CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION�

WOODBRIDGE/BETHANY�

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TINE�

JULY 12, 2020�

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The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower.

All who come to him will have life forever.

Weekday Masses are celebrated at the Mother Church

MONDAY, TUESDY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY

@ 9:00 A.M.

NO MASS ON THURSDAYS

SATURDAYS @ 8:30 A.M.

Glory to God in the Highest

Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you,

we bless you,

we adore you,

we glorify you,

we give you thanks for your great glory,

Lord God, heavenly King,

O God, almighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,

Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,

you take away the sins of the world,

have mercy on us;

you take away the sins of the world,

receive our prayer;

you are seated at the right hand of the Father,

have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One,

you alone are the Lord,

you alone are the Most High,

Jesus Christ,

with the Holy Spirit,

in the glory of God the Father.

Amen.

Second Reading

A Reading from the Letter of St. Paul

to the Romans

Brothers and sisters: I consider that the sufferings

of this present time are as nothing compared with

the glory to be revealed for us. For creation awaits

with eager expectation the revelation of the chil-

dren of God; for creation was made subject to futil-

ity, not of its own accord but because of the one

who subjected it, in hope that creation itself would

be set free from slavery to corruption

and share in the glorious freedom of the children

of God. We know that all creation is groaning in

labor pains even until now; and not only that, but

we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit,

we also groan within ourselves as we wait for

adoption, the redemption of our bodies.

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L. The Word of the Lord�

R. Thanks be to God

First Reading

A Reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah

Thus says the LORD:

Just as from the heavens

the rain and snow come down

and do not return there

till they have watered the earth,

making it fertile and fruitful,

giving seed to the one who sows

and bread to the one who eats,

so shall my word be

that goes forth from my mouth;

my word shall not return to me void,

but shall do my will,

achieving the end for which I sent it.

L. The Word of the Lord

R. Thanks be to God

Nicene Creed

I believe in one God, the Father almighty,

maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible

and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,

the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father

before all ages. God from God, Light from Light,

true God from true God, begotten, not made,

consubstantial with the Father; through him all

things were made. For us men and for our salva-

tion he came down from heaven, and by the Holy

Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,

and became man. For our sake he was crucified

under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was

buried, and rose again on the third day in accord-

ance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living

and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of

life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

who with the Father and the Son is adored and

glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic

Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness

of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of

the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

ANIMA CHRISTI (Prayer after Communion)

Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water

from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me.

Within Thy wounds hide me. Separated from Thee let me never be. From the malignant

enemy, defend me. At the hour of death, call me. And close to Thee bid me. That with Thy

saints I may be Praising Thee, forever and ever. Amen

PRAYER TO ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle,

be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.

May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou,

O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God,

cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits

who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

The Celebration of the Eucharist�

From the Office of Radio and Television, Archdiocese of Hartford�

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The Celebration of the Eucharist, daily television Mass, is produced by the Office of Radio &

Television. The daily televised Mass reaches out to the homebound, and especially

those who have been disconnected from their local parish communities through illness

or age and in these challenging times.� Its purpose is to provide for the spiritual well�

being of those who may need the prayers of the Church community. �

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The television Mass is simulcast daily at 10:00 a.m. on WCCT�TV (CW20) and WCTX

�TV (MyTV9).� It addition to the daily broadcast at 10:00 a.m., it is also broadcast at

5:00 a.m.�each Saturday and Sunday�on WCCT�TV. It can also be viewed online any-

time or by going to the parish website: assumptionchurch.com.�

PUBLIC SUNDAY MASS HAS RESUMED �

Please know that Archbishop Blair has issued a dispensation from the

obligation of a.ending Mass. The decision regarding whether to a.end

Mass in person is left to the individual. If you or someone in your

household is ill, especially with a fever or flu�like symptoms or con-

junctivitis, please do not enter the church. �

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ALL SUNDAY MASSES AT THE CENTER ROAD CHURCH (for now)�

5:00 P.M. Saturday Vigil; 8:00 A.M., 9:30 A.M., 11:30 A.M.�

AS WE WELCOME YOU BACK AND RESUME�

PUBLIC LITURGIES TOGETHER,�

PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO STAY SAFE�

�� Please enter church at the Northeast doors (by restrooms) or the Southwest doors

