Masses for
the Week
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
MONDAY, February 22
7:00 AM
Frank Knowlton
TUESDAY, February 23
7:00 AM Francis Yarish Barabash
WEDNESDAY, February
24
7:00 AM Special Intention
THURSDAY, February 25
7:00 AM Arthur
Fisette
FRIDAY, February 26
7:00 AM Church of the Assumption Parishioners
SATURDAY, February 27
8:00 AM
Youth of the Parish
5:00 PM
Dick Cantin
SUNDAY, February 28
7:30 AM
Clem Luppachino
9:30 AM Margaret Welch 4th Anniversary
11:30 AM Special Intention
Has
Your Heart become Hardened?
A Lenten Mission Talk by Father John Melnick
Monday, February 22, 7:00 pm
Cathedral of Saint Joseph
140 Farmington Av, Hartford
Father Melnick is an excellent speaker who always has an inspiring and
heartfelt message for his listeners. Formerly Secretary to Archbishop Mansell
and Assistant Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Hartford, Father Melnick is now
Pastor of Saint Bernard Church, Enfield. Parking is available in the lighted
lot to the rear of the Cathedral, accessible from Asylum Avenue.
Lent: Fasting,
almsgiving and prayer are three traditional disciplines by which the Church
observes Lent from Ash Wednesday until the evening of Holy Thursday, when the
Paschal Triduum begins. All the faithful and catechumens are called to practice
these traditions. While we continue our observances please remember that
Catholics ages 14 and older are to abstain from meat on all Fridays in Lent.
The rule does not apply when health or ability to work would be impacted
seriously. In addition, Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are to fast on
Good Friday, April 2. On days of fast, one full meal is allowed. Two other
meals sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to individual
needs but together should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is
not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices are allowed.
Ladies Guild: Ladies
and Young Ladies of the Parish
The Irish Step Dancers from
Golden Harp Irish Dance will be in the Church of the Assumption Church Hall on
Monday, March 1st at 7:45pm to entertain the Ladies Guild.
Please come and be our guest.
Refreshments Served.
For questions or more info,
please contact Margaret Brewer at 860-647-1962.
Will Solar
Energy Work for My Home?
Citizens for a Greener Manchester will present the company that
installed the Manchester High School system
to answer this question, Wednesday, February 24th 7:00pm-9:00pm at St. Bridget School
Cafeteria, 74 Main St. Manchester. Before you come add up a recent years worth
of your electric bills, KwH and dollars. For questions, please contact, Joan
O’Loughlin at 860-643-4031 or Barbara McConville at 860-645-0482.
Parish Social Ministry Retreat: The Office for Catholic Social
Justice Ministry will sponsor a social ministry retreat entitled “Biblical
Justice: Our Roots and Wings for Social Ministry”, on Saturday March 13th,
at St James Church in Rocky Hill. The guest speaker will be Tricia Hoyt. Treat
yourself this Lent to a day of prayer, fellowship, and renewal. The $30.00 fee includes refreshments and lunch.
Registration forms
and additional information are available at www.catholicsocialjustice.org
or by calling 203-777-7279.
Your
offertory gifts for the support of Church of the Assumption Parish were:
February
14, 2010 - $4527.00
Thank
you for your generosity!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS…
Religious Education Classes on Monday for all students
Grades 1 – 8. Classes are as follows:
Grades 1-5 Monday 3:40-4:40 p.m. in the
School
Grades 1-5 Monday 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the
School
Grades 6-8 Monday 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the
Church
Meeting Rooms and
Library
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
Operation Rice Bowl - First Week of Lent
Jesus’ Temptation
In
Luke’s story of the temptations of Jesus we see how we can be tempted by
wealth, power, and esteem just as He was. Lent calls us to focus on our faith
life by living it in deeper ways. As we begin our journey with Catholic Relief
Services’ Operation Rice Bowl, let us pray and sacrifice so through our faith
life we can make a difference in the lives of our brothers and sisters in need.
Assumption School’s 7th
& 8th Grade Students will be serving a St.
Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner on Saturday, March 13th
at 6:00pm in the Assumption Church Hall. Tickets are $15.00 for 12 years and up
and $7.00 for under 12. Tickets will be on sale after Masses on February 27/28
and March 6/7 and at the door.
For
further information, contact Monique Giola, 860-643-0622.
Assumption
School Presents………
A Night of
Comedy, Saturday, March 20th at the Irish American Home,
Must be 21 or older to attend
Doors open at 7:00pm. Show starts at 8:15pm.
Come and enjoy a night of laughter and help support our
children.
One of the comedians featured will be Dr. Jay Sutay, a
local pediatrician, who brings his tales from the exam room, his experience
working with kids and their parents, as well as his own tribulations as the
father of two teenage daughters to his stand up comedy.
There is a cash bar; bring your own food.
Tickets will be sold after Masses on Feb. 27/28 and March
6/7. Advanced tickets are $20.00, at the door $25.00.
For tickets or information, please call, Kathleen Pavan
at 860-680-2287.
MEMORIAL CANDLES
Week of 2/21/2010
Mary's Altar St.
Joseph's Altar
Jeanne Poncelet Alfred Poncelet
Nancy Ann Galligan Stanley Zatkowski
Sadie Lauretti Special Intention
Memory of Leo & Ellie Dandeneau
Rocco Annelli
Elizabeth Galligan
Good Health for Our Holy Father
Paul & Clara Gomes
For Our Service Men & Women
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.
Annual Polish Supper, sponsored by Felician Sisters
of Our Lady of the Angels Convent, 1315
Enfield St., Enfield.
This
delicious Polish supper including kielbasa, pierogi, golabek, rye bread,
cabbage, beverages and dessert will be held March 6th from
3:00pm-6:30pm and costs $10.00 per person.
Take out orders and Babki are also available.
Proceeds
are to benefit the elderly and infirm Sisters. For more information, please call,
860-745-7791.
The 2010 Census: Coming Soon
As the 2010 Census
approaches, each of our households will receive a form. Since the census has an
impact on the community in which we live and work , we are encouraging
participation by all.
As mandated by the
U.S. Constitution, every person living in the United States must be counted,
both citizens and noncitizens. Data from this national count helps determine
key funding and government representation decisions. Please complete and mail
back your form and encourage your family, friends and neighbors to do the same.
For more information, visit, www.2010census.gov
BINGO
EVERY
TUESDAY EVENING AT 6:30 PM IN THE CHURCH
HALL, DOORS OPEN AT 5 PM.
PROGRESSIVE
PRIZE………………………..$1000.00