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MASS TIMES
St. Paul Church
Saturday 4pm Vigil
Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am & 12pm
Sacred Heart Church
Sunday 9:30am
Weekday Mass at St. Paul Church
Monday-Friday 7am & 5pm
(We no longer have 8am Mass on Saturdays)
CONFESSION
Saturdays 8:30am-9:30am and 3-4pm
HOLY HOUR
Tuesdays 4-5pm
PARISH OFFICE
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
Phone 860 828-0331
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
467 Alling St, Kensington CT 06037
Website: https://stpaulkensington.org
- St Paul Parish Kensington CT
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St. Paul Catholic Parish
A Franciscan Family of Faith
St. Paul Church - 485 Alling St, Kensington CT 06037
Sacred Heart Church - 48 Cottage St, East Berlin CT 06023
March 1, 2020
First Sunday of Lent
"Let the Church always be a place of MERCY and HOPE,
where EVERYONE is WELCOMED, LOVED and FORGIVEN."
-Pope Francis
Fr. Joseph Benicewicz, OFM Conv.
Pastor
Fr. Michael Englert, OFM Conv.
Parochial Vicar & Guardian
Fr. Peter Tymko, OFM Conv.
Parochial Vicar (on sabbatical)
Fr. Raymond Borkowski, OFM Conv.
In Residence
Deacon Carmen Guzzardi
FRANCISCAN FRIARS & DEACON
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PASTOR’S COLUMN
Mercy Mondays - Beginning Monday, confessions will be
heard every Monday evening during Lent from 7 to 8pm at
St. Paul Church. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also
offered here at St. Paul every Saturday morning from
8:30am to 9:30am and every Saturday afternoon from 3 to
4pm. Every parish in the Archdiocese is offering times for
the Sacrament of Reconciliation on each Monday during
Lent. You can find out those times and places by going to
http://www.confessionmondays.com/
Stay Here and Pray - In the time after the Last Supper and
before Jesus was arrested he prayed fervently in the Garden
of Gethsemane and asked his apostles to do the same. On
the Mercy Mondays, the Blessed Sacrament will also be ex-
posed on the altar so you can also use that time for some
quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. This past Sun-
day, our 1
st
year Confirmation students had a retreat here at
the parish. I thought it quite enlightening that a good number
of them found the 30 minutes of adoration before the
Blessed Sacrament to be a very rewarding time. Like them,
you might not get a lot of quiet time in your hectic schedule.
So just come and be in the Lord’s presence.
Archbishop’s Annual Appeal - In recognizing what our
God has done for us and the blessings shared with us we
reach out especially to those in need. As a parish and pa-
rishioners in the Archdiocese of Hartford, one of the ways
we are asked to do that is to support the Archbishop’s Annu-
al Appeal (AAA). The theme this year is Growing in Faith,
Giving in Love. In Archbishop Blair’s letter he wrote: “We are
all part of God’s family and we have a responsibility to care
for one another, especially by providing for the spiritual, mor-
al and material well-being of each and all.”
Last year 591 parishioners made gifts and pledges totaling
$108,161 thereby surpassing our goal of $108,000. The
average gift was $183. Thank you to all who donated!
As a parish we have many outreach ministries to those who
are less fortunate. Yet we also know that there is so much
more that can and needs to be done. The AAA helps tackle
situations beyond our local area and helps address issues
that as a parish are beyond our capabilities. I am hopeful
that once again this year we at St. Paul will exceed our goal.
As we strive to Grow in Faith this Lent, let us also Give in
Love to our brothers and sisters in Christ who need our help.
I ask those who have given in the past to do so once again
this year, and if possible to increase your gift. To those who
have not given in the past, please make a gift this year. All
gifts, regardless of the amount, will be a help to those in
need. May the Lord bless you for your generosity.
Lent - Stations of the Cross - Are you familiar with Stations
of the Cross? When was the last time that you took notice of
them on the walls of our churches? Did you know that there
is a connection to the Franciscans and the Stations of the
Cross? From the earliest of days, followers of Jesus told the
story of his passion, death and resurrection. When pilgrims
came to see Jerusalem, they
were anxious to see the sites
where Jesus had been, including
the way he took up to Calvary.
