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ST. JEANNE JUGAN JOURNAL
JULY 26, 2020 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH ST. JEANNE JUGAN PARISH ST. BERNARD CHURCH
“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field.”
Matthew 13:44a
REFLECT A single mother who has a child with special needs works two jobs and sacrifices much of her own pleasures in order to be available for her son. Being the best mother possible is important to her and brings her joy. We are willing to make great and often heroic sacrifices for those people and things that matter most to us. Unless there is something of obvious importance to us in our immediate path, we can easily approach life in a more haphazard and chaotic way. We jump from one thing to another, responding to whatever it is that is competing for our attention at that moment. When everything is important, nothing is important.
If we do not wear the right pair of glasses, we can get all too easily caught up in the superficial stuff and neglect paying attention to the things that really matter. The kingdom of God is like the pearl of great price that is worth selling everything for so that it can be obtained. Based on where I invest my time and energy each day, I really wonder whether I am serving God’s kingdom or my own. Have you ever considered tracking how you spend your time? You may be surprised! We allow our agendas to set the clock of our lives. We forget that joy and a true sense of purpose are not going to be found in following that timepiece. Joy is the expression of the happiness that is discovered when living in the kingdom of God. When our agenda matches God, not only do we leap for joy but God leaps with delight as well. Our well-being is what matters most to God.
Can you imagine God delighting in you? It is easy to deaden our senses to the whole reality of God and the joy that living the Gospel can bring. The demands of secular life and the agendas competing for our attention can quickly do that. We can get tired and spiritually apathetic. But if we can see our way through all of the conflicting voices and hear the voice of God, we can rediscover our zeal and passion and redirect our efforts. When we begin to see as God sees, we can rise each day and notice what really needs our attention and embrace it with exuberance. Be careful, though. It may not be what we originally had on our list. Responding to it, however, will be worth putting everything else aside.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
Religious Education Registration for the School Year 2020-21 is still underway. We are asking all students who plan to attend our program in the Fall to please register. We are making decisions on class size due to the directives from the State of Connecticut and the Archdiocese of Hartford. It is important to know how many students will be in each class, as there will be a cap imposed due to these directives.
Please contact the Religious Education Office at 860-973-1717 ext. 118 to register your students. If you have any questions, please call Pat Keck, Coordinator of Religious Education, ext. 117.
NEW MASS SCHEDULE The new Mass schedule will be in effect beginning Labor Day weekend, September 5th/6th and will be as follows:
Confessions will be on Saturdays at 3 pm at Holy Family Church and at 4 pm at St. Bernard Church. If only one priest is available that weekend, these times will have to be adjusted.
With the reopening of the Churches for Sunday Masses, we appreciate the cooperation of those attending. From registering for weekend Mass to keep the proper limit of 100 to using hand sanitizer. From observing the six foot distance from others by following the floor markings to wearing masks to help keep us all safe.
Please remember that the proper way to wear the mask effectively is to have the mask cover both your nose and mouth.
This is a different time for all of us and we are trying to do the best we can to promote proper procedures for everyone’s health. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we follow guidelines to keep everyone healthy and safe so we can continue to celebrate Mass together in our churches.
Holy Family Church
Saturday: 4 pm Sunday: 9 am and 11:30 am
St. Bernard Church
Saturday: 5:15 pm Sunday: 7:30 am and 10:15 am
A MESSAGE FROM DEACON RICHARD
Dear parishioners of St. Jeanne Jugan Parish,
It is with mixed emotions that I am writing to inform you that Camille and I will soon be relocating to be closer to our children and grandchildren. This will be a big change for us, but we feel God is telling us it is the right decision. We anticipate leaving in early Fall.
It is not easy to leave the St. Jeanne Jugan community. Love and gratitude is the theme of the message that I want to leave with you. Everyone has been very supportive of my ministry. Our parish is a very vibrant and gifted community and I am grateful the Lord gave me the opportunity to serve here. I wish to thank Fr. Golas, Fr. Mathew, Deacon Vince and all of you truly loving and devoted parishioners that made my stay here so enjoyable and rewarding.
