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OCTOBER 20, 2013 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
†Masses and Intentions† Sat Confession prior to 4:30 Mass Sat Oct 19, 4:30 p.m. Mass at St. Philip Sun Oct 20, 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Sun Oct 20, 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Philip † Amalia Zaicek by St. Philip’s Choir
Mon Oct 21, 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Mon Oct 21, 6:00 p.m. Mass at St. Philip Tue Oct 22, 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Tue Oct 22, 6:00 p.m. Mass at St. Philip Wed Oct 23, 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude
Fri Oct 25, 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Philip † Catherine & Steve Muska by Memorial Mass Fund
Adoration following Mass until 5:00 p.m. 4:50p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet & Benediction
Sat Confession prior to 4:30 Mass Sat Oct 26, 4:30 p.m. Mass at St. Philip † Milton Michaud by Mary Michaud & Family † Fred Schaffer by Catherine Schaffer & Family Sun Oct 27, 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Sun Oct 27, 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Philip † Benedict Tracy by Ursula Peters
OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK
St. Philip Weekly Offering $2,800.00 St. Philip Mission Combined $1,444.00 St. Jude Weekly Offering $ 811.00 St. Jude Mission Combined $ 498.00
MEMORIAL FUND TOTAL DONATIONS St. Philip Memorial Fund $31,916.00 St. Jude Memorial Fund $12,625.00
ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND
Saturday 4:30 pm St. Philip 10/12/13 100 Sunday 9:00 am St. Jude 10/13/13 114 Sunday 11:00 am St. Philip 10/13/13 148
Total: 362
STEWARDSHIP: “…be persistent whether it is
convenient or inconvenient...” 2 Timothy 4:2. It is not always convenient to be a good steward, especially when the temptations of our busy and materialistic world get in the way. Yet, we must be persistent. This persistence marks the true follower of Christ.
REMEMBER THE NEEDY IN OUR COMMUNITY. We are collecting food for Thanksgiving baskets
for needy families in Ashford. Please donate non-perishable Thanksgiving dinner foods. We cannot distribute out of date food. There will be a sign-up sheet
for frozen turkey donations and we will also collect money for purchasing fresh foods.
CCD CLASSES are collecting for their FOOD DRIVE which continues until November 17th.
PRAYER LIST: Carol Palombo, Denise Beaudoin, Marie (Beaudoin) Chace, Millie & Gus Aiello, Ed Kominski, Bob Mullarkey, Kristin Leffingwell, Katie Phelps, Elizabeth Piecyk, Normand Ravenelle, Elaine Fisher, Francine Hodovan, Jacob Fletcher, Sherri Shea, Josephine Brewster, John Reynolds, Pablo Alayon, Karin Bergeron, Howard Huff, Addie Specyalski, Victor Drouin, Msgr. Willis W. West, Robert Blain, Alesha Dagon, Mikayla Wilcox (granddaughter of John & Caroline Doughty), Elizabeth Borovicka. Please inform us of any updates.
PARISH MEETINGS: Prayer Shawl: Tues, Oct 22, 6:30 pm, Rectory. Women’s Bible Study: Tues, Nov 5, 10 am Rectory. Knights of Columbus: Tues, Nov 12, 7 pm Parish Ctr. Parish Council: Tues, Nov 19, 7 pm Rectory. Finance Committee: To be announced.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
St. Philip: CCD, 9:30am Sun. St. Jude: CCD Wednesdays.
Confirmation Classes St. Philip, Sundays, 6 pm. St. Jude, Wednesdays, 7pm.
Adults with Fr. Kennedy, Wednesdays, 10-12 noon. St. Philip Center.
St. Philip Parish Center, Mondays 7:00 pm A new class in Catholic Teaching ~ Get Excited ~ Topic: the Seven Sacraments.
Adult Ed with Ed Conlan: Fri, Oct 25, 7pm at St. Jude Topic: “False charges: Church opposes freedom and happiness”.
TAKE A STAND FOR LIFE! Sept 25 - Nov 3, 40 DAYS FOR LIFE ... Website: http://40daysforlife.com/norwich.html.
The date for St. Philip & St. Jude is Fri, Nov 1st. We need to cover the full 24 hours and will have a sign-up sheet available. Please participate to show your support for life! Coordinator: Sheila Taylor: 860-208-2692 or email [email protected].
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS are selling tickets for a Spaghetti Dinner to be held on Saturday, November 9th after the 4:30 pm Mass. If possible, please purchase the tickets ahead, so we will know how much food to prepare for the dinner.
All Saints Vigil: Thurs, Oct 31, 4:00 pm St. Philip All Saints Mass: Friday, Nov 1, 8:00 am St. Philip
ST. PHILIP’S CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR SAT, DEC 7TH, 2013, 9AM – 2PM.
It’s not too early to start planning for: BAKE SALE: Donate pies, cakes, cookies, fudge, ethnic foods or your family’s favorite dessert! PIES! PIES! PIES! Like to bake them? Why not donate some to our Pie Table at the Craft Fair? We will again provide pie tins and boxes for anyone willing to bake pies to be sold at the craft fair. This was a huge income-producer last year. RAFFLE BASKETS: You may start bringing your raffle baskets to the rectory any time now. Each basket should be valued at no more than $50.00 and include an itemized list. They must all be in by November 17th because of state regulations!!
All 40 vendor tables have been sold. The Craft Fair is full! Thank you for your quick response!!
Very Important Ladies Meeting
Thurs, Oct 24, 6:30 pm St. Philip Parish Center We will be organizing raffle baskets and making plans for the Christmas Craft Fair. Please be sure to join us as we try to make this a very successful event for our church. Catholic Charities FT Position Available: Primary Service Manager for DSS grant funded, Empowering People for Success Program (EPS). Applicant will provide outreach, case management, and advocacy for home based families with barriers to employment. BA/BS in a human service field or Associates with home visitor experience. Office based in Willimantic with cases located throughout Windham County. Extensive travel required. Bilingual preferred. Send resume to Search Committee, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich, 331 Main Street, Norwich, CT 06360. Closing date: November 13, 2013. THE MISSION COMBINED COLLECTION Last weekend the Mission Combined Collection for the World Mission Appeal, U.S. Bishop’s Appeal for Latin America, Black and Indian Missions, and the Catholic Home Mission Appeal was taken up in our Parish. If you were unable to bring your gift envelope, extras are available in the vestibule. Your support of the missionary needs of the Universal Church is greatly appreciated. Your contribution can be placed in the collection basket next weekend or mailed directly to the parish. Thank you for your generosity in the past and thank you for what you are doing now to help our missionaries continue their vital work.
CT CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE Sat, Oct 26, 8:30am – 5pm at Goodwin College, 1 Riverside Dr., E. Hartford, CT. The day includes talks by 4 inspiring speakers, Holy Mass with our priests and bishops, confessions heard throughout the day, good music, opportunity to meet great men and priests from our dioceses. We have a new pope and our theme this year is Rebuild Our Church, Our Faith and Our Life…Following Pope Francis. Come and learn more about how Pope Francis is leading us. The $35 ticket includes lunch and may be purchased by calling 860-739-4607 or at www.CTCatholicMen.org. In honor of the 40 DAYS FOR LIFE we would like to
invite any parishioner who has lost a child (or knows anyone who has lost a child) through miscarriage, stillbirth or abortion to record the name of the child in our "Book of
Remembrance." There does not have to be a name but you are welcome to name that child. At the Sunday Mass after the conclusion of the 40 Days for Life, the names of these precious souls will be read and remembered. The book will travel back and forth from St. Jude to St. Philip Church. If you are unable to sign the book or have any questions please contact the parish office via phone or email @ [email protected] or Marcia Panciera @ [email protected]. We will make sure that each child is remembered.
Boy Scout Troop 92 of Ashford appreciates that St. Philip the Apostle Church is now our Charter Organization. We have over 20 active scouts and scout
leaders. The troop looks forward to working with the parish to continue to provide fun, leadership and community service opportunities for Ashford and Eastford boys. If any boy or parent is interested in scouting, we meet Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. at Knowlton Hall next to the Cumberland Farms store. Our meetings are open to everyone. Gabe Lipker, Senior Patrol Leader ST. PHILIP RESURRECTION GROTTO: The
beautiful mosaic by Janet Zeh was installed on Saturday, Sept 28th. You are invited to visit the site.
Sheila Taylor's son, Joshua Taylor, passed the Connecticut Bar Exam! Congratulations! God bless Josh on a job well done!
Do you or someone you know need a Prayer Shawl? Contact: Carolann Hernberg: 860- 487-0449, [email protected].
EAST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL: Open House Thurs, Nov 7 at 6:45 p.m. for 8th graders and their families. Entrance exam for 8th graders on Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 8 a.m. at East Catholic High School. Call Ms. Gryphon, Admissions, 649-5336 x 238 for info. Pre-registration for the exam is advised but not required. School web site is www.echs.com.
The Daughters of Isabella Circle 543 will be holding their annual YULETIDE FESTIVAL on Saturday, Nov. 9 9:00am - 2:00 pm and on Sunday, Nov. 10 9:00 am - 1:00pm at St. Mary Church Hall, 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT. Crafts, Christmas items, basket and large ticket raffles, bake sale, and a light lunch will be available. We hope to see you there.
ST. PHILIP AND ST. JUDE MEMORIAL FUNDS If you are making your donation in installments, please contact the office if you would like payment coupons.
ST. CLARE FRATERNITY ORDER
OF FRANCISCANS SECULAR
Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7pm at St. Edward Parish, Stafford Springs, CT. A new initial formation group will begin this fall. If interested, please call Corinne Lorenzet 860-684-2666 or email [email protected]. For more information visit the website: http://www.nafra-sfo.org/.
MARRIAGE BUILDING AND REPAIR: Is your marriage tearing you apart, little or no communication, considering separation or divorce? Retrouvaille is a lifeline. Retrouvaille provides tools to heal, re-establish communication, and gain new insight into your marriage. A series of 6 sessions follows the weekend phase. Couples come to Retrouvaille, which is Catholic in origin but open to all, with a sincere desire to repair and build a stable, loving marriage. www.retrouvaille.org.
MEMORIAL MASSES: To remember your loved ones in Masses once or yearly, please call the office or stop in MTW&F 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Altar Servers The October Schedule and November Availability sheet are now on the website. Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors are needed. Now is the time to
come forward. WE NEED YOU – ESPECIALLY AT ST. PHILIP’S!
60TH ANNIVERSARY MASS 2 DVD BOX SET The Office of Radio & Television, Archdiocese of
Hartford, is offering a 2 DVD Box set of the 60th Anniversary Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of St Patrick. To request the DVDs, please send a $20.00 donation to
the Office of Radio & Television, 15 Peach Orchard Rd, Prospect, CT 06712-1052 (please write "Jubilee DVD" on the memo line of your check), or order online by going to ortv.org and clicking the DVD Request button, or call the Office of Radio & Television at (203) 758-7367.
REMEMBER THE NEEDY IN OUR COMMUNITY. The Ashford Food Bank thanks us for our continued support of struggling families in the Ashford Community. Food is collected all year, not just at the holidays. Please bring non-perishable foods to the church for distribution. We cannot distribute out of date food.
FOOD ASSISTANCE: Distribution is always on a Friday morning, usually the 4th Friday of the month, from 7-9 a.m. at the United Baptist Church of Ashford. We have applications and food distribution schedules in our office or you may visit the website: http://www.ashfordchurch.org/COMMUNITY_OUTREACH/Ashford_Food_Bank/.
The WILLINGTON FOOD PANTRY is open 2 days weekly: Mon, 4 pm - 6 pm, and Wed, 10 am - Noon. Patrons must be Willington residents and be screened by the social worker, Tara Bergeron. Customers can come once monthly (on the day of their choice) to select shelf-stable food for their household. To apply, contact: Tara Bergeron, Director, Youth, Family & Social Services, Town of Willington, 40 Old Farms Rd. Willington, CT 06279 Phone: 860-487-3118; FAX: 860.487-3125 Email: [email protected].
GIFT CARDS ARE NEEDED Please consider donating gas cards from Cumberland Farms, and food cards from Big Y for requests that come from the needy in our community. Put them in an envelope marked "office" and place them in the collection basket. Thank you.
DIOCESE OF NORWICH VOCATION OFFICE: We have 9 seminarians studying this year. Please keep them in your prayers.
Due to recent thefts in the Ashford area, please lock your cars when you park at the church.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Unless reversed or modified, the federal health care mandate as currently enacted threatens religious liberty, guaranteed to all Americans in the U.S. Constitution under the First Amendment. To protect our freedom of religion, please call the Capitol switchboard in Washington, D.C. at 202-224-3121 and urge your Congressmen or Congresswoman and/or U.S. Senators to support legislation that will overturn the mandate. You can also write to the White House at: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20500.
There is now water in a tank at the cemetery available for watering plants. Bring your own watering can. This tank is located at the edge of the cemetery to the right of Father Dunn’s monument. Please note: metal detectors are not allowed! There is no digging allowed!
RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT WEEKENDS If you are silently grieving after an abortion; healing, forgiveness and peace can begin with a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. A Retreat Nov. 1-3 in Stockbridge, MA call 413-252-0661. Website: www.rachelsvineyard.org. “Project Rachel” is also a Diocesan outreach for anyone in need of healing. Priests in “Project Rachel” can help you through healing and forgiveness. Call 860-889-8346 ext. 283 or 800-554-5173. Confidential. www.rachelsvineyard.org.
4th ANNUAL SETON SCHOLARSHIP DINNER Please join Bishop Cote at the 4th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner honoring the recipients of the Most Rev Michael R. Cote, D.D. Award for Contributions to Catholic Education at 4 pm on Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station, Haddam, CT. This year’s honorees are Rev Roger Lamoureux, O.M.I., Sister Patricia Anne Barry, R.S.M. posthumously and John F. Shine, PH.D. Tickets $150/person. All proceeds benefit Catholic Schools within the Diocese. Opportunities for sponsorship, program advertising and raffle donations are available. For tickets and more information, please contact Mary Ellen Mahoney at 860-886-1928 ext. 14 or [email protected]. PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND led by Fr. Bob Grattaroti of St. Joseph ’s Parish, Charlton, MA. February 4 – 13, 2014. Visit Bethlehem, Galilee, Jerusalem & more. Daily Mass at the Holy Sites. Call Mike Milano at 1-800-773-2660 for information.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC CDS: There are new CDs with good Catholic teaching and some excellent testimonies of
individuals and their faith walk. Thank you for all your donations, they help to
keep the program going. If you have questions or requests contact Donna Vertefeuille at 860-429-4508 or email [email protected].
REGISTRATION: If you are new to our parish or your registration is not current, please fill in a form with up-to-date information. Also, your pledge and use of the parish envelopes helps us plan our budget and provides you with a tax record. “Donation Angel” ~ Donate any type of vehicle: cars, boats, etc. running or not. Donation Angel raises funds to support our Catholic Charities of Norwich and its mission to respond to Christ’s call to care for those in need by providing services for individuals and families. Click or call now for free quick removal of your unwanted vehicle and receive a tax deduction. For info call Ray at: 866-434-1131or www.donationangel.org/ccfsn.
Where are our shut-ins? Please call the rectory if
you have a loved one in the hospital
or in a nursing home so we can visit,
bring the Eucharist and keep in touch. 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. The license plate helps fund agencies such as Catholic Charities.
Birthright of Windham: Your donations provide a witness to our Catholic faith and our commitment to
life as we continue to provide baby wash, lotion, shampoo, pampers (size 1-4) and wipes, receiving blankets, newborn gowns and clothing. Through these donations, our
two churches make a major impact on this ministry for local mothers and their babies.
MASS OF HEALING AND HOPE: St. Patrick Church, 47 W. High St., East Hampton, Sun, Oct. 27 2pm. Healing Prayers, Prayer teams, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Anointing of the sick will all be offered. Hosted by Cornerstone Prayer Community of East Hampton.
IMMACULATA RETREAT HOUSE “MISGIVINGS:” Sun, Oct 20 at 3 PM, join us for an afternoon of fine food and hilarious entertainment with “Fr Patrick Aloysius Misgivings” “divine” presentation of stories and one-liners about growing up Catholic. A sumptuous Italian Buffet and show are included in the $20 ticket. Seating is limited. UNTOLD BLESSINGS: THREE PATHS TO HOLINESS: This video series, featuring Father Robert Barron will begin on Mon, Oct 21 from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, and will run for seven consecutive Mondays. Father John Hanley, OMI will be leading this group. Fee for the entire series is $50, or $10 per session. If there are people who prefer an evening session, that is possible as well. GRIEF AND LOSS RETREAT: One of the most important things that we can learn about grief or loss is not to underestimate it. The loss of a loved one or anything through death, divorce, work or other life situations and the adjustments that follow, will demand our full attention for a while. The length of time it will take to process our grief depends on how willing we are to do the work that grief requires. Each of us deals with grief in a different way. Are we willing to take the risk to reflect on our grief and losses? We invite you to join us for this weekend retreat from Nov 8-10, 2013 at Immaculata. The facilitators are Father Rocky Grimard, OMI, and Kathy Irr, RN. Retreat Fee is $200/person. OBLATE ASSOCIATES: Many men and women who have experienced the ministry of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate feel a call to journey more closely with the Oblates and to live the charism of the Oblates in their particular state of life. Ms. Geri Furmanek, Nat’l Coordinator of the Oblate Associates, will be at Immaculata Retreat House on Wed, Oct 30 at 7:00 PM, to share the vision of the Oblate Associates and how you might learn about the charism of St Eugene deMazenod, our Founder. AUTUMN VOLUNTEER DAY: Sat, Nov 2, 7 AM to 2 PM, with breakfast and lunch provided, we need a crew to help continue work on the Stations of the Cross area, woods and property clean-up, winter storage and other projects. Please RSVP as soon as you know you can join our crew. To register for any session call (860) 423-8484.
Diocesan Pro-Life Mass at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Sat, Nov 2nd ~ 8:30 a.m. Please join us and our Celebrant, Rev. Walter Nagle, at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for the healing for those who have had an abortion. Following the Mass, the Rosary will be prayed both at the Cathedral and Planned Parenthood. A brunch will follow the Rosary.
Pregnant? Need help? CATHOLIC CHARITIES Pregnancy and Adoption Programs provide concrete help & answers. Call 1-800-BABYDUE, even if you simply want to talk.
Home Buyers and Foreclosure Prevention Classes: For help with purchasing a home, fallen behind on mortgage payments or help with 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 hour Home Buyers Education Classes are offered by Catholic Charities in Norwich, New London and Plainfield locations. Info: 860-889-8346 ext. 271.
SHARE YOUR JOY! If you or a loved one are celebrating a special event let us know so we can celebrate with you.
ST. JOSEPH’S LIVING CENTER in Windham, CT is looking for volunteers to assist during daily Mass. Contact Jo-Ann Hay in Pastoral Care 860-456-1107.
HOLY LAND TRIP JANUARY 7 – 16 Fr. Michael Sequeira of our Diocese presents a trip to the Holy Land, Jan 7 - 16, 2014. Visit Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Calvary, Room of the Last supper, Gethsemane, Holy Sepulchre, Way of the Cross, Nazareth, Cana, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Jordan River, Mountain of Beatitudes, Wailing Wall and more. The cost for this 10-day trip is $2799 and includes airfare with a major airline, hotel transfer, daily dinner and breakfast buffets, sightseeing with a guide in deluxe buses, all taxes and all entrance fees. Trip to the Dead Sea is an option for $80. Please contact Fr. Michael Sequeira at 860 304 4588 or [email protected] We would like to start a Cemetery Committee to maintain and beautify our cemetery. If you are able to help out, please call the office.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR AND BAKE SALE Sat, Nov 9, 9 am to 5 pm Sun, Nov 10, 9 am to noon All Saints Church - 25 School St, Somersville, CT. Homemade holiday and home items, handcrafted jewelry, delicious baked and canned foods from the "daughters pantry", timeless treasures, book sections, raffles, breakfast goodies are available on Saturday until 11:00 am, lunch on Saturday with homemade soups, sandwiches, and pierogies will be served from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
ASSUMPTION SCHOOL offers extracurricular school activities such as: homework club, before and aftercare programs, chess club, band, mock trial team, scouts, soccer, and basketball. You may contact our school office at 860-649-0889 to arrange a personal tour. Main Campus is at 27 S. Adams St, Manchester and our High School Prep Campus is 45 Ludlow Rd, Manchester. www.assumptionschoolct.com. "Come for a day, we are sure you will want to stay."
“FRENCH-CANADIAN DAY” was signed into law by Governor D. Malloy on 6/25/13 to be celebrated yearly in the State of CT on June 24th. On that day next year, there will be a French mass at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford followed by a ceremony at the State Capitol. Please send an e-mail to: [email protected] to give her the names in your group of those planning to join us or call her at 860-896-1096 by Oct 25, 2013. Odette D. Manning, “French-Canadian Day” committee.
Eucharistic Adoration: two adorers are needed each hour after Mass on Fridays at St. Philip 9am to 5:50pm. Please call Sandra Mullarkey: 860-429-0322. We need people who can commit to one hour, as well as people able to substitute when
necessary. All are invited.
Marriage Encounter Weekend~ “We thought we had a great marriage, but now our love is so much deeper than anything we could have imagined!” Rediscover each other with a heart-to-heart Marriage Encounter. To register for the Nov. 8-10 weekend in Willimantic or for information call 860-376-0440. www.wwme.org.
DAY OF RECOLLECTION St. Edmund’s Retreat
Mystic, CT Friday, November 1, 2013, 10 AM – 3 PM
“FEAST OF ALL SAINTS” with Fr. Ed Dempsey Saint Francis deSales is thought to have said that “a sad saint is a sad saint, indeed.” Ever wonder why it is that so many of us Catholics have a perception that sanctity and happiness cannot possibly go together? We expect (or seem to expect!) that saints lead miserable, wretched lives and that only after an equally miserable death do they become holy or saintly. Holy people, happy people! Can that possibly define saints? Includes two conferences, Mass, an opportunity for Reconciliation and time to explore the Island. A hot, served lunch is included. Call 860-536-0565 to pre-register. $40/ Person.
St. Edward’s Quarter Auction on Fri, Oct 25, at 25 Church St. in Stafford Springs. Doors open at 6P.M. Bidding starts at 7P.M. The first 25 people through the door will receive a vendor swag bag full of coupons, samples, gifts and information. Children are welcome (must pay admission fee) and need to be seated during auction and supervised. Sorry, childcare not provided. Pay $10 at the admission table and get your entrance fee ($3 per person), a ticket for one paddle ($1 per paddle fee), and your choice of chili or baked potato ($6). Bring your own quarters (sorry no nickels or dimes allowed) or for $10 you can purchase a roll (while supplies last). Bring a friend (or two, or three!!), and some QUARTERS (about $20 worth) and be ready to bid on lots of great items from Mary Kay, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Dove Chocolate, Tastefully Simple and more!! An evening of great deals and great fun!
22nd Annual Red White and Blue Mass Sunday, November 3, 2013, at 10:15 a.m.
Bishop Cote will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of St Patrick for all military personnel, active, reserves and Veterans to honor our service men and women as we recognize the many sacrifices made by the families and loved ones of our military. The theme is Military Chaplains. The Homilist will be Most Rev Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop for the Military Services. The Mass Committee Chairs are BG CT Edward J. Waitte, (Ret.) and Mr. David K. Harding, U.S. Merchant Marine. For info call, Monsignor Brown 860-887-9294 x 232, or Mrs. Alice Pudvah, 800-887-9294, x 234. CATHOLIC CRUISE TO ALASKA Come and sail away on a 7-night Catholic Alaska Cruise with Father Jose Chacko, August 1-8, 2014 on Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas out of Seattle, Washington. Ports of Call: Tracy Arm Fjord, Skagway, Juneau, Alaska Inside Passage, Victoria, (B.C. Canada). Prices begin at $2142 including all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass and Rosary offered. Deposits of only $175/person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. For further info or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at 860-399-1785 or [email protected].
HOLY FAMILY RETREAT CENTER West Hartford, CT
860-760-9705 www.holyfamilyretreat.org
NOVEMBER Friday-Sunday, Nov 1-3, Men’s Weekend Retreat, Nothing Less than Everything. $295, more if you can; less if you can’t.
Saturday, Nov 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop, with Therese Saulnier. $65, includes lunch.
Sunday, Nov 3, 2-6 p.m. Youth Sunday Retreat. $40.
Friday-Saturday, Nov 8-9, Christian Meditation Overnight Retreat: Discovering Your True Self as a Child of God, with Jay Stewart. $175.
Sunday, Nov 17, 2-6 p.m. Youth Sunday Retreat. $40.
Tuesday, Nov 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Holiday Bread-Baking Retreat Day, with Sr. Elaine Betoncourt, C.S.J. Bake and take home a holiday stollen. $65, includes lunch.
Wednesday, Nov 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Day or Evening of Reflection: From Co-Worker to Co-Responsible, with Fr. John Baptist Pesce, C.P. $40, includes lunch or dinner.
Friday-Sunday, Nov 22-24, Matt Talbot Women’s Recovery Retreat: Self-Acceptance and Spirituality, with Sr. Linda Fischer, A.S.C. Open to all people from all backgrounds. $150. Scholarships available first come, first served, to those experiencing financial hardship. 203-804-8406.
Friday-Sunday, Nov 22-24, A Holistic Approach to Health and Weight Management, with Loretta Tafuri, Ph.D., and Bob Tafuri, M.D. $325. DECEMBER Friday-Sunday, Dec 6-8, Matt Talbot Men’s Recovery Retreat: Step 11: The Spiritual Practice, with Ed Stevens. Open to all people from all backgrounds. $200, includes Matt Talbot dues. Generous scholarships available to those experiencing financial hardship. 860-347-0644.
Friday-Sunday, Dec 6-8, Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina Retreat: Listening with the Ear of Your Heart, with Therese Saulnier. $325.
Sunday, Dec 8, 2-6 p.m. Youth Sunday Retreat. $40.
Sunday, Dec 8, 3-7 p.m., Advent Family Retreat Day: Creating Snowflake Mobiles, with Kathy Parulski. $35 per person or $95 per family, includes dinner.
Wednesday, Dec 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Advent Day or Evening Retreat: Beauty Ever Ancient, Ever New: The Antiphons of Advent, with Sr. Elissa Rinere, C.P. $40, includes lunch or dinner.
Friday-Sunday, Dec 13-15, Matt Talbot Men’s Recovery Retreat: The Twelve Steps and the Journey Toward God, with Fr. Gerard O’Brien, S.J. Open to all people from all backgrounds. $200, includes Matt Talbot dues. Generous scholarships available to those experiencing financial hardship. 860-347-0644.
Sunday, Dec 22, 2 and 7 p.m. Music for Advent and Christmas. Celebrate the joy and beauty of this sacred season. Reception follows each concert. $35.
Diocese of Norwich
Office of the Bishop 201 Broadway
Norwich, Connecticut 06360 (860) 887-9294
MOST REVEREND MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D. September 13, 2013 My dear sisters in Christ: Beginning the weekend of September 28-29, 2013, and throughout the month of October, the annual membership appeal for the Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic women is being conducted. Every woman in the Diocese is invited and encouraged to become a member of this wonderful church affiliated organization. As we conclude this Year of Faith, by your membership in the Council, you will join women throughout this Diocese in giving witness to their faith and you will foster Catholic social values for women.
My goal is to have every woman in the Diocese join the Council of Catholic Women. If you already are a member of the Council, please renew your membership. If you are not yet a member, please join your sisters in our Diocesan family in their very effective work to build up and strengthen the Church. Through your membership in the Council, you will be linked with women across the four counties of the Diocese of Norwich and Fishers Island in the activities and programs offered by the Council on the diocesan and district levels.
The Council is a voice for the needy and a valiant witness to the sacredness of human life. Through
the Council, major topics are addressed that affect society. Significant issues like family and the daily practice of Christian values in the light of the Gospel are examined so that women are enabled to respond to them with their faith convictions.
By serving the poor here and elsewhere, the Council witnesses to the living faith of the dedicated, zealous women of our diocesan family. By educating its members on critical, moral issues and working to promote unity among Christians, the Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women enriches the bonds of love and faith that unite us as God’s People. In a special way, I would like to thank the many men throughout the Diocese who financially supported the Council in the past and invite them to continue their support. Their generosity as well as the generosity of so many dedicated women throughout this Diocese enables the Council "to support, empower, and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership, and service.” Let us ask Our Lady, Queen of the Rosary, during the month of October dedicated to her, to bless with success our campaign to engage the women of our Diocese in the prayer, work, and support of the Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. Through the intercession of our Lady of Good Counsel, our Diocesan Council’s Patroness, may the Lord bless you and your loved ones. Sincerely yours in Christ,
Bishop of Norwich
