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Monday | lunes: 8:30 AM (English) Mass in St. Lawrence Church 7 PM-8 PM Confessions (Confesiones) &

Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament in St. Louis Church Tuesday | martes: 12:00 PM (English) Mass in St. Louis Church

Wednesday | miércoles: 12:00 PM (English) Mass in St. Louis Church Thursday | jueves: 12:00 PM (English) Mass in St. Louis Church

6 PM-7 PM Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento en la Iglesia San Luis 7:00 PM (español) Misa en la Iglesia San Luis

Fridays | viernes: 8:30 AM (English) Mass in St. Lawrence Church

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2021 · DOMINGO, 17 DE OCTUBRE DE 2021

Saturdays | sábados: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Confessions in St. Lawrence Church 4:00 PM (English) Vigil Mass in St. Lawrence Church Sundays | domingos: 9:00 AM (English) Mass in St. Louis Church

10:30 AM (español) Misa en la Iglesia San Luis 12:30 PM (español) Misa en la Iglesia San Luis

¡Bienvenidos!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 (English) ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH 4:00 PM Epolita Rivera, Joan & Joseph Seaman and Linda Edmonds

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 (English)—STREAMED LIVE ST. LOUIS CHURCH 9:00 AM Marion Bertolini & Devon Dalio

DOMINGO, 17 de OCTUBRE (español)—STREAMED LIVE ST. LOUIS CHURCH 10:30 AM Modesta Q. Hernandez (6th anniversary)

DOMINGO, 17 de OCTUBRE (español) ST. LOUIS CHURCH 12:30 PM Mass Intention Available

MONDAY, OCTOBER 18 (English) ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH 8:30 AM Patrick McGuinness, Angela Cox Rynne and Kevin Saunders

TUESDAY OCTOBER 19 (English) ST. LOUIS CHURCH 12:00 PM Rafael Salvador Jalandoni

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 (English) ST. LOUIS CHURCH 12:00 PM For our Priests who bring us the Most Precious gift of the Body, Blood, Soul &

Divinity of Christ at Holy Mass

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 (English) ST. LOUIS CHURCH 12:00 PM Judy Catenza and Ann Pettit

JUEVES, 21 de OCTUBRE (español) ST. LOUIS CHURCH 7:00 PM Felix Cancel

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 (English) ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH 8:30 AM Mass Intention Available

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 (English) ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH 4:00 PM Wilburforce Egbunike and Robert Suchy (birthday remembrance)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24 (English)—STREAMED LIVE ST. LOUIS CHURCH 9:00 AM Health & Healing for Imelda Fronda

DOMINGO, 24 de OCTUBRE (español)—STREAMED LIVE ST. LOUIS CHURCH 10:30 AM Donato Cuchillo

DOMINGO, 24 de OCTUBRE (español) ST. LOUIS CHURCH 12:30 PM Por las Comunidades Adoremos al Que Vive

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El martes, 2 de noviembre del 2021, celebramos la Conmemoración de Todos los Fieles Difuntos. La Misa en ingles a las 12:00 PM en la Iglesia San Luis esta cancelada ese día. Ofreceremos la Misa en ingles a las 6:30 PM en la Iglesia San Luis y la Misa en español a las 8:00 PM en la Iglesia San Luis mientras las Luminarias que los Caballeros de Colon están organizando esa noche están encendidas.

On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, we celebrate the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day). The 12:00 PM English Mass in St. Louis Church will be cancelled that day. We will offer a 6:30 PM English Mass in St. Louis Church and a 8:00 PM Spanish Mass in St. Louis Church as

Luminaries that the Knights of Columbus are organizing for that evening are lit.

On Monday, November 1, 2021, we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints. While it is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year in the United States we will offer an 8:30 AM English Mass in St. Lawrence Church together with St. Lawrence School and a 7:00 PM Spanish Mass in St. Louis Church that day. We ask those attending the Mass in St. Lawrence Church that morning to sit in

the side pews leaving the center pews for our students and teachers.

El lunes, 1 de noviembre del 2021 celebramos la Solemnidad de Todos los Santos. Aunque este año no es un Día de Precepto (Obligación) en los Estados Unidos ofreceremos la Misa en ingles a las 8:30 AM en la Iglesia San Lorenzo junto con la Escuela San Lorenzo y la Misa en español a las 7:00 PM en la Iglesia San Luis ese día. Le pedimos a los que asisten a la Misa en la Iglesia San Lorenzo esa mañana que se sienten en los bancos laterales dejando los bancos del centro para nuestros estudiantes y maestros.

“LIGHTS OF LOVE” “LUCES DE AMOR”

Luminaries can be purchased after all Masses on October 17 X October 24 X October 31 The lighted Luminaries will be placed around the circular driveway in front of St. Louis Church on All Souls Day, Tuesday, November 2nd from 5 PM to 9

PM. $5.00 for each Luminary. A maximum of 5 names can be printed on each Luminary.

Puede comprar sus Luminarias después de la Misa Dominical:

Octubre 17 X Octubre 24 X Octubre 31 Las Luminarias se colocaran enfrente de la Iglesia San Luis en la Conmemoración de Todos los Fieles Difuntos, martes, 2 de noviembre de 5 PM a 9 PM. $5.00 por cada Luminaria. Máximo 5 nombres por Luminaria.

COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

CONMEMORACIÓN DE TODOS LOS FIELES DIFUNTOS

SOLEMNIDAD DE TODOS LOS SANTOS SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS

PARISH COUNT UPDATE ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL CONTEO PARROQUIAL Since it was a long weekend last week due to Columbus Day/

National Indigenous Day and some may have been away, ushers will do another count of those attending Masses this weekend (October 16-17, 2021) in St. John XXIII Parish (St.

Lawrence & St. Louis Church).

Dado que la semana pasada fue un fin de semana largo debido al Día de Colón/Día Nacional Indígena y algunos pueden haber estado ausentes, los ujieres harán otro conteo de personas asistiendo las Misas este fin de semana (16-17 de octubre del 2021) en la Parroquia San Juan XXIII (Iglesia San Lorenzo y Iglesia San Luis).

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ESSAY CONTEST CONCURSO DE ENSAYOS

The parish council of the Knights of Columbus is holding a Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest for members of the parish in grades 8-12. The topic for the essay is, “Since society has become more secular, what obstacles have you had to overcome to authentically live a life of faith?” One winner will be chosen for grades 8-9 and one for 10-12. The deadline is October 29th. For more info, please email [email protected]

El consejo parroquial de Caballeros de Colón está llevando a cabo un Concurso de Ensayos sobre Ciudadanía Católica para los miembros de la parroquia en los grados 8-12. El tema del ensayo es:

"Dado que la sociedad se ha vuelto más secular, ¿qué obstáculos ha tenido que superar para vivir auténticamente una vida de fe?" Se elegirá un ganador para los grados 8-9 y uno para 10-12. La fecha límite es el 29 de octubre. Para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected]

“WE TRUST IN YOU.” —Psalm 33 “CONFIAMOS EN TI.” —Salmo33

With an extensive assortment of photographs and historical descriptions, the exhibition presents some of the principal Eucharistic Miracles that took place throughout the ages in various countries of the world and which have been recognized by the Church. By means of 159 panels, one can “virtually visit” the places where the Miracles took place. Come and view this FREE exhibit in St. Louis Church Hall on Saturday, November 13th from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Sunday, November 14th from 9 AM to 4 PM. For more info, contact Eva at 203-933-7141.

Con una amplia variedad de fotografías y descripciones históricas, la exposición presenta algunos de los principales Milagros Eucarísticos que tuvieron lugar a lo largo de los siglos en varios países del mundo y que han sido reconocidos por la Iglesia. A través de 159 paneles, se puede “visitar virtualmente” los lugares donde ocurrieron los Milagros. Venga y vea esta exhibición GRATUITA en St. Louis Church Hall el sábado 13 de noviembre de 1:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. y el domingo 14 de noviembre de 9 a.m. a 4 p.m. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Mónica 203-934-5240.

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“What do you wish me to do for you?” Whether we realize it, this is a question God is always asking. It’s an important question because the answer we provide will reveal a great deal about where our hearts lie. Our requests of God can often appear very noble and altruistic. They consist of requests for healing for someone in need of prayers, successful resolution of a personal conflict, assistance in overcoming a disease and myriad other desires for both ourselves and others. We are especially concerned about those we love and can easily find ourselves bringing their struggles to God for a hearing in our prayer.

Is that really all that prayer is about? The woman in today’s Gospel, having been put in her place by Jesus, was only looking out for the wellbeing of her sons. She was doing what mothers do, protecting and securing the livelihood of her children. But she was sadly mistaken, her request was not granted. We all make this same misguided mistake from time to time. The goal of prayer is not to convince God of the worthiness of our agenda or to gain a hearing.

Sometimes we believe that the more we multiply our prayers or discover the right combination of supplications that we will receive more of God’s attention. That’s not how it works. Even though God desires to hear, know, and be an intimate part of what is on our minds, it goes much deeper.

What we need from God is a relationship. It’s a relationship that guides and immerses us in the very stuff of life and in the direction of the Gospel. This relationship sees God’s kingdom and agenda, not our own, as what is most important. It builds the strength of character necessary to bring God’s Gospel into a world that may not receive it with open arms. It may cause us discomfort and suffering. We are asked to heroically journey with God through suffering, hardship, ridicule, and even death! Ultimately, our desire from God must become our desire for God. It is only when this happens that the powerful words “thy will be done” will be found with sincerity and humility on our lips. Whatever God wishes becomes what we wish as we see this glorious union of wills. Our humble lives will then become powerful witnesses, and what happens to us in God’s eternal kingdom the result of his mercy. We become true servants and find ourselves discovering God’s definition of success. That definition has nothing at all to do with status, income, or privilege.

GOD’S DEFINITION OF SUCCESS El itinerario de Jesús sigue y sigue preparando a sus discípulos para los eventos futuros. Sin embargo, ellos tienen aún una forma muy diferente de pensamiento de lo que Jesús quiere de ellos.

Hasta el grado de que Santiago

y Juan piden los primeros puestos cuando Jesús llegue a su reino.

¡Que muchachos tan listos! Antes que nadie se les adelante ellos preguntan. La respuesta de Jesús ante tal petición es la siguiente:

“¿Pueden beber la copa que yo estoy bebiendo o ser bautizados como yo soy bautizado?” (Mateo 10:38). A razón de esta pregunta, Jesús les vuelve a repetir que él no camina hacia el triunfo sino a hacia la muerte. Pero, ellos seguían sin comprender tan importante mensaje.

Señor, ten misericordia de nosotros y de nuestras pretensiones de poder, de dinero y de triunfo. Es lógico que todos queramos los primeros puestos, erróneamente en muchas ocasiones, y por eso luchamos en esta vida, sin importar a quien aplastamos o dejamos atrás. Por esa razón, Jesús explica por qué ha venido al mundo.

“Sepan que el Hijo del Hombre no ha venido para ser servido, sino para servir y dar su vida como rescate por una muchedumbre” (Marcos 10:45). ¿Crees tú que ahora sí se comprende el mensaje? ¿Crees que con todo lo que se ha vivido durante la pandemia, aun se busquen los primeros puestos? Pidamos, al Señor, que se aparte de nuestro diario vivir la envidia, el egoísmo, el odio y el racismo. Que al participar en la Eucaristía nos demos cuenta que todos somos iguales y que todos ocuparemos un puesto importante en su Reino.

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BAPTISMS · BAUTISMOS

By appointment only—please contact the parish office.

Para asistir a las charlas pre-bautismales debe inscribirse con Lissette Andrade llamando la oficina o por correo electrónico enviando la acta de nacimiento del niño los siguientes días: lunes a jueves de 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM con 2 semanas de anticipación.

CONFESSIONS · CONFESIONES

Saturdays from 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM in St. Lawrence Church Mondays from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM in St. Louis Church Los sábados a las 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM en la Iglesia San Lorenzo Los lunes a las 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM en la Iglesia San Luis MARRIAGE · MATRIMONIO

The Archdiocese of Hartford establishes that at least 6 months of preparation time must be allowed before a wedding can take place in the Church. Please call the parish office.

La Arquidiócesis de Hartford establece que el tiempo de preparación debe ser por lo menos 6 meses para que una boda se lleva a cabo en la Iglesia. Favor de llamar la oficina parroquial.

ANOINTINGOFTHE SICK · UNCIÓNDELOS ENFERMOS Please call the parish office. In case of an emergency, dial 8 to ensure any priest in the parish can respond.

Favor de llamar la oficina parroquial. En caso de una emergencia, oprima 8 para asegurar que cualquier sacerdote puede responder.

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