THE PARISH BEREAVEMENT GROUP welcomes those who need support in dealing with the loss of a loved one. The group meets on the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesdays of the month at the Parish Center at 7:00 PM. The group will meet on Wednesday, October 25. Please call Eva for support and for meeting details, 294-9398.

We are glad to announce that 5 people successfully completed the facilitators training course given by the Archdiocese last Saturday, October 14: Eva Colon and Elise, Chick Kelman, Rachel Bonito, and Charlotte Bonassar.

BINGO will be held in the church hall on Friday, October 27th. The game begins as 7:00 PM. Reminder: Bingo will not be played on Friday, November 3^rd so that we can set-up the craft fair on November 4^th.

MASS AT REGENCY HOUSE will be celebrated on Monday, October 30, 10:00 AM. Volunteers who assist the residents to and from Mass are asked to please be at the home no later than

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT - Rachel's Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer you a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where women and men can express, release and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing. The next retreat sponsored by the Archdiocese of Hartford will be held November 3-5 in Litchfield. Call Mary Hayden for more info, 203-882-1326.

“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”. Please pray that God’s gift of life will be respected at all stages.

PARISH ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR will take place in the church hall on Saturday, November 5, 9:00 Am –4:00 PM. Sponsored by the Trinity Ladies Club, the fair is open to the public and features more than 35 craft booths… a Country Kitchen offering coffee, tea, juice, donuts, bagels and muffins in the morning and beginning at 11:30 lunch will be served including soups, sandwiches, hot dogs, home-made pies and beverages.

Anyone wishing to donate hand-made crafts to the fair is reminded that items can be dropped off at the rectory during office hours, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.

On Sunday, November 6, TLC will continue selling crafts donated by the parish as well as crafts they, themselves, have made. In addition there will be a drawing for 10 prizes following the 10:30 Mass. Chances will be available throughout the hours of the Fair up until this time. Winners need not be present! Also, following these Masses, the Parish Hospitality Committee will host a Coffee Hour. Everyone is welcome!

If you bake pies won’t you PLEASE consider baking one for the Fair. Pies are sold by the slice during lunch and whole following lunch. All donations will certainly be appreciated!!! Pies may be brought to the rectory on Friday during office hours, in the evening between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM, or on Saturday morning.

Anyone who would like to work at the Fair or wishing further information is asked to please call Peggy Phelan, 294-0608.

PAINTING PARTY AND FALL CLEANING in the church hall and kitchen will continue this Monday, October 23 and Wednesday, November 1. Anyone who is willing and able to help is more than welcome to “come on down” anytime between the hours of 6:00 and 9:00 PM. For further information please call either Marty or Judy Cassella, 269-1913. Anyone wishing to work at either painting or cleaning, during the day (as opposed to evenings) is asked to make arrangements.

CREDO CATHOLIC SINGLES 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, light snacks, desserts, soda & coffee. BYOB. Check out the web at www.geocities.com/credocath/.

…downstairs to our church hall, that is! Everyone is invited to a traditional Mexican fair called a “Kermés” 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.

There will be a Halloween event in the Church Hal at 6:00 PM on October 26^th for grades K-5

EMERGENCY GIFT CARDS NEEDED- 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!

ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE ON THE 3^RDADVENT ADVENTURE BUS TRIP, ready to hit the highways from 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 ASAP, and the full balance is due by November 1. Sign up today-Don’t be left out!

GIVE THE GIFT OF ENTERTAINMENT! The Home and School Association is sponsoring their annual book sale, offering hundreds of buy-one-get-one-free dinners and up to 50% off savings from local and national merchants. If you are looking for a special gift for the holidays or for special occasions, Entertainment Books make great gifts that last all year. The New Haven edition is $25 and the Hartford edition is $30. Both are available at the rectory office during office hours. All profits from this fund-raiser will be used for the needs of the parish.

CT CHALLENGE GIRLS CLUB would like to invite all parishioners to a Children’s Holy Hour for adoration and rosary on Thursday, October 26^th from 4-5 PM at St. Anthony Church, 4 Union City Road in Prospect. The Girls Club and you will be praying specifically for vocations and our Holy Father. Families with young children are especially encouraged to attend. Please call Heather Voccola, 949-1894 if you need more information or directions.

Is not a holy day of obligation but we encourage everyone to join us for the Mass on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 at 8:30 AM to remember our deceased loved ones.

All Souls Day will be celebrated on November 2^nd. Envelopes are now available at the entrances of the church as well as in your envelope packet, for submission of names of deceased family members and friends. These envelopes will be placed in front of the altar during the month of November for Mass. We ask that you return your All Souls Envelopes as soon as possible. They can be placed in the collection basket or through the front door mail slot of the rectory. Thank you!

This season we are hoping to provide lunches for the entire season of November 1^st through April 15^th. A commitment to this project would mean making 10 to 15 Brown Bag Lunches only once or as many times as you wish during the season. (As an example, the sandwiches can be as simple as peanut butter and jelly, then add, perhaps, a juice box, and piece of fruit or snack item). The lunches would be dropped off at the Shelter in the evening (7-9PM), to be distributed at 7:00 AM by the Shelter’s volunteers. The more lunch makers we can get to help the better!

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.

Remember to set you clocks back Saturday night (October 28) so you won’t be late for Mass on Sunday!!!!

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the many parishioners and friends who attended the Mass of the Anointing of the Sick on Thursday, October 5^th. There were 114 who received the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick at that Mass. We continue to pray for them and those who are sick. I would also like to thank the members of the Christians in Action Committee for all their help in preparing for this Mass as well as assisting with the sign-ins. Mrs. Rick Fowler, Parish Music Director, for the beautiful music at the Mass. To Deacon Gene Riotte, Father Jeff Gubbiotti and Father Ron Zapecki of Saints Peter & Paul for their help with the celebration of the Mass. To the Altar Servers who took time to serve the Mass. Finally, the members of the Hospitality Committee of our parish for the great reception that they did following the Mass in the Church. Thank you again for your help.

By this time, parishioners should have received their letter concerning the Annual Collection. I would encourage everyone to do what they can for our wonderful parish. Your continued generosity certainly helps maintain the wonderful programs that are in place and helps keep our parish plant in good operation. Thank you again for your great support.

We give thanks to Almighty God for the many blessing that we have all received in our lives. May God continue to bless you and your families.

Sincerely,

Father Gary Simeone

Pastor

As a parish family we are well aware that change has been brought to many of our families who have experienced the death of a loved one within this past year.

We invite all families – as well as all members of our parish family-to a special Mass on Wednesday, November 8^th, 7:00 PM. Members of our parish bereavement groups will also be in attendance at this special Mass.

Following the Mass, the Parish Hospitality Committee will host a reception in the church hall for everyone in attendance.

Every attempt is being made to contact, via mail, at least one member of the immediate family of those who have died between November 2005 up to the present. If, as the date grows closer, you have yet to receive an invitation please know that your loved one will be remembered at this Mass and make plans to attend.

FOR THE GREATER HONOR AND

GLORY OF GOD

ATTENTION LECTORS!

TO ENJOY A TASTE OF MEXICO-JUST HEAD SOUTH…

ALL SOULS DAY REMEMBRANCE ENVELOPES

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK