FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 7 TO JULY 15
SATURDAY EVENING JULY 7 (Sunday Vigil)
4:00H The deceased members of the Donarumo and Votto Famlies
(Michael and Ann Votto)
SUNDAY JULY 8 (The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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
MONDAY JULY 9
8:30M Celeste Calamore (Family)
TUESDAY JULY 10
8:30M Joao Alves (John Oliveira)
6:00M Mass in Spanish
WEDNESDAY JULY 11 (St. Benedict, abbot)
8:30M Joseph Stone (Emelia Stone)
THURSDAY JULY 12
8:30M Esmeralda Oliveira (Jack Oliveira)
FRIDAY JULY 13
8:30M Michael Denino (Dave and Vanessa Denino)
5:00PM Wedding/Carlo DiFilippo and Eileen O’Rourke
SATURDAY JULY 14
8:30M Erick Pasquariello (Linda Scala)
9:30AM Wedding/Michael Calli and Robyn May
11:30 AM Wedding/Marko Solis and Maria DeJesus Luna
SATURDAY EVENING (Sunday Vigil)
4:00H Kathleen Cooper Savage (Mom, Dad and David)
SUNDAY JULY 15 (Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time)
7:30H Zola N. and Katherine Grana (Family)
9:00H The Zagorski and Korzynski Families) (Barbara and Jeff Zagorski)
10:30H Helen Dichello (The Pisani Family)
12:00H Francis McNulty (Anna May McNulty and family)
1:30H Mass in Spanish
FOR THE GREATER HONOR AND GLORY OF GOD
The SANCTUARY LAMP burns this week
in memory of Gabrielle Colon at the request of Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Colon and daughter, Jessica.
III – Justin Marciano and Meghan Childs
III – Carlo DiFilippo and Eileen O’Rourke
III – Michael Calli and Robyn May
II – Michael Arnold Linke and Stephanie Marie Holznagel
II – Henry Hippolyte and Natalie Caban
II – Gamil Aziz and Marisol Santiago
II - 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.
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP meets next on Monday, July 16 in the church at 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to join in.
“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.
COURAGEOUS LOVE: A Study on Holiness for Women-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 on Thursday evenings for the next 7 weeks beginning July 12 at the Parish Center from 7-9 PM. For more information call Michele Desjardins 203-679-0437 or Jeanne Dandrow 203-439-0541.
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.
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
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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 on the weekend of July 20-22. 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 (especially those living out of the area), please contact LoisAnne (Posluszny) Thomas at 203-238-2078.
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.
!!!!REMINDER: CONFESSION ARE NOW HEARD ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT 2:30 PM IN THE CHURCH.
- A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE -Parents are like the disciples in today’s gospel. We are “sent ahead of Jesus” to prepare our children to know and receive Him. Jesus calls us “laborers” and “lambs among wolves” because parenting is hard work in a culture which rejects our values.
JULY 9TH REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHING 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 BY MONDAY, JULY 9. (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.)
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.
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.
BINGO begins at 7:00 PM on Friday, July 13 in the church hall, in air-conditioned comfort. Join us for a hot summer season!
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 #18: Irene Warner Captain: Irene Warner
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 !!!
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!
BIRTHRIGHT INVITES YOU TO VOLUNTEER – Friendship counselors (training provided), and clerical and clothing volunteers needed. Birthright’s guiding principle: “It is the RIGHT of every pregnant woman to give BIRTH and the RIGHT of every child of be BORN. Birthright is an emergency pregnancy service offering free pregnancy tests, friendship counseling, and practical support to women in crisis pregnancies. Our office is located at 71 Catlin Street , Meriden . Please join us and be blessed with the opportunity to help a mother and her child. Call 237-9887
WE WISH TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND CONGRATULATE
these students who have made the honor roll at Sacred Heart Academy , Hamden , Connecticut . As a parish we are proud
of them and their achievements! Nice job!
Andrea Barone Freshman High honors
Christina Dest Freshman High honors
Kyra Munzenmaier Freshman High honors
Elyse Freschi Sophomore High honors
Christina Esposito Junior High honors
Lisa Kolakowski Senior High honors
Sarah Woods Freshman Honors
Hollis Capuano Sophomore Honors
Christine Dandrow Sophomore Honors
Caitlin Toczko Junior Honors
Caroline Dearborn Senior Honors
HELP AVOID A BLOOD EMERGENCY – GIVE BLOOD!
The summer months – and holidays in particular – are always a time of low blood donations, with vacations and warm weather activities keeping folks away from blood drives. This year is no different. Yet, patients can’t take a vacation from the treatments they need. Blood is used for numerous reasons, for people of all ages – premature babies… organ transplants… cancer patients… burn victims… heart patients… car accident victims… the list goes on. Won’t you consider making an appointment to give blood? Donating will only take about an hour of your time, and costs nothing. Please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE today and set up an appointment that’s convenient for you, and celebrate this important time of the year by giving back to those in need.
THE HARVEST IS RICH, BUT THE WORKERS ARE FEW. Ask the harvest master to send workers into the harvest. Pray for vocations! Is God calling you into the harvest? Call Father Al Fonatana at the Archdiocesan Vocation Office, St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield , CT , 1-860-286-7670 or visit the web at www.vocationshartford.org.
SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CHURCH ROSARY GARDEN PRAYER
In 1917, Our Lady appeared to three children in Fatima , Portugal . She encouraged all to recite the Rosary for conversion and reparation of sins. Our Blessed Lady appeared on the 13th of the month from May to October. On Friday, July 13th at 6:00 PM the Rosary will be recited in the garden ( North Orchard Street , Wallingford ). In case of rain, the Rosary ill be recited in the Church at the altar of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Please be sure to bring a lawn chair. All are welcome to join us. If enough Polish or Spanish speaking participants are in attendance, a decade of will be done in each language.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 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, provide pastoral or bereavement care, help in the arts or meet 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 email her at pnowak@hospice.com.
REGISTERED NURSES NEEDED
Are you looking for a position in home health care? Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care, a Catholic home health care agency licensed by the State of Connecticut , is seeking Registered Nurses to work I its care of the sick program and /or end-of-life care program. The agency specializes in the needs of the elderly, the handicapped, the chronically ill, and the terminally ill. If you are interested in working for a faith-based agency, please call Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care at 203-238-1441. You may visit the web at www.franciscanhc.org.
MOVING? Please remember to contact the rectory office with your new address or to tell us you are moving out of the parish area. We do our best to keep our records up-to-date, but your help is necessary. Call the office with any changes at 269-8791. Thank you!
Friday, August 31
A SPECIAL HOLY HOUR…& A HALF
“Showing Jesus a little extra love!”
with music by the R.O.C.K. Group
(Revival of Catholic Kids)
And a Procession of Healing and Hope
Most Holy Trinity Church at 7:15 – 8:45 PM
RESPECT LIFE CONFERENCE
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Holy Angels Parish Center 585 Main Street, South Meriden
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Hospitality
Guest Speakers
Workshops
Respect Life Mass
Lunch
Exhibits
Registration $10.00 per person