SAINT PARISH FAMILY NEWS StMatthewNorwalk.org 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 216 Scribner Avenue Norwalk, Connecticut 06854 [email protected]phone: (203) 838-3788 fax : (203) 838-8195 October 8th 2017 MATTHEW In this Issue Upcoming Events 2 Catechetical Sunday 4 Healing Mass 4 50 Hours of Adoration 5 All Soul’s Day Mass with Bishop 5 Faith Formation 6 Picnic Pix 7 Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH! The Parish Family of St. Matthew is a prayerful Catholic Community. Empowered by the Holy Spirit to witness and celebrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we share our gifts with faith, hope and love in service to all. Rev. Monsignor Walter C. Orlowski, VF, KCHS Dean and Pastor Phil 4:6
In this Issue Upcoming Events 2 Catechetical Sunday 4 Healing Mass 4 50 Hours of Adoration 5 All Soul’s Day Mass with Bishop 5 Faith Formation 6 Picnic Pix 7
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
make your requests known to God.
WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH! The Parish Family of St. Matthew is a prayerful Catholic Community.
Empowered by the Holy Spirit to witness and celebrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we share our gifts with faith, hope and love in service to all.
Rev. Monsignor Walter C. Orlowski, VF, KCHS Dean and Pastor
Phil 4:6
OCTOBER 8, 2017 - 2 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Upcoming Special Dates mass times &
information DAILY MASSES, 8:00am & 12:10pm Monday Novena, 6:30pm Church is open daily: 9am-4pm Chapel is open daily: 7am-7pm WEEKEND MASSES Saturday 8am; 4pm Vigil Sunday 7:30am 9am 10:30am 12noon 5pm HOLY EUCHARIST If someone is ill, homebound or hospitalized, please contact Sr. Sally, Pastoral Assistant, ext.118. RECONCILIATION Saturday, 3:15-4:00pm, 1st Tuesday of the month, 7-8pm; or by appointment. BAPTISMS Parish membership & preparation class required. Email Lorraine DeRosa: [email protected]. RELIGIOUS FORMATION Contact Melodie Noga, Director, [email protected]; ext. 107. CONFIRMATION COORDINATOR Liz Reid, ext. 163; email: [email protected] YOUTH GROUP COORDINATOR Megan Riobo, ext. 165; [email protected] MARRIAGE Please email Lorraine DeRosa: [email protected] ANOINTING To receive the Sacrament of Anointing, please call Sr. Sally, Pastoral Assistant, ext. 118. MUSIC DIRECTOR Contact Valerie Wyman, ext., 109 PARISH REGISTRATION Forms are in the Parish Office & on the website, StMatthewNorwalk.org. INTERCESSORY PRAYER Have a concern? Send your confidential prayer intentions to [email protected].
clergy connect Pastor Msgr. Walter Orlowski [email protected] 203-838-3788, ext. 127 Parochial Vicar Fr. Sunil Pereira, ext. 114 [email protected]
parish administration Office: 203-838-3788, ext. 101 [email protected] Business Manager Steve Buckett, ext. 103
Inspiration for the Week
Keep Looking Up… Even in the darkest moments, in the times of sin, in the times of fragility, in the times of failure. I looked to Jesus and I trusted him and he did not abandon me. He is a faithful companion. Pope Francis
Oct. 7 & 8 Weekend Sr. Lucie Monast, SSTV, Guest Speaker - all Masses Oct. 8, Sunday Blessing of the Animals in the Grotto, 4PM Oct. 12-14 50 Hours of Adoration at St. Matthew Oct. 12, Thursday New Horizons 12:10 PM Mass & Luncheon Oct. 15, Sunday Catechetical Sunday, 9am Mass Oct. 15-18 Fifth Convocation of Priests, Newport, R.I. Oct. 15, Sunday Evening Concert with Steve Angrisano, 7pm Oct. 16, 17, 18 Communion Service Only; No Daily Masses Oct. 20, Friday 7PM St. Matthew Confirmation Oct. 22, Sunday Free Senior Luncheon - Come to 12Noon Mass Please Reserve Your Spot! Oct. 28, Saturday Toolbelt Brigade, 9am Oct. 29, Sunday Bible Camp 9am Reunion Mass Oct. 29, Sunday Ice Cream Social, 1:30pm, School Sisters Notre Dame
III Marriage Banns Our St. Matthew Parish Family
prays for Julieth Montoya
& Pedro Hernandez as they prepare
to receive the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.
St. Matthew Church Warmly Welcomes Rae Vlicky to Our Parish Family! Congratulations to her parents, family & friends!
Our Newly Baptized
OCTOBER 8, 2017 - 3 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Support
Offertory, 10/01/17: $16,446.53 Online Giving: $ 1,371.00 Total Regular Collection: $ 17,817.53 Average Gift: $ 24.15 Offertory, Same Week, 2016: $ 16,629.50 Votives: $ 408.00 2nd Collection All Saints School $ 4,056.00
Thanks so much for your great generosity! Special thanks to those who mail or drop off their envelopes. As you can see, it sure helps!! In His Love, Msgr. Walter
The Sanctuary Candle burns in Loving Memory of
Joseph Mazzo offered by
Lucy Mazzo Please pray for him.
