StMa hewNorwalk Instagram: StMa hewChurchNorwalk Twi er: StMa hewNorwlk April 28, 2019 - 2 - Divine Mercy Sunday Pastor Happening This Week at St. Matthew
Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski, 203-838-3788, ext. 127 [email protected] MON 9:00am Mass 29 12:10pm Mass Parochial Vicar 6:30pm Novena Mass & Procession Fr. Sunil Pereira, 203-838-3788, ext. 114 7:00pm Fit Club [email protected] TUES 9:00am Mass Parochial Vicar 30 9:30am Walking with Purpose Fr. Tomi Thomas, 203-838-3788, ext. 112 [email protected] 12:10pm Mass 4:30pm Class Mass, Gr 1-7, followed by Pizza Mass Times & Information WED 9:00am Mass Parish Office: 203-838-3788 1
9:30am Food Pantry through 12pm DAILY MASSES are held in the Chapel. 12:10pm Mass M-F: 9am; 12:10pm 4:00pm Feeding His Flock Monday Novena, 6:30pm 7:30pm Walking with Purpose 8:00pm AA in Chapel First Friday Novena, 12:10pm, 7pm
Church is open daily: 9am-4pm THUR 9:00am Mass
Chapel is open daily: 7am-7pm 2 12:10pm Mass
4:00pm Bereavement Group WEEKEND MASSES are held in the Church. 4:00pm Li le Angel Choir Rehearsal Saturday: 4pm Vigil 5:30pm First Eucharist Rehearsal in Church Sunday: 7:30am; 9am: 10:30am; 12noon; 5pm 6:00pm Youth Choir Rehearsal HOLY EUCHARIST 6:30pm Fit Club If someone is ill, homebound or hospitalized, 7:00pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
and would like Communion, please call, ext.118. CONFESSION FRI 9:00am Mass 3 Saturday, 3:15-4:00pm 12:10pm Mass, followed by First Tuesday, 7-8pm; or by appointment (ext. 101) Adora on through 7pm ANOINTING 6:30pm Rosary 7:00pm First Friday Sacred Heart Novena Mass To receive the Sacrament of Anoin ng, please call ext. 118. SAT 11:00am First Holy Eucharist 4 BAPTISMS 3:15pm Confession in Church through 4pm Pre-Bap sm Workshops are held with Msgr. Walter 4:00pm Vigil Mass, Rosary Sign-up Wknd on the 3rd Sunday a er 12noon Mass. No pre- registra on necessary—just come and meet Msgr. Breaking Open the Word Calendar Note For info, email : [email protected]. “Breaking Open the Word” will not meet during May or June. We will RELIGIOUS FORMATION ext. 107: email: StMa [email protected] resume in July on the First Saturday of each month at 5pm. CONFIRMATION ext. 107; StMa [email protected] Our Newly Baptized YOUTH MINISTRY We welcome ext. 106; StMa [email protected] William Epstein MARRIAGE Amelia Escobar Garcia email: [email protected] into our Parish Family. MUSIC DIRECTOR: ext. 109 Congratula ons to their parents, families and loved ones! PARISH REGISTRATION Forms are in the Parish Office & Pre-Baptism Workshop: Sunday, May 19 on website, StMa hewNorwalk.org. INTERCESSORY PRAYER Do you have a new baby or young child who hasn’t been Bap zed? Join Msgr. Walter a er the 12Noon Send prayer inten ons to StMa [email protected] Mass. All are welcome, every third Sunday; CONSULTATIONS: 203-846-6685 no pre-registra on needed. Ques ons? Please StMa hewConsulta [email protected] contact Lorraine: [email protected].
April 28, 2019 - 3 - Divine Mercy Sunday Pastor’s Corner No matter how deep your wounds, your fear, doubt or sorrow, Msgr. Walter the Lord says to all of us: ‘Peace Be With You.’
