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216 Scribner Avenue Norwalk, Connecticut 06854 October 11, 2015 Rev. Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski, KCHS, Pastor Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Increased Offertory Drive Our Increased Offertory Commitment Sunday is this weekend at all Masses. We encourage all parishioners to complete and turn in your commitment cards to the church. The Commitment Card contains information on how to plan your increased offertory gift to the church, and asks for your commitment over the next year. If you have any questions regarding this program, or how to give electronically, please contact the parish office.
COAT DRIVE CLOSES THIS SUNDAY AFTER THE 5pm MASS THANK YOU TO ALL THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THIS WORTHY CAUSE!!
“Christ, Our Guiding Light in Faith, Hope, and Charity”
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St. Matthew Social Concerns Food Pantry
We are currently still in need of the following items: Rice (small bags) Cereal School Snacks Canned Fruit Dry Beans Crackers Coffee Canned String Beans Spaghetti Pasta Sauce Tomato Paste Peanut Butter & Jelly
Food may be dropped off every weekend at mass or anytime during regular office hours. Thank you so much for your continued generosity!!
FROM THE DESK OF MSGR. WALTER
Saturday, November 7th, 10:00am - 3:00pm with Bishop Frank for all the following:
•Staff •Pastoral Council •Synod Commission Members •Finance Committee •Trustees
Please circle the date. This Synod meeting is important to our parish and diocese. Invitations are coming and reservations are necessary.
PARISH STAFF
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski, KCHS Parochial Vicar: Rev. Sunil Pereira, I.M.S., ext.114 Pastoral Assistant: Sr. Sally Norcross, ext. 118 Admin. Assistant: Carol Cosgrove, ext. 101 Secretary: Maureen Moccia, ext. 105 Pastoral Minister: Richard Albertelli, ext. 115 Financial Advisor: Ralph Bosch, ext. 108 Bookkeeper/Accts. Pay: Steve Buckett, ext.103 Offertory Bookkeeper: Maryann Gregg Maintenance: Jack Consiglio, ext. 104 Baptism & Marriage Coordinator: Lorraine DeRosa [email protected] Bulletin Editor: Cathy Lauder, ext. 105 Music Ministry: Val Wyman, Lisa Moretti, ext. 109 Faith Formation: ext. 107 [email protected] Coordinator: Michele Scholl Assistant Formation Coordinator: Lori Paladino Confirmation Coordinator: Jean DesRochers The Crew: [email protected] Coordinator : Mariko Dahl Assistant Coordinators: Katrina Pesta Filomena Giannico Trustees: Mr. Bill Taylor Mr. Ralph Bosch
PARISH OFFICE Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm Sunday: 8:00am - 1:15pm Phone: (203) 838-3788 Fax: (203) 838-8195 Email: [email protected]
Mass Ministry Volunteers Please remember that no special requests can be accommodated. If you are scheduled and
find you can not make the date, it is up to you to get a substitute. If you have any problems
finding a replacement, please call Carol at (203) 838-3788 ext. 101.
DRESS CODE FOR CHURCH
Just a reminder….we wear our best clothes to Church out of respect for The Lord, who has given us His all, and as well as out of respect for those we worship with!
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WE’VE MOVED!! Come visit us at our new location located across from the Masterpool Great Room in the parish center.
WE’RE OPEN!! We are open after Masses starting this weekend, October 10th and 11th. We will soon be placing an order for new items, so if you have a particular request, please call Sr. Sally during regular office hours at ext. 118.
If you would like to volunteer to help after a particular Mass, please call Joanne Miller at (203) 322-6559.
October is the month of the Rosary. Pray the Rosary.
Come Celebrate Mary! Join us for the
Miraculous Medal Novena Mass Monday’s at 7:30pm in the Chapel.
ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!
Annual Diocesan Respect Life Mass
Next Sunday, October 18th 12:00pm
St. Matthew Parish [email protected]
Msgr. Walter’s Wish List
The Monstrance used in the Chapel is very old and is being re-gilded. The refurbishing of the Monstrance will cost $1,200.00 This may be memorialized.
The Parish Office will be open from 9:00am to 1:00pm on Monday,
October 12th for Columbus Day. Please note: There will be one mass on Monday
at 9:00am in the chapel. There will not be a 7:30pm Novena Mass
HAPPY COLUMBUS DAY!
A WONDERFUL GIFT IDEA FOR ANY OCCASION!
A plaque on The Tree of Life in our Parish Center
St. Matthew’s Parish Center has a Tree of Life whose purpose is “to remember.” The tree is truly a glowing tribute to those memorialized. The names of people our parishioners and friends would like to honor, or the names of people who want to be remembered as supporters of St. Matthew, are inscribed on leaves and acorns of the tree and rocks of the garden.
All gifts are tax deductible.
The Tree of Life is a beautiful focal point for all those entering the building. A pick up a form in the office or for further information, please call (203) 838-3788.
Rock $5,500 Acorn $3,000 Leaf $ 400
Advertiser of the Week
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SACRIFICIAL GIVING
Offertory, 10/04/15: $16,029.00 Average Gift, 10/04/15: $ 23.40 Offertory same week 2014: $15,400.00 On-Line Giving: $ 587.00 All Saints School: $ 4,870.00 Candle Stands: $ 405.00
Thank you for your continued weekly support of our parish! Bless you for all you do!!! Msgr. Walter
Mass Intentions Columbus Day, Monday, October 12 9:00am Special Intention 7:30pm No Novena Mass
Tuesday, October 13 12:10pm Special Intention
Wednesday, October 14 12:10pm William Ryan
Thursday, October 15 12:10pm Nancy Bucciarelli
Friday, October 16 12:10pm Leonard & Susie Mecca
Saturday, October 17 4:00pm Arnaldo Fraccaroli Joseph & Regina Dyke Jane Pfister Stanley Tyska Lorretta DiCostanzo Chuck Morgan John Royal Harris Ralph Johnson Kol Berisha Jose Benavides
Sunday, October 18 7:30am John & Jennie O’Brien 9:00am James Finch 10:30am Clemente Sarion 12:00pm Umberto & Orsola DiRenzo and Carolina & Giuseppe DiRenzo 5:00pm Angie English Stephanie Belli McCormack Family Thompson Family Michaelina Horne Broderick, Carter, & Henkel Families Mary Beth White Marie & Raul Lluis
All weekday Masses are celebrated in the Chapel.