Following in the footsteps of the
Lord along the Via Crucis (Way of
the Cross) or Via Dolorosa
(Sorrowful Way), became an important part of the pilgrimage
visit. Stations, as we know them today, came about when it
was no longer easy or even possible to visit the holy sites.
Within the Franciscan tradition, Stations of the Cross were
part of the Lenten devotional soon after St. Francis’ return
from the Holy Land in 1221. The Franciscans became active
in the development of the devotion of the Stations of the
Cross when they were granted custody of the sacred sites of
Jerusalem in 1343. During the 15th and 16th centuries the
Franciscans began to build a series of outdoor shrines in
Europe to duplicate their counterparts in the Holy Land. The
number of stations varied; seven was common. These were
usually placed, often in small buildings, along the approach
to a church. In 1686, in answer to their petition, Pope Inno-
cent XI granted to the Franciscans the right to erect stations
within their churches. In 1731, Pope Clement XII extended
to all churches the right to have the stations, provided that,
with the consent of the local bishop, a Franciscan priest
erected them. It would also be Clement XII who would fix
the number of stations at 14. One friar, St. Leonard of Port
Maurice, expressed his zeal by erecting 571 sets of stations
between 1731 and 1751, becoming known as the “preacher
of the way of the cross.” Benedict XIV in 1742 exhorted all
priests to enrich their churches with so great a treasure, and
there are few churches now without the Stations. (Catholic
Encyclopedia)
Lent of course is a very appropriate time to pray the Stations
of the Cross though it can be done any time during the year.
Some adopt it as a prayer on all Fridays of the year. By
praying the Stations we make a little pilgrimage along the
Via Dolorosa being reminded of just how much Jesus went
through on his way to Calvary and of course just how much
he loves us. I invite you to join us in praying the Stations
during Lent. There are many opportunities. Each Friday of
Lent they are prayed at 7pm at Sacred Heart Church. The
school children come over on Friday afternoons to pray the
stations. On Good Friday our school children will do their
live re-enactment of the Stations at 7pm. I encourage you
not to pass up these opportunities to contemplate, and enter
into, the mystery of Jesus’ love for you.
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MASS INTENTIONS
Annual End of the Year Donations - As of February 23
rd
,
382 families or individuals have donated $57,109 to our
Annual End of the Year Appeal for the Parish. The average
gift thus far is $150. Your support is still needed, and all
gifts are important, so if you have not yet made your
gift please consider what you can do. It is helpful to our
staff if you include the response card with your gift.
CT March for Life - The inaugural Connecticut March for
Life will take place on Wednesday, April 15
th
in Hartford.
See page 6 for all of the information. Mark and Mary-Jane
Duplin and our Culture of Life group has worked together
with the companion ministry at St. Dominic’s in Southington
to arrange for a bus to take parishioners from both parishes
to Hartford and back. There is no cost to you to ride the
bus. See page 6 for more information and how to reserve a
spot on the bus. Each parish has 26 spots on the bus.
Final Thoughts - As I write this still no verdict
on the Red Sox. Opening Day is March 26
th
. I
do not have a clue about the NCAA men’s bas-
ketball tourney as ranked team after ranked
team gets beat by unranked opponents almost
nightly. As the athletes train for perishable crowns let us
use this time of Lent for some good spiritual training so that
an imperishable crown will await us at the end of our jour-
neys in this life. Have a blessed week and Lent. - Fr. Joe
Blessed Mother Candles will burn this week for
�Simone Campisi Birthday Remembrance by family
�Doris Crooks by family
�John Cerasoli Birthday Remembrance by Mary Ann
�In Memory of Tyler Beuschino (grandson)
by Fecteau family
Sanctuary Candles will burn this week for
�
�Kimberly A. Kerin 4th Anniversary by mom & family
The Gift of Wine will be offered this week for
�Marie Tirinzoni by children
� Barbara O. Zapor
� Alfred Nocera
� Dolores Y. Wnuk
Saturday, February 29, 2020 First Sunday of Lent�
4:00 �Edward and �Frances Bratina
by Edward and Christine Bratina�
Sunday, March 1, 2020 First Sunday of Lent�
7:30 �Maria Verrillo by husband Peter
9:00 �Val Dlugoscz by sister-in law�
9:30 �David John Gerent by Gerent family�
10:30 Parishioners of St. Paul Parish�
12:00 �Nazareno Marino, �Castantina Giannini and
�Giovanna Giannini by Sandra Gozzo family
Monday, March 2, 2020 Lenten Weekday�
7:00 �Jack Hubbard Birthday Remembrance
by the Hubbard family
5:00 �Paul Moscaritolo 1st Anniversary by sister
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Lenten Weekday, Saint Katharine Drexel�
7:00 �Robert J. Fitzsimmons by wife Anita & Children
�Holy Souls in Purgatory by Sandra
Wesley Root Special Intention by mom and dad
5:00 �Edward Nolan by Anita Field
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Lenten Weekday, Saint Casimir�
7:00 �Domenic Criniti Birthday Remembrance by Criniti family
5:00 �Helen Percival Birthday Remembrance by Kathy Percival
Thursday, March 5, 2020 Lenten Weekday�
7:00 �Souls in Purgatory by Popielarczyk & family
8:45 School Mass�
�Matsepura Family�
5:00 �Kristin DiMaio 2nd Anniversary by sister Karen
�Tyler Clement Beuschino by Rachela Matese
�Catherine & �Domenic Tamburro
by the Lomaglio family
�Souls in Purgatory by Linda & John Nappi, Jr.
�Tecla Scholar and �Linda & �Charles Scholar
by Michael & Alice
Friday, March 6, 2020 Lenten Weekday�
7:00 �Dick & �Mary Dulac by Theresa Rapacky
5:00 �Patti Audette 1st Anniversary
by children Richard & Danean
Saturday, March 7, 2020 Second Sunday of Lent�
4:00 �Marie Tirinzoni 1st Anniversary by the children
Sunday, March 8, 2020 Second Sunday of Lent�
7:30 �Helen Sikorowicz 26th Anniversary by Carol Ciaffaglione
9:00 �Corado Piccione by brother
9:30 �Nicholas Zuk by grandma Petrossi & family
10:30 �James Lavery 2nd Anniversary by family
12:00 Parishioners of St. Paul Parish
*9:30am Mass at Sacred Heart
Collection - Feb. 22/23
St. Paul Sacred Heart
Envelope Users 9,512.00 576.00
Non-Users 989.75 85.00
Online Giving 2,760.77 125.00
Total $13,262.52 $786.00
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SAINT PAUL SCHOOL NEWS
Saint Paul School
is now taking applications for the
2020-2021 academic year.
PreK through Grade 8
To learn more about Saint Paul School,
please contact Admissions Director,
Kelly Esposito, 860-828-4343 x136
Visit our website and social media pages!
https://ourschool.stpaulkensington.org/
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
Monday - Thursday 8am - 2pm
Phone 860 828-0331
Website: https://stpaulkensington.org/religious-ed �
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 467 Alling St, Kensington CT 06037
Robin Veronesi, Director of Religious Education
(860) 828-1934 ext 109
Christina Norton, Administrative Assistant
(860) 828-1934 ext 125
First Year Confirmation Retreat Inspires
through Variety, Song and Small Groups
The theme of this year’s Confirmation retreat focused
on how we need to rely on our Father as children of
God. Students were given their choice of group talks
led by 4 guest speakers, viewed video skits shown on
the church’s drop down screens and entered into
deeper discussions in their small groups, where faith
was strengthened and significant connections were
formed.
Students were blessed throughout the entire event,
but Eucharistic Adoration was reported to be, by far,
the most impactful element of the night. Live music
enhanced the experience.
The 20 volunteers, comprised of St. Paul catechists,
youth ministry core team members, and men’s group
members, did an amazing job facilitating small groups,
directing students where to go next, and pouring into
our kids’ hearts.
The Holy Spirit did much during this sacred time, and
we are so thankful for the opportunity to help guide our
students’ in their faith journey! Thank you to everyone
who responded to the request on the Parish Facebook
page to pray for the students during the retreat.
RELIGIOUS ED NEWS
Join us for our annual
Saint Paul School Auction!
Saint Paul School Auction!
