SATURDAY EVENING (Sunday Vigil)
4:00H John C. Shortell (Wife and children)
SUNDAY (Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time)
7:30H Eduardo Gonzalez (Wife, Jennifer Gonzale)z
9:00H Joaquim Cruz (Alcino Cruz)
10:30H Joseph & Angelina Ferreira and
Durwood “Duke” Bennett (The Pascale Family)
12:00H Walter Mordarski (Grace Mordarski and family)
1:30H Mass in Spanish
MONDAY (St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, virgin)
8:30M Jose and Maria Cruz (Maria E. Monteiro)
TUESDAY
8:30M John Hacku (Family)
6:00 Mass in Spanish
WEDNESDAY
8:30M Irene Torelli (The Torelli Family)
THURSDAY
8:30M Paul Woytowich (Brother)
FRIDAY (St. Elizabeth of Hungary, religious)
8:30M Joáo Alves (Fatima da Cruz)
SATURDAY
8:30M Robert Carlstrom (Friends)
SATURDAY EVENING (Sunday Vigil)
4:00H Elizabeth Drinkwine (Family)
SUNDAY (Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time)
7:30H Anita A. Dembiczak
(Mr. & Mrs. Burton Morczewski)
9:00H Frank and Rose Cassello (Family)
10:30H Louis Cantarella (Family)
12:00H Margaret Barrett (Rosanne and Bernie Singer)
1:30H Mass in Spanish
FOR THE GREATER HONOR AND GLORY OF GOD
The SANCTUARY LAMP burns this week in memory of Robert J. Glidden at the request of his family.
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FAITHFULLY DEPARTED –OUR SYMPATHY TO THE
FAMILIES OF
Stephen Slaker, Seamus McConnell, Stephen Evon, Cecily Peck Oakes,
Jean Trapani, and Alberta Stella
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord; Let Your perpetual light shine upon them forever.
PAINTING PARTY IN THE CHURCH HALL this week takes place on Monday, November 13 from 6-9 PM. Volunteers are asked to come ready to roll up their sleeves and jump in. Anyone wishing to help can join in, too. The more the merrier! Thanks.
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SOCIETY ladies will hold a meeting on Monday, November 13 at 1:30 PM in the church hall. Hostesses for this meeting are Edith Moscato and Ann Joyce Dunn. Payment for our Christmas lunch will be collected at this meeting. If you cannot attend the meeting, please mail your payment and choice of dinner to: Millie Gervasi, 346 North Elm Street, Wallingford, CT 06492, 269-6068.
DYNAMIC DISCIPLES (our group for junior high students) will meet on Sunday, November 12 in the Parish Center from 6:30-8:00 PM.
PARISH WEDDING PREPARATION SEMINAR
On Sunday, November 19, our Marriage Seminar will be held in the church hall. Registrations will take place in the church hall following the 9:00 AM Mass for a number of workshops. The seminar will conclude approximately 3:30 PM.
We ask all members of our parish family to please pray for these couples as they prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage.
BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY!
THE CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CCHD), is an annual collection taken by our Church to help break the cycle of poverty in the United States. The collection will be held in our parish next weekend November 18 and 19. Please be as generous as possible. Envelopes are available this weekend in the doorways.
THE 15TH ANNUAL FRANCISCAN CHRISTMAS FAIR will be held on Saturday, November 18 from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM on the campus of the Franciscan Life Center in Meriden. There will be a Living Creche during the day with Christmas carols, chestnuts roasting over an open fire, other refreshments, children’s crafts, hand decorated wreaths and Christmas trees. Bring the whole family for a day of fun-filled activities. Call 237-8084 for more information or visit the web at www.flcenter.org.
YOUTH GROUP THANKSGIVING POT LUCK SUPPER AND GAME NIGHT will take place at the Parish Center on Sunday, November 19 from 5:00-8:30 PM.
CHRISTIANS IN ACTION will meet in the church hall on Wednesday, November 15th at 6:30 PM to sort groceries donated by parishioners and prepare the Thanksgiving gift baskets. The baskets will be delivered on Saturday, November 18th to needy families in the parish from 8:00 AM to 12 Noon.
GRADE 9 REMINDER
CONFIRMATION PACKETS ARE DUE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 BY 5:00 PM TO THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE !!! PLEASE DO NOT DELAY IN GETTING THE DOCUMENTATIONS REQUIRED FOR CONFIRMATION, NAMELY: 1) CONTRACT; 2) SAINT PAPER; 3) BIOGRAPHY; 4) ESSAY; AND VERY IMPORTANT….. 5) SPONSOR CERTIFICATE (Rectory office closes at 4:00 PM!)!!! ??QUESTIONS??- PLEASE CALL THE CCD OFFICE AT 265-6300 ASAP !!!
BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE NEWS
On Monday of this past week, the drainage problem on the South side of the church was addressed. Bee-Mac Construction Company installed new drainage pipes, connecting the downspouts of the church, on the South side, to a central pipe that is now connected to the storm sewer on Colony Street. This will now prevent the downspouts from over flowing when there is a heavy rain storm as well as prevent water backup around the elevator and hall doors. We are grateful to Bill Sprouse and Bee-Mac Construction Company for all of their assistance and direction with this project.
