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P����� O��:� � � � � P�� �� L���� Pastoral Center, 15 Maplewood Ave.� Phone:�860�289�7916 Barbara Manner� 860�568�5950�

Monday � Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm� Fax:� 860�289�3224 Mary Foran Knell� 860�282�1080�

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ST. MARY’S CHURCH�Est. 1873�

15 Maplewood Avenue�East Hartford, CT 06108�

ST. ISAAC JOGUES CHURCH�Est. 1964�

1 Community Street�East Hartford, CT 06108�

ST. ROSE CHURCH�Est. 1920�

33 Church Street�East Hartford, CT 06108�

Pastor��������������������������������...Reverend William Agyemang�Temporary Administrator�����������Reverend Gustavo Lopez�Ghanaian Ministry���������������������Rev. Paul Baffour Awuah����������������������������������������������������������������������860�290�1880�Priest in Residence�����������������������Rev. Louis D. Cremonie�Deacons��������������������������������������������������Julio C. Maturana��������������������������������������������������������������������Edward Kensah�Business Manager�����������������������������������Julio C. Maturana�Parish Trustees����������������Patricia Byrnes & Edward Mirek�Music Directors�����������������������������������������������Sandra Dias��������������������������������������������������Alfredo Jara & Gabriel Nti��

Parish Secretaries� Lucie Almeida, Mary C. Houghton & Adrienne McLean��

Priests Residence�33 Church Street, East Hartford, CT 06108 �St. Rose Rectory Phone�������������������������������860�289�8616�Fax���������������������������������������������������������������860�289�3966��

St. Christopher School���������������������������������860�568�4100�

W������: namct.org�Email: info@namct.org��

N��������: If you are new to our Parish, we extend a warm welcome and hope that you will find our parish community a place where your faith will be nourished. Newcomers are asked to introduce themselves to Father. Registration forms are available in the church or at the rectory office.��

M� ����� �� ��� H������ � � H��������: We are most eager to help anyone who cannot celebrate Mass with us in Church because of illness, handicap or age. If you wish the Sacraments or visitation, please call the office. ��

S������ � �� R��� �������� : Saturday 3:15 � 4:00pm at St. Rose; Thursday before 1st Friday, 4:00 � 4:30pm at St. Mary’s; and 30 minutes before Spanish Masses.��

B�������: (E ����� ) Second Sunday of the month. Please contact the office. (S�� ���) Please see Father Lopez at Mass.��

A �� �� � �� ��� S��": �1st Tuesday of the month, 8:00am and 7:00pm at St. Rose Church or by appointment. ��

M������ �: All arrangements must be made six months in advance of the date.��

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Sunday Masses�Saturday� 4:30pm� (English Vigil) St. Rose�Sunday� 7:30am� (English) St. Isaac Jogues�� 9:00am� (English) St. Mary’s �� 10:00am� (Spanish) St. Rose�� 11:00am� (Ghanaian) St. Isaac Jogues�� 12:00pm� (Spanish) St. Rose�

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Weekday Masses�Monday� 8:00am� (English Novena) St. Rose�Tues�Sat� 8:00am� (English) St. Rose�Tuesday� 7:00pm� (Spanish) St. Rose�

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BINGO�St. Isaac Jogues� � St. Mary’s�

Thursday 7:00pm� � Friday 7:00pm�

Phone: 860�528�6749 � Phone: 860�291�0056�

North American Martyrs Parish East Hartford

Website: namct.org� Email: info@namct.org�

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SAINT MARY’S��

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 � Nativity of St. John the Baptist�� 9:00am� †MARY GALIPO (family) ��

NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 1 � 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time�� 9:00am� †MARIE R. H. & JOHN L. D. ROULEAU (family) ��

SAINT ROSE��

SATURDAY, JUNE 23 � Vigil: Nativity of St. John the Baptist�� 4:30pm� †ORESTE DI NINNI (wife & children) ��

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 � Nativity of St. John the Baptist�� 10:00am� †ROSANNA MONTOYA (familia) �� 12:00pm� INTENSION ESPECIAL (Arturo) ��

MONDAY, JUNE 25 � Weekday �� 8:00am� INTENSION ESPECIAL (Arturo) ��

TUESDAY, JUNE 26 � Weekday �� 8:00am� IN HONOR OF SAINTS PETER & PAUL �� � (Giuseppina Marino) �� 7:00pm� †MODESTA SANDOVAL MANRIQUE (Salazar �� � Family) ��

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 � St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop�� 8:00am� †JOANN PRUTZ (Doug & Irene) ��

THURSDAY, JUNE 28 � St. Irenaeus, Bishop & Martyr �� 8:00am� A SPEEDY RECOVERY for AUDREY �� � DEL GUIDICE (friend) ��

FRIDAY, JUNE 29 � Sts. Peter & Paul, Apostles �� 8:00am� †JOANN PRUTZ (Adrienne & family) ��

SAT. JUNE 30 � First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church�� 8:00am� †MR. & MRS. ROSAIRE BEAUDOIN�

� � (Mr. & Mrs. Benoit Breton) ��

SATURDAY, JUNE 30 � Vigil: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time�� 4:30pm� †HELEN & EDWARD KOLOSKI, SR. & �� � EDWARD KOLOSKI, JR. (family) ��

NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 1 � 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time�� 10:00am� †MARIA ARAGON 2nd Ann. (Lucy Picans & �� � Manuela Santa Cruz) �� 12:00pm� †NICOLAS ALONSO YEPES (Natalia Yepez) ��

SAINT ISAAC JOGUES ��

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 � Nativity of St. John the Baptist�� 7:30am� †LORRAINE DONEGAN (Knose Family) ��

NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 1 � 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time�� 7:30am� †FRANCES DENMAN 42nd Ann. (family) �

GOSPEL MEDITATION �

The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist �

Tiny fingers and toes. A little yawn. A loud cry. An infant wrapped in swaddling clothes. "What will this child be?" It is a question every parent asks time and time again. As first steps are taken, as personalities emerge, as a

child shows interest in reading or drawing or climbing, the question is on our lips. "What will this child be?" This question is asked as John the Baptist is born. Will he be a priest like his father? Does his strange, unexpected name signal a departure from that inheritance? Could Elizabeth and Zechariah ever have predicted what would be?��

Under the tutelage of his priestly father, John "became strong in spirit." As an adult, John would retreat into the desert to preach repentance. He would attract a large following and eventually attract the attention of the rulers of the day. He would point out the adulterous ways of King Herod and would find himself in prison. Eventually, he would be beheaded. But today, he is a child, an infant newly born.��

On this special feast, we're reminded of the great humility required of parents. The character formation, the discipline and encouragement, the violin lessons and soccer practices � every parental effort is subjected to the decisions of the child themself. Even children on a sure track by high school graduation transform under life's circumstances. Entrusting our children to God can be incredibly intimidating. "What will this child be," especially when that transformation lies outside of my control? John the Baptist's story might not have ended as his parents imagined. But he is celebrated as the greatest of the prophets, as the one who prepared the way for the Messiah. Here is the hope of all Christian parents � that our children would be raised in such a way that when people meet them, they meet Jesus Christ.�

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As we celebrate today's feast, we are reminded that God creates and fashions each one of us with intent and purpose. We are not random accidents. We are special creations and wonderfully made. Each of us brings a unique twist to the one shot at life that we are given. As people of faith and children of God, we are asked to use our specialness to announce God's kingdom. Each of us reveals a unique part of God's face. Each day presents opportunities to communicate our faith to others and to reveal God's mercy. We have the means to point the way to Christ. How can we show Jesus to others today? �

SECOND COLLECTION... �

...Next Weekend is the regular monthly

collection for the support of our Parish

Churches.

Thank you for your Stewardship.�

Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

Website: namct.org� Email: info@namct.org�

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WE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF…�

…LENORA “LOLA” CARTER for whom a Mass of Christian Burial was offered last week and TANYA STRAFACH for whom a Service of Christian Burial was also offered. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.�

MEDITACIÓN EVANGÉLICO

24 de junio de 2018 la natividad de San Juan Bautista

Pero el ángel le dijo: "No temas, Zacarías". (Lc. 1:13). Por aquello del miedo de encontrar a Dios en la vida y que revele cosas que no se comprenden de inmediato. El Evangelio nos dice que Zacarías se turbó al verlo, y el

temor se apoderó de él. ¿Qué hubieras hecho tú en lugar de Zacarías? ¿Cuál hubiera sido tu respuesta? Para iluminar la respuesta, tenemos la luz de las palabras del Papa Francisco, que nos dan pequeñas pautas a seguir en la Solemnidad de hoy. Dijo él: "Los días más largos del año; los días que tienen más luz, porque en las tinieblas de aquel tiempo Juan era el hombre de la luz: no de una luz propia, sino de una luz reflejada. Como una luna. Y cuando Jesús comenzó a predicar, la luz de Juan empezó a disiparse, a disminuir, a desvanecerse. Él mismo lo dice con claridad al hablar de su propia misión. Es necesario que Él crezca y yo mengüe" (Lunes 24 de junio de 2013).��

Juan Bautista fue el gran profeta y el heraldo de Jesús el Mesías. Preparó el camino del Señor revelando a Jesús a otros como el Mesías y como el Cordero de Dios. San Juan ejemplifica la vida del cristiano que proclama el mensaje de salvación y arrepentimiento. Se enfoca en la dirección correcta, vuelve la mirada hacia el Cordero de Dios y se une sin reservas a él. El destino de San Juan estaba escrito, y lo llevó a cabo con dignidad desde el comienzo hasta el final. Ahora es el turno de los seguidores de Jesús de anunciarlo al mundo que sufre y que busca la justicia. ¡San Juan Bautista ruega por nosotros! Para que seamos fieles anunciadores del Reino de Dios. ¿Lo haremos?�

FATHER’S DAY ENVELOPES Father’s Day Envelopes will remain on our Church Altars during the month of June.�

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM WEEK, JUNE 22—29 �

Catholics across the United States are encouraged to pray and act in support of religious liberty at home and abroad during Serving Others in God’s Love: Religious Freedom Week 2018, which began on June 22nd, the Feast of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher, and ends on June 29th, the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul. The chairman of the USCCB’s Committee for Religious Liberty, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, states: “Religious freedom allows the space for people of faith to serve others in God’s love in ministries like education, adoption and foster care, health care, and migration and refugee services. We encourage people of faith to reflect on the importance of religious freedom so that we might have the space to carry out our mission of service and mercy, and we invite everyone to pray for our brothers and sisters who face intense persecution in other parts of the world.” For info or suggestions go to www.usccb.org/freedom and or www.usccb.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek. �

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Al celebrar la fiesta de hoy, recordamos que Dios nos crea y forma a cada uno de nosotros con un objetivo y un propósito. No somos un accidente de la naturaleza. Somos creaciones especiales y hemos sido formados maravillosamente. Cada uno de nosotros aporta una característica particular a la única posibilidad de vida que tenemos. Como personas de fe e hijos de Dios, se nos pide que usemos nuestra particularidad para anunciar el reino de Dios. Cada uno de nosotros revela una característica particular del rostro de Dios. Cada día nos presenta oportunidades para comunicar nuestra fe a otros y revelar la misericordia de Dios. Tenemos lo que necesitamos para señalar el camino a Cristo. ¿Cómo podemos mostrar a Jesús a otros hoy?�

Another easy way to manage your church giving is with our new Text�to�Give function that is fully integrated with our Online Giving. ��

You can text an amount to 860�300�3436, and your transaction will be processed through the Online Giving account associated with the phone number. If your phone number is not recognized, you can continue without an account, associate your number with an existing account, or create an account.�

SUPERMARKET CERTIFICATES �

Please remember that by purchasing supermarket certificates every week you

help our children in the Parish Religious Education Program. Store cards are available in a variety of denominations: Stop & Shop, Shop Rite, Big Y and Geissler’s. This is stewardship without cost to you but very valuable to our Parish. ��

Thank you to all those good stewards who are buying our gift cards and donating them to our parish food banks. This not only benefits our foodbanks but it also benefits our parish Religious Education Program. God Bless you all!�

MONDAY 06/25�Malta Van 11:00am � 5:00pm St. Rose Parking Lot�

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WEDNESDAY 06/27�Ghanaian Prayer Group 7:00pm St. Isaac Jogues�

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THURSDAY 06/28 �Bingo 7:00pm St. Isaac Jogues Hall �

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FRIDAY 06/29�Bingo 7:00pm St. Mary’s Hall �Spanish Choir Rehearsal 6:30�9:00pm St. Rose�

June 24, 2018

Website: namct.org� Email: info@namct.org�

PARISH FOOD BANKS �

Needed: paper bags, toilet paper, pampers and baby wipes. No expired items please!��

St. Mary’s: hearty soup, cereal, peanut butter, crackers and toilet paper. ��

St. Rose: mashed potatoes, rice or noodle side dishes.��

St. Isaac Jogues: cold cereal, canned pasta, tuna fish, shampoo, toothpaste, soap & cleaning supplies. �

PRO�LIFE THOUGHT OF THE WEEK�

Christianity is considered divisive because it does not bow down before the emperor du jour.

Cardinal Bagnasco In Magnificat October 2017

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PARISH SUPPORT �

Stewardship of TIME, TALENT, & TREASURE�is a way of life for the followers of Christ.�

Your gifts of love and sacrifice last week amounted to:��

Offertory Collection� $6,186�Monthly Collection� $3,482�

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Thank you for your Stewardship! ��

PLEASE NOTE! Checks should be made payable to: North American Martyrs Parish or N. A. M. Parish. �

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St. Mary’s Sanctuary candle burns this week:�FOR HEALING AND BLESSINGS FOR�

AUDREY DEL GUIDICE��

St. Mary’s Adoration Chapel candle burns this week:�FOR THE PLIGHT OF MIGRANT CHILDREN�

AND THEIR FAMILIES��

St. Rose’s Sanctuary candle burns this week:�FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM HERE �AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD�

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St. Rose’s Shrine candle burns this week:�FOR THE INTENTIONS OF THE POPE�

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St. Isaac Jogues’ Sanctuary candle burns this week:�IN LOVING MEMORY OF �

ROGER PELLETIER�

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If you would like to have a Candle burn in honor of a living or deceased loved one, or for a special intention, please call the Parish Office 860�289�7916.�

St. Mary’s Adoration Chapel is always open. Come spend an hour with Jesus in the Adoration Chapel. Your visit can make a difference in your life. Adorers are needed for various times. Please check the chart in the chapel for open time slots. For code: call 860�289�7916.�

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“We should consider those moments spent before the Blessed Sacrament as the Happiest of our lives.” ��

� � St. John Vianney�

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER�

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“My God is now my strength!” Let God be the strength of your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Jul. 6�8, 2018 in Manchester, CT and Nov. 2�4, 2018 in Manchester, CT. For more information, call Pat & Mary�Jo McLaughlin at 860�315�2127 or visit them at https://wwmectw.org/. �

GOING ON VACATION? �

Please use Online Giving to catch up on the offertory. Go to namct.org and click on the Online Giving link�it’s quick and easy! Your support during the summer months helps sustain our parish.��

Thank you for your Stewardship!�

BINGO HELP NEEDED �

St. Mary’s Bingo is in need of volunteers from 5:00pm � 7:00pm selling the bingo papers. ��

Volunteers are also need in the soda room the first two Fridays of the month to sell soda, chips and candy.��

Supper is provided at 4:00pm.�

The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist��

Sunday: � Vigil: Jer 1:4�10/Ps 71:1�2, 3�4, 5�6, 15, 17 [6b]/�� 1 Pt 1:8�12/Lk 1:5�17 Day: Is 49:1�6/Ps 139:1�3, �� 13�14, 14�15 [14a]/Acts 13:22�26/Lk 1:57�66, 80��

Monday: � 2 Kgs 17:5�8, 13�15a, 18/Ps 60:3, 4�5, 12�13 �� [7b]/Mt 7:1�5��

Tuesday: � 2 Kgs 19:9b�11, 14�21, 31�35a, 36/Ps 48:2�3ab, �� 3cd�4, 10�11 [cf. 9D]/Mt 7:6, 12�14��

Wed.: � 2 Kgs 22:8�13; 23:1�3/Ps 119:33, 34, 35, 36, 37, �� 40 [33a]/Mt 7:15�20��

Thurs.: � 2 Kgs 24:8�17/Ps 79:1b�2, 3�5, 8, 9 [9]/�� Mt 7:21�29��

Friday: � Vigil: Acts 3:1�10/Ps 19:2�3, 4�5 [5a]/Gal 1:11�20/�� Jn 21:15�19 Day: Acts 12:1�11/Ps 34:2�3, 4�5, �� 6�7, 8�9 [5b]/2 Tm 4:6�8, 17�18/Mt 16:13�19��

Saturday:� Lam 2:2, 10�14, 18�19/Ps 74:1b�2, 3�5, 6�7, �� 20�21 [19b]/Mt 8:5�17��

Next Sun.:� Wis 1:13�15; 2:23�24/Ps 30:2, 4, 5�6, 11, 12, 13 �� [2a]/ 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13�15/Mk 5:21�43 or 5:21�24, �� 35b�43 �

DAILY READINGS

BIRTHRIGHT BABY BOTTLES Please remember to bring back your Birthright Baby Bottles. You can leave them in Church or at the Parish Office. Thank you for any help you can give.�

SAVE THE DATE!!

MONDAY, JULY 23RD �

Do you have an opinion on how the Archdiocese is doing? Would you like to express that opinion? Come to a Synod Listening Session “Stewards for Tomorrow” at St. Mary’s Hall on Monday, July 23rd, at 7pm and you can express your opinion on these three questions:��

�� What are we (as an Archdiocese) doing well?��

�� What are we (as an Archdiocese) doing not so well?�

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�� What are we (as an Archdiocese) not doing that we should be?�

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You will have 2�3 minutes per person. All your comments will be compiled and sent to the Office of the Synod at the Chancery.��

PLEASE NOTE:�That this is a listening session and that your comments will be logged but no one will be responding.��

That we are not looking for anyone to comment on the thoughts of others.��

That the questions are very clearly about what we as an Archdiocese are doing well, doing not so well, and not doing that we should be. It is not parish focused.��

That everyone will have 2 or 3 minutes to make their comments.��

That the facilitator will be keeping a timer, and if the alarm goes off then it is time to give someone else a chance to speak. ��

This is the next step in the pastoral plan for the Archdiocese. Every parish in the Archdiocese will be holding a listening session. All parishioners are invited to attend. Please plan on attending as this is your chance to have a voice about the future of our Archdiocese. �

10:00am � 5:00pm�

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Keynote: Kerry A. Robinson� Vigil Mass with Bishop Peter Rosazza� Workshops, spiritual breakouts and more!��

For more information and to register:�www.CatholicEdAOHCT.org�

860�242�5573�

SUMMER MUSIC CAMP JULY 23-27

Participate in this joyful and educational week of singing, playing instruments, and listening. A short concert on the final day will bring the week to an inspiring end. The cost is $100 per child (discounts for multiple children) and includes snacks and beverages. Fr. David is the retreat director at Holy Family and has been a music educator and choir director for more than 35 years. He currently teaches elementary music at St. Thomas the Apostle School in West Hartford. Holy Family Retreat Center is located at 303 Tunxis Road in West Hartford. For more information or to register, call Liza Peters at 860�760�9712 or visit www.holyfamilyretreat.org/summercamps. �

Summer Music Camp at Holy Family�for students entering �

grades 4�8, July 23�27, 8:30 to noon. �