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Pastor: Rev. Peter J. Adamski
Deacon: Joe Koletar
2110 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615
Office 203-375-5887
Fax 203-378-1562
www.stjamesstratford.com
Office Hours
9:00-3:00pm M-F
Chapel Hours
9:00-3:00 M-R, 9:00-5:00 F
Sunday, May 8, 2022
4th Sunday of Easter
Artist: Simone Wojciechowski
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
My Dear Friends in Jesus Christ,
When God created woman, he was working late on the 6th day.
An angel came by and asked, “Why spend so much time on her?"
The Lord answered, “Have you seen all the specifications I have to meet to
shape her?
She must function in all kinds of situations.
She must be able to embrace several kids at the same time.
Have a hug that can heal anything from a bruised knee to a broken heart.
She must do all this with only two hands.
She cures herself when sick and can work 18 hours a day.”
The angel was impressed, "Just two hands...impossible!
And this is the standard model?"
The angel came closer and touched the woman.
“But you have made her so soft, Lord."
"She is soft", said the Lord,
"But I have made her strong. You can't imagine what she can endure and
overcome."
"Can she think?" The angel asked.
The Lord answered, "Not only can she think, she can reason and negotiate."
The angel touched her cheeks.
"Lord, it seems this creation is leaking! You have put too many burdens on
her."
"She is not leaking...it is a tear" the Lord corrected the angel.
"What's it for?" Asked the angel.
The Lord said, “Tears are her way of expressing her grief, her doubts, her
love, her loneliness, her suffering and her pride."
This made a big impression on the angel, "Lord, you are a genius. You
thought of everything. A woman is indeed marvelous!"
Lord said, “Indeed she is.
She has strength that amazes a man.
She can handle trouble and carry heavy burdens.
She holds happiness, love and opinions.
She smiles when she feels like screaming.
She sings when she feels like crying.
Cries when happy and laughs when afraid.
She fights for what she believes in.
Her love is unconditional.
Her heart is broken when a next-of-kin or a friend dies but she finds strength
to get on with life."
The angel asked: "So she is a perfect being?"
The Lord replied, "No. She has just one drawback...she often forgets what
she is worth.”
-Donna Ashworth
I ask for your continued prayers and patience, as I heal.
Your humble servant in Christ, Fr. Peter
Monday, May 9, 2022
5:30 p.m. +Florence Carbone &
+Anna Mae Carbone
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
8:00 a.m. +Barbara Krajewski
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
8:00 a.m. +Peter F. Mercaldi, Sr.
Thursday, May 12, 2022
5:30 p.m. +Edward Evanko, Sr.
+TJ Doherty
Friday, May 13, 2022
8:00 a.m. Luke Smith
Saturday, May 14, 2022
8:00 a.m. +Jean Gedeon
4:30 p.m. +John Mahoney & +Vivian Mulhern
Sunday, May 15, 2022
8:00 a.m. +John Zamachaj
10:00 a.m. Anthony DiGiovanni
5:00 p.m. +Peter M. Siconolfi
PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING:
SEVEN DAY SACRISTY CANDLE: 5/8/22-5/14/22
Church: Compassion
Candles will burn for the following intentions:
Candle # 1 Peace
Please contact Deacon Joe in the Parish Center to request.
† Confessions †
Saturdays, 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Centering Prayer Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. If you are interested in joining us to pray together virtually, please contact Mary Merly at
Mike Perille, Andrew
Donovan, John
Thomas, Jack Marks,
Sue Perry, Antonio Ortiz, Robert Weeks, Richard
Conn, Nancy Jette, Seeley Jennings, Judy Keenan,
Ben Canevari, Mary Holm, Karen Zaneski, Kathy
Sullivan, Thomas Fildes, Suzanne Smith, Ann
Roberts, Edmund Ramos, Donna Lee Hall, Peter
Silver III, Peter Soares, Joseph Senteio, Fran
Andrade, Khaled Emaly, Kevin Haley, Olivia
Agbanyo, Crissie Reynaylt, Pat Kelly, Lydia
Porcelli, Lesley Porcelli
Faithfully Departed:
Beloved Sons—Jim Travers, Bob Carriero, Tom Gilbertie,
Mike Curran
Join us at our next Beloved Sons Men’s Ministry gathering Saturday May 21 (6:30-7:30
AM ) at the parish center. As we do twice monthly (every first Thursday and third
Saturday) men of faith get together to discuss, ponder and share the gospel for that upcoming weekend. That weekend we’ll read the Gospel for the 6th Sunday of Easter (John 14:23-29).
The Holy Spirit is coming. We hope you will, too.
Hope Does Not Disappoint (Romans 5:5) Contact Jim Travers (203-526-4105)
Weekly Offertory (for week of 5/01/2022)
5/01/2022 5/02/2021
In Church Collections.................. $ 6,688.93 $ 7,730.60
EFT............................................. $ 1,525.33 $ 1,670.85
Online Giving.............................. $ 3,437.00 $ 3,002.00
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Weekly Total............................ $ 11,651.26 $ 12,403.45
Eucharistic Adoration Adorers needed to complete our schedule! You are
invited to consider spending an hour in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament once a week in our Parish Center
Chapel. Coverage needed M-TH 9:00-3:00, F 9:00-5:00. Please email [email protected] if you
can commit to this ministry.
Calling All Gardeners:
It’s time to start planting the St James Prayer
Garden. We are hoping to recruit any
parishioners who have a love for gardening.
You can select the raised bed/beds of your choice.
All harvest is donated to those in need.
Contact: Joy Cullen 203-377-1488 (leave message)
Item Collection For Ukraine: In partnership with Our Lady of Peace Respect-Life
Ministry, and St Mary Ukrainian Church in Bridgeport, our
Teen and Respect-Life Ministries, beginning with the
weekend Masses from May 1st thru May 29th, we will be
collecting items for our neighbors in Ukraine during their
current crisis.
You can drop off your donations at the right front of
the church next to the Altar; or at the Parish Center.
Items needed are as follows:
Self-Care Products: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant,
soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.
First-Aid Supplies: band-aids, bandages, gauze,
tape, antiseptic, wipes, etc.
Baby Items: blankets, socks, diapers, pacifiers,
rattles, bottles, etc.
Any questions, please contact Joe Sullivan at 201-859-
2455 or email at [email protected].
PLEASE PRAY FOR UKRAINE!
PARISH NURSE: If you would like to meet with a
Parish Nurse, please call Margie Balint at 203-378-3081
Do you want to become a member of St. James?
If you do, then please complete the following and
deposit in the offertory basket
Name ______________________________________
Address ____________________________________
City ________________________________________
State __________ Phone _____________________
Email_______________________________________
Comments ___________________________________
We look forward to hearing from you!
Our parish relies on support of everyone in our
parish to help us further our mission. We are
blessed that there is an easy way for all of us to
recommit ourselves to supporting St. James through
Online Giving. Enrolling in Online Giving will
simplify your monthly budgeting while also
providing St. James with consistent reliable support
for our parish family. If you have not signed up yet,
it’s easy to get started. Just go to
www.stjamesstratford.com and click the
Online Giving icon on the home page.
SOCIAL OUTREACH
THE BRIDGE
The need on the streets is great and our supplies
are getting low. If you can, please contribute one or
more items for our monthly trips to the
John St. bridge:
toothpaste
toothbrushes
shampoo and conditioner
chapstick
hand lotion (Shop Rite has tubes of lotion
for .99 cents)
shave cream
razors - Men and Women
deodorant - Men and Women
summer socks - Men, Women and children
We really appreciate your support of this mission to
serve those less fortunate.
The Food Pantry is in need of the following items:
Cereal (cold) * Chef Boyardee * Crackers
Jello * Canned Fruit *Small Bottles of Juice *Yoo-hoo or Gatorade
We could also really use CLEAN plastic bags with
handles to use to distribute items
Thank you for your generous donations!
Saint James Parish
2022 Bishop’s Appeal as of April 29
ABA Goal: $78,500
Total Pledged: $41,553 (53%)
Donors to Date: 171 Donors
To make a gift, or for more information,
please visit us at 2022BishopsAppeal.org, call (203) 416-1470 or scan with your
phone.
See a face, learn a name,
share a story…
love one another!
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS
All Masses live streamed and posted on
our website: www.stjamesstratford.com
Monday & Thursday: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:00 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m
Confession
Saturdays (12:15-1:30) *or by appointment PARISH CENTER CHAPEL
The Chapel is open from 9-3 Monday-Thursday and from
9-5 Friday The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be held
every Friday at 3:00 p.m. in the Parish
Chapel. The Chaplet will be said for family
members who are sick and dying.
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Please call the Parish Center
Sunday, May 8, 2022
1st Reading: Acts 13:14, 43-52 2nd Reading: Rev 7:9, 14b-17
Gospel: Jn 10:27-30
Sunday, May 15, 2022
1st Reading: Acts 14:21-27 2nd Reading: Rev 21:1-5a
Gospel: Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Parish Pastoral Assistant: Deacon Joe Koletar
Trustees: Chad Betz, Luca Servino
Pastoral Council: Ruwani Williams
Finance Council: Chad Betz—[email protected]
Safety Committee: Jack Cratty
OUR MINISTRIES
Adult Pastoral Ministry
Ministry with Women: Angie deMello and Mary Tesla
Communal Prayer Worship
Music Ministry/Organist: John J. Masi, Jr.
Liturgical Environment: Michele Hoekenga
Pastoral Services
Lifelong Formation: Betsy Redgate - [email protected]
Principal St. James School: Chris Robertson
Teens Ministry: Lap Nguyen - [email protected]
Ministry with Sick & Shut-Ins:
St. James Prison Ministry: Denis Granado - [email protected] and Mary Tesla
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Mary Perille and Mercy Ingersoll
Gratitude Ministry: Suzanne Smith, Ligia Masilamani and Jane Vigliotti
Respect Life: Joe Sullivan - [email protected]
Digital Ministry: Tonya Overby - [email protected]
Religious Education: Maria Aguirre - [email protected]
Social Outreach: Jim Hodska - [email protected]
Support Services
Stewardship: David Zamachaj - [email protected]
Business Manager: Natalia Zamachaj—
PARISH CENTER HOURS: 9-3 Monday-Friday
First Friday Devotions
Adoration in the chapel from 2-5pm
Rosary at 4pm followed by Evening
Prayer/Solemn Vespers from the Liturgy of
the Hours with Benediction
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