Sunday, May 29, 2016 The Most Holy Body and Blood 6:30 A.M. +Bridget Hope Flaherty & Mary B. Flaherty (L) 8:00 A.M. +Al Nadeau 10:00 A.M. +Leonard Sawyer 12:00 P.M. +Elizabeth and Nicola Doria 4:00 P.M. +Maria Richard 6:00 P.M. Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form)

Monday, May 30 Memorial Day 6:00 A.M. Arianna Burnham, Eli Vinson, Jysella and Giovanni Suo (L) 9:00 A.M. For All Our Veterans, Living and Deceased

Tuesday, May 31 Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:00 A.M. +Reverend Zoltan S. Kish and Mary B. Flaherty (L). 7:00 A.M. Florence Carroll (L) and +Loretta Dennis and +William Brunese 12:10 P.M. +Janice Cicchetti, +Bill Hutt

5:30 P.M. +Gerald Sciarra

Wednesday, June 1 Saint Justin, Martyr 6:00 A.M. Sons and Daughters of Mary Immaculate 7:00 A.M. +J. Elmer Shove 12:10 P.M. +Larry and +Irene Voghel 5:30 P.M. +Ruth M. Melville

Thursday, June 2 Sts. Marcellinus and Peter 6:00 A.M. In Thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary 7:00 A.M. In Thanksgiving to Saint Philomena and Saint Michael 12:10 P.M. In Honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary 5:30 P.M. Sons and Daughters of Mary Immaculate

Friday, June 3 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 6:00 A.M. +Margaret, Ann and James Flaherty and Mary B Flaherty (L) 7:00 A.M. +Tony Teixeira & Forgotten Souls in Purgatory 9:30 A.M. Saint Mary School Mass 12:10 P.M. +Janice Cicchetti, +Bill Hutt and the Living and Deceased Members of the Cestar Families 5:30 P.M. +Joseph DiStefano

Saturday, June 4 The Immaculate Heart of Mary 6:30 A.M. +Carmella, Frank and Jerry Grieco and +Gertrude G. and Michael Santone, Sr. 8:00 A.M. Sons and Daughters of Mary Immaculate 12:10 P.M. +Janice Cicchetti, +Bill Hutt and the Living and Deceased Members of the Cestar Families 5:00 P.M. Parishioners of the Basilica 6:30 P.M. Spanish Mass Sunday, June 5 Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6:30 A.M. +Margaret Sweeney Sullivan and Mary B. Flaherty (L) 8:00 A.M. +Dennis Kissel 10:00 A.M. +Filomena Perugini 12:00 P.M. Saint Mary School Graduation 4:00 P.M. +Dena, Evelyn and William Parsons and James and Marie Buonocore 6:00 P.M. Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form)

The Most Holy Body and Blood Of Christ May 29, 2016

May 22, 2016: Weekly Offertory: $11,754.25

Clergy Very Rev. Christopher M. Ford, Rector

Rev. Michael T. Casey, Parochial Vicar

Rev. John L. Lavorgna, Parochial Vicar

Rev. William Evans, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Patrick Anthony, in Residence

Rev. Diego Jimenez, in Residence

Mr. Joseph M. Kenny, School Principal Mr. John Paul Zurlo, Organist

Trustees:

Mr. James Mastriani

Mr. Frederick “Fritz” Blasius

Weekday Masses Monday-Friday:

6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 12:10 PM, 5:30 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 12:10 PM

Sunday Masses:

Saturday: 5:00 PM Vigil, 6:30 PM Spanish Mass

Sunday: 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM in the

Extraordinary Form Confessions

Monday –Friday 6:30 AM –7:00 AM

11:30 AM—12:30 PM 5:00 PM—5:25 PM

Saturday 11:30 AM—12:30 PM

4:00—5:00 PM

Sunday 9:00 AM—10:00 AM

Baptism Each Sunday immediately following the 12:00 Mass. Please call the Parish Office for more information.

Marriage Please contact the Parish Office at least six months in advance.

Religious Education Grades K-7: Sunday from 9 AM-10AM

Confirmation Classes: Grade 8: Sunday from 11:15 AM—12:30 PM High School: Sunday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Phone: (203) 574-0017 Fax: 203-756-8748 www.theimmaculate.com

iccbasilicamainoffice@gmail.com

BASILICA PRAYER LINE For intentions or to join, please call Jo Ann at 203-879-1399 or Sarah at 203-729-0265

GREATER WATERBURY PRAYER LINE Call Bob Duff at 203-573-0032

PERPETUAL ADORATION JOHN WAITE at 203-527-7800 for midnight to 6:00 A.M; CARMEN FERNANDEZ at 203-592-4073 for 6:00 A.M. to noon; TERRY STE-FANCZYK at 203-879-4323 for noon to 6:00 P.M; ELAINE CERULLO at 203-574-5579 for 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 AM

NOVENAS

St. Joseph: Tuesday at 7:30 AM, 12:05 PM, 5:25 PM St. Jude: Wednesday at 12:05 PM, 5:25 PM Miraculous Medal: Thursday at 12:05 PM, 5:25 PM

The Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited every Fri-day after the 7:00 AM Mass.