As my journey takes another path, I bring with me God’s blessing that has come through all of you. I give thanks for you and be assured that you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Please accept my gratitude for the love this parish has shown to me and my wife.
St. Bernard School &
Little Angels Pre-School
St. Bernard School 8th graders graduated on Tuesday, July 21st at St. Bernard Church.
St. Bernard School Class of 2020
Athena Croal
Faith Daigneau
Nikos Gazis
Adrianna Gomes
Andrew Hurlburt
Sydney Jasenec
Zoe Kinelski
Leo Larose
Norah Lyke
Selena Mangus
Alexis Mastrangelo
Jared Ryan
Kaylee Schools
Logan Vidal
Anna Wilcox
May God’s blessing follow each of you as you start new adventures, interesting
travels and different journeys in life. May you always walk safely along the path of your dreams and aspirations. May God’s gentle hand guide each of the decisions that you make in this life. May you follow your passions and dreams according to his will. May your lives and hearts always reflect his everlasting truth and love. May God’s
hope be a light that you carry with you today and for always.
Amen.
SATURDAY JULY 25
8:30 am . . . Daily Mass (HF)
4 pm . . . Confessions (HF, SB)
5 pm . . . Vigil Mass (Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) (HF, SB)
SUNDAY JULY 26 (SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME)
7:30 am . . . Mass (HF)
8 am . . . Mass (SB)
9 am . . . Live-streamed Mass (HF)
10:30 am . . . Live-streamed Mass (SB)
11 am . . . Mass (HF)
MONDAY JULY 27
7:30 am . . . Daily Mass (SB)
9 am . . . Daily Mass (HF)
TUESDAY JULY 28
7:30 am . . . Daily Mass (SB)
9 am . . . Daily Mass (HF)
2 pm . . . Legion of Mary (HF Fr. Kerwan Hall)
WEDNESDAY JULY 29
7:30 am . . . Daily Mass (SB)
9 am . . . Daily Mass (HF)
THURSDAY JULY 30
9 am . . . Daily Mass (HF)
FRIDAY JULY 31
7:30 am . . . Daily Mass (SB)
9 am . . . Daily Mass (HF)
9:30 am . . . Exposition and Adoration (HF)
SATURDAY AUGUST 1
8:30 am . . . Daily Mass (HF)
4 pm . . . Confessions (HF, SB)
5 pm . . . Vigil Mass (Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) (HF, SB)
SUNDAY AUGUST 2 (EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME)
7:30 am . . . Mass (HF)
8 am . . . Mass (SB)
9 am . . . Live-streamed Mass (HF)
10:30 am . . . Live-streamed Mass (SB)
11 am . . . Mass (HF)
Weekend Masses are now open to the public with a maximum of 100 in attendance. Please see page 6 for details and how to
register for weekend Mass.
Daily Masses at both churches will continue to be live-streamed on our website (sjjenfield.org). The 10:30 am Sunday Mass at
St. Bernard Church and the 9 am Sunday Mass at Holy Family Church will also be live-streamed on our website (sjjenfield.org).
Location Key:
HF = Holy Family Church
SB = St. Bernard Church
SBS = St. Bernard School
LA = Little Angels PreSchool
BAPTISM
To register for the Parish’s Baptism Prep Class, please call 860-973-1717 to speak
with Kacey at the Holy Family Church rectory or Sally at the St. Bernard
Church rectory. Baptism Prep Class occurs on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 pm in class-rooms 2 and 3 at Holy
Family Church. Baptisms can be scheduled by calling Kacey or Sally once parents
have completed the Baptism Prep class.
Baptisms can be scheduled on any Sunday of the
month except on major religious feasts or holidays.
RECONCILIATION
Saturdays from 4 - 4:30 pm at each church and
by appointment.
CONFIRMATION
In the Hartford Archdiocese, students are confirmed in
their sophomore year after a year of preparation.
Please contact our Religious Education office
for more information.
MATRIMONY
Arrange with pastor at least 6 months before
wedding date.
