reverend jeremiah n. murasso, ph.d., ed.d., psy ......e-mail: [email protected]...

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES OF

ST. PIO OF PIETRELCINA REVEREND JEREMIAH N. MURASSO, PH.D., ED.D., PSY.D., PASTOR

REVEREND PATRICK KANE, PAROCHIAL VICAR REVEREND TIMOTHY MEEHAN, WEEKEND ASSISTANT DEACON WAYNE SANDFORD, PERMANENT DEACON DEACON GEORGE MCCARROLL, RETIRED DEACON

32ND Sunday in Ordinary Time November 8, 2020

STEWARDSHIP

With public Masses cancelled, please continue to support the parish. We need your support as the operations continue on a daily basis. In addition, we want to continue to pay our loyal staff. Please mail-in your contributions. Online giving is also

available at, https://stpioofpietrelcinaeh.com/ and click on the GIVE button.

Regular Collection - Oct. 25 Total Regular $7,451.00* Fuel & Electric Collection Total Fuel & Electric $2,356.00 Regular Collection - Nov. 1 Total Regular $7,443.00 All Saints Total All Saints $1,918.00

November 14 & November 15 Second Collection: None

Thank you to the many of you who have been so generous and responsive in these difficult times.

Mass Intentions for the Week SATURDAY, November 7 - Vigil - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00pm OLOP + Henry Anyzeski, Sr. by Son, Pete Anyzeski 4:00pm ST. B + Chiara Pagliarulo (Ann.) by Daughters 4:30pm SVDP + Laura & Alphonse Criscuolo by Joe, Gina & Children SUNDAY, November 8 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00am OLOP + Rachel Mauro & Esposito Family by Anthony & Kathy Mauro 8:00am ST. B + Mahoney Family by Patricia Mahoney 9:00am SVDP + Kevin Hoyt by Mom & Dad 10:00am OLOP + Anthony Cocchiaro by Wife & Family 10:00am ST. B + Deceased Members of the LoRicco Family 11:00am SVDP + Gennaro Sanzari by Wife & Children 11:45am OLOP + Jerome Antonelli by Wife & Family 6:00pm ST. B + Ralph Fisco (2nd Ann.) MONDAY, November 9 - Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 8:00am OLOP + Phyllis Tomaselli by Porto Funeral Home 8:00am SVDP + Laura Anderson 8:00am ST.B + Christina Cawley by Hugh & Martha O’Neill TUESDAY, November 10 - St. Leo the Great 8:00am OLOP + Pearl DelMonico by Porto Funeral Home 8:00am SVDP + Sr. Susan Carlin, R.S.M. 8:00am ST. B + William Gallagher by Bill & Blanche WEDNESDAY, November 11 - St. Martin of Tours 8:00am OLOP + Nicholas Pizzorusso by Bob & Carol Scussel 8:00am SVDP + Sr. Paula Koplar, R.S.M. 8:00am ST. B + Pietrosimone Family by Mark & Lisa Pietrosimone THURSDAY, November 12 - St. Josaphat 8:00am OLOP + Frank S. Torok by Jeffrey 8:00am SVDP + Hank Luzzi by Jack & Sue Stacey 8:00am ST.B + Mark Gagliardi (1st Anni.) by DiAdamo Family FRIDAY, November 13 - St. Frances Xavier Cabrini 8:00am OLOP + Antoniette Cicalese 8:00am ST. B + Rose Concelmo SATURDAY, November 14 - Vigil - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00pm OLOP + Anthony & Rosalie Purificato by Tina & Family 4:00pm ST. B + Ernie Niwore, III (Anniversary) by Ernie & Roberta Niwore 4:30pm SVDP + Theresa Fucci by Daughter, Cindy SUNDAY, November 15 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00am OLOP + Filomena Lavorgna by Lavorgna Family 8:00am ST. B + Ryan Dunne by Deborah Thorsom 9:00am SVDP + Mario Truffa by Daughter, Frances 10:00am OLOP + Michael La by Friend, Helen Nguyen 10:00am ST. B + Andrew Masto (40th Anni.) by Patti & Children 11:00am SVDP + Agnes, Frank & Frances Cantore & David Dunaj by Family 11:45am OLOP + Michael Mendillo by Family 6:00pm ST. B + Ann Marie Murasso

