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All items below are also published monthly as the Bits & Pieces Calendar in the Fairfield County Catholic. The deadline for calendar submissions for the April Edition is March 17, 2010.
Fax calendar info to 203-374-2044 or e-mail fcc@diobpt.org.
Note: publication is not guaranteed. Priority is given to Catholic activities and events within Fairfield County.
$25,000 TUITION RAFFLE has been announced by Fairfield Prep. The prize can be used for any K-12 schools, colleges or universities located and accredited in the U.S. Only 1,000 tickets are available; $100 per ticket. (500 tickets must be sold, or buyers will receive a full refund.)
Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the scholarship and student enrichment programs at Prep. The drawing will be held at the Spring Event on Saturday, May 1, at 11pm at the Italian Center of
Stamford. Winning ticket holder does not need to be present.
For more information call 203-254-4237 or e-mail development@fairfieldprep.org.
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2nd Week of March • March 7 - 13
PASSIONIST MISSION
"Our Journey to God" with
Fr. Kenen Peters, CP
Sun March 7 - Wed March 10
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St. Rose of Lima Parish, Newtown
9am Mass each morning
4-5pm Sacrament of Reconciliation daily
7pm Prayer Service nightly
Teen Night for HS students March 7th
For more information, call 426-2333 or visit www.strosechurch.com
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CURSILLO ULTREYAS
Wed March 10
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St. Joseph Parish, Shelton
12:30pm
For more information contact Peter at pjbaumgart@yahoo.com
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FREE AND LOW-COST MAMMOGRAPHY
offered through St. Vincent’s
SWIM Women’s Imaging Center
Thur March 11
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St. Mary Parish, 76 Gulf Street, Milford
1-5pm
Mammograms are free for those who do not have health insurance and qualify for assistance, and discounted for those who do not have insurance but do not qualify for free services. Appointments are necessary; a physician order and insurance card must be brought to the appointment.
For more information call, 203-576-5500 |
PIEROGY/POTATO PANCAKE DINNER
sponsored by the Holy Name Society
Fri March 12
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Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Stratford
4:30-7pm
This is the last dinner until after Easter. Dinner will include pierogies (potato/cheese combination) and potato pancakes with refreshments for $6/person.
Children welcome; no reservations required. Uncooked pierogies can also be ordered anytime for $4/dozen and picked up separately after 2pm that day.
For more information contact Mike Stifil at 203-378-3076.
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MARY’S WAY OF THE CROSS
Fri March 12
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St. Theresa Parish, Trumbull
7:30pm
Mary stood by her Son throughout His Passion and in her faith experienced the joy of His resurrection. Come and see through Mary’s eyes what Jesus was going through on the way to Calvary.
For more information call 203-261-3676.
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DAY OF PRAYER FOR WOMEN
“Women in the Scriptures” given by
Sr. Jean McLoughlin, SSND
Sat March 13
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St. Luke Parish, Westport
10am-2pm
Donation: $10
For more information or to register, call Sr. Maureen Fleming (schotzi@aol.com) at 203-222-0478 or Sr. Maria Iannuccillo (miannuccillo@amssnd.org) at 203-762-4152.
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GOSPEL OF LIFE SOCIETY
Sat March 13
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St. Mary Church, Norwalk
10am after the 9am Pro-Life Mass
They will have Robert Merkle, a nominee in Connecticut’s 4th District (Fairfield County), for the
Republican congressional seat, as guest speaker.
For information, call Eileen Bianchini (stmarygols@aol.com) at 203-847-5727.
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ST. PATRICK’S DINNER
Hosted by the Knights of Columbus, Bridgeport
Sat March 13
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St. Patrick Parish, Bridgeport
Following the 4pm Mass
Beer & wine will be offered in addition to the traditional dinner, coffee, tea, and soda. Seating limited; reservations required. Tickets: $20/person. For more information and reservations, call Steve Cavallo at 203-371-6346.
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ST. PATRICK’S DINNER
Hosted by the Knights of Columbus, Trumbull
Sat March 13
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St. Theresa Parish, Trumbull
5:30pm
Tickets: $20; $10 children; includes entertainment; corned beef & cabbage dinner, coffee, and dessert. BYOB. Tickets may be purchased at the parish office.
For more information, call Don Creatore at 203-261-3221.
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A LITTLE BIT O’ IRELAND
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner sponsored by
the Ladies Guild of St. Ambrose
Sat March 13
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St. Ambrose Parish, Bridgeport
Doors open at 5:30pm
Entertainment provided by the Lenihan Irish Step Dancers. Reservations required; no tickets sold at the door. Tickets: $12 adults; $6 children under 13.
For more information and for reservations, call Sue at 203-333-1336 or Paula at 203-380-2485.
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WINE/FOOD TASTING
Sat March 13
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St. Andrew School, Bridgeport
6-9pm
Wine, beer, and food from local restaurants such as Ralph & Rich’s, Testo’s, Vazzy’s, and more. Live music by 9 Style Acoustic Duo; raffles. Admission: $25 at the door; $20 in advance, age 21 & over.
