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Sunday Reflection Reflexión del Domingo POPE FRANCIS, GENERAL AUDIENCE, !19 March 2014!!!

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning!!Today I would like to take up the theme of guardi-

anship under a particular aspect: the!educational!aspect. We look to Joseph as the model educator, who!watches over and accompanies!Jesus as he grows “in wisdom, age and grace”, as the Gospel says. He was not Jesus’ father: the father of Jesus was God, but he was a father to Jesus, he was a father to Jesus in order to help him grow. And how did he help him grow? In wisdom, age and grace.!

Let us begin with!age, which is the most natural dimension, physical and psychological growth. Joseph together with Mary, cared for Jesus above all from this point of view, that is he “raised” him, taking care that he lacked nothing he needed for healthy development. There was a long period in Jesus’ life spent with his family. In those years Joseph instructed Jesus in his work, and Jesus learned to be a carpenter with his father Joseph. Thus Jo-seph raised Jesus.!

Let us move to the second dimension of his edu-cation: “wisdom”. Joseph was for Jesus the example and the teacher of the wisdom that is nourished by the Word of God. We could ponder how Joseph formed the little Jesus to listen to the Sacred Scriptures, above all by accompany-ing him on Saturday to the Synagogue in Nazareth. Joseph accompanied Jesus so that he would listen to the Word of God in the Synagogue.!

And lastly, the dimension of “grace”. St Luke always says of Jesus: “the favour of God was upon him” (2:40). Here, of course, the role reserved to St Jo-seph is more limited than it was in the area of age and wis-dom. But it would be a grave error to think that a father and mother can do nothing to form their child to grow in the grace of God. !

Joseph’s mission is certainly unique and unrepeat-able, because Jesus is absolutely unique. And yet, in his guardianship of Jesus, forming him to grow in age, wis-dom and grace, he is a model for every educator, especial-ly every father. St Joseph is the model of the educator and the dad, the father. I, therefore, entrust to his protection, all parents, priests � who are fathers � and those who have an educational role in the Church and in society. In a special way, I would like to greet today, being fathers’ day, all parents, all fathers: I greet you from the heart! I ask for you the grace to be ever closer to your children, allow them to grow, but be close, close! They need you, your presence, your closeness, your love. May you be for them as St Joseph was: guardians of their growth in age, wisdom and grace. May you guard them on their journey: be educators and walk with them. And by this closeness you will be true educators. May St Joseph bless you and accompany you. We can pray for all the fathers of the world, for the fathers living and deceased. And let us pray to the great Father of us all, the Father. An!Our Father!for our fathers:!Our Father.... Best wishes to fathers!!

PAPA FRANCISCO, AUDIENCIA GENERAL, !19 de marzo de 2014!!!

Queridos hermanos y hermanas, ¡buenos días!!Hoy quisiera retomar el tema de la custodia según

una perspectiva especial: la dimensión!educativa. Miremos a José como el modelo del educador, que!custodia y acompaña a Jesús en su camino de crecimiento «en sabiduría, edad y gracia», como dice el Evangelio. Él no era el padre de Jesús: el padre de Jesús era Dios, pero él hacía de papá de Jesús, hacía de padre de Jesús para ayudarle a crecer. ¿Cómo le ayudó a crecer? En sabiduría, edad y gracia.!Partamos de la!edad, que es la dimensión más natural, el crecimiento físico y psicológico. José, junto con María, se ocupó de Jesús ante todo desde este punto de vista, es de-cir, lo «crio», preocupándose de que no le faltase lo nece-sario para un desarrollo sano. Está todo el largo periodo de la vida de Jesús en su familia. En esos años José enseñó a Jesús incluso su trabajo, y Jesús aprendió a ser carpintero con su padre José. Así, José ayudó a crecer a Jesús.!

