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THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES OF
ST. PIO OF PIETRELCINA REVEREND JEREMIAH N. MURASSO, PH.D., ED.D., PSY.D., PASTOR
REVEREND PATRICK KANE, PAROCHIAL VICAR REVEREND TIMOTHY MEEHAN, WEEKEND ASSISTANT DEACON WAYNE SANDFORD, PERMANENT DEACON DEACON GEORGE MCCARROLL, RETIRED DEACON
ALL SAINTS November 1, 2020
STEWARDSHIP
With public Masses cancelled, please continue to support the parish. We need your support as the operations continue on a daily basis. In addition, we want to continue to pay our loyal staff. Please mail-in your contributions. Online giving is also
available at, https://stpioofpietrelcinaeh.com/ and click on the GIVE button.
Regular Collection Total Regular $0.00*
Fuel & Electric Collection Total Fuel & Electric $0.00
Due to early printing the totals will be in next weekend’s bulletin.
November 7 & November 8 Second Collection: Monthly Collection
Thank you to the many of you who have been so generous and responsive in these difficult times.
Mass Intentions for the Week SATURDAY, October 31 - Vigil - All Saints’ 4:00pm OLOP + Brian Balisciano by A Friend 4:00pm ST. B + Rita Genovese (Ann.) by Husband, Children & Grandchildren 4:30pm SVDP + All Deceased Parishioners of St. Pio SUNDAY, November 1 - All Saints’ 8:00am OLOP + All Deceased Parishioners of St. Pio 8:00am ST. B + All Deceased Parishioners of St. Pio 9:00am SVDP + All Deceased Parishioners of St. Pio 10:00am OLOP + All Deceased Parishioners of St. Pio 10:00am ST. B + Joseph & Ruth Ward (Ann.) by Family 11:00am SVDP + All Deceased Parishioners of St. Pio 11:45am OLOP + All Deceased Parishioners of St. Pio 6:00pm ST. B + Angelo Sordilli by Daughter, Joann & Family MONDAY, November 2 - All Souls’ 8:00am OLOP + All Deceased Parishioners of St. Pio 8:00am SVDP + All Deceased Parishioners of St. Pio 8:00am ST.B + All Deceased Parishioners of St. Pio 7:00pm OLOP + Mass of Remembrance 7:00pm SVDP + Mass of Remembrance TUESDAY, November 3 - St. Martin de Porres 8:00am OLOP + Andrew Cimino, Jr. by Porto Funeral Home 8:00am SVDP + Mario & Maria Truffa by Daughter, Frances 8:00am ST. B + Bruno Moroniti by Family WEDNESDAY, November 4 - St. Charles Borromeo 8:00am OLOP + St. Anthony by Barbara 8:00am SVDP + Rose & Edward Izzo by Daughter, Dorothy & Family 8:00am ST. B + Donald Ross THURSDAY, November 5 - Weekday 8:00am OLOP + Angie Jenkins 8:00am SVDP + Joseph DiPalma 8:00am ST.B + Mary Forte FRIDAY, November 6 - Weekday 8:00am OLOP + Josephine Mule 8:00am ST. B + Joseph Mattei SATURDAY, November 7 - Vigil - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00pm OLOP + Henry Anyzeski, Sr. by Son, Pete Anyzeski 4:00pm ST. B + Chiara Pagliarulo (Ann.) by Daughters 4:30pm SVDP + Laura & Alphonse Criscuolo by Joe, Gina & Children SUNDAY, November 8 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00am OLOP + Rachel Mauro & Esposito Family by Anthony & Kathy Mauro 8:00am ST. B + Mahoney Family by Patricia Mahoney 9:00am SVDP + Kevin Hoyt by Mom & Dad 10:00am OLOP + Anthony Cocchiaro by Wife & Family 10:00am ST. B + Deceased Members of the LoRicco Family 11:00am SVDP + Gennaro Sanzari by Wife & Children 11:45am OLOP + Jerome Antonelli by Wife & Family 6:00pm ST. B + Ralph Fisco (2nd Ann.)
