CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN
1986 Post Road · Darien, Connecticut 06820 203.655.1145
July 21, 2019
MASS SCHEDULE
SUNDAY MASSES Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday: 7:30, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 AM, 5:00 PM DAILY MASSES MondayFriday: 8:00 AM Saturday: 8:30 AM Adoration & Benediction First Friday after the 8:00 AM Mass until 12 Noon except July and Au- gust. Miraculous Medal Novena Monday after the 8:00 AM Mass Reconciliation Saturday at 3:00 PM M 4:00 PM or anytime by appointment Rosary Immediately following the daily
CLERGY
Fr. Frank Hoffmann, Pastor [email protected] Fr. Chris Perrella, Parochial Vicar [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE 203.655.1145 phone 203.655.1048 fax [email protected]
PRESCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION YOUTH GROUP 203.656.0548 phone 203.655.8020 phone 203.662.1217 phone www.stjohnpreschool.org [email protected] [email protected] ST. JOHN CHURCH JULY 21, 2019 16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Pastor’s Column Saints John and Paul are the next on the first list in the Roman Canon. They are not John, apostle and evangelist (and our patron) or Paul, the author of many letters from the Christian scriptures, both of whom lived in the first century AD. In fact, they both lived and died about 300 years after those great saints. They are likely the most recent martyrs in these lists. John and Paul are always mentioned together. They may have been brothers. Some suggest that they were former soldiers or even eunuchs who were in the employ of Constantina, the daughter of the Emperor Constantine the Great. Little is known for sure except that they were martyred in the city of Rome around the year 382. This was during the reign of Julian II who earned the nickname “Julian the Apostate”. Since the Edict of Milan granting tolerance of Christianity in the early part of the fourth century, the imperial cult of Rome and the worship of the traditional Rome gods had declined. So had the fortunes of the Roman Empire. When Julian became emperor, he sought to return the Empire to traditional Roman values and religious practice. He generally used other methods than religious persecution by torture and execution, but, according to the tradition, somehow John and Paul ran afoul of him regarding their Christian faith and he had them beheaded. They were buried in a house on the Caelian Hill, one of the famous seven hills of Rome. There is no clear evidence as to why they were buried there although there is one tradition that they owned the house and their execution took place there. (Still an odd idea. Who would want to bury someone in their house?) A church was built over this house near the end of the fourth century, a version of which still stands today, Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio. This fact was forgotten until the priest rector of the basilica decided to do some excavations under the church during the late 1800s. He found the wellpreserved remains of five buildings that the church was built over dating from the first to the fourth century. They are decorated with important and interesting frescoes, while the original tomb of Saints John and Paul is covered with paintings of which the martyrs are the subject. The rooms and the tomb form one of the most important early Christian memorials in Rome. Once again, the details of their lives are less important than the fact that they died for Christ. The fact that, from very early on, they were venerated in this place and continue to be today, tells us how beloved they were and are. Their feast is June 26.
Fr. Frank Hoffmann
ROSE FOR LIFE The Vision: The single Rose is one of the symbols that stands for life. A fresh flower represents the beauty and significance of the human life. By placing the rose near the Our next meeting will be this Thursday, July 25th. tabernacle on a weekly basis everyone will be reminded of the importance of protecting life. How to Dedicate a Rose: You may pick up a card at the Parish Office. Fill out with whom you would like to dedicate the rose for and the message you would like to see in the bulletin, your name and the date. Keep the card to send out if you would like. You will be asked if you have a specific Sunday that you would like to dedicate the rose and if available, the Rose for Life dedication will be BLOOD PRESSURES in that week’s bulletin. The Parish Nurse will be taking blood pressures on A $10 donation is requested. Sunday, July 28th, downstairs from 11 AM until 1 PM. Everyone is welcome to come, have your pressure checked and discuss any health concerns with the nurse. 2 ST. JOHN CHURCH JULY 21, 2019 16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Mass Intentions Memorial Candles VIGIL 4:30PM Barbara Sullivan The Marian Candle burns for the intentions of by Cathy & Frank Gallagher Ginger Craft “Happy Birthday” SUNDAY July 21 by Cathy Gallagher 7:30AM Parishioners of St. John 8:30AM John Farrell The Tabernacle Candle burns for the intentions of 10:00AM Catherine Oberle by Janet & Joe Lazzaro John McKenna 11:30AM Lynn Santaniello by Joyce English by Pat Broderick 5:00PM Bruce Fales by His Family If you would like to memorialize a candle in the sanctuary, in the name of a loved one, you may do so by contacting the parish office and MONDAY July 22 making a request. We will take requests for petitions for the 8:00AM Daniel J. Parvis by Gerry Basile Tabernacle, Sanctuary, and Marian candles which will burn for one week each. The suggested donation is $10. TUESDAY July 23 8:00AM Anna Franko by Her Family St. John Prayers for the Sick WEDNESDAY July 24 8:00AM Thomas Howes by Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Guerette Please Remember The Following In Your Prayers: Sal Bonina, Jacqueline Breedan, Lydia Stafford, Larry THURSDAY July 25 Hueston, Chip White, Marcelo Mora, Lydia Maffei, 8:00AM Geraldine Baske Lynette Lyon and to those whose suffering is known only to God, and to those who care for them. FRIDAY July 26 8:00AM Angelina Mason by Her Brotherinlaw SATURDAY July 27 8:30AM Mary & Edward Barry VIGIL Rose for Life 4:30PM Ralph Hoffmann by Cathy & Frank Gallagher For the intentions of SUNDAY July 28 Maura 7:30AM Anna Franko by Her Family 8:30AM Lynn Santaniello by The Alter & Keating Family 10:00AM Peter Roux by CCD Children & Catechists 11:30AM Parishioners of St. John 5:00PM Ralph Hoffmann by Carol Conti We Welcome our Newly
Readings for the Week of July 21, 2019 Baptized Parishioners: Sunday:Gn 18:110a/Ps 15:23, 34, 5 [1a]/Col 1:2428/ Lk 10:3842 Monday:Sg 3:14b or 2 Cor 5:1417/Ps 63:2, 34, 56, 89 Charlotte West Fay [2]/Jn 20:12, 1118 & Tuesday: Ex 14:2115:1/Ex 15:89, 10 and 12, 17 [1b]/ Mt 12:4650 Ethan Pasquale Rinaldi Wednesday:Ex 16:15, 915/Ps 78:1819, 2324, 2526, 2728 [24b]/Mt 13:19 Thursday:2 Cor 4:715/Ps 126:1bc2ab, 2cd3, 45, 6 [5]/ Mt 20:2028 Sacrament of Baptism Friday: Ex 20:117/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/ Mt 13:1823 Parishioners looking to baptize a child should contact the Saturday:Ex 24:38/Ps 50:1b2, 56, 1415 [14a]/ parish office for registration information at 203.655.1145. Mt 13:2430 Next Sunday: Gn 18:2032/Ps 138:12, 23, 67, 78 [3a]/ Prior to the Baptism of a first child, both parents must Col 2:1214/Lk 11:113 attend a Baptism Workshop. 3 ST. JOHN CHURCH JULY 21, 2019 16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
LifeNotes to defend and celebrate the culture of life Natural Family Planning: Cooperating with God’s Thank You for Sharing Your Blessings Design for Married Love. Fertility Awareness Based Methods are leaving their niche in Catholic circles and Please consider remembering St. John Church in your Will. entering the mainstream! What once seemed an 2019 2018 irreconcilable issue, to an idea many believed would simply July 13/14 fade into the past, to reemerge as hip counterculture, is Total Offertory: $11,978 $10,767 now an attractive solution for even secular Millennial women who turn to natural methods. Apps and other new = digital technology, have empowered millennials to take This weekend the second collection is for Co Op Mission Sunday. charge of their health and fertility. If you would like to make your weekly or monthly offertory donation by Success rates are often misrepresented in media hostile credit card or online banking, please call the parish. You may also visit to Catholic values but the CDC acknowledged, based on a our website for Online Giving. www.stjohndarien.com. 2018 review in Obstetrics and Gynecology, typical failure rates in NFP actually range between 2% and 23%, If you are currently using online banking, please remember to update depending on the method. A 2009 Univ of Iowa study expiration dates. predicted the obstacle was simply lack of information. While between 1% and 3% of US women use fertility awareness methods to postpone pregnancy, the study found that number could be 20%, if informed about the CoOperative Mission Sunday methods. “Knowledge is increasing, people are following this closely, and they’re looking for healthy alternatives,” July 20th & 21st Anna Halpine, CEO, FEMM Health, said. Users are all A missionary from the Sisters of St. Francis will be over the world, and growing, particularly in Latin America speaking at allMasses this weekend (July 2021). The and Africa. At one US clinic half of the users are Medicaid Sisters serve the poor, with foreign missions in Mexico patients. July 2129 is NFP Week and home missions in Appalachia. In Mexico they https://www.ncregister.com/dailynews/nfpsmodern work with children who live in extreme poverty, and marvelsdrawsmillennialsscientistsandsomepushback work to build faith communities where there are no priests for regular Sunday Masses. Ministries in Appalachia include faith development, pastoral care, adult literacy, and emergency outreach. Please help make a difference in the lives of those who are poor with your financial support.
