Saint Ann Church 481 Brewster Street Bridgeport, CT 06605 Phone (203) 3681607 ~ Fax (203) 3364233 www.stannblackrock.com Facebook: St Ann Black Rock and Santa Anna Black Rock Emergency Contact: (203) 2586006 (Please, only for true emergencies) PARISH OFFICE HOURS DAYTIME EVENING Monday 9:00 AM2:00 PM Closed Tuesday 9:00 AM2:00 PM 4:007:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM2:00 PM Closed Thursday 9:00 AM2:00 PM 4:007:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM1:00 PM 4:007:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM12:00 PM Closed Sunday Closed Closed MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE MISAS Saturday Vigil / Vigilia del Sábado 4:00 PM Sunday / Domingo 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Español MondaySaturday / LunesSábado 8:00 AM Holy Days / Días Santos Vigil / Vigilia 5:30 PM 8:00 AM 7:00 PM Bilingual / Bilingüe Eucharistic Adoration / Adoración Eucarística First Friday /Primer Viernes 12:00 PM7:00 PM Reconciliation / Sacramento de la Reconciliación Saturday / Sábado, 3:003:45 PM 15 minutes prior to all Masses, and/or by appointment. 15 minutos antes de cada Misa; y/o con cita previa. Fr. Elio A. Sosa (Pastor) Patricia Griffin (School Principal) Jen Haddon (Music) Sandra Hrenyo (Finance) Andrew Seperack (Finance Chair) Maureen Pelletier Steven Stafstrom PARISH STAFF & CONTACTS FrSosa@DioBpt.org Ext. 102 pgriffin@catholicacademybridgeport. org (203) 3345856 JHaddon@StAnnBlackRock.com (203) 6407242 StAnnFinance@StAnnBlackRock. com Ext. 101 Andysep66@gmail.com Lay Trustee Lay Trustee ST. ANN MISSION STATEMENT: The parishioners of St. Ann Church are called by God, through the Holy Spirit and our Savior, Jesus Christ, to praise, love, and worship God through the celebration of the Sacraments and especially the Eucharist. Under the patronage of our beloved St. Ann, Mother of Mary and Grandmother of Jesus, we hope with deep humility to be a loving, caring, giving, and forgiving community in the service of all whom we touch in our daily lives. Guided by the teaching of Our Lord found in the Good News and in the traditions of the Church, we strive to be a Beacon of Faith, Hope, and Love, and a Harbor of Peace.
S. A P B Sunday Reflection Reflexión del Domingo THANKSGIVING TO ST. ANN PARISHIONERS My dear friends in Christ, As you all know, Bishop Caggiano has reassigned me to the Cathedral Parish of Bridgeport (St. Augustine St.Patrick). My last day here at St Ann will be July 7 th, 2018. Once again thank you for your warm welcome when I arrived to the Parish July, 2017. Please keep me in your prayers, and I assure you all that in my daily Sacrifice of the Holy Mass, I will pray for this parish of St. Ann and the Pastor, Fr. Sosa, that together as a Christian Family the Holy Spirit will guide each one of you to the IMITATION OF CHRIST. Please pray for holy vocations in our Parish of St Ann, for holy Priests, for holy men and women, for holy families, and in a special way offer sacrifices and Eucharistic Adorations. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary protect, guide and bless each one of you. Fr. Alexis Moronta Parochial Vicar ACCION DE GRACIAS FELIGRESES DE SANTA ANA Mis queridos amigos en Cristo, Ustedes ya saben que el Obispo Frank Caggiano me ha asignado a trabajar en la Catedral de Bridgeport (San AgustinSt. Patricio). Mi último día en la Parroquia Santa Ana será el 7 julio 2018. Una vez mas gracias por la calorosa bienvenida que me dieron cuando llegué aqui en Julio 2017. Por favor oren por mi y yo les aseguro mis oraciones todos días en el Santo Sacrificio de la Santa Misa, Para que juntos con el Párroco Padre Sosa trabajen juntos guiados por el Espiritu Santo para imitar a Cristo. Por favor oren por vocaciones santas en nuestra parroquia de Santa Ana, por santos sacerdotes, por santos hombres y santas mujeres, por familias santas, y de modo especial ofrecer sacrificios y Adoración Eucaristicas. Que el Sagrado Corazón de Jesús y el Inmaculado Corazón de María los protejan, los guíen y bendiga a cada uno de ustedes. Padre Alexis Moronta Vicario Parroquial