(closest to Center Road, facing the rectory).�

�� You must wear a face mask or cloth face covering (Volunteers will provide one if

you do not have one).�

�� Use hand sanitizer, provided at all the entrances.�

�� Please place your offertory in the wooden collection boxes at all the doors. Basket

will not be passed at the Offertory. Thank you for supporting the Parish through-

out the “shelter in place.”�

�� Please sit where you see a blue marker stating “Please sit here.” Every blue mark-

er represents a place for individuals and those who live in the same household.�

�� Exit by any door.�

�� At all times, including entering and exiting the church, practice Social Distancing

by staying at least 6 feet from people who do not live in your household.�

�� Do not congregate to socialize before or after Mass.�

�� Congregation limited to 100 persons.�

�� Instructions for receiving Holy Communion will be explained by Father at Mass.�

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption

81 Center Road, Woodbridge, CT. 06525

203-387-7119; Fax: 203-387-4281

Pastor: Reverend Christopher M. Ford

Deacon John “Jack” Mordecai

Deacon Mario DiRienzo, Senior Status

SATURDAY, July 11 Vigil Fifteenth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

5:00 P.M. +Frederick and Louise Canepari

(Daughters)

SUNDAY, July 12 Fifteenth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

8:00 A.M. +Fred and Eleanor Canepari

(Family)

9:30 A.M. Deceased Members of the LoRicco

Family (Family)

11:30 A.M. +Louis Mark DeNegre M.D.

(Annette Proto)

MONDAY, July 13 St. Henry

9:00 A.M. Open for Mass Intention

TUESDAY, July 14 St. Kateri Tekawitha,

Virgin

9:00 A.M. Open for Mass Intention

WEDNESDAY, July 15 St. Boneventure,

Bishop, Doctor of the Church

9:00 A.M. Open for Mass Intention

THURSDAY, July 16 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

9:00 A.M. No Mass

FRIDAY, July 17 Weekday

9:00 A.M. Open for Mass Intention

SATURDAY, July 18 St. Camillus de Lellis,

Priest

8:30 A.M. Open for Mass Intention

SATURDAY, July 18 Vigil, Sixteenth Sunday

in Ordinary Time

5:00 P.M. +Luke Smith (Ray and Luigi

Luciani)

SUNDAY, July 19 Sixteenth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

8:00 A.M. People of the Parish

9:30 A.M. +Dr. John Aversa (Christine and

Steve Degliuomini)

11:30 A.M. +Edward and Dorothy Monelli

(Family)

Director of Music

Dr. Keith Smolinski

Director of Faith Formation

Mrs. Debra Carpenter

oloareligiousdirector@gmail.com

203-397-5250 (attendance line only),

Main Office 203-389-9863

Office Hours: Monday-Wednesday

10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Faith Formation Secretary

Mrs. Nancy Monelli

203-389-9863

Parish Secretary

Anita Bellmore, 203-387-7119

parishsecretaryoloa@gmail.com

Parish Trustees

Dr. Bruce Marien, Karen T. Cusick

Pastoral Parish Council President

Margaret Hamilton

Finance Council Convener

Dr. Bruce Marien

Parish Office:

Email: parishsecretaryoloa@gmail.com

Website: www.assumptionchurch.com

Office Hours: Monday-Wednesday:

9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Friday: 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Office is closed on Thursdays

Mass intentions

MASS SCHEDULE �

WEEKDAYS: 9:00 A.M. (M.C.)�

(NO MASS ON THURSDAYS)�

SATURDAY: 8:30 A.M. (M.C.)�

WEEKEND MASSES: SAT. VIGIL 5:00 P.M.,

8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 11:30 A.M (Center Road)�

CONFESSIONS: SATURDAY 4:00 TO 4:45 P.M

OR BY APPOINTMENT�

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The Sanctuary Lamp burns

this week at the Mother

Church in memory of Kenneth

Martino requested by Dorothy

Martino and at the Center

Road church in memory of

Catherine DeSorbo.

