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Christ the King
Our Worship Sites St. Francis of Assisi - 160 Main St.
St. Peter - 107 East Main St.
Sacred Heart - 116 Grove St.
St. Mary - 85 Pulaski St.
Offices Pope Saint John Paul II
Pastoral Center
160 Main Street
Torrington, CT 06790
Office Hours Monday thru Friday
9am - 4pm
Phone: 860-482-4433
Fax: 860-489-4070
Bulletin Requests: [email protected]
JohnPaulGreatParish.com
4:00pm St. Peter
Aldo Ferrari 20th Anniversary by wife and daughters
5:30pm St. Francis Richard Carbone by family
7:30am St. Francis
Tom Ashe by Csehak family
8:30am St. Peter
10:00am St. Francis
Alice & Frank Karvajszky Elizabeth & Charles Muik by family
11:15am St. Peter
Luigi Binelli by wife and family
12:30pm St. Francis Mass in Spanish
Intentions of Parishioners
5:00pm St. Peter
St. Francis Xavier by Giovaniana & Francesco Nania
Saturday Vigil, November 25th 2017 Saturday Vigil, November 25th 2017
Sunday, November 26th 2017
4:00pm St. Peter
Richard Zimmerman by family
5:30pm St. Francis Martin Dexheimer by Jackie Bonaguide
7:30am St. Francis
Arline Sesko by Matt and Lois Shanahan & Rob and Tina O’Marra & family
8:30am St. Peter Rita Squerri by Marie Paganini
10:00am St. Francis
Francis “Chip” Scarmana & Ron Paniati by Lou, MaryAnn & Jeff
11:15am St. Peter
Charles Civelli - 10 year Anniversary by family
12:30pm St. Francis Mass in Spanish
Jesus Canela & Helminia Gonzalez by Maritza Castano
5:00pm St. Peter
Monday 11/27 8:00am St. Francis Saint Acacius
Deborah Flinn by Mother and Father-in-law
Tuesday 11/28 7:00am St. Peter Saint Catherine Laboure
Rick Zimmerman by family
Wednesday 11/29 8:00am St. Francis Saint Saturninus
Joseph & Mary Dzurnak and Ann Machuga by family
Thursday 11/30 7:00am St. Peter Saint Andrew the Apostle
Friday 12/1 8:00am St. Francis Saint Edmund Campion
Joan Kelley by Susan Novajosky
Saturday 12/2 8:00am St. Peter Saint Bibiana Joyce Camejo by Linda Arnold
Learn more about the saint of the day at www.catholic.org/saints
Weekday Masses
Sunday, November 26th 2017
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Saint John Paul the Great Parish
Sanctuary Candle is being burned
at St. Francis in memory of
Leo Kulinski
and at St. Peter in memory of
Chuck Mubarek
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My Dear Friends,
On November 15th, we had our first gathering of the Body of Christ, also called Corpus Christi. About 37 people
showed up for our initial discussion of what it means to be the body of Christ, to be church. I am currently reading a
book by Fr. James Mallon called, Divine Renovation: Bringing Your Parish from Maintenance to Mission. Fr. Mallon
begins the book by proposing a thesis that we as Catholics have lost our identity. We are in an identity crisis. When we
ask ourselves what does it mean to be a Catholic, what does it mean to belong to the Church, what does it mean to be a
part of the Body of Christ, do we answer with the mandate of Jesus Christ? Our Lord sends us out to make disciples of
all the nations by preaching the good news. In order to make disciples, we ourselves must also be disciples. This can be
difficult to do if we believe that attending Sunday Mass is the extent of our religious faith. The Fathers of the Second
Vatican Council, which was held from 1962-1965, wrote in one of their documents about the universal call to holiness.
