Welcome to

Saint Gianna Parish St. Brigid Church

St. Mark the Evangelist Church St. Brigid St. Augustine Partnership School

Reverend Joseph Devine, Pastor Reverend Tuan Anh “Andy” Mai, Pastor, St. Andrew Dung-Lac

Reverend Joseph Pullikattil, Parochial Vicar Deacon Robert J. Hilliard

St. Brigid Church Administrative Center: 1088 New Br itain Avenue

Elmwood, CT 06110 Phone: 860 236-5965

Fax 860 233-8016 Karla Dalley, Administrative Officer Office hours: 8:00 am-4:00 pm daily

Website:

saintgiannaparish.org Email:

Karla@saintgiannaparish.org

Religious Education Donna Wolcott, Coordinator

(860) 543-2607 www.stbrigidCCD.com

Music Ministry

Natasha Ulyanovsky, Music Director David Boudreaux, Cantor

St. Mark the Evangelist Church 467 Quaker Lane South

West Hartford, CT 06110

Website: saintgiannaparish.org

Email: Karla@saintgiannaparish.org

Religious Education LouAnn M. Warren, M.A., Director

drelawstmarks@yahoo.com Sheila Litchfield, Secretary Sheila.stmark@yahoo.com

(860) 236-3545

Music Ministry Greg Flower, Director of Music

St. Brigid St Augustine School

See inside the Bulletin for details

The Celebration of the Grace of God Through The Sacraments Baptism: Please call the parish Administrative Center in advance to make arrangements. Reconciliation: By appointment, or on Saturday St. Brigid 3-3:30; St. Mark 3:15-4:00.

Communion: For parishioners who are homebound or hospitalized, contact the Administrative Center. Marriage: Please call the Administrative Center six months in advance

of proposed marriage date to make arrangements. Holy Orders: Please call the Office of Vocations (860) 242-5573 or www.hartfordpriest.org. You may also speak to a parish priest or call the Administrative Center for more information.

May 5, 2019 The Third Sunday of Easter

Saturday, May 4, 2019 4:00 PM For the People of St. Gianna Parish—SB 4:30 PM Anna Lucarelli by Norma Spadola—SM Sunday, May 5, 2019 8:30 AM For All Living and Deceased Ladies Guild Members—SB 8:30 AM Vietnamese Mass—SM 10:30 AM SM 11:00 AM Jerry Nardi Sr. by His Wife and Family—SB 11:45 AM Syro-Malabar Mass—SH 2:30 PM Vietnamese Mass—SM Monday, May 6, 2019 8:30 AM Concetta Urso by Her Family—SB 9:00 AM Rev. Robert F. Condron—SM Tuesday, May 7, 2019 8:30 AM Maria SS Picciano by Anna—SB 6:00 PM Vietnamese Mass—SM Wednesday, May 8, 2019 8:30 AM SB 9:00 AM Rev. Stephen S. Bartkowski—SM 10:00 AM SH Thursday, May 9, 2019 8:30 AM Salvatore Mancini , Birthday Wishes by Angela Mancini and Donna Wolcott—SB 9:00 AM Rev. John W. Fay—SM Friday, May 10, 2019 9:00 AM Rev. James Boyle by Sr. Barbara Allaire—SM Saturday, May 11, 2019 8:30 AM Camilla Abbatemarco and Carmela Ragone by Antonietta Ragone—SB 4:00 PM Joseph and Frances Formeister by Their Family—SB 4:30 PM For the People of St. Gianna Parish—SM Sunday, May 12, 2019 8:30 AM Vera Harmon by Beverly and John Ernest Scharper—SB 8:30 AM Vietnamese Mass—SM 10:30 AM William Turley, 2nd Anniversary, by His Family—SM 11:00 AM Ada Guerrera and Angela Mancini by Angela Mancini and Donna Wolcott—SB 11:45 AM Syro-Malabar Mass—SH 2:30 PM Vietnamese Mass—SM

SB=St. Brigid; SH=St. Helena; SM=St. Mark the Evangelist

FAREWELL AND GOOD LUCK! We have said “farewell” to Marie Tofeldt, our Administrative Assistant, who faithfully served first St. Helena and then St. Gianna for over 9 years. Marie has taken another job and has left us and we wish her only the best!

For Your Information…. Fr. Devine will be away from Monday 6 May through Friday 24 May.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OPENING AVAILABLE AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER St. Gianna Parish is looking for an Administrative Assistant to work 20-25 hours at the Administrative Center at 1088 New Britain Avenue. Essential skills include computer knowledge, interpersonal skills and a keen awareness of the importance of confidentiality in all matters. For more information please call the Administrative Center at 860 236-5965. To apply, please send or deliver a resume to 1088 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110.

