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FATHER COREY’S EPISTLE > Continuing our Saint’s from last week’s column, here is the story of St. Augustine, St. Monica’s son, and St. John the

Baptist:

The feast of St. Augustine, the patron of our Diocese is on August 28th. St. Augustine (354-430) was born at Tagaste, Africa, and died in Hippo. His father, Patricius, was a pagan; his mother, Monica, a devout Christian. He received a good Christian education. As a law student in Carthage, however, he gave himself to all kinds of excesses and finally joined the Manichean sect. He then taught rhetoric at Milan where he was converted by St. Ambrose. Returning to Tagaste, he distributed his goods to the poor, and was ordained a priest. He was made bishop of Hippo at the age of 41 and became a great luminary of the African Church, one of the four great founders of religious orders, and a Doctor of the universal Church. rests in God. The tears of his mother, the sanctity of Milan's According to the 1962 Missal of St. John XXIII the Bishop Ambrose, the book of St. Anthony the hermit, and Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, that day is also the the sacred Scriptures wrought his conversion, which was feast of St. Hermes, a martyr of Rome, probably in sealed by on Easter night 387. Augustine's mother Diocletian's persecution. He was buried in a cemetery on the went to Milan with joy and witnessed her son's baptism. It Salarian Way. He is mentioned in the Depositio Martyrum of was what it should have been, the greatest event of his life, the year 354. his conversion — metanoia. Grace had conquered. Augustine Aurelius was born on November 13, 354, in Augustine accompanied his mother to Ostia, where she died. Tagaste, North Africa. His father was a pagan, his mother, St. She was eager to die, for now she had given birth to her son Monica. Still unbaptized and burning for knowledge, he for the second time. came under the influence of the Manicheans, which caused In 388 he returned to Tagaste, where he lived a common life his mother intense sorrow. He left Africa for Rome, with his friends. In 391 he was ordained priest at Hippo, in deceiving his mother, who was ever anxious to be near him. 394 made coadjutor to bishop Valerius, and then from 396 She prayed and wept. A bishop consoled her by observing to 430 bishop of Hippo. that a son of so many tears would never be lost. Yet the evil spirit drove him constantly deeper into moral degeneracy, Augustine, numbered among the four great Doctors of the capitalizing on his leaning toward pride and stubbornness. Western Church, possessed one of the most penetrating Grace was playing a waiting game; there still was time, and minds of ancient Christendom. He was the most important the greater the depths into which the evil spirit plunged its Platonist of patristic times, the Church's most influential fledgling, the stronger would be the reaction. theologian, especially with regard to clarifying the dogmas of the Trinity, grace, and the Church. He was a great speaker, a Augustine recognized this vacuum; he saw how the prolific writer, a saint with an inexhaustible spirituality. heart is created with a great abyss; the earthly satisfactions His Confessions, a book appreciated in every age, describes a that can be thrown into it are no more than a handful of notable portion of his life (until 400), his errors, his battles, stones that hardly cover the bottom. And in that moment his profound religious observations. Famous too is his grace was able to break through: Restless is the heart until it work “The City of God”, a worthy memorial to his genius, a

Sunday, 9/2 Monday, 9/3 Tuesday, 9/4 Wednesday, 9/5 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 8:35am Rosary 6:30am Mass 6:30am Mass 11:30am & 5:30pm Masses 9:00am Mass 8:35am Rosary 8:35am Rosary 12:45pm Pre Baptism Class 9:00am Mass 9:00am Mass 6:30pm Three6Teen Crew Trivia 7:00pm Prayer Service Night

St. Mary Catholic Church 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

FATHER COREY’S EPISTLE philosophy of history. Most edifying are his homilies, saint was buried in Samaria. In the year 362 pagans especially those on the psalms and on the Gospel of St. desecrated the grave and burned his remains. Only a small John. portion of his relics were able to be saved by monks and sent to St. Athanasius at Alexandria. The head of the saint is Augustine's episcopal life was filled with mighty battles venerated at various places. That in the Church of St. against heretics, over all of whom he triumphed. His most Sylvester in Rome belongs to a martyr-priest John. Also, in illustrious victory was that over Pelagius, who denied the the Dominican church at Breslau the Baptist's head is necessity of grace; from this encounter he earned the honored. (Excerpted from The Church's Year of Grace, Pius surname "Doctor of grace." As an emblem Christian art Parsch) accords him a burning heart to symbolize the ardent love of God which permeates all his writings. He is the founder of There is no doubt that blessed John suffered imprisonment canonical life in common; therefore Augustinian monks and and chains as a witness to our Redeemer, whose forerunner the Hermits of St. Augustine honor him as their spiritual he was, and gave his life for him. His persecutor had father. demanded not that he should deny Christ, but only that he should keep silent about the truth. Nevertheless, he died for Patron: Brewers; diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut; Christ. Does Christ not say: "I am the truth"? Therefore, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines; diocese of Kalamazoo, because John shed his blood for the truth, he surely died for Michigan; printers; city of Saint Augustine, Florida; diocese Christ. of Saint Augustine, Florida; sore eyes; diocese of Superior, Wisconsin; theologians; diocese of Tucson, Arizona. Through his birth, preaching and baptizing, he bore witness to the coming birth, preaching and baptism of Christ, and by Symbols: flaming heart pierced by two arrows; eagle; child his own suffering he showed that Christ also would suffer. with shell and spoon; word Veritas with rays of light from Heaven; chalice; dove; pen and book; scroll; scourge; model Such was the quality and strength of the man who accepted of a church; Bible opened to Romans XIII; child; shell. the end of this present life by shedding his blood after the long imprisonment. He preached the freedom of heavenly The Passion of John the Baptist is on August, 29th. The peace, yet was thrown into irons by ungodly men. He was Church, having celebrated the earthly birthday of St. John locked away in the darkness of prison, though he came the Baptist on June 24, honors the anniversary of his bearing witness to the Light of life and deserved to be called martyrdom on that day. Besides our Lord and our Lady, St. a bright and shining lamp by that Light itself, which is Christ. John the Baptist is the only one whose birth and death are thus celebrated. That day’s Gospel relates the circumstances To endure temporal agonies for the sake of the truth was of his execution. He had the courage to blame Herod to his not a heavy burden for such men as John; rather it was easily face for the scandal of his illegal union with his sister-in-law borne and even desirable, for he knew eternal joy would be Herodias, whose husband was still alive. Herodias contrived his reward. to make Herod imprison him and took advantage of an Since death was ever near at hand, such men considered it a unexpected opportunity to obtain through her daughter blessing to embrace it and thus gain the reward of eternal Salome the beheading of the saint. life by acknowledging Christ's name. Hence the apostle Paul In addition to the feast of the nativity of St. John the Baptist rightly says: "You have been granted the privilege not only to (June 24), the Church, since the fourth century, believe in Christ but also to suffer for his sake." He tells us commemorates the martyrdom of Christ's precursor. why it is Christ's gift that his chosen ones should suffer for According to the Roman Martyrology, this day marks "the him: "The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to second finding of his most venerable head." The body of the be compared with the glory that is to be revealed in us."

Thursday, 9/6 Friday, 9/7 Saturday, 9/8 Sunday, 9/9 6:30am Mass 6:30am Mass 8:00am Mass 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 8:35am Rosary 8:35am Rosary 8:30am Catechist Meeting 11:30am & 5:30pm Masses 9:00am Mass 9:00am Mass 8:30am Men’s Ministry 12:45pm Pre Baptism Class 9:00pm Nocturnal Adoration 10:30am Bereavement Support 6:30pm Three6Teen Crew Grill the Group Priest Night 5:30pm Mass

