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JUNE 8, 2014 PENTECOST SUNDAY
†Masses and Intentions†
Sat Confession prior to 4:30 Mass Sat Jun 7, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip For the sick of both of our Parishes
Sun Jun 8, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude For the sick of both of our Parishes
Sun Jun 8, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip For the sick of both of our Parishes Baptism: Alexander G Storck after Mass
Mon Jun 9, No Morning Mass Mon Jun 9, 6:00 pm Mass at St. Philip Tues Jun 10, 8:00 am Mass at St. Jude Tues Jun 10, 6:00 pm Mass at St. Philip Wed Jun 11, 8:00 am Mass at St. Jude Fri Jun 13, 8:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Catherine & Steve Muska by Memorial Mass Fund
Adoration following Mass until 2:00 pm 1:50 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet & Benediction
Sat Wedding 3pm at St. Philip’s Christine Kohn & Jonathan Caranfa
Sat Confession prior to 4:30 Mass Sat Jun 14, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip Sun Jun 15, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude Sun Jun 15, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Patricia Hnath by Peter Hnath
OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK
St. Philip Weekly Offering $ 3,278.00 St. Philip Ascension $ 437.00 St. Philip Maryknoll Offering $ 902.00 St. Jude Weekly Offering $ 1,331.00 St. Jude Ascension $ 174.00 St. Jude Maryknoll Offering $ 627.00
MEMORIAL FUND TOTAL DONATIONS St. Philip Memorial Fund Donated $38,511.00 St. Jude Memorial Fund Donated $14,975.00
ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND
Saturday 8:00 pm St. Philip 05/31/14 117 Sunday 9:00 am St. Jude 06/01/14 125 Sunday 11:00 am St. Philip 06/01/14 118
Total: 360
STEWARDSHIP: “To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” 1 Corinthians 12:7. To receive the gift of the Holy Spirit you must open your heart and let Him in! Open your heart and be grateful for all the gifts God has given us. Regardless of our circumstances, God has given us all blessings. What we do with those gifts can determine our eternal fate.
We warmly welcome all visitors and campers throughout the summer season.
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL St. Jude has pledged $7,575 or 86% of goal. St. Philip has pledged $11,564 or 79% of goal.
PRAYER LIST: Marie (Beaudoin) Chace, Gus Aiello, Normand Ravenelle, Bernice Ravenelle, Elaine Fisher, Addie Specyalski, Robert Blain, Alesha Dagon, Domonic Arienzale, Patrick Falletti, Bill Leffingwell, Gabe Winston, Wesley Berg, Roland Cloutier, Marty & Michelle Jones, Claudette Gagne, Al Denis. We would appreciate knowing how these people are doing. This list is for those who are currently sick. Please call the office to update our list.
PARISH MEETINGS: Knights of Columbus: Tues Jun 10, 7 pm, Parish Ctr. Parish Council: Tues, Jun 17, 7 pm, Rectory. Women’s Bible Study: will resume in September. Prayer Shawl: will resume in September.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Class Mondays 7:00 pm, St. Philip Rectory. Last class June 9.
Adult Ed with Fr. Kennedy, Ed Conlan Wed, 10-12 noon, Rectory. Last class June 11.
ST. PHILIP AND ST. JUDE MEMORIAL FUNDS For easy access, Memorial Donation forms are now available on the parish website, and can be downloaded and printed on your home printer.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC CDS: There are NEW CDs with good Catholic teaching and some excellent testimonies of individuals and their faith walk. Thank you for all your donations, they help to keep the program going. If you have questions or requests contact Donna Vertefeuille at 860-429-4508 or email [email protected].
BIRTHRIGHT OF WINDHAM is thankful to God for Mothers and Fathers for the Precious Gift of
Giving and Caring for Life. This year we celebrate 42 years of service to pregnant women in crisis. Birthright’s volunteer staff is dedicated to offering women the alternative to abortion – LIFE!
Thousands of pregnant women have been helped and babies saved! Your support makes this life saving work possible. “Change for Life” Baby Bottles: please fill them with loose change and return them on Father’s Day, June 15th.
REMEMBER THE NEEDY IN OUR COMMUNITY. Food is collected all year, not just at the holidays. Please bring non-perishable foods to the church. We cannot distribute opened or out-of-date food. WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST ST. PHILIP AND ST. JUDE PARISH FAMILY MEMBERS: Carlton Beyor & Cheryl Hopkins Ray & Joanne Dimmock Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Dionne Scott& Carrie Johnson & Family Nils & Kimberly Larson & Hunter Paul & Beata Metsack Michael Metsack & Keith Dagnall Thomas & Palmira Mindek & Gabriel Ed Sadloski Please let us know if we have forgotten anyone.
