SATURDAY EVENING

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

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 . 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.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION PROGRAM- This Sunday our couples in the program will be attending the Marriage Seminar, in the church hall after the 9:00 AM Mass. We ask that everyone keep these couples in their prayers during this time, as they prepare for the Holy Sacrament of Marriage.

OPTIONS FOR ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP will meet on Sunday, April 22 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 .

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.

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.

Our parish HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE is back to work in the kitchen and invites everyone to enjoy juice, coffee, donuts, and other baked goods after Masses on Sunday, April 29. Enjoy the refreshments and conversation!

“JUMP START YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE” – You are invited to take part in a special seminar called “Life in the Spirit.” Experience the JOY of following our Lord Jesus Christ more closely and the Healing LOVE of His Holy Spirit bringing NEW LIFE in you. There will be a no-obligation, informative orientation meeting on Wednesday, May 2 from 7:30-9:00 PM in the church hall. (If you feel called to make the seminar, it will run on 7 consecutive Wednesdays from May 9-June 20). Please contact Fr. Jeff, at 269-8791, for more information. Come and see what special gifts the Holy Spirit wants to give you!

BAZAAR RAFFLE 2007 We are all aware that the success of this annual raffle benefits EVERY member of our parish family!!!! Therefore, it is very important that we make every effort to purchase and/or sell at least the 10 tickets that have been given to each registered individual or family. Everyone is also urged to please make your returns as soon as possible. Ticket returns sold and/or unsold may be either mailed to the rectory, placed in the offertory collection basket or dropped into the mail slot on the front door of the rectory. Anyone who did not receive tickets is urged to stop by the rectory during office hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM -4:00 PM. Prizes to be offered (for those who have yet to get their tickets included):

FIRST PRIZE: $3,000 GIFT CERTIFICATE REDEEMABLE AT WAL-MART

SECOND PRIZE: $2,500 GIFT CERTIFICATE REDEEMABLE AT STOP & SHOP

THIRD PRIZE: $2,000 GIFT CERTIFICATE REDEEMABLE AT SHAW’S

FOURTH PRIZE: $1,500 GIFT CERTIFICATE REDEEMABLE AT BIG Y

FIFTH PRIZE: $1,000 GIFT CERTIFICATE REDEEMABLE AT LOWE’S

Drawing: Saturday, June 9, 2007 10:00 PM in the church parking lot Price: $5.00

Grade 8 will sponsor a dance for grades 6-8 on Thursday, April 16 in the church hall from 7:00-9:00 PM.

As has been the tradition here at Most Holy Trinity, twice yearly we invite the newly-baptized and their parents to a special Mass of blessings and thanksgiving. All parents and children, baptized within the last six months, are invited to the 10:30 Mass on Sunday, April 29. A special blessing will be given to parents and children, along with a gift for the baby, presented as a reminder to the parents that they have accepted the responsibility of raising their child in the Catholic faith. Following Mass, the Parish Hospitality Committee invites all families to the church hall for coffee “and”.

MASS AT REGENCY HOUSE will be celebrated on Monday, April 30, 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.

IN HONOR OF BLESSED MOTHER MAY CROWNING

Tuesday, May 1 at 1:00 PM

The annual May Crowning of the statue of the Blessed Mother in the Church will take place on Tuesday, May 1. All members of our parish family are invited to participate with the children of Most Holy Trinity School in this beautiful ceremony honoring Mary, our Mother.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CCD STUDENTS MAKING THEIR FIRST COMMUNION THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 28^TH! May God bless you as you receive Jesus for the first time and find a special place in your heart for Him.

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION will be given to our young men and ladies of the parish very soon. On Monday, May 7^th at 7:00 PM the Sacrament will be administered by Bishop Christi Macaluso. Retired Archbishop Daniel Cronin will celebrate at 7:00 PM the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday, May 8^th. In 1963 Pope Paul VI designated the Feast of the Good Shepherd as World Day of Prayer for Vocations; a day to pray for vocations to the priesthood, consecrated life, deaconate, and marriage. This year, World Day of Prayer for Vocations is scheduled for Sunday, April 29. This is a great opportunity to remind us of the urgent need to pray for vocations. On Saturday, July 7^th, Archbishop Mansell will ordain 2 men to the priesthood: Michael Carlson and Daniel Wojtun. Please pray for these men as they approach the Sacrament of Holy Orders. We also pray for blessings and in thanksgiving for our Shepherds, Father Gary, Father Jeff, Deacon Gene, Deacon Tullio, and Deacon Ed, and Sister Katie. We pray that our church may be enriched by our commitment to remain faithful to God’s call.

2007 ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL

The 2007 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal continues in our parish of Most Holy Trinity. We extend a “Thank you” to all who have pledged their support of this year’s Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. Many ministries which serve our parishioners are made possible due in part to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. If you had not as yet made your gift or pledge to the Appeal, please do so today. Every gift counts, every gift is needed. Please held us reach our parish goal of $80,100.00. Thank you.

STATISTICS AS OF APRIL 9, 2007

Parish Goal: $80,100.00

Total Pledged: $71,878.00

Goal Achieved: 89.74%

Participation: 14.85%

# of Families 3,515

TRINITY LADIES CLUB members will attend 9:00 AM Mass next Sunday, April 29. Following Mass, they will attend a brunch at Gaetano’s Tavern on Main , in celebration of the Election of Officers 2007-2008. Members, who have yet to make their reservations, are asked to please call Judy Cassella, program chairperson, 269-1913, no later than this Tuesday, April 24. Cost: $15.

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.

LAST OPPORTUNITY TO GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE MAY TIME SCHOLARSHIP DINNER-DANCE – The fun begins on May 5^th at 6:30 PM and runs until 11:30 PM, at Zandri’s Stillwood Inn.. 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.

MOST HOLY TRINITY “12-MONTH CLUB SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2008 at the AquaTurf 7:00 PM to Midnight

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 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!

HOW AM I BEING CALLED TO FEED THE LAMBS OF JESUS? If God is calling you, call Father Al Fontana at the Archdiocesan Vocation Office, St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield , 1-860-286-7670 or visit the web at www.vocationshartford.org.

"Come, have breakfast." And none of the disciples dared to ask him, "Who are you?" because they realized it was the Lord. Jesus came over and took the bread and gave it to them, and in like manner the fish. - Jn 21:12-13

“NEW DAY” / OUR PARISH BEREVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP will get together on Wednesday, April 25. 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.