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St.Thomas More Church
374 Middlesex Road • Darien, Connecticut • 06820
(203) 655-3303
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord • April 14, 2019
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Saint Thomas More Church FROM THE RECTORY
Parish Office Hours This week Christians should be making a
9:00AM to 3:00PM Monday - Thursday determined effort to find time to focus their
thoughts, imagination and prayers on the
9:00AM to 1:00PM Friday
sacredness of these days. We define
ourselves by what we chose to believe, and
Liturgical Schedule www.stmdarienct.org whether we choose to live according to
Saturday Vigil Mass .......................................................................... 4:30PM those beliefs. As self professed Catholics our
Sunday Masses .......................7:30AM, 8:45AM, 10:00AM Family Mass core belief is that we are children of God
11:30AM Choir Mass (during school year) & 5:15PM and find ourselves enslaved to sin and death.
Confessions .................................................... Saturdays 3:45PM-4:15PM We are unable to free ourselves from our
Sundays 8:15AM-8:45AM & 4:45PM-5:15PM bondage by our own power. But Jesus, the
Baptisms ........................................... Sundays 12:30PM (by appointment) divine Son of God, humbled himself to become man, born of the
Daily Masses (Monday-Saturday) ................................................9:00AM Blessed Virgin Mary. Now by uniting ourselves to Christ the God-
Eucharistic Adoration ...........................First Fridays 10:00AM-5:00PM man we can unite our humanity with his divinity. By following the
Blessed Sacrament Chapel Way he lived, believing in the Truth he professed we share in the
fullness of Life that comes from the Father, the only power
Parish Staff office@stmdarienct.org known to us by which we can conquer sin and death.
Rev. Paul G. Murphy, Pastor ........................................... 655-3303 ext 12
Rev. John Connaughton, Priest-in-Residence................655-3303 ext 18 The fullest celebration of Easter is participating in the three day
Rev. Mr. Gauthier Vincent, Deacon............................................ 219-9275 celebration of the Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the
Anna Bauts, Business Manager...................................... 655-3303 ext 25 Easter Vigil. Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper. The
Office Manager ................................................................. 655-3303 ext 10 priest washes the feet of twelve parishioners imitating Christ's
Susan Lattimer, Administrative Assistant ....................... 655-3303 ext 24 acts of love in humble service to others. The solemn procession of
the Blessed Sacrament from the main altar to a beautifully
Faith Formation K-5 stmreled@gmail.com decorated altar of repose evokes the image of Jesus instituting the
Maria Hillman, Director................................................... 655-3077 ext 14 gift of the Eucharist, his walk to the Garden of Gethsemane where
Geraldine Flynn, Administrative Assistant .....................655-3077 ext 23 he spent the night before his arrest in prayer. The traditional visit
to seven churches that evening is a way for us to keep vigil with
Faith Formation 6-8 msc@stmdarienct.org Jesus and answer the request he made to his disciples that night,
Jennifer Sommer, Coordinator........................................ 655-6295 ext 15 "Can you not pray with me one hour?" We are supporting him
Betsy Reilly, Administrative Assistant ............................. 655-6295 ext 21 with our prayers during that agonizing hour in which our sins
passed before his eyes and the devil tempted him to abandon the
Youth Ministry yg@stmdarienct.org Cross.
Susan Lattimer, Coordinator ........................................................655-3303
The starkness of the Church on Good Friday stripped of all her
Music Ministry music@stmdarienct.org decorations except the Crucifix reminds us of the emptiness of
Galen Tate, Music Director/Organist.............................. 655-3303 ext 19 the world without Christ and the somber and sacred tone that
should mark the day Christ died for our sins. Our coming forward
to venerate the cross with a kiss is a public display of our love for
Happiness Preschool stmhappyschool@aol.com
Christ and a humble act of thanksgiving to him for his willingness
Maria Hillman, Director................................................... 655-6053 ext 14
to suffer and die for our sins.
