SATURDAY EVENING

12:05M Patrick, Mary, George, & Patsy McMahon (Michael and Freda McDermott)

9:00H Michael Zagorski (3^rd anniversary) (Wife, Barbara and son, Jeff Zagorski)

CAN’T PASS UP PASTA? AND NO DISHES TO WASH!!! COME GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE ANNUAL ZITI FUNDRAISER TODAY, (hosted by the Hospitality Committee) to benefit St. Francis Home for Children. The Dinner will be served on Wednesday, March 7^th in the Church Hall from 6-7:30 PM. Tickets will be on sale at the rectory during office hours. Tickets are: $5 for adults and $2 for children 4-10 (children 3 and under are free). Leave the cooking to us and enjoy the evening! MENU: Garden salad, ziti in meat sauce, meatballs, bread and butter, cake, coffee, tea and soda (served buffet style).

“PAINTING PARTIES”- BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE invites those who would like to volunteer their time 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, March 5 and Thursday, March 8. Anyone having any questions is asked to call Marty Cassella, 269-1913 or Bob Selmecki, 269-1389. 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.

YOUTH GROUP (for high school students) will meet at the Parish Center on Sunday, March 4 from 7-8:30 PM. The PPC meeting will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.

DYNAMIC DISCIPLES (junior high group) will meet next Sunday, March 11 at the Parish Center at the regular time.

NEW ARCHDIOCESAN DIACONATE CLASS TO BEGIN IN THE FALL – REGISTER BY MARCH 7 !

The Archdiocesan Office of Diaconate Formation is now preparing to admit a new class of candidates for the Diaconate in the fall of 2007. Any Catholic man between the ages of 35-60 who may be interested in the Permanent Diaconate is encouraged to speak to Father Gary or Deacon Gene. Two inquiry sessions will be held at Sacred Heart Church , in Bloomfield ( 26 Wintonbury Avenue ) on Sunday, March 11, and Sunday, March 25 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Both sessions must be attended, and spouses must also attend. Please call the office at 1-860-843-1448, NO LATER THAN MARCH 7 in order to pre-register.

After a short meeting at Noon, the Pot Luck Luncheon will be served at 12:30 PM. If you have any questions or suggestions, please call Jean Albert at 265-2223 or Catherine Zorn at 265-6086.

This weekend marks the start of the 2007 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal in our parish. Soon you will receive a letter from Archbishop Mansell asking for your support to nourish the many ministries, programs and services that change lives in our Archdiocese. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Help your parish reach it’s 2007 Goal of $80,100.00. Every gift counts, every gift is needed! Thank you!

Loving, generous God, You are Gift and Giver! Thank You for the many gifts You have given us.

As members of the family of faith, we ask Your blessing on our 2007 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal,

which serves our sisters and brothers in need. Open our hearts. Fill us with compassion.

IOWA testing begins on Monday, March 5^th for grades 3-7. It will continue until Friday, March 16^th.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS! GOOD LUCK IN THE STATE TOURNAMENT THIS WEEK!

PARISH COUNCIL will meet on Thursday, March 8 at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall. RSVP regrets only, 269-8791.

BINGO will begin in the church hall at 7:00 PM on FRIDAY, March 9. Get out of the cold and have some fun. Join us.

In keeping with the spirit of charity, sacrifice and service of the Lenten Season, next weekend, (March 10-11), we begin the parish collection of food items to fill the baskets for Easter Dinner for our parish families in need. HAMS (canned or cooked) are especially in need and desired. Hams should be dropped off at the rectory during office hours, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. Other NON-PERISHABLE FOODS needed are: Hearty-style soups and stews, tuna, pasta, bottled spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, jelly, bottled juices, boxed mashed potatoes, boxed stuffing, baked beans, apple sauce, Easter candy, canned vegetables, hot chocolate, macaroni & cheese, saltines, cereal, cookies, sugar, and canned fruit. Non-perishable items may be left in the church under the Statue of St. Joseph or in the vestibule of the Elevator Entrance under the State of Blessed Mother . The deadline for items is Monday, March 26. Those wishing to make a MONETARY DONATION may do so by marking a plain envelope “Easter Food Basket Donation” and placing it in the weekend collection basket up through Easter. Your donations will help defray the expense of the perishable foods that need to be added to the baskets. Monetary donations will be accepted up to Easter. The members of the Christians In Action Committee thank you in advance for your support. DO YOU KNOW A PARISH MEMBER OR FAMILY IN NEED OF AN EASTER FOOD BASKET? Please call the rectory at 269-8791 and ask to be put on the delivery list. The list is kept confidential. Recipient names must be received by Monday, March 16 by John Dichello and his faithful delivery crew.

