SAINT MARY PARISH 45 Freestone Ave. Portland, CT 06480
Liturgical Schedule
Weekend Mass: Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Sunday at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Weekday Services: Monday at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. Friday at 12:10 p.m.
Holy Hour Benediction: First Friday of every month following the 12:10 Mass
Mass For The Blessed Mother: First Saturday of every month at 9:00 a.m.
Baptisms: Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements.
Blessings of Marriages: During Masses on the first weekend of every month.
Reconciliation (Confession): Handicapped Accessible Saturday at 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. If this time is not convenient, please contact Fr. John.
Parish Directory Pastor Rev. John Antonelle (860) 342-2328 [email protected]
Deacon Dana Garry contact office
Administrative Assistant/ Pastoral Care Associate Anna Foreman O: (860) 342-2328 F: (860) 342-1433 [email protected]
Director Faith Formation Susan Ferraiolo (860) 342-2308 [email protected]
Bulletin [email protected]
Director of Music Jeanne Samolik
Facilities Manager Art Johnson
Parish Website www.stmaryportlandct.org August 8, 2021 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Please remember the following loved ones in your daily prayers.
Alexandra Babcock, Mary Looney, Fr. John Ashe, Damien, Rich, Dylan, Baby Sam, Joseph Sienkiewicz, Baby Miles, Jack K., Janet Sturges, SATURDAY, August 7th - Sts. Sixtus II & Cajetan Barbara Perigny, JoAnn Creighton, 5:00 p.m. Claire Narus (Dee) Brenda, Richard B. th SUNDAY, August 8 - Nineteenth Sunday in Names will remain on the list for Ordinary Time four (4) weeks unless otherwise requested. 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Louis Aresco (Wife) MONDAY, August 9th - St. Teresa Benedicta May the souls of all the of the Cross faithful departed NO MASS SCHEDULED rest in peace. TUESDAY, August 10th - St. Lawrence Amen 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish The family of St. Mary expresses its deepest th FRIDAY, August 13 - Sts. Pontian & Hippolytus sympathy to the families of: 12:10 p.m. People of the Parish SATURDAY, August 14th - St. Maximillian Kolbe Josephine Marshall, 5:00 p.m. For the missionaries of Cross Catholic Edward Siecienski, Marsha Dowling, th SUNDAY, August 15 - The Assumption of the Reverend William McCarthy, MSA, Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 a.m. For the Blessed Mother Brother J. Robert Houlihan, CFX 10:30 a.m. Mary DeBari (Family) In honor of Sister Laura Marie, St. Mary Church Food Drive Collection in the church gathering space. 1st Weekend of Every Month Readings for the week of August 8, 2021 Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:4-8/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [9a]/Eph 4:30—5:2/Jn 6:41-51 Monday: Dt 10:12-22/Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19- 20 [12a]/Mt 17:22-27 Tuesday: 2 Cor 9:6-10/Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9 [5]/Jn 12:24-26 We pray for all who are in active Wednesday: Dt 34:1-12/Ps 66:1-3a, 5 and 8, 16- military service for our country: 17 [cf. 20a and 10b]/Mt 18:15-20 Gregory Ulrick, Tyler Ghent, Thursday: Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17/Ps 114:1-2, 3- Deniz Pine, Kyle LaPila 4, 5-6/Mt 18:21—19:1 Names will remain on list for one year unless Friday: Jos 24:1-13/Ps 136:1-3, 16-18, 21-22 otherwise requested. and 24/Mt 19:3-12 Report Abuse Saturday: Jos 24:14-29/Ps 16:1-2a, and 5, 7-8,
To report suspected sexual abuse of minors or sexual 11 [cf. 5a]/Mt 19:13-15 misconduct by someone acting in the name of the Next Sunday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2/ Catholic Church, call: Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14 [8]/1 Cor 15:54b-57/Lk The Police: 911 CT DCF: 1-800-842-2288 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Ps The Diocese of Norwich Reporting Line: 45:10, 11, 12, 16 [10bc]/1 Cor 15:20-27/Lk 1:39-
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“I am the bread of life. Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but they died; this is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one may eat it and not die.” - Jn 6:48-50
Offertory All Are Welcome Offertory for August 1, 2021 $ 6,389.00 Whatever your current status Annual Collection $ 260.00 in the Catholic Church, Collection for Kenya $ 1,236.00 whatever your current family Offertory Goal $9,125.00 or marital situation, whatever your past or present religious Gentle Reminder: Please enter the donation amount on your envelopes. affiliation, whatever your personal history, age, Thank You for your Donations! background or ethnicity, 4th Week Winner Century immigration status, gender identity or Congratulations $50 orientation, whatever your own self-image or Club Sandra Castelli esteem, you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected at the Church of St. Mary. You Can Help Your Marriage Do you feel alone in your marriage? Are you Patsy’s Pupdate frustrated or angry with your spouse? Do you and your spouse argue, or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about your relationship make it worse? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, consider attending a Retrouvaille Patsy loves weekend experience. Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi hiding in the cool with a long i) is a lifeline for married couples facing myrtle. difficult challenges in their relationships. It seeks to help Especially when couples heal and renew their hurting marriages. For his ball is in confidential information about the program or to register there with him. for the upcoming September 17-19 weekend, call 203-710-6207, email [email protected], or visit the national website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
Prayer for Vocations God our Father, You made each of us to use our gifts in the Body of Christ. We ask that You inspire young people whom you call to priesthood and consecrated life to courageously follow Your will. Send workers into Your great harvest so that the Gospel is preached, the poor are served with love, the suffering are comforted, and Your people are strengthened by the sacraments. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. August 8, 2021 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time BUS TOURS Why Do We Do That?
Ogunquit, Maine Catholic Life Explained September 21-23, 2021 Transitional Deacon 2 nights at downtown Meadowmere Resort, Lobster Question: What is a transitional deacon? bake at Foster’s, Nubble Lighthouse Cruise, Portland Head Light, guided tour of Kennybunkport, Old Port Answer: There are two types of deacons in the church. Exchange in Portland, Lobster Pound Restaurant, Both are members of the clergy. Both have the same Stonewall Kitchen, Perkins Cove, Marginal Way, 4 liturgical role. Both have the service of the community meals ,Pigs Fly Bakery, and professional tour director as their primary work. One is called a permanent included. Ogunquit Playhouse presentation of Mystic deacon, usually a married man ordained as a deacon Pizza and optional event. with no intention of becoming a priest. They preach, baptize, witness marriages, conduct funeral services, and Lancaster, Pennsylvania look after the needs of the poor. They also visit the sick November 3-5, 2021 and take Communion to them, although they cannot
2 nights at the Eden Resort, Amish farmer’s market, 2 celebrate the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. breakfast buffets at the Eden Resort, Bird-in-Hand They might also assist the pastor in his administrative Bake Shop, Kitchen Kettle Village, prime seating at duties. Permanent deacons are usually well known and Sight & Sound Theatre for production of Queen respected in their communities and have roots there. Esther, Amish dinner in the King family home, dinner A transitional deacon is one who functions as a deacon at the Eden resort, Elva’s Barnyard Studio Chalk Talk, for a period of time prior to ordination as a priest. His Mass celebrated by Fr. John Antonelle at the diaconate assignment serves as a kind of internship of Bernardine Sisters Chapel in Reading, PA on the way ordained ministry. During his year or two as a deacon, home and a professional tour director included. he will learn the practical aspects of parish life, getting a
Flyers available at all entrances to the church. For firsthand look at the life of a priest. His work has a more information or to signup, please contact Janet different focus than a permanent deacon in that he is Capello at (860) 214-1909 or email at looking forward to ordination as a priest. @LPi [email protected]. Romance of the Rose Tea Join us for an afternoon tea and the presentation “Romance Middlesex Health Seeks Hospice Volunteers Middlesex Health’s Hospice Program is looking for of the Rose” on Sunday, September 12 at Zion Lutheran volunteers to work in home care and nursing home settings Church located at 183 William Street in Portland. The well- throughout Middlesex County. Volunteers are a valued and known Massachusetts tea couple, Donna and Ron Lasko, integral part of the Hospice Program. They work with will present an educational program with exhibits about patients and their families as they cope with the challenges America’s national flower and the world's oldest known that come with having a terminal illness. Hospice volunteers flower, the rose. There will also be special tribute to have direct patient contact, help with tasks that relate to Grandparents Day. bereavement and provide administrative support. Volunteers The event will include a sale of jewelry items donated by who are military veterans connect with patients who are also church members and friends, local artisans’ crafts, sale of veterans as part of the We Honor Veterans program. Anyone rose bushes from Gotta’s Farm, and homemade candies. Free who wishes to volunteer must attend four training sessions. literature from the Connecticut Rose Society on the planting, The next sessions will be held October 11, October 18, growing, and caring of roses will be available. Refreshments, October 25 and November 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. consisting of an assortment of tasty sweets, tea and iced tea, Depending on COVID-19 protocols at the time of the will be served. Attendees will be given the opportunity to training sessions, these sessions will either be held at participate in a 50/50 raffle as well as a raffle of two special Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, or via Zoom. keepsake boxes and several gift baskets. These training sessions are mandatory. Six additional online Guests are encouraged to wear a hat and attire related the training modules must also be completed, as well as a rose theme. The jewelry sale will include an array of mentorship. During training sessions and while volunteering, beautiful vintage costume, designer, and fashion jewelry all Hospice volunteers must abide by Middlesex Health including signed and unsigned necklaces, bracelets, rings, policies, including policies that relate to COVID-19. In brooches, pins, and earrings. The boutique opens at 1 PM health care settings, please note that face masks are still and the tea and program start at 2 PM. required. Tickets can be purchased for $25 by calling Zion Lutheran To volunteer with Middlesex Health, you must be vaccinated Church office at (860) 342-2860 or by calling Sue at (860) against COVID-19, and you will be asked to show proof of 685-0593. Seating is limited. Ticket proceeds will benefit the vaccination. For more information, or to sign up to be a church and community outreach projects including the volunteer, contact Diane Santostefano, Middlesex Health’s purchase of a 100-cup coffee maker for the Waverly Senior hospice volunteer coordinator, at (860) 358-6955. Center. Town Policy and CDC Guidelines will apply. August 8, 2021 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Beatitudes of Grace Happy are you if you are not attached to the material things of this world. Happy are you if you are not dependent on the approval of others. Happy are you who put your feelings aside and do the right thing. Happy are you if you understand that this life is not about you but about God’s purpose for you. Happy are you if you speak only good of others and rejoice in their good fortune. Happy are you if you know you are a sinner, which is darkness, but still direct your life more toward the light of God. Happy are you if you live your life in praise and gratitude to God, even in the midst of suffering. Happy are you if you are fully aware of the living presence of God within you. Happy are you who know that without God you can do nothing. 2021 ACA Update Congratulations to Saint Mary Parish, Portland for surpassing its goal! The current amount donated is $88,300.50 with 22.86% of our parishioners donating. With your donation, our ACA supported ministries do the work of Christ every day. If you have not made your contribution to the 2021 ACA, “One Faith, One Family”, or would like to make an additional gift, donation Attention men of the parish, the theme for the 14th Annual CT Catholic Men’s envelopes are still available Conference is The Most Holy Rosary. As usual there are 4 tremendous within the church or you can speakers that will challenge all who attend plus a guest homilist! You can be contact (860) 886-1928 or go part of it on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the New Britain Baseball online to www.norwichdiocese Stadium for an amazing day that will have a tremendous impact on you. You can purchase tickets and read the details ONLINE at www.ctcatholicmen.org development.org. Thank you to Sign up today, don't delay. everyone for your support! Robert L. Curzan Attorney At Law (860) 347-0670 For quality legal service on a personal level
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