FOR THE GREATER HONOR AND

 GLORY OF GOD

The SANCTUARY LAMP burns this week in memory of Matilda Marion Porcelli McKennaat the request of her sister, Mary Perone.

OUR SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES OF
Elizabeth Reynes, John Bonini, Jr., Helen Tanch, Dorothy Donnelly, and Louise Condon

III – Mark DiPino and Janet Rodriguez

III – Patrick Armstrong and Melissa Losi

III – Marcelo Moutinho and Henriqueta Ferreira

I – William Potter and Danielle Seitz

I - Mathew Cruz and Ana Aleman

MASS AT REGENCY HOUSE will be celebrated on Monday, July 31st, 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.

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 25^th.) Reduce the price by $3 if you bring your own dinner. Register no later than September 6^th by filling out a registration form at the rectory.

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

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.

Like the rest of the nation, Connecticut is caught in the grips of a health care and health insurance crisis. The needs in the city of Hartford are particularly acute. Now, the big white van parked in St. Peter’s Church parking lot each Wednesday, is a beacon of hope for Hartford’s poor. Named Malta House of Care, it is a free clinic for those without health insurance. It will be a strictly primary care facility with emphasis on pediatric, gynecological and pre-natal care. Also, treatment will be available for hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and other conditions acknowledged to be prevalent in this area.

On Wednesday, July 12, Archbishop Henry Mansell, blessed the van as it opened its doors for the first time. The Archdiocese of Hartford, through the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, along with the Order of Malta of Hartford County, brought this dream to fruition. And this is only the first step. The mobile clinic will be rotated among the parking areas of seven Catholic parishes in inner city Hartford, and will eventually be housed in a permanent facility. Although supported by the Archdiocese, and the Order of Malta, a strong benevolent Catholic organization, the free medical service will be available regardless or race, religion or nationality.

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center is donating the use of the van, as well as temporary office space. Volunteer physicians and nurses, many of whom are fluent in English and in Spanish, will provide the services. All approved medications will be provided free of charge. In fact, no form of payment for any medical services rendered will be requested, whether directly or indirectly, from a third party. This is clearly a free clinic.

Archbishop Mansell has been and continues to be a strong advocate for the poor, the needy, and the children, in the three counties of the Archdiocese of Hartford. The Archdiocese has been the catalyst in this strong commitment to action, making life better one day at a time. He says, “The need in great, and only too clear. The long-term expectation for this free clinic is to provide service to 10,000 patients annually, patients who might not otherwise receive desperately needed health care for themselves or their children. This is indeed a very worthy effort and I sincerely appreciate all those who have collaborated to make this dream a reality. I appreciate all who have been so generous to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, making possible this and so many other vitally important services.”

        Sunday, September 10  11:30 AM to 4:00 PM 

Mark your calendars and enjoy the good food, games, and the opportunity to interact with members of our parish family.

Can you volunteer some time to help out? There are still positions to fill and tasks to be done, so if you are available to lend a hand, please give Jerry Borrelli a call and let him when and for how long… 269-4772.

If you can’t give a little time, we hope that you will consider donating an item or gift certificate for the annual picnic raffle. Please drop off your donation at the rectory during office hours. Thank you in advance.

WISE PARENTS SHOULD CONSIDER  HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL FOR THEIR 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.

THE CHURCH OF TOMORROW IS IN THE HANDS OF THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATORS OF TODAY– 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 or call Fran at 269-1389.

BINGO will be held this Friday, July 28 in the Church Hall at 7:00 PM

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.

     Cheryl Boeher                 Kevin Buno