SAINT JOHN CATHOLIC CHURCH May 30, 2021 SOLEMNITY OF The Most Holy Trinity MASS SCHEDULE SUNDAY MASSES Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 AM & 5:00 PM Livestreamed at 10AM on Sunday. Available on the parish website thereafter. DAILY MASSES Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM Saturday: 8:30 AM (Communal Rosary after Mass) __________________________________ Adoration & Benediction First Friday after the 8:00 AM Mass until 12 Noon Miraculous Medal Novena Monday after the 8:00 AM Mass Sacrament of Confession Saturdays: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM or anytime by appointment Monsignor Thomas W. Powers, Pastor __________________________________ [email protected] Parish Office Hours: Father Matthew Mauriello, In Residence Monday—Friday: 9:00 AM—4:00 PM Location: Parish Bookkeeper: Mrs. Michelle Leville ext 11 1986 Boston Post Road [email protected] Darien, CT 06820 (203) 655.1145 Parish Secretary: Miss Rose Lotocky ext 10 www.stjohndarien.com [email protected] [email protected] Director of Religious Education: Mr. John Cunningham 203.655.8020 Connect With Us! [email protected] Facebook.com/stjohnchurchdarien Director of Saint John Preschool: Mrs. Lisa Ioli 203.656.0548 [email protected] https://saintjohnpreschool.com Director of Youth Ministry: Miss Colette Lanzon 203.662.1217 [email protected] Choirmaster: Mr. W. Ogden Booker 203.655.0777 Parish Sexton: Mr. Jose Tierradentro MAY 30, 2021 Dear Parishioners of Saint John, I want to use this space today to update you on some parish matters and to let you know of some events coming up in June. As I announced a few weeks ago, masks are no long required inside the church for those who are fully vaccinated. Everyone, however, is still welcome to wear a mask, and the priests will continue to wear masks for the distribution of Holy Communion. Also, there is no longer any need for social distancing during Mass. Every pew is open for seating, except for some pews on the front left side of the church, where social distancing is available. Anyone who is new to our area, a returnee, I am happy to report that we will have a full rectory this summer! or is looking for a spiritual home, Saint John Father Brendan Blawie, who was ordained a priest this past January Catholic Church warmly welcomes you. and who is completing his Licentiate studies in Rome, will be assigned to Saint John’s from July 1st through August 31st. We are looking forward to having him with us, and I know you will 5th Sunday Rosary appreciate Father Blawie, who is a talented, prayerful and Dedicated for the Cause of Life hardworking priest. Along with Father Blawie, we will host Maximilian Lock, a secondyear seminarian of our diocese, who is St. John’s Chapter of the Knights of Columbus will studying at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia. He be hosting a 5th Sunday Rosary which will be held will be with us from June 7th through August 15th. It will be great to this Sunday, May 30, 2021 between the 8:00 and have him here, and I know he will be inspired and encouraged by all 10:00AM Masses. The Knights will be available that of you. day to answer questions about the program and about becoming a member. Some events to keep on the radar: Sunday, June 6th, is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and PRAYER SESSIONS Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). At the conclusion of the Saturday Vigil and each Sunday Mass, there will be a brief period via Phone of Eucharistic Adoration, followed by Benediction. Next session is at 7:00pm on Bishop Caggiano has asked that all parishes hold a Vespers service Tuesday, June 8 (Evening Prayer) on Friday, June 11th, Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. It will be offered for all those who died of COVID19, their families and all healthcare professionals and will To join us, simply dial 1605.313.4441 and enter coincide with the Bishop’s celebration of Vespers at Saint code 885793# when prompted. Augustine Cathedral. Our service will be held in the church at 7:00 PM. The Sisters of Saint Birgitta will be present and will help lead We will be reading Psalm 135 and Matthew 5:13 the singing of the Psalms. I hope you can join us for this beautiful 16 event, especially if you have never experienced Evening Prayer Our saint for the session will be Saint Augustine sung in common. of Hippo. Just as we crowned the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Our next prayer sessions will be held on June 22 Mother’s Day, we will crown the statue of Saint Joseph on Father’s and July 6. th Day, Sunday, June 20 , at the 10:00 AM Mass. During this year For more information, please contact Brad Bushell dedicated to Saint Joseph, Patron of Fathers, we will pray for his at 917.837.6257 / [email protected] intercession for all fathers, living and deceased. A special note of gratitude to all military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces, especially those from Saint John’s. As we prepare for Memorial Day, let us remember to pray for them and their families. Be sure of my continued prayers for you and your families. In observance of Memorial Day In Christ, the Parish Office will be Closed, Monsignor Powers Monday, May 31st 2 SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY Mass Intentions Memorial Candles Vigil: If you would like to memorialize a candle in the 4:30PM Lee D’Aquila by The Stote Family sanctuary, in the name of a loved one, you may SUNDAY May 30 do so by contacting the parish office and making The Most Holy Trinity a request. We will take requests for petitions for 8:00AM Grace Pedersen by Jean & Chuck Bryan the Sanctuary, Saint Joseph and Marian candles 10:00AM Mary & Nunzio Losito & which will burn for one week each. Thomasina Lazzaro The suggested donation is $10. by Janet & Joe Lazzaro 11:30AM José Augusto da Rocha by John Doherty 5:00PM Parishioners of Saint John Saint Joseph Candle MONDAY May 31 Pope Francis has declared that 2021 Memorial Day Parish Office Closed be a year dedicated to Saint Joseph. 8:00AM Linda Dolan Schwarz To mark the 150th anniversary of the by Evangeline AmesMurray declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church, Saint John’s TUESDAY June 1 has added a Saint Joseph candle to the 8:00AM Grace Pedersen by John & Chet Saur sanctuary to be memorialized for a WEDNESDAY June 2 name of a loved one. The candle will 8:00AM Michael Anthony Nolan burn for a week. To reserve a candle, by Bob & Tami Green please contact the parish office at [email protected] or THURSDAY June 3 2036551145. 8:00AM Increase in Vocations to the Sacred Priesthood FRIDAY June 4 8:00AM Grace Pedersen by Elizabeth Linehan SATURDAY June 5 8:30AM Angela M. Tedesco by The Molloy & McCormack Family We Welcome our Newly Vigil: Baptized Parishioners: 4:30PM Charles & Grace Steppe by Janet & Tom Griffin Mark Justin Candon III SUNDAY June 6 The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ Elizabeth Barbara Candon 8:00AM Parishioners of Saint John 10:00AM John Matuzsek Declan Atlas Dinneen by Virginia & Andy Aoyama 11:30AM Mirian Taylor by Rita Bailey Mary Grace Bunk 5:00PM Raymond E. Baker by Andrea Baker Saint John Prayers for the Sick Please Remember The Following In Your Prayers: Chip White, those whose suffering is known only to God, and those who care for them. Readings for the Week of May 30, 2021 Sunday: Dt 4:3234, 3940/Ps 33:45, 6, 9, 1819, 20, 22 [12b]/Rom 8:1417/Mt 28:1620 Monday: Zep 3:1418a or Rom 12:916/Is 12:23, 4bcd, 56 [6]/Lk 1:3956 Tuesday: Tb 2:914/Ps 112:12, 78, 9 [cf. 7c]/Mk 12:1317 Wednesday: Tb 3:111a, 1617a/Ps 25:23, 45ab, 6 and 7bc, 89 [1]/Mk 12:1827 Thursday: Tb 6:1011; 7:1bcde, 917; 8:49a/Ps 128:12, 3, 45 [cf. 1a]/Mk 12:2834 Friday: Tb 11:517/Ps 146:1b2, 6c7, 89a, 9bc10 [1b]/Mk 12:3537 Saturday: Tb 12:1, 515, 20/Tb 13:2, 6efgh, 7, 8 [1b]/Mk 12:3844 Next Sunday: Ex 24:38/Ps 116:1213, 1516, 1718 [13]/Heb 39:11 15/Mk 14:1216, 2226 MAY 30, 2021 Saint John Religious Education Program Registered and active parishioners welcome to participate in St. John Religious Education Program. 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