ALLELUIA, HE HAS RISEN!
HAPPY EASTER!
SATURDAY EVENING (Easter Sunday Vigil)
8:00H For the Intentions of the Parish
SUNDAY (Easter Sunday/The Resurrection of the Lord)
7:30H For the Intentions of the Parish
9:00H For the Intentions of the Parish
10:30H For the Intentions of the Parish
12:00H For the Intentions of the Parish
1:30H Mass in Spanish
MONDAY (Easter Monday)
8:30M Celeste Calamore (Family)
TUESDAY (Easter Tuesday)
8:30M Walter & Mary Stepancy (Jim & Judy Tessmer)
6:00M Mass in Spanish
WEDNESDAY (Easter Wednesday)
8:30M John Palmero (Wife and family)
THURSDAY(Easter Thursday)
8:30M Frances Hulicki (Mother and sister)
FRIDAY (Easter Friday)
8:30M Felicia Hallas (Son)
5:30 PM Wedding/Patrick Rosin and Bethany Bottone
SATURDAY (Easter Saturday)
8:30M Joseph Kelly (Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Farrell, Jr.)
SATURDAY EVENING (Sunday Vigil)
4:00H Frances, Eugene and Paul Werner (Bob and Mary Ross and Christine Werner)
SUNDAY (Divine Mercy Sunday)
7:30H The Lawrence Family (Ann & Bob Lawrence)
9:00H Teresa Ferreira (Jose Ferreira)
10:30H The Morganti Family (The Sal Morganti Family)
12:00H Nicholas Urbano, Sr., Edward Cannon, Sr.
Margaret Cannon, and Edward Cannon III (Nick and Peggy Urbano)
1:30H Mass in Spanish
FOR THE GREATER HONOR AND GLORY OF GOD
The SANCTUARY LAMP burns this week in memory of Rose and James Laden at the request of their family.
- FAITHFULLY DEPARTED –
OUR SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF
Anna Viarengo
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord; Let Your perpetual light shine upon them forever.
BLESSING OF NEW CARILLON
On Sunday, April 15, 2007 at the 10:30 AM Mass, the new carillon will be blessed and dedicated in Memory of Salvatore Greco, Sr. The carillon was given to Most Holy Trinity Church in his memory by his loving wife and family. We are most grateful to the Greco Family for this gift.
III – Patrick Rosin and Bethany Bottone
II – Christopher Wiegert and Catherine Gallagher
II – Genaro Sandoval and Monica Cerna
“NEW DAY” / OUR PARISH BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP will get together on Wednesday, April 18, and May 2. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM at the Parish Center . Call Eva Colon 294-9398, or Chick Kelman, 265-4546 for more information about the group.
OPERATION “RICE BOWL” DONATIONS BENEFIT CRS We remind everyone that the Catholic Relief Services appeal “Operation Rice Bowl” will concluded this week. Please bring your Lenten financial sacrifices to church next weekend and place them in the baskets marked “Operation Rice Bowl”. Thank you.
THE LADIES OF THE OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SOCIETY will hold their meeting on Monday, April 9 at 1:30 PM in the church hall. Hostesses will be Eleanor Becker and Ann Joyce Dunn. Payments for the May 6th Luncheon will be taken at this meeting. For more info, call Ann Joyce Dunn, 269-6363.
ABC’S OF ANNULMENTS, an informational program designed to answer questions about the process of annulments, will be held on April 13 from 7-9 PM in St. Francis Church Basement meeting room, (entrance on the parking lot side), 397 Ferry Street, New Haven. Brother Larry Lussier, CSC, Pastoral Associate at St. Gabriel Church in Milford , will be the presenter. The event is open to all seeking an annulment in the Catholic Church. Attending this session is required to attend the 6 follow-up Annulment Writing Sessions. For further information, please call Bro. Larry 203-937-7040 or Deacon Eyles 203-467-3538.
ARTS AND CRAFTS. CRAFTY PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS are invited to join Trinity Ladies Club members in creating arts and crafts, which will be sold in the COUNTRY STORE at our annual Bazaar in June. If you can glue, cut, or sew your talents are needed on Monday, April 9th in the Church Hall from 7 to 9 PM. OR, if you would like to make your art or craft item IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME, your contribution would also be much appreciated. You can drop off your items at the rectory during office hours.