Parish Giving

Weekly Offertory

June 28, 2020: $4,137.00

July 5, 2020: $9,135.00

Thank you for your generous support

Please remember in your prayers

Those serving in the Military

Pvt Nicholas Rickel,

(Army), Dan Kelley

(Army), Captain Alexander

Carpenter (Army), Captain

Patrick Carpenter Jr., 1st

Lieutenant Benjamin Ste-

ven Santandreu (Army),

SEA BEE Nicholas Listro, (Navy) Lieutenant

John Philip Morrissey (Army) Lieutenant Mat-

thew Hansen, Major Daniel Morrissey, (Air

Force) Lieutenant Colonel Seth Krummrich

(Army), Captain Samuel Hurchala, Lieutenant

Sean Leary, Kevin Murphy, Danny Murphy, Pfc.

J. Adams, Emily O’Hara, Jonathan Sanchez, Al-

ice Mary, Eric Trivette, Meara O’ Hara, Zachary

Simpson, Jon Farwell, Sergeant Brian Streit,

Ryan Rausch ,Mary O’Connell, Andrew Gnidu-

la, and PFC Glenn Warner.

Please pray for the Sick

Joe Moore, Cynthia Schultz,

Joey Moore, Dan DiElsi, Ron

Wyda, Elaine Sellings, Rob-

ert Scussel, Anthony De-

Laurentis, John Reilly, Ed

Rish, Marie Hartung, Valeria

Asprelli, Allene Kelly, Dottie

Malerba, Jill Ellis, Corneli-

ous Smith, Jean Panico, Kev-

in Healy, Shirley Varmette,

Chris Rish, Mary Pavlinko,

Jesse Critelli, David Massey, Rocco Campanelli,

Lori Cleveland, Lori Warner, Robert Williams

Jr., Danny Pagliaro, Mary Lyons, Wayne Teto,

John O’Connell, Mary Tencza, Carole DaVia,

Sandy Stone, Helen Havens, Linda Candella,

Nicholas Philip Laudano, Kristin Marie D’Ami-

co, John Mahor Sr., Sharon Mallico, Rebecca Ro-

driguez, Joe Carrano, Victor DeCarlo, Brett Bun-

nell, Suzette Bunnell, David Luciani, Margaret

DeCarlo, Theresa DeLucia, Patricia Hunt, Mary

Ellen Martino, Brian Kelley, Rosemary Festa, Pat

DeLuca, Danielle Esposito, Connie DiCarlo, Fred

Scalese, Laura Luzzi. Dan Richo, Anna Ada-

movich, Michael Bertona, Sandra Overlock,

Laura Luzzi, and Pamela Willis.

Scheduling Mass Intentions

Weekday and Weekend Mass times are availa-

ble. Masses intentions can be scheduled for the

deceased, the living, a special intention or in

thanksgiving for a favor received. Please call

the parish office to schedule a Mass intention

during regular office hours. The following dates

are currently available.

Monday, July 13, 9:00 A.M.

Tuesday, July 14, 9:00 A.M.

Wednesday, July 15, 9:00 A.M.

Friday, July 17, 9:00 A.M.

Sunday, July 19, 8:00 A.M.,

Saturday, July 25, 8:30 A.M.

Monday, July 27, 9:00 A.M.

Wednesday, July 29, 9:00 A.M.

Friday, July 31, 9:00 A.M.,

Saturday, August 1, 8:30 A.M.

Saturday, August 1, 5:00 P.M.

Sunday, August 2, 8:00 A.M.

Sunday, August 2, 11:30 A.M.

Tuesday, August 4, 9:00 A.M.

Wednesday, August 5, 9:00 A.M.

Saturday, August 8, 8:30 A.M.

Saturday, August 8, 5:00 P.M.

Sunday, August 9, 11:30 A.M.

Monday, August 10, 9:00 A.M.

Wednesday, August 12, 9:00 A.M.

Saturday, August 15, 8:30 A.M.

Sunday, August 16, 8:00 A.M.

Sunday, August 16, 11:30 A.M.

The 2020 Mission Cooperative Appeal Collection

Second Collection July 18/19

The Mission Cooperative Appeal Collection will be taken as a second collection next week-

end. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, representatives are not able to be with us this

year; however, although physically distant, we have the opportunity to be present to them

through our spiritual and financial support.

The ministries of The Diocese of Kumbakonam, India will benefit from our parish’s generosi-

ty. The Diocese ministers to some of the most marginalized communities in India and re-

quests our help with the construction of a needed chapel, training for religious educators

and lay ministers to serve 600 missions in the Diocese and evangelization efforts in rural ar-

eas.

