SATURDAY EVENING  (Sunday Vigil)

     9:00H        Joseph Denino (Dave and Vanessa Denino)

    8:30M        George and Ezilda Lavoie (Daughter)

in memory of John Palmero at the request of his wife, Pauline.

Alice Matz

John Flis

Brother James Wrinn

Ronald Bonassar

Father Joseph “Cal” Gengras

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord;

III – Krzysztof Zybowski and Anne Marie Hunt

I – Michael Colavolpe and Erica Beck

THIS WEEK’S PRE-BAPTISM CLASS CHANGED TO THE FATHER GENE ROOM, and will be held on Tuesday August 29^th at 7:00 PM. Attendance at a pre-baptismal program is required for first-time parents, and recommended by the priests to others. 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.

MASS AT REGENCY HOUSE will be celebrated on

Monday, August 28, 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.

CRY ROOM – We ask those parents with children that use the cry room during Mass to please take any items that you bring with you. Often times, food items are left on the floor and create an unpleasant environment for those who use the room at the next Mass. Your help in keeping the cry room clean will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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.

All are invited to attend this special concert to honor the victims, families, and friends of the September 11, 2001 tragedy. Sympathy and prayers will be expressed through music that will pay homage to the past and offer a message of hope for the future. The concert will be presented at The Shrine of St. Anne, 515 South Main Street, Waterbury. For more information call the Shrine office at 203-756-4439.

JESUS CHALLENGES HIS DISCIPLES: “DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE ME TOO?”  Today, Jesus challenges those who consider priesthood and religious life. Do you want to leave the church empty? If you consider life as a priests, brother or sister, please contact Fr. Al Fontana at the Archdiocese of Hartford Vocation Office at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield at 860-286-7670 or visit www.vocationshartford.org.

CATHOLIC DINNER CLUB is for married, single, divorced, widowed, or non-Catholic adults ages 21-100+. Is purpose is to support its members in their Catholic Faith. Dinners are held at Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell on the second Saturday of every month. Dinner reservations must be made by the first Friday of every month. The cost is $25 per non-member; $20 for members. Both dinner and a significant Catholic topic are included in the evening. For more info go to: www.catholicdinnerclub.com or call Keith at 860-747-3513.

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.

A RENEWAL FOR MEN IN THE PARISH WITH A RETREAT: “FOR THE LIFE OF THE WORLD”

The voice of God may be difficult to discern until we “come away and rest for a while”. This retreat gives men a break from everyday life and gives them a chance to restore connection to God, THE ultimate source of strength. Holy Family retreats offer prayer services, workshops, private conferences and free time to reflect rest and pray. Our annual parish retreat for men is the weekend of September 22-24. For more information call Mike Gannon at 265-7258 or Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center at 1-860-521-0440 or on the web at www.holyfamilyretreat.org

WE WELCOME OUR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND STAFF

BACK TO SCHOOL on AUGUST 31

May God Bless You

With a Great Academic Year !

THE HOLY TRINITY ADULT CHOIR will begin their regular rehearsals on Wednesday, September 6^th at 7:30 PM in the choir loft. We are looking for new members in every voice part. There are no “formal” auditions, just call and speak with Rick Fowler, Director of Music Ministry. His office phone number is 284-1745. Rehearsals are every Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 9:00 PM and then the choir sings on Sunday at the 10:30 AM Mass. You need not have a “solo voice”, only a willingness to be at rehearsals and take an active part in this important ministry of the parish. Several of the choir members have moved out of the area, so it is very important that we be able to increase our membership in order to produce the quality of music that the parish has become accustomed to. Please give joining the choir your consideration.

A BIG THANKS GOES OUT TO OUR BLOOD DONORS! The American Red Cross and our Christians in Action Committee are happy to report there were 117 donors who signed up to donate at the Bloodmobile on August 16. There were 87 whole blood units received plus 16 double red units, which totaled 103 productive units 108% of the 95 units that were forecasted for the drive. God bless you for your sacrifice.

All high school and junior high school students are invited to an exciting “opening day” to the Youth Group year. Save the date of Sunday, September 10, 6-8:30 PM at the Parish Center. Enjoy Wiffleball, games, prizes, pizza, ice cream, and a chance to meet old and new friends! Call Fr. Jeff if you have any questions regarding these two groups or the Kick-Off party at 269-8791.

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.

On behalf of the Parish Family of Most Holy Trinity, I would like to extend our prayerful best wishes to Father Dairo on his appointment as Administrator of Saint Louis Church in West Haven. Father Dairo will leave Most Holy Trinity this weekend and spend some time with his parents for a much needed vacation before he begins his new assignment. We are grateful to Father Dairo for his great enthusiasm, spirituality and zeal that he has shared with the Most Holy Trinity community throughout his years here. We pray that the Lord will continue to lead and guide him as he begins his new assignment.

                                                       Father Gary Simeone

                                                       Father Jeff Gubbiotti

A “THANK YOU” RECEPTION FOR FATHER DAIRO

For those of you unable to attend, you can send your regards to Father D at: St. Louis Church, 89 Bull Hill Lane, West Haven, CT 06516

PARISH ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR

Saturday November 4

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

CRAFTERS WANTED!!!

Rental space is available–on a first come, first serve basis–for all interested craftspersons (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.

ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES are being offered by the Archdiocesan Religious Education Office this Fall. Two sessions are being offered: Tuesday Sessions:  September 5, 2, 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

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 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.

Any interested boy or girl in Grades 4-12, who will enjoy and be dedicated in serving the priests and the parish family at Mass as an altar server should be aware of the following training sessions to be held in the Church:

NEW SERVER TRAINING- Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 3:30-5 PM

RE-TRAINING FOR CURRENT (& NEW) SERVERS

Due to several changes in the Mass, current servers, as well as new servers, are required to choose one of two sessions

Session I,   Saturday, September  9 from 10:30 AM to Noon  OR

Session II, Wednesday, September 13 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM

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