Pasemos a la segunda dimensión de la educación: la «sabiduría». José fue para Jesús ejemplo y maestro de esta sabiduría, que se alimenta de la Palabra de Dios. Po-demos pensar en cómo José educó al pequeño Jesús en la escucha de las Sagradas Escrituras, sobre todo acompañándolo el sábado a la sinagoga de Nazaret. Y José lo acompañaba para que Jesús escuchase la Palabra de Dios en la sinagoga.!

Y, por último, la dimensión de la «gracia». Dice san Lucas refiriéndose a Jesús: «La gracia de Dios estaba con Él» (2, 40). Aquí ciertamente la parte reservada a san José es más limitada respecto a los ámbitos de la edad y de la sabiduría. Pero sería un grave error pensar que un padre y una madre no pueden hacer nada para educar a los hijos en el crecimiento en la gracia de Dios. !

La misión de san José es ciertamente única e ir-repetible, porque absolutamente único es Jesús. Y, sin em-bargo, al custodiar a Jesús, educándolo en el crecimiento en edad, sabiduría y gracia, él es modelo para todo educa-dor, en especial para todo padre. San José es el modelo del educador y del papá, del padre. Encomiendo, por lo tanto, a su protección a todos los padres, a los sacerdotes �que son padres�, y a quienes tienen una tarea educativa en la Igle-sia y en la sociedad. De modo especial, quiero saludar hoy, día del padre, a todos los padres, a todos los papás: os salu-do de corazón. Pido para vosotros la gracia de estar siem-pre muy cerca de vuestros hijos, ayudándoles a crecer, pero cercanos, cercanos. Ellos necesitan de vosotros, de vuestra presencia, de vuestra cercanía, de vuestro amor. Sed para ellos como san José: custodios de su crecimiento en edad, sabiduría y gracia. Custodios de su camino; educadores, y caminad con ellos. Y con esta cercanía seréis auténticos educadores. Que san José os bendiga y os acompañe. Po-demos rezar por todos los padres del mundo, por los papás vivos y también por los difuntos. Y recemos al gran Papá de todos nosotros, el Padre. Un «Padrenuestro» por nues-tros padres:!Padrenuestro...¡Y muchas felicidades a los papás!!

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EVENTS & MINISTRIES AT ST. ANN’S!

Have you been asked to be a!Godparent?!Those requesting a Sponsor Certificate for Baptism or Con-firmation must be active registered parishioners,!attending Mass every Sunday, and assisting with the material needs of the Church, according to his/her abilities; must be over 16 years of age, have received all Sacraments of initiation, and, if married, be married according to the laws of the Catholic Church; must meet with a priest!of the parish at least 3 months!before the date the certificate is needed.! (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2042; Code of Canon Law 874).!

AROUND THE DIOCESE!

www.dobcalendar.bridgeportdiocese.org!

Father’s Day Novena Cards!For sale in the Corner Store for $20, in both English and Spanish. Includes a beautiful card to be mailed or for a keepsake, and your intentions will be offered for a novena of Masses beginning on Father’s Day (June 17).!

The Miracle of Fatima Musical!Every other Sunday, at 3:00 and 7:00 PM, from May 13 through October 14, St. Andrew Church, Bridgeport. www.fatima100yrs.com for tickets and more info.!

RCIA Team Members Needed!St. Ann’s is looking for parishioners to accompany RCIA candidates through their process of initiation to the Catholic faith. There is a diocesan training workshop, “Reimagine RCIA,” August 17 & 18 at St. Francis Church in Weston. Please contact the parish office if you are interested. !

BAPTISMS AT ST. ANN’S!!

Baptism classes required for both parents and godparents are held on the 1st Satur-day of the month. Baptisms are celebrated during the 10:00 AM Mass on the 4th Sun-day of the month. Contact the parish office to begin the process.!

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June: !Sunday, June 24, 10:00 AM Mass � Celebration!!

July:!Saturday, July 7, 11:00 AM � Preparation Class!Sunday, July 22, 10:00 AM Mass � Celebration!

FAITH FORMATION!!

2018�19 Registration !Registration for next year’s classes will begin in August.! If your child is new to the program, you will need to submit both Birth and Baptismal cer-tificates with your registration.!!

Children’s Offertory Envelopes!To the Families of children preparing to receive First Eu-charist & Confirmation:! Please don't forget your offertory envelopes each week. It's wonderful to see you at Mass and thank you for your contributions.!

Making Room for God’s Love: HumanaeVitae at 50!Saturday, June 23, 9:00 AM�4:00 PM, Basilica of St. John the Evangelist, Stamford. A symposium featuring talks by George Weigel, Mary Eberstadt, Mary Hallan FioRito, and a panel of medical experts. Vigil Mass celebrated by Bishop Caggiano. To register, visit www.stjohnsstamfod.com.!

SUMMERTIME AT ST. ANN FIELD!!

Black Rock Concert Series!Starting June 26, Tuesdays, 6:30 PM (rain date Wednes-days). Admission is $5, children under 12 are free. Great music and food trucks! Volunteers needed � sign up sheets are in the vestibule. Check www.StAnnBlackRock.com for cancellations/postponements. !!

June 26: Alpaca Gnomes, BRYAC Shuck Truck!July 3: Generation Blues Band, M&M Steak Sandwiches!!

Black Rock Farmers Market!Saturdays through October (weather permitting), 9:00 AM�1:00 PM. Cash, Credit or debit cards, WIC Farmers mar-ket checks, SNAP/EBT. Cooking demonstrations once a month by Chef Raquel Rivera�Pablo (www.apinchofsalt.com). Get $5 “Bridgeport Bucks” when you visit the farmer’s market.!

Job Opening!We are looking for a part�time administrative assistant for the Parish Office. Bilingual is a plus. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact the office. !

Are You Called to be a Lay Dominican?!Thursday, July 26, 7:00PM, St. Theresa Church, Trumbull. Learn more about the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, which are composed of men and women who are fully in-corporated members of the Order of Preachers and live out their vocation in the world. www.laydominicans.org.!

Catechists Needed!!If you love your faith and wish to share it with the children of our parish, prayerfully consider becoming a catechist for our Faith Formation program! Training provided!! Call the parish office or email reled@stannblackrock.com.!

Parish Office Summer Hours! DAYTIME ! ! EVENING! !

Monday ! 9:00 AM�2:00 PM! Closed!Tuesday ! 9:00 AM�2:00 PM! 4:00�7:00 PM !Wednesday ! 9:00 AM�2:00 PM! Closed!Thursday! 9:00 AM�2:00 PM! Closed!Friday ! 9:00 AM�1:00 PM! Closed!Saturday ! 10:00 AM�12:00 PM! Closed!Sunday! Closed! ! ! Closed!

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Te han pedido ser Padrino o Madrina?!Si deseas ser padrino o madrina de Bautismo o Confirma-ción debes cumplir con los siguientes requisitos: Estar regis-trado en la parroquia; ir a Misa!todos!los domingos en St. Ann; ayudar cada uno según su capacidad de contribuir a las necesidades materiales de la Iglesia; ser mayores de 16 años; tener todos los Sacramentos de iniciación, y si eres casado debe ser bajo las leyes de la Iglesia Católica.!Marca una cita con un sacerdote de la parroquia con!anticipación de 3 me-ses antes de la fecha del Bautizo/Confirmación. !

Libro de Intensiones de Misa 2018!Ya te puedes acercar a la Oficina Parroquial y pedir misa para el 2018. Recuerda a tus familiares, amigos y allegados, pidamos por sus intenciones de salud y todas sus necesites. Donacion sugerida $10.00!

ANUNCIOS IMPORTANTES!

