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Securities and Advisory Services offered through National Planning Corporation (NPC), Member FINRA/SIPC, and a Registered Investment Advisor. Way investments and NPC are separate and unrelated companies. 2 March 2015 www.2014synod.org Discerning solutions to the challenges... Dear Brothers and Sisters How do we evangelize and in Christ, form our parents to be able to share with their children their We are halfway through with relationship with and our diocesan synod! the Church? What needs to be At our February 7 session, done so that the and our the synod delegates approved the parishes provide support and language of five global challenges pastoral care to families that are that will be established as - facing particular stressors such as ities for the coming years. As I financial difficulties, employment said to the delegates, these are issues, discrimination, immigra- not the only issues that will be tion challenges, addiction, or addressed in revitalizing our dio- marital breakup? cese, but will be our most imme- diate priorities. We know that 3. Evangelization—We must cre- there are many other challenges ate concrete plans for evangelization facing our youth, our families, in, with and through our parishes, and our communities throughout schools, ecclesial movements and com- Fairfield County. munities. My friends, each challenge presents a number of questions. In reaching out, what strate- The synod will now turn to dis- gies can be used to engage those BRAD SMYTHE of St. Joseph’s in Shelton helps facilitate discussion at delegate meeting. cerning solutions for them. The Catholics who are marginalized five challenges highlighted by the to participate in the life of the synod delegates include: Church? How do we create a of stewardship? What structures Our delegates have a lot of continue through this process. culture of missionary - and opportunities need to be homework! Now that the chal- I want to also remind all of us 1. Liturgy and Worship—Every ship? How do we, as Catholic created to support the ongoing lenges have been clarified, they that as part of the synod process we Catholic is called to full, conscious Christians, effectively witness the training and formation of lay have been asked to provide the will be gathering to celebrate the and active participation in the wor- Gospel? leaders in our diocese? Synod Office and the Study synod, our faith, and the renewal of ship life of the Church. Committees with information on the diocese on Saturday, September 4. Leadership—There is a need 5. Catechesis and Education— best practices, models of ministry, 19, 2015, at the Webster Bank Arena How do we foster an attitude to continually call, form, and support We must renew the ministry of faith programs, places, people or insti- in Bridgeport. I would encourage of welcome and hospitality in our clergy, religious and laity in active formation throughout our diocese, tutions that can exemplify solu- every family to begin to make plans parishes and schools? How do leadership roles in the life of the leading each person to a deepening tions to these challenges. to join us that day. Please look our priests and prepare Church. relationship with the Lord Jesus in I am also encouraging the del- forward in the months ahead to and deliver homilies that are rele- and through His Church. egates to reach out to all of you, details about the event, which will vant, inspirational, engaging and What is necessary to devel- through individual conver- be available through your parish, challenging to those who attend op a culture that promotes and How do we create opportu- sations, talks after Communion, on the synod website and through Mass? How do we create a cul- supports vocations to the priest- nities for faith formation to be or town hall meetings. the Fairfield County Catholic. ture that will reflect and celebrate hood, diaconate and consecrated offered in holistic and age-ap- It is very important that we dis- I ask for your constant prayers the cultural and ethnic diversity life in our diocese? How do we propriate ways that provide for cern solutions to these challenges for the success of the synod as we of our communities? What needs educate, form and support our a clear, authentic and faithful and the questions they raise. After work together to bring the Good to be done so that the celebration clergy, promote holy and healthy teaching of our Catholic faith? consultation, I have also made the News of the Gospel to the people of the sacraments is revitalized? living, and assist them in their What can be done to more effec- decision to add an additional ses- of Fairfield County. leadership roles? What efforts tively reach our teenagers and sion of the synod in order to do all 2. Family Life—There is a need to are needed to assist Catholics to young adults? How do we pro- the work that is before us. I recog- strengthen and support family life and discern and share their personal vide ongoing opportunities for nize the potential burden this places empower and assist parents to be the gifts and talents with the larger all the baptized to grow in their on our delegates and I thank them + Frank J. Caggiano, primary of the Catholic faith. community of faith in a spirit prayer life? profoundly for their willingness to of Bridgeport

ON THE COVER | CONTENTS CARDINAL EGAN IS PICTURED on his last visit to the Diocese of Bridgeport 4-5 FAREWELL CARDINAL EGAN 13 DIOCESAN REAL ESTATE DIRECTOR on February 8, 2015, for the 50th Third Bishop of Bridgeport Andrew Schulz of Fairfield Inside this issue Anniversary Mass for Msgr. William Scheyd, of St. Aloysius Parish in New 6 SNOWBIRDS SUPPORT APPEAL 23 LENTEN REFLECTION By Msgr. Chris Walsh Scott and Kimberly Hahn Canaan. Even after being named to lead the Postcards from Florida 3 to speak on marriage Archdiocese, the Cardinal never forgot his friends in Bridgeport, and often 8 PATRICK DAY PARADE 25 NOTRE DAME H.S. GRADS Mother Dolores Hart to 14 returned. Photo by Amy Mortensen speak at CAPP breakfast Ted Lovely is Grand Marshal Compete in Deaflympics Please visit us on: ABOVE THE MAST—The Fish Fry

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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 March 2015 Local News New Diocesan Youth Choir announced BRIDGEPORT—Bishop Frank to be previewed at the Closing schools are represented in the J. Caggiano has announced plans Celebration Mass of the Synod new choir,” he said. for the formation of a Diocesan on Saturday, September 19, at the Auditions and open houses Youth Choir that will sing in large Webster Bank Arena of Harbor for the new choir will be held diocesan liturgies with the bishop Yard in Bridgeport. Pending exe- throughout the diocese in the and at prayer services and other cution of the venue contract, the Spring and Summer. select performances. full choir is scheduled to perform While the choir will be intro- The choir will draw from at a youth Christmas concert duced at the Closing Celebration elementary, high school and set for next December at the of the Synod, the first public per- college-age students throughout Norwalk Concert Hall. formance of the full choir is set the diocese. Auditions for youth The diocese is in the process for the special Christmas concert and young adults are expected to of hiring a choir director who will in Norwalk. This concert has begin this spring. be responsible for the musical been named C4Y (Concert For “The Youth Choir will ener- programs and overall administra- Youth), as funds generated from gize the entire diocese,” Bishop tion of the choir, he added. it will be used to support dioce- Caggiano said. “Not only will “The Diocesan Youth Choir san youth programs including the it involve youth in a formative will foster awareness of music as new Bishop’s Scholarship Fund. activity but also celebrate their an integral part of worship, and It is expected that C4Y will faith, their energy and the excite- help to build self-esteem through become an annual showcase of ment they bring to the Church. successful group singing and instru- the Diocesan Youth Choir. Rick Their voices will be a great gift mental accompaniment,” said Ryan of Black Rock is serving as to us and help to revitalize our Deacon DiTaranto, who noted that overall management and market- liturgies as so many people have young singers will learn music and ing coordinator of the concert. requested in our synod process.” performance skills as they rehearse BISHOP FRANK J. CAGGIANO HAS ANNOUNCED plans for the for- (For more info on the youth choir, Deacon John DiTaranto, and sing for select liturgies. mation of a Diocesan Youth Choir that will sing in large diocesan liturgies or if you are interested in sponsorship special assistant to the bishop, “We hope that young peo- with the bishop and at prayer services and other select performances. opportunities, contact Rick Ryan: said plans call for the new choir ple from all of our parishes and 203.331.6858.) n Renowned speakers to discuss marriage & family “Families are the Domestic and his wife, Anita, have two Church where Jesus grows in the love grown daughters. of a married couple, in the lives of “They are all parents, they all their children.” Francis have come to know Jesus on their NORWALK—The family is spiritual journey,” says Father God’s gift,” says Father Peter Towsley. “They use practical, Towsley, vicar for evangelization funny anecdotal stories to express for the Diocese of Bridgeport. the joy of family life, and show “Everything has to start with the parents and grandparents how family.” they can be the first teachers in To help families understand the way of faith.” and strengthen their role as the The heart of their presentation first teachers of the faith, his office is to help adults to grow into a and the Ministry of Marriage and close, loving relationship with the Family have invited famed Jesus Christ. Catholic speakers Dr. Scott Hahn, “In our former way of teach- Kimberly Hahn and Dr. Alan ing, the Church institutionalized, Hunt to come to this diocese for a Dr. Scott Hahn, Kimberly Hahn Dr. Alan Hunt catechetalized and sacramental- special engagement. ized the faith—but never brought On April 18 at All Saint’s only in this country but world- A former Presbyterian theo- parents of six children and have people into a relationship with School in Norwalk, the speakers wide,” says Father Towsley. “He logian, Hahn—and later his wife recently become grandparents. Jesus. That’s what evangeliza- will offer inspiration, encour- tells people that evangelization Kimberly—became convinced by They have a deep reverence and tion means,” Father Peter said. agement and creative solutions has to begin in the family. Mom deep exploration of the Bible that understanding of the family as the “When adults become followers to the challenges of married life and Dad have to transmit the the was “the pil- “Domestic Church” through their and friends of Jesus, they can and parenting in today’s world faith first and foremost.” lar and the bulwark of the truth” own personal experience. share that relationship with their as envisioned by . Bringing the presentation even described in the New Testament Dr. Alan Hunt, like the Hahns, children. The heart of the family The event is from 8:30 am-5 pm more up to date, the speakers writings (1 Tim 3:15). He holds a is a convert to Catholicism. On is in the home, and that’s where and will include five talks, with will include discussion of the Ph.D. degree in systematic theol- July 1, 2007, after a 15-year spir- the heart of the faith begins. It all one breakout session for men and role of grandparents, both in ogy from Marquette University. itual journey, Dr. Hunt stepped has to start with the family.” women. The day will conclude their increasing involvement with Since 1990, Dr. Hahn has aside as senior pastor at Mount (Cost: $45/person, $75/couple; with Mass celebrated by Bishop raising grandchildren and their served as of theology Pisgah, a congregation serving includes a continental breakfast and full Caggiano at 4 pm. ever-more crucial role in the faith and Scripture at the Franciscan more than 15,000 people in lunch. To register, visit www.eventbrite. “Scott Hahn is the most formation of both their adult chil- University of Steubenville. Alpharetta, Georgia, outside com and search for “Pope Francis and sought-after Catholic speaker, not dren and their grandchildren. Kimberly and Scott are the Atlanta. He, too, is married; he the Promise of Family.”) n 4 March 2015 Farewell to Cardinal Egan NEW YORK—More than 2,500 mourners filled St. Patrick’s Cathedral on March 10 for the Mass of Christian Burial of Edward Michael Cardinal Egan, Emeritus of New York and Third Bishop of Bridgeport.

News of his death was received when he noted that Cardinal Egan priesthood, reorganized diocesan with great sadness in the Diocese did not like eulogies. He said the healthcare facilities, and initiated of Bridgeport, where Cardinal Cardinal should be remembered the Inner-City Foundation for Egan served as bishop from 1988 for his love of the Church. Charity and Education and the to 2000 and often returned to Cardinal Egan, who retired Faith in the Future capital cam- visit friends and support diocesan as archbishop of New York in paign, which continues to provide efforts. 2009, died suddenly on March 5, resources to the diocese. He saw to Bishop Frank J. Caggiano, after collapsing in his New York the construction of the Catherine Fifth Bishop of Bridgeport, residence. The cause of death was Dennis Keefe Queen of the Clergy Photo by John Glover was among the who cardiac arrest. He was 82. Residence for Retired Priests in concelebrated the funeral Mass Many in the diocese remem- Stamford, and established the St. with Archbishop Dolan. The ber the pride and excitement that Catherine School for Children delegation from the Diocese of accompanied the announcement with Special Needs, the expansion Bridgeport also included many that Bishop Egan has been named of Bishop Curtis Homes for the diocesan priests and laity, includ- the Ninth Archbishop of New elderly, and creation of the Haitian ing those who had worked with York in 2000. In a farewell recep- Catholic Center in Stamford. him at the Catholic Center. tion at the Catholic Center, he was Area Catholics remember him The funeral Mass, televised gifted with a New York Yankees for his unforgettable and resonant by the major TV networks, fol- jacket, which he proudly sported. baritone voice, the eloquence of lowed public visitation when He was also given a rousing his homilies, and his personal kind- thousands—from the famous to ovation by 7,000 faithful when ness to all those he served. Though he became leader of one of the most high profile in the country, he was private man who didn’t seek the spotlight and worked tire- lessly to move the Church forward during a time of demographic Photo by John Glover change and transition. Many tributes recognized Cardinal Egan for his leadership after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on , when he anointed the dead and said funeral Masses, distributed Rosaries to workers, and told New Yorkers not to suc- the everyday faithful—processed he returned to the Diocese cumb to fear. During his tenure in into the historic cathedral on 5th of Bridgeport for its 50th New York, he was also credited Avenue to pay last respects to the Anniversary Jubilee celebration, making tough decisions related Cardinal. held at the arena at Harbor Yard, to reorganizing Catholic schools, The Cardinal’s love of music in September 2003. realigning parishes, and improving was echoed in the thundering As Bishop of Bridgeport, he financial practices. drums and bagpipes that accom- oversaw the regionalization of After retiring from his post panied the procession, and in the diocesan elementary schools, in New York in 2009, he often voices of international opera stars established Hispanic and Haitian returned to the Diocese of who sang during the service. Apostolates, founded the St. Bridgeport for special liturgies During his homily, Cardinal John Fisher Seminary Residence and to support fund raising efforts Photo by John Glover Timothy M. Dolan drew laughter for young men considering the and other major initiatives.

His Emminence Edward Michael Cardinal Egan 1932-2015 Born - April 2, 1932 Ordained Priest - December 15, 1957 Ordained of Allegheny and Auxiliary Bishop of New York - May 22, 1985 Installed Bishop of Bridgeport - December 14, 1988 Installed Archbishop of New York - June 19, 2000 Created Cardinal Priest of John and Paul - February 21, 2001 Archbishop Emeritus of New York - February 23, 2009 Entered Eternal Life - March 5, 2015 Photo by Cynthia Stone 5 March 2015 Remembering a friend Local Tributes “It is with great sadness that we learned about the death of , Edward Cardinal Egan, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of New York.

Egan was the Third Bishop of Bridgeport, serving in that capacity from 1988 to 2000. His Eminence was a good friend and mentor to me as he was to our priests, particularly the many who were ordained by him. Photo by John Glover Cardinal Egan’s years of pastoral care for our diocese extended well beyond his time as Bishop of Bridgeport. It was only a few weeks ago that Archbishop Egan was present at Msgr. Bill Scheyd’s 50th Ordination Anniversary Mass, and just this past summer the Cardinal joined us in celebrating that day, 25 years ago, when he founded St. John Fisher Seminary. Next month the Cardinal was to join us to help launch our new initiatives in Catholic education and conclude our fundraising for the new St. John Fisher Seminary. Now, instead, we pray for the repose of his soul and give thanks for what God has done for the Diocese of Bridgeport and the Church universal through the ministry of Cardinal Egan.”

Most Rev. Frank J. Caggiano Fifth Bishop of Bridgeport

Photo by Amy Mortensen Memorial Mass Celebrating the Life of Cardinal Egan On Saturday, May 16, 2015 a Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00pm at St. Augustine Cathedral Bridgeport,

All are Invited

In the Holiness of Truth

Dr. Joseph McAleer John Glover Former Editor Photographer Fairfield County Catholic

“I photographed Cardinal “Cardinal Egan was a towering Egan dozens of times over intellect who never forgot that Ralph Lazzaro several years prior to his a principal duty of the Catholic Ad Manager assignment in New York. He priest is to teach and impart the Fairfield County Catholic always addressed me as “Mr. faith. He was a gifted preacher Photo by John Glover Photographer” during our brief and writer, with a akin “Over the years Cardinal Msgr. William Scheyd interactions—he would let me to storytelling, profound yet Egan, then Bishop Egan of the Vicar General know that he was ready by say- approachable. In one of his many Diocese of Bridgeport, and I Msgr. Stephen DiGiovanni ing “I’m smiling.” columns written for Fairfield shared many meals together “Cardinal was Pastor, Basilica of St. John One day after a Mass and County Catholic, he sounded a and had conversations usually an outstanding leader of the the Evanglelist celebration honoring religious, clarion call to young people centered on spirituality and the Catholic Church. He was not he appeared at my elbow and about to receive the Sacrament of importance of family. He liked afraid to take difficult positions “Cardinal Egan was a fine asked that I join him at his table Confirmation: “What would happen the fact that my wife, Ronnie, when needed but didn’t want to priest. He loved the Church for lunch. This was the first of if the thousands who are confirmed was a convert who became a hurt another person just for the greatly: being familiar with many opportunities I had to were to leave their parish churches and parish secretary. He gave my sake of offending. My personal the Church’s long, rich and speak more than a quick greet- march into the world people of honor son Nicholas the Sacrament of relationship with him revealed sometimes troubled history, ing to this seemingly infinitely who never betray the truth; people of Confirmation. a very sensitive man who deep- he dedicated his life, not to an busy man. I was honored to justice who never deny others their Our friendship continued ly cared about the Church and “institution,” but to the indi- be asked to photograph all of rights; people of purity who never for- when he was elevated to those entrusted to his care. vidual real-time persons who his public and private activities get they are images of divinity; people Cardinal. He didn’t hesitate I personally think that he made up the Church during his at the consistory in in of charity who never turn their backs when I called and asked him had a special love for the own lifetime. 2001, and over the following on those in need; people of prayer who if he would visit and pray Diocese of Bridgeport and He was a brilliant, supremely years greatly admired his great never think of themselves as being out with my wife and me on three enjoyed coming back whenever talented man, with a sense of intellect, his good humor, his of the presence of their Creator?” separate occasions following he was invited. We will miss his humor and warmth that attract- absolute passion for and focus “Onward, Christian witness- surgery she had undergone at wisdom and his great example ed many to the Church. He on the Church, his life as a es,” he concluded. We honor the the Hospital for Special Surgery as a man of the Church and a was the best priest I have ever priest, and the great joy this life Cardinal’s memory by following in . He was always man of profound faith.” known.” gave him.” his advice.” there for us.” 6 March 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal ‘Snowbirds’ support the appeal

By BRIAN D. WALLACE More than 1,600 people filled him. They asked questions about the church to capacity to hear the the school, and even expressed NAPLES, Fla.—Bishop Frank bishop deliver the homily, in which their concern for the Newtown J. Caggiano and members of he spoke about the strong forma- community,” said Rittman. the diocesan development office tive influence of Catholic schools in “The bishop was grateful for the made their annual “Snowbird” preparing students for a faith-filled warmth and hospitality extended trek to the sunshine state in response to life’s challenges. by his host, and very moved by late February to visit with area After the Mass, more than 130 the joyous expression of faith residents who winter in Florida diocesan residents who spend part on the part of the people of St. and ask for their support for this of the winter in Florida attend- Agnes Parish.” CONNIE AND VINNY VON ZWEHL HOSTED the Diocese of Bridgeport year’s Annual Catholic Appeal. ed the reception to learn more Rittman said the Snowbird trip “Reunion 2015” in Naples, Florida. Though the temperature moved about this year’s Annual Catholic has become a yearly ritual that from the 40s into the 80s by the diocese supports to help those in a renewed effort to deal with our end of their four-day visit, it was need, and the services that contin- challenges,” she said. a “working” holiday for the bish- ue to promote the Gospel and care Among those at the recep- op—as well as a reprieve from the of our children, seminarians and tion was Msgr. Thomas Powers, bitter Nutmeg State weather. priests,” she said. who works in theVatican While Bishop Caggiano, Von Zwehl added that and Father Michael Jones, new vicar many of those who attended is a priest of the Diocese of of development and stewardship, the reception were impressed Bridgeport. While in Florida, and William McLean, chief by the cost-cutting initiatives Bishop Caggiano also met with development officer, crisscrossed put in place by the bishop, who Thomas Monaghan, founder of the state from East to West Coast announced a $500,000 reduction Domino’s Pizza and chancellor to meet with donors, Pamela in the appeal goal, along with of Ave Maria University. Rittman, director of the Annual a plan for moving the St. John “It’s clear from follow-up com- Appeal, went to Naples to help Fisher Seminary to Trumbull ments we received that people prepare for the bishop’s visit. into the large structure that now were inspired by the bishop’s visit The centerpiece of the bishop’s A FLORIDA “SNOWBIRD,” replete with tropical shirt, gets some “face-time” serves as the bishop’s residence. and eager to participate in the trip was the Mass at St. Agnes with Bishop Caggiano, who described his visit to the Sunshine State as a “huge “Many in attendance felt that appeal,” said Rittman. “We’re Church in Naples, followed by success.” this is an excellent case of think- grateful that this exceptional group a reception in the parish center. ing outside the box. The move of people gives so generously.” The event was hosted by Naples Appeal and the bishop’s plans for accompanies the launch of the makes good use of resources the (For more info, email: residents Connie and Vincent Von the Church in Fairfield County. annual appeal in the diocese, and diocese already has, and com- [email protected] or call: Zwehl, who are also members of “People were thrilled to meet it has been embraced by many bined with the $500,000 reduc- 203.416.1470. To give online, go to St. Pius X Parish in Fairfield. the bishop. They lined up to greet who are eager to see the bishop tion in appeal expenses, it shows www.2015ACAbridgeport.com.) n and support the appeal. We are the proud printers of the The bishop was introduced Fairfield County Catholic for the past 20 years. to the gathering by Msgr. Frank McGrath, former pastor of St. John Parish in Darien, who accepted an appointment as chap- lain of Ave Maria Law School By last September. 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After two Geographically, they represent are ordained clergy who serve more years they are instituted to the three “corners” of the irreg- the Church with a wide range of the Ministry of Acolyte, the final ular triangle that forms Fairfield liturgical and ministerial respon- step before ordination.” County. All the men are married; sibilities. Six of the 22 men will be all have children. The word “deacon” is derived ordained deacons on June 13. Joseph and Coleen Bukowski from the Greek word diákonos, Six men in the “Class of 2018” are members of St. Peter which means “minister,” or “mes- will be called to the Ministry of Parish, Danbury; Vidal and senger.” The office of permanent Acolyte in February, 2016. The Blanca Castrillon, St. Charles deacon traces its origins to the Acts ten men in the “Class of 2020” Borromeo Parish, Bridgeport; of the Apostles: “So then, brothers, will be called to Candidacy Joseph Huong and Thai-Van choose seven men among you who sometime in the next 12-18 Nguyen, the Cathedral Parish, are known to be full of the Holy months. Bridgeport; William and Mary Spirit…” (Acts 6:3) BISHOP CAGGIANO WITH THE NEWLY instituted lectors: (l-r) Joseph “The six men to be institut- Karen Keneally, St. Aloysius Bukowski (St. Peter Parish, Danbury); Joe Loketar (St. Mark Parish, Stratford); Deacons administer ; David Rivera (St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Bridgeport); Joseph Huong ed to the Ministry of Lector Parish, New Canaan; Joseph and witness and bless marriages; (Cathedral Parish, Bridgeport); Vidal Castrillon (St. Charles Borromeo Parish, fully represent the Diocese of Lorene Loketar, St. Mark Parish, officiate at wakes, funerals and Bridgeport); William Keneally (St. Aloysius Parish, New Canaan). Bridgeport in its cultural, eth- Stratford; David and Judy Rivera, burial services; administer sac- nic and economic diversity,” St. Charles Borromeo Parish, ramentals and preside at prayer said Deacon Detje. Two are of Bridgeport. n services. Deacons also distribute youth, the elderly, and wherever deacons. Holy Communion, proclaim the else their skills are needed. Deacon Detje explained that, Gospel, preach the homily and “Currently there are 22 men in the Diocese of Bridgeport, men Cemetery Offices assist at Mass. Their ministry studying to become deacons for study for five and a half years BRIDGEPORT-STRATFORD involves service to the poor and the Diocese of Bridgeport,” said before being ordained perma- St. Michael Cemetery 2205 Stratford Avenue marginalized and work with Deacon Tony Detje, director of nent deacons. “Preparation for Stratford, CT 06615 (203) 378-0404 DANBURY St. Peter Cemetery 71 Lake Avenue Extension Danbury, CT 06810 Appeal Heading toward (203) 743-9626 DARIEN St. John Cemetery 25 Camp Avenue Commitment Weekend Darien, CT 06820 (203) 322-0455 BRIDGEPORT—The 2015 continued support,” he added. to mail in their pledge at To our families, GREENWICH St. Mary - Putnam Cemetery Annual Catholic Appeal is “‘Building Communities of any time or make a gift on 399 North Street now underway in the 82 par- Faith’ reminds us that in every- line, McLean said the new Monuments Greenwich, CT 06830 ishes throughout the Diocese thing we do, it is our calling to Commitment Weekend will (203) 869-4828 of Bridgeport. With the theme make the promise of also give parishioners the and Markers (203) 869-7026 NEWTOWN of “Building Communities of and God’s love known to all opportunity to bring their Resurrection Cemetery Faith,” the appeal has set an people of our diocese. Service to envelopes and put them in the Are available c/o Gate of Heaven Cemetery $11 million goal to fund the others is central to our Catholic offertory collection. 1056 Daniels Farm Road for purchase Trumbull, CT 06611 major programs and ministries identity and there is no greater Many parishes also partici- (203) 268-5574 of the diocese. feeling of satisfaction than when pated in the recent Education through any of our NORWALK “One of God’s greatest gifts we gratefully open our hearts Weekend, which previewed St. John - St. Mary Cemetery Catholic Cemetery 223 Richards Avenue to the Diocese of Bridgeport to the needs of others,” said the the new 2015 ACA video and Norwalk, CT 06850 has been the clear and focused bishop. also introduced the new lay Offices. (203) 838-4271 devotion to the mission of the William McLean, chief co-chairs who are helping to STAMFORD Church and teaching of the development officer of the dio- lead the appeal in each parish. Queen of Peace Cemetery Call for an appointment c/o St. John Cemetery Gospel by so many people cese, said that individuals and McLean said this year’s goal 25 Camp Avenue in our parishes,” said Bishop families have already begun is $500,000 less than the 2014 or visit us. Darien, CT 06820 Frank J. Caggiano at a series receiving appeal letters and appeal as a result of belt-tight- (203) 322-0455 ( TRUMBULL of receptions that have helped return envelopes in the mail, and ening and cost saving measures Gate of Heaven Cemetery launch the appeal. will also have an opportunity implemented by the bishop and We can give you a FREE 1056 Daniels Farm Road “I am thankful for the to give during the upcoming Catholic Center leadership. Last estimate on adding an inscription Trumbull, CT 06611 opportunity to express my per- “Commitment Weekend” that month the diocese announced (203) 268-5574 to your existing family monument. WESTPORT sonal gratitude for the material will be held in parishes March it would have its first balanced Assumption, Greens Farms blessings that you faithfully 14-15 or 21-22, based on the budget in over ten years. Assumption, Kings Highway c/o St. John Cemetery provide to the Annual Catholic determination of . Pamela Rittman, director of Catholic Cemeteries Diocese of Bridgeport 223 Richards Avenue Appeal and to ask for your While individuals are free ➤ continued on page 11 Administrative Office, Catholic Center Norwalk, CT 06850 238 Jewett Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06606 (203) 838-4271 8 March 2015 Celebrations Vietnamese New Year honors family BRIDGEPORT—Children, brought their children into the The reception following the parents, grandparents, extend- faith. “So now we gather before Mass was enlivened by energetic ed family and friends filled St. this altar, part of a wider family dragons, special seasonal food, Augustine Cathedral on February in God our father.” and award-winning young danc- 15 as Bishop Frank J. Caggiano Last year, Father Nguyen ers. The Vietnamese Eucharistic joined the Vietnamese communi- spent the New Year holiday Youth group, over 100 young- ty in welcoming the Vietnamese with his parents in Vietnam. “I sters, teens and young adults, New Year. was surrounded by flowers of were fresh from a competition “This is the most important every color, pink and red and including the entire Northeast, holiday of the year for our cul- yellow—everything you can from Buffalo to New York City ture,” says Father Augustine think of. Today,” he waved his and east to Maine. Every group Nguyen, episcopal vicar for hand toward the huge snowbanks performed a dance with a Lunar Vietnamese in the Diocese of outside, “we are surrounded by New Year theme in a combina- Bridgeport. “It’s a family-oriented white ‘flowers.’” tion of traditional and modern celebration, a time to remember With a smile, he invited the music. our ancestors and also a time for bishop to observe next year’s The group from St. Augustine children to honor the sacrifices DANCING DRAGONS ENLIVENED the Vietnamese New Year celebration festival in Vietnam, where it cel- had received four out of the their parents have made for their at The Cathedral Parish. “This is the most important holiday of the year for ebrates the beginning of spring five first-place trophies for their well-being.” our culture,” said Father Augustine Nguyen, episcopal vicar for Vietnamese. rather than the deep midwinter. dance: people choice, best cos- The Vietnamese New Year, in The flower-filled altar, along with tume design, best choreography, common with similar celebrations Preparation for the New The bishop spoke of the the lively pastels and deep hues and first place overall. Their in China and in other Asian cul- Year may include energetically devotion and strong faith of of the women’s “ao dai,” the ele- energy and enthusiasm warmed tures, is based on the lunar/solar cleaning the house, preparing Vietnamese Catholics. He gant traditional Vietnamese dress, the winter day, replacing the deep calendar. Officially named Têt special holiday foods, buying new reminded the congregation of the recall the rich colors of the begin- cold outside with the promise of Nguyên Dán “Feast of the First clothes for the children and giv- dedication of parents who had ning of the spring season. springtime to come. n Morning of the First Day,” the ing them “lucky money.” celebration usually continues for Visiting relatives and close the better part of the week. family friends is the most import- The Mass and reception at ant aspect of the feast. “This is a the Cathedral was held a few time to honor parents and family days before the actual start of the and those who have gone before Parade honors Lunar New Year, which fell on us,” said Bishop Caggiano in his February 18, Ash Wednesday, homily. “We pray for them, and Irish faith and heritage this year. they are certainly praying for us.” BRIDGEPORT—The Great the Bridgeport area. Lovely Bridgeport St. Patrick’s Day is a Eucharistic Minister at Celebration has selected Ted Christ the King, and he has Lovely, a member of Christ the been a member of the John King Parish in Trumbull, as the F. Kennedy Division of the 2015 parade Grand Marshal. Ancient Order of Hibernians Msgr. Chris Walsh, pastor of for many years, serving as St. Joseph Parish in Shelton, is financial secretary for five years this year’s . The parade and president for two years. A kicks off from Bridgeport’s longtime member of the Gaelic Harbor Yard at 12 noon on American Club, he has had March 17. a leading role in the annual Both men have strong ties to Commodore Barry Day held the “Ould Sod,” Irish-speak for annually in Southport for the the Old Country, their ances- last eight years. tral homeland. It is more than An educator in the Trumbull their heritage’ both have visited school system, Lovely was a number of times. Ted Lovely principal of Trumbull High, “My father was not only a curriculum director and interim recent immigrant from Ireland man here in Bridgeport, and I can assistant school superintendent. but also an employee for 20 remember going to the Hibernian He served as the principal of St. years of the government-spon- Communion Breakfast with my Theresa School in Trumbull for sored Irish Tourist Board,” says father and grandfather when I four years. Msgr. Walsh, whose American- was growing up.” Now his son, He and his wife, Nancy born mother is also of Irish sons-in-law and grandsons are (who calls herself “honorary descent. “St. Patrick’s Day Hibernians. Two of his grandchil- Irish), have been members always played a huge role in dren have been altar servers of of the Greater Bridgeport the life of our family. the Communion Breakfast Mass. St. Patrick’s Day Parade “There was a lot of ‘Irish’ Grand Marshals are chosen Committee for 10 years. The in my house growing up,” says not only for their Irish back- couple have six children and 15 Lovely, a Bridgeport native. ground but for their involve- grandchildren. All of his chil- “My grandfather was a police- ment in the Irish community in ➤ continued on page 10 9 March 2015 Local News Bishop Caggiano returns to social media