Thomas puts his hands into Jesus’ was gone before the Lord appeared. breaking of bread. We recognize wounds. This is a magnificent Sorrow hits all of us and hurts us Him in each other. You and I are Gospel. Have you ever had a bad badly. We all want to run and hide. saved by the blood of Christ and weekend? A horrible weekend? We all want to go off somewhere. recognize that we place ourselves in Many of us have. Perhaps we can But Jesus comes right through the His trust. When Thomas touched put ourselves in the Apostles’ shoes. bolted doors and windows. And He and recognized Jesus, his words are Think back to what they had just stands among us. And the first thing perhaps the most powerful words experienced. Just a couple of weeks He says is, ‘Peace be with you.’ It’s spoken: “My Lord and My God.” He ago the crowds in Jerusalem were the Risen Lord. may have doubted; he may have had welcoming Jesus…cheering Him with He comes to all of us no ma er ques ons. But when he came to palms. And then soon a er, they how deep our depression, fear, recognize the Lord, there was no would hear those same crowds doubt or sorrow - He brings us His middle-of-the-road. shout, ‘Crucify him. Crucify him.’ The peace. No ma er how heavy our We all have ques ons. We doubt. Apostles had given up everything to heart or cross. The Lord says to all of But don’t give in to doubt. Con nue follow Jesus. And they watched this us, ‘Peace be with you.’ He brings us to bring those ques ons to the Lord. unfold. His healing. Some mes fear and Con nue to ask him for guidance. Ask We can only imagine what they doubt make us do things that aren’t him for help. Ask him for a sign. There must have gone through. Fear that good for us. Fear and doubt are are plenty of mes in our lives when they would be led to the same death. blockages to the peace and healing we’ve wanted to give in. But once They loved Him. They followed Him. of the Risen Lord. But then we open again he comes to us and says: ‘Peace The despair and sorrow in their hearts. ourselves to His peace and everything be with you.’ Now they are locked in the upper He has given to us. And today, in the 21st century, we all room. Windows nailed shut. Door As a Family of Faith, each become the Living Presence of Christ. bolted. Believing they are des ned for weekend at Mass, this is part of our We are his sons and daughters. We are the same death. tradi on: to gather together me a People of Light, called to live the Think about Thomas. You have to and again, to give thanks for all the faith we profess. We have much to be feel sorry for him. He was the one good He has done for us. And this is grateful for. Thomas leads the way for who said it out loud: ‘I will not what we give - our par cipa on - to us. He came to recognize the Presence believe unless I see for myself.’ But place ourselves in His presence. To of our Living God. My Lord and My he loved Jesus. And his despair and rejoice. We recognize Him in the God, have mercy on us all. Amen."
sorrow was so great that he le - and Word. We recognize Him in the In His Love….Msgr. Walter
Miraculous Medal First Friday Pray, Eat, Meet, 21-29 yr olds Novena Mass & Procession Friday, May 3 Sunday, May 5 at 12noon Monday, April 29 at 6:30pm
12:10pm & 7pm Masses All young adults are invited to the 12noon followed by Sacred Heart Novena Mass, followed by lunch at a diner with Adora on begins Msgr., Fr. Sunil and Fr. Tomi. Unable to a er 12:10pm Mass-7pm. make Mass? Meet us in front of the Church a er the Mass, and come to 6:30pm Mass & Miraculous Rosary at 6:30pm, lunch! Contact Thalmar: Medal Novena followed by Benedic on. [email protected]. Procession to follow April 28, 2019 - 4 - Divine Mercy Sunday Mass Intentions Parish Support April 14 Offertory: $ 15,856.00 Online Giving: $ 2,032.00 Total Regular Collec on: $ 17,888.00 Average Gi : $ 23.15
Offertory, Same Week, 2018: $ 16,187.21
Vo ves: $ 569.00 2nd Collec on: Palm Sunday $ 8,473.00
Monday, April 29 April 18, Holy Thursday $ 1,369.00 9:00 am † Bill Kelley April 19, Good Friday $ 5,305.00 Vo ves: $ 601.00 12:10 pm † Marie & Louis Marinaccio
6:30pm † Marion Provenzano Thanks so much for all you do for us and your Tuesday, April 30 generous giving. Special acknowledgement to those 9:00 am † Arthur P. Steele who drop off or mail in their envelopes when out of town—it really helps! The Weekly Cost for opera ng 12:10 pm † Riccardi Family, Living Inten on our Parish and Programs is $15,500.
