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SINGLE MOM SUPPORT
GROUP
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When
a woman gets divorced, her standard of living goes down
45%. Most
children live with their mothers; suffering the effects
as well.
Only 15% percent of women going through a divorce are
awarded any form of court-ordered spousal support.
Less than 50% of the women who claim child
support ever receive the full amount.
Single moms have 40% higher incidence of major
depression due to increased stresses and decreased
social support.
One of our parishioners, Theresa Kasun-Peluso has
been a single mom for 10 years and would like to start a
single mom support group at our parish for them to come
together in prayer and support and to be able to get the
word out about the needs of this group of women in our
parish. If
anyone is interested please call Theresa directly
(917-687-8108).
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FATHER NICK’S
THURSDAY NIGHT
BIBLE
STUDY
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Father Nick’s Thursday night Bible Study will resume
after Labor Day.
Please check the bulletin in late August for the
September starting date.
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2010 MASSES
AVAILABLE
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Several
weekday Masses are available over the next several
months. To
schedule a Mass, please stop by the Parish Office or
send us a note with the name of the person(s) the Mass
would be intentioned for, the preferred date and time
and your name and phone number.
We will check what is available and call you to
confirm the Mass.
Mass offerings are $10 and must be paid when the
Mass is scheduled.
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YOUTH
CONNECTION NEWS
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The
Youth CONNection will present
Thoroughly Modern
Millie at Shelton High School during July 23-24
and July 30-31.
Tickets are $20/adults and $12/students; to
purchase, please call 203-225-6079 or visit their
website at
www.centerstageshelton.com.
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SUMMER ENRICHMENT COURSES
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Notre Dame
High School, Fairfield is offering summer
enrichment classes
during August 2-13 for students entering their freshman
year of high school.
The courses, “Study Skills and Writing
Strategies” and “Math Skills” are open to all students,
regardless of which high school the student will be
attending.
The cost per class is $240 (plus $25 for a review book).
Space is limited to 25 students per class.
To obtain a registration form, call the Notre
Dame Admissions Office (203-372-6521).
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CONNECTICUT BIKE PROJECT
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The Connecticut Bike Project, in conjunction with
Catholic Charities, will be holding a bike
drive in the parking lot of St. Joseph
Church on Saturday, October 2 from 11 a.m. to
2 p.m. Used children’s and adults bikes in
good shape are reconditioned and distributed to the
poor of Bridgeport through the Urban Center at St.
Charles Parish and the Fresh Start Reentry Program.
Adults receiving bikes are either low income, have
physical or mental disabilities that prevent them
from driving, are ex-offenders and those without
driver’s licenses. Children’s bikes are given to
any child who requests one. It would be
appreciated if bikes are not brought to the parish
prior to October 2 as facilities are not available
to store them. Bikes may be brought,
however, prior to the bike drive to the home of the
project organizer, Brooks Sumberg, at 96 Hillspoint
Road, Westport (please leave them at the end of the
driveway closest to the house).
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NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING MASS
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National Natural Family Planning Awareness Week will
be celebrated July 25-31.
The dates of the Natural Family Planning Week
highlight the anniversary of the Papal encyclical
Humanae Vitae (July 25) which articulates
Catholic beliefs about human sexuality, conjugal
love and responsible parenthood. The feast of
Saints Joachim and Anne, the parents of the Blessed
Mother, on July 26 will also be celebrated.
Our Diocesan NFP Mass, (with Adoration and Rosary
for Life) will be celebrated at 7 p.m. on
Monday, July 26, 2010 at St. Rose of Lima Parish, 46
Church Hill Road, Newtown with Father Ignacio
Ortigas as celebrant.
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CATECHISTS NEEDED
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Four catechists are needed for our Religious
Education program which begins in September and ends
in April.
If you are interested in teaching our
children about our beautiful faith, please call the
Religious
Education office (203-924-9677).
Catechists are needed for
Grade 3,
Tuesdays, 4-5:15 p.m.; Grade 6 (two needed),
Tuesdays, 7-8:15 p.m.
and Grade 1,
Wednesdays, 4-5:15 p.m.
Complete training provided.
Remember, God does not call the qualified, He
qualifies those He calls!
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VOLUNTEER RECEPTIONISTS NEEDED
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The
Parish Office has openings for volunteer receptionists
to greet visitors, answer the phone and assist with
minor clerical tasks as needed. If you would like to
volunteer, please contact Ginny in the Parish Office
(203-924-8611).
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PRAYER CENACLE |
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Father Marcel invites all to come to the Prayer Cenacle
on Monday evenings from 7-8 p.m. in
the Church which will continue throughout the
summer months
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GUARDIAN ANGELS
NEEDED
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The “Guardian Angels” fund is
a financial aid scholarship program launched in 2005
by parishioners and friends who wished to help
deserving students attend St. Joseph School.
Last year the program benefited
25 students
from 19 families who otherwise might not have been
able to afford a Catholic education.
Administered directly by our parish, funds
collected by the “Guardian
Angels” program subsidize a significant part
of the tuition cost for active parish families who
demonstrate some financial need.
If you would like to sponsor a child in our
school next year for any amount from $250 to $4,000,
please contact Msgr. Chris directly.
Monthly payments can be made starting at $25.
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2010 ANNUAL BISHOP’S APPEAL
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“Living Our Faith”
Thank you to the over 470 donors from our parish
who made
pledges
totaling
$106,385
to this
year’s
Annual
Bishop’s
Appeal.
St. Joseph’s
will again
receive 50%
of the funds
redeemed
above the
$90,000 goal
set for our
parish!
Thank you!!
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VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
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The Parish Office has openings for volunteer
receptionists to greet visitors, answer the phone
and assist with minor clerical tasks as needed.
If you would like to volunteer, please
contact Ginny in the Parish Office (203-924-8611).
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ATTENTION
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
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The schedule for June, July and
August is being prepared.
If you have any summer vacation plans or events
that will keep you from serving on a particular weekend,
please drop a note or send email to Sr. Rita at the
Parish Office as soon as possible.
Thank you!
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
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Please consider spending an hour on Tuesday or
Friday to visit with Our Lord Jesus Christ during
Eucharistic Adoration from 12 noon–7 p.m. in the
Chapel.
At this time you may want to say a Rosary, read
scripture or just sit quietly and open your heart to
Jesus. A
second volunteer is needed to commit to an hour on
Fridays from 12 noon – 1 p.m.
Please call Sheila at the Parish Office
(924-8611) for more info.
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LITTLE SCHOLA
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Did you know that St. Joseph has a “Schola?” What is
a schola? It’s a choir that meets to learn
techniques of singing and to offer music out of the
richness of our Catholic heritage. St. Joseph’s
Little Schola meets every Wednesday at 7:30
p.m. in the Choir Loft from September
through Pentecost and new singers are welcome. If
you come to 7:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Masses you’ve
heard the Little Schola. Now is a great time to
join for Easter! Regular attendance at Wednesday
rehearsals is required. If you are interested,
please attend a rehearsal. Please use the Convent
side door of the Church for access.
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CHARITABLE
DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
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Financial donations
for the needy in our community may be made through
the St. Joseph Box, located behind the
last pew in the church on the confessional side.
Any donations received in this box go exclusively
to help the needy. Donations of
non-perishable food items to both the Spooner
House and St. Vincent dePaul Society Thrift Shop
may be made in the bin located in the Parents Room.
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION OPENINGS |
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Volunteers are needed to commit to an hour for
Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesdays from 1-2 and
3-4 p.m. and on Fridays from 2-6 p.m. Back-up
people are also needed. Please call Sheila at the
Parish Office (924-8611) for more info.
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APARTMENTS
AVAILABLE
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There is a two-bedroom
and a one-bedroom apartment available for rent in
parish-owned property at 30 Fairmont Place. For
information, please call the Parish Office.
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SONS OF ST.
JOSEPH
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Sons of St. Joseph is
a new ministry providing the men of our parish with
a means to grow in knowledge and understanding of
the Catholic faith in fellowship with other Catholic
men. Meetings are held in the first floor meeting
room at 30 Fairmont Place on Saturday mornings from
6:30 – 8 a.m. “Coffee and” is
provided. All men of the parish are invited. For
more information, please contact Brad Smythe at
smythebrad@sbcglobal.net
or 610-7197.
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OVERSEAS PILGRAMAGE TRIP |
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Father Marcel is
hosting a trip to Hungary, Austria and
Germany for 10 days beginning July 1, 2010.
A performance of the Passion Play at
Oberammergau will be the highlight of the
trip! The price is $2,899
and includes air fare, lodging, 10 meals and
sightseeing. For more info, please call
Father Marcel (203/685-2710), send an email
to him at
ucsmarcel@aol.com
or call the Parish Office.
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MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA |
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This month’s prayer intention for the
Miraculous Medal Novena is “for our
country, in particular that the Holy Spirit
will guide those who represent us in all
levels of government”. Join us on Thursdays
at 7 p.m. in Church!! There will also be a
five minute homilette from Father Nick.
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Adoration
is
held
in
the
Carlson
Chapel |
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Adoration
is held in the Carlson Chapel of the Sacred
Heart on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12 noon –
7 p.m. To sign up for an hour of adoration
on Tuesday (especially from 12 noon – 1
p.m.), please call Gilda Bures (924-4357).
