SANCTUARY LAMP INTENTION
Asking the Lord for health and blessings for all the Mom’s in our Parish Family and friends of the Parish.
Mass Intentions
FOURTH SUNDAY IN EASTER
SAT., SUNDAY VIGIL, MAY 10, 2025
4:30pm MOTHER’S DAY INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2025 – Mother’s Day
9:00 am MOTHER’S DAY INTENTIONS
11:00 am MOTHER’S DAY INTENTIONS
5:30 pm MOTHER’S DAY INTENTIONS
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025
7:00 pm +Bronco and Josephine Grailich – daughter Barbara & Peter Rzasa
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025
7:00 am +Kim Siglinger, Frances Slovak, & Anna Matula -Carol Siglinger
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025
5:30pm (Polish 1 year Memorial Mass) +Barbara Lesniewska -daughter and family
7:00 pm (Polish) +Ks. Marcin Cymbrowski, CM -Ryszard & Zofia
Przydzial
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025
7:00 am +Lucas Stochmal -family
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025
7:00 am +Anna and Jan Gonczynski – Kwaskiewicz Family
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025
8:00 am +Sophie Kenny -family
SAT., SUNDAY VIGIL, MAY 17, 2025
4:30pm +Mariellen Krajcik on birthday – husband David Krajcik -and brother David Plavcan
SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025
9:00 am -Deceased members of Karol & Julia Stochmal Family -Margaret Stochmal Mattei
11:00 am POLISH SAT. SCHOOL FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
5:30 pm Rev. Roman Kmiec -family
NEXT WEEKEND (17-18May2025) is the collection to support the Catholic Communication Campaign. This campaign connects Catholics with Christ in the US through the internet, television, radio, and print media. Half the money stays in our Diocese of Hartford to fund local communication efforts.
Polish Announcements
OGŁOSZENIA PARAFIALNE,
IV NIEDZIELA WIELKANOCNA,
11 MAJA 2025
DZIEŃ MATKI. W dniu dzisiejszym wszystkie Msze św. odprawiane są za nasze mamy, które poleciliśmy naszym wspólnym modlitwom.
PIERWSZA KOMUNIA ŚWIĘTA w j. polskim w niedzielę 18 maja o godz. 11:00.
DZISIEJSZA DRUGA SKŁADKA przeznaczona jest na zapłacenie rachunków parafialnych.
WYMIANA DACHU KOŚCIELNEGO. ATUALNOŚCI. W ostatnim czasie dokonaliśmy wyboru na nowego wykonawcę zmany dachu kościelnego. Wybralismy Firmę RIGHT SOLUTIONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC, ktora zaproponowała nam całościowe i kompleksowe wykonanie remontu obejmującego; wymiana dachu kościelnego, wymiana dachu i naprawa wieży kościelnej, naprawa komina i nowe pokrycie dachu nad zakrystią w ramach darowizny. Remont rozpocznie się na początku czerwca i potrwa około 3 miesięcy. Całościowy koszt remontu to $464,500.00. W ramach zkupu materiałów wpłaciliśmy $197,000.00. Do zebrania całościowej kwoty pozostało $100,000.00. Ufam, że z Bożą pomocą i waszą hojnością sprostamy temu zadaniu. Bóg zapłać wszystkim ofiarodawcom.
400 LAT OD ZAŁOŻENIA ZGROMADZENIA MISJI. W tym roku, Zgromadzenie Księży Misjonarzy Św. Wincentego a Paulo obchodzi 400 rocznicę swojego istnienia. Księża Misjonarze posługują w naszej parafii od dnia jej założenia w 1905 roku. Prośmy razem jako rodzina parafialna o Boże błogosławieństwo dla całego Zgromadzenia i o nowe powołania kapłańskie.
KSIĄŻKA Z INTENCJAMI NA 2026 ROK jest otwarta. Są jeszcze wolne intencje na rok bieżący, głównie w tygodniu.
DO PARAFII NALEŻĄ osoby zapisane w kancelarii. Na podstawie zapisów wydajemy zaświadczenia potrzebne na chrzestnych lub świadka bierzmowania. Prosimy o zapisywanie się do parafii.
CCD Program
CCD PROGRAM
GIFT CARDS FOR FOOD BANK
2025 CCD CLASS SCHEDULE
CLASS SCHEDULE 2025
10:00 to 11:15 am
April 27
May 11, 25
Cancelled classes due to weather will meet the following week. Call Margaret Mattei, DRE, for information: 203-530-2808.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MASSES CCD
Sunday May 4, 9:00 am
POLISH SATURDAY SCHOOL
Sunday, May 18, 11:00 am
House Keeping Announcements
Special Announcements
HELP NEEDED FOR CCD PROGRAM
Our CCD program is greatly in need of volunteer teachers. If you have a child in the program please consider offering to teach. There will be no tuition charges for your children. Materials and guidance will be provided and your service so appreciated.
If you would are interested in teaching in the program, please contact Margaret Mattei, DRE, at 203-393-1755. (1 teacher needed).
SPECIAL REQUEST
We kindly ask that you please not throw cigarette butts in our parking lots. We are constantly picking them and would appreciate it if you would use your car ashtrays for them. Thank you for your cooperation.
HOSPITAL VISITATION
If you have a family member who is in the hospital and he/she would like or needs a visit from our Priest, a family member must call the Parish Office. Years ago, personnel from the hospital would call the Rectory with the information of a hospital stay by one of our parishioners. Now this information is protected by HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996). This ensures the privacy of patients by ensuring certain types of information are safeguarded and not disclosed to unauthorized individuals.
VISITS TO SHUT-INS
Shut-ins of the parish who are not able to get to Church can receive a visit from our Priest. Those who are on the First Friday visitation list are already included. Please call the Parish Office as soon as possible to request a visit.
PARISH BULLETIN
If you missed any of our church bulletins, they are available online. either in the News Menu or on Facebook.
If any shut-ins would like a bulletin mailed to them each week, please call the office and we will add your name to the list. Bulletins may be found on-line at:
www.saintmichaelsderby.org
PARISH MEMBERSHIP:
If you wish to be considered a parishioner of St. Michael’s, you must have a registration card on file. If you do not receive the Christmas and Easter mailings from the parish then there is no registration card on file. Please note that we cannot issue a sponsor certificate for Baptism or Confirmation if you are not registered. Please call the office and a form can be mailed to you. Parish membership dues are $15 per year for an individual and $30 per year for a family.
Parish Registration is important – REGISTERING IN THE PARISH
A gentle reminder: If you do not receive the Easter and Christmas mailings then it means you are not registered in the parish (there is no registration card on file which generates the mailing list). If you are registered it means you are eligible to obtain sponsor certificates to be a godparent or sponsor for Confirmation. Without being registered, we cannot verify your membership in the parish and issue you the proper sponsor certificate. We often get requests from people who say they are members, but in reality, we have no record of their membership. You are not considered a member just because your grandparents went to school here or belonged here. Please call for a form.
*Fulfill your obligation to participate at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation and use your envelopes that allow us to track your attendance (this is not to see how much you give (which is kept confidential) but to see that you attend Mass.
*If you are an adult child of parents in the parish, register yourself here if you consider yourself a parishioner.
*If you move to a new location or change your phone number, please notify the office so that we can update our records.
The purpose of the Certificate of Eligibility is to show that we value the example and commitment of godparents and sponsors, and it is hypocritical to stand up for someone when you either do not believe or practice what you profess. The certificate assures the parish seeking it that the person providing it is serious about his/her Catholic Faith.
It is also suggested that you use the Sunday Offertory Envelopes. It is not to see who gives more or less than someone else. It’s confidential and this also identifies you as a member of the parish. You can be provided with a statement of your donations at the end of the calendar year for tax purposes.
Ten years ago new numbers were given to everyone to update the “envelopes list of users”. This year because there are several numbers no longer used (people have moved, died, etc.) we are paying unnecessarily for boxes not used within the numbers. So for 2025 we will be renumbering your boxes of envelopes alphabetically once again. We all become rather attached to the numbers we have, but it is wasteful to pay for boxes we end up throwing out. We will always have some extra boxes but far fewer than we have now. Thank you for your understanding.
And thank you to our team of collection counters who volunteer their time every week to count our collections. Great people!
CHURCH ROOF NEWS
If you did not receive a letter regarding the roof project you may pick up a copy at the side entrance or call the office and one will be mailed to you.
The actual replacement will take place in the spring of 2025 as we will only receive permission to do so from the Archdiocese of Hartford once we have the adequate funds to finance this project. Please pray for its success.
Roof Replacement Fund as of April 30th.
Previous total: $370,308.45
Recent donations: 810.10
Total donations as of 04/30/2025: $371,266.45
In the event you missed the update given at Masses last week: work on the roof will begin soon with permission from the Diocese. A new contractor (“Right Solutions of Shelton”) has been hired as the previous contractor never included pricing for removing and replacing the chimney and for much needed work on the tower. This contractor actually went up into the tower (the only one to do so) and all this work will now cost about an extra $100,000 to reach total $464,000. A deposit of $197,000 has been given because it is important to note that materials have been purchased as costs for them are expected to increase very soon. Once again we are asking for your support to cover this additional cost. Your giving for this project has been amazing and so supportive. God bless and thank you!
God Bless all our donors.
A special thanks to the United Polish Emmigrants Wawel Group who recently disbanned and donated the balance of their funds, $10,389.60, to our roof replacement fund. We are indeed grateful!
Thank you for continuing to send in your donations and pledges for the sacrifices you are making for our beautiful Church.
As we have not yet raised the required funds to replace the roof, donations may still be made. Every amount is greatly appreciated and is in a restricted account to only be used for the roof replacement. Thank you to so many who have given – it is a sacrifice and heartfelt gesture of love for your parish – and is a huge and necessary undertaking!
(Just as a note of information: There have been 339 donors.
Thank you to those who have given – it is a sacrifice and heartfelt gesture of love for your parish. There are 770 households in the parish. If you have not had an opportunity to donate to this very important fundraiser, please prayerfully consider making a donation – every amount counts! God Bless and Thank you; Bog Zaplac!
LECTOR’S (READER’S) NEEDED
Lectors are needed for the Sunday morning and evening Masses. This is a wonderful way to serve and help out the parish. The schedule is made according to your convenience. Please call the parish office to volunteer. Call the Parish Office to volunteer. A background check will also be conducted and attendance at a Safe Environment Program is required (several offered throughout the state – evenings – about 2 hours).
You will be given every opportunity to read with a seasoned lector. Please consider offering your help. You may speak with Deacon Bob if you have any questions. Thank you.
Special Intentions / Pro-life Roses - Weekly
Parish Office News
Safe Environment
COMMUNION HOSTS INTENTION
In loving memory of Stella Maciag and Elizabeth Trcka on Mother’s Day from Patricia Trcka.
SACRAMENTAL WINE INTENTION
In loving memory of Michael Przywara on his birthday, May 10, in Heaven from daughter Christine and family.
PRO-LIFE ROSES
1. Anniversary blessings for Jacqueline and John Campoli, May 11, with love from Mom and Dad.
2. In loving memory of Dorothy Madura on Mother’s Day from Neil, Barbara & family.
3. In loving memory of Isabel Dorso on Mother’s Day from Neil, Barbara & family.
4. In loving memory of Sophie Pater from Marianne Bauer and family.
5. In loving memory of Sophie Piekielniak on Mother’s Day from husband and family.
6. In loving memory of Eleanora Sawicki and Zofia Kilar from Ben and Irene.
7. In loving memory of Irene Wasikowski on Mother’s Day from daughter Lucille D’aiuto.
8. I would choose my Mother, Anne Jemioto, to be my Mother again and again in every lifetime. Miss you, with love from son Joey.
9. Love to a great Mom, Allyson Satkowski Baur, from husband Avind and son Teddy.
10. In loving memory of Catherine Wilson on Mother’s Day from daughter Barbara and granddaugters Michele & Kelle.
11. In loving memory of Caroline Tracz on Mother’s Day from family.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA
The Rosary is prayed at 6:45 pm every Monday before the Miraculous Medal Novena and Mass and also on Wednesday in Polish at the 7:00 pm Novena and Mass.
ALTAR SERVERS
Thank you to our altar servers who have returned to serve at Mass. We welcome and encourage all our altar servers to resume serving as they did before Covid.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
to all Mothers, Grandmothers, Godmothers, Step-Mothers, Aunts, expectant mothers, and all who “mother us”. May our Lord bless you all. And let us remember in prayer all those who have gone to their heavely reward. May all Mother’s have a joyful, peaceful, blessed day!
Bulletin notices, pro-life rose requests, etc. can be emailed to stmichaelsderby@sbcglobal.net, mailed in, placed in any collection basket or dropped off in the basket of the front door of the rectory. Because our parish bulletin is once again being published by our bulletin company, all notices, requests should be into the office two weeks before the Sunday you wish them to appear in the bulletin. Thank you.
VINCENTIAN FATHERS ANNIVERSARY
This year, 2025, marks an important milestone for the Congregation of the Mission world wide which celebrates its 400th anniversary of its official establishment. The Priests and Brothers, with gratitude and a renewed commitment to follow Christ will celebrate by renewing in their hearts the foundational spirit which St. Vincent and his first followers had in their hearts 400 years ago.
A NOTE OF CAUTION
A woman who recently attended a 5:30pm Mass at St. Michaels, and who was parked in the large parking lot, asked to share this information. Be sure your car doors are locked. Even though her doors were locked, she found after Mass, that car door handles were broken although the “would be thieves” never got into her car. She called the police and was told this is getting to be a common attempt of breaking into cars but thieves are rarely caught. Best suggestion: do not leave anything valuable in sight in your vehicle.
SPECIAL OFFICE NEWS
…Info regarding Cemetery plots, etc., such as purchases, please call the parish office.
OFFERTORY BOXES OF ENVELOPES are available for pick-up in the the parish office. If you are unable to pick up your box, it can be mailed to you.
Office Hours: Mondays 9:30am to 2:30pm. Wednesdays: 9:30 am to noon. Fridays: 11:00am to 2:00pm. Closed Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Inclement weather closes the office.
Phone messages may be left at any time.
…Initial Offering for the church envelopes may be put into any collection basket. Your $5 donation helps to defray the cost of the box of envelopes. Thank you.
…During the winter months, the parish office may be closed in the event of inclement weather. When in doubt, please call ahead to see if the office is open.
Items for the upcoming bulletins should be sent to the Parish Office at least two weeks ahead of the Sunday you wish the item to be in the bulletin. This is necessary due to earlier deadlines and the possibility of inclement weather. Thank you.
…Phone messages may be left on the answering machine – and calls will be returned as soon as possible.
…Update of telephone numbers. Occasionally the office needs to contact a parishioner for various reasons and many times now the phone number we have on file is no longer in service. We will never share your number with anyone, but we would appreciate being updated.
…The Mass Book for 2026 will be available at end of March. Please note: no Masses will be scheduled without payment of the Mass Stipend. It amounts to too much record keeping to keep track of owed Mass Stipends. Weekday masses are $20 and all weekend Sunday masses are $30. Thank you for understanding.
…The 8+ year old parish office copy machine has been impaired for quite some time and plans are being made to replace it. It is leased with a maintenance clause with a monthly payment.
…Thank you so much to the person who sent a generous donation of stamps to the office. The office does a lot of “mailing out”!
…Your maintenance donations recently paid for repairs to the Church furnace. A broken pipe caused a “no-heat” situation which fortunately was repaired before last Sunday during that cold spell.
SPECIAL ANOUNCEMENT REGARDING
MASSES FOR 2025
Please note there are no more Masses available for intentions this year. The Archdiocese has approved the revised schedule of Masses: Beginning in 2025 the Mass times are: Saturday Vigil will remain at 4:30pm in English. Sunday Masses:
9:00am in English, 11:00am in Polish, 5:30pm in English. We are now accepting Mass intention for next year. If you have a long list, please get it to the office (mail, in the collection basket or drop it off) so they can be entered when it is convenient. Sunday Masses $30, weekday Masses $20. Weekday Masses remain at the same times.
Sanctuary Lamp and Pro-Life Rose intentions can also be scheduled for 2025.
…When there is inclement weather, if you plan to stop at the office, please call ahead to be sure our volunteer staff is in.
Please note the first Mass on Sunday is now at 9:00 am.
Weekend Masses are $30 and weekdays are $20 Chapel Masses here at St. Michael’s are $20 each. There are only a few 5:30pm Sunday Masses left for 2024. No other weekend Masses are available.
PLEASE NOTE: Mass Intentions may now be given for Masses to be celebrated in the Chapel in the Rectory. Masses will be scheduled during the week of (Mondays through Fridays) instead of by a particular day as there are times when only one Priest is home and must celebrate Mass in the Church. Masses can be scheduled for the remaining days of this year and for next year. Please send in request at least 2 weeks in advance. Mass intentions will be published in the bulletin. The stipend will remain at $20. Checks are to be made payable to St. Michael Church for Chapel Masses. Any questions call the Office.
CONTRIBUTION FORMS
Contribution forms through the Sunday Offertory Envelopes have been mailed out. (Those who received them for 2023 should receive one for 2024). For any other donations please refer to your records. If you do not receive your form by Feb. 15 or you would like one, please contact the office.
ST. MICHAEL CEMETERY
Spring clean-up will begin as soon as ground is clear of snow. If you wish to save any decorations please do so as soon as possible. Also, PLEASE do not remove items from other peoples graves even with the intent that you are trying to “help” them. Thanks.
Anyone wishing information regarding the purchasing of plots should call the Parish Office and the message will be passed along to Cemetery personnel who will return your call.
We are mandated by the Diocese to inform you…
HOW TO REPORT AN INCIDENT OF SEXUAL ABUSE
TO THE ARCHDIOCESE OF HARTFORD
If you have knowledge or suspect that a minor or vulnerable adult (an adult with an intellectual disability) has been sexually abused, in any manner, by personnel of the Archdiocese of Hartford, you are urged to report this information to: Kathleen D. Nowosadko, Victim Assistance Coordinator at 1-860-541-6475 or kathleen.nowosadko@aohct.org. In addition, you will be asked to follow up in writing with a detailed description of the facts involved in the incident. Specifics of this written report can be found in the Policies and Procedures of the
Archdiocese of Hartford Relating to Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Involving Minors and Vulnerable Adults. This document is available online at www.archdioceseofhartford.org. The Archdiocese of Hartford will report any and all incidents to the proper authorities.
Mandated reporters in the State of CT are required by law to report any incident of sexual abuse involving a minor or vulnerable adult. We encourage any Non-Mandated persons to report such incidents to the proper authorities as well. Your right to do so is supported.
Incidents involving sexual abuse of minors (under the age of 18) should be reported to: State Dept. of Children and Families Care-line at 1-800-842-2288.
Incidents involving sexual abuse of vulnerable adults aged 18-59 should be reported to the Connecticut Dept. of Developmental Services – AID DIVISION for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities at 1-844-878-8923.
Incidents involving sexual abuse of vulnerable adults aged 60 and over should be reported to the Department of Social Services for the Elderly at 1-888-385-4225. Once a written report of an incident of sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult has been received an investigation will be undertaken by, or on behalf of the Archdiocese of Hartford.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM
How to report an incident of sexual abuse to the Archdiocese
If you have knowledge or suspect that a minor or vulnerable adult (an adult with intellectual disability) has been sexually abused in any manner by personnel of the Archdiocese of Hartford, you are urged to report this information to Kathleen D. Nowosadko at 1-800-541-6475 (she is the Victim Assistance Coordinator). The Diocese will report any and all incidents to the proper civil authorities. You will also be asked to follow-up in writing with a detailed description of the facts involved. When that report is received an investigation will be undertaken by or on behalf of the Archdiocese.
Archbishop's Annual Appeal
ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
2025-2026
The 2025 Appeal is now officially launched. Our Parish goal is $22,000 to help support the many services and charities and outreach programs that benefit from the donations to the Appeal. If you did not receive a packet from the Diocese you may pick one up at the side entrance. Funds are used exclusively for programs, etc. No Appeal Funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements.
LAST YEAR:
Parish Goal: $22,000
Total Pledged: $11,392
Total Paid: $11,053
Total Gifts: 75
Average Gift: $151.89
This is just a little over 10% of the participation rate in our parish. Every amount helps the Archdiocese to support many programs that support the poor, the marginalized, those suffering from addiction, help to provide for the faith education of children and support special Ministries of the Archdiocese of Hartford.
Please consider a donation. Additional envelopes are at the side entrance.
Forward With Faith
Just a gentle reminder to continue to make pledge payments to this campaign. Any donations can be sent through the Parish Office. And please remember to mention that you are a member of St. Michael Parish Derby so that the parish gets credit for your gift. To date we have received grant monies based on the parish’s share of payments in the amount of $39,000. In our parish “case for support” application we were granted these funds with the intention of providing financial support to replace our church roof.
They have been placed in a restricted account. We are still waiting for approval from the Diocese to begin this project.
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FR. RAFAL’S ADDRESS IN ITALY
Rev. Rafal Kopystynski, CM
Via dei Capasso, 30
00164 Rome, Italy
VOCATION REFLECTION:
FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE
Perhaps you know someone who might be considering a call to consecrated life (as a Religious Sister or Brother. Sometimes it is a family member, a colleague in ministry, or a friend who asks the simple question: “Have you ever considered that you might have a vocation?” Your ‘ask’ just might be the spark that encourages someone to follow the whisperings of the Spirit. That spark may be all a person needs to take a next step on a faith journey. Fan the flame as you invite them to call the Archdiocesan Office of Religious and speak to Sister Barbara Mullen, CSJ (Delegate for Religious) at 860-242-5573, ext. 7492
BULLETIN ADVERTISERS
Our bulletin is supported through the generosity of the advertisers listed on the back of it. It does not cost the parish one cent for this weekly newsletter. Many of the advertisers have been loyal supporters for years and are members of our local communities. Please consider supporting them with your patronage and let the business know that you appreciate their support of our parish through their advertisements. We are so grateful for this wonderful gift to our Pairsh.
UKRAINE SOLIDARITY FUND
The Knights of Columbus Charities is still accepting donations for the Fund which will help to provide shelter, food, medical supplies, clothing, communication, and religious supplies to these displaced people. 100% of your donation will go directly to to the Ukrainian people. Please note on your donation that it is for the Ukraine Fund. Donations should be mailed to:
Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc.
P.O. Box 1966
New Haven, CT 06510
CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS
POST 1562 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
St. Michael’s Post (our good neighbors) is seeking new members to join in their mission to honor and support local veterans and their families through civic works. They are a community organization that provides support and resources for all veterans focusing on camaraderie and service and offers a space for vets to connect and engage in activities and events. The Post is located at 112 Derby Avenue and welcomes members from the surrounding communities. There is a great line-up of exciting events this Fall that offers a great opportunity to lend a hand and make new friends. From educational programs for school children to the Wreaths Across America program and a grassroots fundraiser for the Tunnel to Towers organization.
Please stop by the Post Hall to fill out an application for membership, email them at www.cwv-post1562.org or call 203-734-9748
for information.
The Post will hold a Tag Sale on Sept. 13 (limited number of tables to rent for $25 to sell your own items) and in conjunction with the tag sale they will be collecting recyclables – cans and bottles on Friday, Sept. 13 from 4 to 9pm and on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10am to 4pm). Proceeds will help to build a home for veterans in Connecticut with the help of the Tunnels to Towers Foundation.