T N S. J B ~ J 24, 2018 ~ E N S J B NEW Parish Office Hours (beginning in July)* DAYTIME EVENING Monday 9:00 AM1:00 PM Closed Tuesday 9:00 AM1:00 PM 4:007:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM1:00 PM Closed Thursday 9:00 AM1:00 PM Closed Friday 9:00 AM1:00 PM Closed Saturday 10:00 AM12:00 PM Closed Sunday Closed Closed *In August, we will resume evening hours of 4:007:00 PM on Thursday and Friday. SUMMERTIME AT ST. ANN FIELD Black Rock Concert Series Starting June 26, Tuesdays, 6:30 PM (rain date Wednesdays). Admission is $5, children under 12 are free. Great music and food trucks! Volunteers needed sign up sheets are in the vestibule. Check www.stannblackrock.com for cancellations/ postponements. June 26: Alpaca Gnomes, BRYAC Shuck Truck July 3: Generation Blues Band, M&M Steak Sandwiches Black Rock Farmers Market Saturdays through October (weather permitting), 9:00 AM 1:00 PM. Cash, Credit or debit cards, WIC Farmers market checks, SNAP/EBT. Cooking demonstrations once a month by Chef Raquel RiveraPablo (www.apinchofsalt.com). Get $5 Bridgeport Bucks when you visit the farmer s market. EVENTS & MINISTRIES AT ST. ANN S FAITH FORMATION 201819 Registration Registration for next year s classes will begin in August. If your child is new to the program, you will need to submit both Birth and Baptismal certificates with your registration. Is God Calling You to Be a Catechist? Do you: * Love God and want to know him better? * Love children and enjoy working with them? * Want to share God's love with others? * Want to be a good role model for children? * Want to help children develop a relationship with God? * Want to share your faith and help others grow in faith? TheFaith Formation office is always in need of volunteers to help spread the Good News and share the Catholic faith with our children. For class times and other details please speak with Fr Elio or email reled@stannblackrock.com. Children s Offertory Envelopes To the Families of children preparing to receive First Eucharist & Confirmation: Please don't forget your offertory envelopes each week. It's wonderful to see you at Mass and thank you for your contributions. AROUND THE DIOCESE www.dobcalendar.bridgeportdiocese.org BAPTISMS AT ST. ANN S Baptism classes required for both parents and godparents are held on the 1st Saturday of the month. Baptisms are celebrated during the 10:00 AM Mass on the 4th Sunday of the month. Contact the parish office to begin the process. July: Saturday, July 7, 11:00 AM Preparation Class Sunday, July 22, 10:00 AM Mass Celebration August: Saturday, August 4, 11:00 AM Preparation Class Sunday, August 26, 10:00 AM Mass Celebration Have you been asked to be agodparent? Those requesting a Sponsor Certificate for Baptism or Confirmation must be active registered parishioners,attending Mass every Sunday, and assisting with the material needs of the Church, according to his/her abilities; must be over 16 years of age, have received all Sacraments of initiation, and, if married, be married according to the laws of the Catholic Church; must meet with a priestof the parish at least 3 monthsbefore the date the certificate is needed. (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2042; Code of Canon Law 874). Making Room for God s Love: HumanaeVitae at 50 Saturday, June 23, 9:00 AM4:00 PM, Basilica of St. John the Evangelist, Stamford. A symposium featuring talks by George Weigel, Mary Eberstadt, Mary Hallan FioRito, and a panel of medical experts. Vigil Mass celebrated by Bishop Caggiano. To register, visit www.stjohnsstamfod.com. Redemptoris Mater Seminary Open House Sat., June 30 and Sun., July 1, 10:00 AM6:00 PM, located at 21 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford. Come and meet the seminarians enjoy a moment of communion with songs and food! RSVP 2035881785, or seminary@rmbridgeport.org Are You Called to be a Lay Dominican? Thursday, July 26, 7:00PM, St. Theresa Church, Trumbull. Learn more about the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, which are composed of men and women who are fully incorporated members of the Order of Preachers and live out their vocation in the world. www.laydominicans.org. The Miracle of Fatima Musical Every other Sunday, at 3:00 and 7:00 PM, from May 13 through October 14, St. Andrew Church, Bridgeport. www.fatima100yrs.com for tickets and more info.
S. A P B ANUNCIOS IMPORTANTES Horas NUEVAS de la Oficina Paroquial (empezando en Julio)* TIEMPO DE DIA NOCHE Monday 9:00 AM1:00 PM Cerrado Tuesday 9:00 AM1:00 PM 4:007:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM1:00 PM Cerrado Thursday 9:00 AM1:00 PM Cerrado Friday 9:00 AM1:00 PM Cerrado Saturday 10:00 AM12:00 PM Cerrado Sunday Cerrado Cerrado *En agosto, reanudaremos las horas de la tarde de 4:00 7:00 PM los jueves y viernes. VERANO EN EL CAMPO DE ST. ANN Serie de Conciertos Todos los martes, 6:30 PM (miércoles de lluvia). La entrada es de $ 5, los niños menores de 12 años son gratis. Consulte www.stannblackrock.com para cancelaciones o posposiciones. Las hojas de inscripción para los voluntarios están en el vestíbulo. June 26: Alpaca Gnomes, BRYAC Shuck Truck July 3: Generation Blues Band, M&M Steak Sandwiches Mercado de Agricultores Todos los sábados desde 9:00AM1:00 PM. Desde el mes de Junio hasta octubre 2018. Se aceptan tarjetas de debito, tarjetas de crédito y también cheques de WIC Farmers Market. Demonstración de platos de comida por Raquel RiveraPablo (www.apinchofsalt.com). Usted puede recibir un premio de $5 para Bridgeport Bucks cuando visite el mercado de comidas. BAUTISMOS EN ST. ANN Las clases de bautismo requeridas tanto para padres como para padrinos se llevan a cabo el segundo sábado del mes. Los bautismos se celebran durante la misa de 12:00 p.m. el cuarto domingo del mes. Póngase en contacto con la oficina de la parroquia para comenzar el proceso. Julio: Sabado, 14 julio, 11:00 AM Clase de Preparaación Domingo, 22 julio, 12:00 AM Misa Celebración Agosto: Sabado, 11 Agosto, 11:00 AM Clase de Preparaación Domingo, 26 Agosto, 12:00 Misa Celebración Te han pedido ser Padrino o Madrina? Si deseas ser padrino o madrina de Bautismo o Confirmación debes cumplir con los siguientes requisitos: Estar registrado en la parroquia; ir a Misatodoslos domingos en St. Ann; ayudar cada uno según su capacidad de contribuir a las necesidades materiales de la Iglesia; ser mayores de 16 años; tener todos los Sacramentos de iniciación, y si eres casado debe ser bajo las leyes de la Iglesia Católica.Marca una cita con un sacerdote de la parroquia conanticipación de 3 meses antes de la fecha del Bautizo/Confirmación. FORMACIÓN DE FE Registro 201819 La inscripción para las clases del próximo año comenzará en agosto. Si su hijo es nuevo en el programa, deberá presentar certificados de nacimiento y de bautismo con su registro. Te Está Llamando Dios a ser un Catequista? Vos si: * Amar a Dios y querer conocerlo mejor? * Les encantan los niños y les gusta trabajar con ellos? * Quieres compartir el amor de Dios con los demás? * Quieres ser un buen modelo para los niños? * Quieres ayudar a los niños a desarrollar una relación con Dios? * Quieres compartir tu fe y ayudar a otros a crecer en la fe? La oficina de Formación de Fe siempre necesita voluntarios para ayudar a difundir las Buenas Nuevas y compartir la fe católica con nuestros hijos. Todas las clases serán en inglés; una clase de RICA en español. Por favor, hable con el P. Elio o envíe un correo electrónico a reled@stannblackrock.com. Sobres de ofrendas para niños A las familias de los niños que se preparan para recibir la Primera Eucaristía y la Confirmación: No olviden sus sobres del ofertorio cada semana. Es maravilloso verte en la misa y gracias por tus contribuciones. Libro de Intensiones de Misa 2018 Ya te puedes acercar a la Oficina Parroquial y pedir misa para el 2018. Recuerda a tus familiares, amigos y allegados, pidamos por sus intenciones de salud y todas sus necesites. Donacion sugerida $10.00 Donación en Internet Regístrese en nuestro sitio web haciendo clic en el logotipo de Online Giving. El sistema es seguro y privado; el registro es rápido y fácil. Esta es una buena manera de continuar sus contribuciones a St. Ann incluso mientras viaja durante el verano. Gracias! Campaña Católica Anual Esperamos que el 100% de nuestros hogares registrados respondan a la ACA 2018. Si bien el nivel de sacrificio variará de feligrés a feligrés, este año el obsequio de la Campaña está al alcance de la mayoría de nuestra gente. Considere, en oración, apoyar la Campaña anual con una promesa o un regalo por única vez, según lo permitan sus medios. Su apoyo es muy necesario y será muy apreciado. Desde el 30 de mayo, hemos recaudado 118 regalos por valor de $ 24,837 de 103 donantes que llevan a la parroquia al 55.19% de su meta de $ 45,000..