To sign up for an hour of adoration on
Fridays, please call Sheila Marcinauskis
(924-8611).
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ADORATION
–
TUESDAYS
AND
FRIDAYS |
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The first meeting
of the Monday Night Scripture Group will
be on Monday, September 14 at 7
p.m. in Religious Ed meeting
room. The Monday Night Scripture Group
studies all facets of the Bible with a
blend between the Old and New
Testaments, using Little Rock Scripture
series as a guide. We make the
Scriptures come alive with lively and
knowledgeable discussions and learn how
to live our faith in our daily lives.
Please visit our website at
www.stjoesheltonctscripturestudy.org
for more info. You can also contact
Debe Slovak at 203-925-8891 or Dave
Crout at 203-494-9731. We look forward
to seeing you on September14!
TUESDAY
ADORATION
People
are needed for Tuesday adoration in the
Carlson Chapel of the Sacred Heart for the
following hours: 12 noon - 1 p.m. and 4 – 5
p.m. Please call Gilda Bures (924-4357) if
you can sign-up for one of these hours.
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HELP NEEDED
CLEANING
ALTAR SERVER
ROBES |
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Parent
volunteers are needed on a regular basis to
pick up, wash and return the altar server
robes to the Sacristy. Please contact
Father Nick if you are able to help.
And remember, “many hands make light
work!”
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THE
CONNECTICUT
CATHOLIC
ADVOCACY
NETWORK |
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The Connecticut Catholic Advocacy Network
was developed by the Catholic Bishops of
Connecticut to enable citizens to receive
free, timely information about governmental
policies of our State and Nation.
There is a brochure in the bulletin this
week that describes how to sign up for this
important service.
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SPANISH CHARISMATIC
PRAYER GROUP
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A
Spanish Charismatic Prayer Group will be
meeting every Saturday at 7 p.m. in
the Upper Room. All are
welcome to come and sing and pray.
Please contact Cesar Galicia (732-5319) for more information.
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FRIDAY
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION |
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St.
Joseph Parish offers Eucharistic
Adoration every Friday from 12 noon until 7
p.m. in our chapel.
Volunteers are especially needed (for teams
of two) for an hour between 2 - 5 p.m.
If you would like to volunteer on a regular
basis or as a back-up, please call
Cecile (924-4005) or Sheila (924-9269).
Eucharistic Adoration is a wonderful,
spiritual opportunity to spend some quiet
time in prayer before Our Lord!
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MOTHER’S CIRCLE |
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The
Mother’s Circle meets the second Friday of
the month in the Upper Room at 10 a.m.
Mothers with their young children are
invited for the opportunity for socializing
and playtime. For more info, please
call Mary (888-4790) or Carrie (925-0437).
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LECTIO DIVINA
– “SACRED WORD”
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Come and find out what Lectio Divina is all
about and how to grow into a deeper and more
intimate relationship in union with our God.
Meetings are every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
in the Chapel. Anyone interested may
call Sister Carolyn (924-1449) for more
information.
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FOOD BANK
SUPPLIES NEEDED |
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Spooner
House’s food bank needs replenishing and
donations of the following will be greatly
appreciated: tuna, soups, pasta,
sauce, beans, rice, instant/evaporated milk,
instant/canned potatoes, canned fruits,
cereals, oatmeal, peanut butter, jelly and
canned vegetables. Bring donations
directly to the Spooner House (119 Caroline
Street, Derby) or leave in the “Spooner
House” box in the back of our Church.
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ADULT
SACRAMENT PROGRAM INFORMATION |
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Are you
an adult in the Catholic Church who needs to
receive the sacraments of baptism, communion
and/or confirmation? Or do you know
someone who has not received any of these
sacraments? If so, contact Deacon
Jeffrey Kingsley (922-8220) to receive more
information about the process of receiving
these sacraments through the Catholic
Church’s program known as the Rite of
Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA).
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SPOONER
HOUSE/FOOD BANK SUPPLIES NEEDED |
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Spooner
House’s food bank needs replenishing and
donations of the following will be greatly
appreciated: tuna, soups, pasta,
sauce, beans, rice, instant/evaporated milk,
instant/canned potatoes, canned fruits,
cereals, oatmeal, peanut butter, jelly and
canned vegetables. Bring donations
directly to the Spooner House (119 Caroline
Street, Derby) or leave in the “Spooner
House” box in the back of our Church.
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COUNSELING
SERVICES AVAILABLE |
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Counseling is
the most requested service on the United
Way’s INFOLINE, yet many people cannot
afford the cost of counseling or have
difficult finding an agency to help.
If you or someone you know is struggling
with serious issues, please contact Catholic
Family Services (372-4301, ext 351), or
email
www.ccfc.ct.org.
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