SATURDAY EVENING  (Sunday Vigil)

     4:00H        Joseph and Mary Comen (Family)

SUNDAY       (Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time)

     7:30H        Maria Rosa Reis and Francisco Sevivas (Family)

     9:00H        Sallyann Greco (Dad, Mom, Brother, Sister,

                         and families)

  10:30H        Alice & Hugh McMinamin (Tony & Joan Harlow)

  12:00H        Wilbur C. Shortell (Barbara, Chris, Catherine,

                        and Meghan Shortell)

     1:30H        Mass in Spanish

MONDAY

    8:30M        Oneto Family (Family)

TUESDAY

    8:30M        Elizabeth Campoli (Connie Campoli)

        6:00        Mass in Spanish

WEDNESDAY

    8:30M        James & Lumena Fuller and Ann Chandler

                        (Family)

THURSDAY

    8:30M        Leo Deneault (The Trigilio Family)

FRIDAY

    8:30M        Frank and Helena Pires (Family)

        4:30        Wedding/Kevin Costa and Carrie Mikolsinski

SATURDAY

    8:30M        Alda Chaves and Avelino Chavez

                        (Maria & Mario Cunha)

    10:30        Wedding/Harry Eisengrein and Sherri Greco

     1:00           Wedding/Ray Tremblay and Victoria Kusik

SATURDAY EVENING  (Sunday Vigil)

     4:00H        John V. Klemenz, Sr. (Richard & 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

FOR THE GREATER HONOR AND

 GLORY OF GOD

The SANCTUARY LAMP burns this week

in memory of Louise Morelli at the request of her family.

Doris Kirtland, Clara Rompa, Pilar Torres

Sally Wells, and Father Ronald Osborne

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord;

IN OBSERVANCE OF COLUMBUS DAY, the rectory office will be closed on Monday, October 9^th. The office will reopen on Tuesday, October 10^th at 9:00 AM.

III – Kevin Costa and Carrie Mikolinski

III - Harry Eisengrein and Sherri Greco

III – Ray Tremblay and Victoria Kurek

I – Kevin Bedan and Sarah McAdams

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.

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.

WE EXALT HIM! REGIONAL CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING will be hosted by Holy Infant Church in Orange on Friday, October 13^th from 7:30-9:30 PM. Guest speaker will be our own Father Jeff Gubbiotti. Music by Nick Alexander. All are welcome to join together for praise and worship of God. For more information call the Archdiocesan Renewal Office at 1-860-243-8234.

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.

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP meets this Sunday, October 8^th at the Parish Center form 6:30-8:00 PM. Please bring a picture of your pet with you!

MERIDEN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN ANNUAL LUNCHEON is scheduled for Saturday, October 14 at St. Rita’s Church in Hamden from 9 AM to 1 PM. Mass will be celebrate by Bishop Rosazza at 10 AM, followed by a business meeting and election of officers. Dr. Elizabeth Dreyer, Fairfield University, will be the guest speaker. All are welcome to attend. Reservations are $21 per person,which includes breakfast and lunch, 860-435-9551.

OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH – 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”

ARE YOU READY FOR THE 3^RD ANNUAL 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!

In observance o f Columbus Day, Monday, October 9^th, school will be closed.

Interims will go home on Tuesday, October 10^th.

There will be a bake sale sponsored by Grade 7 on Wednesday, October 11^th.

There is a Home-School meeting on Wednesday, October 11^th at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall.

Friday, October 13 will be the last day for summer uniforms.

TRINITY LADIES CLUB - All members who feel like having a good laugh are urged to attend the October 19 meeting in the church hall. Following the business meeting at 7:00 PM, humorist Maria DiBenedetto will entertain with "religion" as her topic (all

This past Tuesday, 11 men, women and young adults "bonded together into a community of faith, a parish family, a caring people" (Stewardship Prayer) arrived in the church hall to paint, set-up/clean-up or to help with the light supper that was served. The Parish Building and Maintenance Committee extends their appreciation to everyone who was present. Dates are scheduled to "keep the parties going" on October 10, 11, 18, 23 and November 1. Anyone who is willing and able to help between the hours of 6:00 and 9:00 PM on any of those dates is asked to please call Marty Cassella, 269-1913.

