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MASS TIMESSt. Paul ChurchSaturday 4pm VigilSunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am & 12pmSacred Heart ChurchSunday 9:30amWeekday Mass at St. Paul ChurchMonday-Friday 7am & 5pm(We no longer have 8am Mass on Saturdays) St. Paul Catholic ParishA Franciscan Family of FaithSt. Paul Church - 485 Alling St, Kensington CT 06037Sacred Heart Church - 48 Cottage St, East Berlin CT 06023January 26, 2020Third Sunday in Ordinary TimeSunday of the Word of GodCONFESSIONSaturdays 8:30am-9:30am and 3-4pmHOLY HOURTuesdays 4-5pmPARISH OFFICEMonday - Friday 8am - 4pmPhone 860 828-0331Email: ourchurch@stpaulkensington.orgMailing Address:467 Alling St, Kensington CT 06037Website: https://stpaulkensington.org- St Paul Parish Kensington CT- saintpaulparishFRANCISCAN FRIARS & DEACONFr. Joseph Benicewicz, OFM Conv.Pastorfrjoseph@stpaulkensington.orgFr. Michael Englert, OFM Conv.Parochial Vicar & Guardianfrmichael@stpaulkensington.orgFr. Peter Tymko, OFM Conv.Parochial Vicar (on sabbatical)frpeter@stpaulkensington.orgFr. Raymond Borkowski, OFM Conv.In Residencefrraymond@stpaulkensington.orgDeacon Carmen Guzzardideaconcarmen@stpaulkensington.org"Let the Church always be a place of MERCY and HOPE,where EVERYONE is WELCOMED, LOVED and FORGIVEN."-Pope Francis
PASTOR’S COLUMNSunday of the Word of God - On September 30, 2019, onthe Feast of St. Jerome the great Scripture Scholar, PopeFrancis in an Apostolic Letter entitled Aperuit Illis declaredthat beginning this year, the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time,that is today, would be known as the Sunday of the Word ofGod. The title of the document comes from this verse in St.Luke’s Gospel: “He opened their minds to understand theScriptures.” (Lk 24:45) That verse is part of the passage fromthe walk Jesus had with two disciples on their way back fromJerusalem along the road to Emmaus on the evening of Hisresurrection. Recall that they did not recognize Jesus. TheHoly Father went on to say: “This was one of the final acts ofthe risen Lord before his Ascension. Jesus appeared to theassembled disciples, broke bread with them and openedtheir minds to the understanding of the sacred Scriptures. Tothem, amid their fear and bewilderment, he unveiled themeaning of the paschal mystery: that in accordance with theFather’s eternal plan he had to suffer and rise from the dead,in order to bring repentance and the forgiveness of sins (cf.Lk 24:26.46-47). He then promised to send the Holy Spirit,who would give them strength to be witnesses of this savingmystery (cf. Lk 24:49).”their study and reflection on the Acts of the Apostles and inmid March will begin a brief five session study of the Eucharist in Sacred Scripture. Mark Chasse, who gives leadershipto the Scripture Study Group can always be contacted formore information at mchasse1@comcast.net. I also encourage you to incorporate reading some scripture into your personal prayer. Not sure where to begin reading the Bible? Iwould suggest one of the Gospels as a good place to start.In that most of our Sunday Gospels this year will be fromMatthew, that might even narrow it down more as a place tostart.So as to highlight even a little more, the place of the Word ofGod in our Sunday worship, the Readers will process in withthe Book of the Gospels, and we will use incense before theproclamation of the Gospel.Christmas Collection - I would like to highlight andacknowledge and give thanks to everyone who made a special monetary gift to the parish through your Christmas offering! As noted in a previous bulletin, the in pew Christmascollection between both worship sites was 25,003. Whenthe on-line giving and what was received through the mail( 5,340) is included, the total to date is 30,343. These speFurther on in the document, Pope Francis explained his rea- cial gifts at Christmas are very important to the parish andsoning for using a Sunday to highlight the Word of God in a are so very much appreciated. Your generosity is a wonderparticular way. “Devoting a specific Sunday of the liturgical ful testimony of your faith!year to the word of God can enable the Church to experience anew how the risen Lord opens up for us the treasury Archbishop's Annual Appeal (AAA) - The 2019 AAA,of his word and enables us to proclaim its unfathomable rich- Sharing the Joy of the Gospel for Generations, came to itsconclusion on December 31st. I am very pleased to sharees before the world.”with you that 591 parishioners made donations andWhen we use the term Word of God we are referring to Je- pledges totaling 108,161.04 which snuck us just oversus himself who St. John the Evangelist tells us is the Word our goal of 108,000! The average gift was 183. Overallof God (John 1: 1-14). At the same time, the word of God the 2019 AAA had 35,171 donors who contributedrefers to all of Sacred Scripture which, though written by hu- 9,881,470.49 or nearly 99% of its goal. As you know theman authors, was done so under the inspiration of the Holy 2020 Appeal will kick off at the beginning of Lent. So we getSpirit and is thus the word of God. The two uses really can- a bit of a breather, but just as the needs that the Appeal supnot be separated, but it is this later use of Word of God refer- ports does not stop so too does the work to meet thosering to Sacred Scripture that the Holy Father is emphasizing needs continue. As your pastor I am very grateful for youras you can see in this quote from the document:support of the AAA. Thanks to all who contributed to the Ap“The relationship between the Risen Lord, the community of peal for the first time and those who increased their gift lastbelievers and sacred Scripture is essential to our identity as year. But a very special thanks to all 591 donors who sharedChristians. Without the Lord who opens our minds to them, it some of their blessings with those who do not have nearlyis impossible to understand the Scriptures in depth. Yet the as many temporal blessings. The Archdiocese has kept theircontrary is equally true: without the Scriptures, the events of goal at 10 million and our portion of that goal has also rethe mission of Jesus and of his Church in this world would mained the same at 108,000 for 2020.remain incomprehensible. Hence, Saint Jerome could rightly Final Thoughts - Super Bowl LIV is set with the Chiefs takclaim, “Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of ing on the 49ers. The last time the 49ers were in the SuperChrist” (Commentary on the Book of Isaiah, Prologue: PL 24,17B).Bowl was 2013 when the Ravens beat them and the powerWe are fortunate here at St. Paul to have a robust Scripture failure in the Superdome in NOLA. Now that would haveStudy Group of about 50 people that meets in smaller been a nice rematch!! This will be their 7th appearance withgroups of about eight people or so. They recently finished their only loss to Baltimore. The last time the Chiefs played Ϯ
MASS INTENTIONSin a Super Bowl was Super Bowl IV in 1970 when they defeated the Vikings. By one vote Derek Jeter does not become the 2nd unanimous Hall of Fame selection. Onceagain, I am pleased that the steroid cheaters made nosignificant progress towards being elected.Your Annual Appeal gift is still very muchneeded so if you have yet made your giftplease do so. Have a blessed week everyone!-Fr. JoeBlessed Mother Candles will burn this week for Arthur Labier Birthday Remembrance by wife Pauline Baccaro by Louise & Andy Delores F. Nugent by Andrea Brandl Special Intention by familySanctuary Candles will burn this week for Robert E. Morrissey 26th Anniversary by wife & sonsThe Bread for the Poor will be Offered this week for Richard Zesk, Sr. by Esther Criniti Steven T. BekanichReminder - If you require a Low Gluten Host:1. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early, go to the sacristy,and let them know you need a gluten free host.2. Sit in the new wing, close to the front.3. Watch for a Eucharistic Minister to come to the frontwith a pyx containing a consecrated host for you.PARISH COLLECTION - Jan. 18/19, 2020St. PaulSacred HeartEnvelope Users7,410.00568.00Non-Users917.0027.00Online Giving3,448.77225.00Total 11,775.77 820.00Saturday, January 25, 2020 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 Helen Mroczka 11th Anniversaryby daughters Rosemary & MargaretSunday, January 26, 2020 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 Parishioners of St. Paul Parish 9:00 Leon Wrobel, Sr. 14th Anniversary by wife9:30 Henry Zukowski 1st Anniversary by Cliff & Lois White10:30 Herminia Caravaca by Caravaca family12:00 Sarah Mazzarella Birthday & Anniversary Remembranceby childrenMonday, January 27, 2020 Saint Angela Merici 7:00 Rose, Vincent & Lucille Micacciby son & husband Anthony Micacci5:00 Bernard Cabelus 25th Anniversary by daughters Jean Cabelus 100th Birthday Remembranceby Ginny & MargaretTuesday, January 28, 2020 Saint Thomas Aquinas 7:00 Joanne Kuznicki Birthday Remembrance by mom & dad8:45 School Mass Tom Stregowski, Barbara & Anne Lewandowskiby Elva Stregowski5:00 Florance Gontarz by St. Paul Rosary MakersWednesday, January 29, 2020 tĞĞŬĚĂLJ 7:00 Faith Paupzsch by Christopher & Lillian Talbot 5:00 Eleanor Butkiewicz 9th Anniversary by the Dwyer familyThursday, January 30, 2020 Weekday 7:00 Robert J. Gadzik for healing by sister5:00 Souls in Purgatory by Linda & John Nappi, Jr. Lynne Baikal 5th Anniversary by familyFriday, January 31, 2020 Saint John Bosco 7:00 Charles F. Pagano, Sr. by wife and family5:00 Andrew Dobek by Pam & KevinSaturday, February 01, 2020 The Presentation of the Lord 4:00 Joseph Roman 1st Anniversary by familySunday, February 02, 2020 The Presentation of the Lord7:30 Parishioners of St. Paul Parish 9:00 Mary Perzanowski Birthday Remembranceby Michael, Nancy & family9:30 David John Gerent by Gerent family10:30 John Hook by Wollman family12:00 Salvatore Gozzo 5th Anniversary by family*9:30am Mass at Sacred HeartAs the High School Collection occurs in all parishes of theArchdiocese this weekend, January 25/26, we ask for yourparticipation in helping us reach our 2020 goal of 250,000.Your investment will yield significant results, since our Catholichigh schools offer students exceptional academics, solid faithfoundation, and a true spirit of service. We deeply value yoursupport of Catholic school education as we continue to formanother generation in the faith.ϯ
SAINT PAUL SCHOOL NEWSRELIGIOUS ED NEWSOUR NEW RELIGIOUS ED CURRICULUMThe Gospel Weeklies connect our kids to the Gospel eachweek in relevant and meaningful ways. This innovativeprogram spans grade levels 1-8 and unites our children,not only with the Gospel, but with their siblings and parentsas well. Experiencing Mass together weekly as a family isone of the deepest blessings we, as Catholics, receive.From Promise (gr. 1) to Good News (gr. 2 & 3) to Venture(gr. 4, 5 & 6) to Visions (gr. 7 & 8), students are guidedthrough the Gospels alongside their parents, in an agerelatable manner. For example, in this week’s Gospel,Jesus calls His disciples to drop their nets and follow Him.For our youngest children (Promise), the focus of theirlesson is the vital truth that Jesus is their friend, while ouryoung teens (Visions) are invited to embrace their ownunique vocation (or calling) in their lesson.Saint Paul Schoolis now taking applications for the2020-2021 academic year.PreK through Grade 8To learn more about Saint Paul School,please contact Admissions Director,Kelly Esposito, 860-828-4343 x136admissions@stpaulkensington.org.Visit our website and social media s to all of our alumni who joined us on Jan. 20thfor our Annual Alumni Basketball Game! Such a funmorning. We’re always happy to see our SPS alumni!Save the DateSaint Paul School AuctionMarch 28th!RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICEMonday - Thursday 8am - 2pmPhone 860 828-0331Website: https://stpaulkensington.org/religious-ed Email: religioused@stpaulkensington.orgMailing Address: 467 Alling St, Kensington CT 06037Robin Veronesi, Director of Religious Education(860) 828-1934 ext 109Christina Norton, Administrative Assistant(860) 828-1934 ext 125ϰ
SPECIAL EVENTSgo.eek to g!wenOcinpractiKeepThe Knights of Columbus Msgr. Thomas L GreylishCouncil # 3675 is hosting their annualBasketball Free Throw Contest! Sunday February 2, 2020:K/E h ĨŽƌ dtK ƉĞĐŝĂů ǀĞŶƚƐ͊ Saint Paul School Gym461 Alling Street, Berlin CT*Note that the original date of Feb. 9 has been changed.WƌĞƐĐŚŽŽůͲ'ƌĂĚĞϱ KƉĞŶ ,ŽƵƐĞ tŚĂƚ ƚŽ džƉĞĐƚ /Ŷ DŝĚĚůĞ ĐŚŽŽů Registration to start at 12:00 pm ƵŶĚĂLJ͕ :ĂŶƵĂƌLJ Ϯϲ ƵŶĚĂLJ͕ :ĂŶƵĂƌLJ Ϯϲ All boys and girls ages 9 to 14are invited to participate in this competition!ϭ͗ϯϬͲϯ͗ϯϬ Ɖŵ Presenta on begins at ϭ͗ϯϬ Ɖŵ ŝŶ ŽƵƌ ůŝďƌĂƌLJ The contest will now be held on Feb. 2.12:30 pm Winners progress through Local, District & State competition.zŽƵ ĂƌĞ ŝŶǀŝƚĞĚ ƚŽ͗ Saint Paul School ͝ ơ Ǩ Ƭ ǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ ơ ǡ ǡ ǡ Ǩ ĂƚĞ͗ dŝŵĞ͗ Loca on: ŽƐƚ͗ For prospec ve Middle ĐŚŽŽů ;'ƌ͘ ϲͲϴͿ ƉĂƌĞŶƚƐ Ύ ƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ŽĨ Ăůů ĨĂŝƚŚƐ ĂƌĞ ǁĞůĐŽŵĞ Ύ If you should have any questions, please contactThomas P Sullivan at 860-505-8128 For prospec ve parents Participants are required to furnish proof of ageand written parental consent. ǡ ͖͚ǡ ͖͔͖͔ ͖͚ǡ ͖͔͖͔ ͝ǣ͔͔ ͂͜ ͙͂ ͗ Ƭ ǣ DĞĞƚ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŝŶĐŝƉĂů͕ ĂĚŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ ĚŝƌĞĐƚŽƌ͕ ƚĞĂĐŚĞƌƐ͕ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ ƉĂƌĞŶƚƐ Θ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ,ĞĂƌ ĂďŽƵƚ ŽƵƌ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ŵŝĚĚůĞ ƐĐŚŽŽů ĂĐĂĚĞŵŝĐƐ Θ ĞdžƚƌĂͲĐƵƌƌŝĐƵůĂƌ ŽīĞƌŝŶŐƐ džƉůŽƌĞ ŽƵƌ ƉƌĞƐĐŚŽŽů ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵƐ ;W ϯ Θ W ϰͿ͕ 'ƌĂĚĞƐ Ͳϱ ĐůĂƐƐƌŽŽŵƐ ĂŶĚ ůĞĂƌŶ about our Before Care and A er CareƉƌŽŐƌĂŵƐ͘ Learn about the availability of tui onĂƐƐŝƐƚĂŶĐĞ For more informa on, contact our Admissions ŝƌĞĐƚŽƌ͕ ĞůůLJ ƐƉŽƐŝƚŽ͕ Ăƚ ϴϲϬ͘ϴϮϴ͘ϰϯϰϯ džϭϯϲ Žƌ ŽŶ͘ŽƌŐ /ŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂů ƐĐŚŽŽů ǀŝƐŝƚƐͬƚŽƵƌƐ ĂƌĞ ĂůƐŽ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ƵƉŽŶ ƌĞƋƵĞƐƚ Ǩ ȋ Ȍ ourschool.stpaulkensington.org ĂŝŶƚ WĂƵů ĐŚŽŽů ϰϲϭ ůůŝŶŐ ƚƌĞĞƚ ĞŶƐŝŶŐƚŽŶ͕ d ϱ
MINISTRY NEWSIGNITE Youth MinistryHigh School StudentsJoin us for our next meeting:friend!Bring aSunday, Jan 26th7:00-8:30pm St. Paul Church HallOur St. Paul Parish Men’s Group continues its sponsorship of the That Man Is You! program with the start ofthe 13-week Spring Semester on February 1, 2020.EDGE Youth MinistryMiddle School StudentsJoin us for our next meeting:The Spring session will be held on Saturday morningsfrom 6:30am to 8:00am from February to April in the St.Paul Church Hall. The purpose of the Spring Semesteris to help men grow in their spiritual lives and develop amore profound relationship with God.Sunday, January 26th4:00-5:30pm St. Paul Church HallST. CLARE FOOD PANTRY &MOBILE FOODSHAREVolunteers are needed for the St. Clare Food Pantry onThursday, February 6th at 10am to transport food fromSt. Paul to Sacred Heart and to set up for distribution.Men of all ages are welcome! Please participate in thisextraordinary program, if not for your own benefit, consider that you could be the man who helps anotherman overcome obstacles or make positive changes inhis life. The Fall Semester was a tremendous successand a positive experience for the men involved!Volunteers are also needed on Friday, February 7th at11:15am at Sacred Heart Church to help with distributionfrom Mobile Foodshare and St. Clare’s Pantry.For transportation to Mobile Foodshare, please contactthe Berlin Senior Center at 860-828-7006.Donations: All items are needed at this time. Suggesteditems are those needed for our Social Action Ministry’sHot Stuff Collection: Hot Cocoa, Coffee,Tea, Sugar, Hot and Cold Cereal, CannedVegetables and a variety of non-perishablejuices. These items are being collected forthe Friendship Center in New Britain. HotStuff items will be collected through February 10th.Saturday, February 1, 20206:30am-8:00am in the St. Paul Church HallPre-registration for new participants is strongly encouraged!Those who participated in the Fall Semester do not need toregister again. Coffee and light breakfast will be served.For more information or to register, please contact oneof our Men’s Group members listed below. Informationabout the program can also be found at www.TMIY.orgFor more information regarding the St Clare Pantry orFoodshare including volunteering, please contact NancyTimbrell 860-601-7866.Thank you to all who have been generously keepingthis ministry going and to all volunteers!Rick Dighellordighello1@sbcglobal.net 860-655-0714Frank Ciarciafrank@crcchrome.com 860- 655-1414Bud Volzbudvolz@comcast.net 860- 681-8355Michael Pavano mmichael92@aol.com 860-839-0605John Nortonjohndanielnorton@gmail.com 860-463-1050Corey Whiteside coreyswhiteside@att.net 860-719-7021John Romanjcroman2012@aol.com 203-232-1081Bob Fischerfischerwoodworking@snet.net 860-841-4210Ed Comosagecom@comcast.net 860-841-7151Fr Michael Englert - frmichael@stpaulkensington.org860-828-0331 (parish office)COMMENTS/QUESTIONS? Please feel free to jot downa question or comment and drop it in the collection basket.ϲ
MINISTRY NEWSBLESSED IS SHE Join us for our nextmeeting on February 9th at 6:30pm in theParish Center. We will watch a workshopfrom Blessed is She entitled The Father'sSong: Listening For and Learning the Voice of God. Bringyour Bible. We will discuss God’s Word. All women age18 are welcome. Through video and sharing, we aredrawn together to support one another in our relationshipwith Christ. As an aspiring Catholic sisterhood, BIS willnow meet on the first Sundays and third Fridays of eachmonth. Mark your calendars for February 9th and 21stand plan to attend. Please contact Jackie for more information at adamandjackiezangari@yahoo.comTo hear powerful and inspiring stories, visithttps://marchforlife.org/why-we-march/If you or members of your family attended theMarch for Life, please send us your pictures!St. Paul Ladies’ Guild PresentsOUR QUILTERS group will be meetingtwice a month in February and March:Thursdays, Feb. 6 & 20 and March 5 &19.We meet at 9am in the St. Paul Church Hall.New members welcome! For information, please contactBarbara at barival12@att.netCRAFT NIGHTWednesday, February 5th6:30pmSt. Paul Church HallOUR SOCIAL ACTION MINISTRY is collectingFirst Communion dresses and suits. Pleaseconsider donating your “like new” dresses orsuits to those in our local community who are in need. Youcan help bring joy to another family on their special day.Items may be dropped off at the Parish Center or on thecoat rack in the St. Paul church basement. Please callCindy at 860-989-2000 with any questions.All women of our parishare invited to attend this meeting.Please join us and bring a friend for an eveningof crafting, fun, fellowship and refreshments.FOOD ITEM: Pasta and SauceOUR PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY meetson the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1pm inthe St. Paul Church Hall. The next meetingwill be Feb.11th. We purchase yarn andknits/crochet prayer shawls to give to individuals who maybe homebound, ill or in need of comfort, to let them knowthat God’s love always surrounds. New members are mostwelcome. Please call Mary 860-828-5478.KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSSCHOLARSHIPSThe Knights of Columbus Monsignor Thomas L.Greylish Council, #3675 awards two college scholarships every year to graduating high school studentsOUR ROSARY MAKERS meet at 1pm inthe St. Paul Church Hall on the 1st Mondayof every month. Come see if this rewardingministry is for you. New members welcome!Call Phyllis Fecteau 860-828-4934 for more information.The Terrence Lescoe Memorial Scholarship requiresthe student to live in Berlin. The Alfred Greco Memorial Scholarship requires the student to have a father orgrandfather who is a Knight of Columbus. Each scholarship has a value 1,000. Deadline is April 15th.DAUGHTERS OF JAIRUS PRAYER LINE To make a prayerrequest through our Daughters of Jairus Prayer Line, pleasecall Terry 860-828-6667 or Gloria 860-828-1525 with yourconfidential request. Please give the first name of the personto be prayed for and the intention.More details & applications can be found at the parishoffice or on our website https://stpaulkensington.org/ϳ
PRAYER LISTPARISH NEWSThank you for keeping these members of our parish family in your prayersNancy AdamowiczJacob AhlquistDonald AlbertElaine AndrewsWyatt BernardJudy CampbellPaula CarlsonRichard CarlsonLinda ChaffeSilas CipolloneLorraine ClarkSophie ContiTom CossKaren CoteArlene CotronaRobert Cronin, Sr.Ronald CyrAdeline D’AngeloRamiro DagnaUly DagnaAllen DaigleMarianne DarlingConstance DiLorenzoBill DobbsHelen FlannellyNancy FlemingMaureen FreemenJames FuscoJack GebhardtSebastian GilibertoDominic GionfriddoJonathan GionfriddoRosemarie GionfriddoFrancis GobarMary GobarLiz Goryl-PhillipsMaureen GuiteLily Harzewski-BurlLinda HannoldVenise JalbertTracy Tighe JohnstonSylvia KratkaJohn G. Kumitis, Sr.Ken LamkinsMaria LauriaLaura LemkeDaniel LewisGuy LombardiRonald MaldonLisa MangiaficoRamon MarquezCAN YOU HEAR HIM?CAN YOU SHARE HIM?Word of God SundayRobert MazzaferroBrandi McWadeViola MercadanteMichael MihalkoEvelyn ModzelewskiJessie ModzelewskiHelen MorrisseyJohn MurphyHelen MurphyThomas P. MurrayGabriella OgarMichael OgarStanley PacRenee QuinnArthur RobertsEsther OuelletteClarence OuelletteOur SailorsOur SoldiersEmma PaganoJudy PappalardoCynthia ParadiseJeannine ParentRichard PaskiewiczRosemary PelletierJohn PinkChris PorterEthan PostCatherine PuglisiRenee QuinnCare RichRita RichterRandy RipleySteven RipleyArthur RobertsMary SalernoBetty SamuelsPaul ScaloraJoan SchwartzGuy SimeoneDonald SpilkaKevin StanowskiGreta StifelLuke SzulGil ThibeaultBrian VeleyScott VeleyLouise WebbCarrie ZangariBarbara I. ZaporPlease call monthly to keep, add or remove a name, and be sure to getpermission from the person to be added. Thank you.A note from Fr. Michael Englert, OFM Conv.The third Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Papal initiative, isto be observed as a special day devoted to “the celebration, study and dissemination of the Word of God”.Saint Jerome, famously said: "Ignorance of Scripture isignorance of Christ". Although the Mass is replete with somuch scripture, Catholics often feel overwhelmed in tryingto read the Word of God on their own.Here at St. Paul we have many parishioners who havebeen reading the Word in small groups every other weekfor approximately three months. These Scripture Studygroups have just completed the Acts of the Apostles.Reading how the Early Church Christians were being ledby the Holy Spirit in amazing ways, and even in very ordinary ways, we can come to appreciate that their experiences were not at all different from how the Spirit of Godleads us in our lives today.We are currently planning a new study to look at theWord of God and how He speaks to us through both theOld and New Testaments about His Gift of the Eucharist.There will be an Scripture Study Information Session onThursday, February 20th from 7-8:30pm in the St. PaulChurch Hall. Meetings will begin the week of March 16th.More details will be posted in the bulletin soon.We pray that you will take to heart Pope Francis’ encouragement as well as the Holy Spirit’s promptings and stepforward that you can be guided privately and in a group toHear His Word and be inspired to share what you haveheard.HOSPITAL VISITS Our friars will be happy to visit you oryour loved one in the hospital if you kindly let us knowwhen you are there. Please call the office 860-828-0331 oremail ourchurch@stpaulkensington.orgJOIN US TO PRAY THE ROSARY Wednesdays, 6pm at Sacred Heart Weekday mornings, 7:30am, after 7am Mass at St. Paul 13th of every month at 12pm, St. Paul Children’s Rosary, 10am, 1st Saturdays at Sacred Heart Sundays, 8:30am at Sacred Heart, prior to 9:30am Massϴ
PARISH NEWS & INFORMATIONPARISH CALENDARINTERESTED IN JOINING OUR PARISH? Please attendour next Registration night on Monday, Feb. 10th Themeeting will be held in the St. Paul Church Hall beginningat 7pm. Please let us know if you plan to attend by callingthe parish office at 860-828-0331 (M-F 8am-4pm) or byemailing us at ourchurch@stpaulkensington.org.*Registration is held on the 2nd Monday of every month.Saturday, January 25Parish7:00am Robotics Comp.Teams 5&6Saint Paul School8:30am ConfessionsReligious Ed9:00am JVA Boys AWAY Game10:00am JVB Girls AWAY Game11:00am JVC HOME Game1:30pm JVA Girls AWAY Game2:45pm JVB Boys AWAY Game3:00pm ConfessionsSunday, January 26Catholic Schools Week10:00am Pancake Breakfast!1:30pm Open House: Preschool-Grade 51:30pm What to Expect in Middle School Grades 6-84:00pm EDGE Meeting5:00pm SPS Parents Basketball7:00pm IGNITE MeetingOpen HouseMonday, January 27at SPS!8:45am Parish Staff Meeting3:00pm Band4:30pm Boys JVA Practice6:00pm Girls Varsity Practice6:30pm Gr. 6 & 8 Relig. EdTuesday, January 288:45am School MassFriday, January 313:00pm Girls JVB Practice6:00am Men's Group 3:15pm Faculty PLC MtgUncle D's4:00pm Adoration4:30pm No Robotics4:30pm Girls JVA Practice6:00pm Varsity HOME Games 6:00pm Father DaughterDanceSenior Night7:30pm AA Meeting6:30pm Gr 5 & 7 Relig. EdSaturday, February 1Wednesday, January 296:30am That Man Is You11:00am Grade 8 Bake Sale- Men's Group1:00pm Convalidation7:00am Robotics Comp.3:00pm Cheer Practice-Teams 2&44:30pm Boys JVA Practice8:30amConfessions5:00pm Gr 1 & 2 Relig. Ed6:00pm Girls Varsity Practice 10:00am JVA/JVBHOME Games6:00pm Rosary at SHt10:00am Children's6:30pm Gr. 3 & 4 Relig. EdRosary7:00pm Finance Council Mtg12:00pm JVC CoedThursday, January 30AWAY Game8:15am Prayer Svc (PK & 5th)3:00pm Confessions2:00pm RCIASunday,February 23:00pm JVC Bball Practice12:00pmK of C Free3:00pm Mock Trial practiceThrow Contest3:00pm Daisies meeting1:15pmBaptisms4:30pm Girls JVA Practice3:00pm SPS Parents6:00pm Girls V HOME GameBasketball7:30pm Boys Varsity PracticeMASS INTENTIONS for the dates below are still availablein January and February. There may also be intentionsavailable for the 7am Mass on Tuesdays & the 5pm Masson Thursdays. To reserve a Mass, please call the office at860-828-0331.Feb 11 Tuesday8:45 a.m.Feb 16 Sunday9:30 a.m. Sacred HeartFeb 20 Thursday5:00 p.m.Feb 21 Friday7:00 a.m.Feb 24 Monday7:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.Feb 26 Wednesday 7:00 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 12:00 noonand 7:00 p.m.Feb 28 Friday7:00 a.m.FORMED The Catholic Faith On DemandSt. Paul Parishioners have free access toamazing content