The Rosary for Life and for persecuted Chris-tians is prayed every Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass. The Rosary is prayed daily before the 12:10

The Alliance of Two Hearts meets every First Friday (this weekend) of the month in the church from 11:00 PM to 1:00 A.M. The Children’s Rosary is prayed every First Saturday (this week-end) at 4:00 PM.

Divine Mercy Faith Sharing takes place at 11:00 AM EVERY

Sunday in the church basement. You will be nurtured by the

reflections of Pope Francis, St. John Paul II and others as we

read and reflect on God’s Mercy each Sunday. This is an op-

portunity to fellowship with new people and learn about

God’s love and mercy for you during the Holy Year of Mercy.

Little Way Prayer Group You are invited to visit the Little Way Prayer Group that meets every Tuesday afternoon from 2:00 to 3:30 PM in McGivney Hall. This group is a spirit-filled time of prayer and community. It is a wonderful opportunity to raise your prayers and praise to God.

Prayer for the Canonization of our Parish Son, The Venerable Michael J. McGivney

God, our Father, protector of the poor, and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspi-ration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of car-ing for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your servant Father Michael J. McGiv-ney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor, I now

present (here make your request). Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

PARISH PRAYER MINISTRIES

Corpus Christi Procession THIS Sunday, May 29, 2016

3:00 PM Please join us as we honor and celebrate the Lord’s presence in the Most Blessed Sacrament in a procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi. The procession begins at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and proceeds to Our Lady of Lourdes and then to the Shrine of St. Anne. Everyone is welcomed to attend. Especially invited are First Communicants (in First Communion attire), Confirmation groups, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (with robes), altar servers (in cassock and surplice), Choir members (in choir robes),and Ladies and Men’s Groups. Choir members are particularly encouraged to attend to support the singing. A program of hymns will be available the day of the procession. Refreshments will be provided at St. Anne’s after the proces-

sion. Parishioners are asked to drop off food donations (finger foods) at St. Anne’s by 2:30 PM that afternoon. Please contact the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception with questions at 203-574-0017.

Sacred Heart High School

Graduation Ceremonies

Friday, June 3, 2016

7:30 PM

Basilica of the

Immaculate Conception

Please note the modified Mass schedule for Monday, May 30th. There will be two Masses celebrated at 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM only. The Parish Office will be closed that day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday as we remember with

grateful hearts those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Dear friends, I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to all those who participated in the joyous celebration of the 10th Anniversary of my priestly ordination here at our beautiful Basilica last Monday. It was a wonderful and blessed occasion. I am so grateful for the presence of so many parishioners of mine, past and present, as well as many brother priests, relatives, and friends. It has been quite a journey of grace these past ten years. My special thanks to Father Ford, our Rector, Father Casey, and all the priests, staff members, and parishioners of the Basilica community who have been so kind and generous to me since my arrival in so many ways. May God continue to bless our efforts. Sincerely, Fr. John Lavorgna

CONGRATULATIONS

TO OUR FIVE NEW PRIESTS!

They are: Héctor Rangel Guerrero of Charalá, Santender, Colombia; Matthew Gary Gworek of Southington, CT; Patrick Michael Kane of New Britain, CT; Philip Thomas O’Neil of Windham, CT; and Philip Roy Schulze of New York, NY.

During their ordination on May 21st, Archbishop Leonard P. Blair said that they are being given the awesome gifts and responsibilities to teach, consecrate and resolve.

Laudato Si

Caring for God’s Creation: Our Common Home

The Archdiocese of Hartford

is joining in an international

celebration of the one year

anniversary of the Pope’s

encyclical release (June 18)

of Laudato Si to reflect on its

message and relevance, and

to take action to bring it to

life. Laudato Si Week is

June 12-18, 2016. See the

many activities and suggestions offered by the Catholic So-

cial Justice Ministry of the Archdiocese of Hartford at:

archdioceseofhartford.org/office-for-catholic-social-justice.

The Knights of Columbus Museum will offer a free presentation about the Martyrs of La Florida Missions, whose cause for canonization is under con-sideration. Mary Soha M.D., a Jacksonville, Fla. Physician, who is vice postulator for the cause,

will present “Martyrs Under Her Mantle.”

The presentation is part of the museum’s Mission of Faith Lecture Series and is open to the public Satur-day, June 11, at the Knights of Columbus Museum, 1 State Street in New Haven, and Sunday, June 12, at St. Thomas Seminary, 467 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield. Both sessions are at 2 p.m.

Ladies Guild News We congratulate the incoming officers of the Ladies

Guild. From left to right are Ellen Ristivo, President; Sandra Natulis, Vice President; and Sarah Diaz, Secretary. Missing from the photo is Karen Klisch, Treasurer. We thank outgoing officers Joy Brown, Gerry Matusevich, Cathy Welch and Edie Wisausky for their

dedication and service to the Ladies Guild.

Father’s Day Candles Mark your calendars! Fa-ther’s Day is Sunday, June 19th and the Basilica will be offering a Father’s Day can-dle featuring an image of our own St Joseph statue. These candles will be blessed and can be lit in memory of a loved one or

given as a special Father’s Day gift. More details to follow in the coming weeks.

SAINT MARY SCHOOL FIELD DAY 2016

Calling all golfers If you enjoy a day on the links and want to do some good, then save the date of Friday, June 17, rain or shine! It’s the annual Saint Mary School Golf Classic at the 18-hole Western Hills Golf Course. The cost is $125 per golfer; $500 for a four-some. Fees include a golf cart, breakfast, box lunch and refresh-ments on the course. A buffet meal (included with your regis-tration fee) will follow the tournament. We also will have prizes and other giveaways. Proceeds benefit Saint Mary School. For more information or to register, call: Golf Shop Pro and SMS alumnus Jimmy Dean at 203.755.6828 or SMS parent Brian Zaccagnini at 203.206.3063.

Saint Mary School Graduation Sunday, June 5, 2016

Immediately following the 12 Noon Mass

8TH GRADE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS RETREAT AT SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL

A Message from the Rector

Archbishop’s Annual Appeal As the 2016 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal “God’s Mercy at Work” en-ters Commitment Weekend, I’d like to thank the 320 households of our parish for their support of the chari-table works of the Archdiocese.

In this week’s bulletin you will find a special insert of “God’s Mercy at Work” envelopes. So far, about twenty less households have partici-pated and our pledged total is about

$6000.00 less than last year. If you have not yet donated, I humbly encourage you to consider making a gift to this appeal which touches and improves the lives of literally thousands of individuals in need throughout our Archdiocese.

Through the Vicariate Outreach Program we are able to nomi-nate different local charities to benefit from the Appeal. Pro-grams eligible to receive an award of support are those pursuing a mission, purpose or outreach that is compatible with the good works of the Catholic Church. Examples include, providing shelter, food and assistance to the homeless and poor, caring for the sick, protecting the unborn, assisting seniors, youth and other individuals with special needs. Given that I’m still rela-tively new to the area, I would appreciate any recommendations of local charities that you respect and believe are making a dif-ference in our city and region. Please contact me this week by mail, phone or email with your suggestions.

Blessed Feast of Corpus Christi! Please join me and the faithful

of Waterbury in professing our love, respect and faith in the

Blessed Sacrament at today’s procession at 3 pm.

Fr. Ford

Sacred Art Work Restoration Progress I want to thank the following people for their generosity in

allowing the restoration work to continue: The Stations of the Cross:

The Gurga Family of Sterling Security Systems for funding the restoration of The Second Station.

Joyce Hutt for funding the restoration of The Forth Station in memory of her husband Bill.

An anonymous donor for funding the restoration of The Twelfth Station.

The John Canning Company for donating the study and

restoration of The Thirteenth Station.

The Statues:

Mark Levesque for funding the cleaning of the Blessed Mother Statue.

An anonymous parishioner for funding the cleaning of the

statue of St Joseph in memory of Giovannina D’uva and Pietruccia Santopietro.

An anonymous parishioner for funding the cleaning of the

Statue of St Patrick in vestibule.

The Lunettes: Donation to restore two lunette frescoes in memory of

Jeanette and Lawrence Muccino.

Lunette murals of God’s mercy in the east and west transepts:

Cathy and Jim Smith for funding the conservation of the mural of The Prodigal Son.

Jeanette and Lawrence Muccino Trust for funding the

conservation of the murals of Jesus Forgiving Peter and

The Woman Caught in Adultery

If anyone is interested in funding anymore work before the Canning Company moves on to their next project, please contact Fr. Ford at the rectory for more information. Thank you for interest and the many compliments on the work

that has been completed.