Keeping in line with their "FALL CLEANING" the committee is also in need of volunteers who will be available on October 11 and 18 to help clean and re-organize the church hall kitchens between the hours of 4:00 and 8:00 PM. Please call Judy Cassella, 269-1913, and let her know if you're planning to lend a hand. If the above dates and times do not meet with your convenience- especially if you're available during the day or on weekends- please call Nick Urbano, 213-0974. If additional dates need to be scheduled, in order to complete the work in the hall and/or kitchens, they will be posted in the bulletin.

PARISH ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR

Saturday, November 4

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Church Hall

Rental spaces are filled...all 31 of them!!! Now all 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.

The youth of the parish are invited to participate in this special local rally, which promises to bring spiritual enrichment and excitement in being present with God and with other area youth. Events include the celebration of the Mass; Music by the R.O.C.K. Group (Revival of Catholic Kids), dynamic speakers and witness talks, a special team challenge game with cash and prizes, and a special Candlelight Adoration and Procession of the Holy Eucharist. God is Love! The cost is $20, which includes registration, a pizza party, and a special souvenir of the occasion. For more information and to register, call the rectory or Father Jeff at 269-8791.

BINGO will be held in the church hall on Friday, October 13th. The game begins as 7:00 PM. It might be your lucky night!

ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY CELEBRATION FOR COUPLES, who celebrate their Silver, Golden, or Diamond Anniversaries of Marriage in 2006-You are invited to a special Mass in St. Joseph Cathedral in Hartford on Sunday, October 22 at 3 PM. Archbishop Mansell will be the main celebrant. Each couple will be greeted personally, receive a commemorative memento, get a photo with the Archbishop, and renew their wedding vows. A simple reception will follow. Family members and friends are encouraged to attend. Please call the rectory, 269-8791, if you are celebrating and wish to attend this Mass. Deadline is Wednesday, October 11^th.

CHRISTIANS IN ACTION COMMITTEE meets Wednesday, October 18^th in the Father Gene Room. Visitors from St. Francis Home for Children, New Haven will attend to thank the Committee for its recent donations of toys and household goods to SFHC programs for children and young adults. New members are always welcome to attend the monthly meeting or participate in CIA events upcoming this year: holiday gift baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas; Giving Tree; and the Brown Bag Lunch program for the Wallingford Emergency Shelter. Call Rachel at 269-8791 or Al Mitchell at 265-1097.

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

COFFEE HOUR NEXT SUNDAY, October 15 after the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 Masses.-Come and enjoy the tasty treats made and presented by our Hospitality Committee.

The parish Finance Council has recommended that we continue with the Annual Collection this year. As in the past, each household will receive a letter outlining our needs. It is important that every parishioner realize that your participation in the Annual Collection will certainly guarantee that we can make necessary repairs and improvements to our parish facility and balance our budget. Every household is asked to consider making a donation of $100 or more to the Annual Collection. Only you and God know what you can give. You are kindly asked to complete the gift card enclosed with my letter and mail it in the envelope provided to the parish office or return it to Church next weekend. Please consider your own personal circumstances and then make a prayerful, intentional and proportionate donation.

The spiritual well-being of our parish is our first priority. However, it is my responsibility to keep our bills paid and our budget balanced and our parish buildings and grounds in good repair. But I cannot do it without you. I know you will do the best you can to support Most Holy Trinity Parish. I thank you for your continued generosity and support.

                                                       Sincerely,

                                                             Father Gary Simeone

                                                             Pastor

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 Mass on Sunday, October 15. 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 Mass, the Parish Hospitality Committee invites all families to the church hall for coffee “and”.

ROSARY GARDEN PRAYER-Ss. Peter & Paul Church will recite the rosary one last time this year in the Rosary Garden on North Orchard Street at 6:00 PM on Friday, October 13. Once again we will pray for your special intentions and world peace. All are invited to attend.

WALLINGFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERS WILL ATTEND ANNUAL MASS, in celebration of Fire Prevention Week, on Sunday, October 15 at 9:00 AM. You are cordially invited to attend the coffee hour sponsored by the Department and hosted by the Hospitality Committee after this Mass.

YOUTH GROUP for high school students will meet on Sunday October 15^th in the Parish Center from 7-8:30 PM. Reminder: Eucharistic Youth Rally forms are due to Fr. Jeff by Friday, October 13^th.