Seven men will be ordained
to the priesthood

May 24, 2013
Posted in Local News

Ordination Mass to be celebrated tomorrow!


BRIDGEPORT—Seven men will be ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Bridgeport on May 25 at 10 am at St. Theresa Church in Trumbull. Retired Hartford Archbishop Daniel Cronin will be the ordaining bishop. The new priests are: Fr. Juan Acosta, Fr. John Connaughton, Fr. Joseph Gill, Fr. Matthew Krankall, Fr. Krzysztof Kuczynski, Fr. Damian Pielesz and Fr. Ralph Segura.

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Product of Diocesan Catholic Schools
Earns top academic honors at Fairfield University

May 24, 2013
Posted in Local News

STAMFORD—Caitlin Hill Stote of Stamford was presented the Lieutenant William Koscher Award in Arts and the Bellermine Medal at the 63rd commencement exercises on May 19, as 5,000 family members and friends watched with pride on Bellarmine Lawn.

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St. Theresa students bring history to life

May 23, 2013
Posted in Local News

TRUMBULL—On May 13, students from St. Theresa School were greeted with a surprise. Behind museum ropes, historical figures were arranged around the gymnasium, frozen in position. When dimes and nickles were dropped in each coin bank, the figures came to life, sharing their own stories from ancient times.

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Pilgrimage to Baltimore leads to personal greeting from Archbishop Lori

May 23, 2013

ON THE ROAD—On Sunday, April 28 and Monday, April 29, fifty-three people from the Diocese of Bridgeport set out on a pilgrimage to some important sites in the American Catholic Church, and they ended their trip with personal greetings from Archbishop William E. Lori, former Bishop of Bridgeport.

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CATHOLIC VACATION BIBLE CAMP at St. Theresa Parish in Trumbull June 25-29, registration deadline May 24. 8:45am-12noon for kids entering K-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.


MASS HONORING VETERANS at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 325 Washington Ave., Stamford on Sat., May 25 at 5pm.  Principal Celebrant and Homilist is Msgr. Thaddeus Molanowski who served 28 years as Army Chaplain and retired as Deputy Chief of Chaplains with a rank of Brigidere General in 1978. For info call (203) 323-4967.


MEMORIAL DAY MASS sponsored by Knights of Columbus Honor Guard of Cabrini Council #4096 and Assembly #136 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 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 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.


FIRST ANNUAL DIABETES HEALTH & RESOURCE FAIR by The Community Diabetes Engagement on Thurs., May 30 from 10am-7pm.  Addressing health issues, promotion of wellness, education, disease prevention, and access to care. Held at Baldwin plaza, corner of Broad St. & Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). For flyer click here


"NIGHTS ON BROADWAY" featuring Frank Mastrone & Friends held June 1 at 8pm, Edgerton Center at Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield.  To benefit Fr. Barry Furey Angel Aid Scholarship fund for Our Lady of Assumption Catholic School. Tickets $50pp, senior citizens & students $25pp. VIP Tickets $100pp. To purchase tickets call 203-334-6271 or www.olacs-fairfield.org for downloadable form.


TAG SALE at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish, 380 Long Hill Ave., Shelton June 1 from 8am-2:30pm. The cost to rent a table inside is $20; to rent parking space to sell from car is $15.  Vendors welcome.  Food available.  Call LuAnn 203-209-2441.


“MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING” a fundraiser for St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish, 138 Candlewood Lake Rd., Brookfield on June 1 at 11am (Rain date June 8). Performed by kids ages 4-15 along with St. Marguerite’s very own clergy!  Performance followed by an English Low Tea, with tea sandwiches, desserts, and beverages. For info or tickets call 203-521-2390 or E-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  Adults $15; Seniors $10; Children $7 ages 6-12; Children 5 & under free, with a $35 maximum charge per family. Tickets must be purchased in advance; they will not be sold at the door.


“SHRED IT” DAY Sat., June 1 at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 200 Shelton Rd., Trumbull from 9am-12 noon.  BOX IT OR BAG IT. Shred thirty pounds of paper for $10.  Drop it off or stay and watch it being shredded.  No need to worry about staples, paperclips, or rubber bands.  All welcome!  Call (203) 377-3133 or www.stcatherinetrumbull.com


FREE WOMEN’S CARDIAC SCREENING AT “TAKE HEART” FAIR - Sat., June 1 from 8am-12noon.  Women of all ages are invited; Hawley Conference Center, St. Vincent’s, 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport.  Cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure and vital sign screenings, body composition evaluation, nutrition assessment, fitness assessment, lifestyle changes and appropriate formulation of an action plan through goal setting.  Women will have access to Framingham Risk scores which help to determine potential development of heart disease in the next ten years. Space is limited; Appointments required. To make appointment call 203-576-6119.  Info www.stvincents.org/takeheart


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Pizza with His Honor

May 23, 2013
Posted in Local News

NORWALK—Mayor Richard Moccia stopped by All Saints Catholic School in May to share pizza and conversation with the students in Amanda Labadia’s seventh grade homeroom.

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Teacher Appreciation!

May 22, 2013
Posted in Local News

BROOKFIELD—Students from St. Joseph School in Brookfield made Teacher Appreciation Day a special one by going out of their way to honor teachers.  The students and staff all wore something purple, the favorite color of their principal, Mary Jo Bokuneiwicz.

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Tornadoes exact deadly toll in Oklahoma;
area needs 'a lot of prayers'

May 21, 2013

OKLAHOMA CITY (CNS)—Even after the initial death toll was cut by more than half, the human and material devastation of a string of tornadoes that buffeted areas of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City May 19-20 was incalculable.
 

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State Champ knows her words

May 21, 2013
Posted in Local News

TRUMBULL—St. Theresa School fifth grader Katherine Pikulik, shown here with Principal Salvatore Vittoria, won the state level of the Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee.

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St. Rose Advanced Math Club
counts for the Gold

May 21, 2013
Posted in Local News

NEWTOWN—St. Rose of Lima School’s Advanced Math Club achieved Gold Level status in a year-long challenge administered by the MATHCOUNTS Association for the second year in a row.

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Cardinal O’Malley: New Vermont Assisted Suicide Law reveals slippery slope

May 21, 2013

WASHINGTON—Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston, chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, warned of an “alarming trend nationwide” after Vermont legalized physician-assisted suicide, May 20.

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Msgr. Weiss honored
on his 40th Anniversary as a Priest

May 21, 2013
Posted in Local News

NEWTOWN—Being drawn intimately into the joy and suffering of others is one of the greatest gifts of the priesthood, said Msgr. Robert Weiss, at his 40th Anniversary Mass on Pentecost Sunday.

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At Pentecost vigil, pope shares personal stories of his faith

May 20, 2013
Posted in World News

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—With humor and passion, Pope Francis shared highlights of his personal faith journey and explained some key points of his teaching to an enthusiastic crowd of representatives from Catholic lay movements.

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“An Evening with Geno Auriemma”
benefit for Shehan Center

May 20, 2013
Posted in Local News

BRIDGEPORT—On Tuesday, May 14, the Cardinal Shehan Center hosted, “An Evening with Geno Auriemma” at Sacred Heart University’s Edgerton Center.

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Fairfield Prep’s Mark Giannini
is Gates Millennium Scholar

May 16, 2013

FAIRFIELD—For his leadership, community service and academic achievement, Mark H. Giannini, Fairfield Prep Class of 2013, has been chosen as a Gates Millennium Scholar.

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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.

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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.

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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”.

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May Crowning

May 14, 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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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.

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