SAINT MARY PARISH L S W M Saturday at 5:00.. Sunday at 8:00 and 10:30.. Teen Mass: 1 st Sunday of every month at 5:00.. from October to May. W S: Monday Wednesday at 8:00.. Friday at 12:10.. R (C): Saturday: 4:00 4:45.. If this time is not convenient, please contact Fr. Paul. B: 1 st and 3 rd Sunday of every month at 1:30 p.m. Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements. Exposition, Adoration, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament F Friday every month at 7:00 p.m. 45 Freestone Ave., Portland CT 06480 stmaryportlandoffice@gmail.com www.stmaryportlandct.org fax: 8603421433 P Rev. Paul Boudreau D Dana Garry Administrative Assistant Anna Foreman Director Faith Formation Susan Ferraiolo Director of Music Jeanne Samolik Facilities Manager Art Johnson Parish Office 8603422328 Faith Formation 8603422308 Pastor s Residence 8607883897 Sacristy 8603422713 We extend a warm welcome to all who attend our church. We hope that you will find our parish a place where your life of faith will be nourished. Handicapped Accessible
February 9, 2020 SATURDAY, February 8 th Vigil Mass 5:00.. Dominic & Julia Limanni (Family) SUNDAY, February 9 th Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00.. For the Intentions of the Parishioners 10:30.. Margaret Suprynowicz 7th Anniversary (Family) MONDAY, February 10 th St. Scholastica 8:00. For the Intentions of the Parishioners th TUESDAY, February 11 8:00.. Morning Prayer WEDNESDAY, February 12 th 8:00.. Julia Gallagher (Sheila & Russ Murphy) THURSDAY, February 13 th 8:00.. No Service FRIDAY, February 14 th St. Cyril 12:10.. For the Intentions of the Parishioners SATURDAY, February 15 th Vigil Mass 5:00.. For the Intentions of the Parishioners SUNDAY, February 16 th Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00.. For the Intentions of the Parishioners 10:30.. Natalie Bevis (Friends) Report Abuse To report suspected sexual abuse of minors or sexual misconduct by someone acting in the name of the Catholic Church, call: The Police at 911 CT DCF at 18008422288 The Diocese of Norwich Reporting Line: 18006247407 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Please remember the following loved ones in your daily prayers. Bianca, Debra, Joel and Dennis Maillet, Deborah & John Claypoole, Diane Higa, Abby Sullivan, Don Snyder, Sr., Rich, Annette Reynolds, Alexandra Babcock, Sean September, Luis Carlos Danvers, Gregory Danvers, Kenneth Herburt, Fitzroy Joseph, Nancy, Shelly, Lisa, Nancy & Tom Ritchie, Gerry Brezycki, Donald Basso, Wayne Ashworth, Patty Holland, Charles & Elizabeth, Sandra Jimenez, Angel Baez Jimenez, Salvadora Montalvo, Angelica Morales, Lolita Silva, ElvinnAna Castillo, Elisa Jimenez, JoenMercedes Silva, Pablo namelia Adorno, Barbara Jimenez, Rosario Silva, Rafael Bentances, Jamie Roman, Baby Angel Baez, Sister Margaret Miriam, S.M.S., Audrey Ahern & baby, JoAnne, Sr. Ida Dolan, S.M.S., John Sullivan Names will remain on the list for four weeks unless otherwise requested. We pray for all who are in active military service for our country: Joe Petras, Tyler Ghent, Connor Reinsch, Christopher Gullo, Cooper Jones Please notify the parish office when no longer active. Names will remain on list for one year unless otherwise requested. May the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen The family of St. Mary expresses its deepest sympathy to the family of: Natalie Bevis, Stephen Bennett Dave Orcutt
February 9, 2020 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jesus said to his disciples: You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Mt 5:13a, 14 All Are Welcome Whatever your current status in the Catholic Church, whatever your current family or marital situation, whatever your past or present religious affiliation, whatever your personal history, age, background or ethnicity, immigration status, gender identity or orientation, whatever your own selfimage or esteem, you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected at the Church of St. Mary. Readings for the week of February 9, 2020 Sunday: Is 58:710/Ps 112:45, 67, 89 [4a]/1 Cor 2:15/Mt 5:1316 Monday: 1 Kgs 8:17, 913/Ps 132:67, 8 10 [8a]/Mk 6:5356 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:2223, 2730/Ps 84:3, 4, 5 and 10, 11 [2]/Mk 7:113 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:110/Ps 37:56, 30 31, 3940 [30a]/Mk 7:1423 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:413/Ps 106:34, 35 36, 37 and 40 [4a]/Mk 7:2430 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:2932; 12:19/Ps 81:10 11ab, 1213, 1415 [11a and 9a]/Mk 7:31 37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:2632; 13:3334/Ps 106:67ab, 1920, 2122 [4a]/Mk 8:110 Next Sunday: Sir 15:1520/Ps 119:12, 45, 1718, 3334 [1b]/1 Cor 2:610/Mt 5:1737 or 5:2022a, 2728, 3334a, 37 Faith Formation Office Hours Monday 10:003:00 Tuesday 10:003:00 Wednesday 10:003:00 Thursday 10:003:00 Office Phone: (860)3422308 