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Al’s Angels’ “24 Hours of Hope” Event to Support Children and Families in Desperate Need
August 31, 2010 • Latest News
October fitness fundraiser to help spread cheer to children stricken with cancer and rare blood diseases. To learn how to help, please Click Here
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All Saints Students Take the Pepsi Challenge
August 26, 2010 • Latest News
Vote Online To Help Them Win Funds For New Science Park Playground.
Read More About The Project.
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Youth Ministry Works “Under The Sea”
August 25, 2010 • Latest News
Members of the Notre Dame of Easton and St. Patrick’s of Redding Youth Ministries painted an under-the-sea mural in the cafeteria at Saint Joseph’s Elementary School in Danbury. Youth Minister David Roman (far left), a teacher at Saint Joseph’s School, and artist Frank Pagliaro (kneeling in front) coordinated the project, which was completed over two weekends this summer. They are pictured with some of the many student painters who participated in the project.
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It’s Sunday Night With Kevin Nealon...
August 17, 2010 • Latest News
St Joseph High School, Trumbull, Class of 2011, is proud to announce an evening with Saturday Night LIVE star and St Joe's alum, Kevin Nealon ('71). Kevin will be appearing on Sunday, September 19th at the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Sacred Heart University in Fairield for an event not to be missed! Nealon is also a graduate of SHU.
The Class of 2011 reached out to Mr Nealon, star of numerous television and film projects, author, and nine-year veteran of NBC staple Saturday Night LIVE last winter. Dedicated alum Nealon responded within 24 hours, generously agreeing to return for a performance to benefit the school. Read More.
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The Missionaries of Charity cordially invite you to a special Mass
in honor of the 100th anniversary of the birthday of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta
6:30pm Wednesday,
August 25, 2010
St. Peter Parish
695 Colordado Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
Mass will be celebrated by Most. Reverend William E. Lori and will be both in English and Spanish. A reception will follow after Mass. All are welcome to attend!
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Gateway to Engineering Summer Camp
By Joseph Grogan
August 16, 2010 • Latest News
Students heading back to school at the end of August will be able to share a wide variety of stories. While many of us can share about the vacations with friends and family, or the soccer camps and swim meets, students that attended the Gateway to Engineering Camp at Immaculate High School can boast about the week they had building rockets, programming Lego robots to perform missions on the moon and designing a prototype of a habitat on the moon. Read More.
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Parish Gardens Feed The Poor
By Brian D. Wallace
August 3, 2010 • Fairfield County Catholic
There’s a new form of “victory garden” sprouting up in parishes throughout the Diocese of Bridgeport, and the harvest will help to feed the poor with fresh vegetables.
The Harvest Now garden project, sponsored by Catholic Charities, is now underway at 12 area parishes and congregations, along with both Sacred Heart and Fairfield universities.
The gardens are usually 23 by 23 raised beds, and they are expected to yield almost 3000 pounds of produce by the end of the summer. All food grown will be delivered to the Connecticut Food Bank, which distributes to soup kitchens, foods pantries and other feeding programs in the region.
The man behind the Catholic Charities program is retired Westport businessman and non-profit entrepreneur Brooks Sumberg. He also created the Connecticut Bicycle Project of Catholic Charities. Read More.
Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters of America Exhibit
Ellis Island National Park – Saturday Oct. 23, 2010
Cost: $60/person
Includes bus transportation to Battery Park, NY, or Liberty State Park, NJ, ferry ticket,
entry to the exhibit and a snack.
An extraordinary traveling exhibition depicting the innovative, action-oriented women
whose passion for justice helped shape our nation's social and cultural landscape.
View the PDF brochure and registration form
Picnic For Foster Care
August 10, 2010 • Fairfield County Catholic
The Knight of Columbus #14360 sponsored and worked the recent Family and Children’s Agency Foster Care Program of Norwalk's annual picnic. From (l): Hugo Mancayo, Lee Pino, Scott Criscuolo, Mike Colaluca (Grand Knight), George Ribellino, Chris O'Connor, Scott Mazzo. Also working the picnic but not in the picture were Peter Richter and Joe Giandurco, along with Joe's wife Alice Giandurco.
"This is was our second year sponsoring the event for the Foster Care parents and children, after the original sponsor was forced to drop out. This is where the Knights stepped in to lend a hand. Not only do we help with financing the event but we supplied man power to serve food and play games with the Foster Care children," said George Ribellino, Council Chairman. FCA serves children who have been temporarily or permanently removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect.
This program is unique because it works specifically with children who have medical complexities and also children who have behavior issues or have been in multiple foster care placements.
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Catholic Charities Classes Help Local Immigrants
By Susan Silvers
August 3, 2010 • Fairfield County Catholic
It’s just after lunch, and the students have cleared their places and are seated at the round tables, pencils and paper ready as they await their petite teacher at the front of the room.
In her hands are photographs portraying physical laborers in action. As she holds each picture up, her question is the same. “What are you doing?” she asks, hoping they will learn the correct verb in their new language to describe the action at hand.
“I am mowing,” would be the answer to one.
“I am watering plants,” would be another.
“I am laying brick,” is a third.
This is the scene not in a public school or college, but at Catholic Charities’ New Covenant House of Hospitality in Stamford, where dozens of lunch guests have stayed on for a class in English as a second language. The two-hour session is intended to help immigrants improve their communications skills for daily tasks and for types of day jobs that provide their employment. Read More.
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“Mother Teresa Lighted Up the World”
By The Most Reverend William E. Lori, S.T.D.,
Bishop Of Bridgeport
August 3, 2010 • Fairfield County Catholic
Like many folks, I recently wrote to Anthony Malkin, the owner of the Empire State Building, to ask if that monumental structure could be lighted up in honor of Mother Teresa’s 100th birthday on August 26. In my letter, I noted Mother Teresa’s tremendous impact on New York, especially her service to the poorest of the poor. She served people of all faiths and none. She reached out to those whom no one else was looking after. And in the process, she opened a lot of eyes and a lot of hearts to the plight of the poor. Her life made a huge impact not only on New York but on the world. Read More.
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Death Row Chaplain Speaks On The Death Penalty
By Pat Hennessy
August 3, 2010 • Fairfield County Catholic
 “The death penalty diminishes everyone it touches,” lay prison chaplain Dale Recinella told listeners gathered at St. Rose of Lima Parish. Recinella, who ministers to men on Florida’s death row and in long-term solitary confinement, spoke on the death penalty in the light of Catholic social teaching. (Photo by Fred Dwyer)
“I have been pro-life since I was 16, but at the same time I was a strong supporter of the death penalty. I didn’t consider it a life issue,” Dale Recinella told parishioners gathered for a special presentation at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Newtown this spring. His talk invited participants to examine the death penalty in the context of building a culture of life.
Although St. Rose has a strong Respect Life/Family Life Ministry, a large number of his listeners hadn’t thought of the death penalty in that light, either. “This is a departure for us,” says Celeste Votolo, ministry chair. Read More.
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St. Francis, Weston, Welcomes New Pastor
By Pat Hennessy
July 12, 2010 • Latest News
 Fr. Michael Dunn
Bishop William E. Lori has announced the new pastor for St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Weston. Fr. Michael Dunn, parochial vicar of St. Theresa Parish in Trumbull, succeeds St. Francis’ retiring pastor, Msgr. Nicholas Grieco. The appointment was effective July 1.
Fr. Dunn, 46, grew up in Danbury, attending St. Gregory the Great elementary school and Immaculate High School. His parents, Franklin and Claire Dunn, are members of Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Wilton, and his brother and sisters still live in the diocese. Read More.
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St. Jude Italian Fest set for Aug. 25-28
August 6, 2010 • Latest News
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Danbury First Grader Wins Prayer Contest Poster Award
Joe Grogan
August 6, 2010 • Latest News
Recently, Holy Cross Family Ministries sponsored a contest titled “The Family That Prayers Together Stays Together.” The contest allowed children from around the country to express how important their Catholic faith is to themselves and their families, while also letting them show off their creative talents. Thousands of poems, drawings, and essays were submitted by kids from every corner of the United States. Read More.
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Schools And Parishes Continue Support For Haiti
July 8, 2010 • Latest News
Although other world events and national issues have pushed the crisis in Haiti off the front page, schools and parishes around the diocese continue to remember the great need suffered by the Haitian people as they continue the painful process of rebuilding their country. Featured here are four innovative ways children and youth throughout Fairfield County continue to show their support. Read More.
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Mother Teresa Rally
Click here for the pdf of this flyer.
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An evening of dinner, dancing and awards!
St. Matthew Parish Hall,
216 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk, CT
6:30 Cocktails (full bar)/ Hors d oeuvres
7:30 Buffet Dinner & Dancing
Music from Sinatra & the Big Band era
performed by the legendary Louie Zayas and his Orchestra.
Recognition of Most Rev. William E. Lori, Bishop of
Bridgeport for his ongoing support of the housing programs
of Catholic Charities.
Presentation of the First Annual
Bishop William E. Lori Award
to a resident of Catholic Charities Housing
Donation: $125 per person
$1000 for table of 8
$3000 Silver Sponsor – special table for 8 plus
inclusion in all promo materials
To make a reservation contact:
Rosie Vite (203) 416-1503 • email rvite@ccfc-ct.org
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Diocesan Celebration of Marriage Anniversaries
Bishop William E. Lori will celebrate a Mass in which the commemoration of significant marriage anniversaries will occur, at Saint Theresa Church, Trumbull, on Sunday, October 17, 2010, at 3:00 P.M. Bishop Lori will be the homilist and will administer both the renewal of marriage vows and the presentation of commemorative certificates.
Couples who have or will be celebrating (during the months of July - December) one of the following wedding anniversaries---15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th AND 50 PLUS YEARS---are invited to participate with family and friends. Interested couples should register with one’s own parish office as soon as possible. The deadline for registration is Monday, October 4, 2010.
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INTRODUCING THE NEW
ROMAN MISSAL
In order to facilitate implementation of the new Roman Missal English translation, the offices of Divine Worship and Media Relations of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops offer you a series of articles designed to educate Catholics about the changes coming up in the liturgy. The articles are a tool you can use in your print and electronic media to get Catholics ready for the transition to the new Roman Missal set to beginning with Advent 2011.
COME TO MADRID!
August, 2011
World Youth Day is quickly approaching for the summer of 2011!
Registration is due by September of 2010. Don't miss out on this once in a life-time experience. If you are interested in going please contact Sister Erika Scheelje, Director of Youth Ministry, at 203-416-1449 or youthministry@diobpt.org.
View the PDF brochure
Diocesan Blue Mass
12pm Sunday September 12, 2010
St. Catherine of Siena Parish
200 Shelton Road, Trumbull
Everyone is welcome to attend!
View the PDF brochure
St. Padre Pio Annual Picnic
1pm Sunday September 19, 2010
Picnic to follow on the grounds of
St. Margaret Shrine
2539 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
$30/person, call for reservations
(see brochure)
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A Safe Environment Today
Learn the "other side of the story" regarding the abuse scandal. For readers who want to look beyond much of the biased and incomplete reporting on the Church and the Vatican, this site brings you some of the nation’s top reporters who offer a perceptive and revealing critique of the sensational headlines and often misleading stories.
Please visit the Church State Law Website for more details
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John Cook To Serve As Interim Principal At Trinity Catholic
July 9, 2010 • Published inThe Stamford Advocate
STAMFORD -- The superintendent of the Diocese of Bridgeport's schools appointed an interim principal at Trinity Catholic High School following Saturday's sudden death of longtime school administrator Robert D'Aquila. Diocese Superintendent Margaret Dames announced the appointment of the district's deputy superintendent, John Cook, to fill the position during a
meeting with Trinity faculty on Thursday morning following D'Aquila's funeral Wednesday.
Cook lives in Watertown and was principal of Wolcott High School for 10 years, Dames said. He has two children attending Catholic schools.
Cook, who has been diocese deputy superintendent for four years, began the High School Engineering Academy that allows students from the diocese's five high schools to attend engineering classes at Fairfield University on Saturdays, Dames said.
As deputy superintendent, Cook has worked with all the high schools in the diocese and is an expert in areas of academics, curriculum and professional
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National Cursillo Encounter
Victor Lugo (center) the National Executive Director of Cursillo, speaks with (l-r)Anne Marie Romano, St. Catherine Parish, Trumbull; Gina Donnarummo, St. Joseph Parish, Shelton; and Kathy Renzulli, St. Joseph Parish, Shelton at the National Cursillo Encounter held from July 29 to August 1 at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri. Cursillistas from the Diocese of Bridgeport prayed, listened to talks about the Cursillo Movement and personal witnesses of evangelization efforts, and enjoyed the company of fellow Cursillistas from around the country.
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Please Live the Gospel By Making
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Update: 3-29-2010
Catholics Across the Diocese of Bridgeport Send More Than $1 Million to Aid Victims and Help Rebuild Haiti
BRIDGEPORT— Catholics throughout Fairfield County have contributed $1,094,816.20 to Haitian earthquake survivors through collections taken around the Diocese of Bridgeport.
Read More
Update: 3-26-2010
Read the latest special report (PDF format) on how CRS and the Catholic Community in the U.S. are responding to the needs of the people of Haiti.
For the latest news and information about the Church response to the Haiti crisis,
visit the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) website.
HOW TO HELP:
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Catholic Relief Services
P.O. Box 17090
Baltimore, Maryland 21203-7090
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