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WEEKEND MASSES SATURDAY, 4:00PM

SUNDAY, 8:00AM AND 10:30AM

WEEKDAY MASS MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, 8:00AM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION SATURDAY, 3:30-3:45PM OR BY APPOINTMENT

BAPTISM AND WEDDINGS CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE FOR INFORMATION AND SCHEDULING

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY) - APRIL 8

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Christopher Anderson, Elena Cates, Ray Duda, Lenore Mandi, Frank Colandro, Susan Jacobsen, Bart Heefner, Warren Denny, Toni Coe, Gary Livia, Taylor Bova, Gerry Fraioli, Frank Colandro, Betty Vitti, Rosemary Bella, Sonya Correntee, Mary Caruso, Antonio Ferrajina, Patrick Battinelli, Julie Salce, Lois Scatton, Carol Kane, Kristee Brooks, R. J. Chaffe, Michael Pataky, Ed Gentile, Daniel Caruso, Anthony Tomczyk, John Mossa Sr., Marge Denicola, Gina Stuart, Adam Godlewski, Mark, Johann Fernando, Sandy Recchia, Karen Fragomeli and Vito Calo.

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Remember the men and women in the Armed Forces and all who protect us and put themselves in harm’s way on our behalf; may they be shielded from danger;

and for their families and loved ones. In particular, Andrew Anderson, Christopher Blasius, C. J. DelVaglio, Samantha Krom, Christian Legaspe, Steven Nolan and Jeffrey S. Wilson Jr.

To speak of many things... Alleluia… He is risen! As we continue our Easter season I want to thank everyone for participating in our Holy Week and Easter celebrations.

Thank you also to all who contributed to the Easter collection. Your generosity in the Easter collections will help with replacing some much needed liturgical items in the Church. Thanks also to all who sent cards and goodies my way during the Easter season. Your kindness and thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. God bless you for your generosity!

We continue with a very good response to the Annual Catholic Appeal and have passed the half way mark toward our goal. Thank you to all who have made their pledges thus far. Easter Blessings, Fr. Fred

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND

The second collection this weekend is the regular monthly collection. The proceeds of this collection are set aside for capital expenses and replenishes the rainy day fund.

Thank you for your help in this collection in the care and concern of our parish. May God Bless you and your families in your kindness.

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SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER Should we be a little easier on Thomas? The last few days have been a whirlwind. On Thursday, a Passover celebration went horribly awry as Jesus was betrayed and taken into custody for unstated crimes. Less than 24 hours later, the simple arrest has turned into a death sentence to be carried out that very afternoon. Most of the disciples fled, including Thomas. He would have heard of the events of Good Friday secondhand, in shock over the death of his Lord and Master. Then Sunday morning arrives with joy from a few disciples-Jesus is risen! But there is no persistent sight of him, only Mary Magdalene's quick moment in the garden and an empty tomb. Another day passes. The Apostles are gathered that Monday night, but Thomas is absent. He returns to a jubilant report of the risen Lord. Again, Thomas has seen nothing. The experience must have been surreal. Did Jesus really appear raised from the dead? Did he really suffer and die? Has all of this been some strange hoax? Desperate for an answer, Thomas insists, "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nail marks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe." After his resurrection, Jesus' body-mangled and bloody from the crucifixion-is restored. Did it need the scars? A perfected body would have taught us one lesson: everything is renewed as it once was, the past erased. Jesus chooses another lesson, however. He retains his scars that we might know him. In the whirlwind of our lives, we make our own mistakes, our own betrayals and compromises. In the resurrected Jesus, we see a God who does not forget his own sorrow. We are invited to meet him-wound for wound-and place our hand on his own nail-scarred palm, the eternal sign of his everlasting mercy.

MINISTERS - WEEKEND OF APRIL 15, 2018 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

MASS 4:00PM SAT 8:00am SUN 10:30am SUN

LECTOR G. Sigler S. Cunningham S. DeFilippis

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

L. Lombardo M. DiCostanzo A. Aquila

N. Sabanski N. Colon J. Dutcher

P. Gil B. Littlle

ALTAR SERVERS May serve at Mass they attend

Prayer List? If you or someone you know would like to be included on the prayer list, call the Parish Office. The individual will remain on the prayer list for three weeks. Please contact the Parish Office to update the prayer list.

Thank you, Thank you,

Thank you!!!

The 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal is currently underway throughout the Diocese of Bridgeport. Our Appeal goal is $60,000. To date, we have raised 90 pledges in the amount of $33,900.00 bringing us to 57 percent of goal. To all who have made their pledge, I thank you! Please consider making a pledge to the appeal to help in reaching our goal. A pledge of $100.00 is only 25 cents a day. Every pledge is important and needed to help reach our goal. We are hoping for increased participation. Remember… no gift is too small or insignificant. On behalf of all whom the Appeal benefits, I thank you.

2018 Annual Catholic Appeal

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Weekly Calendar

April 8-15, 2018

Sunday, April 8 Second Sunday of Easter

Monday, April 9 6:30pm Walking with Purpose Doran Hall

Tuesday, April 10 9:30am Meditation Group Chapel

Wednesday, April 11 8:00am Mass with Miraculous Medal Novena Chapel 6:30pm Choir rehearsal Church

Saturday, April 14

Sunday, April 15 Third Sunday of Easter

LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

What does it take to believe that something is real? We live in an age of computer technology complete with things like Photoshop and other programs that can enhance photographs, create realistic images, and mimic artistic renderings. When looking at a picture of something, we find ourselves wondering if what we are seeing is real or just the result of technological creativity. Early believers came to believe because of what they witnessed in these new communities of faith. They saw people authentically living out Jesus' command to love and to show mercy. What do people witness when they see us in action?

No Faith Formation Classes Due to the spring break, there are no Faith Formation classes on the following dates: Sunday, April 8; Tuesday April 10 Classes will resume the week of Sunday, April 15.

Confirmation 2018 Congratulations to the 22 young parishioners, and their families, who received the Gift of the Holy Spirit at Confirmation on April 7. Please keep these young people in your prayers as they continue their journey of faith: James Aldrich, Miles Aquila, Dante Ayars, Joseph Baske, Rebecca Calvar, Rosemarie Calvar, Aidan Carrabine-Kirby, Gabriel Heredia, Oscar Heredia, Roger Jimenez, Neil Joseph, Ashley Krom, Sabrina Lupi, Jared Maloney, Grace McGovern, Ariana Merturi, Danielle Nares, Claramae Oliveira, Amy Palmer, Tori Pandone, Emma Ronaghan, and Alexandra Salvatore.

The Prayer Wall and Sacred Art Gallery in Doran Hall Please add your prayers to our prayer wall. Also, check out our gallery of saints and holy ones – posters created by our candidates for Confirmation.

Family Scripture Reflection (adapted from RCL Benziger/Sadlier): Gospel: John 20:19-31 On the evening of the resurrection, the Risen Lord appears to the disciples as they huddle behind locked doors in fear. He speaks a greeting - “Peace be with you” - and at once commissions them to continue his own saving work. “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” The greeting of the Risen One (Shalom, “peace”) is highly significant. God’s peace comes as both gift and task. It is poured out with the gift of the Spirit, yet remains a commandment given to his disciples for their mission in the world. Followers of Jesus today are still given the same task—to spread forgiveness and peace throughout the world. Question of the Week: As you think about your role in the workplace, school, community, and most especially in your home, where are your opportunities to be an instrument of Christ’s peace?

SHU Journey: Summer Youth Institute -JUNE 24-29, 2018 AT SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY SHU Journey is a six-day residential summer experience of faith education, self-discovery and enjoyment for high school students who want to develop a better understanding of faith in their life, develop their ability to become a leader in their Church and school, deepen their self-awareness and develop a greater sense of direction and purpose in their life, become more motivated in school and activities, develop strong family and personal relationships, increase awareness of their own gifts and their role as a young man or woman in the Church. There are no costs. This Summer Theology Institute is funded by the Lilly Endowment. Everyone selected to participate in this program will receive a $500 scholarship. Only 24 high school youth can be accepted for this Summer Institute. Applications must be in no later than May 1, 2018. For additional information or to apply, go to thechurchneedsyou.org and click on Events/SHU Journey.

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Will you?

CONSIDER ONLINE GIVING???

Online Giving is a safe and convenient way for you to make your weekly offertory and special collections and contributions in support of our Parish. The service is easy to set up and manage. If you have not yet signed up for Online Giving, please consider this option. To sign up visit the Parish website and click on the Online Giving logo located on the main page. Thank you for considering this safe, secure and easy method of donating regularly in support of our Parish. Our Online Giving system is also an App for Apple and Android products! You can download it free in the App Store, Google Play Store or go to OLGapp.com. If you are new to Online Giving, register by entering our Church ID 1376.

Parish Offering Weekend of March 31-April 1, 2018

Saturday, 7:30pm (107) ........................................... $584.00 Sunday, 8:00am (172) .......................................... $1,420.00 Sunday, 10:30am (440) ........................................ $2,467.00 TOTAL ................................................................... $4,471.00 Mailed in to Parish Office .................................... $1,125.00 Online Giving ........................................................ $2,294.00 Easter collection ................................................... $4,869.00 Holy Land collection ................................................ $956.00 This past weekend 113 Parish family offertory envelopes were collected. $1,824.00 was collected in loose checks and cash. 968 were in attendance.

Thank you for your continued and generous support and for your consideration in participating in on-line giving! May God Bless you in your care and concern for the well being of Saint Maurice Parish.

Congratulations to our Confirmandi

A ll powerful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, by water and the Holy Spirit you freed your sons and daughters from sin and gave them new life. Send your Holy Spirit upon them to be their helper and guide. Give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the

spirit of right judgment and courage, the spirit of knowledge and reverence. Fill them with the spirit of wonder and awe in your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord. From the Rite of the Sacrament of Confirmation

CONTACT INFORMATION PARISH OFFICE

parishoffice@smcglenbrook.org Phone: 203.324.3434

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday - 10:00am to 2:00pm

PARISH STAFF Reverend Alfred Riendeau Jr., Pastor (Ext. 701)

frfred@smcglenbrook.org Sandra Kluun, Coordinator of Faith Formation (Ext. 707)

skluun@smcglenbrook.org Joseph Vitti, Director of Music (Ext. 706)

jvitti@smcglenbrook.org Monica Di Costanzo, Administrative Assistant (Ext. 705)

mdicostanzo@smcglenbrook.org Tony Recchia, Facilities (Ext. 708)

trecchia@smcglenbrook.org

MEMBER OF THE PARISH CORPORATION Steve Doran 203.324.3434

Mary Lamonte 203.348.6701

PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL Kathryn Jimenez 203.324.3434

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Saturday, April 7 4:00pm The Fiordelisi Family

Sunday, April 8 Second Sunday of Easter 8:00am James Coe 10:30am Catherine Hayes

Monday, April 9 The Annunciation of the Lord 8:00am Fred and Margaret Eccles

Tuesday, April 10 8:00am Ann Begley

Wednesday, April 11 Saint Stanislaus 8:00am Paul Apostolos

Thursday, April 12 8:00am The Mallozzi Family

Saturday, April 14 4:00pm All our parishioners

Sunday, April 15 Third Sunday of Easter 8:00am Vincenza Zinicola 10:30am Jean Lesley Hogu

BEREAVEMENT GROUP FOR THE WIDOWED.

The Widowed Bereavement Group will be meeting in the Saint Maurice Church Catacombs (back of Bishop Curtis Homes, under the Chapel) every second and fourth Monday of the month at 7-8:30PM. Please contact Donna Hughes at 203.595.0603 or donnahuz@aol.com. FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT OUR SEMINARIANS. The first annual Rector’s Dinner will be held on April 28 at Trinity Catholic High School. Honoree: Monsignor Thomas Power, Vicar General. Speaker: Bishop Frank Caggiano. Tickets: $150.00. Proceeds to support St. John Fisher Seminary. Information and tickets: StJohnFisherSeminary.org or contact twilmot@diobpt.org 203.322.5331.

Sunday: Acts 4:32-35/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 [1]/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31 Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-8, 8-9, 10, 11 [8a, 9a]/ Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/ Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [7a]/ Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Ps 34:2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20 [7a]/ Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [cf. 4abc]/ Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 [22]/ Jn 6:16-21 Next Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9 [7a]/1 Jn 2:1-5a/Lk 24:35-48

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 8, 2018

The Sanctuary candle is in memory of the Rasile family.

The Chapel candle is

for our nation.