Father Luke Suarez, Parochial Administrator
Monsignor J. Peter Cullen, Retired
Stephanie LaPointe, Business Manager
Valerie Byrnes, Director of Faith Forma on
Sally Sluga, Parish Secretary
Dr. Alexandra Errico, Director of Music Ministries
William Butler, Chair of Parish Finance Council (203) 322-3722
Tom Molen, Parish Council President (917) 834-0986
403 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 322-3722
www.HolySpiritStamford.org
June 6, 2021
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Father Luke Suarez, Pastor
Monsignor J. Peter Cullen, Retired
Valerie Byrnes, Director of Faith Formation
Stephanie LaPointe, Business Manager
Sally Sluga, Parish Secretary
William Butler, Chair of Finance Council (203) 322-3722
Tom Molen, Parish Council President (203) 322-3722
403 Sco ieldtown Road
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 322-3722
SANCTUARY LAMP FOR THE WEEK OF June 4 — JUNE 10, 2021 The Sanctuary Lamp burns brightly In Memory of Katherine and Patrick McCann Requested by The Berger Family Monday, June 7
7:30 a.m. +William Kinahan, req. by Louise
Nolan
Tuesday, June 8
7:30 a.m. +John Melia, req. by Dominick &
Dawn Bria and Family
Wednesday, June 9
7:30 a.m. +Anne Egan, req. by Marita
Conron
Thursday, June 10 No Mass Friday, June 11
7:30 a.m. +Vincenza Licastrino, req. by
Vincenza Dimauro
7:00 p.m. +Service of Remembrance Saturday, June 12
8:30 a.m. Thanksgiving for the Priesthood Ordina on of Father Guy Dormévil,
req. by Barbara & Pat Paladino
5:15 p.m. +Deceased Members of The Serafino Family, req. by Family Sunday, June 13
7:30 a.m. +Angela P. Lacerenza, req. by The
Jablonsky Family
9:30 a.m. Parishioners Living & Deceased 11:30 a.m. +Roddy Connolly, req. by The
McKernan Family
MASS INTENTIONS
For the Week of June 6, 2021
Welcome to the
Church of the
Holy Spirit!
To anyone visiting, new to the area, looking for a spiritual home, or are curious about the Catholic Faith, you are most welcome to join our parish. In communion with the Roman Catholic Church, our parish is united in faith in Jesus Christ. It is a place to grow spiritually through the Sacraments, placing faith in action in serving God with one’s whole heart, soul, mind and strength and by loving one’s neighbor.
Please remember in your daily prayers all the sick and homebound of our Parish, especially:
Joseph Meehan, Kim Giglio, Lisa Giglio, Anna Simonsen-Meehan, Salvatore Bonina, Susan Wilcox, Alessia Dragonetti and Anne Yaggi.
If you would like your name or the name of a loved one to be included in this list, please contact
the parish of ice.
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CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THROUGH THE
SAVING WATERS OF BAPTISM:
While I am always mindful of the entire Holy Spirit Parish
community, parishioners who have lost a loved one due to the virus are especially in my heart. I would like to invite you to join me – either in person or in spirit on June 11th at 7 PM in the Church for Vespers, an Evening Prayer where we will remember those who have died this past year from the pandemic. We will be praying in solidarity with the Bishop and Parishes throughout the diocese for the repose of the souls of those who are deceased and for the consolation of their families. I would like to invite the families of our parish to provide us with the names of loved ones who have died due to the pandemic so their names can be read aloud during the service. Please use the form on our website to add the name(s) of your family members and friends you wish to be remembered. To access the form,
please visit our website: www.holyspiritstamford.org and click the Service of Remembrance roving
banner, or you are welcome to call the parish of ice (203) 322-3722. Fr. Suarez
My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
While the effects of the pandemic are still very much felt in our lives, I believe that we are approaching the light at the end of the long tunnel. Under the
guidelines of the CDC and the State of Connecticut, the bishops of Connecticut “have decided to end the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation in person in each of our respective dioceses (CT Bishop’s Statement on the Eucharist).
In the words of Pope Saint John Paul, “the observance [of attending Mass] should be seen as a need rising from the depths of Christian life. It is crucially important that all the faithful should be convinced
that they cannot live their faith or share fully in the life of the Christian community unless they take part
regularly in the Sunday Eucharistic assembly. The Eucharist is the full realization of the worship which humanity owes to God, and it cannot be compared to any other religious experience.” (JOHN PAUL II, Apostolic Letter, on Keeping The Lord’s Day Holy Dies Domini, 81).
Although we rejoice in the return to Mass, we should also be mindful that our Mother the Church has always
recognized there are situations where a Catholic is unable to attend Mass due to health concerns, this holds true
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Faith Formation registration will begin in
July. Any questions, please contact Holy
Spirit’s Director of Religious Education,
Valerie Byrnes at
DRE@holyspiritstamford.org
Wishing you a
blessed summer
June 2021—Month at a Glance: Please keep checking the website www.holyspiritstamford.org for updates June 5: Men’s Group 7 a.m. June 4 & 5: Social Concerns Monthly Non Perishable Food Collection June 8: Adoration & Confession 7:00 p.m.— 8:30 p.m. June 10: Men’s Steak Night—6:30-8:30 p.m. (please RSVP by June 7th) June 11: Evening Prayer Service of Remembrance 7:00 p.m. June 15: Adoration & Confession 7:00 p.m.— 8:30 p.m. June 21-25 Daily Mass in hall while electrical work is being done in the church June 26: American Red Cross Blood Drive in Holy Family Hall from 9 a.m.—2 p.m. (sponsored by Holy Spirit’s Men’s Group & Women’s Guild) Updated Mass Guidelines as of May 19, 2021:♦ Reservations will no longer be required.
