358 Glenbrook road · Stamford, ct · 06906-2198 · 203.324.3434 · Www.smcglenbrook.org

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday, 4:00pm

Sunday, 8:00am and 10:30am

WEEKDAY MASS Monday through Thursday, 8:00am

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday, 3:30-3:45pm or by appointment

BAPTISM AND WEDDINGS Contact the Parish Office for information and scheduling

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RETURN TO PUBLIC WORSHIP Reservations required via website at smcglenbrook.org

If no internet availability, call 203.324.3434 extension 705

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Christopher Anderson, Elena Cates, Ray Duda, Frank Colandro, Susan Jacobsen, Toni Coe, Gary Livia, Taylor Bova, Gerry Fraioli, Betty Vitti, Rosemary Bella, Sonya Correntee, Mary Caruso, Patrick Battinelli, Julie Salce, Lois Scatton, Carol Kane, Michael Pataky, Daniel Caruso, Anthony Tomczyk, Marge Denicola, Gina Stuart, Adam Godlewski, Mark, Johann Fernando, Sandy Recchia, Kathy L., Mary Palmer, Sylvia Privil, Sandra Coppola, Sal Bonina, Harper Pappas, Mary Montaine, Lucille Tomzick, Steven DiCiccio, Aisha Bonny, Megan Lemoung, Brooke Lockwood, Carol Happel, Lloyd Dias, Patti Crowley, Frank Carreiro, Liam Kelly, Barbara Eilertsen, Marge Hogan, and Miguel Machado.

To Parishioners of Saint Maurice Parish:

Effective June 30, 2020, Bishop Caggiano has appointed me temporary Parochial Administrator of Saint Maurice Parish while remaining Pastor of Saint Bridget of Ireland Parish, Stamford. It is the bishop’s intention to appoint a Pastor for Saint Maurice as soon as he is able to provide a priest for the ministerial needs of your parish. I wish Father Fred Riendeau, your pastor for the past six years, a long, happy, healthy retirement.

Like Father Fred, I’m a later vocation to the priesthood. In 2001, I retired from a career as a public high school Social Studies teacher. My wife had died in 1995. The Lord blessed us with three children and has since blessed our family with my two grandchildren. I prepared for the priesthood at Saint John Fisher Seminary, Stamford (2001-2002) and at Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary, Weston, MA (2002-2006), a seminary for later vocations to the priesthood.

Father Fred also attended Pope Saint John. I was appointed Administrator of Saint Bridget of Ireland in November, 2012, and was installed as pastor in February, 2014. I look forward to serving as temporary Parochial Administrator of Saint Maurice and will arrange to celebrate Masses at Saint Maurice on a weekend some time in August. I look forward to meeting you.

May the Peace of Christ be with you.

Blessings, Father Ed McAuley Pastor, Saint Bridget of Ireland Parish Temporary Parochial Administrator, Saint Maurice Parish

PHASE TWO Return to Worship With Fr. Fred’s retirement on June 30, and the return to public worship, Fr. Ed McAuley, as the temporary administrator will continue to schedule priests to celebrate the weekend Masses. The weekend Mass schedule will remain the same with Saturdays at 4:00pm and Sundays at 8:00am and 10:30am.

RESERVATIONS are required in order for you to attend any weekend Mass via the online link on the Parish website or by calling the Parish Office.

Please note reservations close on Thursday preceding the weekend Mass.

Remember the men and women in the Armed Forces and all who protect us and put themselves in harm’s way on our behalf; may they be

shielded from danger; and for their families and loved ones. In particular, Andrew Anderson, Christopher Blasius, Samantha Krom, Christian Legaspe, Steven Nolan, Dylan Schneider and Nick Carella.

DAILY MASSES Weekday Mass will not be offered in the immediate future here at Saint Maurice Church. However weekday Mass will continue to be celebrated privately for the scheduled intentions.

For those parishioners who may want to attend weekday Mass, weekday Mass is being offered at Saint Bridget of Ireland Church, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 7:00am and Tuesday, Friday & Saturday at 8:00am.

Weekday Mass is also being offered at Saint Cecilia Church each weekday at: 7:30am.

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We are all familiar with the refrain, “You have put on Christ. In him you have been baptized. Alleluia, alleluia!” In Baptism, we “put on” Christ. In putting on Christ, we put on all that Christ is and represents: hope, faith, and love. We are no longer bound to the sins and failures of the flesh, that part of us that resists God and relies exclusively on human means. It also means that we are not in debt to our past, complete with its sins, failures, regrets, fears, and unfulfilled dreams. There is always hope. In putting on Christ, we put on God’s vision for the world, for all of His children and for us. We have been given a road map to guide our paths and a blueprint to follow for our life’s journey.

There is no need for regret, and we are not tethered to our past. Is there anything in your past that you regret? Any decision or memory that continues to haunt you? We have all made mistakes, and we have this uncanny ability to continue beating ourselves up over things we can no longer do anything about, except learn from them. To put on Christ means that I can now bring God’s unconditional love to my hurtful memories and sinful choices. With each new moment and every new choice, I can start clean and live in freedom.

Imagine adults when the disciples were preaching and baptizing. They came to baptism not really knowing who they were, with pasts that were broken, seeking to live the joy of the Gospel they heard spoken to them and wanting the love they saw witnessed in the lives of those who believed. What tremendous celebrations their baptisms must have been! They could now have the support of a community, full participation in the sacraments of the church, focus for their disordered lives, consolation, healing, and an understanding of what life is really all about.

Our lives are meant to be celebrations of the Spirit we have received in Baptism. How does that joy get expressed in and through you? When we truly understand that we have put on Christ, our burdens can become much lighter. It is odd that so many Christians look like they are carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if those weights could be lifted and joy experienced!

LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

The flesh is our old self of yesterday and the one we left behind in baptism. It is the self of doubts and fears, sin and error, reluctance, untamed passion, and errors in judgment. It is also the self of missed opportunities and roads untraveled. Although we were baptized many years ago, every day is another day to live, not according to the flesh of yesterday with its regrets and misgivings, but rather to live the life of the spirit of today and tomorrow. The burdens of our personal baggage and of life itself can weigh us down. The love of Jesus Christ and the life of the spirit can pick us up, refresh us, and provide us with the hope for new opportunities and discoveries. Because we have been baptized in Christ, we need not be anxious about what we did or did not do yesterday or anxious about what will come tomorrow. We need only to seek out the love that is before us, around us, and in us and learn.

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NEWS... Finally…. The air conditioning system in the Church is up and running… It seems like a long time since we had air conditioning in the Church (actually it has been a long time - since 2019 Memorial Day weekend…) But not any more…. Edgerton, Inc., out of Monroe was able to complete the replacement of the 15 ton outdoor compressor unit and the interior fan and cooling coils to provide cooling for the Church. The new outdoor unit and interior fans are operational as of June 26. I want to thank everyone who continues to support the “rainy day” fund I established when upon my arrival to Saint Maurice Church. Thankfully, sufficient funds are in the account to pay for the all expenses associated with the replacement of the units and associated repairs. The 10 ton exterior unit was not replaced as it was thought the new 15 ton unit would be very efficient in maintaining a comfortable interior temperature during the summer months. Enjoy the cool, comfortable temperature… Fr. Fred

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Summer Rosary - Come Holy Spirit ~ Bring Us Peace!

Join us in the recitation of the Rosary every Sunday and Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. from now until Labor Day. This Sunday our focus is on praying for peace in our country and an end to the sin of racism. Please join us as we pray for reconciliation and peace. Each Tuesday, we will be led by teens from parishes around the diocese. If you would like to lead on Sunday or have a team of teens who would like to lead on Tuesday, please e-mail institute@diobpt.org

Sunday Reading and Backgrounds: 14th Sunday – Ordinary Time

The first reading: Zechariah 9:9-10—Today's reading from Zechariah is taken from the second part of the book (cc. 9 - 14), which was written sometime around the third century b.c. The author envisions the triumphant arrival of a powerful king. On what kind of animal do you think a great king would ride? Would you picture him on an Arabian stallion or riding tall on a strong elephant? The prophet shocked the Israelites by telling them that the Messiah would not need a royal animal but would come to Jerusalem in a surprising way—on a donkey. Riding this way was a sign of humility and peace. The Messiah would banish all weapons and military campaigns. He would "proclaim peace to the nations."

Discussion Questions for Reading 1

What about you? What does it mean to be humble? Do you want to follow Jesus, the man of peace? How will that change your life? What attitudes toward others do you want to adopt in order to be a person of peace?

With your Family: A Shout for Joy Parade

In the first reading, we hear the words, "Shout for joy." We are told to be joyful because our king is coming. He comes to end fighting and bring peace. Have a parade of joy with the children. Give the children 15-inch long crepe-paper streamers of various colors. Teach the following song to the children. Have the children wave their streamers as they march and sing this song in parade fashion.

Meet Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Feast Day: July 4 Beatified: May 20, 1990 Venerated: October 23, 1987 Some people have called Pier, or Peter, Frassati a saint for today’s young people. He was handsome and athletic. He hiked, climbed mountains, rode horses, and skied with his many friends. He loved to laugh, and he was famous for his practical jokes. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. Pier was born in Turin, Italy, in 1901. His mother was an artist and his father founded and ran the Italian newspaper La Stampa. As he was growing up, Pier developed two habits that became part of his everyday life. He went to Mass daily to receive the Eucharist, and he also prayed the Rosary. He never hesitated to share his faith with others. Pier had a great concern for the poor, even as a child. He gave away his allowance to the poor, and sometime he chose to walk home from school because he gave the money for his bus or train fare to someone in need. He joined the St. Vincent de Paul Society as a young man and spent hours on activities that helped the poor and sick. As a mining engineer, he cared deeply about the rights of the miners. He wanted them to have just working conditions and fair wages. When he was 24, Pier became very ill with polio. Some people said he got this disease from caring for people in the slums of Turin, but Pier saw Jesus in the people he served. In his last days, he whispered the names of people who still needed assistance to his family and friends who gathered at his bedside. He died on July 4, 1925. Peter was declared “Blessed” in 1990 by Pope John Paul II, who called him a “man of the Beatitudes” and a “joyful apostle of Christ.” Many people were surprised that the Vatican created an official portrait of him for his beatification that showed him outdoors, leaning on an ice axe, with one foot on a rock, in honor of his youthful vitality and his love of the mountains.

