Masses for
the Week
SATURDAY, February
13
8:00 AM
Marianna & Joseph Pasternak
5:00 PM
Special Intention
SUNDAY, February 14
7:30 AM
Special Intention
9:30 AM Earl R. Cruff 11th Anniversary
11:30 AM Special Intention
MONDAY, February 15
7:00 AM
Church of the Assumption Parishioners
TUESDAY, February 16
7:00 AM Amanda Gauthier
WEDNESDAY, February
17
7:00 AM Special Intention
9:00 AM Special Intention
5:30 PM Special Intention
THURSDAY, February 18
7:00 AM Irene
Fisette and All Deceased
Family Members
FRIDAY, February 19
7:00 AM Shirley Popeleski, 5th Anniversary
SATURDAY, February 20
8:00 AM
Anna Dolan
5:00 PM
Special Intention for Vocations
SUNDAY, February 21
7:30 AM
Ronald G. Hunt
9:30 AM Joesph Cycenas
11:30 AM Zofia Chmielowiec
Church of the Assumption Rectory
will be
closed in observance of President’s Day,
February 15th.
Your
offertory gifts for the support of Church of the Assumption Parish were:
February
7, 2010 - $4337.00
Assumption
School – $1782.00
Thank
you for your generosity!
LENT 2010
ASH WEDNESDAY
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on
February 17th. The Mass schedule is as follows: 7:00 am, 9:00pm and
5:30pm.
Service with
Ashes, No Mass at 3:00PM
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
The
Stations will be prayed every Friday here at Church of the Assumption at 1:00
pm.
FASTING AND ABSTIENCE
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are the major days for fasting and abstinence - in
general it is for those between the age of 18 and 60 years of age.
Everyone
over 14 years of age is bound to observe the law of abstinence. Abstinence from
meat is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays within the season of
Lent.
On
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, everyone is bound to observe the law of fast. On
these two days, only one full meatless meal is allowed. Two other meatless
meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s
needs; but together they should not equal another full meal.
Fasting
and abstinence are forms of penance and a response to the Lord’s call to
conversion of life.
The
practice of “giving up something” for Lent is part of this same requirement in
the penitential season of Lent, though what you have to give up is not specified.
Dear brothers and sisters, Lent culminates in the Paschal
Triduum, in which this year, too, we shall celebrate divine justice - the
fullness of charity, gift, salvation. May this penitential season be for every
Christian a time of authentic conversion and intense knowledge of the mystery
of Christ, who came to fulfill every justice. With these sentiments, I
cordially impart to all of you my apostolic blessing". (Message of His Holiness Benedict XVI for Lent
2010)
The
Little Black Book Lenten Companion
is available at the doors of the church. The
holy season of Lent speaks to our daily struggles and sorrows, showing how the
answer to all life’s troubles is found in the Mystery of Jesus Christ. This
little booklet provides a series of reflections to guide you through every day
of Lent into the heart of that Mystery.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS…
Religious Education Classes There will be no Religious
Education Classes on Monday, February 15th, in observance of
President’s Day and the start of Winter Vacation. Classes will resume February
22.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAM
The next class will
meet on, Sunday, February 21st at 6:00p.m. –
8:00p.m. in the Church Meeting Rooms and Library
MACC Soup Bowl: Thank you for your contributions to the MACC Soup Bowl
Collection. We collected $450.00.
Operation Rice Bowl Lent begins this
week with Ash Wednesday. As part of our community’s observance of Lent, we ask
all families to participate in Catholic Relief Service’s Operation Rice Bowl, a
program of prayer, learning and giving. Please be sure to take home a Rice Bowl
packet and follow this simple yet powerful Lenten practice. Visit orb.crs.org
for more information.
Scholarships: The Catholic Graduates Club of
Greater Hartford, Inc. will award two scholarships of $1000.00 each to Catholic
students who are high school seniors and who plan to attend a four year college
in fall 2010. Students are chosen on the basis of financial need, scholarship,
character, leadership and achievement.
Information
can be obtained by contacting guidance counselors or principals in area high
schools or visit us on the web at, www.Catholicgraduatesct.org
Deadline
for submittal of applications is March 15, 2010.
MACC: Our next collection for the MACC Food Pantry will be the weekend of February 20-21.
Donations
are needed more now than ever, Please be as generous as possible. Some
suggestions are: soups, pasta sauce, canned meats, tuna, stews, chili, coffee,
tea, canned vegetables and fruits. For further information or questions please
contact Joan Troy at 860-643-0841.
BINGO
EVERY
TUESDAY EVENING AT 6:30 PM IN THE CHURCH
HALL, DOORS OPEN AT 5 PM.
PROGRESSIVE PRIZE………………………..$1000.00
MEMORIAL CANDLES
Week of 2/14/2010
Mary's Altar St.
Joseph's Altar
Jeanne Poncelet Alfred Poncelet
Nancy Ann Galligan Jim & Andrew
Sadie Lauretti Special Intention (3)
Memory of Leo & Ellie Dandeneau
Rocco Annelli
Jennifer & Nana
Sarah Lupacchino
Special Intention (3)
To request candles, please fill out the Candle Offering Envelopes
located in the church, by the candles, then place in the collection or return
to the Parish Secretary at the Rectory.
Requests will be honored on a first come basis. Extras will be placed with the following
week’s requests.
Mass of Healing and Hope: Tuesday, February 16th at 7:30 p.m. at the
Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield. Rosary at 6:55 p.
m. The presider will be Msgr. Gerard
Schmitz. Trained prayer teams available after Mass. Call the Charismatic
Renewal Office at 860-243-8234.
Manchester St. Patrick’s Day Committee 
27th Annual
Dinner Dance
Honoring
Manchester
Town Honoree: Father Kevin P.
Cavanaugh
Manchester
Town Marshal: Peter Keenan
Saturday,
February 20, 2010 – Doors Open 6:00PM
Elks
Club – 30 Bissell Street, Manchester
Corned
Beef & Cabbage Dinner
Music
by: Andy Healy from Boston
Donation: $25.00 per person
Contact: Tom Tierney Jr. for tickets
860-643-1222
