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January 27, 2019 The 3 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Schedule and IntentionsSat Jan 26, Confession: 3:30 4:00 pm Sat Jan 26, 4:30 pm Mass Stanley R Pliska, 10 th Anniversary by Ann Phillips Eugene Alassi, 4 th Anniversary by Phil & Jeanne Monty John Shea by the Molnars Caroline Bilodeau, 25 th Anniversary by Jeanette Karosi Sun Jan 27, 9:00 am Mass For the Sick of Our Parish Sun Jan 27, 11:00 am Mass Ralph J. Yulo, Sr. by Ralph Yulo Lynn Cote by Marion Varga Edward Osmanski by Marilyn & Angela Rossi Patricia Ann Tucker by The Single Family and Jason Cooney Wed Jan 30, 8:00 am Mass Our Parish Thu Jan 31, 8:00 am Mass For the Sick of Our Parish Fri Feb 1, 8:00 am Mass Catherine & Steve Muska by Memorial Mass Fund Thomas Piecyk, Anniversary by Peter & Jean Piecyk Adoration following Mass; Divine Mercy Chaplet at 1:50 pm; Benediction 2:00 pm Sat Feb 2, Confession: 3:30 4:00 pm Feast of St. Blaise ~ Blessing of Throats Sat Feb 2, 4:30 pm Mass Walter J. Pudelkiewicz, Birthday Remembrance by Ann Phillips Eugene Sorel, 32 nd Anniversary by Victor & Lori Drouin Sun Feb 3, 9:00 am Mass Susan Martin, 15 th Anniversary by Robert E. Martin Sun Feb 3, 11:00 am Mass Liam Boyce & Family Patricia Ann Tucker by Ralph Yulo Samuel Curry by Marilyn & Angela Rossi OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK Weekly Offering $2,475.00 This week Maintenance and Fuel Offering Thank you for your generosity! ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND Saturday 4:30 pm 01/19/19 162 Sunday 9:00 am 01/20/19 12 Sunday 11:00 am 01/20/19 35 Total: 209 STEWARDSHIP: “Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared…” (Nehemiah 8:10). Ezra’s instructions show us that God wants us to be happy! However, God expects us to be grateful for all that He has given us and to generously share our blessings with those who are in need without expecting anything in return. Divine Mercy Candle is lit for a Special Intention by the Peters Family. Blessed Mother Candle is lit for a Special Intention by the Brndiars. PRAYER LIST: Maggie Ann & Anthony, C.B., John Bergeron Sr., Colleen Bornhorst, Tony Botticello, Peter Bouton, Ed Conlan, Joseph DeJesse, Linda Drake, Kyle Ernst, Dick G., Ernest G., Audrey Gratton Giorgi, Oscar Guilbault, Marie Guiles, Gina H., Kathy H., Henry Hansen, Michael Hawley, Thomas Hlobik, P.D.J., Ethel K., Karen Mindek, Mother Marie Julie, Jackie Mozzicato, Bob Ogden, M.P., Dan Panciera, Mary Pelrine, Marsha Peters, Ted & Rosemarie Piecyk, Rich R., Seth Raymond, Kathy Ringuette, Mary Roto, Maureen Slattery, Bonnie Sprague, Guy Swanton, Bob Tamsin, Carolyn Tanajes, Lenny & Ginny Todd, George W. Tomecko Jr., Judy Vertefeuille, Richard W., Gwen Wilson, Tom Woodcock, J.M.Z. and Carissa Zlotnick. Please call or email us with any name to be included or removed! PARISH MEETINGS in Parish Center: Adult Ed, Ed Conlan: Wed, Jan 30, 11:00 am. Women’s Bible Study: Tue, Feb 5, 10:00 am. Prayer Shawl: Tue, Feb 12, 6:30 pm. Knights of Columbus: Tue, Feb 19, 7:00 pm. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CCD Classes are on Sunday mornings from 9:50 am to 10:50 am. IMPORTANT NOTICE! COFFEE & DONUT MINISTRY! The last coffee and donuts will be this Sunday, January 27 th in the entry area of the Parish Center. WEEKLY RECITATION OF THE ROSARY Join us after the 11:00 am Sunday Mass. All are welcome! BIRTHRIGHT OF WINDHAM Continuing Needs: Pampers, wash cloths, towels, lotion, shampoo, receiving blankets, and clothing for newborn to age 3. Thank you! Please continue to support our local food banks. You may leave non-perishable items in the baskets in the vestibule. THE MONTHLY DIOCESAN PRO-LIFE MASS will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Sat, Feb. 2 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant Rev. Walter Nagle as we pray to end abortion and for healing for those who have had an abortion. Following Mass, the Rosary will be prayed both at the Cathedral and Planned Parenthood.

