35 Norfield Road Weston, Connecticut 06883 We extend a warm welcome to all who worship at our church! We hope that you will find our parish community to be a place where your faith is nourished. Rectory: 203-227-1341 FAX: 203-226-1154 Website: www.stfrancisweston.org Facebook: Saint Francis of Assisi - The Catholic Community in Weston Religious Education/Youth Ministry: 203-227-8353 Preschool: 203-454-8646 Rectory Office Hours Monday Through Friday 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses Saturday Vigil - 5:00 P.M. Sundays 8:00, 9:30 - Family Mass, 11:00 A.M. 5:00 p.m. Scheduled Weekly - Except for Christmas & Easter. Weekday Masses Monday - Friday- 7:30 A.M. Saturday & Holidays - 9:00 A.M. Holy Day Masses 7:30 A.M. , Noon , 7:00 P.M. Novena Novena prayers in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal every Saturday following the 9:00 A.M. Mass. Sacrament Of Reconciliation Saturdays, 4:00-4:45 P.M.; Sundays 4:00 P.M. Sacrament Of Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism is offered every Sunday at 12:00 noon. Please make arrangements for the Pre-Baptismal instructions after the birth of the child in person at the rectory. Pre-instruction for both parents is required. Sacrament Of Matrimony Arrangements must be made at the rectory in person by the couple. Where possible, arrangements should be made one year in advance and no later than six months. Sacrament Of Anointing Communal anointings of the sick are celebrated. Individual anointings may be celebrated anytime by request. Hospital And Home Visitation Please notify the parish of any family member who may be ill at home or in the hospital. We welcome the opportunity of visiting them and bringing them the Eucharist. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN WESTON Mar. 10, 2019 Our Mission Statement: In the spirit of Saint Francis, to know Jesus and make Him known . “
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35 Norfield Road Weston, Connecticut 06883
We extend a warm welcome to all who worship at our church! We hope that you
will find our parish community to be a place where your faith is nourished.
Rectory: 203-227-1341 FAX: 203-226-1154
Website: www.stfrancisweston.org Facebook: Saint Francis of Assisi - The
Catholic Community in Weston Religious Education/Youth Ministry:
Miraculous Medal every Saturday following the 9:00 A.M. Mass.
Sacrament Of Reconciliation
Saturdays, 4:00-4:45 P.M.; Sundays 4:00 P.M.
Sacrament Of Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is offered every Sunday at 12:00 noon. Please make arrangements for the Pre-Baptismal instructions after the birth of
the child in person at the rectory. Pre-instruction for both parents is required.
Sacrament Of Matrimony
Arrangements must be made at the rectory in person by the couple. Where possible,
arrangements should be made one year in advance and no later than six months.
Sacrament Of Anointing
Communal anointings of the sick are celebrated. Individual anointings may be celebrated
anytime by request.
Hospital And Home Visitation Please notify the parish of any family member
who may be ill at home or in the hospital. We welcome the opportunity of visiting them
and bringing them the Eucharist.
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
PARISH THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN WESTON
Mar. 10, 2019
Our Mission Statement: In the spirit of Saint Francis, to know Jesus and make Him known.
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St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Weston, CT Pastor’s Page
Defining Temperance The simplest definition of temperance is “the virtue which moderates in us the inordinate desire for sensible pleasure, keeping it within the limits assigned by reason and faith.” (Divine Intimacy).
The virtue of temperance takes our wildly free senses and pulls them back into control, harnessing them with the reigns of reason. When faced with the temptation to excessive physical pleasure, temperance allows us to keep from excess. In other words, this virtue enables us to enjoy a beer without getting drunk, or eat a piece of
cake without becoming a sugar addict.
Learning Temperance Like all the virtues, temperance must be learned through practice and patience. While it may not sound like much fun, the only real way to become temperate is through prayer and self-denial. In other words, you have to tell yourself no now and then.
We Americans especially are bad at this. We like big amounts of everything. Instead of a single hamburger, we want a triple cheeseburger loaded with bacon, three kinds of cheese, and every condiment imaginable. And we want it to be accompanied by a 60 oz. soda—diet of course. We don’t want a small, carefully prepared, and delicious meal, we want an all-you-can-eat buffet with dozens of choices with which to gorge ourselves.
But the irony is, if we practice temperance and control ourselves, we will find we actually enjoy things more and not less. Temperance will lead us to a new gratitude and satisfaction that we could never find in excessive self indulgence. Temperance sounds like its only for people who don’t want to have fun. The truth is, when all of our appetites are controlled by reason and are working in harmony, we will find a new peace. We won’t be controlled by restless cravings and desires anymore, but will instead be able to do what we really want to do (like serve God), rather than what are passions are telling us to do and actually enjoy life more.
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Rev. Jeffrey W. Couture
The First Sunday of lent
5:00 p.m. Rena M. Fiske (D) Sunday, Mar. 10th-First Sunday of Lent 8:00 a.m. Tessie Macri (D) by Jody Fanelli 9:30 a.m. Emma Baines (L) 10th Bday by her Family 11:00 a.m. Mary Napoletano (D) 5:00 p.m. Pro Populo Monday, Mar. 11th-Lenten Weekday- 7:30 a.m. Mary Jean Voelkl (D) Tuesday, Mar. 12th-Lenten Weekday- 7:30 a.m. Anne Lawton (L) Bday Wednesday, Mar. 13th-Lenten Weekday- 7:30 a.m. Barbara Constance O’Connor (D) by the Karwowski Family Thursday, Mar. 14th-Lenten Weekday- 7:30 a.m. Marion and Ana Cambere (D) by Sandy Mumbach Friday, Mar. 15th-Lenten Weekday- 7:30 a.m. Parishioners (L&D) Saturday, Mar. 16th-Lenten Weekday- 9:00 a.m. Biagio Scrivo (D) by Gina Fleming
Eucharistic Adoration is held every Weds. From 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Adoration Chapel across from the Rectory. Adoration is also on Sundays at 4:00 p.m. *In the event either of these is canceled due to inclement weather or Holy Days of Obligation, we will send an email as soon as possible. The Chaplet of the DivineMercy will be sung this Weds., Mar. 13th at the Holy Hour of 3:00 p.m. This month’s focus is:
Those Persecuted for Their Faith “That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are the only two days of fast and abstinence.
All Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence.
Soup and Spirit will be every Fr iday during Lent, followed by Stations at 7:00 p.m.
Loaves and Fishes envelopes to feed the hungry throughout the Diocese are available in the vestibule of the church.
Next Week, Mar. 16th & 17th
Ushers/Greeters 5:00 p.m. Joe Kaddis 8:00 am. Mike McGlone 9:30 a.m. Bogdan Karwowski 11:00 a.m. Carmen Sabatelli Eucharistic Ministers 5:00 p.m. Vigil Patty Kopas, Blandine Lewine, Elise Major 8:00 a.m. Glenn Major , Marge Sarno, Peg Shaeffer 9:30 a.m. Anita Field, Jennifer Garvey, Mark Unangst 11:00 a.m. Deacon Tom, Ann Garvey, Mar lane Tubr idy 5:00 p.m. Nancy Murgalo Lectors 5:00 p.m. Vigil Jane LaCorte 8:00 a.m. John Crowe 9:30 a.m. Thom Field 11:00 a.m. Martin Tubridy 5:00 p.m. Caitlyn McElroy Altar Servers 5:00 p.m. Vigil Emma Baines and Kayla Baines 8:00 a.m. Eva Filipponi 9:30 a.m. Tony Fontana, Mataya Sand, Nevina Sand 11:00 a.m. Sean Creamer (MC) 5:00 p.m. Annie Cornell and Grace Cornell Counters
Skip and Peg Shaeffer
September 30, 2018 Religious Education News
Religious Ed. Office hours Monday-Thursday 10:30 am -5:30 pm
Learning….. Loving…. Living…
CHRIST!
Learning….. Loving…. Living…
CHRIST!
Important Upcoming dates:
Monday, March 4th – R.ED Registration begins Wednesday, March 13th – Religious Ed Make-up Classes 6-7 pm for grades 4-6 Sunday, March 17th and Monday, March 18th – No Religious Ed Classes we resume on Tuesday, March 19th Saturday, March 23rd – First Communion Parent Retreat 9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, March 27th – Religious Ed Make-up Classes 6-7 pm for grades 7-8
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at (203)227-8353 or [email protected]
In the first photo, students are being presented The Pharisee and the Tax Collector parable. The aim of this presentation is to understand that we are called to be like God and not self-righteous. The students learned that we will all be justified before God when we come to Him in prayer with a humble attitude, a contrite heart, and aware of our need for God.
In the following two photos, students are working with The Plan of God. This work announces and makes visible God’s Plan for all of humanity. God ultimately wants for us to be one with Him both on earth and eternally in Heaven
Our Two Year Olds are growing fast! Each day they are encouraged to discover their curiosity, their capabilities and their creative sides. They learn to navigate through sharing and varying language abilities. They have formed a close and tight bond with each other as they recognize
their differences with support of their teachers and they are learn ing to support each other as well.
Join us for a Coffee Social Sundays after 9:30 a.m. Mass
How can you help? Host a Coffee Social-ask another family or two to co-
host with you. It’s easier and more fun hosting with others. If you’d like to be reimbursed, give your receipts to Kimberley in the Parish Office or you may wish to donate the cost as a charitable contribution. Help the host with setup. Help the host by baking or providing refreshments. Come and enjoy the community building. Talk it up with your friends and come join the fun! St. Francis provides the coffee, tea, sugar, juice and paper products.
For information or to volunteer to help, please contact Carol Palumbo at 203-227-3271 or
*Thank you to the Baines Family for hosting this morning. Next week’s host is the Sand Family.
Social Events March 10, 2019
Please visit the new “Knights of Columbus Building the Domestic Church-Family Library” Kiosk in the back of the church. Free to take and keep. Titles such as “The Family in the Modern World”, and “The Gift of Parenthood”
St. Francis Women’s Guild invites all women of the Parish to attend the Women’s Guild meeting and social on Monday, March 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish hall. A short business meeting will be followed by an interactive cookie decorating demonstration by Christina Mattinson, Chef and Owner of Dough & Co. in Georgetown.
For more info or if you need a ride, contact Carol Palumbo at [email protected] or 203 227 3271
St. Francis of Assisi Parish The Catholic Community in Weston
Parish Calendar Sunday, Mar. 10 First Sunday of Lent Daylight Savings Time Begins 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Sunday Family Mass 10:15 a.m. Coffee Social 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass 5:00 p.m. Youth Mass Mon., Mar. 11 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass Tues., Mar. 12 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass Weds., Mar. 13 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass 8:00 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration Thurs., Mar. 14 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass Fri., Mar. 15 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass 6:00 p.m. Soup and Spirit 7:00 p.m. Stations Sat. Mar. 16 9:00 a.m. Daily Mass Immaculate Conception Novena 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Sunday Vigil Mass Sunday, Mar. 17 Second Sunday Of Lent 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Sunday Family Mass 10:15 a.m. Coffee Social 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass 5:00 p.m. Youth Mass Mon., Mar. 18 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass Tues., Mar. 19 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass Weds., Mar. 20 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass 8:00 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration Thurs., Mar. 21 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass Fri., Mar. 22 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass 6:00 p.m. Soup and Spirit 7:00 p.m. Stations Sat., Mar. 23 9:00 a.m. Daily Mass Immaculate Conception Novena 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Sunday Vigil Mass