A NEW DEVOTION FOR THE MONTH OF MAY Something with a different twist:

The Ceremony of the Crowning of the Blessed Virgin within Solemn Evening Prayer Sunday 26 May @ 5:00 p.m. (SB)

Followed by a wine and cheese social in the church hall

Come and join us as we publically honor our Blessed Mother.

from Father Devine…

AN EASTER STORY OF SORTS, FROM AN HAWAIIAN CHURCH BULLETIN…

A sick man turned to his doctor as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said, “Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side.” Very quietly, the doctor said, “I don’t know.” “You don’t know? You, a Christian man, do not know what is on the other side?” The doctor was holding the handle of the door; on the other side of which came a sound of scratching and whining, and as he opened the door, a dog sprang into the room and leaped on him with an eager show of gladness. Turning to the patient, the doctor said, “Did you notice my dog? He’s never been in this room before. He didn’t know what was inside. He knew nothing except that his master was here and when the door opened, he sprang in without fear. I know little of what is on the other side of death, but do know one thing…I know my Master is there and that is enough.”

STREET SANDWICH MINISTRY The Sandwich Ministry collection is the second Wednesday of every month in the parking lots of St. Peter Claver at 4:30 pm and at St. Mark at 5:00 pm. Can you make 10 simple sandwiches to help the Hartford shelters? If you would like to join this ministry please call Susan at 860-561-3648.

St. Gianna Parish Events LADIES GUILD NEWS SBLG May Meeting The SBLG meeting is Monday, May 6, beginning at 7:00 p.m. We’re delighted to have as a program Natasha Ulyanovsky playing sing-a-long favorites for our enjoyment. Come on down for a festive evening and join the singing or just listen to the tunes. Its sure to be a fun evening. Entertainment will begin after the business meeting and desserts and coffee will be available as always. MEAT LOAVES FOR THE HOUSE OF BREAD The meat loaves for the House of Bread are due Tuesday, May 7 and Wednesday May 8. The Kid’s Café and the Day Care Center also need the usual items or any items that you might want to donate. Please call Gina Giacalone at 860 521-8342 or bring your items to 130 Overbrook Road, West Hartford. LADIES GUILD BAKE SALE The St. Brigid Ladies Guild will be holding the Spring Bake Sale the weekend of May 11th and 12th. Homemade goodies—yum! SBLG SUPPER CLUB Join the SBLG Supper Club at J’s Crab, 2074 Park Street in Hartford at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday May 14th. Please call Mickey (860 523-9590) if you would like to come. Coming to St. Brigid Church McMahon Hall “A Night of Music – Being Alive” featuring renowned baritone Patrick Buckley accompanied by our own incomparable Natasha Ulyanovsky. Mr. Buckley is a versatile artist who feels equally at home singing Opera, Broadway, Irish ballads or folk songs. He has performed throughout Greater Hartford as well as throughout other U.S. states and Europe. Ms. Ulyanovsky, a concert pianist, organist and conductor has performed extensively in Europe, New England and other U.S. states. Together they will treat us to a wide-ranging selection of the best of Broadway and beyond. Come enjoy the music of the night! Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday May 18th. Refreshments will include snacks, dessert, coffee and tea. Wine and beer will be available. Tickets are $10 and are available from the Rectory (860-236-5965), or, call Maureen (860-521-0820) or Edie (860-561-0238).

REV. JOSEPH G. MURPHY BOOK AWARD Are you a St. Gianna parish member (of any age) who plans to continue your education at the undergraduate or graduate level this fall? Consider applying for the annual Rev. Joseph G. Murphy Book Award honoring St. Helena’s founding pastor. This one time award is offered to persons who are active members of St. Gianna parish at the time of receipt of application. Applications are available on the tables in the vestibules of each church. The deadline for submission is May 30th. Three awards will be given, one each to a member of St. Brigid, St. Helena and St. Mark the Evangelist. For more information contact the Administrative Center at 860 236- 5965.

THANK YOU! The St Brigid K of C would like to thank all of St. Brigid church members who donated to the Lenten food collection. We delivered 210 pounds of canned food to the West Hartford food pantry, also we were able to donate 120 pounds of canned food for the Caring Hearts, which is a program of the Ladies Guild of our church, that serves the needy of our parish. Jerry Erwin Program Director

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

VETERAN'S BREAKFAST

The St. Mark Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Veteran's

Breakfast Sunday, June 2nd from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Parish Center.

Veterans dine for free, tickets are $3 for everyone else.

