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Saint Mary Church
626 Willard Avenue
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: (860) 666-1591
Fax: (860) 666-5720
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 - 4:00pm
www.Annunciat ionNewington.com & on Facebook
Church of the Holy Spirit
183 Church Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: (860) 666-5671
Fax: (860) 666-9784
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 2:00pm
ANNUNCIATION PARISH D i v i n e M e r c y S u n d ay, A p r i l 19 , 2 0 2 0
Contact Information
Rev. Shawn Daly, [email protected]
Rev. Joshua R. Wilbur, [email protected]
Office Staff
Mary DesRoches, [email protected] (St. Mary Church)
Kimberly Marchetti, [email protected] (Holy Spirit Church)
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Parish Priests
Rev. Shawn Daly, Pastor
Rev. Joshua R. Wilbur, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Lawrence Bock, In Residence
Msgr. James Kinnane, In Residence
Deacons
James Tanguay, Pastoral Associate
James Blanchette
Michael J. O’Toole, Senior Deacon
Bruce Thompson, Senior Deacon
Music Ministry
Elizabeth Trainer Famularo
Saint Mary Church, Director of Music [email protected]
David Dyson
Church of the Holy Spirit, Director of Music [email protected]
Rectory Off ice Information
Mary DesRoches
Saint Mary Church, Secretary [email protected] Phone: (860) 666-1591, ext. 2
Kimberly Marchetti
Church of the Holy Spirit, Secretary
Phone: (860) 666-5671
Rectory Off ice Information, cont ’d .
Kristyn Figbie, Office Manager
Phone: (860) 666-1591 ext. 4
Nancy Samulenas, Business Manager
Phone: (860) 666-1591 ext. 5
Religious Education Office
Susan Skipp, Director of Religious Education
Phone: (860) 666-3562
Terri Hermann, Coordinator of Religious Education
Phone: (860) 666-3562
Sacramental Ministries
Baptism
To schedule a Baptism, please contact the rectory for an
initial meeting and a parent preparation session.
Marriage
Please call the rectory at least six months in advance.
Couples meet with the priest for an initial pastoral
conversation before a wedding date can be set. Please do
not make other plans until a date has been confirmed with
your parish.
For the Sick
We are happy to visit with the homebound. If you or a
loved one would like a home visit, Holy Communion or
the Anointing of the Sick, please contact the rectory office.
Divine Mercy Sunday, April 19th, 2020
Welcome To Annunciation Parish, The Roman Catholic Community of Newington
Whether you are a long-time parishioner, a returning parishioner, a new parishioner, or a
visitor, welcome to our community. We are glad that you are here and hope that you feel
at home. If you are not already a member of our parish, please consider joining us.
If you are a member of our parish already, please consider joining one of our ministries.
The Catholic Church welcomes new members of all ages. Children are welcomed into our faith through
the sacrament of Baptism. Adults can either join our faith, or complete their sacraments of initiation
through our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) or our Adult Confirmation program.
If you are interested in any of these programs, please contact Deacon Jim Tanguay at:
[email protected] or call (860) 666-1591, ext. 3.
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Annunciation Parish
Monday: Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-3, 4-7a, 7b-9; Jn 3:1-8
Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Jn 3:16-21
Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-18, 19-20; Jn 3:31-36
Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15
Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20
Sunday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35
WEEKLY READINGS FOR APRIL 19TH, DIVINE M ERCY SUNDAY
The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal changes lives through service. In addition to
assisting the underserved of our communities, your gift helps those discerning a
vocation to the priesthood. Your gift to the Appeal is an investment in the future of
our Church and our faith.
Thank you to the parish families who have made a gift or pledge to the 2020 Archbishop’s
Annual Appeal. If you have not yet participated, please prayerfully consider a gift today. Please
know that every dollar of your gift will have a positive impact in someone’s life.
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.
THE ARCHBISHOP ’S ANNUAL APPEAL 2020
It has been five weeks since were able to gather together as a parish family. I don’t
know about you, but it seems much longer. I miss not being able to celebrate Mass
in our parish churches, and seeing all of you; but we are staying connected with you
by posting our Masses on our website and Facebook page.
During these days, we would do well to reflect on what’s really important in life, what’s
essential…so much that we have taken for granted in the past, but have come to truly
appreciate. May we contemplate our many blessings, and give thanks to God for all those
putting their lives on the line for us.
Many thanks go all those who are remembering their parish church during these challenging
times by mailing in their donations or giving online. A special thank you to those who have
recently increased their weekly offerings, to make up for those who these days find themselves
unemployed, and unable to give at this time.