Saturday, March 28th at 6pm
For information or tickets visit:
https://ourschool.stpaulkensington.org/school-auction
Silent auction is now open for bidding!
www.Charityauction.bid/StPaulBettingOnFuture
Visit the link above to view the catalog & make a bid.
Bidding is open to all!
Our 7th grade students are working on their art projects
using Light Boxes purchased through The Giving Tree
program. We are so grateful to all who donate items
through the Giving Tree which directly benefit the stu-
dents in our classrooms. To learn more visit
https://ourschool.stpaulkensington.org/the-giving-tree.
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IGNITE Youth Ministry
High School Students
Meeting Sunday, March 1st
7:00-8:30pm, St. Paul Church Hall
EDGE Youth Ministry
Middle School Students
Meeting Sunday, March 1st
4:00-5:30pm, St. Paul Church Hall
Steubenville East Retreat 2020 will take place July 10-12
at the University of Rhode Island! Steubenville is a week-
end-long retreat that brings thousands of kids together to
worship the Lord and grow in their personal relationship
with Christ. Join us! For more information or to RSVP,
please email Dan Tome at [email protected].
MINISTRY NEWS
That Man Is You! The Spring session of
TMIY is underway. The program aims to
help men grow in their spiritual lives and
develop a more profound relationship with God. Meetings
are Saturdays, 6:30am-8am in the St. Paul Church Hall.
Coffee & light breakfast are served. Contact Rick Dighello
at [email protected] or 860-655-0714 or visit
www.TMIY.org for more information.
Men’s Retreat at Holy Family Retreat Center
in West Hartford This year’s Men's Retreat at
Holy Family will take place on March 13-15.
Theme: Our Deepest Longing. Come away
and rest awhile. Offering: $325. For more information, call
860.760.9705 or visit https://www.holyfamilyretreat.org/ or
contact Matt Zangari at [email protected].
Blessed Is She Join us for our next two
meetings on March 1 & 20 at 6:30pm in the
Parish Center. We will watch Remain, a
video based on the verse "As the Father
loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love." John15:9
Come hear an inspiring talk and ready your heart for Lent.
For info email Jackie [email protected]
Women’s Retreats at Our Lady of Calvary
in Farmington. The retreat weekends at
OLC are gentle, welcoming, and uniquely
designed to meet the needs of women
wherever you may find yourself on your spiritual journey.
Upcoming dates: March 6—8 & March 13—15. Visit
https://www.ourladyofcalvary.net/�or call (860) 677-8519.
OUR ST PAUL CHILDREN’S CHOIR, Exultations,
will begin rehearsals during the week of March 2nd in
preparation for singing for Easter. Rehearsals will be
either Monday or Tuesday evenings (depending on
the members availability) from 6:00-6:30pm in the
school. If your child/children are interested in joining
Exultations, please email Cheryl Kramer Tierney at
Quilters group will meet March 5 and March
19 at 9am in the St. Paul Church Hall. New
members welcome! For information, please
contact the parish office.
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on the 2nd
Tuesday of the month at 1pm in the St. Paul
Church Hall. The next meeting is March 10.
We knit/crochet shawls to give to those who may be home-
bound, ill or in need of comfort, to let them know that God’s
love always surrounds. New members are most welcome.
Please call Mary 860-828-5478.
A LENTEN COLLECTION sponsored by our Social Action
Ministry is underway, now through April 6th. Donations will
benefit the
Prudence Crandall Center
Prudence Crandall Center
Prudence Crandall Center, which helps victims
of domestic violence, and
Family Promise
Family Promise
Family Promise which works with
churches to provide overnight shelter, meals, shower/
laundry facilities, and other services.
Prudence Crandall Wish List:
• Gift Cards to Stop & Shop, Target, Walmart
• Cleaning Supplies—laundry detergent, dish soap, hand
soap, floor cleaners, etc.
• Household Supplies—plates, glassware, utensils, etc.
• Towels for kitchen and bath (all sizes)
• Please, no baby items
Family Promise Wish List:
•Cleaning Supplies—bleach, fabric softener, detergent, no
pods please
•Hand soap, Tissues, Paper Towels, Kitchen Trash Bags,
Postage Stamps, Bath & Hand Towels, Wash Cloths
•Please, no baby items
Please leave donations at the designated areas near the
entrance to St. Paul and Sacred Heart Churches. Please
email [email protected] with any questions.
