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!MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM 5:30 PM (St. Sebastian) Sunday Mass: 9:00 AM
11:00 AM & 5:00 PM (St. Sebastian) Weekday Masses (Tues. & Thurs.): 7:30 AM in the Chapel
(Mon. Wed. & Fri.): 7:30 AM (St. Sebastian) Eucharistic Adoration: Begins in the Chapel after the 7:30 AM Mass on the 1st Thursday of each month, and ends at 9:00AM with Benediction. (St. Sebastian Hour Adoration 1st Friday
of each month, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM) Confessions: Heard Saturdays, 3:15-3:45 PM.
Sundays, 8:15-8:45 AM. Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil 7:00 PM & 8:00 AM
12:10 PM & 7:00 PM (St. Sebastian)
SACRAMENTS
Baptism: Please call the Rectory to register your child for Baptism.
Marriage: Arrangements must be made at least one year in advance.
Call the Rectory for more information.
Religious Education (Including First Communion,
First Reconciliation and Confirmation Preparation): Classes are held at St. Sebastian Church – Mondays,
Grades 2 & 3 from 4:30pm – 5:30pm and Sundays, Grades 1,4,5,6,7,8 & 9 from 9:30am-10:45am
ST. JOHN PAUL II SCHOOL
87 South Main Street Middletown, CT 06457
Tel: (860) 347-2978 • Fax: (860) 347-7267 School Principal
Mr. Lawrence Fitzgerald
PASTOR
Rev. James Thaikoottathil, J.C.D
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Sister Lizzy & Sister Marykutty Email: [email protected]
PARISH & CEMETERY SECRETARY
Ms. Linda McCarty
PARISH BOOKKEEPER
Ms. Mary Ann Majors
PARISH CUSTODIAN
Mr. Bob Maxa
PARISH ORGANIST
Mrs. Joanne Swift • [email protected] (860-729-2538)
ST. JOHN RECTORY & PARISH OFFICE
19 St. John Square • Middletown, CT (860) 347-5626 • Fax: (860) 638-3633 Email: [email protected]
www.norwichdiocese.org www.saintjohnchurchmiddletown.com [email protected]
The Parish Office is open Monday through Friday from
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We are closed weekends and holidays
19 St. John Square, Middletown, CT 06457
PARISH COMMITTEE HEADS
Parish Council: Debra Liistro (860-402-3280) Building & Grounds: Richard Bergan (203-537-1435) Fundraising Chair: Simonne Mularski (860-301-0825)
Finance Chair: Kimberley Parks (860-267-0847)
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Baptism of the Lord
ST. JOHN CHURCH ESTABLISHED
IN 1843
. JOHN CHURCH MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT
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Saturday, January 12, Vigil Solemn Mass 4:00 PM: Stephen Ellam, by Wes & Kathy Kelley
5:30 PM: (St. Sebastian Church)
Sunday, January 13, The Baptism of the Lord (Community Mass) 9:00 AM Giuseppina Listro, by Nancy Marks & Katherine Yoder 11:00 AM & (St. Sebastian Church)
5:00 PM
Monday, January 14 7:30 AM (St. Sebastian Church)
Tuesday, January 15 7:30 AM Margaret Riggott Wednesday, January 16 7:30 AM (St. Sebastian Church) Thursday, January 17 7:30 AM Donald E. Maxa, Jr. Friday, January 18 7:30 AM (St. Sebastian Church) Saturday, January 19, Vigil Solemn Mass 4:00 PM Jason Holtz, by Family
5:30 PM (St. Sebastian Church)
Sunday, January 20, Baptism of the Lord (Community Mass) 9:00 AM Michele Mazzotta, by Linda McCarty
11:00 AM & (St. Sebastian Church)
5:00 PM
Please keep in your prayers for those who are ill: Joanne Niedbala, Fran Messina, Elizabeth
Breakfield, James Bettencourt, Elizabeth Smith, Evette Nava, Fr. Peter McGraph. +++
Collection Report: January 6 – 7, 2018 Weekly Offering $3,325.00 Monthly Offering $1,365.00
Thank you for your support of St. John Church!
