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D������Dana Garry�

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Sister Laura Marie Meskill, �.�.�.��

Administrative Assistant�Anna Foreman�

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Director Faith Formation�Susan Ferraiolo�

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Director of Music�Jeanne Samolik�

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Facilities Manager�Randy Zirwes�

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Parish Office 860�342�2328�Faith Formation 860�342�2308�Pastor’s Residence 860�788�3897�

Sacristy 860�342�2713� Kitchen 860�342�2713 �

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45 Freestone Ave., Portland CT 06480�stmaryportlandoffice@gmail.com�

www.stmaryportlandct.org�

L��� ����� S���������W(()(*+ M����Saturday at 5:00 /.�.�Sunday at 8:00 and 10:30 �.�.��

Teen Mass: 1st Sunday of every month at 5:00 /.�. from October to May.��

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R(<�*<;>;��;�* (C�*A(��;�*):�Saturday: 4:00 � 4:45 /.�.�If this time is not convenient, please contact Fr. Paul.��

B�/�;���:�Baptisms are the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month. Please call the �Parish Office to make arrangements.�

SAINT MARY PARISH �

We extend a warm welcome to all who attend our church. We hope that you will find our parish a place where your life of faith will be nourished.�

June 17, 2018 � 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time �

SATURDAY, June 16h �V�7�8 M��

5:00 �.�.� Peter LaMalfa, Sr. (Family)�� � Hazel Johnson (Ladies Guild)� �

SUNDAY, June 17th� 11th Sunday in �

� � � � Ordinary Time�8:00 $.�. Anna & William Dahlberg and �� � Marion Hitchcock (Chris & Barbara) �10:30 $.�. �Ed Nocera (Guilmette Family)�

MONDAY, June 18th�

8:00 $.�. Louis P. Aresco�Birthday � Remembrance (Wife)�

TUESDAY, June 19th�St. Romuald �

8:00 $.�. Morning Prayer�WEDNESDAY, June 20th

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8:00 $.�. � Ernest McManus�THURSDAY, June 21st

�St. Aloysius Gonzaga � �

8:00 $.�. � No Service� �

FRIDAY, June 22nd�Sts.Paulinas, John Fisher &

� Thomas �Moore �12:10 �.�.� Richard Kalinowski�

SATURDAY, June 23rd�V�7�8 M��

5:00 �.�.� Marian Hutchings � � �

� � (Maureen & Richard Hutchings)�� � Joe Bordonaro, Sr.�4th Anniversary �� � � � � (Family) �

SUNDAY, June 24th� 12th Sunday in �

� � � � Ordinary Time�8:00 $.�.� Carl Milardo�16th Anniversary �� � � � � (Family)�� Bill Coleman 2nd Anniversary �� � � � � (Family)�10:30 $.�. �Richard Dillon�17th Anniversary �� � � � � (Family)� Stella & John Bochnik (Family)�

Please remember the following

loved ones in your daily prayers.

The family of St. Mary expresses its deepest sympathy to the families of:��

Edmund Nocera, Sister Joan Flynn, �

Norman Gagne, Dean Bordonaro, David Moran, Nancy Coman�

The Blessed Sacrament lamp �burns this week for�

�Ann & Ed Moskey�

�In Celebration of their �

60th Wedding Anniversary�

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen�

Sandy, Lorene Lugo, John, Deborah & John Claypoole, Joel Maillet, , Diane Marie Higa, Delia Allen, Evelyn Taylor, Dennis Maillet, Kathy,�

Ryan & Christine Valeri, Gene Sullivan, Fr. John, Sister Elaine Deasy, John, Billy Milardo, Louis, Mimi, Ann Young, Louis Carlos Danvers, Berta Warner�

Names will remain on list for 4 weeks unless

Readings for the Week of June 17, 2018�Sunday: Ez 17:22�24/Ps 92:2�3, 13�14, 15�16 [cf. 2a]/2 Cor 5:6�10/Mk 4:26�34�Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1�16/Ps 5:2�3ab, 4b�6a, 6b�7 [2b]/Mt 5:38�42�Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17�29/Ps 51:3�4, 5�6ab, 11 and 16 [3a]/Mt 5:43�48�Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6�14/Ps 31:20, 21, 24 [25]/Mt 6:1�6, 16�18�Thursday: Sir 48:1�14/Ps 97:1�2, 3�4, 5�6, 7 [12a]/Mt 6:7�15�Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1�4, 9�18, 20/Ps 132:11, 12, 13�14, 17�18 [13]/Mt 6:19�23�Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17�25/Ps 89:4�5, 29�30, 31�32, 33�34 [29a]/Mt 6:24�34�Next Sunday: : Is 49:1�6/Ps 139:1�3, 13�14, 14�15 [14a]/Acts 13:22�26/Lk 1:57�66, 80�

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All Are Welcome�

Whatever your current status in the Catholic Church, whatever your current family or marital situation, whatever your past or present religious affiliation, whatever your personal history, age, background or ethnicity, immigration status, sexual orientation, whatever your own self�image or esteem, you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected at the Church of St. Mary.�

June 17, 2018 � 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time �

Offertory�

Offertory for June 10 , 2018 � $ 7,782.00�

Offertory Goal� � � $ 8,829.00�

Combined World Collection $ 150.00�

Pews & Floor Bequests $ 5,525.00�

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Thank you for your generosity.�

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Century Club�

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Congratulations to our� 50th week �

$50 Century Club winner.��

Lois Stabach�

Banns of Ordination�

The following Deacon will be ordained to�

The Order of Priesthood on �

Saturday, June 30, 2018:�

Rev. Mr. Frank Gilbert�

Should you know any reason why this man should not be ordained a priest, please write to:�

The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, �

Bishop of Norwich, �

201 Broadway, Norwich, Ct 06360�

Rotary Club Exchange Student �Coming to Portland�

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We are still looking for two Portland families interested in hosting a 17 year old female during the 2018�2019 school year, one family from December to March and the other family from April to June. ��

Both the host family and the exchange student benefit from this experience. Don’t make up your mind without contacting Kristine Hopp for more information. krishopp@aol.com.�She is eager to share and answer any �questions you may have. �

Come & Join us for Fellowship in the �

Parish Hall �

Coffee and doughnuts will be served on Fathers’ Day, June 17th after the 10:30 Mass. �

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!�

� � Dear Parishioners,� � Thank you for all the prayers, � cards,meals and rides. All of your � � kindness is truly appreciated and � I can only repay you with my � � prayers. � �

I am mending very slowly.� God Bless You,� Sr. Ida�

����������Dear Parishioners,��

Thank You for your generous supply of toiletr ies. �So many people were very grateful to receive them,�You’d be surprised to know how much a bar of soap means to someone who has none.��

Please continue the donations for the poor. The funds are greatly needed and much appreciated. You share in reaching out to others in God’s name for you are the light of the world.��

Thanks and God Bless You,�Sr. Ida��

“ I can do things you cannot, you do things I cannot;�together we can do great things” � Mother Theresa�

June 17, 2018 � 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time �

Our Children’s Liturgy of the Word:�

CLW will not take place during the summer months of June, July and August. The program will resume again in September. �

Any adult interested in helping with the Children’s Liturgy program is asked to please contact the faith formation office. 860�342�2308�

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Faith Formation Summer Hours:�

Tuesday 12:00 �.�. � 3:00 �.�.�

Wednesday 12:00 �.�.� 2:00 �.�.�

Thursday 12:00 �.�. � 3:00 �.�.�

LADIES GUILD��The Ladies Guild will have their final meeting of the year on Thursday, June 21st. We will gather in the Chapel at 6:30 for the Installation of Officers conducted by Fr. Paul. Inductees include Amy Knous, President, Marilyn McGrath, Vice�president, Debbie Sullivan, Treasurer and Jan Lacaillade, Secretary.�A brief business meeting will be conducted in the �Fr. McGinley hall followed by refreshments and raffle. Hope to see you all there. �

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HAVE A SAFE AND FUN SUMMER�

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St. Francis of Assisi Church�

Saturday, June16, 2018�

9:00 �.O. to 2:00 P.O.�

Fox Parish Center, 10 Elm St., Middletown, CT�

Come and see for yourself all the treasures that are waiting for you! You won’t be disappointed!�

Enhancing Ministry with � Technology�Learn how to be innovative with updated technology that’s available to everyone. � Learn how to communicate in the most efficient way through virtual meetings, webinars, programs which make flyers or videos, and more � all for free.� There are three dates: August 28th

�at Christ the King in Old Lyme, September 6th

�at Holy Family in Hebron, and September 18th

�at St. Francis in Middletown at�7pm.� To register, please email Marianne at�manicholas@norwichdiocese.net�or call (860)848�2237 ex. 305.�

60th Anniversary Car Raffle��

2018 Mercedes�Benz C�Class Sedan��

Sponsored by �Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center, Inc.�

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Proceeds will benefit the installation of new�

heating and cooling systems.��

Tickets: $60 each�

Drawing to be held on Sat,, Oct. 6, 2018 �9:00 pm�

Call 1�888�816�5813 to order. Leave only name and

telephone number so that the staff can call you. Visit

www.OurLadyofCavalry.net for more info.�

June 17, 2018 � 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time �

Youth Group News & Events�

Steubenville NYC,�July 20�22,�is right around the corner, we are booked and confirmed! . We'll be having a meeting for attendees and their parents on�July 10th

�to go over preparations for Steubenville.��

June�

Service Hours!�If you are in need of service hours, come help the Youth Group run games and activities at the Parish Picnic�June 24th. Look for a Peer Minister, and ask how you can help. Keep reading for more info.�

Our last Teen Mass & Event will be held at the St. Mary's Parish Picnic. Your help is needed to run some of the games to keep the little ones of our church busy having fun. While mom & dad can watch & relax. We will finish the afternoon off with the last Teen Mass of the year at @�4:00 �.�.�outside under the pavilion.�

As always our door is always open to new members and their ideas. So come share your thoughts, and ideas for making St. Mary's Youth Group truly a reflection of Christ's love for you, and for others.��

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Important Dates�

June 19th�Youth Group Meeting�7:00 P.O.�Fr. McGinley Hall��

June 24th�Parish Picnic��

June 24th�Teen Mass after Church Picnic @�4:00 PO�

July 10th�Meeting for Steubenville�7:00�McGinley Hall�

July 20�22, 2018�Steubenville NYC�

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Musicians�Notice!�

Rehearsals are�Sunday�nights in the church from�7:00�8:00. For more info call Jerry Duclos 860�342�2898.�

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CENTURY CLUB APPLICATION Check #____________�

Date Received _____________�

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NAME:_____________________________________________________________________________�

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Street Address:_______________________________________________________________________�

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City, State, Zip Code__________________________________________________________________�

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Telephone # ________________________________�

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The Century Club will be starting July 1, 2018.�

A name will be drawn each week. The weekly prize will be $50.�

Full payment ($50) received by July 23, 2018 will be eligible for the Early Bird Drawing.�

Make checks payable to St. Mary Century Club�

You must be 18 + years old to participate�

Completed forms and payment must be mailed to either �

Ann Burgess, 58 Fairview St, Portland, Ct 06480 or Terry Pierce, 5 Cattle Crossing, Portland, Ct 06480�

Ann at 860�342�2776 Terry at 860�342�1799�

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Thank You! Ann Burgess, Kathy Russo, and Terry Pierce, Century Club Committee�

June 17, 2018 � 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time �