Geraldine Flynn, Administrative Assistant .....................655-6053 ext 23
When we enter the dark church on Holy Saturday for the Easter
Adult Faith Formation Vigil and then see the darkness banished by the lighting of the
Jim Davis, RCIA................................................ davis.jim1957@gmail.com Paschal candle, then gradually watch the church become a glow
Maryann Knag, Tuesday Bible Study .......................... mmknag@aol.com with light through the spreading of that one tiny light to each
parishioner's own candle, we have a powerful image of the light of
Outreach & Ministries Christ's resurrection shining in the world and the power of
Women’s Circle..................................womenscircle@stmdarienct.org Christ's resurrection to banish the darkness of sin and death from
Prayer Shawl Ministry, Patty Catino ............... paddyann42@gmail.com our lives.
Bereavement, Lillian Toll ............................................................... 966-9367
I encourage all of our parishioners to mark this Holy Week by
Lay Leadership participating in all of the Catholic Church's rituals, especially by
Joseph D. Roxe, Parish Trustee .................................................... 655-9908 participating in the rites of the Holy Triduum. I make that
Brian D.Young, Parish Trustee...................................................... 972-1178 recommendation particularly to our parishioners who have never
Mary Jo Dyer, Finance Council Chairperson.......... mjdyer6@gmail.com experienced the fullness of the celebration of Holy Week and
Easter in this way. And whether we are able to attend all of the
Other Contacts Church's Holy Week liturgies let us at least commit ourselves to
Parish FAX .................................................................................... 655-6478 marking this week as a sacred time. What we say and do should be
Faith Formation & Happiness Preschool FAX ...................... 655-8901 a sign that this is the week we recall that our Savior Jesus Christ
Parish E-mail....................................................... office@stmdarienct.org suffered and died for us and the for the salvation of the world.
Parish Media (Website/Bulletin)............. stmdarienNEWS@aol.com
God Bless, Fr. Paul
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CHURCH RENOVATION UPDATE MASS INTENTIONS
What's going on over in the Church? Saturday, April 13
The focus of the renovation activities has been on 9:00 AM Don Caglianese The Bumgardner Family
the installation of the infrastructure to support 4:30 PM Edwin J. McGuinn Jr The Giesen Family
the numerous systems inside the building which
were inefficient and obsolete. That work continues Sunday, April 14
and there has been a great degree progress to report, the 7:30 AM George Higgins The Fallon Family
following are a few highlights. 8:45 AM Robert Eldredge
Ruth and Bob Byrnes
10:00 AM Angelo Calleppi and Family
Anne and Stephen Cappelli
• EverSource, the electrical utility company, completed the 11:30 AM Chris and Gene Cronin
Mary McCullagh
installation of a large power transformer that now provides
5:15 PM Kathleen Glen Doyle
The Erin Hannon Family
permanent power to the building. The power is distributed to
the building electrical circuit panels. Monday, April 15
• More than a mile of electrical conduits and wiring are in place 9:00 AM Jon O'Connor Judy and John McCarty
and wired.
Tuesday, April 16
• The temporary power line that spans from the Rectory over
to the outside of the church building can now be removed. 9:00 AM Carmine Gallo Phil Gallo
• New high efficiency LED light fixtures have been installed in Wednesday, April 17
the ceiling.
• Over 7000 square feet of sheetrock is being on the ceiling and 9:00 AM Jim Malone Rick and Cathy Burkhardt
walls in the Nave and Narthex. Thursday, April 18
• The new energy efficient Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
8:00PM The People of the Parish
system ductwork is completed; the large cooling units are
located on the roof in the rear of the building are installed and Friday, April 19
work continues to make them operational. A new boiler and 3:00PM The Passion & Veneration
oil storage tanks are installed in the heating equipment room. of the Cross
• A large wood platform which serves as a base for the
Sanctuary floor marble is completed. Saturday, April 20
• New roofing material has been installed on the rear of the 8:00PM The People of the Parish
building. Sunday, April 21
• The main entrance and the pediment above has been enclosed
with plywood to protect the finish work being performed 7:30 AM The People of the Parish
inside. 8:45 AM The People of the Parish
• The new stained glass windows are in the final stage of 10:00 AM The People of the Parish
manufacturing. Rohlf Studios, located in Mount Vernon NY is 11:30 AM The People of the Parish
producing the windows. Rohlf Studios was contracted by the
Archdiocese of New York to restore all the stained glass in St. HOLY WEEK AT ST.THOMAS MORE
Patrick's Cathedral in NYC several years ago.
If you missed the opportunity to contribute to our Church
Renovations and would like to participate, please contact the
Parish Office at 655-3303 or office@stmdarienct.org.
Be sure to visit our Flickr page by going to stmdarienct.org or scan the RECONCILIATION MONDAY ✝ April 15, 2019
above QR code to see the progress of our church renovations. Confessions from 3:00PM to 9:00PM
St. Aloysius Parish, 21 Cherry Street, New Canaan
AT T EN T ION St. John Parish, 1986 Post Road, Darien
Please be extra careful driving and walking in the St. Matthew Parish, 216 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk
parking lot due to the ongoing construction activities.
HOLY THURSDAY ✝ April 18, 2019
STEWARDSHIP 8:00PM Mass • Parish Hall
Seven-Church Pilgrimage • 9:30PM-11:00PM
Offertory
GOOD FRIDAY ✝ April 19, 2019
Blessings for Passion & Veneration of the Cross • 3:00PM • Parish Hall
April 7 Actual Budget Variance
Stations of the Cross • 7:30PM • Parish Hall
Weekly Offertory $21,006 $26,914 -$5,909
HOLY SATURDAY ✝ April 20, 2019
Month-to-Date Offertory $21,006 $26,914 -$5,909 8:00PM Mass • Parish Hall
FY-to-Date Offertory $761,266 $845,020 -$83,755 EASTER SUNDAY ✝ April 21, 2019
Masses at 7:30AM • 8:45AM • 10:00AM • 11:30AM
The chart above details our weekly, monthly and fiscal year-to-date offertory Easter Sunday Masses will be celebrated in the
contributions. Also, please remember St.Thomas More Parish in your estate planning. Darien High School Auditorium, 80 High School Lane
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SEVEN-CHURCH PILGRIMAGE Tuesday Bible Study Group
You are invited. Come pray, read and ponder with us
All parishioners are invited to join Father Paul on a special Seven-
as we study Sacred Scripture and experience the
Church Pilgrimage on Holy Thursday, April 18. We will visit 7
“words of Eternal Life”! We meet in the Rectory
local churches following the 8:00PM Mass at STM. Main altars are
Annex on Tuesdays from 9:30AM to 11:00AM.
stripped; all crosses are either removed or covered, and the
(Check the STM website for all dates.) This group is
blessed sacrament is placed in a tabernacle on the altar of repose.
presenting an original 16 week curriculum entitled,
The reason for this worldwide tradition to visit local churches is
“Mary, the Mother of God and Our Mother”. We continue with
to spend time and prayer in commemoration of Jesus’ night in
“Mary in History”, “Mary and the Catechism of the Catholic
prayer at the Garden of Gethsemane. If you would like to go on
Church”, “Appearances of Mary and her Messages”, Titles of Mary,
this pilgrimage an itinerary and directions to all of the churches
Statues and Depictions”, “Mary and the Mysteries of the Rosary”,
will be distributed Holy Thursday evening at the Blessed
“Mary and Some Mystics: Private Revelations”; “Mary and You”. All
Sacrament Chapel.
are welcome - Bible beginners to Bible scholars. Led by Catholic
Scripture scholar, Maryann Knag, MAT, MAR, she teaches under
ADULT RELIGIOUS FORMATION the Magisterium and has been leading groups in CT and RI since
Rite of Election & Call to Continuing Conversion 2004. For more information contact Maryann at 213-4809 or
mmknag@aol.com.
Tuesday Bible Study can now be seen on ! Scan the QR
code above to visit her channel.