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Sunday: Wis 6:12-16/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [2b]/1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14/Mt 25:1-13 Monday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 [5]/1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/Jn 2:13-22 Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Ps 37:3-4, 18 and 23, 27 and 29 [39a]/Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7/Ps 23:1b-3a, 3bc-4, 5, 6 [1]/Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Phlm 7-20/Ps 146:7, 8-9a, 9bc-10 [5a]/Lk 17:20-25 Friday: 2 Jn 4-9/Ps 119:1, 2, 10, 11, 17, 18 [1b]/Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8/Ps 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6/Lk 18:1-8

St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish Address: 355 Foxon Road, East Haven, CT 06513

Phone Number: (203) 469-0764

Office Hours: Foxon Road: Mon-Fri 8:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00

Taylor Avenue: Mon. & Fri. 10:00-2:00 Townsend Avenue: Temporarily Closed

E-Mail: [email protected]

Live-Stream Mass

Monday-Friday at 8:00 AM Saturday at 4:00 PM Sunday at 8:00 AM & 11:45AM

To watch the live stream go to, https://www.stpioofpietrelcinaeh.com, then click on Online Mass and click on StreamSpot.

CONFESSION SCHEDULE:

St. Bernadette & Our Lady of Pompeii: Saturday at 3:00-3:30pm St. Vincent de Paul: Saturday at 3:30-4:00pm

https://stpioofpietrelcinaeh.com/

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8

ALL ACTIVITIES CANCELLED

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

ALL ACTIVITIES CANCELLED

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Holy Hour - 8:30-9:30am in Our Lady of Pompeii Church

Bible Study - 7:00pm on Zoom Contact Christine Sandford at 203-469-7823

Midnight Run - 7:00pm Contact Sue Stacy at 203-214-1762

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Holy Hour - 8:30-9:30am in Our Lady of Pompeii Church

Bible Study - 7:00pm on Zoom Contact Christine Sandford at 203-469-7823

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Rosary Group - 8:00 pm on Zoom Contact Sally Mucka at 203-469-0764 ext. 8

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17


WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Bible Study - 10:00am on Zoom Contact Christine Sandford at 203-469-7823

Bible Study - 6:30pm at SVDP Parish Office Contact Marie Connors at 203-468-1184


WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Bible Study - 10:00am on Zoom Contact Christine Sandford at 203-469-7823

Bible Study - 6:30pm at SVDP Parish Office Contact Marie Connors at 203-468-1184


THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Scriptural Rosary - 7:00pm at OLOP Contact Sally Mucka at 203-469-0764 ext. 8

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Scriptural Rosary - 7:00pm at OLOP Contact Sally Mucka at 203-469-0764 ext. 8

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Food Pantry - 10:00am-11:00am at St. Bernadette

Divine Mercy - 11:00am at Our Lady of Pompeii at St. Clare Garden


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21

Food Pantry - 10:00am-11:00am at St. Bernadette

Divine Mercy - 11:00am at Our Lady of Pompeii at St. Clare Garden


MINISTRY & EVENT CALENDAR

Fr. Murasso’s Message Board

Parishioners who are confined to their homes and feel comfortable with having a visit from Fr. Patrick, Bernadette Lysaght or myself should contact Bernadette at (203)-907-8717 or [email protected].

Unfortunately, we are still unable to visit the nursing homes and hospitals. Father Patrick and I

will be happy to hear confessions or supply the

Anointing of the Sick. JNM

mailto:[email protected]

The Candles burn this week for these special intentions:

Our Lady of Pompeii Candles Sanctuary Lamp (Right Side) ~ In Memory of

Billy Richmond & For All the Souls in Purgatory Sanctuary Lamp (Left Side) ~ In Memory of

the Mauro & Elko Families Chapel ~

Sacred Heart of Jesus ~ Nicholas Pizzorusso by Patti Scussel

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Icon ~ Our Lady of Pompeii Picture ~

