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St. Francis of Assisi Church January 22, 2017 ADMINISTRATOR…….Fr. Mathai Vellappallil SCHOOL PRINCIPAL….………. Dr. John J. Salatto MUSIC DIRECTOR ....……....…….Mark Marszycki RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DIRECTORS…. Leonard Tiscia - Grades 1-6

2017 ADDRESS 318 Church Street Naugatuck, Connecticut 06770 RECTORY 203-729-4543 FAX 203-729-6216

Christine Warren - Grades 7-10

Weekend Masses Saturday 4PM. Sunday 8AM., 10AM., and 11:30AM. Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 7:15 AM. Saturday 8AM. Confessions: Wednesday 6:30AM-7:10AM Saturday 2:30PM-3:30PM Private Confessions - call the Rectory 203-729-4543

BAPTISMS: Baptisms are Sunday at 12:30PM

MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made with the Rectory at least 6 months in advance.

PRAYER LINE: Call Ellen at 203-729-2151

CHURCH WEBSITE www.stfrancisnaugatuck.org

St. Francis School Foundation P.O. Box 292 Naugatuck, CT 06770 SCHOOL OFFICE 203-729-2247 SCHOOL FAX 203-729-0512 SCHOOL WEBSITE www.stfrancishedwig.org

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Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday January 21-St Agnes (Prayer for Christian Thursday January 26 –St Timothy and St Titus— NO Mass Church opens 9AM and closes 5PM Unity) 4PMMass+ for Mary & Steven Pedbereznak and son, Steven, Jr. Requested by Their Family Friday January 27 - St Angela Merici 7:15AMMass +for Joseph J & Catherine M Mormile Requested by Their Family *This weekend’s Altar Candles are burning in memory of James McMahon, Sr. by The Girls* Saturday January 28-St Thomas Aquinas 8AMMass for All St Francis Parishioners Sunday January 22–Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 2:30PM-Confession 4PMMass+ for Jennie Matos (Prayer for Christian Unity) Requested by Her Family 8AMMass+for John Ruggiero, Sr. Requested by His Family *This weekend’s Altar Candles are burning in 10AMMass+ for James McMahon, Sr. memory of Pasquale ‘Pat’ Coppola by Doris Requested by The Girls Ardry and Joyce and Manny Luzio* 11:30AMMass+ for James Murphy, Jr. Requested by His Family Sunday January 29-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8AMMass+for August Fidalgo Requested by The Carreira Family Monday January 23–St Vincent & St Marianne 10AMMass for St Francis-St Hedwig School Cope (Prayer for Christian Unity (Mass for Catholic School Week) 7:15AMMass +for William Harrison 11:30AM Mass+ for Christopher, Joyce, Sarah, Requested by Mr & Mrs Rich Neary Thomas, Albert and Ellen Requested by Dave and Rachel Keyser Tuesday January 24—St Francis de Sales (Prayer for Christian Unity) ADORATION of the BLESSED SACRAMENT 7:15AMMass+for Emilia Tavares Requested by Her Family “Could you not watch one hour with me?” We joyWednesday January 25–The Conversion of St Paul the Apostle (Conclusion of Prayer for Christian Unity) 7:15AMMass for All St Francis Parishioners

Church large candles are $2 and Church small candles are $.50 Please put appropriate amount in Candle boxes on the Altar.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS for first-time Parents and the chosen Godparents will be held Monday January 30th at 6PM in the Church. To register call -(203-729-4543).

fully announce the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on the First Saturday of each month following 8AM Mass.

SATURDAY MORNING ROSARY each week the Rosary will be recited following the 8AM Mass. Please note: only on the First Saturday of the month the Rosary will be recited at 7:30AM.

THE SANCTUARY LAMP The Lamp this week is burning in memory of James McMahon, Sr requested by The Girls.

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ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CCD (Grade 1-6)-Sunday 9:30AM-11AM— StF-StH School - Lenny Tiscia -(203-490-9861)

January 22—Regular class 29—NO class (StF-StH School Open House) February 5—10AM Children’s Mass 12—Regular class 19– Winter Break– NO class 26— Regular class

2017 First Holy Communion is Saturday May 6, 2017 at 10AM.

CCD News (Grade 7-9) Sunday-7-8PM StF-StH School - [email protected]

January 22 & 29—Regular class February 5—NO CCD 12—Regular class 19—NO CCD– Winter break 26– Regular class

Rose For Life The rose has been placed before the Blessed Sacrament by, Anna Antunes, who asks you to please pray for the unborn. If you would like to donate, (cost:$4.) please call -(203-729-2606).

Alive in Christ –ONE DAY CATHOLIC YOUTH RALLY—Sunday, April 30th, 1PM-8PM, Cathedral of St Joseph, Hartford. ($25. PP) Call (860-761-7457) or email [email protected])

NAUGATUCK, CONNECTICUT Dear Parishioners, WE are celebrating the feast of St Francis deSales on January 24. St Francis deSales was born to a noble family at Chateau deSales in the Kingdom of Savoy near Geneva, Switzerland on August 21, 1567. He was a Bishop and Doctor of the Church. Francis was both intelligent and gentle. From a very early age, he desired to serve God. He knew for years he had a vocation to the Priesthood, but kept it from his family. His father wanted him to enter a career in law and politics. In 1580, Francis attended the University of Paris and at 24yr old, he received his doctorate in law at the University of Padua. God made his will clear to Francis one day while he was riding. Francis fell from his horse 3 times that day. Every time he fell, the sword came out of the scabbard, and every time it came out, the sword and scabbard came to rest on the ground in the shape of the Christian cross. Francis was by nature a very hot tempered. He realized that God is love and he taught that all baptized are called to be Saints. He lived in an era when people thought that it is very difficult to become a Saint and go to Heaven. The 2 famous books—An Introduction to Devout Life and Treatise on the Love of God have changed the lives of so many people. Everyone in his state of life can become a Saint by loving God and living happy. He became the inspiration of many Religious Orders. Don Bosco took him as the patron of his Congregation –and so it is called—The Salesians of Don Bosco after his name. Francis the gentle Bishop is a Model and Teacher for all of us. He used to say that a drop of honey brings more flies than a barrel of vinegar! True. Happy Feast to all! Fr Mathai All bulletin announcements should be turned in by Monday 12Noon

SAVE THE DATE—St Francis of Assisi Church’s Silent Auction and Entertainment Night! (our major Church fund raiser) will be held on Saturday April 29th at the Grand Oak Villa, Watertown, CT. Planning is under way! We are looking for new/gently used items and Gift cards (restaurant, local stores, etc.) To donate, please call the Rectory—(2 203-729-4543) #959 p4

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 22, 2017

St Blaise Day— Blessing of the

Offertory Report

Throats—will be held next weekend, Saturday January 28th (4PM Mass) and Sunday January 29th (8AM, 10AM and 11:30AM Masses) with a general blessing. On Friday February 3rd (St Blaise Day) at the 7:15AM there will be regular throat blessings and at the 9AM School Mass, a general blessing.

Weekly: January 15: $3,727.00 Parish Maintenance & Repair: . $1,854.00

The Parish is looking for Choir Members. Anyone interested is asked to visit the Choir Loft at the end of any weekend Mass. NO music background needed. If YOU love to sing– we would love YOU to join us!

Mark Marszycki, Organist

St Francis-St Hedwig School— is having a ‘Baby Shower’ for Carolyn’s Place. Items are being collected all month to celebrate “Community Day’ during Catholic Schools Week. Items may be dropped off at the School Office. * StF-StH School still needs your ‘Box Tops for Education’ labels. Just put in Collection Basket or drop at School Office. Thank You!

2016 Income Tax Name _________________________ Address _______________________ City/State/Zip ___________________ Envelope number _______________ (Please print/drop in Collection Basket/Mail to Rectory)

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Joining Our Parish Family-If you are interested in joining our Parish Family here at St Francis of Assisi, please fill out the form below

Name ___________________________ Address_____________________________ City/Zip____________________________ Phone#______-__________Env-yes__no__ (please print/drop in Collection Basket/mail to the Rectory)

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