It was nothing new. St. Francis de Sales and St. Josemaria Escriva are only two saints that also preached about the
universal call to holiness. But the Fathers of the Second Vatican Council encouraged Catholics throughout the world to
see that all of us are called to holiness; we are all called to be disciples and to make disciples. Fr. James Mallon writes
in his book that the faith that families have passed on for centuries has not taken hold in our current day. What we once
did to pass on the faith has not been working. We are called to think outside the box, to think of new ways of making
disciples. Not everyone that attends church is on fire and excited about being transformed. For many, it may be the only
contact they have with our Lord for the week. We are all in a different place in our faith lives. But no matter where we
are in our faith life, we are all called to be church, to be the Body of Christ. It is my hope that this new endeavor, where
parishioners but also to nourish our Catholic Church community. We will have monthly gatherings during the third week
are open to each and every member of the Body of Christ. There are no hidden fees or dues. Parishioners are free to
attend as many gatherings as they want. And parishioners are highly encouraged to invite other parishioners and
non-parishioners to join them for fellowship and for spiritual growth. From this foundation, we hope to branch out to
stewardship with our time and talents to help make our parish one of true spiritual vibrancy. It is a new endeavor and
one I hope that will grow each and every month. We are being invited to once again recover our identity as a Catholic.
We are called to become disciples and to make disciples for the glory of God.
God bless you.
Fr. John
SACRED HEART CANDLES Saint Ann: Agnes Nardine Lipinski
Saint Theresa: Lestinsky and Dudley Families
This week’s Nursing Home Mass
* Mass is for the Intentions of All Parishioners *
† Mondays: 5-7pm at St. Peter
† Tuesdays: 5-8pm at St. Francis
† Wednesdays: 5-8pm at St. Francis
† Thursdays: 5-8pm at St. Francis
† Fridays: 5-8pm at St. Francis
(except 1st Friday of the month) _______________________________________
— First Friday —
December 1st 24 hour Adoration
8:00am on Fr iday until
8:00am Saturday
Sacred Heart The doors will be locked
in the evenings for safety.
Please ring bell at side door.
Sacraments Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements for Marriage are made by calling the Parish Office to schedule an appointment with one of the priests at least six months in advance of desired wedding date.
Sacrament of the Sick: Anyone who is seriously ill, advanced in age or preparing for surgery may receive. Please call the Parish Office to arrange.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: For adults who wish to become Catholic or for Catholic Adults who have not yet received the Sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation. Contact the Parish Office for more details.
Sacrament of Baptism: Please call the Parish Office to arrange. Preparation class is held on the first Tuesday of the month, at 6:30 pm at the Pope Saint John Paul II Pastoral Center.
Homebound or Hospitalized? If you, or someone you know is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion, or hospitalized and would like a
Staff Pastor: Rev. John C. Granato
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Carlos Zapata
Deacons: Roy Dungan
Peter Hyde
Richard Hamel Religious Education Grades K-5 860-482-3121
Jen Owens Cell: 860-307-2291 Call/TEXT
Office of Youth Ministry 860-489-7899
Middle School EDGE/Youth Group
Marlene Carrier: Cell 860-309-7855 Call/TEXT
High School Confirmation Program
Donna Puzacke: Cell 860-309-1900 Call/TEXT
Pastoral Minister: Peg O’Meara 860-309-1707
Music Director: Francine Gryniuk
Organist: Bill Mackstutis
Office Staff: Anita Ressel Toni Tavano, Rose McMahon
Trustees: John Janco Monica Diulio _____________________________________
St. Peter / St. Francis School Principal Jo-Anne Gauger 860-489-4177
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If you would like a ride to Mass, Northwestern CT Transit offers
a Dial-A-Ride service. Please call 860-489-2535 for more info.
Please join us for the March for Life
in Washington, DC, January 18-19, 2018 The pilgrimage includes a bus trip to the
Vigil Mass at the Basilica of the Immaculate
Conception on Thursday January 18th and March for Life in Washington, D.C. on the 19th.
The two-day bus trip and the breakfast with
Our guest speaker at the breakfast will be
for the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, son of
late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.
You are responsible for payment of your hotel stay.
A block of rooms is being held for our group at the
Hilton Alexandria Old Town, in Alexandria, VA. Call
Pro-Life Ministry at 203-213-5079 or 203-639-0833
for guidelines in making hotel reservations.
St. John Paul the Great Parish
Annual Collection Every Parish family should have received a letter
from Fr. John this week asking for a contribution to
our Annual Collection to help offset our operating
deficit and for needed parish improvements.
The participation of all parishioners is
essential for the success of this effort.
Please return your pledge card today.
If you did not receive a letter, additional
copies are available in the back of the church.
Thank you!
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Please pray for
Robert Consolini
Jean Hajducky
Geraldine White
recently deceased members of our parish family.
Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon them.
May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Pray for priests.
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Christ the King)
On the last Sunday of each liturgical year, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, or Christ the King.
Pope Pius XI instituted this feast in 1925 with his encyclical Quas Primas (“In the first”) to respond to growing nationalism and secularism. He recognized that these related societal ills would breed increasing hostility against the Church. Today reminds us that while governments and philosophies come and go, Christ reigns as King forever.
During the early twentieth century, in Mexico, Russia,
itself. Pope Pius XI’s encyclical gave Catholics hope and -while governments around them crumbled - the assurance that Christ the King shall reign forever. Pope Pius XI said that Christ “reign[s] ‘in the hearts of men,’ both by reason of the keenness of his intellect and the extent of his knowledge, and also because he is very truth, and it is from him that truth must be obediently received by all mankind.”
Quas Primas continues to ring true. In recent years, aggressive secularist campaigns have sought to marginalize the Church and other religious institutions. In response to alienation and loss of solidarity – which tend to accompany these secularist assaults – nationalistic movements have sprung up across the western world. Now, as always, we must turn and gaze on the face of Christ, our merciful Lord.
From the USCCB. The United States Council for Catholic Bishops.
Defending Our Religious Liberty “Religious freedom is not only that of private thought or worship. It is the liberty to live, both privately and publicly according to the ethical principles resulting from found truth,” says Pope Francis. This is why it is important that our law-makers protect the rights of the Church and its ministries and organizations when considering the changes to the current healthcare mandate.
Week of Awareness for Persecuted Christians November 26 – December 2
Prayer for Persecuted Christians O God of all the nations, the One God who is and was and always will be,
in your providence you willed that your Church be united to the suffering of your Son.
Look with mercy on your servants who are persecuted for their faith in you.
Grant them perseverance and courage to be worthy imitators of Christ.
Bring your wisdom upon leaders of nations to work for peace among all peoples.
May your Spirit open conversion for those who contradict your will, that we may live in harmony.
Give us the grace to be united in truth and freedom, and to always seek your will in our lives.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Lady, Queen of Peace, pray for us.
Prayer composed by Abp. William E. Lori, Supreme Chaplain, Knights of Columbus
For more information about persecuted Christians visit:
USCCB.org or ChristiansAtRisk.org
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5TH ANNUAL
to benefit
Select from a delicious assortment of
for your holiday gatherings. - Sold by the pound -
Questions, please contact Cynthia 860-618-3816 or [email protected]
Friday, December 8 from at the St. Peter lower hall.
The next meeting of the
St. John Paul the Great
Holy Name Society will be held on
Reminder: We will be having a MASS in a Body at St Francis Church on January 7th
for deceased members of the Holy Name Society.
Meet in the Pastoral Center at 9:30am
Refreshments will follow in the John Paul II Pastoral Center
and the Parish is invited.
Scripture Discussion Group
Please join this fun-filled and inspiring group as we enrich our understanding of the readings from last weekend’s
Holy Mass. Scripture Discussion Group meets on
Mondays from 6 – 7:30pm in the John Paul II Pastoral Center. Please enter through the kitchen door.
For more information, please call Mary Cashman @ 860-489-7568.
CHRISTMAS
GIVING
TREES St. John Paul the Great Parish
will have Christmas Giving Trees again this year. The trees will be up
It is important to return your unwrapped
gift by the weekend of December 16th –17th
Thank you for your continued support of the projects of the St. John Paul the Great
Social Ministry
Committee
is sponsoring a
The drive will be held in the
Please help by registering to give blood at http://www.redcrossblood.org
or by calling (800)733-2767. If you would like to offer to volunteer during the drive, please call Cherie Pearson at 860-482-5575.
Solidarity Council #55
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Women of our parish! Give yourself a weekend!
Sign up now for our parish retreat at
OUR LADY OF CALVARY RETREAT CENTER in Farmington
on the weekend of January 12-14, 2018
is this year's theme.
Come away to the quiet.
16th LARC
Annual Festival of Trees Holiday Displays & Silent Auction
atValerie Manor 1360 Torringford St.
The Festival will be open daily
Friday, November 24th thru
Saturday, December 2nd from 1pm to 7pm and
Sunday, December 3rd from 1pm to 5pm
(Auction Closes 5pm)
Suggested Donation: Adults $2 Children under 12 Free
Open to the Public. www.litchfieldarc.org
www.facebook.com/LARC.CT
Mary’s Memorial Garden BRICK FUNDRAISER
GIVE AN EVERLASTING GIFT! We are offering brick pavers for a $75 donation.
BRICK PAVER ORDER FORM
Name_____________________________________________
Address___________________________________________
City______________________________________________
State_______________________Zip____________________
Phone_____________________________________________
PNA Christmas Party will be held on Sunday December 3rd
at 2pm at St. Mary Church Hall. Children have to be present to receive gift from Santa.
Holy Rosary Society of St. John Paul the Great Parish
will hold their
Monthly Meeting &
Christmas Potluck Supper
Those wishing to participate in the grab bag
exchange please bring a $5 grab bag gift.
Members are encouraged to attend and
bring your favorite dish!
New members are always welcome!
St. John Paul the Great pray for us.
Saint Maron Church 100 Year Anniversary
BREAKFAST Sunday, December 3rd
8am - 12 NOON 613 Main Street
Donation: Adults $12 Children 10 & under $6
St. Peter/St. Francis School ANGEL FUND
Our Angel Fund is a used for tuition assistance for our students. Any size gift would go far to help a family afford Catholic education.
Please make the check out to your own parish church and note on the memo that it is for the Angel Fund.
Please contact Father John for more information.
Drop any Boxtops for Education into canisters found at the entrances of
St. Peter and St. Francis Churches to
benefit St. Peter/St. Francis School.
Beginning Sunday, November 5th
until December 23rd
Shrine of Lourdes 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118.
will be open from
There is a varied selection of Advent wreaths and
candles along with many new Christmas ornaments,
cards & Fontanini Nativity sets. Also, unique gifts and books are
available for all occasions, particularly baby & children's items.
Gingerbread Nativity Making Saturday, December 2nd
from in Pilgrim Hall. Each Nativity is $30.
Space is limited, so make your reservations early by calling 860-567-1041 or email: [email protected].
will begin at in Pilgrim Hall and process to the Grotto.
Cookies & hot chocolate will be served in the hall after this beautiful event.
Sunday, December 3rd A re-enactment of the Nativity with live animals, little an-
gels, shepherds, choristers and a real Baby Jesus will take place at 3pm in the Grotto.
Cookies & hot chocolate will be served in Pilgrim Hall A suggested $5 donation will be greatly appreciated.
Note: The Grotto Gift Shop will be open for all these events.
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has the power to transform TEENS, transform PARISHES
and transform CULTURE."
Classes are held Sunday evenings Beginning with the Life Teen Mass @ 5pm
with Class immediately following 6-7:30pm _______________________________________
Calendars can be found at
JohnPaulGreatParish.com __________________________________
December 4th Saturday 1st Saturday’s Middle School OPEN GYM
Volleyball/Basketball/Dodgeball
Wii Just Dance/Air Hockey/Foosball
6-9pm @St. Peter Hall “the Upper Room” _______________________________________
December 11th Saturday 2nd Saturday’s
High School OPEN GYM
Volleyball/Basketball/Dodgeball
Wii Just Dance/Air Hockey/Foosball
6-10pm @St. Peter Hall “the Upper Room” _______________________________________
MUST RSVP by noon on day of event Marlene Carrier Cell 860-309-7855 call/text _______________________________________
Office of Youth Ministry ... Marlene Carrier Cell 860-309-7855 call/text
[email protected] ________________________________
High School CONFIRMATION Program Donna Puzacke 860-489-7899 • Cell 860-309-1900
Tickets
as of June the new price will be $1 2
Please note: NOW for pizza only
All previously sold $10 Dinner/Pizza tickets will gladly be honored at
Available at the Pastoral Center or call
See bulletin/email for details.
9am - 12:30pm LUNES Y MIÉRCOLES Iglesia Congregacional Central 155 Main Street
y 5:30pm - 8:30pm LUNES Y MIÉRCOLES Escuela Vogel-Wetmore 68 Iglesia Street
¡GRATIS!
WE THANK YOU for your continued support of
our youth activities through the donation of your
Redeemable BOTTLES/CANS Which may be dropped off in front of the
St. Francis Garage 24/7.
_____________________________________
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COMUNIDAD HISPANA † EUCARISTIA DOMINICAL
SERVICIOS: POSIBILIDAD DE CONFESIONES, DIRECCION ESPIRITUAL, INSCRIPCION DE INTENCIONES PARA LA EUCARISTIA DOMINICAL, INFORMACION SOBRE LOS SACRAMENTOS DE BAUTISMO, PRIMERA COMUNION, CONFIRMACION, MATRIMONIO, QUINCEAÑERAS Y CATEQUESIS PARA ADULTOS.
CHARLAS PREBAUTISMALES Requisitos: Asistir a la clase padres y padrinos.
(Por favor llamar a la oficina para registrarse o al 860-307-7343 – Lourdes – también pueden enviar texto.)
CHARLA PRE-BAUTISMAL: 3er Viernes de cada mes.
Centro de Pastoral Juan Pablo II 6:00 – 7:00PM
CEREMONIA DE BAUTISMO: 4to domingo de cada mes a la 12:30pm
Servidores del Altar / Monaguillos: Elvia Orellana 860-459-1837
Legion de Maria: Jose Guambana 860-485-5473
Evangelizacion: Orlando Orellana 860-806-4522
Liturgia/Sacristia: Roberto Castillo 860-491-0200
RICA/Ministerios Musicales/Catequesis: Lourdes Rodriguez 860-307-7343
Pastoral Social: Doris Ramirez 860-459-6658
Ministros Extraordinarios de la Comunion: Carmen Fernandez 860-921- 3408
Monitores y Lectores: Sonia Sanchez 860-307- 8349
Ujieres/Ministros de Acogida: Honorato Nunez 860-459 - 0036
Pastoral Familiar: Yuneris Owens 860-307-2291
Movimiento Juan XXIII: Maria Colon 860-387-8133
Saint John Paul the Great Parish GRUPOS APOSTOLICOS
Y COORDINADORES PASTORAL HISPANA
Movimiento Juan XXIII 7 PM Martes. En las instalaciones de Sacred Heart
Church (ubicada detrás del templo de Sacred Heart) El Movimiento Juan XXIII busca trabajar por aquellos alejados de la Iglesia y marginados de la sociedad,
anunciándoles el Evangelio, mediante una espirituali-dad de auténtico servicio, enmarcada en el Amor,
la Entrega y el Sacrificio y expresada en esta opción de vida: “Con Cristo Todo, Sin Cristo Nada”.
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Please drop us an email w ith - your NAME and the names of those in your household, - your current ADDRESS and - PHONE NUMBER so that we may update our data base.
If you are a regular contributor to our parish and do not receive envelopes for weekly giving,
but would like to, simply note that in your email or give us a call 860-482-4433
The envelope system is very helpful for our financial records and also can provide you with a statement of your yearly donations for income tax purposes.
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