RECTORY: 81 Center Road 387-7119 Fax: 387-4281 Website: www.assumptionchurch.com PASTOR: Reverend Gene E. Gianelli PAROCHIAL VICAR: Reverend Declan Creighton 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 Declan Creighton
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, SEPTEMBER 23 (Saint Pius of Pietreicine,
Priest) 5:00PM CHARLES W. ARPAIA JR. (Children & grandchildren)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 (Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordi-
nary Time) 8:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
9:30 AM IRENE YURCZYK (Mary Lou Viola) 11:30AM MARIA GRAZIA ONOFRIO (Pio Imprati)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 9:00 AM JOZEF DEKARZ (Friends)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 (Sts. Cosmas and Damian,
Martyrs) 9:00 AM LOUIS CERUZZI JR. (Joan Carrington)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 (St. Vincent de Paul, Priest)
9:00 AM JOZEF DEKARZ (Friends)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 (St. Wenceslaus, Martyr;
St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs) 9:00 AM NO MASS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 (Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and
Raphael, Archangels) 9:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 (St. Jerome, Priest and Doc-
tor of the Church) 8:30 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
5:00 PM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 (Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time)
(Respect Life Sunday) 8:00AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
9:30AM BAPTISTA ANTHONY RODRIGUES (Bernard & Sushila Rodrigues & Family) 11:30AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
Prayers are asked for the sick of the parish:
Elaine Sellings, Barbara Ciepack-Migani,
Hugo Kranz, Robert Scussel, Ray Martino,
Anthony DeLaurentis, John Reilly, Jessica Kline, 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 Michael & Lee
DiDonato requested by Blythe Family.
FOR THE GREATER GLORY AND
HONOR OF GOD THE SANCTUARY
LAMP AT THE MOTHER CHURCH burns this week In
Memory of Ralph & Grace Consul requested by Family.
Win A Corvette!!
The Archbishop’s Hartford Foundation is sponsoring a raffle. The prize is
a “fully-equipped” 2017 Corvette. The vehicle has been donated by a
Catholic lawyer. Raffle tickets are $10.00. Tickets are available at the
rectory. Call or visit the office to purchase a ticket. Proceeds will assist
Catholic Education Schools and Religious Program within the
Archdiocese. Tickets are available until November 2.
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,
Volunteers needed!! We are in need of parishioners to count the weekly collection. The counters gather at the rectory meeting room at 9:00am on Mondays. Usually the project is completed within one hour and fifteen minutes. Please call Father Gene or Denise, if you can help in this important gathering.
ALPHA
TURTORING AND MENTORING SERVICE PROJECT. THE ALPHA Achievement Program is register ing gir ls in Grades 4,5,6,7,8,9, for the One-on-One Tutoring and Mentoring Service Project that will be given by Yale University students and professionals on Saturdays at Saint Thomas More Catholic Center in the Yale Campus at 268 Park St., New Haven from 1:30-
3:00pm. Starting October 7,2017 until April 7, 2018. The fee is $60.00 for the academic year. ALPHA is a supplementary educational program which promotes academic excellence and character development among Connecticut youth. To register, please call 203-393-3396 or email: [email protected].
Thank you!! The Ladies Guild thanks you for your generous support of the School supply drive. Your donations were deeply appreciated by the staff and students of both St. Aedan-St. Brendan’s & St. Francis– St. Rose’s school. Thanks for making this drive such a success.
Looking for Unique Crafters and
Creative Vendors
Our Lady of the Assumption Annual Christmas Bazaar
and Craft Fair
November 19 at the Church Hall Contact Ladies Guild, Linda at 203-387-1051 or request contract from [email protected].
Little Sisters of the Poor! On the weekend of October 28, and October 29, 2017 the Little Sisters of the Poor will be visiting our Parish. The collection taken for them will be exclusively for the care of the elderly poor who reside with them at St. Joseph’s Residence in Enfield. The Little Sisters of the Poor have been serving the need of the elderly poor in Connecticut ad Western Massachusetts for over 100 Years, They are most grateful for your generosity
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
!!!
We welcome to God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism CARTER JOHN DEPUMA, son of Mr . & Mrs. John DePuma. We rejoice with his parents and offer our prayers of
support as they begin the awesome task of raising their child
in the Catholic faith.
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.
Confirmation Service Opportunities The Bethany Garden Club is in need of assistance at its 50th Anniversary celebration. The event will take place on Sunday, October 22 at noon at the Bethany Veterans Park Lodge, 265 Beacon Road (Rt. 42), Bethany, Candidates who volunteer will be helping with serving food and clean-up. If interested, please call Nancy Monelli at 203-393-2092.
Knights of Columbus - Tailgate Party at Yale Bowl
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Yale Bulldogs vs. Holy Cross Crusaders
Sponsored by Trinity Council #5467
Trinity Council #5467 invites you and your family and friends to a fun-
filled day at the Yale Bowl. The 2nd annual tailgate party will start at 11:00 a.m. Kickoff time is 1:00 p.m. Menu will include hamburgers, hot dogs, bratwurst, snacks, salads, beans, drinks, desserts and more.
Tailgate tickets are $12.00 each for adults and teenagers; children 12 and under are FREE. To purchase or reserve your tickets, call Bob Ellis 203.393.0787 or send an email to [email protected]. Make checks payable to Trinity Council #5467. Mail your check to Bob Ellis, 129 Peck Hill Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525. The deadline to purchase tailgate tickets is Wednesday, October 11. Your tickets to the game can be purchased at the Yale ticket box offices located near to entrances to the Bowl.
The tailgate will be located in Parking Lot “D”. Take Route 34, Derby Avenue to New Haven. Turn left on Central Avenue and utilize the entrance located south of the Armory. Look for our tailgate area in the upper parking lot with orange, white and blue balloons. We look to seeing you at the Bowl on October 14th.
K of C Blood Drive on Oct. 20, 2017 in Woodbridge
Help save lives. Knights of Columbus Council 5467 is sponsoring a blood drive (only whole blood will be taken) on
Friday, Oct 20 in our church hall. If you are at least 17, weight at least 110 pounds, are in good health, and have not donated for 56 days as of Oct. 20, you should be a donor. Please go to redcrossblood.org to choose your appointment slot, or call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-
2767 to schedule by phone. We encourage you to book your appointment as soon as possible to get your choice of time slots between 1 and 6 PM on Oct 20. Walk-ins are always welcome, but the Red Cross gives preference to those with appointments.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
September 2017 To the Women of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish:
We invite you to join The Ladies Guild and become part an active, vibrant group of women. We are committed to promoting the Catholic faith, charitable work and social activi-ties for the benefit of the members of the Our Lady of the As-sumption Parish and the surrounding community.
We have supported many worthy causes through the years. Such as:
Service awards for graduating seniors School supplies for children at St. Aedan’s/St. Brendan and
St. Rose/St. Francis Polly McCabe Center for Women and Children in Crisis Assumption Food Pantry
We also conduct social activities to help bring the parish family together.
Appreciation dinner for Religious Ed. Teachers Sacramental receptions Easter egg hunt Women’s day of prayer Lenten Fish Fry
Christmas Bazaar-Saturday, November 18th
All members are welcome to attend meetings at 7:00 pm in the Rectory meeting room on the second Monday of each month. Membership dues are $15. We thank you and look for-ward to the coming year!
Sincerely,
Elaine Ballerini and Mary-Ellen Faroni Presidents
For more information go to www.assumptionchurch.com
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