SACRAMENTS Baptism: Sundays at 11:00am (St. Joseph) & 11:30am (St. Gabr iel)

Please call the Parish Rectory Office to schedule a date

Reconciliation: The 1st and 2nd Saturdays at 4:30pm (St. Joseph) 3rd and 4th Saturdays at 3:15pm (St. Gabriel)

Marriage: Arrangements should be made by calling the Rectory at least six months in advance

Anointing of the Sick: Please contact the Rectory

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE

Mrs. Cynthia Glick

Coordinator of Faith Formation

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 3:00pm

Telephone: 860-683-0366 FAX: 860-688-2638

E-mail: reled@windsorcatholic.org

CEMETERY SEXTON Ms. Lori Possum

Telephone: 860-285-0696

MUSIC MINISTRY

Mr. Michael Rheault St. Gabriel

Mr. Scott P. Rioux St. Joseph

Directors of Music

CHURCH SEXTON

Mr. Edward Kozloski

ST. GABRIEL SCHOOL

Mrs. Patricia Martin

Principal 77 Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor, CT Tel: 860-688-6401 Website: www.stgabrielschool.org FAX: 860-298-8668

Reverend John P. Melnick Pastor

Reverend Tuan Anh Dinh Mai Parochial Vicar

Deacon R. Carl Lickwar

Accessible by side entrance

SCHEDULE OF MASSES

Monday - Friday Daily Mass: 7:30am

St. Gabriel & St. Joseph Churches alternate weeks

Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm (St. Gabriel), 5:00pm (St. Joseph) Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30am (St. Gabriel) 8:00 & 10:00am (St. Joseph)

RECTORY OFFICE

Mrs. Martha Erickson Mr. Jonathan Wyse Ms. Lori Possum

Parish Secretary Communications Coordinator Bookkeeper E-mail: office@windsorcatholic.org E-mail: web@windsorcatholic.org E-mail: finance@windsorcatholic.org

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-3:00pm

Telephone: 860-688-4905/ 860-688-9566 FAX: 860-688-2638

Saint Joseph Church

1747 Poquonock Avenue

Poquonock, CT 06064

Saint Gabriel Church

379 Broad Street

Windsor, CT 06095

St. Damien of Molokai Parish

THE THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 29, 2017

Saturday October 28 - The Vigil of the Thirtieth

Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:00 PM Howard Shepard req. by Robert Sopelak,

(SGC) Ed Sopelak & Family

5:00 PM George Whitty req. by Tom & Betty

(SJC) McNulty

Sunday October 29 - The Thirtieth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

8:00 AM 16th Ann. - Ann Sardilli

(SGC) 1st Ann. - Cyndi Sardilli req. by Walt &

Pat Szepanski

8:00 AM 1st Ann. - George Whitty req. by His (SJC) Wife, Gloria & Family

10:00 AM Birthday Remembrance - Paul J. Sorbo,

(SJC) Jr. req. by His Wife, Marian & Family

10:30 AM 5th Ann. - Dorothy & James Farley

(SGC) 9th Ann. - JoAnn Farley Geffert req. by

Family

Monday October 30

7:30 AM Special Intention req. by Mark & Gayle Brick

Tuesday October 31

7:30 AM Isabell McNulty req. by Tom & Betty

McNulty

5:30 PM Francis Remillard req. by Carol Brown

(SGC) (Vigil)

Wednesday November 1 - All Saints - (A Holy Day of

Obligation)

7:30 AM In Loving Memory of Ken Sinkwitz req.

by Lori Possum & Family

9:00 AM St. Gabriel School Mass - Parish is invited

(SGC)

12:10 PM A Special Intention

(SGC)

5:30 PM Monique Cormier Harold req. by The

Greco Family

Thursday November 2 - The Commemoration of All

the Faithful Departed (All Soul’s Day)

7:30 AM Souls of All the Faithful Departed

Friday November 3 - St. Martin de Porres

7:30 AM Birthday Remembrance - Christopher Cyr

req. by Wife, Rita & Family

The Following Weekend

Mass Intentions

Saturday November 4 - The Vigil of the Thirty-

First Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:00 PM All Deceased Legionaries of Our Lady