HOLY ORDERS
Young men interested in the priesthood may
speak with any priest for more information. Please visit hartfordpriest.com for
more information.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
Priests are available for anointing either at home or in the hospital. Please contact the parish office
to arrange.
DONATE BLOOD
In Memory of Katie Vayda
St. Jeanne Jugan Parish
Holy Family Church
~ Held in Fr. Kerwan Hall ~
Tuesday, August 4th
1:15 pm – 6:15 pm
To schedule an appointment:
E-mail Trisha at [email protected], or
visit www.redcrossblood.org and use Sponsor Code:
katethegreat, or
call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
A PRAYER TO COMBAT THE CORONAVIRUS
PANDEMIC
Most merciful and Triune God, We come to you in
our weakness.
We come to you in our fear. We come to you with trust. For you alone are our hope.
We place before you the disease present in our world.
We turn to you in our time of need.
Bring wisdom to doctors. Give understanding
to scientists. Endow caregivers with
compassion and generosity. Bring healing to those
who are ill. Protect those who are
most at risk. Give comfort to those who
have lost a loved one. Welcome those who have
died into your eternal home.
Stabilize our communities. Unite us in our compassion.
Remove all fear from our hearts.
Fill us with confidence in your care.
Jesus, I trust in you.
Jesus, I trust in you.
Jesus, I trust in you.
Amen.
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SATURDAY JULY 25
8:30 am . . . Pat Privitera† (Requested by her three Friends) - HF 5 pm . . . Alfonso Apruzzese† (Requested by his Family) - HF 5 pm . . . Rev. William J. Hilliard† on the Anniversary of his Birthday (Requested by Jerry Hilliard) - SB
SUNDAY JULY 26 (SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME)
7:30 am . . . St. Jeanne Jugan Parishioners - HF 8 am . . . Julie A. Fallon† (Requested by the Fallon Family) - SB 9 am . . . Jim Boles† (Requested by Laureen Calusine) - HF 10:30 am . . . Fr. Daniel Johnson† - SB 11 am . . . Donald Dunne† (Requested by Tony and Donna Sardo) - HF
MONDAY JULY 27
7:30 am . . . The repose of the souls of Hank and Barbara Bellida† (Requested by Michael and Dale Smyth) - SB 9 am . . . Fr. William Traxl† - HF
TUESDAY JULY 28
7:30 am . . . Ann Cignetti† (Requested by Pat and Cal Folmsbee) - SB 9 am . . . Bertrand Bernard† (Requested by his Family) - HF
WEDNESDAY JULY 29
7:30 am . . . Conrad Lesniak, Jr.† (Requested by his Mother) - SB 9 am . . . Carol Olko† - HF
THURSDAY JULY 30
9 am . . . Tom McManus† (Requested by Tom and Patricia Keck) - HF
FRIDAY JULY 31
7:30 am . . . St. Jeanne Jugan Parishioners - SB 9 am . . . Fr. Ralph Colicchio† - HF
SATURDAY AUGUST 1
8:30 am . . . Joseph Keck†, 10th Anniversary, and Ruth and Clarence Keck† (Requested by Joseph’s Wife, Marie Keck)- HF 5 pm . . . Allan D. Keyes† (Requested by his Wife and Family) - HF 5 pm . . . Joseph J. Annis†, 28th Anniversary (Requested by his Wife and Family) - SB
SUNDAY AUGUST 2 (EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME)
7:30 am . . . St. Jeanne Jugan Parishioners - HF
8 am . . . William Sweetman† on the Anniversary of his Birthday (Requested by his Family) - SB 9 am . . . Rosaire Brodeur† (Requested by the Griffin Family) - HF
10:30 am . . . Paul Paquette†, 6th Anniversary (Requested by Monique Marquis) - SB 11 am . . . Beverly Civale Parente† (Requested by the Trichilo Family) - HF
Weekend Masses are now open to the public with a maximum of 100 in attendance. Please see page 6 for details and how to register for weekend Mass.
