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Saint James Church and Assumption Church 896 Main Street, Manchester, Connecticut 06040
Website: www.stjamesmanchester.org (860) 643-4129
June 7, 2020
MASS SCHEDULE Vigil: Saturday 4:00pm @ Saint James, 5:00pm @ Assumption
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am & 11:00am @ Saint James Sunday: 10:00am @ Assumption
Monday: 12:05pm (8:00 am if a Holiday) @ Saint James Tuesday - Saturday 8:00am @ Saint James
CLERGY Father Kevin P. Cavanaugh, Pastor
Father Janusz Kukulka Deacon Alan A. Germain
Deacon Lee LaRocque
PARISH SECRETARY Carole Scialla (860) 643-4129
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES James J. Bagni
[email protected] (860) 231-2316
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & CONFIRMATION PROGRAMS
(860) 643-4129 Macy Jordan, Coordinator
SAINT JAMES SCHOOL PRE-KINDERGARTEN - 8TH GRADE
73 Park Street, Manchester (860) 643-5088
www.saintjamesschool.net Mrs. Bridget Zorger, Principal
SJS FOUNDATION www.stjamesschoolfoundation.com PO Box 254, Manchester, CT 06040
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY (860) 643-8445
Please consider remembering Saint James Parish or Saint James School in your will.
Saint James Parish — Manchester
Please make ALL checks payable to Saint James Parish.
The collections for May 25—May 31 totaled $.9,995.00. The Catholic Communications Collection
totaled $1,047.00. A very sincere thank you to those parishioners who have continued their weekly contributions by mail, by dropping them off or through Online Giving. Your generosity and support are very much appreciated especially during this challenging time. We are most grateful for your continued support of Saint James Parish. Collections can still be made by mail, directly to the rectory by dropping them through the mail slot in the front door, or through Online Giving. For information regarding Online Giving Visit: www.stjamesmanchester.org
Key: AC - Assumption Church / SJC - St. James Church
burns this week for the greater honor and glory of God and
in honor of
All Healthcare Workers
Readings for the week of June 7, 2020
Sunday: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9/Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 * [52b]/2 Cor 13:11-13/Jn 3:16-18 Monday: 1 Kgs 17:1-6/Ps 121:1bc-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [cf. 2]/Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17:7-16/Ps 4:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8 [7a]/ Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 18:20-39/Ps 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab and 8, 11 [1b]/Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3/Ps 65:10, 11, 12-13 [2a]/Mt 5:20-26 Friday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16/Ps 27:7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14 [8b]/Mt 5:27-32
Saturday, June 6 VIGIL MASS—THE MOST HOLY TRINITY SJC 4:00 PM William Maltzan by his family
Sunday, June 7—THE MOST HOLY TRINITY SJC 7:30 AM Rose & Stephen Martzer AC 10:00 AM John H. MacDonald by his family
Monday, June 8 SJC 12:05 PM Josephine DeMaio & Nancy McCartney by a friend
Tuesday, June 9— St. Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor of the Church SJC 8:00 AM John & Margaret Sullivan
Wednesday, June 10 SJC 8:00 AM Kevin Walsh (10th) by Fran Rokicki & Mary Walsh
Thursday, June 11—St. Barnabus, Apostle SJC 8:00 AM Ken & Peg DeForge by their granddaughter, Therese
Friday, June 12 SJC 8:00 AM Dominic & William Massello by Mr. & Mrs. Charles Crocini
Saturday, June 13— St. Anthony of Padua, Priest & Doctor of the Church
SJC 8:00 AM Parishioners
VIGIL MASS—THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
SJC 4:00 PM John Prytko by K of C , Council 1155
Sunday, June 14 VIGIL MASS—THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
SJC 9:00 AM Sr. Frances Randall by Dan & Cindy Herr SJC 11:00 AM Andy Courville (3rd) by his wife Barbara
Please note: Public weekday Masses resume on Monday, June 8. Sunday Masses will continue to be offered privately.
JUST A REMINDER…
Many thanks to everyone who participates in Online Giving to support Saint James Parish. Please remember to update your banking information if you have changes that affect your account with Our Sunday Visitor.
Sacraments
Baptism: contact the Parish Office for information Penance (Confession): Saturdays 2:00 PM –3:00 PM & Thursday Evenings before First Fridays 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Communion: (parishioners who are homebound or hospitalized) contact the Parish Office Marriage: contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to possible date Priesthood: speak with one of our priests or visit www.vocationshartford.org Anointing of the Sick: contact the Rectory as soon as possible
The Most Holy Trinity
Saint James School Class of 2020
Ryan Abousamra Erik Ansaldi Evan Ansaldi Benjamin Blackwell Shea Boyle Bradley Bushnell Ryan Chacaga Sarah Christina Charlotte Covill Michael Creamer Connor Criniti Matthew DiBeneddetto Peter Famiglietti Isabella Fusco Carson Herr Gabriella Italia Isabella Jablonecki Sophie Kamis Annabelle Krueger
David LaMonica Jacob McMullin Sophia Meyer Aaron Mickiewicz Luke Milite Meredith Moriarty Angelina O’Connell Alejandro Oyéwole Braedan Pagani Marion Patsalides Henry Peeler William Reilly Christopher Richard Holden Riley Taylor Roy Shreya Senthil Maggie Sheehan Isabel Taclawan Alyssa Whaples
Congratulations, Saint James School Graduates!
