MASS INTENTIONS

12:00H Thomas J. Kennedy, Sr. (Granddaughter, Barbara Kennedy Shortell and family)

8:30M Deceased members of the Fuller and Pyskaty Families (Corinne Pyskaty)

GROW RICH IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD. Pray to know God’s will. If you think God’s will for you is priesthood or religious life, call Fr. Al Fontana at 1-860-286-7670.

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

PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES – The next class is scheduled for this Tuesday, August 28, at 7:00 PM in the Church. 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.

“NEW DAY” / OUR PARISH BEREVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP will get together on Wednesdays, August 8 and August 22. 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.

BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, IT WILL BE TIME TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL. Thinking school? Think Holy Trinity! Call Sr. Katie Kelly at 269-4476 for more information, for a tour of the school on 11 North Whittlesey Avenue or to get an application. Talk to her about how your child can get a Catholic education

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 7:15 – 8:45 PM

ALTAR SERVER OUTING TO LAKE COMPOUNCE is scheduled to take place on Monday, August 13. Servers attending the trip will attend the 8:30 AM Mass, have a brief re-training session and will then be given a light breakfast. Servers and designated chaperones will ride the bus which leaves the Holy Trinity parking lot at 10:14 AM and returns by 5:30 PM. Servers are asked to see further details on the trip in the upcoming altar server schedule mailing.

BINGO will be held in the church hall on Friday, August 10 at 7:00 PM in air-conditioned comfort.

SS. PETER & PAUL-WALLINGFORD - ROSARY GARDEN PRAYER will be recited on Monday, August 13 at 6:00 PM. In the case of rain, the Rosary will be recited in the Church at the altar of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In 1917, Our Lady appeared to 3 children in Portugal . She encouraged all to recite the Rosary for conversion and reparation of sins. Come and join us. Bring a lawn chair and please invite your family and friends to pray with us.

THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

TAKING REGISTRATIONS FOR CLASSES, WHICH BEGIN SEPTEMBER 9TH 2007

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program will begin on Sunday, September 9th. The RCIA Process is for adults 18 years and up. If you or someone you know is interested in accepting the Catholic faith, or if you or someone is already Catholic and did not receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion or the Sacrament of Confirmation… please call Linda Scala at 949-0799 or the rectory at 269-8791. The process consists of approximately 25 sessions and is held following the homily at the 10:30 Sunday Masses from September through April. Clergy and laity serve as catechists.

CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING will take place in the Church on Monday August 20th at 7:00-8:30 PM. Everyone is invited to join together in prayer.

We extend our gratefulness to the following who have made Memorial Donations to Most Holy Trinity Church in memory of: BEVERLY “BEV” DURGAN

May his soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace. Amen.

TEACHERS NEEDED FOR CLASS ON MONDAY OR TUESDAY AFTERNOONS, 3:34-5:00 PM With so many negative forces trying to attract the attention of our youth, more than ever children need a stronghold in life. They need to know the basics: who they are, where they came from, what they need to do, where they need to go, and how to make good choices that will help them now and in the future. And more than ever a strong faith is necessary and desired by these youngsters. Can you help them survive in a less than positive world? If you are interested in a teaching position in the Religious Education program, please contact Fran Selmecki, our Religious Education Coordinator at 265-6300 or 269-1389. Classes begin in the fall. Your choice to teach begins today. Make the commitment to help.

IF YOUR MARRIAGE HAS BECOME TROUBLED AND STRESSED, unloving and uncaring, or cold and distant, even if you are divorced or separated but you want to try again, then the Retrouvaille program can help you. The next Retrouvaille Weekend will take place September 14 through 16. For more information please call our confidential number 1-800-470-2230 or e-mail us at 3001@retrouvaille.org.

THANKS TO THE GREEN-THUMB GARDENERS… for giving curb appeal to our parish gardens. If you would like to help keep the plants fresh and hydrated on Monday afternoons, please join the Green Thumb Gardeners, at 6:00 PM. If you have any questions, please call Pauline Palmero, 269-0419-leave a message and she’ll promptly return your call.

RAFFLE PRIZES NEEDED FOR OUR ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC Sunday, September 16 at PNA Park , Wallingford Soon the picnic tickets will go on sale after Masses, but until then we are looking for donations of items that can be used for the raffle. If you would like to make provide us with a raffle prize please drop it off at the rectory during office hours. The raffle is always an exciting end to a great day of family fun and we hope you will be there to experience a relaxing afternoon with family and friends.

ADULT CONFIRMATION PROGRAM, offered by the Archdiocese of Hartford Office of Religious Education, is now accepting applications for classes that will begin in September at two separate locations: St. Joan of Arc Church in Hamden or at the Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield. These classes are offered for those individuals who are baptized Roman Catholic, who have made their First Communion, and who are over the age of 18. The Sacrament of Confirmation is a sacrament that is required for a practicing Catholics to have before they can be a godparent for a Baptism or before they can be a sponsor for Confirmation. IF YOU ARE A BAPTIZED CATHOLIC (and have already received your First Communion) AND ARE ANTICIPATING BEING ASKED TO BE A CATHOLIC GODPARENT FOR BAPTISM OR SPONSOR FOR CONFIRMATION, AND YOU HAVE NOT MADE YOUR CONFIRMATION, IT IS NECESSARY FOR YOU TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM! Registration forms are available at the rectory during office hours, or call to have the form sent to you at 269-8791 or to get more information.

MHT SOCIAL 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 #22 John Hubbell Captain: Sara Robles “GIVE-A-GIFT RESERVATION” - 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 to tell someone they are special to you. 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.

WE SALUTE THOSE WHO GIVE OF THEIR TIME AND TALENT…… in the name of Almighty God, to His Church and to our parish family. Many parishioners volunteer in so many ministries that we wish to recognize them by acknowledging their dedication and areas of contribution:

THERE IS A SMALL NUMBER OF TICKETS LEFT – ACT NOW BY PICKING THEM UP AT THE RECTORY IF YOU STILL PLAN ON ATTENDING! Or 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. 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. If you have already paid for your tickets you can pick them up at the rectory. If you have yet to pay, please do so ASAP so your reservation will be secured! Thank you!

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. Or call Rachel at the rectory. Topics include:

The Real Power of Laughter Humor and Daily Positive Attitude; Nurturing Intimacy in Later Years; Moving Into Meaning: Creative Approaches in Aging; Care for the Care Giver; Compulsions and addictions in the senior population; Remembering our Spiritual Roots; Keep Your Energy: Mind/Body/Spirit in Motion; Conscious Aging: Spirituality, Faith and Dementia; and Healing Art of Music for those Sick and Dying.

TRAINING SESSION FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN BECOMING INTERFAITH CARE GIVERS will be held On Thursday, September 20 at the Wallingford Senior Center from 1-3 PM. Please call Barbara or Christine for more information or to sign-up, 203-230-8994

BEREAVEMENT SEMINAR is being offered by Sr. Maureen O’Brien, OP, Coordinator Bereaved Ministry, from the Archdiocesan Family Life Office. The seminar runs for 10 weeks and it will be held at Mary Our Queen Parish, 248 Savage Street , Plantsville, beginning Friday, August 31 from 7-9 PM. For registration or for further information call, 758-5292 and 860-628-6751.

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND MARCH 2008 Join Father Dairo Diaz, Pastor of St. Louis Church in West Haven , CT , on a journey to the Holy Land , from March 2-11, 2008. For more information contact 206TOURS at 1-800-206-TOUR or go to www.206tours.com.

“WONDERS OF ITALY ” IN JUNE 2008 Ever dream of a trip to Italy ? It may be possible. We are planning a ten (10) day adult trip to Italy for next summer (2008). We will be using CHA (Cultural Heritage Alliance), which is the tour group we have used several times in the past. Our tour is called “Wonders of Italy” which includes the Lake District, Verona , Venice , Ravenna , Florence , Perugia , Assisi , Rome and Pompeii .

If you are at all interested, contact one of the following and we would be happy to send you further information: Carole Stackpole, 203-269-7337, cstackpole@sha-excelsior.org OR Sandy D’Ambrosio at 203-230-9227, sdambrosio@sha-excelsior.org.

MASTER’S MANNA, INC. FOOD PANTRY is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9-11 AM and Friday nights 6-8 PM. The food pantry is located at the Fellowship Hall of the Wallingford Church of the Nazarene, 26 Parker Farms Road. All food is distributed at no cost to those who come in to “shop”. “Shoppers” will be required to present photo identification, medical card, etc. for each member of the household. No one in need will be turned away. Non-perishable food and/or personal hygiene items may be dropped off in the New Alliance Bank lobby located at 316 Main Street , Yalesville. For more information call Cheryl Avery, 269-8668

CREDO CATHOLIC SINGLES will meet for lunch on Saturday, August 11 at Hopkins Inn at Lake Waramuag , New Preston. Carpool at commuter lots: New Britain Rt. 9 exit 30 at 10:00 AM, then meeting in Waterbury , I-84 and Rt. 69 exit 23 ( Hamilton Avenue ) at 10:45AM. Look for the blue/white balloons at the commuter lot. (Upcoming event: Port Jefferson Ferry Trip on Sunday, August 19 at 11:30 AM) Check the web at www.geocities.com/credocath/.

He replied to him, "Friend, who appointed me as your judge and arbitrator?" Then he said to the crowd, "Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one's life does not consist of possessions. - Lk 12:14-15

Location…Location…Location… They say, the secret to having a successful business is making sure you are in the right location. And we hope that you will LOCATE YOUR BUSINESS ADVERTISING IN OUR BULLETIN because it is a great place to be. Joe Sheehy, our Advertising Sales Representative with Liturgical Publications, is available at the rectory this week and is VERY EAGER TO HELP you to advertise your business in our bulletin. To reserve a space for future publications, please contact the rectory at 269-8791 and ask for Joe. Please keep in mind that advertising sponsors make this bulletin possible. Thank you in advance for your support. We encourage our parishioners to thank our bulletin sponsors with their patronage.

“CONSIDER YOURSELF ASKED” SUMMER BLOOD DRIVE , sponsored by the parish Christians In Action Committee to benefit the American Red Cross, will take place on Thursday, August 16 in the church hall from 1:00 to 5:45 PM. A safe and ample blood supply in the community is necessary for patients in need. Many people have not donated blood simply because they have not been asked. Please Consider Yourself Asked! Christians In Action members will be on hand on the weekend of August 11-12 in the main doorway of the church to schedule appointments. If you have any questions about donating or wish to make and appointment by phone or on the web, contact the Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or at www.bloodct.org.

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR MISSIONARY CO-OP On the weekend og August 18-19, Most Holy Trinity Parish will be visited by a representative from the Diocese of Banjul, The Gambia, West Africa . The population is over one million people there, who are nearly all Muslim. There are only about 20,000 Catholics. The Church’s impact on a Muslim nation has been enormous in the educational and medical fields. For over 100 years the Holy Ghost Fathers, Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny , and other Religious Orders have labored there. Indigenous vocations have blossomed; and there are Gambian Priests, native Sisters and strong growing Laity. Please support this needy Diocese in one of the poorest countries in the world.