LIFELONG SERVICE “I am going fishing.” What an announcement! If asked who made it, and not told it was a Bible quote, we might guess “Grandpa” or “Uncle Fred,” or admit, “I said that last summer!” But it is a Bible quote, from today’s Gospel. The person who said it also once declared, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Yes, it’s Peter! So today’s announcement seems quite the comedown. Last Sunday Jesus said, “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” But Peter seems determined to return to his pre-apostolic occupation, until Jesus intervenes, making Peter’s later announcement deeper, “Lord, you know that I love you,” and Peter’s apostolic calling clearer, “Tend my sheep.” Peter does so. Acts presents the consequences: Peter declares, “We must obey God rather than men.” As Revelation proclaims, “Worthy is the Lamb”—to receive Peter’s lifelong service, and ours. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The Gospel today sees Peter and his colleagues after the Resurrection, returning to Galilee and resuming the family business. They are fishing by night. Although it is true that fish feed by night, the mention of darkness here is more about the human spirit than it is about fishing advice. Modern life keeps darkness effectively under control; much of the world has been glowing radiantly through the night for a century. Yet just as surely as the Risen Christ breaks into Peter’s fishing, so does he break into the usual patterns of our own darkness, electric lights notwithstanding. It is Easter, and we are the people of the light. In our tradition, Evening Prayer, celebrated in monasteries, parishes, cathedrals, and homes everywhere, is a kind of solemn protest against the darkness and its claims, an act of praise for our light‑bearing God, and a commitment to carrying that light forward. Sunset is a turning point of our day, felt less acutely in an electrified world, but still an effective reminder that one day darkness overtakes us all. Yet our Eastering has taught us in a hundred ways that the victory belongs to the Bearer of Light. Easter summons us to transform our everyday “blackouts,” perhaps in a way as simple as a whispered prayer of thanks at evening for the blessings of the day. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Summer is coming (soon, we promise!) so it’s not too early to begin thinking about summer vacations and camp options. Here is one option right in town. Please contact St. Peter Claver directly at the number below for more information.

Saint Peter Claver Church •.Laurie anecko, Director of Faith Formation 47 Pleasant Street, West Hartford, CT 06107 • 860-521-2904

Roar Co-Directors: Alyssa Fiori and Madison Carr Vacation Bible Camp

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AT ST. MARK RCIA STUDENTS Congratulations to the RCIA students who have been fully initiated into the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil. Heartfelt blessings and prayers for Michael Hill, Stephanie Ramirez, and Natasha Mercado as they enter into the period of Mystagogy. This is a time to reflect on the teachings of the Church and the formation that has occurred and to think about how to take an active role in dis-cipleship within the parish community. Thank you to Ed and Diane Koprowski and Joan Delaney, the RCIA formation team, for all of their love and work with our newest members. CONFIRMATION STUDENTS Three cheers for our second year Confirmation students who have completed their requirements for Confirmation. They will join the St. Brigid and St. Helena teens in the Fall to be Confirmed at the Cathedral. CHILDREN'S CATECHUMENATE Four of our students who are in the Children's Catechumenate here at St. Mark will be fully initiated into the Catholic Church during the 10:30 Mass on Sunday, June 2nd. Keep them in your prayers as they complete their final classes in May. JEOPARDY AND CELEBRATION PICNIC Join us on Sunday, May 19th for the annual Jeopardy review of the year and a fun indoor picnic at 4:00 in the St. Mark Pastoral Center. Please email Sheila or call us @ 860-236-3545 to reserve your spot.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29- 30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5; Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30

Religious Education St. Brigid & St. Helena Congratulations to the following students who received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion for the first time on Sunday, April 28, 2019. May these children always know Jesus as the “Good Shepard”, and that his body and blood, shed for us all, will always be our life and salvation.

St. Gianna Parish Churches of St. Brigid & St. Helena

St. Brigid/St. Augustine Partnership School

2019 First Holy Communion Class

Tristan Blake Benjamin Dube

Alexandria Farshtey Melvin Garcia Miley Julien

Madison Killoran Madison Kovolski

Kyle Le Stephen Lynch

Elena Martins Francis Lila McPherson Melanie Morales Yariel Morales Yeriel Morales

Saralee Rojas Valdez Jack Royce

Kolby Sabilia Aidan Sawyers

St. Brigid-St. Augustine Partnership School Pre-k thru 8th grade

100 Mayflower St. West Hartford, CT 0110 (860) 561-2130, ext. 106

Growing Together In Faith!

DAILY OPEN HOUSE & ENROLLMENT For Students in Pre-k thru 8th-Grade

A Good Education is A Necessity not an Option! SBSAS OFFERS A STRONG ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Learn About SBSAS....

Pre-k Kindergarten Readiness Program Award Winning Middle School Science Curriculum Advanced Middle School Math & Literature Classes

Award Winning Art Program Tuition Assistance Available

OFFICE HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 7:30 AM to 4 PM

For more info email: athompson@stbstapartnership.eduk12.net or Call: (860) 561-2130, ext. 106

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Sheehan Hilborn Breen will Continue until further notice as a Food and Personal Care Collection Site to Benefit the West Hartford Food Pantry

1084 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford Most needed items: (canned fruit, canned meats, pasta, pasta sauce, rice, peanut butter, cold cereal, soups and personal care products) Please be sure items are not expired. Bring your items to Sheehan Hilborn Breen Fu-neral Home 1084 New Britain Avenue West Hartford from 9 am-4 pm Monday - Friday. Please place the items in the container just inside the back door. Or if you prefer, call us and someone will come out to your car to pick up the items. 860-561-3800

ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL Thank you to the parish families who have made a gift or pledge commitment to the 2019 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have not yet had the opportunity, please consider prayerfully supporting the many “Good Works” of the Archdiocese. Every gift will be gratefully received and sincerely appreciated. All funds contributed to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal are used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the Appeal literature, which can be found at https://archdioceseofhartford.org/aaa-2019-last-years-appeal-impact/. No Appeal funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements.