ic365.com/images/articles/jumbo/6718-4c5a7c73-fcc3-4e29-9426-bee1c74db645.jp Saint Mary Parish St. Mary Roman Catholic Parish 55 Catoonah Street Ridgefield, CT 06877 Phone: (203) 438-6538 Fax: (203) 438-4406 www.smcr.org O God of Creation, you have blessed us with the changing of the seasons. As we welcome the autumn months, may the earlier setting of the sun remind us to take time to rest. May the brilliant colors of the leaves remind us of the wonder of your creation. May the steam of our breath in the cool air remind us that it is you who give us the breath of life. May the harvest from the fields remind us of the abundance we have been given and bounty we are to share with others. May the dying of summer’s spirit remind us of your great promise that death is temporary and life is eternal. We praise you for your goodness forever and ever. Amen. Our Winter Coat Drive DROP OFF is this weekend! “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done.” Proverbs 19:17
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Build a Responsive and Shared Leadership Structure
These pillars have served our Faith Family extremely well during these five years and are expected to do so as we continue our spiritual journey.
We believed it was necessary to develop a 21st century operating model to implement the third pillar, and so we established a Parish Operating Council (POC). I am happy to report that the POC has provided excellent support and advice to me throughout this period, introducing a number of high-quality programs, and doing so in a timely, responsive nner.
We are gradually coming to the end of the liturgical year. The
Church uses this opportunity also remind us of the end of our
earthly life and the beginning of another life. The way we live
now determines the way we shall die and where we shall
spend our eternity. It is not going to be a magic; it may not be
possible for one to live badly and spend eternity in God’s
kingdom. Yes, it is true that some people get redeemed late in
life, before they die. The thief who was hanging on the cross with Jesus and got saved could be
considered the patron of those. Yet, it is not certain that everyone would have such an amazing
opportunity. That is why we are called today to make haste while the sun is shining.
Wisdom lies in knowing that we are not sure of the next minute. As it was possible that I may not
have the time to conclude this reflection before God calls me, it is also possible that you may be
called home at this moment you are reading this message. If that happens, are you going to be
among the wise virgins who were ready for the bridegroom or among the foolish ones who thought
they have all the time to go and make late preparations?
St. Paul reminds us that all of us who die in Christ will rise with him. Those who are also alive in
him at his coming, will be taken with him at his coming. Are you alive in him? This is the only hour
of grace that is sure. Make use of it while you still can. Confess your sins today and get back to the
sacrament. The Lord is waiting for you. He loves you and he is inviting you to share in the fullness
of that love. Are you not going to accept the invitation?
May the Lord himself, who is wisdom par excellence, fill us with wisdom so that we may know the shortness of our lives and live well so as to meet him well when he calls us from this life. Amen.
Have a grace-filled Sunday. Peace be with you. Fr. John Bosco www.fadajbcezeonwumelu.com
November 8, 2020
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS READINGS & INTENTIONS
MONDAY, November 9 Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/Jn 2:13-22 7:00 AM All Souls in Purgatory 12:30 PM Mrs. Virginia Melvin TUESDAY, November 10 Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Lk 17:7-10 7:00 AM Ada Leary 5:00 PM Marion Freer WEDNESDAY, November 11 Ti 3:1-7/Lk 17:11-19 9:00 AM Our Veterans THURSDAY, November 12 Phlm 7-20/Lk 17:20-25 7:00 AM All Souls in Purgatory 5:00 PM Gerald Stoeffel FRIDAY, November 13 2 Jn 4-9/Lk 17:26-37 7:00 AM Parishioners of the Parish 12:30 PM Ann & Edward Smith SATURDAY, November 14 3 Jn 5-8/Lk 18:1-8 8:00 AM Angelina Falotico 4:30 PM Joseph Lucisano - 14th Anniversary SUNDAY, November 15 Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21 CHURCH 7:30 AM Staff & Students Immaculate High School 9:15 AM Parishioners of the Parish 11:15 AM All Souls in Purgatory HALL 10:30 AM Yolanda Torcellini 12:00 PM William Melnick - 7th Anniversary 5:00 PM Elizabeth Langiulli
PLEASE NOTE: Every Mass intention will be honored; the priests of the Parish will say the scheduled Mass privately on the day it was requested. Parishioners can still request a Mass according to availability by calling or emailing the Parish office.
Please continue to support our Parish with Online Giving. Go to our website to sign up. Call the Parish office if you would like assistance. Thank you for all the envelopes you have been sending in each week! Offertory can be mailed to St. Mary Parish, 55 Catoonah St, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Mail is picked up daily. Thank you!
Prayers for the Sick Please pray for the sick on our online prayer list and for those who care for them. Pray also for those who died and those grieving loved ones.
Go to our website to make a prayer request
and to see those on the prayer list.
For women discerning religious life, ages 18-45, the Dominican Sisters of Peace invite you to a mini-retreat where you can ponder and
FAITH FORMATION CORNER Top 10 Reasons to go to Confession
1. Confidentiality guaranteed. There’s nothing like confessing your sins to someone guaranteed not to tell anyone else. Sometimes you need to talk in absolute confidence. Even under subpoena, a priest can’t tell anyone what’s said to him in confession. He can’t even hint at it. Now that’s confidentiality. 2. Housekeeping for the soul. It feels good to be able to start a clean life all over again. Like going into a sparkling living room in your home, it’s nice when clutter is removed – even if it’s your own. 3. A balm for the desire for revenge. When you have been forgiven you can forgive others. If the perfect Jesus forgives me, who am I to want to avenge the slights in my life. Think: “Why did they promote him over me?’ or “Mom played favorites!” 4. Low cost therapy. It’s free, which makes it cheaper than a psychiatrist for dealing with guilt. 5. Forced time to think. Socrates said that the unexamined life is not worth living. To examine our lives and acknowledge failings marks the first step of making things right with God, others and ourselves. Life can be more worth living when you ponder the meaning of your own life. 6. Contribution toward world peace. Gaudium et Spes, the Second Vatican Council’s Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, said that the imbalances in the world that lead to war and tensions “are linked with that more basic imbalance which is rooted in the heart of man.” Peace of soul leads to peace of heart leads to peace beyond oneself. 7. A better neighborhood. Confession leaves you feeling good about yourself, thereby cutting back the inclination to road rage and aggressive shopping cart driving. With the grace of the sacrament you’re energized to, as Jesus said to the woman caught in adultery, “go and sin no more.” 8. Realistic self-perception. Confession helps overcome arrogance when you have to admit you’re as much of a sinner as anyone else. It helps build tolerance for others’ perceived shortcomings. 9. One more benefit of being Catholic. There are lots of benefits, including a sense of community, liturgical rites to help us encounter God in prayer, and the
wonderful sense of humanity exemplified in the saints, from Mary, the loving Mother of God, to Augustine, the exasperating son of Monica. The sacrament that leads us to inner peace is among the greatest boons. 10. Closeness to God. Confession helps you realize that you have a close connection to God and receive his grace through the sacraments. What can be better than knowing God’s on your team, or, to be less arrogant about it, that you are on God’s. usccbmedia.blogspot.com
Remembrances at SMS Masses As many of you may know, the month of November in the Catholic tradition is a time in which we remember those who have died. In particular, November 2nd is “All Souls’ Day”, the day in our liturgical calendar specifically dedicated to praying for the dead.
We invite you to share the names of loved ones who have passed that you would like our school community to pray for during our November school Masses. All names will be placed in a basket close to the altar for the month of November as a reminder to the entire community to keep those dear to you in our thoughts and prayers. Please use this link to provide the names of your beloved deceased. We will begin taking applications for the 2021-2022 school year shortly. We would love to tell you more about what makes Saint Mary School so special. For more information, please contact Anna O’Rourke at (203) 438-7288, or visit
. www.smsridgefield.org
PARISH OFFICE
The Parish office is currently closed but you may email or call for routine matters (including the purchase of Mass Cards) and our receptionist will get back to you as soon as possible. If there is an emergency, call the office and clergy will get back to you immediately.
ST. MARY PARISH MEN’S MINISTRY Hey men - We are having an awesome online experience with our Saturday meetings on the “Discord” App! We are welcoming many who don’t want to do the commute to our meetings or would rather gain some helpful insight in their pajamas! Please email Brian at [email protected] if you want an invite or some quick help using the Discord App. Tune in to just listen or join our table discussions. Meetings on Saturday @6:45-8AM and are really fun! Email or call me. God’s Peace, Brian 203-947-2858
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We offer Catholic men and their families an
opportunity to explore their faith and share
God’s love through service to our priests, parish and
community. Join 2 million Knights around the world as
PILGRIM VIRGIN Our Lady’s message to the world: Do penance, amend your life, offend God no more and pray the Rosary daily for world peace and the conversion of sinners.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Adoration Chapel
OPEN DAILY 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Limited to 4 people at any one time If the 4 places are full, a visitor must wait outside or return at another time.
Chairs and kneelers are safely distanced, and the air conditioning and air circulation system works well.
Please remember to wear a face mask
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COAT DRIVE NOV 7-8
Benefitting the children of St. Peter Parish, Bridgeport, CT Saturday, November 7, 2-4:30 PM
Sunday, November 8, 8 AM-12 PM & before 5 PM Mass Upper St. Mary School Parking Lot
Stuffing Cranberry Jelly Canned Fruit Jell-O Cookies Cereal
Drive-thru Collection Events Saturday, November 14 & 21 – 11:00am-2:00pm
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Collection bins outside the Parish Hall for Masses starting October 31
Your donations make an
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Monetary donations help defray costs
and are accepted at the Parish Office
A COVID-SAFE family service project for our Parishioners and local community! Buy a plastic shoebox & fill it with goodies and essentials for a child this Christmas!
HOW IT WORKS: 1. Go to www.samaritanspurse.org 2. Choose the age group and gender - boy or girl 3. Fill the plastic shoe box (ideas on site) 4. Pay the delivery fee online (you can track where the shoebox goes) 5. Drop off completed, paid for and labeled boxes at the Religious Ed office on Tuesday, November 17th
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St. Mary Parish, 55 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield CT 06877 203-438-6538, www.smcr.org
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