through FORMED.FORMED provides thousands of movies, children’s programs, ebooks, audio, parish programs and studies direct to your browser, mobile or connected device.Simply go to https://stpaulkensington.formed.org andenter your Name & Email to create your account. Youcan also get the FORMED app on your smartphone!Don’t forget about our Parish App! It’s free.To install the myParish app, just go to your appstore and search for "myparish" or text "app"to 88202 and you'll receive a link to download.Once installed, choose St. Paul Parish and start using allthe great features. view our parish calendar, get newsfrom the archdiocese & Catholic news outlets, get dailyreadings and reflections, view the weekly bulletin, & more.REMINDER:Join us for Holy Hour every Tuesdayfrom 4:00-5:00pm at St. Paul Church.Come spend some quiet time with our Lord.ϵ
NEWS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODMEN’S RETREAT AT HOLY FAMILY IN W.HARTFORDThis year’s Men's Retreat at Holy Family will take place onMarch 13-15. Theme: Our Deepest Longing. We spendour time and energy on the necessities of everyday life,which hold so many things that are beyond our control.But what is it that we are longing for in the deepest way?What is our passion? We will explore that deep longingplanted in our hearts by God - a longing for peace, forwholeness, and for relationships that give us joy and lift usup. Come away and rest awhile. Offering: 325. For moreinformation or to register please call 860.760.9705, visithttps://www.holyfamilyretreat.org/ or contact parishionerMatt Zangari mzang76@yahoo.com.NB COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN is conducting theirannual “Bakeless Bake Sale” to support: the Local DailyMass on TV, Friendship Center, Farrell Treatment Center,Right to Life, local food banks, the Madonna Plan, localparochial schools (Saint Paul & Sacred Heart) and scholarships for local high school seniors. This is all possiblethanks to those who donate to our “Bakeless Bake Sale”.Gifts may be sent to Shirley Krawczyk, Treasurer, 316Stanley St, New Britain 06051 or placed in the collectionwith a note that it should be forwarded to NBCCW. Ournext meetings are Jan. 28 & Feb. 25, 1:30pm at the MsgrBojnowski Manor (50 Pulaski St., NB). We would love tosee you there.CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Explore the possibility!. Call orclick to find out what these great schools have to offer!East Catholic,Catholic Manchester https://www.echs.com 860.649.5336Mercy,Mercy Middletown https://www.mercyhigh.com 860.346.6659Northwest,Northwest W.Htfd https://www.northwestcatholic.org 860.236.4221St. Paul,Paul Bristol http://spchs.com 860.584.0911Xavier,Xavier Middletown https://www.xavierhighschool.org 860.346.7735WORD RZEBEDEEZEBULUNISAIAHANDREWJOHNHISTORICAL SOCIETY EVENT The Berlin Historical Society brings its popular StoryShare program to Berlin AdultEd with a presentation on Kensington Village - the historyof how it began and stories from the past. The free program will be held Thursday, Feb. 27th, 6pm-8pm in theBerlin High School Video Amphitheater. This is an interactive program; longtime residents are asked to bring THEIRmemories of life in Berlin and talk about them in the contextof a slideshow of early photos. It is an opportunity for newer residents to learn about Berlin's history. If interested,please register with Berlin Adult Ed at 860-828-8135.P.O. Box 311231,Newington, CTRepair Services Hot Water HeatersHeating Systems G
7:00 Joanne Kuznicki Birthday Remembrance by mom & dad 8:45 School Mass Tom Stregowski, Barbara & Anne Lewandowski by Elva Stregowski 5:00 Florance Gontarz by St. Paul Rosary Makers Wednesday, January 29, 2020 7:00 Faith Paupzsch by Christopher & Lillian Talbot 5:00 Eleanor Butkiewicz 9th Anniversary by the Dwyer family