MONDAY JULY 27: Jer 13:1-11•Dt 32:18-19, 20, 21 [cf. 18a]•Mt 13:31-35 TUESDAY JULY 28: Jer 14:17-22•Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 [9]•Mt 13:36-43 WEDNESDAY JULY 29: Jer 15:10, 16-21•Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 [2]• Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 THURSDAY JULY 30: Jer 18:1-6•Ps 146:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab [5a]•Mt 13:47-53 FRIDAY JULY 31: Jer 26:1-9•Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14 [14c]•Mt 13:54-58 SATURDAY AUGUST 1: Jer 26:11-16, 24•Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34 [14c]• Mt 14:1-12 SUNDAY AUGUST 2: Is 55:1-3•Ps 145:8-9, 15-16, 17-18 [cf. 16]•Rom 8:35, 37-39•Mt 14:13-21
You can access the Daily Mass Readings via our parish app, at our parish Web site (www.sjjenfield.org) or by visiting the U.S. bishop’s Web site (www.usccb.org).
DAILY MASS READINGS
At St. Bernard Church, there are no intentions noted this week for the chapel or sanctuary candles.
Contact the St. Bernard Church office for information about having the chapel or sanctuary candles burn for your intention.
DO NOT BE AFRAID The call of the Lord Jesus to serve him in the Holy Priesthood arises directly from the love of his Sacred Heart. He is still calling many more men today to leave their worldly desires and ambitions behind and set out on the great adventure of the Catholic Priesthood, to dedicate their lives to the glory of God and the salvation of souls.
A call to the priesthood usually begins with some attraction to priestly life and ministry, a call to give oneself to God in a deeper, more radical way. From there through prayer and participation in the Church's sacramental life, one usually is led to greater trust in beginning to take the first steps of answering God's call. If you think God may be calling you, do not be afraid!
The Lord God promised to send shepherds for his Church. Today, the people of God need good and holy priests who will proclaim the Gospel and celebrate the Sacraments for our world. If God is calling you, be courageous in answering, knowing that with St. Paul "we can do all things in him who strengthens us" (cf Phil 4:14). If you would like to discuss your calling, contact Fr. Michael Casey, Director of Vocations, Pastoral Center, at 860-761-7456, by e-mailing [email protected], or by visiting the web at www.hartfordpriest.com.
ST. JOSEPH MEDAL OF APPRECIATION
This year many diocesan events were cancelled or severely restricted. In March around the Feast of
St. Joseph, the Archbishop awards an Archdiocesan Medal of Appreciation to parishioners who
generously volunteer their time in service to their parish and community. The 2020 medal recipient
from St. Jeanne Jugan Parish is Mrs. Andrea Krajewski who has been involved in the altar decorations,
care of the sacristy and the vestments, is a member of the choir of St. Bernard Church, and has helped
out at the carnival. She kept the French fry booth supplied!
Andrea will receive the medal at the 10:30 am Mass on Sunday, July 26th at St Bernard Church.
Congratulations to Andrea, her husband Rich and her family. St. Jeanne Jugan Parish appreciates you
and everything you do!
