RECTORY: 81 Center Road

387-7119

Fax: 387-4281

Website: www.assumptionchurch.com

PASTOR: Reverend Gene E. Gianelli

PAROCHIAL VICAR: Reverend Francois Xavier Eale

VISITING PRIEST: Reverend Robert J. Lord

PERMANENT DEACON: Mr. John "Jack" Mordecai

PERMANENT DEACON EMERITUS: Mr. John Conte

PARISH SECRETARY Mrs. Denise Herbert 387-7119

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS MUSIC: Dr. Keith Smolinski 389-1712

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S CHOIR: Dr. Keith Smolinski 389-1712

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:

Sister Dorellen Sullivan, R.S.M. 389-9863

Center Rd. Classrooms 397-5250

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SECRETARY: Mrs. Nancy Monelli

PARISH TRUSTEES: Mrs. Joyce Thomson

Mrs. Karen Cusick

PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Mr. Carlos Alvarez

FINANCE COUNCIL CONVENER: Mr. Bruce Marien

CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION Woodbridge/Bethany

Weekend Liturgy Mother Church (Litchfield Tpke./Rte. 69) Sunday, 8:00 AM Saturday, 8:30AM Center Road Church (75 Center Road) Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM Reconciliation: Saturday 9:00AM

Celebration of Sacrament of Baptism: First & Third Sunday of the Month 12:30 PM

Priesthood: Office of Vocations

www.vocationshartford.org

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION WOODBRIDGE, CT

FIRST SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 5:00PM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 (The Epiphany of the Lord) 8:00 AM MARGE LUCIANI (Tony & Dolores Malafronte) 9:30 AM SALVATORE LISTRO (Martin Family) 11:30AM GIL RODDY (Lor Ferrante Fernandes) MONDAY, JANUARY 9 (The Baptism of the Lord ) 9:00 AM KRISTEN RIDINGER (Chuck & Holly Pyne) TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 9:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 9:00 AM IN MEMORY HIRAM D. CARRINGTON 87TH BIRTHDAY (Wife, Joan) THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 9:00 AM NO MASS FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 (St. Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of

the Church) 9:00 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 8:30 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 5:00 PM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 (Second Sunday in Ordinary

Time) 8:00AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 9:30AM BAPTISTA ANTHONY RODRIGUES (Bernard & Sushila Rodrigues & Family) 11:30AM LENNERT FORSMAN (Sister, Pamela Stearne)

Prayers are asked for the sick of the parish: Hugo Kranz, Robert Scussel, Ray Martino, Anthony DeLaurentis,

John Reilly, Jessica Kline, Ed Rish, George Conroy, Robert Scussel, Marie Hartung, Valeria Asprelli, Allene Kelly, Dottie Malerba, Raymond Gabrielle, Jill Ellis, Florian (Frank) Sellings, Donald Sorensen, Cornelious Smith, Anthony Panico, Kevin Healy, Shirley Varmette, Chris Rish, Mary Pavlinko, Jesse Critelli, David Massey, Rocco Campanelli, Lori Cleveland, Lori Warner, Anthony Anastasio Sr., Robert Williams Jr., Danny Pagliaro, Mary Lyons, Wayne Teto, John O’Connell, Anne & Anthony Anastasio Sr., Anthony Anastasio Jr., Mary Tencza, Carole DaVia, Sandy Stone, Helen Havens, Barbara Kaczur, Linda Candella, Nicholas Philip Laudano, Kristin Marie D’Amico, John Mahor Sr., Sharon Mallico, Rebecca Rodriguez, Joe Carrano, Victor DeCarlo, Brett Bunnell, Suzette Bunnell, David Luciani, Margaret DeCarlo, Ruth Breslin, Theresa DeLucia, Patricia Hunt, Mary Ellen Martino, Brian Kelley, Ralph Monaco, Rosemary Festa, Pat DeLuca, Jeanette Musto. All are asked to pray for this faith community that we might with enthusiasm and goodness “grow from strength to strength.”

Sanctuary Lamps. . . . FOR THE GREATER GLORY AND HONOR OF GOD THE SANCTUARY LAMP AT THE CENTER ROAD

CHURCH burns this week In Memory of People of the Parish.

FOR THE GREATER GLORY AND HONOR OF

GOD THE SANCTUARY LAMP AT THE MOTHER

CHURCH burns this week In Memory of Hiram D.

Carrington 87th Birthday requested by Wife, Joan.

Let us remember in prayers our relatives and friends who are presently serving on active duty in our armed forces. (Navy) Lieutenant John Philip Morrissey (Army) Lieutenant Matthew 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, Alice Mary & Eric Trivette, Meara O’ Hara, Brendan Tyma, Zachary Simpson, Douglas G. Traumer, Jon Farwell, Sergeant Brian Streit, Ryan Rausch, Mary O’Connell.

Parishioners are invited to add the names of any armed forces personnel on active duty. To include a name on this list call Denise in the rectory at 387-7119.

