September 27, 2015 The Twenty-Sixth Sunday

In Ordinary Time

†Masses and Intentions† Sat Confession: 3:30 – 4:30 pm Sat Sep 26, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip † Emma Dagon by Dave & Deren Dagon † Lucy Hardert by the Phillips Family Sun Sep 27, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude For the Sick of Both of Our Parishes

Sun Sep 27, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Ann Boyle by Ruth & Ralph Yulo

† Margaret Pivonka by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mullarkey

Monday & Tuesday: No Masses Wed Sep 30, 8:00 am Mass at St. Jude Thur Oct 1, 8:00 am Mass at St. Jude Thur Oct 1, 6:00 pm Mass at St. Philip Fri Oct 2, 8:00 am Mass at St. Philip

Adoration following Mass; Divine Mercy Chaplet 1:50 pm; Benediction 2:00 pm

Sat Confession: 3:30 – 4:30 pm Sat Oct 3, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip † Joseph Foran by Deren & Dave Dagon

Sun Oct 4, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude Sun Oct 4, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Rose & Helen Yulo by Ruth & Ralph Yulo † Louis H & Margaret Pivonka by Carol T. Krupa † Susan Martin by Robert Martin

OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK

St. Philip Weekly Offering $ 1,936.00 St. Philip Additional Maintenance/Fuel $ 702.00 St. Philip Nigerian Mission $ 1,904.00 St. Jude Weekly Offering $ 918.00 St. Jude Nigerian Mission $ 1,025.00

MEMORIAL FUND TOTAL DONATIONS St. Philip Memorial Fund Donated $64,731.07 St. Philip Fund Balance $ 4,389.31 St. Jude Memorial Fund Donated $14,975.00 St. Jude Fund Balance $ 5,347.52

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND

Saturday 4:30 pm St. Philip 09/19/15 109 Sunday 9:00 am St. Jude 09/20/15 119 Sunday 11:00 am St. Philip 09/20/15 88

Total: 316

STEWARDSHIP: “Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward.”(MARK

9:41). Does your life reflect the life of Jesus? When others see you, do they see the face of Jesus? When you look at others, do you see the face of Jesus in them?

Our condolences to Danny & Marcia Panciera on the passing of Danny’s father, Edward Panciera.

Father Greg’s Installation Mass and party will be Sunday, Oct 11th. Sign-up sheets are in the back of the church.

St. Philip & St. Jude Choirs will rehearse Mondays, Sept 28th & Oct 5th at 6:30P.M. at St. Philip's Church. These are important rehearsals for Father Greg's Installation!

PRAYER LIST: Gus Aiello, Lynne Allevo, Robert Blain, Kenny Botting, Francis Dagon, Carol Davidge, Renee Delisle, Raymond DeLorme, Rayna Desrosiers, Elaine Fisher, Jacob Fletcher, Rita Fogarty,

newborn Edward Foran-Cruz, Jackie Goble, Lisa Gorman, John R. Henderson, Jr., Holly, Bill Karosi, Charlie King, Judd Kosakowski, Mary Manning, John Marcisin, Charlotte Grace McCutcheon, Eileen Molnar, Victoria & Richard Santi, Marge Servedio, Carolyn Tanajes, George Tomecko. Please help us keep our list up-to-date.

PARISH MEETINGS: The Committee: Tue, Sept 29, 7 pm, St. Jude Church. Women’s Bible Study: Tues, Oct 6, 10 am Rectory. We will meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday, each month.

All women are welcome. Prayer Shawl: Tues, Oct 13, 6:30 pm, Rectory. Knights of Columbus: Tues, Oct 13, 7 pm, Parish Ctr. Parish Council: Tues, Oct 20, 7 pm, Rectory. Please join us. We need more members!

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Meets Sept 30, 2015, 10:00 am. Studying 2 Samuel/2 Kings. Led by Ed Conlan in St. Philip Parish Center.

ADULT EDUCATION RELIGION CLASSES Sat, Sept 26, at 11:00 am in St. Jude’s Church. Topic: Religions in America. Anglican/Episcopal.

Led by Ed Conlan. All are Welcome.

