"And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life." For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so he who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. - Jn. 3:14-16
Saturday, September 13 – St John
4:30 PM (Vigil) 4th. Ann – Edward Gawlik by Family
Sunday, September 14
7:00 AM 16th. Ann. – William E. Mann, Jr. by Wife, Children and Grandchildren
8:30 AM Month’s Mind - Eunice Pepin by CCD Staff, Volunteers and Students
10:00 AM Daniel Scott Albrizio by Sheila Reardon
11:30 AM Month’s Mind – Kenneth Malone by Dudley and
Fournier Families
DAILY MASS (MON.-FRI.) 7:00 AM
Monday, September 15 – Our Lady of Sorrows
7:00 AM No Intention
Tuesday, September 16 – St. Cornelius, St. Cyprian
7:00 AM No Intention
Wednesday, September 17 – St. Robert Bellarmine
7:00 AM No Intention
Thursday, September 18
7:00 AM Mary Cerutti by Family
Friday, September 19 – St. Januarius
7:00 AM Nina and John “Terry” Martocchio by Husband and Father
Saturday, September 20
8:00 AM No Intention
4:30 PM (Vigil) Nicholas Pontillo by The Golden Fellowship
Sunday, September 21
7:00 AM Allison Daws by M/M Keith DellaRocco
8:30 AM No Intention
10:00 AM 37th Ann.- Herbert G. Murphy by Family
11:30 AM Angela and Francis Jacques by Daughter
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Let us pray to our healing God, to restore health and happiness to those in our hospitals, in convalescent homes and in their own homes. Be with our beloved deceased, give them new life in His eternal kingdom especially our military service men and women.
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Confirmation Religious Education
Sunday, 9/21 at 9 a.m.: mandatory orientation at St. Gabriel School for Confirmation I and II students and parents.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry will resume its monthly meetings on Monday, September 22 at 1 PM in the lower church. If you have a completed shawl, please bring it to the meeting. The ministry provides soft prayer shawls and baby blankets that lend comfort and support to those that receive them. Please call Maryanne at 688-5644 with requests or questions.
Also, please note, the Prayer Shawl Blessing will be on Sunday, September 28 at the 10 AM Mass.
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Look!! Date Changed
**Sunday, October 5**
On Parish grounds, from 1-4 PM. Each family is asked to bring a salad, dessert (finger foods are best---brownies, cookies, Rice Krispie treats or fresh fruits) or your favorite dish to share. (Please label your dish if it is not disposable.) Children’s activities, games, bingo and prizes. We’ll supply the hamburgers, hot dogs, soda and tableware. You bring the appetite!
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A Family Perspective: The Law of Christianity in today’s Gospel is the Law of Gravity in reverse. “No one goes up… except the one who has gone down. Today Jesus teaches us to lay “down our self interests so we, and those we love, might have life more abundantly. Self-interests can be obstacles to our happiness and the happiness of others.
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It’s Next Week!!!
Sunday, September 21st
2nd Annual Tavern Trot
Sponsored by and starting at the Union Street Tavern, this 3.6-mile road and trail race takes place to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Foundation and Mary’s Place in Windsor. Volunteers are needed. Runners’ registration begins at 11:00 AM; race time is 12:30 PM. Walkers welcome. Please contact Katie Murray at 683-1857. More details: www.UnionStreetTavern.com.
Confirmation students: this can count as a Community Service Project. For more information or to sign up, please contact Auralee Eckman at 683-2021.
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Altar Servers Needed
Ever think about helping with the Masses you attend? Being on the Altar and assisting the Priest? Altar servers prepare the Altar before Mass and are of assistance to the Priest during Mass. Altar servers are an essential part of the Mass and this is a very rewarding experience as well. Won’t you consider becoming an Altar Server? You must be in grade 4 or above. Classes are forming for the Fall: Tuesday, October 7th from 6:00-7:00 PM at the Church for 6-7 weeks. Contact Ms. Lisa Levitt at the Rectory, 688-4905 or gabrielchurch@comcast.net to register or learn more.
Attention All
Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Altar Servers
Please call Lisa at 688-4905 or email gabrielchurch@comcast.net with any special requests for scheduling during the next quarter. Deadline September 19th. If your request list is extensive, please email.
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New Day 10-Week Bereavement Seminar
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 23 Time: 7:00 PM
Place: St Mary, Windsor Locks
Registration: (860) 623-3209, (860) 627-8121
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Choir rehearsals have started up again. New and existing members are requested to attend rehearsals; Wednesday evenings at 7 PM. See you there! Questions? Call Jan Turek (Choir Director) 749-0909.
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Mass of Healing and Hope: Tuesday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, with rosary at 6:55 p.m. Presider: Rev. Ray Introvigne with Judith Hughes, co-directors of the Charismatic Renewal, Diocese of Norwich, CT. Trained prayer teams available after Mass. Call the Charismatic Renewal Office 860-243-8234.
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Discernment Evening
Single Catholic Women with an interest in vowed religious life, ages 21-45, are invited for prayer, simple supper and sharing on the topic, “what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” The gathering is sponsored by the CT Vocation Council of Women Religious and will be held from 6-8:30 p.m., Monday, September 22, at the Sisters of Saint Joseph Provincial House, 27 Park Rd. West Hartford. To attend, Contact Sr. Elaine Betoncourt CSJ via email at elainebetoncourt@hotmail.com or by phone at 860-586-8637.
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A Book Sale will be held at the Archbishop O’Brien Library on September 25 & 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m and September 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Items for sale include many books on saints, spirituality and classes in theology as well as religious videos and audiotapes. In addition, fiction books, books on health, library totes and other gift items will also be featured. Located at 467 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield. All are welcome to come.
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Tonight’s the Night: Youth Group Kick-off
Whirlyball in South Windsor from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Munchies will be served.
All new and returning high school students welcome!
Call 683-0500 or e-mail maureen.pepin@gmail.com. Rides leaving from church parking lot at 4:00 PM.
Goal $7,700.00
Actual $6,429.00
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Today’s Second Collection is for Maintenance and Repairs.
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On behalf of the entire student body of St. Gabriel School, the eighth grade would like to say “hello” and we’re off to a great start for the 2008-2009 school year. This year, we have new classes and activities offered; for example, a “Math Lab” and Drama Club.
With the new year, many changes also occurred. The entire Middle School is all on one level, which will bring us closer together. In November, we will start preparing for our entrance exams for high school. Being the “pioneers” that we are, we are going to be paired up with Kindergarten for Mass and various activities; this concept is new this year. We will also begin working on our yearbook, including the entire school.
We have the great opportunity to become technologically advanced with the partnership program from Boston University and the University of Richmond. This will challenge us to do research papers that include professional quality bar graphs, timelines, pie charts, etc.
In addition to the spiritual guidance and solid education we are receiving from SGS, we are receiving the self-confidence to succeed in high school and beyond.
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(Correction to the Alumni Newsletter)
The Saint Gabriel School Open House will be on Saturday, September 27th from 10-11 a.m. prior to the Town of Windsor 375th Anniversary Parade.
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Price Chopper Tools for Schools
St. Gabriel School is participating in the “Tools for Schools Program” at Price Chopper. This program is designed to help us earn much needed educational equipment for our school. This equipment will be used by our students to further enhance their education and we need your help!! The St. Gabriel School code is 40272. Go to www.pricechopper.com to register your card for our school. If you do not have Internet access, you can pick up a form at the Customer Service Desk in the store. Once registered, when you shop at Price Chopper and use your Price Chopper AdvantEdge Card, our school will automatically receive credit.
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Rally for Marriage
