FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 30 TO JULY 8, 2007
SATURDAY EVENING JUNE 30 (Sunday Vigil)
4:00H Antoinette, Giacomo and Charles Barretta (A Loved One)
SUNDAY JULY 1 (Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time)
7:30H Thomas and Barbara Starno (Richard and Arlene Cassello)
9:00H Frank Campoli (Connie Campoli)
10:30H Michael and Christine Pascale (The Pascale Family)
12:00H Joseph Pimentel (Jose Pimentel and family)
1:30H Mass in Spanish
MONDAY JULY 2
8:30M Agnes, William and Danielle Gannon and Regina and Leon Klopocki
(Mary Ann Gannon)
TUESDAY JULY 3 ( St. Thomas , apostle)
8:30M Stephen Conway (Gene and Barbara Riotte and family)
6:00M Mass in Spanish
WEDNESDAY JULY 4 (Independence Day)
8:30M Mass of Thanksgiving
THURSDAY JULY 5
8:30M The Oneto Family (Family)
FRIDAY JULY 6
8:30M James J. Hamilton (Jack Hamilton, son)
12:05 Ann Urbano and Arlene Urbano (Peggy and Nick Urbano)
4:30PM Wedding/David Naleway and Alicia Blaschke
8:00 PM Holy Hour / First Friday Adoration
SATURDAY JULY 7
8:30M Elena Woytowich (Son)
SATURDAY EVENING (Sunday Vigil)
4:00H The deceased members of the Donaurmo and Votto Families
(Michael and Ann Votto)
SUNDAY JULY 8
7:30H Betty Jane Losi (Husband and children)
9:00H Eduardo and Matilde Pestana (Jose and Angela Pestana)
10:30H Father Patrick Rolak (Sophie Bednarczyk)
12:00H Linda Singer (Rosanne and Bern Singer)
1:30H Mass in Spanish
BULLETIN CORRECTION – The Mass on Saturday, June 9th at 8:30 AM was for the intention of Frank and Helena Pires at the request of Arminda Crespo.
FOR THE GREATER HONOR AND GLORY OF GOD
The SANCTUARY LAMP burns this week in memory of Bryan Gerosa
at the request of his mother, Margaret Ennever.
III – David Matthew Naleway and Alicia Marie Blaschke
II – Justin Marciano and Meghan Childs
II – Carlo DiFilippo and Eileen O’Rourke
II – Michael Calli and Robyn May
I – Michael Arnold Linke and Stephanie Marie Holznagel
I – Henry Hippolyte and Natalie Caban
I – Gamil Aziz and Marisol Santiago
I - Randy Ladrigan and Julie Hoban
PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES – The next class is scheduled for Tuesday, July 31, 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, 269-8791.
TIME CHANGE FOR CONFESSIONS Beginning on Saturday, July 7, 2007, confessions will be heard at 2:30 P.M. The change in time will allow other ceremonies scheduled on Saturday afternoons to finish and not interrupt the confession time. Parishioners are asked to please note the time change beginning on July 7th. Thank you.
HOLY HOUR / FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION will begin at 8:00 PM in the Church on Friday, July 6. Come open your hearts to the love and presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and spend some time with Him in prayerful adoration and peace.
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP meets next on Monday, July 16 in the church at 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to join in.
GOING ON VACATION? Please do not forget your parish while you are away! Make up envelopes can be dropped in the collection basket or mailed to the parish office. Your weekly support is vital to your parish’s weekly operation. We thank you for your continued generosity and support of Most Holy Trinity Parish.
“WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF-EVIDENT,…that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness-That to secure these rights Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,…. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence , we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” - Declaration of Independence , 1776
KEEP OUR TROOPS IN YOUR PRAYERS !!!
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RECTORY OFFICE HOURS The rectory office will be open with regular office hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th in observance of the holiday. Please anticipate your needs accordingly. Thank you.
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL Brother James Branigan, C.S.C., President of Notre Dame High School in West Haven is pleased to announce that the following students from Most Holy Trinity Church in Wallingford have received honors during the third trimester:
Sean Borger Sean Dempsey
Matthew Esposito George Heath IV
Sean Madar Matthew Kolakowski
Francis Martin Christopher Oliwa
Matthew Pacheco Michaelo Roth
Irio Schiano Patrick Smith
Charles Testa Vincent Testa III
Congratulations and Best Wishes to these students.
WE WELCOME INTO GOD’S FAMILY THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Yesenia Mary Acosta
Christopher Jacob Neurath
HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL CLASS OF 1962 SEARCHING FOR CLASSMATES The Holy Trinity School Class of 1962 is looking to have a great turnout for this year’s 45th reunion. The Class of 1962 will join together at the 10:30 AM Mass on July 22. Following the Mass their will be a Class Brunch downstairs in the church hall. If you are a classmate and have not been contacted yet or if you can help the committee find your class pals, please contact Lois Anne Thomas at 238-2078.
DOMINICAN SISTERS BAKE SALE On the weekend of July 21 and 22, the Dominican Sisters will hold a bake sale at the parish featuring bread, apple and blueberry pies and brownies, baked according to the Dominican Community recipes. The proceeds of the sales will be used to buy medical supplies to support their Community’s ministry to the lepers.
MEMORIAL DONATIONS
Memorial Donations to Most Holy Trinity Church have been received in memory of:
MADELINE DISANTIS HELEN CALABRESE
Elaine M. Flynn Theresa Calabrese
Patricia DiSantis Thomas Guartafierro
ARLENE URBANO
Patricia Palmer
We are very grateful to these donors and pray for all the souls of the faithfully departed.
“NEW DAY” / OUR PARISH BEREVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP will get together this month on July 11 and July 25. 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.
LOOKING FOR A FEW WISE MEN OR WOMEN FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHER POSITIONS A big “THANKS” to those who have come forward to serve as teachers for our Religious Education Program. There are just 2 more vacancies that Mrs. Fran Selmecki, Coordinator of our Religious Education Program is looking to fill. If you are an adult, willing to share the gift of faith with the young people of the parish, please contact Mrs. Selmecki as soon as possible, so that she can have her program finalized for September classes. The 2 CCD teaching positions yet to be filled are: One-6th Grade teacher for Monday afternoon 3:45-5:00 PM; and One-5th Grade teacher for Tuesday afternoons 3:45-5:00 PM. If you are interested in helping or would like to have more details, please give Mrs. Selmecki a call at 203-265-6300 ASAP. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
COURAGEOUS LOVE: A Study on Holiness for Women- "Come-N-See" evening on Thursday, July 5th at the Parish Center (parking in the school basketball court). How Do You Get Holy? We take a look at the holy women in the bible and lives of women saints and see how they moved forward in holiness. Taking a good look at their lives shows us that we can achieve holiness too. Come, relax and learn how to obtain peace in the busy world we live in. For more information call Michele Desjardins 203-679-0437 or Jeanne Dandrow 203-439-0541.
HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL GOLF TOURNAMENT IS GRATEFUL FOR GREAT YEAR THANKS TO VOLUNTEERS, PLAYERS, & SPONSORS On Friday, June 15, 2007, 120 parents, alumni and friends of Holy Trinity School participated in our third annual Golf Tournament for the benefit of our school. Supported by volunteer parents and current high school alumni, the participants enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of golf followed by dinner at the events host, the Traditions Golf Club of Wallingford. This highly successful event raised over $11,000 for the school’s general fund. This was made possible through the generosity of approximately 40 sponsors and numerous donations to the events raffle from local families and firms.The Holy Trinity School Community would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our supporters. This year’s BLUE and GOLD sponsors for the event were: Bacardi USA, Wallingford and Yalesville Funeral Homes, McGovern Physical Therapy Associates, Williams Tax & Financial Services, The Law Firm of Williams, Walsh and O’Connor, Dr. Paul Gambardella, Ferguson & McGuire Insurance, B.C. Bailey Funeral Home, Inc., Dietle Construction, Connecticut Chapter-NECA, Inc., Fishbein Law Firm, LLC, Continental Insurance Agency of Connecticut, Reliable Plumbing and Heating LLC, HerbaSway Laboratories LLC, Law Offices of Carmody & Torrance LLP, The Socha Family, Dichello Distributors, Midas Auto Service, Dest Enterprises LLC, Schindler Elevator, TD BankNorth Insurance Agency and Wallingford Buick-GMC. Additional sponsors who contributed to the success of the tournament were: The Law Firm of Farrell, Leslie and Grochowski, Quality Subaru, The Defilippo Family, Shirt Graphix, The Hewitt Family, The Lombardi Family, Top Notch Cleaners, Don and MaryEllen Doolittle, Building 1ne Maintenance, Quality Tents, Tee-It-Up, Atlantic Equipment Installers Inc., Weichert Realtors’ Quinnipiac Properties, Gourmet Garages of Connecticut, Wallingford Panthers Fall Baseball, and Precise Hardwoods LLC. Once again, we wish to thank all of our sponsors, raffle contributors, volunteers and players for making this event a success for the school. We look forward to seeing you all again next year on Friday, June 13, 2008 for the 4th Annual Holy Trinity School Golf Classic.May you all enjoy a safe and happy summer. - Sister Katie and The Holy Trinity School Golf Committee.
HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL HAS OPENINGS available for the 2007-2008 School year in selected grades. Parents are asked to contact Sister Katie Kelly, R. S. M., Principal, at 269-4476 for further information.
PROUD 2B CATHOLIC FESTIVAL Saturday, August 11, 2007, 1:00-9:00 PM The Marist House in Framingham , MA Come join Father Jeff and fellow parishioners for a wonderful day of family fun, filled with excellent music, talks, workshops, Mass, Reconciliation, and Eucharistic Adoration. Nationally-known speakers and artists currently on the bill are Father Stan Fortuna, Jesse Romero, Righteous B., Martin Doman, Matt Maher, Jon Niven, Ben Walther, and many others. There are also spacious grounds to enjoy picnics, Frisbee, and just resting and rejoicing with fellow Catholics. Check out the website www.proud2bcatholic.com for more information. The event takes place rain or shine and the seating is all outdoors. Please bring your own lawn chairs/blankets/tents. Food will be sold at the event, but you are welcome to pack your own as well. Due to the very high cost of chartering a bus, we have decided to try to carpool this year. For those interested in the carpool, leave your name at the rectory and plan on meeting at the church parking lot at 10:30 AM that day. There are a limited number of $10 group rate tickets available at the rectory and it’s first come, first serve –so sign up today!
GARDENER’S MARKET 2007
Saturday Mornings 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM July 14th to September 15th At the Railroad Station Green
SUPPORT LOCAL FARMERS, GROWERS, AND CRAFTERS!!! Or, if you are an avid gardener and would like the opportunity to share your overflow of veggies/flowers/plants or have a special craft, call Ellie Tessmer at 269-2653.
CREDO CATHOLIC SINGLES EVENTS: More information can be found at www.geocities.com/credocath/ :
Sunday, July 15 at 1:00 PM – Come and enjoy the great outdoors at Wickham Park in Manchester for the Credo Annual Picnic. The park has lots to offer. Credo will supply the burgers, hotdogs, soda and water. $6/person. Attendees are asked to bring food items as follows: Last name beginning with A-N Fruit, snacks and dessert; O-Z Salad or side dish. Park entrance fee of $4 per vehicle paid at the gate. Bring a friend or carpool and split the cost. Ask the gate person for directions to Beech Grove III. Look for the blue and white balloons.
Saturday, July 21 at 5:00 PM- Meet host Joe D at Friendly’s in Wallingford for dinner. Then onto the Holiday Cinemas, across the parking lot. We will meet in the lobby and you can choose any movie you would like to see. We all don’t have to see the same movie.
“THERE’S HOPE” – All are welcome. Peer support meeting will be held for those who have lost a loved one through suicide. Meetings will be held at 3:30 PM on the First Sunday of each month at Mary, Our Queen Parish, 248 Savage Street , Plantsville. For further information call the facilitator, Barbara DeSapio at 203-596-7916.
THE SPIRITUALITY OF AGING CONFERENCE, sponsored by the CT Interfaith Network on Aging, will be held on the beautiful and tranquil grounds of Mercy Center at Madison on Tuesday, September 25th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Registration is $40 per person, which includes a delicious lunch. For more information please contact Barbara Barlok at 203-230-8994 or e-mail her at carenh@snet.net.
ATTENTION GREEN-THUMB GARDENERS… we can use some help in the “field” to help give the parish grounds some curb appeal on Monday afternoons, at 6:00 PM. If anyone has some free time and wishes to help with the outdoor gardens of the parish please stop by. If you have any questions, please call Pauline Palmero, 269-0419-leave a message and she’ll promptly return your call.
SAVE THE DATE AND THE DAY!!!!
FOR THE HOLY TRINITY ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC
Sunday, September 16 at PNA Park , Wallingford
- BINGO - Friday, July 6 at 7:00 PM In the Church Hall
OUR PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES ARE EXTENDED TO:
Father Gary Simeone (June birthday)
Father Jeff Gubbiotti (June birthday)
Eileen Ennever Zeender (celebrating her 85th July birthday!)
