LA IGLESIADE SANTA IGREJADE SANTA MARIADE VISITACION MARIADA VISITACAO
ST. MARY CHURCH OF THE VISITATION
APRIL 11, 2021
The Three O’Clock Prayer — Divine Mercy Sunday
You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, And the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world.
O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole World and empty Yourself out upon us.
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O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus
As a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You! (Repeat 3x)
JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU
ST. MARY CHURCHOFTHE VISITATION
SATURDAY, April 10, Within the Octave of Easter
9:00 a.m. Mass for Arlene Dobbin req. by Maria & Paul Prete Treesa Thaikoottathil
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Confession 4:00 p.m. Mass for Pro Populo 6:00 p.m. Misa para Español
SUNDAY, April 11, SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY 7:30 a.m. Mass for Pro Populo
9:00 a.m. Mass for Pro Populo 11:30 a.m. Mass for Pro Populo 6:00 p.m. Missa Brasileira
MONDAY, April 12, Easter Weekday
9:00 a.m. Mass for Vincent Lupone req. by The Lupone Family Michael Dondero req. by Joy Dondero
TUESDAY, April 13, St. Martin I
9:00 a.m. Mass for Mary Tasker req. by The Genua Family WEDNESDAY, April 14, Easter Weekday
9:00 a.m. Mass for John Walsh req. by Margo Burke Lenny Sullivan req. by The Phillips Family THURSDAY, April 15, Easter Weekday
9:00 a.m. Mass for William Clancy req. by Marilyn Carroll Virginia Zawoy req. by Gail Larkin
FRIDAY, April 16, Easter Weekday
9:00 a.m. Mass for Jane & Stanley Czarnecki req. by Marcia Munson
SATURDAY, April 17, Easter Weekday
9:00 a.m. Mass for Lawrence & Lucy Ouellette req. by Angela Jones and Family
1:00 p.m. Wedding - Dominica & Ivan Castaneda 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Confession
4:00 p.m. Mass for Grzybowski Family req. by Judy Butler Charles Lennerton req. by Marie Lennerton
6:00 p.m. Misa por David Pinargote Rubio req. by Flia Pinargote SUNDAY, April 18, THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
7:30 a.m. Mass for Raymond Bachard req. by Helen Bachard William Robbins req. by Regina Wohlke
9:00 a.m. Mass for Dick Dondero req. by Joy Dondero
Jane Czarnecki (1st Anniv.) req. by Judy McCusker 11:30 a.m. Mass for Dorothy Novak & Lillian Larkin by Gail Larkin
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings AA meetings are held every Tuesday & Friday at 12:00pm
Wednesdays at 5:30pm in the Visitation Hall of St. Mary’s.
Please observe government mandates of face mask/covering
and social distancing.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
MASS SCHEDULE
CONTRIBUTIONS
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Contributions can be made through the online
giving option on our website, the baskets located in the church or the
office mailbox. Your support is needed and so greatly appreciated.
www.stmarysclinton.org The Sanctuary Lamp will burn
In the Memory of
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April 10 Ͳ April 16, 2021 Requested by The Genua Family
Saint Faustina Kowalska
Canonized April 30, 2000 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
FEED YOUR SOUL Reflection Program
A good meal will get you out of a hangry (hungry + angry) mood, but it takes more than a basket of chicken tenders to get you back to truly being the-best-version-of-yourself.
The truth is — the next meal or purchase or thing isn’t going to solve the problems that keep you up at night. So maybe it’s time to switch your focus. Maybe it’s time to start feeding your soul instead...
Introducing: Feed Your Soul Gospel Reflection Program from Matthew Kelly and Allen Hunt.
When you sign up, you’ll receive more than just a weekly email. You’ll receive:
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• The chance to say goodbye to the spiritual hunger that’s been plaguing you
Let’s eat!
CHRISTIAN FAMILIES OF BETHLEHEM RESCHEDULE DATE
Saturday, April 17 & Sunday, April 18
Christian Families will have religious artwork available to purchase, including crucifixes,
rosaries and unique gift items… all made of olive wood which is native to Israel and Bethlehem.
Since tourism has greatly depleted, Christian families in the Holy Land, who depend on tourists, have been greatly affected. Sale of these goods will help them very much and also give you the opportunity to have
“something” authentic from the Holy Land.
Please browse and buy some articles.
It is for a good cause and also a help to your personal devotion.
Items will be available to shop after ALL masses on 4/17 and 4/18.
Diocese of Norwich Catholic Family Services P
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O S A RYPlease join the Office of Faith Events staff online the third Tuesday of each month as we pray the Project Rachel Rosary for an end to abortion and healing for those who
have been involved in an abortion.