♦ Masks are required inside church for those who are not fully vaccinated (except children under the age of 2).
♦ Masks are not required inside if you are fully vaccinated (of course you may still wear a mask if you choose to do so).
♦ Social distancing is no longer required.
♦ Two Communion lines will take place when an Extraordinary Minister is assisting the pastor in distribution of Communion.
♦ When receiving Communion, if wearing a mask, please remove or pull down your mask just before receiving Holy Communion, then put your mask back on right after receiving.
♦ Ushers will begin to use collection baskets again.
♦ Missals will be placed in the pews once we receive them.
♦ Holy Water fonts will remain empty at this time.
♦ Only one Mass (9:30 a.m. on Sunday) will continue to be livestreamed.
Eucharastic Adoration &
Confession every Tuesday
Status Update
Thank You to those who pledged support to this
campaign. Did you know at this point 75% of every dollar paid on pledges will now be credited to Holy Spirit Church! Your ongoing support in honoring your pledge is greatly appreciated and will help us pay for the great work completed thus far:
Total Pledged $1,680,724 Total Collected (as of 5/6/21) $ 968,060
To make a payment on your pledge, please visit: GiveCentral.org/WSWC or call 203-648-9050
May God Bless You! Hope after abortion—Project Rachel
Day of Prayer and Healing Are you or someone you know carrying the pain and sorrow of losing a child to abortion? The Diocese of Bridgeport is hosting an Entering Canaan Day of Prayer and Healing for women on Saturday, June 12th. For con idential registration or more information, please call (203) 416-1619 or e-mail projectrachel@diobpt.org
God’s mercy, healing and forgiveness are waiting for you!
Register at: redcrossblood.org Blood Drive Saturday, June 26th 9:00 a.m.— 2:00 p.m. Holy Family Hall Sponsored by Holy Spirit’s Men’s Group and Women’s Guild
Regina Caeli Academy is hiring for the 2021-22 academic year!
No formal teaching experience is necessary, but a love for the Catholic faith is required! Submit resume and apply here:
rcahybrid.isolvedhire.com/jobs/
Regina Caeli is a private, independent, University-Style Hybrid® operating in the Catholic tradition. Preschool - 12th grade students attend classical academic and extracurricular classes two days a week, and homeschool the remaining days following the plans provided by RCA. To learn more, contact Mrs. Diane Anderson at
danderson@rcahybrid.org.
To learn more about Regina Caeli, visit
Holy Spirit Men’s Group
To provide Catholic Men with support, wisdom and fraternity to be strengthened as men,
husbands and fathers in Christ. All men of the parish are invited to a end.
Next Date : Saturday, June 5 at 7 a.m.
Steak Night Thursday, June 10th
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Making a Difference Through Mary, Our Mother, Our Model
Please join us as we pray the Rosary every Tuesday a er the 7:30 a.m. Mass. Join fellow parishioners in asking the beloved patroness of our country for her intercession for world peace.
The Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed in the Chapel every Wednesday a er the 7:30 a.m. Mass - all are welcome.
Men’s Group Steak Night—Thurs., June 10th 6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m. behind Holy Family Hall
$35 per person
Men, please join us for a night of fellowship and good food. Consider bringing a friend. The menu will include beefsteak, salad, draft beer & soft drinks.
Please Sign Up by June 7th by visiting https:// www.holyspiritstamford.org and click on the Men’s Group Steak Dinner roving banner or call the parish of ice (203) 322-3722.
Payment can be made on-line when you register on our website, or by check payable to Holy Spirit Church (please put “Steak Night” notation on check) and placed in collection basket, dropped off to rectory or mailed to 403 Sco ieldtown Road, Stamford CT 06903
Monthly Non Perishable Food Collection
Weekend of June 5th & 6th
Collection will bene it St. Mary’s Food Pantry
(grocery store gift cards always appreciated)
Safe Environment: Protecting God’s Children Awareness Training
All parishioners of Holy Spirit Parish who wish to volunteer within the parish or diocesan schools must enroll in the Diocesan mandated Protecting God’s Children Awareness Training Program. Please visit the Virtus website at www.virtus.org/ virtus to register for an upcoming session or call: Erin Neil (203) 416-1406.
Informa on regarding the fall youth group
schedule will be posted as soon as it is
available.
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(R = Reader, EM = Extraordinary Minister, S= Altar Server)
5:15 PM R C. Woodside EM L. Cerrone S 7:30 AM M. Curley C. Stock 9:30 AM R M. O’Leary EM B. Klaassens S 11:30 AM A. Loglisci C. Pinard Care Of The Altar
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Lectors & Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Kathy King (203) 329-3786
Altar Servers
Eileen Hillenmeyer (203) 595-5255 or Sally Sluga (203) 858-3882
Adult Faith Forma on
Valerie Byrnes (203) 322-1557
Social Concerns Ministry
Regina Butler or Maureen DePonte SocialConcerns@holyspiritstamford.org
Family Friendship Coffees
R. Brokowski FFCoffee@holyspiritstamford.org
Liturgical Commi ee Women’s Guild
Kathy King or Maureen DePonte
WomensGuild@holyspiritstamford.org
Men’s Group
Father Luke Suarez - Rectory (203) 322-3722
Walking with Purpose
Karen Pritchard or Eileen Hillenmeyer WWP@holyspiritstamford.org
Mommy & Me
Lola Russell or Regina Campfield MommyMe@holyspiritstamford.org
2021 Stewardship Treasure
Collec on of May 23, 2021 $3,660.00
Online Giving $2,905.00
Total Offertory $6,565.00
Due to inconsistent coun ng of collec ons last year because of Covid-19, compara ve offertory
numbers are not available at this me
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