Our sharing in response to Christ’s call that we “love one another” will bring His hope into

the lives of many.

We ask your generous response. Checks may be made out to the The Catholic Mission Aid

Office. On their behalf, thank you.

Protective Masks�

The Parish office has a new supply of

protective masks graciously sewn by The

Mask Stitchers of Chatfield and donated

to the parish.�

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If you are in need of a protective mask

please call or email the parish office.�

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The Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for

July 2020

Our Families

We pray that today's families

may be accompanied with love,

respect and guidance.

REMINDER�

Our Parish offers Online Giving�

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With still so much uncertainty regarding the COVID�19 virus we wanted to remind you that we have

options in place that you can use today. This option is an ideal way to support the parish and our mis-

sion. Online Giving is available for you to make contributions to the church. This option makes use of

current technology and security standards and allows you to easily setup recurring contributions.�

Online Giving Parishioner Benefits:�

• Secure and confidential. No need to share payment information with the church office.�

• Efficient. Set up direct withdrawals from your checking, savings account or a credit card.�

• Simple. Start, stop and change your contributions at any time.�

• Convenient. No need to write a check or have cash available.�

• Remote flexibility. You can give from virtually anywhere anytime.�

Online Giving is intended to be a convenient tool for you to use, and we strongly support both�

Online Giving and Offering Envelopes for contributions to the parish. Online Giving is the electronic

way to participate in weekly offertory. Visit our church website at assumptionchurch.com and click on

the online giving link, create an account and schedule your recurring gifts.�

Please prayerfully consider giving online. If you have any questions, contact the parish office

at 203�387�7119. Online Giving is provided by Our Sunday Visitor, a Catholic not�for�profit or-

ganization serving parishes for more than 100 years.�

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The Connecticut Beginning Experience team is hosting an evening

discussion for those suffering the loss of a marital relationship -

due to death, divorce, or separation.

JOIN US for a ZOOM meeting

Wednesday, July 15

@ 7:00 pm

Space is limited.

Please register at

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Zoom meeting credentials and passwords will be provided after registration. This is a

videoconference meeting that you can attend from the comfort of your own home. All

you need is a device with a camera and microphone – a smart phone, tablet, laptop or

computer will work.

�� Beginning Experience facilitators are trained to hold the grieving heart of

another with tenderness and

compassion.

�� Beginning Experience facilitators are PEERS who have each suffered a loss similar to

yours.

Questions, call Victoria A.

at 860-993-5469

Email: info@beginningexperiencect.org

Funded in part by

the Archdiocese of Hartford

through the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal

Vicariate Outreach Program

Jack and Natalie Errico Faye Fishcer

Natasha Lenskold Rush Jaworski

Christopher Myott

CONGRATULATIONS

TO OUR FIRST COMMUNICANTS!

May you always know the peace of Jesus,

the light of his love,

and the joy of his life within you.

We welcome all newcomers to Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and would ask that you com-

plete the Parish Registration Form and return the completed form to the Parish Office. If you are

currently registered but have moved or changed any of the information in our Parish census we

ask that you complete the form so that our records are updated and accurate.

Daily Zoom Rosary

You are all invited to

join our Zoom Rosary

group that meets dai-

ly at 4 P.M. to recite

the Rosary. You don’t

have to join every day

and we also have si-

lent prayers for those

who join us.

Please send your email and phone num-

ber and a member of the Rosary group

will send you information or call you to

walk you through the steps of zooming

to say the Rosary to petition an end to

this pandemic and these unprecedented

times. Please call 203 787 8064 or email

lff1315@gmail.com.

Excerpt from a Prayer Service�

For Racial Healing in our Land�

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Wake me up Lord, so that the evil of racism�

finds no home within me.�

Keep watch over my heart Lord,�

and remove from me any barriers �

to your grace,�

that may oppress and offend �

my brothers and sisters.�

Fill my spirit Lord, so that I may give�

services of justice and peace.�

Clear my mind Lord, and use it for your glory.�

And finally, remind us Lord that you said,�

"blessed are the peacemakers,�

for they shall be called children of God."�

Amen. � �

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