Deacon R. Carl Lickwar Saint Gabriel Parish 379 Broad Street Windsor, CT 06095 Reverend Robert B. Vargo, J.C.L. Pastor Judicial Vicar of the Archdiocese of Hartford Deacon Ronald Biamonte RECTORY OFFICE ST. GABRIEL SCHOOL Mrs. Lisa Lape Mrs. Patricia Martin Parish Secretary Principal Mrs. Martha Erickson 77 Bloomfield Avenue Bookkeeper/Bulletin Editor Telephone: 860-688-6401 Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm Fax: 860-298-8668 Telephone: 860-688-4905 School Website Fax: 860-688-2638 www.stgabrielschool.org E-mail: gabrielchurch@comcast.net Website: www.windsorcatholic.org PARISH MINISTRIES Mrs. Gayle Brick Coordinator of Parish Life and Ministries Telephone: 860-688-4905 Fax: 860-688-2638 E-mail: stgabriel.ministry@yahoo.com MUSIC MINISTRY Mr. Michael Rheault Director of Music RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Mrs. Cynthia A. Glick Coordinator of Faith Formation Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am-3:00 pm Telephone: 860-683-0366 Fax: 860-683-2225 E-mail: sgsjreligioused@outlook.com ST. GABRIEL CHURCH Mr. Edward Kozloski Church Sexton SACRAMENTS MASS SCHEDULE Baptism: 3rd Sunday of the Month: 12:00pm Daily Mass: 7:30 am Please call Rectory Office to schedule a date. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) Marriage: Arrangements should be made by calling Wednesdays: Prayer Service with Communion the Rectory at least six months in advance. <><><><><><><><> Reconciliation: Saturdays at 3:15 pm: January 30th, February 13th Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 pm Anointing of the Sick: Please contact the Rectory. Sunday Masses: 8:00 am, 10:30 am Accessible by front right side entrance
ST. GABRIEL CHURCH WINDSOR, CT Saturday January 23 - The Vigil of the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 PM 22nd Ann. - Tim Gagnon by Family Sunday January 24 - The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM William D. and Thelma R. Lamoureux by Children and Grandchildren 10:30 AM Birthday Remembrance - Skip McDermott by Family Saturday January 30 - The Vigil of the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 PM Richard Williams by Kathy St. Amand Sunday Daily 7:30 AM Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Prayer Service with Communion on Wednesday will be celebrated at Saint Joseph Church Parishioners wishing to attend weekday Mass and Service are invited and encouraged to attend there. January 31 - The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM 10th Ann. - Feliciana Menino by Husband and Family "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free."- Lk 4:18 Weekend of January 16 & 17 Weekly Collection: $6,001 This Weekend s Second Collection is for the Archdiocese Catholic High School Collection. Thank you for your continued support of St. Gabriel Church. Confession Schedule January 30, 2016 St. Gabriel Church 3:15pm February 6, 2016 St. Joseph Church 4:30pm February 13, 2016 St. Gabriel Church 3:15pm February 20, 2016 St. Joseph Church 4:30pm February 27, 2016 St. Gabriel Church 3:15pm Please make note of the times and locations listed. 10:30 AM Ronald Jankowski by St. Gabriel and Good Shepherd Choirs Please remember those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith especially, Neal Brundage. Also, remember the sick of the parish at home, in hospitals and convalescent homes, especially Norman Quenneville and Norm Cloutier. To conclude the Year of Consecrated Life, the Office of Religious for the Archdiocese of Hartford cordially invites all of you whose lives have been enriched by your spiritual shepherds to a Mass of Thanksgiving, January 31, at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, 140 Farmington Ave. Hartford, CT. THANK YOU for your continued generosity to the 2015 Archbishop s Annual Appeal: Living the Joy of the Gospel. In 2015, our Archdiocese set an all-time record by raising over $10,573,357 from 43,963 devoted individuals and families. This is $250,000 more than last year! In this great Jubilee Year of Mercy, let s continue to utilize the Archbishop s Annual Appeal as a way to open the doors of the Church to one another and our neighbors. In the upcoming months, please look for bulletin updates like this one or visit the Archdiocesan website, Facebook, or Twitter pages for updates on projects funded by the Appeal and the progress of the 2016 Appeal.
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 24, 2016 Thank You and Congratulations to Lisa Lape! After serving as our parish secretary and religious education secretary for 15 years, Mrs. Lisa Lape will be transitioning over to St. Gabriel School where she has accepted the position of Administrative Assistant to the Principal, Mrs. Patricia Martin. We are grateful for Lisa's dedicated service to the parish and pastors, and we wish her well in this new endeavor. Her lively spirit and personality will add positively to the front office at the school; I am confident that her skills will be of valued assistance to the principal, staff and families. She will begin her new duties on Monday, January 25th. In all of our names, I express gratitude to Lisa for her service to the rectory office; I am grateful for willingness to assume this new position and wish her well. Fr. Robert B. Vargo Saint Gabriel Memorial Fund It is customary and fitting to remember loved ones who have died with memorial donations to a favorite cause or charity. In this way, the memory of the deceased is honored and a good work, either civic or religious, is perpetuated. There are numerous charities that have been traditionally designated for such purpose. We are grateful to the following who have donated to the St. Gabriel Memorial Fund in the loving memory of: 100 th Anniversary Brunch Sunday, February 7, 2016 Following the 10:30 Mass Please join our Parish Community at the first of several events celebrating the 100 th Anniversary of the dedication of St. Gabriel Church. We will have a complete brunch in the Lower Church Hall for all who attend and want to share memories and fellowship. And we are requesting that anyone who has stories, anecdotes and photos about life in our Church to send them to the Parish Office, electronically at gabrielchurch@comcast.net, or deliver them to the Parish Office. These will be used throughout this Anniversary year. SAVE THE DATE: A 100 th Anniversary Dinner is scheduled for the evening of May 7, 2016. (More information to follow.) The commanding position of St. Gabriel Church and Rectory as one approaches Windsor Center adds grace and dignity to the whole town in keeping with its historic past. Hartford Courant, May 16, 1916 May Checho Lesley & Mark Fernandes The Erickson Family Do You Believe The Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy In Misericordiae Vultus, Pope Francis declared an Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy to begin December 8, 2015 and to conclude November 20, 2016. In this document the Pope stated, At times we are called to gaze even more attentively on mercy so that we may become a more effective sign of the Father s action in our lives. In accord with this desire of the Holy Father, a 6 session program of study and prayer of Jesus parables concerning mercy will be offered during the upcoming season of Lent. Discussion on: The Unmerciful Servant, The Good Samaritan and The Prodigal Son. This program will begin on February 10 th (Ash Wednesday) and continue for the next 5 successive Wednesdays. All sessions will be held from 10:30 am to 11:30 am in Fr. Doherty Hall at St. Joseph Church. Anyone wishing to attend should contact either St. Gabriel (860-688-4905) or St. Joseph Rectory (860-688-9566) by Wednesday February 3 rd. Others who are interested, but are unable to attend, should contact either Rectory for a copy of the program material which will be available by February 10 th. Please help us celebrate 100 years! On Sunday, February 7th our parish will host a special breakfast in celebration of our 100th Anniversary - we are looking for homemade baked goods such as: Sweet Breads, Scones, Turnovers, Biscuits, Muffins, and Coffee Cakes - to name only a few. Please call the Parish Rectory Office or email - stgabriel.ministry@yahoo.com to let us know you can help. TAX TIME - A statement of parish contributions will be mailed during the month of January to those who request one. Please fill out the form below and return it to the Rectory (379 Broad Street), place the form in the collection basket or email gabrielchurch@comcast.net. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PLEASE PRINT TAX REQUEST Envelope# Name: Address: Phone:
JANUARY 24, 2016 On Thursday, January 14 th, all of the students of St. Gabriel School gathered to work on a very special community project. In support of Project Linus, students made blankets for the Hartford chapter to distribute to local hospitals, shelters and social service agencies. Parent volunteers helped to prep the blankets. Students worked together in groups of four, and in just over one hour completed 100 blankets. The Pre-K students helped by folding each completed blanket so it could be bagged and sent to the local chapter for distribution. (Video:nbc30.com) Saint Gabriel School will be hosting an Open House on Sunday, January 24, 2016, from 1:00 3:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to gather information, meet the teachers and take a tour of the school. Pre-K (ages 3 & 4) through Grade 8 *Formal presentations will be at 1:15 (for Elementary grades K-5), and 2:15 (for Middle School grades 6-8) Visit current staff and parents, tour our school and learn more about all that we have to offer! Strong Curriculum with Integrated Faith Values NEASC Accredited State of the Art Technology Program Spanish Beginning in Grade K Vocal/Instrumental Music Programs Extracurricular Clubs & Activities Before & After School Care Bus Transportation for Windsor Residents Tuition assistance available for all students Merit-based scholarships available for Middle School Students Contact us for more information: 860-688-6401 or www.stgabrielschool.org St. Gabriel/ St. Joseph Youth Group Meeting February 7th 4-5:30PM We will be cooking several meals that will be served at the ImmaCare Shelter Dinner on February 22nd. We are asking families to help provide the ingredients for these meals. (1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, 1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury Grands biscuits, 1 bottle (18oz.) barbecue sauce, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese). A sign-up form has been created and can be found at the following website link: http://www.signupgenius.com/ go/20f0d4dacae29a7f49-february Please RSVP for the February 7th meeting to Youth Group Leader Mrs. Suzanne Hawran, at hawranjs@comcast.net or 860-508-7520.
JANUARY 24, 2016 Reminder: In the event of inclement weather, please watch Channel 3 (WFSB) or Channel 30 (WVIT) for the cancellation of Religious Ed classes. If Windsor schools are closed in the morning or close early, there will be no Religious Education classes that evening. A message will also be left on the Religious Education voicemail greeting when classes are cancelled. January 28 Religious Education classes at St. Gabriel School 28 C2 Confirmation class at St. Gabriel School 5:45 28 First Reconciliation practice for 2 nd grade students at St. Joseph Church 5:45-6:45 pm 30 First Reconciliation at St. Joseph Church 10:00 am followed by Reception in Father Doherty Hall February 4 Religious Education classes at St. Gabriel School 7 Religious Ed Family Mass at 10:30 am Mass 11 Religious Education classes at St. Gabriel School 11 C2 Confirmation class at St. Gabriel School 5:45-18 Religious Education classes at St. Gabriel School 25 Religious Education classes at St. Gabriel School 25 C2 Confirmation class at St. Gabriel School 5:45 - March 3 Practice for Confirmation at 6:30 pm at St. Gabriel Church 5 Sacrament of Confirmation at 10:30 am at St. Gabriel Church 6 Religious Ed Family Mass at 10:30 am Mass 10 Religious Education classes at St. Gabriel School 17 Religious Education classes at St. Gabriel School 24 No Religious Education classes at St. Gabriel School 31 Religious Education classes at St. Gabriel School <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Practice for First Reconciliation All children preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation will practice on Thursday, January 28 th, children and at least one parent or guardian should accompany their child to practice at St. Joseph Church from 5:45 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. Please call the Religious Education office if you have any questions. Last Item in our Bulletin, First Item in Your Plans St. Gabriel s Pasta Supper Saturday, January 30th after the 4:00pm Mass in the lower Church Hall The supper is sponsored by the St. Gabriel H&S Association. Advance sales tickets will be available at St. Gabriel School or St. Gabriel Rectory until January 28 th at a discounted price of: $6/senior, $7/adults, and $20/family. Children 3 years old and under are free.