Welcome, Sr. Lucie!!
Sr. Lucie Monast, SSTV, will be our Guest Speaker at all weekend
Masses. Give her a warm St. Matthew Welcome!
To memorialize a loved one, you can light The Sanctuary Candle for a week near the
Tabernacle for an offering of $25, or donate the Sanctuary Flowers for an offering of $150.
Monday, October 9 9:00am †Paul Saviano Tuesday, October 10 8:00am †Rose Sestito 12:10pm †Sharon Hepner Wednesday, October 11
8:00am †Frank, Joseph & Anthony Williams
12:10pm †John J. Salvato & Drew Salvato, Sr. Thursday, October 12
8:00am †The People of St. Matthew Parish
12:10pm †Special Intention Friday, October 13
8:00am †Christopher Bouffard & Linda Macchio
12:10pm †Special Intention Saturday, October 14
8:00am †Lorraine and Edward Bouton 4:00pm †Arnaldo Fraccaroli
†Martin Johnson
†Anna Pham & Paul Nguyen †Shirley Ann Mola †Ralph Johnson †Patricia Luppino †Clara Claire Bria Sunday, October 15 7:30am †Jim Chaloupka 9:00am †Lucy Dyke 10:30am †Nancy Bucciarelli 12:00pm †Martin Johnson, Jr. 5:00pm †Linda Caruso †Helen Clune †Rocio Smyth †Emmie Kathleen Tyler & Susan Tyler †Renee Cote
In Loving Memory
Please pray for those who have gone home to the Lord… Sandra Gonzales & John Edward Clark We extend our heartfelt sympathy to their family, friends and loved ones. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord,
and may perpetual light shine upon them.
RE F L E C T O N TO D A Y ’ S RE A D I N G S
First Reading — The vineyard of the LORD is the house of Israel (Isaiah 5:1-7). Psalm — The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel (Psalm 80). Second Reading — God’s peace will guard your hearts and minds (Philippians 4:6-9). Gospel — The kingdom of God will be given to those who will produce its fruit (Matthew 21:33-43). L E C T U R A S D E H O Y
Primera lectura — El Señor busca una cosecha de justi-cia (Isaías 5:1-7). Salmo — La viña del Señor es la casa de Israel (Salmo 80 [79]). Segunda lectura — Mora con pensamientos de pureza y justicia y sabrás lo que es la paz (Filipenses 4:6-9). Evangelio — La piedra que rechazaron los constructores se ha convertido en la piedra angular (Mateo 21:33-43).
Mass Intentions
OCTOBER 8, 2017 - 4- 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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FREE SENIOR LUNCHEON! Sunday, Oct. 22 Come to 12Noon Mass And… Be Our Guest for Lunch! Are you a 65 years or older? You’re invited to celebrate at the 12Noon Mass and have lunch with us afterward in the Great Room. No charge. Just an opportunity to come meet new people and share a great meal! Reserve your spot now; call the Office or drop off the form below (203) 838-3788, ext. 101.
Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, October 8th, 4pm Reminder! Bring your pets to the Grotto to receive a blessing from Msgr. Walter. All pets welcome - dogs, cats, hamsters, ducks, lizards!
Steve Angrisano in Concert Next Weekend Sunday, October 15, 2017, 7pm Join us for an inspiring evening for friends & family filled with music, stories, prayer & the Holy Spirit. One of the most effective & versatile
ministry leaders in the Church today. Free Admission! Contact Val Wyman at 203-838-3788, ext. 109.
Knights of Columbus Information Night
Tuesday, October 24th, 7:30pm
St. Matthew Council #14360 invites all Catholic men 18 years and older to join them for Information Night in the Great Room. They will answer… Who Are We? What Do We Do? Why Should I Join? How Do I Join? Refreshments will be served. No reservations are needed. If you are unable to attend and would like more information, please contact GK Scott Cris-cuolo (203-858-6042) or DD George Ribellino.(203-856-7101).
Sunday, Oct. 15 9AM Mass Next Sunday at the 9am Mass, we will honor and commission our volunteer Catechists for their im-portant role in passing on the faith to our Parish children and being a witness to the Gospel of Je-sus Christ.
All Religious Education students, Catechists and your families are asked to be present at this Mass, that we may pray together for the success of our Faith Formation Year.
This year’s theme, “Living as Missionary Disci-ples,” encourages each person, by virtue of their Baptism and as part of a community of faith, to rededicate themselves to this mission.
Communion Services at 8am & 12:10pm Oct. 16, 17, 18 Communion Ser-vices will be held in the Chapel at 8am and 12:10pm on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, Oct.
16-18, while Msgr. Walter, Fr. Sunil and Fr. Tomi join Bishop Frank J. Caggiano at the Convocation of Priests in Newport, Rhode Island (see below). Sr. Sally will preside over the Communion Services.
Prayers for Fifth Convocation of Priests October 15-18 Bishop Frank J. Caggiano asks for prayers as he and the Priests of our Diocese attend The Convocation of Priests, Oct.15-18. The purpose of the three-day meeting is to strengthen the fraternal bonds among the priests and to provide a time of spiritual renewal so they may return with an even greater commitment to service.