St. Vincent de Paul Candles Sanctuary Lamp (Right Side) ~ In Memory of

the Balzano & Avitable Families Sanctuary Lamp (Left Side) - In Memory of

Ronald Paolillo Our Lady’s Altar ~ Lucy Parisi by Children & Grandchildren

St. Joseph’s Altar ~ Leo Bartsch & Andrew Salzo, Sr. by Salzo Family

St. Bernadette Candles Sanctuary Lamp ~ Christina Cawley

by Hugh & Martha O’Neill

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH

Nick Vessicchio, Sally Ann Fallon, Lynette Ely, David T. Boyle, Richard Lucibello, Carmel Ferretti, Bryan Surprenant, Sharon Spadacenta, Marie & Charles Zambrano, Marie Sunderland, Helen Langello, Annette Brissette, Brian Savo, Gerry Andrea, John Umlauf, Alan Poirier, Joseph Benson, Connie Rasimas, Jane Pyka, Harry Clark, Lou DiNola, Peter Pepe, Vincent Perricone, Virginia Klump, Robert Savino, Geraldine Licciardi, Joanne Cretella, Joseph Anyzeski, Alice Tietjen-DeSenti, Faith Gibson, Fran Sofo, Elizabeth Kuen, Deborah Sanning, Paula Ferrara, Patricia Brasile, Joann Mazzucco, Tina Marie Fionia, Elizabeth Nucolo, Joseph Parise, Frank DelGrego, Moira Ferguson, Danielle Joubert, Nelson Eddy, Margaret Lendroth, Katherine Hungerford Picciano, Frances Polaski, Sharon Filion, Pauline Condon, Rose Marie Monaco, Anna Izzo, Angelo DeMatteo, Carmen & Patricia Riccitelli, Patricia Aulenti, Michael Pascale, Alyce Richmond, Catherine Leach, Mark Schettino, Patty DiMilo, Rose Rogalski, Elaine Smith, Karen Rescigno, Virginia Pisano, Joan Baisley, Deanna Baldassare, Kim Hughes, DJ DiVincenzo, Sgt. Anthony Rybaruk, Philip DeMilo & Sally DeMilo, Anna Concelmo, Sally Ann Corcoran, Paul Castiglione, Anna Marie Nappi, Brian Higney, Rich Tortora, Andrea Palmucci, Frances Randi, Denise Bailey, Peg Dmytruk, Mary Mack, Joseph Peterson, Judith Robbins, Marion Mahl, Gloria Ranfone, Paula Ruddock, Pamela Willis, Laura Luzzi, Jose Maisonet, Anita Della Ventura, Brian Wilson, Maureen Redmond, Pasquale Savo, Kristianne Argentino, Shirley Perrelli, Marion Schobert, Bill Izzo, Andrew & Catherine Criscuolo, Patricia Miles, Joe Coscia, Deborah Verab, Msgr. James Shanley, Barbara Nixon, Angela Foster, Dona Marie, Louis Messina, Christina Meoli, Ed Piazza, Patty Peters, Laura Luzzi, Michelle Smith, Ron Mattei, Angela Riccio, Charlene Tantalo, Al Forgione, Gabriella Garrity, Beverly Fucci, W.D. Merkle, Phyllis Anastasio, Cheryl Barbara, Carmine DelBasso, Laura-Phyllis Esposito, Diana Vitelli O’Brien, Meghan Keeney, Pamela Willis, Laura Luzzi, Gennaro Milone, Jo Vuolo, Felicia DeRoche, Brian Wilson, Marilyn Kozin, Bill Izzo, Mike Barnett, Richard Costanzo, Carole Casapulla, Frank Casapulla, John Fraenza, Gerrie Amendola, Josephine DiLungo, Lorraine Appi, Phillip Corso, Michael Bowen, Linda Montone, Mary Diamante, Carol Esposito, Cheryl Rembac, Alan Purcell

Please send prayer requests to [email protected] so that our parishioners and friends can be remembered in our prayers.

Midnight Run Taylor Avenue Campus

The Midnight Run for November, will be the 2nd Monday, November 9th. Donations of brown bag lunches, water and toiletries can be dropped off to Sue Stacey, on Monday up until 7pm, at her home 82 Forbes Pl. Thankful for all donations. Thank you to all who donate to the Midnight Run!!! The Midnight Run for the month of November will be on November 9th, which is the 2nd Monday of the month, this is for November only! Until further notice PLEASE drop off all brown bag lunches to Sue’s home, 82 Forbes Pl, I can not at this time accept clothing or blankets, but toiletries are still acceptable Thank you God Bless You! Stay safe and well!!!

*December 21st will be the last midnight run before Christmas! Requesting gifts for boys and girls, newborn up to 10 years old. You can drop them off to Sue Stacey anytime before, at her house or drop them off at any of the 3 churches in the box marked “Toys for Midnight Run” starting November 7th & 8th.

Midnight Run Foxon Road Campus

On the last Monday of each month, we bring 75 bagged lunches to the Columbus House Overflow Shelter.

Donations Needed: ShopRite Gift Cards or

Gallon Size Ziploc Bags Quart Size Ziploc Bags Peanut Butter & Jelly

Juice Pouches Raisin Boxes

Fruit Cups & Pudding Cups Granola Bars

Individual Packaged Cookies, Crackers or Chips

We are also looking for small amounts or full skeins of yarn, it will be used to make hats and scarves for the midnight run. Please leave your donations at any entrance of the church. Thank you.

Midnight Run is the LAST Monday of EVERY month from Our Lady of Pompeii Church from 6-7 pm.

Thank-you for being so generous!

Every Monday, immediately following morning Mass at Our Lady of Pompeii, there is one hour of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. This

Holy Hour is also streamed for those who cannot join us. Go to https://www.stpioofpietrelcinaeh.com

The St. Bernadette Food Pantry is open every Saturday from 10:00am-11:00am to receive or to donate non-perishable foods for all of our communities.

From the Pen of Fr. M. Reverend Jeremiah N. Murasso, Ph.D., Ed.D., Psy.D.

The Shrine of Our Lady of Altotting:

The Lourdes of Germany The Black Madonna

And The Feast of the Dedication of Saint John Lateran

Basilica in Rome

My August, 2020 pilgrimage to Germany and Austria, which culminates with the Passion Play at Oberammergau had to be postponed due to the pandemic that has paralyzed our world. I have rescheduled the pilgrimage for August, 2022.

The Passion Play, which is performed by the residents of the small village of Oberammergau, a suburb of Munich is held every ten years. Each time that I return to Oberammergau, which in itself is an incredible experience, I also make a visit to one of the oldest shrines dedicated to the Blessed Mother under the title of the Black Madonna of Altotting.

Black Madonna of Altotting This magnificent shrine built in the shape of an octagon

is located in the beautiful forests of Bavaria and is one of the oldest shrines known to man. The shrine was initially built from volcanic rock as a Roman temple in 15 B.C. The shrine is tied to the life and missionary work of St. Rupert who lived in the seventh century and is credited as the founder of Salzburg.

St. Rupert was a holy and very pious priest whose life even as a bishop was focused on missionary work. He became the bishop of Salzburg, the city that he is credited to have founded. In 695 A.D. Rupert was consecrated Bishop of Worms. During this time, Duke Theodo of Bavaria set himself up as the head of the Church in Bavaria. Due to the harmonious relationship with Rupert, the Duke actually invited Rupert to the area and requested that the young priest baptize and confirm the people. Upon his arrival, Rupert first baptized the Duke whose permission he needed in order to continue his missionary work. It was at this time that Rupert settled in Altotting; thus the pagan temple was consecrated and converted into a chapel.

The history books teach of the miraculous and perhaps divinely-protected legacy surrounding the presence of this chapel throughout the centuries despite wars, pestilence and numerous other atrocities that plagued the surrounding regions.

One of the most serious adversities occurred in the ninth century with the sacking of Altotting and the surrounding areas by the Hungarians. The little chapel and shrine remained untouched and intact. It is as if the Blessed Mother intended that this chapel and shrine in her honor should be preserved, perhaps as a sanctuary for the poor and simple townsfolk as a safe and peaceful sanctuary for prayer and reflection.

