SATURDAY EVENING

8:30M Edward & Elynore Farrell and the deceased members of the Farrell and Stapleton Families

The SANCTUARY LAMP burns this week in memory of the Bonito, Gagliardi, Cavallaro,

CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING takes place this month on March 19 in the church from 7:00-8:30 PM. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.

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

PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES – Baptism classes help prepare first time parents (and others) for bringing their child up in the faith. The next class is scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, at 7:00 PM in the Fr. Gene Room. 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.

OPTIONS FOR ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP meets on the 3^rd Sunday of the month at the Parish Center from 3:00-5:00 PM. The next scheduled meeting is Sunday, March 18. If you are interested in adoption or have already adopted a child, you are invited to attend. For information call Cathy Chagnon at 284-8616 or Melanie Barbieri at 294-9830.

YOUTH GROUP (for high school students) will meet at the parish center on Sunday, March 18 from 7:00-8:30 PM.

Bring a dish of your choice and Bring A Friend! 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.

SPECIAL EDUCATION “ST. PATRICK” DANCE will take place on Monday evening, March 19^th in the church hall at 7:00 PM. Volunteers are reminded to please be in the hall no later than 6:30 PM to help set-up and greet our guests. Anyone having questions is asked to call Ann Votto, coordinator at 265-6061.

MILITARY WHIST-Thursday, March 22, 6:45 PM in the church hall. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis… $4.00 TLC Members; $5.00 Non-Members. Call Carolyn Massoni, chairperson, 269-7485, for tickets and/or further information.

FASHION SHOW/WINE & CHEESE PARTY- Thursday, April 19 in the church hall at 6:30 PM. Tickets are available at the Military Whist, and at the rectory beginning March 26 to April 12 (as well as at the door the night of the fashion show). Fashions by Dress Barn*TLC member models*Guest MC: Kristen, co-host of WPAA “Table for Two”*Contact co-chairs Muriel Passariello, 265-4721 or Judy Cassella, 269-1913 for more information.

ANNUAL PARISH LENTEN MEDITATION IN MUSIC Please plan to save Friday evening, March 23 at 7:00 PM to come and hear the Adult Choir in their Lenten presentation of Maunder’s sacred cantata, “Olivet to Calvary ”. The choir sang this for the first time last year and are repeating it again this year at the request of several who were there last year to hear it. Described as a sacred cantata, “Olivet to Calvary ” recalls the scenes which mark the last few days of Christ’s life on earth. Part One starts with the jubilant journey to Jerusalem and ends with the scene on the Mount of Olives . Part Two begins with the Feast of the Passover with Christ’s commandment to his disciples to “love one another” and ends with the Crucifixion on Calvary. Come and bring a friend to this evening of wonderfully moving music sung by our choir and soloists. They have worked very hard to make this presentation very special for your Lenten meditation. Please give them your support.

We are still in need of HAMS (canned or cooked). Hams should be dropped off at the rectory during office hours, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. Other NON-PERISHABLE FOODS 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. MONETARY DONATIONS may be placed in an envelope marked “Easter Food Basket Donation” and placed in the weekend collection basket up through Easter. 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.

CATHOLIC CONCERNS DAY- MARCH 22 – Every Catholic is encouraged to be a part of this important day when issues of Catholic concern can be brought to the attention of our legislators. NUMBERS OF PEOPLE ARE IMPORTANT as laity unite with our bishops, clergy and religious at this event, sponsored by the Connecticut Catholic Conference and the Catholic Bishops of Connecticut . The day begins with a prayer service at 9:30 AM at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Farmington Avenue, Hartford, followed by a procession to the Capitol at 10:30 AM and meetings with legislators at 11:30 AM-2:00 PM in the Legislative Office Building. Please call ahead for an appointment with your legislators and encourage them to save the date: Senate Democrats 1-800-842-1420; Senate Republicans 1-800-842-1421; House Democrats 1-800-842-1902; House Republicans 1-800-842-1423. Shuttle buses will be available from St. Thomas Seminary. Call the rectory for details, 269-8791. LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD IN DEFENSE OF CATHOLIC-CHRISTIAN VALUES.

OPENINGS AVAILABLE AT HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL for the 2007-2008 school year. Please contact Sr. Katie Kellie, Principal for information, tour, and/or application, 269-4476.

“PADRE PIO: MIRACLE MAN” TWO SCREENINGS IN THE CHURCH HALL Tuesday, March 20^th at 12:45 PM; and Saturday, March 24 at 6:30 PM. Refreshments will be served. PADRE PIO: MIRACLE MAN is a film based on the extraordinary life of the famous and controversial Franciscan friar who bore the stigmata-the wounds of Christ-and is now a saint, canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2002. The film leads the viewer through the early childhood of Francesco Forgione, giving a glimpse into his supernatural connection with Jesus and Mary and his desire, at a very young age, to become a priest. Padre Pio’s humility, compassion, sharp wit, intense suffering and deep faith are expertly portrayed. The incredible miracles he performed are also highlighted and the film does not shy away from the portrayal of the persecution he suffered, even when it was at the hands of those in the church. This beautifully inspirational film is not to be missed-it received the AUDIENCE AWARD at the LA Italian Film Awards. Please invited your family and friends. Ignatius Press books and DVDs will be available for purchase after the movie. Admission is free, as well as the refreshments.

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.

Free casual day to wear red in honor of St. Joseph ’s Day.

The Easter food drive ends on Tuesday, March 20^th.

There will be no school for students on Friday, March 23 so teachers can attend a Religion In-service Day.

MISS JENNIFER HARVEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND The faculty and staff of Holy Trinity School are profoundly grateful for the outpouring of love and support since the untimely passing of our kindergarten teacher, Jennifer Harvey. Our beloved Miss Harvey was not only loved by the children and parents but also he was very dear to our hearts. Although Miss Harvey’s death was very sudden, she had expressed her wishes that she would like memorial contributions to Holy Trinity School . If memorial donations exceed $5,000.00 each dollar will be matched dollar-to-dollar by an anonymous donor. Contributions may be sent to Holy Trinity School at 11 North Whittlesey Avenue , Wallingford .

ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL

The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal provides help to those in need!

Your gift to the Appeal brings the Gospel message to those in need by providing affordable housing, healthcare for the uninsured and other much needed community development initiatives. If you did not receive the 2007 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal mailing, have lost, or misplaced the pledge card and envelope that was mailed to you at home there are extra pledge cards and envelopes at the back of the church. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support.

What will you be doing 12 months from now? We hope you will be lucky enough to be spending a great evening dining and dancing with us at

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

LADIES LENTEN GOSPEL REFLECTION Please join us deepen the experience of Christ’s Passion this Lenten Season on Thursday evening, March 22. The group will meet at the Parish Center from 7-8 PM. Call Michele Desjardins 679-0437 or Heather Voccola 949-1894 for more information.. Hope to see you there!

NO BINGO THIS WEEK- Bingo on Friday March 23 has been cancelled. We hope you will instead come to the Lenten concert in the church. Bingo will return on Friday, March 30^th at 7:00 PM. And, there will NOT be bingo on Good Friday, April 6^th. Please mark your calendars accordingly.

OPERATION “RICE BOWL”- We remind everyone who is participating in this Catholic Relief Services appeal that “rice bowls” may be placed in the baskets for this purpose, which will be available the week after Easter.

MASS AT REGENCY HOUSE will be celebrated on Monday, March 26, 10:00 AM. Volunteers who assist the residents to and from Mass are asked to please be at the home no later than 9:45 AM.

SS. PETER & PAUL CHURCH SELLS PERIOGI on Fridays during Lent (except Good Friday) from 11 AM to 2 PM in their church hall. Periogi are available in sauerkraut, potato, cheese, and prune.

“NEW DAY” / OUR PARISH BEREVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP will get together on Wednesday, March 21. 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.

ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS REGISTRATIONS DUE Adult Confirmation classes to be held six Thursday evenings at St. Joan of Arc Parish Center , 450 West Todd Street , Hamden , beginning March 29. Registration forms and further information is available at the Rectory Office.

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! Help “man’s [and woman’s] best friends”.

Pictures of your loved ones who are actively serving in the US Military are needed for the upcoming school Spring Concert. On April 25, the students of Holy Trinity School will present their Spring Concert, featuring choral and instrumental music performance groups. In a tribute to our men and women in the Armed Services, the choral finale will feature a PowerPoint presentation of our brave men and women. Service members need not have attended HT School, but can also be a relative or close family friend whom you would like to honor in this way. The children pray for our men and women at school and at home. It would be lovely to have a face to put with a name in their young prayers. All photos should be submitted to the school by March 31. Photos can be dropped off at the main office of the school in a labeled envelope with your contact information the name of the service member and the branch in which they serve our country. We will do our best to have all photos available for pick-up return, but please, for your own piece of mind, submit a COPY of your precious photo. Thank you and may God Bless America !- Mrs. Mary Ellen Kingsland-Eckels, Music Teacher, Holy Trinity School , 11 No. Whittlesey Avenue , Wallingford , CT 06492 , ATTN: Photos of Our Heroes.