FOR OCTOBER 6 TO OCTOBER 14

SUNDAY OCTOBER 7 (Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time) (Respect Life Sunday)

7:30H Genevieve Kelly, Jerome Kelly and Ellen Kiel (Barbara Kennedy Shortell and family)

IN OBSERVANCE OF COLUMBUS DAY, the rectory office will be closed for the day, Monday, October 8. The office will re-open on Tuesday, October 9 at 9:00 AM.

in prayerful memory of William Klemenz at the request of Beverly and Eleanor Durgan.

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

“NEW DAY” / OUR PARISH BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP meets in October on Wednesday, October 17, and 31. 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.

OCTOBER COLLECTIONS

October 14^th Regular Collection & Monthly Collection

October 21^st Regular Collection &

World Mission Sunday Collection

October 28^th Regular Collection

FOR YOUR INFORMATION….OCTOBER COUNT – Just a reminder that during the month of October the Archdiocese requires all parishes to count the attendance at Masses, as well as a taking a count of those receiving the Holy Eucharist. Our ushers will be stationed in several locations in the Church to do this each week in October. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

OUR LADY OF CHARITY ICON TRAVELS TO MOST HOLY TRINITY

On Monday, October 8 (Columbus Day), the traveling icon of Our Lady of Charity will be coming to Most Holy Trinity Church . We will have a special prayer service with the icon at 9:00 AM (after the 8:30 AM Mass). Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.

MEMORIAL DONATIONS

Most Holy Trinity Church has received Memorial Donations in memory of:

VINCENT VITALI

Sheila Alonso

M/M Francis Condon

Edward Lewis

Edmund Glazewski

Edna Lewis

M/M Eugene Vitali

We thank these donors for their generosity to our parish. May all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace. Amen.

50th REUNION FOR THE CLASS OF 1957 OF MOST HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL will take place the weekend of October 6-7. Classmates will attend the 4:00 PM Vigil Mass that Saturday, especially remembering the deceased members of the class, and the teachers who gave them guidance.

“NEW DIRECTION IN PSYCHOLOGY… SURPRISINGLY GOOD NEWS FOR BELIEVERS!” is the topic for the next Theology On Tap discussion featuring Father Benedict Groeschel, CFR, Co-founder of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, author, and TV’s EWTN host. Meet Fr. Groeschel on Wednesday, October 17th from 7:30-8:30 PM at the Playwright Restaurant and Pub, 144 Temple Street in New Haven . A suggested offering is asked of $5.

PARISH ARTS & CRAFTERS –The TLC Crafters (Trinity Ladies Club) invite you to join them on Tuesday, October 10 in the Church Hall from 7-9 PM If you can cut, paste, glue or sew they can use a hand.. Call Donna Mierzejewski, 265-0881 for more information about the projects or the crafting times. Anyone wishing to donate HOME-MADE, HAND-MADE CRAFTS to the fair is reminded that items can be dropped off at the rectory during office hours. Also, donations of NEW OR USED JEWELRY for the TLC jewelry table can also be dropped off at the rectory.

YOUTH GROUP (for high school students) will meet at the Parish Center on Sunday, October 7th from 7-8:30 PM. The PPC meeting will be held from 6:00-7:00 PM.

On Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 PM there will be a faculty meeting at the school.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! McDONALD’S NIGHT – WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 24 FROM 4-7 PM. Come join the fun at Holy Trinity School ’s McEducator Night at McDonald’s at 608 North Colony Road . McDonald’s will donate 10% of the profits from 4-7 PM to Holy Trinity School . SO BRING YOUR WHOLE FAMILY !!!

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE for purchase at Holy Trinity School or at the rectory office. The New Haven book is $25 and the Hartford book is $30.

Sunday, October 14, the CCD students (Monday classes Grades 1-6) will participate in the Liturgy during the 9:00 AM Mass.In observance of the Columbus Day Weekend their will NOT be CCD classes on Saturday, October 6, Monday, October 8 or Tuesday, October 9. Have a great holiday and enjoy the autumn leaves! CCD Food drive begins on Saturday, October 13.

“READY-TO-WEAR” SOCK AND COAT DRIVE

Check your closets and drawers for any NEW or SLIGHTLY USED, (but CLEAN AND READY-TO-WEAR!) socks and coats. Then bundle them up and drop them off at the CCD Office, 1st floor of Holy Trinity School . Donations will be taken until Saturday, October 27. Call the CCD office with questions at 265-6300.

SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL is in session in the Church Hall during the 9:00 AM Mass. The Sunday Bible School program is designed for pre-schoolers (3-5 year old boys and girls who are potty-trained, please). The program includes arts & crafts, songs, bible stories and learning prayers. Parents wishing to register their children are asked to please be in the church hall between 8:45 AM or call the Religious Education Office at 265-6300,

JOIN THE ARCHDIOCESAN 2007 CATHOLIC YOUTH SPECTACULAR! “LIVING WATER: DISCOVER JESUS, THE WAY – This retreat is for youth in grades 7-12 and takes place at the Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury. The retreat features The R.O.C.K. Band, Mike Patin, Team Building Activities, Music, a Giant Picnic, the “Stations of the Cross” Challenge, and opportunity for Reconciliation, Mass with Archbishop Mansell, and Adoration of the Eucharist and more. Come and share your faith and have fun with other youth in the Archdiocese! The retreat runs from 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM at a fee of $35 per person. Call the rectory at 269-8791 to register.

MOST HOLY TRINITY ANNUAL COLLECTION 2007 Every family should have received a letter this week asking for your participation in Most Holy Trinity’s Annual Collection. The participation of ALL of our parishioners is essential for the success of our effort. You are asked to return your pledge card to the parish office as soon as possible. Your prayers are asked for the success of our Annual Collection. Thank you.

OH, BABY! CELEBRATE WITH THE NEWLY BAPTIZED As has been the tradition here at Most Holy Trinity, twice yearly we invite the newly-baptized and their parents to a special Mass of blessing and thanksgiving. All parents and children, baptized within the last six months, are invited to the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, October 14. A special blessing will be given to parents and children, along with a gift for the baby, presented as a reminder to the parents that they have accepted the responsibility of raising their child in the Catholic faith. Following the Mass, the Parish Hospitality Committee invites all families to the church hall for coffee “and” in celebration!

WALLINGFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERS WILL ATTEND ANNUAL MASS AT HOLY TRINITY, in celebration of Fire Prevention Week, on Sunday, October 21 at 9:00 AM. You are cordially invited to attend a coffee hour sponsored by the Wallingford Fire Department in the church hall afterward.

SPECIAL EDUCATION “HAPPY HALLOWEEN” DANCE/SOCIAL will take place on Monday, October 15, 7-8:30 PM in the church hall. Anyone who is mentally challenged is more than welcome to attend. Volunteers who participate in this program are asked to please be in the hall no later than 6:30 PM to greet our guests. Anyone wishing further information is asked to please call Ann Votto, 265-6061.

THANK YOU! On behalf of the parish family of Most Holy Trinity, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Jerry Borrelli, Chairman of our Parish Picnic as well as, Lynette Clinton, Chick Kelman, Nick Urbano, the Wallingford Fire Department, and ALL THE VOLUNTEERS for their hard work in making our Annual Parish Picnic such a success. Thank you for providing a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to get together and enjoy a Sunday afternoon. God bless you all. Father Gary

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT WEEKEND RESERVATIONS BEING ACCEPTED This confidential and supportive retreat is given for spiritual and emotional healing for women – and men- hurting inside after abortion. These retreats include post-abortive women and men, and even, grandparents and siblings who feel they were in some manner responsible. For more information contact Mary at 203-882-1326. or email her at mmhdfc@sbcglobal.net.

PARISH CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING will be held on Monday, October 15 in the church at 7:00 PM. Please join us.

MERIDEN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN PRESENT SCRIPTURAL ROSARY WITH BENEDICTION, Sunday, October 14, at 2:00 PM at St. Laurent Church , 121 Camp Street , Meriden . Deacon George Frederick will preside. All are invited to attend. Please bring a friend.

WALLINGFORD PUBLIC ROSARY IN HONOR OF THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA, is being sponsored by SS. Peter and Paul Church, on Saturday, October 13 beginning at their Rosary Garden on 139 No. Orchard Street at 11:30 AM sharp! A procession will then travel to the Johanna Manfreda Fishbein Gazebo town green from Noon to 2:00 PM where the rosary will be recited as well as prayers for the whole world.

TRINITY LADIES CLUB PRESENTS…

APPLE EXTRAVAGANZA

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)

IN THE CHURCH HALL

On Tuesday, October 16, TLC will hold its monthly meeting and APPLE EXTRAVAGANZA! Members and the public are invited. Doors open at 6:30 PM and Apple Festivities begin at 7 PM in the church hall. Join us for a ladies night out and have some fun. Come prepared to support our Apple Raffle with many gifts, gift certificates and gift cards donated by local Wallingford businesses. Our Apple Raffle is one of our biggest fund raisers this year to help support local non-profit organizations. Please join with us for an evening of fun and entertainment. Admission is free. Bring a friend. There will be Apple Games to play with Apple prizes awarded. Apple Drinks and Apple Desserts will be served and available with compliments of our Hospitality Committee members. Join us! Please call Linda at 265-4496 with your reservation to assist TLC with seating arrangements and with plans for drinks and goodies to bake so there will be plenty for all in attendance. Hope to see you October 16th. Any questions or concerns call Linda, 265-4496.