Confessions Every Saturday 3:15pm - 4:00pm First Tuesday of the month 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord: Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them
Please remember in your prayers:
Nona Fazekas Katherine Witherstine Lawrence Macaluso
Elaine (Toni) Woolworth Anna E. Villani Paula McGrath
We extend our sympathy to their families and friends.
ELECTRONIC GIVING is available through our parish website
GLUTEN-FREE HOSTS Gluten-free hosts are available at all masses. If you require a gluten-free host, please see the officiating priest before mass.
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EXPERIENCE Experience is something you don’t get until just after you need it. —Anonymous
October 11, 2015 - 5 - Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, November 1st, the 1st through the 3rd grade classes will celebrate Mass together at the 9:00am Mass. All 1st-3rd grade students and their families are expected to attend. Wednesday, October 29th, from 5:00pm - 5:45pm, there will be a rehearsal for all those who are interested in ushering & lectoring at this mass. To volunteer for this mass, please sign up using the link to the site that was sent to you by email this past week. If you did not receive the emailed link, please call the Religious Formation Office at (203) 838-0231 or (203) 838-3788 ext. 107. Reminder: We follow the Norwalk Public School schedule.
M i d d l e S c h o o l C r e w
Meet at 4:45pm in the church and join us for the 5:00pm mass. The Middle School
Crew will get together after mass.
No class Columbus Day,
Monday, October 12th.
Trinity Catholic High School 926 Newfield Avenue
Stamford Open House
Thursday, October 15th, at 7pm All middle school students and their parents, as well as high school students considering transferring, are welcome to attend. Tours of the school will be available as well as a chance to speak directly with administrators and staff. Information regarding the Entrance Exam, which will be administered Saturday, October 31st, and Saturday, November 14th, will also be available. Visit our website at
ww.trinitycatholic.org for more information or call (203)322-3401 ext. 302.
RCIA Are you thinking about joining the
Catholic Church? Are you a Catholic who wants to
complete the Sacraments of Initiation?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is open to any adult who wants to explore the possibility of becoming a full member of the Catholic Church. More information will be available in the following weeks. To add you name to our email list, please send an email to the Religious Formation Office at
Offertory Gift Bearers The gifts of bread and wine are brought to the altar at each Mass on the weekend. The gifts represent the offering of ourselves to our Heavenly Father. The offertory bearers represent each one of us as if we each brought our own gift to the altar. Any family or individual parishioner may volunteer to bring up the gifts. Please tell an usher if you wish to participate.
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ST. MATTHEW FITNESS CLUB FALL 2015 SESSION
There is still room in the fall session for a few more participants!
Strength ~ Toning ~ Balance ~Flexibility Endurance ~ Relaxation
A beautiful and unique fusion of traditional fitness elements, yoga, and tai chi suitable for all ages and
fitness levels!
Classes will be held in the Great Room on Mondays at 7:30 P.M. and
Thursdays at 6:30 P.M.
To register or for more information call Aggie at (203) 852-1036
For a variety of reasons, as many as half of middle-aged and older women do not comply with their physician’s orders when taking prescription drugs. The result can be adverse drug events which account for 700,000 emergency room visits and 120,000 hospitalizations a year. Patients often do not tell their health care professionals all the medicines, including prescription, over-the counter, and supplements they are taking. Others don’t take each medicine as prescribed, miss doses, or take medications more often than prescribed. What You Can Do • Keep an updated list of drugs, supplements, and
herbal products you take and give it to your doctor including any specialist you see, at your next
appointment. • Develop a system or use a drug organizer to take the
right drugs at the right time. • Ask your pharmacist to help you develop a plan. • How much, how often, and how long the drug
should be taken. • Possible side effects. • Drug/food/alcohol interactions that may occur. • Whether drugs should be taken on a full or empty
stomach, or if they should be taken a certain amount of time before or after meals.
• Different types of devices that dispense pills and any recommendations your pharmacist may have.
A drug management system that works for one person may not work for another. Find or create a drug man-agement system that works for you and use it. It could make your life a lot easier, and perhaps, save it! Women’s Health Advisor
Health Tip From Our Parish Nurses: Manage Multiple Medications to Prevent Harmful Interactions
They who sing, pray twice! Join the Youth Choir: Practice every Thursday in the church from 6:00-7:00pm. Open to all youth in Grades 3-12! Youth choir sings at the 9:00am mass weekly. Join the Adult Choir: Practice every Thursday in the church from 7:00-8:00pm. Adult choir sings at the 10:30am mass weekly. NEW! Contemporary Mass: 5pm Sunday mass needs you! If you are grades 7-12 and sing, play guitar or another instrument, we'd love to hear from you! We rehearse select Thursday's from 8-9pm, so contact Val Wyman if interested (203) 451-5959. Calling all Instrumentalists! We would love to get you involved in sharing your gift with the parish! Call Val at (203) 451-5959 or stop by the organ after any mass!
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