The statue of the Madonna is carved from lime wood, and although not originally black, became blackened throughout the ages due partly to the candles that continue to burn around her. The statue has a simple yet elegant aura, and radiates a sensation of tranquility. The Black Madonna smiles gently and looks into the eyes of the Infant, who she holds in her arms; thus, creating a mystical, other-worldly feeling of peace.

Numerous miracles have been ascribed to the Black Madonna of Altotting. The walls around the statue are covered with thousands upon thousands of medallions given by rulers, princes and simple pilgrims in thanksgiving for favors received. In addition, the shrine has a treasury that contains thousands of gold and silver pieces that have been given also in thanksgiving, making the shrine at Altotting one of the riches shrines in the world.

******** ******** ******** The Feast of the Dedication of Saint John Lateran

Basilica in Rome

On Monday, November 9, the Church celebrates the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. This church is recognized as the Cathedral Church of Rome in the same way that St. Joseph Cathedral in Hartford is recognized as the Cathedral Church for the Archdiocese of Hartford. As such, San Giovanni in Laterano, which is dedicated and placed under the protection of St. John the Baptist (by Pope Gregory I in 590) is considered the official ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of Rome who is also the Pope.

The official name of St. John Lateran is the Archbasilica of the Most Holy Savior. As the Cathedral of Rome and one of the four Patriarchal Basilicas, St. John Lateran is first among the numerous churches in Rome (even to St. Peter’s Basilica) and as such is considered to be the Mother Church of the entire Catholic World: OMNIUM URBIS ET ORBIS ECCLESIARUM MATER ET CAPUT.

November 8, 2020

St. John Lateran is located on one of the seven hills called the Celio or Celian Hill. It is located in the southernmost part of Rome. This basilica is the first church to be built in Rome. Although due to extensive restoration and rebuilding throughout the years, the basilica has a seventeenth century appearance.

St. John Lateran is named after a wealthy patrician, Plautius Lateranus who was implicated in the Pisoni Conspiracy, which involved the anti-Medician oligarchs in Florence. Lateranus lost this property; thus fell into the possession of the Roman emperor, who at the time was Constantine. Constantine actually received this plot of land as a dowry for his wife Fausta, after which he turned the land over to the Catholic Church in 315 A.D., giving it to Pope Melchiades for the purpose of building a cathedral for Rome. Consequently, St. John Lateran became the first Christian basilica to be consecrated in Rome.

The first basilica was built 318 A.D. and was dedicated to Christ the Redeemer. Like the basilica of St. Paul outside the Wall, St. John Lateran has a history of destruction and restoration as a result of centuries of wars, fires and deterioration. The final reconstruction was initiated by Pope Innocent X in the seventeenth century. Pope Innocent commissioned Francesco Borromini for this project. Restoration in bits and pieces continued through the nineteenth century.

As the cathedral of Rome and of the world, St. John Lateran was the church where the coronation of popes took place. This practice continued until 1870. The Lateran, as it is also called was also where most of the major councils of the Church have taken place. The Lateran Treaty, which was signed in 1929, granted to this basilica and the other three basilicas, St. Paul outside the Wall, St. Mary Major and St. Peter’s the privilege of extraterritoriality.

The square (piazza) of St. John Lateran on which sits this grand basilica is also the spot on which most political demonstrations and civic events take place. The front of the basilica is rather majestic although pales to that of St. Mary Major or even St. Pete’s. On the top of the basilica can be seen a rather majestic portico that resembles that of St. Peter’s. There are sixteen larger-than-life-size statues of Christ flanked on both sides by the twelve apostles and saints. This is a rather impressive sight particularly on Holy Thursday when the Bishop of Rome imparts his Apostolic Benediction to the city and to the world as he stands on the central loggia (balcony).

The interior of St. John Lateran has a majestic elegance to it, yet lacks a certain showiness, which characterizes both St. Mary Major and St. Peter’s. Just to give you an idea of this massive structure, the aisle stretches 430 feet with two main aisles on either side of the nave.

