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By MSGR. DARIUSZ ZIELONKA different groups. We have priests, deacons and religious (both men and the Internet use will The month of April marks an and women), Catholic schools be required for the delegates important event in the life of the representatives, youth, some to take the online courses. Church. We are preparing for directors of religious education, If not done so previously, the annual celebration of Palm representatives of the ecclesial each delegate has to com- Sunday, Holy Week and the sum- movements, ethnic groups, staff plete the Safe Environment mit of all liturgical celebrations of of the Catholic Center and, of Awareness Training (Virtus) the year: Easter. We try to keep course, our parishes. At this time, and background check (via afresh our Lenten resolutions, go to pastors are involved in the process own parish). Please check the confession, maybe squeeze into our of selecting two General Delegates Time Commitment Third Session website for available training calendar a day or a few hours that from each parish. Since each par- For a list of parishes in each Saturday, February 7, 2015 sessions dates and registration: we spend on retreat or reflection. ish has a different dynamic, the Vicariate see page 21. Fourth Session (www.bridgeportdiocese.com/ In a similar way, our prepara- process of selection is left to the Attend at least one Saturday, May 2, 2015 safeenvironments/training). tion for the synod requires us discretion of the pastor and his of the Listening Sessions: Closing Session The last training sessions prior to make certain plans and com- leadership team. Monday, May 5, at 7:30 pm: Saturday, September 19, 2015 to synod will be offered mitments to various efforts. Last While this process of selection Vicariate I—Trinity High Formation of the Delegates on September 6 at 9:30 am month we opened the synodal continues throughout the dio- School, Stamford (dates to be determined) (location TBD) and September website (www.2014synod.org) and cese, we need to remember that Friday, May 16, at 7:30 pm Attend one Formation Day 17 at 6:30 pm (location TBD). invited you to give your input to it is not a political process but a Vicariate II—St. Aloysius, (offered 3 times this summer: TBD) the process. I am happy to report spiritual one. The difference? The New Canaan One online component this Other Requirements that the responses are coming in in General Delegates are not run- Saturday, May 17, at 1:30 pm summer (reading and study) A passport photo (or simi- good numbers, as many decided ning for an office. Rather they are Youth Listening Session— Online study/formation com- lar) for the synod ID badge. to share their comments and ideas. people selected from their respec- Notre Dame High School, ponent after each General Session Electronic version is preferred, We need you to continue to do so! tive communities and groups to Fairfield, attending adults Day of Recollection with the but others are also acceptable. At the same time, we are be the conduits of the Holy Spirit MUST have completed back Bishop: March 21, 2015 Working email address for getting ready for the next step, in our diocesan-wide process ground check and Virtus training. Theological Reflection after communications purposes. which is selection of the General of discernment. They need our Go to www.bridgeportdiocese. the completion of the synod (TBD) Access to the Internet (online Delegates to the synod. Who is a prayers and support. They do not com/youth for details and forms. Formation lectures are provid- study/formation classes). General Delegate and what is his/ need to be influenced by personal Monday, June 2, at 7:30 pm ed to the delegates free of charge her role? I am glad you asked! preferences and agendas, but Vicariate III—St. Thomas, As you can see, the list of The General Delegates for the rather see the greater good of the Fairfield Working Knowledge requirements is rather exten- diocesan synod are the lay men Church as the ultimate goal of Sunday, June 8, at 5:00 pm of Church Teaching sive. Hence, my deepest grati- Delegates should have some and women, religious and clergy the synod. Not an easy task! Spanish Community—The tude goes to the 400+ General basic knowledge of Church doc- of the diocese who represent the As a matter of fact, I tend to Catholic Center (in Spanish) Delegates to the Fourth trines and principles. No in-depth general population of Fairfield think of General Delegates as Tuesday, June 17, at 7:30 pm Diocesan Synod. Their role theological knowledge is required County. Their role is to directly true models of commitment and Vicariate IV—St. Catherine, is invaluable not only on the (but certainly appreciated). advise the bishop about the state the love of the Church. There are Trumbull diocesan level, but also in their Some knowledge of the current of the diocese and present some many things that are required of a Saturday, June 21, at 1:00 pm parishes as liaisons. moral, legal and ethical issues the possible solutions to the current General Delegate. Please read the Vicariate V—Immaculate In a few days we will jour- Church is struggling with. issues. They are chosen from list to the left to learn more. n High School, Danbury ney with Jesus on his way of Communication the cross towards his glorious Attend ceremonies & general and Other Skills Resurrection. May the joy of the sessions of the synod: Delegate should be comfort- risen Lord permeate our entire Opening ceremony able with public speaking and existence. May it touch and Friday, September 19, 2014 expressing clearly and concisely renew our spiritual lives, fami- First Session his or her ideas. lies, places of work and study. Saturday, September 20, 2014 The language of the synod is May Christ bless our prepara- Second Session Saturday, English. tions for the synod. Only with November 15, 2014 Basic knowledge of computers him we will be truly ready! n

ON THE COVER | CONTENTS THE WAY TO EASTER—About 20 teens from 6 DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY 21 SYNOD 2014 St. Aloysius Parish in New Canaan portrayed bibli- Celebrating Catholic Healthcare Signals major new direction cal figures and powerfully presented meditations and Inside this issue songs to offer further reflection for over 150 people who came to join Christ on his journey to Calvary 10 KOLBE CATHEDRAL AT 50 22 ST. JAMES TEACHER HONORED through the Stations of the Cross. New Canaan High A tradition of excellence Colleen Simon, English teacher 7 Bishop praises Catholic health workers at White Mass School senior George Herde stepped up to play Jesus and Annelise Butler, a junior at Lauralton Hall, CINDI BIGELOW took on the role of Mary. 17 DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET 24 20 St. Augustine Cathedral organ undergoes restoration ABOVE THE FOLD: George Herde portrays An offer of Grace To speak at Merton Breakfast Please visit us on: ?

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Securities andMember Advisory FINRA/SIPC, Services offered and athrough Registered National Investment Planning Advisor. Corporation (NPC), Catholic Way investments and NPC are separate and unrelated companies. 3 April 2014 Local News Bishop announces six-year terms for new pastors BRIDGEPORT—Bishop decision on his own after much tor may be moved to another Bishop’s Conference, permit- subject to term-limits, may Frank J. Caggiano has reflection, after seeing it work parish or ministry after the first ted the diocesan bishops refuse a bishop’s request announced that beginning in June successfully in other dioceses term, but it is expected that most to establish a “specified to change pastorates or of this year all newly-named pas- across the country where it has will serve a parish for at least period of time” (six ministries, but going tors will be appointed to six-year been a policy for several years. 12 years. The bishop can also years) for a pastor’s forward the expecta- renewable terms. “I believe that this is a change request that a pastor remain in term of office. tion is that all The change does not affect that will be well received by our office beyond his term limit. Under pastors will be pastors currently in office at a priests and the lay faithful,” said Diocesan administrative canon law, flexible if parish but will be effective with Bishop Caggiano. “It allows for appointments and appointments all pastors the bishop all new appointments throughout continuity and stability in pasto- of episcopal vicars will vary from have the asks them the diocese after June 1, 2014. ral relationships, but at the same three to five-year terms renew- right to offer to do so. Bishop Caggiano first time creates a process for change able by the bishop. When a pas- their resigna- “The guiding announced the change during when it’s in the best interest of tor approaches the end of a term, tion at any time. principle is the a meeting with all priests of the the pastor and parish.” he will receive a letter inquir- Likewise, pastors good of souls,” diocese at St. Matthew Parish in The bishop said that term lim- ing about his interest in a new who reach 75 said Bishop Norwalk on March 28. its offer priests an opportunity for assignment. years of age will Caggiano, not- The news of term-limits was growth and new service oppor- Canon law (c. 522) states be asked to submit ing that while it met with surprise by the 200 or tunities, while also providing the that pastors should be appointed their resignations to is good to benefit so priests gathered to hear the flexibility to respond to parish for an indefinite period of time. the bishop, who can from stability and bishop speak on a variety of top- needs and concerns, and to make However, a provision in that either accept or defer it longevity in leadership, ics and issues important to the the most effective assignments canon that was approved by after considering the needs it is also good to set limits; diocese. Bishop Caggiano made throughout the diocese. the Holy See and promulgated of a parish. all souls will benefit from an it clear that he had made this Under the new policy, a pas- on September 24, 1984, by the Under canon law, pastors not occasional change. n Anne McCrory to lead new diocesan office

