Diocese of Bridgeport

Cardinal O’Malley: Gosnell convictions
draw attention to tragedy of abortion
May 15, 2013

WASHINGTON—The chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called for reflection, greater respect for human life and healing in the wake of the May 13 convictions of Dr. Kermit Gosnell of Philadelphia.

Green eggs and fun
May 16, 2013
Posted in Local News

STAMFORD—“Seussical Jr.,” a laugh-filled production by Trinity Catholic Middle School and the Sabers Players will be presented in the Trinity Catholic High School auditorium on Thursday, May 16th and Friday, May 17th at 7pm. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. For tickets and for more information, call 203.322.7383.

Fairfield Prep’s Mark Giannini
is Gates Millennium Scholar
May 16, 2013

For his leadership, community service and academic achievement, Mark H. Giannini, Fairfield Prep Class of 2013, has been chosen as a Gates Millennium Scholar. The Gates Millennium Scholars Program is the nation’s largest minority scholarship program and is funded by a $1.6 billion grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

May Crowning
May 15, 2013

STRATFORD—St. Mark School in Stratford recently celebrated both a May Crowing and Grandparents and Special Friends Day. Students in grades 2 and 8 professed their devotion to our Holy Mother with flowers.

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"SEUSSICAL JR." musical performed by Trinity Catholic Middle School and the Saber Players on May 16 and 17 at 7pm. Held at Trinity Catholic High School auditorium at 926 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Tickets $8 in advance; $10 at the door. Call 203-322-7383 for more information. Click here for flyer.

ST. MARY SCHOOL CARNIVAL May 15-19 at Bethel Municipal Center Green. Wed., Thurs., Fri. 6-10pm, Sat. 12noon-10pm & Sun. 12noon-2pm & 4-8pm. Carnival will not operate between the hours of 2–4pm. RAFFLE: 1st Prize $5,000; 2nd Prize $1,000; 3rd Prize $500. Tickets $10. Drawing May 19. For info about raffle tickets call 203-744-2922. Attn: Bakers! Saint Mary Carnival is hosting our Annual Pie Baking Contest! Blue Ribbon Awarded to Our First Place Winner!

“SHRED DAY” Sat., May 18 9am-12 noon at St. Ann Church, 481 Brewster St., Bridgeport, rain or shine. ALL WELCOME! Bring your documents in boxes or bags to be destroyed and recycled on location. $25 for the first three boxes, $5 for each additional box. No need to separate staples, paper clips, spiral notebooks or binders. Call 203-368-1607.

MUSEUM EXHIBIT "Dead Sea Scrolls: Life in Ancient Times" runs May 19-Oct. 20 at Museum of Science in Boston, MA. For info click here

MASS FOR HEALING & HOPE by Charismatic Renewal Service on Mon., May 20 at 7:30pm at St. Lawrence Church, Huntington.

MAN TO MAN: PSA and newer diagnostic tests for prostate cancer Bridgeport Hospital urologist Nicholas Viner, MD will discuss PSA and newer diagnostic ests for prostate cancer Tues., May 21, from 6-8pm at Spring Meadows, 6949 Main St., Trumbull. Free and open to the public. A light dinner will be served. For information or to register, call 888-357-2396.

HEALING LITURGY on May 23 at 6:30pm at St. Bridget of Ireland Parish, 278 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford by Fr. James Molgano, Pastor of St. Martin de Porres Parish in Jensen Beach, FL. For info call (203) 324-2910

CATHOLIC VACATION BIBLE CAMP at St. Theresa Parish in Trumbull June 25-29, registration deadline May 24. 8:45am-12noon for kids entering kindergarten through Grade 5. $35 for first child; $25 additional siblings. Volunteers needed for: music, crafts, activities, group leaders, and setup/cleanup. For registration forms, volunteer forms and other info go to: www.sttheresatrumbull.org or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 203-261-3676.

MEMORIAL DAY MASS sponsored by Knights of Columbus Honor Guard of Cabrini Council #4096 and Assembly #136 held at St. Andrews Church, 395 Anton St., Bridgeport on May 26 at 11am. Color corps from the military branches, Boy Scouts of lower Fairfield County, and Knights of Columbus Color Corps in attendance.

ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE MASS at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 545 Stratfield Rd, Fairfield, Sun., May 26 at 12 noon sponsored by The Knights of Columbus, Assumption Council #11077. Veteran units of the American Legion, VFW, Disabled American Vets, National Association of Naval Veterans, Fairfield Police Honor Guard, scouts and Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Honor Guards. A military service honoring the War Dead of our country will be held on parish grounds after Mass. Open to the public. For info Fred Coseglia, 203-371-8181.

CLDB RETREAT: "Becoming an expert on Jesus" with speaker Sr. Alejandra Keen on May 29 from 9am-4pm at St. Mary Parish, 26 Dodgingtown Rd., Bethel. RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (203) 416-1441. Click here for flyer.

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Recognizing responsibility
May 15, 2013
Posted in Local News

STAMFORD—Students from Trinity Catholic Middle School responded with enthusiasm to an essay contest on "The Responsibility of Being Catholic in a Free Society" sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

Bill Newbauer wins Tuition Raffle at Prep
May 15, 2013
Posted in Local News

FAIRFIELD—Fairfield Prep is pleased to announce Bill Newbauer, Class of '85 alumnus and father of Liam Newbauer (Class of ’16), is the winner of the annual $25,000 Tuition Raffle.

Production provides antidote to bullying
May 15, 2013
Posted in Local News

DANBURY—St. Joseph School has taken on a very serious approach to their Anti-Bullying Campaign. Music Director, Jennifer Doherty has written and directed the school’s annual spring play: “Suddenly Saints”.

2013 Trinity Catholic Legacy Gala:
An Unforgettable Event 
May 10, 2013
Posted in Local News

306 alumni, parents, clergy, and friends of Trinity Catholic High School experienced an unforgettable evening on May 4th at Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s where the energy was so high, the dance floor was packed before dinner!

Generosity brightens a spring day
May 06, 2013
Posted in Local News

NORWALK—The Brother Knights of St. Matthew Council #14360 Knights of Columbus recent spent a Saturday Morning doing landscaping and yard cleanup work at the Notre Dame Convalescent Home in Norwalk for Sister Marie Lucie Monast, S.S.T.V. and the Sisters of Saint Thomas of Villanova.

Homefront Project Volunteers
May 06, 2013

Volunteers from the St. John Men's Group of Darien and teens from the St. John Youth Group helped repaint a home in Norwalk Saturday, May 4, as part of The Homefront Project.

Forensic Scientist Dr. Henry C. Lee Visits Lauralton Hall
May 06, 2013
Posted in Local News

MILFORD—On April 24th Lauralton Hall’s forensic students had an exciting visit from a world renowned guest speaker, Dr. Henry Lee.

Biomedical students head to Pittsburgh
May 06, 2013
Posted in Local News

This semester, John Cook, deputy superintendent for the Diocese of Bridgeport, took 16 students from the five diocesan high schools to the University of Pittsburgh for an intense weekend of biomedical engineering.

Pope: Unemployment, slave labor go against God's plan, human dignity
May 02, 2013
Posted in World News

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis called for an end to slave labor and human trafficking as well as greater efforts to create dignified work for more people.

Protect Conscience Rights and Religious Liberty: Urge Congressional Support
for H.R. 940
May 01, 2013
Posted in World News

The Obama Administration's contraceptive/ abortifacient/sterilization mandate will begin to be enforced against nonprofit religious schools, charities and health care providers on August 1.

Lowering age limit for single-dose emergency contraception irresponsible, a disappointment, says Bishops’ Pro-Life spokesperson
May 01, 2013

WASHINGTON—The April 30 move by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve over-the-counter sale of “Plan B One-Step” to minors 15 years and older is a “disappointment,” said a spokesperson for the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

What does St. Scholastica have to do with Shakespeare? That is the Question!
April 30, 2013
Posted in Local News

BROOKFIELD—To find out the answer, just ask any of St. Scholastica’s Shakespearean Players, who will be performing Much Ado About Nothing as part of a parish fundraiser for St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish in Brookfield on June 1 (rain date June 8).

Msgr. Nagle, 89
April 29, 2013
Posted in Local News

STAMFORD— Monsignor William A. Nagle, former pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Stamford, entered into eternal rest on April 25, 2013 at the age of 89.

Senior Citizen Prom 2013
April 29, 2013
Posted in Local News

The experience one faces, at Saint Joseph’s Manor for the senior citizen prom, is moving.

One cannot follow Jesus, love Jesus
without the church, pope says
April 26, 2013
Posted in World News

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Following Jesus means belonging to the church, the community that gives Christians their identity, Pope Francis said.

Confession:
Your Questions Answered
By: Fr. James Martin, SJ

Catholic by Grace:
How do I forgive?
How do I forget?
By: Denise Bossert

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