10:30H        Robert T. Murphy (Family)

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

at the rectory during office hours.

MARRIED COUPLES – Getting ready for school means lots of time spent on your children. After school begins, why not give yourselves some time together? Make a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! Upcoming weekends will be September 15-17 and November 3-5. For more information or to register, contact John & Bev Maley at 203-364-0836 or bikmaley@aol.com or www.wwme.org.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – The need has become increasingly great at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden for Eucharistic Ministers to bring Holy Communion to the Catholic patients. If you would like to volunteer your time and exercise your ministry as a Eucharistic Minister from Most Holy Trinity Parish at the hospital, please contact Father Gary at the rectory. Your consideration will be greatly appreciated.

ITALIAN FESTIVAL OF ANGELS (sponsored by the North Haven Sons & Daughters of Italy Lodge 2805) is planned for Friday, August 25^th from 3-10 PM and Saturday, August 26^th from 10AM –10PM on the North Haven Town Green. The Festival will offer delicious Italian food, a wonderful array of Italian Music and entertainment, cultural and educational venues, arts and crafts, Italian souvenirs, events for children and adults, and much, much more! All are welcome to come and enjoy the 2^nd annual Italian Festival, which is an _expression of Generosity and Goodwill that define the Italian Spirit!

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA will be celebrated on Saturday, August 26 at Ss. Peter & Paul Church on 127 North Orchard Street, Wallingford. A Mass, for the Madonna so close to the Polish heart, will be celebrated in Her honor at 9 AM in Polish. There will be a procession with the holy icon of Czestochowa and a sermon in Polish. You are invited to attend, especially those of you who would like to sing the old Polish hymns in honor of the Blessed Mother.

CRAFTERS WANTED!!!

Rental space is available–on a first come, first serve basis–for all interested craftsperson's (open to everyone). For $40, each craftsperson is entitled to an 8 ft. table and chairs…$35 if you bring your own display set up (spacing 9x3’). Each participant is asked to please donate a craft for the parish raffle valued at no less than $10

This craft fair is limited to the sale of hand-crafted items and prepared items like potpourri, spices/herbs, jellies/jams/candies, etc. (no bake sales). Exceptions are only made to parish or community organizations with items being offered as fund-raisers, non-profit.

Applications and particulars are available at the rectory. You may either call and one will be mailed to you or stop by the rectory during office hours.

The State of Connecticut requires all participants (with the exception of non-profit) to acquire a State Tax Number. Should you need further information regarding this matter please call toll free 1-800-382-9463.

CRAFTS NEEDED!!!

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.

HELP US KEEP OUR CHURCH CLEAN!

Recently the floors under the pews have been washed and waxed as well as all the carpets have been shampooed. We now ask your assistance in helping us keep our church neat and clean. We ask parents of young children in the cry rooms, to please keep careful watch and remove any food items that you might bring with you. Your assistance will insure us of preserving the beauty and dignity of our church. Thank you!

THE CHURCH IS A “NO-NO ZONE” FOR:

CELL PHONES and BEEPERS – please silence your cell phone or beeper, or leave it in the car.

CHEWING GUM – please place your gum in a wrapper and discard it in the wastebaskets before you enter church

CUPS & BOTTLES – should not be brought to church or left behind.

TALKING IN CHURCH BEFORE and AFTER MASS – please keep in mind that your brothers and sisters in Christ are praying. Enjoy your conversation outside. Thank you!

While in CHURCH it is essential that each one of us take the time to be thoughtful and reverent for it is the House of God.

THE SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND WILL BE TAKEN UP FOR SOUTHERN U.S. CHURCHES

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. Please be as generous as possible.

BINGO will be held in our air-conditioned church hall on Friday, August 25. The game begins at 7:00 PM.

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.

HOLY TRINITY ESL PROGRAM TEACHERS MEETING will be held on Saturday, August 26^th in the Church Hall from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. At this meeting, teachers will receive materials and will go over the curriculum and schedule for the 2006-2007 academic year. Two more teachers are needed to round out the instructional team! Anyone wishing to volunteer to teach English to some of our Hispanic parishioners is asked to contact Fr. Dairo at the rectory at 269-8791 or Martha Palacios at 949-9745. 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.

SCHOOL BEGINS AUGUST 31-AND YOUR CHILD COULD BE GETTING A CATHOLIC EDUCATION

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.

We will begin registration for kindergarten 2007-2008 in September. Please call 269-4476 for an application or information.

For more information on Holy Trinity School please call Sr. Katie at 269-4476.

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:

       Ed and Joyce Charette             Marcel and Michele Desjardins

       Greg Javornisky                       Dick and MaryJane Nunn

Kevin and Marie Buno        John and Jill Bishop

Tom and Heather Laffin      Tom and Laurie Reinmann

Rich and Dawn Rizzo           Joe and Barb Valentino

Deacon Eugene Riotte        Deacon Tullio Ossa

Rick Fowler

Linda Scala, English program   LinaMaria Bonet, Spanish program

Alfredo Axmayer        Caitlin Axmayer                 Matthew Bordonaro

Linda Bowen               Carol Buongirno                Frank Chovitz

Lynette Clinton           Lorraine Conelli                Andy Courtermarsh

Rosemarie Devivo      Ken Donadio                     Deborah Genovese

Suzanne Hauselt         Lynn Horvath                   Bill Meade

Kathy Roman               Jennifer Ryder                  Susan Spinato

Mary Thibodeau         Jean Valenti                      Gail Villani

Christopher Villani

James Casey         Sal Morganti

Thursday Sessions:  September 7, 14, 21,28 and October 5, and 12

at St. Joan of Arc Church in Hamden, 7-9 PM and submitted before the first day of class. Father Gary’s signature is needed on the form. A Baptism certificate and a Sponsor certificate; and a fee of $15 is needed at the session. 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. An information/registration form (available at our rectory office) must be completed in full