Campaña Católica Anual!Esperamos que el 100% de nuestros hogares registrados re-spondan a la ACA 2018. Si bien el nivel de sacrificio variará de feligrés a feligrés, este año el obsequio de la Campaña está al alcance de la mayoría de nuestra gente. Considere, en oración, apoyar la Campaña anual con una promesa o un regalo por única vez, según lo permitan sus medios. Su apoyo es muy necesario y será muy apreciado. A partir del 5 de junio, hemos recaudado 121 regalos por valor de $ 25,137 de 105 donantes que llevan a la parroquia al 55.86% de su meta de $ 45,000.!

Tarjetas para Novena Para El Dia De Los Padres!Se vende en la tienda por $20, en inglés y español. Incluye una hermosa tarjeta para ser enviada por correo o para un recuerdo, y sus intenciones serán ofrecidas para una novena de misas a partir del Día del Padre (17 de junio).!

FORMACIÓN DE FE!!

Registro 2018�19!La inscripción para las clases del próximo año comenzará en agosto. Si su hijo es nuevo en el programa, deberá presentar certificados de na-cimiento y de bautismo con su regis-tro.!!

Sobres de ofrendas para niños!A las familias de los niños que se preparan para recibir la Primera Eucaristía y la Confirmación: No olviden sus so-bres del ofertorio cada semana. Es maravilloso verte en la misa y gracias por tus contribuciones.!

BAUTISMOS EN ST. ANN!!

Las clases de bautismo requeridas tanto para padres como para padrinos se llevan a cabo el segundo sábado del mes. Los bautismos se celebran durante la misa de 12:00 p.m. el cuarto domingo del mes. Póngase en contacto con la oficina de la parroquia para comenzar el proceso.!

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Junio: !Domingo, 24 junio, 12:00 PM Misa � Celebración!!

Julio:!Sabado, 14 julio, 11:00 AM � Clase de Preparaación!Domingo, 22 julio, 12:00 AM Misa � Celebración!

Donación en Internet!Regístrese en nuestro sitio web haciendo clic en el logotipo de Online Giving. El sistema es seguro y privado; el registro es rápido y fácil. Esta es una buena manera de continuar sus

contribuciones a St. Ann incluso mientras viaja durante el verano. ¡Gracias!!

VERANO EN EL CAMPO DE ST. ANN!

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Serie de Conciertos !Todos los martes, 6:30 PM (miércoles de lluvia). La entra-da es de $ 5, los niños menores de 12 años son gratis. Con-sulte www.StAnnBlackRock.com para cancelaciones o po-sposiciones. Las hojas de inscripción para los voluntarios están en el vestíbulo.!!

June 26: Alpaca Gnomes, BRYAC Shuck Truck!July 3: Generation Blues Band, M&M Steak Sandwiches!!

Mercado de Agricultores!Todos los sábados desde 9:00AM�1:00 PM. Desde el mes de Junio hasta octubre 2018. Se aceptan tarjetas de debito, tarjetas de crédito y también cheques de WIC � “Farmers Market”. De-monstración de platos de comida por Raquel Rivera�Pablo

(www.apinchofsalt.com). Usted puede recibir un premio de $5 para “Bridgeport Bucks” cuando visite el mercado de comidas.!

Oferta de Trabajo!Estamos buscando un asistente administrativo a tiempo par-cial para la Oficina Parroquial. Debe ser bilingüe. Si usted o alguien que conoce está interesado, comuníquese con la oficina.!

Horas de la Oficina Paroquial para Julio! TIEMPO DE DIA! NOCHE! !

Monday ! 9:00 AM�2:00 PM! Cerrado!Tuesday ! 9:00 AM�2:00 PM! 4:00�7:00 PM !Wednesday ! 9:00 AM�2:00 PM! Cerrado!Thursday! 9:00 AM�2:00 PM! Cerrado!Friday ! 9:00 AM�1:00 PM! Cerrado!Saturday ! 10:00 AM�12:00 PM! Cerrado!Sunday! Cerrado!! ! Cerrado!