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January 27, 2019 The 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

†Mass Schedule and Intentions†

Sat Jan 26, Confession: 3:30 – 4:00 pm Sat Jan 26, 4:30 pm Mass † Stanley R Pliska, 10th Anniversary by Ann Phillips † Eugene Alassi, 4th Anniversary

by Phil & Jeanne Monty † John Shea by the Molnars † Caroline Bilodeau, 25th Anniversary

by Jeanette Karosi Sun Jan 27, 9:00 am Mass For the Sick of Our Parish

Sun Jan 27, 11:00 am Mass † Ralph J. Yulo, Sr. by Ralph Yulo

† Lynn Cote by Marion Varga † Edward Osmanski by Marilyn & Angela Rossi † Patricia Ann Tucker by The Single Family and Jason Cooney

Wed Jan 30, 8:00 am Mass Our Parish

Thu Jan 31, 8:00 am Mass For the Sick of Our Parish

Fri Feb 1, 8:00 am Mass † Catherine & Steve Muska by Memorial Mass Fund † Thomas Piecyk, Anniversary by Peter & Jean Piecyk

Adoration following Mass; Divine Mercy Chaplet at 1:50 pm; Benediction 2:00 pm Sat Feb 2, Confession: 3:30 – 4:00 pm Feast of St. Blaise ~ Blessing of Throats Sat Feb 2, 4:30 pm Mass † Walter J. Pudelkiewicz, Birthday Remembrance

by Ann Phillips † Eugene Sorel, 32nd Anniversary

by Victor & Lori Drouin

Sun Feb 3, 9:00 am Mass † Susan Martin, 15th Anniversary by Robert E. Martin Sun Feb 3, 11:00 am Mass † Liam Boyce & Family

† Patricia Ann Tucker by Ralph Yulo † Samuel Curry by Marilyn & Angela Rossi

OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK

Weekly Offering $2,475.00

This week Maintenance and Fuel Offering

Thank you for your generosity!

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND

Saturday 4:30 pm 01/19/19 162

Sunday 9:00 am 01/20/19 12

Sunday 11:00 am 01/20/19 35 Total: 209

STEWARDSHIP: “Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared…” (Nehemiah 8:10). Ezra’s instructions show us that God wants us to be happy! However, God expects us to be grateful for all that He has given us and to generously share our blessings with those who are in need without expecting anything in return.

Divine Mercy Candle is lit for a Special Intention by the Peters Family.

Blessed Mother Candle is lit for a Special Intention by the Brndiars.

PRAYER LIST: Maggie Ann & Anthony, C.B., John

Bergeron Sr., Colleen Bornhorst, Tony Botticello, Peter Bouton, Ed Conlan, Joseph DeJesse, Linda Drake, Kyle Ernst, Dick G., Ernest G., Audrey Gratton Giorgi, Oscar

Guilbault, Marie Guiles, Gina H., Kathy H., Henry Hansen, Michael Hawley, Thomas Hlobik, P.D.J., Ethel K., Karen Mindek, Mother Marie Julie, Jackie Mozzicato, Bob Ogden, M.P., Dan Panciera, Mary Pelrine, Marsha Peters, Ted & Rosemarie Piecyk, Rich R., Seth Raymond, Kathy Ringuette, Mary Roto, Maureen Slattery, Bonnie Sprague, Guy Swanton, Bob Tamsin, Carolyn Tanajes, Lenny & Ginny Todd, George W. Tomecko Jr., Judy Vertefeuille, Richard W., Gwen Wilson, Tom Woodcock, J.M.Z. and Carissa Zlotnick. Please call or email us with any name to be included or removed!

PARISH MEETINGS in Parish Center: Adult Ed, Ed Conlan: Wed, Jan 30, 11:00 am. Women’s Bible Study: Tue, Feb 5, 10:00 am. Prayer Shawl: Tue, Feb 12, 6:30 pm. Knights of Columbus: Tue, Feb 19, 7:00 pm.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CCD Classes are on Sunday mornings from 9:50 am to 10:50 am.

IMPORTANT NOTICE! COFFEE & DONUT MINISTRY! The last coffee and donuts will be this Sunday, January 27th in the entry area of the Parish Center.

WEEKLY RECITATION OF THE ROSARY Join us after the 11:00 am Sunday Mass. All are welcome!

BIRTHRIGHT OF WINDHAM Continuing Needs: Pampers, wash cloths, towels, lotion, shampoo, receiving blankets, and clothing for newborn to age 3. Thank you!

Please continue to support our local food banks. You may leave non-perishable items in the baskets in the vestibule.

THE MONTHLY DIOCESAN PRO-LIFE MASS will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Sat, Feb. 2 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant Rev. Walter Nagle as we pray to end abortion and for healing for those who have had an abortion. Following Mass, the Rosary will be prayed both at the Cathedral and Planned Parenthood.

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HELP NEEDED: We would like the help of 4-6 volunteers who would be able to set up chairs and tables for CCD classes if we have an event prior to the class and also for

funeral receptions and other church related events (it shouldn't be that often). If you are interested, please call the office at 860-429-2860.

LADIES GROUP: Rather than monthly meetings, the Ladies Group will now meet prior to important events. Please watch the bulletin for the next meeting which should be near the end of March to plan for the Palm Sunday bake sale.

Video Webinar ~ 12 Interesting Topics about the Catholic Church is a video created by the Office of Faith Events. It includes representatives from the various ministries in the diocese speaking about different aspects of our faith. We hope that you find the video to be informative, interesting and spiritually enlightening. We are blessed to be recipients of a rich faith with many facets to discover. We hope you watch the video and come to know parts of your faith on a deeper level! In order to attend/ access the webinar go to the website: https://www.facebook.com/ofenorwichdiocese/ and click on the video that is posted on Feb 12th at 7 pm.

STEUBENVILLE NYC-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Join 3,000 teens from throughout the US for three days of fellowship, faith, sacraments, and awesome music at Steubenville NYC, Friday July 19 – Sunday July 21, 2019. Begin your faith journey with a sendoff Mass with Bishop Cote at St. John’s in Old Saybrook, put on your new Diocese of Norwich Steubenville NYC T-Shirt, and head out on the bus for an uplifting event of a lifetime! The event is open to 8th – 12th grades and the cost is $365. This event gets sold out! To attend, submit deposit of $85 by Feb. 15th. If you wish to attend, please email Liza Roach: [email protected].

SPREAD THE WORD Due to the expense of maintaining the church and rectory for a year now, we would really

like to sell St. Jude Church. Through your help, more people could be reached who may not know about it. If you have any questions, please call the listing agent who is Rene Barbeau from REMAX Bell Park. Phone: 860-933-0593. Thank you.

We need EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS at all Masses. Please call the parish office. 860-429-2860.

Holy Family Retreat Center, W. Hartford, CT No Ordinary Path: Holiness in Everyday Life God has called all of us to lives of holiness. No Ordinary Path will explore ways that we can be attentive, intentional, and cooperative with God’s grace in serving the world. Together we will take a journey, with the hope of discovering that who we are and what we do matters. We’ll reflect on how living an ordinary life of holiness can lead to extraordinary happiness and peace. The retreat begins with a buffet dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening and concludes with the celebration of Sunday Eucharist at 10:45 a.m. followed by a hot brunch at noon. Families of retreatants are most welcome to attend the Sunday Mass and brunch at no extra charge. Offering: $325. For more info or to register please call 860-760-9705 or check our website at www.holyfamilyretreat.org Women’s Retreat Dates: April 5-7, 2019. Men’s Retreat Dates: April 12-14, 2019. For our Parish, please call Jeanne Monty: 860-429-1931 or Marsha Peters: 860-429-4926.

Holy Family Passionist Retreat Ctr, W. Hartford, CT gave us a $325 gift certificate (full retreat price) for a man from our parish, who has not yet been

on a retreat. Call the Parish office: 860-429-2860. You will be glad you did! Call 860.760.9705 for more info or register: www.holyfamilyretreat.org.

If you would like a printout of your financial contribution to St. Philip Church for the year 2018, please fill out this coupon and place it in the collection basket.

Name: _______________________________

Address: _____________________________

Envelope # ___________________________

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MJM7 CONCERT SERIES Join us at 6:30pm on March 20th at St. Joseph in Willimantic or March 21st at St. Pius X for a concert featuring MJM7. MJM7 is a Catholic family band comprised of Michael James Mette and 4 of his daughters: Gabriella (15), Trinity (13), Charity (11), and Cecilia (10) who join him on stage. The Mette's gifts of music, joy, & family life offer the boldness and innocence of youth with the wisdom and depth of lived experiences. The events fall somewhere between a rock concert and a parish mission, with vibrant lights, powerful music, faith sharing, and an invitation to prayer. The music is uplifting and engaging. The concert empowers all ages to pray more fully and worship more freely. Bring a friend! You won’t want to miss this unique event. The concert is free, donations are accepted.

The Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (NDCCW) is offering a $500 Scholarship to four (4) graduating 8th grade girls who will be attending a Catholic High School in the fall of 2019. You can access the application on the website for the Diocese of Norwich (norwichdiocese.org). Completed applications must be received by April 15, 2019. Applications should be sent to NDCCW Scholarship Committee, c/o Judith Pappagallo, 79 Lafayette St, Norwich, CT 06360, or submitted on line at [email protected] . Deadline: April 15, 2019. Call Judy at 860-889-1617.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Let Jesus proclaim the good news to you in your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Apr 26-28, 2019 in MANCHESTER, CT and Jul 12-14, 2019 in MANCHESTER, CT. For more information, call Pat & Mary-Jo McLaughlin at 860-315-2127 or visit them at https://wwmectw.org/.

THE CANDLE BEFORE THE IMAGE OF DIVINE MERCY in the Divine Mercy Chapel is available for your intentions. Please contact the office.

Marriage Preparation Classes for Engaged Couples: For info or to register, call Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848-2237, ext. 306.

Get More Out of Your Lenten Season: This Lent, develop a deeper, more intimate relationship with God through our weekly Diocesan Lenten Videos. Break open the Scriptures, delve into our Lenten traditions, enhance your prayer life to change and grow spiritually. Dedicate just two 2 minutes weekly to a video which will help enliven your Lenten season. All you have to do is send an initial text to enroll; you will then automatically receive the Lenten Video series. To enroll, send a text – TO: 81010, Message: @lentvideo. It will then ask you to reply with your name. Sign up now. Peace in Christ, Diocese of Norwich, Liza Roach, Youth and Young Adult Minister (860)848-2237 ex.305

CELEBRATE MARRIAGE – Give your Valentine something special this year – the gift of your time. Come celebrate your marriage at a day-long enrichment that will renew your dreams, increase your passion and refresh and celebrate your marriage. This marriage enrichment aptly entitled, “Celebrate Marriage,” will take place on Sat, Feb 16, 2019, 9 am to 3 pm at St. Joseph Parish Hall, 99 Jackson St., Willimantic, CT. The cost is $35/couple, which includes workbooks and lunch. Registration is required. To register, call the Diocesan Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848-2237, Ext. 306.

The 22nd Annual Mass of Thanksgiving for the Gift of Consecrated Life is on Sun, Feb 3, 2019, at 10:30 am in the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Norwich. All are invited to join Bishop Cote in thanking God for the gift of consecrated life and for the sisters, brothers, and religious priests who enrich the Church and build up God’s Kingdom with the witness of their religious commitment. The homilist will be Father Erik Lenhart, O.F.M. Cap., the former Episcopal Vicar for Consecrated Life for the Diocese of Norwich and currently a chaplain for the Capuchin Youth and Family Ministries (CYFM) in Garrison,NY.

ARE YOU GRIEVING FROM AN ABORTION? Trust in the mercy of God’s love. Consider these words from St. John Paul II to those suffering because of abortion: “The Father of mercies is ready to give you His forgiveness and His peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.” (Evangelium Vitae, no. 99). Call Project Rachel, the church’s post-abortion healing program, for a confidential referral to a priest who can help: 860-861-4439.

Do you or someone you know need a Prayer Shawl? Contact: Carolann Hernberg: 860- 487-0449, [email protected].

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ADORATION Father Greg thanks all the parishioners who have committed to an hour each Friday to Adore our Blessed Lord in His Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. We are in

great need of additional Adorers. Please consider signing up for an hour on Fridays to become a regular or substitute Adorer who may be called when coverage is needed. A signup sheet is on the table in the vestibule for anyone interested in participating.

FROM ANDREA HOISL, DIR. OF DIOCESAN OFFICE OF FAITH EVENTS: In our effort to live out our call to be people of great JOY as Catholics, I offer this amazing resource to all of you; the goodnewsnetwork.org. It has news stories that are positive, uplifting and truly inspirational.

LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC CDS: We have lots of new CDs you can trust to provide correct Catholic teaching. Thank you for all your donations that help to keep the program

going. Any questions contact Donna Vertefeuille: 860-429-4508 or email [email protected].

CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF NORWICH, INC.

Donate your unwanted car, truck, RV, motorcycle, trailer, boat or camper today! All proceeds benefit children & families in need, in CT. WE DO ALL THE WORK. It’s fast, free, and you get a tax deduction! www.donationangel.org/ccfsn / 1-866-434-1131.

MASS INTENTIONS The Holy Day and Weekend Mass Stipend is $20. The Weekday Mass Stipend is $15. Please call the office, or fill out a Mass Intention envelope and put it in the collection basket to schedule a Memorial Mass for your loved one(s).

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT WEEKEND If you are silently grieving or suffering from an abortion, experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. The weekend healing process is confidential and offers an opportunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness and compassion. It includes discussions, Living Scriptures with meditations, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a Memorial Service and Mass of Entrustment. For more information call Marie at 203-631-9030, email her at [email protected] or visit the national website at www.rachelsvineyard.org. PROJECT RACHEL is our Diocesan ministry for anyone seeking healing and forgiveness from an abortion. Priests in the Project Rachel ministry are there for you with God’s Grace and Mercy. Call 860-861-4439. All inquiries are confidential.

WHEN PLANNING YOUR ESTATE: Please consider putting St. Philip in your will as a way to be remembered while supporting the ongoing needs of the parish. Memorial Donation forms are on the parish website.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR LIFE! “Choose Life” License Plates with smiling faces are promoting adoptions and traveling everywhere

as a witness to Life and Love. Give a gift that keeps on giving, it’s so easy! Go to www.fund-adoption.org for info or to download an application form. This helps fund agencies such as Catholic Charities.

FOR ACCESS TO THE CHURCH during regular Parish Office hours, please see Ann in the Parish Center and she will be more than happy to unlock the church for you! A NOTE ABOUT PARISH REGISTRATION If you regularly worship with us, we invite you to register with St. Philip parish. This allows us to provide accurate census data to the diocese. Registration forms are in the vestibule. Please return them to the office. Thank you!

NEW ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER? If you are moving out of the area or to a nursing home and do or don’t need envelopes, please let us know. Also, please notify the office of your new address or phone number if you are moving but will remain a parishioner here. This will allow us to keep our records accurate and up to date.

PARISH ENVELOPES: Please use parish envelopes if you would like to receive a tax donation report at the end of the year. Be sure to write your envelope number if you use an envelope from the vestibule so we can keep track for you. Please contact the office to receive envelopes.

NEW WAY TO HELP OUR PARISH! Use your IRA to support our Parish, the Diocese or your favorite Diocesan Ministry! If you are 70 ½ years old, you can now make a direct transfer of up to $100,000 from your IRA to a qualified charity, such as our Parish, without having to pay income taxes on the money. If you are interested, please contact Mary Ellen Mahoney, Development Manager- Major Gifts at [email protected] or (860) 886-1928, ext.14 for more information.

HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME VISITS If your loved ones are ill at Home, hospitalized, or in a nursing home and would like Father Greg to visit them, please call the office or Father. Please provide their name, address, phone # and room #.

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ARE YOU SEPARATED OR DIVORCED and in need of support? The Church is here to help. The Catholic Family Services Office is sponsoring a monthly Support Group for Divorced and Separated Catholics the third Wednesday of each month from 7-8:30 P.M. at St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall, 22 Maple Ave., Uncasville, CT. Call Catholic Family Services, 860-848-2237, ext. 306.

PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS/POSTULANTS Take a Post Card from the vestibule for any or all of our seminarians/postulants. Pray, write a brief note if you choose and drop it in the mail. Let your future priests/sisters know you are supporting them and ask them to pray for you. May God continue to send us shepherds after his own heart.

Home Buyers and Foreclosure Prevention Classes: For help with purchasing a home, behind on mortgage payments or help budgeting or filling out applications for EMAP. All services are provided free at Catholic Charities, a HUD approved Counseling Agency. The Free ongoing Foreclosure Prevention and 8-hr. Home Buyers Education Classes are offered by Catholic Charities in Norwich, New London and Plainfield locations. Info: 860-889-8346 ext. 271.

INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT ADOPTION? Catholic Charities provides infant adoption placements, domestic and international home studies and adoption searches. 860-889-8346 x 282 or [email protected]. Monthly meetings for couples waiting to adopt or to learn about adoption and weekly Birth Mother Support Group every Tues 9:30am at Catholic Charities, 331 Main St., Norwich. For info 860-889-8346 x 282.

Natural Family Planning is scientific, safe, and is 99 % effective for conceiving or responsibly postponing a baby. For information, call Craig and Liz Schantz at 860-464-1184. www.ccli.org.

Love one another as I have loved you. As you do unto the least of your brothers, you do unto me. St. Joseph’s Living Center, The ONLY Catholic healthcare facility in the Norwich Diocese, is seeking volunteers to join our chapel team assisting during 11 am daily Mass. We also need volunteers to join our Vigil Team as we support our residents on their journey to eternal rest. If you hear God calling, call Tracey Megson at 860-465-1107 x 124.

RETROUVAILLE OF CONNECTICUT Is your marriage tearing you apart? Is there little or no meaningful communication? Are you considering separation or divorce? For serious marriage building and repair: Retrouvaille is a lifeline. At a Retrouvaille weekend, couples are given tools to re-establish communication, work on their issues, gain new insights and heal. The weekend is presented by three married couples and a priest. A series of 6 post sessions follow the weekend phase. For more information call 413-525-1634, or 203-710-6207, or visit the Website at www.retrouvaille.org. PARENTS DIVORCING AND/OR RESOLVING CHILD CUSTODY ISSUES Are you concerned about the effects of divorce, separation or family disruption on your children? Catholic Charities offers ongoing, monthly one day Parenting Education Classes in Norwich, Rockville and Middletown. A monthly 2- part Spanish/bilingual parenting education class is held in Willimantic. Attendance at both sessions in the Willimantic class is required for the certificate of completion. Fees are determined by the State of CT. Please call 1-860-889-8346 ext. 260 for registration and monthly class locations and dates. Pregnant? Need help? CATHOLIC CHARITIES Pregnancy and Adoption Programs provide concrete help & answers. Call 1-800- BABYDUE, even if you simply want to talk.“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest”. Visit the NEW Caregiver Spirituality Webpage Sponsored by the Office of Faith Events. Resources for caregivers includes prayers, articles, books and websites that offer both practical and spiritual support. www.norwichdiocese.org/caregiver-spirituality-support-group.

Spiritual Renewal Center (860-887-0702) 11 Bath St, Norwich, CT Healing Mass Every 2nd and 4th Monday at 2 pm.

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St. Philip Christmas Flowers 2018 REQUESTED BY: IN MEMORY/HONOR OF:

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Allevo Aldona & John Machowski

Jennifer & Kevin Basto Simon Desjardins, Marthe Desjardins

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Beaudoin Beaudoin Family, Carney Family, Pusczynski Family, Donaldson Family

Mr. & Mrs. George Bogdanovich Bogdanovich & Phaneuf Families

Dorothy T. Boisvert James Parusa, Larry Boisvert, Quirk Family, Alape Family

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Bora Edward J. Bora, Thomas J. Heaney, Deceased members of the Bora & Heaney Families

Roger C. & Mary Bowen The Bowen and Clifford Families

Mr. & Mrs. Brian A. Boyce Liam P. Boyce

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Brndiar, Jr. The Brndiars, The Edgerlys, The Wilgas, The Pobudas, The Bixbys

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Brozyna The Brozyna & Mayer Families

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Campbell In Honor of My Parents – Richard & Emma Muth

Paul & Cheryl Canavan Laura Bentley, Dennis Santoro, Ella Cohen

Ms. Loretta F. Carlson Norma McDougal, Trudy McDougal, Pat Michaud, Anna Michaud

Mrs. Lorraine Cloutier Roland Cloutier

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Connolly Patricia Connolly

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Crowley Carmel Crowley, Paul Crowley, Blanche Saldibar, Joe Saldibar

Joseph & Elizabeth Cydylo Intention Unspecified

Mr. & Mrs. David Dagon Edward & Ida Jaskulka, Francis & Emma Dagon, Joseph Foran, Al Denis

Mr. Ray Dimmock Intention Unspecified

Mr. & Mrs. John Doughty John Doughty, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Draczynski All the Souls in Heaven

Mr. & Mrs. Victor Drouin Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Drouin, Eugene Sorel, Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Kozikowski, Vivian Sorel, Brenda Picard, Rene Picard, Karen Hall, Mr. & Mrs. Wildor Picard

Lynn Dziurgot Kai Rivers, Dziurgot Family, Ventura, and Gomes Families, Sinkiewicz Family

Mr. & Mrs. Chris Ecsedy Rosaline Dobrowolski, Robert & Betty Ecsedy

Mr. & Mrs. William Falletti Intention Unspecified

Ms. Penny Farrington Intention Unspecified

Theresa & Mark Flynn Raymond Delorme

John A. & Alice Franco Cecelia Farrington

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Galenski Misiaszek Family, Galenski Family

M. Jacqueline Goble Nelson Goble, Carlene Schoentag, Hazel Kehoe

Mr. Paul Godere Thomas Godere, Nancy Godere, Stephanie Godere

Scott & Rachel Greenwood The Deceased Members of the Greenwood and Millette Families

Mr. Oscar Guilbault Marguerite Guilbault

Mrs. Brenda Hammick Mr. & Mrs. Spinnato, Michael Spinnato

Ms. Linda Hampton Theresa Hebert Russell (Daughter), Roger Hebert (Dad), Marguerite Hebert (Mom), James Schools (Best Friend)

Jean Hansen John Marcisin, Vasil Marcisin

Laura & Charles Harakaly Barbara Sousa, V Parusa, Aunt Anne, Uncle Ed

Mrs. Denise Hardert-Payton Larry & Eric Payton, William & Mary Hardert

Sue Harkness Mary Bartok

Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Hawthorne John J Shea, III, Robert Armstrong, Mr. & Mrs. Murland Bradley, Zachary Basch

Mrs. Carolann Hernberg Thaddeus & Ruth Skrok, Walter & Isabel Rys, Dana Husereau

Mrs. Carol Hewett Bill Hewett

Mr. Peter Hnath, Jr. Patricia Hnath, Joan Flynn

Mrs. Marie James The James Family & Stropnicky Families

Tom & Linda Joyal The Ravenelle & Karpenski Families

Mrs. Jeanette Karosi In Memory of Karosi & Bilodeau Families

Mr. & Mrs. Charlie King Deceased Members of the King Family

Ethel Krapf Krapf and Triska Families

Mrs. Eleanor Kuhar Andrew Kuhar

John & Jean Lagasse Intention Unspecified

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Lagrotteria Mr/Mrs Anthony J. Lagrotteria, Mr/Mrs Everett G. Winston

Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Lankford Intention Unspecified

Mary Lavallee William H. Hewett,Jr., Mary Frances Cahill Cardolino, Albert Cardolino, Agatha & David Hawley, Bertha & William Hewett

Miss Barbara Liszka Robert Liszka, Froehlich Family

Mrs. Patrice Lucas John Marcisin, Joseph & Helen Kalinowski

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mackowiak The Mackowiak and Quintal Families

Mr. John Manning Mary, Jeannie, Nora

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Mrs. Catherine Marcisin John Marcisin

Mr. Robert Martin Susan Martin

Mrs. Carole McCarthy Sean McCarthy, Ray & Hazel Baker, John & Frances McCarthy, Ethel Regalia

Raymond & Shirley McCaughey Natalie Desrosiers, McCaughey Family, Louise Beaudry, Duquette Family

Mrs. Deborah McCrackan Cameron & Shirley McCrackan, George W. Tomecko, Sr., George & Vineta Bombria, Stella Delamater, Eva DeStefano

Mr. & Mrs. Sam & Denise McGill Intention Unspecified

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Metsack Jadwiga Rybicka, Rose Metsack

Mrs. Mary E. Michaud Milton Michaud, Mary Rose Madore

Mr. & Mrs. David Mindek Edna Horton, Deceased Members of Mather & Mindek Families

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mindek In Memory of The Mindek Family, The Carruth Family, Edna Horton, John R. White

Deborah Molnar Intention Unspecified

Mr. & Mrs. Louis Molnar Our Deceased Family & Friends

Mr. & Mrs. William Molnar Douglas Molnar, Eugenie MacWay

Mrs. Rose Morton Paul & Nancy Roy, Otho & Anna Morton

Mr. George Nagy Deceased Members of The Family

Mr. Robert Navratil Mr. & Mrs. William J. Navratil

William & Roxanne Navratil Intention Unspecified

Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Ogden The Ogden Family, The Carabino Family, The Jackopsic Family, the McCaughey Family

Patrick & Elisabetta O’Leary Amletto Alessandri, John O’Leary, Marie Bruna Alessandri, Marie O’Leary

Ms. Carol Olsen Mr. & Mrs. John Rauert, Sr., Mr. & Mrs. John Rauert, Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Dominic Pecoria Caroline Ladson

Judith Ouellette Carl Ouellette, Jean Daniel

Mr. & Mrs. Milford Ouellette Intention Unspecified

Mr. & Mrs. Danny Panciera John R. White, Donald & Marjorie White, Melissa Panciera, Dorothy & Edward Panciera, Edna Horton

Mr. Rocco Petrella Intention Unspecified

Mrs. Ann M. Phillips Deceased Members of the Pudelkiewicz and Pliska Families

Ms. Theresa Phillips Intention Unspecified

Mrs. Pauline A. Picard Brenda L. Picard, MD, Rene N. Picard, Eugene Sorel, Viviane Sorel

Mr. Wayne Pisciotta Intention Unspecified

Jean L. Plaza Winifred Froehlich, Alfred Froehlich, The Wonoski Family

Emile & Sylvia Poirier David P. Poirier

Mr. & Mrs. John Postemski Postemski Family, Hnath Family

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Potter James & Mary Potter, Jim and Joan Lin, Stuart & Holly Coleman, Mrs. & Mrs. Rudy Kirch

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rabe Doyon Family, Rabe Family

John & Kathleen Rup Intention Unspecified

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Sadler Elsie DeSarbo, Frank DeSarbo, Clara Sadler Strohm, Margaret Francesconi

Mr. & Mrs. Norbert Saegaert In Memory of David Spencer

Kevin & Lisa Sepe Intention Unspecified

Mr. & Mrs. John Shea John J. Shea, III

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sheldon Intention Unspecified

Ms. Marybeth Sheldon Joseph Tanajes, Frances Klukowski

Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Single Patricia Ann Tucker (daughter), David & Elizabeth Lees(Parents), Wasko & Mary Single (Parents)

Ms. Libby Single In Memory of Patty Tucker and Deceased Members of the Single, Lees & Cooney Families

Mr. Stanley Stawski Intention Unspecified

Mr. & Mrs. Sterling Intention Unspecified

Mr. & Mrs. William Stolle John & Theresa Muska, Ivana Desmarais, Steve & Kay Muska, Margaret & Mary Muska

Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Storck Martha Storck, Mary Edgerly, Deceased Members of The Brndiar/Storck Families,

Mr. George Sullivan Intention Unspecified

Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Supina Stanley Peer, Doreen Peer, Rudolph Supina

Mr. Robert Tamsin Mrs. Jean Tamsin & 2 Sons, Mr. & Mrs. E. Tamsin, Mr. & Mrs. Rafftery, U.S. Service Members

Sheila Taylor Renée Delisle, Henry Delisle, Georgette Delisle, Roland & Marcelle Gagne

Mr. & Mrs. Ed Thompson Intention Unspecified

Leonard & Virginia Todd Our Parents, Deceased Family Members

Mr. & Mrs. James Trowbridge The Trowbridge Family, The Schuppert Family

Mrs. Marion Varga All Deceased Members of the Pivonka, Varga, Tremko & Kovac Families

Wesley & Paula Vincent Cecil & Arloa Vincent, James Fraser, Laurene Embree, Averill Brown

Thomas & Sandra Welch Robert & Albertha Welch

John & Elaine Whipple, III The Whipple Family, the Johnson Family, The Rice Family, The Gileau Family

Claire Williams Arthur & Estelle Leduc, Jacob Bowen

Mrs. Barbara Zulick John Zulick, Miriam Yauch, Hazel Yauch, Andrew & Irene Zulick

If you notice misspellings or omissions, please notify the office so that our list can be corrected.

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*SAVE THE DATE*

2019 CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE:

Light in A darkened World

Keynote Speaker:

Lisa M Hendey -Founder of CatholicMom.com -Author of The Grace of Yes and more…

-Workshops offered on prayer, parenting, scripture, marriage… -Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael Cote -Reconciliation and adoration available

April 6, 2019 8:30-3:00 pm

Mercy High School, Middletown, CT Sponsored by the Office of Faith Events and the NDCCW

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Diocese of Norwich

Catholic Family Services

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT ~ If you are in need of consolation

after the loss of a loved one, consider attending Seasons of Hope, a new

Bereavement Support group that will meet Thursday evenings from 7-9 P.M. at St.

Andrew Church Library, 128 Norwich Ave, Colchester. The program, which

consists of four, six-week sessions, will explore issues of mourning through

Scripture, prayer, reflection and faith-sharing. For more information, contact Cheryl

Laporte at 860-537-4463 or e-mail her at [email protected].

Mary-Jo McLaughlin Catholic Family Services Diocese of Norwich 860-848-2237 X306

[email protected]

Diocese of Norwich

Catholic Family Services

Celebrate Marriage – It’s not too early to begin thinking of Valentine’s

Day. Give your Valentine something special this year – the gift of your time. Come celebrate

your marriage at a day-long enrichment that will renew your dreams, increase your passion and

refresh and celebrate your marriage. This marriage enrichment aptly entitled, “Celebrate

Marriage,” will take place on Saturday, February 16, 2019, from 9 A.M to 3 P.M. at St.

Joseph Parish Hall, 99 Jackson St., Willimantic. The cost is $35 per couple, which includes

workbooks and lunch. Registration is required. To register, call the Diocesan Catholic Family

Services Office at 860-848-2237, Ext. 306.

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The Quiet Corner Chapter of the Disabled American Vets Are you a veteran who is either combat or has a service related disability, and have filed or need assistance with filing for

Veterans Administration Benefits? Are you interested in learning more? We are looking for you. Contact:

Rocky Daigle 860 – 918-0532 Barry Bernier 860 – 830-5443

Mark Rivard 860 – 933 – 6877 or [email protected] The mission of the Disabled American Veterans is dedicated to a single purpose; empowering Veterans to led high quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by making sure Veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for interest of Americas injured heroes on Capitol Hill and educating the public about

the great sacrifices and needs of veterans back to civilian life.

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Office of Faith Events Diocese of Norwich

Enriching the Faith of Youth, Young Adults, Adults, and Families.

Please LIKE us on facebook

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Norwich

Get up to date info on fun, faith-filled

events and help us reach our goal of

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ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE CHURCH 64 Pompey Hollow Rd., Ashford, CT 06278

TELEPHONE NUMBERS Main Office 860-429-2860 Parish FAX 860-487-5703 Fr. Greg Jednaki 860-839-0664 (in case of emergency) Deacon Chris Deskus (Cell)860-490-1539 Ann Phillips Secretary Patricia LaBonte Bookkeeper Paula Vincent Bulletin Editor

OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM Closed Monday Holidays.

PARISH EMAIL & Bulletin Announcements [email protected]

PARISH WEBSITE www.saintphilipsaintjude.org

NEW PARISHIONERS We are delighted to welcome you and encourage you to register by filling out a registration form or emailing the office.

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m.

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE No Mass Monday & Tuesday Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. ** Eucharistic Adoration begins following the 8 a.m. Mass on Friday. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is at 1:50 p.m. and Adoration ends at 2:00 p.m. with the Benediction.

CONFESSION Saturdays 3:30-4:00 pm or by appointment

SACRAMENTS Please call the office for information on Baptism, Marriage and Pastoral Visits.

St. Philip is Handicap Accessible and Air Conditioned.