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

MONDAY

    8:30M        The Killen Family (Barbara Killen)

TUESDAY     (Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary)

    8:30M        The deceased members of the Pongonis and Jawor

                        Families (Family)

        6:00        Mass in Spanish

WEDNESDAY (St. Cecilia, virgin and martyr)

    8:30M        George Lavoie (Daughter)

THURSDAY (Thanksgiving Day)

    8:30M        For the intentions of Our Parish Family

FRIDAY (St. Andrew Dung Lac, priest, and

                        companions, martyrs)

    8:30M        Anne Posluszny (Family)

SATURDAY

    8:30M        Agnes Gannon (Husband and children)

SATURDAY EVENING  (Sunday Vigil)

     4:00H        Edward Becker (Family)

SUNDAY       (Feast of Christ the King)

     7:30H        Joseph T. Festa (Mr. & Mrs. Richard Dighello)

     9:00H        Johanna Fishbein (Family)

  10:30H        Margaret and R. Joseph Isner

                        (Frank and Marcy Verde)

  12:00H        Helen Ascari (Peter and Lydia Gouveia)

     1:30H        Mass in Spanish

FOR THE GREATER HONOR AND GLORY OF GOD The SANCTUARY LAMP burns this week

in memory of the Brooks and Laden Families at the request of James Laden, Jr.

- FAITHFULLY DEPARTED –

OUR SYMPATHY TO THE

FAMILIES OF

Anthony Caprio and George Steele

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord; Let Your perpetual light shine upon them forever.

WE WELCOME INTO GOD’S FAMILY THROUGH BAPTISM

PRE-BAPTISM CLASS takes place in the church hall on the last Tuesday of the month beginning at 7:00 PM. The next class is scheduled for Tuesday, November 28. IMPORTANT REMINDER: THERE IS NO CLASS OFFERED IN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER. THE JANUARY CLASS WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 30. 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 make arrangements.

I – Leonardo Guzman and Maria Emelina Dominguez

I - Hugo Acevez and Jaqueline Rodriguez

Our parish boy scout troop will be selling live Christmas wreaths, outside of the church following all Masses next weekend, November 25 and 26. Please support our youth by making plans to pick out a wreath available in 12 or 16 inches.

LADIES GUILD meets in the Father Gene Room on Monday, November 20^th at 1:00 PM.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP members will gather at the Parish Center on Wednesday, November 22 at 7:00 PM. Anyone who is grieving a lost loved one and needs help coping during the holidays is encouraged and invited to attend.

NO BINGO on Friday, November 24 due to the holiday weekend. Please play with us again on Friday, December 1^st at 7:00 PM.

MASS AT REGENCY HOUSE will be celebrated on Monday, November 27th, 10:00 AM. Volunteers who assist the residents to and from Mass are asked to please be at the home no later than 9:45 AM.

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS – In observance of Thanksgiving the office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24. Office hours will resume on Monday, November 27, 9 AM to 4 PM. Have a happy and safe holiday!

TRIP TO POLAND – July 8-10, 2007. Father Stephen Bzdyra is leading a trip to Poland. An informational meeting will be held Thursday, November 30 at 7 PM at SS. Peter and Paul Church, 139 North Orchard Street, Wallingford. Call Fr. Steve 203-729-2490 for more information.

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 !!! The CCD OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 AND RE-OPEN ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27.

PIANO NEEDED – The parish is in need of a piano in good condition, to be used in 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, 269-8791.

THEOLOGY ON TAP, “providing speakers on our faith and how it applies to daily life”, presents Father Jeff Gubbiotti, speaking on “The Beauty of Confession Revealed:… And Practical Tips to Overcoming the Dread of Going to Confession)” on Wednesday, November29^th at The Playwright Pub, 144 Temple Street, New Haven. Young adults in their 20’s and 30’s are invited to join in after the presentation with their questions. The event is free but a suggested offering is asked.

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.

The Thanksgiving break will begin on Wednesday, November 22nd at 12:25 PM. School will reopen Monday, November 27^th.

PARISH COUNCIL will meet on Thursday, November 30^th in the Church Hall at 7:00 PM.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN INFORMATION REGARDING ANNULMENTS simply write to Annulment Information, Archdiocese of Hartford, 134 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105 or call the Tribunal Secretary, (860)-541-6491. Staff members will offer assistance. All calls are strictly confidential.

THANKSGIVING DAY LITURGY

Mass on Thanksgiving Day, will be celebrated at 8:30 AM. Students in the Monday CCD classes of our Religious Education Program will participate in this special Liturgy.

Loaves of bread, prepared by the students in the Confirmation Preparation Program, will be blessed and distributed to everyone present at Mass. The students encourage everyone to share this bread at your Thanksgiving dinner at home as a symbol of God’s blessings and in gratitude for all that we receive.

We urge all members of our parish family to attend this Mass as an _expression of love and in appreciation to Almighty God for His goodness. And, we ask everyone to offer their prayers and be thankful for the troops who are protecting our country bother here and afar.

All bulletin announcements must be submitted in writing by Monday at Noon for publication in the next weekend’s bulletin. Please be advised it is better to have your announcement in at least 2 weeks in advance so that your club/organization/activity can be published several times before your date if space is available

GOD GAVE HIS ONLY SON ON CHRISTMAS FOR US… PERHAPS WE CAN GIVE A LITTLE BACK FOR OTHERS?

On the weekend of November 25 and 26, the parish “GIVING TREE” will be “planted” by the statue of St. Joseph for the convenience of anyone wishing to HELP MAKE SOMEONE’S CHRISTMAS A LITTLE BRIGHTER THIS YEAR!!!  Suggestion tags will be hanging from the tree boughs, for the purpose of helping to meet the needs of those less fortunate. We ask everyone who is planning to participate to go up to the tree and remove a tag (or tags) that best describes a Christmas present for a needy parishioner, convalescent home resident, residents of St. Agnes Home for unwed mothers and their babies, and for organizations: Birthright, SCOW (Spanish Community of Wallingford), Wallingford Emergency Shelter or Catholic Family Services.

Please bring the gift, WRAPPED, with the suggestion tag taped to the outside of the package (letting us know what’s in the package!) no later than Sunday, December 10. It is necessary that this drive end early in order that time be given to the Christians In Action Committee and friends to sort beginning, Wednesday, December 13 and deliver on Saturday, December 16.

YOUTH RETREAT

Join us Feb. 2 - 4, 2007 at Mount St. Mary's Seminary and College in

Emmitsburg, Maryland for

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 you 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.

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.

A FRIENDLY REMINDER CONCERNING MASS PAYMENTS – if you have not as yet paid for your scheduled Mass(es) in 2006, you are kindly asked to do so by either sending your offering in the mail (clearly indicate when the Mass is to be said or has been said) or dropping it off at the Parish Office. We thank you for your cooperation… we would like to have our calendar for 2006 paid up before we head into 2007.

FIRST RECONCILIATION –  On Monday, November 27^th, 6:30 PM, in the church, our second grade Monday Religious Education classes will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. We ask that all parishioners please offer prayers for these children on this very special occasion in their lives.

As you prepare for Thanksgiving, look back on 2006 to all the moments God visited your family in unexpected blessings, disasters avoided, or kindness and compassion received. Today’s gospel reminds us that “when you see things happening, know that the Lord is near.”

- ADVENT WREATH FAMILIES -