FATHER COREY’S EPISTLE > STAMFORD—The Reverend Monsignor Louis A. at 11:00 am, and Monsignor Andrew Varga was the homilist. DeProfio, P.A., passed away on August 15, 2018, the Condolences may be sent to Mrs. Carol Mackno at 92 Phyfe Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in Road in Fairfield, Connecticut 06824. In lieu of flowers, Stamford. He was 91 years of age. donations may be made to Queen of the Clergy Residence, Perhaps best remembered for his long and distinguished 274 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford, CT 06902, St. Margaret service as of St. Theresa Church in Trumbull, Msgr. Shrine, 2523 Park Ave. Bridgeport, CT 06604, or to St. DeProfio held many posts and assignments throughout the Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church, 5301 Main St. Trumbull, diocese and remained active as a priest in retirement at the CT 06611, in memory of Reverend Monsignor Louis A. Catherine Dennis Keefe Queen of Clergy Residence in DeProfio. Stamford. “Msgr. DeProfio was a man of remarkable vitality, > The meeting for new Ushers/Greeters has been energy and optimism. He brought good cheer, natural changed to Monday, September 17th at 7pm. We are leadership and deep faith to his sacrificial service as a priest. looking for women, men and teenagers who would like to He inspired generations of Catholics and leaves a lasting welcome people to Church, pass the basket or hand out legacy of the joy of faithful witness,” said Bishop Caggiano. “ bulletins after Mass. Please consider this ministry and come I ask all to please pray for the repose of the soul of to the orientation meeting on the 17th. Monsignor DeProfio, and for the consolation of his family.” > Have you heard of the Parish Pilgrimage to Fatima and Louis Anthony DeProfio was born in Bridgeport on May 20, Rome next May 2019? The last pilgrimage was a huge 1927, the youngest of the seven children of Luigi and Lucia success full of spiritual growth, fun and fellowship. This trip (Dostillio) DeProfio. Following his graduation from Central promises to be even better as we have included this High School in Bridgeport and a year’s service in the United beautiful shrine of Fatima, a place where the Blessed Mother States Navy, his priestly formation began at St. Thomas appeared to the 3 children. It is a place of great grace and I Seminary in Bloomfield. He continued studies at St. Mary’s believe that if you decide to go, you will not be Seminary in Baltimore and was ordained to the Priesthood disappointed. for the Diocese of Bridgeport by the Most Reverend Lawrence J. Shehan at St. Augustine Cathedral in Bridgeport > I want to thank the Just Desserts committee for all of on Ascension Thursday, May 10, 1956. their delicious home baked goods they have provided this past year for some of our events! We very much appreciate His first assignment was as Parochial Vicar of his home your dedication and your goodies! If anyone would like to parish, St. Raphael in Bridgeport. He served also as Parochial join this ministry, please call the Parish office. When baked Vicar of Sacred Heart in Stamford before being appointed goods are needed, you will receive an email with the Diocesan Director of the C.Y.O and Diocesan Director of information of the event. If you can bake for that event, all Social Action. In addition to his service on various boards the details will be provided. and committees, and for a time as Administrator of St. Margaret’s Shrine in Bridgeport, Monsignor DeProfio > On the following page is a letter from Bishop Caggiano directed the second of the Diocese of Bridgeport in on the ongoing efforts to address the past failures in 1971, and was the Campaign Chair for the Faith in the Future leadership and to strengthen the measures already in place diocesan capital campaign in 1995. ensuring that our children, young people and vulnerable adults are safe and can flourish in our midst. He also On September 11, 1971, Monsignor DeProfio became Pastor included this Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel: of St. Theresa Parish in Trumbull, where he served with great distinction until his retirement from active ministry in May Holy Michael, the Archangel, 2003. Thereafter, he served as Director of the Catherine defend us in battle. Dennis Keefe Queen of the Clergy Residence in Stamford. He Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the was appointed a Prelate of Honor of His Holiness, with the devil. title of Monsignor, by Pope John Paul II on January 4, 1983, May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and a Protonotary Apostolic supernumerary, also by Pope and do you, John Paul II, on December 19, 1996. O Prince of the heavenly host, Monsignor DeProfio’s body was received at St. Theresa by the power of God Church, 5301 Main Street, Trumbull, on Thursday, August 23 cast into hell Satan at 3:00 pm, and lied in repose until the Vigil Mass at 7:00 pm. Monsignor Thomas Powers was the celebrant, and and all the evil spirits Father Joseph Marcello was the homilist. Bishop Frank J. who wander through the world Caggiano celebrated the Funeral Mass on Friday, August 24, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. Like us on Facebook at ‘StMaryChurchBethel’ and follow us on twitter ‘@StMaryBethel’ THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED Religious Ed Office hours are Mon., MON., SEPT. 3 FOR LABOR DAY Tues., Wed., and Thurs. 9:30am- 2pm — (203)743-4557 DOROTHY DAY VOLUNTEERS Wed., Sept. 5: Our turn to

Cook. REGISTRATION has begun for the 2018-19 School WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRAYER SERVICE Join us for quiet Year. Any child entering 1st grade not previously in the prayer at 7:00pm in the Notre Dame Center for our own program should contact the Religious Education Office personal intentions and for the whole world. or call the Parish Office at (203)744-5777 to leave a NOCTURNAL ADORATION will be on Fri., September 7 message. from 9:00pm to 8:00am in the Notre Dame Center. Bring your There will be a Catechist Meeting/Retreat on friends, parents, children, siblings and spend time in the Saturday, September 8 at 8:30am in the Parish Hall. presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Religious Education classes begin the week of Sept. The St. Mary MEN'S MINISTRY group will be kicking off its 16th. All parents and children will meet for a brief first meeting of the fall season on Saturday, Sept. 8th at 8:30am prayer service/meeting the first day of classes in the in the Notre Dame Center Chapel. Come share in the positive Church, with the exception of the Sunday K-6 which Christian fellowship and learn how you can better strengthen will meet in the school gym. The following are the your personal faith journey. For more information, email Craig dates classes resume: DeFreese at [email protected] or Eric Keener • Sunday Grades K-6: Sept. 16th from 9:30-10:45am at [email protected] • Level 1 & 2 : Sept. 16th & 17th 6:30- BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP provides a prayerful 8pm (Parent AND Child Mandatory Meeting) experience of mutual support and comfort for those who are • Tuesday Grades K-6: Sept. 18th from 4:30-5:45pm confronting the loss of a loved one. Our next meeting will be on Sat., Sept. 8 from 10:30-noon in the Notre Dame Center. If • Thursday Grades K-6: Sept. 20th from 4:30- you will be attending for the first time, please call the Rectory 5:45pm at 744-5777 to confirm.

On Sat., Sept. 15 at 11am, we will have a special ANOINTING OF THE SICK MASS in the Church for those who desire to

receive the Anointing. This sacrament of healing, strength and

hope celebrates the renewing presence of our Lord in a blessing with holy oil offering strength to body, mind and spirit. We

invite all parishioners to attend with a special invitation to

those who are struggling with sickness or preparing for

surgery, as well as those serving as care-givers. Please call the Parish Office and let us know if you will be attending!

The meeting for new USHERS/GREETERS will be on Mon., Sept. 17th at 7pm. We are looking for women, men and

teenagers who would like to welcome people to Church, pass

the basket or hand out bulletins after Mass. Please consider

this ministry and come to the orientation meeting!

ST. MARY BOOK CLUB Our Summer Read will be “The

Fisherman’s Tomb” by John O’Neill We will meet for that read on Wed., Sept. 26 at 7pm in the Children’s Room.

FLU CLINIC Bethel Visiting Nurse Association will be here Our RCIA program will meet Sundays beginning Saturday, September 29, 5:00-6:30pm and Sunday, September September 16 after the 8:30am Mass. If you or someone 30, 7:30am to 1:00pm to administer Flu Shots. you know is interested and has not reached out, please We are now filling our Parish calendar with dates and activities contact the Parish Office at 203-744-5777. for the upcoming year (Sept. 2018 thru Aug. 2019). If you are a parish or school group/organization in need of meeting space, FACILITY RESERVATION FORM (available in the parish THE POPE’S INTENTIONS FOR THE office or on our website on the ‘forms’ page) and return to the MONTH OF SEPTEMBER parish office. As the demand is growing and to ensure that Universal – Young People in Africa everyone gets the space needed, no space can be reserved until That young people in Africa may have access to the form is received. education and work in their own countries.

REGISTRATION It’s not too late to enroll your child for the 2018-19 school year! We have availability in our PreK and K-8 classes. Please contact our Director of Enrollment, Linda Garvey, at [email protected] or 203-744-2922. You can also visit our website at www.stmarybethelct.org for information. REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Mon., Sept. 3. PREK POPSICLE PARTY is on Tuesday, September 4 at 6 pm. PREK ORIENTATION is on Wednesday, September 5. PreK first day of classes is Thursday, Sept. 6. The St. Mary School ANNUAL MAGAZINE DRIVE has begun!! Our annual fall fundraiser featuring magazine, gift wrap, and much, much more will be running during the month of September. Our school will earn 40% to 50% profit for all sales! Please visit https://gaschoolstore.com and shop for St. Mary School. Contact Jennifer Ranallo at [email protected] for more information. COLOR RACE: The St. Mary School “Catch Me If You Can 5K Color Race” will be held on Saturday, September 22nd at 9am at the Bethel Municipal Center. You can register online at http://www.lightboxreg.com/st.mary-

school-catch-me-if-you-can-5k-color-run. Registration will also be open the day of the race at 7:30am. We are looking for volunteers to help with the race. Please contact Laurie Wennerholm-Korzon: [email protected] or Our next meeting is on Mon., September 10 at 7:30pm in Catherine-Ann Manzella: [email protected] the Parish Hall. We will say the Rosary at 6:00pm in the SAVE THE DATE: This year, GRANDPARENTS DAY Church. will be held on Monday, October 8. Details to come! The Knights of Columbus are a Catholic men's fraternal EFFORTLESS FUNDRAISING Please take a look at ministry. Charity is the first principle of the Knights of some of our “effortless fundraising” programs that Columbus, and we are Catholic men of faith and men of support our school. Programs like, The Amazon Smile charitable action. If you are at least 18 years of age, we foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to our invite you to join us. Please contact Grand Knight Bill school. Start here https://smile.amazon.com/ch/32- Taylor at (503) 550-7176 or email [email protected]. 0445968 and the items you buy will also become a gift to Like us on Facebook.com/Pavia48! SMS. SMS has also partnered with Shutterfly and every

order placed here automatically generates a 13% (of purchase price) donation to SMS. Please I I I — Matthew Gunter & visit sms.shutterflystorefront.com. More information and Erin Sheridan links to these and other programs can be found on our

school website, www.stmarybethelct.org, click on Effortless Fundraising. Thank you for participating! Offertory for the weekend of August 25/26, 2018 EVERY CLIP COUNTS!! This summer please continue to Collection: $9,407.00 On-Line Giving: $3,097.00 collect & save BoxTops!! It’s such an easy way to earn funds for our school! Questions? Contact Heidi Paris @ [email protected] Welcome to those newly Baptized

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Hello Everybody,

“This was so much fun, I’m definitely coming back next week!”

said someone from our Bonfire last Sunday night. It was so MAY 6—MAY 17, 2019 much fun to host you all at Saint Mary’s for our end-of-the- summer Bonfire, with the smores, games, and laughs there Join us for 12 days as we make our way on pilgrimage to was no shortage of fun. It’s been great getting to know you all the countries of Portugal & Italy! Have the opportunity through these events and spending time with you. I would to pray at beautiful and holy sites of Our Lady of Fatima, love to encourage you all to keep coming to our events and do the Four Major Basilicas of Rome, and the tombs of St. not hesitate to bring your friends too. As the school year Francis and St. Clare of Assisi. begins I know schedules will get busier, but just realize that there will always be some time that can be dedicated here. Enjoy fine dining and picturesque vistas in some of the There will be some events that we will be doing in the middle most stunning locations. Travel with ease in a deluxe of the week as well in the future. motor coach with professional and knowledgeable guides. Take advantage of the hidden gems and good As for next week, we will be at St. Joseph’s next week for our shopping each city has to offer. Trivia Night on September 2nd. Our Three6Teen Crew is looking to see who knows their pop knowledge on a variety of topics. Topics include, sports, movies, fashion, tv shows, geography, bible stories among many others. Bring your friends! There will be prizes for the winning team. Reminder… -Sept. 2, 2018 (Trivia Night @ St. Joseph’s) -Sept. 9, 2018 (Grill the Priest @ St. Mary’s) If you are a parent or adult looking to get involved in our Three6Teen Crew please do not hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected] or you can call me 203-448-7382 (Office Cell). Looking forward to seeing you all at future events in the coming school year. In Christ, Drew

GOD’S WORD FOR CHILDREN

AROUNDAROUND THETHE DIOCESEDIOCESE PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN (VIRTUS) The Diocese requires the participation of all church & school volunteers in this program. If you have not attended a training session or have not been recertified, you can register online to attend a session by logging onto the

website www.virtusonline.org., selecting the word REGISTRATION & BRIDGEPORT DIOCESE. CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS OF GREATER DANBURY(18-35), will gather on September 4th, READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Tuesday, at 6:45pm for a Praise and Worship Holy Hour at Sacred Heart Parish, 46 Stone St., Danbury, followed Mon.: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30 by a social at a local eatery. Tues.: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 The St. Mary team at the DOROTHY DAY Wed.: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44 HOMELESS SHELTER in Danbury is in great need of Thur: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 a couple more men who would be willing to stay with Fri.: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33- the homeless at the shelter only about six times per 39 year. If you feel called to this great way of serving the Sat.: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6; Mt 1:1- Lord by serving others, please call Mike Roberts at 203- 16, 18-23 743-2441 or email him [email protected]. Sun.: Is 35:4-7a; Ps 146:7-10; Jas 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37 MASS SCHEDULE STAFF Father Corey V. Piccinino, Pastor Monday – Friday Father Robert Wolfe, Parochial Vicar 6:30 & 9:00am Deacon John DeRoin Saturday Kate Fitzgerald, Parish Secretary & Bulletin Editor 8:00am & 5:30pm (Vigil Mass) Sue Dolan, Parish Secretary Julie Doerner, Business Manager Sunday Paul Orsino, Property Manager 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30am & ST. MARY SCHOOL (744-2922) 5:30pm Greg Viceroy, Principal

RECONCILIATION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (743-4557) Mary Ferri, Director Saturday: 4:00 – 5:00pm Maggie Kent, Secretary

RCIA (203)744-5777 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Call if you are interested in becoming a Catholic or completing

your initiation as a Catholic with Confirmation and/or SAT., SEPTEMBER 1 . 5:30 + Linda Barra — The McCabe Family

YOUTH MINISTRY

SUN., SEPTEMBER 2 Drew Donovan (203)744-5777 7:00 + Thomas Smith — The Olive Family MUSIC MINISTRY 8:30 + Susan Maddalena — Paul & Rosalie DeMarco Michael Ferrari, Music Director Elizabeth Barnes, Choir Director 10:00 + Mary Pasqualone — Helene & John Fitzgerald 11:30 + Theresa Meehan — The Keener Family FINANCE COMMITTEE (794-8512) Bob Kozlowski, Chairman 5:30 + Corinne Eckmann — Bob & Sue Dolan : Sundays at 12:45pm (excluding the 1st Sunday of MON., SEPTEMBER 3 each month). Please call the Rectory at least six weeks in 6:30 + NO MASS advance to schedule your Baptism and to sign up for the 9:00 + Ruth Desimone — The Scollon Family Baptism Class that is required for both parents and Godparents. These classes are offered on the first Sunday of TUES., SEPTEMBER 4 each month. Anyone requesting a Sponsorship form must be a 6:30 + Alfred Battista — Ann & Boys currently registered and practicing Catholic, and they must 9:00 + Paul DiMarzio, Sr. — Family attend one of the Baptism Classes to receive it. There is a 3- month waiting period for a sponsorship form for the newly WED., SEPTEMBER 5 registered. The Catholic requirements for a Godparent/ 6:30 + Father John E. Fay Sponsor are: you must be at least 16 years old; received the 9:00 + Michael John Corey — Marilyn Murray Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion and

THU., SEPTEMBER 6 Confirmation in the Catholic Church; attend Mass regularly on Sundays and on Holy Days of Obligation; receive the 6:30 + Edward Zolla — The DiMatteo Family Sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion regularly; 9:00 + Frances Forrest — Dorthea Gulya-Stansy sincerely try to follow the moral teaching of the Catholic

FRI., SEPTEMBER 7 Church; and if married, were married in the Catholic Church. 6:30 + Michael Mulvihill — Jim & MaryLou Kelly ARRANGEMENTS FOR MARRIAGE: All couples must meet with a parish clergyman at least six (6) months before the 9:00 + Michael Tanner — Fran & Carl Vazquez marriage is to be celebrated.

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