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JUNE 15, 2014 THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
†Masses and Intentions†
Sat Wedding 3pm at St. Philip’s Christine Kohn & Jonathan Caranfa
Sat Confession prior to 4:30 Mass Sat Jun 14, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip † Edward J. Bora & Thomas J. Heaney By Ron, Mychelle, Ryan& Eric Bora Sun Jun 15, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude † Helene Fliss by Kate Bannon Sun Jun 15, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Patricia Hnath by Peter Hnath
Mon Jun 16, No Mass Tues Jun 17, 8:00 am Mass at St. Jude Tues Jun 17, 6:00 pm Mass at St. Philip Wed Jun 18, 8:00 am Mass at St. Jude Fri Jun 20, 8:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Mildred & Stephen Bartok by Memorial Mass Fund
Adoration following Mass until 2:00 pm 1:50 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet & Benediction
Sat Confession prior to 4:30 Mass Sat Jun 21, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip Sun Jun 22, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude Sun Jun 22, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip
OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK
St. Philip Weekly Offering $ 3,110.00 St. Jude Weekly Offering $ 671.00
MEMORIAL FUND TOTAL DONATIONS St. Philip Memorial Fund Donated $38,511.00 St. Jude Memorial Fund Donated $14,975.00
ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND
Saturday 8:00 pm St. Philip 06/07/14 90 Sunday 9:00 am St. Jude 06/08/14 95 Sunday 11:00 am St. Philip 06/08/14 138
Total: 323
STEWARDSHIP: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son…” John 3:16. Is your love conditional? Is there a price others have to pay to receive your love? Are you generous with your time, money and possessions? If you give someone something, do you expect something in return? Do you give your time freely or do you “fit it in” when it’s convenient for you?
ST. PHILIP AND ST. JUDE MEMORIAL FUNDS For easy access, Memorial Donation forms are now available on the parish website, and can be downloaded and printed on your home printer.
We warmly welcome all visitors and campers throughout the summer season.
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL St. Jude has pledged $7,575 or 86% of goal. St. Philip has pledged $11,614 or 79% of goal.
PRAYER LIST: Marie (Beaudoin) Chace, Gus Aiello, Normand Ravenelle, Bernice Ravenelle, Elaine Fisher, Addie Specyalski, Robert Blain, Alesha Dagon, Domonic Arienzale, Patrick Falletti, Bill Leffingwell, Gabe Winston, Wesley Berg, Roland Cloutier, Marty & Michelle Jones, Claudette Gagne, Al Denis, Rose Bergeron. We would appreciate knowing how these people are doing. This list is for those who are currently ill. Please call the office to update our list.
PARISH MEETINGS: Parish Council: Tues, Jun 17, 7 pm, Rectory. St. Jude Parishioners: 7 pm St. Jude Church. Finance Comm: Tues, July 1, 7 pm, Rectory. Knights of Columbus: will meet again in September. Women’s Bible Study: will resume in September. Prayer Shawl: will resume in September.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
All classes will resume in September.
BIRTHRIGHT wishes to thank all who helped us continue our services to over 1,600 moms with babies each year by purchasing Roses on Mother’s Day. Birthright will collect baby bottles after
Masses on June 14/15 Father’s Day weekend. If you used the insert inside the bottle, to make a donation in honor or in memory of a loved one, Birthright will send an acknowledgment card of your gift of life. This is an opportunity for our church families to have hands-on involvement in a project that saves the lives of unborn children and makes a lasting difference in the lives of a child and mother. Nowhere is there greater appreciation for the presence and support from Dad's than at Birthright. The absence of a Dad is a tough gap to fill. Thank you for any help you can give.
Congratulations to Alexander G. Storck
Baptized June 8th at St. Philip’s.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC CDS: There are NEW CDs with orthodox 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].
ST. JUDE GARDEN Last year we raised an amazing amount of tomatoes, green beans and peppers to be distributed by
Willington Social Services. We could really use help ensuring we have seedlings donated and volunteers signed up to help with weeding. Please sign up if you can donate seedlings or your time.
All Saints Church, Somersville, CT COME TO OUR BAG & TAG SALE All Saints Church’s Youth Ministry is having a Bag & Tag Sale on Saturday, June 21 in the Parish Center building (28 School St, Somersville, CT) from 9 am-3 pm. Fill a bag with clothing (adult and children) and purchase for a whopping $7.00! Some other items for sale will be: linens, toys (indoor and outdoor), books, video tapes, CD’s, women and men’s accessories, shoes, home items (new cookware and tableware), bric-a-brac. We will also be selling some baked items (cookies, coffee cake, breads, etc.) . . . OOH, YUMMY! Please come down and support us! For more information, call 860-763-0348.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
SPAGHETTI DINNER ST. PHILIP CENTER
SATURDAY JUNE 21 @ 5:30 PM TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
PARISH SUPPORT GROUP Many people are caring for their parents, spouses or have other stressful situations. Sometimes we all need someone to talk to in confidence. We
meet on Sundays at 6 pm in St. Philip’s Rectory. NEXT MEETING JUNE 22ND.
WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO MORE NEW MEMBERS:
Paul & Cecelia Vaida Mrs. Pamela Patterson Mr. & Mrs. Russ Wehner
We wish all Fathers, Grandfathers
and Great-Grandfathers a HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
We are buying a new, user-friendly stove for the hall at St. Philip’s. We are looking to get the old floor taken up, the new floor put down and the hall painted in the first part of September.
I am in contact with the central headquarters of the Knights of Columbus for the official blessing/dedication of St. Philip’s Resurrection Grotto in October, to which Bishop Cote and Pope Francis will be invited.
Please notice the new signs at St. Philip’s for pedestrians which say “Walk Left”. This is a safety issue. When walking between the parking lot and the church, please keep left and drivers please keep right.
I will be in New Jersey at a conference from Sunday afternoon, July 6th until late Friday, July 11th. We hope to schedule a priest for the Friday morning Mass but there will be no other weekday Masses that week.
Father Kennedy
The CARPET at St. Philip’s Church is in desperate need of professional cleaning after the hard winter. If you can recommend a company to do the job, please call the Rectory.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
SISTERS OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 600 Liberty Highway, Putnam CT 06260 A Devotional Invitation The Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center cordially invites you to a special devotional event Thursday, June 19th through Friday, June 20th from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. On June 29, 2013, Pope Francis blessed the image of the Immaculate Conception at the Vatican, to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Basilica of the Archdiocese of Quebec, where the original of the image resides. As part of the commemoration, the copied image is touring the United States and Canada, under the auspices of the Knights of Columbus. In June of 2014 the image is traveling throughout northeastern Connecticut. The Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center is scheduled to receive this blessed image for a special 7:30 a.m. Mass on Thursday, June 19, 2014, the Feast of Corpus Christi. Please feel free to contact Bernadette Vance, Administrative Director (860)928-7955 ext. 105 if you have any questions.
ASHFORD'S 300TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE is selling Historic Ashford Landmarks Collection, made by Cat’s Meow. St. Philip Church is one of these landmarks. They are for sale at the Town Clerks office for $15. Commemorative coins are for sale, designed by Ashford children. 300TH ANNIVERSARY PARADE Sat, Oct 11, Ashford will form the largest and best parade in Ashford’s history. Please consider how we at St. Philip’s can participate. They are looking for musicians, floats, animals, etc. Prison Ministry Training Program meets in Norwich on Saturdays: Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 4, Oct 18, Nov 15 and Sunday Dec 7. Contact Sheree Antoch at the Prison Ministry Office (860) 848-2237 x 211 or [email protected] for info.
REMEMBER THE NEEDY IN OUR COMMUNITY. Food is collected all year, not just at the holidays. Please bring non-perishable foods to the church. We cannot distribute opened or out-of-date food.
The WILLINGTON FOOD PANTRY is open 2 days weekly: Mon, 4 pm - 6 pm, and Wed, 10 - 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, Dir, Youth, Family & Social Serv., Town of Willington, 40 Old Farms Rd. Willington, CT 06279. Phone: 860-487-3118; FAX: 860.487-3125 Email: [email protected].
FOOD ASSISTANCE: Distribution is always on a Friday morning, usually the 4th Friday of the month, from 7-9 am at the Living Proof 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/. 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. ITALY PILGRIMAGE: October 29 – November 8, 2014. Visiting Venice, Florence, Assisi, Rome with an audience with Pope Francis. Cost $2,975 from New York. Hosted by Fr. Ray Introvigne and Mrs Judith Hughes. For more information call Spiritual Renewal Services.860-887-0702
DIOCESE OF NORWICH PILGRIMAGE TO The Czech Republic Oct 29 – Nov 4, 2014 For information or reservations call 860-887-9294 Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich, will lead a 7-day pilgrimage to the Czech Republic to Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), the Marian Shrine at Svatá Hora (Holy Mountain) featuring a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary and the spectacular Basilica. The group will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city of Prague highlighting the State Opera, National Museum, Wenceslas Square and Prague’s Castle District. We will also tour the old part of the city to view staromĕstkĕ námĕstí (Old Town Square), Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George Church, the Golden Lane, St. Nicholas Church, Church of Our Lady of Victory where the original miraculous Infant Jesus of Prague dating back to 1628 is kept and visit St. Barbara Cathedral in Kutna Hora (UNESCO town). Price includes airfare, local bus to/from airport, departure lunch, all tips, breakfast and dinner daily, and also includes departure tax and fuel surcharge. Cost of Tour: $3,529.00/person double occupancy $ 300.00 deposit required $ 49.00 single supplement (limited)
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM The United States Conference for Catholic Bishops has designed the 3rd annual Fortnight for Freedom June 21 - July 4th to raise awareness for religious liberty. Please consider the following prayer. Prayer for Religious Liberty Almighty God, Father of all nations, for freedom you have set us free in Christ Jesus (Gal 5:1). We praise and bless you for the gift of religious liberty, the foundation of human rights, justice, and the common good. Grant to our leaders the wisdom to protect and promote our liberties; by your grace may we have the courage to defend them, for ourselves and for all those who live in this blessed land. We ask this through the intercession of Mary Immaculate, our patroness, and in the name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, with whom you live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. If you haven’t done so already, please voice your opposition to the mandate by calling President Obama at the White House at 202-456-1111 or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at 202-205-5445. Let them know that the mandate is in violation of our First Amendment right to religious freedom.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE SAINTS OF PROVENCE Marseille, Arles, Avignon, Aix, Beaume, Cotignac & Nice. Sept 15-24, $2999 + Tax. Contact Fr. Paul Ramen 860 564-9767 or [email protected].
Eucharistic Adoration: two adorers are needed each hour after Mass on Fridays at St. Philip 9am to 2pm. 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.
“Donation Angel” ~ Donate any type of vehicle: cars, boats, etc. running or not. Donation Angel raises funds to support our Catholic 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: 866-434-1131 or 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.
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.
Healing and Freedom Conference: Fr. Ray Introvigne, Mrs Judith Hughes and Team. June 28 9:00am-7:30pm, Spiritual Renewal Services, 11 Bath St., Norwich, CT 860-887-0702. Must pre-register. Space is limited. $25 donation. Please call for more information.
Natural Family Planning Classes ~ For Married and Engaged. (NFP) is the safe and loving alternative to the dangerous chemical and synthetic hormonal side-effects of contraception and birth control. NFP is scientific and 99% effective for conceiving or responsibly postponing your baby. NFP can also help with fertility problems. Home Study and online are available. Classes are ongoing in our diocese, you also have the opportunity if taking the CCLI Home Study course to call our instructors with any questions or attend a class for free. Call the Schantz’s at 860-464-1184 or the Collison’s 860-399-8625. Register for class on line at www.ccli.org.
Do you or someone you know need a Prayer Shawl? Contact: Carolann Hernberg: 860- 487-0449, [email protected].
INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT ADOPTION? Catholic Charities provides services for all members of the adoption triad: Infant adoption placements, domestic and international home studies and adoption searches. Contact our Adoption Coordinator at: 860-889-8346 ext.282 or [email protected] for more info.
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. “Project Rachel” is also a Diocesan outreach for anyone in need of healing. Priests in “Project Rachel” can help you through healing and forgiveness. Retreat June 27-29 in RI call 401-421-7833 ext.118. For other information call 860-889-8346 ext. 283 or 800-554-5173. Confidential. www.rachelsvineyard.org.
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. Upcoming dates: July 11-13 in Manchester, November 7-9, 2014.For information call 860-376-0440. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.wwme.org.
MARRIAGE PREP CLASS FOR ENGAGED COUPLES
“God’s Plan for a Joy-filled Marriage”. To register for a 3-session class call the Family Life Office at: 860-889-8346 ext. 283. Fridays: July 11, 18 & 25, 6:30pm-9:00pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Gales Ferry.
PARENTS DIVORCING AND/OR RESOLVING CHILD CUSTODY ISSUES – participate in the court suggested Parent Education Program. 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 apply and are determined by the State of CT. Please call 1-860-889-8346 ext. 260 for registration and monthly class locations and dates.
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. Retrouvaille is Catholic in origin but open to all, helps to repair and build a stable, loving marriage. Call 413-525-1634. www.retrouvaille.org. 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.
ST. MATTHEW PRESCHOOL IN TOLLAND still has openings available in their 3 year old program for the 2014/2015 school year. The 3’s meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:45 am till 11:45 am. St. Matthew Preschool is a Music Together accredited preschool and the children have music once a week from a licensed Music Together teacher. Once a month the students can choose to stay for Lunch bunch which runs from11:45 am till 1:45 pm. For more info please call 860-8720200 #357 or email [email protected].
SHARE YOUR JOY! If you or a loved one are celebrating a special event let us know so we can celebrate with you.
LEAVE A LEGACY MONTH June is “Leave a Legacy” month in the Diocese of Norwich Some people choose to mark their legacy by requesting gifts in memoriam upon their passing to their beloved parish, or including a bequest in their will to support the many programs and ministries of the Church, or a beloved Catholic School. If you are interested in learning more about how you can leave your legacy, please contact MaryLou Gannotti, Director of Planned Giving for the Diocese of Norwich at 860-886-1928 ext. 15 or e-mail [email protected].
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.
UPCOMING IMMERSION TRIPS! The Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti has as part of its mission, building relationships and understanding between Americans and our Haitian brothers and sisters which is done through "immersion" visits. We provide complete itineraries, 2 meals a day and in country transportation. Days are spent in and around Port-au-Prince visiting programs managed or supported by Outreach as well as other agencies and places. Travelers get a glimpse into the lives of the Haitian people through their environment and way of life, their culture, and their faith. The cost is $100 per night plus airfare and incidentals.
We are currently trying to put a trip together for the fall. The dates we could choose are between Sept. 18th and October 9th, and Oct. 30 to Nov. 6th. Final dates chosen according to majority of travelers' availability. A minimum of 6 is needed for each trip. Please contact the Outreach to Haiti office at [email protected] or 860-848-2377 x206 for more information. Sa je pa wè, kè pa tounen. What the eye does not see, the heart does not feel. -Haitian Proverb SICILY: OCTOBER 6-16, 2014 Your participation in the following tour sponsored by the Office of Radio & Television helps support the daily television Mass and WJMJ, Catholic Radio... Where Faith Meets Life! Father John Gatzak, Executive Director of the Archdiocesan Office of Radio & Television and General Manager of WJMJ Radio, leads you on this early fall tour of Sicily from October 6-16, 2014. This 11 day/9 night tour includes visits to Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu, Erice, the Marsala wine region, Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, Taormina, Mt. Etna... Sicily's tallest peak and Europe's tallest active volcano, Siracusa, Noto and Ragusa... UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and more. Cost per person, double occupancy, from JFK, New York: $4,049. For more information call 203.758.7367 or 860.242.8800; Email: [email protected], or visit us online at www.ortv.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.
HOLY FAMILY SUMMER CAMP Holy Family Summer Camp, an overnight camp, will be held from Monday, July 28 to Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Holy Family Motherhouse in Baltic, Connecticut. This 11th annual summer camp, run by the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of the Church is open to girls, ages 11-15. The theme for this year's Camp is; A Cloud of Witnesses. Activities include: daily Mass, spiritual talks, and prayer, as well as crafts, games, swimming and various physical activities. There is a $60.00 registration fee and also a $200.00 camping fee. Please reply as soon as possible as registrations are limited or by June 23 at the latest to reserve your daughter's spot. For more information please contact: Sister Mary De Paul at 860-822-8241 or [email protected] or Mother Christina at [email protected] Thank you! Holy Family Motherhouse 54 West Main St. Baltic, CT Website: www.sistersofcharity.com We hope to see you there!
DAY OF RECOLLECTION St. Edmund’s Retreat, Mystic, Ct.
Thursday, June 19, 2014, 10 AM – 3 PM FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI
“WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?” Sr. Eugenia Brady, SJC, Director
Includes two conferences, Mass, an opportunity for Reconciliation, time to explore the Island
and a hot served lunch. Please call 860-536-0565 to pre-register
$50 Per Person Diocesan Pro-Life Mass at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, July 5th ~ 8:30 a.m. Please join us and our Celebrant, Rev. Ray Introvigne, 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 at the Cathedral. DIOCESE OF NORWICH VOCATION OFFICE: We have 9 seminarians studying this year. Please keep them in your prayers.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SPIRITUAL RENEWAL CENTER SISTERS OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 600 Liberty Highway, Putnam CT 06260 A Devotional Invitation The Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center cordially invites you to a special devotional event any time during Thursday, June 19th, through Friday, June 20th, 2014, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. On June 29, 2013, Pope Francis blessed the above image of the Immaculate Conception at the Vatican, to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Basilica of the Archdiocese of Quebec, where the original of the image resides. As part of the commemoration, the copied image is touring the United States and Canada, under the auspices of the Knights of Columbus. In June of 2014 the image is traveling throughout northeastern Connecticut. The Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center is scheduled to receive this blessed image for a special 7:30 a.m. Mass on Thursday, June 19, 2014, the Feast of Corpus Christi. Come and join us in honoring Our Blessed Mother on such a beautiful feast day of her beloved Son. You are invited to attend this Holy Mass or a short devotional visit on the 19th or on Friday the 20th, anytime from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will have an intention book accompanying the image which will eventually rest on the sarcophagus of The Venerable Servant of God Father Michael J. McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus, at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven. An RSVP is not required. Please feel free to contact Bernadette Vance, Administrative Director (860)928-7955 x105 if you have any questions.
HOLY FAMILY PASSIONIST RETREAT CENTER 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT 06107-3119
Phone: 860-521-0440 | FAX: 860-521-1929 www.holyfamilyretreat.org
JUNE 2014 We have extended our registration deadline for our Weekend Teen Retreat, June 20 – 22, 2014 to Wednesday, June 18. Please consider sponsoring some of your high school students to attend this retreat!
The purpose of this retreat is three-fold: To gather teens from across the region for a faith-filled weekend To encourage teens to be leaders in sharing their faith with others To inspire teens to share their gifts and talents with their parishes
The offering we ask for the retreat is $175 per person, and scholarships are available. The retreat begins on Friday evening at 8:00 p.m. and concludes with mass with families on Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Students can also register online at: www.holyfamilyretreat.org/teenretreat If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Liza Peters at 860-760-9712 or [email protected]. Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT 06107-3119. Phone: 860.521.0440 | Fax: 860.521.1929 | Email: [email protected]
Immaculata Retreat House 289 Windham Road Willimantic, CT 06226 (860) 423-8484
ANNUAL SISTERS’ RETREATS: Our annual retreats for women Religious will take place from July 20-26 (Don’t be Old; Be an Elder) and from July 27-August 3 (Living our Call to Community). This second retreat is silent. There are also opportunities for individual directed retreats during the second retreat time. More information is on our website: www.immaculataretreat.org. GARDENERS’ RETREAT: Tuesday, August 5, Fr. Ron Meyer, OMI will conduct a day of prayer for men and women who love to spend time in vegetable and/or flower gardens. The summer theme is “Duties and Delights.” The fee for the day is $20.00 and includes lunch. Call (860) 423-8484 or [email protected]. CENTERING PRAYER RETREAT: Our annual Centering Prayer Retreat, led by Father Bill Sheehan, OMI, of Contemplative Outreach, will be held from August 29-September 4. “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” is the theme. Retreat Fee is $500.00. Registrations may be made by phone (860) 423-8484 or [email protected].
MARRIED COUPLES’ RETREAT: Come and join us from September 26-28 for our 10th Married Couples’ Retreat for men and women joined in the Sacrament of Matrimony seeking to strengthen their spiritual life together. Three seasoned couples will share their spiritual journeys in a program of prayer, reflection and fun surprises, guided and preached by Fr. Ron Meyer, OMI. Capacity is limited. Grace is abundant. Call (860) 423-8484 for more information.
