St. Mary St. Catherine SS. Thomas and Anne 34 North Main Street 243 Route 164 61 Preston City Rd Jewett City CT Preston CT Voluntown CT
PASTORAL LEADERSHIP
Pastor: Very Rev. Ted Tumicki Parochial Vicar: Rev. Tom Griffin Deacon: Bryan Jones Music Director: Howard Drye CHURCH OFFICES
34 North Main Street Jewett City, CT 06351 8603762044 Fax: 8603765771 Office hours: MonFri 9:001:00 St. Mary Our Lady of the Rosary Admin. Assistant: Sheila Landry [email protected] Website: [email protected] Hours: MonFri 9:001:00
SS. Thomas and Anne Secretary: Jaymie Macko [email protected], Hours: Mon & Tues 9:001:00
St. Catherine of Siena Secretary: Jaymie Macko [email protected] Hours: Mon & Tues 9:001:00
Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ February 7, 2021 stmaryschurchjewettcity This Day in American Catholic History Saint of the Day ♦ February 7 ♦ Fabruary 7 Saint Moses “The American Civil War didn’t just divide a country; it also divided a Church. “An Arab hermit and bishop who is called Some U.S. Catholic bishops stood proudly with the "the Apostle of the Saracens," Saint Moses lived in Union. For example, Archbishop John Baptist Purcell of Cincinnati hung the U.S. flag over his cathedral the desert regions of Syria and Egypt, caring for the throughout the war. local nomadic tribes. When the Romans imposed Others, such as Bishop Martin John Spalding of peace upon the Saracens, Queen Mavia, the Sara- Louisville found themselves sympathizing with the cen ruler, demanded that Moses be consecrated a South. bishop. He accepted against his will and main- As the Kentucky native saw it, slavery was “a great tained the peace between the Saracens and Rome. moral evil,” but abolishing slavery via civil war, he The Saracens were a nomadic people of the Syro- feared, would only lead to more evil. Egyptian desert so designated by the Romans.” “But how can we free ourselves of [slavery] without ruining our country and causing injury to the Source: https://www.catholic.org/saints/ poor slaves themselves?” he asked. “Those who are in saint.php?saint_id=5171 such a way liberated ordinarily become miserable vagabonds, drunkards and thieves.” If Spalding’s position before the war was typical of Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Spirit many American bishops, so was his response once war began. Setting aside his reservation, he O Lord Jesus, through You I humbly beg the committed diocesan resources to the care of families merciful Father to send the Holy Spirit of and Union solders, even closing St. Joseph’s College grace, that He may bestow upon us His in 1861 and converting it into a hospital for wounded sevenfold gifts. men. After the Civil War, as archbishop of Baltimore, May He send us the gift of wisdom, which Spalding showed equal concern for the devasted will make us relish the Tree of Life that is South and the former slaves who found themselves none other then Yourself; the gift of with neither home nor work. understanding, which will enlighten us:; the Asking “Can we be held blameless before God if our brethren, whom we are solemnly commanded to gift of counsel, which will guide us in the way love even as ourselves, should perish through our of righteousness, and the gift of fortitude, coldness and neglect?” Spalding inspired the which will give us the strength to vanquish Catholics of Baltimore to send thousands of dollars in the enemies of our sanctification and relief money to the South. He did the same for former salvation. slaves, raising funds to feed and clothe those in need and recruiting missionaries from England to minister May He impart to us the gift of knowledge, to the vastly expanded population of freemen in his which will enable us to discern Your teaching archdiocese. and distinguish good from evil; the gift of As he explained to New York’s Archbishop John piety, which will make us enjoy true peace; McCloskey, “Four million of these unfortunates are and the gift of fear, which will make us shun thrown on our charity, and they silently but all iniquity and avoid all danger of offending eloquently appeal to us for help.” Your Majesty. Shortly after returning from the Fist Vatican Council in Rome, the sixtyoneyearold archbishop To the Father and to the Son and to the Holy contracted bronchitis. Spalding passed away on Spirit be given all glory and thanksgiving February 7, 1872.” forever. St. Bonaventure
Community Crusade for Children, Inc. is a Lenten Regulations non profit, clothing recycling organization Regarding Fast & Abstinence that was formed in 1996. We are registered with the State's Attorney's Office and we Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are are recognized by the United Federal obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent Government's Dept. of Internal Revenue are obligatory days of abstinence from meat. Services as a 501(C)3 Tax Exempt organization. We are a self sufficient For members of the Roman Catholic Church, company and receive no outside funding fasting is obligatory from age 18 until age 59. or grants. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals Our funds are generated by people in the that together are not equal to a full meal. community that donate adult and Abstinence from meat is obligatory for all children's clothing and shoes. A portion members of the Roman Catholic Church generated from the sales is returned to the from age 14 onwards. participating towns, schools and other organizations or charities.
The Paschal Candle is Our goal is to help improve the education blessed after the Easter fire, of children. Community Crusade for during the service of light, Children, Inc. makes financial which begins the contributions to existing centers of learning such as children's schools, Easter Vigil. libraries, day care centers ,summer camps
as well as other educational programs. In past years, the Paschal Candle has been purchased by a parishioner, in What does Community Crusade for memory of one or more loved ones. If Children, Inc. do with donations of you would like to purchase the clothing? Paschal Candle for one of our three parishes, please contact Sheila at the We have donated good quality used office, 860-376-2044. clothing and shoes to the needy in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts valued at over Help Needed at Saint Mary’s: $8,000,000.00. Used clothing and shoes We are in need of a volunteer to are also sold on the international market. Community Crusade for Children Inc., wash and iron the linens used at funds itself through these sales as well as Mass each week. They can be generates funds for its grants through the laundered weekly or bi-weekly, and Kiducation Fund. We are self sufficient and considering they need to be ironed a receive no outside funding or grants. We certain way, training will be offered. also donate the clothing to homeless If you can help with this, please call shelters and clothing banks. To learn more Sheila at the rectory. visit kiducation.org
MASSES & MASS INTENTIONS
Saints Thomas & Anne Saint Mary
= Saturday, February 6th= Saturday, February 6th= 3:00 pm= Reconciliation= = 5:45 pm = Mass= 4:00 pm = Mass= = = Sunday, February 7th= Sunday, February 7th= 8:00 am = Reconciliation= = 8:00 am= Richard & Amelia Yonta= 9:00 am= Mass= = Req. by Jane Yonta= = = 11:00 am= Mass= Monday, February 8th= = 8:00 am= Mass 8 St. Mary= Monday, February 8th= = 8:00 am= Mildred Lescoe= Tuesday, February 9th= = Req. by Jane Yonta= 7:00 pm= Mass= = = Tuesday, February 9th= Friday, February 12th= 8:00 am= MASS RESERVED FOR PEOPLE WITH= 8:00 am = MASS RESERVED FOR PEOPLE WITH= = HIGHER8RISK HEALTH CONDITIONS= = HIGHER8RISK HEALTH CONDITIONS======Wednesday, February 10th= Saturday, February 13th= 8:00 am= Holy Souls in Purgatory= 5:45 pm= Mass= = Req. by a Parishioner= = = Sunday, February 14th= Thursday, February 11th= 8:00 am= Reconciliation= = 8:00 am= Mass= 9:00 am= Mass= = Saturday, February 13th= 3:00 pm= Reconciliation= 4:00 pm= Mass= =
Sunday, February 14th= Saint Catherine 8:00 am= Mass= 11:00 am= Mass=
= = Saturday, February 6th= 3:30 pm= Reconciliation= = 4:30 pm= Robert Jones= The Sanctuary Lamp at = Req. by family= = Ss. Thomas & Anne will be lit for Sunday, February 7th= the month of February in Honor and 10:00 am = Mass= Thanksgiving to Our Lady of = Thursday, February 11th= Lourdes for blessings received 10:00 am= MASS RESERVED FOR PEOPLE WITH= Requested by Ludy Watson = HIGHER8RISK HEALTH CONDITIONS= = Ilene Zelong= = Req. by the Burke & Nugent families= = = Saturday, February 13th= The Sanctuary Lamp at 3:30 pm= Reconciliation= 4:30 pm= Sco Natale= St. Mary will be lit be lit the week of = Req. by family= February 7th in memory of = = Sunday, February 14th= Philip & Louise Anthony 10:00 am = Mass= Requested by Loving Children.
STEWARDSHIP & TRI-PARISH NEWS
Saint Catherine Parish Tri Parish Prayers
If you would like our Parishes to pray for a loved The offertory collections for January 30831, one please call the office, or drop a note in any will by published next week.= collection with their name. We will be starting a = new list that will remain in the bulletin until = January 1, 2021. We will again start a new list that Please mail your donations to: = will remain in the bulletin until April 1, 2021. You can St. Catherine Parish= renew your intention every quarter if you would still C/O 34 North Main Street= like us to pray for your loved one. Please call the Jewe City, CT 06351= office if you want us to remove someone from the list. Thank you.
Please Pray For Christopher Hart, Michelle Mallin, Cheryl Wakely, Hunter SaintS thomas & Anne Parish Picco, James Gauthier and Damaris, & Meadow Faulise. = The offertory collections for January 30831, will by published next week.= = = = Please mail your donations to: = Ss. Thomas & Anne Parish= C/O 34 North Main Street= Jewe City, CT 06351=
Saint Mary Food Pantry
Saint Mary Food Pantry currently needs donations of the following items: Saint Mary Parish Canned diced tomatoes
Canned mixed veggies The offertory collections for January 30831, Canned ravioli will by published next week.= Baked beans = Peanut butter = Cereal = Please mail your donations to: =
St. Mary Parish= Donated items can be left at the Food Pantry/ 34 North Main Street= Rectory Monday-Friday 9 am to 1 pm or they can be Jewe City, CT 06351= left in the donation bins in the rear of St. Mary Church, or on the table in front of the Rectory. Thank you.
TRI-PARISH COMMUNITY NEWS
Reservation Requirements Update on Church Seating For Masses You MUST reserve a seat for Seating arrangements in our Church buildings are Masses at Ss. Thomas & Anne and continually being looked at in light of the St. Catherine, currently no pandemic guidelines. While we would like to reservations are needed at St. welcome as many people as possible, we do have Mary. to try to honor the sixfoot social distancing guidelines. At this point, social distancing Go to [email protected] to register. requirements will determine how many people can be safely allowed in Saint Catherine and Or call the rectory for Saints Thomas & Anne churches in particular. As reservations. You must talk to a more and more people are vaccinated, we will secretary or priest directly or your reconsider our application of COVID guidelines. reservation is not confirmed. If you have suggestions, questions, or concerns, Please call Monday Friday please email [email protected], or talk to between 9am and 1pm. Please do Father Ted. not just leave a message.
Readings for the week of February 7, 2021
Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 3a]/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39
Monday: Gn 1:1-19/Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10 and 12, 24 and 35c [31b]/Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday: Gn 1:20—2:4a/Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [2ab]/Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17/Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30 [1a]/Mk 7:14-23
Thursday: Gn 2:18-25/Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1a]/Mk 7:24-30
Friday: Gn 3:1-8/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7 [1a]/Mk 7:31-37
Saturday: Gn 3:9-24/Ps 90:2, 3-4abc, 5-6, 12-13 [1]/Mk 8:1-10
Next Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 [7]/1 Cor 10:31—11:1/Mk 1:40-4
SACRAMENTS Sacrament of Reconciliation: PARISH CONTACTS 3:00 pm Saturday at St. Mary 3:30 pm Saturday at St. Catherine Columbiettes Council #2364 8:00 am Sunday at SS. Thomas & Anne Meets on 1st Monday. Call Maryann at 860-376-3770 Or By Appointment Knights of Columbus Council #2364 Baptism Meets on 3rd Thursday, 860-376-2627 Call the office for an appointment. Mandatory St. Mary St. Thomas Cemetery Instruction prior to Baptism. Call Sheila at the office ,860-376-2044 Matrimony St. Catherine Our Lady of Good Council Guild Arrangements must be made one year in For information, please call the office 860-376-2044 advance. St. Mary Food Pantry Anointing of the Sick, Visitation of Sick & 860-376-2044 ext. 108, [email protected] Homebound Communion: By appointment. Call the office for complete information. Jewett City Preston Market Greenhouses, Inc.
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