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OCTOBER 13, 2013 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
†Masses and Intentions† Sat Confession prior to 4:30 Mass Sat Oct 12, 4:30 p.m. Mass at St. Philip † Thomas Surowka by His Parents † Harry MacWay requested by the Parish
Sun Oct 13, 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude † Marilyn Stapleton by Her Husband and Family Sun Oct 13, 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Philip Knights of Columbus Installation after 11 a.m. Mass † Joseph E. Bouchard by the Bouchard Family † Barbara Ann Surprenant by Ralph & Ruth Yulo Margaret Pivonka in honor of her 95th Birthday! By Her Family
Mon Oct 14, No Masses – Columbus Day Tue Oct 15, 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Tue Oct 15, 6:00 p.m. Mass at St. Philip Wed Oct 16, 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Wed Oct 16, 11:00 a.m. Funeral at St. Philip † Harry Macway
Fri Oct 18, 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Philip † Alfred Prairie by Emile Heroux
Adoration following Mass until 5:00 p.m. 4:50p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet & Benediction
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
OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK
St. Philip Weekly Offering $2,342.00 St. Philip Cradle Fund $ 503.00 St. Jude Weekly Offering $1,430.00 St. Jude Cradle Fund $ 122.00
MEMORIAL FUND TOTAL DONATIONS St. Philip Memorial Fund $31,716.00 St. Jude Memorial Fund $12,625.00
ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND
Saturday 4:30 pm St. Philip 10/05/13 87 Sunday 9:00 am St. Jude 10/06/13 127
Sunday 11:00 am St. Philip 10/06/13 135 Total: 349
STEWARDSHIP: “Has none but this foreigner returned
to give thanks to God?” Luke 17:18. Jesus is disappointed in the nine lepers who did not return to thank Him. Do we regularly return to thank God? Or do we run off to our busy lives, taking for granted all the wonderful blessings that God gives us every day?
Blessed Mother Candle is lit for Thomas Surowka
by his Parents.
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Mon Oct 14, Columbus Day
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, Theodore 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, Noah Dionne, Robert Blain, Alesha Dagon, Mikayla Wilcox (granddaughter of John & Caroline Doughty). Please inform us of any updates.
PARISH MEETINGS: Women’s Bible Study: Tues, Oct 15, 10 am Rectory. Prayer Shawl: Tues, Oct 22, 6:30 pm, Rectory. Knights of Columbus: Tues, Nov 12, 7 pm Parish Ctr. Finance Committee: To be announced.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
St. Philip: CCD, 9:30am Sun. (No Class 10/13/13). St. Jude: CCD Wednesdays.
Confirmation Classes St. Philip, Sundays, 6 pm. (No Class 10/13/13). St. Jude, Wednesdays, 7pm.
Adults with Fr. Kennedy, Wednesdays, 10-12 noon. St. Philip Center. (No class 10/16/13)
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 18, 7pm at St. Jude
Topic: “False charges: Church is Enemy of Progress”.
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! Our Parish Coordinator is Sheila Taylor: 860-208-2692 or email [email protected].
REMEMBER THE NEEDY IN OUR COMMUNITY. We are beginning to collect food for our Thanksgiving baskets which will be distributed to needy families in Ashford. Please bring non-perishable Thanksgiving dinner foods to the church for distribution. 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 pies, potatoes, etc.
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!!
Our condolences to the family of Harry MacWay.
Harry always came to the 4:30 Mass and I saw him shortly before he died and told him how nice it was to get to know him and I would miss him at Mass. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will start selling tickets for a Spaghetti Dinner to be held on Saturday, November 9, 2013 after the 4:30pm Mass. If possible, please purchase the tickets ahead, so we will know how much food to prepare for the dinner. THE MISSION COMBINED COLLECTION The Mission Combined Collection this weekend supports missionary works of formation and catechesis projects in Latin America, Asia, Africa and parts of the United States, help “Do Good on Earth” in poverty stricken countries through the World Mission Appeal, and provide grants to dioceses to operate schools, parishes and other missionary services that build the Body of Christ in Native American, Alaska Native, and Black Catholic communities. Please help strengthen the church at home and abroad. Your support will truly make a difference.
Do you or someone you know need a Prayer Shawl? Contact: Carolann Hernberg: 860- 487-0449, [email protected].
ST. PHILIP RESURRECTION GROTTO: The
beautiful mosaic by Janet Zeh was installed on Saturday, Sept 28th. You are invited to visit the site.
ST. MARY'S HAITIAN MINISTRY is holding a Pasta Supper/Basket Raffle on Sat, Oct 19, 2013 at 6:30PM at St, Mary's Church in Coventry, 1600 Main St, Coventry. All proceeds will benefit the Les Palmes school project, which includes teacher salaries and sponsoring children to go to school. The priest from Les Palmes, Haiti will be there. Due to recent thefts in the Ashford area, please lock your cars when you park at the church.
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.
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: October 31, 2013.
Our condolences to Jack and Elizabeth Cassella on the death of their cat Pumpkin. Father Kennedy is an animal person and believes that good pets go to pet heaven…..
ASHFORD'S 300TH SCARECROW CONTEST Ashford families are invited to participate in this fun event. Set up for your scarecrow will be on the green, in front of Knowlton Hall on Sat, Oct 12, starting at 9AM. Ashford citizens will cast their votes for the best scarecrow, with cash prizes for the winners. The voting ends Oct 19 at 9AM. That day, there will be refreshments and the start of our 2014 ~ 300th Anniversary celebration with a birthday cake for Ashford. Please come and join us on this day.
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.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT CALLED TO PROTECT This national program is adopted by our Bishops to educate adults in making our parishes safe especially for our children. All CCD parents & guardians for new and already registered students, new ministers, readers and other interested people are invited to participate in this program. All new teachers and CCD volunteers are obligated to participate in the safe environment education. Our goal is to have everyone that is involved in any parish activity or group take this program. It may be done online. Please call Caroline at the rectory (860-429-2860) to make arrangements or if you have any questions.
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.
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.
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!
DIOCESE OF NORWICH VOCATION OFFICE: We have 9 seminarians studying this year. Please keep them in your prayers.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
If religious liberty is not properly understood, all people suffer, be it in education, health care, feeding the hungry, civil rights, and social services that individuals make every day, both here at home and overseas. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) encourages you to stay informed and to insist upon what belongs to you by right as Catholics and Americans. To voice your opposition to the mandate, 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. For the Spanish Retreat Oct. 18-20 in Providence, RI call 401-421-7833 ext. 118. 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.
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.
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.
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 [email protected]
BINGO IS BACK AT ST. EDWARDS PARISH! Due to its overwhelming success, Bingo is coming back to the St. Edward Hall in Stafford Springs. Saturday, October 5th. Doors open at 5:00 pm and calling starts at 6:30. Over $700 in cash prizes. Family and friends welcome. There will be homemade Baked Ziti dinner with meatballs, salad, bread, coffee and dessert for $8.00, (kids $5.00) from 5:00-6:00 or until we run out. Take out is available. Proceeds benefit St. Edward School. Please call 860 684-2600 with questions.
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.
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, 9am to 5pm Sun, Nov 10, 9 am to noon All Saints Church - 25 School Street in 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 OPEN HOUSE Assumption School offers extracurricular school activities such as: homework club, before and aftercare programs, chess club, band, mock trial team, scouts, soccer, and basketball. Open House: Sun, Oct 20th 10:30am to 12:30 pm at the Main Campus for grades Pre-K - 5th, and at the High School Prep Campus for grades 6th - 8th from 1 pm to 3 pm. 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.
“FEAST OF ALL SAINTS” with Fr. Ed Dempsey St. Edmund’s Retreat, PO Box 399, Mystic, CT 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.
Enjoy Family Reading Night, Fri, Oct. 18th, at St. Edward School. The evening begins at 5:30 P.M. with open classrooms, followed by dinner at 6:00, booksale, raffles, and stories with special mystery readers at 7:00. There is no admission fee, but a donation is requested for dinner. To register, call St. Edward School at 860-684-2600. Thank you!
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.
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
