Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:30 am, 11:30 am, 5:00 pm Weekdays: Thurs. & Fri. 5:30 pm Confession is held on Saturdays at 2:30 pm or by appointment. Saturday: 5:30 pm Sunday: 7:00 am, 10:00 am Weekdays: Mon. thru Wed. 9:00 am Confession is held on Saturdays at 4:30 pm or by appointment. MISSION STATEMENT The Parish of Saint Teresa of Calcutta is a welcoming community of believers; striving to live and give witness to our faith, to proclaim the Good News of Christ; and motivated by compassion, to use our gifts to actively live as disciples of Jesus and to serve all people. WE’RE GLAD YOU ARE HERE PARISH OF SAINT TERESA OF CALCUTTA Although Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish is unified together with a common cause and goal, we live out our vision in two different locations throughout the greater Manchester area. We have a Leadership Team that is ultimately responsible for 2 churches - Saint Bridget Church and Saint Bartholomew Church, and Saint Bridget School, but each individual location has its own unique identity, rituals, traditions, and roots. Jesus said, “I am the truth”, And it is your duty and mine To speak the truth. Then it is up to the person who hears it Whether to accept or reject it. Mother Teresa Francesca Aedo-Marcucio Justin Lisboa Christian Beason Joseph McFarland Zachary Bourcier Nicholas McKinney Scarlet Burney Margaret Millin Jason Cange Addison Moriarty Kamryn Carr Winslow Morales John Couture Olivya Mozeleski Athena Datta Caden Nodelman Emma Davis Francis Ntem-Mensah Kaitlyn Dionne Portia Ntem-Mensah Sarah Everett Vida Ntem-Mensah Madison Galvez Jayson Phillips Gavin Gorneau Sophia Pitruzello Elsa Harnois Michael Sokola Brennen Johnson Christian Stigliano Stephen Kay Madison Van Buskirk Vincent Leone Athena Yanez
Thomas Merton’s Great Sermons - Hear Merton’s voice … his style … his thoughts ...his spirituality. Along with some guidance from Fr. Anthony Ciorra. Contact John Ryan to borrow it for as long as you would like.
St. Bridget Liturgical Ministers
The May/June schedules have been sent out. If you do not get yours by email there are printed copies in the binder in the sacristy. Schedul-ing requests for July/August should be made by June 1. Call the parish office ( 860-643-2403) or email
We are in need of adults who could assist the priest at funerals - partic-ularly at St. Bart’s. Male or female - if you are retired and would like to serve in this very rewarding ministry, a current, experienced altar server would be happy to have you shadow them until you feel com-fortable on your own. If you are only available on the weekend, we could use you then. To volunteer or to get more information call the parish office at 860-643-2403.
"The ‘basic need’ is our first
economic objective, not growth, not increasing the
per capita income. You should not ask the question: ‘How much has the economy grown?’ You should ask, ‘How many
people are now getting a balanced meal?’"
AT Ariyaratne, In the Footsteps of Gandhi
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SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 6, 2018
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Assisting our neighbors in need
May 6 Sixth Sunday of Easter
In the Gospel today, Jesus says to us, “This is my commandment: Love one another as I have loved you ...You are my friends if you do what I
command you.” Your support of St. Vincent de Paul fulfills the commandment to love one another as Jesus has loved you.
Is there an individual or family you know who needs assistance ? Please tell them to call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we
can be a sign of God’s love to our neighbors in need.
We want to help !
860-670-7016
Leave a message and an SVDP member will return the call.
All calls are handled in complete confidence.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul welcomes " all who wish to live their faith by loving and serving their neighbor."
We are a lay volunteer organization. All donations made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are used directly for the benefit of
our neighbors in need. We are looking for new members! Please come and meet us and learn:
What we do Who we help How we help
All meetings are held at St. Bartholomew’s meeting room: St. Bridget’s SVDP meets at 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of every month.
St. Bartholomew’s SVDP meets at 7:00 PM on the first Thursday of every month.
Please consider joining us at either meeting – or both!
SVDP April Showers - For Babies - THANK YOU !!!
Your wonderful donations of adorable outfits, toys, diapers, wipes, onesies, sleepers,
Nancy Billias, parishioner (and cantor) and profes-sor at the University of St Joseph in West Hartford, will offer her reflections on Lectio Divina … when, why, and how to engage in this prayer practice. Tuesday, May 8th, at 7pm at St Bart’s
Live the Gospel
Pope Francis tirelessly proclaims a Church full of hope and joy. Recently he did so by releasing his third “exhortation”, entitled Rejoice and Be Glad. In the justice center, there are copies of a few reviews on this letter. If you would like to read a copy, you can find it online at https://zenit.org/articles/gaudate
-et-exsultate-on-the-call-to-holiness-in-todays-world-full-text/ I have ordered copies from USCCB and will sell them at discounted cost of $10. John Ryan, [email protected], or 860-643-2403x104, or tell me after Mass.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
BIRTHRIGHT, as usual, will distribute baby bottles after Masses on Mother’s Day, May 13 weekend. We ask that you take the bottles home, fill them with coins, cash, or check and return them to the Birth-right volunteer stationed after Masses on June 2nd
and 3rd. As you will see from the insert inside the bottle, you may make a donation in honor of or in memory of a loved one. Birthright will send an acknowledgement card of your gift of life. This is an opportunity for our parish members to have hands-on involvement in a project that saves the lives of unborn children and makes a lasting difference in the mothers’ lives. Thank you for any help you can give.
Ascension Thursday
May 10
Mass Schedule
St. Bridget 8:30a.m.
St. Bart’s 9:00a.m.
St. Bridget 5:30p.m.
All three of our priests have cause to celebrate special events this month and we offer our congratulations: May 9 9th Anniversary of Fr. Marcin’s ordination
May 12 2nd Anniversary of Fr. Patrick’s ordination
May 13 6th Anniversary of Fr. Tim’s ordination
We are thankful for their continued commitment to the people of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish. And, Fr. Tim celebrates a birthday on May 19. He says he’s the same age as Jack Benny (remember him ?) …… always 39 !
Dynamic Catholic - a daily reflection
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Bread for the World Offering of Letters 2018
This Offering of Letters campaign by Bread for the World that we do as a parish every spring has proven successful in influencing Congress to ena-
ble people in our country and around the world to feed their families and move out of poverty. Our simple act of signing a letter to our Congressmen
has been effective in edging us ever closer to the United Nations goal of ending hunger by 2030! It only takes a minute to do, but it is a powerful tool
in reducing unnecessary hunger here at home and all over the world.
As St. (Mother) Theresa, our parish patroness said:
I USED TO PRAY THAT GOD WOULD FEED THE HUNGRY . . .
BUT NOW I PRAY THAT HE WILL GUIDE ME TO DO WHAT I CAN DO.
I USED TO BELIEVE THAT PRAYER CHANGES THINGS,
BUT NOW I KNOW THAT PRAYER CHANGES US AND WE CHANGE THINGS.
Please CHANGE THINGS by signing a letter to your Congressmen on the weekend of May 19th or 20th.
Brake the Cycle of Poverty
The annual trip of this parish ministry is fast approaching … Saturday June 23rd for almost a week … cruising the byways of Connecticut, visiting
parishes, shelters, and politicians’ offices spreading awareness of poverty in our state and the Christian message that we are called to do something
about it.
1) We are looking for folks who would like to join us for one or more of the six days … either riding a bike or driving a support vehicle (or riding
shotgun).
2) We are also looking for another support vehicle … so if you could drive yours with us that would be great.
Either way, please contact Lou Terzo at [email protected] or 860-268-8145 - with any questions you might have.
The Power of Risk It’s hard to meet anyone these days who does not know what’s wrong with the world around them. The problem is that it is almost equally difficult to
find anyone who not only knows what’s wrong with things as it is to find those who intend to do anything about it.
Like write a letter to someone who has the power to change things, maybe. Or make a donation to groups that are trying to do what I would like to see
done, perhaps. Or go to a public rally or protest on the subject. Or call together a group to address the matter.
It has something to do with integrity, with the obligation to stop complaining if I myself never do a thing to make life better. It is also about holding
myself responsible “if the unjust prosper” as the psalmist says, and I have done nothing whatsoever to avoid that.
It isn’t what we believe in that really counts. It’s what we do about what we believe that makes all the difference. It’s that which will affect both our
lives and the lives of others as well. excerpt from Sr Joan Chittister’s May 2018 Monastic Way
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Power of “No”
When the world seems to be going in one direction and your soul seems to be drawing you in another, remember the warning of Edmund Burke: “All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.”
* Are you “of good conscience”? * In what direction is your soul “drawing you”? * Do you “remain silent” or speak out?
Pick up a copy of Sr. Joan Chittister’s daily April reflections (Monastic Way) in the justice center.
SAVE THE DATE
ANNUAL BISHOP PETER ROSAZZA
SOCIAL JUSTICE CONFERENCE
“Rooted in Faith: Bringing Social
Justice Home”
June 9, 2018 8:00a.m. - 3:30p.m.
St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield
This year’s Closing Keynote Speaker will be Fr. Stephen Sledesky. Pastor of St. George Church, Guilford. Fr. Sledesky's talk will be: "Home is Where
the Heart Is".
Jesus calls us to continual conversion, to 'change our hearts' and inspire others to change as well. The world needs that change, but the world is so big! Fr. Sledesky will encourage us to start at home, grow our own hearts, our families'
hearts, our parishes' hearts, and our towns' hearts ... to reflect Jesus' call.
In addition to Fr. Stephen, the conference will have an exciting Open-ing Keynote Speaker Joan Rosenhauer from Jesuit refugee Services and CRS. And include twelve engaging workshops in English and Spanish (list of workshop descriptions in justice center and at parish web site), lunch, exhibitors.
ALL that for the discounted St Teresa cost of only $20 for the whole day. Just register with John Ryan by June 4th
Patrick Laorden, from the Archdiocese of Hartford OCSJM, will offer all you want to know about soon-to-be-saint Archbishop Romero right here at St Teresa’s Parish – including Romero’s late-in-life conversion to action and the
controversy surrounding his sainthood. Monday May 14th 7:00pm
St Bartholomew’s Meeting Room
Immaculate Conception Shelter Meal
We have just one more scheduled meal for the Immaculate Conception Men’s Homeless Shelter in Hartford …… Sunday, May 20. We could use volunteers to donate food items, and to join us in serving at the shelter. Food item donations needed: Chicken and/or Pasta dishes Salad Fruit
Bread/Rolls Beverages Desserts
If you can help us out, please contact Wendy Rego at 860-810-7888. We will be leaving St. Bridget’s lower parking lot at 5:30p.m.
Exploring Spirituality This year, Exploring Spirituality has focused on Fr. Richard Rohr’s Two Major Tasks of Spiritual Life. Special emphasis has been on how living in the second stage can help to bring calm out of chaos for us and those around us. On Thursday, May 17th, Exploring Spirituality will have its final presentation based on Sr. Joan Chittister’s The Gift of Years. Unlike other evenings in the past, this one will be like preparing a wonderful, flavorful stew together. You’re asked to bring your experiences of aging with you to place in our communal pot: your transformations, fears, accomplishments, the things you let go of, and the new transforming things you’ve picked up; the dreams, the memories, the sadness, joys and the experiences of
agelessness; your spiritual growth, the things you appreciate and the
wisdom you’ve gained through the years. All of your offerings will be deliciously seasoned with the wisdom and experiences of Sr. Joan’s Benedictine spirituality shared through Chris Seethaler. Please join us in the Fr. Hussey Hall at 7:00 PM on May 17th. We’re really looking forward to cooking with all of you! See you in the Exploring Spirituality kitchen. (For questions or additional information please call: Chris @ 860-633-1414.)
Upcoming Prayer Line Gathering
WHO: All current members of the St. Teresa of Calcutta Prayer Line and anyone who may be interested in join-ing the prayer line
WHAT: Prayer Line Social to grow together in community, light refresh-ments will be served.
WHERE: Father Hussey Hall at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 736 Middle Turnpike East.
WHEN: Saturday – May 19th from 12:30-2:30 pm
RSVP: (For planning purposes) Mary Garofalo 860-533-1410 (can leave a message) or email: [email protected]
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Youth Ministry
Your help is greatly appreciated !
Bottle and Can Drive: From now through September, all bottles and cans brought to St. Bartholomew will benefit our Youth going to Catholic Heart Workcamp and World Youth Day. They can be left at the back of Fr. Hussey Hall.
Thank You !
Youth Ministry Car Wash: Saturday May 12th, Youth Ministry will be holding their annual “Sponsored Car Wash!” You can help by: * Sponsoring the youth group by donating 10 cents per car that they wash. * Bring your car to be washed and counted. Their goal is 100 cars. Come and get your car washed from 9:00AM-3:30PM.
Children’s Education
What about older children who have not been baptized?
What about older children who have not received communion or confession?
Many times children have not received one or more of the sacraments or they have missed being part of our children’s religion program. This hap-pens for many reasons and should not be a source of embarrassment. We will have a summer program for children who would like to prepare to re-ceive the sacraments. The program will be a way for students to catch up on what they have missed and get ready to prepare to receive the sacra-ments.
If you are interested or know someone who might be, please contact the Religious Education Office at 860 643-2403 ext. 105 or [email protected]. We would love to hear from you.
Thanks, Kim’s Class: Saturday 4/28 the students in Kim’s confirmation class participated in Rebuilding Manchester. They were
responsible for all of the yard work at the address assigned. Everyone
worked really hard. Thanks to all who participated in helping out the
community. Great Job!
Confirmation
Class Reminder
Both 1st and 2nd year students
Class will be held on Sunday May 6th from 6:15-8:15PM at St. Bar-tholomew. 1st year parents are encouraged to come in and register their students for 2nd year if they have not already done so.
Thanks, Brett’s Class
On Saturday, April 22 the students in Brett’s confirmation class went to the South Park Inn, in Hartford for their service project. The shelter asked the students to clean out a pantry closet, and to reorganize it. While there the students were able to tour the shelter and ask questions
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Adult Education
An Invitation to become Catholic ……
or to complete the sacraments you may have missed.
We would like to welcome everyone to the RCIA process. It is
a place to ask questions, to find out who we are, to find out
what Catholics believe, a place to be welcomed. Perhaps you
have questions, maybe you are married to a Catholic or you are
a non-Catholic who is raising your children in the Catholic
faith but you feel left out of a very important part of the lives of
those you love. Maybe God is calling you or someone you
know to join our faith. Or maybe you were baptized but never
made your First Communion or Confirmation.
The Parish of Saint Teresa of Calcutta offers a process called
the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) to help peo-
ple understand the teachings and practices of the Catholic faith.
If you are interested in this process which is beginning in May,
or have any questions beforehand, please contact Kathy Sin-
namon at 860 643-2403 ext. 117 or email adulteduca-
The Stations of the Resurrection or Via Lucis (Way of Light), were discovered in the Catacombs of St. Callistus in Rome.
They encourage meditation upon the resurrection of Jesus and
his appearances after the Resurrection.
Weather permitting we will pray the Stations of the Resurrec-
tion outside. We will gather in the church and process across the street. Otherwise we will pray them in the church.
Spirituality and the World’s Major Religions
Dr. Maria M. Decsy and Sister Patty Cook, Ph.D
Parish of Saint Teresa Calcutta, Saint Bartholomew Church
Saturday, June 2 9:00-4:00
Lunch will be provided.
Too often we have learned to see the religions of the world in competitive terms of difference and divisions. Let us ponder together the common ground, the wisdom and spiritual treasures that underlie them. We shall consider the ancient religions of India, China, and Japan. We shall look to the Abrahamic religious of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Together we shall take a look in a one day workshop. Cost: $20.00 per person- payment due at registration.
Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Psalms 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b/ John 15:26-16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34/Psalms 138:1-2ab 2cde-3, 7c-8/ John 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22-18:1/Psalms 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14/ John 16:12-15 Thursday Acts 1:11/Psalms 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9/Ephesians 1:17-23/ Mark 16:15-20 Friday Acts 18:9-18/Psalms 46:2-3, 4-5, 6-7/John 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28/47:2-3, 8-9, 10/John 16:23b-28 Next Sunday Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26/Psalms 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20/1 John 4:11-16/John 17:11b-19
PEANUT BUTTER A JELLY is the food of the month for our Feed the Hungry Drive. Please help us stock the MACC Community P{antry. It’s real easy.
Just add one food item to your shopping list this week, bring it to church next weekend, and put it in one of the containers at the church entrances. The SCC will take your donation to MACC. Thank you for helping out.
St. Bridget School News
SAINT BRIDGET SCHOOL
74 Main St., Manchester CT
www.saintbridget-school.com
St. Bridget School in Manchester offers
students a safe, disciplined and well-
rounded environment steeped in Catho-
lic tradition with academic excellence.
Students in Pre-School through 8th
grade are challenged academically and physically through a wide vari-
ety of sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities. The student/teacher
ratio allows our faculty to offer students the attention to reach their
highest potential. We offer art, music, gym, computer and library/
reading time. Spanish is offered starting in the 3rd grade.
Come for a tour and meet our staff. We offer “Drop-In Mondays”
Open Houses during the school year from 9:00 am to 11:00 am., or
visit our website at www.saintbridget-school.com.
Mother’s Day
Pancake Breakfast Sunday May 13th 2018
Buy your tickets early !
Serving from 8am – 12pm
All mothers being accompanied will be FREE $6.00 General ticket for ages 8 and above. $3.00 Child’s ticket for ages 4 to 8. All children 3 and under are free. Located at: St. Bridget’s School Gym 74 Main St, Manchester, CT 06042 Proceeds will go to Saint Gerard's Center for Life, and Knights of Columbus Council 573 52 Main Street, Manchester CT 06042 Follow us on facebook: facebook.com/KofC573 !
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Tag Sale Notice (We’re b a a a a ck !!)
It’s time to start prepping for our Unique Boutique, ever so much fun.
The best bargains galore under the late August sun !
Spring clean up and clean out is now upon us all,
So start packing up your old treasures (husbands and wives excluded)
And please heed our call.
Watch bulletin for updates and news. Coffee an’ Donuts
There will NO coffee an’ after the 8:30 Mass today (May 6).
Next Sunday (May 13) the Knights of Co-lumbus Mothers’ Day Breakfast will happen … so NO coffee an’ that day either.
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