CCD CLASSES Classes at St. Philip begin Sept. 27th at 9:30 a.m. and at St. Jude on Sept 30th at 3:30 p.m. Students grade 5 - 8 from St. Jude will be attending CCD Sunday mornings at St. Philip. Confirmation students will meet Thurs, Oct 1st at 7pm at the St. Philip Parish Center. Please keep our teachers in our prayers as they prepare to enlighten the minds and hearts of our children.

FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS ANIMAL BLESSING Sat, Oct. 3rd, 11:00 a.m. at St. Jude. 12:00 Noon at St. Philip. Please bring your pet & canned pet food, paper towels, liquid hand soap, dish soap or Petco gift card. These will be donated to Our Companions animal rescue and shelter in Ashford. Thank you!

Women’s Retreat: Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, W. Hartford. Jan 29-31, 2016. We encourage all ladies to attend this weekend of prayer, fellowship, teaching, encouraging and spending time with Our Lord, Jesus. The theme is “Into the Heart of Mercy”. Forms in vestibule. Please call Caroline at the Rectory Office Tues or Wed: 860-429-2860 or Marsha Peters at 860-429-4926.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER AND LECTOR SCHEDULE has been uploaded to the parish website.

COLLECTIONS this Weekend. Please place the envelope for the Council of Catholic Women into the 1st collection. The second collection will be for the Catholic Elementary School Collection

Marriage Encounter Weekend ~ Give your marriage a spiritual boost. Come back refreshed and full of energy. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will help you enjoy life with a new closeness to each other and with God. Nov 6-8 in Manchester. Contact Paul and Kim Gilbert 860-376-0440. Email: meweekend@gmail.com. Website: www.wwme.org.

40 Days for LIFE Sept 23 – Nov 1. Please prayerfully consider your participation in this campaign to end abortion here in CT and in our Nation. To sign up online or for more information please visit: www.40daysforlife.com/norwich

SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR HAITI Denise Pillion travels to Haiti with a group from St. Mary's Haitian Ministry which supports a secondary school in a remote farming village. The students need school supplies. Please bring pens, pencils, calculators, and plain backpacks for high school students. No notebooks, please: too heavy. There is a box in both churches for collection. Thank you!

COATS, BLANKETS & BABY CLOTHES are being collected by the Knights. These clean & gently used items will be distributed to the needy in our area. Please place them in the box in church or the office Mon –Fri, 9:30 am-2:30 pm by Oct. 4th.

Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners, we have reached our goal for the Annual Catholic Appeal !! We are among 20 in the Diocese that have met or exceeded the goal set for us. We are grateful to those who responded with such generosity. Your gift helps provide “Strength through the Holy Spirit” to the ministries that serve our less fortunate brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Norwich. The campaign continues through Dec 31, 2015. If you wish to donate online or find out more, visit www.norwichdiocesedevelopment.org.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, Sat. Dec. 5th RAFFLE BASKETS It's not too early to start thinking about what kind of basket or item you'd like to donate to the Raffle. They are

due by Nov 15th! BAKE SALE Bakers, your skills will also be needed!

THE CLEANING ANGELS WILL NEED A NEW COORDINATOR We need someone who will pick up where Sue Harkness left off. Sue has done a wonderful job these past 6 years, coordinating the schedule and making sure we have a beautiful church in which to worship.

CARD MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We would like to begin sending get well and sympathy cards to those in our parish who are ill or have lost a loved one. If this ministry is something that speaks to you, the church will provide the cards and stamps. Please call the office at 860-429-2860. We are hoping that new people will come forward. We'd love to get to know you!

COMMUNION TO THE HOME BOUND MINISTRY If you would like to bring the Eucharist to those who are ill at home or in a nursing home please contact the office. There is a Workshop on Sat, Oct 17th at St. Patrick Parish in East Hampton from 9am -Noon. http://www.norwichdiocese.org/images/MinToSickOct2015.pdf The training is necessary and the fee will be paid by St. Philip. You may fill out the registration form and turn it in to the Office by Oct. 7th.

WORKSHOP FOR NEW LECTORS & EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY

COMMUNION If you are a new Lector or Extraordinary Minister, there will be a workshop for you on Saturday, Oct. 24th at St. Joseph Church in Willimantic from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Here is a link to the registration form, due by Oct. 16th. http://www.norwichdiocese.org/images/Lectorand%20EM.pdf St Philip will also pay for this training.

SILVER & GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS Sun, Oct 18th, at 2pm in the Cathedral of St Patrick, Norwich. A reception follows the Mass. Registration forms will be in the back of the church. If you would like to attend this Mass, please fill out a form and return it to the parish office by Oct 13th.

Bishop Michael Cote, Bishop of Norwich, has authorized that a mandatory collection for the Cradle Fund of the Diocese of Norwich be received in all parishes of the Diocese on the weekend of Oct 3 and 4. This collection supports Birthright of Windham, Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center, Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti, Catholic Charities and other family services.

A small team from the Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti (OTH) will start a 6-day, 339-mile bike ride, touching five of the six New England states, on Sep 28th, to raise awareness and funds in order to rebuild facilities in Haiti. The course will start in Kittery, ME and go past all 11 parishes/schools in CT twinned with Haitian parishes/orphanages/schools. For info on OTH, the need for and details of the ride, and to donate, go to www.outreachtohaiti.org/ride-to-rebuild.

WHEN YOU ARE PLANNING YOUR ESTATE, please consider putting St. Philip or St. Jude in your will. Leaving a donation to your parish is a wonderful

way to be remembered while supporting the ongoing needs of the parish. Also, Memorial Donation forms are available on the parish website, and can be downloaded and printed.

CT CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE Sat, Oct 24th, 8 am – 5 pm at Goodwin College, East Hartford. Come join hundreds of Catholic men from our three dioceses. The day includes talks by four inspiring speakers, Holy Mass with our priests and bishops, confessions heard throughout the day by many priests, good music, opportunity to meet great men and priests from our dioceses. The theme this year is FAMILY MAN. Come and learn more about our faith! The $40 ticket includes lunch and may be purchased at our website: www.CTCatholicMen.org or by calling 860-484-7950. Speaker info & directions to Goodwin College are on the site. RETROUVAILLE IS A LIFELINE FOR SERIOUS MARRIAGE BUILDING AND REPAIR If your marriage has become troubled and stressed, unloving or uncaring; even if you are divorced or separated but want to try again, the Retrouvaille program can help. Retrouvaille provides tools to communicate better, resolve conflicts fairly, and re-discover why you fell in love. For information, call confidentially 1-800-470-2230, email 3001@retrouvaille.org or visit our website: www.helpourmarriage.com or www.retrouvaille.org. MASS INTENTION ENVELOPES To make it easy to order a Mass for your beloved dead or for any occasion like an anniversary, birthday, etc., please pick up a Mass Intention envelope in the vestibule at St. Philip's or next to the bulletins on the table at St. Jude’s. You can fill it out and place it in the collection basket. Weekend and Holy Day Masses are $20; weekday Masses are $15.

BIRTHRIGHT OF WINDHAM Birthright depends on contributions from us to continue their work. We collect baby clothing, diapers, wipes, shampoo, lotion, etc. throughout the year. Thank you for your

support of pregnant women and their children.

PARISHIONER REGISTRATION Do you have a New Address or Phone Number? Are you Moving Out of the Area? No Longer Using Envelopes? Please inform the office of any changes in your membership or envelope status. If you or a loved one is planning a move to a nursing home or out of the area and you/they will no longer be a member of St. Philip or St. Jude parishes, please let the office know. If your, or a loved one's financial circumstances change and you/they will no longer be using envelopes, please inform the office. Also, please notify the office of a new address or phone number if you are moving but will remain a parishioner here. This will allow us to keep our records accurate and up to date. Thank you!

VENDORS WANTED: Yuletide Festival St. Mary Church, 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT. Please contact Jean Ryan 860-928-5014. DIOCESAN PRO-LIFE MASS at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Sat, Oct. 3rd ~ 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 in the Cathedral Hall will follow the Rosary.

SHARE YOUR JOY! If you are celebrating a special event let us know so we can celebrate with you.

WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS

Please make yourself at home. If you would like to make St. Philip or St. Jude your parish, please put a registration form in the collection basket.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT WEEKENDS “I did not think the sorrow and wounds from my abortion, could be healed.” Healing and forgiveness begins with a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. Retreat Oct. 16-18 in RI; Spanish retreat Oct. 23-25 in RI, call 401-421-7833 ext 118. Retreat Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in CT call 203-631-9030. rachelsvineyard.org “PROJECT RACHEL” is our Diocesan ministry for anyone seeking healing and forgiveness. Priests in Project Rachel ministry are there for you with God’s Grace and Mercy. Call 860-889-8346 ext.283. All inquiries are confidential.

