FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 13 TO 21, 2007
SATURDAY EVENING OCTOBER 13 (Sunday Vigil)
4:00H John, William, and James Klemenz (Marie & Reg Knight)
SUNDAY OCTOBER 14 (Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time) (Vocations Awareness Sunday)
7:30H For the Intentions of Our Parish Family
9:00H Azelino and Alda Charez (Maria Cunha)
10:30H Kathleen Cooper Savage (Mom, Dad and David)
12:00H Agnes, Danielle and William Gannon (William Gannon and children)
1:30H Mass in Spanish
MONDAY OCTOBER 15 ( St. Teresa of Jesus, virgin, doctor)
8:30M Frank and Josephine DeBaise and Angelina DeBaise (June DeBaise)
TUESDAY OCTOBER 16
8:30M Matilda and Joseph Fappiano (Family)
6:00M Mass in Spanish
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 17 (St. Ignatius of Antioch , bishop and martyr)
8:30M James Boylan (Rita M. Knope)
THURSDAY OCTOBER 18 ( St. Luke, evangelist)
8:30M Louise Morelli (Husband, Frank)
FRIDAY OCTOBER 19 (Saints John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions, martyrs)
8:30M Boyd Biondino (Kris and Cliff Overstrum)
SATURDAY OCTOBER 20
8:30M Frank and Helena Pires (Albina Cruz)
1:00 PM Wedding/Katie Chasse & Thomas Ferrari
SATURDAY EVENING (Sunday Vigil)
4:00H Rollande Davis (2nd anniversary) (Godmother, Rollande Blakeslee)
SUNDAY OCTOBER 21 (Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Tme) (Mission Sunday)
7:30H Salvatore Greco and daughter, Sallyann Greco (Wife and mom, Sal, Doreen and families)
9:00H Manuel and Maria Freitas (Jose and Angela Pestana)
10:30H Wilbur Shortell (Barbara, Chris, Catherine, and Meghan Shoretell)
12:00H Salvatore Ripa (12th anniversary) (Wife and children)
1:30H Mass in Spanish
DYNAMIC DISCIPLES (the group for junior high students) meet Sunday, October 21 in the parish center from 6:30-8:00 PM.
FOR THE GREATER HONOR AND GLORY OF GOD
The SANCTUARY LAMP burns this week
in prayerful memory of The Balzano Family as requested by the Buno and Verde Families.
- FAITHFULLY DEPARTED – OUR SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES OF
Richard Conroy and Frances Morales
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.
III – Thomas Ferrari and Katie Chasse
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.
OCTOBER COLLECTIONS
October 21st Regular Collection & World Mission Sunday Collection
October 28th 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.
PARISH CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING will be held on Monday, October 15 in the church at 7:00 PM. Please join us.
Food collection for holiday baskets begins on Monday, October 22nd.
The ziti dinner will be held in the church hall on Monday, October 22 at 6:00 PM.
The Magnet Fundraiser ends on Wednesday, October 24th.
Have dinner at McDonald’s on Wednesday, October 24th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM to help the school. A percentage of that evenings proceeds will be donated to Holy Trinity School .
There will be a Halloween event in the Church Hall at 6:00 PM on October 25th for Grades K-5.
OPEN HOUSE & EXAMS IN AREA SCHOOLS
XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL , Middletown – A Catholic college preparatory school for young men, will hold its Annual Open House for all interested 8th grade men and their parents on Sunday, October 21 from 1-4 PM to tour the school and meet with Xavier faculty, staff and students to learn about all that Xavier has to offer. The Freshman Entrance Exam will be held on Saturday, November 17 at 8:00 PM. Pre-registration for the exam is requested and can be done online at xavierhighschool.org. Students should bring 2-No. 2 pencils and $20 testing fee. A full four-year scholarship is awarded to the boy receiving the highest score on the exam. A $2,000 scholarship is awarded to each o the next 8 top scorers regardless of parish affiliation. For more information, please call 860-346-7735 x702. The school is located on 181 Randolph Road , Middletown .
FAIRFIELD PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Farifield- Attention all 8th grade boys! Registrations for the Fairfield Prep entrance exams are being accepted for November 17. Please call the Fairfield Prep Admissions Office at 203-254-4210 to register.
SACRED HEART ACADEMY , Hamden – An independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women in grades 9-12 holds an Open House on Sunday, October 14, from 1-3PM., at the school on 265 Benham Street . The Entrance Exam will be held on Saturday, November 3 from 8:00-Noon. Applicants may pre-register by returning an application by October 29. For additional information call Elaine Lamboley, Admissions at 288-2309 x307.
LAURALTON HALL/ACADEMY OF O/L OF MERCY, Milford- an all-girls Catholic College preparatory school will host and Open House on Sunday, October 28 from 12 noon to 3:00 PM. The Entrance Test will be given on Saturday, November 10th or November 17th. For further information, call the Admissions Office at 203-877-2786x144. The school is on 200 High Street .