Let us remain united in prayer and in the commitment to help one another as brothers and
sisters.
Happy Easter!
DALY NOTES
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PARISH SUPPORT
Divine Mercy Sunday, April 19th, 2020
April 12th, 2020
Easter Collection: $
Weekly Collection: $
On Line Giving: $
Total: $
We are grateful to all who
continue to support
Annunciation Parish by your
prayers and financial
contributions.
Saturday, April 18th
Corrado Marotta & Laura Marotta, By their Family, H/S
Remigiusz K. Martula, By his Wife and Children, H/S
Salvator Marianna and Helen Buccino, By Lucy Buccino, S/M
2nd Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy), April 19th
Francesco and Marie Mucciacciar, By Anna Gugliotti, S/M
Michel “Mike” Grondin, By his Family, S/M
Dante & Ida Pizzoferrato, Alfred & Ann Grimaldi, and Alan
Percoski, By Barbara Grimaldi, S/M
Anita Fairwood, By Richard & Ronald Fairwood
& Maureen Kievman, H/S
Jim Shiels, By John and Margaret Rocco, H/S
Renaldo Macapanas and Perlita Leach, By Jovi Kupstas, H/S
Monday, April 20th
Catalino Pinili, By his Family, H/S
Tuesday, April 21st
Dennis Norris, By his Family, H/S
Wednesday, April 22nd
Louis Marchetti, by his Family, H/S
Thursday, April 23rd
W.L. Bock, 25th Anniversary, By Family, H/S
Friday, April 24th
Salvadore Bailen, By Carolina & The Bailen Family, H/S
Saturday, April 25th
Benjamine & Pannamma Zacharias, By his Family, H/S
Alicia Wakefield, By her Daughter, H/S
Salvador Bailen, By Carolina & the Bailen Family, S/M
Sunday, April 26th, 3rd Sunday of Easter
Emile Pelletier Birthday Remembrance,
By his Wife, Margaret, S/M
Melina Levesque & Diane Levesque Jutras,
By Bertrand Levesque, S/M
Salvador Bailen, By Carolina & the Bailen Family, S/M
Vincenzo, Paola, Emilia & Nuzza Radinieri,
By the Radinieri Family, H/S
Ann Profetti, 28th Anniversary, By her Daughters, H/S
Antonio Passacantando, 7th Anniversary, By his Family, H/S
MASS INTENTIONS
We pray for:
John P. Burke
Ann Calvo
Alice Cocheo
Emanuel Pantano
Nicholas Staphos
And for the consolation
of their family and friends.
Eternal rest grant unto
them, O Lord;
let your light shine
upon them.
IN LOVING MEMORY
Jesus came and stood in
their midst and said to them,
“Peace be with you. As the
Father has sent me, so I send
you”. And when he had said
this, he breathed on them and
said “receive the Holy Spirit.”
Is the Holy Spirit moving you
to respond to God’s call?
Contact Fr. Michael Casey,
Director of Vocations, Pasto-
ral Center, phone 860-761-
7456, e-mail voca-
[email protected]. or visit the
web at
www.hartfordpriest.com
2ND SUNDAY
OF EASTER
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D i v i n e M e r c y S u n d ay, A p r i l 19 t h , 2 0 2 0
May 17, 4:30pm
There is no sandwich collection in April.
Our next sandwich collection is Sunday,
May 17th @ 4:30 pm in the
Saint Mary School parking lot.
SANDWICH MINISTRY
Why Do Church Bells Ring at
6:00am, Noon, and 6:00pm?
To call the people of God to pray the
Angelus/Regina Caeli. The Angelus is prayed
throughout the year except for the Easter
Season, when the Regina Caeli is prayed.
Regina Caeli - (To be prayed instead of the
Angelus during the Easter Season)
V. Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.
R. For He whom you did merit to bear,
alleluia.
V. Has risen, as he said, alleluia.
R. Pray for us to God, alleluia.
V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary,
alleluia.
R. For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia.
Let us pray.
O God, who gave joy to the world
through the resurrection of Thy Son,
our Lord Jesus Christ,
grant we beseech Thee,
that through the intercession of
the Virgin Mary, His Mother,
we may obtain the joys of everlasting life.
Through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen.