By JOHN GROSSO download the new mobile app. from Bishop Caggiano. Launched on February 15, Two other features receiving Bishop Frank J. Caggiano the new diocesan app has been positive feedback are the “Bishop returned to Twitter and Facebook warmly received throughout the Caggiano” tab and the “Catholic last month, posting reflections, diocese of Bridgeport. Catholics Life” section. Both give users access quotes, and events he attended. across the diocese have down- to videos, photos and homilies, After a short message indi- loaded the app, available for which help them engage with their cating the activity of his pages, iPhone and Android, and content faith in new and exciting ways. Bishop Caggiano wasted no time, continues to be fresh and diverse. Improvements continue to posting well-received reflections The favorite features of the app be made to the app, with a large on Ash Wednesday, Service, include the “Youth” section, which update launched at the end of Temptation, and Suffering. He allows the younger members of February. The update adds com- also reflected on the Gospel read- the diocese to find events, mission patibility with daily audio and ings of each weekend in Lent. trips, youth group meetings, and video reflections, as well as ded- The bishop also posted a more. Included in the Youth sec- icated tabs for Prayer and Bible for evangelization. (Bishop Caggiano can be found link to a homily videotaped tion is a section where users can Studies. Going forward, sections The app will continue to be by searching for Bishop Frank at the Catholic Center on Ash “Ask the Bishop” questions about will be added and expanded, updated frequently to bring the J. Caggiano on Facebook or @ Wednesday, and messages invit- their faith. Each question submit- including a section for pictures best and most relevant content to BishopCaggiano on Twitter. His ing members of the diocese to ted has received a detailed response from across the diocese and one all who use it. pages are updated frequently.) n Two Catholic educators retire STAMFORD— William Fitzgerald. On reflection embodies our school motto: Catholic High School President though, he would attribute most of Privilege and Responsibility,” Tony Pavia has resigned his post his professional skills to the influ- said Dr. Fitzgerald. “Ken is at Trinity and has agreed to serve ence of assistant principal Sister always focused on the outcome, as interim principal at Stamford Catherine Fanning. on the character formation of our High School, which has been Ken Mayo and his wife, graduates. It has been a pleasure reeling from a recent scandal that Jeannie, saw their two sons, Sean to work with him, and an edu- has seen both of its top adminis- and Kevin, graduate from St cation. He has taught me what trators removed. Joe’s. Bridgeport born and raised, makes St. Joe’s special. That’s Sister Mary Grace Walsh, he attended St. Ambrose School the people. I thank him, on their ASCJ, Ph.D., diocesan superin- and Harding High in Bridgeport, behalf, for a lifetime of service. tendent of schools, accepted his went to , and He is St Joe’s.” resignation effective February received his master’s degree from (St .Joseph High School, a pre- 13, 2015, after he was asked by before mier college preparatory school, Stamford officials to steer the pub- going to St Joe’s. He has been in provides a learning environment that lic high school through the crisis. Tony Pavia Kenneth Mayo and around the classrooms ever embraces Gospel values and promotes Pavia had been the principal of since, and the numerous alumni a commitment to family and com- Stamford High from 1996-2002. (now Trinity Catholic) and a Pavia will begin work at that happily recall his guidance munity. For more info, contact Dana “Many people know that 37-year education professional Stamford High School on and encouragement are a testa- Christos: 203.378.9378, ext. 306, or Stamford High School is at a who was named principal of February 23. ment to his durable legacy. “Ken [email protected].) n difficult juncture after some very Trinity in March 2011. TRUMBULL—Kenneth negative incidents that have been “Tony came to Trinity at the Mayo, principal of St. Joseph widely reported in the media. invitation of Bishop William E. High School since 2008, Tony has the gifts and skills to Lori when the school was suf- announced to the faculty that he lead the school and bring the fering from the sudden passing would be retiring at the end of stability it needs,” she said, add- of two beloved administrators. the school year. He has served ing that the diocese realizes that A highly skilled principal, he the community on Huntington strengthening the local commu- was able to stabilize the school Turnpike as religion , foot- nity helps all the young people in by his charismatic personali- ball coach, department head, the area. ty, academic knowledge and of students, and principal over the “We fully understand why building expertise,” Sister Mary course of a 38-year career. Tony feels compelled to accept Grace said. Much of the history of the this new challenge. He has assured Working with the School school occurred during his ten- us that he will continue to advo- Advisory Board, Pavia developed ure. Mayo worked with cate for his alma mater—especial- a comprehensive needs assessment Edward Caffery, first principal of ly in the areas which have been of the campus and developed the co-educational facility; Father important to him during his tenure the preliminary plans for school Robert Karpinski; Msgr.Richard as principal and president.” improvements. Those improve- Shea; Brother Shane Burke; Father Pavia is a 1972 graduate of ments have already begun to bear Ray Petrucci; Richard Bishop; Dr. Stamford Catholic High School fruit during this school year. Matthew Kenny; and currently Dr. 10 March 2015 Parish News St. Catherine’s sees a change of leadership TRUMBULL—Msgr. Richard and was a priest in residence at become not just something for J. Shea retired as pastor of St. St. Catherine’s while working at our parish, but something valu- Catherine of Siena Parish in both schools. able for the whole diocese.” Trumbull on January 15. He will While on the staff of St. Father Joseph Marcello be succeeded by Father Joseph Joseph’s, he served as a teacher, Father Joseph Marcello, Marcello. guidance director, and chaplain. former priest-secretary to ON A PILGRIMAGE to mark the Year for Priests, Msgr. Richard Shea (l), “It’s good for the parish to In 1972 he became coach of cross Archbishop William E. Lori and pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Trumbull, joined Archbishop Timothy have young blood come in but country, indoor, and outdoor vice chancellor of the Diocese of Dolan of New York and Father Joseph Marcello in a visit to the village of Ars, for me, leaving is a mixed bag— track. For the next 10 years, Bridgeport, is St. Catherine’s new , to honor St. John Vianney, the patron saint of priests. Msgr. Shea it’s good and it’s bad at the same he produced MBIAC and state pastor. recently retired; Father Marcello is St. Catherine’s new pastor. time,” Msgr Shea says. “It’s the championship teams. In 1976 he A native of Monroe, Father human dimension that matters became principal of St. Joseph’s. Marcello graduated from St. most. People I saw every day or On February 15, 1986, he Joseph High School in 1994 and He assisted in Archbishop Lori’s God was calling me to the sacred every week, I won’t see them in was named a Chaplain of His from Fairfield University in 1998 transition to the Archdiocese of priesthood. I pray that as I begin the same way now. They’ll be Holiness Pope John Paul II, with with a B.A. in religion. After enter- Baltimore, returning in 2014 as my time among the good people there for me, but not in the same the title of . ing St. John Fisher Residence, he parochial vicar at St. Catherine. of the parish, we may together way.” Msgr. Shea watched St. completed his theology degree “I am grateful to Bishop build upon all the good work Richard Shea was born in Catherine’s grow over the years. at Mount St. Mary Seminary in Caggiano for his confidence in which was begun here through Elmhurst, Queens, N.Y., on He was appointed pastor on July Emmitsburg, MD, in 2003. me, in entrusting to me the pas- the fine priestly ministry of Msgr. April 25, 1936. After graduat- 1, 1991, and began a program of He was ordained to the priest- toral care of the parishioners of Edward Halloran, the founding ing from Bishop Loughlin High renewal for the parish’s physical hood by Bishop Lori on May 17, St. Catherine of Siena as the fifth pastor of the parish, and contin- School in , he entered plant. The church was renovated 2003, at St. Theresa Church in pastor of this beautiful parish,” he ued during the pastorate of Msgr. St. John’s University, also locat- and both the Halloran Pastoral Trumbull. says. “St. Catherine’s has long Richard Shea, to whom I owe ed in Brooklyn at that time. He Center and the McClinch Family Father Marcello’s first assign- held a special place in my heart, such gratitude for his generous, completed his theological studies Center were constructed. The ment was as parochial vicar at St. from the time I was a student at paternal care of those in this at the Seminary of Our Lady Family Center has proved an Joseph Parish in Shelton. While the school, where I first sensed beautiful area of our diocese.” n of Angels, Niagara University, asset to the entire diocese. at St. Joseph, he also served as N.Y., and was ordained by The reception following the assistant director of vocations. Bishop (later Cardinal) Lawrence installation of Bishop Frank J. He retained that position when J. Shehan in St. Augustine Caggiano was held there, and the he became spiritual director of St. St. Patricks Day from page 8 Joseph High School in Trumbull Cathedral on May 20, 1961. Family Center is currently host- dren and most of his grandchildren will attend this year’s events. in 2005. After a summer assignment at ing the General Sessions of the Lovely has marched with the Hibernians in Bridgeport’s Parade During his four years at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Fourth Diocesan Synod. every year. “Usually I walk it. This year, I ride,” he says with a laugh. St. Joe’s he resided in St. Stamford, he was appointed to His years at St. Catherine’s The St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Bridgeport begin with Mass Catherine’s. In many ways it the faculty of the recently-estab- were happy and fulfilling ones, at St. Augustine Cathedral at 8 am. Msgr. Walsh will celebrate the became his home parish. lished Notre Dame Catholic High and he is particularly pleased by Mass, as he does every year. “For me, a big part of my Irish her- He was appointed priest-secre- School. He joined St. Joseph the way the Family Center has itage is the heritage of faith passed on to me by my parents,” he tary to Bishop Lori in May 2009. High School in Trumbull in 1966, proved to be an asset. “It has says. “I always impress on people the enormous religious, as well as the cultural, significance of St. Patrick’s Day.” Msgr. Walsh and Grand Marshal Lovely will be joined at the Mass and throughout the day by the “Shamrocks” and their court. Mr. and Miss Shamrock are high school seniors chosen for their knowledge of family traditions, Irish history, their involvement in the community and their interests and activities. This year’s Miss Shamrock is Emily Devine from Fairfield Ludlowe High School in Fairfield, a member of St. Pius X Parish. Mr. Shamrock is Ian McLevy, who comes from Trumbull High School and is a member of Trumbull Congregational Church. Miss Shamrock runner-up is Katherine O’Rourke from Sacred Heart Academy in Hamden, who belongs to St. Lawrence Parish in Shelton; Mr. shamrock runner-up is Owen Mockler from Fairfield Ludlowe, a parishioner at St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Fairfield. The Shamrocks will do the readings at the opening Mass and participate at all events during the day. From the open procession of the Mass, through the flag-raising at City Hall with Mayor Bill Finch and the festivities and reception at the Bridgeport Holiday Inn, the entire city will be Irish for the day. It’s a great day for the Irish and, as Msgr. Walsh reminds all of them, the day starts by honoring their Catholic faith. (For more info, visit www.stpatricksdaybridgeport.com or on Facebook: St. Patrick’s Day Bridgeport. For reservations to the Grand Marshal’s Breakfast or the luncheon, contact Marilyn Mitchell: 203.261.4767 or Patty McDonnell: 203.366.2717.) n 11 March 2015 Legislative News ‘Don’t Jump’ campaign supports life HARTFORD—“Don’t Jump” allows visitors to sign an online The goal of the “Don’t Jump” is the rallying cry of a new petition opposing physician-assist- campaign is to educate the public media campaign that has been ed suicide or send emails directly about viable alternatives, includ- launched to challenge proposed to their elected officials. ing the ever-advancing practice legislation that would make it “We want people to get of palliative care, which is spe- legal for a doctor to prescribe all the facts before making a cialized medical care for people medication to end someone’s life rash decision on physician-as- with serious illnesses. Many in Connecticut. The campaign’s sisted suicide,” said Michael people don’t fully understand message aims to urge state legisla- Culhane, executive director of that physician-assisted suicide is tors and residents against rushing the Connecticut Catholic Public an irrational, often hastily-made to a decision about physician-as- Affairs Conference. “We are decision. With viable alternatives, sisted suicide without knowing compassionate and care deeply such as palliative care, people all the facts and weighing the for the needs of patients and their have options when confronted options. families. We’re telling them that with a serious illness. Palliative The campaign includes print, we want them to live out their care focuses on providing patients radio and digital advertising, final days in comfort—and with with relief from the symptoms as well as transit posters, and is true compassion and dignity. We and stress of a serious illness, sponsored by the Connecticut urge everyone, especially over- as well as improving quality of Catholic Public Affairs whelmed legislators, to approach life for both the patient and the Conference. “Don’t Jump” is this issue very carefully. Or, bet- family. also supported by many health- ter yet, decide not to even pursue “Palliative care is a team care and disability organizations, debate until more is understood approach to meeting the needs including the Connecticut State about palliative care.” of a patient,” said Dr. Andrews. Care Advisory Council. This illnesses. The council will provide Medical Society, Connecticut Physician-assisted suicide “The public should be assured council was established by law findings and recommendations Hospice, Second Thoughts, occurs when a doctor writes a that they can avoid suffering (Public Act 13-55) to analyze concerning these matters to the Not Dead Yet, and Office of prescription for a patient who has with palliative care. The ethics the current state of palliative commissioner of public health Protection and Advocacy for a terminal illness and is told they of it is that we will medicate to care in Connecticut and advise and committees of the legislature Persons with Disability. have only six months or less to relieve your suffering and your the Connecticut Department of in 2015. “Don’t Jump” also features a live. The patient then must have pain; our aim here is to relieve Public Health on matters relating (For more info, contact Saverio new website, www.DontJump. the prescription filled at a local discomfort and not to kill. We to the improvement of palliative Mancini at Cashman+Katz: org, which provides the latest pharmacy and self-administer the need to move for wider accep- care and the quality of life for 860.430.2210 or saveriom@ facts and figures about physi- drug. A physician or health care tance of palliative care because persons with serious or chronic cashman-katz.com.) n cian-assisted suicide and address- professional cannot administer that is the answer. Good laws es the benefits of palliative care the drug, and patients must con- tend to encourage decent behav- for people with serious illnesses. sume the medication themselves. ior. Physician-assisted suicide In addition, the site offers expert Currently, three states, Oregon seems to go in the opposite video testimony by medical pro- (1994), Washington (2008) and direction.” fessionals such as Dr. Joseph Vermont (2013), have statutes In 2013, Governor Dannel Andrews, chief medical officer providing for physician-assisted Malloy appointed Dr. Andrews for the Connecticut Hospice, and suicide. to the Connecticut Palliative