HAPPINESS PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
We are in the process of registering for
this coming school year!! We have our
Drop Off Twos Program (which we have a
few one day Friday spots left in), our 3s, 4s,
and PreK programs which are filling up
quickly. If you would like a tour of our
Preschool please call and arrange one soon.
In addition to our classes, we offer after
school enrichment of Karate, Gymnastics, Soccer, Multi Sports,
Bookworms (Art and Literature) and Yoga as a before school
Pictured above from left to right: Father Paul, Kelly Whipple, Audry Vulha enrichment class. In addition our enrichment during school hours
(sponsor),Vickie Coghlin, and Jim Davis (RCIA Coordinator) is varied and includes Music, Animal Embassy, Godly Play and for
the 4s and PreK, weekly Spanish lessons. Please call Maria Hillman
The Rite of Election, traditionally held on the first Sunday of Lent, at 655-6053 to schedule a tour.
is a celebration of the Lord’s choosing of men and women, who
with the help of the Church acknowledge God’s election of them COMMUNION TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND
for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at
Easter. The Call to Continuing Conversion marks the final period If you know of someone who, due to illness or physical
of preparation for Christians of other faiths to be received into limitations, cannot attend Mass, and would like to receive the
full communion with the Catholic Church. On Sunday, March 10, Eucharist, contact the parish office to arrange a home visit by a
the St. Thomas More RCIA team participated in this diocese-wide priest or one of our Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: of-
celebration at St. Theresa Church in Trumbull. Over 250 fice@stmdarienct.org or 655-3303.
catechumens and candidates from over 37 parishes attended this
service celebrated by Bishop Caggiano. We offer our prayers and ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
support to Kelly Whipple and Vickie Coghlin as they prepare for
the Easter Sacraments and full communion with the Church. & DEVOTION TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Working Through Bereavement Friday, May 3, 2019 - 10:00AM-5:00PM
How do you live with grief so that you can turn On First Fridays the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration
unhappiness into gratitude and even to joy? NEW DAY on the altar of the Chapel from 10:00AM-5:00PM. At 4:45PM,
is a unique program that helps to find meaning to all following the Litany to the Sacred Heart, we celebrate
facets of your loss and to take necessary steps to Benediction before reposing the Blessed Sacrament in the
move forward into your life well lived. Beginning tabernacle. To be with Him will reassure you that because of his
Wednesday, April 24, for nine consecutive Wednesdays, glorious resurrection you have nothing to fear. To adore Jesus in
join trained and experienced bereavement facilitators the Eucharist is to receive and enjoy the gift of his eternal real
with others bearing their loss to begin this most important presence. The Eucharist is Jesus' gift of himself to us. He is truly
journey. Meetings are held from 7:30PM to about 9:00PM in the there, in the tabernacles of the world, in the form of simple bread
Rectory Annex. Positively confidential, this non-denominational consecrated into his sacred body, blood, soul and divinity. From
program is offered free of charge to the surrounding community. there he offers us the comfort of his company and the gift of his
Registration is required. Please call Lillian Toll at 966-9367. love. Spending time with Him will remind you that he loves you
so much he willingly laid down his
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AROUND THE DIOCESE
Shepherds Mentoring
Want to make a REAL Difference? Join the Shepherds’ team! Each
spring, dozens of deserving Bridgeport and New Haven area
Join your fellow Parishioners who are using incoming high school students and their families come to
Shepherds seeking the great opportunity to join the Shepherds
Online Giving program. What’s needed are people! People who share the desire
Enroll at: to make a difference in the life of someone else. We call these
stmdarienct.org/onlinegiving people Shepherds mentors and sponsors. Sign-up now to join the
Shepherds team! You won’t regret it! You will make a difference!
or the Parish Office: 655-3303 Contact Dan McAuliffe, Executive Director to find out how you
can make a difference too! Email info@shepherdsmentors.org or
Thank You For Your Support! call 367-4273.Visit www.shepherdsmentors.org.