TRINITY LADIES CLUB will meet in the church hall on Thursday, November 16, beginning with a business meeting at 7:00 PM. Following the presentation, Stacy Catalano Morgan-The Pampered Chef representative-will present delicious recipes and samples that she will prepare and serve from the church hall kitchen, as well as many ways to entertain for the holidays. She will create some gift suggestions that you will love to give to those on your list. All members are urged to bring at least one guest. New members are always welcome! No one will be made to feel obligated to make a purchase. Profits that may come from sales will be put into the TLC treasury to cover the cost of Club programs as well as supporting various charities. Refreshments will be served and door prizes will be given away after Stacy’s entertaining program. IMPORTANT REMINDER!!! The TLC Annual Christmas Dinner will take place on Wednesday, December 13 at Serafino’s Reastaurant. Reservations are $25 and can be made at the November 16 meeting or mail RSVP to Linda Citak, no later than November 29 as directed on the invitation.
PIANO NEEDED – The parish is in need of an upright piano in good condition, to be used in the front of the Church. If anyone has a piano that they would like to donate to the Church, please contact Fr. Gary or Rick Fowler at the rectory office, 269-8791.
YOUTH RETREAT
Join us Feb. 2 - 4, 2007 at Mount St. Mary's Seminary and College in Emmitsburg, Maryland for "Mount 2007-Do Whatever He Tells You"
This retreat is for anyone in grade 9 to 33 years old. However, anyone over the age of 33 is welcome to attend. The cost is $107, this includes coach bus transportation to and from Maryland. We'll be leaving from Most Holy Trinity Church parking lot. A non-refundable deposit of $57 is due by Nov. 27 and final payment of $50 is due by Dec. 11. Registration forms can be picked up at the rectory, and Fr. Jeff will answer all your questions. Spaces are filling up fast, and we only have room for 55 passengers.
PARISH RETREAT FOR WOMEN – On the weekend of February 9-11, 2007, the women of our parish are invited to Our Lady of Calvary Retreat in Farmington. Experience a weekend filled with rest, relaxation and spiritual renewal. At Our Lady of Calvary, the natural beauty of the grounds and the peaceful atmosphere of the retreat house can provide a much-needed bread from your daily routine. You’ll have the opportunity to hear conference talks and reflect on this year’s theme, “We Walk By Faith”. For information, call Joan Morico, 269-0517.
Ziti Dinner will be held Tuesday, November 14 in the church hall.
There will be 12:25 PM dismissals on Thursday and Friday, November 16 and 17 for parent/teacher conferences.
Fall Clean-up Day will take place on school grounds on Saturday, November 18 from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM. All help is appreciated.
The Book Fair will take place from Wednesday through Friday, November 15-17. The Book Fair will be open during parent/teacher conferences.
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL for all-day kindergarten for the 2007-2008 school year. Our kindergarten program runs from 8:10 AM to 2:25 PM. Select openings exist in grades 1-7. Holy Trinity School offers children a quality, faith-filled education for a life. For an application or to speak to the principal, kindly contact Sister Kathleen Kelly, RSM at 203-269-4476 or via e-mail at holy.trinity.school@snet.net.
PLEASE JOIN US…
For the Most Holy Trinity Book Fair in the Most Holy Trinity School Lobby on Wednesday, November 15 (8-11 AM and 1-2 PM) Thursday, November 16 (8-11 AM; 1-4 PM and 6-9 PM) Friday, November 17 (8-11 AM and 1-4 PM)
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. 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.
COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER BENEFIT HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL ! - Order a 3-lb. package of pre-portioned cookies ($14 each) or scoopable tub ($12 each). The 10 varieties available include Oatmeal Raisin, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut. M&M, Chocolate Chunk, Sugar, Peanut Butter, Snickerdoodle, Walnut Chocolate Chunk, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup and Triple Chocolate. It’s easier than ever to give your family and friends fresh-baked, delicious cookies during the Christmas season! Buy extra and enjoy sweet treats all year long. Pick up date will be in early December. Mail or hand-deliver orders to Holy Trinity School. Make checks payable to Holy Trinity School. Orders must be received by Friday, November 17.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION On behalf of the Office of Religious Education staff, teachers and students, we would like to thank the parish for its generous response to the annual Coat and Sock Drive. This year the coats and socks went to My Sister’s Place, Inc., which provides a shelter and programs committed to ending homelessness for mothers and children. My Sister’s Place wrote to us with their deep appreciation. The collection was as follows: 58 men’s coats, 69 women’s coats, 92 children’s coats, 252 socks, 5 gloves, 13 scarves, and 5 hats. Congratulations to our CCD program! And thank you for your support!!!
“SPIRITUAL PILGRIMAGE”
As a demonstration of solidarity with Pope Benedict XVI on the occasion of his upcoming pastoral visit to Turkey, November 28-December 1, the Knights of Columbus is organizing a special “Spiritual Pilgrimage” for its members and all Catholics. The Knights encourage you to pray daily from November 26 to December 1st the following prayer:
“Heavenly Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name, we humbly ask that you sustain, inspire, and protect your servant, Pope Benedict XVI, as he goes on pilgrimage to Turkey-a land to which st. Paul brought the Gospel of your Son; a land where once the Mother of your Son, the Seat of Wisdom, dwelt; a land where faith in you Son’s true divinity was definitively professed. Bless our Holy Father, who comes as a messenger of truth and love to all people of faith and good will dwelling in this land so rich in history. In the power of the Holy Spirit, may this visit of the Holy Father bring about deeper ties of understanding, cooperation, and peace among Roman Catholics, the Orthodox, and those who profess Islam. May the prayers and events of these historic days greatly contribute both to greater accord among those who worship you, the living and true God, and also to peace in our world so often torn apart by war and sectarian violence.
We also ask, O Heavenly Father, that you watch over and protect Pope Benedict and entrust him to the loving care of Mary, under the title of Our Lady of Fatima, a title cherished by both Catholics and Muslims. Through her prayers and maternal love, may Pope Benedict be kept safe from all harm as he prays, bears witness to the Gospel, and invites all peoples to a dialogue of faith, reason, and love. We make this our prayer through Christ, our Lord.
+ Amen.
CREDO CATHOLIC SINGLES HOLD TREATS FOR TROOPS GAME NIGHT- Singles, please join CREDO SINGLES at St. Rita Church in Hamden, Saturday, November 18 from 7-10 PM in support of our service men and women. There will be a collection of the stocking stuffers: Olive green t-shirts and socks; Slinkies, Nerf-balls & Frisbees; Chapstick, chemical hand/foot warmers; Q-Tips, baby wipes, protein bars, pre-packaged tuna/chicken salad with crackers, beef jerky or corn nuts; disposable cameras and letters of encouragement. Come enjoy. Bring a snack or dessert to share. CREDO will provide the set-ups. Donation is $5. For more information contact CREDO at www.geocities.com/credocath/.
APOSTLES OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS invite you to the Holly Berry Festival on Friday, November 17 (3-8 PM) and Saturday, November 18 (10 AM – 3 PM) at Sacred Heart Academy, 265 Benham Street, Hamden. Enjoy a delicious Pasta Dinner on Friday, November 17 from 5-7 PM. Both days of the festival feature a Craft Show, entertainment, a raffle, photos with Santa, and culinary delights. Book signings feature Anthony Riccio, author of “The Italian American Experience in New Haven”, “Images and Oral Histories and Boston’s North End”; and Virginia Marangell, author of “Feast of Angels”, and “Wooster Square”. Proceeds benefit the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Retired Sisters. For information call 203-248-4031.
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Last minute food shopping! Deadline is Tuesday, November 14! The Parish Food Drive co-sponsored by the Christians In Action Committee, and both, the students from Holy Trinity School and our Religious Education Program-will take place for Thanksgiving.
Donations of non-perishable foods are needed for a traditional-style Thanksgiving dinner (please check expiration dates):
Turkey Fruits in cans or jars Sugar
Cranberry Sauce Instant potatoes Coffee
Stuffing Cake mix and frosting Tea
Canned vegetables Bottled juices Hot cocoa
TURKEYS ARE ESPECIALLY NEEDED!!!
Anyone wishing to donate a turkey (any size) may bring it to the rectory during office hours.Holiday baskets also include pantry staples, such as:
Bottled tomato sauce Canned tuna/chicken Rice
Pasta Cookies Beans
Hearty-style soups Crackers Pudding/Jello
Macaroni and cheese Peanut Butter & jelly Candy
In order to cover the expense of these “over and above” items- Anyone wishing to make a monetary gift may give it to one of our priests, deacons, or place it in an envelope labeled “Holiday Giving” and drop it in the offertory basket.
Grocery store gift certificates can be donated at any time of the year simply by placing them in the offertory basket.
If you, or someone you know, is financially in need of a Thanksgiving Food Basket, we ask that you please call the rectory no later than Monday, November 13! All names (callers and recipients) are kept confidential. Due to the many requests, we must reserve our donations for MEMBERS OF HOLY TRINITY ONLY!!! Deliveries to Wallingford only will be done on Saturday, November 18th, between the hours of 8:00 AM and Noon.
TRIP TO POLAND – July 8-20, 2007- Father Stephen Bzdyra is leading a trip to Poland. An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, November 30 at 7:00 PM at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, 139 North Orchard Street, Wallingford. Call Fr. Steve,203-729-2490 for more information.
BINGO- Did you know that playing bingo is sometimes recommended for keeping your mind healthy and active? Give your brain a workout by playing with us on Friday, November 17 in our church hall. The game begins at 7:00 PM.
“GET READY TO DECK THE HALLS”
Parish boy scout troop wreath sale after Masses the weekend of November 25-26!