For the Week of August 18 to August 26

8:30M Agnes and Danielle Gannon (Billy, Jeremy & Casey Gannon and Regina & Leon Klopocki)

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

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

PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES – The next class is scheduled for 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.

MASS AT REGENCY HOUSE will be celebrated on Monday, August 27, 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.

During the summer months many parishioners are away from the parish on weekends. Prior to your vacation we ask that you make your weekly offertory gift for the week/weeks you will be away. This will enable us to meet our ordinary expenses. We offer this suggestion for your consideration and support.

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.

REVIVAL AND HEALING EVENINGS with Rev. Tom DiLorenzo, will be held on Tuesday, September 4 and Wednesday, September 5, at 7:30 PM at the Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield. For information please call the Archdiocesan Charismatic Renewal Office, 860-243-8234.

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.

BEREAVEMENT SEMINAR is being offered by Sr. Mauryeen 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.

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. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Monday, October 29 in the St. Thomas Seminary Chapel.

FOLLOWING JESUS SOMETIMES MEANS BEING REJECTED BY OTHERS. Speak an encouraging word this week to someone you know who is trying to follow Jesus through the fire. Say a prayer for those who are discerning a call to priesthood or religious life. If you are discerning a call to priesthood or religious life call Father Michael Dolan at the Archdiocesan Vocation Office, St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, CT 860-286-7670 or visit the web at www.vocationshartford.org.

“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.

BINGO will be held in the church hall on Friday, August 24th at 7:00 PM. There will be no bingo on Friday, August 31 because of the Labor Day weekend.

BIBLE STUDY AT CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION BEING OFFERED – The Old Testament, beginning with the Book of Genesis, will be the area of focus for this year’s Bible Study given by Bob Nicoletti. The first semester session will commence on Wednesday, September 12 and will continue until Wednesday, December 12. Classes will be held in the Resurrection Church Hall from 1:00-2:15 PM.

ESPECIALLY FOR GUYS… MEN’S RETREAT COMING IN SEPTEMBER, from Friday, September 21 to Sunday, September 23. On this retreat, men from Most Holy Trinity Parish will be joining hundreds of other men of the Archdiocese at the Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in Farmington . Please consider joining these men in asking the Lord’s blessing on their families, their parishes, and the many other needs facing this country and the world. Men of Holy Trinity are encouraged to please call 860-521-0440 to make a reservation or to get more information about this retreat.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… ARTS & CRAFTERS NEEDED TO MAKE ITEMS FOR THE ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR – Are you willing to donate a few hours once a week to create the spectacular items we sell at the A& C Fair we see every year? The TLC Crafters (Trinity Ladies Club) invite you to join them on Monday evening, August 20 and/or August 27 in the Church Hall from 7-9 PM If you can cut, paste, glue or sew they can use a hand. (You need not be creative, projects are made available to you.). Call Donna Mierzejewski, 265-0881 for more information about the projects or the crafting times. Arrangements for those who would like to make projects in their home rather than coming to the church hall can also be made.

I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend He referred to the dates on her tombstone

He noted that first came her date of birth, and spoke the following dates with tears,

But he said what mattered most of all, was the dash Between the years. (1934-1998)

Start the year by renewing old friendships, making new and bring a guest. New members are always welcome. This annual event opens our year and is a social event fit for a “lady”. Members are asked to bring a main dish or vegetable. The club will provide beverages and salad. The Board Members will prepare desserts especially just for you. RSVP on or before September 13 to :Lorraine Elyward – 269-2032 Carmelle Nadeau – 265-6309 or Joyce Soltesz – 269-7560

Bishop Rosazza Receives Passionist Heart Award West Hartford's Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center will honor Bishop Peter A. Rosazza, Aux. Bishop of Hartford , with the first ever Passionist Heart Award for his work for peace and social justice around the world. This award, the highest honor conferred by the Passionist Community in Connecticut , will be presented during the benefit concert, Gershwin in Concert, featuring pianist Kevin Cole. Proceeds from the concert will support Holy Family's ministry to youth and to those in recovery from substance abuse. The concert will take place on Friday, Nov. 9, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at the Palace Theater, Waterbury .Visit www.holyfamily.org/gershwin or call 860-521-0440 ext. 116 for tickets, to become a concert sponsor or to take out a congratulatory ad in the program. Tickets may also be purchased through the Palace Theater www.palacetheaterct.org or 203-755-4700

RAFFLE PRIZES NEEDED FOR OUR ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC Sunday, September 16 at PNA Park , Wallingford Picnic tickets will go on sale after Masses, beginning September 1 and 2, 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.

