October 9, 2016 Our Lady of Mercy 94 Broad Street Plainville, Connecticut 06062

What do do? Dear Padre, Rev. John F. Brinsmade If we practiced devotions linked to an Pastor Dcn. Robert Berube , but didn’t know about it, are the benefits Deacon still attained? Dcn. Michael Hai Van Le “Every sin, even venial, entails an unhealthy Weekend Deacon Sandra DeBlois attachment to creatures, which must be purified either Bookkeeper here on earth, or after death…” (CCC 1472). This Robert DeBlois “temporal punishment,” often removed in purgatory, is Maintenance Bryan Knorr distinct from “eternal punishment,” from which we are Director of Liturgy saved through baptism and absolution. Jeanne Gionfriddo Indulgences, which are granted through the Director of Religious Education & RCIA Jo-Ann Blanchette-Silverio mercy of God and the authority of the Church, remove Administrative Assistant all (if plenary) or part (if partial) of a person’s temporal Parish Office/Cemetery Office Hours punishment for sin. Both presuppose the actions are 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Monday - Friday performed with contrition and the intention of gaining Parish Trustees Raymond Corsini, and Josephine Forcella the indulgence: “Although indulgences are in fact free gifts, nevertheless they are granted for the living as New Parishioners Welcome! If you are new in the parish, please introduce well as for the dead only on determined conditions. To yourself after Liturgy or at the Rectory. acquire them, it is required on the one hand that Liturgy Schedule prescribed works be performed, and on the other that Sunday Liturgy - Church Saturday 4:00 P.M. the faithful have the necessary dispositions, that is to Sunday 8:30 A.M. say, that they love God, detest sin, place their trust in 10:30 A.M. Weekday Liturgy the merits of Christ and believe firmly in the great Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. 8:00 A.M. assistance they derive from the Communion of

Devotions Saints” ( Paul VI, , 10). Rosary - Monday through Saturday before Morning Mass. So indulgences are not retroactive or Sacrament of Matrimony automatic, but they in no way “diminish the value of Couples should make arrangements at least six months in advance. Dates or time can be arranged only after speak- other means of sanctification and purification, first and ing with one of the parish clergy. foremost among which are the Sacrifice of the Mass

Sacrament of Baptism and the Sacraments, particularly the Sacrament of Parents should begin to prepare for the Sacrament of Bap- tism for their child in advance (even before the child is Penance” (ID 11). born, if possible). This allows time for the required prepara- Fr. Byron Miller, CSsR tion. Dates can be arranged after attending the parent preparation program. For information contact Rich and Sue Dziura 860 -747-5451.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Parish Office/Cemetery Office Saturday At Noon 19 South Canal Street, Plainville, Connecticut

Sacrament of the Sick Phone: (860) 747-6825 Arrangements can be made for any sick person to be Fax: (860) 747-5407 anointed. Holy Eucharist is brought to the homebound by our Eucharistic Ministers and the parish clergy. Email: [email protected] Website: www.olmct.org FACEBOOK.COM/OURLADYOFMERCYCHURCHCT

PARISH MISSION We, the people of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Plainville, Connecticut are committed to journey together as a community of faith, hope, and love within the Catholic tradition. We are called to witness to the presence of Jesus Christ in our lives through sharing and celebration of faith and a life of Christian service. October 9, 2016, Twenty- Eighth Sunday CALENDAR OF EVENTS in Ordinary Time OCTOBER 10 – 6 – 8PM – Karate - Gym MONDAY October 10 OCTOBER 10 – Parish Office Closed 8:00AM Kim Coughlin Phillips OCTOBER 12 – 7PM – NA – Room 107 Req. Jo, Dom Jr. & Joanne OCTOBER 13 - 1 – 2:30PM – Atrium TUESDAY October 11 OCTOBER 13 – 6PM – St. Anthony Society Meeting 8:00AM Howard & Rilla Gessner – Room 106 Req. Family OCTOBER 13 – 6 – 8PM – PARC – Gym WEDNESDAY October 12 OCTOBER 14 – 6 – 8PM – GIFT with Pastoral 8:00AM No Mass Council – Gym THURSDAY October 13 OCTOBER 15 – 9:15 – 10:15AM – Classes K, 1, 4, 5 8:00AM Mark Ciesielski OCTOBER 15 & 16 – After all Masses – St. Anthony Req. Leona Bisson Cookie Walk FRIDAY October 14 OCTOBER 16 – 9:30 – 11:30AM – GIFT with 8:00AM Herman & Yvonne Masse Req. Family Pastoral Council - Gym SATURDAY October 15 OCTOBER 16 – 10:30AM – 12:30PM – Men’s AA 8:00AM Clinton Martin – 1st. Anniv. Meeting – Room 107 4:00PM Haley Petit OCTOBER 16 – 12:30 – 2:30PM - JOLT Req. Family SUNDAY October 16 – Twenty- Ninth CT CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE…Will be Sunday in Ordinary Time held Saturday, October 22, 2016, at 8:30AM Parishioners Goodwin College, East Hartford. 10:30AM Joseph Gronski Tickets are $40, includes a box Req. Family lunch. Purchase tickets online or at the door. Doors open 8AM. Vigil FINANCIAL STATEMENT Mass at 4PM. For more info and Regular $3,875.59 reg.: www.ctcatholicmen.org

Monthly 40.00 Catch Up 90.00 “THERESE: THE STORY OF A SOUL”… will be Cathedraticum - 220.30 presented at 7PM, Oct. 14 at St. SSP - 220.30 Mary Church, 45 Freestone Ave., Total $3,564.90 Portland, CT. The one-woman performance brings Saint Therese of CHANGE FOR CHANGE…OLM will be starting a new Lisieux to life with humor, grace and ministry next weekend on October 15/16 to help older humility. Admission is $10 for teens, male and female, and women who have been adults, $5 for children 12 and under. abused, homeless and sold for sexual favors. We will be sponsoring two non-profit Information is available at 860.342.2328 or organizations that help these [email protected]. people receive a loving and caring atmosphere in the place MAGNIFICAT FOR WOMEN…All women are they live, along with providing invited to the Magnificat breakfast to be held on schooling, therapy, and job Saturday, October 22, 2016, from 9AM to Noon at training. A large bottle will be Hilton Doubletree, Bristol. placed in the gathering space for those who wish to deposit Registration begins at 8:30AM. their pocket change into. When a substantial amount is Our guest speaker for this collected, the money will be divided equally to these two breakfast will be Debra Farren. non-profits. The names of these non-profits are The cost is $25.00 and must be Covenant House and LifeWay Network. Both places received no later than Monday, abide by Catholic teachings. Stay tuned for more info to come about these life-changing ministries. October 17. Payment can be mailed to: Magnificat, P.O. Box 1871, Bristol, CT 06010. No tickets sold at the door. For more information contact Ann Marie DeBisschop at 860-538-5319 or contact us at [email protected]. NATIONAL PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY “Frassati on Tap” with Archbishop CRUSADE FOR AMERICA…Saturday, October Blair…Calling all young adults in 15, 2016, 12 Noon, Gazebo, Norton Park, their 20s and 30s! Want to enjoy a cold pint, meet fellow Catholic Plainville. Come pray the Rosary with thousands young adults, and listen to of other public square rallies throughout our interesting discussions about the faith? The country to pray for the healing of our country. “Frassati on Tap” series at Stony Creek Brewery Please bring lawn chairs if you wish to be seated. in Branford will continue on October 16th from 6 to 8PM in the upper event room. We are RCIA…stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of excited to announce that Archbishop Leonard Adults. It is the ministry where those who wish to Blair of Hartford will be doing an open Q&A become full, participating members of the Catholic session with the young adults of Connecticut! Church learn all that this involves. If this We encourage you to come and ask any description fits you or someone you know it may questions you may have about the faith or the very well be the place to be. If you are not yet sure Church. Food may be purchased at the food or just want to know more before committing to trucks located in the Brewery parking lot, or this, please feel free to contact me and we can talk. you may bring your own! Hosted by Frassati My contact information is: Jeanne Gionfriddo at New Haven, a newly formed group for young 860.747.6825 or [email protected]. adults. Visit facebook.com/FrassatiNewHaven or www.FrassatiNewHaven.org to learn more, OLM CHRISTMAS or make an online . See photos from ...We are preparing BOUTIQUE past events, and stay connected for future for the boutique and craft fair, events! which will be held this year on November 11th & 12th. This year FAITH & POLITICS - AT OUR DINNER TABLE? we will be celebrating our 25th October 11, 7 – 9PM, Dr. Benjamin Peters. As anniversary! We need your help Catholics, we are called to actively participate in the to prepare new craft items to be world around us---to be "political." But what does sold at the OLM Christmas Table. Items can be political activity look like in the U.S. today in the age of left at the Parish Office. As we approach the Trump and Clinton? What resources does our Catholic boutique, we will also need baked goodies and tradition provide for helping us think about engaging breads. Your help is greatly appreciated. with U.S. society and culture? Join us as we discuss how, as Catholics, we can think about U.S. politics and the ADVENT DISCERNMENT NIGHT…for young men 2016 election. The evening includes light refreshments ages 16 – 35, Tuesday, December 20, 6 – 8PM, St. and a prayer service. Offering: $25, Holy Family Thomas Seminary, 467 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield. Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road, West You are invited to join an informational gathering Hartford, 860.521.0440 or [email protected]. where there will be a short talk with practical suggestions for “discerning” the call that God has in HOW TO BE “POSITIVELY” STRESSED... store for you along with Q & A with a few Ken Steller, Saturday, Nov 5, 10AM – 5PM. seminarians. Free pizza. To reserve your spot, call When stress becomes overwhelming, it can 860.761.7457 or email www.hartfordpriest.com by negatively affect health, productivity and December 16th. relationships. Understanding what stress is and specific ways to manage it are the keys to being POLISH SUPPER… Saturday, “positively” stressed. $65 includes lunch. 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