First Friday Breakfast After 7am Mass on
the first Friday of each month, a delicious
breakfast is waiting for you in our church hall.
Join us downstairs after Mass for coffee and
fellowship on Friday, March 6th.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
For Tickets Contact:
Ray Kalentkowski 860-828-8248
Tom Sullivan 860-505-8128
Tom Drzata 860-225-6132
or the Parish Center, 860-828-0331
POLISH DINNERPOLISH DINNER
SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH
5:00 pm
Saint Paul School Gym
Sponsored by:
Msgr. Thomas L. Greylish
Knights of Columbus
Catering by Stella Catering, Berlin, CT
Authentic Polish cookingAuthentic Polish cooking
Menu includes:
Pierogi, Golabki, Kielbasa, Sauerkraut, Potatoes
Coffee and Desserts!
BYOB
$25.00 per ticket
Sell out is 300
Tables of 8-10 can be reserved
“Raffle Donations are being accepted”
St Paul Parish Culture of Life Ministry
invites you and your family to join us in Hartford on
Wednesday, April 15th.
The Family Institute of Connecticut and the Connecticut
Catholic Conference have partnered with the
National March for Life for the first official
Connecticut March for Life
Connecticut March for Life
Our legislators need to see and hear
our common conviction that every human life
must be valued from conception to natural
end, and every unborn child deserves to be
welcomed to life and protected under the law.
Be a voice for the voiceless
Be a voice for the voiceless
Free bus transportation will be available to this event for
the first 26 people who commit! We will share the bus
with parishioners from St. Dominic Church in Southington.
The bus will leave St. Paul at 9am and will depart from the
Bushnell for the return trip at approximately 1:30pm.
• 10:00am Pre-March Program at the Bushnell
• 11:15am March begins - Bushnell to State Capitol
• 12:00pm Rally begins at the State Capitol
Please pre-register with the
Culture of Life Ministry by March 7th
Contact Mark Duplin: 860-666-0162 [email protected]
Visit ctmarchforlife.org for more information.
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PASTA SUPPER and
BAKE SALE!
BAKE SALE!
BAKE SALE!
St. Paul Boy Scout Troop 44 is hosting an
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Pasta Supper on
Saturday, March 7 at 5pm in the Saint Paul School gym.
Pasta, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and beverage.
$10 adults, $5 children ages 3-8. Raffle, Bake Sale and
50/50 raffle! Tickets available for sale at the door and
after select Masses. Come support our boys!
If you can't stay for supper, feel free to stop by after 4pm
Mass to pick up a few items from our BAKE SALE! The
Bake Sale will be open throughout the evening for any-
one who would like to make a quick stop to grab some
delicious treats and support our scouts.
American Red Cross
Blood Drive Sponsored by
The Knights of Columbus
St. Paul Church
in the Church Hall (downstairs)
485 Alling Street, Kensington CT 06027
Thursday, March 19, 2020
1:00pm to 6:00pm
Food provided by the Knights of Columbus, Council #3675
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
or visit redcrossblood.org
and enter 4892 to schedule an appointment.
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MINISTRY NEWS
JOIN US TO PRAY THE ROSARY
• Weekdays 7:30am, after 7am Mass at St. Paul
• 13th of month at 12pm, St. Paul Church
• Children’s Rosary, 10am, 1st Saturdays at Sacred Heart
Next date: Saturday, March 7th
• Sundays, 8:30am, Sacred Heart, prior to 9:30am Mass
• Wednesdays, 6pm at Sacred Heart
“There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is,
that we cannot resolve by the prayer of the Holy Rosary.”
-Sr Lucia of Fatima
OUR ROSARY MAKERS meet at 1pm in the St. Paul
Church Hall on the 1st Monday of every month. New
members welcome! Next meeting is March 2nd. For more
information, please call Phyllis Fecteau 860-828-4934.
WORD SEARCH
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DAUGHTERS OF JAIRUS To make a prayer request
through our Daughters of Jairus Prayer Line, please call
Terry 860 828-6667 or Gloria 860-828-1525 with your
confidential request. Please give the first name of the
person to be prayed for and the intention.
HOSPITAL VISITS Our friars will be happy to visit you or
your loved one in the hospital if you kindly let us know when
you are there. Email [email protected] or
call the office at 860-828-0331.
Thank you for keeping these members of our parish family in your prayers
Nancy Adamowicz
Jacob Ahlquist
Donald Albert
Elaine Andrews
Wyatt Bernard
Judy Campbell
Richard Carlson
Linda Chaffe
Silas Cipollone
Lorraine Clark
Sophie Conti
Tom Coss
Karen Cote
Arlene Cotrona
Robert Cronin, Sr.
Adeline D’Angelo
Ramiro Dagna
Uly Dagna
Allen Daigle
Marianne Darling
Constance DiLorenzo
Bill Dobbs
Helen Flannelly
Nancy Fleming
Janis Francalangia
Maureen Freemen
James Fusco
Robert Gadzik
Jack Gebhardt
Sebastian Giliberto
Dominic Gionfriddo
Jonathan Gionfriddo
Rosemarie Gionfriddo
Francis Gobar
Mary Gobar
Liz Goryl-Phillips
Maureen Guite
Lily Harzewski-Burl
Linda Hannold
Evan Hill
Venise Jalbert
Tracy Tighe Johnston
Barbara Killius
Sylvia Kratka
John G. Kumitis, Sr.
Ken Lamkins
Maria Lauria
Laura Lemke
Daniel Lewis
Guy Lombardi
Ronald Maldon
Lisa Mangiafico
Robert Mazzaferro
Brandi McWade
Viola Mercadante
Michael Mihalko
Evelyn Modzelewski
Jessie Modzelewski
Helen Morrissey
John Murphy
Helen Murphy
Thomas P. Murray
Gabriella Ogar
Michael Ogar
Stanley Pac
Renee Quinn
Arthur Roberts
Esther Ouellette
Clarence Ouellette
Our Sailors
Our Soldiers
Emma Pagano
Judy Pappalardo
Cynthia Paradise
Jeannine Parent
Richard Paskiewicz
Rosemary Pelletier
John Pink
Ethan Post
Catherine Puglisi
Renee Quinn
Care Rich
Rita Richter
Randy Ripley
Steven Ripley
Mary Salerno
Betty Samuels
Paul Scalora
Joan Schwartz
Guy Simeone
Patrice Spicer
Donald Spilka
Kevin Stanowski
Greta Stifel
Luke Szul
Gil Thibeault
Brian Veley
Scott Veley
Louise Webb
Carrie Zangari
PRAYER LIST
Please call monthly to keep, add or remove a name, & be sure to get
permission from the person to be added.
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SCRIPTURE STUDY We would love to have you join our
Scripture Study group! Our study is well
organized and utilizes the commentaries
and study guides from the Little Rock
Scripture Study Program. www.littlerockscripture.org
Our next study, The Eucharist in Scripture emphasizes
the importance of meals shared in faithful fellowship as
part of our covenant relationship with God. The first meet-
ing will be Monday, March 16th at 7pm in the Parish Cen-
ter. Contact Mark Chasse [email protected]
Reminders for Lent!
Reminders for Lent!
Lenten Reflection Sessions
Sundays, March 1, 8 and 22 from 1:30-3:00pm
Thursdays, March 5, 12 and 26 from 6:45-8:15pm
(Sundays with Fr. Michael, Thursdays with Fr. Joe)
If you’d like to join us for light lunch/supper 20 minutes prior
to each session, please RSVP three days in advance. Call
the parish office or email [email protected]
Mercy Mondays
Confession, Adoration, Prayer
Mondays 7-8pm at St. Paul Church
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and April 6
Stations of the Cross
Fridays 7pm at Sacred Heart Church
February 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3
Holy Hour
Tuesdays 4-5pm at St. Paul Church
PARISH NEWS AND INFORMATION
MASS INTENTIONS for the dates below are still available
in March. There may also be intentions available for 7am
Mass on Tuesdays & 5pm Mass on Thursdays. To reserve
a Mass, please call the office at 860-828-0331.