BRIDGEPORT—Attorney strategic goals of Advisory Board. County. She and her husband, Anne O. McCrory of Fairfield the Church. The In the past she served as man- Hugh, are the parents of four has been named chief legal and diocese currently aging attorney/senior attorney children. They are members of real estate officer of the Diocese has an inventory and counsel for the Southern St. Anthony of Padua Parish in of Bridgeport. The appointment, of empty or under- Connecticut Gas Company Fairfield. effective April 1, was made by used buildings that and UIL, the parent company Diocesan Reorganization Bishop Frank J. Caggiano. could become new of United Illuminating, at its Under Bishop Caggiano’s She will continue to serve in revenue sources Bridgeport, Orange and New leadership, the diocese has her current position of chancellor for parishes and Haven offices. While with the announced two major initiatives until June 30, when the diocese other ministries. utility, she provided counsel for to guide its restructuring: introduces its reorganization Anne McCrory corporate, finance, regulatory, Earlier this year the bishop plan. was named environmental and health and called for the Fourth Synod of “Much of Anne’s excellent chancellor of safety projects. the Diocese of Bridgeport, the work over the past three years has the Diocese She began her legal career in first in 32 years, to plan for the been concerned with legal issues of Bridgeport the environmental and corporate future. The synod, which will affecting the diocese and the in February practices of Hunton & Williams, involve more than 400 delegates management of diocesan proper- 2012 by Bishop L.P., in its New York and from diocesan parishes, will ties, particularly in the 16-month William E. Lori. Washington, D.C. offices, where hold its first general session on interim when the diocese was Anne O. McCrory She succeeded she represented the utility trade September 19-20, at St. Augustine without a bishop,” said Bishop Nancy Bundock group on issues relating to water Cathedral in Bridgeport. The Caggiano. “She has been an Matthews of and hazardous waste, and on leg- year-long process will conclude in invaluable resource to parishes, expertise. She will also oversee all Fairfield who held the post for islative issues. September 2015 with the synod’s ministries and the entire diocese, use of outside counsel. 12 years before relocating to McCrory received her law final recommendations for future and we’re deeply grateful for her Her responsibilities as chief Florida. McCrory first came to degree from Boston College Law initiatives. many contributions during a time real estate officer, a new role in the diocese as a legal consultant; School, and attended Fordham In February, the diocese asked of challenge and change. I wel- the diocese, will include negotiat- she was named vice chancellor in University School of Law as a the National Executive Service come her continued leadership in ing the sale, lease, acquisition and November 2011. visiting student. She earned a Corp (NESC) to begin a strategic this critical new position as we management of diocesan proper- Prior to becoming a member B.A. in English from Boston analysis of the offices and pro- move forward.” ties, which include 82 parishes of the chancery, McCrory held College and spent a semester at grams at the Catholic Center. The In the newly-created position, and 35 schools in addition to a number of voluntary posts in the University College Dublin, review of the structure and func- McCrory will provide legal coun- youth centers, Catholic Charities the diocese, including service Ireland, as part of the honors the- tions of the administrative and sel to departments, offices, parish- offices, a network of senior living as a member of the Diocesan sis program. program offices will determine es, and agencies of the diocese in residences and other facilities. Finance Council, president of the Among her many volunteer how best to identify critical issues areas of immigration, contracts, The bishop said that many Cardinal Shehan Center Board commitments has been service and opportunities and create an corporate governance, compli- dioceses have created chief real of Directors, president of St. as board chair and director of administrative structure that sup- ance issues, safe environments estate officers to leverage property Thomas Aquinas Home School the Executive Committee of the ports the needs of parishes and and other matters requiring legal assets to support the mission and Association and chair of its United Way of Coastal Fairfield ministries. n 4 April 2014 Building Bridges in Faith and Charity 900 years of enduring, steadfast, faithful service The foundations of a bridge are Clergy Retired Priests Residence for us to dine and visit with the with one another, care particularly critical because they in Stamford. These are the very men who have served our church for each other as family, must support the entire weight men who supported and helped for generations and generations. and live an everyday life of the bridge and the traffic loads to steady our diocese through the Collectively more than 900 of mutual support and that it will carry. When we talk changing tides over the years. years of building, upholding and concern for each other. about “Building Bridges in Faith These very special priests are the ministering to the people of the It was clear to us on and Charity” we would be remiss foundations of our bridge that have Bridgeport Diocese. our visit that the resi- if we did not recognize the very helped to keep our diocese sound. The priesthood is a life-long dence is exactly that, a foundations of our bridge. Many We had the pleasure of shar- gift, and just because these men residence, not a nursing of the critical foundations of the ing a meal with a number of the are retired it does not mean they home. A resident can Bridgeport Diocese reside at the retired priests who reside at The have lost their desire to serve come and go as he pleas- Catherine Dennis Keefe Queen of Queen of Clergy. What a privilege and minister to our diocese. On es. The day to day opera- Priestly Formation and Permanent Diaconate the contrary, the retired priests tions of the residence who resideAllocation at Queen of Clergy of the are$11.5 overseen Million by Vickey Goal: Your Gift At Work demonstrate how deeply they Hickey, who has been ‘He2014 marksinspires the 25th anniversary others’ of the founding of love ChristFormation and the people of Priests of our and Deaconsthe administrator ...... since ...... Cece...... and. . . . . Mike. 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Many of these Care of Retired Priests ...... $1,000,000 their goal • for22 seminarians this year, but “I aream presently in still raising money,”formation Cocco and said. be more thrilled to carry on their of the evening, she referred ever priests have helped our loved For Cocco,discerning it is very importanttheir vocations. that Catholics gather in church vocationsParish and share Life theirand Ministriesknowl- .so . .lovingly ...... to . .all . .of . .the . . resident...... ones . . . . enter eternal$ life. 893,000 Our priests to worship• GodFive through men will the be Mass. ordained Conversely, to the priesthood he said that this it is year. edge, faith and pastoral gifts. priests as “my boys.” walk the journey of our faith The Inner-CityQueen of Clergy Elementary Retired SchoolsThese . . . good. . . . and. . . .holy . . . priests...... life . . .with . . us even far$ into 667,000 their equally important• 12 men that are “we in formation for the Permanent practice our religion when Priests ResidenceFairfield isCounty located Catholic . are. . .so . .deserving ...... of . .our . . .gratitude...... retirement. . . . Giving$ to 500,000 the Annual we leave church.”Diaconate For him, program. on the campus of St. Bridget We have been baptized, mar- Bishop’s Appeal gives us the Finance and Accounting Support for Parishes ...... $ 460,000 “helping the• 92 pooractive is what deacons assist pastors at the altar and in of Ireland Parish in Stamford ried, confirmed, forgiven our opportunity to say “thank you” to defines us as hospitalCatholics.” and nursing home ministry. on StrawberryHospital Hill Ministries Avenue...... sins . . .through ...... the . . .Sacrament ...... of ...... these . . . men whose $commitment 375,000 to A life-long Bridgeport Presently, 18 priests call the Reconciliation, received Holy walking in the footsteps of Christ * In the spirit of financial transparency, the cost to conduct the Annual Bishop’s Appeal totals less than 9 cents on the resident, Cocco has been a residence home. A home where Communion, received comfort and shepherding and caring for dollar raised based on the 2014 ABA goal . parishionerClergy at Holy Ministries Rosary retired priests live in community through the Sacrament of the his flock is their life’s mission. n and St. Raphael parishes, and now St.Clergy Margaret Ministries provides spiritual and professional Shrine. Six years ago, as Ways to contribute to the rector of thedevelopment Shrine, Father and coordinates special ministries, for AlphonsoPriests, Picone Deaconsinvited andAPPEAL Religious VOLUNTEER men and women INSPIRES OTHERS: Deacon Don Foust, adminis- 2014 Annual Bishop’s Appeal Cocco to including:lead the ABA trator of St. Margaret’s Shine in Bridgeport PLEDGES - A gift to the Appeal may be paid through December 31, 2014. because Cocco• Ongoing impressed study andmeets recollection with parishioner days. Angelo Cocco, him “as a man of faith who inspires others to give to the appeal. GIFTS - Checks may be made payable to the Annual Bishop’s Appeal. with a deep• commitment Advanced education for the newly-ordained priests. to helping• others.” Coordination of Haitian, Hispanic and Please do not send cash. Having acceptedAfrican-American the invitation, ministries. Cocco approaches his “volun- CREDIT CARD - A credit card gift may be payable online or by pledge card. teer” role • with Priests gusto and zeal.Sisters Indeed, assigned the tosuccess special of ministries.the appeal depends on dedicated volunteers like him. ONLINE GIVING - www.2014ABA.com. • Religious Sisters who provide pastoral care at As part of his role as lay leader of the Annual Appeal, Cocco MATCHING GIFTS - Many organizations will match gifts to Catholic Charities and St. Joseph, St. Camillus and Pope John Paul arranges for guest speakers, distributes materials, provides bulletin Catholic Schools. Please contact 203-416-1312 for more information. announcementsNursing Homes. and even takes to the pulpit himself. “The people have made it easy for me to ask, and I spell out clearly where the GIFTS OF SECURITIES - If you own securities that have appreciated in value, they money goes and how much it is needed,” he said. “It feeds the can be given to the Appeal and their full market value becomes a tax deductible gift. hungry, puts a roof over people’s heads, supports youth activities at places like the Sheehan Center and supports all kinds of Christian Please contact 203-416-1470 for more information. charity in the diocese.” If you have questions, please email us at: [email protected] or call us at: Because of his fund-raising success, it is helpful to analyze his 203-416-1470. All gifts to the 2014 Annual Bishop’s Appeal will be acknowledged approach. “First,” he said, “I tell everyone to stop what they are doing and follow Jesus Christ!” He frames the appeal within the by the Diocese of Bridgeport and are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. context of an invitation: “The Bishop’s Appeal is the same invita- Please consult with your tax advisor on the tax treatment of all gifts, as they may tion that Jesus gave to St. Peter. Our God is a living God and he vary from individual to individual. hasn’t stopped sending out invitations.” Ultimately, “This is a labor of love for me,” he said. “I inherited this labor of love from my parents who instilled in me the impor- tance of helping people in need. It is like a passion with me. When I speak to people, I speak from my heart.” Give online: “I thought he would be just right to run the appeal,” Father Alphonso said. “He brings the whole thing together and inspires www.2014ABA.com others to give.” n FfldCountyCatholics_10.125x12.375_v3.indd 1 4/3/14 3:18 PM 6 April 2014 Local News New St. Catherine Center for Special Needs FAIRFIELD—The Diocese of Sister Mary Grace. “Our leader- faculty and staff will have even Bridgeport has announced plans ship team is well positioned to more resources that can be used for the new St. Catherine Center move forward in their new roles.” to help this very special segment for Special Needs to officially “We thank Bishop Caggiano for of our population.” open in Fairfield on July 1. his support and direction as we The new center will be located The center will bring together seek to consolidate the pastoral at St. Catherine Academy, which services currently provided by and educational outreach to indi- will continue to operate as the the Ministry for People with viduals with special needs and school for students with special Disabilities of the Office of their families.” needs for the diocese. Pastoral Services, a new Inclusive Bishop Caggiano is grateful The Ministry for People with Support Program for Catholic for all of the board members and Disabilities, currently located in schools, and St. Catherine’s diocesan staff who have created the Catholic Center, is respon- Academy, the special education the new vision for services. “The sible for the spiritual formation school of the diocese. diocese and the Advisory Board of individuals with disabilities The announcement was made of St. Catherine Academy spent and providing the bridge between by Bishop Frank J. Caggiano and the past year working both with these individuals, families and the Sister Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, consultants and internally to stra- LAUGHTER, LEARNING AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION go hand in greater diocesan community. Ph.D, superintendent of schools. tegically plan for the hope-filled hand at St. Catherine Academy in Fairfield. Their facility will be the home for Michelle O’Mara, director “The center will oversee unified future of St. Catherine Academy the new St. Catherine Center for Special Needs. of the Ministry for People with pastoral and educational support and services to young people with Disabilities, will transition to the for individuals with disabilities disabilities,” he explained. “The special needs.” “The establishment of the St. new role of director of Pastoral and serve as a valuable resource restructuring will bring all of our Charles Chiusano, chair of the Catherine Center for Special Care and Outreach at the center. for the diocesan community as diocesan ministries pertaining to board of St. Catherine Academy, Needs will mark a new beginning The new inclusive support pro- it centralizes all related services education and catechesis under said the new center will expand for people with special needs in gram will work collaboratively within one organization,” said one roof to support those with and coordinate overall resources. the Diocese of Bridgeport. The ➤ continued on page 8 St. Vincent’s celebrates Daughters’ legacy BRIDGEPORT—St. A group of six young Sisters CEO Stuart G. Marcus, M.D. The celebration includes the cheon for the Sisters, a reception Vincent’s Medical Center will travelled from Emmitsburg, Md. St. Vincent’s Vice President following: from 2-3:30 pm in the hospital’s recognize the enormous con- and arrived in the city in 1905 to of Mission and Ethics Bill Hoey On May 18, at 12 noon, a Hawley Conference Room will tribution of its founding order accept the huge responsibility for explains that St. Vincent’s is seek- Mass will be celebrated at St. give St. Vincent’s employees and of Sisters, the Daughters of the new St. Vincent’s Hospital ing all those who have known Patrick’s by Father Peter F. volunteers the opportunity to Charity, and the continuation on the site of Hawley Farm and the Daughters of Charity at St. Lenox, administrator of the greet them. of their legacy, with a two-day establish their legacy of compas- Vincent’s, St. Ann’s or in the Cathedral Parish in Bridgeport. A “Passing the Flame” ceremo- celebration for staff and the sionate care. Bridgeport area, “to join us in The Mass is open to the general ny and reception from 5-6:30 pm community called, “Passing the “The Daughters of Charity celebrating these selfless women public. A soup and bread recep- for St. Vincent’s administration, Flame: A Homecoming and A have brought their skills and by attending the homecoming tion, which symbolizes the mis- medical staff, boards of directors, Leavetaking.” All Daughters of commitment to the life of St. event and thanking them for their sion of St. Vincent de Paul and benefactors and civic leaders will Charity from all over the country Vincent’s—and they have moved tremendous work. It will also be the Daughters of Charity to serve pay tribute to the achievements of who have previously served at St. mountains with their faith as a chance for our staff members the sick, poor and vulnerable will the Daughters and will include a Vincent’s, at St. Ann’s School or the original hospital has evolved to wish them Godspeed and follow in the parish hall. passing of the flame symbolizing within the Bridgeport ministry are into a sophisticated regional recommit to the legacy, mission On May 19, a series of events their indelible mission that is being invited back to participate in the healthcare system that cares for and spirit the Daughters have are planned at St. Vincent’s. carried on by the leadership and series of events which will take people throughout every stage embodied over their many years The day will begin at 9 am staff of St. Vincent’s. place on May 18 and 19. of their lives in ways that simply of service to patients and our with the celebration of Mass “For more than one hun- In June of this year, the would have been unimaginable community.” by Father Thomas McKenna, dred years, the Daughters of Daughters of Charity will con- when they made the provincial director of the Charity have cared for gen- clude more than 110 years their first trip to Daughters of Charity. Former St. erations through their leader- of remarkable service to St. Bridgeport,” Vincent’s Board chair and current ship and dedicated work at St. Vincent’s. The Daughters will said St. Daughters of Charity visitatrix, Vincent’s Medical Center,” said continue their mission of caring Vincent’s Sister Louise Gallahue, will offer Dr. Marcus. “Despite the fact for the poor and vulnerable in President/ closing remarks. that they will no longer be here locations where they are more The Daughters will be escorted in physical presence as they are desperately needed. by St. Vincent’s staff on a tour yet again heeding the call to a More than one hundred years of the hospital and its affiliates, new, more urgent mission, their ago, the Daughters of Charity escorted by past and present mission and legacy still inspire received a call from Father James employees. Following a lun- us every day to offer safe and Nihill, pastor of the nearby St. compassionate care for all with Patrick Parish in Bridgeport, to special concern for the most poor bring their mission to meet the RECOGNIZED IN THE PAST by and vulnerable.” expanding healthcare needs of the the white cornette headdresses they wore, the Daughters of Charity dis- (For more information, European immigrant populations played remarkable foresight in guiding contact St. Vincent’s Pastoral Care: who were flocking to the grow- St. Vincent’s over the last century in 203.576.5110 or Deborah.Botticelli ing industrial city of Bridgeport. response to rapid advances in medicine. @stvincents.org.) n 7 April 2014 Local News Treating mental illness DANBURY—“There is a myth that mental illness is basi- cally untreatable,” said noted psy- chiatrist Dr. Syd Ackerman, key- note speaker at this year’s White Mass Breakfast, held March 30 FATHER RUFIN AWARD—During the White Mass Breakfast, Bishop Caggiano presented the 2014 Father Rufin Compassionate Care Award to in Danbury. “But if we compare Greenwich Hospital physician Donna E. Coletti, M.D., and to Danbury health- outcomes for major psychiatric care volunteers Hubert and Regina Morgan, a husband and wife team who illness to chronic and recurrent have served as volunteers at Pope John Paul II Center for Healthcare for over medical illnesses, they are very 30 years. Looking on was Danbury Hospital President/CEO John M. Murphy, similar.” M.D., who hosted the meeting. Dr. Ackerman’s talk followed the Annual White Mass for healthcare professionals in the our lives out of control in a way today,” he said. diocese, celebrated by Bishop that leaves us isolated and fear- Noting that the sick “sur- Frank J. Caggiano at St. Peter ful,” he said, noting that suffering render themselves to healthcare Church. is a part of the human condition. workers,” the bishop prayed the Speaking to over 200 doc- “The Lord is closest to us following blessing over those tors, nurses, and other healthcare Sigurd H. Ackerman, M.D. in the moments of our greatest gathered: “In an age when life workers at the Crowne Plaza in suffering. That is the meaning is cheap and not respected, may Danbury, Dr. Ackerman said presented the 2014 Father Rufin those who suffer and those who of Good Friday. That is why you always be a reflection of that there have been significant Compassionate Care Award to care for them. Illness can send we are here in this sacred space healing light in the darkness.” n advances in psychiatric care over Greenwich Hospital physician the last few decades. The treat- Donna E. Coletti, M.D., and to ment of anxiety, mood disorders, Danbury healthcare volunteers depression and schizophrenia has Hubert and Regina Morgan, a New home for Sisters been bolstered by evidence-based husband and wife team who have clinical trials, developments in served as volunteers at Pope John By PAT HENNESSY neuroscience and genetic testing Paul II Center for Healthcare for that helps predict how a patient over 30 years. Bright sunshine warmed the will respond to medications. John M. Murphy, M.D., presi- March afternoon as shovels “Twenty years ago it was dif- dent/CEO of Danbury Hospital, bit into the earth. Sisters of ficult to treat recurrent, disabling who served as master of ceremo- the Holy Family of Nazareth, mental illness that wreaks havoc nies, praised Dr. Coletti for her including Reverend Mother M. in people’s lives,” he said, but work in palliative care after a Jana Zawieja, CSFN, superior today there are advances in medi- distinguished career in obstetrics general of the order, and Sister cations and therapies that help and gynecology. He said that Dr. Barbara Jean Wojnicki, pro- people to live normal lives. Coletti, a eucharistic minister at vincial superior, dug in with He noted that bipolar illness St. Roch Parish in Greenwich, enthusiasm at the groundbreak- can now be managed with a mix developed an interest in palliative ing for their new convent at care after her late father’s illness, PLANS FOR A NEW CONVENT for the Sisters of the Holy Family in of new anti-psychotic medications Marian Heights in Monroe. Monroe were displayed by Sister Angela Marie Mazzeo, general counselor and mood stabilizers. Likewise, and that her practice has brought The Reverend Mother had trav- of the religious order, and Sister Teresa Mika, provincial treasurer. (Photo new medications that block “the comfort, dignity and compassion eled from Italy to be present at by Sister Jude Carroll, CSFN) craving for opiates in the brain” to the dying. this occasion. are offering hope in the treatment Hubert and Regina Morgan They were joined at the two years in the making, and it nearly certain demolition. The of substance abuse. were recognized for their wide groundbreaking by a collec- will take some time before the Sisters had been unable to find a “Opiates have a terrible range of good work at the Pope tion of dignitaries, including results of the groundbreaking buyer, and though Monroe offi- relapse rate. Even if you’ve with- John Paul II Center, where they Monroe’s First Selectman Steve become evident. cials would have loved to step in, drawn somebody, the relapse have worked in inventory, the gift Vavrek; the project’s developer “We have to put in all new the town simply could not afford rate is 80 percent,” Dr Ackerman shop and many other assignments and contractor John Kimball; underground utilities and take out to take it over. said, “but now we can flip those including service as eucharistic project engineer Kevin Solli; the above-ground ones,” explains Kimball’s proposal to odds with the new meds if ministers. They are the parents of owner representative Tom Solli. It will take time to install Monroe’s Planning and Zoning patients stay in treatment.” four daughters, eight grandchil- Augustino; Father James Cole, the more up to date utility sys- Commission would turn the He said one of the great dren and nine great grandchildren. convent chaplain; Msgr. John tem. Once that is in place, it will castle into a family home with challenges continues to be get- Bishop Caggiano praised Sabia, pastor of St. Jude Parish take about a year to complete the a residential-based business. ting patients to remain on their healthcare workers for provid- in Monroe; Msgr. Robert new convent. Much of the rest of the 141- medications and to improve the ing “healing, consolation, and Weiss, pastor of St. Rose of “It seems like it moves at a acre parcel may become an quality of social supports, “which strength” and asked for prayers for Lima Parish in Newtown; and snail’s pace but once we get mov- equestrian-themed community are hugely important in long-term all those who work with the sick. Father Paul Merry, chaplain of ing in earnest, it’ll go very quickly with stables, trails, and pad- management” of mental illness. During his homily at the Pope John Paul II Center for from that point on,” says Kimball. docks for horses. The trails Dr. Ackerman said that White Mass, the bishop said that Health Care in Danbury. While the former convent could connect with Webb he expects to see significant regardless of advances in medi- The Sisters’ new home, will be demolished, the iconic Mountain Park and the Webb improvements in diagnosis and cine, we all experience human more compact and energy- “castle” at the front of the property Mountain Discovery Center, more effective early intervention frailty and ask the same question: efficient, will replace the aging will remain, thanks to Kimball. which connect to the back of in the coming years. “Why must people suffer?” existing convent. Assessments Damaged through age and fire the property and contain more During the White Mass “Serious illness creates a and plans for the building were and water damage, the castle faced than 640 acres. n Breakfast, Bishop Caggiano spiritual earthquake in the lives of 8 April 2014 World News Pope, President Obama tunities for confession in various heart.” The Russian primate said meet at Vatican languages. that although the Moscow patri- VATICAN CITY—Pope archate would not take sides in Francis met with President Ukrainian Church leaders a political dispute, the Orthodox Barack Obama at the Vatican plead for peace Church would do everything pos- on March 27. In their 52-minute KIEV, Ukraine—Leaders of sible to prevent military conflict. conversation, the Pontiff and the the Christian churches in Ukraine President discussed international have joined in a plea to Russian A Catholic spring in Iceland affairs, with the Pope stressing leaders to “abandon the military REYKJAVIK, Iceland—The respect for international law and and other… interference in the number of Catholics in Iceland the desire for negotiated solutions internal affairs of Ukraine.” has doubled in the past decade to conflicts. The statement by the Ukrainian and stands at 11,000, accord- The Vatican statement Church leaders says that Russian ing to a report by Bishop Peter released after the visit strongly military intervention especially is Bürcher of Reykjavík. emphasized the Pope’s concern “a threat not only to our country The faithful are served by eight for “the exercise of the rights to but to the peace and security of priests and 40 religious. “Most religious freedom, life and con- the entire European continent.” of the religious are young, and scientious objection”—an unmis- A LIGHTHEARTED EXCHANGE of jokes preceded more serious talk when The statement was made by they are also very active in the President Obama met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. takable reference to the Church’s the All-Ukrainian Council of catechesis and youth ministry and concern about the Obama admin- Churches and signed by the help to give the Catholic Church istration’s effort to impose man- eradication of human trafficking of the Pontiff. As he left the library group’s leader, Metropolitan in Iceland a new impetus,” said datory contraceptive coverage in throughout the world.” of the apostolic palace, President Onufry of the Ukrainian Orthodox Bishop Bürcher, in his most health-care programs. During their first exchange, Obama asked the Holy Father to Church-Moscow patriarchate. recent pastoral letter. The Vatican statement also in the presence of journalists, the pray for him and his family. In a related development, In his message, the prelate of mentioned that Pope Francis and Pope and the President—speaking Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill the northernmost Catholic dio- President Obama spoke about through interpreters—joked light- Vatican unveils online of Moscow has responded to a cese in the world, said that the immigration reform and “their heartedly. President Obama pro- resources for canonizations plea from Metropolitan Onufry diocese is purchasing and building common commitment to the claimed himself a “great admirer” VATICAN CITY—At a by promising to “do everything churches and wants to have “a March 31 press conference, possible to persuade those in male monastery, if possible with Vatican officials outlined prepa- power that they cannot allow the Benedictines or Augustinians rations for the canonizations of destroying peaceful people in the who in the Middle Ages possessed St. Catherine from page 6 Blessed John Paul II and Blessed Ukrainian land so dear to my several monasteries in Iceland.” with the center by assisting Catholic school administrators and John XXIII. teachers with regard to accommodations and placement of stu- The Vatican has set up a web dents with disabilities within the Catholic school network of the site providing background on diocese. Sister Marilyn Muldoon, who has served as principal the two pontiffs and information of St. Catherine Academy, has been appointed director of the about the canonization ceremo- Inclusive Support Program for Catholic schools. nies. This information is avail- Under the plan, Helen Burland, current president of St. able in Italian, English, Spanish, Catherine Academy, has been appointed executive director of the French and Polish. An applica- center. She will report to the board and to the diocese through tion for PDAs, “Santo Subito” Sister Mary Grace Walsh and Damien O’Connor, director of the will provide logistical information Office of Pastoral Services, who will be members of the board. about attending the ceremonies, O’Connor says that the new center recognizes the importance using the same languages. of spiritual and pastoral outreach to create a comprehensive and The press conference listed holistic approach to people with disabilities. “I am absolutely the various resources that are thrilled for Michelle O’Mara and St. Catherine’s. I am a parent available online—through of children with special needs, and I have worked with Michelle Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, very closely,” he said. “Her service to the diocese has been invalu- and Google+—for those seek- able. Evangelization and outreach to those with special needs will ing more information about the grow exponentially under this new model.” canonizations. Reporters were Sister Mary Grace said that the diocese will immediately initi- also briefed on a project called ate a search for a director of education at St. Catherine Academy “#2popesaints,” which will use to provide for a smooth transition for all students and staff. social media to help young peo- “I am grateful to Charles Chiusano, board chair, and all the mem- ple become acquainted with the bers of the board for their cooperation with this planning process. lives of the two pontiffs. The board will also be taking on additional governance responsi- On April 22, the postula- bilities in the new organization and all of us owe them our thanks tors for the causes of the for their generous sharing of time, talent and treasure.” two—Msgr. Slavomir Oder for She added that a letter has been sent to parents, guardians, Blessed John Paul II and Father faculty, staff and friends of St. Catherine Academy to explain the Giovangiuseppe Califano for changes and the ongoing commitment to work with people with Blessed John XXIII—will speak disabilities. “These are exciting times for the diocese as we transi- at a meeting with young people tion to the new St. Catherine Academy Center for Special Needs, in the Roman basilica of St. and we hope you share our enthusiasm as we highlight our com- John Lateran, at which Cardinal mitment to meeting the pastoral and educational needs of indi- Agostino Vallini, the vicar of viduals with special needs under this new organization.” Rome, will preside. On the eve (St. Catherine Academy is located at 760 Tahmore Drive, Fairfield, of the canonizations, churches CT 06825. For more information, call 203.540.5381 or visit www.stcath- throughout the center of Rome erineacademy.org.) n will remain open for a “white night of prayer,” offering oppor- 9 April 2014 World News Land and a church have been pur- “The system is broken and is Cardinal O’Malley concel- Christians are being increasingly and the Court of Appeal, in its chased, but “now we have to find causing untold suffering and a ter- ebrated the Mass with bishops marginalized in the workplace. 2-1 decision, ruled that the ad a monastic community.” rible waste of resources, human Oscar Cantu of Las Cruces, New We are concerned to get the most constituted political advertising. The bishop recalled that it was and material,” said Cardinal Mexico; Eusebio Elizondo, an accurate data to inform the pub- “A fundamental feature of broad- the religious orders in Iceland O’Malley in his homily, deliv- auxiliary of the Seattle archdiocese lic debate. We will then use this casting regulation in the United in the 20th century which built ered in Spanish. He had traveled and chairman of the US bishops’ data to help make a fairer society. Kingdom is that impartiality in the first Catholic church, the to Arizona, along with several committeee on migration; Gerald Please visit CCPmagazines.co.uk broadcast services is maintained,” Cathedral of Christ the King. He other bishops, to dramatize the Kicanas of Tucson, Arizona; and report your experiences.” the court stated in ruling that also noted that this year marks immigration problem. The U.S. Ricardo Ramirez, retired Bishop Political advertising has been the advertisement “was directed the 25th anniversary of Pope bishops’ conference continues to of Las Cruces; Mark Seitz of El banned in Britain since 2003, towards a political end.” n John Paul II’s pastoral visit to press for comprehensive immigra- Paso; John Wester of Salt Lake Iceland and the Nordic countries. tion reform. 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By PAT HENNESSY school in 1976. Fred is the owner/founder of That move ensured the con- Subway, Inc. Kolbe Cathedral High School tinuance of the school for future The John C. Kirchner has been an educational force generations. Students are drawn Memorial Scholarship was in the City of Bridgeport for 50 to Kolbe Cathedral (KCHS) from established by his wife, Marilyn, years. Kolbe High School for boys Bridgeport and the surrounding and their children to honor his was founded with the Franciscan towns, attracted by the small love for teaching and learn- Friars at the helm; Cathedral school atmosphere, faith-based ing. Another strong supporter, Girls High School opened its education and the opportunity to Deacon Paul Tupper, is remem- bered in the Deacon Paul E. Tupper Scholarship. The Jonathan O’Herron, Sr., Memorial Scholarship rec- ognizes one of the first KCHS KOLBE CATHEDRAL AT 50—The Kolbe Cathedral Campus today (above) Board of Advisors members. He, on the grounds of St. Augustine Cathedral and the original Kolbe High School J. Paul Rodriguez and Leo Van building (left), originally the home of the Frisbee Pie Company on the East Munching, Jr., were active parish- Side. In 1976 Bishop Walter Curtis merged Kolbe with Cathedral High School ioners at St. Thomas More Parish, for girls to form Kolbe Cathedral High School, a co-educational secondary school. Darien, when they were intro- duced to KCHS by Msgr. Wissel, who was principal at that time. school utilizes a four-by four- that dares to make a difference by “All three gentlemen stepped block schedule, the only high living the Gospel message. up to do much more than make school in the diocese to do so. In Kolbe Cathedral High School a monetary contribution; they this format students attend four will honor its 50th anniversary stepped up in service, providing classes per day, each 80 minutes on May 4. Msgr. Frank Wissel, advice, good counsel, networking in length. Courses are semester- pastor of St. Mary Parish in opportunities and positive public long; four in the fall semester and Greenwich and a former princi- relations to the greater commu- four in the spring for a total of pal, will celebrate an Anniversary nity regarding KCHS, its mission eight credits per year. Liturgy at 3 pm at St. Mary’s. and its successes” says Jakab. The school’s mission is to Following the Mass, Bishop O’Herron passed away on empower students with knowl- Frank J. Caggiano will be the April 4, 2013, while still pro- edge, skills and Catholic values. guest of honor at a dinner held at viding active service to the doors under the guidance of the learn and grow in a multi-cultur- Kolbe takes as its motto the Gabriele’s Italian Steakhouse in board. Paul Rodriguez died Daughters of the Holy Spirit. al, urban community. simple charge: “Work hard and Greenwich. on November 30, 2013, having “Kolbe High School opened There are presently 300 stu- be nice!” The motto echoes the During the anniversary cel- resigned from the board the previ- its doors in 1963, followed by dents enrolled, with room to school’s intention to foster not ebration, Kolbe Cathedral High ous year due to health concerns. Cathedral Girls in 1964; hence 50 grow to 350. The school will see only academic excellence but School will honor the Inner- Under the guidance and gen- years in the 2013-2014 academic 84 graduate on June 5. “Fully to develop Christian men and City Foundation for Charity & erosity of Van Munching, the year,” says Principal Jo-Anne 98-100 percent of our students go women spiritually, socially, emo- Education and Shepherds, Inc., as board spearheaded the purchase Jakab. on to higher education,” Jakab tionally and physically. partners in support of its students. of the additional building that Both were part of the expan- says with pride. Under the guidance of school The occasion will also feature houses several classrooms, a con- sion of Catholic higher education She points out that Kolbe chaplain Father John Ringley, “growing scholarships” during ference room and a chapel which under Bishop Walter W. Curtis. added engineering courses students participate in an annual this 50th anniversary year. The is known as Wissel Hall. It has Responding to a national trend, six years ago, and now offers day of retreat, Reconciliation school has added the Carmela provided room for growth so that Bishop Curtis combined the two a “Network for Teaching and prayer services. The school DeLuca Memorial Scholarship in the enrollment and programs at to form a coeducational high Entrepreneurship” program. The endeavors to instill in each of its honor of Fred DeLuca’s mother; KCHS can expand. n students a commitment to living out Catholic values by becom- ing involved in projects such as XAVIER Director of Admissions High School visiting and caring for the elderly, Xavier High School tutoring in the after school pro- gram and volunteering at local Xavier High School, a college preparatory hospitals. 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By BRIAN D. WALLACE one of the founders of VOTF, grace,” he said. said it felt like the 12-year exile With people leaning over the There was a hush in the room from the diocese was over, and balcony to ask questions and a as Bishop Frank J. Caggiano he thanked the bishop for meeting microphone planted in the middle stepped to the podium to begin with the group. of the floor, men and women his meeting with the Voice of “The bishop has found his lost came forward to ask the bishop a the Faithful (VOTF) in the com- sheep in our place of refuge,” wide range of questions on issues munity hall at the back of the O’Callaghan said. “Let us pray ranging from role of women in Congregational Church on the that we never again are separated the Church to birth control, serv- Norwalk Green. from our bishop, nor he from us. ing the poor and the handling of MEETING WITH THE FAITHFUL—More than 150 men and women shared a sense of an extraordinary moment as Bishop Frank J. Caggiano and Voice of More than 150 men and women We look forward to a positive the sexual abuse crisis. the Faithful (VOTF) members came together to discuss sexual abuse issues in shared a sense of an extraordinary future.” Bishop Caggiano said he the recent meeting at the Congregational Church on Norwalk Green. moment as the bishop and VOTF The Brooklyn-born bishop, hoped “to begin a conversation came together to discuss issues that who called for “bridge build- that shares the faith, helps us get have divided the local Church for ing” in his installation homily in to know each other and deepens ing that while disagreements are tives to be among the 440 del- a decade beginning with the sexual September, lived up to his words, our union as baptized children of inevitable, he did not want to egates to the 4th Diocesan Synod abuse crisis. saying that he considered VOTF the Church.” see Catholics fighting each other that will gather in the coming VOTF president Jamie Dance members to be “brothers and sis- The bishop began his remarks and that the Eucharist brings months to plan for the future of graciously welcomed Bishop ters in faith.” noting that the meeting fell on the healing and unity. “When we the diocese. Caggiano to the meeting, noting “When my own family fought first anniversary of the papacy of come together as Catholics, we “The synod won’t be top that it was “an historic occa- across the kitchen table, my Francis, who has been “a catalyst come together as family,” he down or bottom up, but ‘us’ com- sion,” as a spirit of reconciliation father used to remind us that for renewal and has given the said. Describing the present as “a ing to discern about the most and hope filled the room. In his “blood was thicker than water, world a second look at what it singular moment of grace” in the urgent issues facing the diocese,” introduction of Bishop Caggiano, and we know that grace is thicker means to be Catholic.” history of the local church, the he said. The bishop said he was Joseph O’Callaghan of Norwalk, than blood. We’re all bound in The bishop told the gather- bishop invited VOTF representa- ➤ continued on page 24

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EDITORIAL EDITOR’S CHOICE Jesus triumphant Challenge of Bible Quest “All, who believe in me will not die. For I have conquered death. For all.” That’s a reflection from high school senior George Herde, who played NORWALK—What do build- Daughters, St. Matthew Parish Jesus in the Living Stations of the Cross at St. Aloysius Parish. He caught ing gumdrop and spaghetti towers Chapter; Knights of Columbus, the exact meaning of the Resurrection: that Jesus carried the burden of have in common with learning St. Matthew Council; the Society our sins through his suffering and death and triumphed over them. If we Scripture and catechism? The for the Propagation of Faith of the believe in Jesus, we will have eternal life with him in heaven. Middle School Bible Challenge! Diocese of Bridgeport; and several If we don’t believe? What then? What about the people who never Hosted by St. Philip Parish publishers of religious educa- believed in Jesus, or the ones who were raised Catholic but simply and organized by Father Sudhir tion materials including Sadlier, don’t care enough to follow him? If God loves everyone, do we all go D’Souza, over 30 sixth, seventh Pflaum and Our Sunday Visitor. to heaven no matter what we believe or how we live our lives? and eighth-graders competed at The competition was tough. The short answer is that we don’t know. It’s in God’s hands. A bet- “Bible Challenge 2014” at St. The team from St. Mary’s ter answer, maybe, lies in the pain and suffering Jesus endured for our Philip’s. For the second year, par- finished in first place, with sake and the part the sins we commit today added to the weight of the ish teams representing St. Mary’s, St. Philip’s in second, and St. cross. He carried our indifference, our petty cruelties, our self-centered St. Thomas’, St. Matthew’s, St. Matthew’s team in third. All the attitudes, our easy forgiveness of our own failings. Each of these, the Jerome’s and St. Philip’s faced participants were given gifts for rejection of God’s goodness we commit day by day, adds to the bur- nine rounds of fast-paced action their hard work in preparing for den of the cross as Jesus staggers toward Golgotha. and some very difficult questions. the Bible Challenge. And yet he triumphed. Hold close to that as we honor the glory of This is the second year that When several kids were asked the Son of God on Easter Sunday. Father D’Souza has coordinated why they had studied and com- this event to encourage a greater peted, they replied, “It’s fun, sense of community, more knowl- there are prizes and we learned Leading with faith edge of Scripture, and some fun something!” n In this year’s Annual Appeal video, Bishop Caggiano states for middle schoolers. that “We are living in a singular moment of grace in the life of the Father D’Souza has plans to CLERGYAPPOINTMENTS Church,” blessed by the leadership of Pope Francis—and he has bring the Bible Quest to the whole CLERGYAPPOINTMENTS vowed to make the most of that moment here in our diocese. diocese and to the Catholic high The Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of Bridgeport, In that spirit of compassion and inclusiveness, our new bishop has schools. “If we can spend so much has made the following clergy appointments already has moved the diocese forward and brought about change on of our time and energy on sports in the Diocese of Bridgeport: many fronts: and extra-curricular activities, why With the release of a Stewardship Report including the audited state- not do something to encourage Diocese ments for the years beginning in 2009 and the “Faith in the Future” knowledge of Scripture and make REVEREND COLIN J. MCKENNA, from Sabbatical to Staff Writer, funds, he has increased financial transparency and accountability. it fun,” he said. Communication Office of the Diocese of Bridgeport. Effective date was In response to abuse issues, the bishop has revitalized the Diocesan Starting off the evening, Faith April 1. Review Board, which advises him on allegations of child abuse, and formed Formation director Kali DiMarco Pastor a new Ministerial Misconduct Advisory Board to review cases of miscon- introduced a game where each REVEREND WILLIAM M. QUINLAN, from Administrator, Our Lady duct with adults. And, in a dramatic meeting with Voice of the Faithful team had to build the tallest tower of the Assumption Parish, Fairfield, to Pastor, St. Gabriel Parish, Stamford. members, the bishop brought new openness to issues that have divided the of spaghetti and gumdrops. There Effective date is June 30. local Church for a decade, beginning with the sexual abuse crisis. were some creative designs (not to REVEREND PETER A. CIPRIANI, from Spiritual Director, Notre Dame Recently, he announced the implementation of six-year renewable mention a few eaten gumdrops). High School, Fairfield, to Pastor, Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, terms for all new pastors beginning in June—a policy that will cre- Michael Falbo and Sabrina Fairfield. Effective date is June 30. ate new opportunities for priests while allowing for change in parish Hiller, leaders in the St. Philip Resident Priest Youth Group, were the evening’s leadership. He has also launched a reorganization study of diocesan REVEREND IAN JEREMIAH, from Episcopal Vicar for Clergy and programs to better serve our parishes. MCs. As they started off the Bible Religious (May 1), also to Resident Priest, Our Lady of the Assumption Most importantly he has called the Fourth Diocesan Synod, a gathering of Challenge, participants were given Parish, Fairfield. Effective date is May 12. the entire diocesan family, including our young people, to plan for the future. questions on the Catholic cat- Reverend Monsignor Kevin T. Royal, Episcopal Vicar for Clergy Personnel In his first six months, Bishop Caggiano has moved forward ener- echism, Bible phrases, and general April, 2014 getically—and some say, fearlessly—buoyed by his deep faith and his Church knowledge to compete certainty in the teachings of the Church. And now he is asking us to join for prizes donated by the Catholic him in making the diocese anew. This is an invitation we can’t refuse.

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ence, her paper began to smoke, rainbow. The divine light reveals of learning that even the most and the little spot of bright light God himself. Power. Majesty. apathetic student will abide. Yes, Catholic by Grace turned brown. The paper was The consuming fire of God. we will keep coming back to dis- on fire. There was one collective That day, on a windowsill in a cover more. By Denise Bossert intake of breath, and then every- fifth-grade classroom, a group of And so it is in matters of faith. one was silent. We had heard children were stunned into silence Let the little ones—the curious about that sort of thing happen- for just a moment. We had been and the apathetic ones—gather ing, and now we had witnessed it fascinated by the rainbows. But around. Let them see the Son as Denise Bossert is a national for ourselves. when we realized the power of he passes through your life, yield- If you’ve ever played with the sun, and what we could do ing the colors of love, joy, peace, Catholic writer and columnist. rays of sunlight, you understand with a little magnifying glass, we patience, kindness, self-control. how our lives can be a prism made no sound at all. This was a Watch, as he displays his power in the hand of God. Our works power too great—something too in the middle of human suffering. remember the day I discov- What an amazing thing, this become a rainbow of colors for important—to misuse. Or sorrow. Or death. Miracles ered the joy of playing with ray of sunlight! I studied the all to see. Beautiful. Drawing We looked at each other with happen right here. And everyone a prism and the power gen- spectrum, trying to figure out the eyes of others toward God, big eyes and open mouths. And is stunned. They cannot help but I erated by a magnifying glass. just where one color ended and causing their souls to marvel and we quietly put the magnifying ponder it all. And they will not I was sitting on the windowsill another began. wonder. glass away in a box. We had forget. of our fifth-grade classroom and A friend was playing with the Our souls can be a magnifying uncovered a secret about the sun It’s Mrs. Grace’s classroom all chatting with friends. We were magnifying glass. She was fasci- glass in the hand of God. We lift that demanded maturity, awe, over again. looking at Mrs. Grace’s plants nated by the pinpoint of bright our hearts up, and Jesus Christ is respect. When we opened our sci- St. Catherine of Siena once and goofing around with the light that she could generate by magnified. Everyone in proxim- ence books, we now understood said we will set the world ablaze magnifying glasses and prisms. I steadily holding the magnifying ity holds his breath in wonder, in as children who had experienced if we become what we were was fascinated by the rainbows glass in one position and let- awe. Miracles happen. Lives are it personally. Hands-on educa- meant to become. And what is appearing on our notebook paper ting the sunlight pass through set ablaze. tion. The kind of learning that that? A magnifying glass in the when we held a prism just so the glass. As we watched and The divine light reveals our sticks around long after the test hand of God. Come, let us mag- between our fingers and thumb. laughed at the wonders of sci- unique gifts, like the colors in the and the last day of class. The kind nify the Lord, together. n Screen wars The train is a great place to All these screens wouldn’t tells his kids to go out and play in spend some time with a screen. concern me if they weren’t such the sun. A Dad’s View In such close quarters, silence is terrible time-wasters. If turning Will no one rid me of these the respect one commuter pays on a screen meant getting some- meddlesome screens? By Matthew Hennessey another. Conversation may have thing productive done, well, that It’s not all bad. I’ve connected been the thing in days past. But would be one thing. But behind with lots of people over the now everybody just stares at their every screen is the ever-present, Internet that I could never have Matthew Hennessey and screens. always-chang- dreamed of My train disembarks in Grand ing, constant meeting in his family are parishioners Central Terminal. Everywhere temptation “In the morning, an earlier of St. Aloysius in New Canaan. you turn in that place there’s a known as the time. There’s screen looking at you. I have the Internet. I’m the computer screen a lot of spiri- kind of job that requires me to use not even think- tual stuff out n my computer I am surrounded by screens. a screen. You could say that star- ing about the gets turned on even there, too. screen at work, I Everywhere I go these days, I ing at screens is my business. lurid stuff—I This year’s have taped the prayer find myself staring at a screen. When I’m done with the work just mean before the coffee pot” free daily Oto St. Michael the On the couch, in the office, dur- screen, it’s back on the train for Facebook, Lent reflec- Archangel. Credited to Pope Leo ing a walk in the park, at the another round of small screen Twitter, and YouTube. tions from Father Robert Barron XIII, a nineteenth-century intel- kitchen table, in the car, on the time in silence. After dinner is Gosh, it’s exhausting. And have been particularly welcome. lectual who helped define the train—screens everywhere. done and the dishes are seen to, the clock is ticking. Every day But it’s too much. The screens relationship between the Church In the morning, the computer we sit in front of the big screen spent staring at a screen is a day are taking over. Something has to and the modern world, the prayer screen gets turned on even before and watch an educational pro- that could have been spent out- be done. was at one time recited after the coffee pot. While that screen gram. When all the kids are in side. Every evening spent staring Living in this modern Mass. It fell out of favour in the warms up, I grab the smartphone bed, it’s back to the computer at the TV is a book not read. world often feels like a battle. sixties though, maybe because it to check for overnight email. screen for a late check of the Every weekend spent tuning in Temptation is present every time projects a slightly militant vibe. Then, a little time pouring milk day’s emails, news, Facebook “Hawaii’s Best Oldies” is a week- we turn on the computer. Which St. Michael is a tough customer. and blending berries before it’s posts, and tweets. end I could have spent throwing is to say: all day, every day. When I get overwhelmed, I back to the computer to check the Weekends are no better. We a ball with my son. Things are changing so quickly, find it useful to consult the prayer day’s news. recently bought a device that lets I know the kids are watching. and so completely, we risk being to St. Michael: “Defend us in My little screen comes in me play music through loud- They see me with my screens. caught in these electronic snares battle. Be our protection against handy during the short walk to speakers directly from my phone They can tell when I’m distracted and being ruined by the evil spirits the wickedness and snares of the the train. I can listen to a podcast screen. This thing is straight out because I’m reading something wandering the World Wide Web. devil . . . By the power of God, or tap out a text message. I can of Star Trek. I spent a lot of time on the computer, or on the It’s the kind of fight where you thrust into hell Satan and all evil check the weather. It’s important last weekend playing with the phone, or on the iPad. I don’t could really use a tough customer spirits who wander through the to remember to look up while screen, searching for radio sta- want to be the guy who spends all on your side. St. Michael, pray world for the ruin of souls.” crossing the street. tions in Honolulu. his time responding to emails but for us. n 16 April 2014 Local Pilgrimage of Faith East meets West in Stamford

By JANIS PATAKY This pilgrimage was arranged gave each visitor gifts: a card with as part of their instructional the Icons of the new Ukrainian “It is a joy for us when we are program. Just before Lent Martyrs and small, colorful, 7” tap- able to share the treasures of the began, Msgr. Alan Detscher, St. estries of gold, blue and red, some Ukrainian Catholic Church with Catherine’s pastor, led members depicting Mary, Mother of God our friends,” said Father Bodhan of the Family Program on a pil- and others of Christ. Danylo, rector of St. Basil grimage to St. Basil’s Seminary to Giving them a tour of the cha- College Seminary in Stamford, celebrate an Eastern Rite Catholic pel, Father Danylo took time to welcoming members from the Divine Liturgy. Msgr. Detcher is carefully explain the meaning of Family Program at St. Catherine a former director of the diocesan the icons and mosaics. On the left of Siena Parish in Riverside. office for ecumenical and inter- side, icons show the progression St. Catherine’s Family religious affairs. Long active in and vestments from seminarian Program meets once a month liturgical activities, he possesses to bishop. On the right side were for an hour and a half. Families priestly faculties in the Maronite mosaics of prominent saints such attend the 9 am Mass, then meet Rite, another of the Church’s as St. Vladimir and St. Olga. in the parish center for a light Eastern rites. Important in iconography is breakfast. After breakfast, chil- Father Danylo welcomed them SHARING DIFFERENCES: (back row, l-r) Father Bodhan Danylo, rector of the use of color. Christ’s under- St. Basil College Seminary; Bishop Paul Chomnycky of the Ukrainian Catholic dren in grades 1-5 go to respec- into the chapel and gave a brief Diocese of Stamford; Father Maxim Kobasuk, OSBM, spiritual director of St. garments are usually red to show tive classrooms for catechetical history of the seminary, founded in Basil’s; and Msgr. Alan F. Detscher, St. Catherine’s pastor. Foreground: chil- his divinity. His outer mantle instruction while parents remain 1939 for priests of the Byzantine- dren in St. Catherine’s Family Program. is blue to symbolize humanity. for adult catechesis. Ukrainian Catholic Church. He ➤ continued on page 27 HOLY WEEK & EASTER GUIDE

Saint Mary’s Church Holy Week & Easter Schedule “The Mother Church of Norwalk” | 669 West Avenue, Norwalk | Est. 1848 www.stmarynorwalk.net | 203.866.5546 Confessions for Holy Week: 9:00 p.m. Stripping of the Altars/ Monday: 11:30-12 noon “Visit to the Seven Churches” Pastor: Fr. Greg J. Markey • Parochial Vicar: Fr. Richard G. Cipolla • In Residence: Fr. Paul Tuesday: 11:30-12 noon, 7:00-9:00 p.m. N. Check, Director of Courage • Deacon Stephan Genovese • Choirmaster: David J. Hughes Wednesday: 6:30-6:50 p.m. April 18: Good Friday Music for the 9:30am Sunday Solemn High Latin Mass Thursday: 3:00-4:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Matins & Lauds Friday: 1:00-2:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Spanish Stations April 13: Palm Sunday: Missa Aspice Domine Saturday 3:00-4:30 p.m. of the Cross (Palestrina); Passio Domini Nostri Jesu Christi 12:00 noon English Stations secundum Matthaeum (polyphonic turba settings April 13: Palm Sunday of the Cross by Guerrero); O Jesu Christe (Jacquet de Berchem); 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. (Solemn High 3:00 p.m. Lord’s Passion Extraordinary Form) - Beginning O Domine Jesu Christe, adoro te in Cruce 7:00 p.m. Seven Last Words (Gombert); Vexilla Regis (plainsong) with an outdoor procession 11:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Outdoor Procession 1:15 p.m. (Spanish) April 16: Tenebræ: The complete plainsong office April 19: Holy Saturday of Matins & Lauds for Holy Thursday; 6:00 p.m. Adoration and Rosary 6:30 p.m. movie 9:00 a.m. Matins & Lauds Lamentations I & II (Tallis); Tenebræ responsories 12 noon Blessing of the Food (Lassus); Miserere (Allegri) April 16: Spy Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil – 8:00 a.m. Ordinary Form Mass Solemn High Extraordinary April 17: Maundy Thursday: Missa Nos autem 6:45 p.m. Low Mass in the Extraordinary Form Mass gloriari (La Rue); Domine, tu mihi lavas pedes? Form – St. Luke’s Passion (Cardoso); Ubi caritas (Duruflé); Dominus Jesus (in the Chapel) April 20: Easter Sunday 8:00 p.m. The Solemn Office of Tenebrae in qua nocte (Palestrina); Ave verum corpus (Byrd); The Resurrection of the Lord Pange lingua (Byrd) April 17: Holy Thursday 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. (Solemn High April 18: Good Friday: Passio Domini Nostri 7:00 p.m. Solemn High Extraordinary Form Mass of the Last Supper - Extraordinary Form) Jesu Christi secundum Joannem (polyphonic turba followed by adoration until 11:30 a.m. settings by Hughes); Ecce lignum / Crux fidelis midnight 1:15 p.m. (Spanish) (Willaert); Maria plena virtute (Fayrfax); Officium de Cruce (Compère); Salvator mundi I (Tallis) April 19: The Solemn Easter Vigil: Messe solennelle (Vierne); Regina caeli à 8 Saint Mary’s Bookstore 203.854.9013 (Victoria); Christus resurgens (Philips); Dum transisset Sabbatum (Taverner); Offering a wide selection of books, crucifixes, rosaries, sacramentals from Italy organ music of Bach and the Holy Land, First Communion and Confirmation gifts, and more. HOURS: Saturday 10am-4pm | Sunday 9-9:30am, 11am-2pm | Monday, Wednesday & Friday 12:45-2pm April 20: Easter Sunday: Missa Pascale (La Rue); Tulerunt Dominum meum Tuesday 11-11:30am and 12:45-2pm | Thursday 12:45-2pm and 3:30-5:30pm (de Monte); Congratulamini mihi omnes (Willaert); organ music of Bach and Widor Located in Parish Center building behind Saint Mary Church | VISA/MC ACCEPTED 17 April 2014 Divine Mercy Chaplet An offer of grace

