A Roman Catholic Community

235 Maltby Street

Bristol, CT 06010

860-589-2295 • Fax 860-589-6692 Welcome visitors and new parishioners. Kindly introduce yourself after Mass.

Please register by calling the Office.

PARISH MASS SCHEDULE:

Saturday: 4:00 pm—Vigil Mass

Sunday: 7:30 am; 9:30 am; 11:15 am

Weekdays: Monday thru Saturday at 9:00 am

Holy Days: 9:00 am, 12:10 pm & 5:30 pm (With the exception of Christmas & New Year’s)

SACRAMENTS:

Baptisms: Are celebrated on the first & third Sunday

of the month at 12:15 pm. Pre-registration is required.

A Pre-baptismal program is held on the first Tuesday of

the month at 7:00 pm in Rosary Hall. Please call the

Parish Office for further information.

Marriages: Arrangements are to be made at least six

months in advance. Please call the Parish Office for

further information.

Reconciliation (Confession): Saturday: 3:00 pm—3:30 pm

VISITATION OF THE SICK & HOMEBOUND Those who cannot celebrate Mass with us because of illness, disability or age are encouraged

to call the Parish Office to arrange for the sacraments to be received at home. Please notify us if you are hospitalized and would like to be visited.

.OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm; Fridays: 9:00 AM to 12 Noon.

E-Mail: st.gregory.rectory@comcast.net • Website: stgregorybristol.org

PASTOR

Reverend Gary F. Simeone

PAROCHIAL VICAR Reverend Hector Rangel

DEACON

Stanley Piotrowski 860-589-7942

PARISH OFFICE

Joanne Sekorski, Parish Secretary 860-589-2295

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD

Claudia Larsen Director of Religious Education

Office: 860-589-4232

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC David Junko

203-217-5752

HALL RENTALS Bea Roy: 860-589-5898

ST GREGORY THE GREAT CHURCH BRISTOL CT

PARISH INFORMATION

ROSARY…………….….Monday thru Saturday 8:30am PRAYER GROUP…………..Mondays—Church-Rosary 1:15pm; Meeting 1:30pm in Rosary Hall RCIA…………………….……Thursday,7PM Rosary Hall

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 VIGIL: FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 4:00PM WALTER & LILLIAN OLDZIEY By Family SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 AM FATHER CARMINE RANERI Joanne & Bob Sekorski & Family 9:30 AM JANICE GOYETTE By Husband 11:15AM ANTHONY UNGARO By Jim Doran MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, ST AGATHA 9:00 AM WILLIAM FLANIGAN By Family TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 - ST PAUL MIKI & COMPANIONS 9:00 AM KEVIN BROWN By His Parents WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 WEEKDAY 9:00AM FREEMAN CYR By His Wife THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8- WEEKDAY 9:00 AM ANDREW CANNICI By Marie FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 - WEEKDAY 9:00 AM CAROL DEVANNEY (3months) By Jan Bianchi

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 10 - ST SCHOLASTICA 9:00 AM MICHAEL L SIMON By His Mother, Dorcas SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 VIGIL-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 4:00PM M PERKINS By Family SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 AM MARILYN BRIERE By Employees of Kids Wheels 9:30 AM JOSEPHINE (MARIA) BUCCHIERI By Paul & Sandy Cote 11:15AM JOSEPH & ANGELINA MUSCARA By Paul Mascara

ASH WEDNESDAY Begins the

Season of Lent Wednesday, February 14,

2018.

Masses on Ash Wednesday will be celebrated at: 9:00 AM, 12:10 PM, 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM. Ashes will be distributed following the Mass. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of complete Fast and Abstinence. These are days of Fast and Abstinence from meat. There is a limit of one full meal on these days for all be-tween the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive. Days of Abstinence: (All Fridays of Lent) All who have reached their 14th year are bound to ab-stain totally from meat on the Fridays of Lent. Easter Duty Obligation: Those who have re-ceived their First Holy Communion do have the obligation to confess their sins and receive Holy Communion at least once a year, preferably dur-ing the Lenten and Easter Seasons of the year.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS DURING LENT Every Friday evening at 7:00 PM beginning Feb-ruary 16th. Everyone is invited to join us.

MONDAY NIGHT CONFESSIONS DURING LENT

Beginning on Monday evening, February 19th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and every Monday during Lent, confessions will be heard in preparation for Easter. We welcome whose who have not received the Sacrament of Reconciliation in a while back to the Church to experience God’s Mercy and Forgiveness.

Our Monthly Coffee Hour will be held after the 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM Masses in Rosary Hall today Sun-day, February 4th. Our hosts will be the Small Christian Community Min-istry. Please join us in Rosary Hall after Mass.

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY

SAINT GREGORY 300 CLUB

WINNING NUMBERS

WEEK #18

$20 - #35 $10 - #147

We welcome into the Church and the Parish Family of St. Gregory, through the Sacrament of Baptism, the following children:

LEAH EVANGELINE GAWEL EMMA ROSE GUSTAFSON GAVIN JAMES NIEMANN

May the grace of God remain with them always and may they grow in the love and friendship of their loving Father. Congratulations to all!!

Lord, grant eternal rest to the souls of all of our dearly departed, especially the souls of Your lov-ing servants:

MICHAEL SIMON MARY FRALEIGH

JOAN LUBELCZYK LAWRENCE DONAGHER

St Gregory Parish Family extends sincere sympa-thy to their family and friends.

ST GREGORY’S ON THE GO………………….

MANGIA, MANGIA, MAGGIANO’S ITALIAN COOKING DEMONSTRATION

GUIDED TOUR OF BOSTON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018

Here’s your chance to find out how Maggiano’s Little Italy, an iconic Italian restaurant in Bos-ton, make that delicious Italian food. Watch and learn as the professionals at Maggiano’s Little Italy prepare some of their best known dishes just for you. The scents of garlic and homemade sauces will ensure you have a hearty appetite for the three-course family-style luncheon that follows. Menu: Crispy Zucchini Fries, Bruschetta, Salad, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Lasagna, Chicken Marsala, Dessert: Profiteroles & Apple Crostado. Coffee, Iced Tea & Soda. MANGIA! Following your meal, a Boston Guide will join the motor coach for a guided tour of Boston. We’ll explore the city on our motor coach, with stops along the way. $99.00 per person - $50.00 per person due at signup. Departs St. Gregory Church at 7:30am - Returns at 6:30pm.

BALANCE DUE BY FEBRUARY 16TH. BUS IS FULL, TAKING A WAITING LIST.

PASTA DINNER FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT CHARITY WATER Hosted by Team Clean Water

Saturday, March 3, 2018 5PM to 7PM St. Gregory CCD Center

We will be serving Pasta, Meatballs, Salad, Bread and Coffee. Last year, we raised over $2,100.00 Please help us do it again this year and if all goes well, we may exceed last year’s donations. Tickets are $10 for adults, Children under 10-$5.00. Contact Bob Jacques at 860-573-0846. Please bring your friends and family. Additional tickets are availa-ble at the door.

IT’S BACK!!!!!!!!!

SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2018

ST GREGORY CCD CENTER

5:30PM

Menu: Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potato, Carrots, Onions, Irish Soda Bread, Rye Bread/Butter, Coffee, Tea, Soda & Dessert. BYOB

$12.00 Adults - $6.00 Children 6-10 Under 6 Free

Tickets are available at the rectory and will be sold the weekends of February 24/25 and March 3/4 after masses. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

JANUARY 28, 2018 OFFERTORY $8,236.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF

YOUR PARISH. PLEASE REMEMBER TO MARK YOUR ENVELOPES SO YOU MAY GET PROPER CREDIT.

This week the Sanctuary Candle burns for the greater Glory of God and in memory of

ROCIO DUQUE

We pray for all our military personnel, especially those currently involved in hostilities around the world:

COLONEL KIRSTEN G. AGUILAR CAPTAIN GREGORY W. ALLEN

LANCE CORPORAL MICHAEL BANKS MAJOR PAUL T BARTOK

W2 TODD BOEHM STAFF SERGEANT MICHAEL CORRY

COLONEL PATRICK DEDHAM SERGEANT ANDREW DIMAURO

CORPORAL WILLIAM T DOYLE IV LT STEPHAN D’URSO

CAPTAIN MELISSA GOLSCHNEIDER LT DANIEL GOLSCHNEIDER AIRMAN HUNTER R GOSLIN

AIRMAN ABEAA DAKOTA GREGER PFC STACEY LYNN GUERRETTE STAFF SERGEANT DAVID GULINO

E3 SAMANTHA HART SPECIALIST E-2 STEPHANIE LANDRY

PRIVATE KAREN-ROSE LEWIS PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS JONATHON MARCHETTI

SERGEANT TAYLOR MARTEL COLONEL SCOTT P MASKERY

E1 JACK MCCARTHY PFC ZACHARY MICHELE

U.S. NAVY BRANDON MYERS JACOB PELLETIER

STAFF SERGEANT JOHN RYAN PHELAN PFC AUSTIN QUILTER

LANCE CORPORAL JAMES RIDER CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 5 PETER W RONDEAU

SERGEANT STEFAN SQUILLANTE E3 SEAMAN B J SULLIVAN

STAFF SERGEANT KEITH ZANETTI LT COMMANDER CRAIG ZECCHIN

(If you know of anyone serving in the military, please call the office and we will list them.)

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Readings for the Week of February 4, 2018

ROSARY SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS St. Gregory Rosary Society is again presenting schol-arships to students whose families are registered members of St. Gregory Church. This year the scholarships are being expanded to include students who will be attending or are presently enrolled at a Catholic High School. Forms are available in the guidance offices of the high schools serving St. Greg-ory’s, in the vestibule of the church and at the rectory. Any questions should be directed to Marilyn Stawski at 860-584-0187.

There are Masses still available for 2018. We

have weekdays and a few weekend Masses

available. Please call or come in to the recto-

ry weekdays

Monday-Thursday 9-12 or 1-3:30.

Fridays 9-12.

THANK YOU!! On behalf of our Catholic secondary school students, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Dr. Michael S Griffin, would like to express sincere thanks to all those who participated in the 2018 High School Collection. We deeply appreciate your support of Catholic high schools as they pursue their mission of education and evangelization.

HOLY FAMILY RETREAT CENTER, FARMINGTON

In an age of division, tension and change, enjoy a weekend of peace and reflection exploring the theme “Grace Enough” and discovering the many ways God’s presence empowers us and supports us through every step of life’s journey. Our men and women usually attend the weekends assigned to our parish in January. If you were unable to attend one of these, there are still openings in weekends through the rest of the winter and into the spring. Although there is a fee, you pay what you can. There is finan-cial aid. There is also a Couples’ Weekend, February 9-11, 2018. Holy Family offers many day and evening programs and retreats, such as: Valentine’s Mardi Gras Celebration February 13th 6pm Ash Wednesday Reflection February 14th 10am-6pm Christian Contemplative Prayer February 15th 7pm Baking Challah Bread February 27th 10am Women’s Evening Retreat February 28th 5:30pm For more information contact Gwen Bartok 589-1754 Eileen DiMauro 860-675-4330, Holy Family 860-760-9705 or www.holyfamilyretreat.org

Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 3a]/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39 Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Ps 132:6-7, 8-10 [8a]/Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Ps 84:3, 4, 5 and 10, 11 [2]/Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10/Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40 [30a]/Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13/Ps 106:3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40 [4a]/Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19/Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-13, 14-15 [11a and 9a]/Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34/Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-20, 21-22