Eucharistic Adoration: two adorers are needed each hour after Mass on Fridays at St. Philip 9am to 2pm. We need people who can commit to one hour, as well as people able to substitute when necessary. All are invited.

HEALING MASSES: Monday, Sept 28th & Oct 26th at 2 PM, Spiritual Renewal Center, 11 Bath St, Norwich, CT, Masses held on first floor – handicap accessible. Fr. Ray, Celebrant & Judith Hughes.

REMEMBER THE NEEDY IN OUR COMMUNITY. Food is collected all year, not just at the holidays. Please bring non-perishable foods to the church or office. We cannot distribute opened or out-of-date food.

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.

The ASHFORD FOOD BANK distribution is usually the 4th Friday, from 7-9 am at the Living Proof Church of Ashford.

The WILLINGTON FOOD PANTRY is open weekly: Mon, 4 - 6 pm, & Wed, 10 - Noon. Patrons must be Willington residents and be screened by the social worker. Folks can come once monthly (on the day of their choice) to select shelf-stable food for their household. To apply, contact: Dir, Youth, Family & Social Serv., Town of Willington, 40 Old Farms Rd. Willington, CT 06279. Phone: 860-487-3118; FAX: 860.487-3125 Email: wyfss@willingtonct.org.

HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME VISITS If your loved one is ill at home, hospitalized, or in a nursing home and would like Father Greg to visit

them, please call the office or Father. Please provide their name, address, phone # and room #.

If you need a Gluten-free host, please request one during communion.

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

as a witness to Life and Love. Give a gift that keeps on giving, it’s so easy! Go to www.fund-adoption.org for info

or to download an application form. This helps fund agencies such as Catholic Charities.

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: Pope Francis believes that: “Religion [cannot] be relegated to the inner sanctum of personal life, without influence on societal and national life.” As he celebrates Mass with pilgrims from around the world today in Philadelphia, may we all pause for a moment and pray that our God-given right to religious freedom be strengthened and not diminished. If you haven’t done so already, please voice your opposition to the abortion and contraception mandate by calling President Obama at the White House at 202-456-1111 or U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell at 202-205-5445. You may clarify that the mandate is in violation of our First Amendment right to religious freedom at: www.whitehouse.gov/contact. LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC CDS: There are 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 donna@vertefeuille.org.

ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED Father Greg needs Altar Servers. If you are interested please call the office or speak with Father Greg. Thank you.

Do you or someone you know need a Prayer Shawl? Contact: Carolann Hernberg: 860- 487-0449, chernberg01@snet.net.

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CHAPEL @ STORRS is in the midst of a capital campaign to fund major repairs, improvements and upgrades to meet building codes. If you have been affiliated with UCONN as a student, parent or staff, St. Thomas would be grateful for financial assistance. Donations may be sent to 46 N. Eagleville Rd., Storrs, CT 06268. Contact Kathy Dochter: 860-429-6436 x 201. Website: http://stthomasaquinasuconn.org/st-thomas-capital-campaign/. 16TH ANNUAL RESPECT LIFE CONFERENCE Saturday, Oct 17th, 8 am – 3 pm. Holy Angels Church 585 Main St., South Meriden, CT 06451 203-235-3822. The following are internet links: www.holyangelschurch.org.

Respect Life Conference Brochure Respect Life Conference Registration Form.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF NORWICH, INC.: Practicing Catholic with good understanding of Catholic social teaching, Master’s Degree in Social Work or Business Administration with related experience in human service field. The candidate must have strong management experience and excellent professional and interpersonal skills to provide leadership. Apply no later than October 16, 2015. Resume and cover letter including salary requirements and 3 references should be sent to: Vicar General, 201 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360.

Love one another as I have loved you. As you do unto the least of your brothers, you do unto me.

Familiar words – How can we put them into action? Ministering to the sick and elderly is a good beginning.

St. Joseph’s Living Center, The ONLY Catholic healthcare facility in the Norwich Diocese, is seeking volunteers to join our chapel team assisting during 11 am daily Mass ESPECIALLY on the weekends. We also need volunteers to join our Vigil Team as we accompany our residents on their journey to eternal rest. If you hear God calling, please call Sarah Perry at 860-465-1107 ext. 124. 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. 860-889-8346 ext.282 or susansedensky@ccfsn.org. Monthly meetings for couples waiting to adopt or to learn about adoption and weekly Birth Mother Support Group meetings every Tues 9:30 am at the Catholic Charities Office, 331 Main St., Norwich. For info 860-889-8346 x 282.

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. Call the Collison’s 860-399-8265. www.ccli.org. Virtual Online and Home Study Course in English and Spanish also available. MARRIAGE PREP CLASS FOR ENGAGED COUPLES

“God’s Plan for a Joy-filled Marriage” To register for a 3-session class call: The Office of Family Life at 860-889-8346 ext. 283.

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. 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.

DR. SCOTT HAHN at the Cathedral of St. Patrick on Sat, Oct 10th, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. Dr. Hahn’s topic will be “Evangelizing Catholics: The Bible, the Eucharist and the New Evangelization.” He is one of the most sought after religious speakers in our country. Tickets, including lunch, are $20 per person, $10 for students. Religious are admitted free with advanced registration. Tickets available at Merciful Savior Gift Shop in Colchester or by calling Karen at (860) 303-0513.

POSITION: PART-TIME COORDINATOR, OFFICE OF CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES, Diocese of Norwich. The part-time coordinator oversees Roman Catholic marriage preparation programs, plans liturgical celebrations, and serves as a resource person for several Catholic family life organizations. Eligibility: practicing Catholic, knowledge of Church teachings, organizational skills, Bachelor ‘s Degree or its equivalent in Theology/Religious Studies. Application Deadline: September 28, 2015. For job description and application process, please write Office of Chancellor, 201 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360.

Twenty-third Annual Mass for Firefighters/EMS Personnel. On Sat, Oct 17, at 5:00 p.m., Bishop Cote will celebrate Mass for all Firefighters/EMS personnel, in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. Assembly at Chelsea Parade for the line-up and the procession (to the Cathedral) of all personnel and apparatus will begin at 3:00 p.m. The Homilist is Deacon Wayne Sandford, of St. Therese Church, North Haven and Past Chief of the East Haven Fire Department. All companies, departments, and personnel and their families are cordially invited to participate. For info call, Mrs. Terri Zampini at 860-887-9294, x265, or Monsignor Brown at x232.

Please join us for REBUILD YOUR PARISH WITH FR. MICHAEL WHITE AND TOM CORCORAN on Sat, Oct 3rd 8:30 am – 12:00 pm at St. Bernard School in Uncasville, CT. The presentation will appeal to Catholic Church Pastors, Leaders, community members, etc. who want to bring new life to their parish. Come hear the story of a parish who tripled in attendance from 1,400 to 4,000. Fr. Michael and Tom Corcoran will tell you how this community grew and how you can do it too! The cost is $10 per person or $40 for 4 or more, if you wish to register please contact the Office of Faith Events at Dhartley@norwichdiocese.net or (860)848-2237 ext- 304. Please join Bishop Cote at the Sixth Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner honoring the recipients of the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D. Award for Contributions to Catholic Education to be held at 4 PM on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station, 55 Bridge Road, Haddam, Connecticut. This year’s honorees are Brother Lawrence Harvey, CFX, Sister Mary A. McCarthy, RSM and Mrs. Kathleen R. Clancy. Tickets are $150/person. All proceeds benefit Catholic Schools within the Diocese. Opportunities for sponsorship and program advertising are available. For tickets and more information, please contact Kathy Gaito at 860-886-1928 ext. 15, kgaito@norwichdiocese.net or visit www.norwichdiocesedevelopment.org. EAST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Thurs, Nov 5, 2015 at 6:45 p.m. The entrance exam for 8th graders will be given on Sat, Nov 14, 2015 at 8 a.m. at East Catholic High School. Pre-registration for the exam is advised but not required. Visit www.echs.com or call our Admissions office at 860-649-5336 x6456 for more information!

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

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

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

Mark Rivard 860 – 933 – 6877 or mlrivard@charter.net The mission of the Disabled American Veterans is dedicated to a single purpose; empowering Veterans to led high quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by making sure Veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits

available to them; fighting for interest of Americas injured heroes on Capitol Hill and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans back to civilian life.