ACROSS THE DIOCESE…
MARCH FOR LIFE 46TH ANNIVERSARY Saturday, January 22, 2019 marks the 46th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s infamous abortion-on-demand ruling. Because of that decision, millions of pre-born babies have been denied their most basic right – their right to life. On Friday, January 18, 2019, people from across the nation will assemble in Washington, D.C. to visibly express their oppostion to abortions. On Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 9:00 PM, buses sponsored by the Connecticut Right to Life Eastern Chapter will leave from the Norwich Municipal Parking Lot (Exit 11, I-395) and travel to D.C. to attend the March For Life on Friday, January 18, 2019. Bus Fare is $67 per person If you are unable to attend the March For Life, please consider sponsoring a seat on the bus. For further information and/or to reserve a seat or to sponsor a seat, please call Margaret Becotte at (860)822-1362.
22ND Annual Mass of Thanksgiving for
The Gift of Consecrated Life
Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich
Sunday, February 3, 2019 @ 10:30 AM
All are invited to join Bishop Cote in thanking God for the gift of consecrated life and the sisters, brothers, and religious priests who enrich the Church and build up God’s Kingdom with the witness of their religious commitment. The homilist will be Father Erik Lenhart, Consecrated Life for the Diocese of Norwich and currently a chaplain for the Capuchin Youth and Family Ministries (CYFM) in Garrison, New York.
“CELEBRATE MARRIAGE”
CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES
It’s not too early to begin thinking of Valentine’s Day. Give your Valentine something special this year – the gift of your time. Come celebrate your marriage at a day-long enrichment that will renew your dreams, increase your passion and refresh and celebrate your marriage. This marriage enrichment aptly entitled, “Celebrate Marriage”, will take place on Saturday, February 16, 2019, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at St Joseph Parish Hall, 99 Jackson St., in Willimantic. Cost is $35 per couple, which includes workbooks and lunch. Registration is required. Please call the Diocesan Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848-2237, ext. 306.
1/12 – 1/18 For the people of St. John Church
. JOHN CHURCH MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT
We would like to thank all dedicated parishioners for
their Church Support; with their time, talents and
treasures during the course of the year. We wish you
good health and peace throughout 2019
VOCAL CHORDS ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS
AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS
The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords will resume rehearsals on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in preparation for their spring concert to be held on
Saturday, May 4th. Our motto is "Lift Spirits, Relieve Stress and Heal Souls with Music". If you need some uplifting, then why not join us? Rehearsals are held every Tuesday evening at
6:45pm at St. Francis Church, Msgr. Fox Parish Hall, 10 Elm St., Middletown. No auditions are necessary but proper choral singing capabilities are required.
You do not need to be a hospital employee to join. The only requirement is that you love to sing and are willing to make a commitment. All men and women age 18 and over are welcome. Visit
http://www.vocalchords20.org or call 860.342.3120. The Executive Board is also requesting applications for their annual scholarships (minimum of $1000) to be awarded to deserving Middlesex County students
pursuing a career in nursing or music. They must have been accepted at an accredited college or university with one of these majors. Applications are
available at the Guidance office or visit
http://www.vocalchords20.org or call 860.349.2042.
“Warming Center Outreach” St. John’s Church is hosting the “Warming Center” this year from January 14th to February 25th. We are asking our parishioners to provide the following snacks to those
who are less fortunate during these two months: hot
cocoa packets, tea bags, individual salty snack packets, disposable hot cups, Lysol wipes & spray,
Febreze and hand sanitizers. Any donation can be placed in the bins located in the back of the Church. Thank you for your continued generosity.
There will be no shaking of hands during
the flu season
Knights of Columbus, Chapter 3
I would like to reorganize and revitalize Our Knights
of Columbus Chapter 3 so we can continue to stay
strong in the community. A meeting is scheduled for
Monday, January 14 at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall
of St. Sebastian Church. All present and past
members are encouraged to attend. Anyone interested
in joining this “most important church organization
in the world” is invited to attend!
Father James, Chaplain
“John answered them all, 'I baptize you with water;
but He who is mightier than I is coming…He will
baptize you with the Holy Spirit…'” (LUKE 3:16)
The Catholic Catechism states that “Jesus’ immersion
in the water is a sign for all human beings of the need
to die to themselves to do God’s will.” In other words,
as baptized Catholics there is only one gift that we need
to give to Jesus-the Gift of ourselves. Surrender
yourself to God, lace your trust in Him and allow the
Holy Spirit to work through you for the greater glory of
God.
Winter Feast of Saint Sebastian
Unveiling of the Statue
Saturday, January 19, 2019
5:30 PM Solemn Feast Mass
St. Sebastian Prime Rib Dinner & Raffle
Saturday, January 19̴ ̴@ 6:30 PM
Following the 5:30 PM Mass
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