SATURDAY EVENING  (Sunday Vigil)

     7:30H        John and Claire Pikor

                        (Sharon and Bob Cassello, daughter and son-in-law)

The SANCTUARY LAMP burns this week in memory of Marco Sartori

at the request of his brother, Richard.

III – Mark Woods and Renee Pires

III – Christopher Costa and Cortney Ryan

II – Mark DiPino and Janet Rodriguez

II – Patrick Armstrong and Melissa Losi

II – Marcelo Moutinho and Henriqueta Ferreira

REMINDERS FOR ALTAR SERVERS GOING ON THE OUTING TO LAKE COMPOUNCE on Monday, July 17: Those servers going on the outing are reminded they must ride on the bus, and attend a special morning Mass on July 17^th at 9:15 AM, being celebrated by Father Jeff. After a light breakfast, they will board the bus at 10:08. The bus returns from the park at 4:45 PM and will return to our parking lot by 5:30 PM. Please bring a bathing suit and towel if you are planning to use the water park

ADVERTISING IN OUR BULLETIN IS AN IMPORTANT WAY OF GETTING YOUR BUSINESS NOTICED – Pete Silvestre, our Advertising Sales Representative with Liturgical Publications, will be visiting our parish for two weeks beginning July 31^st. He would like to contact you and other local businesses to offer them the opportunity to support the church through advertising in our bulletin. If you would like to sign-up early to speak with Pete when he arrives at the parish please call the rectory to be put on his Business Prospect List, 269-8791. Thank you in advance for your support.

Two sessions are being offered:

Tuesday Sessions:

September 5, 2, 19, 26 and October 3, and 10 at

St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, 7-9 PM

Thursday Sessions:

September 7, 14, 21,28 and October 5, and 12

at St. Joan of Arc Church in Hamden, 7-9 PM

There is a $15 fee to cover the cost of the books (paid at class).

An information/registration form (available at our rectory office) must be completed in full and submitted before the first day of class. Father Gary’s signature is needed at the end of the form, indicating that he has seen the completed form and approves it.

Two certificates are required: a certificate verifying Baptism information, and a Sponsor Certificate (your Confirmation sponsor needs to request a certificate from the parish where they are presently registered and practicing).

The fall celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation for Adults is scheduled for October 23, 2006, at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield at 7:30 PM

CREDO CATHOLIC SINGLES

The next Credo Special Event will be Saturday, July 29^th at 5 PM. Meet Credo friends for dinner and a movie! The evening begins at Pacific Buffet and Grill in Wallingford for a delicious buffet dinner ($13.00). Afterwards, catch a movie at the Holiday Cinemas. For more information check the Credo website at www.geocities.com/credocath/ or write Credo Catholic Singles, P.O. Box 1236, Glastonbury, CT 06033.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION  OF ADULTS / RCIA PROGRAM

If you, or someone you know of is interested in the Catholic faith or Catholic who has not yet received First Holy Communion or the Sacrament of Confirmation…please call Linda Scala, Coordinator, at 949-0799. This process consists of approximately 25 sessions and is held following the homily at the 10:30 Sunday Masses from September through April. Clergy and laity serve as catechists.

LOOKING FOR A QUALITY EDUCATION FOR YOUR CHILD?

Holy Trinity School, 11 North Whittlesey Avenue, Wallingford is currently accepting applications for the 2006-2007 academic year. Openings exist in grades 1 and 2. There may be select openings in other grades.

For over 90 years, we have offered a quality Catholic education program for students in grades K-8. There will be a full-day kindergarten program beginning in September. Our kindergarten for this year is full. We will begin registration for kindergarten 2007-2008 in September. Please call 269-4476 for an application or information.

Holy Trinity School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It is the only elementary school in Wallingford accredited by an outside agency.

ARCHDIOCESAN BIBLE SCHOOL:

BEGIN YOUR BIBLE JOURNEY WITH US!

This program is intended for adults who wish to meet the Lord in a deeper way through Scripture, and who seek the assistance that a guided journey provides. The Archdiocesan Office of Religious Education is now taking registrations for classes beginning in September 2006. The registration process must be completed at least two weeks before Orientation Day, Saturday, August 26. For further information contact Sr. Jewel Renna at 1-860-243-9465 or by e-mail: jrenna@adh-ore.org.

ST. PAUL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL IN BRISTOL ANNOUNCES 5 EXCITING SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH. They are offering week long or shorter instructional workshops including: football camp, tennis clinic, basketball clinic, SAT prep course and a performing arts workshop. Please visit our website at www.spchs.com for registration information or call 860-584-0911.

HELP! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHERS ARE NEEDED– If you are ready to share your knowledge of our Catholic faith with our students, and can spare just a few hours a week, Fran Selmecki, our Religious Ed Coordinator is looking for your help. Teachers are needed in each of the following grades:

Grade 5 Teacher – Mondays, 3:15 to 5:00 PM

Grade 4 Teacher – Tuesdays, 3:15 to 5:00 PM

Grade 8 Teacher – Tuesdays, 6:45 to 8:00 PM

** Also, teachers are needed for our Sunday Bible School program, which meets in the church hall during the 10:30 AM Mass on Sundays beginning in the Fall. Please leave a message with the Religious Education Office at 265-6300.

BINGO will be held this Friday, July 22 in the Church Hall at 7:00 PM

GLOBAL WARMING IS AFFECTING YOUR LIFE! The parish CHRISTIANS IN ACTION COMMITTEE has just received a video from the Archdiocesan Office of Urban Affairs called “God’s Creation & Global Warming”, which will be presented as part of it regular meeting on Wednesday, July 19, in the church hall at 7:00 PM. Interested parishioners are invited to attend this meeting and discuss ways we may best live as stewards of God’s creation. As always, new members to the committee are always welcome.

SS. PETER & PAUL ROSARY GARDEN PRAYER

In 1917, Our Lady appeared to three children in Fatima, Portugal. She encouraged all to recite the Rosary for conversion and reparation of sins. Our Blessed Lady appeared on the 13^th of the month from May to October. Beginning in August, you, your family and friends are invited to recite the Rosary on the 13^th of the month in the SS. Peter & Paul Church Rosary Garden at 7:00 PM.

Sunday, August 13

Wednesday, September 13

Friday, October 13

In case of rain the Rosary will be recited in the church (127 North Orchard Street) at the Altar of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Everyone is encouraged to attend this beautiful devotion to Our Lady.

A FRIENDLY REMINDER CONCERNING MASS OFFERING PAYMENTS – if you have not as yet paid for your scheduled Mass, you are kindly asked to do so either by sending your offering in the mail (clearing indicate when the Mass is to be said or has been said) or dropping it off at the rectory office. We thank you for your cooperation.

THOSE WHO GIVE OF

THEIR TIME AND TALENT…

TRINITY LADIES CLUB (TLC) OFFICERS

Danuta Hartman                   President

Muriel Passariello                Vice-President

Peggy Phelan                        Recording President

Linda Citak                            Treasurer

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