(SGC) of Mother of Sorrows req. by All Current

Members of the Legion of Mary

5:00 PM Birthday Remembrance - Thomas Auclair

(SJC) req. by Joe & Marty Auclair

Sunday November 5 - The Thirty-First Sunday

in Ordinary Time

8:00 AM 20th Ann. - Sandra Suty req. by Her

(SGC) Loving Family

8:00 AM 10th Ann. - Thomas O’Neil req. by Joan

(SJC) O’Neil

10:00 AM Mary Biamonte req. by Her Family

(SJC)

10:30 AM P. Lillian & G. Warren Cardone and

(SGC) Pauline & Richard Schroeder req. by Diane

& Warren Cardone

2:00 PM Mass of Remembrance

(SGC) Daily 7:30 AM Masses

Monday through Friday at St. Joseph Church

St. Damien of Molokai

Parish Offerings

Weekend of October 21 & 22

Weekly Collection: $10,630

World Mission : $ 2,711

On-line: $ 622

Parish Annual Collection Goal: $75,000

Collection to Date: $15,265

This Weekend the Second Collection is for the Maintenance

Fund.

Next Weekend the Second Collection is for My Monthly

Offering.

Please remember those who have gone before us

marked with the sign of faith, especially, Shirley

LaRoche and Ignatz “George” Dudack.

Remember the sick of the parish at home, in

hospitals and in convalescent homes, especially, Marilyn

Poulsen, Arline Jacques & Darlene Kennedy.

Daylight Savings Time - Sunday, November 5th.

Please remember to turn your clocks back to gain that

extra hour in that day!

Gatherings at St. Joseph Church Wednesday, 11/1- 10:30 am - “Do You Believe” series

Monday, 11/6 - 9:30 am Rosary Makers

Tuesday, 11/7 - 6:30 pm - Bible Study

Since 1969, the parishes of the Archdiocese have

participated in an annual October count. I want to

pass along the numbers that were collected this past

weekend so each of us can understand the necessity

to evangelize. Each and every baptized person is

called to evangelize or to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.

We not only evangelize by word, but also by deed. Our local

statistics echo the national studies showing a decline in Mass

attendance. There are many reasons given as to why people do

not attend Sunday Mass. Among them are a lack of

understanding the Mass and its role in the life of the Catholic,

lack of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, other

obligations are deemed more important, a dislike of organized

religion, or just plain laziness. This past weekend 490 people

attended Saint Gabriel Church over three Masses. In 2007, the

weekend count was 867! This past weekend 442 people attended

Saint Joseph Church over three Masses. In 2007, the weekend

count was 773! Even though our numbers are much smaller than

they should be, those reading this are dedicated members for

which I am very grateful. Please consider ways to help our

numbers grow. Not one of us can do it all alone, but together we

can build up our parish to be a model for all. Jesus is calling and

yet all too many people are not listening or answering. Let us

pray for one another. Let us pray for an increase in the faith that

assists us along the pilgrim path of life.

Sincerely in Christ,

Rev. John P. Melnick

An Evening of Spirituality Wednesday, November 15th at 6:00 pm

at St. Gabriel Church Hall Spend an evening with Deacon Carl and fellow parishioners to

offer yourself a moment to feed your faith and uplift your spirits

from the hectic days endured. Light refreshments offered.

Readings for the Week of October 29, 2017 !

Sunday: Ex 22:20-26/Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51/1 Thes 1:5c-

10/Mt 22:34-40

Monday: Rom 8:12-17/Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21/Lk 13:10-17

!

Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25/Ps 126:1b-6/Lk 13:18-21 !

Wednesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6/1 Jn 3:1-3/

Mt 5:1-12a !

Thursday: Wis 3:1-9/Ps 23:1-6/Rom 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9/

Jn 6:37-40 !

Friday: Rom 9:1-5/Ps 147:12-15, 19-20/Lk 14:1-6 !

Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29/Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15,

17-18/Lk 14:1, 7-11

Next Sunday: Mal 1:14b—2:2b, 8-10/Ps 131:1-3/1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13/Mt 23:1-1

All are invited to write the names of your

deceased loved ones in our Parish Book of

Remembrance found in the sanctuary. They

will be remembered in our petitions during the

Masses throughout the month of November.

First Friday Holy Hour

All are invited to attend First Friday Holy Hour held at St. Joseph Church on Friday, November 3rd from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

This month, we will share in the Exposition, Silent Reflection and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

WE WELCOME INTO OUR PARISH FAMILY

THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:

Owen Parker Barnett son of Gregory and Sarah Beth Barnett

May the grace of God he received at his rebirth remain with him always and may he grow in the love and friendship of

our loving Father.

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn at St. Joseph Church the week of

October 29th for the greater glory of God and for :

Christopher Cyr

Requested by

Louanne

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Youth & Adult Choir Rehearsals for Christmas At St. Joseph Church

Both Choirs will rehearse Thursdays (except 11/23) Youth Choir from 6:00 to 6:45 pm

Adult Choir from 7:00 to 8:00 pm

The Youth Choir will sing at the December 24, 4:00pm Mass (the Christmas Pageant will be at 3:30pm) & the Adult Choir sings at the 10:00pm Mass. Both Choirs are open to ALL St. Damien Parishioners!

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn at St. Gabriel Church the week of

October 29th for the greater glory of God and:

In Memory of John Malloy

Requested by

The Sheelan Families

George and Marie Dixon have graciously donated flowers for St.

Joseph Church altar this weekend in honor of all Living and

Deceased Members of the Lupo and Dixon Families. We share in

prayer for these families and are thankful for their faithful

service to all.

OCTOBER 29, 2017

A Message from Social Action

Monthly Food Collection Bags will be available next weekend for the monthly food drive. The Food Bank has requested hot chocolate, coffee and tea, hot breakfast cereal, cookies and crackers, and spaghetti sauce.

Thank you for supporting the Bake Sale! Thank you to all the bakers, volunteers that worked the tables, and especially to everyone that stopped by to support the sale. Through your generosity, we raised $825 to benefit the Windsor Fuel Bank.

Craft Fair – Mark your calendars! Several ministries from St. Damien Parish are participating in a Craft Fair on Saturday, November 4, from 9AM – 2PM. The Craft Fair will be held at the LP Wilson Community Center, with parking also available at St. Gertrude’s church across the street (includes shuttle service). Please consider stopping by for some great craft items to support our ministries. The cost of admission is $1 or a non-perishable food item, which will be donated to the Windsor Food Bank. There will also be a basket raffle to benefit “Send Hometown Windsor to our Troops.” It will be a great place to begin your holiday shopping! For those not able to attend the Craft Fair, some items will be for sale after each Mass the weekend of November 4 and 5 at St. Joseph, and after the 10:30AM Mass at St. Gabriel on November 5.

Coffee Hour Helpers

Saint Joseph is in need of volunteers to support the monthly coffee hours, especially after the 8AM mass. If you are able to help, please contact Lisa Andersen. The duties include plugging in the coffee pot before Mass, plating the donuts, and setting out

the juice. Families are welcome to host a coffee hour. Typically volunteers would only have to host once or twice per year.

The next Social Action meeting is November 13th, at 6PM in Father Doherty Hall at St. Joseph Church. For more information on how you can participate in Social Action contact Lisa Andersen at 860-688-3474 or Landers403@comcast.net or Sue Claughsey at 860-298-0550 or rnsue51@yahoo.com.

“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa

Fall Dinner in St. Gabriel Church Hall Saturday, November 4

{serving at 6:15 pm}

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and

$25 for a family with small children.

This is the last weekend tickets will be sold after all Masses.

AED Training Dates Have Been Set

RSVP - For those of you who have expressed an

interest in being trained, you will receive an email

for you to chose a date. The dates are November 9th

in the evening at St. Gabriel’s and November 11th

in

the morning at St. Joseph’s. For those of you that still may be

interested but have not been contacted or part of prior meetings,

please contact the rectory to register for one of the 2 training

sessions.

HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Northwest Catholic High School invites you to attend our annual Open House on Sunday, October 29, from 1-3 pm. Come for a student led tour of our building and meet our teachers and coaches, explore exhibits

on clubs and athletics, visit the academic department displays, listen to performing arts groups or participate in a science lab. Please contact Andrew Selig at aselig@nwcath.org with any questions. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

East Catholic High School

The Entrance Exam for eighth

graders will be given on Saturday, December 2nd, at 8 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!

Saint Gabriel School Needs Part–Time After School Program Aide

The hours at the School would be from 2:15 to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities would include supervising children having a snack and getting their homework done, enjoying some physical activity and engaging in crafts or games. The age range of the children is from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8. We are open to high school and college students who are responsible and enjoy children.

Please call Mrs. Patricia Martin at the school office 860-688-6401 with any questions or send resume to pmartin@stgabrielschool.org.

St. Gabriel Students will be attending the All Saints Day Mass at St. Gabriel Church on November 1st. Students from grade 5 will lead this Mass and will participle in the readings.

To learn more about St. Gabriel School, visit our website (www. StGabrielSchool.org), or call directly (860-688-

6401). View our Facebook page to look at pictures of all that has been happening at our school so far (Saint Gabriel School Windsor CT).

HELP SUPPORT

ST. GABRIEL SCHOOL’S

“BIDS FOR KIDS” AUCTION

Saturday, November 11

@ Maneeley’s in South Windsor

For Tickets: Call St. Gabriel School

The Thanksgiving Turkey & Food Drive on

Saturday, November 18th from 9:00 a.m. to

12:00 noon will take place at St. Joseph Church.

Student & Parent volunteers from our Parish will

greet vehicles to collect turkeys, food & monetary

donations that will be delivered to Foodshare at the end of the

Drive. The Windsor Food Bank is a partner agency of Foodshare

and will benefit from this food drive. Saint Joseph Church is

just 10 minutes from Windsor Center - we hope to see you there!

Thank you to everyone for supporting this year’s drive! Your

generous donations will help our neighbors at Thanksgiving and

in the months following!

OCTOBER 29, 2017

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Reminder: In the event of inclement weather, please check WFSB or WVIT one hour before Class start time for the cancellation of Religious Ed classes; you can also check for cancellations online. You may also call the Religious Education Office to hear the status of classes for that day/evening. Remember to look for ‘St. Damien - Windsor’.

October

29 Religious Education Classes at St. Gabriel School for

Grades K - 6 & 8 [9:00 - 10:10 am]

29 5th grade Saints presentations at St. Gabriel School

November

5 Religious Education Classes at St. Gabriel School for

Grades K - 6 & 8 [9:00 - 10:00 am]

5 Religious Ed & St. Gabriel School Family Mass at 10:30

am Mass

12 Religious Education Classes at St. Gabriel School for

Grades K - 6 & 8 [9:00 - 10:10 am]

18 Thanksgiving Food & Turkey Drive at St. Joseph

Church 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon

19 Religious Education Classes at St. Gabriel School for

Grades K - 6 & 8 [9:00 - 10:10 am]

26 No Religious Education classes

December

3 Religious Education Classes at St. Gabriel School for

Grades K - 6 & 8 [9:00 - 10:00 am]

3 Religious Ed & St. Gabriel School Family Mass at 10:30

am Mass

10 Religious Education Classes at St. Gabriel School for

Grades K - 6 & 8 [9:00 - 10:00 am]

16 Christmas Pageant practice at 1:00 pm at St. Joseph

Church

17 Religious Education Classes at St. Gabriel School for

Grades K - 6 & 8 [9:00 - 10:00 am]

23 Christmas Pageant practice at 1:00 pm at St. Joseph

Church

24 No Religious Education classes

31 No Religious Education classes

Volunteers for the Parish Turkey & Food Drive

The Turkey & Food Drive will be held Saturday,

November 18th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at St.

Joseph Church. Volunteers are asked to arrive

by 8:45 a.m. C1 & C2 students and Parents who

would like to help with the Drive must contact

the Religious Education Office to sign up; the

number of volunteers needed will be limited.

C1 Presentation Date Change - the date of the Teaching Mass

has been changed from December 3rd to February 4, 2018;

please update your calendars!

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