in memory of the members of the DeBaise and Preisner Families at the request of Anthony and Virginia DeBaise.

PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES take place in the church hall on the last Tuesday of the month beginning at 7:00 PM. Attendance at a pre-baptismal program is required for first-time parents, and recommended by the priests to others. The next class is scheduled for Tuesday, August 29. Parents, or soon-to-be-parents, MUST BE REGISTERED MEMBERS OF HOLY TRINITY PARISH. Those wishing to attend a Tuesday class must call the rectory to register at 269-8791.

HOLY TRINITY ESL PROGRAM (English as a Second Language) is looking for volunteers to teach English to some of our Hispanic parishioners. Volunteers will teach ONCE a week from 6:30-8:00 PM at the Parish Center. The days available to choose from are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Those interested are asked to please contact Fr. Dairo at the rectory at 269-8791 or Martha Palacios at 949-0745.

CHRISTIANS IN ACTION COMMITTEE will have its next meeting on Wednesday, August 16 at 6:30 PM in the Father Gene Room to discuss the programs with our agency guests.

CREDO CATHOLIC SINGLES will be embarking on a relaxing cruise, on Sunday, August 20 at 11:30 AM, aboard the ferry out of Bridgeport to the quaint village of Port Jefferson, Long Island. Walk the village paths, browse the shops and sample the great places to eat! The Sunset Cruise back leaves at 6:30 PM. Join your hosts, Jean and Barbara. Round-trip ticket is $19 (food and lounge on board). Look for the blue and white balloons at the peer. For more information check www.geocities.com/credocath/.

Anyone wishing to “share their God-given talents” to the Parish Craft Fair is asked to please make a donation for the Fair. If you can sew, crochet, knit, paint, make floral arrangements, make items out of wood, metal, ceramics, etc., please bring your donation to the rectory during office hours. All proceeds from your contributions will be given to the parish.

Please note: If you would like to make a donation to the picnic raffle please leave your item or gift certificate

The youth of the parish are invited to participate in this special local rally. 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.

IS YOUR MARRIAGE IN TROUBLE OR STRESSED? The Retrouvaille program can help you. If you are divorced or separated but you want to try again, the Retrouvaille program can help you, too. The next Retrouvaille Weekend will take place September 8-10. For more information please call our confidential number 1-800-470-2230 or e-mail at 3001@retrouvaille.org.

“CONSIDER YOURSELF ASKED” SUMMER BLOOD DRIVE, sponsored by the parish Christians In Action Committee to benefit the American Red Cross, will take place on Wednesday, August 16 in the church hall from 1:00-5:45 PM. Many people have not donated blood simply because they have not been asked. Please Consider Yourself Asked!. The need for blood is great during the summer months. If you have any questions about donating or wish to make an appointment by phone or on the web, contact the Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or at www.bloodct.org. All presenting donors will be entered into drawings for a Metropolitan Honda 5Occ scooter, Rock Cat & Red Sox “Blood Donor of the Day” Prize packs, and a daily drawing for a $50 gas card.

If you are interested in a teaching position in the Religious Education program, please contact Fran Selmecki, our Religious Education Coordinator at 265-6300 or 269-1389. Classes needing help are Grade 7, 8, Sunday Bible School and Special Education.

Tuesday Sessions: September 5, 2, 19, 26 and October 3, and 10 at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, 7-9 PM

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.

All bulletin announcements must be submitted in writing by Monday at Noon for publication in the next weekend’s bulletin. Please be advised it is better to have your announcement in at least 2 weeks in advance so that your club/organization/activity can be published several times before your date if space is available.

BINGO will be held in our air-conditioned church hall on Friday, August 18. The game begins at 7:00 PM. Come play, and bring a friend!

Mass will be celebrated at: 6:30, 8:30 a.m.; 12:05, and 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. in Spanish

The Assumption of Mary, taken up by God body and soul into Heaven, is the fourth Dogma on Virgin Mary, proclaimed by Pope Pius XII in his Munificentissimus Deus in 1950. "Assumption" means to be “taken up” body and soul to Heaven. It is not Ascension, like Jesus, done by his own power, but Assumption done by the power of God. It is a gift of God as a result of Christ's redemptive power applied to the Virgin Mary. The Dogma says, "The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin is a singular participation in her Son's Resurrection". Our Lady’s Assumption as Mother of the Church, is a great cause for hope for us all.

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.

GOING BACK TO SCHOOL THIS FALL? HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL HAS SOME OPENINGS AVAILABLE

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.

NOTE TO EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & LECTORS

Just to keep you informed – we will be having a meeting of each ministry during the month of September. The purpose of this meeting will be to acquaint you with some new procedures for Mass and to go over the new guidelines for Eucharistic Ministers from the Archdiocese. You will be notified as to the date and time of the meetings in advance.

Thank you for your continued service to Most Holy Trinity Parish.

- Father Gary Simeone

…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:

This special collection on August 26-27 focuses on rebuilding churches, schools, and other essential parts of the parishes’ infrastructure, which are needed to rebuild people’s hope. Rebuilding the Church and her structures is critically important now, as many civil jurisdictions declare that they are no longer able to assist those who were displaced by the 2005 hurricanes, and will be unable to do so in the future. Help rebuild the Church and rebuild hope in New Orleans and Biloxi on August 26-27. The need is great. And your participation can make a difference.

THANK YOU TO OUR BULLETIN ADVERTISERS

Liturgical Publications, Pete Silvestri (our rep) and the Most Holy Trinity parish family wish to thank all those who took ads out during ad sales week. If you missed Pete or find a need in the future, you can place an ad in our bulletin by calling him at 1-800-888-4574 x 335 or at psilvestri@4Lpi.com. We encourage parishioners to check out our advertisers when in need of a service or product. Tell them you saw their ad in our bulletin!

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CCD TEACHER RECRUITMENT ONGOING

WANTING TO BE A GODPARENT BUT YOU WERE NOT CONFIRMED? ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES are being offered by the Archdiocesan Religious Education Office this Fall. Two sessions are being offered:

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