CCD REGISTRATION FOR 2007-2008

Parents of students entering grade 1 through 9, in September 2007, including students entering the Confirmation Preparation Program, (who are presently in grade 8) should register for religious education classes by April 4^th at the Religious Education Office located on the first floor of Holy Trinity School . Payment for religious education classes is due at the time of registration. Registrations received after April 4, 2007 will be charged an additional $5. The fee for students who are registered at Holy Trinity Parish is $40 (for one child), $60 for two (or more children). Students who are parishioners of another parish the fee is $80 per child. Registration fee for students entering the Confirmation Preparation Program is $45 for parishioners and $90 for non-parishioners. This fee also covers the cost of the Confirmation gown rental. Children who are registering for grade 1, or who are new to the program and were not baptized at Holy Trinity, are required to bring a copy of their baptism certificate at the time of registration. Children entering grade 3, who received First Holy Communion in another parish, must also bring a copy of this certificate at the time of registration.

LENTEN GOSPEL REFLECTION FOR LADIES

Please join us deepen the experience of Christ’s Passion this Lenten Season on Thursday evenings March 8, March 15, and March 22. The group will meet at the Parish Center from 7-8 PM. Suggested donation of $10 per person to pay for materials. Invite a friend and then please register by calling Michele Desjardins 679-0437 or Heather Voccola 949-1894. Hope to see you there!

CHOWDER POT FRIDAYS will take place on Fridays during Lent at 12:35 PM (following the 12:05 PM Mass). Christians In Action Committee members invite everyone to spend this time enjoying a FREE warm delicious lunch. “PAWS FOR A CAUSE” display cards will be available to help support the Humane Society’s Meriden non-kill shelter for dogs and cats. BOW-WOW!

“NEW DAY” / OUR PARISH BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP will get together on Wednesday, March 7. 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 us in prayer and consolation. Call Eva Colon 294-9398, or Chick Kelman, 265-4546 for more information about the group.

ARTS & CRAFTS WORKSHOPS FOR THE BAZAAR COUNTRY STORE will take place on Monday, March 5 and Monday, March 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.

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.

A SPECIAL MASS OF REMEMBRANCE (sponsored by the Pro-Life Ministry of the Archdiocese of Hartford ) is an opportunity to remember children who have died as a result of miscarriage, abortion, accident, illness, or violence and is an important way for healing and recognizing the precious gift of life. This Mass of Remembrance will be held on Tuesday, April 24 at 5:30 PM at Corpus Christi Church in Wethersfield . Father James Cronin, Pro-Life Director, will be the main celebrant. All are welcome. Please come and pray.

COFFEE HOUR NEXT SUNDAY, March 11 after the 7:30, 9:00, and 10:30 AM Masses (sponsored by the Hospitality Committee) EVERYONE IS INVITED to the church hall for treats after Mass.

TIME CHANGE…IT’S EARLY THIS YEAR! On Saturday, March 11 remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour!

As we continue our journey with Operation Rice Bowl, we PRAY for justice and equality in meeting people’s basic needs, and actively GIVE ALMS to support our intentions. “RICE BOWLS” are available at all exits of the church. All adults and children (those who did not receive one either through Holy Trinity School or Religious Education classes) are asked to please make a sacrifice to help the needy. Please participate in this beautiful act of charity and self-sacrifice. Catholic Relief Service’s theme this year is “One Light, One Journey, One Human Family”. Be part of the Light, the Journey, the Human Family.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SOCIETY will meet on Monday, March 12 at 1:30 PM in the church hall. At this meeting ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS will be held. Also, there will be a PENNY AUCTION. Please bring your items in for display. Good condition please! If you have any questions, please call Ann Joyce Dunn at 269-6363. Hostesses for this meeting are Millie Gervasi and Delia Mrazik.

We’ve only just begun stepping out toward. The Holy Trinity “12-MONTH CLUB”

For complete details call or stop by the rectory during office hours. Please call Peggy and Nick Urbano at 630-9620 to make reservations for a table of 10 or sign-up individually to attend this gala event; or if you have any questions