IN TODAY'S NEWS
This page was last updated: November 2, 2012
Important issues of climate change are in the news lately.particularly in regards to the United Nations Climate Change Conference , held in Copenhagen on DEC 7-8. Here is specific link to climate change developments.
You can get
- Statements from World Religions on Climate change
- Climate Change Science
- Climate Change Ethics
The sites underscore the urgency of the climate change crisis and crucial roles that religions must play in constructing ethic world views for interacting with other people, species and the environment in order to serve a as a moral force for environmental action.
PRO-LIFE UPDATE
The debate continues on pro-life. Please check out david@40daysforlife.com to get your updates and see current videos in the ongoing fight for legislation.
EWTN will air "BEING HUMAN": the humanity of the baby." Click here for the day and time www.ewtn.com/tv/index2.htm ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
At a meeting of the Mission Board of St. Gabriel on Wednesday, February 16 in the Conference Room, Jane Holler and Dan Marecki set the stage for a Lenten campaign to assist our Sister Parish - St Brendan, Kitete, Tanzania.
After much interaction and discussion, plans began to solidify. The launch will include:- After Communion on an upcoming Sunday, a brief announcement by Dan Marecki regarding the needs of St.Bendan's Lostete Health Dispensary and a brief video on St. Brendan.
- Posters will be designed and placed in the foyer. One will track the donations coming in.
- Envelopes for donations to the campaign will be placed in the foyer beneath the posters.
As always the Mission Board thanks the parishioners for their great generosity toward St. Brendan.MASS SCHEDULE AFTER
HURRICANE SANDY
Becoming An Apostle of Life
What is an Apostle of Life at St. Gabriel?
A St. Gabriel Apostle of Life is one who is dedicated to promoting and defending the sanctity of life on all life issues. Summary of the Gospel of LifeIntroduction
Jesus' message of the Gospel of Life shows that in "new" and "eternal" life human life achieves its full significance. Every human person has greatness and inestimable value. The Gospel encompasses God's love for humanity, the dignity of the person, and the Gospel of life. Every individual is entrusted to the maternal care of the Church. Thus the Church feels all threats to life. Whatever opposes life poisons human society and is a supreme dishonor to the Creator.The threats to human life are expanding. Crimes against life have taken on a more sinister character. Choices against life and morality are becoming socially and political acceptable. This makes it more difficult to distinguish between good and evil in the value of human life.Pope John Paul II wrote the Gospel of Life in communion with all the bishops. It is a reaffirmation in the Church of the value of human life and the need for all to respect, protect,love, and serve every life. Pope John Paul II wants all to be people of life and to meditate upon and proclaim a Gospel of life via prayer and advocacy.
Parish Social Ministry at St. Gabriel's is offering you an opportunity to become an Apostle of Life.
Fill in the form belowVISITORS GRACE ST GABRIEL!
Fr. David Eliaona, CSC
Fr. Silvester Makwali, CSC
Little Sisters of the Poor
Fr. Godwin Muhangi
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PARISH SCRIPTURE PROGRAM
Little Rock Scripture Study
Currently two Scripture sessions - one at 9:30 am and one at 7:30 pm
meet each week Wednesday in the Ministry Center Conference Room. However we will accommodate you at other times.
Using the text Introduction to the Bible by Stephen Binz, the groups studies chapters entitled:
- The Bible as God's Self-Revelation,
- The Word of God in Christian Life,
- Choosing a Bible Today, Exploring your Bible,
- The Scriptures of God's People,
- The Inspired Word of God's Church
- The Word of God in Human Words
- The challenge of Faithful Interpretation
- The Fallacy of Biblical Fundamentalism
- The Canon of the Bible
- The Importance of Biblical Scholarship
- How to Read and Study the Bible
Scripture Studies so far:
Introduction to the Bible,
Acts of the Apostles and the Gospel of Luke
In September the veteran groups will study "Women of the Old Testament
You may still sign up!
Call Br. Larry CSC at 203-877-6096 or email him at larlus300@sbcglobal.net or sign up below and submit it.
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Rev. David Eliaona, CSC used the occasion of his summer vacation from his studies at Portland University to come for a visit with his Aunt and Cousin to St. Gabriel. He celebrated Mass on the weekend and toured for a couple of days. Fr. David is so pleased with his connection to St. Gabriel as sister parish to St. Brendan's, Kitete, Tanzania that he wanted his family to see the parish and meet some of the parishioners. Kitete's development has in part relied on the generosity of St. Gabriel parishioners since the year 2000.
Paste the links below on your browser to see articles on "The Founding of Conect"
Longform feature today Jan. 12:
This shorter version is actually the sidebar to the story that appears adjacently in print, reporting the total pledge committment and list of members:
Articles on "THE FOUNDING OF CONECT"
SMART GROWTH IN CT IS CATCHING ON
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
The Little Sisters of the Poor returned to St. Gabriel once again this past July to speak about their work and their needs to serve the poor elderly and the homeless. Parishioners welcome the Sisters with open arms because of the work they do.MISSIONARIES VISIT ST GABRIEL
Fr David Eliaona, CSC of St. Brendan's, Tanzania,
Fr. Silvester Makwali, CSC
The summer's first African Missionary to stay a month to assist Fr. Fr. Maroney was Holy Cross Fr. Makwali. Just off from his studies at Portland University, Fr. Makwali came in July for four weeks for pastoral ministry among the parishioners of St. Gabriel. Fr. Godwin Muhangi
A friend and colleague of Fr. Emmanuel Byaruhanga, Fr. Muhangi directs a minor seminary in Mbarara Diocese in Uganda. This diocese abuts the Fort Portal Diocese where Fr. Emmanuel directs the minor seminary.Fr. Muhangi plans on being with Fr. Maroney the entire month of August. UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, October 27
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Goodwin College, East Hartford
"ABC's of Annulment"
On Friday, October 5th from 7- 9 pm Brother Larry Lussier, CSC of St. Gabriel Church, Milford will present the "ABC's of Annulment," an informational program at St. August church, 35 Washington Ave, Seymour.Brother Larry offers over 30 years of experience in the annulment application process that will provide guidance and the personal consultation that is so essential in submitting a thorough annulment application.This initial presentation will be followed by an Annulment Writing Workshop which will meet on Fridays from October 12th through November 16th, from 7-9 pm at St. Augustine, Seymour. This workshop provides an opportunity to participants to write their papers in a conducive atmosphere and allows participants to receive the assistance of an experience Annulment Team to help the participants to keep focused. By the end of the workshop, participants will be ready to file for their annulment to the Archdiocesan Marriage Tribunal. "40 Days for Life"
Prayer Day - October 19th
6 am - 6 pm
Saving the life of the unborn and closing abortuaries is the goal of the international 40 Days of Life campaign. St. Gabriel will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Friday, October 19th from 6 am to 6 pm so that parishioners can adore the Giver of Life and pray for the closing of medical facilities that offer abortions. CATHOLIC MEN'S CONFERENCE
Saturday, October 27
8:30 am to 5 pm
Goodwin College, East Hartford
The 5th Annual Catholic Men's Conference is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Hartford. Conference speakers aim at renewing men as heads of households and offering them spiritual guidance in this service to their families. Speakers clarify Catholic teaching and affirm the men in their role. With humor and witness the speakers are a rich ensemble of married men who have come of age in the faith and are realistic about their journey of faith in American culture.Over these 5 years over 15,000 men participated in the Conference. Many look forward to repeating their experiences at the annual gathering. 'Healing the Wounds of Divorce" Workshop
at Caritas Christi Center 295 Benham St, Hamden
Tuesday, October 16 at 7 pm
Registration 203-281-2569 - donation
Facilitator: Sr. Mauryeen O"Brien OP Director of Divorced Ministries, Archdiocese of Hartford.
Weekend of November 3-4 Masses are as follows:
November 3rd Vigil Mass 4:00 pm at St Ann Church
November 4th Mass 8:00 am at St Ann Church
Mass 9:30 am at St. Ann Church
Mass 11:00 am at St. Ann Church
*Catechumenate Session will be after the 9:30 am Mass.
Please meet outside on Naugatuck Ave in front of the church.
NOTE: The Mass of Remembrance will be on Saturday, November 17th at St. Gabriel Church at 4:30 pm.
