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Sunday Bulletin May 18th, 2008
Insert for Sunday May 18th from the Bishop of Norwich (pdf download)
MASS SCHEDULE
May 17 5:00 pm Richard LaPere, requested by Russell & Winifred Fishkin
May 18 8:00 amTo Celebrate the Life & Memory of Jo Westendorf, Requested by Sean & Mary Nugent
May 18 10:00 amS heila Margaret Ward, requested by Tom & Lilli Senuta
May 20 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
May 21 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
May 22 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
May 23 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
May 24 5:00 pm For the Intentions of the Parish
May 25 8:00 am For the Intentions of the Parish
May 25 10:00 am Pauline Dilling, requested by Peggy McCommas
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Wednesday, May 21st Confirmation Rehearsal7pm Church
Thursday, May 22nd Choir 7:00 pm Choir Loft
AA 7:30 pm Siena Hall
PARISH LIFE: If you know of someone who is ill, homebound, or in the hospital, please call MaryLou Parkhurst (889-5411). A card expressing the
concern of the parish will be sent. In your prayers this week, please remember: Cliff Marion, Joanna Melgey, Frank & Wanda Anderson, Roger Richard, Sr., Omer LaBonte, Daniel Matson, Brad
Charron.
HELP WANTED
Workers are needed for our Trash & Treasure Sale. Anyone who can give
1-2 hours during the day beginning May 26th would be appreciated. If you can help, call Bitsy Carlson at 889-0234 or Dorothy Gauthier at 887-5993.
TRASH & TREASURE SALE
Donations
can be dropped off beginning May 26th in Siena Hall weekdays. Weekends: Noon- 4pm please.
NO CLOTHING, TV’s, or A/C’s
DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS OUTSIDE
With the absence of the
Preston Pipeline this year, we are asking you to please tell your neighbors about donating and coming to the sale.
CARE NET BABY BOTTLE FUNDRAISER
The Baby Bottle
fund-raiser campaign for CareNet Pregnancy Resource Center is on-going through Father’s Day, June 15th. Baby bottles are available at the entrance of the church to fill with your spare change.
If you prefer, or if there are no more bottles, a check can be written out to CareNet for your donation and sent to the rectory.
THOUGHTS ON GIVING Trinity Sunday
“God so loved the
world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” John 3:16
How do you say “thank you” to the God who has given
His only Son to us? What can you give back in return? A life of stewardship is the only way to truly show your love and appreciation to God. A life of stewardship is a life of giving back
time, talent and treasure to God.
Congratulations!
The following students made their First Communion on Saturday, May 10th, 2008
Summer Pellegrini
Max Gregory
Gavin Nye
Andre Keith
Logan Trask
Hannah Chapman
Kegan Ryan
Amber Deep
Jeremy Przygoda
Victoria Duffy
Mikel Duffy
APOSTOLATE OF PRAYER FOR MAY
May 17 – Rev. V. Antony Alaharasan
May 18 - Priests who have left ministry
May 29 – Rev. Joseph G. Finnerty
May 30 – Our Holy Father
2008 ROAD RACE APPLICATIONS
Applications can be downloaded and printed here or picked up at front doors of the church.
“Power Walkers” are welcome – please note on application.
**BULLETIN ADVERTISING**
Our Lady of Good Counsel Guild wishes to let everyone know
we have openings on our church bulletin for more ads. A low yearly cost of $75 for a small ad and $150 dollars for a double size ad.
Anyone interested in placing an ad on the back of our
Bulletins may call Wendy Majcher at the rectory 887-9966 by June 7th.
Father’s Day Mass Envelopes
There are envelopes at the doors to the church for the Father’s Day Mass.
Please indicate whether he is living or deceased. All donations must be received by Tuesday, June 10th.
Names of those being remembered will be listed on the bulletin board at the
entrance of the church. Envelopes with their names will also be put in a basket on the altar Father’s Day weekend.
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
First Reading: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a
Second Reading: 1Corinthians 10:16-17
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Sunday Bulletin for May 11th, 2008
MASS SCHEDULE
May 10 5:00 pm For All Mothers, living and deceased, for Mother’s Day
May 11 8:00 am For All Mothers, living and deceased, on Mother’s Day
May 11 10:00 am For All Mothers, living and deceased, on Mother’s Day
May 13 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
May 14 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
May 15 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
May 16 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
May 17 5:00 pm Richard LaPere, requested by Russell & Winifred Fishkin
May 18
8:00 amTo Celebrate the Life & Memory of Jo Westendorf, Requested by Sean & Mary Nugent
May 18 10:00 am Sheila Margaret Ward, requested by Tom & Lilli Senuta
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Monday, May 12th
Last Confirmation Class 7:00-8:00 pm Church
Wednesday, May 14th Knights of Columbus 6:00 pm RMR
Thursday, May 15th Finance Meeting 7:15 pm RMR Choir 7:00 pm Choir Loft
AA 7:30 pm Siena Hall
HELP WANTED
Workers are needed
for our Trash & Treasure Sale. Anyone who can give 1-2 hours during the day beginning May 26th would be appreciated. If you can help, call Bitsy Carlson at 889-0234 or Dorothy Gauthier at 887-5993.
PARISH LIFE: If you
know of someone who is ill, homebound, or in the hospital, please call MaryLou Parkhurst (889-5411). A card expressing the concern of the parish will be sent. In your prayers this week, please
remember: Cliff Marion, Joanna Melgey, Frank & Wanda Anderson, Roger Richard, Sr., Omer LaBonte, Daniel Matson, Brad Charron.
TRASH & TREASURE SALE
Donations can be dropped
off beginning May 26th in Siena Hall weekdays. Weekends: Noon- 5pm please. DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS OUTSIDE
BANNS OF ORDINATION
Rev. Mr. Tomasz Albrecht
Rev. Mr. Richard Breton, Jr.
Rev. Mr. Gregory Jednaki
Should you know of any reason why any of these men should not be ordained priests, please write to:
Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich, 201 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360
PRESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni, CT State
Archaeologist will speak about the findings made at the Norwich Hospital site. The Preston Historical Society is sponsoring Dr. Bellantoni’s talk at the Preston Public Library, Route 2,
Preston. The talk is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th at 6:30 pm. A $5 donation is requested. Contact Linda at 887-5828.
Local author and poet Margaret Gibson will give a reading from
her new book, The Prodigal Daughter: Reclaiming an Unfinished Childhood at the Preston Public Library, Route 2, Preston on
May 15th at 7 pm.
THANK YOU
Thank you to those who donated
to the Parish Improvements Collections. To date we have collected $4,883. Repairs totaled $9,553. If you haven’t donated and would like to, donations can be sent directly to the
Rectory marked “For Parish Improvements”. Thank you.
Fr. George
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
First Reading: Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians13:11-13
Gospel: John 3:16-18
THOUGHTS ON GIVING Pentecost
“There are different kinds of
spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone.” 1 Corinthians
12:4-6
The Spirit gives each of us different gifts. The reason we are given those gifts is so that we may perform different forms of service for the Lord. If you don’t use your
gifts for the Lord, who will do the special work that God had in mind for you alone?
CARE NET BABY BOTTLE FUNDRAISER
The Baby Bottle fund-raiser
campaign for CareNet Pregnancy Resource Center is on-going through Father’s Day, June 15th. Baby bottles are available at the entrance of the church to fill with your spare change. If you
prefer, or if there are no more bottles, a check can be written out to CareNet for your donation and sent to the rectory.
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SIGN-UP SUNDAY”
In an
effort to promote the mission and teachings of the Church, the Bishops created the Connecticut Catholic Conference Advocacy Network. The purpose of the Network is two-fold. First, it helps to
educate Catholics on current social issues, which it does by sending informational email bulletins to its members. Secondly, to alert members about legislative issues which are being considered at
the State and Federal level and are of concern to the Catholic community. Sign up by visiting www.ctcatholic.org. All info is confidential and is not shared with any other organization.
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Sunday Bulletin May 4th, 2008
MASS SCHEDULE
May 3 5:00 pm To Celebrate the Life & Memory of William Vos Requested by Religious Education Teachers
May 4 8:00 am Rose Pelletier, requested by Mary Ann Kim
May 4 10:00 am Sheila Margaret Ward (Kathleen Pendergast’s sister) Requested by Gladys Kimmel & John O’Dea
May 6 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
May 7 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
May 8 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
May 9 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
May 10 5:00 pm For All Mothers, living and
deceased, for Mother’s Day May 118:00amFor All Mothers, living and deceased, on Mother’s Day May 1110:00amFor All Mothers, living and deceased, on Mother’s Day
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Tuesday, May 6th First Communion Workshop 3:30-5:30pm Church
Thursday, May 8th
Choir7:00pm Choir Loft
AA7:30pm Siena Hall
Friday, May 9th First Communion Rehearsal 5:30-6:30 pm Church
Saturday, May 10th
First Communion Mass 10:00 am Church Reception Following Mass11:00am Siena Hall
PARISH LIFE: If you know of someone who is ill, homebound, or in the hospital, please call MaryLou Parkhurst (889-5411). A card expressing the
concern of the parish will be sent. In your prayers this week, please remember: Cliff Marion, Joanna Melgey, Frank & Wanda Anderson, Roger Richard, Sr., Omer LaBonte, Daniel Matson, Brad
Charron.
Mother’s Day Mass
There are envelopes
at the doors to the church for the Mother’s Day Mass. All donations must be received by Tuesday, May 8th to be included in the bulletin next weekend.
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
First Reading: Acts 2:1-11
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13
Gospel: John 20:19-23
THOUGHTS ON GIVING Ascension
“Go, therefore, and make disciples
of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”Matthew 28:19-20
In Our Lord’s
last words to the Apostles before ascending to heaven, He makes it clear that our Baptism comes with an obligation. We are to do all that Jesus commanded us – which means caring for the poor,
teaching the children and using our gifts to carry on the work of the Lord.
BANNS OF ORDINATION
The following deacons will be called to the Order of Priesthood on Saturday, May 31, 2008:
Rev. Mr. Tomasz Albrecht
Rev. Mr. Richard Breton, Jr.
Rev. Mr. Gregory Jednaki
Should you know of any reason why any of these men should not be ordained priests, please write to:
Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich, 201 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360
PRESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Friends of the Preston Public
Library are sponsoring a Mother’s Day Books, Bouquets and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 10 from 9 am – 1 pm at the Preston Public Library, Route 2, Preston, CT. A free children’s
bird feeder craft table will also be available. Proceeds to fund reading programs at the library.
TRASH & TREASURE DONATIONS
It’s that time again…..Donations can be dropped off May 26th thru June 19th in Siena Hall. **Sundays Noon- 5pm
DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS OUTSIDE
2008 Annual Bishop’s Appeal- “Bringing Hope To Those In Need”
This weekend our parish family is called upon to support the work of our Diocesan Church in fulfilling the Mission of our Good Shepherd, Jesus
Christ. Through our support of the ABA, we serve those in need in our communities. Our support will also provide programs that meet pastoral and spiritual needs that will enhance Jesus’
Mission. At Mass today, we will be collecting all gifts made to the 2008 ABA. If you did not bring your completed pledge card, the Ushers will be distributing extra gift envelopes during the
presentation. Thank you.
THANKS TO ALL!
“Many hands make light work.” Well that was the case when it came to our Spaghetti Dinner last
Saturday. We are so grateful to all those in the parish who generously gave donations and baked delicious desserts. To those who gave of their time and energy, especially the Confirmation
students, who were wonderful waiters/waitresses. Special thanks to our “Sauce Makers”, Wendy & Paul Majcher, “Spaghetti Cookers”, Paul Andruskiewicz and Ron Curtis, and
“Meatball Makers”, Nancy Mignault, Bitsy Carlson, and Laura Dougherty. And thank you to those who came out to dinner in support of our Parish.
A great time was had by all!
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Sunday Bulletin April 27th, 2008
MASS SCHEDULE
April 26 5:00 pm For the Intentions of the Parish
April 27 8:00 am For the Intentions of the Parish
April 27 10:00 am To Celebrate the Life & Memory of James Gauthier Requested by the Gauthier / Barile Families
April 29 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
April 30 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
May 1 7:00 pm Mass -
Ascension of the Lord Holy Day of Obligation
May 2 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
May 3 5:00 pm To Celebrate the Life
& Memory of William Vos Requested by Religious Education Teachers
May 4 8:00 am Rose Pelletier, requested by Mary Ann Kim
May 4 10:00 am Sheila Margaret Ward (Kathleen Pendergast’s
sister) Requested by Gladys Kimmel & John O’Dea
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Thursday, May 1st Mass - Ascension of the Lord 7:00pm Holy Day of Obligation
Choir8:00pm Choir Loft
AA7:30pm Siena Hall
*Holy Day – Thursday May 1st
Ascension of the Lord – 7pm Mass
**Easter Season continues until Pentecost -Sunday May 11th
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Next Sunday, May 4th, at 10am Children’s Liturgy will be offered.
PARISH LIFE: If
you know of someone who is ill, homebound, or in the hospital, please call MaryLou Parkhurst (889-5411). A card expressing the concern of the parish will be sent. In your prayers this week,
please remember: Cliff Marion, Joanna Melgey, Frank & Wanda Anderson, Roger Richard, Sr., Omer LaBonte, Daniel Matson, Brad Charron.
COFFEE & DONUT SUNDAY
Next Sunday after the 10am Mass there will be coffee and donuts in Siena Hall. All are welcome.
OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL GUILD
The Ladies Guild
will hold the End of Year Dinner/Meeting on Tuesday, June 3rd at the Steak Loft in Mystic. Mark your calendars! Details to follow.
May Day Celebration
The
Preston Historical Society is sponsoring a May Day Celebration to welcome spring to the area. The event will be held at the Old Preston Library, 296 Route 164, Preston on Saturday, May 3 at 1
PM. Peter Leibert and the Morris Dancers will help us with music and lead a May pole dance. Children are invited to come and decorate traditional May Baskets to leave at a friend or
neighbor’s door. In addition, we will plant flowers around the Old Library and have some to bring home. Free to the public. Questions can be directed to Linda Christensen 887-5828.
PARISH BAPTISM
We welcome into our parish
family Hailey Elizabeth Iozzia, daughter of Joseph & Katherine Iozzia, who was baptized this past weekend. God’s blessings on this family.
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH CARNIVAL 120 Cliff Street in Norwich APRIL 30, MAY 1, 2, 3
WED, THUR. 6:00PM – 9:30PM
FRI. 6:00PM – 10:00PM
SAT. NOON – 10:00PM
FREE ADMISSION
BRACELET SPECIAL: All rides $20
FOOD: Golabki, Pierogi, Sausage & Peppers, Keilbasa & Sauerkraut
THOUGHTS ON GIVING 6th Sunday of Easter
“…and many paralyzed or crippled people were cured. There was great joy in that city.”Acts 8:7-8
It’s easy to rejoice in the gifts that God gives when they are as outstanding as a lame man walking or a sick man cured. However, do we take time to thank God for the many miracles He
gives us everyday – good health, family, friends, education, employment, housing? Being grateful is the secret to being joyful.
Mother’s Day Mass
There are envelopes at the doors to the church for the Mother’s Day Mass.
Please be sure to mark your envelope number and indicate whether she is living or deceased. All donations must be received by Tuesday, May 4th. Names of those being remembered will be
listed on the bulletin board at the entrance of the church. Envelopes with their names will also be put in a basket on the altar Mother’s Day weekend.
2008 Annual Bishop’s Appeal- “Bringing Hope To Those In Need”
The 2008 Annual Bishop’s Appeal (ABA) will be held next weekend, May 3rd and 4th in our Parish. Ushers will hand out
pledge envelopes during Mass while Fr. George explains the need for your help this year and the process of making your gift using this method.
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
First Reading: Acts 1:12-14
Second Reading: 1 Peter 4:13-16
Gospel: John 17:1-11a
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Sunday Bulletin April 20th, 2008
MASS SCHEDULE
April 19 5:00 pmFor the Intentions of the Parish
April 20 8:00 am To Celebrate the Life & Memory of Rose Pelletier Requested by Her daughter Claire & Ted Zajehowski
April 20 10:00 am For the Intentions of the Parish
April 22 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
April 23 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
April 24 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
April 25 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
April 26 5:00 pm For the Intentions of the Parish
April 27 8:00 am For the Intentions of the Parish
April 27 10:00 am To Celebrate the Life & Memory of James Gauthier Requested by the Gauthier
/ Barile Families
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Sunday, April 20th Confirmation Class 6:30 pm RMR
Tuesday, April 22nd Secretaries Mass at the Cathedral12:00pm
Office Closed at 11:30am
Wednesday, April 23rd
First Communion Workshop 3:30-5:00pm Church & Siena Hall
Thursday, April 24th AA 7:30pm Siena Hall
Saturday, April 26th Spaghetti Dinner 5:45-7:30pm Siena Hall
PARISH LIFE: If you know of someone who is ill, homebound, or in the
hospital, please call MaryLou Parkhurst (889-5411). A card expressing the concern of the parish will be sent. In your prayers this week, please remember: Cliff Marion, Joanna Melgey, Frank
& Wanda Anderson, Roger Richard, Sr., Omer LaBonte, Daniel Matson, Brad Charron.
Mother’s Day Mass
There are envelopes at the doors to the church for the Mother’s Day Mass.
Please be sure to mark your envelope number and indicate whether she is living or deceased. All donations must be received by Tuesday, May 4th. Names of those being remembered will be
listed on the bulletin board at the entrance of the church. Envelopes with their names will also be put in a basket on the altar Mother’s Day weekend.
THOUGHTS ON GIVING 5th Sunday of Easter
“Amen, amen I say to you, whoever believes in me will do the work that I do…”John 14:12
You believe in Jesus and you want to do His work, but how can you do the kind of work that He did when you have a full-time job every day? That’s a legitimate concern. However,
when you pledge a portion of your salary to the Church, you are working for God even as you do your regular job.
SPAGHETTI DINNER
The Spaghetti Dinner is Saturday, April 26th from 5:45pm-7:30pm.
Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs
Vocatura’s Italian Bread & butter
Salad
Homemade Desserts
Coffee/Tea/Soda
Tickets will be sold after all Masses at the front doors of the Church or at the Rectory during office hours.
Adults: $6 Children: $3
CHILDREN’S LITURGY SCHEDULE
There will be NO children’s liturgy offered next Sunday, April 27th.
2008 Annual Bishop’s Appeal- “Bringing Hope To Those In Need”
The 2008 Annual Bishop’s
Appeal will be held in our Parish, and every Parish throughout the Diocese of Norwich, on the weekend of May 3/4, 2008. Just as we are one in the Body of Christ, we must remember that we are one
with other Parishes in our Diocese. Once a year, Bishop Cote asks each of us to make a commitment to support the work of our Diocesan programs and ministries that provide services that no one parish
could provide on its own. This effort is a means by which we can all work together to care for the Church in eastern Connecticut by sharing the gifts God has granted us. Please experience the
joy of giving and join us as we work to continue God’s work of spirituality, charity and education. Together with your support we are improving and expanding upon the ministry of Christ in our
community. Please be as generous as your means allow. Thank you.
SPRING CONCERT & ART SHOW
The Academy of the Holy Family is
presenting a Spring Concert and Art Show on Saturday, April 26th, at 7:00pm in St. Michael Center, Baltic. The program will feature outstanding art work from the Art Department, the Academy Glee
Club, the Academy Alumnae Chorus, and Irish step dancing by Rachel Hanrahan. Admission is $3.00.
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
First Reading: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17
Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:15-18
Gospel: John 14:15-21
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Sunday Bulletin April 13th, 2008
MASS SCHEDULE
April 12 5:00 pm For the Intentions of the Parish
April 13 8:00 am Joseph Grabarek, requested by his sisters, Joanna Melgey and Anne Perrone
April 13 10:00 am To Celebrate the Life & Memory of Sheila Ward,
Sister of Kathleen Pendergast, Req. by the Ladies Guild
April 15 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
April 16 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
April 17 9:00 am Tracy Petrella, requested by The Dougherty Family
April 18 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
April 19 5:00 pm For the Intentions of the Parish
April 20 8:00 am For the Intentions of the Parish
April 20 10:00 am For the Intentions of the Parish
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Thursday, April 17th Choir 7:00 pm Choir Loft
AA 7:30 pm Siena Hall
PARISH LIFE: If you know of someone who is ill, homebound, or in the hospital,
please call MaryLou Parkhurst (889-5411). A card expressing the concern of the parish will be sent. In your prayers this week, please remember: Bob Payette, Cliff Marion, Joanna Melgey,
Frank & Wanda Anderson, Roger Richard, Sr., Omer LaBonte, Daniel Matson, Brad Charron.
PARISH BAPTISM
We welcome
into our parish family Allora Cramer, daughter of Dan & Barbara Cramer, who was baptized March 30th. God’s blessings on this family.
THOUGHTS ON GIVING 4th Sunday of Easter
“But they will not follow a stranger; they will run away from him, because they do not recognize the voice of
strangers.” John 10:5
Do you follow Jesus, the good shepherd, or do you follow a stranger? Before you answer, think about the “strangers” that
Jesus warned us of: Greed? Fame? Riches? Power?
2008 Annual Bishop’s Appeal- “Bringing Hope To Those In Need”
Most parishioners realize that their Annual
Bishop’s Appeal gifts support the hungry, the homeless, the frail and the sick. But your help goes beyond that. Every parishioner at some point has benefited from the ABA. Every Catholic school and
parish faith formation program, like the one here in our parish, receives part of your gift through Diocesan training, support and consultation. Marriage preparation programs, clergy enrichment programs
as well as a host of other human service, spiritual and educational activities exist to provide service through your goodness to this vital campaign. Please consider increasing your ABA gift this year.
Be Christ for others and make a generous pledge to the Annual Bishop’s Appeal. Thank you.
ST. VINCENT De PAUL PLACE
Dear Fr. George & Parishioners,
This letter is being sent to you with our sincere gratitude for
your donation of assorted groceries and your continuing support to us throughout the year. St. Catherine’s has been very generous to us in so many ways, so please know that we are very
appreciative of your ongoing care and concern for those who come to St. Vincent De Paul Place for help.
You are warmly remembered in our hearts and prayers for your kindness.
Sincerely,
Sr. Maryanne Guertin, SSJ
SPAGHETTI DINNER
The Spaghetti Dinner is Saturday, April 26th from 5:45pm-7:30pm.
Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs
Vocatura’s Italian Bread & butter
Salad
Homemade Desserts
Coffee/Tea/Soda
Tickets will be sold after all Masses at the front doors of the Church or at the Rectory during office hours.
Adults: $6 Children: $3
APOSTOLATE OF PRAYER FOR JANUARY
April 16 – Our Holy Father
April 17 – Rev. George J. Richards, Jr.
April 25th -- All Priests
SPIRITUAL RENEWAL SERVICES
Spiritual Renewal Services is sponsoring an Evening of Healing with Fr. Tom DiLorenzo at St. Mary Church,
1600 Main St.,
Coventry, on Tuesday and Wednesday evening, April 15th & 16th at 7:00pm. For more information, please call 887-0702.
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
First Reading: Acts 6:1-7
Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-9
Gospel: John 14:1-12
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Sunday Bulletin April 6th, 2008
MASS SCHEDULE
April 5 5:00 pm Angela Jorsz, requested by Bertha Izbicki
April 6 8:00 am For the Intentions of the Parish
April 6 10:00 am To Celebrate the Life & Memory of Howard Moran Requested by Paul & Wendy Majcher
April 8 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
April 9 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
April 10 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
April 11 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
April 12 5:00 pm For the Intentions of the Parish
April 13 8:00 am For the Intentions of the Parish
April 13 10:00 am To Celebrate the Life & Memory of Sheila Ward, Sister of Kathleen Pendergast, Req. by the Ladies Guild
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Sunday, April 6th Confirmation Class 6:30 pm RMR
Wednesday, April 9th
Knights of Columbus 6:00 pm RMR
Spaghetti Dinner Meeting 7:00 pm RMR
Thursday, April 10th Choir 7:00 pm Choir Loft
AA 7:30 pm Siena Hall
Thanks from the Knights of Columbus
Oanaco of Preston #6642 Knights of Columbus would like to thank all who made a donation to the council at the recent Easter Egg Hunt.
PARISH LIFE: If you know of someone who is ill, homebound, or
in the hospital, please call MaryLou Parkhurst (889-5411). A card expressing the concern of the parish will be sent. In your prayers this week, please remember: Cliff Marion, Russell
Fishkin, Frank & Wanda Anderson, Roger Richard, Sr., Omer LaBonte, Daniel Matson, Brad Charron.
TED LEVITSKY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established with a donation from
Mr. Ted Levitsky with additional monies given by St. Catherine Charity Fund. The scholarship is open to all St. Catherine of Siena parishioners who are attending any Catholic high school in the
Diocese of Norwich in the Fall. ***Deadline for applying for this scholarship is June 1st, 2008. *** For more information about this scholarship call the rectory at 887-9966.
SPAGHETTI DINNER MEETING
The Spaghetti Dinner Committee Meeting will take place Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00pm, in the Rectory Meeting Room. Committee members will
receive tickets to sell at that time. The Spaghetti Dinner is Saturday, April 26th from 5:45pm-7:30pm. Tickets will be sold after all Masses two weekends prior to the dinner.
Adults: $6 Children: $3
2008 Annual Bishop’s Appeal “Bringing Hope To Those In Need”
The Annual Bishop’s Appeal is our way of
supporting the work of the Catholic Church, both in our parish and throughout eastern Connecticut. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich serves 78 parishes and 10 missions in eastern Connecticut. Share
your love for God and others...pledge a generous gift to the Annual Bishop’s Appeal.
SPRING POLKA DANCE
Spring Polka Dance to benefit St. Joseph School in Norwich will be held Saturday, April 19th at the Moose Hall
in Bozrah. Doors open at 4:00pm. Polish dinner buffet with homemade desserts and coffee served from 4:30pm until 10:00pm. Dancing from 6pm to 10pm to Dennis Polisky & Maestro’s
Men. Tickets are $25.00 per person. For tickets and info, please call Terry Wujcik @ 908-0774.
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
First Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:20b-25
Gospel: John 10:1-10
18th ANNUAL WHITE MASS FOR CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE GIVERS
Sunday, April 6th at 9:00am at
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Norwich.
Brunch at 10:30am at the Holiday Inn in Norwich – requested donation for breakfast is $20. Theme: The Road to Quality Health Care for Everyone in Connecticut. Speaker: Ms.
Lynne Ide of Universal Health Care of Connecticut. Health care workers of all faiths are invited.
For information call 887-9294, Ext. 232
THOUGHTS ON GIVING 3rd Sunday of Easter
“You will show
me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever.”
Psalm 16:11
Jesus has shown us the path to abounding joy. It comes when we give generously
of ourselves. It comes when we love and serve one another. Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus we don’t always recognize Jesus’ way. Or maybe we just try to ignore it?
Knights of Columbus sponsor:A LIVING ROSARY
A Living Rosary will be held at
St. Edmund’s Retreat on Enders Island in Mystic, Sunday, April 27th, at 1:00pm. This is one of two Living
Rosary events sponsored by the Knights of Columbus each year. We invite all interested parishioners to come out and join us in a public display of our devotion to Mary, the Mother of our Savior.
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September 14 9:00am Rectory Meeting Room
September 15 5:00pm To Celebrate the Life & Memory of Claire Guihe rRequested by Bob Guiher & Family
September 16 8:00am For the Intentions of the Parish
September 16 10:00am To Celebrate the Life & Memory of Richard Osborne & Theresa Phillips, For “Pinky” & “Bitsy” From Parish Catechists
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Sunday, September 9th
ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC 11:30am AMOS LAKE BEACH CLUB **Bring a side dish to share
Tuesday, September 11th K of C Meeting 6:00pm RMR
Thursday, September 13th Choir 7:00pm Choir Loft AA 7:30pm Siena Hall
Saturday, September 15th Religious Education Registration After Mass Siena Hall
Sunday, September 16th
Religious Education Registration After Mass Siena Hall
PARISH LIFE : If you know of someone who is ill, homebound, or in the hospital, please call MaryLou Parkhurst (889-5411). A
card expressing the concern of the parish will be sent. In your prayers this week, please remember: Bishop Daniel Hart, Daniel Matson, Brad Charron, and Omer LaBonte.
LADIES GUILD ANNUAL POTLUCK DINNER
Wednesday, September 19th.
There will be a Mass at 6pm in the church and dinner immediately following in Siena Hall. Please join us and bring your favorite dish to share.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Children’s Liturgy will begin September 16th at the 10am Mass.
THOUGHTS ON GIVING 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Who can know God’s counsel, or who can conceive what the Lord intends?” Wisdom 9:13
It’s difficult to know what God has planned for us. That’s why it is easier to put our trust in money and possessions than it is to put our trust in God. The problem is
that we become addicted to constantly wanting more wealth and more things. To conquer this materialism and share our gifts as God intended we must trust that God has a plan for us and it is good.
SILVER AND GOLD ANNIVERSARY MASS Sunday, October 14, 2007
For couples married 25 & 50 years and those celebrating other significant anniversaries. Bishop Cote will celebrate a Pontifical Mass at 2:00pm at St. Patrick’s Cathedral,
Norwich. Bishop Cote will greet each couple personally and share in this special day. Light refreshments will also be provided in the Cathedral hall after the Mass. Clergy, family and
friends are invited to attend. Please call the Rectory at
887-9966 to respond to this invitation. The Office of Family Life can also answer any questions (889-8346 ext. 282 or ext. 283).
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
Kathleen O’Neil and David McCabe will be married on September 29th, 2007
at St. Catherine of Siena
Bishop Rosazza To Receive Passionist Heart Award
West Hartford's Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center will honor Bishop Peter A. Rosazza, Aux. Bishop of Hartford, with
the first ever Passionist Heart Award for his work for peace and social justice around the world. This award, the highest honor conferred by the Passionist Community in Connecticut, will be presented during the benefit concert, Gershwin in Concert, featuring pianist Kevin Cole. Proceeds from the concert will support Holy Family's ministry to youth and to those in recovery from substance abuse. The concert will take place on Friday, Nov. 9, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at the Palace Theater in Waterbury. Visit www.holyfamily.org/gershwin or call 860-521-0440 ext. 116 for tickets, to become a |
