Saint Gabriel Parish 379 Broad Street

Windsor, CT 06095

Reverend Robert B. Vargo, J.C.L.

Pastor

Judicial Vicar of the Archdiocese of Hartford

Reverend Michael A. Ruminski Deacon R. Carl Lickwar

Parochial Vicar Deacon Ronald Biamonte

RECTORY OFFICE ST. GABRIEL SCHOOL

Mrs. Lisa Lape Mrs. Patricia Martin

Parish Secretary Principal

Mrs. Martha Erickson 77 Bloomfield Avenue

Bookkeeper/Bulletin Editor Telephone: 860-688-6401

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm Fax: 860-298-8668

Telephone: 860-688-4905 School Website

Fax: 860-688-2638 www.stgabrielschool.org

E-mail: gabrielchurch@comcast.net

Website: www.windsorcatholic.org

PARISH MINISTRIES MUSIC MINISTRY

Mrs. Gayle Brick Mrs. Bridget Scarlato

Coordinator of Parish Life and Ministries Director of Music

Telephone: 860-688-4905

Fax: 860-688-2638

E-mail: stgabriel.ministry@yahoo.com

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE ST. GABRIEL CHURCH

Mrs. Cynthia A. Glick Mr. Edward Kozloski

Coordinator of Faith Formation Church Sexton

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am-3:00 pm

Telephone: 860-683-0366

Fax: 860-683-2225

E-mail: sgsjreligioused@outlook.com

SACRAMENTS MASS SCHEDULE Baptism: 3rd Sunday of the Month: 12:00pm Daily Mass: 7:30 am

Please call Rectory Office to schedule a date. (Monday through Friday)

Marriage: Arrangements should be made by calling <><><><><><><><>

the Rectory at least six months in advance. Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 pm

Reconciliation: Saturdays at 3:15 pm Sunday Masses: 8:00 am, 10:30 am

Anointing of the Sick: Please contact the Rectory.

Accessible by

front right side entrance

ST. GABRIEL CHURCH WINDSOR, CT

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday October 10 - The Vigil of the Twenty-

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:00 PM Birthday Remembrance - Eddie Chatey

by Mom and Family

Sunday October 11 - The Twenty-Eighth

Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 AM The Souls in Purgatory and

Convalescent Homes by Carol Brown

10:30 AM 1st Ann. - Kathleen Coleman and

3rd Ann. - Nicholas Coleman by Family

Monday October 12 - (Columbus Day)

7:30 AM Frank Cerutti by Family

Tuesday October 13

7:30 AM Joseph Caliendo, Sr., Lolita C.

Dagmman and Sara Francisco by Pastore

Family

Wednesday October 14 - St. Callistus I

7:30 AM Birthday Remembrance - Shirley

Gawlik by Family

Thursday October 15 - St. Teresa of Jesus

7:30 AM 24th Ann. - Shirley Morin by Pat and

Walt Szepanski

Friday October 16 - St. Hedwig, St. Margaret

Mary Alacoque

7:30 AM Flordeliza Cano and Arceli Pacia by

Pastore Family

Saturday October 17 - The Vigil of the Twenty-

Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:00 PM Birthday Anniversary - Edward

Manion, Sr. by Mary and Family

Sunday October 18 - The Twenty-Ninth

Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 AM Birthday Remembrance - Margaret

Fernandes by Daughter, Maureen

10:30 AM 14th Ann. - Raymond Yakaitis by Wife

and Family

Weekend of October 3 & 4

Weekly: $6,294

My Monthly Collection: $2,324

Today’s Second Collection is for Heating and Cooling.

Next Weekend’s Second Collection is for World Mission

Sunday (Propagation of Faith).

Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

The Parish Rectory Office will be closed on

Monday, October 12th, in observance of

Columbus Day.

The Office will open on Tuesday, October 13th

at 8 a.m. for your convenience and parish needs.

