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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 Amato, Sr. & Mary Juliano by Anna & Bruno Schenato
5:30pm St. Francis Donald Mayerjak - 1st Anniversary by Joe Dungan
7:30am St. Francis Intentions of all parishioners.
8:30am St. Peter Mitchell Sesko, Thomas Sesko, Sr. & Elizabeth Deak by family
10:00am St. Francis Bruce Betts by family
11:15am St. Peter Martha White by children
12:30pm St. Francis Mass in Spanish Maria Ernestina Velez by daughter
5:00pm St. Peter Lifeteen Mass Frank & Clementina D’Addario & Louigi and Teresina D’Addario by family
Saturday Vigil, April 14th 2018
Saint John Paul the Great Parish
4:00pm St. Peter Norman Deneault Sr. - 6th Anniversary
by wife and son Norman Jr.
5:30pm St. Francis Mary B. Shuhi - 9th Anniversary by Mary, Christine and grandchildren
7:30am St. Francis Kalman Nemeth - 1 year Anniversary by family
8:30am St. Peter Stefano & Adelina Frigo and son Robert, daughter Angela & grand daughter Regina & son Richard by David & Marlene Frigo
10:00am St. Francis Ursula Auer by Natalie & family
11:15am St. Peter Deceased members of the Zaffina, Abate & Hricko Families by family
12:30pm St. Francis Mass in Spanish Intentions of all parishioners.
5:00pm St. Peter Lifeteen Mass Dante Casali by family Diana & George Doyle
Monday 4/16 8am St. Francis Marian Schroeder by St. John Paul the Great Women’s Club
Tuesday 4/17 7am St. Peter Raymond G. Pace by the Holy Name Society
Wednesday 4/18 8am St. Francis
Joan and Edward Kelley by Joanne
Thursday 4/19 7am St. Peter Theresa Pesce, Margaret Beveleri, Jean Lopes, Al Pesce & DeAngelo/Dombeck Families by Carolyn
Friday 4/20 8am St. Francis Carmella “Millie” Pellegren and Frank & Virginia Vitalo
by Dona, Ryan & Maria
Weekday Masses
Sunday, April 15th 2018 Sunday, April 22nd 2018
Saturday Vigil, April 21st 2018
Mass Intentions
Sanctuary Candle is being burned
at St. Franics in memory of
Mary Jane Pacino
April 15, 2018 2| 3rd Sunday of Easter
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Mondays 5-7pm @ St. Peter
Saturdays 2:30-3:30pm @ St. Francis
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My Dear Friends,
On April 29th, we will be asking for nominations for our parish council. We are looking for four new members.
It is a three year term, and we meet on the second Monday from 7-8 from September to June.
Once we receive the names for nominations, we will contact the persons to see if they are willing to serve,
and on May 20th, we will hold the final vote.
The parish council is an advisory committee that comes together to discuss parish issues and concerns, as well as
fundraisers and events. A parish council member first and foremost must be someone who loves our Church and
our faith. He or she must be positive in outlook, looking to be part of a solution. Parish council members must also
embrace that we are one parish. Any issue or concern or discussion that happens is placed under the umbrella of
St. John Paul the Great. Parish council members cannot be attached only to one church building and not have
concern for the parish as a whole. My responsibility as the pastor is to make sure that both church buildings are
maintained and each campus also maintained. It is the concern of every parishioner, let alone every parish council
member, to have stewardship over every building in our parish, which currently has 12 buildings.
A parish council member should also be approachable and able to communicate concerns and issues with charity.
Most importantly, every parish council member needs to understand that everything we do and everything that
is decided is placed under the mantle of St. John Paul the Great and Our Blessed Mother’s Immaculate Heart.
That means our parish decisions flow from the parish council with the understanding that all is done for the
Greater Glory of God, Ad maiorem Dei gloriam.
I ask everyone to pray these next two weeks that God lays on your heart names of parishioners that would make
great parish council members or if you feel called you may nominate yourself.
God bless you.
Fr. John
† Mondays: 5-7pm at St. Peter (w/ Confessions)
† 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) ______________________________
Parish Council Nominations Begin Sunday, April 29
Parish Council members assist and advise the Pastor with church matters and serve as a liaison between the laity and the Pastor.
A good candidate would reflect the fruits of the Holy Spirit…
Gifts to be used to bear fruit. All who are confirmed are equipped with the gifts of the Holy Spirit to live a virtuous and holy life, and sent forth to bear much fruit, something that is possible only when one stays firmly attached to Jesus, the vine. The graces of the Spirit strengthen confirmed Christians to carry out their vocations for the good
JOYpeace patience
GOODNESS
GENTLENESS & self-control
If you could offer one particular hour
each week to sit with our Lord,
who is waiting for you in the Holy Eucharist,
Monday(5-7pm) through Friday 5-8pm, or one hour each month for First Friday,
please call Peg Michaud 860-307-9356
And it happened that, while he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him...
April 15, 2018 4| 3rd Sunday of Easter
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.
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Contributions to our parish for
the week of April 1, 2018
$15,262.77
Easter collection $11,991.76
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changes lives through service. In addition to assisting the underserved of our communities, your gift helps those discerning a vocation to the priesthood. Your gift to the Appeal is an investment in the future of our Church and our faith.
Thank you to the parish families who have made a gift or pledge to the 2018 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal.
If you have not yet participated, please prayerfully consider a gift today. Please know that every dollar of your gift will have a positive impact in someone’s life.
Parish Movie Night Thursday, April 19th 6-9pm Sacred Heart Hall
Watch the life story of Jesus from his humble birth,
through his teachings, crucifixion and
ultimate glorious resurrection.
Open to all.
St. John Paul the Great Holy Name Society
Wednesday, April 25
& Thursday, April 26
5pm to 7pm
St. Peter Hall 107 East Main Street
Sheik’s Famous Meatballs & Sauce served over Penne Macaroni with
Italian Salad & Lombardi’s Dinner Bread Carvel’s Ice Cream for Dessert
Tickets will be available at the door.
Children 8 years old and under eat free.
Donations: $12 & are available at:
Petricone’s Pharmacy, Jimmy’s Store Carbone’s Market, Lombardi’s Bakery
West Side Package Store, Borla’s Service Station, Gary’s Hill Top Service, Station
Cilfone’s Package Store and the Ponte’s Package Store
Always a full service sit down meal!
Take-out is available 4pm-7pm
Buon Appetito!!!
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 Irene Matava
Trustees: John Janco
Monica Diulio
Parish Council [email protected]
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St. Peter / St. Francis School Principal Jo-Anne Gauger 860-489-4177
In Need of Prayers? Please call... Cheryl at 860-618-3533 to be added to our Prayer Line.
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Peace be with you. The Lord gives us his Easter peace. Share that peace with someone who needs it.
To share the Peace of Christ with His people as a priest or deacon or brother or sister, call Fr. Michael Casey,
860-761-7457 or email [email protected] or visit the web at www.hartfordpriest.com
Please pray for
Rhoda Connolly
Patricia A. Reis
recently deceased members of our parish family.
Pray Priests for
Holy Hours for Vocations with Father Michael Casey, Vocation Director
7pm on April 16th at
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish 1 East Main Street Thomaston
After prayer for an increase in vocations to the priesthood a “coffee and..”
reception will provide a setting for socialization. Information is available at www.hartfordpriest.com
St. Michael Prayer Group Join Fr. John
Mondays from 12-1pm
Sacred Heart for a holy hour
Praying for priests.
April 15, 2018 6|3rd Sunday of Easter
Scripture Discussion Group Mondays from 6 – 7:30pm
in the John Paul II Pastoral Center Please enter through the kitchen door.
Join this fun-filled and inspiring group as we
enrich our understanding of the readings
from last weekend’s Holy Mass.
For more info call Mary Cashman @ 860-489-7568
Prayer Shawl Ministry The Prayer Shawl Ministry is a group of women from St. John Paul the Great Parish
who meet once a month and knit Prayer Shawls to be given to people
who are ill, recuperating from an illness, have lost someone dear to them, are in a convalescent home, etc.
The shawls are free of charge and anyone who would like one is asked to call
Joan Colangelo 860-482-6294/Carmy Tromba 860-489-6460 or anyone in the Prayer Shawl group. The group also knits baby blankets to be given out at baptisms in the parish.
The next meeting will be held at the home of Claire McDonald
On Tuesday, April 17th at 1 p.m.
Call Claire at 860-482-1280 for directions. Hope to see you all there!
Team Leaders Needed As a members of the Church, the Body of Christ here on earth, we are all called to share our gifts and talents, as the hands and feet of Christ, to care for those in need and also be good stewards of our planet.
There are two events that we would very much like to be a part of in our community, but we are in need of a Team Leader.
We would like to have a
St. John Paul the Great Team for this years
RELAY FOR LIFE SATURDAY, MAY 19th 10am - 10pm WHITE MEMORIAL - Litchfield, CT
Together we can help the American Cancer Society save lives.
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Also… for the past 3 years we have
taken to the streets of Torrington for
Torrington’s
Earth Day
Clean up Saturday, April 21st 9am– Noon
As church residents of downtown Torrington, we would like to have greater participation as a church family.
Neither one of these events are require an exorbitant amount of time… and as the body of Christ, if we could share the load… many hands make for light work...
If you might be willing to chair one of these events...
Please call/text Marlene 860-309-7855
In the words of St John Paul the Great, “Farmers everywhere provide bread for all humanity,
but it is Christ alone who is the bread of life.
own labor or by the generosity of others, the deepest hunger of man would still exist. Therefore, I say,
Come all of you to Christ. He is the bread of life. Come to Christ and you will never be hungry again.”
You can help area food banks feed the hungry in our community by donating a non-perishable
food item to our monthly food collections.
Items such as PASTA, PASTA SAUCE, RICE, TUNA, MAC & CHEESE, CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, BEANS, JUICES, PEANUT BUTTER, JELLY and CEREAL may be left at St. Francis or St. Peter the weekend
of April 28th-29h. Gift cards to area grocery stores are also greatly
appreciated. Many stores donate additional items when food banks make purchases with gift cards.
Thank you for your continued support!
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Give the Gift of a Memory Brick…
in Mary’s Memorial Garden $75 for a personalized brick paver.
Please mark the envelope: Attn: Brick Fundraiser
For more information contact Barbara Gleason 860-489-7145
Name___________________________________________
Address_________________________________________
City________________________________ State _______
Zip__________ Phone_____________________________
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
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. _____________________________________
If you/a friend has an hour here or there that you’d be willing
to sort/count bottles/cans...
Please stop by the Pastoral Center
M-F 9am-4pm or call 860-482-4433
Sunday 15th UNICO Pancake Breakfast
Monday 16th St. Michael Holy Hour @ Noon Scripture Discussion 6pm
Thursday 19th Parish MOVIE NIGHT Son of God 6pm SHHall
Saturday 21st Holy Rosary TAG SALE St. Peter Hall 9am-2pm
Week at a glance...
See bulletin for details.
INDOOR TAG SALE Saturday, April 21st
9am-2pm St. Peter Hall
107 East Main Street
A Wide Variety of Items
Sponsored by St. John Paul the Great Holy Rosary Society
The Torrington Chapter of
UNICO National will sponsor a
$8 Adults $4 Children 12 and under
As we are called to be good stewards of God’s creation, we have decided, as a parish, to eliminate the use of Styrofoam cups completely and reduce our use of plastic as much as possible. Americans throw away 25 billion Styrofoam coffee cups every year and 2.5 million plastic beverage bottles every hour. Styrofoam takes 500 years to decompose and although the technology to recycle Styrofoam does exist, local recycling is not available, therefore Styrofoam cups that are thrown in the trash are dumped into landfills and are there to stay. Paper products are biodegradable and non-toxic to the environment.
Hot/cold Paper cups have been purchased in bulk and are available at the Pastoral Center.
We understand that at times personal water
bottles are necessary, but we do ask you to
RECYCLE and when possible fill a large
water jug and use cups instead. Thank you.
April 15, 2018 8| 3rd Sunday of Easter
† 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.
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Todos los Martes 5:30 – 6:30PM
Centro de Pastoral Juan Pablo II ________________________________________
CHARLAS PREBAUTISMALES Requisitos: Asistir a la clase padres y padr inos. Traer el acta de nacimiento del niño (a). Si los padrinos son pareja, deben estar casados por la Iglesia. Llegar puntuales a la conferencia. Llenar el formato para la inscripción bautismal. Dar una donación voluntaria a la Parroquia por el Sacramento. Traer fija la fecha y la hora de la ceremonia del Bautismo.
(Por favor llamar a la oficina para registrarse o al 860-307-7343 - Lourdes -
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
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 espiritualidad 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”.
Comunidad Hispana
2018 Engaged Couples Conferences
The on-line registration forms can be found at: HartfordMarriage.com or at ArchdioceseofHartford.org
by going to the Office of Family Life, which can be found on the menu tab under “Ministries.” In 2018, there is no fee charged to
the couples for attending these conferences.
Shrine of Lourdes 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118.
January 21-28, 2019 millions of young adults from across the world will join Pope Francis for
the 34th World Youth Day in Panama. The Office of Education, Evangelization
and Catechesis is organizing a
Pilgrimage for young adults (ages 21-35) to experience this powerful opportunity.
Total Cost: $2,500.00
*Please Note: $500 deposit is DUE April 15, 2018 What’s included: roundtrip airfare from Bradley Airport,
ground transportation in Panama, 4-star hotel accommodations, WYD package (up to $200 fee), all meals, and tour guide.
Next payment due June 2018; final payment due September 2018.
Call 860-242-5573 or Email: [email protected]
Week of 3/5/18 Debbie Kraft and Reno Soucy 3/12/18 Tracey Bushey and Florence Colette 3/19/18 Jean Levandowski and Robert Porter 3/26/18 Elizabeth Rivera and Betty Zaharek ____________________________________________________
Not a member? Anyone may join – so please spread the word! This is a fun way to support the school! The 360 Club is a fund-
raiser that consists of 2 weekly drawings of $25 for 50 weeks. Members join by paying $50 annually or $25 twice a year
(December and June) – or join anytime for a prorated amount. Checks made payable to The 360 Club should be sent to
St. Peter/St. Francis School, 360 Prospect Street, Torrington, CT; may be dropped off at the school office; or dropped in the school’s mail slot at the main entrance on Prospect Street.
If you have any questions, please contact Kristen Harmon at 860-387-3183 or [email protected]
or call the school office at 860-489-4177. Thank you for supporting Catholic education.
St. Peter/St. Francis School 360 Club Winners—Congratulations
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Join us in the Upper Room @ St. Peter Hall
for our TEEN SOCIAL NIGHTS with Volleyball/Basketball/Dodgeball
Wii Just Dance/Air Hockey/Foosball
Middle School High School 1st Saturdays 2nd Saturdays
May 5th May 12th
6-9pm 6-10pm
Calendars can be found at JohnPaulGreatParish.com
$5 Donation Pizza/Soda/Ice cream
MUST RSVP by noon on day of event
Middle School EDGE Program Marlene Carrier Call/Text 860-309-7855
High School CONFIRMATION Program Donna Puzacke 860-489-7899 • Cell 860-309-1900
FAMILY STORYTIME Join us for reading, friendship and fun!
TUESDAYS 10:30-11:30am 116 Grove Street, Torrington
Babies to 4 year olds and siblings. and parent(s) or grandparent(s)
During our hour together we will read, play and create
ALSO AT TWO HEARTS...
MOM2MOM 2ND & 4TH SATURDAYS 10-11am
Are you a mom or expecting?
Are you overwhelmed with the
everyday pressures of being a mom?
Are you experiencing a change in mood,
anxiety, depression, sleeplessness,
feelings of hopelessness or guilt?
Join other moms for a non-clinical, peer to peer support group!
Facilitated by moms with lived experience.
Upcoming dates April 14th and 28th.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING FROM AWARENESS TO ACTION
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Our Lady of Hope Parish Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Social Center
78 Litchfield Road, Harwinton, CT
Nancy Strini, a member of the Archdiocese of Hartford’s Human Trafficking Task Force, will make a presentation designed to raise awareness in parish communities about this issue. Please join us to learn about the impact of human trafficking across our country and throughout Connecticut. “Human trafficking is an open wound on the body of contemporary society, a scourge upon the Body of Christ . . . It is a crime against humanity.”
Pope Francis, 2014