Who might attend this program? - Anyone who has never been baptized Anyone baptized from another denomination A baptized Catholic who has not been raised in the faith and would like to receive Eucharist and /or Confirmation

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program will begin on Sunday, September 9th. The RCIA Process is for adults 18 years and up. 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. 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…

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED OR YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED, CONTACT LINDA SCALA AT 949-0799 OR THE RECTORY OFFICE AT 269-8791.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS AND SING “MESSIAH”? The Wallingford Chorus is seeking male and female voices over 16 years of age to perform with them on December 15th. Novices are welcome. Rehearsals are every Tuesday beginning on September 11th at Lyman Hall High School choral room, 7:30 -9:30 PM. For more information call Agnes at 203-288-5712.

NORTH HAVEN SONS & DAUGHTERS OF ITALY LODGE 2805 ITALIAN FESTIVAL OF ANGELS is planned for Friday, August 24 from 3-10 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 10 PM on the North Haven Green. The Festival will offer homemade craft booths, delicious Italian food, cultural and educational venues, performing arts, a wonderful array of Italian music and entertainment, Italian souvenirs, events for children and adults, and much, much more. All are welcome to come and enjoy the third annual Italian Festival which is an expression of our Generosity and Goodwill that defines the Italian Spirit!

CREDO CATHOLIC SINGLES travel to West Haven on Saturday, August 25 at 4:30 PM for dinner at Sages American Bar & Grill followed by a stroll on the Savin Rock boardwalk. Parking will be at St. John Vianney Church for the stroll. For more information check out Credo’s new website at www.credocath.com.

Special note to local Catholic Singles: A Pot Luck Dinner & Game Night, will be held at Most Holy Trinity on Saturday, September 8th after the 4:00 PM Mass. Divorced, widowed, or single Catholics between the ages of 30-70 are invited. Bring along a game and edible to share: Last names: A-H appetizers, I-P main dish; Q-Z dessert. Beverages provided. Admission is $5.

ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY is an annual celebration by the Archdiocese of Hartford to honor couples who will be observing their 25th, 50th, 60th, or other special wedding anniversaries this year. Couples wishing to attend this special Mass in the Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Hartford , on Sunday, September 23 at 3:00 PM is asked to register by calling the rectory office at 269-8791. Archbishop Mansell will celebrate the Mass. During the Mass couples will renew their marriage vows. A simple reception will follow at the Cathedral. Families of these couples are also invited to join in on this wonderful Liturgy to demonstrated our positive support of Sacramental Marriage.

WARNING SIGNS OF ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR – Learn how to recognize the signs of alcohol, drug, gambling or eating addictions. See what you can do to help those afflicted turn their lives around. Join speaker Marlene McGann, MSCJ, Director of the Meriden-Wallingford Substance Abuse Program on Tuesday, September 18 from 7:00-8:30 PM at the Church of the Resurrection, 115 Pond Hill Road , Wallingford . Light refreshments will be served. The church is handicapped accessible. Call 269-4683 if you have any questions or would like more information.

Your having a good time, and helping a good cause ! What can be better? Education is important to a child’s future and with the costs of a good Catholic education rising, it’s nice to know our parish can make a difference to even just a few students each year who have excelled in their studies and have provided service to their church and community. Please join us in helping to make these funds available to our students. Tickets are $25 per person and are available by calling our Religious Education Office at 265-6300. Your evening includes a Sit-down chicken dinner with vegetable, potato, salad, bread & butter, dessert, and coffee/tea/etc. This event is BYOB; set-ups will be provided. Music by All Time Music Mainstream. Tables of 8 or 10 are available for larger parties. Reservation deadline is September 15. Call today, enjoy yourself… and give a gift toward a brighter future!

HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL provides a full-day kindergarten through grade 8 program in a faith-filled environment. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and has a 94 year history of providing quality Catholic education.

Spanish is offered in grades 5-8 as well as an advance math program. The classrooms have wireless computer networking and the computer lab was fully updated in 2006 providing the students with state-of-the-art technology. Various extra-curricular and athletic opportunities are available. Bus transportation is provided for Wallingford residents. Please contact Sister Katie Kelly, R. S. M. at 203-269-4476 or visit our website at www.hts-wallingford.org for additional information.