DECEMBER 25, 2016 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD SATURDAY

DECEMBER 25, 2016 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD SATURDAY

DECEMBER 25, 2016
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
SATURDAY, VIGIL MASS, DEC. 24, 2016
4:30pm For Parishioners
Midnight For Parishioners
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2016
8:00am For Parishioners
10:00am For Parishioners
11:30am For Parishioners
**5:30pm NO MASS**
MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2016
(St. Stephen, The First Martyr)
7:00pm +David Jesionka–family
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2016
(St. John, Apostle & Evangelist)
7:00am +Jan & Johanna Mycek–daughter Mary
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2016
(The Holy Innocents, Martyrs)
7:00pm +Waclaw Grzymaka–syn Janusz z Ewa
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2016
7:00am +Marie Sicilia–Josephine & Jack Gaida
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2016
(The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph)
7:00am +Jadwiga i Waclaw Poliwoda–
syn i rodzina
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2016
8:00am +Ted Kostka, Sr.–family
SATURDAY, VIGIL MASS, DEC. 31, 2016
4:30pm +John J. Madura–loving family
7:00pm +Maria, Stanislaw & Agnieszka Karol–
Wojcik Zygadlo
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2017
8:00am +Jozef & Wesley Rut–wife & mother
Maria Rut
10:00am God’s blessings on wedding anniversary
for Ben & Irene–family
11:30am +Anna i Henryk Klubek–
Stanislaw Drozdz
5:30pm +Helen & Edward Kashuba–family
SUNDAY COLLECTION
Dec. 18: Offertory $3111 Misc. 252
SANCTUARY LAMP INTENTION
The living flame of the Sanctuary Lamp, signifying
the Eucharistic presence of our Lord Jesus Christ,
is offered this week in loving memory of Al Bauer
from wife, children & grandchildren.
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
Fr. Jan ad I would like to extend a heartfelt
thank you to all who made this Christmas
holiday and the liturgies so inspiring: our
Deacon, Ministers of Communion, Lectors,
organists, choirs, altar servers, collectors,
sacristan, Church cleaners, decorators of the
Church and grounds including Paugassett
Hook and Ladder Co. members, and also
members of the Derby Fire Co. and anyone
else who was involved in helping in any way.
Please know that we are very appreciative of
all that you do for our parish.
We also wish to thank you for your warm
Christmas greetings and well wishes. May you
be blessed with good health and happiness in
the New Year!
Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. Rafal
LIFE ROSE INTENTIONS
1. In memory of Fr. Ron on birthday
(12/26) from Sande, Henry, daughters,
sons-in-law & grandchildren (Peanut, Cashew &
Almond). 2. In loving memory of our dear
parents Katherine & George Prokopovitsh from
daughters Elizabeth Laurella & Barbara Kindle.
3. In loving memory of Vin Laurella. The
holidays aren’t the same without you, from wife
Betty Laurella, Marin & Huber families. 4. In
loving memory of Caroline Tracz from family. 5.
In memory of Frank Kowarik from Eileen &
Lindy Witek. 6. In memory of Anne C. Palkowski
(12/25/13) from Eileen & Lindy Witek. 7. In
memory of Mario Garofalo at Christmas from the
Coppola family. 8. Gramma Susanna Dudik-33
years in heaven (12/30), always in our prayers.
From Maryann & Charlie & family. 9. To my
friend Henry J., I’m thinking of you on your
birthday (12/31) and wishing you much joy–M.
10. In loving memory of Donald Linane on
Christmas Day from wife & daughters. 11. In
loving memory of my mother Franciszka Dziekan
(12/24) from daughter Julia & son-in-law Robert.
12. In loving memory of my husband Albert J.
Satkowski, Jr. on our anniversary of meeting
twenty-seven years ago (12/22). I love you always
& continue to miss you from wife Maura. 13. In
loving memory of Andrew Podgorski from Emily
Podgorski. 14. In loving memory of Steve
Pogozelski from Emily Podgorski. 15. In loving
memory of Steve Pogozelski from Pat Pogozelski.
16. In loving memory of Andrew Podgorski from
Pat Pogozelski. 17. God’s Blessings on Christmas
for Tom, Krista, Mia & Annika Hlywa from
Grandma & Papa. 18. God’s Blessings on
Christmas for Arthur, Alex & Kate from
Grandma & Papa. 19. In loving memory of
Steven Hlywa from Mom & Dad. 20. In loving
memory at Christmas for Anna & Anthony &
Thomas Ziomek from Art & Annette Hlywa. 21.
In loving memory at Christmas for John & Mary
Hlwya from Art & Annette Hlywa. 22. In
memory of Frank Dobek, Sr. from loving family.
23. For my wife Eileen Witek–Merry Christmas
with love from Lindy. 24. In memory of deceased
Koreiwo family members from Florence. 25. In
loving memory of Lorraine Sepanek from son
Michael Sepanek & family. 26. Wishes for a
blessed Christmas and a healthy New Year for
Charlie and Maryann Stochmal from Betty
Gorzelany and family. 27. In loving memory of
Caroline Tracz from Mary Ann Tracz. 28. In
loving memory of Jean Wailionis from sister
Mary Ann. Pro-Life rose offering: $5 each. Mail or
place request in Sunday Collection Basket with date
you wish it to appear. Intentions will be prayed for at
Sunday Masses. Thank you.
DECEMBER /JANUARYCALENDAR
Monday-Friday, Parish Office closed Dec. 26
through Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. Opens Jan. 3.
Sunday, Jan. 8 – Feast of the Epiphany, Chalk
and Incense will be available.
Sunday, Jan. 15 – Divine Mercy Devotion, 3 pm.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA/MASS
The rosary is prayed at 6:45 pm every Monday
before the Miraculous Medal Novena and Mass and
also on Wednesdays in Polish at the 7:00 pm Novena
and Mass. All are welcome to attend.
REST IN PEACE
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Czeslawa
Wegiel buried from our church on December 16.
CCD PROGRAM
Class schedule (8:30 am to 9:45 am)
…Grades 1,2,3,4 & 8: Jan. 8 & 29
…Grades 5, 6, 7 & 9: Jan. 22
**SOUPER BOWL SUNDAYS** Once again the
CCD Program will be collecting cans of soup for St.
Vincent DePaul and Spooner House/Valley Food
Banks beginning the week of January 8 through
February 5. Place your cans of soup in the boxes at
the back of the Church and help the students in this
project which in turn helps the food banks distribute
a warm meal to those in need.
ST. MARY-ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL
…Snowflake Raffle Winners: Dec. 12 – Rachel
McGarry (25), Dec. 13 – Kevin Kelly (25), Dec. 14
– Vivien McElroy (25), Dec. 15 – Patricia Kowarik
(25), Dec. 16 – Lori Oates (50).
…Our Alumni Drive is underway. Thanks to all
who have so generously donated to the Alumni
Campaign.
…The school will be closed for Christmas
Vacation from December 26 through Jan. 2, 2017
and will reopen on January 3.
Message from Mrs. Coppola, Principal
“During this holiday season, the
students, staff, and administration of
St. Mary-St. Michael School thank all
of our parishioners, alumni, and
benefactors who so generously
support our school throughout the year. Yes, all of
those box tops, Coke rewards, Giving Tree
donations and contributions make a huge
difference. Merry Christmas and many blessings in
the New Year!”
ALTAR SERVER MINISTRY
Fr. Jan is training new altar servers and
invites boys and girls of the parish to
contact him if they are interested in this
parish ministry.
This is a great
opportunity to serve the Lord and our
parish.
DIOCESE/COMMUNITY NEWS
St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Shoppe & Food Bank,
237 Roosevelt Drive, Derby, Mondays through
Saturdays, 9:30am – 2:30pm. Grateful thanks for
all donations made for the Christmas Season!
Catholic War Veterans, St. Michael’s Post #1562
6:30pm, pasta dinner, salad, bread, dessert, followed
by a movie. Next dinner, Tuesday, January 10, $6
per person. No reservations are required.
Life Line Screening: it’s a few months away, but
keep in mind that the Parish will be hosting a Life
Line Screening (various tests) event Mar. 8 in our
Church Hall. Information on signing up for the tests
will be available in January.
Free rosary repair: broken rosaries can be sent in a
padded envelope to Betty and Dick Holden until
April at 7930 Estero Blvd., Apt. 502, Fort Myers
Beach FL33931. Include a note to return to sender
or if it is a donation to be sent on to the missions. For
information call239-463-3993.
Master’s Table Free Community Meals: Dinner,
Sun., Jan. 8, 3:30 to 5 pm; Dinner, Sun. Jan. 22, 3:30
to 5 pm, Assumption Church Hall, 61 N. Cliff St.,
Ansonia. Donations are graciously accepted. In case
of inclement weather call 203-732-7792 for an
update. The dinners will not be rescheduled.
New Year’s Eve Party: St. Hedwig’s Naugatuck,
7:00 pm to 2:00 am, Polish dinner, music by
Kamelean Band, $70 per person. Call Wojtek
Niebrzydowski at 860-836-0217 for reservations.
OGŁOSZENIA PARAFIALNE BOŻE NARODZENIE 25 GRUDZIEŃ 2016 DZISIEJSZA DRUGA SKŁADKA jest świątecznym darem dla naszej parafii. Z całego serca dziękujemy za troskę o naszą parafię. W DZIEŃ BOŻEGO NARODZENIA, każda Msza święta jest odprawiona w intencji wszystkich, którzy należą do naszej Rodziny Parafialnej oraz tych, którzy uczęszczają do naszego kościoła w Derby, któremu patronuje św. Michał Archanioł. Jest to nasza kapłańska wdzięczność za to wszystko co czynicie dla naszej parafii. Jako nowy proboszcz w sposób szczególny pragnę podziękować Wam za serdeczne przyjęcie i wiele oznak życzliwości i wsparcia. Dla nas kapłanów należących do Zgromadzenia Misji św. Wincentego a Paulo to wielki zaszczyt służyć Wam w tej parafii. Dziękujemy wszystkim, którzy przyczynili się do świątecznego wystroju naszego kościoła oraz terenu przykościelnego. Z całego serca życzymy Wam pięknych świąt Bożego Narodzenia i błogosławieństwa Bożego w każdym dniu Nowego 2017 Roku. Wasi kapłani: Ks. Rafał i Ks. Jan ŚWIĘTO ŚW. SZCZEPANA, PIERWSZEGO
MĘCZENNIKA, poniedziałek 26 grudnia 2016. Msza
św. w j. angielskim o godz. 19:00.
ŚWIĘTO ŚW. JANA APOSTOŁA I
EWANGELISTY, wtorek 27 grudnia 2016. Msza św. w
j. angielskim o godz. 7:00.
ŚWIĘTO ŚW. MŁODZIANKÓW,
MĘCZENNIKÓW, środa 28 grudnia 2016. Msza św. w
j. polskim o godz. 19:00.
ŚWIĘTO ŚW. RODZINY: JEZUSA, MARYI I
JÓZEFA, piątek 30 grudnia 2016. Msza św. w j.
angielskim o godz. 7:00.
MSZA ŚWIĘTA I NABOŻEŃSTWO
DZIĘKCZYNNO BŁAGALNE w j. polskim sobota
31 grudnia o godz. 19:00.
UROCZYSTOŚĆ ŚWIĘTEJ BOŻEJ
RODZICIELKI MARYI, niedziela 1 stycznia 2017.
KOLĘDA – wizytę duszpasterską rozpoczniemy po
Nowym Roku. Parafianie, którzy pragną w swoim domu
pomodlić się z kapłanem i prosić o błogosławieństwo
Boże w Nowym Roku, proszeni są o kontakt z
kancelarią parafialną lub bezpośrednio z kapłanem.
UROCZYSTOŚĆ OBJAWIENIA PAŃSKIEGO
(TRZECH KRÓLI), niedziela 8 stycznia 2017.
ŚWIĘTO CHRZUT PAŃSKIEGO, poniedziałek 9 stycznia 2017. WESOŁYCH ŚWIĄT
SZCZĘŚLIWEGO NOWEGO 2017 ROKU