GET IN TOUCH ST. JEANNE JUGAN PARISH OFFICES
860-973-1717 Holy Family Church (9am-4pm Mon-Fri)
23 Simon Road, Enfield, CT 06082 860-741-7411 (fax)
St. Bernard Church (9am-3pm Mon-Thurs, 9am-12pm Fri)
426 Hazard Avenue, Enfield, CT 06082 860-749-6456 (fax)
PASTORAL STAFF Fr. John Golas, Pastor [email protected]
Fr. Mathew Kappalumakkel, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Richard Boucher Deacon Vincent Motto
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Sr. Theresa Marie Grochowski, CSSF
BUSINESS MANAGER Loida Hilliard
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Kacey Violette (HF), Administrative Assistant
[email protected] Sally Siemionko (SB), Administrative Assistant
ST. BERNARD SCHOOL Charlene Mongillo, Principal
[email protected] 860-745-5275
www.sbsenfield.org
LITTLE ANGELS PRESCHOOL Leesa Contreras, Administrative Assistant [email protected]
860-745-6135 www.mylittleangelspreschool.com
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Patricia Keck, Coordinator of
Religious Education [email protected]
860-745-7770 or 860-749-2993
Nancy Marco, Administrative Assistant, Grades 1-8
Karen Zeni, Confirmation Assistant [email protected]
860-741-3307
MUSIC Beth Surapine, Director of Music (SB)
860-749-6801
Diane Lautier, Contemporary Choir (HF) 860-989-5448
For Michael Dunning, Organist (HF) or Bridget Wcislo, Choir Director (HF)
contact the rectory at Holy Family Church
PRO-LIFE Al and Donna Doyker
860-749-6203 or 860-463-7826 [email protected]
REOPENING OF CHURCHES FOR WEEKEND MASSES IN
THE ARCHDIOCESE OF HARTFORD As of Saturday, July 4, 2020, parishes were able to reopen for the public celebration
of weekend Masses, provided that no more than a total of 100 socially distanced
persons are present at a given Mass in keeping with the limitation currently set by
the State of Connecticut. All previously set requirements for weekday Masses will
still be observed during weekend Masses. This includes the wearing of masks while in church and the limitation on singing, which may be done by a cantor but will not
include participation by the congregation.
In an effort to maintain no more than 100 people at each Mass, you will need to call the rectory during office hours to register for Mass.
Holy Family Church office hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 4 pm
and St. Bernard Church office hours are Monday through Thursday from
9 am to 3 pm and Fridays from 9 am to noon.
The dispensation from the Sunday obligation granted to all Catholics of the
Archdiocese of Hartford by Archbishop Leonard P. Blair has been extended through Sunday, September 6. The elderly, the sick, those who care for someone who is
vulnerable, or those who are fearful or anxious are encouraged not to attend or feel obligated to attend at this time.
Live-streamed Masses, both daily and weekend, will continue on our website (sjjenfield.org) so that those who cannot attend will be able to participate and remain
connected with the parish.
If you decide to attend Mass, please be charitable by protecting others and yourself. Please read and follow the guidelines below.
• If you or someone in your household is ill, especially with fever or flu-like
symptoms or conjunctivitis, please do not enter the church.
• 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.
• You must wear a face mask or cloth face covering. The proper way to wear the mask effectively is to have the mask cover both your nose and mouth.
• Do not shake hands with others.
• Use hand sanitizers.
• Do not congregate to socialize before or after Mass.
AS WE WELCOME YOU BACK AND RESUME PUBLIC LITURGIES TOGETHER, PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO STAY SAFE.
ST. JEANNE JUGAN PARISH SUPPORT “Happy House” is a free-will collection taken up at Holy Family Church to fund construction of simple, sturdy houses in Haiti through the Haitian Health Foundation. A limited supply of gift cards for Dunkin Donuts, Big Y, Stop and Shop, and Shop Rite are available at the St. Bernard Rectory. Proceeds will go to St. Bernard School.
THANK YOU to all those who have mailed their weekly offertory to the rectory office.
WEEKLY: $6,933
ONLINE: $2,883
ST. BERNARD SCHOOL: $197
HAPPY HOUSE: $220
MARANATHA MISSION: $892
Please consider making your weekly offertory online. Visit sjjenfield.org or go to
https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/4536 to learn more.
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ON OUR PARISH FACEBOOK PAGE. APP TO 88202 AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.
2020 ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
The goal for this year may be a challenge - but it is nothing compared to the challenge many suffer with each and every day of their lives, especially today, as the Coronavirus has affected so many of our neighbors. It is not too late to join your fellow parishioners with a pledge or gift to this year’s Archbishop’s Annual Appeal!! All pledges can be paid through December 31, 2020 toward this year’s Appeal. Your gift will make a difference in the lives of countless individuals. You may visit the Archdiocesan website at www.archdioceseofhartford.org or call the Appeal Office at 1-800-781-2250.
All funds contributed to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal are
used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the Appeal literature, which can be found at
https://archdioceseofhartford.org/appeal/.
No Appeal funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements.
