SATURDAY EVENING  (Sunday Vigil)

     4:00H        John V. Klemenz, Sr. (Richard and Sylvia Dighello)

SUNDAY       (Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time)

     7:30H        Nicholas DeAngelis and Richard DeAngelis

                        (The DeAngelis Family)

     9:00H        Roger Lefebvre (Family)

  10:30H        Kathleen Cooper Savage (Mom, Dad, and David)

  12:00H        Salvatore Ripa (Wife and children)

     1:30H        Mass in Spanish

MONDAY    

    8:30M        Filomena Fetta (The Landino Family, Rosa, Angelo,

                        John, and Sonia)

TUESDAY     (St. Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr)

    8:30M        Louise Morelli (Husband, Frank)

        6:00        Mass in Spanish

WEDNESDAY (St. Luke, evangelist)

    8:30M        Frank & Josephine DeBaise and Angelina DiBiase

                        (June DeBaise)

THURSDAY (SS. John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues, and

                        Companions, martyrs)

    8:30M        Candita and Silverio Balzano (The Buno and

                        Verde Families)

FRIDAY

    8:30M        Thea Grinold (Parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ray Grinold)

SATURDAY

    8:30M        Francisco Pires and Helena Pires (wife, Helena

                        and family)

SATURDAY EVENING  (Sunday Vigil)

     4:00H        Jane Erdos (Robert Erdos and family)

SUNDAY       (Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time)

     7:30H        Carl Latella and Anthony Sorge (Family)

     9:00H        George Daly (Family)

  10:30H        The Valenti and DeBaise Families (Family)

  12:00H        Mark Rondo (Barbara and Chris Shortell)

     1:30H        Mass in Spanish

FOR THE GREATER HONOR AND  GLORY OF GOD

The SANCTUARY LAMP burns this week

in memory of Nicholas DeAngelis, Richard DeAngelis and Rosemary M. DeAngelis at the request of the DeAngelis family.

Adele Grywalski, Rose Cavadini,

Benoit Landry and Jane McCredy

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord;

II – Kevin Bedan and Sarah McAdams

WE WELCOME INTO GOD’S FAMILY THROUGH BAPTISM

Megan Jean Button, Fernando Cardenas-Novoa,

Olivia Mildred-Viola D’Errico, Maximus Richard Dominello

Nicholas Benjamin Lowell, Dylan Edward Massores,

Henry James Murphy, and Anthony Michael Stegos

PRE-BAPTISM CLASS-DUE TO HALLOWEEN, THE OCTOBER CLASS WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24! Parents, or soon-to-be-parents, MUST BE REGISTERED MEMBERS OF HOLY TRINITY PARISH to baptize their baby at Holy Trinity.  Those wishing to attend a Tuesday class must call the rectory to make arrangements, 269-8791

SPECIAL EDUCATION “HAPPY HALLOWEEN” DANCE/SOCIAL will take place on Monday, October 16, 7-8:30 PM in the church hall. Anyone who is mentally challenged is more than welcome to attend. Students who attend the Confirmation Preparation Program and adults 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.

YOUTH GROUP for high school students will meet on Sunday October 15^th in the Parish Center from 7:00-8:30 PM.

SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL is in session in the Church Hall during the 10:30 AM Mass. The Sunday Bible School program is designed for preschoolers (3-5 year old boys and girls who are potty-trained, please). Parents wishing to register their children are asked to please be in the church hall between 10:15-10:30 AM or call the Religious Education Office at 265-6300.

BINGO will be held in the church hall on Friday, October 20th. The game begins as 7:00 PM. A hot place to be on a cool October night!

THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO ARE MAKING UP ON YOUR MISSED ENVELOPES. IT IS A GREAT HELP IN KEEPING US ON BUDGET!

“RESPECT LIFE MONTH” WHITE ROSES ARE BLOOMING AT OUR ALTAR– We hope that you will show your support by sponsoring a white prayer rose ($20), to be placed in a bouquet at our altar. Proceeds go to St. Agnes Home for unwed mothers and their families. Donations can be put in the collection basket marked “White Rose for Life”

LADIES GUILD & OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP POT LUCK LUNCHEON will be held in the Church Hall on Monday, October 16^th at 12:30 PM. The regular LADIES GUILD meeting will precede the luncheon at 12 Noon. Call Jean Albert, 265-2223 or Ann Dunn, 269-6363 if you have any questions.

PARISH ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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 crafts that can be sold with all proceeds going to the parish. The sale of parishioner's donations will continue on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, following the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 Masses. Donations may be brought to the rectory anytime during office hours, weekdays, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 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... including a "kiddie fish pond"...win-a-prize-every-time! 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 desserts.

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 bake them for us!!! And, so... if you bake pies... PLEASE consider baking at least one for the fair. Donations can be brought to the rectory on the Friday before the Fair, November 4, during office hours... in the evening from 6:00 - 8:30 PM... or anytime on the morning of 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 or either of her co-chairpersons, Cathy Chagnon, 284-8616 or Janet Cassello, 265-5189. To quote the STEWARDSHIP PRAYER - "In the name and spirit of Jesus, we commit ourselves to be good stewards of the gifts entrusted to us, to share our time, our talent and our material gifts as an outward sign of the treasure we hold in Jesus." Amen.

UPCOMING PAINTING AND CLEANING “PARTY” DATES

- VOLUNTEERS WITH HELPING HANDS ALWAYS NEEDED-

6:00 to 9:00 PM

Wednesday, October 18 – Church Hall – Painting Party

Monday, October 23 – Church Hall- Kitchen Cleaning & Painting Party

Anyone who is willing and able to help with cleaning or painting OR to help in preparing and serving a light supper OR to help re-organizing the church hall kitchens between the hours of 6-9 PM is asked to call Marty or Judy Cassella, 269-1913.

CALLING ALL FATHERS! THE MENS FAMILIA GROUP will be meeting this Tuesday, October 17^th at the Parish Center at 7 PM. This is a great, low-key way to meet other dads, and invite Christ more fully into your life – you won’t regret it. Any questions? Call Phil Perrino at 203-269-4903.

CHRISTIANS IN ACTION COMMITTEE meets Wednesday, October 18^th in the Father Gene Room. New members are always welcome to attend the monthly meeting or participate in CIA events. Call Rachel at 269-8791 or Al Mitchell at 265-1097. The Committee wishes to thank Father Gary, Father Jeff, and Father Ron from Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, for anointing 114 people at last week’s special Mass for the sick. Thanks also to all those who joined in making this a special Mass, and to Lynette Clinton and the Hospitality Committee for the refreshments enjoyed afterward.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED NOW- On October 5^th, two parish families living at 79 Fair Street  were displaced by an early morning fire, which appears to have been caused accidentally in the basement of the home. These 13 people are in need of clothing and household items. To facilitate a speedy response, the Christians In Action Committee invites parishioners to help by donating Walmart gift cards in any denomination. Please put the card in an envelope marked “Fire Families” and place it in the mail or drop it off at the rectory, or drop it in the collection basket. If you wish, financial gifts will also be accepted in the same manner. Checks should be made to Holy Trinity with “Fire Families” as a memo note. Thank you for your generosity!

School will not be in session on Wednesday, October 18 so that teachers can attend the Catholic Educator’s Conference.

Have dinner at McDonald’s on Wednesday, October 18^th from 4-7PM. A percentage of that evenings proceeds will be donated to HTS.

There will be a dance sponsored by the 6^th Grade for the 6^th, 7^th and 8^th Grades on Thursday night, October 19^th from 7-9 PM in the church hall.

October 20^th will be a casual day with the donations going for Multiple Sclerosis.

The Fall Adult Event will be held on Saturday, October 21 in the Church Hall.

LIFE-SIZE LIVING ROSARY will be prayed as a special end to October, the Month of the Rosary, on Monday, October 30^th at 7:00 PM in the Church (or outside, weather permitting). The special intentions will be for peace in our troubled world and for vocations to the priesthood and religious life in the Archdiocese. Come with your family as we share together this beautiful devotion and place ourselves under the protection of our Blessed Mother

ALL ABOARD FOR THE 3^RD ADVENT ADVENTURE BUS TRIP Fr. Jeff is planning another fabulous bus trip for Wednesday, December 13 to Friday, December 15, 2006 to Pennsylvania and Maryland. This year’s trip will be highlighted by the beautiful Sight & Sound shows “The Miracle of Christmas” and “The Psalms of David”, the American Music Theatre Christmas Show; a side trip to Hershey’s Chocolate World, a chocolaty 4-D movie, and the Christmas Lights in Hershey Park, a pilgrimage visit to the National Grotto of our Lady of Lourdes, the Basilica of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and Mount St. Mary’s Seminary; spectacular smorgasbord meals and much, much more! Your cost, which includes 4 full meals + gratuity, 3 show tickets, 2 nights lodging at the Bird-In-Hand Inn (with indoor swimming pool), bus travel, and admission to all other tours and event sights, is only $310 per person (based on double occupancy). For a child 12 or under, the cost is $270. Registration forms can be obtained at the parish rectory or by calling 269-8791. The forms, along with the $100 deposit, are due by Monday, October 16. Space on the bus is limited, so sign up today!

TRINITY LADIES CLUB - All members who feel like having a good laugh are urged to attend the Tuesday, October 17 meeting in the church hall. Following the business meeting at 7:00 PM, humorist Maria DiBenedetto will entertain with "religion" as her topic (all respectfully, of course). Members are urged to bring friends, hopefully those who might be interested in joining TLC, although it is not a "must". Members (and guests) who would really like to continue with the "fun theme" of the evening are asked to arrive in costume in keeping with the Halloween "spirit." Prizes will be awarded!!! Coffee and desserts will be served during the raffle drawing. Important Reminder!!! Gift bags for the residents at CHRYSALIS (Home for Battered Women, Meriden) will be made up for Christmas. Items such as toiletries, perfumes, scented candles, potpourri, toothbrushes & paste, hair combs and brushes, panty hose, knee highs, costume jewelry, personal hygiene needs, etc. would be appreciated. Members are asked to please bring them to the October meeting. Anyone wishing further information is asked to call Marie Gomes,coordinator, @ 269-8456. Those in the parish who are not members of TLC, but would like to support this program by making a donation, is asked to please leave your gifts near the statue of St. Joseph in the church. New members are always invited to join this women’s club… young and older! If interested please call Lucy Rusczek, 269-2658, for a copy of the 2006-2007 calendar of events.

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY TO MCDONALD’S NIGHT, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18^TH FROM 4-7 PM – Come join the fun at Holy Trinity School’s McEducator Night at McDonald’s Restaurant, 608 North Colony Road. McDonald’s will donate 10% of the profits from 4-7 PM to Holy Trinity School. Special guest: Ronald McDonald will be there! Each HTS student will receive a sticker that night-bring your sticker to the school the next day and receive a coupon for free French fries! HTS students’ posters will be on display at McDonalds

HOLY ANGELS HARVEST DINNER, will be served at the Holy Angels Center, 585 Main Street, South Meriden on Sunday, October 22^nd from 4-6PM. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults (and $5 for children 12 and under) per dinner, featuring roast pork, yams, potatoes, and string beans.

A WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER is like a weekend of fresh Fall air, new beginnings and a time to rejoice in the beauty of your marriage and family. The next weekend is November 3-5. Contact John & Bev at 203-364-0836 for more information.

PLENTY OF MEXICAN FOOD ! Everyone is invited to a traditional Mexican fair called a “Kermése” in the Church Hall on Sunday, October 29 from 2:45- 4:00 PM. There will be an opportunity to enjoy traditional Mexican food and participate in a basket raffle and other games. The fair helps to raise funds for the Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration in December. Come and check it out!

CREDO CATHOLIC SINGLES can show off their favorite 50’s attire at the 50’s Dance Party at St. Rita Church, Hamden on Saturday, October 28, 6:30-10:30 PM. Enjoy the fun with raffles, contests and plenty of surprises! $15 per person includes music by Gary Andreadis, light snacks, desserts, soda & coffee. BYOB. Check out the web at www.geocities.com/credocath/.

World Mission Sunday, with Catholics of the world,

we are called to offer our prayers and our generous financial support, through the Propagation of the Faith, to continue the mission of our Lord-to help the poor and suffering experience the healing love and peace of Jesus.$25 helps support a catechist for a month $75 provides for the work of Sisters $100 is a month’s help for a mission parish

As always, your prayers are your most treasured gift to the missions. Thank you for your support in advance.

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR bus trip is available through St. Joan of Arc Church, on Thursday, November 9. Bus leaves the lot on 450 West Todd Street, Hamden at 8 AM. You will have time on your own until the 3 PM show. Bus leaves immediately after show. Cost is $85 and includes orchestra seats, bus and driver’s tip. Call Sue at 203-248-1069 for more information.