CRAFTERS WANTED !… First come basis-Rental space for $40, each craftsperson is entitled to an 8 foot table and chairs… $35 if you bring your own display set up (spacing 9x3’). Each participant is asked to please donate a craft for the parish raffle valued at no less than $10. This craft fair is limited to the sale of hand-crafted items and prepared items like potpourri, spices/herbs, jellies/jams/candies, etc. (no bake sales). Exceptions are only made to parish or community organizations with items being offered as fund-raisers, non-profit. Applications and particulars are available at the rectory. Call and one will be mailed to you (269-8791) or stop by the rectory during office hours. The State of Connecticut requires all participants (with the exception of non-profit) to acquire a State Tax Number. Should you need further information regarding this matter please call toll free 1-800-382-9463.

PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES – The next class is scheduled for this Tuesday, October 30, 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.

REMEMBERING OUR BELOVED DEAD November is the month that the church remembers the souls of the faithfully departed. The Feast of All Souls in celebrated on Friday, November 2^nd. Enclosed in your envelope packet is an envelope for “All Souls”. Parishioners are asked to return their envelope with their offering and the names of their deceased that you would want remembered during the month of November. These envelopes will be placed in front of the altar for the month of November. All Souls envelopes are also available at the entrances of the church. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE FOR THOSE WHO ARE DIVORCED, WIDOWED, OR SEPARATED- there is a special heartache for those who find themselves alone again. “A Beginning Experience Weekend” to help resolve the pain and grief of losing the marriage relationship will be held October 26 to 28 at Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center in Farmington . The weekend begins Friday evening and continues through Sunday afternoon, concluding with Mass. The weekend fee is $225/person, which includes the program, program materials, meals on Saturday and Sunday and 2 nights’ stay. A $75 deposit is required with your application. For more information, call Yvonne at 1-860-693-1913 or Sr. Maureen O’Brien, OP at the Archdiocesan Family Life Office at 230-2460.

POT LUCK THE LADIES SOCIETY OF HOLY TRINITY WILL HOLD A POTLUCK after their business meeting, on Tuesday, October 9th. The business meeting will be at 12 Noon and the Pot Luck will follow at 1:00 PM. All ladies of the parish are invited to attend. Present members are asked to bring a friend and a dish to share. For more information or if you have questions, call Catherine Zorn at 265-6086.

CREDO CATHOLIC SINGLES are dining at Dino’s Restaurant on Saturday, October 13 at 5:00 PM. Following dinner, the group will move on down the road to TIKI GOLF, an indoor mini golf course. Both are located on Washington Avenue , Route 5 in North Haven . No RSVP is necessary. The price for golfing is $6.75.

Reminder: If paying monthly, having your payment in each month helps keep our records accurate, and keeps you eligible to be the monthly “Lucky-1” ! ! !

This Sunday we focus on the Christian mission to Respect Life. The phrase captures the core of Jesus' teaching expressed in Matthew 25: "Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers and sisters, you do to me." Jesus clearly states that our relationship to God is determined by our relationships with one another. This demands that Christians be attuned to anything that would diminish life at all its stages. From the womb to tomb, from birth to death, and at every stage between, we are called to treat all of life with dignity, respect, honor, and reverence. Catholics are often seen as people who do respect life. Our efforts to end abortion or prevent embryonic stem cell research are well-known. Less publicized are the efforts made to assist those in prison, those dying of starvation or unsanitary living conditions, those dying because of systemic violence or abuse, or the thousands who die from the violence of war. The late Cardinal Joseph Bernadin clearly stated that all Christians are called to approach human life with a consistent ethic which he called "the seamless garment." We are to spend as much effort to fight war, poverty, hunger, death penalty and other life issues as we do on abortion and embryonic stem cell research. How seamless is your "respect life" garment? How can you make sure that a consistent ethic of life is part of your Christian journey? ©2007 Liturgical Publications Inc, New Berlin , WI 53151

MASS FOR LIFE WITH ARCHBISHOP HENRY MANSELL / RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2007 - CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOSEPH, HARTFORD AT 2:00 PM At this Mass, parish pro-life representatives gather to pray with Archbishop Mansell for our ministry and to welcome new representatives who are to be commissioned. The Children’s Choir, under the direction of Dr. Ezequiel Menendez, Director of Music for the Cathedral, will be featured on this day. Please pray for the unborn, elderly, the disabled and the sick.

Dear God, We see life cheapened every day through abortion and other forms of abuse, through terrorism, and other acts of violence, and through neglect of children, the poor, and the elderly. In a world of plenty, we can forget that there is nothing more precious than human life. Give us the grace to see how we can make a difference, and encourage change in our culture. When we are discouraged, remind us of the Catholic monk Telemachus who stopped the gladiator games with an act of charity. Inspire us with the stories of Mary and other mothers of unexpected pregnancies, who knew that every child is a gift of God's grace and is wanted by you in this world. Encourage conviction in the hearts of those who do not yet know or understand that a desire for choice is no reason to end any life and that you desire that all life come only to a natural end in you. And may Our Blessed Mother, under the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Unborn, pray for us and our pro-life efforts. Amen.