They were exceedingly astonished and said among

themselves, “Then who can be saved?” Jesus looked at

them and said, “For human beings it is impossible, but not

for God. All things are possible for God.” - Mk 10:26-27

Daily 7:30 AM Masses, Monday through Friday

All Soul’s Day—November 2nd Traditionally, the month of November has been dedicated

to prayer for the happy and peaceful repose of the souls of

the faithful departed. All Souls’ Day, November 2nd, has

been set aside in particular to commemorate our deceased

relatives and friends. Our Catholic faith calls us to pray on

behalf of those who have gone before us in death. How

good it is to remember before the Lord at Mass, the souls of

those dear to us who have died. This is true on All Souls’

Day and throughout the year. An All Souls’ Remembrance

envelope has been included in your envelope packet; others

are available at the entrances to the Church. Kindly return

them to Church in any collection before November

2nd. Our dearly departed will be remembered at our parish

on All Souls’ Day and throughout the month of November.

“Remember those who have gone before us…”

Remember, too, St. Gabriel Parish will offer a Mass of

Remembrance on Sunday, November 1st, at our 10:30

a.m. Mass for all parishioners departed this past year.

Please remember those who have gone before us

marked with the sign of faith especially, Mary

Main. We also prayer for recuperating members.

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 11, 2015

On Tuesday October 20th, as part of the

participation of Saint Gabriel Parish and Saint

Joseph Parish in the 40 Days for Life campaign,

there will be Exposition of the Blessed

Sacrament at Saint Joseph Church beginning

at 8:00 AM and concluding at 9:00 PM.

In order to ensure that exposition can safely take place,

there is a need to have two people in the Church with the

Blessed Sacrament at all times. Please sign up on the sheets

located at the main entrance to the Church.

A Farewell for Father Michael Ruminski

As announced last weekend, Father

Ruminski and I have been informed by

Archbishop Leonard Blair of his decision to

transfer Father Ruminski from his role as

Parochial Vicar at St. Gabriel and St. Joseph

Parishes to serve as Parochial Vicar at The

Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish, Hartford.

Though his time with us has been brief, we

are grateful for his ministry and presence since his

Ordination. In particular, Father’s presence to the

students, parents, and faculty at St. Gabriel School has

been most appreciated and beneficial.

Come and extend best wishes to Father Ruminski

as he assumes his new assignment. A special Coffee Hour

will be held after the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday,

October 25th. Please plan on stopping by!

Fr. Robert B. Vargo

Pastor

“EvEning of Spirituality”

The Adult Education Committee of St. Gabriel’s Parish Council invites you to attend our “Evenings of Spirituality,”

beginning this month. At these evenings, we will be discussing the week’s Gospel, and gaining more insight into

its meaning and message. As in the past, Deacon Carl will

be presenting these evenings, which will be held once in October, once in November, and then every week during

Advent. You are welcome to come to as many as you are able to attend. Our first evening will be:

Wednesday, October 21, 2015 in St .Gabriel’s Lower Church

The evening will run from 6pm -7pm Refreshments will be offered

In the coming days, each registered household of our

Parish will receive a letter from me, inviting their participation in the 2015 Saint Gabriel Annual Collection.

Last year’s Appeal was a great success; may this year’s Appeal be likewise.

A glance at the cornerstone of St. Gabriel Church reveals

the year “1915”. This year, our Church building is

celebrating its 100th Anniversary— a milestone for this holy edifice, for sure, but also for its faithful people who

worship within its walls. It is here, within this Church, that we receive the Sacraments; it is here, that we listen to the

Word of God proclaimed and preached; it is from here that our faith is put to action through various ministries and activities.

Upon consultation with The Parish Council, it was decided

that the 100th Anniversary of our Church seems an opportune time to address some needed maintenance

issues on the building. This autumn, you will see repair work being done on the outside of the Church, as well as

inside of the vestibule. The Council also decided to form a

committee to consider options for the refurbishment of our “Church basement” into a functional and more

welcoming environment - indeed, a “Parish Hall”. I know that has been a desire of parishioners for many years.

This year’s Parish Annual Collection is an opportunity to

provide a significant and meaningful gift to your Parish on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of its

parochial Church. Your donation will help fund the slated

repairs and show support for the anticipated project of the refurbishment of the Parish Hall. Let your gift be a sign of

gratitude for the past, as well as your trust in God’s Providence.