The Leadership Institute – Check It Out!

The Diocese of Bridgeport Leadership Institute offers resources for those in ministry and a virtual library for anyone who wishes to learn more about the Catholic faith. The topics range from ‘Care for Creation’ to ‘How to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet,’ to ministry formation for readers and EMHCs. There are also some resources compiled to help parents and grandparents discuss race and racism with their children. Explore the site at: https.//formationreimagined.org

Shout for Joy (to the tune of Frere Jacques) Shout for joy, shout for joy, Hear our call, hear our call. Peace to you, and to you; Peace to you, and to you; One and all, one and all.

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CONSIDER ONLINE GIVING Many parishioners have signed up…

Will you? Online Giving is a safe and convenient way for you to make your weekly offertory and special collections and contributions in support of our Parish. The service is easy to set up and manage. If you have not yet signed up for Online Giving, please consider this option. To sign up, visit our Parish website and click on the Online Giving logo located on the main page. Thank you for considering this safe, secure and easy method of donating regularly in support of our Parish. Our Online Giving system is also an App for Apple and Android products! You can download it free in the App Store, Google Play Store or go to OLGapp.com. If you are new to Online Giving, register and enter Church ID 1376.

Parish Offering Week of June 28, 2020

Due to early publishing, contributions will be posted in the next bulletin.

Thank you for your continued and generous support and for your consideration in participating in online giving! May God Bless you in your care and concern for the financial wellness of Saint Maurice Parish.

Thank you to many of our parishioners who have made arrangements to send their contributions via mail/mailbox, direct payments from their bank, or joining online giving. We appreciate your continued and generous support. May God Bless you in your care and concern for the well-being of Saint Maurice Parish.

THE “NEW NORMAL” FOR ATTENDING MASS

As Saint Maurice returns to public worship, it is of the utmost importance these specific guidelines be followed.

If you are sick or at high risk please do not attend

Reservations are required via website or phone call

Single door by rectory used as Entrance to Church

Single door by Baptismal font as Exit from Church

Collection basket at entrance and exit to Church

Face masks must be worn in Church at all times

Sanitize hands upon entering Church

Social distancing must be maintained at all times

Sit only in pews marked with yellow tape

Families may sit together in same pew

Kindly refrain from singing; Mass parts will be spoken

At Communion… After host is placed in your hand, step aside, lower mask, consume host, replace mask and return to seat via side aisle

Restrooms are closed and are not accessible

Exit Church immediately following dismissal

Do not leave anything in the Church

PHASE TWO Return to Worship RESERVATIONS are REQUIRED… In order to attend weekend Mass. You must make a reservation for the number of people attending.

An online reservation system is available on the Parish website. Click on the RESERVATION button and follow the instructions to place your reservation to attend Mass. Please do not show up without a reservation.

If you do not have access to the internet, call the Parish Office at 203.324.3434 extension 705 to make your reservation no later than Thursday preceding the weekend.

CONTACT INFORMATION PARISH OFFICE

parishoffice@smcglenbrook.org Phone: 203.324.3434

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday - 10:00am to 2:00pm

PARISH STAFF Rev. Ed McAuley, Temporary Parochial Administrator

203.324.2910 Sandra Kluun, Coordinator of Faith Formation (Ext. 707)

Safe Environment Coordinator skluun@smcglenbrook.org

Monica Di Costanzo, Administrative Assistant (Ext. 705) mdicostanzo@smcglenbrook.org

Tony Recchia, Facilities (Ext. 708) trecchia@smcglenbrook.org

Neil Flores, Director of Music (Ext. 706) nflores@smcglenbrook.org

MEMBERS OF THE PARISH CORPORATION Steve Doran 203.324.3434

Mary Lamonte 203.348.6701

PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL Kathryn Jimenez 203.324.3434

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Saturday, July 4 4:00pm: Fiordelisi Family

Sunday, July 5 8:00am: All our parishioners 10:30am: Josephine Zinicola

Monday, July 6 Mary Fahey

Tuesday, July 7 The Shepherd's Staff

Saturday, July 11 4:00pm: Luigi Cardillo

Sunday, July 12 8:00am: All our parishioners 10:30am: Michael Murray

Sunday: Zec 9:9-10/Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14 [cf. 1]/ Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-30 Monday: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22/Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9

[8a]/Mt 9:18-2 Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13/Ps 115:3-4, 5-6, 7ab-8, 9-10 [9a]/ Mt 9:32-3 Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12/Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [4b]/ Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9/Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16 [4b]/ Mt 10:7-1 Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-13, 14 and 17 [17b]/Mt 10:16-2 Saturday: Is 6:1-8/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/

Mt 10:24-3 Next Sunday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14 [Lk 8:8]/ Rom 8:18-23/Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 28, 2020

The Sanctuary candle is for all our parishioners.

Votive candle by the statue of the Holy Family is for our nation and the world.