SATURDAY EVENING

4:00H Frances, Eugene and Paul Werner (Bob and Mary Ross and Christine Werner)

12:00H Nick Urbano, Sr., Edward Cannon, Sr., Margaret Cannon and Edward Cannon III

8:30M Helen & David Barry, and Katherine & William McCartin (Loretta M. Connor)

The SANCTUARY LAMP burns this week in memory of Nick Urbano, Sr., Edward Cannon, Sr.,

CHRISTIANS IN ACTION COMMITTEE will meet in the Father Gene Room on Wednesday, April 18 at 6:30 PM.

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 .

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. Classes are held on the last Tuesday of each month. The next class is scheduled for Tuesday, April 24, 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.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION PROGRAM begins this Sunday with the FOCCUS evaluation being taken by our couples, in the church hall after the 10:30 AM Mass. Next Sunday, after the 9:00 AM Mass, couples will participate in the Marriage Seminar. We ask that everyone keep these couples in their prayers during this time, as they prepare for the Holy Sacrament of Marriage.

“NEW DAY” / OUR PARISH BEREVEMENT 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.

PARISH CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP MASS AND PRAYER MEETING will be celebrated in the church on Monday, April 16 at 7:00-8:30 PM. Everyone is invited to join in thanksgiving and in the spiritual joy of the Easter Season.

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.

RELIC OF SISTER FAUSTINA TO BE PRESENT AT OUR 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. A relic of Sister Faustina will be present at the Holy Hour, a special honor for us, thanks to the kindness of Father Ron Zepecki, Pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Church. Please plan on joining together as a Catholic family, with the parishioners of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, to celebrate this special day and be filled with the joy, peace, and mercy of 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 celebrated in churches all over the world. Sister Faustina’s cause toward sainthood was initiated by Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, who later canonized her when he became Pope John Paul II.

Prayer to Saint Faustina Dear Saint Faustina, I have come to know you as a friend. I ask you to plead to the Lord for me the prayer I ask of you. In times of doubt, dear friend, implore the Lord’s Mercy as you did so often here on earth, that I may remember who I am, and to what His mercy has called me to be. In times of fear, implore His Mercy that I may ever remember to trust, and trust again, in joy, and in the knowledge that God is preparing me for a beautiful mission. Please pray dear Saint Faustina, that I may never forget that the abyss between my Lord and I has been bridged by His tender mercy. He will continue to be faithful and heal me of anything which stands in the way of His will. My life is in His Hands. Thank you, dear friend. Pray with me the prayer Our Lord taught you to spread throughout the world: “Jesus, I trust in You!” Remind all pilgrims of life that if our trust is great, there is no limit to Jesus’ generosity. Amen.

OFFER YOUR LOVE & PRAYERS FOR THE CHILDREN WHO HAVE DIED- A Special Mass of Remembrance will be held Tuesday, April 24 at 5:30 PM at Corpus Christi Church , Wethersfield . Father James Cronin, Archdiocesan Pro-Life Director, will be the main celebrant. The Mass is sponsored by the Pro-Life Ministry of the Archdiocese of Hartford. This is an opportunity to remember children who have died as a result of miscarriage, abortion, accident, illness or violence. It is an important way for healing and recognizing the precious gift of life.

EASTER PARTY FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 6 THROUGH 12, YOUTH GROUP, AND THE DYNAMIC DISCIPLES GROUP (our high and junior high school students) will be held at the Parish Center on Sunday, April 15^th from 6:00-8:30 PM, featuring pizza, treats, fun and games. CELEBRATE DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY!

IS THE BIBLE A MYSTERY TO YOU? Learn the Bible from JEFF CAVINS, founding Host of EWTN’s “Life On The Rock”, at 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”; 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. Register by calling Marybeth Chugg at 203-874-3833. Checks should be made payable to St. Agnes Church

NEED FOR BLOOD IS CRITICAL... PLEASE DONATE APRIL 17^TH- “There is a critical need for O Negative and A Negative Blood. Only 50% of hospital orders are being filled. In addition, there is less than a one-day supply of O Positive Blood on the shelf. All blood types are needed. A Blood Drive will occur during school vacation week. The drive will be held next Tuesday, April 17^th from 1:00 pm to 5:45 pm in the Holy Trinity Church Hall. Child care will be provided by Holy Trinity’s Religious Education Program, Grade 9. Please call today and make an appointment at: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (800-448-3543) or call Susan, American Red Cross, Wallingford Acct. Executive at 605-0972 or on the web at www.bloodct.org.

CONQUEST BOYS CLUB: TEN MILE RIDE FOR PROSPERITY BIKE-A-THON is an outreach project to break the cycle of poverty in the Archdiocese. 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 10^th 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.

ARCHDIOCESAN REGIONAL CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING- Friday, April 27 from 7:30-9:15 PM at St. Rita Church, Hamden . Praise and worship - music and teaching. All are welcome. For information and/or directions please contact the Archdiocesan Charismatic Renewal Office, 1-860-243-8234.

MAY TIME SCHOLARSHIP DINNER-DANCE – Enjoy a Saturday evening experience of fine dining and dancing at Zandri’s Stillwood Inn. The fun begins on May 5^th at 6:30 PM and runs until 11:30 PM. Make up a table of family, friends or co-workers! Tickets are $50 per person and pledge cards can be obtained from the Religious Education Office at 265-6300 or from the Rectory Office, 269-8791.

Trinity Ladies Club will offer a showcase of talent in the Bazaar Country Store with the help of EVERY parishioner who can donate a hand-made craft. If you can SEW, KNIT, MAKE FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS, WALL HANGINGS, CERAMICS, WREATHS, PAINT, etc., etc., please make something that can be sold in the store. Also, “SPREAD THE WORD” by approaching those in the parish that you know are creative and ask them to make something!!! TLC members are also making an effort to get together to make gifts. If you’re interested call Donna Mierzejerski, 265-0881. Donations may be brought to the rectory during office hours. JEWELRY, in perfect condition, is also a big seller in the Country Store… now is a good time to “clean out” your jewelry box and give it to a good cause!

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”.

TRINITY LADIES CLUB FASHION SHOW /WINE & CHEESE PARTY- Thursday, April 19 in the church hall at 6:30 PM. Fashions by DRESS BARN * TLC member models * Guest MCs: Kristen and Mike, co-hosts of Wallingford Public Access TV’s “Table for Two” * Tickets are available by calling co-chairs Muriel Passariello, 265-4721 or Judy Cassella, 269-1913.

Please remember to make your gift to the 2007 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. Our parish goal is $81,000.00. Every gift is needed. Every gift counts!

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the many parishioners and friends who attended and participated in our Holy Week Services and Easter Masses. To all the Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Choir, Mr. Rick Fowler, Mr. John Ahern, our custodial staff for all their time and efforts they gave so willingly to make our Holy Week and Easter Celebration so beautiful. Also, to Father Jeff Gubbiotti and the Deacon Gene Riotte and Deacon Tullio Ossa for all of their help and assistance with our Holy Week and Easter Celebrations. To the men and women who clean our church each week, thank you for all of your help. To Mr. John Bossidy and the floral decorators, thank you for making our church so beautiful for Easter.

I would also like to thank Linda Scala and Lina Bonet, our RCIA Coordinators, and congratulate the four people who received Sacraments at the Easter Vigil. God bless you for your dedication and inspiration.

Sincerely,

Father Gary