SATURDAY EVENING
(Sunday Vigil)
4:00H Joseph Lampo
(Diane and Tony Citerella and
family
SUNDAY
(The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph)
7:30H Rusiak, Ferry and
Lencevich Families
(Audrey
Johns)
9:00H Michael Piazza
(Father, Joe and family)
10:30H Leo and Elizabeth Sarafin
(Family)
12:00H Anthony Sorge, Carl Latella, and Robert,
Jerry & Daniel McDermott
(The Sorge Family)
1:30H Mass in Spanish
MONDAY
(The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God)
(NOT a holy day of
obligation)
8:30M Louise Condon
(Evelyn Shortell)
TUESDAY
(St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory
Nazianzen,
Bishops and doctors)
8:30M John Scala
(Linda Scala)
6:00M Mass in Spanish
WEDNESDAY
(Holy Name of Jesus)
8:30M Vincent Pyskaty
(Family)
THURSDAY
( St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, religious)
8:30M The Oneto and Trigilio Families
(Michael and
Veronica Trigilio)
FRIDAY
( St. John Neumann, bishop)
8:30M Nicholas Stabile
(Mary Louis)
12:05 Domenico and Michele Monaco; Flora, Rosetta and Giuseppi
Landino; Giuseppina Stellato, and
Rosa Fetta (Antoinette
Landino)
8:00 First Friday Adoration/Holy Hour
SATURDAY
8:30M Peter and Clair Lovisa & Dominic and Grace Lorusso
(Daughters)
SATURDAY EVENING
(Sunday Vigil)
4:00H Catherine and Silvio Pierlioni
(Family)
SUNDAY
(Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord)
7:30H Rocco Parisi
(Bob and Joan Parisi)
9:00H Salvatore and Mario Verde
(The Buno and Verde
Families)
10:30H Evelyn, Eugene and Louis Audisio and the Deceased members of the
Audisio and Ollino
Families (Mr. & Mrs. Jerry
Farrell, Jr.)
12:00H The Betzner and Luschenat Families
(Karl W. and
Barbara Luschenat)
1:30H Mass in Spanish
FOR THE GREATER HONOR AND GLORY OF GOD
The SANCTUARY LAMP burns this week in memory of Yolanda and Louis Dighello and Fred Mansfield and son, Matthew at the request of Loretta Mansfield and family.
ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE – Monday, January 22 in Washington D.C. Buses to March available. Call the Archdiocese of Hartford, Pro-Life Committee for information, 203-878-3571.
- FAITHFULLY DEPARTED –
OUR SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES OF
Reno Giapponi, James Boylan, Gerald Ford, Jr., James Falcigno, and Agatha Kvedas
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord; Let Your perpetual light shine upon them forever.
CONCERNING JANUARY 1, 2007: NOT A HOLY DAY of OBLIGATION THIS YEAR!
Since
the Feast of Mary, Mother of God, January 1st falls on a Monday this
year, it is not a Holy Day of Obligation. There is NO obligation to attend Mass.
There will be NO Vigil Mass on Sunday, December 31st . On Monday,
January 1st there will be only one (1) Mass celebrated at 8:30 A.M.
Although it is not a Holy Day of Obligation, we encourage everyone who can to
come to Mass to take the opportunity to honor Mary, the Mother of God for her
loving sacrifices made on our behalf during her life on earth and for her
motherly intercession in our lives today. On January 1st we also are
called to pray for peace in our world. This day has been designated as the World
Day of Prayer for Peace. Let us pray to Our Blessed Mother for Peace in our
troubled world.
PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES – Classes are held on the last Tuesday of each month, except December. The next pre-baptism class for parents will be held on Tuesday, January 30 at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall. First-time parents or soon-to-be parents, who are REGISTERED PARISHIONERS at Holy Trinity Church , are asked to sign-up for pre-baptism classes by calling the rectory at 269-8791. You will be sent a packet containing the Baptism Registration form and other important information regarding baptizing your child here at Holy Trinity.
LADIES, MAKE A RESOLUTION FOR 2007… To take some time for yourself to bring God back into your heart and life and back into your home. And it all starts with the peaceful setting of Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center in Farmington , CT. Join other women of faith of the parish on the weekend of February 9-11 for an uplifting experience that your family will notice in you. There is still time to make a reservation by calling Joan Morico, 269-0517.
THINKING ABOUT ADDING SPIRITUAL “FIRSTS” TO YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS LIST? Perhaps you might consider attending monthly First Fridays Adoration. On Friday, January 5th, after the 8:30 AM Mass, there will be Eucharistic Adoration until the 12:05 PM Mass. On Friday evening at 8:00 PM we offer a Holy Hour in the church, with Benediction and Eucharistic Adoration. Please come and be present with the Lord in prayer and thanksgiving regularly this year !
A NOTE TO
THANKS! I take this opportunity to
extend many thanks to so many people who have made the Advent and Christmas
Seasons such a wonderful experience. To the many families who volunteered each
week to light the Advent Wreath, to our wonderful Choir under the direction of
Mr. Rick Fowler, for the beautiful Advent Service of Lessons and Carols. A
special note of appreciation to Mr. Kevin Buno, Jr., and the Branford Cantare
for their participation on our Festival of Lessons and Carols. I also extend our
grateful appreciation to the members of our Hospitality Committee under Lynette
Clinton for providing such a festive reception in the church hall following our
Advent Service and at our parish Christmas Open House. To the volunteers and the
Christians In Action Committee, especially Peggy Urbano, Sandy and Vincent
Devine, Jennifer Ryder and John Dichello, and all who help put together all the
Christmas Baskets and help sort and deliver all the Christmas presents from the
Giving Tree, thank you for all your help. To the volunteers who came to help
decorate the interior church for Christmas, especially John Bossidy, Judy
Cassella, Ginny DeBaise and Pauline Palmero and the Altar Care Committee, thank
you for making our church so beautiful for the holidays. And a sincere
appreciation to our outdoor Christmas decorators: Marty Cassella, Bob Selmecki,
Nick Urbano, Roger Brouillard, Bob Cassello, and the Religious Education
students who put up the bows, wreaths, garlands, and manger. To the Deacons,
Altar Servers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, Collection Counters,
Adult Choir, the children in the Religious Education Program who presented the
Annual Pageant under the direction of Mrs. Fran Selmecki and the volunteers who
help in preparing the children, thank you all for making this Christmas so
special. To our youth group and the Bob and Sherry Meyers family who brought the
joy and charity of St. Nicholas to our children’s celebration. I also would like
to thank John Ahern, Nick Urbano, Kathy Carroll, Brenda Sorge, and the parish
staff and secretaries and Christmas mailing stuffers for all their work during
the holidays. To Father Jeff Gubbiotti for all his help and assistance with the
Christmas Masses and confessions. And to the members of the Spanish Community
for their help, the Our Lady of Guadalupe Festival Committee and the Spanish
Choir under Mary Ellen Eckels and the Spanish Nativity scene by the Spanish CCD
students and parishioners, under the coordination of Sara Robles and Lina
DeJesus. We pray that the Lord will continue to bless our wonderful parish in
the coming New Year!
Sincerely,
Father Gary
ARE YOU PRO-LIFE? DO YOU MOURN THE 47 MILLION ABORTED INNOCENTS? WOULD YOU HELP A PREGNANT GIRL CHOOSE LIFE FOR HER BABY? BIRTHRIGHT Of Meriden-Wallingford needs volunteers to counsel women, in person and over the telephone, to understand that both they and their babies are unique, precious, loved and not alone. Training is provided. If you feel called to respond please contact: Diana Javornisky 237-9887 or Mary McNamara, 860-290-8800. Please call today - don’t delay on saving a life or two.
MAINTENANCE AND BUILDING REPORT Work in the Father Gene Room is progressing. The ceiling and walls have been repainted. We thank Mark Gervais for the time he has given in painting the trim in the front part of the Father Gene Room . More of the trim in the back room will have to be painted. Please watch the bulletin for dates and time. Volunteers are always welcomed and needed.
MAY GOD BLESS US ALL WITH HIS MERCY, PROTECTION AND PEACE IN 2007…
…May His Light shine upon each one of us, our families, and our world.
....May we be blessed with health and abundance and joy, and that we may thoughtfully share these gifts with each other willingly.
….May we spend our time this year in Thanksgiving to God, bringing the Kingdom of Heaven upon earth by sharing the Gospel teachings with joy, humility, and by example..
….May we make it a priority to pray and celebrate the feast days and holy days of the church with our presence, in celebration, and with reverence.
…May we daily thank our Blessed Mother, St. Joseph, the angels and the saints for their prayers and intercessions.
…May we share the burdens of our smaller, weaker, and sicker brothers and sisters, and protect them from harm and injustice.
…May we use our wisdom and knowledge wisely, not for war, but for finding resources to relieve world problems and cure disease and sickness, and protecting our environment & natural resources.
...May this year be filled with charity and fraternity among us as individuals and as a nation, rejecting crime, violence, and war.
....That we will strive to make this a BLESSED NEW YEAR OF …
PEACE ON EARTH and GOOD WILL TO ALL PEOPLE
CHRISTMAS LIGHTING OF WINDOWS- We are grateful to Mark Gervais who gave Most Holy Trinity Parish a great Christmas gift. The high windows in the sanctuary were illumined and provided a great effect for the Christmas Eve Masses. Thank you!
