RECTORY: 81 Center Road 387-7119 Fax: 387-4281 Website: www.assumptionchurch.com PASTOR: Reverend Gene E. Gianelli PAROCHIAL VICAR: Reverend Joseph A. Sidera, C.S.C., VISITING PRIEST: Reverend Robert J. Lord PERMANENT DEACON: Mr. John “Jack” Mordecai PERMANENT DEACON EMERITUS: Mr. John Conte PARISH SECRETARY Mrs. Denise Herbert 387-7119 DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS MUSIC: Dr. Keith Smolinski 389-1712 DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S CHOIR: Dr. Keith Smolinski 389-1712 DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Sister Dorellen Sullivan, R.S.M. 389-9863 Center Rd. Classrooms 397-5250 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SECRETARY: Mrs. Nancy Monelli PARISH TRUSTEES: Mrs. Joyce Thomson Mrs. Karen Cusick PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Mr. Carlos Alvarez FINANCE COUNCIL CONVENER: Mr. Bruce Marien CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION Woodbridge/Bethany Weekend Liturgy Mother Church (Litchfield Tpke./Rte. 69) Sunday, 8:00 AM Saturday, 8:30AM Center Road Church (75 Center Road) Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM Reconciliation: Saturday 9:00AM Celebration of Sacrament of Baptism: First & Third Sunday of the Month 12:30 PM Priesthood: Office of Vocations www.vocationshartford.org
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RECTORY: 81 Center Road
387-7119
Fax: 387-4281
Website: www.assumptionchurch.com
PASTOR: Reverend Gene E. Gianelli
PAROCHIAL VICAR: Reverend Joseph A. Sidera, C.S.C.,
VISITING PRIEST: Reverend Robert J. Lord
PERMANENT DEACON: Mr. John “Jack” Mordecai
PERMANENT DEACON EMERITUS: Mr. John Conte
PARISH SECRETARY Mrs. Denise Herbert 387-7119
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS MUSIC: Dr. Keith Smolinski 389-1712
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S CHOIR: Dr. Keith Smolinski 389-1712
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
Sister Dorellen Sullivan, R.S.M. 389-9863
Center Rd. Classrooms 397-5250
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SECRETARY: Mrs. Nancy Monelli
PARISH TRUSTEES: Mrs. Joyce Thomson
Mrs. Karen Cusick
PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Mr. Carlos Alvarez
FINANCE COUNCIL CONVENER: Mr. Bruce Marien
CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION Woodbridge/Bethany
Weekend Liturgy Mother Church (Litchfield Tpke./Rte. 69) Sunday, 8:00 AM Saturday, 8:30AM Center Road Church (75 Center Road) Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM Reconciliation: Saturday 9:00AM
Celebration of Sacrament of Baptism: First & Third Sunday of the Month 12:30 PM
Priesthood: Office of Vocations
www.vocationshartford.org
OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION WOODBRIDGE, CT
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16
5:00PM JOSEPH DINEEN (Family) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 (Third Sunday of Advent)
8:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
9:30 AM KIM BOUCHER (Pat Warner)
11:30AM OBERNESSER & MUSTO FAMILY (Obernesser Family )
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18 9:00 AM JACK KULAS (Daughter)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 9:00 AM FR. RAYMOND GALLAGHER (Sister Dorellen) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20
9:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21
9:00 AM NO MASS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 9:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 8:30 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 5:00 PM JENNIFER OBERNESSER AND JACQUE OBERNESSER (Obernesser Family)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 (Fourth Sunday of Advent) 8:00AM JOZEF DEKARZ (Family)
9:30AM ANN GAETANO (Krebs Family) 11:30AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH CHRISTMAS EVE (SEE MASS SCHEDULE) 4:00PM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
5:30PM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
10:00PM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
Prayers are asked for the sick of the parish: Dan DiElsi, Ron Wyda, Angelo Sordilli,
John Torre, Susan Hecht, Elaine Sellings,
Barbara Ciepack-Migani, Hugo Kranz, Robert Scussel, Ray
Martino, Anthony DeLaurentis, John Reilly, Ed Rish, George
Conroy, Robert Scussel, Marie Hartung, Valeria Asprelli, Allene
Kelly, Dottie Malerba, Raymond Gabrielle, Jill Ellis, Donald Sorensen, Cornelious Smith, Anthony Panico, Kevin Healy,
Shirley Varmette, Chris Rish, Mary Pavlinko, Jesse Critelli, David
Massey, Rocco Campanelli, Lori Cleveland, Lori Warner, Robert
Williams Jr., Danny Pagliaro, Mary Lyons, Wayne Teto, John
O’Connell, Mary Tencza, Carole DaVia, Sandy Stone, Helen
Havens, Linda Candella, Nicholas Philip Laudano, Kristin Marie D’Amico, John Mahor Sr., Sharon Mallico, Rebecca Rodriguez,
Joe Carrano, Victor DeCarlo, Brett Bunnell, Suzette Bunnell,
David Luciani, Margaret DeCarlo, Ruth Breslin, Theresa DeLucia,
Patricia Hunt, Mary Ellen Martino, Brian Kelley, Ralph Monaco,
Rosemary Festa, Pat DeLuca, Jeanette Musto. All are asked to
pray for this faith community that we might with enthusiasm and goodness “grow from strength to strength.”
Sanctuary Lamps. . . . FOR THE GREATER GLORY AND HONOR OF GOD THE SANCTUARY LAMP AT THE CENTER ROAD CHURCH
burns this week In Memory of Jennifer Jean
Obernesser & Jacque Obernesser requested by
Family.
FOR THE GREATER GLORY AND
HONOR OF GOD THE SANCTUARY LAMP AT THE
MOTHER CHURCH burns this week In Memory of
Jennifer Jean Obernesser & Jacque Obernesser requested by
Family.
Let us remember in prayers our relatives and friends
who are presently serving on active duty in our armed
forces:
2nd Lieutenant Benjamin Steven Santandreu (Army), SEA BEE
Nicholas Listro, (Navy) Lieutenant John Philip Morrissey
(Army) Lieutenant Matthew Hansen, Major Daniel Morrissey, (Air
Force) Lieutenant Colonel Seth Krummrich (Army), Captain Samuel Hurchala, Lieutenant Sean Leary, Kevin Murphy, Danny
Murphy, Pfc. J. Adams, Emily O’Hara, Jonathan Sanchez, Alice
Mary, Eric Trivette, Meara O’ Hara, Brendan Tyma, Zachary
Simpson, Douglas G. Traumer, Jon Farwell, Sergeant Brian
Streit, Ryan Rausch and Mary O’Connell.
Parishioners are invited to add the names of any armed forces
personnel on active duty. To include a name on this list call
Denise, Parish Secretary in the rectory at 387-7119.
Readings for the Week of December 17, 2017
Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/Lk 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54 [Is
61:10b]/1 Thes 5:16-24/Jn 1:6-8, 19-28
Monday: Jer 23:5-8/Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 [cf. 7]/Mt 1:18-25
Friday: 1 Sm 1:24-28/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1a]/Lk 1:46
-56
Saturday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14 [cf. Lk 21:28]/Lk 1:57-66
Next Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29
[2a]/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38
ADVENT WREATH LIGHTING Parishioners are invited to light the Advent wreath. Call Denise 387-7119 and let us know what date
and time of Mass you would like.
3rd Sunday of Advent December 16th-5:00PM
December 17th- 8:00AM;
9:30AM
The Jacksons Andy, Kathy, Claire, Emily & Drew
11:30AM
James, Caitlin, Vincent & Matthew Bruni
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23rd
5:00PM
Armando, Marcia & Alanis Palma December 24th
8:00AM
Carol Anderson Erica & Matthew Campbell 9:30AM
Bob, Cynthia, Declan & Joshua Kane 11:30AM
Floral Offering Everyone is offered the opportunity to contribute towards the expense of flowers for the altars at Christmas and throughout the liturgical year. Please use the envelopes in your envelope packets or those available at the church entrances, All contributions and floral memorials will be acknowledged in January and will appear in the church bulletin unless you wish your gift to be anonymous. All donations are appreciated. Please note that during the Advent season, flowers do not adorn the altar.
During Advent and throughout the Christmas season it is a beautiful custom to make a “special offering or gift” to your Church. These gifts are deeply appreciated and are used for various educational programs conducted by the Parish”, all “special gifts” of $100.00 or more will be acknowledged. Have a blessed Advent and wonderful Christmas.
2018 Calendars! Please take home a 2018 Religious Calendars courtesy of
the William Celentano Funeral Home. We express gratitude
to Mr. William Celentano and his son, Mark, for the gift to
OLOA.
LECTORS TAKE NOTICE! Lectors workbooks for Advent 2017 through 2018 are available in the Mother Church sacristy and in the Center Road vesting room. Please take a new workbook this month.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
!!!
The expectant parents who wish to have their child
baptized are asked to call the rectory at 387-7119 to
prepare properly for this joyous celebration. Attendance at
the pre-baptismal program conducted by the parish staff is
required. The Archdiocese of Hartford mandates this
program prior to baptism. Baptisms are held on the first
and third Sundays of each month. Please call Denise at the
rectory to register.
Thank you from Social Action Committee
The recent Social Action fundraising breakfast was a huge success, thanks to those who not only bought tickets for the event, but joined in on the theme basket raffle as well. The parishioners who made up the baskets were, as always, very creative and generous, and an integral part of our fundraising efforts.
The breakfast raises money towards helping those in the community who are less fortunate, by stocking our pantry, and then distributing food baskets during the major holidays. Our goals as a committee would not be reached without the help of the people on Social Action (and in many instances, their friends ), who give of their time and talent to put together the breakfast---there are those who help shop; those who set up the hall to transform it into a warm and inviting room, with beautiful flowers or greens from their homes; those who make numerous phone calls for the lovely theme baskets; those who provide a seasonal craft project for the children of the parish; those that cook the wonderful meal everyone enjoys; and those who stay and help clean up after the breakfast.
There are so many wonderful people who are involved in the success of this breakfast—individuals were purposely not named , as there are so many who contribute, and we would not want to overlook anyone unintentionally. On behalf of the Social Action Committee, thank you all!! Out hope is that your summer is filled with joy, sunshine, and love! Barbara Bessinger, Judy Foster, Margaret Hamilton co chairs.
FROM THE NURSES CORNER For those who have completed CPR, certification cards can be picked up at the rectory office. Because we were unable to accommodate some people, we
are offering CPR again on January 21,2018 ( snow date January 28) at 1pm. Those who participate will receive a 2 year Heartsaver certificate from the American Heart Association. The class is limited to 20 people, and requests need to be in by January 14. The class will include adult, child, and infant CPR, as well as use if the AED and what to do if someone is choking. The cost for the card has increased to $20.00. CPR books are also available for an additional fee. If you wish to purchase a book beforehand, please complete registration two weeks beforehand; otherwise they will be available the day of the class. You can email us at [email protected] to register.
DECEMBER 17, 2017
MASSES FOR CHRISTMAS
Sunday, December 24 4:00PM 5:30PM
10:00PM (with Adult Choir and instrumentalists) 9:30PM. Festival of Carols
(Adult Choir and Candlelight)
Monday, December 25 No 8:00AM Mass
9:30 AM and 11:30AM Masses
All Masses are celebrated at the Center Road Church
Masses for the Holy Family December 30
5:00PM
December 31-8:00AM (Mother Church)
9:30AM & 11:30AM (Center Road Church)
Masses for Feast of Mary, Mother of the Lord Monday , January 1– 10:30AM
(NOT A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION)
Masses for Feast of the Epiphany Saturday, January 6, 2018- 5:00PM
Sunday, January 7 - 8:00AM (Mother Church)
9:30AM & 11:30AM (Center Road)
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, December 16, 9:00AM til 9:45AM
Monday– December 18, 7:00PM til 7:45PM
Saturday– December 23, by Appointment only
If the above times are inconvenient. Kindly call the rectory
for a “confessional appointment.” There will be no confes-
sions on Christmas Eve.
COME TO THE TABLE Just a reminder about “Come to the table”,
which provides non-perishable food for a fami-
ly at any time during the year, based on request.
If you know of a family in need, please call Denise in the church office at 203-387-7119. All family names
will be kept strictly confidential.
As you might expect, the food pantry is low on supplies and is
always in need of new inventory. Financial contributions and
donations of non-perishable food are always welcome. Items
include canned fruit, jelly/jam, peanut butter, pasta, pasta sauce,
rice, canned potatoes, beans, cereal, macaroni and cheese, soup,
tuna fish and toiletries. Please leave your donations in the rear
of either church. Again, “THANK YOU”
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