By JOSEPH PRONECHEN What a promise! So how do Reconciliation, preferably we obtain these promises? before that Sunday; Divine Mercy Sunday, the To fittingly observe the Feast • Receive Holy Communion Sunday after Easter, carries with of Mercy, we must complete on the day of the feast; it exceptionally powerful prom- these steps: • Venerate the image ises from Jesus. They are a deal • Celebrate the Feast on the of the Divine Mercy; no one should want to miss. Sunday after Easter; • Be merciful to others through Been away from the sacra- • Sincerely repent of all our our actions, words, and ments? Have lots of sins? Don’t sins; prayers on their behalf. fear. Just listen to Jesus. • Place our complete trust in To “venerate” a sacred image Here’s what St. Faustina heard Jesus; or statue simply means to perform Jesus say to her: “My daughter, • Go to the Sacrament of ➤ continued on page 22 tell the whole world about my inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a ref- uge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On HOLY WEEK & EASTER GUIDE that day the very depths of my tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the Saint Theresa St. James Parish ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH fount of my mercy. The soul that The Mother Church of Trumbull will go to Confession and receive C o m m u n i t y o f F a i t h Holy Communion shall obtain Rev. Brian P. Gannon, Pastor Deacon Salvatore M. Clarizio 2110 Main Street, Stratford, Connecticut Rev. Michael Flynn, Parochial Vicar Dr. Carolina Flores, Director of Music complete forgiveness of sins and Rev. Shawn W. Cutler, Parochial Vicar punishment. On that day all the 203-375-5887 divine floodgates through which Rev. Thomas Lynch, Pastor HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE - 2014 grace flow are opened. Let no PALM SUNDAY – April 13 soul fear to draw near to me, Blessing and Palm distribution at all Masses even though its sins be as scarlet” Palm Sunday - April 13 Saturday Vigil Mass – 4:30pm (Diary 699). Mass Schedule - Saturday Vigil 4:30 pm Sunday Masses – 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am and 12:00noon Our Lord told this to St. Sunday - 7:00 am, 9:15 am, MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY – April 14, 15 & 16 Faustina during his appearances to 11:00 am, 12:45 pm & 6:00 pm Daily Mass – 8:00am, 12:00noon and 5:30pm her from 1931-38. The Church vali- WEDNESDAY, April 16 dates and approves these messages. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Tenebrae Service – 7:30pm As Pope, John Paul II canon- Monday thru Wednesday HOLY THURSDAY – April 17 ized Faustina on Divine Mercy 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Parish Center Chapel Morning Prayer – 8:00am Sunday, April 30, 2000, as the Celebration of the Lord’s Supper – 7:30pm first saint of the new millennium. Holy Thursday - April 17 Adoration at the Altar of Repose – 8:30pm to Midnight At the same time he proclaimed 8:00 am - Morning Prayer GOOD FRIDAY – April 18 the Feast of Divine Mercy to be Morning Prayer – 8:00am 7:30 pm - Mass of the Lord’s Supper Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion – 3:00pm celebrated by the universal Church and the washing of the feet Mary’s Way of the Cross – 7:30pm on the Second Sunday of Easter. Good Friday is a day of Fast and Abstinence from meat John Paul II himself died Good Friday - April 18 HOLY SATURDAY – April 19 on April 2, 2005, right after the 8:00 am - Morning Prayer Morning Prayer – 8:00am Vigil Mass of the Feast of Divine Blessing of Easter Food – 12:00noon 12:00-2:00 pm - Personal Way of the Cross - Chapel Mercy, and he will be canonized Easter Vigil – 8:00pm (Attendance at Vigil satisfies Sunday Obligation) 3:00 pm - Celebration of the Lord’s Passion St. John Paul II on this Divine 5:30 pm Novena of Divine Mercy - Chapel EASTER SUNDAY – April 20 Mercy Sunday, April 27. That’s (Please note change from regular Sunday schedule) more heavenly confirmation of the 7:30 pm - Stations of the Cross 7:00am, 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am and 12:30pm messages and promises of Jesus. CONFESSION SCHEDULE “There is nothing that man Holy Saturday - April 19 Tuesday – 7:00pm-9:00pm needs more than Divine Mercy,” 8:00 am - Morning Prayer Holy Thursday – 3:30pm-4:30pm Pope John Paul II emphasized. 10:00 am - Blessing of Easter Food Good Friday – 11:00am-12:00noon and 4:30pm-5:00pm Holy Saturday – 11:00am-12:00noon and 3:30pm-4:30pm And Jesus wants us to approach 3:00 pm Novena of Divine Mercy - Chapel and receive that Divine Mercy. 7:30 pm - The Easter Vigil “I want to grant a complete pardon to the souls that will go Easter Sunday - April 20 to Confession and receive Holy Mass Schedule - 7:00 am, 9:15 am, 11:00 am Communion on the feast of my There will be no 12:45 or 6:00 pm Mass mercy,” Jesus further said dur- 3:00 pm Novena of Divine Mercy - Chapel ing one of 14 revelations about Novena will be recited daily at 3:00 pm in the Chapel this feast he wanted. Everything concluding on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27 at 3:00 pm is recorded by St. Faustina in the book called the Diary of Saint Join us in celebrating the Sacred Triduum Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy in my Soul. 5301 Main Street • Trumbull, Connecticut 06611-4195 18 April 2014 Education News Key educational appointments in Danbury area BRIDGEPORT—Two veteran as they make the transition. We planner for General Motors from diocesan educators will be mak- look forward to their leadership,” 1988 to 1996. She has also served ing a transition to new posts in said Sister Mary Grace. as director for planning and July, according to Sister Mary “Kathleen has provided six special projects at St. Thomas Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D., years of outstanding leadership at Aquinas School in Fairfield, superintendent of schools of the Immaculate. Her passion for mis- and as adjunct professor at the Diocese of Bridgeport. sion effectiveness and her skill at University of Indiana. Immaculate High School strategic planning and marketing Mary Maloney taught in pri- President Kathleen Casey has been initiatives has truly transformed vate schools in Tokyo and Paris named to the newly-created position the school and positioned it for a before coming to St. Rose of of assistant superintendent of schools positive future.” Lima as a teacher and a princi- for the Diocese of Bridgeport. Sister Mary Grace said Mary pal. She obtained her bachelor’s Mary Maloney, current principal Maloney is well known in the Kathleen Casey Mary Maloney degree from Wheeling Jesuit of St. Rose of Lima School, will Danbury area and has served on University in behavioral analysis become president of Immaculate the Immaculate Advisory Board in marketing management. She High School. Both appointments for the past four years. “Mary wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy leader of the 400-student regional later earned her teacher certifi- will be effective July 1. has served as principal of St. was truly exemplary.” high school. She has a master’s cation from Meredith College “We’re fortunate to have two Rose since 2003 and has been a Kathleen Casey was appointed degree in business administra- in Raleigh, N.C. and her mas- very talented people within our frequent presenter and committee by Immaculate in October 2008 tion in marketing and planning, ter’s degree and administrative school system to accept these new member in our diocesan school to fill the position created in and her past experiences include credentials from Sacred Heart challenges. They are in our prayers community. Her leadership in the 2004 to have a non-academic serving as the senior strategic ➤ continued on page 29 HOLY WEEK & EASTER GUIDE The Cathedral Parish 170 Thompson Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604 Parish Offices 203.368.6777 and 203.335.0106 • Rectory 203.690.1491 • Fax 203.368.6386 and 203.335.0107 Saint Patrick Church The Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano, S.T.D., D.D., Bishop of Bridgeport 851 North Avenue Rev. Peter F. Lenox, Administrator Rev. Sean R. Kulacz, Parochial Vicar Rev. Gustavo A. Falla, and Rev. F. John Ringley, In Residence Rev. Mr. William J. Bissenden, Rev. Mr. Santos Garcia, and Rev. Mr. William A. Koniers, Deacons Holy Week, Easter Mass & Service Schedule Saint Augustine Cathedral Church 399 Washington Avenue Palm/Passion Sunday: April 13th Wednesday, April 16th - Chrism Mass 5:30pm at the Cathedral Church of St. Augustine 10:00am at the Cathedral Church of St. Augustine (Vietnamese) Rev. Augustine Nguyen, Celebrant At the Cathedral Church of St. Augustine: The Most Rev. Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of Bridgeport, Tenebrae - 8:00pm at the Cathedral Church Confessions: Saturday, April 12th - 3:00pm to 3:45pm English Principal Celebrant of St. Augustine, Rev. Sean R. Kulacz, Presider 7:00pm Vietnamese Masses: Vigil Mass: Saturday, April 12th at 4:00pm Holy Thursday: April 17th - Mass of the Lord’s Supper Holy Saturday: April 19th - Vigil of Easter Sunday Masses: 7:00am, 8:30am & 10:00am (English), 8:00pm at the Cathedral Church of St. Augustine Blessing of Easter Food: 3:00pm at St. Patrick’s Parish Center 12:15pm (Spanish), 2:30pm (Vietnamese) The Most Rev. Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of Bridgeport, Easter Vigil Mass: and 5:30pm (English) Principal Celebrant 8:00pm at the Cathedral Church of St. Augustine (English) Concert: 7:30pm - Dubois: “The Seven Last Words Adoration of the reposed Blessed Sacrament will take place The Most Rev. Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of Bridgeport, of Christ” - David F. McCaffrey, Guest Organist in the Cathedral Church of St. Augustine until 12:00 midnight Principal Celebrant and the St. Cecilia Society, Choir Good Friday: April 18th - The Passion of the Lord Elected Catechumens and Candidates from our parish will receive their sacraments from Bishop Caggiano at this Mass At the Church of St. Patrick: Multi-lingual Stations of the Cross Procession Confessions: Saturday, April 12th - 2:30pm to 3:30pm 11:00am to 12:30pm (approximately) Leaving the Cathedral Church of St. Augustine Easter Sunday: April 20th - Masses: Vigil Mass: Saturday, April 12th at 4:00pm and arriving at the Church of St. Patrick The Resurrection of the Lord Sunday Masses: 9:00am and 12:10pm Liturgies of the Passion of the Lord: Masses at the Cathedral Church of St. Augustine: 3:00pm at the Church of St. Patrick (English) 8:00am and 10:00am (English), 12:15pm (Spanish), Tuesday, April 15th - Lenten Confession Campaign Rev. Peter F. Lenox, Principal Celebrant 2:30pm (Vietnamese) 7:00pm at the Church of St. Patrick 3:00pm at the Cathedral Church of St. Augustine (Spanish) Masses at the Church of St. Patrick: (Confessions heard in English & Spanish) Rev. Gustavo A. Falla, Celebrant 9:00am and 12:10pm (English) 19 April 2014 Education News Teens Enact Living Stations ‘I have conquered death’ It was a Friday night Jesus and Annelise Butler, a everyone watched him suffer. junior at Lauralton Hall, took on She was unable to rescue him in Lent and the high the role of Mary. and knew she could only watch school teens from “It was so inspiring to watch helplessly as he suffered. The our teens reenact the Living sorrow she felt must have been St. Aloysius Parish had Stations,” says Rose Walker, unbearable. Can you even begin something a little out a parishioner and leader of the to imagine the pain she was going parish’s recent Emmaus Teen through?” of the norm from their Retreat. “They did such a beauti- Participating in the Living usual Friday evening ful job bringing the story to us in Stations also deepened her a simple but very profound way. understanding of how Jesus’ plans. The call had gone George and Annie’s portrayal of friends and followers must have out for volunteer teens Jesus and Mary was so moving felt during his Passion. “Being to present the Living and heartfelt.” a part of it reminds me of what THROUGH A COMBINATION of costumed actors, interactive meditations “Being asked to play Mary Lent is about and how our sac- and music, teens from St. Aloysius Parish in New Canaan offered a reflective Stations of the Cross meant a great deal to me because rifices are small in comparison presentation of the Living Stations of the Cross. (Photo by Chris Otis) through costumed actors, Mary inspires me as a strong to what they had to go through. young woman,” says Annelise. I can empathize with how interactive meditations “She said, ‘yes’ to having Jesus happy and shocked they must from his usual role as a member My friends, and music. and raised him knowing he was have been when he rose on of the StAY Teen Choir and you have laid me in a tomb. born to suffer. I aspire to say ‘yes’ Easter. Mary thought she had Praise Band to portray Jesus. It is dark to God without questioning, and lost her child and then had him George often writes poetry and and my body is still, About 20 teens portrayed bib- as I stood in her place, it gave me back again! The joy at seeing after walking in the sandals of but it has been told lical figures, powerfully present- even more courage to do so in a loved one again after seeing Jesus was inspired to compose that I will see you again. ed meditations and sang songs to my own life.” him suffer and die must have a poem following the Stations offer further reflection for over Having the chance to play been amazing! It should remind of the Cross entitled, “My Cross All who believe in me 150 people who had come to join Mary gave Annelise a realization us of the joy we feel know- to Bear.” Its closing stanzas tell will not die. Christ on his journey to Calvary. of Mary’s significance, “because ing he died so we may live in the meaning of Jesus’ sacrifice For I have conquered death New Canaan High School senior she was closest to Jesus, so she heaven.” and foretell the promise of the for George Herde stepped up to play felt his pain most deeply as George Herde stepped away Resurrection: all. n HOLY WEEK & EASTER GUIDE

Saint Thomas Aquinas R.C. Church 1719 Post Road • Fairfield, Connecticut 06824 203.255.1097 • Fax: 203.256.8177 Rev. Victor T. Martin, Pastor APRIL 13 - PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION Saturday 5:15 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM Holy Week Services

APRIL 17 - HOLY THURSDAY Confessions Confessions 7:30 PM - Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Saturday, April 12 - 4:00-4:45pm During Holy Week: Monday-Wednesday following the 7:00am & 12:10 Masses Adoration in the Chapel at the Altar of Reposition Passion (Palm) Sunday Masses Until 10:00 PM Saturday, April 12 - 5:00pm Lenten Penance Service Sunday, April 13 - 7:00am, 9:00am Tuesday, April 15 - 7:30pm (Family Mass), 10:30am & 12:00 noon Holy Thursday - April 17 APRIL 18 - GOOD FRIDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION (Palms distributed at ALL Masses) 11:30 AM to 12:00 Noon - Morning Prayer - 8:00am Evening Prayer & Exposition Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7:30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation of the Blessed Sacrament - 7:30pm 3:00 PM - Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 4:30 to 5:30 PM - Sacrament of Reconciliation following the Mass until Midnight 7:00 PM - Stations of the Cross Good Friday - April 18 Morning Prayer - 8:00am Confessions - 11:00am-12:00 noon APRIL 19 - HOLY SATURDAY NIGHT: THE EASTER VIGIL Stations of the Cross - 12:00 noon 11:30 AM to 12:00 Noon - Passion of our Lord - 3:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Tenebrae Service - 7:30pm Holy Saturday - April 19 8:00 PM - The Easter Vigil Mass Morning Prayer - 8:00am Blessing of Food - 2:00pm in Church APRIL 20 - EASTER SUNDAY Easter Vigil Mass THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD 8:00pm (Fulfills Sunday obligation) Easter Sunday Masses - April 20 Masses: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM 7:00am, 9:00am (Family Mass), 10:30am & 12:00 noon 20 April 2014 St. Augustine Cathedral Renovated organ set for Holy Week liturgies

By PAT HENNESSY nize areas that needed attention. Maine—and Paris, France. “When I first arrived at the “Their reputation precedes When Bishop Frank J. cathedral in May 2012, I heard them,” says Father Lenox. Caggiano celebrates the liturgies notes that were dead—not ‘speak- “They’ve gained world renown of Holy Week, the newly-restored ing,’—and I encountered sluggish for the quality of their crafts- organ at St. Augustine Cathedral action on some of the stops,” says manship.” will provide suitable accompani- Father Lenox, who is himself ment to these solemn and joyous a talented organist and a mem- occasions. ber of the American Guild of “The effort is not to make Organists. the organ louder; it’s to make With the encouragement and a magnificent blend, to make it financial support of Hiendlmayr, more expressive, highly versatile, Father Lenox began to investigate artistic, and make the cathedral renovation possibilities. “I want organ all that it can be,” says to express my tremendous thanks Father Peter Lenox, rector of St. to Mr. Hiendlmayr for his sup- Augustine Cathedral and admin- port. We couldn’t have done this istrator of the Cathedral Parish. without his help,” he says. When St. Augustine Cathedral Father Lenox found the was renovated under Bishop perfect contact in the A. MAKING A MAGNIFICENT BLEND, the new pipes in St. William E. Lori in 2003, Richard Thompson-Allen Company Augustine’s organ round out the instrument’s tone. Enthusiastic Hiendlmayr funded an upgrade in New Haven. In addition to about the enriched sound, Father Peter Lenox, rector of St. Augustine of the organ in honor of his maintaining and restoring Yale Cathedral, inspects the organ with Nicholas Thompson-Allen, co- deceased wife. The Alma Schenk University’s 16 pipe organs, the director and tonal director of the A. Thompson-Allen Co., which took change of the organ’s restoration. (Photos by Amy Mortensen) Hiendlmayr Memorial Organ, company provides regular ser- with new pipe work, windchests vice to over one hundred instru- and console, contributed greatly ments in the tri-state area. Their To deal with the mul- reed-stop pipe with cutting brassy to liturgies in the renovated restoration work has taken tiple issues they encoun- timbre, anchors the organ’s lower cathedral. them to locations as far-flung tered, the company tones. “It’s rather substantial, and But a trained ear could recog- as Hope, Michigan, Portland, suggested a three-phase it will certainly undergird the full restoration process. organ,” Father Lenox observes Organs produce sound by driv- with justifiable pride. ing wind through pipes. In most The final phase of reconstruc- HOLY WEEK & EASTER immediate need of attention at tion will see additional pipes to the cathedral was the wind pres- round out the organ’s tones and sure system, called the leathering, make it more expressive. which controls the delivery of The purpose of the extended LENT 2014 that air pressure to the appropri- tonal scope is to make the organ ate notes. all it can be, Father Lenox

MASS SCHEDULE Leathering gets its name from explains. “The cathedral organ is a VIGILS AT 4:00, 5:15 & 7:30PM (SPANISH) the earliest church organs, which highly versatile, artistic instrument SUNDAYS AT 7:00, 9:00, 10:30AM, 12:15 & 5:15PM used hand-operated leather bel- appropriate to produce music lows to provide wind to the keys. for all occasions. It can be a solo WEEKDAYS AT 7:00, 8:00AM, 12:05 & 5:30PM Until recently, the tanned leather instrument or it can accompany SATURDAYS AT 8:00AM HURCH in organs typically needed to a symphony orchestra or the full THE EASTER TRIDUUM be replaced every 35 years. The diocesan choir. It’s an instrument

C CONFESSIONS HOLY THURSDAY leathering in the cathedral organ that all the people of the diocese TUESDAYS OF LENT, 7:00-9:00PM MORNING PRAYER AT 8:00AM was last replaced in 1979 and had can appreciate and enjoy.” ATURDAYS OF ENT PM S L , 2:45-3:45 MIDDAY PRAYER AT 12:00NOON grown stiff with age. With Phase II completed, St.