Wednesday, May 1 In His Love, Msgr. Walter 9:00 am † Emilio & Paulita Barquero 12:10 pm † Frank Kokalj In Loving Memory Please pray for Thursday, May 2 Theresa M. Lamphier 9:00 am † Many Kantzas Wanda Stack Vincenzo Luppino 12:10 pm † William Einstman who have gone home to the Lord. Eternal rest grant unto them,
Friday, May 3 O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. 9:00 am † Teresa Katherine Moore 12:10 pm † Steele Family The Sanctuary Flowers 7:00pm † Ann Tyler, Living Inten on are in Loving Memory of Joseph A. Schiavone, Sr. Saturday, May 4 on his Second Anniversary from The Schiavone Family. 4:00 pm † Carmine & Nina Moccia
Please keep him in your prayers. Sunday, May 5 7:30 am † Rey Miranda The Sanctuary Candle †Catherine Backer burns in Loving Memory of † Jim Chaloupka Emilio & Paulita Barquero offered by †Theresa Lamphier Ligia Murillo. 9:00 am † Viola & Mario Fusco Please keep them in your prayers. 10:30 am † Josephine Rider †Anna DeSan s † Anne & Lloyd LaBarre Today’s Readings First Reading — A large number of people gathered, † Francis Qua rochi bringing the sick, and all were cured (Acts 5:12-16). † Valen na Geiger Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlas ng (Psalm 118). †Mary Beth Harding Second Reading — Do not be afraid. I am the first and † Albert & Jane Pfister † Mary Shimko the last, the one who lives (Revela on 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17 -19). 12:00 pm † Andrew Simso, Jr. † Marie Simso Gospel — The risen Christ comes to his disciples † Sarah Simso with peace and the Spirit. The absent Thomas 5:00 pm † Paul Nguyen & Anna Pham doubts (John 20:19-31). April 28, 2019 - 5 - Divine Mercy Sunday
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LECTURAS DE HOY St. Ma hew has a new Sewing Ministry with the Primera lectura — Los Apóstoles hacen mission to create much-needed tex les, such as muchas señales y maravillas entre la gen- the Bap smal Robes for the newest members of te. (Hechos 5:12-16). our Parish, and Angel Costumes for the Christmas Salmo — La misericordia del Señor es Pageant. Interest in embroidery or machine sewing? eterna. Aleluya (Salmo 118 [117]). Contact Chris ne: Chris [email protected]. Segunda lectura — Juan, contagiado por el Espíritu, ene una visión del Señor glo- rificado 2019 St. Matthew Scholarships (Apocalipsis 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19). Open to All HS & College Youth - Apply Now! • Youth must be ac ve par cipants in Parish Life at St. Ma hew Evangelio — Jesús resucitado visita a los Church (i.e. Mass Minister, Volunteer, etc.) and must be able discípulos. Tomás, duda de la aparición to provide evidence from your school that you are doing the de Jesús (Juan 20:19-31). same. Youth must a end Mass weekly. Applica ons must be
turned in to the Parish Office by May 26th, at 5pm. Applica ons VER ES CREER available in the Office a er Mass or on our website: www.StMa hewNorwalk.org ¡Ver es creer! Desde que los teléfonos celulares nos conectan instantáneamente a las redes sociales, televisión en vivo y los ros- Monsignor’s WISHLIST tros de nuestros seres queridos de cerca y Reupholster Great Room Chairs: $19,500 lejos, “Tomás el incrédulo” podría ser nuestro santo patrón: “¡hasta que no lo vea, no lo Please prayerfully consider helping defray the cost to reupholster creeré!” Pero que reconfortante para cual- the original Great Room chairs: 203-838-3788, ext. 101. quiera de nosotros que compar mos las du- Easter Flowers for the Homebound: $350 das de Tomás, o nos gustan los “incrédulos” Thank you so much to the parishioner who assisted in que lo hacen, para ver qué tan amable res- providing cheer to our parish homebound! ponde Jesús. Al ofrecer la misma evidencia que Tomás pedía, Jesús no reprendió a To- más, sino parece que entendió su increduli- dad. ¿Es que acaso Jesús estaba pensando en nosotros, que anhelábamos creer que “¡Jesús resucitó!”, pero ver demasiado sufrimiento y quizá incluso haber causado algo, que nos July 31— Aug 3 preguntamos, cómo algo tan extraordinario Wed-Saturday sería verdad? En las lecturas de hoy del libro de los Hechos de los Apóstoles, el amor de Carnival Help Needed! Jesús resucitado da consuelo por medio de It takes a team to make this great event happen! sus discípulos que amaban a los demás. En el People are Needed: libro del Apocalipsis, “nuestro hermano Juan” ____To place lawn signs no solo afirma que vio vivo a Jesús, sino que ____For Marketing/Advertising/Publicity, transmite las palabras de Jesús que dan vida: to contact local media “¡No tengan miedo!” ¡Ver a Jesús en los de- We would love for you to be a part of our Carnival! más es creer! Please call JoAnn Miller: 203-912-5751. April 28, 2019 - 6 - Divine Mercy Sunday Fitness Club Spring Session Note: New Time on Monday at 7pm St. Mat t hew A unique fusion of Tradi onal Fitness OUTREACH Programs Elements, Yoga, and Tai-Chi, suitable for all women. Classes are Free Weekly Professional Consulta ons in: held in the Great Room on Mondays at 7pm and Thursdays at 6:30pm. Space is lim- Addic on Recovery & Life Coaching ited! To register, please call Aggie at 203-852-1036. Family, Children and Adult Counseling Financial Counseling and Immigra on Counseling
Bereavement Support 203-846-6685; StMa hewConsulta [email protected]. Thursday, May 2 4pm-5:30pm Weekly Food Pantry serving over 50 families The St. Ma hew Parish Bereavement Weekly Hot Meal Delivery serving 35 families Ministry provides spiritual and group Open Door Shelter Ministry serving Manna House support to families grieving the loss of Monthly Community Dinners a loved one. Topics include learning about grief, self care, spiritual healing and finding Bi-weekly Fitness Group meaning in loss. Our weekly sessions will go through Monthly Blood Pressure Screenings Thursday, May 30. Contact Sr. Sally Norcross: (203) 838-3788, Family Forma on Seminars on ext. 118 Social Jus ce Teachings and Teen Life
Rosary Sign-Up Weekend Hospitality and Counseling
May 4-5, a er all Masses Support to the Bereaved
“May is Our Lady’s month. We’ll pray the Rosary at Giving Tree to local organiza ons home for ourselves and each other. The power of Food and Toy Bin Deliveries Our Lady helps us to know Jesus as He is.” in coordina on with local NGO Al’s Angels Msgr. Walter (300 bins/three mes per year)
Hospital & Homebound Visita on Ministry YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN THE FIGHT offering daily spiritual support/companionship and seasonal visits from youth and families
Youth Yard Cleanup for the Elderly Toolbelt Ministry and Knights of Columbus regular repairs and maintenance For informa on about the programs, please contact our Parish Office, 203-838-3788, ext. 101. Wednesday Evening Consulta ons –Free of charge Kathy Brown from Recovery Life Coaching is available to meet with individuals who are affected by their own Finance Mee ng or a loved one’s misuse of alcohol or drugs. By ap- Tuesday pointment on Wednesday evenings, from 6pm-8pm. Please call Margaret Riobo, 203-846-6685 or email: Open every Wednesday May 14 at 7:30pm StMa hewConsulta [email protected]. 9:30am– 12noon The Finance Commi ee mee ng has been re- CAN YOU HELP IMMIGRATION Free legal counseling is FILL OUR SHELVES? scheduled to May 14. All available at St. Ma hew Church Commi ee Members Assistance by an immigra on lawyer who is are expected to a end. free of charge also a parishioner. The counseling Cereal Mac N Cheese The mee ng will take is available to anyone with ques ons or comments. To Small bags of Rice place in the Room schedule an appointment, call 203-846-6685, or email Peanut Bu er & Jelly across from the Parish StMa hewConsulta [email protected]. Ramen Noodles Pasta Sauce Ritz Crackers Office. April 28, 2019 - 7 - Divine Mercy Sunday XtáàxÜ YÄÉãxÜ WÉÇtà|ÉÇá \Ç `xÅÉÜç byAAA Many thanks for your generosity! Please remember the following intentions in your prayers.
Lucy Dyke Louise Messina Edward McGettigan, Jr. Robert Boccadoro Emilio Barquero McCormack Family Robert LaVigne Doris & Percy DeBlasi Paulita Rodriguez Thompson Family Charles & Anne Dreyer Joanie Salerno Josefina Galvan Lally Family Charles Buley Joanne Sadler Rose Lombardo Canio Sanseverino Theresa O’Brien Joseph & Mary Lipus George Agius Christine Sanseverino George & Teresa Moore James Lipus Mary Agius Dominick Sanseverino Charles & Helen Snyder Steve & Mary Kucsma Stephen Agius Anne Perna Uva Family Julius Kucsma Marc Gonzalez Cele Lalli Palimieri Family Beatrice DiLeonardo Denunzio Family Eugenia DeBartolomeo Zlock Family Roger Tamburro Milano Family LTJG Michael DeBartolomeo Rosco Family Raymond F. Potts Arthur P. Steele Ann Marie Gagnon Sullivan Family Tiano Family Conlon Family Grace McLaughlin Mercedes Bauman White Robert Geitz Steele Family Ken McLaughlin Anne L. Bauman Anthony & Angela Carlo Gannon Family Mary McLaughlin Brian Americus Volpe Ernest & Ella Geitz Benoit Family Carlo & Caterina DeBartolomeo Douglas Knowles Roy Gruner, Jr. Ron Wicke Edward Fagan Audrey & Frank D’Entrone Mr. & Mrs. V. LoPresti Joseph & Annette Bodnar Mary Fagan Granville Knowles Mr. & Mrs. F. Fleming Anne Bodnar Rosemary Fagan Hany Shaar Mr. J. Fleming David Wade Richard J. Bartoli Sara Stanley-Nicols Henry & Leokaolia Boruta Laurie Baik Frank & Gilda Bartoli Ann Brown Sabina & Jery Gajewski Robert Tobin Nazarice & Lucienne Dupré Harry Brown, Sr. Alina Markowska Barbara Menegay Msgr. Joseph Kohut Harry Brown, Jr. Justyne Gajewski Sister M. Amalia, SSND Anne Searles Rafella Shaar Mr. & Mrs. Teodoro Icatar, Sr. Anthony & Rose Georgio Mae & Jack McCauley Edward & Mildred Miller, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Pedro Orate Greg Tobin Patricia Georgio William & Mary Diaz, Sr. Isabela Icatar Carmella & Dom Giandurco Al & Mike Spagnesi Josephine Martinoli Mr. Alberto Tayco Daniel & Rose Coli Audrey Pinnex Gricka Grady Leonard V. & Nancy M. Lucia Dolores Kepchar Brian O’Toole Helen Grady Jane Cutrone Louis & Marie Marinaccio Connie & Larry Spinola Stan Poremba Mr. & Mrs. John Cutrone & Sharon Poremba Mark Sheplock Irene & Tom Cutrone Daughter MaryAnn Cardellichio Kathy Poremba James P. Finch Wolf Family Longo Family Agnes Siswicki Tremonte Family Galasso Family Sara Finch Duffy Family Burke Family Charles Magee Kathleen & Rocco Intrieri McCormack Family Forte Family \Ç [ÉÇÉÜ Éy‹ Michael & Ida Cocchia Family Mike Kepchar Robert H. Anderson Nicholas & Marianatonia Nardi DeBartolomeo Family Joseph Csapilla N. & M. Nardi Family Macchio-Verrastro Families Maria P. Anderson Jose Reyes Ross-DesPres Families Vilardo-Abramo Families Grace Fedele Latella Family Nicholas & Pauline Marushak Fr. St. Martin Baby Roman Fedele Family Guy & Rose Cocchia Ferrara-Stabile Families Phil Messina Edelmira Delgado John Ferrazzo Mensching & Walsh Families St. Matthew Priests Natividad Mejia George T. Wendt Anne Fuller Gajewski Family Alfonso Topia Frances Ferrazzo Palma Smeriglio Cap. McIntire Gapusan Family Jenny Conte Mr. & Mrs. Frank Pimbell Leddy Family Grace & Andrew Boccadoro Mr. & Mrs. Frank Sciglimpaglia Montana Family Mario Bombino April 28, 2019 - 8 - Divine Mercy Sunday Pilgrimage to Holy Places in Italy Led by Fr. Tomi: Oct. 14-23
To contact Religious Ed, please call 203-838-3788, ext. 107, or email: StMa [email protected]. Class Mass, Faith Formation: Gr 1-7 Tuesday, April 30 at 4:30pm Last Day of Faith Forma on Classes! Our Mass will begin at 4:30pm in the Church, with pizza party to Come to Italy for this beau ful pilgrimage led by Fr. Tomi. Visit Rome, Va can, San Giovanni Rotondo (Padre Pio), follow in the Great Room. Assisi, Lanciano, Padua (St. Anthony), Venice and Milan. Total price for the Pilgrimage is $2,790 (Twin Sharing); for First Holy Eucharist single Room ($799 Extra). Reserve your place! Contact Rehearsals Ramona: 203-274-3313. For all who are receiving First Eucharist on May 4, the rehearsal will be held 5 More Times to on Thursday, May 2, 5:30pm in the Church. For all who are receiving First Make the Sign of the Cross Eucharist on May 11, the rehearsal will be held on Thursday, May 9 at 5:30pm in the Church.