Please consider a generous gift to the 2015 Saint Gabriel

Parish Annual Collection. Your goodness is appreciated!

Fr. Robert Vargo

Pastor

40 Days for Life (a reflection)

"Loving heavenly Father, help us to see the worth of all human beings by the way in which

you provide for us. We ask that you provide also the faith, grace and courage to enable us to protect that which is so precious to you."

OCTOBER 11, 2015

Northwest Catholic High School will host an Open

House on Sunday, October 25th from 1-3pm.

For more information or to register for an info session

online, go to NorthwestCatholic.Org/InfoSessions. Please

contact Andrew Selig at aselig@nwcath.org with any

questions.

All are Invited

Saturday, October 17th After the 4:00 PM Mass

In the lower church

All parishioners and guests are invited to a lovely meal

offered by volunteers of the Social Ministry Committee.

The dinner will be a delicious pork loin, vegetables, salad

and dessert. Coffee, tea and juice will be the beverages to

compliment and complete the meal.

Tickets will be sold after all the Masses at the front of

the Church. Single adult ticket is $10

Single child ticket is $5

Family ticket is $25

Treat yourself to a wonderful night out and share an

evening with your fellow parishioners!

“Bids For Kids” St. Gabriel School Annual Goods & Services Auction

The Annual Bids for Kids Auction was in

need of a new venue as unexpectedly, the Birch Meadow

Banquet Facility will be closing its doors prior to the date of

the Auction.

The date and new location is:

Saturday, November 7th Sheraton at Bradley Airport

Free parking available Doors open at 6PM $25 advance tickets - $30 at the door

Thank you for your support of St. Gabriel School as the

Auction is one of their biggest fundraisers and offers an

enjoyable night out for all who attend.

The Little Sisters of the Poor 1st Oktoberfest, German Dinner, Christmas Tag Sale

October 16th, 17th, and 18th

from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

The dinner will be held on Saturday, October 17th from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Our event will be held at St.

Joseph’s Residence, 1365 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT.

OCTOBER 11, 2015

October 15 Religious Education classes at St. Gabriel School

22 Religious Education classes at St. Gabriel School

22 C2 Confirmation class at St. Gabriel School 5:45 - 7:15 pm

29 All Saints Day presentation at St. Gabriel School

November 1 **Religious Ed Family Mass at the 10:30 Mass

5 Religious Education classes at St. Gabriel School 5 C2 Confirmation class at St. Gabriel School

5:45 - 7:15 pm

7 Faith and Evangelization Congress for Catechists 8 2nd Grade Parent meeting; 9:15 am in lower church

12 Religious Education classes at St. Gabriel School 12 C2 Confirmation class at St. Gabriel School

5:45 - 7:15 pm 14 Thanksgiving Food & Turkey Drive at St. Gabriel

Church 9:00am - 12:00 Noon

19 No Religious Education classes ~~~~~~~~~~

Saints presentation - The church celebrates All Saints

Day on November 1st. Each 5th grade Religious Ed student has chosen and researched a Saint, and will give a

brief presentation of their Saint's life on October 29th at 5:45 p.m. at St. Gabriel School. Families and friends are

invited to join us to learn more about the Saints the

students will present.

2nd grade Parent Meeting - At least one

parent or guardian of children who will be receiving the sacraments of Reconciliation and

First Holy Eucharist at St. Gabriel Church should attend a meeting on Sunday,

November 8th, from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. downstairs at St. Gabriel Church.

Faith and Evangelization Congress – This year’s program entitled One Flock, One Shepherd will take place

on Saturday November 7, 2015 at St. Paul High School in Bristol, CT. All St. Gabriel volunteer Catechists are

invited to participate; please contact Cyndie Glick to

register.

**Religious Ed Family Mass - all children and youth in the Religious Education Program

in grades K-10 will gather downstairs in the lower church by 10:10 a.m. on the first

Sunday of every month. Attendance will be

taken and student volunteers will be given instructions for greeting parishioners,

presenting the gifts at the Offertory, and reading the first two Readings at Mass.

Children may sit with their classmates for Mass.