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Sunday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/1 Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1-12a Monday: Wis 3:1-9/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/Rom 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9/Jn 6:37-40 Tuesday: Phil 2:5-11/Ps 22:26b-27, 28-30ab, 30c, 31- 32 [26a]/Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday: Phil 2:12-18/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [1a]/Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a/Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [3b]/Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Phil 3:17—4:1/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 [1]/Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Phil 4:10-19/Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a and 9/Lk 16:9-15
St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish Address: 355 Foxon Road, East Haven, CT 06513
Phone Number: (203) 469-0764
Office Hours: Foxon Road: Mon-Fri 8:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00
Taylor Avenue: Mon. & Fri. 10:00-2:00 Townsend Avenue: Temporarily Closed
E-Mail: [email protected]
Live-Stream Mass
Monday-Friday at 8:00 AM Saturday at 4:00 PM Sunday at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM & 11:45AM
To watch the live stream go to, https://www.stpioofpietrelcinaeh.com, then click on Online Mass and click on StreamSpot.
CONFESSION SCHEDULE:
St. Bernadette & Our Lady of Pompeii: Saturday at 3:00-3:30pm
St. Vincent de Paul: Saturday at 3:30-4:00pm
All Saints
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
ALL ACTIVITIES CANCELLED
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
ALL ACTIVITIES CANCELLED
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Holy Hour - 8:30-9:30am in Our Lady of Pompeii Church
Bible Study - 7:00pm on Zoom Contact Christine Sandford at 203-469-7823
Mass of Remembrance - 7:00pm at Our Lady of Pompeii Church & St. Vincent de Paul
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Holy Hour - 8:30-9:30am in Our Lady of Pompeii Church
Bible Study - 7:00pm on Zoom Contact Christine Sandford at 203-469-7823
Midnight Run - 7:00pm Contact Sue Stacy at 203-214-1762
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Rosary Group - 8:00 pm on Zoom Contact Sally Mucka at 203-469-0764 ext. 8
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Rosary Group - 8:00 pm on Zoom Contact Sally Mucka at 203-469-0764 ext. 8
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Bible Study - 10:00am on Zoom Contact Christine Sandford at 203-469-7823
Bible Study - 6:30pm at SVDP Parish Office Contact Marie Connors at 203-468-1184
Rosary Group - 8:00 pm on Zoom Contact Sally Mucka at 203-469-0764 ext. 8
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Bible Study - 10:00am on Zoom Contact Christine Sandford at 203-469-7823
Bible Study - 6:30pm at SVDP Parish Office Contact Marie Connors at 203-468-1184
Rosary Group - 8:00 pm on Zoom Contact Sally Mucka at 203-469-0764 ext. 8
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Scriptural Rosary - 7:00pm at OLOP Contact Sally Mucka at 203-469-0764 ext. 8
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Scriptural Rosary - 7:00pm at OLOP Contact Sally Mucka at 203-469-0764 ext. 8
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Rosary Group - 8:00 pm on Zoom Contact Sally Mucka at 203-469-0764 ext. 8
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Rosary Group - 8:00 pm on Zoom Contact Sally Mucka at 203-469-0764 ext. 8
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Food Pantry - 10:00am-11:00am at St. Bernadette
Divine Mercy - 11:00am at Our Lady of Pompeii at St. Clare Garden
Rosary Group - 8:00 pm on Zoom Contact Sally Mucka at 203-469-0764 ext. 8
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Food Pantry - 10:00am-11:00am at St. Bernadette
Divine Mercy - 11:00am at Our Lady of Pompeii at St. Clare Garden
Rosary Group - 8:00 pm on Zoom Contact Sally Mucka at 203-469-0764 ext. 8
MINISTRY & EVENT CALENDAR
Fr. Murasso’s Message Board
Parishioners who are confined to their homes and feel comfortable with having a visit from Fr. Patrick, Bernadette Lysaght or myself should contact Bernadette at (203)-907-8717 or [email protected].
Unfortunately, we are still unable to visit the nursing homes and hospitals. Father Patrick and I
will be happy to hear confessions or supply the
Anointing of the Sick. JNM
Bell of the Unborn
Last week at the Vatican, Pope Francis blessed the “Bell of the Unborn,” which is from a parish in
Poland, with the hope that it will ring out loud and clear in the defense of unborn human life.
Pope Francis remarked: “May its ring awaken the consciences of legislators and all people of good will in
Poland and throughout the whole world.”
