Mustang Monthly

Opening Day Mass 

Wednesday, September 9  marked an unusual first day of school for all students virtually but, staying with tradition, we ended the day by attending Mass together. Rev. Michael Dunn, Pastor of St. Gregory the Great Church, Danbury and Immaculate alumnus, Class of ‘82 who was assisted by our chaplain, Deacon Jeff Font celebrated the Mass. In his homily, Father Dunn reminded us that especially during challenging times, it is our faith that will prevent us from giving into fear. Father Dunn encourages us to trust in Jesus for He provides immeasurable strength and to keep close at heart the words of today's Gospel, "Blessed are you who are now weeping, for you will laugh," as we continue to hope for better days ahead. Our sincere thanks to Deacon Jeff and to Father Dunn for providing us the opportunity to gather together in prayer.

 

Chapel Update  

Monsignor John B. Hossan Memorial Chapel Renovations Continue   

Two years ago, Immaculate embarked on a project to refurbish the chapel.  Leaking windows and a dysfunctional heating system had precipitated a closer look at the overall condition of the chapel which identified other needed repairs and the need to re-align the ornamentation of the chapel with Catholic guidelines and tradition. A long-standing intention to honor our founder Monsignor John B. Hossan found its fulfilment in dedicating and naming the chapel for him in May of 2019, the first anniversary of his passing.

Work on the project continued over the 2019-2020 school year and summer. In Fall 2019 the heating system was replaced with baseboard heating.  In May 2020 the altar was raised, and new carpeting was installed through a gift from Msgr. Hossan's estate and the generosity of Colonial Carpet and Flooring of Bethel, owned by the Sanchez family, Segundo, Carmen, Chris '19 and Lynn '22.  Mr. Sanchez also built and installed a new tabernacle altar.

Pews were installed to give the chapel a more formal, church-like atmosphere.  Saint Mary Parish of Ridgefield gave us pews removed from their church during their own renovation project.  Using the funds from those who gave gifts specifically for a pew, Immaculate transported, refurbished, customized and installed the pews from Saint Mary Parish more economically than purchasing new custom-made ones.  New presider and deacon chairs are also being purchased, funded by the reunion gifts of the Classes of 2009 and 2014.

This fall  we will complete replacing the windows along the side walls with new weathertight ones that will complement the stained glass windows depicting Mary and Joseph which were installed in spring of 2019. Robert '72 and Gail Hossan, the Estate of Msgr. Hossan and JoAnne (Tomanio) Price '66 have provided major support for this portion of the project.

Thank you to all alumni, school families and friends whose donations have moved this project forward.  It has turned out so beautifully!

2019-2020 Chapel Donors

Mr. David Cappiello '86 - Chapel Pew
The Estate of Msgr. John B. Hossan - Carpet and Chapel windows
Robert ‘72 and Gail Hossan - Chapel windows
Mrs. Teresa (LiVolsi) Poulos '94 in honor of the LiVolsi Family - Chapel Pew
Mrs. Jo-Anne (Tomanio) Price '66 - Chapel windows
Mr. Bernard Reidy, Jr. '89 - Chapel Pew
The Sanchez Family - Colonial Carpet and Flooring, LLC - carpet installation and altar elevation, new tabernacle altar
Kristina Sanger in memory of Gracinda and Manuel Botelho (parents/grandparents of alumni) - Chapel Pew

Class Reunion Gifts

Class of 1974 - Chapel Pew
Ms. Diane (Caraluzzi) Baumer
Mr. Joseph Canestrari
Mr. Paul Coleman

Class of 1984 - Chapel Pew
Mrs. Le Ann (Roberts) Arsenault
Ms. Elizabeth (Gavagan) Burandt
Mr. Brian Fedigan
Mr. Damian Fornier
Mr. Richard France
Ms. Patricia (Duque) Hellwig
Mrs. Patricia (Hawk) Kitka
Mr. Sean Lowman
Ms. Colleen (Walsh) Mars
Ms. Deborah Natale
Mr. John Noone
Mr. Michael O'Hara
Ms. Martha Pavelchek
Ms. Donna Ryan Krafick
Mr. Frank Salvatore
Mr. Matthew Sambora
Mr. Martin Tuite

Class of 1989 - Chapel Pew
Mr. Nate Morgan
Mr. Bernard Reidy
Mrs. Katherine (McLachlan) Smith
Dr. Craig Sollose

Class of 1994 - Chapel Pew
Mrs. Isabel (Vaz Corte-Real) Almeida
Mrs. Venillia (Cordeiro) Kallivrousis
Mrs. Deirdre (Fedigan) Murphy
Mr. Kevin Pluff
Mrs. Teresa (LiVolsi) Poulos
Mrs. Katherine (Cunningham) Rogers
Mr. Benjamin Sergi
Mr. Michael Sonido
Mrs. Tracey (Barb) Vogl
Ms. Cynthia Xavier

Class of 2005 - Chapel Pew
Mrs. Stephanie (Rebeiro) Mastrogiannis
Dr. Veronica (Mitko) Soni

Class of 2009 - Presider's Chair
Mr. Ryan Nolan
Mrs. Kate (Valiska) Patton
Mr. Connor Policastro
Mr. Eric Sorcek

Class of 2014 - Deacon's Chair
Ms. Savanna Bico
Mr. Sean Brown
Ms. Taylor Budnik
Ms. Emily Burke
Mr. Christopher Burr
Ms. Cara Capilli
Ms. Danielle Cerrone
Mr. Riley Cross
Ms. Emma Davidson
Mr. Ralph Deluca
Mr. Patrick Digilio
Ms. Despina Drougas
Ms. Bridget Duffy
Mr. Patrick Flanagan
Mr. Michael Fredette
Mr. John Guidera
Mr. Matthew Kendziorski
Mr. Benjamin Loya
Miss Elizabeth Ludanyi
Ms. Rachel Maguire
Ms. Katherine Maher
Mr. Kyle McGinniss
Ms. Jillian Mitchell
Mr. Shane Murphy
Ms. Marianna Orrico
Mr. Ryan Preusse
Ms. Faith-Anne Rapley
Mr. Benjamin Schultz
Ms. Katrina Schweitzer
Mr. Michael Steinerd, Jr.
Ms. Julia Stevens
Ms. Lumar Villega
Ms. Jessica Wojnicki
Mr. Michael Woods

Honors Prayer Service

On September 23, we celebrated the academic achievements of our students by holding the Honors Prayer Service.  students were honored for their stellar performance in the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year in a service celebrated by Deacon Jeff Font. The prayer service can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CSN2wjWR4c