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SATURDAY EVENING  (Sunday Vigil)

     4:00H        Frank Campoli (Connie Campoli)

SUNDAY       (Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time)

     7:30H        Edward Miller (2nd anniversary)

                        (Donald and Betty Timek)

     9:00H        Bryan Gerosa (mother, Margaret Ennever)

  10:30H        Michael & Christine Pascale (The Pascale Family)

  12:00H        For the intentions of Our Parish Family

     1:30H        Mass in Spanish

MONDAY     (St. Thomas, apostle)

    8:30M        Anne Posluszny (Family)

        4:00        Wedding/Thomas Brockett and Nicole Brouillette

TUESDAY

    8:30M        For the intentions of Our Parish Family

        6:00        Mass in Spanish

WEDNESDAY

    8:30M        Thea Grinold (parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ray Grinold

                        and family)

THURSDAY

    8:30M        James Hamilton (Jack Hamilton, son)

FRIDAY

    8:30M        Henry Gambardella (Family)

     12:05        Elena Woytowich (Son)

        8:00        First Friday Adoration

SATURDAY

    8:30M        The Smith, Clark, and Elligot Families

                        (Emily and Chris Smith and family)

   1:00             Wedding/Francisco Tovar and Claudia Garcia

SATURDAY EVENING  (Sunday Vigil)

     4:00H        Kathleen Cooper Savage (Mom, Dad and brother,

                        David)

SUNDAY       (Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time)

     7:30H        Celeste Calamore (Family)

     9:00H        Korzynski and Zagorski Families

                        (Barbara and Jeffrey Zagorski)

  10:30H        Algerd Rogers (Rae and Dick Barbieri)

  12:00H        Linda Singer (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 Stephen Conway at the request of Eugene Riotte Family.

 

OUR SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES OF Mary L. King and Glen Byland

 

III – Thomas Brockett and Nicole Brouillette

III – Francisco Tovar and Claudia Garcia

I – Mark Woods and Renee Pires

I – Christopher Costa and Cortney Ryan

WE WELCOME INTO GOD’S FAMILY THROUGH BAPTISM

Lian Cathryn Rose Kacillas, Daniel Joseph Civitello,

Andrew Joseph Dowling, Lauren Michelle Hardesty,

Hannah Marie Provo

 

EDUCATE YOUR CHILD HERE - OPENINGS AT HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL

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.

OPEN TO EVERYONE !!!

(ALL AGES)

THE SECOND ANNUAL

MINI-GOLF TOURNAMENT

Tuesday, July 11

(the Feast of St. Benedict)

Join Father Jeff and friends, from Noon to 4:00 PM, at Hidden Valley Mini Golf, West Street, Southington (exit 31 off I-84) for this fun event, open to everyone. Golfers compete for prizes to be awarded at the end of the tournament. The cost is $5. Please register by calling the rectory at 269-8791. For more information, contact Fr. Jeff.

 

NEW ENGLAND PROUD 2B CATHOLIC FESTIVAL !

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2006

REMINDER: DEADLINE TO SIGN-UP IS THURS. JULY 6

You are invited to a wonderful family event! Our Parish is hoping to arrange for a bus to bring any families and young people from our parish youth groups to the festival (Saturday, August 12) in Framingham, MA. Mass will be celebrated by Most Rev. Cardinal O’Malley (Archbishop of Boston); a huge concert featuring Fr. Stan Fortuna, Sean Forrest, Martin Doman, and others; a breakout tent with interesting speakers; food vendors; many games and activities for children; and much more. If we have enough interest, the coach bus will leave our parking lot at 10:45 AM and return around 11:45 PM. The cost is $39/person and $29/child 12 and under. This covers the bus, admission ticket, and a fun “snack pack.” All are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and picnic style meals. If you have any question, please contact Fr. Jeff. The deadline to register you and your family is Thursday, July 6. Call the rectory (269-8791) to sign-up today!!!

EUCHARISTIC YOUTH RALLY 2006

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

1:00-9:00 PM

OUR LADY OF

MT. CARMEL CHURCH, MERIDEN

“Deus Caritas Est” (God Is Love)

Living the Love of God In the Eucharist, In One Another

The youth of the parish are invited to participate in this special local rally, which promises to bring spiritual enrichment and excitement in being present with God and with other area youth. Events include the celebration of the Mass; Music by the R.O.C.K. Group, dynamic speakers and witness talks, a special team challenge game with cash and prizes, and a special Candlelight Adoration and Procession of the Holy Eucharist. God is Love! The cost is $20, which includes registration, a pizza party, and a special souvenir of the occasion. For more information and to register, call the rectory or Father Jeff at 269-8791.

WEDNESDAY ALTAR CARE GROUP NEEDS HELPERS

Every Wednesday morning, following the 8:30 AM Mass until 10:00 AM, the Altar Care Committee cares for the sanctuary area as well as other areas in the church and sacristy. Volunteers who are willing and able to help out with “chores” are asked to call Ginny DeBaise, 269-3788 for a “job description.”

 

BINGO will be held at 7:00 PM on Fridays during the summer in our air-conditioned church hall.

2 SPECIAL SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH

SIGN-UP DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JULY 8

YOUTH PERFORMANCE ORCHESTRA (for high school and middle school students) will hold rehearsals this summer. To register call the rectory at 269-8791 or Mary Ellen Eckels at 284-2101.

SONRISE: A SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP, which will be held in the church hall, meets for 2 weeks as participants work on the production of GODSPELL.  The camp runs July 24-28 and July 31-August 4 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 11 AM), and includes the theatrical arts of singing, dancing, acting and storytelling. The Youth will present their work for the parish within the liturgy of Sunday Mass. All youth of the parish in grades 1-8th are welcome to participate. Daily activities include Morning Mass, snacks and rehearsals. Registration forms, available at the rectory, are due by July 8 along with a $150.00 fee. There is a 10% discount for second child from the same family. Scholarships are available. Contact Mary Ellen Eckels, director, for more information, 284-2101.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

On Friday, June 16, 2006, 124 parents, alumni and friends of Holy Trinity School participated in our second annual Golf Tournament for the benefit of our school.  Supported by volunteer parents, current high school alumni and recent eighth grade graduates, the participants enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of golf followed by dinner at the events host, the Traditions Golf Club of Wallingford.  This highly successful event raised over $11,000 for the school’s general fund.  This was made possible through the generosity of approximately 40 sponsors and numerous donations to the events raffle from local families and firms. 

   The Holy Trinity School Community would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our supporters.  This year’s BLUE and GOLD sponsors for the event were:  Wallingford and Yalesville Funeral Homes, Bacardi USA, Collette Physical Therapy, Williams Tax Services, Konover Construction, The Law Firm of Williams, Walsh and O’Connor, Dr. Paul Gambardella, Ferguson and McGuire Insurance, B.C. Bailey Funeral Home, Dietle Construction, Dr. Alfredo Axtmayer, Colony Glass, Fishbein Law Firm, LLC, TD Banknorth Insurance Group, Continental Insurance Agency of Connecticut, Reliable Plumbing and Heating LLC, HerbaSway Laboratories LLC, The Law Firm of Morrison Mahoney LLP, Deltacom Corporation, The Socha Family, Dichello Distributors and Wallingford Buick GMC. 

   Additional sponsors who contributed to the success of the tournament were:  The Law Firm of Farrell, Leslie and Grochowski, Quality Subaru, The Defilippo Family, Shirt Graphix, The Hewitt Family, Sabbaticals Restaurant, Eastside Spirit Shop, Top Notch Cleaners, John J. Kovacs Insurance Agency, Don and Mary Ellen Doolittle, Building 1ne Maintenance, Quality Tent, Tee-It-Up, Atlantic Equipment Installers Inc., and the Thomas Family.

   Once again, we wish to thank all of our sponsors, raffle contributors, volunteers and players for making this event a success for the school.  We look forward to seeing you all again next year on Friday, June 15, 2007 for the 3rd Annual Holy Trinity School Golf Classic. May you all enjoy a safe and happy summer.

         - - Sister Katie and The Holy Trinity School Golf Committee.

FIRST FRIDAY MASSES , July 7,

will be celebrated at 8:30 AM and 12:05 PM.

 

ADORATION OF THE

BLESSED SACRAMENT

On First Friday, July 7, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place following the 8:30 AM Mass and up to the 12:05 PM Mass. You are invited and encouraged to spend this special time with our Lord in prayer and devotion. Please sign-up to schedule a prayer time with Charlotte Bonassar, 294-1867, so that we can be assured that the Eucharist will have someone in prayerful presence.

 

FIRST FRIDAY EVENING ADORATION with Procession and Benediction will be held on Friday Evening, July 7 at 8:00 PM in English and Spanish. Let us join together as a parish family and give honor and praise to our beloved Jesus, who is present with us in the Eucharist.

SHARE YOUR FAITH! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR UPCOMING YEAR -  Fran Selmecki, Coorindator of our parish Religious Education Program, is looking for a few good people to join her group of dedicated religious education teachers in September. If you would like to help in the following areas, please contact the Religious Education Office at 265-6300.

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.

TAKE AN ACTIVE PART WITH A HELPING HAND AT ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH

Sure, the activities are fun and the food is tasty, but it’s really about spending time with our parish family.

Chairpersons, Jerry Borrelli and Lynette Clinton can also use some helping hands in the kitchen and on the PNA grounds. If you can assist them on the Parish Picnic Committee please call them with the hours you’d be available, Jerry, 269-4772 or Lynette, 484-2337. Let’s look forward to having a great time at the picnic this year!

 

ABUNDANT HARVEST: CATHOLIC TO THE CORE

ARCHDIOCESAN CATHOLIC YOUTH RALLY

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2006, 2:00 –8:00 PM

ST. THOMAS SEMINARY GROUNDS, BLOOMFIELD

Rain or shine… Join Archbishop Henry Mansell and Father Norman Fisher, Jr. for a day of celebration. The event includes The Rock Band, a Catholic Idol Talent Show, Sunset Adoration, Amazing Grace, reconciliation and Mass, and dinner of the lawn of St. Thomas Seminary. The cost is $20 ($18.00 if you register by August 25th.) Reduce the price by $3 if you bring your own dinner. Register no later than September 6th by filling out a registration form at the rectory.

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS and the parish Christians In Action Committee wish to thank all those who graciously came to our recent bloodmobile. Out of the 113 persons who came through our doors the donor unit was able to receive 98 usable units. This was one of the highest turnouts for the Red Cross in the last several drives. Also 34 people were added to the Bone Marrow Donor Register. We are proud of your continued support in giving so that more people can live. God bless you all!!!

 ALTAR SERVER OUTING/SIGN-UP BY THURSDAY, JULY 13 – The annual Altar Server Outing to Lake Compounce takes place on Monday, July 17. Those servers wishing to go on the outing are reminded they must ride on the bus, and attend a special morning Mass on July 17th 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. Permission slips must be in by Thursday, July 13….we need to know how many tickets to purchase! If you are planning on attending please call the rectory ASAP to save your seat on the bus, 269-8791. Thanks.