2019 Wedding Jubilee Mass and Concert
On Sunday, May 5 at 3:00PM at St. Theresa Church (Trumbull),
Bishop Caggiano will celebrate the 2019 Wedding Jubilee Mass.
This Mass is for couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50+
year anniversaries. Mass will be followed by a concert by the
GET THE Diocesan Youth Choir. To register, visit: bridgeportdiocese.org/
FREE APP faith-formation. There is no cost to attend. RSVP by April 25.
TODAY!
Middle School Youth Rally - Saturday, May 4
Open to all students grades 6-8, this Diocesan event will be held
at All Saints Catholic School in Norwalk from 9:30AM-2:30PM.
Our Parish Q2 FY2019 Financial Report is now available. Copies Nationally known speaker & musician Steve Angrisano will give
of the report can be found in the back of the Parish Hall or you the keynote. The day includes: Music, Lunch, Games, Confession,
may access it online: stmdarienct.org/financial Service Project and Adoration! $25.00 per student. Register
online by April 23 at bridgeportdiocese.org/faith-formation
ANNUAL BUNNY BRUNCH & EGG HUNT Questions? Call the Office of Faith Formation at 416-1670.
Over 200 people attended the Bunny Brunch. Children enjoyed
the Danny Magic Show & the egg hunt. How wonderful to see
our Parish so vibrant! A special thank you to Cara Rachinsky and
Sarah Caras for all their help organizing this fun event.
Sexual Abuse Hotline
As a part of the investigation into clergy sexual abuse of minors
and the Diocesan response, a hotline has been established for
those who wish to communicate with the Judge and his team.
Survivors or any others affected by abuse are encouraged to
contact the hotline to discuss past incidents of abuse or their
experience with the Diocese in regards to such abuse. The
hotline can be reached as follows:
• ONLINE: www.lighthouse-services.com/diobpt
• TOLL-FREE CALL: English USA/Canada 833-990-0004
• TOLL-FREE CALL: Spanish USA/Canada 800-216-1288
• E-MAIL: reports@lighthouse-services.com
When contacting the hotline, an individual may or may not
choose to identify him or herself. Reports of sexual abuse of a
minor not previously reported should be directed to the
Department of Children and Families Care line at 800-842-2288
or to your local Police. In addition, the Diocesan Safe
Environment Office encourages survivors who have not reported
abuse to call 650-3265 or 241-0987.
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SAINT THOMAS MORE FAITH FORMATION CONFIRMATION NEWS
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday • 10:00AM-5:00PM On behalf of Fr. Paul Murphy and our entire St. Thomas
More family, Congratulations to our 2019 Confirmation
FIRST COMMUNION Candidates!
First Eucharist Celebrations by class. Should your class date
present a problem for your family please email us as soon as
possible. Maria Hillman: stmreled@gmail.com.
Saturday, April 27 Saturday, April 27
10:00am 12:30pm
Sunday Classes Wednesday Classes
Mrs. Gina Gromeleski Mrs. Cristi Mohr
Mrs. Trish Leahy Mrs. Kerry Merkt
Sr. Rosna
Saturday, May 11 Saturday, May 11
10:00am 12:30pm
Monday Classes Thursday Classes
Mrs. Karyn Hall Mrs. Lisa Schofield
Mrs. Elizabeth Duffy Mrs. Felice Marcy
Mrs. Adrienne Kelly
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
Quote of the Week
Palm Sunday is like a glimpse of Easter. It’s a bit joyful after being
somber during Lent.” - Laura Gale Jack Alexander Matthew Baliotti Keith Michael Roy Kulis
Brendan Michael Aloysius Barrett Brenna Catherine Kunz
YOUTH GROUP CALENDAR Mark Joseph Elmo Bennett Anthony Francis Lamendola