T N S. J B ~ J 24, 2018 ~ E N S J B MASS INTENTIONS SAT. JUN 23 VIGIL, THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST 4:00 PM Michael Csontos by S. & C. Jacob SUN. JUN 24 THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST 8:00 AM Father s Day Novena 10:00 AM Edward J. Roach by S. & B. Donahue 12:00 PM Increase in Vocations to the Priesthood MON.JUN 25 WEEKDAY 8:00 AM Father s Day Novena TUE. JUN 26 WEEKDAY 8:00 AM Larry & Patricia Pisani WED.JUN 27 SAINT CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA 8:00 AM Eileen Weber THU. JUN 28 SAINT IRENAEUS 8:00 AM For an End to Abortion FRI. JUN 29 SAINTS PETER AND PAUL 8:00 AM For the Unity of Families SAT. JUN 30 THE FIRST MARTYRS OF THE HOLY ROMAN CHURCH 8:00 AM Larry & Patricia Pisani SAT. JUN 30 VIGIL, THIRTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 4:00 PM Catholic War Veterans by Lt. RJ Bower Post 1466 SUN. JUL 1 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 8:00 AM St. Ann Parishioners 10:00 AM Members of the Memorial Fund & Wall of Remembrance 12:00 PM Silvestre Perez by S. Morales OFFERTORY Weekly Offertory (6/17/18) 2,758.00 Balance the Budget (6/17/18) 714.00 The Parish of St. Ann receives no outside financial support. We rely entirely on your generosity to meet our many expenses. Every contribution furthers our parish s mission of faith, worship and service. Thank you for your support. Second Collection next week is for Building and Grounds Maintenance. The Diocesan Collection is for The Holy FahterPeter s Pence collection. We invite all children to participate in our new Children s Collection (envelopes located in the vestibule). Even giving the smallest amount teaches our children the value of stewardship for the Lord. Our heartfelt thanks to those who have remembered Saint Ann Church in their will with a bequest. Attention Shoppers! We receive.5% of your purchases when you shop AmazonSmile, with the link www.amazonstann.com Online Giving Register on our website by clicking the Online Giving logo. The system is secure & private; registration is quick & easy. This is a good way to continue your contributions to St. Ann s even as you travel for the summer. Thank you! PRAYER TRADITION AFTER MASS It is a tradition of St. Ann Parish after the closing hymn (before leaving the church) to offer three Hail Marys: one is said for yourself; one is said for the person present in the church who is most in need; and one for the parishioner most in need. St. Ann Parish Prayer Line Eleanor Liska (2033673362). Calls with your intentions and prayer requests are preferred between 5:00 & 6:00 PM. Remembering Your Loved Ones If you would like to remember your loved ones with a Mass intention, through the Memorial Fund, by dedicating the Sanctuary Candle, or on our Wall of Remembrance, contact the parish office. St. Ann Corner Store Located in the front left of the church, the store is open for 30 minutes after all weekend Masses and during Parish Office hours. Religious books, statues, crucifixes, jewelry, prayer cards, rosaries, etc. Annual Catholic Appeal We are hopeful that 100% of our registered households will respond to the 2018 ACA. While the level of sacrifice will differ from parishioner to parishioner, an Appeal gift this year is within the reach of the majority of our people. Please prayerfully consider supporting the Annual Appeal with a pledge or onetime gift as your means allow. Your support is much needed and will be greatly appreciated. As of June 5, we have raised 118 gifts worth $24,837 from 103 donors bringing the parish to 55.19% of its $45,000 goal..