MERCY HIGH SCHOOL, Middletown- opens their doors for the Open House for young women at 1740 Randolph Road on Sunday, November 4. A presentation by the Administration will begin at 2:00 PM and a tour of the school from 2:30-4:00 PM. The Entrance Exam for the Class of 2012 will be given Saturday, November 17 from 8-11:30 AM. The testing fee is $20 and pre-registration is not required. Visit www.mercyhigh.com for a look at Mercy High or call 860-346-6659.
CCD Thanksgiving Food Drive runs until Saturday, November 3rd. All students and parents are urged to participate in this project.
“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. The weekend of October 27 and 28 CCD students will be selling donuts after all Masses.
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 and 9:00 AM; or call the Religious Education Office at 265-6300.
YOUTH GROUP (for high school students) will meet at the Parish Center on Sunday, October 21 from 7-8:30 PM. The PPC meeting will be held at 6:30 PM.
PLENTY OF MEXICAN FOOD! Everyone is invited to a traditional Mexican fair/bake sale called a “Kermés” in the Church Hall on Sunday, October 21 from 2:45-4:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to enjoy traditional Mexican food and participate in a raffle. The fair helps to raise funds for the Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration in December, the patron saint of the Americas and of the Unborn. Come and enjoy!
BINGO takes place Friday, October 19 at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall.
2008 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. Give a great gift and Save $$$.
PARISH ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
(Sponsored by the Trinity Ladies Club)
Saturday, November 3, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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’). 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.
GET CRAFTY ON TUESDAY NIGHT–The TLC Crafters (Trinity Ladies Club) invite you to join them on Tuesday, October 23 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.
CRAFTING AT HOME is a great way to spend your time as the nights get longer and darker. And the Trinity Ladies Club members are hoping that all parishioners who can sew, paint, make floral arrangements or items out of wood, metal, ceramics, or whatever will share their “GOD-GIVEN TALENTS” and donate craft items that can be sold with all proceeds going to the parish. The sale of parishioner’s donatons will continue on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, following the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 Masses. Donations may be brought to the rectory during office hours… weekdays 9 AM to 4 PM. NEW AND USED JEWELRY DONATIONS, TOO!
Open to the public…TLC hopes that many, many parish family members will come down to the hall and give support to this event that they sponsor annually. There will be something for everyone! The “Country Kitchen” will open in the morning with coffee, tea, juice, donuts, muffins and bagels on the menu. At 11:30 AM, lunch will be available featuring a variety of soups, sandwiches, and home-made pies for dessert.
PIES!!! PIES!!! PIES!!!
Traditionally, the Parish Arts & Crafts Fair, serves pie by the slice and sells whole pies to go! Of course, the more pies, the more the profit. And, where do these pies come from??? Why, of course… the members of our parish family who baked them for us!!! And, so if you bake pies… PLEASE consider baking at least one for the fair. The Parish Arts & Crafts Fair gives all parishioners the “opportunity to GET INVOLVED!!! Contact Peggy Phelan, 294-0608, if you wish information regarding the fair.
THE FEAST OF ALL SOULS The Feast of All Souls will be celebrated on Friday, November 2nd. Each year the Church sets aside a day to remember all the Faithfully Departed. Enclosed in your envelope packets you will find the All Souls envelope. You are asked to return your All Souls Envelope as soon as possible. All envelopes received 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.
YOU ARE INVITED TO MAKE A PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND- Join Father John Gatzak, Director of the Archdiocesan Office of Radio & Television, on a 10 day, 8 night pilgrimage to Poland, the homeland of our beloved Pope John Paul II, April 24 to May 3, 2008. Visit Warsaw , Krakow , and Zakopane. Pray at the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa . Experience the Auschwitz Memorial. Visit Wadowice, John Paul II’s birthplace. Explore the Wieliczka Salt Mines in Krakow . Cost per person, double occupancy, from JFK is $2,195 plus air taxes and fuel surcharges. Please call Scott at 203-758-7367 or e-mail him at fjtours@snet.net for details, or visit online at www.ortv.org and click on Pilgrimages. Don’t be disappointed… reserve your place now!
MHT SOCIAL
LUCKY SHAMROCK
DINNER DANCE (formerly the Mardi Gras Dinner Dance)
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2008
Tickets: $84 per person or (12 monthly payments of $7. 00 per month)
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” ! ! !
“Lucky-1” for Week #33: Rosemary Rascati Captain: Robert Parisi
CHRISTIANS IN ACTION COMMITTEE meets in the church hall on Wednesday, October 17 at 6:30 PM. All parishioners interested in our parish’s outreach in the community is welcome to attend. Extra helping hands are always needed. The CIA would also like to thank all those who came for the Blessing of the Animals last week. Father Jeff was on hand to bless approximately 19 dogs, 4 cats, 3 turtles and 1 goldfish! We are also grateful to those who generously donated pet food and supplies to the Wallingford Animal Shelter… and there was a lot! $54 in cash was also donated for the Shelter and $50 for Fidelco Guide Dogs for the blind. Bow-WOW, Kit!
