SATURDAY EVENING

The SANCTUARY LAMP burns this week in memory of Bryan Gerosa at the request of Mother Margaret Ennever.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord; Let Your perpetual light shine upon them forever.

SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL - There will NOT be Bible School on February 18. Class will take place in the Church Hall on February 25 during the 10:30 AM Mass.

PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES – Baptism classes help prepare first time parents (and others) for bringing their child up in the faith. Classes are held on the last Tuesday of each month, with few exceptions. The next class is scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall. Parents or soon-to-be-parents MUST BE REGISTERED MEMBERS OF HOLY TRINITY PARISH. Those wishing to attend a Tuesday class must call the rectory to register, 269-8791.

DYNAMIC DISCIPLES (our junior high group) will meet at the Parish Center Sunday, February 11 at 7:00 PM.

ARE YOU A BAPTIZED CATHOLIC OVER THE AGE OF 18 WHO HAS NOT RECEIVED THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION? Classes will be held 6 Thursday evenings at St. Joan of Arc Parish Center , 450 West Todd Street , Hamden . The dates are March 29, April 12, 19, 26, May 3 and 10 from 7 to 9 PM. The Confirmation Mass will be celebrated on May 21, 2007 at St. Joseph Cathedral Hartford. Don’t let this opportunity to encounter the Holy Spirit in a very special way pass you by! There is a $15 fee for books. Applications are available in the rectory office, and when completed must be approved and signed by Fr. Gary. Baptism and sponsor certificates will be needed along with the completed application.

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP will meet with Father Jeff in the Church from 7-8:30 PM on Monday, February 19^th. Everyone is invited to join in prayer.

YOUTH GROUP will be in the Parish Center on Sunday, February 18 from 7-8:30 PM. The meeting will be preceded with a Mount 2000 Reunion Gathering from 5:15-7:00 PM.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SOCIETY will hold their first meeting of 2007 on Monday, February 12 at 1:30 PM in the Church Hall. Hostesses for this meeting are Leah Gober and Peggy Dringoli. We would enjoy having as many members as possible join us. New members can contact Ann Joyce Dunn, President, for more information at 269-6363.

SS. PETER & PAUL CHURCH, WALLINGFORD, HOSTS PRE-LENTEN DANCE CELEBRATION with Music, Polish tradition and hospitality! The “Paczkowa Zabawa” will take place on Saturday, February 17^th from 7:30-11:30 PM at PNA Park . Music by Marty Swiatek & RBO. It’ BYOB with set-ups available. Paczki (Polish Donuts) will be served along with coffee and tea. Tickets are $15 per person. Advance tickets sales are preferred by calling Father Ron Zepecki at 269-4617. Everyone is welcome!!!

A St. Valentine’s Day Dance will be held on Tuesday, February 13^th, for grades K-5 from 6:00-8:00 PM in the church hall.

Winter vacation begins at 2:25 PM on Friday, February 16^th. Classes resume on Monday, February 26.

HOLY TRINITY CLASS OF 1957 is trying to contact class members in order to plan their 50^th Year Reunion. If you or someone you know is a member of this class, please contact Peggy (Granucci) Marchetti at pegmarch@msn.com. Please make a title note that your e-mail pertains to the HTS Reunion so that Peggy will open it. Don’t be shy - she hopes to hear from a lot of classmates!!!

NIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP – The Donald O’Byrne Scholarship is offered for students entering a Catholic high school. Applications and details are available at local Wallingford 8^th grade schools, including Holy Trinity School , and Catholic high schools, and the Pinta Council Knights of Columbus Hall, 279 Quinnipiac Street , Wallingford . The scholarship applies to students who are a practicing Catholic, child, grandchild, or stepchild of a Wallingford Pinta Council #5 member (in good standing,) or a Wallingford resident. Deadline for submission is April 2, 2007. In support of the above program, Pinta Council is sponsoring a Surf & Turf Dinner fundraiser on Saturday February 17^th. Advance sales only. Call 269-5510 after 3:00 PM for details.

SAINT LUKE TELLS US WHERE TRUE BLESSING LIES- and where lies the fleeting rewards of the world. Blessed are we who respond to God’s call; happy shall we be! If you feel that you should respond to God’s call to be a priest or religious, call Father Al Fontana at the Archdiocesan Vocation Office, St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield , CT. Call at 1-860-286-7670 or visit the web at www.vocationshartford.org.

ARTS & CRAFTS WORKSHOPS FOR THE BAZAAR COUNTRY STORE will take place on Monday, February 12 in the Church Hall; or IN YOUR OWN HOME should you want to work at home. If you can sew, cut, glue, etc, then your help is needed. Call Donna Mierjewski, Coordinator, at 265-0881. Anyone who has any ideas for crafts that can be made and sold at the bazaar is asked to please bring a sample to the workshop.

sponsored by our Youth Group, will take place on Wednesday, February 14^th from 5:30-8:00 PM in the Church Hall. MOMS & DADS… enjoy an evening out together,… and leave your children with us. Take advantage of our service of entertaining your children with pizza, music, games, and other fun activities. The cost to you is a donation of disposable diapers for BIRTHRIGHT, that will be collected the evening of the event. To register your child/children, please call the rectory at 269-8791 by Tuesday, February 13!

“PAINTING PARTIES” ARE BACK ON THE CALENDAR!! Now that the holidays are over and although we’re a “bit cold”, we can’t complain that “we’ve had it” with shoveling snow! We can, however, complain that we’re beginning to get a little bored… and it’s been so cold that we are out all we want to do is get home!!! Well, enough is enough. In order to get some exercise in and at the same time enjoy the company of members of our parish family… the BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE invites men, women and teenagers to help resume the painting that needs to be completed in the church hall, ladies room and inside areas of the church. Anyone having any questions is asked to call Marty Cassella, 269-1913 or Bob Selmecki, 269-1389. Those who would like to volunteer their time are more than welcome to meet in the church hall between the hours of 6:00 and 9:00 PM on any, or all of the following dates: Monday February 12; Tuesday, February 20; Monday, February 26; Wednesday, February 28; Thursday, March 1; Monday, March 5 and Thursday, March 8. (The reason for the dates being so sparse is that the use of the church/hall is so much in demand that other parish activities are already scheduled.). At the end of each scheduled “painting party” a light supper (soup, sandwiches, pasta, stew, etc.) is served to the workers. Anyone wishing to prepare and serve something is asked to please call Judy Cassella, 269-1913, for available dates.

TRINITY LADIES CLUB will meet on Thursday, February 22, 7:00 PM in the church hall for a very informative business meeting. Remember… new members are always welcome, so why not invite a friend??? Following the meeting everyone is invited by FATHER GARY to join him in church for a LENTEN SERVICE. In preparation for our journey through Lent, Father will encourage us to “spiritually” cleanse ourselves so that we may properly celebrate the Promise of the Risen Christ. All members will proceed back down to the hall where a video entitled “A Piece of My Mind” starring comedian, Chonda Pierce, will be shown. Refreshments will be served.

REMINDER!!! On Thursday, March 22 Carolyn Massoni will host a Military Whist. Tickets are limited to 40 and will be available at the meeting on a first-come, first-serve basis. Donation: $ 4.00 members; $ 5.00 non-members. Tickets will not be available prior to the March 22 meeting.

ALTAR SERVER BOWLING TOURNAMENT, will be held on Saturday, March 17 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM at Colony Lanes. Pizza, awards, and more will be on hand. “Bumpers” will be available. Please contact the rectory to register at 269-8791 by Wednesday, March 14. $10 entry fee will be collected at the Lane.

ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP will meet this Monday, February 12 at the Parish Center at 6:30 PM. Anyone who has adopted or is interested in adoption and becoming a part of this organization is asked to call Cathy Chagnon, 284-8518.

CATHEDRAL OF SAINT JOSEPH, HARTFORD ALUMNI are being sought out for the LAST REUNION at St. Joseph Cathedral School . Please contact Sr. Ann Marie at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, 140 Farmington Avenue , Hartford , CT 06105 ; 860-249-8431 (phone); 860-249-5910 (fax); or www.cathedralofsaintjoseph.com. Please send your name (used while at the School), current address, telephone number and years at the School. Thank you.

First payment along with participant’s name, address and phone number will be due on: Saturday, March 3, 2007

WINTER WARNING!!! We cannot stress enough the fact that during the winter months the north side (parking lot) entrance to the church can become extremely dangerous. This is due to the fact that the sun does not shine on that side of the church. FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY we encourage you to enter through the front three entrances… and those of you who have difficulty walking … PLEASE USE THE ELEVATOR. We do our best to keep the stairs, walks and parking lots as safe as possible. But PLEASE understand that sometimes (depending on the time and severity of the storm) it is impossible to keep up with all of the stairways. Please do not assume or expect your “usual” or “favorite” entrance will be passable. We try to concentrate on the center door and elevator entrances and the walkways leading to them. Please head for these entrances when the weather is inclement. We ask that you not only be CAUTIOUS but PATIENT as well! Thank you.

“NEW DAY” / OUR PARISH BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP will get together on Wednesday, February 28^th. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM at the Parish Center . If you are experiencing the loss of a loved one, who has passed away recently, or even years ago, please join with us in prayer and consolation. Call Eva Colon 294-9398, or Chick Kelman, 265-4546 for more information about the group.

Make your pledge of $50 per person and enjoy a fun-filled evening, while contributing to the education of a young mind. Talk to your friends and make up a table! To obtain a pledge card, call the Religious Education Office at 265-6300.

CREDO CATHOLIC SINGLES will visit the residents of the Rose Garden Health Center in Waterbury on Sunday, March 11 from 2-4 PM. Come join your hostess, Jean and entertainer Ken Reiske from “The Two of Us” in song to spread some cheer and laughter. Come share your smile and add to the fun by singing and/or playing rhythm instruments. The snow date is March 18^th. For more information or upcoming events, please check the website at www.geocities.com/credocath/ or write for a newsletter at Credo Catholic Singles, PO Box 1236 , Glastonbury , CT 06033

THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS ARE LOOKING FOR YOUR HELP ON CATHOLIC CONCERNS DAY, MARCH 22, 2007

The Catholic Bishops of Connecticut invite you to CATHOLIC CONCERNS DAY 2007. This is our day at our State Capitol, united as Catholics, uniting the laity with our bishops, clergy and religious. The day begins with a prayer service at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford at 9:30 AM, followed by a procession to the Capitol at 10:30 AM and meetings with the legislators at 11:30-2 PM in the Legislative Office Building. Your legislators also will be invited to attend these events. Please call ahead for an appointment with your legislators between 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM, and encourage them to save the date by calling them at:

Senate Democrats: 1-800-842-1420

Senate Republicans: 1-800-842-1421

House Democrats: 1-800-842-1902

House Republicans: 1-800-842-1423

Parking is available at St. Tomas Seminary, Bloomfield. Shuttle buses will be available to the Cathedral from 8-9 AM; and then to the Capitol and back to the parking area. The last buss pickup to St. Thomas Seminary will be at 2:00 PM. For more information you are welcome to call the Connecticut Catholic Conference at 1-860-524-7882.

If you would like to attend and serve as our parish participation coordinator in Catholic Concerns Day, please contact Rachel or Fr. Gary at the rectory, 269-8791, this week so that we may notify the Bishops. Thank you.