ARY HOLY THURSDAY, 1:00-4:00PM MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER AT 7:30PM Phase I, completed last year, Augustine Cathedral is planning HOLY SATURDAY, 3:00-5:00PM saw the old leathering replaced a special recital on Pentecost with leathering treated with Sunday. A dedicatory recital M GOOD FRIDAY OFFICE OF TENEBRAE AT 8:00AM newly-developed, chrome-based with Jeremy Filsell, professor of STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT 12:00NOON tanning agents. “It will hold for organ at the Catholic University CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION AND DEATH AT 3:00PM another hundred years,” says of America and artist in resi- AINT CELEBRACIÓN DE LA PASION GLORIOSA DEL SEÑOR AT 7:30PM Father Lenox. With the wind dence at Washington National S system restored, the cathedral’s Cathedral, will be held June 13, A Roman Catholic Community in Greenwich, Connecticut Greenwich, in A Community Roman Catholic HOLY SATURDAY organ can now speak with valid, at 8 pm. THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER AT 7:30PM stable notes. Father Lenox anticipates that Each organ pipe produces a ASTER ASSES these will be merely the first of E M single pitch. Phase II, nearing many recitals, special liturgies, REV. MSGR. FRANK C. WISSEL, PASTOR 7:00, 9:00, 10:30AM, 12:15, 5:15PM completion this spring as Easter and ordinary Sunday Masses in REV. RICHARD J. GEMZA, PAROCHIAL VICAR approaches, involved the replace- the coming years. “This organ REV. JHON GOMEZ, PAROCHIAL VICAR ment of certain ranks of pipes. will remain a top-rated instru- The addition of a 32-foot pipe ment for generations to come,” called a Bombarde, a powerful he says. n 21 April 2014 Synod 2014

Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist, Stamford Renovated organ set for Holy Week liturgies Synod signals new direction Holy Name of Jesus, Stamford Holy Spirit, Stamford Our Lady Star of the Sea, Stamford With his announcement June 1961 to enact and promul- of the diocese were convened by Sacred Heart, Greenwich gate legislation for the fledgling Bishop Curtis in direct response Sacred Heart, Stamford of plans for a synod this diocese’s spiritual and temporal to the Second Vatican Council, Saint Agnes, Greenwich fall, Bishop Frank welfare. The last such gathering which had thrown open the doors Saint Benedict-Montserrat, Stamford had been held in Hartford 75 of the Church to a new era that Saint Bridget, Stamford J. Caggiano has called Saint Catherine of Siena, Riverside years earlier, in 1886. promulgated the role of the laity. Saint Cecilia, Stamford for the convening of At the time of the first synod, To implement the council Saint Clement, Stamford the new diocese was only eight teachings, Bishop Curtis con- Saint Gabriel, Stamford what will be the fourth Saint John, Darien years old and it was experiencing vened the synods ten years apart, Saint Leo, Stamford conclave in the 61-year the growing pains of forming new with the second synod held in Saint Mary, Greenwich parishes and ministries, expand- 1970. Its theme was “The Pilgrim VICARIATE 1 Saint Mary, Stamford history of the Diocese ing vocations, and providing the Church.” The third synod, con- Saint Maurice, Stamford sacraments consistent with canon Saint Michael, Greenwich of Bridgeport. vened in 1980, had as its theme Saint Paul, Greenwich law. “The Local Church: Servant in Saint Roch, Greenwich By 1958, there were over the 80s.” Saint Thomas More, Darien While not a rarity, a synod usually heralds a major new 250,000 Catholics in Fairfield “I believe that the defining Assumption, Westport direction in a diocese and a con- County (450,000 today), served moment of Bishop Curtis’ min- Our Lady of Fatima, Wilton certed response to significant by 146 priests and 61 parishes. istry came through his active Saint Aloysius, New Canaan challenges within the Church and The new diocese had been participation in all the sessions of Saint Francis of Assisi, Weston Saint Jerome, Norwalk society. carved out of the Archdiocese of the Second Vatican Council. He Saint Joseph, South Norwalk “The New Year is also a Hartford, which had 279 parishes returned from Rome on fire with Saint Ladislaus, South Norwalk hopeful time because the Lord at the time. a new spirit—in retrospect, the Saint Luke, Westport gives us new opportunities to What Catholics today might Holy Spirit,” says Msgr. Nicholas Saint Mary, Norwalk Saint Matthew, Norwalk address the challenges we face find most surprising about the Grieco, former director of com- Saint Philip, Norwalk

both personally and as a dio- first diocesan synod is that laity munications for the Diocese of VICARIATE 2 Saint Thomas the Apostle, East Norwalk were not invited. Even as the Bridgeport and founding editor cese with confidence,” Bishop Holy Cross, Fairfield Caggiano wrote in his New international Church was mov- of Fairfield County Catholic. Holy Family, Fairfield Year’s letter, noting that the dio- ing toward the convening of the “It was an uplifting experi- Notre Dame, Easton cese faces many challenges. historic Second Vatican Council ence to see our diocese so enthu- Our Lady of Assumption, Fairfield in October 1962, the Church had siastic and united. We were now Saint Andrew, Bridgeport “By means of the synod we Saint Ann, Bridgeport will have the opportunity through not yet embraced the expanded all concerned about the imple- Saint Anthony of Padua, Fairfield prayer and study to develop a role of the laity, which would mentation of the conciliar decrees Saint Emery, Fairfield pastoral plan for the diocese. come out of the Council. and the overall spirit of the coun- Saint George, Bridgeport The time has come to gather as “The entire nature of the cil. The fruits of these synods Saint Peter, Bridgeport Saint Pius X, Fairfield a diocesan family and meet the synod was clerical, having for its were many and had great influ- Saint Thomas Aquinas, Fairfield

challenges we face in our own primary purpose the simple codi- ence on all our ministries,” says VICARIATE 3 Shrine of Saint Margaret, Bridgeport time. I have every confidence that fication of the practices within Msgr. Grieco, who participated in The Cathedral Parish, Bridgeport

the Lord will grant us the grace, the diocese. It was viewed merely both synods. Blessed Sacrament, Bridgeport knowledge, strength and cour- as an internal process having In 2006, under Bishop William Christ the King, Trumbull age to meet these challenges and little effect upon the greater com- E. Lori, the diocese launched Holy Name of Jesus, Stratford find new, innovative and exciting munity and on members of the “Following in the Footsteps Our Lady of Fatima, Bridgeport Church other than clergy,” wrote of Christ,” a pastoral plan for Our Lady of Grace, Stratford ways to foster his mission and Our Lady of Peace, Stratford Church in the world,” the bishop Msgr. Stephen DiGiovanni in The evangelization that brought Saint Catherine of Siena, Trumbull said. Catholic Church in Fairfield County, together clergy, religious and Saint Charles Borromeo, Bridgeport In his letter, the bishop noted 1666-1961. laity in prayer, collaboration, and Saint James, Stratford Msgr. DiGiovanni, currently renewed zeal for communicating Saint Joseph, Shelton that it has been 32 years since the Saint Jude, Monroe last diocesan synod, convened by the pastor of the Basilica of St. the Gospel in parishes in Fairfield Saint Lawrence, Shelton Bishop Walter W. Curtis, second John the Evangelist in Stamford, County. Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Shelton Bishop of Bridgeport, in 1981. noted that after months of pre- While it was not a synod in Saint Mark, Stratford Saint Mary, Bridgeport

Much has changed in the Church paratory work, the solemn ses- the formal sense, the pastoral VICARIATE 4 Saint Michael the Archangel, Bridgeport and the world since then. sion of the synod was held at St. plan served as a roadmap by Saint Stephen, Trumbull The word “synod” is Greek, Augustine Cathedral on June 14, identifying five key areas of need: Saint Theresa, Trumbull meaning “assembly” or “meet- 1961, a weekday, when most lay greater and more devout partici- Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish, Bridgeport

ing,” and it is synonymous with persons would have been busy pation in the liturgy; increased Holy Trinity Parish, Sherman the Latin “concilium” meaning with their families and jobs. support for family life in the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Danbury “council.” “So internal was the nature of diocese; more effective Christian Our Lady of Guadalupe, Danbury It is widely agreed by local the synod that the local paper did formation for young people; Sacred Heart, Danbury Sacred Heart, Georgetown Church historians that the first not even report on the proceed- enhanced adult formation; and Saint Edward, New Fairfield three synods led to significant ings, a remarkable fact since the expanded service to those in Saint Elizabeth Seton, Ridgefield changes in the diocese, from the press usually responded with in- need, especially the poor, the Saint Gregory the Great, Danbury establishment of priest and pas- depth coverage of every Catholic sick, those neglected by society. Saint Joseph, Brookfield The pastoral plan led to inno- Saint Joseph, Danbury toral councils to major initiatives event or pronouncement within Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, Brookfield in education, social action and the county as a result of Bishop vations such as the Fan the Fire Saint Mary Parish, Bethel vocations. Shehan’s good relations with youth rally, the St. Augustine Saint Mary, Ridgefield Saint Patrick, Redding Ridge Bishop Lawrence J. Shehan, the media,” Msgr. DiGiovanni Medals of Service, and the VICARIATE 5 wrote. highly successful Catechetical Saint Peter, Danbury first Bishop of Bridgeport, con- St. Rose of Lima, Newtown vened the first diocesan synod in The second and third synods Congress. n 22 April 2014 Education St. James teacher to be honored at convention STRATFORD—Colleen April 22 in Pittsburgh, Penn. The is a word or phrase prefixed with Simon, the seventh and eighth- annual award honors teachers the symbol #, used to group mes- grade English Language Arts who have demonstrated a strong sages for social networking ser- teacher at St. James School in Catholic educational philosophy vices such as Twitter, Facebook, Stratford, will be one of only as well as exceptional ability, or Instagram. “Colleen brings in 11 elementary school teachers dedication and results. something they’re familiar with, nationwide to receive the 2014 Known at St. James as a like the hashtag, and shows them Distinguished Teacher Award lifelong learner, Simon was the how to use it to communicate from the National Catholic school’s writing workshop expert efficiently. Kids learn to think in “SHE REPRESENTS what is best in our teachers,” says Sister Mary Grace Educational Association and a teacher-mentor for new that class.” Walsh, superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Bridgeport, describing St. James teacher Colleen Simon. The NCEA chose Simon to receive the 2014 (NCEA) for educational leader- teachers. When the school intro- On a recent day, Gieryng Distinguished Teacher Award for educational leadership and commitment to ship and commitment to excel- duced the Nexus 7 Android tablet stopped by to watch a class in excellence. lence. She was selected from all from Google last year, teachers as action. “They were studying help- diocesan/archdiocesan schools well as students had a steep learn- ing verbs—words like be, have, in the New England states, ing curve, learning how to best and do—that have no meaning ing out the Gospel values, Simon Cardinal Wuerl, archbishop of which comprise Region I of use the technology to commu- on their own. The kids were so looks beyond the classroom, get- Washington, D.C., who will dis- the NCEA. nicate subjects to their students. enthusiastic. Colleen has a gift for ting students involved in commu- cuss the New Evangelization; and The teachers, chosen from the Simon accepted the challenge taking something that had been nity service. Last summer she led Robert Marzano, PhD, cofounder more than 100,000 teachers who with enthusiasm. drab and boring and making it a group of St. James’ students on and CEO of Marzano Research teach in the nation’s Catholic “She even uses a hashtag to interesting. She really is an amaz- a service project to Appalachia. Laboratory in Colorado, who elementary schools, will be rec- teach students,” marvels James ing teacher.” “I’m happy that Coleen has will explore the art and science of ognized during a ceremony at Gieryng, St. James principal. A In keeping with the entire been selected for this honor,” teaching. the NCEA annual convention on hashtag, for the less media-savvy, school system’s emphasis on liv- says Sister Mary Grace Walsh, “Teachers are the backbone ASCJ, Ph.D, superintendent of our Catholic educational of schools for the Diocese of system, providing day-to-day Bridgeport. “She represents what instruction in faith and academ- “This film opens the door to the is best in our teachers.” ics for students at over 5,000 reality of heaven and the love of God.” The NCEA convention, held Catholic elementary schools this year in collaboration with Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. across the nation,” said Kathy the Diocese of Pittsburgh, is the Mears, executive director of largest private education associa- the NCEA Elementary Schools tion gathering in the country. It Department. “The excellence draws participants from all facets that these teachers display is an of Catholic education. This year’s inspiration to all of us who work keynote speakers include Donald in Catholic education.” n

Divine Mercy from page 17 some act or make some gesture upon your soul” (Diary, 1602). of deep religious respect toward Jesus also made clear “there it because of the person whom it must also be acts of mercy” and in represents—in this case, our Most fact affirmed, “I demand from you Merciful Savior who identifies deeds of mercy which are to arise himself as the Divine Mercy. out of love for me” (Diary, 742). Jesus gave St. Faustina the Our Lord even told us how. “I image of himself as the Divine am giving you three ways of exer- Mercy which shows red and white cising mercy toward your neighbor: rays, the blood and water, coming the first, by deed; the second, by from his Sacred Heart and which word; the third, by prayer. In these underneath him carries the words three degrees is contained the full- “Jesus, I Trust in You.” ness of mercy, and it is an unques- He gave her the new prayer, tionable proof of love for me” the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. (Diary 742). Of course, they go on There are incredible graces that every day, not just that Sunday. can be received praying it. Don’t pass up those promises As for Confession, Jesus said of Jesus of complete forgiveness he was waiting there. “When you and punishment obtained on the go to Confession, to this fountain Feast of Divine Mercy. of my mercy, the blood and water Trust Jesus, take him at his which came forth from my heart word, and accept his offer of always flows down upon your Divine Mercy in the “ocean of soul…Every time you go to confes- mercy waiting for you.” sion, immerse yourself entirely in (Learn more about Divine Mercy my mercy with great trust, so that from the Marian Fathers website: I may pour the bounty of my grace TheDivineMercy.org & Marian.org.) n 23 April 2014 Sports Tournament honors Ugolyn’s legacy WILTON—The seventh annual Tyler Ugolyn Basketball Tournament, held mid-season at Our Lady Fatima School, hon- ored Tyler Ugolyn, who gradu- ated from Our Lady of Fatima school in 1997 and tragically died during the 9/11 terrorist attack. “We had 48 teams from 12 schools within the diocese partici- pate, over 500 basketball players in all” says Peter Rubsam, Our Lady of Fatima’s JV coach, who ran the tournament. “We also had an All-Star game for both the boys and girls varsity teams,” seventh and eighth-graders. This ALL-STAR BOYS: Andrew Hickey and Jacob Krasznai, St. Catherine of Siena, Trumbull; Jack Soucy and Jack Feeney, Our Lady of Fatima; Nick Lombardi year, Our Lady of Fatima’s new and Brian Noone, Trinity Catholic Middle School, Stamford; Bobby Sullivan and Jack Kelly, St. Theresa, Trumbull; Zachary Hurd and Matt Pinho, All Saints, pastor, Father Reggie Norman, Norwalk; Adam Stone and Grant Purpura, St. Aloysius, New Canaan; Luke Finnegan, Matty Clarkin, and Max Mulquin, St. Thomas Aquinas, Fairfield; (l) coached one of the boys teams. Coach Terry O’Sullivan; (r) coach and pastor Father Reggie Norman. Missing from photo: Jack Scholl and Louis Guzzi of St. Thomas. ALL-STAR GIRLS: Bridget Paulman and Julia Sendzik, St. Thomas; Lizzie Lynch, Jessica Highland, and Caroline Sweeny, Our Lady of Fatima; Sarah Jablonski Ugolyn went to Ridgefield and Juliana Burkem, Trinity Catholic; Gabby Joseph and Tatiana Arias, All Saints; Kalissa DeStefano, Delila DeStefano and Olivia Giovannini, St. Stephen High School where he became a Parish team from Trumbull and Monroe. Missing from photo, Olivia Ramos, St. Stephen; and Krista Shultz and Samantha Lubas from St. Theresa. member of the National Honor Society. He was a McDonald’s High School All-American person and a devout Catholic,” a basketball program for Harlem Basketball nominee, ranked as said Rubsam. youth at the Columbia gym every one of the top 250 seniors in the While at Columbia, his faith Sunday morning. country, before deciding to attend grew stronger and he became a co- Ugolyn’s favorite saying St. Mark’s JV Columbia where he was recruited founder of the Columbia Catholic came from his grandmother: to play Division I basketball. Athletes and a Eucharistic “Yesterday was history; “Not only was Tyler a great Minister. When his knees gave Tomorrow is a mystery; Today is team captures basketball player, he was a great out playing basketball, he formed a gift from God!” n New England title St. James boys repeat as New England champs!!! STRATFORD—The St. James JV boys basket- ball team, representing the Diocese of Bridgeport, took home its second straight New Englnd CYO championship, making them the school’s first team to win consecutive titles. In the preliminary rounds, the team defeated St. Mary of Fall River Diocese 60-19, STRATFORD—The Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Team in the semifinal it defeated from St. Mark Parish, representing the Diocese of Bridgeport, Blessed Sacrament of Hartford recently took first place in the New England CYO Basketball Diocese 51-34 and in the Tournament in Providence, R.I. championship they defeated In preliminary rounds, the team defeated the Diocese of Blessed Sacrament of Boston Boston and the Diocese of Manchester, N.H. Diocese 37-25. Team mem- The team then faced Our Lady of Mercy from the Diocese of bers (front row, l-r) are: Lucas Providence in the final round and defeated them 38-20 to win the Smith, Carter Courbron, championship. Tyler Horelick and Johnathan Team members include (bottom row) Charlie Goodrich, Despeignes; (second row) Cape Holden, Jonathan Bushka and Michael Daloia. (Top row) Principal James Gierying, Carrafiello, Anthony Torreso, Ej Pavlich, head coach Jay coach Alan Grindrod, Donato Quattrucci, Sebastian Holt, Jared Paul Fabbri, Tom Cox, Justin Fredericks and Shaun Spurling; Carrafiello and assistant coach Grindrod, Mike Morrissey and coach Pat Morrissey. Missing Horvath, Rasheed Setal, Brian (third row) assistant coach Steve Paul Fabbri. n from photo: player J.T. Baroni and coach John Baroni. n 24 April 2014 Catholic Charities Merton Center Celebrity Breakfast is coming BRIDGEPORT—Cindi the great American business suc- U.S. market leader of specialty Center for Hospitality serves as Bigelow, president and CEO cess stories, not simply because teas. She holds a BS degree from a day shelter, sponsors a food of Bigelow Tea, will be the fea- they have built a terrific busi- Boston College, an MBA from pantry providing take-home tured speaker at the 20th Merton ness but because they have also Northwestern University Kellogg groceries for individuals and Center Celebrity Breakfast set invested in their own community School of Management and an families, offers support group for May 22 from 7:30-9 am at and in many great causes,” said honorary doctorate from the and case management services the Holiday Inn on Main St. in Al Barber, president of Catholic University of New Haven. to help people building daily liv- Bridgeport. 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VOTF from page 11 deeply troubled by the disaffec- lay leaders who are professional, tion of young people who are well-educated experts, and they erhaps the greatest joy in retiring is un-churched and the numbers want to serve the Church,” he said, of Catholics who have left the foreseeing an opportunity for lay P knowing you can live life to its fullest. Church in the last decade. men and women to come forward. While the mood in the meet- “Priests aren’t roofers or financial Maintaining your indepen- ing hall was one of respect and managers,” he said, noting that if dence and helping you enjoy affection, the bishop was not the laity took over many financial spared tough questions by those and maintenance responsibilities, life is our only goal at Carmel who came to the microphone to priests would be free to deepen Ridge and Teresian Towers. their ministries. Located on the grounds of When the bishop was asked “How do we reform Catholic St. Joseph’s Manor, our culture?” he said that adults need unique retirement commu- many more opportunities to learn nity provides the support and and grow in the faith and young people need to have a sense of security you may need to live being loved and valued by their life to its fullest, including parish communities. 24-hour medical and security “If we don’t have the existen- tial experience of being loved, services, nursing staff, shopping then the Catholic family becomes transportation, and optional external as rules and regulations. meal plan. Day-to-day living is When you realize you are loved, enhanced by an on-site chapel, JAMIE DANCE of VOTF. you may better understand that God loves you, too,” said the library, recreation hall, crafts bishop, adding that evangeliza- room, swimming pool, and share their thoughts. A number of tion takes place not in programs nearby golfing. women came forward and asked “but one by one.” for a larger ministerial role in the The meeting began with a life of the Church, while noting prayer which had been said that women preach and serve every day during Vatican II. We would like to help you as ministers in other Christian Participants concluded by praying make the next years the finest denominations. the “Our Father” together. of your life. To receive more Bishop Caggiano said that The Fairfield County chapter Deceased April 2, 2014 the Church would not reverse of VOTF formally incorporated information or to sched- the decision of Pope John Paul on February 28, 2003. Catholics ule a visit, call 1-800-852-3866 in Connecticut or 203-261-2229 from out of II, which ruled out ordination from St. Jerome Parish in state. Units from $58,000. Inquire about our Rental Program starting from of women to priesthood. “Have Norwalk and St. Paul Parish in women found their rightful place Greenwich were the first to orga- $995 per month. in leadership of the Church? No, nize in the area. Its goals are to we have much more work to do.” support survivors of sexual abuse The bishop said he would like to by priests, to support priests of Teresian Towers/Carmel Ridge Estates see the laity play a more prominent integrity, and to work for struc- 6454 Main Street • Trumbull, Connecticut 06611 role in the financial management tural change in the Church in A non-denominational facility owned by the Diocese of Bridgeport. Professionally managed by Winn Residential. of parishes. “What I have found is accordance with the teachings of that Fairfield County is blessed with the Second Vatican Council. n 25 April 2014 Guest Column Juvenile sentencing is not working

By JOHN SANTA with less than optimal results and dent solely on the petitioner’s aspects of our political commu- an unacceptable level of recidi- ability to prove overwhelmingly nity—have recently called for A little-known aspect of life vism at our great expense. that he has been reformed to our sentencing reform like this. in America today is the phenom- In 2011 our legislature passed societal standards. It is time for us to do our part. enon of hyper incarceration that the bill enabling Connecticut to This is an important bill. Not H.B. #5221 is a good place has been visited upon our soci- join 18 other states in forming just for the effect it might have to start. Please urge your elected ety. One in 104 adult Americans our own Sentencing Commission, on that finite number of former state Representative and Senator is behind bars. When we add of which I am a member. Our juveniles with long sentences but to do so. together those in jail, prison, on mission is to consider and review in a much broader sense in what Elected officials in the State probation and parole, one in 33 the criminal sentencing policy it can mean for all of us and our of Connecticut can be found at is under correctional control. of Connecticut and make it as approach to Connecticut criminal www.state.ct.us. On an international comparative efficient and effective as it can justice policy in general. U.S. (John Santa, a member of St. scale, we have 5 percent of the be while always promoting and Attorney General Holder and Anthony of Padua Parish in Fairfield world population and 25 percent preserving public safety. Its 26 Senator Rand Paul—arguably and a Knight of Malta, is chair of the JOHN SANTA of Southport. of the world’s prisoners. Our members represent a broad and voices representing polar opposite Malta Criminal Justice Initiative.) n incarceration rate per 100,000 of diverse cross-section of knowl- population is nine times that of edgeable people including, among Germany; our only close rivals others: judges; a victim advocate; out of 38 other western nations DCF; Correction, Probation and are Russia and Rwanda. Parole departments; Chief State’s It was not always so. In the Prosecutor; Chief State’s Public 1970s, Connecticut had about Defender and so on. 3,000 citizens in prison. Today Meanwhile, our U.S. Supreme that number is nearly 18,000. We Court has recently rendered deci- voters and our elected officials, sions in the cases of Graham v. with best intentions in mind, Florida and Miller v. Alabama began around 1980 to march in which they held that juveniles to the tune of being “tough on sentenced to very long sentences crime.” We planned to incarcer- (up to life without parole) must ate our way to a safe society. be provided with a meaningful Even today that still sounds opportunity for review of their like a good idea—if only on the sentence to show that they have surface. We created this reality rehabilitated themselves and are with longer sentences, Rockefeller no longer a threat to society. Drug Laws and stiffer sentences Logic and science meet here for parole violation. We built on this decision. Certainly juve- more and bigger prisons to house niles are capable of heinous All for just all these new prisoners. Even crimes deserving severe punish- For more information or to register, contact: now we have not yet fully dealt ment. 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It The most cost efficient way to complement it becomes a much more nuanced is not only fair to them to review all your existing advertising. topic in need of real behavioral these sentences; it is fair to you correction, addiction treatment as well. Nearly 200 Connecticut Direct Mail, Postal Audited, 100,000+ Circulation and mental health care—not just inmates fit the profile for these Free standing inserts by zip-code and town available confinement. So, it’s not working. conditions. The costly alternative Instead, we are building a of a myriad of Habeas Corpus For more information or questions large underclass of current and petitions does none of us any about advertising in Fairfield County Catholic please call or email Ralph Lazzaro formerly incarcerated persons. good. And, remember, it is only 203.416.1462 or [email protected] Meanwhile, our overburdened for a review. Sentence amend- www.bridgeportdiocese.com/fcc Correction Department operates ment is yet another issue depen- 26 April 2014 Obituaries Fr. Martin Hitchcock, former St. Mary’s pastor GREENWICH—Father his theological studies During that time he resided at St. Father Richard Futie, former pas- Martin Hitchcock, former pastor at St. Mary Seminary in Mary Parish, Bethel; St. Joseph tor of St. Mary and Sacred Heart of St. Mary Parish in Greenwich, Baltimore, Md. He was Parish, Danbury; St. Lawrence parishes, both in Stamford. died on March 12 in Hilton ordained by Bishop Henry Parish, Shelton; and Notre “He went out of his way to Head, S.C., where he resided J. O’Brien in St. Joseph’s Dame Parish, Easton. He was take care of priests,” says his after retiring. Father Hitchcock, Cathedral, Hartford, on also a member of the Diocesan good friend Father Joseph Saba, who was 88, had taken early May 3, 1951. Liturgical Commission. former pastor of St. Charles retirement in 1991 for medical When the Diocese of In 1971 he was named pas- Borromeo Parish in Bridgeport. reasons. He suffered from mul- Bridgeport was first formed, tor of St. Mary’s, a position he “Saturday night meals with him tiple sclerosis. Father Hitchcock was held for over 20 years. During were memorable. He taught me “He would never tell anyone assigned to St. James Parish his time there he converted the how to fold crepes. You couldn’t he was sick, never complained,” in Stratford and then St. former convent and school into eat crepes unless they were prop- says Msgr. Frank Wissel, St. Peter Parish in Danbury. a state of the art parish center, erly folded.” Mary’s current pastor. While at St. Peter’s, he much used for parish activities. A Mass of Christian Burial “He was a quiet man,” Msgr. served as chaplain of the He also served on the Presbyterial was celebrated for Father Wissel adds. “Anything he did Newman Club at Western Council from 1976-78. Hitchcock on April 1 at St. for people—and he did a lot— CT State University Father Hitchcock was pleased Mary’s. Bishop Frank J. nobody else knew about it.” (WestConn). to recall that among his altar Caggiano was the principal cel- Born in Great Barrington, He was appointed boys were the future Msgr. Frank ebrant. Msgr. Wissel delivered Mass., in 1926, Father Hitchcock assistant superintendent of McGrath, pastor of St. John the homily. entered St. Thomas Seminary schools in 1964 and became Parish in Darien; Msgr. Thomas Burial followed in his mother’s Father Martin Hitchcock in Bloomfield and completed superintendent in 1967. Driscoll, pastor of Notre Dame plot in St. Joseph Cemetery, Parish in Easton; Father Thomas Canaan, Conn. 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East meets West from page 16 With the Mother of God, the colors are reversed. Her undergarment Obituaries is blue to show that she is human, but her outer garment is red to show that she is the God-bearer. Icons are inlaid with gold to show that they depict heaven. After the mini-lesson, and with many questions answered, the Sr. Joan Connelly, SSND Icon Screen Royal Doors were opened and the Divine Liturgy began with Bishop Paul Chomnycky concelebrating with Father Danylo Sister Joan Connelly, a She professed her first vows ral associate and director of adult and Father Maxim Kobasuk, the seminary’s spiritual director. Catholic school educator and in 1955 and her final vows religious education. In 2001, Bishop Chomnycky delivered a homily introducing the Lenten pastoral associate for more in 1961. while still a pastoral minister, she season. “Lent is like getting ready to go to a party,” he told the than 50 Sister also became co-director of the group. “We spend 40 days getting clean, forgiving, and getting years, died Joan earned SSND Associate Program for her dressed for the party celebrated on Easter.” of cancer on a bachelor’s province. She became director of The Divine Liturgy, rich with bells, smells, and rituals, contin- March 21 degree in the program in 2004. ued; and although the adults could recognize parts that correspond at Lourdes educa- In 2013 Sister Joan moved to the Mass, they noticed striking differences. There were more Health Care tion from to Villa Notre Dame in Wilton, responses during the Divine Liturgy, much more incense was used, Center in Nazareth where she continued to be active the Sign of the Cross is made using the first three fingers of the right Wilton. College of in community service to SSNDs hand (symbolizing the Trinity) and it is reverse of the Latin Sign of She was Rochester, and her neighbors. She was the Cross. The other major difference was at the time of receiving 79 years a master’s regularly ministering to the sick, Eucharist. Using a small spoon, the priest distributed a small cube old and in American elderly and shut-ins of St. Luke of bread soaked in wine to those receiving Communion. had been a studies from Parish in Westport in the weeks After the Divine Liturgy, families were treated to a lunch of professed St. John’s before her death. traditional Ukrainian food, which included a borscht hot soup of member of University A Mass of Christian burial cabbage and beets; piroghi (like ravioli) stuffed with potato and the School in New was celebrated for Sister Joan on served plain or with onions and butter; baked chicken; a medley of Sisters of York and March 24 in the chapel at Villa vegetables and a salad. For dessert there were cakes, a lemon tart, Notre Dame a second Notre Dame in Wilton. 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There’s an epidemic of divorce changes when Jesus gives us the Alcoholic Anonymous for the last among Baby Boomers. While the grace to see people as he does. It 25 years of his life, always said Swimming Upstream divorce rate has decreased to 40 melts away resentment, it leads resentment was a leading cause of percent for first marriages—down to compassion and it helps us drinking, a luxury that he couldn’t By Joe Pisani from the long-term 50 percent— forgive wrongs that are, quite afford. When I’d grumble about the divorce rate for Boomers is simply, humanly impossible to the boss, my girlfriend or a rival, the fastest growing and has dou- forgive. We become more like his response was always the same: bled in the past two decades. For Christ and less like ourselves “Pray for them.” Joe Pisani has been a writer couples over age 50, one in four when we ask to see the world and “What???” I’d snarl. “How marriages ends in divorce. other people through his eyes. can I pray for someone I despise? and editor for 30 years. Even though Ellen’s story of On our own, forgiveness I’d rather pray that he croak.” emotional hardship is shared by doesn’t seem possible, especially Out of desperation, I decided many women and men, her story when you’ve suffered the kind to try his suggestion, and when llen’s husband was a affair. He left Ellen after a painful of recovery is quite different. It’s of betrayal Ellen did. However, I started praying to see this per- prominent member of the divorce. A lifetime of joys and one that is difficult for many of Christ’s love is infinite, and he can son as Christ did, I had a series community, a man so suc- sorrows dissolved overnight, and us to grasp because it involves give us what we need to change of revelations that changed my Ecessful his name regularly Ellen had to face the world alone. forgiveness for a terrible betrayal. our view of others, especially the thinking. I learned he had many appeared in newspapers and busi- Her story is a familiar one in You might say she had a miracle. people who wound us or abuse us. family problems. I learned he had ness journals, a man who was rec- modern America, where marriag- After months of pain, she real- I once worked with a man been physically and emotionally ognized for his many accomplish- es are considered expendable, and ized she couldn’t spend the rest of who certainly ranked among the abused as a child. I learned sev- ments. A true model of probity. fidelity isn’t as socially acceptable her life hating, regardless of who most despicable people I’ve ever eral other things, which shouldn’t They were high school sweet- as adultery. was wrong and who was right. met. He talked the talk but never be excuses for his behavior, but hearts who got married shortly After the divorce, the stress Sometimes being right is a small walked the walk when it came to which took away a lot of my hos- after graduating from college, and was so overwhelming that she consolation. values, and he was always sitting tility until eventually I felt pity for throughout those early years as suffered a heart attack, along with She had to change and in judgment of others and looking him. I wish I could say I learned he struggled to make his name, chronic depression. The spiritual become a different woman, a new for opportunities to advance him- to “love” him, but I’m not that she thought of themselves as part- and emotional cost was high. 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She asked Jesus—she Even worse, my anger over this with Christ’s grace and guidance. goals we often pursue to the detri- other woman” did to her. pleaded with Jesus—to take away man’s behavior was contagious, Christ sees the whole picture, and ment of what is truly important. Ellen’s story of adultery and the anger and let her see the other and many of us would meet after when he gives you an opportunity But in middle age, things abandonment, which in another woman as he did. And that’s work to share horror stories and to see things through his eyes, the started to fall apart. He found era would have been uncom- when the miracle began. fuel our rancor. results are always startling and a younger woman and had an mon, is too common in our era. Our spiritual line of sight My father, who was in often life-changing. n ST. JOSEPH’S CENTER By

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and meaning.” to get better with age. Our capac- Protestant reformer John Calvin Freud once said: “We cannot ity for loving mellows and ripens wrote about the rich blessing of Potpourri remove all suffering, but we can with age. But there is the pessi- being persuaded that one’s work remove some, and we can miti- mistic saying of the Japanese spir- was “the burden laid upon him By Thomas H. Hicks gate some. We can make other itual writer, Augustine Okumura: by God” (Institutes). people’s lives a little easier and a “Life slips away from many peo- Freud pointed out that it takes little more enjoyable.” ple without their ever attaining a maturity and discipline to work When someone asked Freud deep union of heart” (Awakening well. To do sustained work that Thomas Hicks is a member if he could sum up his ideas to Prayer, p.82). has an element of drudgery is and simply state what a normal When you love, you do not a major mark of a mature per- of St. Theresa Parish in Trumbull. healthy person can do well, tabulate. You love without son. Freud thought that faithful Freud simply said, “Lieben und counting the cost, without keep- hard work, slow unalterable arbeiten” (to love and to work). ing a record. The Muslim Sufi, persistence, eventually yields he Church has generally he underwent 33 operations over That is very profound. Rumi, said: “Don’t worry if you the harvest. Excellence takes been inimical towards the course of 16 years. He bore Freud saw that the greatest don’t have wealth and posses- time. When it was pointed out Sigmund Freud. The it with heroic equanimity: “My expression of a human being’s sions. Worry if you don’t have to Ignatz Jan Paderewski, the Treason for this is that dear old cancer, with which I psychological health is his/her the troubles of love.” Love is a great Polish pianist, that he was Freud was a strident atheist, refer- have been sharing my existence capacity to form and sustain lov- purging process, a self-emptying a genius, his response was “Yes, ring to religion as an “illusion.” for 16 years.” ing relationships. To be able to process. Love transforms us. I and before that I was a drudge.” He also expressed ideas about the Responding to a letter of love well is the crowning achieve- have a sense that Freud recog- A recent survey concluded that sexual etiology of neuroses. condolence after Freud’s death, ment of maturity. Freud thought nized all this. He definitely would half of all working Americans But Freud, as a person, led a his wife, Martha, stated: “In the this kind of maturity was in short agree with the statement by A.E. don’t like their jobs. good life. He was an exemplary end he suffered terribly, so that supply. Truly mature people were Brooke that: “Life is a chance of There are so many people husband and father; kindly and even those who would most like difficult to find. learning how to love.” who seem to have listened to the tolerant. He lived a simple life. to keep him forever had to wish Possibly a reason for this Ecclesiastes 3:13: “It is God’s wrong voice, or as Freud would We have to have the greatest for his release. And yet how ter- is that love feeds on sacrifice, gift to a man if he takes pleasure say, weren’t disciplined or mature respect for his long, drawn-out ribly difficult it is to have to do involves self-forgetting, finding in all his toil.” enough, and are now engaged in battle with cancer. He had a long without him. To continue to oneself by losing oneself, and What a rich blessing it is to work in which they find no plea- wrestling match with death as live without so much kindness probably none of us can claim a feel that one is doing what one is sure or purpose. and wisdom beside us... In the perfect record in love. We all fail supposed to be doing, what one “I don’t believe in happiness, Education Appointments 53 years of our married life not and betray. All love knows repen- was made to do, work that is ours but I do believe that you’re lucky from page 18 one angry word fell between us... tance for inadequacy. and no one else’s, and work that if you find your work in life” University in Fairfield. Now my life has lost all content Love, if it is any good, tends serves the needs of others. The (author Frank McCourt). n Maloney will work with Immaculate High School Principal Joe Carmen, and the process of selecting a new prin- cipal at St. Rose of Lima will SAINTLYLIVES BY ED WALDRON begin immediately. Sister Mary Grace said that she will be gath- ering input from various constit- uents (pastor, parents, teachers, staff, Home School Association and School Advisory Board) on their expectations for the next leader of St. Rose School. “The announcement gives us ample time to find a principal dur- ing the spring months and will allow for a smooth transition of leadership.” The Diocese of Bridgeport sponsors 35 Catholic Schools, which educate more than 10,000 children from birth and pre-K through grade 12. About 98 per- cent of graduates pursue higher education, while 40 percent of elementary schools have received the National Blue Ribbon of Excellence. Standardized test results show elementary students consistently exceeding national averages in math and reading. (For more information, go to www.catholicschoolsfairfield- county.com.) n 30 April 2014 Bits & Pieces ADULT FORMATION: the Augustine Cathedral, Bridgeport and cello will be performed at St. Youth Group on Good Friday, April 24, at St. Mary Parish, study of the United States Catholic on Sun., April 13, at 7:30 pm. Joseph Parish, Danbury on Sun., April 18, at 7:30 pm. For more Bethel at 7:30 pm; Mon., May 5, Catechism for Adults is held Fri. For more info, call 203.368.6777. April 13, at 2 pm. For more info info, call 203.227.7245. at St. James Parish, Stratford at 7 mornings at 10:30 am, at the PARISH MISSION: “Dare call 203.748.8177. TELEVISED EASTER pm; Mon., May 5, at St. Bridget Catholic Center, Bridgeport. to be Holy!” will be held at Our LENTEN SPEAKER MASS will be offered by of Ireland Parish, Stamford, at For more info, contact Gina Lady of Grace Parish Stratford, SERIES featuring Bishop Frank Passionist Communications 7:30 pm; and Thurs., May 15, Donnarummo: gdonnarummo@ starting Sun., April 13, ending J. Caggiano will take place at St. on the following stations: Sat., at St. Mary Parish, Bethel at diobpt.org or 203.416.1446. Wed., April 16, at 7 pm. Mon., Pius X Parish, Fairfield on Tues., April 19, Vigil Mass, THE NET 7:30 pm. For more info, contact “THE SEVEN LAST Apr. 14-Wed., Apr. 16, at 9:30 April 15, at 7:30 pm. For more (formerly The Prayer Channel) Jeanette at [email protected]. WORDS OF CHRIST, A am. For more info, call the par- info, call 203.255.6134 Time Warner, Channel 97; MUSIC RECITAL will be Sacred Cantata” by Theodore ish: 203.377.0928. TENEBRAE SERVICE with Cablevision, Channel 30, at 6 held on Fri., April 25, at 7:30 pm Dubois will be performed by the “REQUIEM” by John Rutter the complete Office of Matins pm. Easter Sunday, April 20: at St. Mary Parish, Norwalk. For St. Cecilia Society Choir at St. featuring choir, harp, oboe, organ & Lauds for Holy Thursday WNYW, Channel 5, 5:30 am; more info, call 203.866.5546. with music by St. Mary’s ABC Family, 5:30 am; WLNY, DIVINE MERCY feast and Schola Cantorum, will be held Channel 10/55, 9 am; and celebration will be observed Sun., Wed., April 16, at 8 pm at St. Salt and Light TV, 12:30 pm April 27, at St. Theresa Parish, Mary Parish, Norwalk. For more and 3 pm. For more info, call Trumbull, beginning at 3 pm with info, call 203.866.5546. 914.738.3344. the great hour of Divine Mercy. STATIONS OF THE CROSS STROKE SYMPOSIUM and There is no Mass celebrated will be presented in a creative health screening will take place during this afternoon devotion. way by the Mystery Players of Wed., April 23, at St. Vincent’s For more info, call the parish: Immaculate Heart Central High Medical Center, Bridgeport. The 203.261.3676. School in Watertown, NY, at St. public program will take place NOCTURNAL Rose of Lima Parish, Newtown, from 10 am-12 noon, followed ADORATION before the on Wed., April 16, at 8 pm. Free by a free health screening. Lunch Blessed Sacrament will be held of charge. For more info, go to and refreshments provided. The the first Fri. of every month www.ihcschools.org/spiritual- professional program will take (May 2), at St. Bridget of Ireland Benefit Planning Services, LLC life/mystery-players or call the place from 5:30-7:30 pm and will Parish from 8 pm-12 midnight, parish: 203.426.1014. include a dinner buffet. Seating beginning with Benediction. The Insurance Made Simple. MASSES OF HEALING is limited. For the professional Sacrament of Reconciliation will For You / Your Business / Your Family AND HOPE sponsored by the program, call the Department be available. For more info, call Life, Health, Disability, Dental Charismatic Renewal Office will of Medicine: 203.576.5440. For the parish: 203.324.2910. Healthcare exchanges and Defined Contribution Plans be offered Wed., April 16, at 7 the public program, register at FIRST FRIDAY LECTURE COBRA, FSA & HRA Administration pm at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys 877.255.SVHS (7847). at St. Luke Parish, Westport, on Claims Resolution Assistance Parish, Brookfield, with Fr. PRESENTATION OF LES Fri., May 2, at 8 pm will feature Medicare and Retirement Planning 3 Belden Avenue George Sankoorikal; Mon., MISERABLES by performers Dr. Frederick Simmons of Yale P.O. Box 551 May 12, at 7:30 pm at Christ the at Immaculate High School, Divinity School who will discuss Norwalk CT 06852 800.378.7526 King Parish, Trumbull, with Fr. Danbury, will take place Thurs.- “Christian Ethics of War and www.bpsllc.com Larry Carew; and Mon., May Sat., April 24-26, at the school. Peace.” Wine and cheese recep- 19, at 7:30 pm at St. Lawrence Evening shows: 7 pm;, Sat. mati- tion at 7:30 pm. No charge; all

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Cost: $35/person; $60/couple 203.629.1897. lay ministry (lectors, eucharistic by Mon., April 28. After April 28, SHARE adult education will ministers, ushers, youth leaders, tickets are $40/ person; $70/cou- offer “Mary, the Perfect Disciple” catechists, choir members), will be ple. For more info, contact Julie with Fr. Don Guglielmi on four held at St. Ann Parish, Bridgeport, Sorcek: 203.744.1510, ext. 317, or Wednesdays starting Wed., May on Sat., May 10, from 10 am-4 [email protected]. 7, from 7-9 pm at Notre Dame pm. Cost: $45; includes lunch, PARISH NURSE HEALTH HS, Fairfield. Cost: $140. For Confession and Mass. For more Rated #1 in New England FAIR will take place Sat., May more info, contact Gina M. info or to register, call the par- 3, from 11 am-4 pm at St. Ann Donnarummo gdonnarummo@ ish: 203.368.1607 or go to www. in Parish, Bridgeport. Nutrition, car diobpt.org or 203.416.1446, or visit StAnnBlackRock.com Total Customer Satisfaction seat safety, fire safety, exercise, www.officeforpastoralservices. MOMs + DADs Prayer/ Year after Year advanced directives, medication HAIRSPRAY, Notre Dame’s Support Group: The Mother of safety, and more. Refreshments spring musical, will take place Mercy Spiritual Divine Advocate provided by Collins Medical on Fri., May 9, at 8 pm and for Down Syndrome Group, Equipment. For more info, visit Sat., May 10, at 2 pm and 8 pm which started on April 12, will www.StAnnBlackRock.com or at the Edgerton Center for the continue every second Sat. of call 203.368.1607. Performing Arts at Sacred Heart the month (May 10), after the 9 GOLF OUTING, part of University. Ticket: $15 adults; am Pro-Life Mass at St. Mary’s the 50th anniversary of St. $10 seniors, students and chil- parish center in Norwalk. All Michael’s Parish, Greenwich, dren. For more info and for tick- are welcome. For more info, call will take place Wed., May 14, ets, call 203.372.6521. Andee: 302.388.7996. at the Griffith E. Harris Golf GOSPEL OF LIFE WOMEN’S GROUP Course, Greenwich. 12 noon- SOCIETY meets the second Sat. at Christ the King Parish, 12:45 pm registration & lunch; of the month (May 10), at St. Trumbull, will meet Mon., May 767 Bridgeport Avenue (Rt. 1) • Milford, Connecticut 06040 1 pm Shotgun Start. Cocktails Mary Parish, Norwalk, at 10 am 12, at 10 am in the parish hall. and appetizers, 6 pm. Prizes after the 9 am Pro-Life Mass. Featured speaker will be histo- 203.877.2888 • courtneyhonda.com include a 2014 Jaguar! Fees: For more info, contact Eileen rian Art Gottlieb, speaking on $165/person; $625/foursome. Bianchini: 203.847.5727 or stmar- the Statue of Liberty. All are Registration deadline, Sun., May [email protected]. invited. For more info, call Pat: 4. For more info and to register, “ENCOUNTERING THE 203.261.8020. contact Michael Ambrosino: WORD MADE FLESH,” a one- MAY CROWNING by the [email protected] Flyer 4x6_Layout 1 4/8/14 or 1:54 PM day Page retreat 1 for anyone involved in Ladies Guild of Holy Name of Cemetery Offices Jesus Parish, Stratford, will take BRIDGEPORT-STRATFORD place Wed., May 14, at 7 pm in St. Michael Cemetery 2205 Stratford Avenue the church. An open house will Stratford, CT 06615 Divine Mercy Sunday follow. All are welcome. For (203) 378-0404 and the canonization of more info, call 203.375.5815. Celebrate DANBURY TAG SALE will be held at St. Peter Cemetery Popes John Paul II 71 Lake Avenue Extension & St. Mary Parish, Stamford, on Danbury, CT 06810 John XXIII Sat., May 17, from 9 am-4 pm. (203) 743-9626 Vendors welcome. For more DARIEN with ➤ info, contact Sharon MacKnight: Now, because..... you and your loved ones make the St. John Cemetery St. Stanislaus Church decisions, not others. 25 Camp Avenue smacknight@optonline or Darien, CT 06820 and the ➤ 203.327.1806. Now, because..... you are under normal emotional (203) 322-0455 Knights of Columbus Museum circumstances. SPIRITUAL PILGRIMAGE GREENWICH ➤ to the Holy Land and Italy will Now, because..... you can purchase memorial property St. Mary - Putnam Cemetery out of current income. 399 North Street Sunday, April 27, 2014 take place July 14-25, 2014, with Greenwich, CT 06830 ➤ Now, because..... cemeteries are not exempt from K of C MUSEUM Fr. Marcel Saint-Jean. Walk in (203) 869-4828 escalating costs. (203) 869-7026 10 a.m. Video Biographies of the two the footsteps of Jesus and the ➤ Pope Saints & children’s Apostles in Israel, then travel to Now, because at a time of need, cemetery property NEWTOWN activities must be paid for in full before it may Resurrection Cemetery 2:30 p.m. Shuttle to Church Rome and attend the Wednesday be used. c/o Gate of Heaven Cemetery Audience with the Holy Father, 1056 Daniels Farm Road ➤ Now, because..... you will have a full selection Trumbull, CT 06611 ST. STANISLAUS CHURCH Pope Francis. Price: $3,980 to choose from, including (203) 268-5574 3 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet & includes round trip airfare from community mausoleums, NORWALK Procession to Museum with New York, taxes, hotels, break- niches and burial plots. St. John - St. Mary Cemetery Relic of St. John Paul II 223 Richards Avenue Veneration of Relic until 7 p.m. fast and dinner daily. For more ➤ Now, because..... purchasing a burial plot in advance Norwalk, CT 06850 info or to make a reservation, offers you the opportunity to pay over (203) 838-4271 Monday, April 28, 2014 one year. We offer two years interest contact Fr. Marcel: 203.434.7208 STAMFORD K of C MUSEUM (cell) or [email protected]. free, when you purchase space in our Queen of Peace Cemetery 10 a.m. Veneration of Relic until 7 p.m. community mausoleum. The above c/o St. John Cemetery PILGRIMAGE TO 25 Camp Avenue 5:30 p.m. “Personal Memories of offer is not available for those who MEXICO to the shrine of Our Darien, CT 06820 Two Pope Saints” purchase at a time of need. (203) 322-0455 by Archbishop Emeritus Lady of Guadalupe, Tlaxcala and ➤ Now, because..... the purchase of memorial property Daniel Cronin of Hartford Puebla with Fr. Greg Markey TRUMBULL is an inevitable task. Gate of Heaven Cemetery will take place May 26-31. 1056 Daniels Farm Road Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Package includes air from New You can make the decision now, Trumbull, CT 06611 K of C MUSEUM based on one of the above reasons, (203) 268-5574 10 a.m. Veneration of Relic until 7 p.m. York/JFK, five nights hotel in or, you can wait until you HAVE to decide. Mexico City and Puebla, meals Sometime in the distant future you will be thankful WESTPORT you have taken care of this important matter now. Assumption, Greens Farms Free parking and admission at and professional local tour guide. For details call your local cemetery! Assumption, Kings Highway c/o St. John Cemetery Knights of Columbus Museum Cost: $1,999. For more info and 223 Richards Avenue 1 State Street, New Haven for reservations call St. Mary Catholic Cemeteries Diocese of Bridgeport Norwalk, CT 06850 Parish, Norwalk: 203.866.5546.n 238 Jewett Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06606 • (203) 372-4301 (203) 838-4271 St. Vincent’s Stroke Symposium Patient Program

Attend a free seminar and screening for patients Symposium Speakers: and families on stroke education, presented by Mitchell A. Fogel, MD the experts at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. FACP, Chairman & Vice President, Department Wednesday, April 23, 2014 of Medicine, St. Vincent’s Medical Center 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Symposium 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. Free Health Assessment Screening Srinath Kadimi, MD FRCS, Stroke Director Seminar topics to include: Lance Johnson • Stroke Basics Executive Chef • Healthy Diets, Talk & Taste • Life After Stroke Deb Del Vecchio-Sculley MS, LPC, NCC

Join us for a free health assessment screening after the lectures. Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits avail- Lunch provided / Free parking able. St. Vincent’s Medical Center is accredit- ed by the Connecticut State Medical Society to sponsor continuing medical education for Hawley 1 & 2 Conference Room, St. Vincent’s Medical Center physicians. This program has been approved by SVMC for 1.0 credit hours toward AMA 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606 PRA Category 1 (Credit)™. St. Vincent’s Medical Center is an Approved Provider of Continuing For registration or for more information call 203-576-5440 Nursing Education by the Connecticut Nurses’ Association, an Accredited Approver by the or email [email protected]. American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Com- mission on Accreditation.

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