During our 40 Days for Life campaign, parishes that have parish bells or bell towers will ring them briefly each Fri-
day at 3:00pm, through October 30. May the bells through-out the Archdiocese of Hartford ring loudly for the legal
protection of unborn children.
The Candles burn this week for these special intentions:
Our Lady of Pompeii Candles Sanctuary Lamp (Right Side) ~ In Memory of
Billy Richmond & For All the Souls in Purgatory Sanctuary Lamp (Left Side) ~ In Memory of
the Mauro & Elko Families Chapel ~
Sacred Heart of Jesus ~ Our Lady of Perpetual Help Icon ~
Our Lady of Pompeii Picture ~
St. Vincent de Paul Candles Sanctuary Lamp (Right Side) ~ In Memory of
the Balzano & Avitable Families Sanctuary Lamp (Left Side) - In Memory of
Ronald Paolillo Our Lady’s Altar ~ St. Joseph’s Altar ~
St. Bernadette Candles Sanctuary Lamp (Right Side) ~ Thomas L. Merola
by Family Sanctuary Lamp (Left Side) ~
PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH
Nick Vessicchio, Sally Ann Fallon, Lynette Ely, David T. Boyle, Richard Lucibello, Carmel Ferretti, Bryan Surprenant, Sharon Spadacenta, Marie & Charles Zambrano, Marie Sunderland, Helen Langello, Annette Brissette, Brian Savo, Gerry Andrea, John Umlauf, Alan Poirier, Joseph Benson, Connie Rasimas, Jane Pyka, Harry Clark, Lou DiNola, Peter Pepe, Vincent Perricone, Virginia Klump, Robert Savino, Geraldine Licciardi, Joanne Cretella, Joseph Anyzeski, Alice Tietjen-DeSenti, Faith Gibson, Fran Sofo, Elizabeth Kuen, Deborah Sanning, Paula Ferrara, Patricia Brasile, Joann Mazzucco, Tina Marie Fionia, Elizabeth Nucolo, Joseph Parise, Frank DelGrego, Moira Ferguson, Danielle Joubert, Nelson Eddy, Margaret Lendroth, Katherine Hungerford Picciano, Frances Polaski, Sharon Filion, Pauline Condon, Rose Marie Monaco, Anna Izzo, Angelo DeMatteo, Carmen & Patricia Riccitelli, Patricia Aulenti, Michael Pascale, Alyce Richmond, Catherine Leach, Mark Schettino, Patty DiMilo, Rose Rogalski, Elaine Smith, Karen Rescigno, Virginia Pisano, Joan Baisley, Deanna Baldassare, Kim Hughes, DJ DiVincenzo, Sgt. Anthony Rybaruk, Philip DeMilo & Sally DeMilo, Anna Concelmo, Sally Ann Corcoran, Paul Castiglione, Anna Marie Nappi, Brian Higney, Rich Tortora, Andrea Palmucci, Frances Randi, Denise Bailey, Peg Dmytruk, Mary Mack, Joseph Peterson, Judith Robbins, Marion Mahl, Gloria Ranfone, Paula Ruddock, Pamela Willis, Laura Luzzi, Jose Maisonet, Anita Della Ventura, Brian Wilson, Maureen Redmond, Pasquale Savo, Kristianne Argentino, Shirley Perrelli, Marion Schobert, Bill Izzo, Andrew & Catherine Criscuolo, Patricia Miles, Joe Coscia, Deborah Verab, Msgr. James Shanley, Barbara Nixon, Angela Foster, Dona Marie, Louis Messina, Christina Meoli, Ed Piazza, Patty Peters, Laura Luzzi, Michelle Smith, Ron Mattei, Angela Riccio, Charlene Tantalo, Al Forgione, Gabriella Garrity, Beverly Fucci, W.D. Merkle, Phyllis Anastasio, Cheryl Barbara, Carmine DelBasso, Laura-Phyllis Esposito, Diana Vitelli O’Brien, Meghan Keeney, Pamela Willis, Laura Luzzi, Gennaro Milone, Jo Vuolo, Felicia DeRoche, Brian Wilson, Marilyn Kozin, Bill Izzo, Mike Barnett, Richard Costanzo, Carole Casapulla, Frank Casapulla, John Fraenza, Gerrie Amendola, Josephine DiLungo, Lorraine Appi, Phillip Corso, Michael Bowen, Linda Montone
Please send prayer requests to [email protected] so that our parishioners and friends can be remembered in our prayers.