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Readings for the Week of January 8, 2017

Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12

Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38/Ps 29/Mt 3:13-

17

Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12/Ps 8/Mk 1:21-28 or Heb 1:1-6 and 2:5-12/Ps 8/Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28

Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18/Ps 105/Mk 1:29-39

Thursday: Heb 3:7-14/Ps 95/Mk 1:40-45

Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11/Ps 78/Mk 2:1-12

Saturday: Heb 4:12-16/Ps 19/Mk 2:13-17

Next Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6/Ps 40/1 Cor 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34

2018 DAILY MASS BOOK

Monday, February 6, 2017 parishioners may begin requesting Masses for the year 2018. We

recommend parishioners call during the week to reserve the Masses they wish. As we have experience in past years, the date requested may not be available. You may submit your dates in writing. Please include a telephone number and alternative dates. To verify masses contact Denise in the rectory 387-7119 the following Monday, February 13, 2017. The masses are on a first come first serve basis.

The offering for the weekday Mass is $20.00 weekend Mass is $25.00 and the sanctuary candle offering is $10.00.

Confirmation 2017!!! We are honored to have the retired Archbishop Henry J. Mansell as the officiant for Confirmation. The date is Saturday, March 4, 2017.

FEAST OF ST. BLAISE

Friday, February 3, 2017 following the 9:00AM Mass throats will be blessed. If inconvenient, please contact the rectory for appointment 387-7119.

The rectory and religious education office will be closed on Monday, January 16 2017 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In the event of an emergency, please call the rectory and indicate to the answering service

the nature of your matter.

Father Gene will be contacted by the answering service and return your call as soon as possible. It is not an emergency or urgent. Kindly leave your message clearly with the service. Father Gene, Father Francois or Denise will then return your call when office hours resume. We will resume office hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2017.

Catholic High School Collections The Legacy of Catholic high school education is a rich one that has strengthen our Church for 184 years in the Archdiocese of Hartford. Your support of the 2017 Catholic High School Collection on the weekend of January 21-22 will help to sustain and enhance this important legacy while securing the future of our Church. Thank you for your investment in the ministry of Catholic high school education

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

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The expectant parents who wish to have their child baptized are asked to call the rectory at 387-7119 to prepare properly for this joyous celebration. Attendance at the pre-baptismal program conducted by the parish staff is required. The Archdiocese of Hartford mandates this

program prior to baptism. Baptisms are held on the first and third Sundays of each month. Please call Denise at the rectory to register.

Saturdays 9:00AM at the Center Road Church. The opportunity for “confession/reconciliation” should be a primary objective of every follower of JESUS. All are urged to celebrate this sacrament.

Come and Talk With Us!

The Archdiocese of Hartford welcomes inquiries from men seeking to serve the Church as priests

or deacons and from men and women who are discerning a vocation to the consecrated life as a religious brother or sister.

To talk about a priestly vocation, contact Father Jeffrey Gubbiotti, Vocation Director, at 860-761-7456 or by email: vocations@aohct.org.

Just a reminder about “Come to the Table”, which provides non-perishable

food for a family at any time during the year, based on request. If you know of a family in need, please call Denise in the church rectory office at 203-387-7119. All family names will be kept strictly confidential.

As you might expect. The food pantry is low on supplies and is always in need of new inventory. Financial contributions and donations of non-perishable food are always welcome. Items include canned fruit, jelly/jam, peanut butter, pasta, pasta sauce, rice canned potatoes, beans, cereal, macaroni and cheese, soup, tuna fish and toiletries. Please leave your donations in the rear of either church.

JANUARY 8, 2017

Confirmation 2017 Community Project Confirmation Class of 2017 is supporting" Linens of Love" a non profit agency supplying linens and toiletries to area shelters and those transitioning to their own place. Sheets, comforters, laundry supplies, and toiletries are welcome. There is a metal laundry basket at the back of the church.

There may be occasion when the rectory and religious education offices are closed due to

inclement weather. On these “questionable” days, you may wish to “call ahead” prior to leaving your home to verify the office is open.

Just to let you know! Note! On weekdays when the Woodbridge School District is closed for inclement weather the 9:00AM Mass is cele-brated at the Center Road Church.

Reminder!! Upon entering church for Mass or any other service, please turn off or place on vibrate your cell phone. Thank you.

Please support those who make this bulletin possible! Whenever possible we ask parishioners to patronize the advertisers who appear on the back page of our bulletin. Please tell the place of business where you saw their adver-tisement. We are grateful to those who utilize the parish bulletin by placing an ad with us.

Please be aware that there are now stricter legal and ethical guidelines regarding the dissemination of patient information from hospitals to churches and clergy. In addi-tion, today’s shorter hospital stays make timely pastoral visit difficult at best. Therefore, if you have occasion to be hospitalized and desire pastoral support, you or a family member should do two things. Notify the rectory of the hospitalization as soon as possible. Also, upon admission to the hospital you will be asked if you desire to have your religious affiliation noted as part of your medical record. Please state both your denomination and parish. If you fail to do either of the above, your parish priest may have no way of knowing your needs.