12:10pm Healing Mass with Anointing Friday, October 13th Join us Friday at 12:10pm for a Healing Mass with Anointing of Holy Oil. Any one may receive the grace of this Sacrament.
OCTOBER 8, 2017 - 5 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
We Have a Repair & Reconstruction Crew!
Many thanks to all who have volunteered to help Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in
Rosenberg, Texas repair their homes on the weekend of Oct. 19-23!
If you would like to add your name to the wait-list, please fill out the form below.
Name _____________________________________ Email _____________________________________ Daytime phone number _____________________________________
October 12, Thursday 8am Mass 8:30am Solemn Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Adoration 12:10pm Mass Silent Adoration… 6pm Guided Adoration for Parents and Children with Talk on “The Blessed Mother as the Great Parent” Silent Adoration…
October 13, Friday 8am Mass Silent Adoration… 12:10pm HEALING MASS 7pm Guided Adoration for Men with 20-minute Talk on “A Mother for all Men” Silent Adoration…
October 14, Saturday 8am Mass Silent Adoration… 11am Guided Adoration for Women with Talk on “The Blessed Mother as a Woman” 3:30pm Solemn Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 4pm Vigil Mass in the Church. All are welcome. Except for Guided Adoration, all other times will be Silent Adoration.
Bishop Frank to Celebrate All Soul’s Day Mass at
St. John’s Cemetery, Nov. 2 at 11am
Bishop Frank J. Caggiano will celebrate an outdoor Mass on All Soul’s Day, Thursday,
November 2nd, 11am at St. John Cemetery on Richards Avenue in Norwalk. The Mass is an opportunity for the faithful
to pray for their deceased relatives and friends in the place that they are buried.
All are welcome.
50 HOURS OF ADORATION
IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APPARITION OF THE BLESSED MOTHER IN FATIMA
OCTOBER 8, 2017 - 6 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
$1 COMMUNITY DINNER Wednesday October 11th, 6pm-8pm All are welcome! Invite your neighbors & friends!
Just $1 per person to be paid at the door. To re-serve your seat, either call the office, 203-838-3788, ext. 101, or complete the form below and drop it in the basket or at the Parish Office. Name: ____________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________ # of Guests: _______________________________
Advert iser of the Week
Youth Group Thursdays, 7-8:30pm, Room 2 High School Youth Group: October 12 Middle School Youth Group: October 19 High School Youth Group: October 26
Confirmation Dates Rehearsal for Confirmation will take place Wednesday, October 18 at 6pm in the Church. Confirmation will take place Friday, October 20 at 7pm.
Connect with Religious Ed Leaders Melodie Noga, Director of Religious Ed Phone: 203-838-3788, ext.107 Email: [email protected] Liz Reid, Confirmation Coordinator Phone: 203-838-3788, ext. 163 Email: [email protected] Megan Riobo, Youth Ministry Phone: 203-838-3788, ext. 165 Email: [email protected]
NEW HORIZONS LUNCHEON Thursday, Oct. 12 Enhance Your Spiritual Life
with 12:10PM Mass, Luncheon to follow. $13 Members; $16 Guests Menu: Zesty Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Tasty Gravy, Fresh String Beans, Tossed Salad & Topical Dessert, Tea, coffee, soft drinks. At this Luncheon, the following is due: PAY for NOV. DAY TRIP Westchester Play House Sign-up/DEC. DAY TRIP - AQUA TURF - DEAN MARTIN FOOD FOR THE CHURCH FOOD PANTRY DEADLINE DATE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 9TH; 11AM
Name: ____________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________
Members $13 ____ Guests $16 _____
Check ____ Check No. _____ Cash _____
St. Aloysius Catholic Daughters Communion Breakfast St. Aloysius Catholic Daughters will hold a Communion Breakfast on October 15th following the 8:30am Mass. The cost of breakfast is $25 and will take place at Oak Hill Country Club. Fr. Rob Kinnally is the guest speaker. For more information, please contact: Call Lea DiMuzio at 203-966-4401 or Rosemarie Petronella 203-972-1713.
Parents & Children Guided Adoration Thursday, Oct. 12, 6pm Fr. Tomi will lead a Guided Adoration for Parents & Children during our 50 hours of Adoration in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Blessed Mother’s Apparition at Fatima. A talk on “The Blessed Mother as the Great Parent” will follow Adoration.
Sunday, Oct. 15, 9am Mass REMINDER: All Religious Education students, Catechists and your families are asked to be pre-sent at the 9am Mass, that we may pray together for the success of our Faith Formation Year. Please meet in the Great Room after Mass.
OCTOBER 8, 2017 - 7 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST. MATTHEW 2017 ANNUAL PICNIC…THANK YOU! Many thanks to all the volunteers who made the day a great success and to all those who attended! We were blessed with fantastic weather, food, family-fun rides, games and a horse with a rainbow mane!
Mental Health & Spiritual PsychotherapyBy Fr. Audette, M.S., M.H.
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