april 26, 2020 · once masses resume. mass intentions are taken on mondays, wednesdays and fridays...
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110 MAIN ST, FARMINGTON, CT 06032 | (860) 677-2639 | [email protected] | STPATSFARM.ORG
APRIL 26, 2020
THIRD SUNDAY OF
EASTER
SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday Vigil Mass—5:00pm
Sunday Mass—7:30am, 9:30am and 11:30am
Weekday Mass—8:30am (MON through THUR)
Monsignor Thomas J. Barry, Pastor
Robert Barry, Deacon
William Farrell (Ret.), Deacon
PARISH OFFICE Fax Number: (860) 677-2672
MON through THUR—9:00 am - 4:00 pm
FRI—9:00 am - 12:00 pm
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Eileen Dignazio, Director
(860) 676-0253
CONFIRMATION Curtiss Stella, Director
PARISH SECRETARY Lisa McEnery
(860) 677-2639 x20
COORDINATOR OF MINISTRIES & SOCIAL MEDIA
(860) 677-2639 x19
MUSIC MINISTRY Michael Carney, DIrector
PEER MINISTRY Curtiss Stella, Coordinator
PARISH COUNCIL Thomas Lyons, Chairperson
Nirav Pravasi, Vice Chairperson
PARISH TRUSTEES Beverly Montresor, David O’Leary
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION/CONFESSION Monday—6:00 - 6:45 pm or by
appointment
The Church of St. Patrick is a community of people in the Roman Catholic faith
tradition who come together to accept and embody the example and teachings
of Jesus Christ. The Parish is empowered and encouraged to work together in
an atmosphere of openness and caring to learn and spread the teaching of
Jesus Christ and to serve the spiritual and corporal needs of its members and
the larger community.
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WELCOME If you are a visitor to Saint Patrick Church, we want you to know how welcome you are – whether you
have come here from another part of the country, from across the world, or simply from another par-
ish here in the Archdiocese of Hartford. Thanks in part to the generosity of visitors like yourself, we
are able to celebrate the Church’s liturgy here in a fitting and beautiful way. We are also able to offer a
wide range of services to individuals living in our parish and community. - Monsignor Thomas J. Barry
As members of the Body of Christ, we need to pray for each
other & we encourage you to let us know of any parishioner
who is ill or hospitalized, so we can include them each week.
Grace Dunn, Charlotte Egan, Lynn Daley, Chorzempa Family,
Trisha Elliott, Ann Stankoski, Ethan Edwards, Anne DeNucci,
Theresa Turbie, Loreen Markie & family, Clara Cellino, the Morley
Jr./Sr. families, Brad Ragaglia, Betty Franceus, Bill Millerick, Rog-
er May, Ellie Carle, Martene Macaro, Dianne Easdon, Janet Dun-
ning, Marilyn LoRusso, Bill & Carmen Chesanek, Ron & Renanna,
Carol Liepis, George Jones, Jack Lembo, Elisha Yeager, Lauren
Cappola, Jim Oswald, Sue Ann Massey Williamson, Mario Reyes,
Thomas Dignazio, Joseph Blancato, Linda DeZenzo, Ivan Fran-
ceus, Angel Jones, Olivia Kevorkian, Madison Barbieri, John Zmi-
jewski, Jerry Haverty, Michael Dunning, Louise M., Richard M.,
Anne Fritze, Frances Cresenzi, Angela Martin, Josephine Corso,
Lorraine Douglass, Ann Lysaght, Astolfo & Iva Scardacchi, Fran
St. Pierre, Henrietta Hayes, Angela Lawler, Sandy Therrien,
Russell Kerchis, Rena Charette, Kenneth Borden, Al Tee
The Blessed Mother Candle
burns in Memory of Barry Martin requested by his parents
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Families need to complete a pre-baptismal program. Baptisms are celebrated the 1st Sunday of the month at the 11:30 Mass and will be scheduled after completing the program. Please contact the Par-ish Office for more details.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Please contact Parish Office six months in advance to begin prepara-tion.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Reverend M. Ernest Wilson Council #20. Meetings are held the 3rd
Monday of each month in the Church Hall. Contact: Geno Tilley,
Grand Knight at 860-202-4166 or email him at [email protected]. -6:00 pm Officers Meeting -7:00 pm General Meeting
HOSPITAL & HOME VISITATION Please contact the Parish Office when a serious illness occurs or when the sick, aged or incapacitated are confined to home or hospi-
tal.