The massive pillars encase several beautiful statues of the apostles dating from the eighteenth century:

• Beautiful stuccos above the statues depict scenes from the Old and New Testaments.

• A fresco of Boniface VIII proclaiming the Jubilee Year of 1300. This is a masterpiece by Giotto.

• Transepts are very majestic, created by one of my favorites, Giacomo della Porta. Large frescoes can be seen, which depict the Conversion of Constantine, his Gift to the Pope.

• The papal altar is reserved only for the pope. All four basilicas have a papal altar, but this particular one is the most elegant. It has been said that this papal altar contains the head of St. Paul.

The Baptistery of St. John Lateran is located outside

the basilica at the southwest corner of the square. The Baptistery was constructed by Constantine in the year 320 A.D. and then restored by Pope Urban VIII with scenes depicting the life of St. John the Baptist.

The Baptistery contains several interesting chapels:

• The Chapel of St. John the Baptist

• Over the door of the chapel dedicated to Saints Cyprian and Justina there is a beautiful relief of the Crucifixion.

• The Chapel of St. Venantius is an interesting little chapel and my favorite. It contains some interest-ing mosaics including the Head of Christ flanked by angels & the Madonna with saints and Pope Theodore. There is another mosaic which depicts the Holy Martyrs.

• The Chapel of St. John the Evangelist is dedicated to St. Hilarius. Here is the beautiful and the famous mosaic of the Lamb surrounded by symbolic birds and flowers.

The Lateran Palace is connected to the basilica and at

one time was used by popes prior to the controversial relocation of the papacy to Avignon in 1308. After the Avignon Captivity ended in 1377, the Holy See was relocated to the Vatican.

The Lateran Basilica, like the Lateran Palace was destroyed by fire and was restored many times throughout the years. The Lateran Treaty of 1929 granted the Lateran Palace extraterritorial privileges. Presently, the Palace houses administrative offices for the Diocese of Rome.

Divinity students living and studying in Rome for the priesthood are required to take oral exams in order to prove their worthiness and orthodoxy prior to ordination. These exams are administered by the Jesuit, Dominican, and Franciscan priests at the Lateran Palace.

La Scala Scanta (The Holy Stairs) On the east side of the square of St. John Lateran are

the Holy Stairs. The staircase is from the old Lateran Palace, and is believed to be from Pilate’s house; the same stairs that Christ descended after he was condemned to death. This legend was brought from Jerusalem to Rome by St. Helena, the mother of Constantine.

The Holy Staircase consists of 28 Tyrian Marble steps, which are protected by boards. People are not permitted to walk on foot up the staircase, but must ascend the stairs on their knees in order to receive a special indulgence. The sides of the stairs are not covered; thus allowing pilgrims to climb on foot, but always in a prayerful, meditative spirit.

Sancta Sanctorum at the top of the Holy Stairs is the Pope’s private chapel, dedicated to St. Lawrence. In this chapel there is a famous miraculous painting of Christ on wood, which is believed to originate in the fifth century, painted by St. Luke, the evangelist and an angel. The painting of Christ on wood is called, “Acheiropoeton,” which means, “the picture made without hands.”

The Basilica of St. John Lateran, like so many other holy spots throughout the world is home to some of the greatest artistic masterpieces known to humankind. These works of art, whether they are paintings, frescos, sculptured figures in marble or magnificent architectural structures, all have one thing in common: they all were created as a way for the artist to praise the mysterious, mystical, omniscient and merciful God. It leads one to wonder: how we acknowledge and express our love for God in our 21st century world? JNM

SOMETHING TO PONDER

Proverbs for Life

“Wisdom builds her house but folly tears hers down with her own hands. He who walks uprightly fears the Lord, but he who is devious in his ways spurns him. In the

mouth of the fool is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise preserve them” (Proverbs 14:1-3).

Interpretation This is a very powerful proverb that gives a very

pertinent message for our 21st century. “Wisdom,” or the act of striving for knowledge means that one seeks truth in a spirit of justice. “Folly” refers to the opposite of wisdom. It describes one who is foolish; one who speaks without thinking.

In other words, the foolish person is his/her worst enemy because he/she does not choose his/her words wisely and often speaks from both sides of his/her mouth.

These are the opinionated people who engage in gossip and spread rumors that lack any basis in reality. Such individuals actually turn their listeners off!

The proverb continues by saying that the person who walks uprightly, i.e. with integrity and honest fears the Lord (fear meaning reverence for the Lord). In other words, the person who strives to live-out and to demonstrate the Word of God in his/her relations with others, does so out of a love for the Lord. Such a love defines the behaviors and the choices of the individual.

Verse three says: “in the mouth of the fool is the rod for his back.” The “rod” is the stick to hit a naughty child. The foolish individual possesses his/her own punishment because his/her words turn people off and serve only to hurt and to tear apart. The wise person, on the other hand, is one who uses words to build up others and to heal.

FR. MURASSO’S MESSAGE BOARD

THE EAST HAVEN FOOD PANTRY is asking for stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, cake/brownie mixes, canned sweet potatoes & boxed mashed potatoes for the month of November. Please leave your donations of food at the church entrances.

“We become what we love and who we love shapes what we become. If we love things, we become a thing. If we love nothing, we become nothing. Imitation is not a literal mimicking of Christ. Rather, it means becoming the image of the beloved, an image disclosed through transformation. This means we are to become vessels of God's compassionate love for others. Love one another with the charity of Christ. Let the love you have in your heart be shown outwardly in your deeds so that compelled by such an example, others around you may also grow in the love of God and charity” (St. Clare of Assisi). JNM

ALL SOUL ENVELOPES

All Souls remembrance envelopes will be placed on the altars in church throughout the month of November. Your loved-one listed on the envelope will have a special remembrance at all the Masses celebrated during November.

Knights of Columbus Rodrigo Council 44 September 2000 Club Winners:

Numbers Drawn 10/10/2020

1) Arthur DiAdamo (43) - $150.00 2) Doug MacDonald (87) - $75.00 3) Rose Ambrogia (171) - $50.00

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We have an additional prize each month for twelve months. Prizes are as follows:

1. $150.00 2. $100.00 (new)

3. $ 75.00 4. $ 50.00

THE CLUB IS NOW OPEN TO PURCHASE ENTRIES. Brothers can contact me by phone or text at 203.627.9216. The forms can also be downloaded and completed form returned to the rectory addressed To K of C Rodrigo 44 Or drop at my mail

slot at 555 Townsend Avenue.

Several numbers have already sold. With three Churches now in our expanded Parish we expect to

sell our fast. Slots sold as of this time:

7 - 15 - 19 - 27

St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish

Knights of Columbus #3300

Stuff a Truck

Saturday, November 21st

8:00am to 4:30pm Sunday, November 22nd

7:30am to 12:45pm

Non – Perishable Food Items & Frozen Turkeys

Cash Donations will be accepted

Our Lady of Pompeii Church Parking Lot

Look for the BIG White Truck

To Benefit the East Haven Food Pantry

Questions Call Joe 203-887-2137

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES OF

ST. PIO OF PIETRELCINA

Our Lady of Pompeii, St. Vincent de Paul & St Bernadette Church

St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish is proud to partner with Ferraro’s Market for our Ferraro’s Gift Card

Fundraiser Program

Ferraro Gift Cards may be purchased or ordered in the following denominations:

$25.00 $50.00

$100.00

Other denominations may be purchased by order only.

Our parish will receive 10% commission on all sales.

What better gift than the gift of food for that special occasion or for someone in need!

KofC Rodrigo Council #44

We have commenced our monthly Rosary this past Tuesday, October 27th at 6:30pm at the St. Bernadette Church Campus.

In November, we will resume our regular monthly Rosary schedule the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm.

The Rosary will be with a reader one month, a Living Rosary the next, and an international Rosary. This will be done on a rotating

basis.

For the international Rosary we will need those who speak a foreign language to volunteer to lead the first part of the Hail

Mary in their language.

