opening hymn: o come, o come, emmanuel
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OPENING HYMN: O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL
A READING FROM THE BOOK OF THE PROPHET JEREMIAH
The days are coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and Judah.
In those days, in that time, I will raise up for David a just shoot ; he shall do what is right and just in the land.
In those days Judah shall be safe and Jerusalem shall dwell secure; this is what they shall call her: “The LORD
our justice.” THE WORD OF THE LORD. THANKS BE TO GOD.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
A READING FROM THE FIRST LETTER OF PAUL TO THE THESSALONIANS:
Brothers and sisters: May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all,
just as we have for you, so as to strengthen your hearts, to be blameless in holiness before our God and
Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his holy ones. Amen. Finally, brothers and sisters, we ear-
nestly ask and exhort you in the Lord Jesus that, as you received from us how you should conduct your-
selves to please God and as you are conducting yourselves you do so even more. For you know what in-
structions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. THE WORD OF THE LORD. THANKS BE TO GOD
A READING FROM THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE:
Jesus said to his disciples: “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations
will be in dismay, perplexed by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will die of fright in anticipa-
tion of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then they will
see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. But when these signs begin to happen,
stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand. “Beware that your hearts do not
become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by
surprise like a trap. For that day will assault everyone who lives on the face of the earth. Be vigilant at all
times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand be-
fore the Son of Man.” THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD. PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.
OFFERTORY HYMN: MARANTHA, LORD MESSIAH
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O Good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds hide me.
Permit me not to be separated from you.
From the wicked foe, defend me.
At the hour of my death, call me
and bid me come to you
That with your saints
I may praise you for ever and ever.
Amen.
PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL
St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle,
be our protection against the wickedness
and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him
we humbly pray;
and do thou,
O Prince of the Heavenly host,
by the power of God,
cast into hell
Satan and all the evil spirits
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
CLOSING HYMN: LET THE VALLEYS BE RAISED
Please Pray for the Sick�
Ed Rish, Steven Rish, Danielle
Esposito, Connie DiCarlo, Fred
Scalesse, Anna Adamovich, San‐
dra Overlock, Laura Luzzi, Pam‐
ela Willis, Nancy Ferrante Kezel,
Mark Cefaloni, Patricia McDon‐
nell, Janice Barone. Damian Hor‐
bury, Frank DeLucia, Nancy Ca‐
vallaro, Rob Sapitowicz, Paul
Gawron, Michele Schi‐
oppo ,Victoria Diana, Laura Daddio, Michael Cosen‐
za, Barbara Tiedemann, Joseph Moore Sr., Joseph
Moore Jr.. �
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Please contact the Parish Office to add or remove
names from the Prayer List.�
Please Pray for those serving in the Military�
Pvt Nicholas Rickel, (Army),
Dan Kelley (Army), Captain
Alexander Carpenter (Army),
Captain Patrick Carpenter Jr.,
Captain Benjamin Steven San‐
tandreu (Army), SEA BEE Nicholas Listro, (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, Zachary Simpson, Jon Farwell, Ser‐
geant Brian Streit, Ryan Rausch ,Mary O’Connell,
Andrew Gnidula, and LCPL Glenn Warner.�
SOCIAL ACTION ANGEL TREE
GIFTS NEED TO BE RETURNED BY NEXT WEEKEND!
The tree is set up at the Center Road church only. On the front of the paper angel will be the
age and gender of the child and the specific gift needed (if requested). On the back will be
the date we need the presents returned in a holiday gift bag. Be sure to attach the paper an-
gel to the gift bag! There are seven organizations in and around the Woodbridge/New Ha-
ven area with needy children and families who will receive our donations. They include
families in Our Lady of the Assumption parish, All Saints Catholic Academy, Woodward-
Ross School and Clinton Avenue School in New Haven, teacher wishes from St. Martin de
Porres Academy in New Haven, children from St. John’s Parish/School in West Haven and
families from BH Care in Ansonia.
Sorting will take place on Thursday, December 9 from 6 to 8 P.M., on Friday, December 10
at 9:30 A.M. and on Sunday, December 12 from 9 to 11 A.M.
We would greatly appreciate any donation you can make in the form of a check made out to
SAC/Angel Tree.
