Sunday, July 12, 2020...2020/07/12 · Jeff Noccioli and Mike Curran PARISH CENTER HOURS The Parish...
Transcript of Sunday, July 12, 2020...2020/07/12 · Jeff Noccioli and Mike Curran PARISH CENTER HOURS The Parish...
Pastor: Rev. Peter J. Adamski
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Philip Lanh Phan
Deacon: Joe Koletar
2110 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615
Office 203-375-5887
Fax 203-378-1562
www.stjamesstratford.com
Office & Chapel Hours
The office is open by Appointment only.
The Chapel is closed.
Sunday, July 12, 2020
Some food for your soul to pray and reflect on this week.
THE SECRET TO FORGIVENESS
The secret to forgiveness and salvation is love; the true Christian is
filled with God's love and uses that love to impact others. That love
is patient, kind, forgiving, helpful, courteous, selfless, and is
offered freely. It is a simple message really. It's not about money,
fame, advancing self-interests, it’s about the first being last, and
the last being first. The old self must die, a new self-born in its
place.
ACT OF FAITH
O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in three divine
Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I believe that your divine
Son became Man, died for our sins, and that he will come to judge
the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the
Holy Catholic Church teaches, because you have revealed them,
who can neither deceive nor be deceived.
ACT OF HOPE
O my God, relying on your almighty power and infinite mercy and
promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of your
grace, and life everlasting through the merits of Jesus Christ, my
Lord and Redeemer.
ACT OF CHARITY
O my God, I love you above all things, with my whole heart and
soul, because you are all-good and worthy of all love. I love my
neighbor as myself for the love of you. I forgive all who have
injured me and ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen.
This weekend we are resuming the 6pm Sunday Mass in our
beautiful church. Similar to the other weekend masses, 4:30pm
indoors and 8:30 & 11:30am drive-up, you need to visit our parish
website, www.StJamesStartford.com, or call the parish center to
reserve a parking spot or place inside.
Please continue to stay safe and support our Parish with your
treasure. THANK YOU!
Your servant in Christ, Fr. Peter
Monday, July 13, 2020
8:00 a.m. Andrew Donovan
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
8:00 a.m. Lucas Smith
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
8:00 a.m. +Frank Chop
Thursday, July 16, 2020
8:00 a.m. +Kathy Adamski
Friday, July 17, 2020
8:00 a.m. St. James Parishioners
Saturday, July 18, 2020
8:00 a.m. +Alphonse DeJulio
4:30 p.m. +BlancheTomsheck
Sunday, July 19, 2020
8:30 a.m. +Emily Zamachaj
11:30 a.m. +Joseph, +Christine, +Joseph Jr., and
+Glenn Santos
6:00 p.m. St. James Parishioners
PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING:
SEVEN DAY VIGIL CANDLES: 7/12/20-7/18/20
Church: For those living in poverty
Chapel: Alphonse DeJulio
CHAPEL INTERCESSORY CANDLES:
Candles will burn for the following intentions: Candle # 1 An end to gun violence
Candle # 2: For the prayer intentions submitted through on-line giving
† Confessions †
NOTE: Because of the Coronavirus Crisis all
confessions will be Drive-thru and will take
place weather permitting.
Saturdays, 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
PARISH NURSE: If you would like to meet with a
Parish Nurse, please call Margie Balint at 203-378-3081
Centering Prayer- A free Zoom Video Conference is
being offered by Contemplative Outreach. Five sessions beginning July 11 through August 8 for
both those who are beginners and the more advanced.
Visit https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org for more information and to register.
Mike Perille,Thai
Nguyen, David
Lathlean, Gary
Normandin, Fr. Paul Merry, Andrew Donovan,
Allison Macisco-Koziol, Simon Massari, Julia
Stewart, John Kenyhercz, John Soares, Lucas
McHale, Mrs. Harold Pressman, Patricia Pechillo,
Linda Gowing, Athena Velazquez, Ed & Barbara
Shea, Kim Smith, Rudolph Mason, Joanne Giba,
Jenna Strickland, Joan Crespo, Edmund Ramos,
Diana Santos, Gloria Yanosy, John Kosci, Mike
Birch, Mary Costa, Joe Anderson, Tracey Scott,
John Kenyhercz, Edmund Ramos, Vivian Ramos,
Fran DeVack, Angel Santiago, John Monk
Faithfully Departed: Anne Raynor,
Evelyn Banfield, Joao V. Andrade
2020 Mass Intentions
For those wishing to make a mass intention there are still 2020 openings. Please contact the Parish Center.
St. James Women’s Ministry- Zoom Meeting!
Saturday, July 25, 10a.m.-11:00a.m. Join us as we support one another through prayer and
discussion! More information will be coming in next week’s bulletin, website and emails about our
virtual gathering.
Beloved Sons—Jim Travers, Bob Carriero, Tom Gilbertie, Jeff Noccioli, Mike Curran
Needless to say our twice/monthly Beloved Sons gatherings took (and are still taking) quite the hiatus
during the Corona-Covid pandemic; and it appears that it still may be some time to go as well before we can comfortably and safely get together, in person at the parish center to resume these gatherings. During the last three months we were able to have several digital ZOOM gatherings where guys logged in and were able
to share and discuss an upcoming Gospel story. If that is something you are interested in please call/text
(203-526-4105) or email ([email protected]) Jim Travers and we'll be sure to invite you to the next digital Beloved Sons gathering as well as keep you informed
as we get closer to resuming those parish center gatherings. Knowing that we are all looking forward to seeing each other face-to-face sometime soon; we can at least (in the interim) log -in, un-mute and share the
Gospel of Christ, the good word.
And that always is a GOoD thing!
Weekly Offertory (for week of 07/05/2020)
07/05/2020 07/07/2019
In Church Collections..................$ 3,852.25 $ 7,078.25
EFT............................................. $ 2,102.27 $ 2,310.61
Online Giving..............................$ 3,249.00 $ 2,444.00
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Weekly Total............................$ 9,203.52 $ 11,832.86
***Coronavirus Phone Scam***
Please be aware that there are scammers acting as
Priests or Clergy trying to solicit money from
parishioners. Please do not give or pledge money
unless you are 100% sure you know the recipient.
Do you want to become a member of St. James?
If you do, then please complete the following and
deposit in the offertory basket
Name ______________________________________
Address ____________________________________
City ________________________________________
State __________ Phone _____________________
Email_______________________________________
Comments ___________________________________
We look forward to hearing from you!
To All Online Giving Users
All funds for Social Outreach have been re-opened.
So you can once again contribute (using Online Giving) to your favorite Social Outreach programs
(such as Food Pantry, Merton House, etc.)
When you are making a donation, you can scan all the funds to see which ones are available.
If you have any questions call the Parish Center and
ask for Dave (203) 375-5887
Solar Energy Stewardship Program
Want to raise funds for St. James without writing a check?
Want to save money on your electricity bill?
Want to have a positive impact on the environment?
If your answer is “yes” to any or all questions, then sign
up for a consultation with Trinity Solar by
calling 1-800-655-2500, or
go to www.gotrinitysolar.com/sjrc
Please identify you are from St. James Roman Catholic
Church.
When you sit with a Trinity consultant for Q&A session
to determine if you qualify for a solar system
installation, St. James gets $100 from Trinity Solar.
Additionally, when you have a solar system installed by
Trinity, St. James gets $1,000 from Trinity Solar.
To date, 75% of parishioners who have had a
consultation are in the process of installation.
We miss all of our Lovely Ladies from the
Women’s Ministry at St. James!
Please join us for a ZOOM meeting
on Saturday, July 25 from 10- 11:00 AM
Prayer, Reflection and Sharing
We want to connect to all the women in our
community of faith…so please join us.
Procedure for participation-Register ASAP in one
of the following ways:
Email [email protected]
Call the Parish Center: 203-375-5887, ext. 102
Stop by the Parish Center
A prayer sheet and instructions for ” Zooming” will be emailed or mailed to
you or you can pick up a copy in the reception area.
Let us know your preference when registering.
If you are not familiar with this format of social media,
please reach out to family or friends for assistance.
See a face, learn a name,
share a story…
love one another!
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS
Monday thru Friday: 8:00 a.m. (livestream only) Saturday: 8:00 a.m. Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m. (indoors) Sunday Masses: 8:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. (outdoors)
Confession Saturdays (12:15-1:30) drive-thru
PARISH CENTER CHAPEL
The Chapel is currently closed
PARISH CENTER HOURS
The Parish Center is currently closed. If you need assistance
please call 203-375-5887
THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Mondays at the 8:00 a.m. Eucharist. Prior notice is not necessary. All those who are dealing with a serious illness and/or will be undergoing surgery during that week are invited to receive this sacrament.
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please call the Parish Center
Sunday, July 12, 2020
1st Reading: IS 55:10-11 2nd Reading: ROM 8:18-23
Gospel: MT 13:1-23 OR 13:1-9
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Parish Pastoral Assistant: Deacon Joe Koletar
Trustees: Chad Betz, Luca Servino
Pastoral Council: Ruwani Williams
Finance Council: Chad Betz—[email protected]
Safety Committee: Jack Cratty
OUR MINISTRIES
Adult Pastoral Ministry
Ministry with Men: Jim Travers, Bob Carriero, Tom Gilbertie, Jeff Noccioli and Mike Curran
Ministry with Women: Angie deMello and Mary Tesla
Communal Prayer Worship
Music Ministry/Organist: John J. Masi, Jr.
Liturgical Environment: Michele Hoekenga
Pastoral Services
Lifelong Formation: Betsy Redgate - [email protected]
Principal St. James School: Jack Lynch
Ministry with Teens: Bob Nagy and Karen Smith
Ministry with Sick & Shut-Ins: Pat Stockdale
Charity, Justice, and Peacemaking: Jim Hodska
PATH: Debby Carroll - [email protected]
St. James Prison Ministry: Denis Granado - [email protected] and Mary Tesla
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Mary Perille and Mercy Ingersoll
Gratitude Ministry: Suzanne Smith, Terry Van Dam, Ligia Masilamani and Jane Vigliotti
Respect Life: Joe Sullivan
Digital Ministry: Tonya Overby
Support Services
Stewardship: David Zamachaj - [email protected]
Business Manager: Natalia Zamachaj— [email protected]
Business Office: Dolores Lathlean