For the Week of November 24

MASS AT REGENCY HOUSE will be celebrated on Monday, November 26, 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.

Rosa and Angelo Landino and family at the request of Rachel, Maria, Nick, & Ines.

Dorothy Thewlis, Mary Burroughs, William J. Preisner, Jamie Cunha, and Ida Haman

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

“NEW DAY” / OUR PARISH BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP meets in December on Wednesdays, December 5 and 19. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM at the Parish Center . If you are experiencing the loss of a loved one, who has passed away recently, or even years ago, please join us in prayer and consolation. Call Eva Colon 294-9398, Chick Kelman, 265-4546 or Lise Clavette, 238-7288 for more information about the group.

PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES – The next class is scheduled for this Tuesday, November 27, at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall. 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 register, 269-8791. IMPORTANT NOTE: There is NO Pre-Baptism Class in the month of December due to the holiday. The next class won’t be until Tuesday, January 29th. Please make sure to register for the November class if you intend to baptize your child in December or January. Thank you.

CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING will be in the church hall on Monday, December 10 at 7:00 PM. Everyone is invited to join in the Spirit.

PARISH COUNCIL meeting will be held on Thursday, November 29th in the church hall at 7:00 PM.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOK 2008 MAKES A GREAT GIFT THAT LASTS ALL YEAR! The Home and School Association is sponsoring this annual book sale, offering 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 or at Holy Trinity School . Your ENTERTAINMENT BOOK will include a certificate for a free 2 week subscription to Entertainment On Vacation online.

ST. PAUL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL is pleased to announce their Placement Exam will be offered on Saturday, December 1, from 8:00-11:30 AM. Students interested in being considered for scholarships must attend on this date. Please contact the Admissions office to register or visit the web at www.spchs.com. Any questions may be directed to Jennifer Vamvakas, 1-860-584-0911 x 15 at the Admissions Office.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION All students and parents are urged to participate in the CCD Christmas Toy, Food and Gift Drive by making donation of food, gifts, and NEW unwrapped toys to the needy of our parish! Items may be brought to the Religious Education Office. The Drive will run until Tuesday, December 4. We are thankful to the students, parents, teachers and families that presented our Thanksgiving Day Liturgy, and all who got up early last week to make the breads that were given out to the parishioners. It was a beautiful way to start out the Thanksgiving holiday!

MOUNT 2000 RETREAT FOR YOUTH: “SEEK THE FACE OF CHRIST” FEBRUARY 8-10, 2008 Mount 2008 is a Eucharist-centered annual retreat hosted by Mount St. Mary’s University, designed for high school and college-age Catholics. With the theme “Seek the Face of Christ, Mount 2008 will encourage participants to come to know Jesus as a friend, and to encounter His love and mercy in prayer, the Word of God, and the Holy Sacraments of the Catholic Church. The speakers for this year’s retreat include Father Peter Mitchell and Todd Lemieux. The cost is $99 (checks payable to Most Holy Trinity Church ), and the deadline to register is Friday, December 21. Registration and permission forms are available at the rectory office during office hours, Monday through Friday, 9AM to 4 PM. For more information on the retreat, please contact Father Jeff at 269-8791.

The following young women from our parish have attained Honors or High Honors for the first quarter:

Trinity Ladies Club Christmas Dinner Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

All entrees include pasta, garlic bread, salad, baked potato and vegetables, dessert, coffee, tea. Price includes tax and gratuity.

Barbara Sousa, 93 Christian Street , Wallingford , CT 06492 . _____________________________________________________

SPECIAL HOLY HOUR AND A HALF will be held in the Church on Friday, November 30th at 7:15 PM. Come, pray and sing, with music from the R.O.C.K. Group.

Reminder: If paying monthly, having your payment in each month helps keep our records accurate, and keeps you eligible to be the monthly “Lucky-1” ! ! !

Next Sunday marks the First Sunday of Advent. Inserted in this bulletin are the instructions for making an Advent Wreath as well as the Advent Wreath Blessing and Prayers. We encourage all individuals/families to continue or begin this beautiful tradition in your homes.

4th ANNUAL ST. NICHOLAS DAY – FUN FOR KIDS 5 TO 13 & A NIGHT OUT FOR PARENTS – Children ages 5-13 will enjoy this special celebration of the feast of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children, in the church hall on Thursday, December 6 from 5-8 PM. While the kids enjoy pizza, Christmas carols, games, arts & crafts, and a special guest appearance by St. Nicholas himself; parents can use the time to do their Christmas shopping or settle down for a short winter’s nap. The cost is a free-will offering of at least $5 per child- proceeds go to BIRTHRIGHT… helping pregnant mothers and their children. Please register by calling the rectory at 269-8791. This event is sponsored by our parish Youth Group and our Christians In Action Committee.

FEAST CELEBRATING OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE: THE PATRON SAINT OF THE AMERICAS will take place on Tuesday, December 11 through Wednesday, December 12.

On Tuesday, December 11, we will have the traditional Serenade to Our Lady of Guadalupe from 10 PM to 12:30 AM in the church. There will be a special re-enactment of the apparition of Our Blessed Mother as witnessed by St. Juan Diego. Light refreshments will be served in the hall following this service.

On Wednesday, December 12 the ceremony begins at 5:00 PM with the recitation of the Rosary, followed by the Procession of the Flags and the Aztec Dancers at 5:30 PM. Mass begins at 6:00 PM. Everyone is invited to the reception afterwards in the church hall. NOTE: These services will be mostly in Spanish but they can be enjoyed an appreciated by all. Come & celebrate!

REMINDER REGARDING TAX LAW CHANGES THAT WERE MADE FOR 2007 – Beginning with contributions made in 2007, parishioners (those who itemize their tax returns) will no longer be able to deduct contributions to the parish unless they maintain a bank record or written contribution statement from the parish. If you wish to ensure deductibility of your contributions to the parish, please use a check, direct deposit from your bank account, or use your parish envelopes. The parish will track contributions made using parish envelopes, and will produce a written statement of contributions made during 2007 by the end of January 2008. Canceled checks and other bank records are also sufficient documentation. The parish cannot track cash contributions not in parish envelopes. Thank you for using your envelopes or checks.

“THERE’S HOPE” – All are welcome. Peer support meeting will be held for those who have lost a loved one through suicide. Meetings will be held at 3:30 PM on the First Sunday of each month at Mary, Our Queen Parish, 248 Savage Street , Plantsville. For further information call the facilitator, Barbara DeSapio at 203-596-7916.

FOR THOSE WHO LOST A LOVED ONE AND ARE IN GRIEF, Sr. Mauryeen O’Brien, OP, Coordinator of the Archdiocesan Ministry to the Bereaved, will be speaking on bereavement at St. Frances of Cabrini Parish, 57 Pond Hill Road, North Haven, on Monday, November 26th at 7:00 PM. Her talk will include the journey through grief and the support that there is to help those with the loss of a loved one. There is NO charge for the program and All are welcome. This program is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Hartford, Family Life Office in Hamden , 230-2460.

THEOLOGY ON TAP, “serving the finest in Speakers, Conversation and Theology”, presents “THE BIBLE IS FOR CATHOLICS, TOO!: Find Out How To Read And Understand Sacred Scripture” on Wednesday, November 28 from 7:30-8:30 PM. Father Dairo Diaz, Pastor of St. Louis Church in West Haven will be the guest speaker, at the Playwright Restaurant and Pub, 144 Temple Street, New Haven. There is a suggested offering of $5.

DISCERNMENT EVENT PLANNED FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN, ages 21-45. You are invited for prayer, simple supper and sharing on the topic, “What Is It You Plan To Do With Your One Wild and Precious Life?” The gathering is sponsored by the Connecticut Vocation Council of Women Religious and will be held from 6-8:30 PM, Thursday, November 29, at the Sisters of Notre Dame Provincial House, in Windsor . To attend, contact Sr. Elaine Beltoncourt, CSJ via email at sebcsj@hotmail.com or by phone at 1-860-586-8637.

THE KING IS BONE OF OUR BONE AND FLESH OF OUR FLESH. The King is the servant-leader, who let go of His life for our sake. Who will follow the example of David, the example of Jesus, and renounce worldly power for the power of the children of God? If you will follow the example, call Father Michael Dolan at the Archdiocesan Vocation Office, St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, CT 1-860-286-7670 or visit the web at www.vocationshartford.org.

“HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS” FOR THE DIVORCED AND BEREAVED – This program will explore some ways to move through the holidays in a simple, peaceful way after going through a loss. There will be time for prayer, input from the facilitators and discussion. Sr. Mauryeen O’Brien, OP and Vincent Marquis, both facilitators of the Divorced and Bereaved Ministries will facilitate the program for the Archdiocese of Hartford. The evening will be at the Caritas Christi Center , Hamden on Thursday, December 6 from 7-9 PM. For directions and registration call 281-2569. Requested donation: $10.

DECEMBER 2007 CREDO CATHOLIC SINGLES: CHRISTMAS CAROLING & DINNER is scheduled for Saturday, December 1st at 1:30 PM. Join the group at the West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center . Come spread some holiday cheer by singing Christmas Carols for the residents. Or just hum along! Everyone is welcome. When you arrive sign in with the lobby receptionist. Ask her to direct you to the Recreation Room where Credo will gather prior to strolling through the halls. After caroling, the location for dinner will be decided. If you can, wear holiday colors: red, green, and/or white. Gena will be your host. THE ANNUAL CREDO ADVENT EVENING OF REFLECTION AND PRAYER, on Saturday, December 15th at 7:00 PM at St. Christopher Church in East Hartford . Come, bring a friend or two and let your heart and soul be filled with the peace of our Lord. Following the service, there will be a gathering in the hall for refreshments, conversation, and carols. $10 per person. In the spirit of the season, donations for Birthright will be accepted. For more Credo Catholic Single events check the web at www.credocath.com.

67TH CRECHE DEDICATION, sponsored by the Greater Meriden Council of Catholic Women, will be held on Sunday December 2nd at 2:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church , 159 East Main Street , Meriden . The St. Joseph Youth Ensemble (9-15 years of age) will perform under the direction of Chris Balanda. Refreshments will be served. All are invited to attend to keep Christ in Christmas.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER ANNOUNCES ITS CONNECTICUT 2008 SCHEDULE. The dates are as follows: January 25-27; April 25-27; July 18-20, September 19-21 and November 7-9. Worldwide Marriage Encounter offers a weekend experience designed to give married couples the opportunity to improve their relationship. The weekend provides an environment for couples to spend time together, away from the distractions and tensions of everyday life, while encouraging them to focus on each other and their relationship. For more information about Worldwide Marriage Encounter or to register for an upcoming weekend, please contact Joe and Jane Staszowski at 1-860-644-7260 or meweekend@gmail.com or visit www.wwme.org.

KNIGHTS CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR ST. AGNES HOME – The Knights of Columbus Pinta Council #5 invites all members to their Christmas Party for the benefit of St. Agnes Home for unwed mothers on December 12th at 7:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall Quinnipiac Street. Members are asked to bring baby items or school supplies. Call Andy Gagne if you have any questions, 269-0174.

OUR GIVING TREE IS GETTING READY TO BLOOM “ANGELS”……so, please, be an angel and take one home! (Or, perhaps, one tag for each hand, as we say!) Each tag represents a special gift and a blessing to someone on Christmas Day who might not otherwise have one. Next weekend, November 24-25, the parish GIVING TREE, by the statue of St. Joseph , is for the convenience of anyone wishing to HELP MAKE SOMEONE’S CHRISTMAS A LITTLE BRIGHTER THIS YEAR! And, if our Thanksgiving list is any indication, the need will be great this year. Suggestion tags will be hanging from the tree boughs, for the purpose of helping to meet the needs of the less fortunate. We ask everyone willing to participate to go up to the tree and remove a tag (or tags) that best describes a Christmas gift for a needy parishioner, convalescent home resident, resident of St. Agnes Home for unwed mothers and their babies, and for organizations such as Birthright, the Spanish Community of Wallingford, Wallingford Emergency Shelter, Catholic Family Services, or Regency House.Please bring the gift, WRAPPED, WITH THE SUGGESTION TAG taped to the outside of the package (you can make a note as to what is in the package!), back to the church and place it under the GIVING TREE. The deadline this year is Sunday, December 9th. It is necessary for the drive to end early in order that time be given to the Christians In Action Committee and friends to sort and bundle the gifts for families on Thursday, December 13th, and deliver them on Saturday, December 15th. Catch the after-Thanksgiving sales and help us give a Merry Christmas to all God’s children.

Cost: $65.00 for Youth Group Members and college-aged alumni; $140.00 for Parents, Family, or Friends

Your Pass Includes: Tickets to 2 Shows, Round-trip Train Fare Meals and Shopping are on your own

CONTACT FATHER JEFF IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT 269-8791. REGISTER FOR THE TRIP BY DROPPING OFF YOUR PAYMENT AT THE RECTORY OFFICE, ASAP. ONLY 25 SPOTS AVAILABLE.

ADVENT WREATH LIGHTING – Advent begins next weekend, Saturday/Sunday, December 2-3. Parish families wishing to light the Advent wreath at a weekend Mass during Advent are kindly asked to call Rachel at the rectory to schedule their date and Mass time. Please call during office hours, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM, 269-8791. Thank you.

TWELVE WAYS TO KEEP THE “CHRIST” IN CHRISTMAS - Join us for a Holy Trinity’s Women’s Advent Evening of Reflection. Advent meditation, practical ways to help focus on the birth of Christ in the midst of the hustle and bustle, raffles and refreshments on Thursday, December 6th from 7-9 PM in the Parish Center (next to the school). For more information contact Michele Desjardins at 679-0437.