FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 25 TO SEPTEMBER 2

Pray for those who have been affected by the recent hurricanes, losing their loved ones and their homes.

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, September 5 and 19 this coming month. 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 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.

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.

HOLY TRINITY ADULT CHOIR will begin their regular rehearsals on Wednesday, September 5th at 7:30 PM in the choir loft. We are looking for new members in every voice part. There are no formal auditions, just call and speak to Rick Fowler, Director of Music Ministry. His office phone number is 284-1745. Rehearsals are every Wednesday evening from 7:30 -9:00 PM and then the choir sings on Sunday at the 10:30 AM Mass. You need not have a “solo voice”, only a willingness to be at rehearsals and take part in this important ministry of the parish. Please give joining the choir your consideration.

We are grateful to these donors for their generosity to Most Holy Trinity Parish.

May the souls of all the faithfully departed through the mercy of Almighty God rest in peace. Amen.

ATTENTION EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS… Midstate Medical Center is looking for Special Ministers of Holy Communion to serve their patients. If you wish to volunteer to help bring Jesus to the hospitalized please call Catherine Zorn for more information, 265-6086.

ALTAR SERVER RE-TRAINING AND TRAINING FOR NEW SERVERS… Two dates have been made available for those who have yet to schedule their re-training session: Monday, August 27 or Thursday, September 6 from 3:30-5:00 pm in the Church. All altar servers should return their form ASAP with their choice. NEW Altar servers will be training at the Thursday, September 6th date as well. Altar servers should be at least in the 4th Grade, have received their First Communion and have made a commitment with their parents and family to dedicated the weekend to serve about twice per month. For more information regarding becoming a NEW altar server please contact Father Jeff or Father Michael at 269-8791.

ADULT CONFIRMATION PROGRAM DEADLINE APPROACHING- Offered by the Archdiocese of Hartford Office of Religious Education, locally at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Hamden , beginning Thursday, September 6, for those who have made their First Communion, and who are over the age of 18. Registration forms are available at the rectory during office hours. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Monday, October 29 in the St. Thomas Seminary Chapel.

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

HELLO, GENTLEMEN… DO YOU NEED WHAT WE HAVE? Revive your body, soul and mind by going on retreat at Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford , September 21 to 23. Enjoy rest and renewal on 48 beautiful acres. Re-charge through conferences, workshops, prayer services, delicious home cooking and plenty of free time. Please consider joining men from Holy Trinity, and area parishes, by calling 860-521-0440 to make a reservation or to get more information about this retreat.

INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE LAY FRATERNITY OF ST. DOMINIC AND DOMINICAN SPIRITUALITY? The members of the Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic, St Mary’s Chapter, invite all who are interested to an inquiry meeting on September 16 at the Church Hall at St. Mary’s Church, 5 Hillhouse Avenue , New Haven at 1:00 PM. For information call Karolyn Smith 203-795-3386 or Linda Kelly 203-389-8447 after 9:00 AM.

“ABC’S OF ANNULMENTS”, an informational program designed to answer questions about the process of Annulments, will be held on Friday, September 28 from 7:00-9:00 PM in St. Joan of Arc Church , 450 West Todd Street , Hamden . Brother Larry Lussier, CSC, Pastoral Associate at St. Gabriel Church, Milford , will be the presenter. There will be a question and answer period following the presentation. The event is open to all seeking an annulment in the Catholic Church. Attending this session is required to attend the six follow-up Annulment Writing Sessions. For further information, please call Bro. Lussier at 203-937-7040 or Deacon Eyles at 203-467-3538 or Deacon Macaluso at 203-488-0195.

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 27 and Tuesday, September 4 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.

“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.

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.

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…CONTACT LINDA SCALA AT 949-0799 OR THE RECTORY OFFICE AT 269-8791

THE LORD IS CALLING PEOPLE FROM THE EAST AND WEST AND NORTH AND SOUTH AS PRIESTS AND DEACONS, SISTERS AND BROTHERS. Are you one of them? If so call Father Michael Dolan at the Archdiocesan Vocation Office, St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield , CT , 1-860-286-7670 or visit the web at www.vocationshartford.org.

AMERICAN RED CROSS DINNER THEATER at Mountain Ridge, High Hill Road , Wallingford , will present a re-creation of the original famous Sinatra, Davis, Martin “Rat Pack” Las Vegas Show featuring nationally know impressionist and 22 musical numbers. Event includes a silent auction, a 50/50 cash drawing and three-course dinner at $55 per person. For more information, please contact the Wallingford Red Cross office at 203-265-6721. Gil Simmons, News Channel 8 Meteorologist will host this year’s show on Friday, September 28, beginning at 6:00 PM.

SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL is set to begin on Sunday, September 9th. The program will be held in the Church Hall during the 9:00 AM Mass this year. If you would like more information about the program for your pre-schooler (3-5 year old boys and girls, who are potty-trained, please) or would like to register your child please call the Office of Religious Education at 265-6300.

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.

Sunday, September 9 CREDO Singles invite you to on a road trip to Yankee Candle Museum , South Deerfield, Massachusetts. Meet at the commuter lot in New Britain off Route 9 N/S, Exit 30 at 10:15 AM. Also at I-91 N at Exit 38 ( Day Hill Road ). Look for the blue and white balloons. For more Catholic Singles activities check the web at www.credocath.com or drop a line to CREDO, P.O. Box 1236 , Glastonbury CT 06033.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

formerly of Wallingford , now living in Stuart , Florida on the occasion of their 55th wedding anniversary

and Kay Mulroney who will be celebrating Birthday #83 on August 29th. Have a happy Birthday!

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.

COPING WITH LOSS is an interactive program using the video “Coping With Loss” by author and bereavement therapist, Clayton Barbeau at the Caritas Christi Center Hamden on Tuesday, September 25 from 7:00 – 9:00 PPM. This program is geared toward those who have suffered loss from death, divorce and the losses we face in daily living. There will be time for prayer, the video and sharing out thoughts. Sr. Mauryeen O’Brien, OP, will facilitate the program for the Archdiocese. For Directions and Registration call 203-281-2569. Requested donation is $10.00.

"People will come from the east and the west and from the north and the south and will recline at table in the kingdom of God . For behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last." - Lk 13:29-30

The Rectory Office will be closed on Monday, September 3rd in observance of Labor Day.

NO BINGO this Friday, August 31. Please remember to join us next time on Friday, September 7 at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall. Have a Happy and Safe Holiday !!!

Picnic tickets will go on sale after Masses, beginning September 1 and 2. If you are interested in helping the picnic committee, please give Jerry Borelli, Picnic Chairman, a call at 269-4772. Otherwise, please come to just enjoy yourself with your family and friends. We are looking for donations of items that can be used for the raffle. If you would like to 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 full of music, Safari rides, hayride, moonwalk, our clown-magician Chick Kelman, “Touch-A-Truck”, raffle, games, prizes, and our tasty “$1 Menu”. Admission is $5 for adults/kids over 13, and children 12 and under are free.

TRINITY LADIES CLUB POT LUCK SUPPER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 AT 6:00 PM IN THE CHURCH HALL

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 :

The May Time Dance Committee is proud to present our “SCHOLARSHIP DANCE” Saturday, September 29, 2007 Holy Trinity Church Hall 6:30 – 11:00 PM

Please join us in helping raise some funds for Catholic education. 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!