SATURDAY EVENING

The SANCTUARY LAMP burns this week in memory of Ray Drinkwine at the request of his family.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord; Let Your perpetual light shine upon them forever.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Confessions on Saturday, September 30^th will be held at 2:30 PM, FOR THIS WEEK ONLY !

PRE-BAPTISM CLASS-The next class will be held in the Church Hall on Tuesday, September 26, beginning at 7:00 PM. PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO HALLOWEEN, THE OCTOBER CLASS WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24! Parents, or soon-to-be-parents, MUST BE REGISTERED MEMBERS OF HOLY TRINITY PARISH to baptize their baby at Holy Trinity. Those wishing to attend a Tuesday class must call the rectory to make arrangements, 269-8791.

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 24 through April. Clergy and laity serve as catechists.

MASS AT REGENCY HOUSE will be celebrated on Monday, September 25, 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.

THEOLOGY ON TAP, serving the finest in speakers, conversation, theology, and faith and how it applies to daily life, presents Tom and April Hoopes, the Editors of Faith & Family Magazine, speaking on “Covenant of Love: 7 Tips to a Happy Marriage” on Wednesday, September 27^th from 7:30-8:30 PM at the Playwright Pub & Restaurant, 144 Temple Street, New Haven. The event is free but a suggested offering of $5 is asked.

ADORATION FOR VOCATIONS-Father Jeff invites everyone to participate in a special holy hour for vocations in the church on Friday, September 29^th at 7:15 PM Music will be provide by THE R.O.C.K. GROUP. Afterwards, cider and donuts will be provided.

COORDINATORS NEEDED FOR BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY- The Family Life Office coordinates the ministry to the Bereaved for the Archdiocese of Hartford. Part of the work is to train potential leaders in this most compassionate ministry to those who are grieving a lost loved one. If you wish to help reach out with a helping hand of support in the parish, you are invited to a training session on Saturday, October 14, from 10 AM to 3 PM, at the Family Life Office in Hamden. Please contact Rachel or Fr. Gary if you wish to be included in this training program to assist our parish bereavement group, which will meet on Wednesday evenings beginning after the October 14^th training.

IN OUR PARISH

Over the summer months, the Buildings and Maintenance Committee has met to prioritize some very necessary repairs to our parish plant. In consultation with the Parish Finance Committee, we have begun doing some of these repairs. The first building that needed a new roof was the parish garage. The work included removing the old shingles, replacing some of the rotted deck and putting new shingles on the roof as well as gutters. The total cost for this project was $6,500.00. The second project that had to be done was replacing the roof on the sunroom of the rectory. The old roof was removed and in some areas a new wood deck had to be installed. New shingles completed the job. At present, the upper part of the rectory is being painted and repaired. Again, some of the wood has rotted and is being placed. The total cost for this project was $14,500.00. Very shortly, the drainage problem on the south side of the church will be addressed. The water from the church gutters on the South side over flow onto the sidewalks and other areas thus causing some serious erosion, especially to the stone foundation of the church. We hope to begin this repair during the month of October before the ground freezes. It is hoped that this will prevent excess water from accumulating near the sidewalks and freezing during the winter months. The Buildings and Maintenance Committee felt it was important that you the parishioners of Most Holy Trinity Parish be kept inform as to what is happening in our parish and to our parish buildings. We thank you for your continued support of our parish.

IN GRATEFUL APPRECIATION

On behalf of Most Holy Trinity Parish, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Wallingford-Yalesville Funeral Homes and Mr. David T. Warren for the beautiful new funeral vestment and funeral pall that have been given to Most Holy Trinity Church for Funeral Masses. May the Lord’s blessings be upon your continued generosity to Most Holy Trinity Church.

Check your closets and drawers for any NEW or SLIGHTLY USED, (but CLEAN AND READY-TO-WEAR!) socks and coats. Then bundle them up and drop them off at the CCD Office, 1^st floor of Holy Trinity School. Donations will be taken until October 28th. Call the CCD office with questions at 265-6300.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CARD PARTY will be held on Wednesday, September 27^th at 1:00 PM in the Church Hall. Everyone is welcome! A special invitation is given to the Ladies Guild members. Members of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Society are reminded to bring in a baked item or door prize. Participants are asked to bring you own cards.

LADIES…THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! Revive you body, soul and mind by going on retreat at Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford. Re-charge through conferences, workshops, prayer services, delicious home cooking, and free time to enjoy our beautiful 48 acres. The next women’s retreat is scheduled for Oct. 6-8. For information call 1-860-521-0440 or register online at www.holyfamilyretreat.org. We look forward to your visit!

Grade 2 parents will attend a sacraments meeting on Monday, September 25^th at the Holy Trinity Church at 6:30 PM.

Money and orders for the fall fundraiser are due on Wednesday, September 27^th.

There will be a sports meeting at 6:30 PM on Thursday, September 28. Parents must bring birth certificates and insurance information.

SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL is in session in the Church Hall during the 10:30 AM Mass. The Sunday Bible School program is designed for preschoolers (3-5 year old boys and girls who are potty-trained, please). The program includes arts & crafts, songs, bible stories, and learning prayers. Parents wishing to register their children are asked to please be in the church hall between 10:15-10:30 AM or call the Religious Education Office at 265-6300.

PLEASE NOTE: The Sunday Bible School program could use a few adult helpers (teachers). If you are interested in supporting our pre-school teachers on Sundays, during the 10:30 AM Mass, please call Fran Selmecki at the Religious Education Office, 265-6300. Thank you!

COMMUNAL ANOINTING OF THE SICK, sponsored by the Christians In Action Committee, will be offered on Thursday, October 5^th at 6:00 PM in the Church. Anyone, ill or well, may receive the Sacrament. Those wishing to receive the Sacrament MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE, because the record of reception of the Sacrament is kept in church record books. Kindly complete a form at the rectory or in the any of the church doorways, and return it to the rectory via the collection basket or by mail by September 29^th. A light reception will be offered afterwards by the Hospitality Committee.

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY TO MCDONALD’S NIGHT, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18^TH FROM 4-7 PM – Come join the fun at Holy Trinity School’s McEducator Night at McDonald’s Restaurant, 608 North Colony Road. McDonald’s will donate 10% of the profits from 4-7 PM to Holy Trinity School. Special guest: Ronald McDonald will be there! Each HTS student will receive a sticker that night-bring your sticker to the school the next day and receive a coupon for free French fries! HTS students’ posters will be on display at McDonalds!

Dogs, cats, fish, birds, hamsters, or any of your beloved pets (and their human companions) are invited for this annual blessing in honor of

St. Francis, the patron saint of animals and the environment. Special guests will include “visitors” from FIDELCO, guide dog services for the blind. Financial donations will be collected for Fidelco, (FYI-it costs about $20,000 to prepare a dog for service to a blind person); and pet food and pets supplies will be accepted for the Wallingford Animal Shelter. Everyone is invited to come on Saturday, October 7^th to the rectory side parking lot at 1:00 PM. Please have your pet on a leash or in a cage. Thank you. This event is sponsored by the parish clergy and the Christians In Action Committee.

who celebrate their Silver, Golden, or Diamond Anniversaries of Marriage in 2006-You are invited to a special Mass in St. Joseph Cathedral in Hartford on Sunday, October 22 at 3 PM. Archbishop Mansell will be the main celebrant. Each couple will be greeted personally, receive a commemorative memento, get a photo with the Archbishop, and renew their wedding vows. A simple reception will follow. Family members and friends are encouraged to attend. Please call the rectory, 269-8791, if you are celebrating and wish to attend this Mass. Deadline is Wednesday, October 11^th.

GLOBAL WARMING: IS IT REAL? is the first lecture in a new series sponsored by the parish of Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 75 Center Road, Woodbridge. Mary Ellen Murphy, RSM of St. Joseph’s College, NASA Scientist, will provide insights into this HOT topic of the day and how global warming affects our lives! The lecture begins at 7:30 PM on October 3^rd at Assumption Church.

RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS: WHERE DO I GO FOR HELP?, sponsored by the Visiting Nurse Assoc. of Wallingford, 135 No. Plains Industrial Road, will be discussed on Tuesday, September 26 from 7-8:30 PM. Call 269-1475 x 235 for more info. A fee of $35 is payable to the VNA of Wallingford.

A FORUM ABOUT UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE IN CT, sponsored by the United Action of CT (a organization of interfaith communities and civic institutions for social justice) will take place on Monday, September 25 at 7 PM at South Church, 90 Main Street, New Britain. Learn about 3 healthcare proposals for CT; share your healthcare stories, and talk to invited legislative representative UACT believes “healthcare is a fundamental right and we are working to assure that every man, woman and child in CT has affordable access to quality healthcare.” For directions or info about the forum call 1-860-704-0138. For more info about healthcare issues in CT or to tell your story, go to www.healthcare4every1.org

CREDO CATHOLIC SINGLES will meet on Sunday, October 8^th at 12:30 pm at Bertucci’s in West Hartford/Bishops Corner. Carpool to base of Talcott Mountain (limited parking). Walk uphill 1.25 miles ot the Heublein Tower… the Fall foliage views are terrific! Afterwards, the group will return to Bertucci’s for dinner. For more information on this or other CREDO events check out the website at www.geocities.com/credocath/ or ask for a newsletter at CREDO Catholic Singles, P.O. Box 1236, Glastonbury, CT 06033.

17^TH ANNUAL ROSARY RALLY OF CONNECTICUT will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Waterbury on Sunday, October 1 from 2-3:30 PM. Fr. Frank Carter, Pastor of St. Brigid Church in West Hartford and Moderator of the Greater Hartford Legion of Mary, will speak on “Reparation to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary.” Procession, rosary, talks, hymns, Benediction. Free municipal parking garage across from the church. Buses available from Enfield, Farmington, Milford, and Hamden. Cost is $10. For info call Elaine Atiyeh at 860-673-8655.

BINGO will be held in the church hall on Friday, September 29th. The game begins as 7:00 PM. Come see our NEW BOARD

ARE YOU READY FOR THE 3^RD ANNUAL ADVENT ADVENTURE BUS TRIP? Fr. Jeff is planning another fabulous bus trip for Wednesday, December 13 to Friday, December 15, 2006 to Pennsylvania and Maryland. This year’s trip will be highlighted by the beautiful Sight & Sound shows “The Miracle of Christmas” and “The Psalms of David”, the American Music Theatre Christmas Show; a side trip to Hershey’s Chocolate World, a chocolaty 4-D movie, and the Christmas Lights in Hershey Park, a pilgrimage visit to the National Grotto of our Lady of Lourdes, the Basilica of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and Mount St. Mary’s Seminary; spectacular smorgasbord meals and much, much more! Your cost, which includes 4 full meals + gratuity, 3 show tickets, 2 nights lodging at the Bird-In-Hand Inn (with indoor swimming pool), bus travel, and admission to all other tours and event sights, is only $310 per person (based on double occupancy). For a child 12 or under, the cost is $270. Registration forms can be obtained at the parish rectory or by calling 269-8791. The forms, along with the $100 deposit, are due by Monday, October 16. Space on the bus is limited, so sign up today!

ST. THERESE PARISH 7^th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT takes place on Monday, October 2^nd at the Wallingford Country Club. Registration fee is $140/golfer with a discount rate of $100 for seniors, 65 and over. Fee includes 18 holes of golf, green fees, golf cart, breakfast, snack bar, a sleeve of golf balls, prizes, dinner following tournament play, and an event-related gift. Tee-off time for the annual “shotgun” tournament is at 9 AM, preceded by a continental breakfast at 8 AM. For registration forms or more information, please call St. Therese rectory at 203-239-1672.

MERIDEN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN is sponsoring a Scriptural Rosary with Benediction. It will be held on Sunday, October 1^st at 2:00 PM at St. Laurent Church on 121 Camp Street, Meriden. All are invited to attend. Please bring a friend.

FOR THE GREATER HONOR AND

GLORY OF GOD

FAITHFULLY DEPARTED -

OUR SYMPATHY TO

THE FAMILY OF

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS / RCIA PROGRAM BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 24

IN OUR PARISH

CCD “READY-TO-WEAR” SOCK AND COAT DRIVE

UPCOMING “OPEN HOUSES” AT AREA SCHOOLS