Email: stmaryportlandfaith@gmail.com Upcoming FF Schedule: We hope you had a wonderful start to the New Year! We are back to our regular class schedules. The February topic for our Interactive Family Board is Our Lenten Promises; come up with a way to sacrifice or give something up as a family. You may also wish to choose an extra good deed that your family can do during this holy season of reflection for those less fortunate. Reminder to parents, we encourage you to work with your children together and leave your message on our board in the coming weeks! Warming Our Families Our wonderful Knights of Columbus have responded to our call regarding coats for our kids. Not only did they respond to our children, they held coat drives for all of our clients. Recently, two homeless male clients and one homeless female client were so thankful for the winter coats they received as they live outside in the elements. They wanted us to pass on their thanks to all of you. We are forever thankful for all you have done for us. You are all representatives of what the Knights stand for. Many thanks, Ruth Maio, Portland Food Bank
Please join us March 28, 2020 at St. Bernard s School in Uncasville for the 10 th Annual Norwich Diocesan Women s Conference Our Tapestry of Faith: Affirming Feminine Gifts and Strengths The day will include keynote speaker Danielle Bean, mass with Bishop Cote, vendors, reconciliation, and much more! Lunch is included with registration fee. To print the registration form or register online go to www.norwichdiocese.org and follow the Office of Faith Events link. Questions, please contact The Office of Faith Events at 8608482237, or faithevents@norwichdiocese.net Still time to support women who choose life! Council 7 Knights of Columbus will be accepting donated items through Monday February 9 th in the Gathering Space at the Church of St. Mary. All items donated will be shared with our local Portland Food Bank, and Birthright. A box for Respect Life cash donations will also be available, and gratefully received. Donations can also be mailed to Freestone council, PO Box 7, Portland CT. Birthright continues to provide a range of support services for expecting & new mothers. Some of the services are nocost nonjudgmental pregnancy testing, prenatal health care, and maternity and baby supplies. Brother Knight Bill Martyszczyk commented; This activity puts action into the Knights of Columbus s support of those mothers who choose life. CATHOLICISM The Word on Fire Parish Center St. John Church, Middletown Tuesdays, Feb 25th Mar. 24 th 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Please join us during this Lenten season to view a 10part award winning documentary about the Catholic faith; CATHOLICISM, The Word on Fire. To register or if you have any questions, please contact Pam Perrone (phone or text) @ (860)3016449 or email:pamela_perrone@aol.com. There is no fee for this program buta donated can goodwould be appreciated. Friday, February 14th Take the time to reflect on our love for ALL Mankind. Century Club $50 Century Club Congratulations to our 31st Week Winner Mary Kay Daddario COFFEE HOUR Join us for Fellowship in the Parish Hall Coffee and doughnuts will be served this th Sunday, February 9 after the 10:30 Mass. COME SAY HELLO!
CLOVE CREEK DINNER THEATRE OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2020 Clove Creek Dinner Theatre is located in Fishkill, New York in the heart of the Hudson Valley. The live theatre performance of Over the River and Through the Woods is performed in an intimate dinner theatre atmosphere. In addition to the show, the tour includes a three course meal consisting of Salad, an Entrée Choice of Fig & Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin, Pan Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast, Sautéed Jumbo Gulf Shrimp or Squash Boat, Chef Special Dessert and nonalcoholic beverages. The meal is completely prepared by chef graduates of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America. In this comedy by Joe DiPietro, Nick is a single, ItalianAmerican guy from New Jersey. His parents retired and moved to Florida, but that doesn t mean his family isn t still in New Jersey. In fact, he sees both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner. This is the routine until he has to tell them he s been offered a dream job across the country. Thus, begins a series of hilarious schemes to keep Nick around. TOUR INCLUDES Roundtrip deluxe motorcoach 1:00 Clove Creek 3 course dinner Show ticket for reserved seating Dawn Marceau, Professional Tour Director For more information and a flyer, please contact Janet Capello at (860) 2141909 or email at janet.capello@aol.com Departs St. Mary, Portland (LOWER PARKING LOT) 45 Freestone Avenue, Portland, CT at 10:00 a.m. COST $119 per person $50 deposit upon signup Balance due March 15th
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