George Allen James Biolsi Amelia Jane Cecilia Lancaster
Following the 5:15PM Mass, the Youth Group meets from 6:15PM Katherine Elinor Margaret Bloomer Cian Padriag Lawrence LeVine
to 7:45PM in the Parish Hall. All high schoolers are welcome to Lewis Paul Anthony Bremer Sofia Anabel Teresa Llovera
Theodore Patrick Francis Callery Andrew Blake Christopher Logsdon
join at any time and are encouraged to come to the events on the Victoria Francesca Veronica Caruso Tyler John Thomas Lombardo
YG calendar. Lucas Alberto Luke Cepeda Connor Robert Brendan Lombra
Quinn Honora Catherine Connolly Robert Charles John Paul MacLehose
Sun. April 14 Mass & No YG - Palm Sunday Cole Thomas Christopher Conway Katelyn Grace Anne Mancini
Christopher David Thomas Cope Luke Givens William Maruszewski
Sun. April 21 No 5:15PM Mass & No YG - Easter Annie Terese Cornell Mac Charles Patrick McGahren
Sun. April 28 Mass & YG Visit to St. John Fisher Seminary Lily Carolina Catherine Cowles Anne Catherine Joan Melich
Sun. May 5 Mass & YG Mtg Maggie Rose Anne Crotty Owen Robert Patrick Miller
James Prentis Christopher Culliton Victoria Grace Catherine Moore
Lindsey Thayer Christina Darby Michael Vincent Patrick Mostofi
Sophye Ellen Anne Davey Anders Choisy Patrick Mueller
Christian Thomas Albert Davidson Finnegan James Patrick Murphy
Jennifer Rose Camilla Davis Jonathan Edward Christopher Nawrocki
Anna Catherine Debano Adam Alexander Lawrence Nelson
Ava Elizabeth Cecilia de Castro Katherine D. Rose Nemec
Matthew James George Della Russo Caroline Crossley Anne Nicholls
Davis Wesley Bartholomew Depp Mimi Susannah Frances Novak
Dylan James Gabriel DeRiso Kiera Roe O'Brien
Paige Mary Helena Domenici Cooper Maximilian Osinski
Lucy Bernadette Duggan Andrew Martin Bernard Pasierb
Thomas Vincent Dupont Olivia Lynn Melangell Perkins
Lane Lucy Durkin Katherine Jane Anne Pombar
The Youth Group, Fr. Paul and Fr. John visited the Sisters of Life in Connor Terrance Patrick Fagan Eduardo Sebastian Paul Raz Guzman
Stamford for dinner, Adoration and Night Prayer. All enjoyed speaking Ava Rose Ann Faugno Matthew Nicholas Stephen Riccardi
with the sisters and learning about their mission especially their vow to Peter Sullivan Christopher Ferguson Jillian Cecilia Roche
protect the sacredness of human life. Michelle Ruth Mei Bernadette Ferrone Miranda Gillian Brigid Roche
Danielle Alexa Cecilia Fiordaliso Ryan Joseph Richard Roderick
Matthew Xavier Fisher Benjamin Rodney Albert Ruddy
Visit to St. John Fisher Seminary - April 28 Thad Samuel Sebastian Hall Gregory John Anthony Saba
Following the 5:15PM Mass, Fr. John has arranged for us to visit Cillian Aengus Patrick Hallinan Aidan Michael Michael Schuck
Marc Emmett William Heissan Caleb Joseph Sebastian Seiden
the St. John Fisher Seminary in Stamford for a brief tour and Josephine Elizabeth Herbert Craig James Matthew Sheehan
Eucharistic Adoration. Pizza will be served. This is a great event Quincy Thomas Patrick Hughes Ryan Grant Matthew Smith
and you will hear how priests discern their vocation and Charles James Thomas Hughes Alexandria Annarose Margarita Vairo
strengthen their spiritual & pastoral formation. Please email Andrew Devin Lawrence Jaroch Thomas Clinton Peter Warnock
YG@STMdarienct.org to sign up. Permission form can be found Lili Beatrice Teresa Jordan Benjamin Daniel Christopher Wychulis
Anne Caroline Keating Khrystos David Francis Yika-Nacarino
on the STM website. Jack Malcolm Michael Kelley Nicholas Jihwan Christopher Yoo
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