Last Friday afternoon and evening there was a sense of excitement on Main Street in the vicinity of Saint James Church as 38 young members of our communi-ty marked an important milestone in their lives. I am sure that their parents and guardians, brothers and sisters, grandparents and godparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, were as happy for them as I was! How the years have flown, and how moving it was to see these young people looking and acting so grown up! As moved as I was, I can only imagine the pride of our graduates’ families as they watched their chil-dren take this first big step toward adulthood. Our 2020 graduates are an impressive group – a trib-ute to their families, to Mrs. Zorger, Mrs. Anderson and their teachers, and to the many other caring adults who have influenced, inspired, nurtured and guided them along the way and who have been an integral part of their lives. To our graduates of the Saint James School Class of 2020, I say congratulations! You have worked hard, you have learned much, you have made friends many of whom, I hope you will keep throughout your lives, you have become good citizens of your community and your country, and you have grown in your love for God and His people. Unlike any class before you, you have navigated through uncharted waters. You have mastered remote learning and learned resilience and determination. You have used your imagination to tackle familiar problems in new ways. You un-doubtedly have unique memories that you will con-tinue to reflect on for many years. Never forget how much God loves you, and stay close to Him – for He will always be your best friend. God bless you!
JUST A REMINDER…. The majority of the office staff is currently working from home in response to the COVID-19 restrictions. If you need something or require assistance, you may email [email protected]. Emails are read regularly. You may also call the rectory, 860-643-4129. If you get the answering machine, please be sure to leave a message. Someone will return your call as soon as possible.
The Society of Saint Vincent DePaul
A donation has been received from Anne Foley. Thank you.
The Most Holy Trinity
Knights of Columbus Council #1155 of St James Parish will be holding a tag sale in September to fund pro-grams for the homeless. We are seeking donations of items including: house-hold, decor, and holiday items; glassware; collectibles; small furniture; costume jewelry and accessories; sport-ing goods; bikes; tools; toys; children's clothing; elec-tronics/small appliances in good working order; CDs, DVDs & books (no textbooks/encyclopedias please). Items can be dropped off during the monthly can & bot-tle drive or at the Assumption Convent from 10-11 am only on the 2nd & 3rd Saturdays in June, July & August. Pull into the driveway on the right side of the convent. Any questions can be directed to Paul @ 860-951-1712.
CELEBRATION OF MASS FROM SAINT JAMES CHURCH
BROADCAST ON SUNDAYS ON YOUTUBE.COM Mass will be broadcast Sundays on youtube.com. To view the Mass, go to the Saint James Parish website, www.stjamesmanchester.org, and click on the link found on the home page. This will take you directly to the site where you will be able to view the Sunday Mass. Additionally, previous Mass broadcasts will re-main on the site for you to watch if you wish. You may access them by going to youtube.com and typing St. James Parish Manchester CT in the search bar. This practice will continue as long as the COVID-19 crisis continues. The YouTube link will change weekly and will be posted to the Saint James Parish website. (To view the videos in HD, click on the setting button, which looks like a gear, and select 1080P under the qual-ity tab.) Father Cavanaugh is pleased to be able to bring Sunday Mass to you from Saint James Church in this way. Hopefully you will take advantage of the opportunity to stay connected to our parish by attending the online Mass each week.
RESUMPTION OF WEEKDAY MASS
Last week the Archdiocese of Hartford announced that effec-tive Monday, June 8th, churches within the Archdiocese may reopen for weekday Mass provided that a parish is in compli-ance with the requirements established by the Archdiocese and the State of Connecticut. These requirements include the following:
Parishioners who do not feel well should not attend Mass.
Church attendance is limited to a maximum of 100 people.
Individuals must sanitize their hands as they enter and wear a face mask at all times except when receiving Holy Communion. (The procedure for this will be explained during Mass.)
Social distancing must be observed at all times (You will notice that some pews are blocked off to facilitate this.)
There will be no congregational singing.
The entrance procession and the recessional processions will be eliminated.
Parishioners are asked not to congregate outside before or after Mass.
Parishioners should not arrive earlier than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled Mass. This will allow for the daily sanitization of the Church.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Archbishop Blair has dispensed all Catholics in the Archdio-cese from the obligation to participate in Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. If you are at greater risk due to your age or because of other medical issues, I encourage you to stay home and participate in Mass via the television or by watching Mass online. Saint James celebrates Sunday Mass weekly on YouTube. Our YouTube channel is Saint James Parish Manchester. You can also access the link directly via our website www.stjamesmanchester.org Father Janusz and I have been celebrating Mass daily without a congregation. We look forward to having you join us again in celebrating the Eucharist. You will notice that things will be different – no singing, no missalettes or holy water, etc. What is most important is that Our Lord is there, and we will do our best to carry out His command, “Do this in Memory of Me”. Your patience and understanding are appreciated as we all struggle through this together. May God bless us all.
P. S. The Archdiocesan policy on reopening churches can be found online at www.archdioceseofhartford.org We are not able to invite you to celebrate Sunday Mass with us at this time. When the Archdiocese finalizes the plan for Sunday Mass, we will post it in our bulletin and on our website.
JUNE 7, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 virus TUESDAY EVENING BINGO IS CANCELLED
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
Weekly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on Mondays at Assumption Church from 2 PM until 7 PM. Please try to set aside at least one
hour weekly to spend with the Lord. Each hour you spend with Jesus. will deepen His Divine Peace in your heart.
Saint James Parish Circle of Love Prayer Line For information on joining or to add a prayer intention to the Saint James Parish Circle of Love
Prayer Line, please call Anne Helin, 860-649-0644, or Trish Hirko, 860-646-4351.
Come along in our company. Welcome the Trinity—Father, Son and Spirit—to guide you on your journey. Listen to these compan-ions on the way. If your journey is
leading toward priesthood or religious life, call Fr. Mi-
chael Casey, Director of Vocations, Pastoral Center, 860-761-7456, e-mail [email protected] or visit the web at www.hartfordpriest.com.
There will be no Novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary on Monday evenings until further notice.