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS Requests are due Mondays at noon. All materials are subject to approval from the Parish Offi ce.
Please contact the Parish Office at [email protected] for more details.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH 5:00pm
SUNDAY, APRIL 26TH 7:30am
9:30am
11:30am
MONDAY, APRIL 27TH 8:30am
TUESDAY, APRIL 28TH 8:30am
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29TH 8:30am
THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH 8:30am
FRIDAY, MAY 1ST
SATURDAY, MAY 2ND 5:00pm
SUNDAY, MAY 3RD 7:30am
9:30am
11:30am
Weekday and weekend Masses are cancelled in-
definitely.
Please note, the vigil Mass will be at 5:00pm
once Masses resume.
Mass intentions are taken on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays between 9am and 12:00pm. If you wish to re-
quest a Mass or a candle, please try to call during those
times. Thank you for your cooperation.
APRIL 26, 2020 | THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 3
Although the Archbishop has cancelled both weekday and weekend Masses throughout our Archdiocese indefinitely, our church will remain open for anyone who wishes to come and pray.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATES
OFFERTORY WEEKEND OF APRIL 19th
Regular Offertory: $ 6,599.00
Total: $ 6,599.00
Thank you very much for continuing to support our
parish, especially during this difficult time.
There are four ways of giving to St. Patrick’s
Church:
1. Making contributions through your bank in person
or online or through online giving on our website .
2. Making gifts to church of appreciated securities.
3. Making a one time or an annual end of the year gift.
4. Establishing a legacy gift as part of one’s estate plan-
ning.
ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal provides help to those
in need! Together, we can and do make a difference in
the lives of many individuals and families, in a way that
exceeds anything we could hope to achieve on our own.
Please consider supporting this important initiative.
Every gift makes a difference. Organizations such as
Covenant School in Hartford, Franciscan Life Center in
Meriden, are some that receive funding from the Ap-
peal’s Vicariate Outreach Program which serves our lo-
cal neighbors.
All funds contributed to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal
are used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the
Appeal literature, which can be found at archdiocesof-
hartford.org/appeal/. No Appeal funds are ever used
for legal fees or settlements.
If you would like your tax
contributions for 2019, please
call or email the Parish Office to
request it. Statements are not
sent out unless requested. Thank you for your
anticipated cooperation.
Church of St. Patrick Responds to COVID-19
As a result of the significant spread of the coronavirus, the Church
of St. Patrick urges you to consider the following three sugges-
tions:
1. Practice common sense measures as outlined by the CDC and Federal Government;
2. Continue your personal and spiritual practices at home, in-cluding praying for those infected by this virus. We will be live-streaming the 9:30 Mass each Sunday for you to watch on our website and/or Facebook page: The Church of Saint Pat-rick Farmington CT;
3. Continue your weekly giving by switching to secure online giv-ing by visiting stpatsfarm.org or by dropping off or mailing in your envelope.
Stay up to date on announcements by visiting our website and/or
Facebook page.
The income tax charitable deduction is one of
the few deductions left under the new tax
law. Are you required to take a minimum dis-
tribution (RMD) from your IRA? If yes, then
you can make a gift to our capital campaign
directly from your IRA. It counts towards your
RMD, but your gift will not be taxed because it will not be
included in your income on your tax returns. It’s easy -
just ask your IRA custodian to make a gift (Qualified Chari-
table Distribution) directly to St. Patrick Church. Consult
with your tax advisor as to the RMD requirements as re-
cent changes in the tax law have taken place. Prior to
2020, RMDs from IRA accounts were required to begin in
the year the individual turned 70 1/2. Beginning in 2020,
however, the new age at which RMDs must start is 72.
RMDs for individuals who turned 70 1/2 in 2019, or had
already turned 70 1/2, remain the same for tax year 2020.
Whenever you are considering any action which effects
your taxes, you should consult with your personal advi-
sors.
PLEASE NOTE: Campaign payments can be sent to the
office at any time. Thank you for your commitment to our
addition!
Readings for the week of April 26, 2020
Sunday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 [11a]/1 Pt 1:17-21/Lk 24:13-35 Monday: Acts 6:8-15/Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30 [1ab]/Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51—8:1a/Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 7b and 8a, 17 and 21ab [6a]/Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8/Ps 66: 1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a [1]/Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40/Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20 [1]/Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Jn 6:52-59
Saturday: Acts 9:31-42/Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 [12]/Jn 6:60-69 Next Sunday: 4th Sunday of Easter/World Day of Prayer for Vocations
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD)
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Liturgy of the Word for Children is celebrated every Sunday
at the 9:30 & 11:30 Masses. We will hopefully resume the
weekend of May 2-3.
All remaining CCD classes have been cancelled.
All Religious Education Classes have been cancelled.
The teaching will now fall on the shoulders of the
parents of the children. It can be a time of renewal of
faith in families and for parents, who will learn right
along with their children. This may be a blessing in
disguise. Parents are asked to come into the church
hall to pick up the Pflaum Gospel Weeklies along with
other materials we have put out for the Season of Lent:
Stations of the Cross for Children booklets, How to
Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Praying with
Pretzels and How to Pray the Rosary, as well as rosaries.
The Lord brings good out of every dark season, and if
this challenging and concerning time leads to families
praying at home together, reading Bible stories
together, and having faith conversations, then that
would be a gift and a blessing! This is the perfect time
to help families turn to God for peace and comfort; and
it an ideal time to ramp up what we can to resource
families digitally. Try this at home, it’s an amazing way
to learn!
Corporal Works of Mercy Collections
The Corporal Works of Mercy Collections will be postponed until after Easter. We will put a reminder in the upcoming bulletins as to what the collections are and the items requested as soon as we resume regular Mass schedules. Thank you for your patience and your continued generosity to these important Works of Mercy!
ST. PATRICK RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
110 Main Street, P.O. Box 523
Farmington, CT. 06034-0523
Phone: (860) 676-0253
Email: [email protected]
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Northwest Catholic will offer a Pre-High School Place-
ment Test on May 9, 2020. This practice test is for 7th
graders interested in applying to area Catholic high
schools next year. There will be a review session on
April 30th at 6:30pm. For more information and to sign
up, please visit www.northwestcatholic.org/PreHSPT.
Please gather the family around the computer and
join Monsignor Barry for live-streaming of the Sun-
day Mass at 9:30am. You do not need a Facebook
account to watch. Simply click the “live-stream” but-
ton on our website and when asked to join, simply
select “not now” and you will be able to watch the
Mass. You will also be able to view it after Mass has
ended by going to our Facebook page (The Church
of Saint Patrick Farmington CT).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WATCHING MASS
If you are going to watch from a personal computer
or laptop, you can access from our homepage on
our website. Simply click on the “live stream” button
on our home page (middle of the page and far right).
It will take you to the Facebook homepage. If it
prompts you to log in or join, you can select “not
now” and scroll down. You will see the video of the
Mass and be able to click on it to watch.
If you are going to watch from a cellphone, you can
still access from our website home page. Simply
scroll to the “live stream” button. Once you click on
that, it will take you to our Facebook page. Again, if
you keep scrolling down, you will see the video and
should be able to watch by tapping on the play but-
ton.
We are constantly improving and have received a lot
of positive feedback, so please try to join us virtually!
APRIL 26, 2020 | THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 5
PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION ON NEXT MONTH’S COLLEC-
TIONS FOR MEATLOAF AND THE FOOD DRIVE,
OTHER PARISH EVENTS AND NEW DATES FOR
THE REMAINING CORPORAL WORKS OF
MERCY COLLECTIONS.