Midnight Run Taylor Avenue Campus
The Midnight Run for November, will be the 2nd Monday, November 9th. Donations of brown bag lunches, water and toiletries can be dropped off to Sue Stacey, on Monday up until 7pm, at her home 82 Forbes Pl. Thankful for all donations. Thank you to all who donate to the Midnight Run!!! The Midnight Run for the month of November will be on November 9th, which is the 2nd Monday of the month, this is for November only! Until further notice PLEASE drop off all brown bag lunches to Sue’s home, 82 Forbes Pl, I can not at this time accept clothing or blankets, but toiletries are still acceptable Thank you God Bless You! Stay safe and well!!!
Midnight Run Foxon Road Campus
On the last Monday of each month, we bring 75 bagged lunches to the Columbus House Overflow Shelter.
Donations Needed: ShopRite Gift Cards or
Gallon Size Ziploc Bags Quart Size Ziploc Bags Peanut Butter & Jelly
Juice Pouches Raisin Boxes
Fruit Cups & Pudding Cups Granola Bars
Individual Packaged Cookies, Crackers or Chips
We are also looking for small amounts or full skeins of yarn, it will be used to make hats and scarves for the midnight run. Please leave your donations at any entrance of the church. Thank you.
Midnight Run is the LAST Monday of EVERY month from Our Lady of Pompeii Church from 6-7 pm.
Thank-you for being so generous!
Every Monday, immediately following morning Mass at Our Lady of Pompeii, there is one hour of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. This Holy Hour is also streamed for those who cannot join us. Go to https://www.stpioofpietrelcinaeh.com
The St. Bernadette Food Pantry is open every Saturday from 10:00am-11:00am to receive or to donate non-perishable foods for all of our communities.
From the Pen of Fr. M. Reverend Jeremiah N. Murasso, Ph.D., Ed.D., Psy.D.
The Beatitudes: Part 2
The Model for Christian Living St. Matthew 5:1-12
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land
The notion of meekness is not very honorable in our society because it suggests the idea of weakness, timidity or submissiveness. A meek person is thought to be submissive and timid. The English word meek (praus in Greek) used by Matthew is also used by Aristotle in his Nicomachean Ethics. Aristotle did not for a moment view meekness as a weakness of man’s character. Aristotle describes meekness as the balance between excessive anger (orgilotes), and excessive passivity (aorgesia).
The medium between anger and passivity is meekness (praus in Latin). According to Aristotle, there is a correct time for exhibiting anger and a wrong time. Aristotle describes anger toward a perceived injustice as an example of acceptable anger as long as one’s anger is not demonstrated in the form of violent behavior. In this Beatitude, Jesus is telling his listeners, ‘Blessed are you who are always angry at the right time and never angry at the wrong time.’
Praus is understood in terms of control over one’s emotions. When a person is in control of his emotions, he acts rationally rather than impulsively. Therefore, the meek individual is he who has mastered control over his impulses. In other words, just because I feel something, does not mean I have to act upon it…at least not until I have thought about the consequences. Blessed is he who is self-controlled. Yet, self-control is beyond human capacity. To be self-controlled is a blessing because it is a gift from God. Praus, also means “humility.” Jesus is saying, ‘Blessed are they who are humble enough to recognize their own limitations and who possess the strength to seek after truth.’ Meekness and gentleness will enable the disciple of Jesus to inherit the earth.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be satisfied
Hungering and thirsting express a deep yearning. Matthew uses the Greek words, peinontes (hungering) and dipsontes (thirsting), which describe an experience of intense hunger to the point of starvation and a thirst that is so severe that even a glass of ice water could not satisfy. The Greek word used for righteousness is dikaiosune. Righteousness is defined as living in accordance with God’s will. It also means striving to achieve social justice.
Jesus is saying: ‘Blessed are they who yearn for (as a dying man craves food, or as one who is thirsty craves water), a life lived according to God’s will.’ It is important to note that this Beatitude does not say that the blessed are those who have already achieved righteousness. Rather, blessedness comes from the intense desire to strive for that which is right and just. The same intensity that is demonstrated by a starving man in search of food must also be demonstrated by the disciple who is starving for God.
