Author: Rogerio Perri

Faithful Departed:
“Tenho certeza de que nem a morte, nem a vida, nem os anjos, nem os principados, nem o presente, nem o futuro, nem as potências, nem a altura, nem a profundeza, nem outra criatura qualquer será capaz de nos separar do amor de Deus, que está no Cristo Jesus, nosso
Senhor. “Romanos 8, 38-39
Nair Gloria Vilanova
Elsa De Oliveira
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord .”~ROMANS 8:38-39

Parish Sick List -During times of sickness and suffering , we pray with and for our brothers and sisters:
Mike Perille, Mary Banadowski, Mr. E Coutinho, Tommy Spitaleri, Silvina Andrade, Fernando Dinis, Alzira Alves ,Linda Mossorofo, Santina DeVito.,Maria Ferreira,Monteiro family, Rosanna Corvino-Rosa, Frank M., Francisca Maria de Ceu Ferreira, Mellroras, Ginny Zapatka, Manuel Queiroga, Tom Kelly, Gustavo Pereira,, Pat Stockdale, John Coelho, Anthony Bannon, Jacob & Jaxson Rivera ,Joao C. Moura , Peter Fontes, Francisca Nunes, Julia, Evan, Mike Parente, Special Intention, Teresa Martins

During the month of December
the Tabernacle Candle
will burn for:
Luisa Maria Vaz

Parish Annual Report— 2021-2022
We will meet on Monday, December 5 at
7:30 p.m. in the church hall to review our
Annual Report for the fiscal year
of 2021-2022.
All parishioners are invited to attend.
The Annual Report is posted on our website under the About Tab>Parish Financial Statements 2021-2022

Projeto de Renovação da Igreja
Nos últimos meses, temos falado sobre
renovando nossa Igreja para que nós e as gerações futuras possamos nos reunir para o culto, eventos litúrgicos especiais ao longo do ano e celebração dos sacramentos.
Peço que você considere em oração contribuir para esta renovação muito especial, que incluirá:
novas portas na entrada e em todo o interior da igreja
Novo Ambo
todo o interior da Igreja será pintado
remova o carpete e substitua-o por azulejo
reformar os bancos
a tualize o confessionário com tela e novo design
As doações podem ser feitas individualmente, em família, em memória ou em homenagem
a um ente querido.
Até o momento recebemos: $51,777
Church Renovation Project
Over the past few months, we have been talking about
renovating our Church so that we and future
generations will be able to gather for worship, special liturgical events through out the year and celebration of the sacraments.
I ask that you prayerfully consider contributing to this very special renovation which will include:
new doors at the entrance and throughout the inside of the church
New Ambo
entire interior of the Church will be painted
remove carpet and replace it with tile
refinish the pews
update the confessional with a screen and new
design
Donations can be made as an individual, family , in memory , or in honor of a loved one..
To date we have received: $51, 777
GOAL: $300,000

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NOVENA OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 2022
November 29—December 7
Theme of the Novena: Our Lady in Fact and Figure
Meditations on Titles from the Litany of Our Lady
Please join us for this important Novena in honor of our Immaculate Queen! Each Novena ceremony includes a sermon on the glories of Mary, the Litany of Loreto, the Novena Prayer composed by Pope Saint Pius X and the traditional Novena hymn, Tota pulchra es.
This Novena makes a perfect way to share in the
true spirit of Advent!
Confession available 30 minutes before
each Novena service *
SAINTS CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 79 Church Street - Bridgeport, Conn. 06608
203-333-7003 -
stscyrilandmethodius@institute-christ-king.org

Reading for December 11, 2022
1st Reading: Is 35:1-6a, 10
2nd Reading:Jas 5:7-10
Gospel: Mt 11:2-11

Baptisms at Our Lady of Fatima
Beginning February, 2023:
Pre-baptism class with be the 1st
Monday of every month
Baptisms will be the 3rd Sunday of the month.
Please call the office for additional
information and to register.

Alguns motivos para atualizar suas informações:
É o sentimento de pertencimento e identidade em um comunidade paroquial
É um compromisso de praticar sua fé.
Ajuda o Pe. Rogério e nossa equipe para conhecê-lo melhor Em tempos de alegria e em tempos de luta, é reconfortante ter o apoio de uma família de fé.
Ele ajuda você a ficar conectado à paróquia e a paróquia fica conectada a você por e-mail, mala direta, textos, etc.
Membros registrados/ativos são elegíveis para validação de patrocinador/padrinho.
Estar incluído na demografia da freguesia ajuda no planeamento das necessidades da freguesia.
Some reasons to update your information :
It is sense of belonging and identity in a
parish community
It is a commitment to practice your faith.
It helps Fr. Rogerio and our staff to get to know you better In times of joy and in times of struggle, it is comforting to have the support of a faith family.
It helps you stay connected to the parish and the parish stay connected with you via email, direct mail, texts, etc.
Registered/active members are eligible for
sponsor/godparent validation.
Being included in the demographics of the parish helps in the planning for the needs of the parish.

Oração de Cura /
Healing Prayer Service
Todas as sextas-feiras Pe. Rogério fara de Oração de Cura após a missa das 8h. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Every Friday Fr. Rogerio will have a Healing prayer service after the 8:00 a.m. mass.

May 22, 022

Items needed for Youth Group
Gently used board games, game consoles
(See Melissa’s email)

See St. Stephens Church for World Youth Day in Portugual

Pope Francis is inviting youth and young adults to join him in Lisbon, Portugal for World Youth Day 2023. The pilgrimage for the Diocese of Bridgeport is July 26th through August 7. For more information about costs, the itinerary, and scholarship opportunities, please visit formationreimagined.org

Faithful Departed:
“Tenho certeza de que nem a morte, nem a vida, nem os anjos, nem os principados, nem o presente, nem o futuro, nem as potências, nem a altura, nem a profundeza, nem outra criatura qualquer será capaz de nos separar do amor de Deus, que está no Cristo Jesus, nosso Senhor. “Romanos 8, 38-39
Jose Martins

Our Lady of Fatima Youth Group is looking for the following items for their new gathering spot in the Religious Ed building:
Board games
Bean bag chairs
Game consoles
T.V.s
Please email: if you have items to donate. Please DO NOT DROP OFF any items until you have contacted the Youth Group.

Nossa missão/Our Mission
Nossa Senhora de Fátima é nossa guia
para, formarmos uma Comunidade orante, cultivando as tradições Portuguesas,
trabalhando juntos para sermos mais acolhedores na diversidade das Culturas, no amor ao próximo, formando discípulos enraizados no Evangelho
Our Lady of Fatima is our guide to be a prayerful community here to cultivate the
Portuguese heritage working together to be a welcoming, loving, diverse church growing
disciples rooted in the Gospels.