St. Ma Bible Camp
June 24-28: Register Now!
Pre-K through 5th Graders 9:00am – 12:30pm Middle School: 6th—8th Grade 1:00pm – 4:00pm Register Online: StMa hewNorwalk.org or pick up a form at the Parish Office. For informa on, please contact Clare Gutowski: [email protected]. The Middle School Program Contact is Vivian Arroyo: [email protected].
Adult Volunteers for Middle School Camp Needed
Adult Volunteers are needed to help with our Middle School Bible Camp. The program runs June 24-28 from 1pm-4pm; the theme is “Roar, Life is Wild, God is Good.” If you can help, Advertiser of the Week please contact Vivian Arroyo at: [email protected].
Children’s Library Volunteer Needed 247 Connecticut Avenue Norwalk, CT 06854 One or two parents are needed to staff/coordinate our Toll Free: 1-866-Mia Tray (642-8729) Children’s Library, which is opened before and a er Sun- Local: 203-855-8203 day’s 9am and 10:30am Masses. Need to be child- Delicious Pastries, Cookies, Specialty Cakes! friendly, and to have an understanding of what books are appropriate, what books to discard. Please call: Joseph & MaryAnn Agoglia 203-838-3788, ext. 101. Proprietors/Parishioners April 28, 2019 - 9 - Divine Mercy Sunday New Horizons New Horizons Mohegan Sun Casino Trip Mass & May Luncheon Wednesday, May 15—Open to Parishioners Thursday, May 9, 12:10pm - Leave at 8:15am from St Ma hew - Return by 6:30pm Dedicated to - $30 per person due at sign up. Mothers & Grandmothers - Make check payable to St Ma hew Church. - Limited seats remain. Contact Syndi Buckley at 203-838-7821 ASAP if you are interest- Enhance Your Spiritual Life with ed in joining us! Mass at 12:10PM, luncheon to immediately follow! MENU “Coffee Ands” Calling HomeFront Delicious Ham, Parsley Potatoes, Mixed Tender a er 9am & Volunteers! Vegetables, Lightly Seasoned Tossed Salad, Delicious 10:30am Masses Saturday, May 4 Dessert, Coffee, Tea, So drinks Members: $13.00 Guests $16.00 Join us for Coffee, Juice As a last-minute addi on At this luncheon, these items are due: & Danish in the Great to their calendar year, Pay for the June Day Trip; Room every Sunday Temple Shalom will be Signup ONLY for September Trip morning a er the 9am par cipa ng in a Home- Food contribu on for the Church Pantry. and 10:30am Masses, Front home refurbish- Note: Deadline date: Monday, May 6 @ 11:00 am except on the following ment project on Saturday, For more info: Doug Reid, 203-847-0629 holiday weekends: May 4: 8am-5pm. Volun- NEW HORIZONS May LUNCHEON FORM Christmas Eve, New teers from age 14 and up Year’s Eve, Palm are encouraged to join Name: ______Tel No. ______Sunday, Easter Sunday them! Contact Temple and Thanksgiving. Office: 203-866-0148. Members: ____ Guests____ Ck$____CkNo.___Cash___
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