CLOWN MINISTRY: GOD’S MESSAGE OF LOVE IS CARRIED OUT THROUGH MOVEMENTS, EXPRESSIONS AND PERSONAL INTERACTIONS will be presented as part of the “Know Your Faith” series at the Caritas Christi Center , 295 Benham Street , Hamden on Monday, October 15th from 7:00-8:45 PM. Fee is $10. The presenter will be Sr. Helen Frances Kilijanski, ASCJ. With no dialogue, the Gospel message welcomes each person to enter the sermon not with their ears, but with eyes, and hearts, touching each in his or her own special way. Call 281-2569 to register with Sr. Carolyn.
“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.
CREDO CATHOLIC SINGLES have come up with two events that will keep your feet moving. On Sunday, October 21st at 1:00 PM, join your host Stan S. for a hike along the Cheshire Linear Trail starting at Lock 12 Historic Park. Afterwards the group will enjoy a tasty treat at Claude’s Ice Cream. A Social and Dance will be at The Dance Hall in Plainville on Friday, October 26 at 7:00 PM. A Swing Dance demo will be given. Come to watch or join in! Bring a snack to share. Beverages can be purchased. Admission is $10. The web is at www.credocath.com.
FIRST ANNUAL FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON will be presented by the North Haven Sons & Daughters of Italy Lodge 2805 at Zandri’s Stillwood Inn on Sunday, October 21 from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Fashions will be provided by Dress Barn of Wallingford and Hair designs by LiVolsi Personal Image Consultants of Hamden. Tickets are $30 (includes social hour with cash bar, luncheon, fashion show and raffles),and proceeds benefit the Cooley’s Foundation, The Alzheimer’s Foundation, Coaches vs. Cancer, and many other local charities. For tickets call Linda 239-7977 or Regina at 239-7796. Master of ceremonies will be Larry Lazaroff from Arnold ’s Jewelers, North Haven .
THE CATHOLIC DINNER CLUB PRESENTS FATHER JEFF GUBBIOTTI at their next gathering for prayer and Catholic adult education (adults aged 21 and up), at the Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell on Saturday, November 10th. Father Jeff’s topic will be “Living in the Spirit: How to Nurture the Fruits of the Spirit in Your Heart.” Dinner is professionally catered by Boucher’s Buffets at a cost of $25 per person for non-members, $20 for members. Reservations must be made by November 2 by contacting Keith at 860-747-3513 or e-mail him at waterboy777@comcast.net. A free will offering will be taken for the speakers. There is no Dinner Club in December.
XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI AND HOME & SCHOOL PREPARE FOR 16TH ANNUAL AUCTION at the High School on 181 Randolph Road , Middletown on November 3rd. This year the event planners are featuring “A Taste of Xavier”, “a sampling of Connecticut ’s finest restaurants”, from 6-7:30 PM, plus live and silent auctions from 7:45-10 PM. The auction has been a sellout for the last 4 years. Advance tickets are underway at $35 per person. They will be $40 at the door. Anyone interested in assisting in the auction, whether for gift solicitation, ticket sales, or volunteering can contact Joe Lane at 860-347-6079.
MARRIED COUPLES,… ARE YOU DIETING, JOGGING, EXERCISING, PLAYING GOLF OR TENNIS TO STAY IN SHAPE? What are you doing to keep your marriage in shape? Why not attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and discover what your relationship can be? The next weekend is November 9-11. For more information or to register, please contact John & Bev Maley at 203-364-0836 or bikmaley@aol.com or visit www.wwme.org.
RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT WEEKEND 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.
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.
BISHOP ROSAZZA TO RECEIVE PASSIONIST HEART AWARD- West Hartford’s Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center will honor Bishop Rosazza with the first ever Passionist Heart Award for his work for peace and social justice around the world. The award will be presented at the Gershwin In Concert benefit. Proceeds from the concert will support Holy Family’s ministry to youth and those in recovery from substance abuse. The concert will take place on Friday, November 9 at 8:00 PM at the Palace Theater in Waterbury . Visit www.holyfamilyretreat.org/gershwin or call 860-521-0440 x116 for tickets or to become a sponsor or take out a congratulatory as in the program.
PRAY FOR VOCATIONS ….
Encourage young men and women to serve God and humanity.
PRAYER FOR HOLY PRIESTS O my Jesus, I beg You on behalf of the whole Church… give us holy priests. You Yourself maintain them in holiness. O Divine and great High Priest, may the power of Your mercy accompany them everywhere and protect them from the devil’s traps and snares, which are continually being set for the souls of priests. May the power of Your mercy, O Lord, shatter and bring to naught all that might tarnish the sanctity of priests, for You can do all things. Amen. (“Prayer of St. Faustina” from her Diary, 1052)
HOLY TRINITY ANNUAL COLLECTION 2007 Every member of our parish should have received a letter from Father Gary asking for your participation in this year’s Parish Annual Collection. The participation of ALL parishioners is essential for the success of this effort. The Annual Collection helps offset our operating deficit and helps us continue to make the necessary repairs and improvements to our parish buildings and grounds. Every gift helps our parish. If you have not as yet made your gift to your Parish, please consider doing so today! You may drop your Annual Collection Envelope in the collection basket or drop it off at the parish office. Thank you for your continued support and generosity
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.
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.
TRINITY LADIES CLUB PRESENTS… AN APPLE EXTRAVAGANZA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 at 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.
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.