ST. DUNSTAN GLASTONBURY

Saturday, February 16 Columba Bae, Marge Benoit, Jaxon Blue, 4:00 PM Mary Morrison requested by the Louth Declan Broussard, Kim Carpenter, Dick Carty, family  June Caouette, Wes Chang, Frank Coppola, Sunday, February 17 Susan DeProspero, Megan Dodge, Cynthia Fiorini, 8:00 AM Rachael Abraham, birthday, requested by Kristi Fischer, Tom Fitzgerald, Taylor Hansen, John Jacobson, Captain Jean Jacques, Priscilla Jacques, the family Tim Kay, Harry Kenworthy, Diane Legg, 9:30 AM Philip Kuzmeski requested by the Marianne Lopez, George Mackas, Jane Marin, family Abbey Maver, Ida Mellor, Ellen Mills, Marian McCaul, 11:30 AM Stanley and Pauline Jurczyk requested Mickie Mitchel, Nancy Murphy, Janet Neuman, by the family Jim Nichols, Joann Niemi, Carol Nistri, Jane Pinchin, Monday, February 18 Antoinette Pandolfo, Steve Pensiero, Charles & Patricia 8:00 AM People of the parish Priputin, John Reuber, Shannon Rodgers, Merry Ann Rucci, James Shifrin, Claudia Steeves, Tuesday, February 19 Katie Sullivan, Rowan Sullivan, Raymond Telep, 8:00 AM Anthony & Frances Trani requested by Spencer Tracey, Patty Traverse, the family Fr.William Traxl, Paul Vallieres Wednesday, February 20 If anyone in the parish wishes prayers for someone who is sick, please 8:00 AM Jean McNamara requested by a friend call the office (860-633-3317) and the name will be printed in the bulletin. Thursday, February 21 8:00 AM No Mass The parish office will be closed on Monday, February 18, in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. Friday, February 22 8:00 AM Mass LENT IS COMING! Saturday, February 23 Brothers and sisters, Lent begins March 6th. Our first Lenten 4:00 PM Jean McNamara requested by Skip and Scripture session will begin Thursday, March 7th in Father Jane Thomas Bannon Hall. We will review and unpack the scripture st Sunday, February 24 readings for the 1 Sunday in Lent. In Lent we usually give 8:00 AM  Larry Churchill requested by the up something as a sacrifice for this penitential period. family Consider instead spending more time with scripture in an 9:30 AM Mass effort to enliven your faith. We have some additional plans that will be revealed in the next few weeks. For more 11:30 AM Josephine Orzech requested by Elaine, information, call Walter Twachtman 860-202-5867, or email Janet, & Stanley Jr. [email protected]. If you are attending the Mass scheduled for your deceased loved one, please let the ushers know before Mass if you would like to bring the gifts to the altar. CRS Rice Bowl

During Lent, our community will participate in the Rice FINANCIAL BLESSINGS Bowl initiative, Catholic Relief Services’ faith-in-action program. This offers opportunities for families and February 9 & 10 $ 7,196.07 individuals to engage with the spiritual pillars of Lent: Monthly $ 2,738.27 prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. In this way, we can give THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! hope to those who are most in need across the world, Please Note especially those forced to flee from their homes. In the event of inclement weather on a weekend Rice bowls will be placed at the entrances of the church. In or on a day that Glastonbury schools are not in addition, CRS offers an app to accompany your Lenten session, information concerning Masses can be journey. Visit crsricebowl.org/app to learn more. found on the parish website or by calling the office at 860- 633-3317. Save the Date St. Dunstan Parish Tag Sale – takes place on Saturday, May 18. Please note that we will follow the Glastonbury Public Keep your new year’s resolution and clean your basement! We Schools’ decisions on winter weather. If the school system welcome all donations except clothes. Proceeds benefit Mission has a delayed opening or a snow day cancellation, then Trip 2019. Please contact Gina for details, at there will NOT be a morning Mass at Saint Dunstan. [email protected]. .

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

OPPORTUNITIES TO OBSERVE LENT

March 6 – April 19 “Third Sunday” Food Collection This Week, Feb. 16-17 Ash Wednesday Schedule: This weekend – Feb. 16-17 – is the regular “Third Sunday” 7:00 a.m. Mass food drive. This month’s collection, in collaboration with the Hartford Catholic Worker, will support families in the North 12:15 p.m. Mass End. Volunteers will be collecting non-perishable food and 4:00 p.m. Prayer Service cash donations before all the weekend Masses. The greatest 6:00 p.m. Mass needs are for canned tuna, peanut butter, mac and cheese, Mondays in Lent: spaghetti sauce, and canned fruits and vegetables. (For now, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Reconciliation there is an ample supply of pasta, so please hold off on that.) Cash donations go a long way, too. Checks can be made out to Thursday Evenings in Lent: Church of St. Dunstan. 7:00 p.m. Lenten Scripture Series Please note: The Third Sunday team, in partnership with our Friday Evenings in Lent: good friends from the former St. Michael’s parish, is now 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross committed to twice monthly food distribution at the Hartford Catholic Worker house. Can you help? It’s a rich way to LENTEN CONFESSIONS connect directly with our less fortunate brothers and sisters, and “Peace be with you!” With these words, the Risen Lord greeted to build community within and beyond our parish. In addition, his frightened Apostles in the Upper Room on the day of his it’s a rather modest time commitment on the occasional Resurrection. Christ repeated the words, “Peace be with you.” Saturday morning. We’re up and running, but we need your Then he added, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive help to sustain the effort. Contact Peter Kennedy at are forgiven them” (Jn 20:19-23). What an extraordinary gift--the gift of divine forgiveness! [email protected] if you are interested in learning more. This year, prepare for Easter by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. During Lent, every Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Hartford will be open on Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for Lenten Confessions. Holy Family Retreats Guidelines for Lenten Observance God has called all of us to lives of holiness. “No Ordinary Ash Wednesday and Good Friday: Path” will explore ways that we can be attentive, intentional, Days of Fast and Abstinence and cooperative with God’s grace in serving the world. Fridays of Lent: Together we will take a journey, with the hope of discovering Days of Abstinence. that who we are and what we do matters. We’ll reflect on how Weekdays of Lent: living an ordinary life of holiness can lead to extraordinary happiness and peace. No obligation to fast The retreat begins with a buffet dinner on Friday evening and Fasting binds all Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 concludes with the celebration of Sunday Eucharist at 10:45 inclusive, unless prevented by poor health. One full meal is am, followed by a hot brunch at noon. Families of retreatants allowed. Two other meals sufficient to maintain strength may be are most welcome to attend the Sunday Mass and brunch at no taken according to one’s own needs. Eating between meals is not extra charge. Offering: $325. For more information or to allowed, although fluids may be taken. register, please call 860.760.9705, or check our website at th Abstinence binds all Catholics who have reached their 14 holyfamilyretreat.org. birthday, unless prevented by poor health. The consumption of Men’s Retreat Date: March 22-24 meat is not allowed. No Ordinary Path: Holiness in Everyday Life HomeFront Day Project – Saturday, May 4 St. Dunstan’s parish will once again participate in this year’s HomeFront Day program. Fueled by a mission of keeping East Catholic High School - Plan a Visit deserving neighbors in their homes with an Join us for our popular Walk-in Wednesday! On Wednesday, improved quality of life, HomeFront Inc. is a February 27, we welcome prospective families anytime non-profit agency that offers home repairs to between 11am and 1pm to see our campus in action and to senior citizens, people with disabilities, or those on fixed discuss any questions or interests. income. This year’s workday will take place on Saturday, May Pre-registration is not required, but it is preferred. You may 4. It is a one-day commitment, so please consider volunteering RSVP on our website or you may call the Admissions Office at your time to improve the life of a neighbor in need. For more 860-649-5336 ext. 6238. We look forward to seeing you soon. information, contact Brian Steeves at 633-2809. FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Religious Education

Upcoming dates for RE Classes, Grades 1-8 Grades 1-6 Thursdays at Hebron Ave. School: Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 7 Grades 1-7 Thursdays at Gideon Welles School: Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 7 Grades 1-5 Sundays at Gideon Welles School: Feb. 24, Mar. 3 Grades 6-8 Sundays at Gideon Welles School: Feb. 24, Mar 3 Grade 8 Thursdays in the church hall: Feb. 21

Living Stations of the Cross: All 7th and 8th grade religious education students are invited to participate in the Living Stations of the Cross on March 15 at 7 pm. In order to participate, students must be able to attend the rehearsal on March 14 from 6-7:30 pm. Please call or email the RE office by March 1 if your child would like to take part ([email protected] or 860-633-6876).

Readings for the Week of February 17, 2019 Sunday: Jer 17:5-8/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4, 4, 6 [40:5a]/1 Cor 15:12, 16-20/Lk 6:17, 20-26 Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25/Ps 50:1 and 8, 16bc-17, 20-21 [14a]/Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Ps 29:1a and 2, 3ac-4, 3b and 9c-10 [11b]/Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22/Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 [17a]/Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Gn 9:1-13/Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 29 and 22-23 [20b]/Mk 8:27-33 Friday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6 [1]/Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Heb 11:1-7/Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 10-11 [cf. 1]/Mk 9:2-13 Next Sunday: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13 [8a]/1 Cor 15:45-49/Lk 6:27-38

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