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- 1-800-624-7407 56 August 8, 2021 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Thinking of attending Mass on Saturday or Sunday but concerned how many people will be there? Faith Formation Last week, the attendance at our Masses was: Mass/Time Ppl. Online Viewership Summer Office Hours Sat. 5:00pm 64 Sunday 8/1* Views* 27 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:00 am -3:00 pm Sun. 8:00am 98 Live* 2 YouTube* 5 Closed Monday and Friday Sun. 10:30am 134 https://www.youtube.com/ channel/UCcmSy0y0_mYm- JEQpdHSwtw In the Old Testament God sent manna from the sky to Triumph of the Immaculata: Moses and the Israelites. It Living the Era of Peace Retreat was like small pancakes that covered the desert floor. Then Sunday, August 15, 2021 God sent his only Son to die on the cross for us. The Beginning with Eucharistic Adoration at 7:00am body of Jesus is the life-giving bread that he lovingly Ending after Dinner (Fr. Matry’s Cooking) at 6:00pm gave to the world. Because he died on the cross for us, Overnight Accomodations: we have everlasting life with God in heaven. Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Share a can of food, a Convent and Lodge bag of sugar, and 529 Brainard Hill Road, Higganum, CT powdered milk with the Rooms are $75/night hungry. If you plan to stay overnight please call Lord, I am truly sorry for all the things I Emile Drillon at (860) 318-1593 have done that hurt you. You can book the room by calling Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Draw Jesus welcoming you Covent and Lodge at (203) 606-9102 inside the gates of heaven. August 11th Prayer to Saint Joseph 1:00pm to 6:00pm O Thou head of the house of God upon earth, St. Mary Church Hall in faithful imitation of Jesus and Mary, I place myself and all my concerns EVERYONE MUST WEAR under thy care and protection. A MASK - vaccinated or not Forsake me not. Adopt me as a little one in your Apostolate of Prayer for Priests household. August 8 Watch over me at all times, August 12 but especially in the last awful hour Priests who have Rev. Keith Shuley of my life on earth; left the ministry Rev. Thomas Hoar then visit, console and strengthen August 9 August 13 me Rev. William Flynn Rev. Arul Peter with them, and thee, that I may praise the Adorable Rev. William Olesik Rev. Augustine Naduvilekoot Trinity. August 10 August 14 Dear St. Joseph, receive me for Rev. James Caldarella Rev. Ernest Bedard thy client, instruct me in every Rev. Brian Romanowski Rev. John Gwudz doubt, comfort me in every affliction, August 11 defend and protect me in the hour of my death. Rev. Ben Vinjoe Amen. Rev. Christopher Zmuda August 8, 2021 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time “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.