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CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION�

WOODBRIDGE/BETHANY�

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME�

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JULY 19, 2020�

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All these things Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables.

He spoke to them only in parables,

to fulfill what had been said through the prophet:

“I will open my mouth in parables,

I will announce what has lain hidden

from the foundation of the world.”

Glory to God in the Highest

Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you,

we bless you,

we adore you,

we glorify you,

we give you thanks for your great glory,

Lord God, heavenly King,

O God, almighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,

Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,

you take away the sins of the world,

have mercy on us;

you take away the sins of the world,

receive our prayer;

you are seated at the right hand of the Father,

have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One,

you alone are the Lord,

you alone are the Most High,

Jesus Christ,

with the Holy Spirit,

in the glory of God the Father.

Amen.

Second Reading

A Reading from the Letter of St. Paul

to the Romans

Brothers and sisters:

The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness;

for we do not know how to pray as we ought,

but the Spirit himself intercedes

with inexpressible groanings.

And the one who searches hearts

knows what is the intention of the Spirit,

because he intercedes for the holy ones

according to God’s will.

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L. The Word of the Lord

R. Thanks be to God

First Reading

A Reading from the Book of Wisdom

There is no god besides you

who have the care of all,

that you need show you have not

unjustly condemned.

For your might is the source of justice;

your mastery over all things

makes you lenient to all.

For you show your might when the perfection of

your power is disbelieved;

and in those who know you,

you rebuke temerity.

But though you are master of might,

you judge with clemency,

and with much lenience you govern us;

for power, whenever you will, attends you.

And you taught your people, by these deeds,

that those who are just must be kind;

and you gave your children good ground for hope

that you would permit repentance for their sins.

L. The Word of the Lord

R. Thanks be to God

Nicene Creed

I believe in one God, the Father almighty,

maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible

and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,

the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father

before all ages. God from God, Light from Light,

true God from true God, begotten, not made,

consubstantial with the Father; through him all

things were made. For us men and for our salva-

tion he came down from heaven, and by the Holy

Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,

and became man. For our sake he was crucified

under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was

buried, and rose again on the third day in accord-

ance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living

and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of

life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

who with the Father and the Son is adored and

glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic

Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness

of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of

the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

ANIMA CHRISTI (Prayer after Communion)

Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water

from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me.

Within Thy wounds hide me. Separated from Thee let me never be. From the malignant

enemy, defend me. At the hour of death, call me. And close to Thee bid me. That with Thy

saints I may be Praising Thee, forever and ever. Amen

PRAYER TO ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle,

be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.

May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou,

O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God,

cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits

who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

COLUMBUS HOUSE PPE UPDATE

Michael Coyne, a Fairfield Prep junior and a Confirmation candidate, writes to parish-

ioners:

“Thank you so much for helping me with my Columbus House drive. The efforts you

made brought in masks and gloves and cleaning supplies as well as generous cash do-

nations that enabled me to purchase more of the same. It felt good to complete the

drive and I have attached a few pictures from my drop off on Friday. Thanks again.”

Michael with Korn

from Columbus House

Michael Coyne,

PPE Coordinator

PUBLIC SUNDAY MASS HAS RESUMED �

Please know that Archbishop Blair has issued a dispensation from the

obligation of a�ending Mass. The decision regarding whether to a�end

Mass in person is left to the individual. If you or someone in your

household is ill, especially with a fever or flu�like symptoms or con-

junctivitis, please do not enter the church. �

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ALL SUNDAY MASSES AT THE CENTER ROAD CHURCH (for now)�

5:00 P.M. Saturday Vigil; 8:00 A.M., 9:30 A.M., 11:30 A.M.�

All Daily Masses at the Mother Church�

AS WE WELCOME YOU BACK AND RESUME�

PUBLIC LITURGIES TOGETHER,�

PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO STAY SAFE�

�� Please enter church at the Northeast doors (by restrooms) or the Southwest doors

(closest to Center Road, facing the rectory).�

�� You must wear a face mask or cloth face covering (Volunteers will provide one if

you do not have one).�

�� Use hand sanitizer, provided at all the entrances.�

�� Please place your offertory in the wooden collection boxes at all the doors. Basket

will not be passed at the Offertory. Thank you for supporting the Parish through-

out the “shelter in place.”�

�� Please sit where you see a blue marker stating “Please sit here.” Every blue mark-

er represents a place for individuals and those who live in the same household.�

�� Exit by any door.�

�� At all times, including entering and exiting the church, practice Social Distancing

by staying at least 6 feet from people who do not live in your household.�

�� Do not congregate to socialize before or after Mass.�

�� Congregation limited to 100 persons.�

�� Instructions for receiving Holy Communion will be explained by Father at Mass.�

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption

81 Center Road, Woodbridge, CT. 06525

203-387-7119; Fax: 203-387-4281

Pastor: Reverend Christopher M. Ford

Deacon John “Jack” Mordecai

Deacon Mario DiRienzo, Senior Status

SATURDAY, July 18 Vigil, Sixteenth Sunday

in Ordinary Time

5:00 P.M. +Luke Smith (Ray and Luigi

Luciani)

SUNDAY, July 19 Sixteenth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

8:00 A.M. People of the Parish

9:30 A.M. +Dr. John Aversa (Christine and

Steve Degliuomini)

11:30 A.M. +Edward and Dorothy Monelli

(Family)

MONDAY, July 20 St. Apollinaris, Bishop,

Martyr

9:00 A.M. +Dr. Mark & Mrs. Rita DeNegre

(Dr. & Mrs. Dominic Schioppo)

TUESDAY, July 21 St. Lawrence of Brindisi,

Priest, Doctor of the Church

9:00 A.M. +Salvatore Mangione (Lena

Mangione)

WEDNESDAY, July 22 St. Mary Magdalene

9:00 A.M. +Gladys Lupo (Elizabeth Dekarz

and Paul Lupo)

THURSDAY, July 23 St. Bridget, Religious

9:00 A.M. No Mass

FRIDAY, July 24 St. Sharbel Makhlouf

9:00 A.M. Open for Mass Intention

SATURDAY, July 25 St. James, Apostle

8:30 A.M. Open for Mass Intention

SATURDAY, July 25 Vigil Seventeenth Sunday

in Ordinary Time

5:00 P.M. +Peter Carrano (Vincent and Diane

Carrano)

SUNDAY, July 26 Seventeenth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

8:00 A.M. +Gloria Luciani (Jack and Clem)

9:30 A.M. +Marie J. Susso (Daughter, Nancy)

11:30 A.M. +Victoria G. Bruni (Loving Family)

Director of Music

Dr. Keith Smolinski

Director of Adult Faith Formation

and Evangelization

Sister Carolyn Severino

Director of Faith Formation, Grades 1-10

Mrs. Debra Carpenter

oloareligiousdirector@gmail.com

203-397-5250 (attendance line only),

Main Office 203-389-9863

Office Hours: Monday-Wednesday

10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Faith Formation Secretary

Mrs. Nancy Monelli

203-389-9863

oloafaithformationsecretary@gmail.com

Parish Secretary

Anita Bellmore, 203-387-7119

parishsecretaryoloa@gmail.com

Parish Trustees

Dr. Bruce Marien, Karen T. Cusick

Pastoral Parish Council President

Margaret Hamilton

Finance Council Convener

Dr. Bruce Marien

Parish Office:

Email: parishsecretaryoloa@gmail.com

Website: www.assumptionchurch.com

Office Hours: Monday-Wednesday:

9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Friday: 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Office is closed on Thursdays

Mass intentions

MASS SCHEDULE

WEEKDAYS: 9:00 A.M. (M.C.)

(NO MASS ON THURSDAYS)

SATURDAY: 8:30 A.M. (M.C.)

WEEKEND MASSES: SAT. VIGIL 5:00 P.M.,

8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 11:30 A.M (Center Road)

CONFESSIONS: SATURDAY 4:00 TO 4:45 P.M

The Sanctuary Lamp burns

this week at the Mother

Church in memory of Antoi-

nette Martino requested by

Dorothy Martino and at the

Center Road church in

memory of Jackie Zachey re-

quested by Robert and Laura Benevento.

Parish Giving

Weekly Offertory:

July 12, 2020: $6,563.00

Thank you for your generous support

Please remember in your prayers

Those serving in the Military

Pvt Nicholas Rickel, (Army), Dan Kel-

ley (Army), Captain Alexander Carpen-

ter (Army), Captain Patrick Carpenter

Jr., 1st Lieutenant Benjamin Steven San-

tandreu (Army), SEA BEE Nicholas

Listro, (Navy) Lieutenant John Philip

Morrissey (Army) Lieutenant Matthew

Hansen, Major Daniel Morrissey, (Air

Force) Lieutenant Colonel Seth

Krummrich (Army), Captain Samuel

Hurchala, Lieutenant Sean Leary, Kev-

in Murphy, Danny Murphy, Pfc. J. Ad-

ams, Emily O’Hara, Jonathan Sanchez,

Alice Mary, Eric Trivette, Meara O’ Ha-

ra, Zachary Simpson, Jon Farwell, Ser-

geant Brian Streit, Ryan Rausch ,Mary

O’Connell, Andrew Gnidula, and PFC

Glenn Warner.

The 2020

Mission Cooperative Appeal Collection

Second Collection THIS WEEKEND

Our second collection this weekend is for

the benefit of the Diocese of Kumbakonam,

India through the annual Mission Coopera-

tive Appeal Collection. Representatives are

unable to join us in person because of the

coronavirus pandemic; nonetheless, we seek

to assist them with our prayer and financial

support toward the Diocese. The Diocese

ministers to some of the most marginalized

communities in India and requests our help

with the construction of a needed chapel,

training for religious educators and lay min-

isters who serve 600 missions and for evan-

gelization efforts in rural areas.

We ask your generous response, especially

in these difficult times; checks can be made

out to The Catholic Mission Aid Office. Like

the parable of the mustard seed and the

yeast in this week’s gospel, our compassion-

ate sharing furthers the Reign of God.

Thank you for your kindness.

Daily Zoom Rosary

You are all invited to join our

Zoom Rosary group that

meets daily at 4 P.M. to recite

the Rosary. You don’t have to

join every day and we also

have silent prayers for those

who join us. Please send your

email and phone number and a member of

the Rosary group will send you information

or call you to walk you through the steps of

zooming to say the Rosary to petition an

end to this pandemic and these unprece-

dented times. Please call 203 787 8064 or

email lff1315@gmail.com.

Protective Masks�

The Parish office has a

new supply of protective

masks graciously sewn

by The Mask Stitchers

of Chatfield and donat-

ed to the parish. �

If you are in need of a protective mask

please call or email the parish office.�

Please pray for the Sick�

Joe Moore, Cynthia

Schultz, Joey Moore, Dan

DiElsi, Ron Wyda, Elaine

Sellings, Robert Scussel,

Anthony DeLaurentis,

John Reilly, Ed Rish, Ma-

rie Hartung, Valeria

Asprelli, Allene Kelly, Dot-

tie Malerba, Jill Ellis, Cor-

nelious Smith, Jean Pani-

co, Kevin Healy, Shirley

Varmette, Chris Rish,

Mary Pavlinko, Jesse Cri-

telli, David Massey, Rocco Campanelli, Lori

Cleveland, Lori Warner, Robert Williams Jr.,

Danny Pagliaro, Mary Lyons, Wayne Teto,

John O’Connell, Mary Tencza, Carole DaVia,

Sandy Stone, Helen Havens, Linda Candella,

Nicholas Philip Laudano, Kristin Marie D’Ami-

co, John Mahor Sr., Sharon Mallico, Rebecca

Rodriguez, Joe Carrano, Victor DeCarlo, Brett

Bunnell, Suzette Bunnell, David Luciani, Mar-

garet DeCarlo, Theresa DeLucia, Patricia

Hunt, Mary Ellen Martino, Brian Kelley, Rose-

mary Festa, Pat DeLuca, Danielle Esposito,

Connie DiCarlo, Fred Scalese, Laura Luzzi.

Dan Richo, Anna Adamovich, Michael Bertona,

Sandra Overlock, Laura Luzzi, and Pamela

Willis.�

Automatic Doors�

Automatic doors have been installed at the NE and NW doors of the church

to make it easier for those using canes, walkers or wheelchairs. �

Presently doors open by pushing the button, however hand free openers are

on back order. Enjoy!�

A Message from Pope Francis

“On the Day of Judgement,

we will not be judged for our ideas,

but for the compassion

we have shown others.”

July 14, 2020

Statement from the Office of the Archbishop about Black Lives Matter

In the midst of all that has transpired in our nation, the affirmation “BLACK LIVES

MATTER” is a necessary and important affirmation of the value, dignity

and rights of every human person, and is especially important given the

reality of racism experienced by people of color.

However, the affirmation “BLACK LIVES MATTER” should not be con-

fused with Black Lives Matter Global Foundation (BLMGF), an organization

of the same name. Although BLMGF claims to exist for the advancement

of Black people, its radical agenda goes far beyond the fundamental con-

cept of “BLACK LIVES MATTER,” and advocates positions that are antithetical to

Catholic moral teaching.

The Black Catholic Experience �

and Racism in the Catholic Church Webinar�

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with Deacon Art Miller�

Wednesday, August 5, 2020�

7:00 to 8:00 P.M.�

Sponsored by the Office of Catholic Social Justice�

Of the Archdiocese of Hartford.�

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All too often leaders of the Church have remained silent �

about the horrific violence and other racial injustices �

perpetuated against African Americans and others. �

In this webinar Deacon Miller will share some of �

his Black Catholic experiences and suggestions�

to help us move forward as one body of Christ.�

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IMPORTANT: Once you have registered, you will receive an email

addressed from Lynn.campbell@aohct.org. �

This email will confirm your registration �

and give you your Webinar sign�on info.�

The Celebration of the Eucharist�

Office of Radio and Television,

Archdiocese of Hartford�

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The Celebration of the Eucharist, daily tel-

evision Mass, is produced by the

Office of Radio & Television. The daily

televised Mass reaches out to the

homebound, and especially those who

have been disconnected from their lo-

cal parish communities through illness

or age and in these challenging

times.� Its purpose is to provide for the

spiritual well�being of those who may

need the prayers of the Church com-

munity. �

The television Mass is simulcast dai-

ly at 10:00 a.m. on WCCT�TV (CW20)

and WCTX�TV (MyTV9).� �

It addition to the daily broadcast at

10:00 a.m., it is also broadcast at 5:00

a.m.� each Saturday and Sunday� on

WCCT�TV. �

It can also be viewed online anytime

or by going to the parish website: �

assumptionchurch.com�

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