The Week Ahead july 21-27, 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 10:0011:30AM 8:00PM 9:0011:00AM 3:00PM Sewing Group Books & Beer Soup Ministry Confessions Room 108 Rectory Kitchen 7:30PM Prayer Group Church
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St. John Christian Formation Program ST. JOHN MINISTRY OF CATECHISTS Openings for Catechists in St. John Christian Formation 20192020 Program will occur as we look forward to a new year of faithsharing with parish children. Catechists teach the faith of Jesus and His Church, augmenting efforts of parents in their primary role as “faith formers” of their children. Teaching and/or Catechetical experience preferred. Please phone Mr. Cunningham for more information M 203.655.8020. CANDIDATES FOR CONFIRMATION SHARE THOUGHTS “I feel that I am ready to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation because I feel like I am ready to fully commit to being a Catholic as an adult…Now that I am older I am ready to make the decision to become a more active and responsible member of Jesus’s family…I will share this special and important moment with my family and relatives. Also present at this event will be my grandmother…who I am choosing to be my sponsor…” “…(I) have learned a lot about the Church’s teachings, sacraments and what it means to be a good Catholic. I have expanded my knowledge of Jesus and have tried to apply his example to my everyday life…I have completed (and celebrate) the sacraments…Experiencing these important events and attending CCD has prepared me (to celebrate) the Sexual Abuse Hotline Sacrament of Confirmation.” As a part of Retired Superior Court Judge Holzberg’s investigation into clergy sexual abuse of minors and the Diocesan response to that abuse, a hotline has been established for those who wish to communicate with the Judge and his team. Survivors or any others affected by abuse are encouraged to contact the hotline to discuss past incidents of abuse or their experience with the Diocese in regards to such abuse. The hotline can be reached as follows: ONLINE: www.lighthouseVservices.com/diobpt TOLLVFREE TELEPHONE: English speaking USA and Canada: 833V990V0004 Spanish speaking USA and Canada: 800V216V1288 EVMAIL: [email protected] (must include company name with report) When contacting the hotline, an individual may or may not choose to identify him or herself.
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Baptism Prior to the Baptism of a first child, both parents must Church Staff attend a Baptism Workshop. Parishioners looking to Phone 203.655.1145 baptize a child should contact the parish office for registration information at 203.655.1145. Pastor: Fr. Frank Hoffmann ext 24 [email protected] Book Ministry The Book Ministry maintains a variety of books, pamphlets and magazines for personal and spiritual Parochial Vicar: Fr. Chris Perrella ext 23 growth. For any books you take, please place it in the [email protected] lighthouse box or drop it in the offertory. If possible, please pay the full price listed. Bookkeeper: Mrs. Michelle Leville ext 11 [email protected] Communion Calls If you know of anyone who is homebound, in a nursing Secretary: Miss Rose Lotocky ext 10 home or hospital, and would like communion from a priest or Eucharistic minister brought to them or have a [email protected] visit, please call the parish secretary. Oftentimes this is the only way we know of the need. M M Office Hours: Monday Friday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Marriage PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON Couples should contact a parish priest at least six months Mrs. Susan Carnes prior to the desired wedding date. [email protected] Prayer Group FINANCE COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON A group formed in the charismatic prayer group tradition Mr. Chris Hussey that focuses on the worship of God, the baptism in the [email protected] Holy Spirit, fellowship and prayer for healing and peace 2038380202 facilitated by Marilyn Dolcetti M 203.655.9481 ([email protected]). RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Director: Mr. John Cunningham 203.655.8020 Senior Citizens [email protected] Chat & Chew meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from May through November, beginning with Mass at 12:00 PM. They have pizza parties, ice cream socials with PRESCHOOL speakers/entertainment, a day of retreat, and luncheon at Director: Mrs. Lisa Ioli 203.656.0548 nearby inns. [email protected] MUSIC MINISTRY Do you want to stay connected with St. John? Choirmaster: Mr. W. Ogden Booker 203.655.0777 Would you like to hear about parish news, special events, and community happenings? PARISH CENTER Manager & Sexton Mr. Kevin Donnelly Please let us know by filling out the form below & return it by WEBSITE 1) mailing or dropping it off to the parish office; www.stjohndarien.com 2) placing it in the offertory basket; or 3) emailing us at [email protected] We greatly appreciate it!
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