Vincent & Rose Bonito (for their 54th wedding anniversary)
A GET-AWAY WEEKEND FOR COUPLES!!! Do you need a vacation? Give yourself and your spouse time away from the pressures of work and everyday responsibilities. Enjoy a chance to talk and listen to that special someone who loves you! Enrich your relationship by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Upcoming weekends will be July 27-29; September 21-23; and November 9-11, 2007. For more information about Worldwide Marriage Encounter or to register for an upcoming weekend, please contact John and Bev Maley at 203-364-0836 or bjkmaley@aol.com or visit www.wwme.org.
JOIN THE ARCHDIOCESAN BIBLE JOURNEY – The Archdiocesan 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. Registrations will be taken until 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 at the Archdiocesan Office of Religious Education at 860-243-9465.
OUR LADY OF VICTORY BAZAAR, West Haven runs from 6-10 PM July 17-21 on the church grounds at 600 Jones Hill Road . There will be great foods to enjoy including strawberry shortcake and Italian ices. Wristbands for rides each night for $15, and don’t miss the white elephant, raffle, and baked goods booth. Information is available by calling 203-934-6357.
ARCHDIOCESE OF HARTFORD 2007 CATHOLIC YOUTH SPECTACULAR: LIVING WATER: DISCOVER JESUS, THE WAY
(For Youth in Grades 7-12) Sunday, October 14, 2007 from 12:00 to 7:30 PM
On the grounds of Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury
Register by calling Maria at the rectory, 269-8791
As they were proceeding on their journey someone said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." Jesus answered him, "Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head." - Lk 9:57-58
MASS IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4th. Please join us as we offer thanks to God for our country, its resources, and the rights and freedoms we enjoy, while never forgetting our heritage, history, patriots, heroes, veterans, and our servicemen and women that keep us united, safe and free. We hope you will enjoy your holiday with your family and friends. Please remember to drive, vacation, and drink responsibly and safely… we care about our parish family !
CALL TO REGISTER FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL POPE BENEDICT XVI MINI GOLF TOURNAMENT
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11TH (Feast of St. Benedict) 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Hidden Valley Miniature Golf Course, 2060 West Street , on the Southington-Bristol Line Come out for a fun parish-wide event that will feature 4 rounds of mini golf. Prizes will be awarded in different divisions. Cost is only $5.00 per person. We recommend bringing some lunch/snack money for in-between rounds. Please call the rectory to sign-up. (And for all the avid mini-golfers out there, plan on a brand new winter tournament at the beautiful indoor Tiki Golf facilty in North Haven . Date TBA.)
WALK BY FAITH NOT BY SIGHT EUCHARISTIC YOUTH HIKE For Junior High and High School Students The great adventure will begin with a “Survivor” style hike. You and your peers will be separated into small tribes that need to overcome various obstacles. There will be special prizes for the winning tribe, and the hike will conclude with Mass at the top of the mountain. For the feast of the Transfiguration. Where: Sleeping Giant State Park , 200 Mount Carmel Avenue , Hamden Date: Monday August 6, 2007 Time: 1:30 PM – 7:30 PM Cost: $ 10.00 * Please bring bottled water and lunch. Registration deadline: July 20, 2007 75 participant limit, please register early. For more information please contact Fr. Jeff Gubbiotti, 269-8791
WE BELIEVE…THE MORE…THE MERRIER….COME JOIN THE PARTY !!!
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY LUCKY SHAMROCK DINNER DANCE
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2008 at the AquaTurf 7:00 PM to Midnight
Tickets: $84 per person or (12 monthly payments of $7.00 per month)
“Lucky-1” for Week #17: Richard Cassello Captain: Arlene Cassello
WOW !…only 9 months until March 2008 ! And WE DON’T WANT YOU TO MISS A BEAT!… so PLEASE don’t delay in reserving your place at our gala parish dinner/dance; featuring a full course dinner, five hours of open bar, dancing to the live-band entertainment of “Party Line”, and more. You say you won’t know anybody? NO PROBLEM ! We welcome you to invite your friends or family and make up a partial or full table. But remember, seating is limited and we want to see you there-SO REGISTER TODAY – DON’T LEAVE IT TO CHANCE ! Having trouble finding a special gift? You could also give this gift of a great evening of dining and entertainment in an elegant but fun atmosphere to a family member or friend for a birthday, anniversary, as a unique holiday present, as an expression of “thanks”, or even, just because you want them to know they are someone special to you. You enjoy their company… and we enjoy yours! For complete details call or stop by the rectory during office hours. Please call Peggy and Nick Urbano at 630-9620 with questions or to make reservations for a full or partial table, or to sign-up individually to attend this gala event. HOPE YOU CAN BE THE NEXT LUCKY ONE !!!