March 19 Thursday 8:45am
March 20 Friday 7:00am
March 25 Wednesday 7:00am
March 26 Thursday 7:00am, 8:45am
March 27 Friday 7:00am
March 29 Sunday 9:30 (Sacred Heart)
The St Paul Ladies’ Guild is featuring
Christine Thorn
Wednesday March 4
th
6:30pm in the Church Hall
Christine is Connecticut’s
Sole Certified Practitioner of
Marie Kondo’s Decluttering System.
She will provide us with tips that will immediately
and inexpensively declutter our living space.
Please bring a friend and learn more about “Tidying Up”.
Refreshments will be served, so consider
joining us for a night of organization.
Donation Item of the Month: Paper Goods
Scout Sunday was Feb. 23rd.
Keep up the good work, Scouts!
Thank You! The Social Action Ministry would
like to thank all of you for your generosity to our annual
Hot Stuff Collection for the Friendship Center of New
Britain. They were truly astonished at the amount of food
we were able to deliver to them! Once again, our parish
has come through to help those in need! Every time you
bring a can or box of food to church, you are truly doing
God’s work.
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Saturday, February 29
6:30am That Man is You
7:00am Robotics Competition
8:30am Confessions
3:00pm Confessions
Sunday, March 1
10:30am 2nd Year Confirmation
1:00pm AAU Tryouts
1:15pm Baptisms
1:30pm Lenten Reflections
4:00pm EDGE Meeting
6:30pm Blessed Is She Meeting
6:30pm 1st Year Conf. Class and Confession
6:30pm Rel Ed Gr. 6 YM activity-SPH
7:00pm IGNITE Meeting
Monday, March 2
8:45am Parish Staff Meeting
1:00pm Rosary Makers
3:00pm Recycling Club
3:00pm Band
6:30pm Gr. 6 & 8 Religious Ed (Gr. 6 YM activity-SPH)
7:00pm Mercy Monday SPC
Tuesday, March 3
4:00pm Adoration
6:00pm Boys V Bball Practice
6:30pm Gr. 5 & 7 Relig. Ed (Gr. 7 YM Activity-SPH)
7:00pm Facilities Comm. Mtg
Wednesday, March 4
9:00am School Board R&E
Comm. Meeting - SC
5:00pm Gr. 1 & 2 Relig. Ed
6:00pm Rosary at SH
6:00pm Gr. 1-4 Rel Ed LURES
6:30pm Gr. 3 & 4 Relig. Ed
6:30pm Ladies' Guild Mtg.
Thursday, March 5
8:45am School Mass Gr K-2
9:00am Quilting - SPH
10:00am First Thursday Calls
2:00pm RCIA - PC1
6:00pm First Friday Breakfast
Set Up - SPH
6:00pm Boys V Bball Practice
6:45pm Lenten Reflections
Friday, March 6
7:30am First Friday Breakfast
9:00am First Friday Calls
11:45am Food Share
1:00pm Stations, Gr 3-5
4:30pm Robotics Meeting
7:00pm Stations - SHC
7:30pm AA Meeting
PARISH NEWS & INFORMATION
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR PARISH? Please attend
our next Registration night on Monday, March 9th The
meeting will be held in the St. Paul Church Hall beginning
at 7pm. Please let us know if you plan to attend by calling
the parish office at 860-828-0331 (M-F 8am-4pm) or by
emailing us at [email protected].
*Registration is held on the 2nd Monday of every month.
ST. CLARE FOOD PANTRY &
MOBILE FOODSHARE
Volunteers are needed for the St. Clare Food Pantry on
Thursday, March 5th at 10am to transport food from St.
Paul to Sacred Heart and to set up for distribution.
Volunteers are also needed on Friday, March 6th at
11:15am at Sacred Heart Church to help with distribution
from Mobile Foodshare and St. Clare’s Pantry.
For transportation to Mobile Foodshare, please contact the
Berlin Senior Center at 860-828-7006.
Donations: All items are needed at this time. Suggested
items are: tuna, peanut butter/jelly, cereal, tomato sauce,
and miscellaneous tomato products.
For more information regarding the St Clare Pantry or
Foodshare including volunteering, please contact Nancy
Timbrell 860-601-7866.
Thank you to all who generously keep this ministry going
and to all volunteers!
Parish
Saint Paul School
Religious Ed
Saturday, March 7
6:30am That Man is You
Men's Group
8:30am Confessions
9:00am Set-up Boy
Scouts Pasta
Supper - SG
9:30am First Reconcilia-
tion - SPC
10:00am Children's
Rosary
11:00am First Reconcilia-
tion - SPC
3:00pm Confessions
4:00pm Boy Scouts Pas-
ta Supper - SG
Sunday, March 8
1:30pm Lenten
Reflections
4:00pm Parent Basket-
ball - SG
4:00pm EDGE Meeting
7:00pm IGNITE Meeting
PARISH CALENDAR
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS!
Thank you for attending our February Registration night.
Welcome to our St. Paul Parish family of faith!
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NEWS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Knights Scholarships Knights of Columbus
Monsignor Thomas L. Greylish Council, #3675
awards college scholarships to graduating high
school students. The Alfred Greco Scholarship requires
the student to have a father or grandfather who is a
Knight. The Terrence Lescoe Scholarship requires the
student to live in Berlin. Each scholarship has a value
of $1,000. Deadline is April 1st. More details & applica-
tions can be found at the parish office or on our website
https://stpaulkensington.org/. *Additional information
about national scholarships from the Knights of Colum-
bus can be found at:
https://www.kofc.org/un/en/what-we-do/scholarships/
Catholic Graduates Scholarships The Catholic
Graduates Club of Greater Hartford will award
three scholarships open to any Catholic student
who is a Hartford County resident who is now attending
an accredited secondary school and who plans to attend
a four year college beginning in 2020. Scholarship has a
value of $2,000 for one year. Deadline is March 16th. For
info or an application, see your guidance counselor or
www.Catholicgraduatesct.org or https://stpaulkensington.org/
Mercy and Xavier High Schools Present:
Mamma Mia! March 13, 14 and 15
Visit www.mercyhigh.com for tickets
and information!
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Enrich and renew your mar-
riage at a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. March 27-
29 in Albany, NY and July 10-12 in E. Windsor, CT. For more
information, please call Pat & Mary Jo McLaughlin at 860-315-
2127 or visit them at https://wwmectw.org/.
NBCCW Scholarships The New Britain Council
of Catholic Women is offering $1,000 scholar-
ships for 8th graders entering a Catholic high
school and for high school seniors entering college.
Applications are available at the parish office or by email-
ing the Council at [email protected]
and requesting one. Deadline is April 1st.
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The Franciscan Life Center is offering Thursdays at Ten, a
Lenten Series on the Stations of the Cross. Thursdays, 10am
at the Chiara Ctr, 275 Finch Ave, Meriden. The series is from
Feb. 27th to April 2nd. Call 203-237-8084 or visit flcenter.org
to register. All are welcome. Donations accepted.
The Grotto Gift Shop at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield,
50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, will return to daily hours
beginning March 3rd. Lenten & Easter items and a selection of
First Communion & Confirmation gifts as well as St. Patrick's
Day gifts are in stock. Tues.-Sat., 10:30 to 4:30, Sunday,
11:30 to 4:30. For further information, call 860-567-0891.
A Lenten Day of Recollection March 4th, 9am–3:30pm,
Enders Island, Stonington. Dwell in the presence of God as we
practice the virtue of prayerful mindfulness during this season
of Lent. Visit www.enders.is/dwelling or call (860) 536-0565
ABCs of Annulment Sponsored by the Metropolitan Tribunal,
Bloomfield will be held on Saturday, March 7th, 10am to noon
at St Dominic Church, Southington. An updating of the process
initiated by Pope Francis and updates made in the Hartford
Archdiocese will be discussed. Follow-up Workshops will be
Saturdays, March 14, 21, 28 at St Dominic. Open to all. No
registration required. For info contact Br. Larry 475-221-8464
A Lenten Day of Recollection will be held at the Shrine of
Lourdes in Litchfield, Montfort House, 83 Montfort Rd., Litch-
field, on Saturday, March 7th, 9am to 3:30pm. To make reser-
vation by March 3rd email [email protected] or call
860-567-1041. Suggested offering is $30 (lunch included).
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