CHURCH BELLS
UPCOMING BUS TRIPS
July 18, Saturday, Jerry Seinfeld
Foxwoods Casino - $135
August 1, Saturday, Red Sox vs Yankees,
Boston, MA - Fenway Park - $139
August 19, Wednesday, Lake George, NY
Luncheon Cruise - $99
Sept. 16, Wednesday, Broadway Musical,
NYC - “Ain’t Too Proud” (Temptations)
$149
Contact: John Rocco @ (860) 666-5061
Jesus came and stood in their midst and said
to them, "Peace be with you." Bring the peace
of Christ into your marriage by attending a
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend.
The next Weekends are Jul 10-12, 2020 in
East Windsor, CT and Nov 6-8, 2020 in East
Windsor, CT. For more information, call Pat
& Mary Jo McLaughlin at 860-315-2127 or
visit them at https://wwmectw.org/.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER
Annunciation Parish depends on regular
weekly donations from our parishioners to
fulfill the spiritual needs of our parish
community. However, if you wish to mail your
contributions to the parish, please use your
church envelopes, and send them directly to
us at:
Annunciation Parish
626 Willard Ave.
Newington, CT 06111
Thank you for your past and future support
of Annunciation Parish.
With gratitude and prayers, Fr. Shawn Daly
A MESSAGE FROM FR. SHAWN
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April 19, 2020
What To Do With No Confession: Forgiveness In The Time Of Coronavirus
FATHER JAMES GOODWIN
These times are difficult for everyone. The current COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually every part of
our lives. For Catholics, it is a special trial, especially since we cannot go to Mass and Confession. This is
not the first time the Church has encountered such a situation. We have been through plagues and
natural disasters before where normal sacramental life was disrupted. God does not abandon us in these
situations and continues to work through his Church.
For many, right now the fear is that we might become ill or even die without the chance to receive the
sacraments. Most priests would be willing to risk going to the dying, but the civil authorities might prevent
them. So, what do you do if you are in such a situation and want to go to confession?
The ordinary way we are forgiven for grave, or mortal, sins is by confession. That does not mean there are
not extraordinary ways that God can work outside of the sacraments. Note that this is for mortal sins, as
venial sins can be forgiven routinely outside of the confessional. The Church's Code of Canon Law says
that physical and moral impossibility excuses one from confession (Canon 960). God does not require of us
the impossible. How is that determined?
The next canon in the code states that there must be danger of death, insufficient time to hear confessions
and grave necessity (see Canon 961). In that situation, general absolution can be given to groups of the
faithful. The diocesan bishop is the one who determines this to be the case. All that is required of the
faithful is that they be disposed properly and promise to confess their sins when the opportunity becomes
possible.
However, what if there is no priest present at all? Fortunately, the Holy See’s Apostolic Penitentiary,
responsible for issues pertaining to the forgiveness of sins, issued a note on March 19:
“Where the individual faithful find themselves in the painful impossibility of receiving sacramental
absolution, it should be remembered that perfect contrition, coming from the love of God, beloved above all
things, expressed by a sincere request for forgiveness (that which the penitent is at present able to
express) and accompanied by votum confessionis, that is, by the firm resolution to have recourse, as soon
as possible, to sacramental confession, obtains forgiveness of sins, even mortal ones (cf. CCC, no. 1452).”
This means that if we find ourselves in a grave situation without access to confession, we can make an act
of perfect contrition, with the intention of confessing our mortal sins when we can, and God will forgive our
sins.
Perfect contrition is sorrow for our sins for the love of God — not just the fear of hell. How can we have
that kind of contrition? If we sincerely want this kind of contrition, we can be sure that God will give it to
us. Therefore, make the act of contrition, which contains the promise to confess, and know that our loving
and merciful God is always ready to offer the graces necessary of salvation. We can predispose ourselves to
receiving his grace by the means of prayer and penance. Use this time to pray and grow closer to God.
We can also receive a plenary indulgence at the time of death. The Apostolic Penitentiary reminds us:
“The Church prays for those who find themselves unable to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the
Sick and of the Viaticum, entrusting each and every one to divine Mercy by virtue of the communion of
saints and granting the faithful a Plenary Indulgence on the point of death, provided that they are duly
disposed and have recited a few prayers during their lifetime (in this case the Church makes up for the
three usual conditions required). For the attainment of this indulgence the use of the crucifix or the cross
is recommended (cf. Enchiridion indulgentiarum, no.12).”
Like a mother, the Church offers us Christ’s salvation even in extreme circumstances. We don’t need to
despair. God is with us and wants to forgive our sins. Make the act of contrition daily and entrust yourself
to the infinite mercy of God. He is with you.
Father James Goodwin writes from North Dakota.