Righteousness is of the divine order and as such refers first to God’s justice, and then to human relationships and behavior. Righteousness is a distinct characteristic of the Messianic Age. Those who hunger and thirst are not passive. They are driven to acquire what they need. Therefore, what Jesus is saying is how ‘Blessed are they who, while hungering and thirsting for justice, will not sit around and wait for someone else to pursue it but actively seek after justice and make it happen.’ Righteousness, also means living in such a way that man’s behavior reflects trust in God. It means not worrying about tomorrow: “But first seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you besides. Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself” (Mt. 6:33-34).
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown
mercy
November 1, 2020
One of the dominant themes in the New Testament is forgiveness. Those who seek forgiveness must in turn forgive others. Forgiveness means showing the other mercy. The Greek word that Matthew uses for the merciful is eleemon, which means compassion, pity and sympathy. Eeleemon also includes a conscious and sincere concern for another. It implies a total identification with the other’s circumstances.
The original Hebrew word for mercy is chesdh, which means more than the feeling of sorrow or sympathy for another. Chesdh is getting inside the other’s skin until one can see things with the other’s eyes, think things with the other’s mind and feel things with the other’s senses. The notion of chesdh suggests a deliberate act on the part of the individual to experience life-situations together with the other, i.e., walking in another’s shoes and identifying with what the other is experiencing.
This Beatitude challenges disciples to demonstrate and to feel compassion for their fellow man. When one human being feels compassion for another human being, the individual begins to recognize his/her own vulnerability, his/her own brokenness; thus, begins to view other human beings not in terms of his/her blemishes or shortcomings, but as another human being who is striving for wholeness and meaning.
Jesus says, ‘Blessed are they who can forgive others, for they too will be forgiven.’ It means replacing judgment with justice. On this very act, each of us will be judged by God: “For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured back to you” (Matthew 7:2).
Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God
The Greek word that Matthew uses for the word pure is katharos meaning unmixed or unadulterated. Katharos was originally used to describe soiled cloth-ing made clean. Used with the Greek adjective, akera-tos, it can signify milk or wine that is undiluted. Jesus is telling his listeners that those who are blessed are those whose motives are pure or entirely unadulterated and are not mixed with hidden agendas. Such individu-als will see God.
This Beatitude demands self-examination from the heart. The human heart in the Hebrew Scriptures is understood to mean the whole person. Heart has often been used interchangeably with soul. However, the heart unlike the soul is understood as the center of the individual’s emotions, intelligence and innermost feelings. God reads the hearts of men and women; thus, He knows their thoughts. The heart is that part of man to which God has direct access. Purity of heart is characterized by integrity.
People are described as possessing integrity by the way they live their lives. A life lived with integrity is distinguished by the integrity of one’s actions and intentions. In this Beatitude, Jesus tells his listeners that those who possess a clean heart free from guile or greed or impurity will have direct access to God. To see God is to become like Him. This is called Beatitude; the destiny for all who believe and follow God’s ways.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called
children of God.
The children of God are described as those who promote peace. The Greek word for peace is eirene. The Hebrew word is shalom, which in the Old Testament is understood as being a gift from the LORD. Shalom means more than the wish for peace. The definition of Shalom includes a wish for prosperity and blessings for health and happiness. It also means the absence of friction in man’s relationships with others and the establishment of right, wholesome relationships among everyone.
The peace that Jesus speaks about does not guarantee freedom from persecution. In New Testament times, soon after a disciple embraced the message of Jesus, he/she was often met with opposition, and even persecution. This is true even today. Perhaps, this is why Jesus says: “Do you think that I have come to bring peace upon the earth? I have come to bring not peace, but the sword” (Matthew 10:34).
In this Beatitude, Jesus is speaking about those who make peace. It is they who shall be called children of God. To be called is to be identified by God, set apart and designated with a particular and special mission. By nature of his baptism, the Christian is called forth and entrusted with a special mission.
The mission, which each Christian receives is a call to Discipleship, a designation and a setting apart from the world. The Christian is entrusted with the spreading of and the living out of the Gospel. The Baptism Rite is rich with symbols, none of which is more powerful than the anointing with oil. After the individual is washed clean, he/she is anointed on the crown of his/her head, in the same way that Jesus was anointed as Priest, Prophet and King.
The prophets received the same anointing as a sign of their separateness and as a reminder of the great task ahead of them in proclaiming and living out the radical message of the Gospel. The oil is a reminder to all who follow Jesus, that Jesus will never abandon those who strive to understand Gospel truths. This Beatitude reminds the believer that those who strive for peace are admitted into fellowship with God. Such individuals become partners or co-creators with the LORD.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Jesus did not hesitate to tell his disciples that those
who followed him would be subject to persecution on account of him and his message. Jesus was also quick to tell his disciples that the prophets too were persecuted. Matthew continues: “Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Thus, they persecuted the prophets who were before you” (5:11-12).
Those who are persecuted are displaced. Matthew uses the Greek, dediogmenoi meaning driven out or chased away. However, not only are the persecuted in good company, they will also experience the kingdom of God. “For theirs is the kingdom of God” refers to the present age. For the sake of righteousness, the persecuted have immediate access to the presence of Jesus in the midst of rejection and criticism. JNM
St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish
Knights of Columbus
#3300
Stuff a Truck
Saturday, November 21st 8:00am to 4:30pm
Sunday, November 22nd 7:30am to 12:45pm
Non – Perishable Food Items &
Frozen Turkeys Cash Donations will be accepted
Our Lady of Pompeii Church
Parking Lot Look for the BIG White Truck
To Benefit the East Haven Food
Pantry Questions Call Joe 203-887-
2137
Knights of Columbus Rodrigo Council 44 September 2000 Club Winners:
Numbers Drawn 10/10/2020
1) Arthur DiAdamo (43) - $150.00 2) Doug MacDonald (87) - $75.00 3) Rose Ambrogia (171) - $50.00
ROSARY RALLY
A huge THANK YOU to the 45 participants of the Rosary Rally held on the town green on Saturday, October 10th.
I am thrilled that parishioners from St. Vincent de Paul, St. Berandette & Our Lady of Pompeii came out to pray to Our Lady for World Peace. I urge you to continue praying the rosary, as our world needs peace so badly.
Marie Connors Chairperson
FR. MURASSO’S MESSAGE BOARD
THE EAST HAVEN FOOD PANTRY is asking for stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, cake/brownie mixes, canned sweet potatoes & boxed mashed potatoes for the month of November. Please leave your donations of food at the church entrances.
CALLING ALL PUMPKINS!
We need pumpkins to decorate the altars at all three churches. Painted artistically, with all kinds of faces, expressions and dispositions to go along side of our Jack-O-Lantern. Please bring them to Mass beginning next weekend and place them anywhere around the altar. ********* ********** *********
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE The Feast of All Souls is Monday, November 2.
Two Masses of Remembrance will be celebrated at 7:00pm on November 2:
St. Vincent de Paul Church for all those who died this pass year and were buried from either St. Vincent de Paul Church or St. Bernadette Church.
Our Lady of Pompeii for those who were buried from Pompeii. Parishioners who have passed during this past year will be
remembered and honored. The deceased will be called by name and a rose will be placed in a vase in their honor.
St. Bernadette Raffle Report Many thanks to all who supported our raffle which was held on September 6, 2020. A special thank you to the Knights of Columbus Rodrigo Council 44 members who spent many hours selling tickets. Thanks to all of you for making the raffle a resounding success. Our net profit was $ 14,480.00!! The prize winners were” 1st prize– Elizabeth Forcier 2nd prize – Alan Belchak 3rd prize – Anthony Ferraro
Ellen Looney, Raffle Chairperson
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST
DON’T FORGET TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS
BACK 1 HOUR SATURDAY EVENING.
THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES OF
ST. PIO OF PIETRELCINA
Our Lady of Pompeii, St. Vincent de Paul & St Bernadette Church
St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish is proud to partner with Ferraro’s
Market for our Ferraro’s Gift Card Fundraiser Program
Ferraro Gift Cards may be purchased or ordered in the following
denominations:
$25.00 $50.00
$100.00
Other denominations may be purchased by order only.
Our parish will receive 10% commission on all sales.
What better gift than the gift of food for that special occasion or for someone in need!
Ordering and purchasing of Gift Cards is available
after Masses at all three churches.
SOMETHING TO PONDER
Attitude Our attitude has a tremendous
impact on our lives. Attitude is perhaps, even more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people think or say or do.
Attitude is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company, a church, a friendship, a home. We actually have a choice every day regarding the attitude that we will choose for the day.
We cannot change our past nor can we change the fact that people act in certain ways. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing that we have control over is our attitude. Life, in many ways is probably 10% what happens to me and 90% in how I respond.
How is your attitude?
Viktor E. Frankl
October 31 & November 1 4:00pm OLOP Vigil: Fr. Patrick 4:00pm SB Vigil: Fr. Murasso 4:30pm SVDP Vigil: Fr. Borino 8:00pm SB: Fr. Murasso 8:00am OLOP: Fr. Patrick 9:00am SVDP: Fr. Meehan 10:00am SB: Fr. Murasso 10:00am OLOP: Fr. Patrick 11:00am SVDP: Fr. Meehan 11:45am OLOP: Fr. Murasso 6:00pm SB: Fr. Patrick ********* ******** ******* November 2: All Souls Mass of Rememberance 7:00pm OLOP: Fr. Patrick 7:00pm SVDP: Fr. Murasso ********* ******** ******* November 7 & 8 4:00pm OLOP Vigil: Fr. Borino 4:00pm SB Vigil: Fr. Patrick 4:30pm SVDP Vigil: Fr. Murasso 8:00am OLOP: Fr. Meehan 8:00am SB: Fr. Patrick 9:00am SVDP: Msgr. Walker 10:00am SB: Fr. Murasso 10:00am OLOP: Fr. Patrick 11:00am SVDP: Msgr. Walker 11:45am OLOP: Fr. Murasso 6:00pm SB: Fr. Meehan ******* ******* ******** November 14 & 15 4:00pm OLOP Vigil: Fr. Murasso 4:00pm SB Vigil: Fr. Borino 4:30pm SVDP Vigil: Fr. Patrick 8:00pm SB: Fr. Meehan 8:00am OLOP: Msgr. Walker 9:00am SVDP: Fr. Murasso 10:00am SB: Fr. Meehan 10:00am OLOP: Msgr. Walker 11:00am SVDP: Fr. Patrick 11:45am OLOP: Fr. Murasso 6:00pm SB: Fr. Patrick
Fr. Murasso’s Message Board
Saint Bernadette Church 1.Sanctuary Lamps: The Sanctuary Lamps newly purchased that hang in the sanctuary can be memorialize to a loved-one. The lamps burn continuously except on Good Friday and during the day on Holy Saturday. As you know, the lamp signifies the presence of Jesus in the tabernacle. These lamps, which that hang on the walls in our beautiful sanctuary add to the beauty and dignity of the altar and crucifix. A wonderful way to remember a loved-one. Cost: $2,500 each 2. Vestments: The vestments that we currently have are in very bad shape. They apparently have not been replaced in a long time as they are stained and frayed. We need at least 2 sets. A set consists of four vestments for each of the liturgical seasons: white, green, purple and red. Vestments are $590.00 each 3. Chalices and Ciborium: The chalice is what the priest consecrates the blood of Christ in and the ciborium is what we use distribute communion in. We only have one chalice, which is in dire need of being re-glazed because of years of use. In addition, we only have two ciboria to distribute communion and are in dire need of some new ones. These too, can be engraved with the name of a loved-one. Chalice: $750.00 each Ciborium: $750.00 each 4. Statue of St. Clare: I would like to purchase a statue of Saint Clare; it would be on either side of the picture of Saint Bernadette at the front of the church. This is a wonderful opportunity to memorialize a deceased loved-one. The statue is $985.00
KofC Rodrigo Council #44
We have commenced our monthly Rosary this past Tuesday, October 27th at 6:30pm at the St. Bernadette Church Campus.
In November, we will resume our regular monthly Rosary schedule the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm.
The Rosary will be with a reader one month, a Living Rosary the next, and an international Rosary. This will be done on a rotating
basis.
For the international Rosary we will need those who speak a foreign language to volunteer to lead the first part of the Hail
Mary in their language.