DIVINE MERCY HOLY HOUR SUNDAY, APRIL 15 4:00 pm in the Church There will be a special Holy Hour of Divine Mercy on Sunday, April 15 at 4:00 PM in Most Holy Trinity church. This special time of prayer will include Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the sung Chaplet of Diving Mercy and other prayers, meditation music and Benediction. Please plan on joining together as a Catholic family to celebrate this special day and be filled with the joy, peace, and mercy o God in our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Hospitality Committee invites you to the church hall for refreshments afterward. In 1931, Our Lord appeared to Saint Faustina Kowalska and told her of His desire that there be a special feast recognizing His great mercy, which He wishes to give to all. This Feast of Mercy is to take place on the Sunday after Easter and the merciful image of Jesus is to be blessed on this day. This feast is not celebrated in churches all over the world.
EASTER PARTY FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 6 THROUGH 12, YOUTH GROUP (high school students) AND THE DYNAMIC DISCIPLES GROUP (junior high school students) will meet at the Parish Center for an Easter Party on Sunday, April 15th from 6:00-8:30 PM, featuring pizza, treats, fun and games. CELEBRATE DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY!
PARISH CHARISMATIC PRAYER MASS AND PRAYER MEETING will be celebrated in the church on Monday, April 16. Everyone is invited to join in thanksgiving and in the spiritual joy of the Easter Season.
THE LORD HAS RISEN; IT IS TRUE! Through our baptism, he calls us to proclaim new life to the world. Pray for those who herald the good news as priests, brothers, and sisters. If God is calling you, call Father Al Fontana at the Archdiocesan Vocation Office, St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield , CT at 1-860-286-7670 or visit the web at www.vocationshartford.org.
TRINITY LADIES CLUB FASHION SHOW /WINE & CHEESE PARTY- Thursday, April 19 in the church hall at 6:30 PM. Tickets are available at the rectory until 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.
On this Easter Day …
we celebrate Christ’s Resurrection from the dead.
“THE GLORY OF THE LORD SHALL ENDURE FOREVER”.
On behalf the entire staff of Most Holy Trinity Parish,
we extend to all of you are best wishes for a Blessed Easter.
May the Risen Lord bring you His Peace.
Sincerely,
Father Gary
Father Jeff
Deacon Gene Riotte Deacon Tullio Ossa Deacon Ed Pantalena
Enjoy An Evening of Magic, Music, and Comedy Mayhem of the
COPA CABANA CABARET
SATURDAY, APRIL 21 IN THE CHURCH HALL
Featuring “Fr. Jeff and Friends”
* MAGIC * JUGGLING * SINGING * * DANCING * AND MUCH MORE *
Doors will open at 6:30 PM, and this Trinity Ladies Club sponsored variety show will begin at 7:00 PM. Admission is a package of Disposable Diapers (any amount, any brand, and size from infant to toddler) to be donated to St. Agnes Home and Birthright of Meriden/Wallingford. Come “Pamper” yourself and have “loads” of fun for the whole family.
Wear your Hawaiian Shirt – Get a Free Gift
Grade 1 will sponsor a bake sale on Wednesday, April 11.
DARE Graduation for 6th graders will be held on Thursday evening, April 12 in the church hall at 6:30 PM.
Spring Vacation begins at 2:25 PM on Friday, April 13. School will resume on Monday, April 23.
CONSIDERING A CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOR YOUR CHILD?
There are openings at Most Holy Trinity School. Call Sr. Katie Kelly at 269-4476 for more information about a Catholic education for your child, to schedule a tour of the school, or for an application.
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OPTIONS FOR ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP will meet on Sunday, April 15 from 3:00-5:00 PM. Parents who have adopted or adults interested in adoption are welcome to attend this meeting held at our Parish Center on North Whittlesey Avenue .
BINGO returns this Friday, April 13 in the hall at 7:00 PM.
MAY TIME SCHOLARSHIP DINNER-DANCE AT ZANDRI’S STILLWOOD INN
6:30 – 11:30 PM - MAY 5, 2007
DINNER – DANCING – RAFFLE
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.
“WE WISH WE COULD JUST SIT DOWN AND TALK!” Have you ever said that to your spouse? Do you wish you could take your “talk” to a deeper level of listening and understanding? A MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND will help you to do just that. The next weekend will be April 27-29. For more information or to register, contact John or Bev Maley at 203-364-0836 or bikmaley@aol.com or visit at www.wwme.org.
MOST HOLY TRINITY “12-MONTH CLUB
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2008 at the AquaTurf
7:00 PM to Midnight
“Lucky-1” for Week #5: Sandra Bryant
Captain: David Chuba
There’s still time to make a table of friends, or join one that’s fun!
Tickets: $84 pp (12 monthly payments of $7.00 per month)
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 on how you can be the next “Lucky One”.
IS THE BIBLE A MYSTERY TO YOU? Learn the Bible from JEFF CAVINS, founding Host of EWTN’s “Life On The Rock”, who will be coming to St. Agnes Church Hall, 400 Merwin Avenue, in Milford on Saturday, April 21 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Jeff’s all day seminar is called, “The Great Adventure: A Journey Through the Bible”. Developed and presented in person by Jeff Cavins, “The Great Adventure”, is a fabulous presentation that will give you the tools for a lifetime of enriching Bible study and devotional reading. The cost is $45, which includes seminar materials. Lunch can be ordered if you call by Monday, April 9. Register by calling Marybeth Chugg at 203-874-3833. Checks should be made payable to St. Agnes Church.
CONQUEST BOYS CLUB: TEN MILE RIDE FOR PROSPERITY BIKE-A-THON is an outreach project to break the cycle of poverty in the Archdiocese. Each rider contacts sponsors to pledge money. Pledge sheets are available. The money raised will be given to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. The ride will be held on Saturday, April 29 (rain-date May 5) at 9:30 AM at Brooksvale Park , Hamden . After every 2 miles, riders take a water/prayer break; praying a decade of the rosary at each stop for the donors. After the 10th mile there will be a picnic and games for the participants. DADS are encouraged to ride with the boys. Please mark your calendars to participate in this important mission by contacting Mr. Marcel Desjardins 203-679-0437 or at mdesjardins01@snet.net. – to ride or to sponsor at rider.
ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL 2007
The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal supports the Deacons and Retired Clergy of The Archdiocese of Hartford. Your gift to the 2007 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal will help support those whose vocation is vital to our faith and our Church. Please make your gift or pledge to the Appeal as soon as possible. Your help is needed in reaching our parish goal of $81,000.00. Every gift is needed, Every gift counts. If you do not have a pledge card, there is a supply in the entrances of the church. Thank you for your support!
SPRING HAS ARRIVED….
And it is time to think…
MOST HOLY TRINITY BAZAAR JUNE 4-9, 2007
The Bazaar Steering Committee has been actively planning this year’s event since January, but it is time to get YOU involved. We hope that you will consider volunteering to help the Committee MAKE THIS YEAR’S BAZAAR EVEN BETTER BY OFFERING YOUR TIME AND TALENTS!!!
Let us know where you have an interest. The Committee will get back to you with further details:
Or call Linda Citak, Bazaar Personnel Chair, at 265-6907 if you have any questions on what are the available assignments.
Thank you for your help.
Please cut this portion of the bulletin out and mail it back to the Most Holy Trinity Bazaar Committee
68 North Colony Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
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WOULD LIKE TO HELP OUT ON THE BAZAAR:
(check all that apply):
____ Volunteer in a food booth
____ Volunteer in a game booth
____ Willing to work wherever needed
____ Help with set-up and /or clean-up
____ Bake an item for the cake booth
____ Willing to donate arts & crafts items to sell at the Country Store
____ Be a Bazaar Sponsor (business / individual / “In memorial of”)
____ Sell raffle tickets at the bazaar
____ Dunking Booth “Good Sport” dunkee
____ Post bazaar billboard cards at area businesses
____ Willing to work in the Country Store
NAME: _____________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER:____________________________________
BEST TIME TO CALL:_________________________________