A Roman Catholic Community

235 Maltby Street

Bristol, CT 06010

860-589-2295 • Fax 860-589-6692 Welcome visitors and new parishioners. Kindly introduce yourself after Mass.

Please register by calling the Office.

PARISH MASS SCHEDULE:

Saturday: 4:00 pm—Vigil Mass

Sunday: 7:30 am; 9:30 am; 11:15 am

Weekdays: Monday thru Saturday at 9:00 am

Holy Days: 9:00 am, 12:10 pm & 5:30 pm (With the exception of Christmas & New Year’s)

SACRAMENTS:

Baptisms: Are celebrated on the first & third Sunday

of the month at 12:15 pm. Pre-registration is required.

A Pre-baptismal program is held on the first Tuesday of

the month at 7:00 pm in Rosary Hall. Please call the

Parish Office for further information.

Marriages: Arrangements are to be made at least six

months in advance. Please call the Parish Office for

further information.

Reconciliation (Confession): Saturday: 3:00 pm—3:30 pm

VISITATION OF THE SICK & HOMEBOUND Those who cannot celebrate Mass with us because of illness, disability or age are encouraged

to call the Parish Office to arrange for the sacraments to be received at home. Please notify us if you are hospitalized and would like to be visited.

.OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm; Fridays: 9:00 AM to 12 Noon.

E-Mail: st.gregory.rectory@comcast.net • Website: www.stgregory.weconnect.com

PASTOR Reverend Gary F. Simeone

PAROCHIAL VICAR

Reverend Sebastian Kochupurackal, C.M.I.

IN RESIDENCE Reverend Carmine B. Raneri, Retired

DEACON

Stanley Piotrowski 860-589-7942

PARISH OFFICE

Joanne Sekorski, Parish Secretary 860-589-2295

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD Claudia Larsen

Director of Religious Education Office: 860-589-4232

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

David Junko 203-217-5752

HALL RENTALS

Bea Roy: 860-589-5898

ST GREGORY THE GREAT CHURCH BRISTOL CT

PARISH INFORMATION

ROSARY…………….….Monday thru Saturday 8:30am PRAYER GROUP…………..Mondays—Church-Rosary at 1:15pm; Meeting 1:30pm in Rosary Hall Stretch & Breath Exercise…….Wednesdays - Rosary Hall-check for times

Our Monthly Coffee Hour will be held after the 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM Masses in Rosary Hall today Sunday, June 4th . Our hosts will be the Prayer Shawl Ministry & Greeters. Please join us in Ro-sary Hall after Mass.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3 VIGIL OF PENTECOST 4:00PM MARIE INCHIERCHIRO - By Robert & Joan Galante SUNDAY, JUNE 4 - PENTECOST SUNDAY 7:30 AM LIONEL & ROSE BILODEAU & ANNA & EDMUND KOMOROSKI - By Ken Bilodeau & Family 9:30 AM VITO, MARY & PHILIP NESTICO - By Tom & Karen Nestico 11:15AM DOMINIC & CATHERINE PATRISSI By Daughter 4:00 PM St. Paul Catholic High School Senior Class Mass

MONDAY, JUNE 5 - ST. BONIFACE, BISHOP 9:00AM BERNARD DESJARDINS - By Family TUESDAY, JUNE 6 WEEKDAY 9:00 AM DAVID O’NEIL - By Wife & Son WENESDAY, JUNE 7 - WEEKDAY 9:00 AM RICHARD PETERSEN - By Paul & Sandy Cote THURSDAY, JUNE 8 _WEEKDAY 9:00 AM DONA NADEAU - St. Gregory Parish Family FRIDAY, JUNE 9 WEEKDAY 9:00 AM LEONARD KOWALSKI - By Gene & Kathy Sirianni SATURDAY, JUNE 10 WEEKDAY 9:00 AM FEDORA “MARIE” NICOLETTI - By Friends SATURDAY, JUNE 10 VIGIL MOST HOLY TRINTY 4:00P CARMEN LETIZIO - By John & Pam Delaney SUNDAY, JUNE 11 - MOST HOLY TRINITY 7:30 AM OLIVE THEROUX - By Family 9:30 AM THOMAS (25yrs) & JAMES LUISI - By Wife & Mother 11:15AM DAVID SCOUGALL - By Wife

I - Lisa Kozlak & Michael Rettenmeier

I - Kristen Stawarz & Gary Clark, Jr.

LECTOR’S ARE NEEDED

We are currently looking for new lectors for our Sun-day Masses. If you would be interested in being a Lector or learning more about what is involved, please see Father Gary or Deacon Stan. Thank you.

FATHER’S DAY REMEMBRANCES

Father’s Day Remembrances envelopes can be dropped in the collection basket or in the drop box at the rectory. All Remembrances will be placed on the altar for the Father’s Day Masses.

VOTIVE CANDLES There are now votive candles at the Statue of Saint Gregory in the wing for your use. Stop by and see these new votive candles.

RELAY FOR LIFE BAKE SALE

Relay for life will hold a bake sale Sunday June 3rd after 7:30 & 9:30 Masses in conjunction with coffee

hour in Rosary Hall.

THE SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND IS THE CATHOLIC RELIEF-BISHOP’S OVERSEAS COLLECTION. NEXT WEEK THE SECOND COL-LECTION WILL BE THE REGULAR MONTHLY COLLECTION.

PENTECOST SUNDAY

SAINT GREGORY 300 CLUB

WEEK #35

WINNING NUMBERS

$20 #4

$10 #305

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!!

NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

CCD REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2017 We are currently taking registrations for all NEW students (grades 1-10) entering our CCD/Religious Education program for September 2017. If your child was not baptized at St. Gregory, a baptismal certificate will be required to complete the registra-tion. Please note: all students already in our pro-gram will automatically be reregistered for next year. For more information or to register over the phone, please call the CCD Center at 860-589-4232 or email at:

stgregory.ccd@comcast.net.

ST GREGORY’S ON THE GO….

NEW YORK CITY WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017

Spend the day in “the Big Apple” on your own Visit one of the many museums

Catch a Broadway Show Lots of Restaurants & Great Shopping

Your Choice!!!!! Cost: $45 due upon signup Depart: 7:30AM - St. Gregory Church 6:00PM - Depart New York City Various drop-off and pick up points in NYC

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2017 ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL

WE NEED YOUR HELP IN REACHING OUR GOAL!!

The 2017 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, Moved By Mercy, is now underway in our parish. Your support of this year’s Appeal ensures that essential charitable, education, and pastoral ministries of the Archdiocese of Hartford are carried forward. Please help us meet of parish goal of $110,000.00 this year. Every gift counts, every gift is needed in reaching our goal. This year, we are asking every member of our parish family to prayerfully consider making a gift to this year’s Appeal. Pledge cards are available at the entrances of the church if you did not receive one. Please pray for the success of this year’s Archbishop’s Annual Appeal and remember God’s love for us. Thank you for your consideration.

SAINT GREGORY’S 15TH

ANNUAL VOLUNTEER DINNER

SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2017

Nuchie’s Restaurant 6:00 PM

All Volunteers of the Parish are invited! PLEASE RETURN THE RSVP FORM

IN THE COLLECTION BASKET OR AT THE RECTORY BY JUNE 6, 2017

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NAME:__________________________________ PHONE:________________________ # OF PERSONS ATTENDING:_______________

SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, June 25, 2017

FARWELL RECEPTION

FOR

FATHER SEBASTIAN

as he leaves St. Gregory’s for his

new assignment in New Milford, Ct.

June 25, 2017 Immediately following the 11:15 AM Mass

At the CCD Center until 2:00 PM.

Join us as we thank Father Sebastian for his priestly ministry here at

Saint Gregory’s.

MAY 28 2017 OFFERTORY NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO EARLY PRINTING DEADLINE

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF YOUR PARISH. PLEASE REMEMBER TO MARK YOUR

ENVELOPES SO YOU MAY GET PROPER CREDIT.

This week the Sanctuary Candle burns for the greater Glory of God and in memory of

REVEREND MARK F. FLYNN

We pray for all our military personnel, especially those currently involved in hostilities around the world:

COLONEL KIRSTEN G. AGUILAR CAPTAIN GREGORY W. ALLEN

LANCE CORPORAL MICHAEL BANKS MAJOR PAUL T BARTOK

W2 TODD BOEHM STAFF SERGEANT MICHAEL CORRY

COLONEL PATRICK DEDHAM SERGEANT ANDREW DIMAURO

CORPORAL WILLIAM T DOYLE IV LIEUTENANT STEPHAN D’URSO

CAPTAIN MELISSA GOLSCHNEIDER E4 DANIEL GOLSCHNEIDER

AIRMAN ABEAA DAKOTA GREGER PFC STACEY LYNN GUERRETTE STAFF SERGEANT DAVID GULINO

E3 SAMANTHA HART SPECIALIST E-2 STEPHANIE LANDRY

PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS JONATHON MARCHETTI SERGEANT TAYLOR MARTEL COLONEL SCOTT P MASKERY

E1 JACK MCCARTHY PFC ZACHARY MICHELE

U.S. NAVY BRANDON MYERS JACOB PELLETIER

STAFF SERGEANT JOHN RYAN PHELAN PFC AUSTIN QUILTER

LANCE CORPORAL JAMES RIDER CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 5 PETER W RONDEAU

SERGEANT STEFAN SQUILLANTE E3 SEAMAN B J SULLIVAN

STAFF SERGEANT KEITH ZANETTI LIEUTENANT COMMANDER CRAIG ZECCHIN

(If you know of anyone serving in the military, please call the office and we will list them.)

JUNE 4 , 2017

Readings for the Week of June 4, 2017 Sunday: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn 20:19-23 Monday: Tb 1:3; 2:1b-8/Ps 112:1b-2, 3b-6/Mk 12:1-12 Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14/Ps 112:1-2, 7-9/Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a/Ps 25:2-5ab, 6, 7bc-9/Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a/Ps 128:1-5/Mk 12:28-34 Friday: Tb 11:5-17/Ps 146:1b-2, 6c-10/Mk 12:35-37 Saturday: Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20/Tb 13:2, 6efgh-8/Mk 12:38-44

STRENGTHEN, BALANCE

AND BREATHE Get limber and improve your balance and strength and al-so learn to calm the mind for better sleep…… Chair and mat

classes will be offer in Rosary Hall. The 6 week ses-sion at $30.00 will begin May 17, 2017 and run every Wednesday until June 28, 2017. They are open to adult men and women You do not have to be a mem-ber of St. Gregory Church to join. Proper breathing techniques together with stretching, strengthening and balance are incorporated into each mat and chair session. Every class ends with a mind quieting relaxation. Classes will be adapted to the levels of fitness of the attendees. If you have special needs, speak to the instructor. Mat Classes are offered at 8:00 to 9:00 AM; 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Please bring your mat with you. Chair Classes are offered at 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. For all classes dress comfortably and bring water. For more information, please contact Pam Brown, Certified Instructor at 860-212-2330 to register and for more information.

ROSARY FOR LIFE St. Joseph’s Pro-Life Committee is sponsoring its 9th annual “Rosary for Life” at the Tomb of the unborn in St. Joseph Cemetery in Bristol on Sunday, June 4th at 3:00 PM. All are welcome. If you come, please bring a lawn chair with you. This activity will be held rain or shine. If it is raining, we will pray the rosary inside the Mausoleum at St. Joseph Cemetery. The Tomb of the Unborn is located just inside the up-per gate to the cemetery.

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ROSARY SOCIETY NEWS The Annual May Crowning and Scholarship Dinner was held on May 15, 2017 in Rosary Hall. The recipi-ents of this year’s scholarship awards are as follows:

Pastor’s Scholarship - Jacob Pasciotti

Rosary Society Scholarship - Hannah Marcil, Emily Stadnicki, Zachary Marqauid

The Mary Elizabeth Gabriele Memorial Scholarship- Smantha Bender, Autumn Blasi

The Scholarship committee was impressed with the high caliber of this year’s applicants and would like to congratulate all of the students for their outstanding achievements.