Appeal from page 7 the Annual Catholic Appeal, said launched with a series of recep- donors find inspiration in these that “Building Communities of tions in which donors previewed words of the Holy Father, Pope Faith,” the theme of this year’s the new appeal video, were intro- Francis: “To live charitably campaign, reflects the work of duced to the new chair couple, means not looking out for our Synod 2014, now underway to Rowan and Julie Taylor of New own interests, but carrying the plan for the future of the diocese. Canaan, and heard a brief talk by burdens of the weakest and poor- “Through the synod, the bish- the bishop. est among us.” op has challenged us to make The appeal serves as the Donors can make a single gift or consider the pledge plan. Pledging will allow a greater sac- rifice by extending the payment of the gift through December 31, 2015. Checks may be made payable to the Annual Bishop’s Appeal, and a credit card gift may be payable online or by pledge card. All gifts will be the diocese more welcoming, primary means of funding for acknowledged by the diocese and to renew liturgy and worship, numerous diocesan ministries are tax deductible to the fullest revitalize Catholic education and and offices that sponsor religious, extent of the law. engage in the work of evangeli- humanitarian and educational (For more info, email 2015ACA@ zation. The appeal supports all of programs to those in need from diobpt.org or call 203.416.1470. these goals,” she said. all walks of life. Give online at www.2015ACA This year’s appeal was Rittman said she hopes that bridgeport.com.) n 12 March 2015 St. Vincent’s Medical Center Workplace Spirituality expresses core values

By PAT HENNESSY Building a culture of car- Workplace Spirituality runs ing is one of the aims of the as part of Mission Services of How can you define work- Workplace Spirituality mission, St. Vincent’s. “Mission is one of place spirituality? At St. Vincent’s which is founded on the val- our core elements,” explains Bill Medical Center in Bridgeport, the ues the Daughters of Charity Hoey, director of Mission and answer to that question is always brought to St. Vincent’s in 1903: Ethics. “Our values are lived out a work in progress, founded on Reverence, Creativity, Wisdom, in every decision we make. It’s the core values of the Daughters Service to the Poor, Integrity and part and parcel of who we are as of Charity but adjusting to the Dedication. Ames is the first lay a full ministry of the Church.” rhythms of the liturgical year, person to hold the coordinator’s Workplace Spirituality the needs of the staff and the position since the Daughters of functions to connect staff to connection to the surrounding Charity concluded their service the mission—to give them the community. at St. Vincent’s and “passed the opportunity to deepen their own “When people come to St. flame” officially in May of 2014. spiritual life but also to connect Vincent’s, they’re looking for She is uniquely qualified for them to the wider community more than clinical excellence,” her current position. Not only St. Vincent’s serves. “I know the says Lucinda Ames, coordinator was she born in St. Vincent’s, she depth of generosity of our staff, POSTERS IN EVERY ELEVATOR at St. Vincent’s Medical Center invite of Workplace Spirituality for St. started working there as a Candy and their dedication,” says Ames. staff and visitors to deepen their faith during the season of Lent. At any time of year, Director of Mission and Ethics Bill Hoey and Coordinator of Workplace Vincent’s. “They want to know, Striper at age 14 and has main- “People here are faith-filled and Spirituality Lucinda Ames encourage ways to express the core values brought ‘Do they care about me as a tained a close relationship with mission-driven.” to St. Vincent’s by the Daughters of Charity. human being?’ ” the Medical Center ever since. She cites the full boxes of gifts

ways. Recently second-graders at Greens Farms Academy in Annual Children’s Westport created individual teddy Tag Sale bears. Ames, who has been build- ing stronger bonds with parishes, St. Thomas More Church schools and organizations in the Darien, Connecticut wider Bridgeport area, was pres- ent at a ceremony where students Saturday, March 21st from 9am-1pm donated 80 bears to children in Early Bird Entry at 8am with $10 donation the Medical Center. “When they’re nervous, we’ll Numbers handed out at 7:30am have something we can give Children’s clothes, furniture, toys, them,” said Cathy Marino, an E.R. technician, when Ames baby and sport equipment showed her the bears. “Then, 374 Middlesex Road, Darien, Connecticut maybe, they won’t be so scared if Directions: Exit 10 from 95 to Noroton Avenue. Head north they have to come back.” on Noroton to Middlesex Road. East (right) on Middlesex to Church Listening, bringing people together, establishing relation- collected for the poor during of the Mass is available in every ships, giving them the opportunity the Christmas season, the staff’s room. During Lent, the opportu- to express and deepen their spir- enthusiastic participation in free nity for Eucharistic Adoration is itual life—all these and so much health screenings to the under- posted as well; a sign-up sheet in more are part of Ames’ efforts. served at area soup kitchens and the chapel shows how much the “Right now we’re hoping to create food pantries, and their willing- staff appreciates the opportunity. a little book of stories of the way ness to talk to high school stu- Mission Services developed a staff have shown their care,” she dents during tours, which encour- prayer booklet, “Journey Through says. “We have a security guard age teens to consider the possibili- Lent With Saint Vincent,” to who shoveled a patient’s drive- ty of healthcare as a vocation. enhance the spiritual life of staff, way. There’s no way that was During the tours, students can patients and visitors. part of his job. An aide brought a clearly see the Catholic nature of Throughout the year, St. comfort cart of soda and cookies St. Vincent’s, and the importance Vincent’s offers a number of activ- for kids who where here while a of the faith dimension is made ities to express and deepen the family member was dying. Staff even more clear in discussions. life of the spirit. In midsummer, members found a reliable car for “It’s important to have a Catholic an Interfaith Memorial Service to a grandma who became caregiver perspective presented to them,” remember deceased loved ones for three young children when says Hoey. “High school kids are is sponsored by SWIM Across their mother had cancer. fascinated when we introduce the Sound. Before Thanksgiving, (A member of Ascension Health, them to the ethical, moral and reli- “Bread & Blessings,” with fresh- St. Vincent’s Health Services includes gious dimensions of health care.” baked rolls and prayers offered the Medical Center, Hall-Brooke The Catholic presence is imme- by staff members in different Behavioral Health Services, St. diately obvious. The daily Mass languages, reminds them of their Vincent’s College, Special Needs schedule is posted in every eleva- strong community of different Services and Urgent Care Walk-in tor, along with the number for the backgrounds and faith tradi- Centers. For more information, chaplain’s office, and a broadcast tions. The generosity flows both go to www.stvincents.org.) n 13 March 2015 Diocesan News Fairfield man to lead new diocesan real estate office BRIDGEPORT—Andrew Schulz comes to the Catholic san real estate holdings and create New York, N.Y., where he Schulz of Fairfield has been Center after serving as president a comprehensive review of deferred managed property acquisition, named real estate director of the of Schulz Development Group, maintenance needs. He will also planning, zoning, development Diocese of Bridgeport by Bishop Inc. He founded the company in be responsible for the creation or and construction for the com- Frank J. Caggiano. The appoint- 2002 to specialize in construction renewal of leases, proposed sale of pany, specializing in owner’s ment was effective January 12. management, property manage- diocesan real estate and manage- representation, construction “Andrew brings to the diocese ment and general contracting for ment of assets within the diocese. management, and facilities. He Andrew Schulz a wealth of real estate knowledge commercial and residential devel- He will work with the bishop; has also served as senior associate and financial expertise, coming opment, fit-outs and restorations. Anne McCrory, chief legal and managing partner of Wood Rich licensed Pennsylvania real- to us with more than 15 years of The newly-created position real estate officer; Mike Hanlon, Building Group, Inc., in Ambler, tor, Connecticut/New York/ construction and property man- oversees all rentals, lease renew- the CFO; the Real Estate Advisory Penn., and as senior associate at Pennsylvania home improvement agement and real estate develop- als, and construction projects Commission; and Sacred Arts and Landmark Development Inc. / contractor and salesperson, and ment experience,” said Bishop including the Queen of the Clergy Building Commission to provide The Loft, in New York. a New York City construction Frank J. Caggiano. “He will be expansion in Stamford and the assistance with all parish-based real He is a graduate of Baruch superintendent. tasked with the coordination of proposed relocation of the St. estate transactions. College, the City University of He and his wife, Risa, and all real estate transactions as well John Fisher Seminary Residence In the past, Schulz has served New York, where he earned their children are members of as direct all facilities project work to Trumbull. as director of development for a B.B.A. in finance. He is a St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in throughout the diocese.” Schulz will inventory all dioce- Blue Diamond Group Corp, licensed Connecticut realtor, Fairfield. n

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EDITORIAL The Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of Bridgeport, Not reasonable has made the following clergy appointments in the Diocese of Bridgeport: “Resurrexit sicut dixit—Alleluia!” proclaims the Easter hymn: “He is Pastor risen as he said!” The Apostles didn’t seem to have had the slightest clue REVEREND JUAN GABRIEL ACOSTA, Parochial Vicar, Parish, Norwalk to Pastor, that Jesus would rise from the dead. He was a charismatic preacher, a heal- Saint Ladislaus Parish, Norwalk. Effective date was March 2. er, a wonder-worker, but they fled from his during his darkest moment. We haven’t changed all that much over the centuries. Jesus…yes, REVEREND PETER TOWSLEY, to Pastor, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Danbury. Father he was a good man. Follow his teachings and you will be a kinder, Towsley will continue to serve as Vicar for Evangelization and Episcopal Delegate to the Ecclesial more compassionate person. Studies prove that church-goers have Movements. Effective date was March 1. better mental health—as if faith were simply a prescription or set of guidelines for a good balanced life. Temporary Administrator The Resurrection overturns all that. Christians aren’t set aside REVEREND FRANCISCO GÓMEZ-FRANCO, to Temporary Administrator, Saint Charles simply to be good and kindly people, important as that is—the Easter Borromeo Parish, Bridgeport. Father Gómez-Franco will continue to serve as Secretary to the mystery offers us far greater life. We are called to believe that Jesus Bishop. Effective date was February 16. was sent by God to take on all our sins, give his life for us—and tri- umph over both sin and death. Chaplain Belief in the Resurrection isn’t reasonable. It doesn’t call for right REVEREND JEFFREY COUTURE, to Chaplain, Newman Center of Western Connecticut State thinking or right behavior. It demands faith in a person, Jesus, who said he would conquer death for all of us. And he did. University, Danbury. Father Couture will continue to serve as Episcopal Chaplain at in Danbury. Effective date was February 18.

Parochial Vicar Moving ahead… REVEREND FRANTZ DESRUISSEAUX, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Joseph Parish, Norwalk. Father One of the more exciting announcements in this issue (page 3) is Desruisseaux will continue to serve as Episcopal Vicar for Haitians. Effective date was March 2. the formation of a Diocesan Youth Choir. From his first day of lead- ing the diocese, Bishop has made reaching out to REVEREND LAWRENCE LARSON, Parochial Vicar, Church of the Assumption, Westport to youth a priority of his ministry here. The Youth Choir will tap into Parochial Vicar, Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Fairfield. Effective date is April 15. their great energy and vitality, and will be a great gift to the entire REVEREND BIRENDRA SORENG, Parochial Vicar, Saint Mark Parish, Stratford, to Pastor, Saint diocese as it helps to revitalize music, particularly when the bishop Mark Parish, Stratford. Effective date is June 30. celebrates diocesan liturgies. We urge all parents to encourage their children to attend the auditions that will be held throughout the dio- Hospital Chaplain cese in the coming months. At the close of the Third General Session of the Synod in February, REVEREND AUGUSTINE OKOROAFOR, new to diocese, to Chaplain at Bridgeport Hospital, Bishop Caggiano gave delegates some important and exciting home- Bridgeport. He will reside at Saint Ambrose Rectory, Bridgeport. Effective date is March 1 until work: find solutions to the five final challenges of the 2014 Synod! August 31. Since then, they’ve been hard at work to identify best practices and suc- Resignation of Pastorate cessful parish models both in diocese and across the country. More than 350 delegates will come together again next weekend, but that doesn’t REVEREND EDICSON OROZCO, Pastor, Saint Charles Borromeo Parish, Bridgeport to a six- leave us off the hook. If you’re not familiar with the work of the synod, month leave of absence from ministry. Effective date was February 16. now is the time talk to you pastor, introduce yourself to the parish REVEREND LEONEL MEDEIROS, Pastor, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Danbury. Father synod delegate or visit the synod website: www.2014Synod.org. Medeiros will continue to serve as Episcopal Vicar for Brazilians. Effective date was February 16. The Annual Catholic Appeal is underway! The name may have changed but the challenge is the same: it helps the Church to support Retirement the work of its various ministries and programs that serve so many individuals and families throughout the diocese. From the nearly REVEREND MARTIN NIKODEM, to retirement. Effective date was February 28. Father Nikodem 10,000 children in our schools to the poor and homeless served at will continue to serve as Temporary Chaplain at Saint Joseph Manor, Trumbull. Effective date is soup kitchens, the appeal makes it possible for the March 1 until June 30. diocese to safeguard the vulnerable and build communities of faith. Special thanks go out to this year’s chair-couple, Julie and Rowan Reverend Ian Jeremiah, Episcopal Vicar for Clergy Taylor of New Canaan, for their energy, enthusiasm and leadership. March, 2015 This year’s appeal is off to a great start. You can help build momen- tum by making your contribution now. It as easy as going online at www.2015ACAbridgeport.com. Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano Circulation Publisher Every registered Catholic household Brian D. Wallace in Fairfield County is entitled Executive Editor [email protected] Two great souls… to a subscription. Pat Hennessy To add or change an address, The diocese lost two great souls last week; one whose ministry took Office of Managing Editor [email protected] call 203.416.1461, him to the national stage, the other who toiled quietly in the local Renée Stamatis Communications or email: [email protected] vineyard. We said goodbye to Edward Cardinal Egan, third Bishop Diocese of Bridgeport Art Director [email protected] of Bridgeport, and Deacon Tim Sullivan, who in the final years of his 238 Jewett Avenue Ralph Lazzaro Advertising Manager [email protected] Annual Subscription Price life was both assistant chaplain and resident at St. Joseph Manor in Bridgeport, Connecticut 06606-2892 $20 (within diocese) Trumbull. Such is the great wheel of the Church that we are all mem- telephone | 203.416.1461 Fr. Colin McKenna Staff Writer [email protected] $50 (outside diocese) bers of the Mystical Body of Christ, and play our parts dependent on fax | 203.374.2044 email | [email protected] Brian A. 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Copy Editor (Consultant) © Copyright 2015, Diocese of Bridgeport 17 March 2015 Editorial Kiros moments