The next Rosary will be Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Contact Liza Roach at [email protected] to receive a link for the Rosary.
P T V M
O Mary, Mother of Jesus and Mother of us all, we turn to you today as the one who said "Yes" to Life.
"You will conceive and bear a Son," the angel told you. Despite the surprise and the uncertainty about how this could be, you said yes. "Be it done unto me according to your word."
Mary, we pray today for all mothers who are afraid to be mothers. We pray for those who feel threatened and overwhelmed by their pregnancy. Intercede for them, that God may give them the
grace to say yes and the courage to go on. May they have the grace to reject the false solution of abortion. May they say with you, "Be it done unto me according to your word." May they experience
the help of Christian people, and know the peace that comes from doing God's will. Amen.
PORQUE LA DIVINA MISERIDORDIA ESTE II DOMINGO DE PASCUA?
1. Jesús lo pide
Jesús se le apareció a Santa María Faustina Kowalska, religiosa polaca (1905-1938) y le pidió dar a conocer la misericordia divina a través de tres medios:
a) La imagen con la inscripción “Jesús, en Ti confío”. Dijo Jesús: “Prometo que el alma que venere esta imagen no perecerá”. (Diario de Santa Faustina #48).
b) La fiesta de la Divina Misericordia, el Segundo Domingo de la Misericordia.
Dijo Jesús: “Deseo que la Fiesta de la Misericordia sea refugio y amparo para todas las almas y, especialmente, para los pobres pecadores... El alma que se confiese y reciba la Santa Comunión obtendrá el perdón total de las culpas y de las penas.” (Ídem, #699).
c) La oración que Él le dictó: “Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia”.
2. Se obtienen gracias extraordinarias
Jesús dijo: “Oh, qué gracias más grandes concederé a las almas que recen esta Coronilla; las entrañas de Mi misericordia se enternecen por quienes rezan esta Coronilla” (Ídem #848).
Dijo: “Hasta el pecador más empedernido, si reza esta Coronilla una sola vez, recibirá la gracia de Mi misericordia infinita...deseo conceder gracias inimaginables a las almas que confían en Mi misericordia” (Ídem #687).
Prometió: “Defenderé como Mi gloria a cada alma que rece esta Coronilla en la hora de la muerte, o cuando los demás la recen junto al agonizante, quienes obtendrán el mismo perdón” (Ídem #811).
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LA RISA ES SALUD… Un preso va y le pregunta a otro:
- Oye, ¿y tú por qué estás aquí?.
Y el otro va y le contesta:
COMPARTIENDO EL EVANGELIO Juan 20, 19-31
La Palabra de este domingo nos invita a cuestionarnos sobre la solidez de nuestra fe en Cristo resucitado. Durante este semana hemos leído y meditado las apariciones de Jesús después de su resurrección, experiencia que vivieron los apóstoles en diversos momentos. Hoy el texto nos narra la aparición de Jesús cuando los apóstoles estaban encerrados todavía, llenos de miedo. Jesús se les manifiesta y les comunica el Espíritu Santo y con El, el don de la paz, que será la fuerza que sacara de ellos sus miedos y temores y los lanzara a anunciarle y a dar testimonio de Cristo resucitado, incluso dando la propia vida.
No ha sido fácil para los apóstoles aceptar y creer que el mismo CRUCIFICADO es el mismo RESUCITADO y he aquí un claro ejemplo con la actitud de Tomas, que llega a decir después de que los amigos le cuentan que han visto al Señor,
«Si no veo en sus manos la señal de los clavos, si no meto el dedo en el agujero de los clavos y no meto la mano en su costado, no lo creo.» La actitud de Jesús nos llena de gratitud, ya que satisface la necesidad de Tomas ensenándole los agujeros, ante tal hecho seguramente Tomas se sintió avergonzado de su desconfianza y termina exclamando: Señor mío y Dios mío… Y termina Jesús con una alabanza que llega hasta ti… Dichosos los que creen sin haber visto.
Si, mi hermano y hermana, pidamos al Espíritu Santo que disipe todas nuestras dudas y aumente nuestra fe de tal manera que cada día nos convenzamos que Cristo vive entre nosotros, que nuestro Dios es un Dios de vivos y no de muertos. Que nuestra convicción contagie sobre todo a aquellos que no creen y a los que han dejado de creer.
Dios les bendiga.
RECUERDA QUE:
1. El 16 de Abril a la 6:30 pm continuamos con el estudio de la Encíclica del Papa Francisco Fratelli. Sera el séptimo capitulo. Todos son bienvenidos.
2. Si necesitas que se visite a un enfermo y se le lleve la comunión, déjalo saber a Sr. Gloria.
3. Participa en los talleres para parejas vía zoom que ofrece la dirección para el ministerio hispano a partir del 12 de abril de 7y30pm a 8y30pm. Mas información con Lupita y Francisco Campos.
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INDOORS IN CASE OF RAIN A Festa da Misericórdia nasceu de um pedido que Jesus fez
a Santa Faustina Kowalska: «No primeiro domingo depois da Páscoa deve ser a Festa da Minha Misericórdia» (D.49) Santa Faustina lutou e rezou muito para que houvesse este dia. Mas, qual a importância da Festa da Misericórdia?
Jesus explica a sua importância pela seguinte passagem do Diário 699: Desejo que a Festa da Misericórdia seja refugio
e abrigo para todas as almas, especialmente para os pecadores. Neste dia estão abertas as entranhas da Minha
Misericórdia. Derramo todo um mar de graças que se aproximam da Fonte da Minha Misericórdia. A alma que
se confessar e comungar alcançará o perdão das culpas e das penas. Nesse dia estão abertas todas as comportas divinas, pelas quais fluem as graças. Que nenhuma alma
tenha medo de se aproximar de Mim, ainda que seus pecados sejam vermelhos como o escarlate. Jesus não quer
que tenhamos medo dele. Mesmo se os nossos pecados forem vermelhos como o sangue; forem numerosos ao
ponto dos outros se deseperarem e desistirem de nós, achando que somos um caso perdido e não existe mais salvação para nós, ainda assim, Deus não desiste de nós.
(D.1448)
A Misericórdia brotou das Minhas entranhas para o conso- lo do mundo inteiro. (D. 1517). É um tempo propício para recebermos as graças do céu e assim nos deixarmos abraçar por um Deus que não olha para nossas falhas, mas para o
nosso desejo de acertar e viver um tempo novo.
JESUS EU CONFIO EM VÓS!
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ONTHApril is National Child Abuse Prevention Month throughout the United States. This month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. We in the Diocese of Norwich, our parishes, schools and ministries take child protection as a top priority. We
are working each day to provide safe places for our young people to learn and grow in their faith.
Through the work on the “NO GO TELL“
curriculum, conversations and support, we will continue to strive for safe environments for all our young people and vulnerable adults to have safe places
and opportunities to flourish and share their faith.
There are many resources on line to create projects to share information. Log on to the USCCB or Diocese
websites for child abuse prevention resources.
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INGLES Upcoming events:Every Tuesday - Walk at Hammonasset, 11am. Meet at outside parking lot on Rte 1.- Coffee after at Dunkin Donuts.
Friday, April 9th, Lunch at Rosies Café, Rte 1, Westbrook 1pm.
Friday, April 16th, Exercise and stretching at Clinton Town beach 10:15am. Class led by Jeanne (certified personal trainer/
Silver Sneakers instructor). Bring a chair and/or a mat. Class will be designed according to level of fitness. If you can walk
and sit, you will be able to participate.
Friday, April 23rd, Lunch at Aqua Restaurant, Clinton-by town dock at 1pm.
Many ideas and suggestions were made for lunches and events.
As the restrictions are being lifted, more places to visit will become available. Our next meeting is Wednesday, April 21st
at 10am. St. Mary Church Hall.
Please join us and bring your ideas for gatherings etc.
Tell your friends. All are welcome!
The Knights of Columbus Council 6376 is offering eighth grade students in Faith Formation classes at St. Mary Church of the Visitation the opportunity to participate in an essay contest.
The essay question is: What is the role of a Catholic youth in today's society?
Contest Rules
- Judges (three) will be selected.
- Essays will be judged on a 100-point scoring system.
- Essays must be typed and be between 500 and 750 words in length.
- For the contest to be valid, 3 or more participants are required.
- A $100 or $50 Amazon gift card will be awarded to the first and second prize winner, respectively.
Scoring
-35 points: Content: How clearly is the theme presented?
-30 points: Does the essay reflect proper sentence and paragraph structure and utilize correct spelling?
-35 points: Does the essay show creativity, imagination and development of the topic in a compelling style?
Important Dates
-A parent of each child participating should reply to this email address: [email protected] stating that the child will participate ASAP.
-The essay must be emailed as a pdf attachment to this email address: [email protected] by Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
Due to social distancing, I have adjusted some of the protocols by making entry, submission, and communication electronic. Please email me if you have any questions about the contest. - Matt Guarnieri, KofC Member
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