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Saint Mary Church Church of the Holy Spirit Saint Mary Church Church of the Holy Spirit Saint Mary Church Church of the Holy Spirit
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626 Willard Avenue
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-666-1591
Fax: 860-666-5720
Mass Times
Saturday Vigil
4:00 p.m.
Sunday
8:00, 10:00, 11:30 a.m.
Daily Mass
Monday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. (Chapel)
Confession
Saturday
3:15 - 3:45p.m.
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00-4:00 p.m.
Closed Friday
183 Church Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-666-5671
Fax: 860-666-9784
Mass Times
Saturday Vigil
4:00 p.m.
Sunday
7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m.
and 12:00 Noon
Daily Mass
Monday - Saturday
9:00 a.m.
Confession
Saturday
3:00 - 3:45p.m.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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Parish Priests
Rev. Shawn Daly, Pastor
Rev. Janusz Kukulka
Rev. William Agyemang
Rev. Lawrence Bock, Senior Priest
Rev. James Kinnane, In Residence
Deacons
James Tanguay
James Blanchette
James H. Shiels
Michael J. O’Toole
Bruce Thompson
Rectory Office Information
Mary DesRoches, St. Mary Secretary
[email protected]
< TBD > Holy Spirit Secretary
Kristyn Figbie, Office Manager
Nancy Samulenas, Finance Manager
Music Ministry
Elizabeth Trainer Famularo
David Dyson
Pastoral Associate
Sister MLisette Slisz, D.M.
Religious Education Office
Susan C. Skipp, Director of
Religious Education
Phone: (860) 666-3562
Terri Hermann, Coordinator of
Religious Education
Phone: (860) 666-3562
Stephanie Denyer, Coordinator of
Confirmation and Youth Ministry
Phone: (860) 666-1591
Sacramental Ministries
Baptism
To schedule a Baptism, please
contact the rectory for an initial
meeting and a parent preparation
session.
Marriage
Please call the rectory at least six
months in advance. Couples meet
with Father Shawn for an initial
pastoral conversation before a
wedding date can be set. Please do
not make other plans until a date
has been confirmed with your
parish.
For the Sick
We are happy to visit with the
homebound. If you or a loved one
would like a home visit, Holy
Communion or the Anointing of the
Sick, please contact your church
office.
Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Welcome To The New Annunciation Parish!
Uniting The Catholic Community of Newington * Established June 29, 2017
We extend a warm welcome to all new families/individuals.
Our parish is nourished by your presence. We hope you feel at home here, and want to
make Annunciation Parish YOUR parish.
Every family in the parish should be properly registered. New parishioners should
register at the Parish Office. Single adults over 21 years of age should
register separately from parents.
It is necessary to be registered to arrange baptisms, marriages, enroll in Religious
Education classes and to obtain sponsor certificates for baptism and confirmation.
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Celebration of Baptism
Congratulations to the newest
member of the church who was
recently baptized here!
Alessandra Marie Luberda
Annunciation Parish, Saint Mary Church
Saturday, September 16, 2017
4:00p.m. Cecilia Guyan and Eileen Carey
(For Their Comfort)
By John and Dorothy Guyan
Sunday, September 17, 2017
8:00a.m. Henry Bowers (2nd Anniversary)
By his Wife
10:00a.m. Victoria and Benedict Tatpaternostro
By daughter Clem
11:30a.m. Sebastiano Reale (16th Anniversary)
By Daughters - Angela and Maria
Monday, September 18, 2017
8:30a.m. Special Intentions
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
8:30a.m. Dorina Morin
Sister Jeannine and Nancy
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
8:30a.m. Timothy Mitchell (9th Anniversary)
By the Family
Thursday, September 21, 2017
8:30a.m. Rene Lamontagne
By Daughter and Family
Saturday, September 23, 2017
4:00p.m. Florence Redekas
By Peter and Peg Lozis
Sunday, September 24, 2017
8:00a.m. Anna M. Arduini
By Ellen Arduini and Family
10:00a.m. Santissimo Crocifisso and Padre Pio
By Salvatore and Lidia Colangelo and Family
11:30a.m. Mass of Thanksgiving
By Barys Family
MASS INTENTIONS Saint Mary Support
September 10, 2017
Weekly: $6,942
Monthly: $2,450
On-line Giving: $883
Hurricane: $4,566
We are grateful to all who continue to
support Annunciation Parish by your
prayers and financial contributions.
In Loving
Memory
We pray for:
Thomas Buccino
Rosalia Cianci
Wesley Webster
And for the consolation of their
families and friends.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord; let your
perpetual light shine upon them.
Wedding Banns III
Heather Pilarcik-Murawski & Bryan Flannery
Wedding Banns II Julie Fitzpatrick and Ryan Buckland
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Annunciation Parish, Church of the Holy Spirit
Saturday, September 16, 2017
9:00a.m. Mass Intention Available
4:00p.m. Joseph and Irene Taggart
By Thomas and Joan Taggart (Anniversary)
Sunday, September 17, 2017
7:30a.m. Mass Intention Available
9:00a.m. Braedan Riccini
By John and Margaret Rocco
10:30a.m. Paul, Nanette and Jack Giliberto
By their Family
12:00p.m. Alejandro, Docena Sr., Donata
Maragrog, and Sexto Macapanas
By Daughters - Angela and Maria
Monday, September 18, 2017
9:00a.m. Leonard Stasky
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
9:00a.m. Walter Szot (Birthday Remembrance)
By His Family
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
9:00a.m. Mass Intention Available
Thursday, September 21, 2017
9:00a.m. Michael Marchand
By Mother, Lucienne Marchand
Friday, September 22, 2017
9:00a.m. Joseph Capparelli (Birthday Remembrance)
By the Family
5:00p.m. Wedding Rehearsal - Bordonaro/Hoyt
Saturday, September 23, 2017
9:00a.m. Craig Chamberland
By His Family
2:00p.m. Wedding - Bordonaro/Hoyt
4:00p.m. Peter Chines
By Mary and George Claffey
Sunday, September 24, 2017
7:30a.m. Mass Intention Available
9:00a.m. John Scully
By Evelyn and Bonnie
10:30a.m. Robert and Jacqueline Carroll
By the Family
12:00p.m. Ernest Listro (6th Anniversary)
By His Wife and Family
MASS INTENTIONS Holy Spirit Support
September 10, 2017
Weekly: $9,389
On-line Giving: $1,601
Hurricane Harvey: $9,000
We are grateful to all who continue to support Annunciation Parish by your prayers and financial contributions.
Wedding Banns III Stephen Bordonaro
& Ashley Hoyt
Wedding Banns II Steven Alarmani & Angela Messina
Richard Biron
Minnie DelMastro
Evelyn Naples
Jereldene Denno
Victims of Hurricane Harvey
Victims of Hurricane Irma
Celebration of Baptism
Congratulations to the newest
members of the church who
were recently baptized here!
Gabriella Rose Pelow
James Anthony Vincenzo
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Annunciation Parish/Saint Mary’s Church
Readings for Week of September 17th
Monday: 1 Tm 2:1-8; Ps 28:2, 7-9; Lk 7:1-10
Tuesday: 1 Tm 3:1-13; Ps 101:1b-3ab, 5-6; Lk 7:11-17
Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14-16; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 7:31-35
Thursday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13
Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49:6-10, 17-20; Lk 8:1-3
Saturday: 1 Tm 6:13-16; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 8:4-15
Sunday: Is 55:6-9; Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18; Phil 1:20c-
24, 27a; Mt 20:1-16a
Dear Friends,
On June 29th, the Catholic Parishes of Newington (Saint Mary Church and Holy Spirit Church)
were united into one parish named Annunciation Parish. Canonically we are a new parish. The
church buildings however, will keep their respective titles: Saint Mary Church and Holy Spirit
Church.
There is also a civil part of this process, that will enable us to do business as Annunciation
Parish. This will take a little bit longer. Until we are fully incorporated, please continue to make
your contributions/checks out to either Saint Mary Church or Holy Spirit Church. Once the
new corporation has been established, I will notify you.
Over the years, we have tried to keep the offerings for funerals as low as possible. Periodically, we
had raised our fees to meet our expenses. With increasing costs of utilities, fuel, and the services
of musicians, we find that we must make adjustments to our offerings. Therefore, as of
October 1st, 2017, the offering for a Funeral Mass at both churches will be $500.
Sincerely,
Reverend Shawn T. Daly, Pastor
During the week, please remember in your prayers
the following parishioners who are experiencing illness:
Ronald Albert Stephanie S. DiVito Gail Iannone Elaine Riccio
Margaret Antinerella Charleen Dortenzio Philip Jarvis Robert Roberts
Cecile Berube Deborah Durity Jackie Lebrun Darlene Rood
Anita Botticello Thomas Gallant Yvette Levesque Ryan Rood
Victoria Bullock Pauline Gamache Jeffrey Lombardo Wil Shaw
Theresa Bury Jean Grondzik Brian Martin Andrew Sorrentino
Eileen Carey Joseph Guillette Judith O’Neil Amy Sullivan
Cecil Carroll Cecilia Guyan Earl Owens Stacy V.
Mitchel Corsi Joanne Heckman Barbara Picchioni Lori Zydanowicz
Daniel D. Dennis Horrigan Maryanne Pope
East Catholic High School
Come visit East Catholic High School during our
Open House this year on Thursday, November 2,
2017 at 6:45 p.m. The Entrance Exam for eighth
graders will be given on Saturday, November 11,
2017 at 8:00 a.m. at East. Pre-registration for the
exam is advised but not required.
Visit www.echs.com or call our Admissions office
at 860-649-5336 x6456 for more information!
Dorota Debski, ECHS Admissions Assistant
Top 10% ECHS '16 SAT scores M-728, W-704, CR-729
~Private tours available by appointment
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Marilyn Adamo
Joseph Aioso
Caesar Alexander
Corrado Alessandro
Margaret Antinerella
Diana Barber
Diane Beebe
Michelle Bengtson
Jerry Bland
Patricia Bland
Damian Blair
Paul Boccaccio
Richard Boudin
Donna Bovee
Anne Brett
Kathy Brickshock
Robby Brisco
Catherine Brown
Kathleen Brown
Kathleen Burke- Spencer
Mary Burke
Janice Butterfield
Timothy Byrnes
Rena Calcaterra
Peter Carey
Norman Cavanagh
Edward Caye
Barbara Charamut
Giovanni Cherubino
David Chrisoulis
Maria Claffey
Sylvester Ciesnik
Richard Clarkin
Damon Clemow
Dorothy Connery
Justin Conway
Nancy Cox
William Cunningham
Tyler D’Angelo
Mary Burke David
Rose Davis
Jack Donahue
Joan Donnelly
Frank Durso
Dr. George Drumm
Sharon Drumm
Charles Eckert
Alma Farley
Linda Faselle
Joseph Fadziewicz
Anthony Fontana
Mary Fournier
Irene Frago
Peter Gembala
Benjamin George
Dan Giangrave
B. Gail Gregory
Clare Gubbins
Mary Heslin
Agalia Homer
Beverly Iskra
Ann Jameson
William Jameson, Sr.
Darlene Pepe Johnson
William C. Johnson
Judy Johnstone
Arlene Jordan
Stanley Kijek
Paulette Kille
Alexandra Kubko
Diana Kupstas
Stella Kuzma
Dan Laffin, III
Judy Larson
James Letizio
Catherine Low
Natalie Lundgren
Elaine C. Lyons
Lorenzo Maldonado
Patricia Malvezzi
Grace Malloy
Lois Manyon
Gabrielle Mamet
Daniel Marchand
Marchand Family
Madeline Marcoux
Chantal Martin
Fred Martocchio
John Mauceri
Susan McCord
Carol Mazotas
Samantha Mazotas
Maryann McCusker
Anthony Niro
Pietro Niro
Dennis O’Brien
Adele Pac
Mary Packenham
Clifton Paradis
Jackie Pellegrini
Deborah Perkoski
Beverly Perrotta
Christine Perry
John Poglitsch
Clarita Punongbayon
Thomas Rango, II
Thomas Rasimas
Raymond & Mary
Reberio
Wilma Reberio
Donald Reney
Michael Richard
Stacey Richardson
Joel Rivera
Pedro Rivera Mendez
Carlos Rodriguez
Iris Rodriguez
Peter Rubasky
Mark Russek
Janet Schaefer
Kathy Shields
Sharon Spillane
Roland St.Amour
Sophia Sterling
Carol Sweet
Michael Taddei
Lynne Telke
Richard Torrey
Brendan Tierney
Gary Tierney
David Turner
Trudie Walker
John Webster
Patti Welch
Marianne Wowak
Marion Wieczorek
Dick Whinnem
Tim Wright
Cindy Violette
Mark Violette
Caroline Young
Angelo Zangari
Lucy Zangari
Dolores Zlotkowski
Please Include in Your Prayers...
COFFEE AND DONUTS
Resumes Sunday, September 17th,
after the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 am
Masses at Father O’Connor Center.
All are invited.
Thanks to Tom Shields,
who will be directing the project and
welcomes the extra help of groups,
or individuals in this much
appreciated ministry.
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT
Medicare Open Enrollment is around the
corner! When it comes to Medicare you
have choices. Do you have questions
regarding your Medicare benefits?
Join me in a community meeting at
Church of the Holy Spirit,
Father O’Connor Center on Friday,
November 3rd from 3:00-5:00 pm
to learn more. Questions?
Call Valeria Castro at 860-4166.
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Sunday, September 17, 2017
Emmaus Grieving Parents Ministry Upcoming Events
The Emmaus Grieving Parents Ministry at St. Patrick/St. Anthony supports parents whose
spiritual journey includes the death of a child or children. Each fall a full-day retreat is offered by
an experienced retreat team that includes friars and staff. All who have suffered the loss of a child
at any time - including prior to birth and many decades ago - are welcome.
The following upcoming event will be held at the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry,
285 Church Street, Hartford:
October 28 at 9:00 a.m. - 5th Annual all-day retreat facilitated by our experienced retreat team.
For more information, please email [email protected] or call the church office at 860-756-4034.
Religious Education
Religious Education classes for the 2017 – 2018 year meet today Sunday,
September 17, 2017 at JWMS from 8:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Grades 7 - 9 meet this week according to their class schedule.
Grade 10 Confirmation students and parents will meet on Sunday,
September 24, 2017 for 12:00p.m. Noon Mass, and immediately following after
Mass, to church hall for student/parent meeting. ***Students are asked to bring a new
inexpensive bed pillow to benefit those families helped by “Family Promise”.
Kindergarten class begins on Sunday, October 15, 2017 from 8:45 – 10:15a.m. at JWMS.
Students must be pre - registered in our parish program to attend the Religious Ed program.
New family registrations brought into JWMS on Sunday, September 17th will not be
processed until Monday, September 18th, and those students will be placed in a class for
Sunday, September 24th.
St. Paul Catholic High School Open House
Discover why St. Paul Catholic High School has become the choice for
more and more families for a truly great Catholic education experience! If
you or someone you know has a prospective 6, 7, or 8th grade student,
visit us at one of our Open Houses:
Saturday, September 23 at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 14 at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m.
Tours of our building, meeting our faculty and visiting our family are all part of our open houses.
WELCOME HOME! Pre-registration is suggested, but not required. To pre-register please visit
www.spchs.com/openhouse.
Also, on Saturday, November 18, 2017 we will hold our Placement Exam for prospective 9th
and 10th grade students. Visit our website for more information at www.spchs.com/admissions
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Annunciation Parish, Newington
Annunciation Parish will be offering two programs beginning in October. We will be offering the
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) for those baptized in the Catholic Church and
never pursued any other sacraments or those baptized in another Christian denomination who
seek communion in the Catholic Church.
We will also be offering an Adult Confirmation class for those 18 and
older who have received the sacraments of baptism, penance, and first
communion but have not been confirmed.
If this applies to you or someone you know, please contact the Rectory
or send an email to Deacon Jim: [email protected]
It's almost time for a new Choir Season
at Saint Mary!
Have you ever considered joining the
Saint Mary Adult Choir?
NOW is the perfect time to join!
The Adult Choir sings at the 10:00 a.m. mass
each Sunday and rehearses on Thursday
evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Join us on Sunday, September 24th
for our annual
"JOIN THE CHOIR FOR A DAY" EVENT
Arrive at 9:30 to warm up and
review music with the choir
Sing at the 10:00 mass as part of the group
No RSVP required, no commitment necessary
Just show up and sing!
THEN decide if you would like to
join for the full season
Our first rehearsal will take place the
following Thursday, September 28th.
Information about the Cherubim and
Teen Choirs coming soon!
For more information, please contact:
Elizabeth Famularo, Director of Music
[email protected]
(860) 666-1591 ext. 6
We invite all parishioners, family
and friends to come and celebrate the
Blessing of Animals
on Saturday, September 30th at 10:00a.m.
at Holy Spirit Church.
In the Spirit of Saint Francis of Assisi,
the celebration honors animals that share
our lives and touch our hearts, as well as
acknowledges and encourages respect
for all of God’s creation.
Hope to see you there!
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Archdiocesan Women's Conference
This year’s theme, “Be Strong and Courageous!” is taken from Joshua 1:9, and provides the foundation for highlighting the ways that women of faith inspire each other
and strengthen our Church and world.
The event will take place on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the beautiful Hartford
Marriott Downtown in Hartford, from 9:00 - 5:00p.m., a full day of inspiration, spiritual nourishment, and sisterhood.
Registration is now open!
Visit www.CatholicEdAOHCT.org for more information!
Anniversary Sunday Celebration:
There will be a special Mass on Sunday, October 15th at 2:00p.m. at the Cathedral. All married couples who are celebrating
their 25th, 50th, 60th, and any other special wedding anniversaries this
year are invited!
Archbishop Leonard P. Blair will be the main celebrant, and the Mass will include the
renewal of marriage vows.
After Mass, there will be a simple reception and an opportunity for a photo with
Archbishop Blair. Family and friends are encouraged to attend! Please respond to this invitation as early as possible by calling the
Rectory Office at 860-666-1591.
Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference Saturday, October 21st
Our theme is “..YOU WILL BE MY WITNESSES..” ACTS 1:8
The ticket price is $45, includes lunch, and may be purchased at our website:
www.CTCatholicMen.org or at the door.
Registration starts at 8:00a.m, and the event is from 8:00 to 5:00pm
@St. Paul Catholic High School, 1001 Stafford Ave., Bristol
Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Respect Life Conference
Saturday, October 14th, 2017 - 9:00-3:00pm
Holy Angels Center
585 Main Street, Meriden, CT
Registration Fee of $25 includes:
Hospitality and Lunch
No Fee for Priests, Deacons, Seminarians
and Religious (Please register).
For more info, please call 203-235-3822, ext. 402
What is Spiritual Direction
The primary purpose of Spiritual Direction is to grow in a personal relationship with God through
coming to notice and savor the moments of the Holy Spirit in everyday life, prayer, and
relationships. Spiritual Direction is concerned with a person’s life experiences and how these lead
to or from prayer in the light of the gospel. The director is always the Holy Spirit, but a good
spiritual director can help a person discover patterns and rhythms in their lives and how these
lead to a deeper relationship with God and to more freedom with others. The interpretation of
one’s experiences come from God through prayer, so the aim of Spiritual Direction is always for the
living out of a love relationship with God, self and others.
Do you desire a closer relationship with God, and with one another?
Do you desire to find God and meaning in your life’s ordinary experience?
Do you desire to deepen your prayer experience?
A Spiritual Director will journey with you as you attempt to follow God’s lead into the closer
relationship you desire. If you think you would like to walk this life’s faith journey towards
closeness with God through monthly one hour sessions of Spiritual Direction, please call
Sister Mary at (860) 956-9247 or (860) 558-0372.
Sister Mary Bello, CSJ, a graduate from the Spiritual Direction Program at Mercy Center in
Madison, CT, and is experienced in the ministry of Spiritual Direction
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PARISH TRIPS
The Turkey Train/Winnipesaukee Railroad
Monday, October 23, 2017
Enjoy a nostalgic train ride along the shores
of Lake Winnipesaukee in NH. Hart’s Turkey
Farm Dinner on board the Train!
Cost: $98 per person
Departure: 7:45a.m. School Parking Lot
St. Mary’s Church - Newington
Estimated Return: 8:00p.m. Newington
For Reservations and more information:
Pauline Paganetti 860.666.0188
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR!
With orchestra seating and a fabulous
dinner at Carmine’s Restaurant, on
Wednesday, December 6, 2017. The price
is $185. per person. Always a great time
and always a sellout. Call John Rocco at
860-666-5061 for reservations.
FOR THOSE GOING TO YANKEE STADI-
UM, THE BUS WILL LEAVE THE CHURCH
PARKING LOT AT 9:00 AM.
BROADWAY SHOW “HELLO DOLLY”
For those going to the Broadway show “Hello
Dolly” Wednesday, September 27, payment
is now due. Checks are to be sent to John
Rocco, 268 Lamplighter Lane, Newington,
CT 06111. The cost is $215.
Saint Ann Craft Fair in Bristol is looking for crafters to participate in our event:
Saturday, November 18, 2017
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Gloria 860-505-0884 for more information
Great Food - Great Band - Great Cause
Indian Summer BBQ Bash
Saturday October 14 * 6-11:00p.m.
Saint Mary’s School Gym
BBQ Buffet Live Music
Finger-Lickin’ BBQ chicken Dance to the music
& ribs, pulled pork, sides, of the Sin Sisters Band
dessert! BYOB
Tickets $50 per person (Advance Sales Only)
100% net proceeds benefit at risk youth and
veterans: Newington Police and Social Services
initiatives and Friends of Fisher House Connecticut
Visit www.gncsociety.org
or call (860) 989-2534
2nd Annual
“Walk Away Homelessness”
Walk-a-thon Event
Saturday, October 7, 2017
10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.
Walnut Hill Park, New Britain
Please help us represent Annun-
ciation Parish at the 2nd Annual Walkathon fund-
raiser for Family Promise of Central CT. Walk just
one mile, or two...or five! Walk with your entire
family or form a team! If unavailable to participate
in the walk, please consider donating to this very
important fundraiser, which enables Family Prom-
ise to help the less fortunate in our community.