in my long-term memory. If you You try to get others to under- decoder that unlocks the hidden took them all and ground them stand, but there is no way they script. You see the words. And Catholic by Grace up with a mortar and pestle, you truly can, not being in your skin. you begin to realize—so that’s might end up with words like Not being in your head as the what I’ve been called to do. By Denise Bossert Catholic and mystery and con- thoughts bounce around and stir That’s where I am called to go. templative and writer. the soul. It’s been that all along. It is where I was headed— The most one can hope for “Okay, let’s do it. So be it, though I didn’t see it coming. is for one’s spiritual director to amen,” you say. Denise Bossert is a national But there is something spe- affirm the call. It’s enough. A You drop your nets and walk cial for me about the notion of nod from him and a nod from away from what was to embrace Catholic writer and columnist. kairos. A time for each thing. grace—that’ll do. what is to come. A season. A changing-over and Kairos. The changing time. A It is the moment you are ready rendering-up. Dropping nets to blank page. Who needs January for God’s plan for you. he Greek words chro- experience a blur. follow. Or abandoning the now 1st to set new things in motion? Kairos. nos and kairos always I remember three writers from for the unexpected call. The God just needs today. A deep Not tick-tock clock time. Not remind me of Frank the long list of required reading sense of an ending. And of a breath. A teeny tiny fiat. the hour of a particular day of a TKermode’s book The for comprehensive exams. Four beginning. It’s not that the miraculous is specific month of the year. Not Sense of an Ending—required read- Quartets by T.S. Eliot. The Writing When you talk about such about to happen, just his holy will chronos. This is Kairos. ing for my M.A. comprehen- Life and Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by things, others stare. They don’t for you. And maybe that is mirac- A season. The season for sive exams at Southern Annie Dillard. And Kermode’s get it. They don’t sense the crook ulous, in the ways that healing changing. And now is the accept- University at Edwardsville. Not The Sense of an Ending. of God’s finger. The hook of the and wholeness and deliverance able Kairos. that I wrote anything profound I might have known that I Shepherd’s staff. They see no and restoration are miraculous. It’s Lent. Repent and believe that awful day. I received a B was headed for a massive conver- mandate to go. To follow. To pick Somehow, you know it. You the good news of the Gospel of on my comprehensive exams sion—for I have forgotten most up a pen. Or a cross. Or both. begin to perceive it. Jesus Christ. Ground everything though I had trended toward A’s of the other things I read in the There is something beautiful— The words on the blank page down with your own mortar and throughout graduate school. I months of preparation for comps, and painful—in accepting the are written in invisible ink—the pestle. And offer that to Our Lord. choose to blame my performance but those were the things that call one receives in these kairos kind of ink that fills God’s pen. Yes, now is an acceptable on the migraine that rendered the remained and took up residency moments. And your spirit is the secret time. n Forgiveness and Heroism during Lent punishment. They thought that if Canterbury was murdered for Not true. Open the newspaper. you got sick you’d probably done refusing to play nice with political The world hasn’t changed much. A Dad’s View something to deserve it. The mul- authorities. We could use some Christians all across the Middle titudes of priests getting sick and of that spirit today. East are being slaughtered for By Matthew Hennessey dying pointed to one conclusion— St. Maximilian Kolbe vol- their faith. the Church was corrupt and her unteered to take a condemned “What’s ISIS?” my daughter, priests were sinful. No good deed man’s place at Auschwitz. That Clara, asked my wife, Ursula, Matthew Hennessey and goes unpunished, eh? the other day. The best questions It was a bum rap. The priests come out of the blue. Luckily, I his family are parishioners of the Black Death were brave “Most of the original married well. Ursula steered the of St. Aloysius in New Canaan. and selfless, going where no one conversation away from the death wanted to go, doing what no one apostles died as merchants of ISIS to the bigger wanted to do. And dying for it. picture. ent is a time for prepa- demic that killed as many as 200 That’s a small but useful bit martyrs. I find that All around the world, many ration. I’ve always been million Europeans from 1346-53. of inspiration, via my kids’ his- thousands of people refuse, bad at that. Waiting It’s not a pleasant topic. One fact tory books. Keeping our Lenten inspiring. It’s also the daily, to deny Christ even when ain’t my thing. jumps out: priests were especially promises may seem hard, but not doing so might help them avoid L best evidence I can Lent is a time for sacrifice. I’m hard-hit. The mortality rate for nearly as hard as ministering to torture and death. Clara finds bad at that, too. Self-denial ain’t the general population during the doomed. that inspiring. I pray she never my thing either. the Black Death was 30 percent. Most of the original apostles think of that Jesus faces that test. The fact is: We But I read many writers who For priests, it was closer to 45 died as martyrs. I find that inspir- won’t all be martyrs. That’s say, “No, self-denial isn’t the percent. ing. It’s also the best evidence was—and is—what not God’s plan. As St. Paul point. Lent’s a time for coming It’s not hard to see why. I can think of that Jesus was— wrote in his First Letter to the closer to God.” Priests heard deathbed confes- and is—what he claimed to be. he claimed to be.” Corinthians, however, we are I don’t know about you, but sions. They did a lot of anoint- The apostles knew him. They called to be holy. I’d love to have a closer relation- ing. Close contact with the sick experienced his ministry. They kind of selflessness only comes Most of us fall short on that ship with God. The challenge almost always led to infection. witnessed the passion and resur- from one place—a relationship as well. It’s okay. Even St. Peter for me is execution. Almsgiving, Infection usually meant death. rection. with God so close it transcends denied Christ a time or three. fasting, prayer—for me it feels One plus one equals two. You wouldn’t give up your everything. Jesus forgave him nonetheless. like work. I can do it, but I need Here in the twenty-first centu- life for a maybe, would you? I But, you say, World War II Just like he forgives you and me a little inspiration. This year I’m ry, we can do the math. But in the wouldn’t. was 70 years ago. The Black when we struggle to live up to finding it in unlikely places. Middle Ages, no one knew about The apostles weren’t the only Death was almost 700 years ago. our Lenten promises. The kids are learning about the germ theory of disease. They ones to lay down their lives for It’s not so easy to find examples Lent is a time for preparation. the Black Death—the plague pan- presumed the plague was God’s Christ. St. Thomas Becket of of Christian heroism these days. Prepare to be forgiven. n Happy Easter from

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Saturday, March 28 MARCH 29 - PALM SUNDAY 7:30 am - Al’s Angels Easter Basket Assembly Saturday 5:15 PM 5:00 pm - Easter Bunny Dinner Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord APRIL 2 - HOLY THURSDAY Palms will be distributed at all Masses this weekend 7:30 PM - Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Saturday, March 28 - 4:00 pm, Vigil Mass Adoration in the Chapel at the Sunday, March 29 Altar of Reposition until 10:00 PM 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 Noon, 5:00 pm APRIL 3 - GOOD FRIDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 3:00 PM - Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Tuesday of Holy Week, March 31 Good Friday, April 3 4:30 to 5:30 PM - Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:00-9:00 am - Confession 9:00 am - Morning Prayer; 7:00 PM - Stations of the Cross 12:10 pm - Mass 12:00 Noon - Outdoor Stations of the Cross

1:00-2:00 pm - Confession 3:00 pm - Solemn Liturgy; APRIL 19 - HOLY SATURDAY: THE EASTER VIGIL 7:00-9:00 pm - Confession 7:00 pm - Stations of the Cross 8:00 PM - The Easter Vigil Mass Holy Thursday, April 2 Holy Saturday, April 4 9:00 am - Morning Prayer 9:00 am - Morning Prayer; 2:00 pm - Blessing of Food APRIL 5- EASTER SUNDAY 7:30 pm - Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper 7:30 pm - Great Vigil of Easter – First Mass of Easter THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD in the Church Easter Sunday, Resurrection of the Lord, April 5 Masses: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM 9:00 pm–Midnight 6:00 am - Sunrise Mass at the Grotto, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 Noon, 5:00 pm

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7 p.m. – “Seven Last Words of Jesus” Monday, March 30 Masses at 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM Holy Thursday, April 2 7 p.m. – Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Bilingual Service) Tuesday, March 31 8 p.m. to Midnight – Eucharistic Adoration (Pastore Church Hall) Masses at 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM Confessions at 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Good Friday, April 3 3 p.m. – Good Friday Service (English) Wednesday, April 1 Mass at 7:00 AM and 5:15 PM 5 p.m. – Living Stations and Good Friday Service (Spanish) 7:30 p.m. – Passion Play (Students of Saint Joseph School) Holy Thursday, April 2 No Regularly Scheduled Masses Holy Saturday, April 4 Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:30 PM 3 p.m. – Blessing of Food (Pastore Church Hall) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM 8 p.m. – Easter Vigil Mass (Bilingual Service) Good Friday, April 3 No Regularly Scheduled Masses Easter Sunday, April 5 Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion at 3:00 PM (Main Service) 7:30 a.m. – Mass (Church) Stations of the Cross at 7:00 PM 9 a.m. – Mass with Contemporary Choir (Church) Holy Saturday, April 4 9 a.m. – Mass (Church Hall) No Regularly Scheduled Masses Blessing of Easter Food at 11:00 AM 10:45 a.m. – Mass (Church) The Easter Vigil at 8:00 PM 10:45 a.m. – Mass (Church Hall) Easter Sunday, April 5 12:30 p.m. – Mass in Spanish (Church) Masses at 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM (Family Mass), and 11:30 AM 12:30 p.m. – Mass in English (Church Hall) No 5:00 PM Mass Happy Easter! 21 March 2015 K of C Museum Exhibit looks at ministry and meds in Civil War

NEW HAVEN—The Knights ONE OF THE MORE than 150 Civil • A Civil War timeline of Columbus Museum marks the War images on display at the K of C • Civil War uniform and swords 150th anniversary of the Civil Museum. • More than 150 images, from War’s end with an exhibition pro- period photography to modern filing various military and civilian artwork support figures during the four- Confederate and Union—are • Interactive displays with biog- year conflict (1861-1865). profiled, together with battlefield raphies, monuments, battle “Answering the Call” opens and religious Sisters stories and a quiz March 14 with a focus on reli- who nursed the wounded in hos- • Letters from the battlefield gious ministry and medical care pitals and prisons. • A reproduction shelter tent for soldiers, as well as a history of “Answering the Call” includes and chapel the 9th Connecticut, a volunteer references to battles and military A series of complementary infantry regiment whose mem- campaigns, with emphasis on Civil War lectures and presenta- bers were predominantly of Irish conditions in military encamp- tions are scheduled throughout ancestry, many of whom were ments and the aftermath of com- the duration of the exhibition. from New Haven. bat, such as medical care and the (The museum is located at 1 State The show centers on wartime spiritual needs of the wounded Street in New Haven and is open struggles and hardships as well and dying. from 10 am-5 pm daily with free as acts of bravery, charity and The exhibition is on view admission and on-site parking. For compassion in the midst of battle. through September 20, and more info, call 203.865.0400 or visit Catholic soldiers and officers— includes: kofcmuseum.org.) n 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: April 3: Good Friday Monday: 11:30-12 noon 9:00 a.m. Matins & Lauds Pastor: Fr. Greg J. Markey • Parochial Vicar: Fr. Richard G. Cipolla • In Residence: Fr. Paul N. Check, Director of Courage • Deacon Stephan Genovese • Choirmaster: David J. Hughes Tuesday: 11:30-12 noon, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Spanish Stations Thursday: 3:00-4:30 p.m. Music for the 9:30am Sunday Solemn High Mass of the Cross Friday: 1:00-2:30 p.m. 12:00 noon English Stations March 15: The Fourth Sunday of Lent: Missa Cantate (Sheppard); Audi benigne Conditor Saturday 3:00-4:30 p.m. of the Cross (Dufay); organ music of Bach 3:00 p.m. Lord’s Passion March 29: Palm Sunday Thursday, March 19, 7:00 p.m.: The Feast of St. Joseph: Missa Ego flos campi for double 7:00 p.m. Seven Last Words choir (Padilla); Veritas mea (Palestrina); Te Joseph celebrent (plainsong); organ music of 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. (Solemn High Tournemire and Walther; with the Student Schola Extraordinary Form) - Beginning 7:30 p.m. Outdoor Procession March 22: Passion Sunday: Missa Aspice Domine (Morales); Infelix ego (Byrd) with an outdoor procession 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 7:00 p.m.: The Feast of the Annunciation: Missa Salve Regina 1:15 p.m. (Spanish) April 4: Holy Saturday (Langlais); Ave Maria (Philips); Ave Regina cælorum for double choir (Victoria); organ 9:00 a.m. Matins & Lauds music of Langlais; with the Student Schola April 1: Spy Wednesday 12 noon Blessing of the Food March 29: Palm Sunday: Missa Videte manus meas (Hugh Aston); Passio Domini Nostri 8:00 a.m. Ordinary Form Mass 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil – Jesu Christi secundum Matthæum (Eton Choirbook); Improperium (Palestrina); O Jesu 6:45 p.m. Low Mass in the Extraordinary Solemn High Extraordinary Christe (Jacquet de Berchem); Miserere (George Malcolm); with all choirs of the parish Form – St. Luke’s Passion Form Mass April 1: Tenebræ: The complete plainsong office of Matins & Lauds for Holy Thursday; Lamen- (in the Chapel) tationes (Morales); Tenebræ responsories (Victoria); Miserere (Allegri); with the Student Schola 8:00 p.m. The Solemn Office of Tenebrae April 2: Maundy Thursday: Missa Pange lingua (Josquin); Domine, tu mihi lavas pedes? April 2: Holy Thursday April 5: Easter Sunday (Cardoso); Ubi caritas (Duruflé); Ave verum corpus (Elgar); Pange lingua (Byrd); with all The Resurrection of the Lord choirs of the parish 7:00 p.m. Solemn High Extraordinary Form Mass of the Last Supper - 8:00 a.m. April 3: Good Friday: Passio Domini Nostri Jesu Christi secundum Joannem (Byrd); followed by adoration until 9:30 a.m. (Solemn High Crucifixus à 8 (Lotti); Ecce lignum / Crux fidelis (Willaert); Officium de Cruce (Compère); Extraordinary Form) Salvator mundi (Blow) midnight 9:00 p.m. Stripping of the Altars/ 11:30 a.m. April 4: The Solemn Easter Vigil: Missa pro Victoria for double choir (Victoria); Surrexit a “Visit to the Seven Churches” 1:15 p.m. (Spanish) mortuis (Widor); Regina caeli for double choir (Guerrero); Dum transisset Sabbatum (Taverner); Pascha jucundissimum (Hughes); organ music of Widor; with all choirs of the parish April 5: Easter Sunday: Missa Pascale (La Rue); Hæc dies (Léonin); Christus resurgens (Byrd); Congratulamini mihi omnes (Willaert); organ music of Bach and Widor Saint Mary’s Bookstore 203.854.9013 Offering a wide selection of books, crucifixes, rosaries, sacramentals from Italy St. Cecilia Society Concert Series and the Holy Land, First Communion and Confirmation gifts, and more. Sunday, March 15, 4:00 p.m. HOURS: Saturday 10am-4pm | Sunday 9-9:30am, 11am-2pm | Monday, Wednesday & Friday 12:45-2pm Sharon Levin, flute; Gerard Reuter, oboe; David Hughes, piano Tuesday 11-11:30am and 12:45-2pm | Thursday 12:45-2pm and 3:30-5:30pm works of Telemann, Marcello, Quantz, Corrette, Gaubert Located in Parish Center building behind Saint Mary Church | VISA/MC ACCEPTED more information: stmarynorwalk.net/recitals 22 March 2015 Young Church: Convivio 2015 ‘The Power of One Day’

By WILL MERCIER increase our relationship with follow him. Because of this one in to expand your relationship the Lord. Inspirational talks day, their lives were completely with the Lord. There are exten- With the synod underway, are given throughout the day, changed. Convivio offers such sions of Convivio such as the 2015 is a landmark year in which serves to reinforce the a potential to change you. At “Christmas Extravaganza,” a the Diocese of Bridgeport. theme that one day can make Convivio, you encounter Christ party for special needs children Contributing to the uniqueness of a drastic difference. There are many times throughout the day, in our diocese. We were also this year, Convivio, the annual also sacramental opportunities perhaps most palpably during introduced to the High School Catholic youth conference, was throughout the weekend such Mass and Eucharistic Adoration. Apostles program. This leader- Will Mercier held on one day this year, rather as Reconciliation, Eucharistic Each encounter you have deepens ship program allows youths to than the three days it has been in Adoration, and Mass with your relationship with him. continue their service to the Lord time the day was over. the past. Bishop Caggiano. Speaking from personal expe- by leading Confirmation Retreats Convivio is a fun opportu- Convivio took place on March The theme of Convivio espe- rience, I can greatly assure you throughout the diocese and meet- nity that allows Catholic youth 7 at Sacred Heart University. cially resonates this year, for it that these encounters are lasting ing once a month to discuss and to connect, make friends, and This year’s theme was “The reiterates the importance of what and they change you for the bet- reflect on the faith. grow closer to Jesus. A person’s Power of One Day.” As an just one day can do. We are ter. I have learned much from As we are all aware, an life can change in a matter of extraordinary benefit, Bishop shown many times in the Bible, each of the two Convivios I have incredible amount can happen seconds; imagine all the oppor- Frank J. Caggiano was present especially with the Apostles, attended, and at each one I have in one day; one day can com- tunities for change this one day with us for most of the day! that one day can have a major encountered Christ in a unique pletely change your life. We offered. For those unfamiliar with difference in a person’s life. way. I experienced this again. allowed Convivio to be that (Will Mercier, a member of St. Convivio, the day consists of Jesus called people away from Convivio is only the beginning day, and we all felt a deeper Jude Parish in Monroe, attends St. many activities which aim to their daily lives and told them to of opportunities you can partake relationship with God by the Joseph High School.) n HOLY WEEK & EASTER GUIDE

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE SATURDAY – MARCH 28 3:00-5:00pm Confessions ST. JUDE CHURCH 5:30pm Mass MONROE, CONNECTICUT PALM SUNDAY – MARCH 29 Please check our website 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am and 12:00pm Masses www.stjuderc.com for changes to the schedule Lenten Mission at all Masses – Fr. Michael Novajosky MONDAY – MARCH 30 6:15-7:00pm Lenten Mission – Fr. Michael Novajosky TUESDAY – MARCH 31 6:15-7:00pm Lenten Mission – Fr. Michael Novajosky 7:00-9:00pm Confessions WEDNESDAY – APRIL 1 7:30pm Tenebrae Service HOLY THURSDAY – APRIL 2 9:00am Morning Prayers 9:30am-10:30am Confessions 7:30pm Mass of Last Supper and Adoration until Midnight GOOD FRIDAY – APRIL 3 10:30am Morning Prayers 11:00am-12:00pm Confessions 3:00pm Sacred Liturgy of Good Friday 7:30pm Living Stations of the Cross HOLY SATURDAY – APRIL 4 9:30am Morning Prayers 10:00am-12:00pm Confessions 1:00pm Blessing of Food (in Social Hall) 8:00pm Solemn Easter Vigil Mass (No 5:30pm Saturday Mass) EASTER SUNDAY – APRIL 5 Rev. Msgr. Dariusz J. Zielonka, J.C.D., Pastor 7:30am, 9:00am*, 10:30am Rev. Henry Hoffman, Parochial Vicar and 12:00pm Masses Rev. Michael Novajosky, In Residence Rev. Msgr. Richard Shea, Retired and In Residence

Deacon John DiTaranto

* 9:00am we will have an additional Mass Saint Jude Roman Catholic Church in the Social Hall (lower church). 707 Monroe Turnpike (Rt. 111) • Monroe Connecticut, 06468 • 203.261.6404 23 March 2015 Lenten Reflection ‘Desire is quenched by desire’

By MSGR. CHRIS WALSH woman in 4th Century Rome what is really Good and Beautiful afternoon to spend an hour in our ministry” and by the example who was considering a voca- and True is so weak. And when parish Adoration Chapel before of some bold parishes to heed What do we want this Lent? tion to the religious life. In it we are attracted to good, beauti- the Eucharist (every Tuesday and the recent ’ calls to make Maybe that is a better way of he summed up magnificently ful and true things that God has Friday from 1-7 pm); so why is it a “new evangelization” the goal phrasing the fundamental ques- the challenge of the moral and made, we tend to love them in so seldom that I leave my rectory and the touchstone of all Church tion for Christian spirituality: spiritual life. He wrote: “It is a way that is often self-centered, appointments and my text mes- life. So why don’t I spend more of what do we truly desire with all hard for the human soul not to disordered and even destructive sages to go over and enjoy it? my effort going out to those who our heart? The Gospel says: “For love something, and our mind for them and for us. My priesthood has been don’t truly know Jesus Christ and where your treasure is, there will of necessity must be drawn to This Lent I want to try Jerome’s renewed by the urgings of Pope his holy Catholic Church? your heart be” (Lk. 12:34). Does some sort of affection. Carnal solution. Normally, for example, Francis to “move from a pastoral “Desire is quenched by desire.” our treasure lie in Jesus Christ, he love is overcome by spiritual if I decide to give up sweets and ministry of mere conservation to (Msgr. Chris Walsh is pastor of who is the “pearl of great price”? love; desire is quenched by desire desserts for Lent, it is amazing a decidedly missionary pastoral St. Joseph Parish in Shelton.) n (Mt. 13:46) Or have we settled for (desiderium desiderio restinguitur). how much I can find to replace cheap costume jewelry instead? The problem for most of us is them with: gooey granola bars, What do we truly desire? What not that our sinful desires are so 300-calorie Dunkin Donut muffins, do we really want out of life?! blazon and out of control. We and endless bags of Triscuits and & EASTER GUIDE As I mentioned in my homily are not the greatest Scrooges or Doritos! Maybe our mistake is on Ash Wednesday, St. Jerome, Machiavellis, Don Juans or Attila that we need to focus more on an early Father and Doctor of the Huns who ever lived! No, the increasing our spiritual desire. the Church, wrote a letter to real problem is that our desire for For example, I love when I Eustochium, a young Christian God is so pale, our longing for can slip away in the middle of the Saint Theresa ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH The Mother Church of Trumbull Rev. Brian P. Gannon, Pastor Deacon Salvatore M. Clarizio Rev. Michael Flynn, Parochial Vicar Dr. Carolina Flores, Director of Music HOLY WEEK Rev. Shawn W. Cutler, Parochial Vicar HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE - 2015 PALM SUNDAY – March 29 Saint Pius X Parish Blessing and Palm distribution at all Masses Saturday Vigil Mass – 4:30pm Rev. Samuel Kachuba, Administrator; Rev. Robert Crofut, Parochial Vicar; Rev. Msgr. Ernest Esposito, Priest in Residence Sunday Masses – 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am and 12:00noon 834 Brookside Drive, Fairfield • www.st-pius.org • 203.255.6134 MONDAY-WEDNESDAY – March 30 & 31, April 1 PALM SUNDAY Daily Mass – 8:00am, 12:00noon and 5:30pm Holy Hour with Exposition and Benediction - March 29 – 6:30 pm WEDNESDAY, April 1 Followed by Solemn Compline at 7:30 pm. Chanted by Chamber Choir in candlelight, in Chapel Tenebrae Service – 7:30pm HOLY THURSDAY – April 2 Morning Prayer – 8:00am EASTER TRIDUUM Celebration of the Lord’s Supper – 7:30pm HOLY THURSDAY – APRIL 2 Adoration at the Altar of Repose – 8:30pm to Midnight Morning Prayer: 8:30 am in the Chapel; Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7:30 pm in the Church GOOD FRIDAY – April 3 Adoration of the Eucharist until 11:00 pm Morning Prayer – 8:00am Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion – 3:00pm GOOD FRIDAY – APRIL 3 Mary’s Way of the Cross – 7:30pm Morning Prayer: 8:30 am in the Chapel; Good Friday is a day of Fast and Abstinence from meat The Lord’s Passion: 3:00 pm in the Church - Veneration of the Cross and reception of Eucharist are a part of this service; HOLY SATURDAY – April 4 Stations of the Cross: 7:00 pm; Morning Prayer – 8:00am Tenebrae Service – Immediately after Stations - Holy-Week Devotion dating back to the early Church. Blessing of Easter Food – 12:00noon Easter Vigil – 7:30pm (Attendance at Vigil satisfies Sunday Obligation) Scriptural devotion characterized by the successive extinguishing of candles. EASTER SUNDAY – April 5 HOLY SATURDAY – APRIL 4 (Please note change from regular Sunday schedule) Morning Prayer: 8:30 am in the Chapel; Blessing of Easter Food: 10:00 am in the Chapel 7:00am, 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am and 12:30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation: 11:00 am to 12 noon and 2:00 to 4:00 pm CONFESSION SCHEDULE Tuesday – 7:00pm-9:00pm EASTER VIGIL MASS – APRIL 4 at 7:30 pm Holy Thursday – 3:30pm-4:30pm The most important liturgical celebration of the Church’s year! Good Friday – 11:00am-12:00noon and 4:30pm-5:00pm Holy Saturday – 11:00am-12:00noon and 3:30pm-4:30pm EASTER SUNDAY – APRIL 5 - MASS SCHEDULE 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am and 12 noon Additional 10:30 am and noon Mass will be offered in the Faith Center

5301 Main Street • Trumbull, Connecticut 06611-4195 24 March 2015 Sports Teixeira a hit at Shehan-McGivney fundraiser

By DON HARRISON Community Center was founded play college baseball,” he said. to provide youngsters with an That decision paid many div- What does it take to become a educational safe haven from the idends. successful switch-hitter in major dangers of the streets by provid- “I got to play in front of 4,000 league baseball? ing them with after-school and fans at every Georgia Tech home For Mark Teixeira, growing evening programs, as well as game for three years. I played up in a Baltimore suburb during summer camp. just one year in the minors, and the 1980s, it meant playing Wiffle Teixeira was an amiable pres- so I didn’t have to go through the ball in the backyard and taking ence as he chatted with—and rigors of riding buses for three countless swings from both sides autographed baseballs and other years,” he explained. of the plate until it was time for memorabilia for—fans of all ages More importantly, at Georgia dinner. at the former SHU gym. Tech he met Leigh Williams, the “We were Oriole fans, and Bobby Valentine, Sacred woman who would become his I would pretend to be Eddie Heart’s director of athletics and wife. “That’s why God sent me Murray,” the New York Yankees former major league manager and NEW YORK YANKEES First Baseman Mark Teixera fist-bumps a young fan. there,” he said. Mark and Leigh first baseman told a gathering of player, joined Teixeira on stage were married in 2002 and now several hundred at Sacred Heart to conduct a raffle. “I was drafted live in Greenwich with their three University’s Edgerton Center for fifth by the Los Angeles Dodgers Mickey Mantle (536) and the Joseph High School in Baltimore, young children. the Arts. in 1968 and got $65,000 to sign,” aforementioned Murray (504) where he excelled in baseball, As a Georgia Tech sophomore Teixeira was the guest of Valentine said with a wide grin. on the career list of switch-hit- basketball and soccer, and in the in 2000, Teixeira led the Atlantic honor at a joint fundraiser for “Mark was the fifth pick and got ters, but he could pass Chipper classroom as well. (“My uncle is Coast Conference in batting the Cardinal Shehan Center and $9 million. Things have changed Jones (468) and current team- a Catholic priest and is the chap- (.427), home runs (18) and sever- the McGivney Center, both in a bit.” mate Carlos Beltran (373). And lain at a prison in Baltimore,” he al other categories, making him Bridgeport. The Shehan center The 6-foot-3, 220-pound he’s just three behind the retired noted.) a near unanimous selection for offers activities to address the Teixeira, soon to be 35, is one of Lance Berkman (366). The Boston Red Sox selected the Dick Howser Award as the educational and recreational the game’s premier power-hitting “God blessed me with the Teixeira in the 1998 free-agent National College Player of the needs of moderate and low-in- switch-hitters, having thumped ability to play baseball,” Teixeira draft, but he bypassed that option Year. He became one of just three come families and young people, 363 home runs across 11 seasons said. Raised a devout Catholic and elected to study and contin- ACC players to amass a lifetime with emphasis on its outstanding and a portion of another. He’s by his parents, John and Margy ue playing the game at Georgia batting average over .400. sports program. The McGivney still well behind Hall-of-Famers Teixeira, he attended Mount St. Tech. “My goal as a kid was to ➤ continued on page 27

HOLY WEEK & EASTER GUIDE Saint Thomas Aquinas Church 1719 Post Road, Fairfield, Connecticut 06824 Saint Lawrence Rev. Victor T. Martin, Pastor HOLY WEEK SERVICES Parish

PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY MASSES CONFESSIONS Huntington Center, Shelton Saturday, March 28 - 5:00pm During Holy Week: Monday-Wednesday Rectory Office: (203) 929-5355 Sunday, March 29 - 7:00am, 9:00am (Family Mass), following the 7:00am and 12:10pm Daily Masses

10:30am and 12:00 noon LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE (Palms distributed at ALL Masses) Tuesday, March 31 - 7:30pm HOLY WEEK SERVICES

Evening Prayer and Exposition HOLY THURSDAY - APRIL 2 of the Blessed Sacrament - 7:30pm Morning Prayer - 8:00am Tuesday, March 31 Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7:30pm Confessions ~ 7:00 - 8:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament following the Mass until Midnight GOOD FRIDAY - APRIL 3 Holy Thursday, April 2 Morning Prayer - 8:00am Mass of the Lord’s Supper ~ 7:00 pm Confessions - 11:00am-12:00 noon Stations of the Cross - 12:00 noon Passion of our Lord - 3:00pm Good Friday, April 3 Tenebrae Service - 7:30pm Passion of the Lord ~ 3:00 pm HOLY SATURDAY - APRIL 4 Morning Prayer - 8:00am Stations of the Cross ~ 7:00 pm

Blessing of Food - 2:00pm in Church EASTER VIGIL MASS Holy Saturday, April 4 8:00pm (Fulfills Sunday obligation) Blessing of Food ~ 10:00 am EASTER SUNDAY MASSES - APRIL 5 The Great Vigil of Easter ~ 7:30 pm 7:00am, 9:00am (Family Mass), 10:30am and 12:00 noon Easter Sunday, April 5 The Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord 7:30 am, 9:30 am and 11:30 am

25 March 2015 Sports Notre Dame grads head to Winter Deaflympics SHELTON—Brothers Peter the Bay State Breakers Junior 2013 World Championships. and Garrett Gintoli of Shelton, Teams in Rockland, Mass., in the Both boys were born with both graduates of Notre Dame Eastern Junior Hockey league. Melnick-Fraser syndrome, which High School in Fairfield, will He is currently a junior on the has caused a progressive moderate participate in the 18th Winter Salve Regina University Men’s to severe hearing loss for which Deaflympics to be held in Khanty- Team (NCAA DIII). Garrett ( they wear bilateral hearing aids. Mansiysk, Russia, ND ‘14) is To qualify for the games, an ath- DEAFLYMPIC ICE HOCKEY PLAYERS Peter and Garrett Gintoli of March 28-April currently lete must have a hearing loss of Shelton. 5. The com- “Both boys were born with the at least 55 dB in the “better ear.” petition will South Shore Assistive devices, including hear- include teams with Melnick-Fraser Kings U18 ing aids and cochlear implants from Canada, Tier 1 team are not allowed in competition, in Finland, syndrome, which has in Foxboro, order to assure that athletes are on Russia, and Mass., in the an even playing field. & EASTER GUIDE USA. caused a progressive USPHL. Player funding for the Peter and The Deaflympics is provided by the Garrett were hearing loss.” brothers American Hearing Impaired selected after have been Hockey Association through pri- attending the involved vate donations and support form St. James Parish U.S. Deaflympic Ice Hockey with AHIHA since 2003. Peter the USA Hockey Foundation. Team tryouts, hosted by the was selected to the 2011 High Players are also asked to raise C o m m u n i t y o f F a i t h American Hearing Impaired Tatras, Slovakia U.S. Deaflympic a significant portion of their 2110 Main Street, Stratford, Connecticut Hockey Association (AHIHA). team as well as the 2009 expenses. 203-375-5887 Tryouts were held in Buffalo, Winnipeg, Canada, and 2013 (For online donations, go to Rev. Thomas Lynch, Pastor N.Y., this past August. Peter (Vantaa, Finland, U.S. World www.AHIHA.org. For more info graduated from Notre Dame in Championship teams. Garrett on the 18th Winter Deaflympics, Palm Sunday - March 29 2010 and went on to play for made his first appearance at the visit www.2015deaflympics.org.) n Mass Schedule - Saturday Vigil 4:30 pm Sunday - 7:00 am, 9:15 am, 11:15 am, and 6:00 pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament HOLY WEEK Monday thru Wednesday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm - Parish Center Chapel Holy Thursday - April 2 The Cathedral Parish 8:00 am - Morning Prayer 170 Thompson Street, Bridgeport Connecticut - 203.368.6777 7:30 pm - Mass of the Lord’s Supper The Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of Bridgeport and the washing of the feet Good Friday - April 3 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 8:00 am - Morning Prayer Palm Sunday, March 29: Regular Sunday Mass schedule 12:00-2:00 pm - Personal Way of the Cross - Chapel 3:00 pm - Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Monday of Holy Week, March 30: Regular schedule 5:30 pm Novena of Divine Mercy - Chapel Tuesday of Holy Week, March 31: 7:30 pm - Stations of the Cross Regular schedule plus Confessions 7pm-9pm at St Augustine Wednesday of Holy Week: 7am - St. Patrick Holy Saturday - April 4 3pm - Chrism Mass at St Augustine with Bishop Caggiano 8:00 am - Morning Prayer No 12:10 Mass or Confessions 10:00 am - Blessing of Easter Food 3:00 pm Novena of Divine Mercy - Chapel Holy Thursday: 8pm - Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30 pm - The Easter Vigil at St Augustine with Bishop Caggiano Good Friday: Stations of Cross Procession 11am-12:30pm Easter Sunday - April 5 Leaving from St Augustine and arriving at St Patrick Mass Schedule - 7:00 am, 9:15 am, 11:15 am 3pm - Liturgy of The Lord’s Passion - St. Patrick (English) There will be no 6:00 pm Mass 3pm - Liturgia de la Pasión del Señor - St Agustin (Español) 3:00 pm Novena of Divine Mercy - Chapel 5:30pm - Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion - St Augustine (Vietnamese) Novena will be recited daily at 3:00 pm in the Chapel 8pm - Tenebrae at St Augustine (English) concluding on Saturday, April 11 Holy Saturday: 8pm Easter Vigil Mass only - St Augustine with Bishop Caggiano Second Sunday of Easter - April 12 Easter Sunday: 8am - St Patrick; 9:30am St Augustine; 11am - St Augustine (Spanish) Divine Mercy Sunday - Celebration of Divine Mercy 12:30pm St Patrick; 2:30pm St Augustine (Vietnamese) Sunday - 3:00 pm in the Chapel Please visit our website at www.thecathedralparish.org for our Regular Mass Schedule Join us in celebrating the Sacred Triduum 26 March 2015 30-Hour Famine Teens bring attention to world hunger

By MICHAEL FALBO ipants spent time reflecting and 30 People), reminded us that our meditating on the underlying mes- work is not done. He said that we Since 2004, teens from in and sage of the parable of the mustard should make a commitment from around the Norwalk area have gath- seed. “For truly I say to you, if you now until the next Famine to be ered at Saint Philip Parish to par- have faith the size of a mustard in service for parts of 30 more ticipate in World Vision’s 30-Hour seed, you will say to this mountain, days and positively impact the Famine. The teens fast to raise ‘Move from here to there,’ and lives of 30 more people. awareness and funds for children it will move; and nothing will be The ultimate lesson I learned dying of hunger. The Famine start- impossible to you” (Matt 17:20). by participating in the 30-Hour ed out in 2004 with 29 high school students who raised over $4,000, and has been growing steadily ever since. During the 2015 Famine, approximately 200 students par- ticipated. They have raised over $43,000—and still counting. YOUNG CATHOLICS from the greater Norwalk area marched to help end Many of the participants came world hunger. Famine participants wore special T-shirts as they roused the from St. Philip, St. Thomas, crowd at St. Philip’s in Norwalk. (Photos by Sabrina Hiller, a senior at Norwalk High School) St. Jerome, and St. Matthew in Norwalk, Holy Spirit and St. Cecilia in Stamford, and the icebreakers began. “Tribe” 20,000 meals in total, which means Assumption in Westport. In total, games sort teens into 10 groups in 120,000 people will be fed. students from 17 different church- order to simulate the challenges Patrick Connolly, who goes es and 34 schools participated. people face in struggling coun- to the Academy of Information We used this Gospel passage to Famine is that we as a commu- The Famine’s events kicked- tries. The challenges are turned Technology and Engineering in demonstrate that even though the nity must come together and off at 9 am with a 1-mile walk into games with tribes competing Stamford and attends Assumption Famine started out small in 2004, assist those in need. Not just for from Norwalk’s town green to St. against each other. Parish in Westport said, “It was it has grown to amazing propor- a weekend; we need to make a Philip Church. We held banners The games are followed by a really amazing experience that tions and we have begun to move commitment to serve to others bringing attention to the problem different service opportunities helped me realize the difference our own mountain, which is the throughout our lives. of world hunger with chants of throughout Norwalk. These that I am making. The event just problem of world hunger. During “Then I heard the voice of “We walk for them!” and “What included visiting the Notre Dame made me feel good!” the vigil, as music played, we lit the Lord, saying, ‘Whom shall time is it? Famine time!” nursing home, receiving dona- During the course of the day, candles and passed them from I send, and who will go for us?’ Parishioners and parish visi- tions from shoppers at local gro- middle school children (the Mini person to person, reflecting on the Then I said, ‘Here I am. Send tors greeted the marchers warmly cery stores, packaging food at St. Famine) and elementary grade idea that if we want things in the me!”’ (Isaiah 6:8) after they entered St. Philip. Thomas Parish to be sent to the students (Micro Famine) also par- world to be better, it will be up to (Michael Falbo, a senior at The congregation listened to the hungry overseas, and helping out ticipated in their own versions of us to create change. Norwalk High School, is parishioner Famine’s keynote speaker, Dale at Norwalk’s Open Door shelter. the Famine. These groups stayed On Sunday morning at 10 am at St. Philip’s. The parish hosted its Williams of the Midnight Run Allison Hall, a participant together for a shorter period of Mass, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano twelfth annual World Vision 30-Hour organization, which helps dis- from St. Jerome Parish and time compared to the high school presided over the liturgy, where Famine on February 28- March 1. tribute food and clothing to the Norwalk High School observed, students, but they still focused we broke our fast with the To learn more about the 30-Hour homeless in New York City. Dale “I loved packing the food. Even on ways in which they can help Sacrament of the Eucharist. The Famine and how you can participate, has experienced homelessness though we didn’t do something those who are in need. After both bishop, reiterating the theme of volunteer or donate, go to stphilipnor- himself: he spoke humbly about extravagant, my group and I still of their sessions ended, we all the Famine (30 Hours, 30 Days, walk.weebly.com/30-hour-famine.) n his personal trials and commend- made a big difference in provid- reconvened in the church for a ed all of those donors and volun- ing food for other families.” closing prayer service. teers who have helped him serve In fact, each meal that was To end our own day, a late the homeless. packed provides food for a family of night prayer vigil was held within After the opening ceremonies, six. The Famine participants packed the church. The Famine partic-

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Teixeira from page 24 Lenten Service Selected by the Texas Rangers as the No. 5 pick overall in the 2001 Compassion leads to action free-agent draft, Teixeira devel- By LIZ TAMARKIN the guests of Merton House. A What did the students do when fleece neck is a tube form of scarf the sewing machine had to go in oped into a star With temperatures so low this made out of doubled fleece that for repairs? They picked up nee- almost immediate- winter, it makes you cringe to can extend up to cover the nose dles and thread. Instead of looking ly. Beginning with think of waiting 10 minutes for and ears and dips down to fill the down at iPods and phones, they his second season the school bus, never mind spend- zipper opening of a jacket. They were chatting as they stitched the with the Rangers, warm fabric. Every time a student in 2003, he put completed a neck warmer, it was together eight another victory as they added it straight years with to the box for Merton House. In 100-plus runs bat- the end, the students completed 48 ted in and 30-plus fleece neck warmers, which were home runs. Statistically, delivered to the Merton Center, Mark Teixeira which plans to offer the fleece 2005 with the necks to guests who come and use Rangers was his their bathing program. best, with career highs of 43 homers and 144 RBIs combined These students will never know with a .301 average. After trades to the Atlanta Braves and Los the positive effect they had on the Angeles Angels, he signed with the Yankees as a free agent in person who receives their gift, but 2009 and became a world champion. they hope and pray that when that “The year after the team didn’t make the playoffs, expecta- person received the fleece neck, tions were all over the lot,” he said, “We had good team chemis- they will know someone cares and try, but we were simply better than everybody else.” ST. THERESA MIDDLE-SCHOOLERS SEW with love to keep the guests of With Teixeira leading the American League with 39 hom- Merton House warm. that God is with them. When teachers and staff ers, 122 RBIs, 344 total bases and 85 extra-base hits, the 2009 empower students Yankees roared to the pennant and their 27th world champion- who are showing compassion ship. He also won the third of his five Gold Gloves. In the race ing great amounts of time outside are great protection against the through acts of service, they help for Most Valuable Player, he was runner-up to the Minnesota as some of the homeless guests cold and wind. students learn that they can make Twins’ Joe Mauer. of the Thomas Merton Center The students began by learn- a difference and encourage them However, a broken right wrist limited Teixeira to just 15 in Bridgeport do. Middle school ing to control the sewing machine to see the needs around them, to games in 2013, and a succession of injuries put a damper on 2014 students from St. Theresa School with paper, then moved on to the think about others and to seek (22 homers, 62 RBIs, .216). What does the future hold? in Trumbull put their compassion thick fleece. It was great to see Christ in those they encounter. “I feel great now,” he said, prompting a round of applause into action. During their recess student participation increase as We look forward to seeing from the audience. “I hired a new trainer this year. I don’t think n they learned to use a sewing they saw what classmates were where St. Theresa students find I’ve felt stronger in my life.” machine to create fleece necks for working on. Christ next. n CATHOLIC PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

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Outreach Team that works aren’t aware of the many services support for the programs in the of Catholic Charities will now In addition to the city of with the homeless on the streets it offers to the entire region. greater Danbury area by sponsor- officially use the name Catholic Danbury, the agency serves of Danbury; the Community “People really don’t know ing the annual celebrity breakfast Charities of Northern Fairfield Bethel, Brookfield, Ridgefield Support Program (CSP) and all of the things we do. They are and other events. County in its fund-raising and New Fairfield, Sherman, and Recovery Pathways (RP), which ready to support our work when Murphy is chairing the marketing efforts. Newtown. provide clients with psychiatric they find out how far-reaching our upcoming 53rd Annual Spring The announcement was Catholic Charities programs disabilities help with skill-build- services are,” she said. “Even if Gala to be held at the Ridgewood made by Al Barber, president of serving Northern Fairfield County ing and social integration; and they don’t live in Danbury, they Country Club on April 11, at 6:30 Catholic Charities, and Susan include counseling, behavioral New Heights, a community-based are surprised to learn how the pm. The gala will feature a silent LoPiccolo of Newtown, president health and family services offered psychosocial recovery program programs of Catholic Charities auction and raffle, followed by of the Danbury Advisory Board. in the Danbury office. for adults with a mental illness. touch so many aspects of life in dinner and dancing to the music Barber said the Advisory The agency also sponsors the Nancy Murphy of Newtown, a the greater Danbury area.” of the JK Band. Board will promote Catholic Family Loan Program to help member of the Danbury Advisory She said the name change (The main office of Catholic Charities under the Northern families purchase cars and rebuild Board and liaison to the Catholic will help to better educate people Charities of Northern Fairfield Fairfield County banner in order their credit; the Morning Glory Charities corporate board, about what Catholic Charities County is located at 405 Main St. in to better reflect the wide range of Breakfast Program to feed the said that the name change will does and the role it plays in Danbury. It also provides services at services that Catholic Charities hungry at Dorothy Day House help build support for Catholic reaching out to all families in 15 Spring St., Danbury, 24 Grassy Northern Fairfield County. Plain St., Bethel, and at 64 West In addition to the Annual St., Danbury. For more info, call Ernie to do an encore Catholic Appeal, the Advisory 203.743.4412.) n for Catholic Charities DARIEN—Fox 5 News major expansion from its current substitute host for ABC’s Good Anchor Ernie Anastos will 2,000 square foot location. Barber Morning America and the CBS be the featured speaker at said the NCH move will enable it Morning News. He covered Thinking about a will? the New Covenant House of to provide fresh fruits and vegeta- the major stories that shaped Hospitality celebrity breakfast bles, along with services such as the last three decades and inter- Request a free Wills Kit from CRS. set for April 16, from 7:30-9:30 volunteer barbers and hair dress- viewed top world leaders. am at the Woodway Country ers, personal hygiene products, A member of the New York Learn what you need to know Club in Darien. minor medical procedures and State Broadcaster’s Hall of before you see an attorney. The soup kitchen, sponsored Fame, Anastos has won more by Catholic Charities, provides than 30 Emmy awards and 1-800-235-2772 more than 700,000 meals each nominations. He is also the year to the working poor, first New York TV anchor to homeless and others at risk of receive the coveted “Lifetime Giving hope to a world of need. hunger in the greater Stamford Emmy Award,” the high- area. est honor given for accom- “We’re delighted that Ernie plishments in the television Anastos will be returning to industry. the celebrity breakfast podium described Anastos as the “ubiq- in support of New Covenant uitous anchorman” who has Diocese of Norwich House of Hospitality. His captured the love and respect appearance last Fall in of New Yorkers. 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Screening of Documentary “Unlikely Friends” Proceeds from the breakfast Ernie Anastos is a distin- Recently, Catholic Charities Screening and Panel Discussion go toward the NCH capital guished and popular anchor for announced the appointment of Explores Forgiveness, Friendship, campaign, which is funding the FOX flagship station WNYW- John R. Gutman as Executive Between Victims of Brutal Crimes and Perpetrators the move of the Stamford soup TV in New York. He is also the Director of New Covenant kitchen to a new, larger and creator and host of “Positively House. more modern site across from Ernie,” an upbeat program that (To register for the event go To purchase tickets to the screening of “Unlikely Friends” its present location. 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Deacon Sullivan became Counselors, he became a counsel- “He was an intellectual, a in St. Vincent’s Medical Center after the Confirmation godparent to or for Easter Seal Rehabilitation scholar, and he was an example a courageous fight with the suffer- two of the Ross children, and a Center in Stamford. of a person who used his suf- ings and pains of a long illness. permanent part of their family life. He was ordained to the diacon- fering to the very best purpose. Close friends are remember- “He is the epitome of what ate at St. Augustine Cathedral There was a deep spirituality that ing him as a man with an elfin a deacon is and what a deacon on June 11, 1994 by the Bishop people immediately recognized; presence and of profound faith, should be,” says Deacon Ross. Edward M. Egan. He served first there was a magnetism about whose deep commitment to social Timothy Sullivan was born as deacon at Saint Augustine, him,” Deacon Ross says. justice and fairness was balanced in Bridgeport on April 1, 1948. his home parish, then at Saint At the same time, “He had a by an equally ingrained sense of He held degrees at Sacred Heart Stephen Parish, Trumbull, where great, dry sense of humor, with an humor and acceptance. University and Fairfield University, he also served as director of reli- elfish twinkle lurking in his eye. “Tim and I go back to his high where he earned an MA in both gious education (DRE). That’s the Irish thing, you know.” school days and my pre-high counseling and theology. Deacon Tim also served on His wake was held at St. school days,” says his good friend For five years Deacon Tim the faculty of Notre Dame High Augustine on March 7 at 9 am. Deacon Don Ross, who gave Deacon Timothy Sullivan was in formation as a brother for School in Fairfield. He became The Mass of Christian Burial fol- the homily at his funeral Mass. the Maryknoll Fathers. He had director of the Propagation of the lowed at 10 am. Msgr. William The two boys met at Fairfield working the switchboard. I’ll hopes of becoming a missionary Faith from 2005-07. Scheyd, vicar general for the University—but not in a class- never forget that day.” priest but the progression of a Tim was the first deacon to Diocese of Bridgeport, was the room setting. “I was delivering Years later, the two were class- debilitating condition stood in arrive at continuing education principal celebrant. Deacon Ross the mail. One day I went up to mates in the same deacon forma- the way of fulfilling his dream. events. He liked to keep up his con- was the homilist. Burial followed at Bellarmine Hall, and Tim was tion class. “There is no such thing Fluent in Spanish and a member nections with his ordained breth- St. James Cemetery in Naugatuck. ren. 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(Photos by Mike Donnarummo) ebrated the Rite of Sending the opportunity to express its Her RCIA instructor has been for those in the RCIA (Rite of approval of the catechumens and supportive, which has allowed her Christian Initiation of Adults) candidates and send them forth to to embrace, grow, and become the Norwalk. As godparent, Michelle place within the Church, sharing the Rite of Election, assuring them Elect that she is. Her godmother promises to pray for him, encour- his gifts and talents as an inten- of their care, support, and prayers. has also been a model and she is age, support, and teach him God’s tional disciple of Jesus Christ. The Rite of Election (for most grateful for her in her life. loving mercy and goodness. She (For more info on RCIA and the catechumens) and the Call It is an honor and privilege for also promises to be a good and adult formation within the dio- to Continuing Conversion (for Michelle O’Mara to be a godpar- true Catholic witness. 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no “thank you.” Second Commandment, which we company because God has become Times have changed. In learned in catechism, “Thou shall controversial in our secular society. Swimming Upstream the past, mentioning God was not take the name of the Lord thy are disciplined if they perfectly natural for men and God in vain”? It was number two profess orthodox Christian beliefs, By Joe Pisani women of faith. Now, you never out of ten, so that must say some- students in public schools have know what’ll happen. Crazy as it thing about its importance. their Bibles confiscated, and the seems, the only people who enjoy However, in the entertainment athletes who invoke God are ridi- so-called “freedom of expression” industry, on city streets, in the culed or treated as embarrassments. Joe Pisani has been a writer are the ones who insult religion. workplace and in casual conver- Look at the field day the media This fellow realized he had sation, the only time people utter had with Tim Tebow and his pro- and editor for 30 years. committed … a politically incor- the name of God and the name of fessions of faith. rect faux pas by “God blessing” Jesus freely and forcefully is when Boston College professor and someone, which could have led they’re cursing. How tragic is that? author Peter Kreeft claims that the he commuter train out of started to pull out of the sta- to an altercation if the person St. Paul had a different view. name of Jesus in particular makes Grand Central Terminal tion, someone sneezed and then sneezing was an atheist. He told the Philippians that “at people uncomfortable. He says, was short two cars, so sneezed again. A fellow who was Like most of us, he’d probably the name of Jesus every knee “Test it in any secular company. Tpeople were packed in reading his Kindle, instinctively been raised in a family where you should bend, in heaven and on The name Jesus will fall with a the seats, shoulder-to-shoulder. said, “God bless you ...” But then, were taught to say, “God bless earth and under the earth, and thud, and produce sudden silences It was the perfect end to anoth- his voice trailed off, as if he sud- you” to someone who sneezed, every tongue confess that Jesus and embarrassment. You not only er perfect day in Manhattan. denly realized he’d done something but we live in strange times when Christ is Lord, to the glory of hear the embarrassment, you can Nevertheless, everyone was socially questionable by mentioning it’s more socially acceptable to use God the Father.” feel it. The temperature drops. Or relieved to be on board and going God in unfamiliar company—by four-letter words than to say the What has changed so much rises. It never stays the same.” home, so they could put their mentioning God in a fiercely secular name of God or Jesus reverently. in a few decades? For one thing, Nowadays, there’s a lot of heads on the pillow and get up society where religion is routinely And there’s certainly no short- atheists have become more anger against organized religion, and do it all over again. attacked on editorial pages and in age of people who use God’s aggressive, and they resent any especially against Catholics, In the silence before the train university classrooms. There was name irreverently. Remember the public reference to God in social because our beliefs conflict with gatherings, in the classroom, at the prevailing social agenda, Christmas, in speeches, in the which supports abortion, assisted Pledge of Allegiance, in political suicide, pornography, the hook- gatherings and on playing fields. ing up culture and every other But our hesitation to say “Jesus” form of acceptable vice. and “God” in public is more than But it’s time to bring our faith just catering to the whims and back into the public square in big demands of a misguided few. ways and in small, whether it’s one We feel uncomfortable in mixed ➤ continued on page 33 33 March 2015 Column: Thomas Hicks ‘To God who gives joy to my youth’

funny, smart, kind. I cleaned chalk- health, with the time I glowed humor about themselves. There is boards, dusted the erasers, carried with future promise and dreams a Catholic zest for life. Potpourri out the wastebasket for them. were bright and only beginning, It is not difficult to find people To a great extent, it is the the time of uncomplicated faith. who describe themselves as “recov- By Thomas H. Hicks sounds I remember: the ring of But the devotional world I ering Catholics.” Friends from church bells in the spring twilight; grew up in, by and large, has Catholic high school slipped out the whisper of First Communion disappeared. The Church of my of their Catholicism like an old, dresses; the dialogue between two youth is gone. Some try to restore unwanted sweater. The attrition Thomas Hicks is a member sets of hand-held bells during pro- that Church, make a determined has been enormous. But the faith cessions; the lilting cadence of the effort to go backward. But an his- has been my anchor in life. It has of St. Theresa Parish in Trumbull. Litany of the Saints; the wailful torical epoch has come to an end. brought me an equanimity and sweetness of the There are leftovers from this van- confidence. I have received so much Pange Lingua; the peculiar ished era, but there is a new era comfort from my faith throughout s an altar boy, I mem- and holy cards—all that Catholic charm of the Tantum Ergo; the and a new spirit, for the better. my life. And the Catholic faith is a orized and rehearsed paraphernalia. My father took me turbulent, insistent, almost defi- I do not believe in the same good religion to die in. the Latin responses to Holy Name breakfasts and ral- ant “Holy God, We Praise Thy way I believed as a youth. But I P.S. Speaking of things Afrom that white card lies. I played sports on CYO teams. Name.” continue to have a Catholic sense Catholic, a recent experience with red and black print and stiff Masses were in Latin where we It was a time when convents of reality, a distinctive Catholic assured me that, although the lamination. The first dialogue knelt at a marble altar railing and, and seminaries teemed with life. vision. My life remains grounded Sisters left, St. Vincent’s Medical between priest and server was: lest the Blessed Host fall onto our In the early 1960s, at Our Lady of in Catholicism. Center maintains its Catholic Priest: (in Latin) “Introibo ad unconsecrated hands, hid them Mount Carmel Parish in Astoria, The faith gives me a bigger life atmosphere. I had a medical altare Dei” (“I will go onto the under the draping of a railing-long Queens, there were seven resident to live, a larger world. It opened for procedure performed by Dr. altar of God”). linen cloth. Each Sunday Mass had priests, nineteen hundred children me a world of great depth and beau- Lawrence Muldoon and his Server: “Ad Deum qui laetifi- its quota of what we altar servers in the parish school, a reputed ty, a world of intellectual vigor. team. Dr. Muldoon is a doctor cat iuventutem meam” (“To God called “the sharpshooters”—men twenty-five thousand parishio- Alec Guiness, speaking of of assured competence who who gives joy to my youth”). on one knee in back, waiting for ners, more than a dozen the Catholic Church, said, “We combines with an unfailing My childhood was immersed the sermon to signal them to sneak teaching in the school, and fifteen collect more bizarre followers of gentle kindness and humor. His in Catholicism, and it did bring out for a smoke. We altar boys set Masses on Sunday morning in Christ than many.” True. But I co-workers and nurses also reflect joy to my youth. Those were special value on priests who could three different locations. enjoy being with Catholic people. those traits. They were all unfail- the years of novenas, May and gallop through a Latin weekday I cherish my Catholic upbring- When I am with them, I have the ingly kind, wonderfully consid- October devotions, benedictions, Mass in twelve minutes flat. ing, the Catholicism of my sense that this is my country. I erate, and effortlessly forbearing sodalities, Holy Name Societies, When I got to Catholic school, youth. It was mainly a devotional speak its language. I’m at home. and obliging. This extended to keeping nine First Fridays— I didn’t experience any of the hor- Catholicism. But these devotions I’m happy to be there. I enjoy the older gentleman volunteer. St. which guaranteed a holy death. ror stories that some people tell. I remain something I associate with being among other Catholics. Vincent’s hospital is a most hos- My life was circumscribed had wonderful Sisters. They were the joy of smooth youth and good They generally have a sense of pitable place. n by . It was the very soil in which I was planted. I grew up in a world of scapu- lars, first-and-second class relics, SAINTLYLIVES BY ED WALDRON plenary and partial indulgenc- es (I collected indulgences like autographs), votive candles, the Angelus. It was a world of statues and religious medals, holy water

Swimming Upstream from page 32 “God bless you” on a crowded train or in a crowded doctor’s office—or defending our faith when it’s belit- tled at social gatherings. If you can do only one small thing every day, say, “God bless you” when someone sneezes. Say “God bless you” when someone is troubled and needs encourage- ment. Say “God bless you,” if for no other reason than to share God’s love and give him glory. And never forget what Jesus said: “Whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this faithless and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.” n 34 March 2015 Bits & Pieces (Space limits entries to religious at 12 noon; luncheon at 1 pm. Larry Carew; and Christ the King DIOCESAN LENT CROSS” at St. Rose of Lima observances. For a full calendar, For more info, call 203.878.0519. Parish, Trumbull on Mon., April RETREAT: Sat., March 28, Parish, Newtown, on Wed., visit www.bridgeportdiocese.com.) CURSILLO ULTREYAS 13, at 7:30 pm with Fr. Carew. at Our Lady of Peace Parish, April 1, at 7:30 pm. Admission WALKING THE CROSS: to be held on Mon., March 16, For more info, call 203.268.8253 Stratford, 8 am-12:30 pm. free. For more info, go to www. Parishioners of the seven parish- at St. Bridget of Ireland Parish, ST. PATRICK’S DAY Performance by Glenn Smith ihcschools.org/spiritual-life/mys- es in Norwalk will carry a cross Stamford, at 7:30 pm; Thurs., MASS will be celebrated at 11 on the life of St. Paul. For more tery-players. from one church to another Sun., March 19, at St. Mary Parish, am on Tues., March 17, at St. info or to register, contact Gina: BEAREVEMENT March 15. The Walk begins after Bethel at 7:30 pm; Thurs., April Peter Parish, Danbury. For more 203.416.1446 or gdonnarummo@ PROGRAM starting Wed., April 9 am Mass at St. Matthew Parish 9, at St. James Parish, Stratford at info, call 203.743.2707 or email diobpt.org. 1, at Our Lady of Peace Parish, and ends before 6 pm Mass at 7:30 pm; and Thurs., April 16, at [email protected]. AL’S ANGELS Easter & Stratford. The group will meet St. Jerome’s. For more info, call St. Mary, Bethel, at 7:30 pm. For LIVE STATIONS OF THE Passover Basket Assembly needs from 7-8:30 pm for 10 weeks. Kali DiMarco: 203.434.8407. more info, email [email protected]. CROSS for children, held in volunteers Sat., March 28, from Register at the parish office: MASS MOB III coming to WOMEN’S EVENING Spanish at St. Mary Parish, 7:30 am-2 pm at St. Matthew 203.377.4863, ext.10. Danbury Sun., March 15, at RETREAT: “What Would Norwalk, on Fri., March 20, at Parish, Norwalk, to assemble DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, 10:30 am at Sacred Heart of You Have Me Do For You?” 8 pm. For more info call Lucas Easter and Passover gift baskets April 12, at St. Theresa Parish, Jesus Church, Danbury. Website: on Wed., March 18, from 6-9 Romero: 203.820.6874. for children. For more info, go to Trumbull, beginning at 3 pm. massmobfc.webs.com. pm at Retreat PRAISE & PIZZA II host- www.alsangels.org. Chaplet of Divine Mercy before TAIZE PRAYER Center, West Hartford with Sr. ed by St. Mary Parish, Bethel, STATIONS OF THE CROSS the Blessed Sacrament, reflection, MEDITATION at St. Gregory Eileen Dooling and Joan Linley. Youth Group on Sun., March 22, and Benediction, Palm Sunday, veneration of the Divine Mercy the Great Parish, Danbury, Cost: $40, includes dinner. Call at 6:30 pm. All high school teens March 29, at St. Margaret Shrine, image and relic of St. Faustina, featuring music by the parish 860.760.9705 or www.holyfami- welcome. For details, email stma- Bridgeport. Mass 11 am; Stations and Benediction. There is NO choir, Sun., March 15, at 2 pm. lyretreat.org. [email protected]. begin at 2 pm. For more info, call Mass during this devotion. For more info, email Maynard MASSES OF HEALING LENTEN MISSION: 203.333.9627. For more info, call the parish: Robin: [email protected] AND HOPE: Mon., March “Fullness of Purpose” Mon.- LENTEN MISSION at St. 203.261.3676. ST. CASIMIR 16, at 7:30 pm at St. Lawrence Wed., March 23-25, at 7 pm Jude Parish, Monroe, with Fr. “COME & SEE” MASS CELEBRATION and Mass Parish, Shelton, with Father Bob at St. Mary Parish, Bethel, Mike Novajoski will start with with the Secular Franciscan Holy sponsored by Knights of Kwiatkowski; Thurs., March with author Ken Yasinki. For Palm Sunday Masses, March Spirit Fraternity at St. Emery Lithuania of St. George Church, 19, at 7:30 pm at Sacred Heart more info, call the parish: 28-29, and Mon. and Tues. of Church, Fairfield, on Sat., April Bridgeport, on Sun., March 15, Church, Greenwich, with Father 203.744.5777. Holy Week from 6:15-7 pm. For 18, at 9:30 am. 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