Please contact Anne McDonnell (203-393-3164), Nancy Slugaski (203-828-6273) or Gale
Tirrell (203- 393-2489) with any questions. THANK YOU!
OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION�
ADULT AND CHILDREN’S CHOIR�
IN CONCERT�
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2021�
3:00 P.M. �
PLEASE JOIN US!�
Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
81 Center Road, Woodbridge, CT. 06525
203-387-7119; Fax: 203-387-4281
Pastor: Reverend Christopher M. Ford
Deacon John “Jack” Mordecai,
Deacon Victor Lembo
Deacon Mario DiRienzo, Senior Status
Director of Music
Dr. Keith Smolinski
Director of Adult Faith Formation
and Evangelization
Sister Carolyn Severino, ASCJ
Director of Faith Formation/Youth Ministry
Ms. Mary Ryan
Main Office 203-389-9863
Office Hours: Monday-Wednesday
9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Parish Office Hours:
Monday-Wednesday: 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Office is closed on Thursdays and Fridays
Parish Secretary
Anita Bellmore, 203-387-7119
Website: www.assumptionchurch.com
Parish Trustees: Dolph Luciani, Karen T. Cusick
Pastoral Parish Council President:
Margaret Hamilton
Finance Council Convener: Dr. Bruce Marien
MASS SCHEDULE
WEEKDAYS: 9:00 A.M. At the Mother Church
(1700 Litchfield Tpke, Rt. 69, Woodbridge)
(NO MASS ON THURSDAYS)
SATURDAY: 8:30 A.M. (Center Road)
WEEKEND MASSES: SAT. VIGIL 5:00 P.M.,
8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 11:30 A.M (Center Road)
CONFESSIONS: SATURDAY 4:00 TO 4:45 P.M
OR BY APPOINTMENT
SATURDAY, November 27 Vigil, First Sunday of
Advent
5:00 P.M. +Elizabeth Andrusisian (The Za-
koworotny Family)
SUNDAY, November 28 First Sunday of Advent
8:00 A.M. Open for Mass Intention
9:30 A.M. +John Kulas Jr. (Helen Riviere)
11:30 A.M. +Cynthia Schultz (husband, Charles)
MONDAY, November 29 Advent Weekday
9:00 A.M. +Loretta & Michael Sheehy (Ellie
Sheehy & Family)
TUESDAY, November 30 St. Andrew, Apostle
9:00 A.M. Deborah Lamberti (L) (Helen Riviere)
WEDNESDAY, December 1 Advent Weekday
9:00 A.M. +Dorothy Martino (Helen Lasto)
THURSDAY, December 2 Advent Weekday
No Mass
FRIDAY, December 3 St. Francis Xavier, Priest
9:00 A.M. +Frank & Amelia Proto, +Ann Proto,
+Dominick Proto
SATURDAY, December 4 St. John Damascene,
Priest, Doctor of the Church
8:30 A.M. Open for Mass Intention
SATURDAY, December 4 Vigil, Second Sunday of
Advent
5:00 P.M. +Francis Carrano (Family)
SUNDAY, December 5, Second Sunday of Ad-
vent
8:00 A.M. +Matthew Carpenter (Family)
9:30 A.M. +Daniel Richo (Phyllis & Walter Rish)
11:30 A.M. +Maggie Smith (Deacon Victor &
Family)
The Sanctuary Lamp burns at the
Mother church in memory of Adam
Gregory Vasaturo Seagull requested
by the family.
Due to the early transmission of the bulletin,
the Parish Giving collection for November 21
will be published next weekend.
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STUFF A CRUISER
TOYS FOR TOTS EVENT
December 4, 2021
9 A.M. to 3 P.M.
D’Andrea’s Plaza
1600 Litchfield Turnpike, Woodbridge
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Please join the Woodbridge Police Department, Katz's Deli and Starbucks for our Stuff a Cruiser
Event!
Donate a new, unwrapped toy to benefit the Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital and Toys for Tots.
Priority items include: LEGO kits, art supplies (sketch pads, crayons, markers, colored pencils, paint),
infant toys, (mobiles, rattles, light-up or sound toys), puzzles, cards and games. Benefitting Yale New
Haven Children’s Hospital and Toys for Tots.
BEWARE OF RECENT SCAM
Father Ford would never email or TEXT
anyone requesting
money or the pur-
chase of gift cards
for a “charitable”
endeavor. Never re-
spond to a text or an
email that appears to
having been sent by
Father Ford.
By responding back to spammers, scam-
mers, and cyber criminals alike, you are
telling them that your email address is
live and active. This makes your email a
more valuable commodity for criminals
to target or sell to other cyber criminals.
Please contact the Parish Office if you
receive anything of this nature.
DID YOU NOTICE �
THIS ADVENT INVITATION �
LAST WEEK? �
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The invitation told about
the four�week Advent se-
ries on the Sunday Gos-
pels? It is available on
ZOOM for the four
Mondays of Advent and
In Person on the four
Thursdays of Advent.
Both sessions are from
7:00 � 8:15 pm. Deacon
Victor will be hosting the Thursday sessions and
Sr. Carolyn will be hosting the Monday sessions.�
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Each session will begin with prayer, followed by
the readings with reflections and discussion.
Here is an opportunity for you to engage in
down�to�earth, relevant and daily life connec-
tions with what you hear on Sundays and what
you do 24/7. Give yourself a spiritual treat for
Advent! To register, please contact the parish
office at 203�387�7118 or Sr. Carolyn at car-
[email protected]. Deadline for registra-
tion: Sunday, 11/28�
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2021ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I am very grateful for the generosity of donors this year to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, Reach-
ing Out, Healing Together. So far, over 33,400 individuals and families have pledged more than
$9,000,000. Nonetheless in these challenging times we are still one million dollars
short of this year’s targeted goal, so if you have not yet made a gift I invite you to
please do so.
Achieving the 2021 Appeal goal will make it possible for us to sustain the many
ministries, outreach and good works carried out in your name throughout the
three counties of the Archdiocese. The Appeal helps fund any number of essen-
tial activities ranging from the education of our seminarians to the work of Catho-
lic Charities.
And looking outward to the wider community, since 1997 the Appeal has funded the Vicariate Outreach
Program with over $19 million in grants to local charitable organizations. With the pandemic these local
organizations are more vital than ever, yet they find an increasing demand for their help. In September
the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal made grants totaling more than $1 Million to 184 community organiza-
tions in Litchfield, New Haven, and Hartford counties. Recipients included local organizations like Fran-
ciscan Home and Hospice Care, Columbus House, Branford Community Dining Room, Guilford Inter-
faith Ministries, New Haven PAL, Wheat in West Haven, Springs Learning Center, Amistad Catholic
Worker House, or the Apostle Immigrant Services, all of which, in different ways, provide your neigh-
bors with material, spiritual and social help.
It’s not too late to join your fellow Catholics in the Archdiocese in making a donation. Every gift, no
matter the size, will make a difference in someone’s life. This weekend is Commitment Weekend across
the Archdiocese. So if you’ve not already made your gift or pledge please do so today. Appeal Envelopes
are available in the Church, at all the exits. Please take one and be as generous as your means and circum-
stances permit.
Thank you for your consideration and please be assured of my prayers and best wishes for you and
your loved ones.
Sincerely,
The Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair
Archbishop of Hartford
WORD SEARCH
The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and
minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time
and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas.
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ANGEL
ANTICIPATION
CANDLES
EMMANUEL
FOUR
HOPE
JESUS
JOY
LIGHT
LOVE
MARY
PEACE
PINK
PREPARATION
PURPLE
REJOICE
SAVIOR
WAITING
WREATH
JOSEPH
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From the Office of Catholic Social Justice
Pope Francis' prayer for November
Good Father,
who looks at your sons and daughters with love,
We know that you have deep compassion
for those who suffer the most.
Your Son Jesus healed so many,
restoring sight to the blind, hearing to the deaf,
speech to the mute and walking to the disabled.
Today, we pray for those whose heart is clouded
by sadness and pain;
Brothers and Sisters lost in depression
and extreme exhaustion.
Send your Spirit upon them to find rest and comfort.
And give us a heart to love and support them,
opening to them paths of hope and new life. Amen.
This month, the Pope’s video is sponsored by the Associa-
tion of Catholic Mental Ministers. Please see link:
https://thepopevideo.org/
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services and a refuge of hope.
Please consider supporting these
women during Advent. Gift cards
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