HOUSE OF BREAD
Kim Gencarelli 860-470-7878
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SHELTER
Allison Rose & Ann Jett 860-674-1202
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Geno Tilley 860-202-4166
MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE
Knights of Columbus
Michael Blum 860-604-9139
MONTHLY MEATLOAF
Lorraine Stec 860-508-9650
PARISH COUNCIL
Tom Lyons 860-729-8286 PRO-LIFE Ed Gales 860-508-3035
PRAYER SHAWL
Barbara Sutkowski 860-747-8427
Visit www.stpatsfarm.org/ministries
Happy Easter! He has risen! Let us welcome Jesus
even more into our marriages by attending a
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next
Weekends are July 10-12, 2020 in East Windsor, CT
and November 6-8, 2020 in East Windsor, CT. For
more information, call Pat & Mary Jo McLaughlin at
(860) 315-2127 or visit them at wwmectw.org.
As the disciples journeyed with Jesus,
their hearts were burning within them
as He explained the scriptures. They
were overjoyed when they recognized
Him in the breaking of the bread.
They returned to Jerusalem and told
all the Good News. If you feel the call
to share the Good News with others,
contact Fr. Michael Casey, Director of
Vocations, Pastoral Center - (860) 761-
7456, email - [email protected] or
visit the website hartfordpriest.com.
Updated Instructions Regarding the
Coronavirus
from Archbishop Blair
The Archdiocese of Hartford has cancelled all weekday and weekend Masses indefinitely, in-cluding funerals.
Parishes will make provisions for their church to be open at some time during the day so that individuals can still come and pray.
Penance service has been discontinued. Priests are free to live-stream their Masses if
the parish has the ability to do so. Please continue to follow the guidelines as set
forth by the CDC. Thank you for your understanding and coopera-tion.
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Easter Flower Donations 2020
Donor: In Memory Of:
Mrs. Jeanne Mitera Mitera & Dubay Families
Mrs. Lily Holthoff Josef Holthoff Mrs. Joan Sobuta Edward Sobuta
Florence Saturnino
Mrs. Marilyn Walsh Sabalauskas & Walsh Families Mr. & Mrs. Mark Chase The Spirito Family
Mrs. Lorraine Douglass Dolores Vaine &Olive Needham Mr. & Mrs. P. DiDomenico James DiDomenico, Sebastian & Josephine DiDomenico
and Herbert & Mildred Clark
Mr. Ernest Shaw Jeannette & Sumner Shaw Mr. Walter Connolly Eileen Connolly
Mrs. Laurel Cote Carroll P. Cote Mr. & Mrs. Donald Strickland Pamela Mills
Ms. Virginia Culling Culling & Utanes Families
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Martin Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Clermont and Mr. & Mrs. Graham Martin Mr. & Mrs. Harold Wiegard
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Montresor Victims of COVID-19 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Dumais
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Rose Lucy, Rose, Emily & Ray Lavendier
Ms. JoAnn Pospisil Dell’Aria, Sanzone, Pospisil & Megyeri Families Mrs. Mary Bozza Ralph Bozza and Anne Kelley
Mr. & Mrs. John DeMeo Ray, Mary & Missy DeMeo Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Mathieu
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Bartnik Irene Dasenbrock
Dr. & Mrs. Mark Watson Chuck Heath Ms. Elba Ospina de Nathan
Mr. Benito Marrocco Marrocco & DeFusco Families Ms. Judith Krohomer Leo & Florence D’Atri and Jim D’Atri
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Steele
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Frascarelli Frascarelli and Fasolo Families Mrs. Mildred Brayman Lydell & Patrick Brayman
Mrs. Helen Evans John & Joy Evans Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Chudwick
Mrs. Roberta Beyer George Beyer
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Alciati Alciati and DeGregorio Deceased Loved Ones Mrs. Barbara Sutkowski Robert Sutkowski
Mr. John Timko Timko Family Mrs. Patricia Jepsen Family & Friends
Mr. & Mrs. Gil da Costa Pinto
Mrs. Lucille Bisaillon James Bisaillon Ms. Lillian Rich
Mrs. Charlotte Edkin Bob Edkin, Konopka & Zionce Families