MARRIAGE PROBLEMS? TRY RETROUVAILLE OF CONNECTICUT – If your marriage has become troubled or stressed, unloving or uncaring or if your relationship has grown cold and distant, if your are thinking of separation or divorce, or if you are already separated or divorced, but you want to try again- then the Retrouvaille program can help you. The next Retrouvaille weekend in Connecticut will take place January 19-21. Although Retrouvaille is Catholic in origin, couples from all or no faith traditions are welcome to attend. Also, there are no group discussions or coerced sharing times. For more information, please call our confidential number 1-800-470-2230 or e-mail us at 3001@retrouvaille.org. Please be assured that all names are kept in the strictest confidence.
HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN for the 2007 -2008 school year. Our kindergarten program runs from 8:10 AM to 2:25 PM. Select openings also exist in Grades 1-7. Holy Trinity School offers children a quality, faith-filled education for a lifetime. For an application or to speak to the principal, kindly contact Sister Kathleen Kelly, R.S.M. at 203-269-4476 or via e-mail at holy.trinity.school@snet.net.
THANK YOU!
To the many parishioners and friends who sent Christmas cards, cookies, and Christmas gifts, we extend to you our sincere appreciation and gratitude. We pray that the Lord will bring you His peace and prosperity in the coming New Year.
Sincerely,
Father Gary
Father Jeff
WINTER WARNING!!!
We cannot stress enough the fact that
during the winter months the north side
(parking lot) entrance to the church can become extremely dangerous.
This is due to the fact that the sun does not shine on that side of the church.
FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY we
encourage you to enter through the front three entrances… and those of you who
have difficulty walking … PLEASE USE THE
ELEVATOR. We do our best to keep the stairs, walks and parking lots
as safe as possible. But PLEASE
understand that sometimes (depending on the
time and severity of the storm) it is impossible to keep up with all
of the stairways. Please do not assume or expect your “usual” or “favorite”
entrance will be passable.
We try to concentrate on the
center door and elevator entrances and the walkways leading to them. Please head
for these entrances when the weather is inclement. We ask that
you not only be CAUTIOUS but
PATIENT as well! Thank you.
CHANGE IN THE TAX LAWS BEGINNING JANUARY 2007
We have received notification from the Archdiocese of Hartford that due to recent changes in the tax laws, 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, upon request, produce a written statement of contributions made during 2007. 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.
THE SHRINE OF SAINT ANNE IN WATERBURY 2ND ANNUAL BOAR’S HEAD FESTIVAL
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7TH AT 4:00 PM
Share in the music and medieval pageantry celebrating the ancient story of the Epiphany at the Shrine of Saint Anne, 515 South Main Street , Waterbury . The festival opens with a medieval celebration in the court of a king and queen featuring, dancers jugglers, bagpipers and a fife and drum ensemble. It then celebrates the arrival of the Christ Child as the king of kings and the light of the world! This magnificent concert and procession are awe-provoking and inspiring and will be followed by a medieval Wassail Party! Free-will offering for concert and procession is $10.00 and $25.00 for the concert, procession and Wassail party. For tickets or information call the Shrine at 203-756-4439. Proceeds to benefit the Shrine Restoration Fund.
ABC’S OF ANNULMENT will be presented by Brother Larry Lussier, CSC on Friday, January 26th at St. John Vianney Church Hall, 300 Captain Thomas Boulevard , West Haven from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. People seeking information about annulment MUST attend this session in order to attend the follow-up workshops on the following dates:
Annulment Workshops
(pre-requisite is the ABC’s of Annulment Presentation)
Workshop #1 Friday, February 2
Workshop #2 Friday, February 9
Workshop #3 Friday,
February 16
Workshop #4 Friday, March 2
Workshop #5 Friday March 9
Workshop #6 Friday, March 16
Workshop #7 Friday March 23
Deacons William Eyles and Robert Macaluso will assist Brother Larry at the workshops. Contact the Archdiocese of Hartford Office of Family Life for more information and to register, 230-2460.
Religious Education classes resume: Saturday class on January 6, Monday class on January 8, and Tuesday class on January 9.
SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL will NOT be in session on Sunday, December 31st and on January 14th. There WILL be class on January 7th and then again on January 21.
CREDO CATHOLIC SINGLES will have their April to September 2007 event calendar planning session on Sunday, January 14th after they attend Mass at 11:30 AM at St. Rita Church in Hamden . The meeting begins in the basement meeting room at 12:30 PM. Bring your ideas, old or new, and a willingness to help out. Coffee and bagels will be provided.
BINGO 2007 BEGINS!
- Friday, January 5th at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall