6:00        Mass in Spanish

    8:30M        Rita and Leo Deneault (John and Dottie Ahern)

The SANCTUARY LAMP burns this week in memory of Bridget and Patrick McNulty at the request of daughter-in-law, Anna May McNulty and grandchildren.

II – Mark Woods and Renee Pires

II – Christopher Costa and Cortney Ryan

I – Mark DiPino and Janet Rodriguez

I – Patrick Armstrong and Melissa Losi

I – Marcelo Moutinho and Henriqueta Ferreira

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

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.

OPEN TO EVERYONE !!!

(ALL AGES)

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.

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

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

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!

JESUS DECODED, the new, high-quality production of The Catholic Communications Campaign, is the Catholic response to the DaVinci Code. The program will air on WTXX, WB20 on July 15^th at Noon. This is one sample of the benefits from your annual contribution to the Catholic Communication Campaign.

WTXX, WB20 also airs the Celebration of the Eucharist daily at 10 AM for those who are hospitalized or home-bound.

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to everyone for the very warm welcome to Most Holy Trinity Parish last weekend. It was so good to see so many old friends from Wallingford and to meet so many parishioners of Most Holy Trinity Parish.

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.

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.

THE LORD JESUS TELLS ST. PAUL AND EACH OF US THAT, “MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR YOU”. Have you ever felt that grace in a call to priestly ministry? If you believe so, please schedule an appointment to talk to Fr. Al Fontana at the Archdiocesan Vocations Office at 860-286-7670 or visit www.vocationshartford.org.

ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES are being offered by the Archdiocesan Religious Education Office this Fall.

Two sessions are being offered:

Tuesday Sessions:

September 5, 12, 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.

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.

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 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. 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.

NEEDY STUDENT FUND – Your ongoing support of the Needy Student Fund for Holy Trinity School students/parents has helped many families who are having difficulty meeting tuition payments due to unforeseen circumstances.

   Donations – large or small – can be made at any time of the year and are always appreciated. If using the offertory collection to make a donation please mark the envelope “NEEDY STUDENT FUND”, or should you prefer you may give it to one of our priests or deacons.

CREDO CATHOLIC SINGLES

meet monthly at Immaculate Conception Church in Waterbury in the meeting room of the Michael J. McGivney Memorial Building. Meetings are held every 2^nd Thursday of the month (except December) at 7:30 PM. 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.

LUMINA: A RAY OF LIGHT IN ABORTION’S DARKNESS provides hope and healing after abortion through a post-abortion referral network. With the Archdiocese of Hartford, LUMINA is sponsoring a post abortion retreat, November 3-5, in Litchfield. Please contact Mary Hayden for more information and to register, 203-882-1326.

- A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE -

“took offense at him”. Let us not “take offense” with each other when things are not done our way.

Your way is not the only way; it is just your way.

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.

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 THIS WEEK. Call the rectory (269-8791) to sign-up today!!!

THOSE WHO GIVE OF THEIR TIME AND TALENT…

…in the name of Almighty God, to His Church and to our parish family. Many parishioners volunteer in so many ministries that we wish to recognize them by acknowledging their dedication and areas of contribution:

Officers:                 Bob Schmitt          President

                                Sal Morganti         Vice-President

                                Carol Young          Secretary

Clergy and Members:

                Reverend Gary Simeone, Pastor

                Reverend Dairo Diaz, Parochial Vicar

                Reverend Jeffrey Gubbiotti, Parochial Vicar

                Gene Riotte                Permanent Deacon

                Tullio Ossa                 Permanent Deacon

                Sister Katie Kelly      Principal, Holy Trinity School

                Frances Selmecki       Religious Education Coordinator

                Rachel Bonito            Christians In Action Co-Chair

                Richard Cassello       Bazaar and Trustee

                Lynette Clinton         Hospitality Coordinator

                Ginny DeBaise           Altar Care

                William Farrell            Finances

                George Mushinsky   Celebrations

                Pauline Palmero         Garden Care Coordinator

                Jose Sandoval           Spanish Community Representative

                Catherine Zorn          Eucharistic Ministers-Home Visits

Finance:                 Reverend Gary Simeone

                                Kevin Buno

                                Richard Cassello

                                Rosemarie DeVivo

                                William Farrell

Trustees:               Richard Cassello and Rosemarie DeVivo