Tickets can be purchased from Brookside Package Store on 4555 Main St in Bridgeport, or for more information and tickets call Karen Conroy at 203-371-4766.
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MESSIAH SING-ALONG PTS II & III
Sat March 13
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St. Stephen Parish, Trumbull
8pm
The Early Music Ensemble will accompany Handel’s masterpieceon historically accurate instruments. Cost: $15 adults; $10 for students/seniors; $30 families.
For more information call 203-258-9103 or visit www.FanfareConsort.com
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UKRAINIAN EASTER EGGS (Pysanky) exhibit, “Come and Discover the Magic World of the Pysanka!”
will run at the Ukrainian Museum of Stamford on the
St. Basil College Seminary campus, from Mar. 10 through
June 23. The Ukrainian Museum and Library of Stamford
is the oldest cultural institution established by Ukrainians in
North America.
The Museum’s holdings include more than
7,000 folk artifacts; close to 3,000 paintings and sculptures;
and over 500 religious items such as icons, hand crosses,
vestments, and various church vessels. St. Basil College
Library and the Ukrainian Research and Cultural Center:
holdings of over 110,000 books and periodicals; special collections
include those on Eastern Christian and Ukrainian studies,
extensive archival, photographic, philatelic, numismatic,
and recording collections.
For more information and exhibit hours, call Marian Koczanski at 203-324-4578.
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3rd Week of March • March 14 - 20
CATHOLIC WIDOW AND WIDOWER CLUB
Sun March 14
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Pellicci’s Restaurant in Stamford
1pm
For more information, call Adele at 732-581-1765 or Ann at 203-325-3128.
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MASS OF HEALING AND HOPE
Sponsored by the Charismatic Renewal Office
Mon March 15
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St. Lawrence Parish, Shelton
7:30pm
Celebrated with Fr. Larry Carew. For more information, call 203-268-8253.
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CATHOLIC WIDOW AND WIDOWER CLUB
Tue March 16
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St. Michael Parish, Greenwich
7pm
For more information, call Adele at 732-581-1765 or Ann at 203-325-3128.
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FREE AND LOW-COST MAMMOGRAPHY
Offered through St. Vincent’s
SWIM Women’s Imaging Center
Wed March 17
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Park City Primary Care
64 Black Rock Ave, Bridgeport
9am-1pm
Mammograms are free for those who do not have health insurance and qualify for assistance, and discounted for those who do not have insurance but do not qualify for free services. Appointments are necessary; a physician order and insurance card must be brought to the appointment.
For more information call 203-576-5500.
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COMMUNITY JOB FAIR
Thu March 18
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Housatonic Community College
Beacon Hall Events Center, Room 214
900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport
9am - 2pm
For more information, visit www.ctworksSW.org/news
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CURSILLO ULTREYAS
Thu March 18
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St. Mary Parish, Bethel
7:30pm
For more information contact Peter at pjbaumgart@yahoo.com
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EASTERN CHRISTIAN STUDIES
“Discover the Mystery of Christ in the Lenten Pilgrimage”
Fri March 19 - Sun March 21
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St. Basil College, 195 Glenbrook Rd, Stamford
Program begins Fri, March 19, with registration 6-7pm.
Program concludes Sun, March 21, at 3pm.
Become acquainted with the richness of Eastern Christian
theology and spirituality. Cost: $150 includes meals.
For more information and to register, call 203-356-0770 or 203-324-4578, e-mail stbasilcollege@optonline.net, or visit our website at www.stbasilcollege.com.
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COME & SEE EVENT
Held by the Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, Indiana
Fri March 19 - Sun March 21
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Single, Catholic women between the ages of 18-40 are invited to get to know our Benedictine sisters, share in our community life and prayer, and meet other women who are considering religious life – no pressure, no commitment, no cost!
For more information, call 800-734-9999 or visit www.thedome.org/vocations.
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“A RISEN CHRIST AT EASTERTIME”
A Presentation on the Easter Narratives
Sat March 20
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St. Stephen Parish, Trumbull
Program begins with 9am Mass.
Presentation given by Fr. Ed Colohan; discussion, Q&A, coffee, light
refreshments. For more information, call 203-268-6217.
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DAY OF HEALING AND RESTORATION IN THE HOLY SPIRIT with Fr. Ralph Diorio
Sat March 20
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Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center, Southbridge, MA
Doors open at 9am. Day of Healing begins at 10am and closes with 5pm Mass.
Cost: $55; includes lunch. For more information, call Arlete Turturro at 914-669-8139 or e-mail acturturro@gmail.com.
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SHAWL KNITTING RETREAT DAY
Sat March 20
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Holy Family Retreat Center,
303 Tunxis Rd, West Hartford
10am-5pm
Sr. Cathleen Murtha will lead a group through a day of knitting, prayer, reflection and conversation. Program offering: $40. For more information, call 860-521-0440 or visit
www.holyfamilyretreat.org.
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LEGION OF MARY is looking for Catholic men and women to visit hospitals and nursing homes or volunteer to teach religious education. For more information or to join, call Marion Hinds at 203-334-7207 or Fran Tenney at 203-268-4107.
“SUPERMARKETING FOR SENIORS” provided by the Jewish Family services of Greenwich, offers free grocery shopping service and case management designed to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of any Greenwich citizen 60 years of age and older. For more information, call 203-622-1881.
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4th Week of March • March 21 - 27
ST. CASIMIR LUNCHEON
Sponsored by the Knights of Lithuania
Sun March 21
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St. George Parish, Bridgeport
In honor of the feast day of St. Casimir on Sunday, March 21, with Mass at
12 noon and lunch at 1pm in the church hall.
Price: $16 for a Lithuanian style meal. For reservations, call 203-878-0519.
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LENTEN TEEN MASS
Sun March 21
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St. Stephen Parish, Turmbull
5:15pm
Celebrated with Fr. Sean Kulacz. Friends and family welcome. A gathering will follow in the Teen Center. For more information, call Tracy Maus at 209-3375 or e-mail youthministry@ststephentc.org.
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FREE AND LOW-COST MAMMOGRAPHY
Offered through St. Vincent’s
SWIM Women’s Imaging Center
Thu March 25
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Stratford Health Department
468 Birdseye Street, Stratford
9am-1pm
Mammograms are free for those who do not have health insurance and qualify for assistance, and discounted for those who do not have insurance but do not qualify for free services. Appointments are necessary; a physician order and insurance card must be brought to the appointment.
For more information call 203-576-5500.
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GREENWICH FORUM
Welcomes Dr. Anne Mielnik
Fri March 26
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7:30pm
Dr. Mielnik heads the Gianna Center (Catholic Healthcare Center for Women) in Manhattan, the first dedicated practice in New York to offer effective infertility treatment alternatives to morally objectionable assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization.
The talk will be held at the parish’s library room. Cost: $5; light refreshments provided. For more information, contact Gene Casciari at gene_casciari@sbcglobal.net.
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JEFF CAVINS
Author of the Great Adventure Bible Timeline
Fri March 26 - Sat March 27
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St. Mary Parish, Ridgefield
Cavins will tell his conversion story on Friday night, March 26 from 7-9 p.m.
He will hold the seminar on Saturday, March 27, from 9am-4-pm.
His engaging style will take your understanding of Scripture and your faith to new levels. Registration required. Cost: $45 w/pre-registration before Saturday, Mar. 20; late registration,
$55.
For more information and registration, call Margaret Scally at 203-431-3557, or e-mail mscally@snet.net.
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MAGNIFICAT PRAYER BREAKFAST
A Ministry to Catholic Women
Sat March 27
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Marisa’s Ristorante, Trumbull
9:30am-12:30pm
Fr. Larry Carew, parochial vicar of Christ the King Parish, Trumbull, will be the guest speaker. Cost: $25. Seating is limited; registration needed by Sat., Mar. 20.
For more information and to register, call Sue Coyleat 203-431-9752.
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ALL SAINTS SCHOOL
Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Education with a 20th Anniversary Gala
Sat March 27
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Norwalk Inn
7-11pm
In addition to food and festivities the event will feature live music, a live & silent auction, and a cash raffle drawing. For more information or for tickets, call the school office at 203-847-3881.
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5th Week of March • March 28 - April 3
THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST
A Sacred Cantata by Theodore Dubois
Sun March 28
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St. Augustine Cathedral
9am-1pm
Each of Christ’s seven last words will be presented by the Bridgeport Diocesan Choir in meditation and song. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 203-368-6777.
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FREE AND LOW-COST MAMMOGRAPHY
Offered through St. Vincent’s
SWIM Women’s Imaging Center
Mon March 29
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Carriage Green at Milford, 77 Plains Rd, Milford
9am-1pm
Mammograms are free for those who do not have health insurance and qualify for assistance, and discounted for those who do not have insurance but do not qualify for free services. Appointments are necessary; a physician order and insurance card must be brought to the appointment.
For more information call 203-576-5500.
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NEW HOLY NAME SOCIETY
Thu April 1
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St. Raphael/St. Margaret Parish in Bridgeport
Meetings the first Monday of every month (April 1). For more
information, call Art (artfalco@optonline.net) at 203-333-3536 or John (johnmastri@aol.com) at 203-414-9786.
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2nd Week of April • April 4 - 10
DIVINE MERCY WOMEN’S RETREAT
Fri Apr 9 - Sun Apr 11
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Nazareth Spiritual Life Center, Monroe
9am-1pm
Held by Retreat director Fran Karpiej of Sharing Christ Ministry. Retreat includes presentations,
personal quiet time, special prayer services, and more. Weekend cost $170/pp, all single rooms. Saturday only: $65. Deposits of $65/person being received now.
For more information, call Sr. Bernice (sunflowersb54@aol.com) at 203-993-9316.
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