MASS INTENTIONS ! !

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OFFERTORY!

Weekly Offertory (6/10/18)! ! 2,774.00!

Children’s Collection (6/10/18)! ! 19.00!

Our heartfelt thanks to those who have remembered !Saint Ann Church in their will with a bequest.!

SAT.! JUN 16! VIGIL, ELEVENTH SUNDAY OF !

ORDINARY TIME!

! 4:00 PM!Maria Garcia Carrera by R. Beristain!

SUN.! JUN 17! ELEVENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY

TIME!

! 8:00 AM! Father’s Day Novena!

! 10:00 AM! For All Fathers!

! 12:00 PM! † Armando Fajardo by E. Fajardo!

MON.!JUN 18! WEEKDAY!

! 8:00 AM! Father’s Day Novena!

TUE.! JUN 19! SAINT ROMAULD!

! ! 8:00 AM! Father’s Day Novena!

WED.!JUN 20! WEEKDAY!

! 8:00 AM! Father’s Day Novena & !

THU.! JUN 21! SAINT ALOYSIUS GONZAGA!

! 8:00 AM! Father’s Day Novena!

FRI.! JUN 22! SAINT PAULINUS OF NOLA, !

SAINT JOHN FISHER, !

! 8:00 AM! Father’s Day Novena!

SAT.! JUN 23! WEEKDAY!

! 8:00 AM! Father’s Day Novena!

SAT.! JUN 23! VIGIL, THE NATIVITY OF SAINT

JOHN THE BAPTIST!

! 4:00 PM!Michael Csontos by S. & C. Jacob!

SUN.! JUN 24! THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN

THE BAPTIST!

! 8:00 AM! Father’s Day Novena!

! 10:00 AM! Edward J. Roach by S. & B. Donahue!

! 12:00 PM! Increase in Vocations to the Priesthood!

The Parish of St. Ann receives no outside financial support. We rely entirely on your generosity to meet our many ex-penses. Every contribution furthers our parish’s mission of faith, worship and service. Thank you for your support. !!The Second Collection next week is to Balance the Budget.!!We invite all children to participate in our new Children’s Collection (envelopes located in the vestibule). Even giving the smallest amount teaches our children the value of stew-ardship for the Lord.!

Attention Shoppers!!We receive .5% of your purchases when you shop AmazonSmile, with the link www.amazon�stann.com !

St. Ann Corner Store!Located in the front left of the church, the store is open for 30 minutes after all weekend Masses and during Parish Of-fice hours. Religious books, statues, crucifixes, jewelry, prayer cards, rosaries, etc. !

Remembering Your Loved Ones!If you would like to remember your loved ones with a Mass intention, through the Memorial Fund, by dedicating the Sanctuary Candle, or on our Wall of Remembrance, contact the parish office.!

PRAYER TRADITION AFTER MASS !It is a tradition of St. Ann Parish after the closing hymn (before leaving the church) to offer three Hail Marys: one is said for yourself; one is said for the person present in the church who is most in need; and one for the parishioner most in need.!

St. Ann Parish Prayer Line!Mary Casey (203�331�1315). Calls with your intentions and prayer requests are preferred between 5:00 & 6:00 PM.!

Annual Catholic Appeal!We are hopeful that 100% of our reg-istered households will respond to the 2018 ACA. While the level of sacri-fice will differ from parishioner to parishioner, an Appeal gift this year

is within the reach of the majority of our people. Please prayerfully consider supporting the Annual Appeal with a pledge or one�time gift as your means allow. Your support is much needed and will be greatly appreciated. As of June 5, we have raised 121 gifts worth $25,137 from 105 donors bringing the parish to 55.86% of its $45,000 goal. !

Online Giving!Register on our website by clicking the Online Giving logo. The system is secure & private; registration is quick & easy. This is a good way to continue your contributions to St. Ann’s even as you travel for the summer. Thank you!!

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