. THANKSGIVING STUFFED BREADS

& PIE ORDERS Forms for ordering stuffed breads and pies for Thanksgiving must be in no later than, Sunday, November 15th. Greenery order forms for the Thanksgiving weekend must be in no later than Sunday, November 22nd.

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November 7 & 8 4:00pm OLOP Vigil: Fr. Borino 4:00pm SB Vigil: Fr. Patrick 4:30pm SVDP Vigil: Fr. Murasso 8:00am OLOP: Fr. Meehan 8:00am SB: Fr. Patrick 9:00am SVDP: Msgr. Walker 10:00am SB: Fr. Murasso 10:00am OLOP: Fr. Patrick 11:00am SVDP: Msgr. Walker 11:45am OLOP: Fr. Murasso 6:00pm SB: Fr. Meehan ******* ******* ******** November 14 & 15 4:00pm OLOP Vigil: Fr. Murasso 4:00pm SB Vigil: Fr. Borino 4:30pm SVDP Vigil: Fr. Patrick 8:00pm SB: Fr. Meehan 8:00am OLOP: Msgr. Walker 9:00am SVDP: Fr. Murasso 10:00am SB: Fr. Meehan 10:00am OLOP: Msgr. Walker 11:00am SVDP: Fr. Patrick 11:45am OLOP: Fr. Murasso 6:00pm SB: Fr. Patrick ********* ******** ******* November 21 & November 22 4:00pm OLOP Vigil: Fr. Patrick 4:00pm SB Vigil: Fr. Murasso 4:30pm SVDP Vigil: Msgr. Walker 8:00pm SB: Fr. Borino 8:00am OLOP: Fr. Patrick 9:00am SVDP: Fr. Meehan 10:00am SB: Fr. Murasso 10:00am OLOP: Fr. Patrick 11:00am SVDP: Msgr. Walker 11:45am OLOP: Fr. Murasso 6:00pm SB: Fr. Meehan ********* ******** ******* Wednesday, November 25 Thanksgiving Vigil: SVDP: 7:00pm Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day 8:00am SB 8:00am OLOP ********* ******** ******* November 28 & 29 4:00pm OLOP Vigil: Fr. Borino 4:00pm SB Vigil: Fr. Patrick 4:30pm SVDP Vigil: Fr. Murasso 8:00am OLOP: Fr. Meehan 8:00am SB: Fr. Patrick 9:00am SVDP: Msgr. Walker 10:00 SB: Fr. Murasso 10:00am OLOP: Fr. Patrick 11:00am SVDP: Msgr. Walker 11:45am OLOP: Fr. Murasso 6:00pm SB: Fr. Meehan

Fr. Murasso’s Message Board

Saint Bernadette Church 1.Sanctuary Lamps: The Sanctuary Lamps newly purchased that hang in the sanctuary can be memorialize to a loved-one. The lamps burn continuously except on Good Friday and during the day on Holy Saturday. As you know, the lamp signifies the presence of Jesus in the tabernacle. These lamps, which that hang on the walls in our beautiful sanctuary add to the beauty and dignity of the altar and crucifix. A wonderful way to remember a loved-one. Cost: $2,500 each 2. Vestments: The vestments that we currently have are in very bad shape. They apparently have not been replaced in a long time as they are stained and frayed. We need at least 2 sets. A set consists of four vestments for each of the liturgical seasons: white, green, purple and red. Vestments are $590.00 each 3. Chalices and Ciborium: The chalice is what the priest consecrates the blood of Christ in and the ciborium is what we use distribute communion in. We only have one chalice, which is in dire need of being re-glazed because of years of use. In addition, we only have two ciboria to distribute communion and are in dire need of some new ones. These too, can be engraved with the name of a loved-one. Chalice: $750.00 each Ciborium: $750.00 each 4. Statue of St. Clare: I would like to purchase a statue of Saint Clare; it would be on either side of the picture of Saint Bernadette at the front of the church. This is a wonderful opportunity to memorialize a deceased loved-one. The statue is $985.00

reverend jeremiah n. murasso, ph.d., ed.d., psy ......e-mail: [email protected]...

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