SATURDAY EVENING APRIL 28

7:30H Joseph and Mildred Tenczar and daughter, Catherine Tenczar Donahe (Son and brother)

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION – Confessions are heard on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 PM in the church.

Bertha Krivanec, Charles O’Brien, Paul Turi, Olga Verde, and Esther “Maxin” Tate

Let Your perpetual light shine upon them forever.

…to our Religious Education Students who received Jesus in the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Saturday, April 28, 2007.

On behalf of Father Gary, Father Jeff and the parish community, we wish to thank Fran Selmecki, Maria Guadalupe Avila, and Sara Robles, the staff of the Religious Education Office, and the teachers and parents who helped to bring the knowledge and love of Jesus into the minds and hearts of this year’s Most Holy Trinity Church communicants. May we rejoice in this great achievement and acknowledge their gifts of sharing the faith with these students. May God bless us all on this very happy occasion.

MASS AT REGENCY HOUSE will be celebrated on Monday, April 30, 10:00 AM by Father Jeff. Volunteers who assist the residents to and from Mass are asked to please be at the home no later than 9:45 AM.

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, May 29, at 7:00 PM in the Father 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.

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.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT – Reservations are currently being accepted for a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat being held from June 1-3. This confidential, supportive retreat is for anyone hurting and desiring spiritually or emotionally healing after abortion. For more information, please call Mary at 203-882-1326 or email her at mmhdfc@sbcglobal.net. You may also visit www.rachelsvineyard.org or call the national toll-free hotline at 1-877-HOPE-4-ME.

MOTHER’S DAY SPIRITUAL BOUQUET CARDS will be available from the Ladies Guild after Masses next weekend (May 5 & May 6). Each card is $1.00, and memorial remembrances are free. Honor all your “mothers” on Sunday, May 13 with a special Holy Trinity card. Anyone wishing to help the Ladies Guild sell the cards at the Mother’s Day card sale tables next weekend is asked to contact Jean Albert at 265-2223.

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.

PRAYERS FOR SPECIAL INTENTIONS AND PRAYER AND PRAISE MINISTRY – Anyone having a special intention they wish prayed for, privately, is asked to place it in writing (anonymously) before the statue of Blessed Mother. Those who have had their prayers “answered” and wish to share the circumstances with the ministry are also asked to place them in writing (anonymously) before the statue of Blessed Mother. This ministry wishes to “praise the Lord” for His many blessings

“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!

YOUTH GROUP (for high school students) will meet at the Parish Center on Sunday, May 6, from 7-8:30 PM. The PPC meeting will be held at 6:30 PM. Members are reminded to invited their parents to the Parents’ Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, May 20^th in the Church Hall from 6-8 PM.

CELEBRATE FAMILIES: SUPPORT MEDICAID CHOICE Wednesday, May 2, 2007 10:00-11:00 AM At the Courtyard by Marriott, Downtown Waterbury Guest Speaker: Bishop Peter Rosazza Sponsored by the Connecticut Catholic Conference KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER WITH “MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON”. Learn how we can expand this presently limited program that would allow more families with a loved one in a nursing home the option of having full time home care.

ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL 2007 COMMITMENT WEEKEND MAY 5^TH & 6^TH Next weekend, we will begin to wrap up the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal in our parish with “Commitment Weekend”. Next weekend is the culmination of our efforts to participate in the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal for 2007. Next weekend, every family will have the opportunity to respond to the needs of our Archdiocese with the in-pew sign up process. We extend a sincere “Thank You” to all who have made their gift to this year’s Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. For those who have not as yet made their gift or pledge, we ask that you consider doing so this coming week. Every gift counts. Every gift is needed in helping us reach our parish goal of $80,100.00. We are very close to our goal, as of the April 9^th report, we are at $71,000.00. Your help in reaching our parish goal will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2007 On this Good Shepherd Sunday we celebrate World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, that God will raise up good shepherds in our midst. If God is calling you, call Father Al Fontana at the Archdiocesan Vocation Office, St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, at 1-860-286-7670 or visit the web at www.vocationshartford.org.

The May Crowning will be held at the church at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 1. All are invited.

KIDS 4 JESUS PROGRAM will meet on Monday, May 7 from 3:30-5:00 PM at the Parish Center . K4J is a monthly program that excites kids about practicing virtues such as friendship, respect, careful speech, and obedience. It gets the kids to think about and account for their behavior and helps parents to keep kids on track through games, races, and crafts that relate to the virtue and saint of the month. This program is open to kids ages 3-7. Please call Melanie Barbieri at 294-9830 or Mary Flood at 271-3471 for more information.

This year something new is being offered to our Bazaar Sponsorship Club. A 3 ftx5ft colored banner will be personalized with a digital image (logo, photo, etc.) from a memory card or CD and displayed in a prominent location during the week of the bazaar. The donation for this banner is $250. Samples are available (that any individual, business, family would certainly be proud to see displayed) by calling Jim or Jeff Citak, Sponsor Coordinators, 265-6907. They will be happy to discuss further details regarding the image you would like to see displayed on your banner whether it be your business, organization, family, friends, baby photos, etc.

Of course, the “traditional” Bazaar Sponsor offering a professionally painted sign, 18”x24”, (all of which will be newly-painted this year) is still available to those who wish to patronize our parish bazaar in this fashion for a donation of $50…cost of which has remained the same for more than 25 years. In addition to the SIGN OR BANNER, posted on the mid-way, throughout the hours of the bazaar, sponsors will also be announced through the p.a. system, as well as being printed in a special flyer that will be inserted in the 1700 copies of our parish bulletin. In order to have the new signs and banners prepared in time for the bazaar…PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAT TUESDAY, MAY 8. So be sure to call Jim or Jeff a.s.a.p.!!!

Forms are also available at the rectory and may be picked up during office hours.

To everyone who has already become a member of THE BAZAAR SPONSORSHIP CLUB, the Bazaar Committee expresses their appreciation. And, to those of you who are still giving it some thought, we urge you to please respond favorably!

“COUNTRY STORE” – As most parishioners are aware, the Trinity Ladies Club organize the store located in the 4-car garage behind the church/rectory. In addition to candy sales, hand-made items are also sold in the store. These items come from parishioners who “SHARE THEIR GOD-GIVEN TALENTS” by sewing, knitting, crocheting, painting, making ceramics, floral arrangements, wood crafts, toys, and even home-made fudge, home-made candy, prepared jellies and jams and much, much more! If every “creative” member of the parish family made just ONE craft…could you just imagine what a beautiful array of gifts we could offer?

TLC (Trinity Ladies Club) also has workshops and makes things to sell at the store. Besides meeting in the church hall they also invite interested parishioners to help with projects that they can do at home. Chairperson of the workshops is Donna Miersejewski. Anyone interested is asked to give her a call @ 265-0881.

Costume jewelry is also a big seller in the Country Store. Used jewelry, but in excellent condition, is needed. Should you be getting “tired” of some of yours, why not donate it. All donations for the store can be brought to the rectory during office hours and would certainly be appreciated. No “used” items (with the exception of jewelry) are accepted. The store just does not have the space. Sorry…but thank you anyway!

2007 PARISH BAZAAR RAFFLE – To all members of our parish family who have made their ticket returns the Bazaar Raffle Committee - Co-chairpersons Kevin and Marie Buno – wish to thank you for your consideration. Remember…the success of this annual raffle is important to the total parish so everyone is asked to PLEASE make every effort to buy/sell the 10 tickets you have received and to make your returns as soon as possible.

Anyone who did not receive their tickets or anyone who would like additional tickets is asked to stop by the rectory during office hours.

Ticket returns may be either brought to the front door of the rectory and placed in the mail slot, mailed to the rectory or placed in the offertory collection basket.

The expression of Jesus in today’s Gospel could be said by any parent; My children “hear my voice. I know them and they follow me.” The big question is: If they follow, where are you leading them?????

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”.

Bring your tricycle, bicycle, unicycle… or cruise down on a dirt bike or motorcycle. All bikes will be blessed on Sunday, May 27, after the 12 Noon Mass on the south-side parking lot (near the fire escape on the rectory side of the church). Get ready for outdoor summer fun!

There will be a special outdoor Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi, Sunday, June 10, 2007. We will begin at SS. Peter and Paul Church ( 239 North Orchard Street ) at 4:00 in the afternoon. The procession will take place through the streets of the town to Most Holy Trinity Church . Along the way, various stations will afford opportunities for prayer and Benediction. Come and join us for this beautiful public profession of our faith and unique opportunity to ask God’s blessings on our town. Church ministries, and parish committees and organizations are encouraged to participate with members of their group. Contact Fr. Jeff for information or other details about celebrating this great feast.

“If my people, who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray, and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways,

“There has never been a more desperate time for God’s people to rise up in unity and fall down in repentance. Only then can we stand firm on God’s promise to redeem, restore, and revive our broken nation.” Everyone residing in the Town of Wallingford is invited to join together on Thursday, May 3^rdas a community of faith, in recognition of the Annual National Day of Prayer. From noon to 1:00 PM there will be a gathering in the Town Council Room at the Wallingford Town Hall ; and then a 6:00-7:00 PM gathering at the Gazebo in front of the train station. The evening event is outdoors and provides a great opportunity for families to come together with their children to pray for town and nation. We would be blessed by your participation in either of these events.

SS. PETER & PAUL CHURCH MAY CROWNING will take place in the Rosary Garden on North Orchard Street on May 6 at 6:00 PM. The recitation of the rosary will begin promptly after the introductions. All are invited to attend Please bring a carnation to the ceremony.

CREDO CATHOLIC SINGLES – On Saturday, May 19 at 4:00 PM, meet your host Joe D at Safari Golf on the Berlin Turnpike in Berlin for a round of golf. From there the group will head out for the American Steakhouse on East Main Street in Meriden . Rain or Shine event!

BIRTHRIGHT INVITES YOU TO VOLUNTEER- Friendship counselors (training provided), clerical and clothing workers, and church fundraising helpers. Birthright’s guiding principle: “It is the RIGHT of every pregnant woman to give BRITH and the RIGHT of every child to be BORN.” Birthright is an emergency pregnancy service offering free pregnancy tests, friendship counseling and practical support to women in crisis pregnancies. The office is located at 71 Catlin Street in Meriden . Please join us and be blessed with the opportunity to help a mother and her child. Call 237-9887.

VOLUNTEER AT THE CONNECTICUT HOSPICE- If you or someone you know is looking for an opportunity to serve others in your community, we would like to hear from you. Our patients and families are in need of your care and support. As a CT Hospice Volunteer, you can fill your hours (weekdays/evenings or weekends) by assisting in an administrative capacity or offering direct care as a friendly visitor, providing pastoral or bereavement care, helping in the arts or meeting transportation needs. You can also use your volunteer work to acquire new job skills and experience; volunteer work is a good addition to your resume. For more information, please call Pat Corradino, Director of Volunteer Services at 1-203-315-7510 or you can e-mail me at pnowak@hospice.com.

It’s time to register for Year 1 of the Archdiocesan Catholic Biblical School! This program is intended for adults who wish to meet the Lord in a deeper way through Scripture, and who seek the assistance that a guided journey provides. In both content and companionship the Catholic Biblical School offers an enriching experience that will bring God’s word to life for you! Participants have said that it has changed their lives.

The Archdiocesan Office of Religious Education is now taking registration for classes beginning in September, 2007. Registration period: May 15-August 15. Early registration is advised, since the complete registration process takes about two weeks, including mailings. Number and location of classes also depend on registration. For further information, contact: Sr. Jewel Renna, Office of Religious Education, 860-243-9465.

Birthright is an organization that gives women the love, compassion, and practical assistance that they need to give their babies a chance to live. Please help BIRTHRIGHT to continue this ministry to pregnant women, their babies and families, by purchasing a silk rose. Roses will be available for purchase for $1.00 after Masses on Mother’s Day weekend, May 12 and 13.

Health care delayed… health care denied… health care anxieties multiplied – we hear these stories from our friends and neighbors more and more. There are numerous explanations for the unfair and unjust aspects of our current health care system, but one major cause is clearly the skyrocketing cost. Businesses, churches, schools, towns and families are finding it harder to keep up with health insurance premiums. United Action-an interfaith organization of 25 Catholic --and non-Catholic congregations collaborating on justice issues—has joined forces with the Connecticut Catholic Conference and the Catholic Bishops of Connecticut, as well as other prominent religious leaders and faith communities to fight for better, more affordable health care for ALL residents of this state, regardless of income, job status, citizenship, race, age, or “pre-existing conditions”, etc. This cooperative campaign for “universal” health care has led to 8 separate bills being considered now in Hartford .

On Saturday, May 5, there will be a very large rally in Bushnell Park beside the Capitol Building in Hartford from 11 AM to 1 PM. This rally has been planned to have the maximum possible impact on our current governor and legislators, who must negotiate and decide by June 6 whether we change the way we take care of our sisters’ and brothers’ health in one of the wealthiest states in America . Free parking, food vendors, family-friendly music and activities, first-rate speakers, etc. are all part of the mix. For more information call Jay Klemundt, Lead Organizer, 860-704-0138, or visit the web at www.universalhealthct.org.

"I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can take them out of the Father's hand." - Jn 10:28-29