ST. JUDE GARDEN Last year we raised an amazing amount of tomatoes, green beans and peppers to be distributed by
Willington Social Services. We could really use help ensuring we have seedlings donated and volunteers signed up to help with weeding. Please sign up on the sheet on the table on the way out of church, if you can donate seedlings or your time. DIOCESE OF NORWICH PILGRIMAGE TO The Czech Republic Oct 29 – Nov 4, 2014 For information or reservations call 860-887-9294 Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich, will lead a 7-day pilgrimage to the Czech Republic to Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), the Marian Shrine at Svatá Hora (Holy Mountain) featuring a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary and the spectacular Basilica. The group will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city of Prague highlighting the State Opera, National Museum, Wenceslas Square and Prague’s Castle District. We will also tour the old part of the city to view staromĕstkĕ námĕstí (Old Town Square), Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George Church, the Golden Lane, St. Nicholas Church, Church of Our Lady of Victory where the original miraculous Infant Jesus of Prague dating back to 1628 is kept and visit St. Barbara Cathedral in Kutna Hora (UNESCO town). Price includes airfare, local bus to/from airport, departure lunch, all tips, breakfast and dinner daily, and also includes departure tax and fuel surcharge. Cost of Tour: $3,529.00/person double occupancy $ 300.00 deposit required $ 49.00 single supplement (limited)
WE CAN HELP To report inappropriate contact of any kind by a representative of the Diocese of Norwich or for assistance to victims, please call: 1-800-624-7407 PODEMOS AYUDAR Para reportar cualquier contacto inapropiado por un/a representante de la Diócesis de Norwich, o para buscar ayuda para víctimas, favor de llamar: 1-800-624-7407.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SPAGHETTI DINNER ST. PHILIP CENTER
SATURDAY JUNE 21 @ 5:30 PM TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
PARISH SUPPORT GROUP Many people are caring for their parents, spouses or have other stressful situations. Sometimes we all need someone to talk to in confidence. We
meet on Sundays at 6 pm in St. Philip’s Rectory.
ASHFORD'S 300TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE is selling Historic Ashford Landmarks Collection, made by Cat’s Meow. A new Landmark will be available each month until Oct. St. Philip Church is one of these landmarks. They are for sale at the Town Clerks office for $15. Commemorative coins are for sale, designed by Ashford children. 300TH ANNIVERSARY PARADE Sat, Oct 11, Ashford will form the largest and best parade in Ashford’s history. Please consider how we at St. Philip’s can participate. They are looking for musicians, floats, animals, etc.
Prison Ministry Training Program meets in Norwich on Saturdays: Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 4, Oct 18, Nov 15 and Sunday Dec 7. Contact Sheree Antoch at the Prison Ministry Office (860) 848-2237 x 211 or [email protected] for info.
FINANCES AS OF MAY 30, 2014
ST. PHILIP ACCOUNTS MONTHLY EXPENSES
Main Checking 33,615 Insurance 572
Mem. Fund Bal 26,841 Miscellaneous 1,763
Furnace Acct. 10,709 Payroll 4,117
Cemetery Ck. 12,710
Cemetery CD 42,126 TOTAL 6,452
Cemetery Cert. 5,215
ST. JUDE ACCOUNTS MONTHLY EXPENSES
Main Checking 3,811 Insurance 308
Mem. Fund Bal. 8,775 Miscellaneous 629
Savings Acct. 10,352 Payroll 1,638
TOTAL 2,575
The WILLINGTON FOOD PANTRY is open 2 days weekly: Mon, 4 pm - 6 pm, and Wed, 10 - Noon. Patrons must be Willington residents and be screened by the social worker, Tara Bergeron. Customers can come once monthly (on the day of their choice) to select shelf-stable food for their household. To apply, contact: Tara Bergeron, Dir, Youth, Family & Social Serv., Town of Willington, 40 Old Farms Rd. Willington, CT 06279. Phone: 860-487-3118; FAX: 860.487-3125 Email: [email protected].
FOOD ASSISTANCE: Distribution is always on a Friday morning, usually the 4th Friday of the month, from 7-9 am at the United Baptist Church of Ashford. We have applications and food distribution schedules in our office or you may visit the website: http://www.ashfordchurch.org/COMMUNITY_OUTREACH/Ashford_Food_Bank/. GIFT CARDS ARE NEEDED Please consider donating gas cards from Cumberland Farms, and food cards from Big Y for requests that come from the needy in our community. Put them in an envelope marked "office" and place them in the collection basket. Thank you. ITALY PILGRIMAGE: October 29 – November 8, 2014. Visiting Venice, Florence, Assisi, Rome with an audience with Pope Francis. Cost $2,975 from New York. Hosted by Fr. Ray Introvigne and Mrs Judith Hughes. For more information call Spiritual Renewal Services.860-887-0702
PILGRIMAGE TO THE SAINTS OF PROVENCE Marseille, Arles, Avignon, Aix, Beaume, Cotignac & Nice. Sept 15-24, $2999 + Tax. Contact Fr. Paul Ramen 860 564-9767 or [email protected].
Do you or someone you know need a Prayer Shawl? Contact: Carolann Hernberg: 860- 487-0449, [email protected].
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM For the first time in our nation’s history, the federal government through the federal health care mandate is forcing religious institutions to facilitate drugs and procedures contrary to the moral convictions of the Catholic Church. It’s important that we continue to speak out against it. If you haven’t done so already, please voice your opposition to the mandate by calling President Obama at the White House at 202-456-1111 or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at 202-205-5445. Let them know that the mandate is in violation of our First Amendment right to religious freedom.
Eucharistic Adoration: two adorers are needed each hour after Mass on Fridays at St. Philip 9am to 2pm. Please call Sandra Mullarkey: 860-429-0322. We need people who can commit to one hour, as well as people able to substitute when
necessary. All are invited. “Donation Angel” ~ Donate any type of vehicle: cars, boats, etc. running or not. Donation Angel raises funds to support our Catholic of Norwich and its mission to respond to Christ’s call to care for those in need by providing services for individuals and families. Click or call now for free quick removal of your unwanted vehicle and receive a tax deduction. For info call Ray at: 866-434-1131 or www.donationangel.org/ccfsn. Where are our shut-ins? Please call the rectory if
you have a loved one in the hospital or in a nursing home so we can visit, bring the Eucharist and keep in touch.
DIOCESE OF NORWICH VOCATION OFFICE: We have 9 seminarians studying this year. Please keep them in your prayers. REGISTRATION: If you are new to our parish or your registration is not current, please fill in a form with up-to-date information. Also, your pledge and use of the parish envelopes helps us plan our budget and provides you with a tax record.
Healing and Freedom Conference: Fr. Ray Introvigne, Mrs Judith Hughes and Team. June 28 9:00am-7:00pm, Spiritual Renewal Services, 11 Bath St., Norwich, CT 860-887-0702. Must pre-register. Space is limited. $25. donation. Please call for more information.
Natural Family Planning Classes ~ For Married and Engaged. (NFP) is the safe and loving alternative to the dangerous chemical and synthetic hormonal side-effects of contraception and birth control. NFP is scientific and 99% effective for conceiving or responsibly postponing your baby. NFP can also help with fertility problems. Home Study and online are available. Classes are ongoing in our diocese, you also have the opportunity if taking the CCLI Home Study course to call our instructors with any questions or attend a class for free. Call the Schantz’s at 860-464-1184 or the Collison’s 860-399-8625. Register for class on line at www.ccli.org.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT ADOPTION? Catholic Charities provides services for all members of the adoption triad: Infant adoption placements, domestic and international home studies and adoption searches. Contact our Adoption Coordinator at: 860-889-8346 ext.282 or [email protected] for more info. RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT WEEKENDS If you are silently grieving after an abortion; healing, forgiveness and peace can begin with a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. “Project Rachel” is also a Diocesan outreach for anyone in need of healing. Priests in “Project Rachel” can help you through healing and forgiveness. Retreat June 27-29 in RI call 401-421-7833 ext.118. For other information call 860-889-8346 ext. 283 or 800-554-5173. Confidential. www.rachelsvineyard.org.
Marriage Encounter Weekend~ “We thought we had a great marriage, but now our love is so much deeper than anything we could have imagined!” Rediscover each other with a heart-to-heart Marriage Encounter. Upcoming dates: July 11-13, November 7-9, 2014.For information call 860-376-0440. Email: [email protected]. Website:
www.wwme.org.
MARRIAGE PREP CLASS FOR ENGAGED COUPLES
“God’s Plan for a Joy-filled Marriage”. To register for a 3-session class call the Family Life Office at: 860-889-8346 ext. 283. Fridays: July 11, 18 & 25, 6:30pm-9:00pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Gales Ferry.
PARENTS DIVORCING AND/OR RESOLVING CHILD CUSTODY ISSUES – participate in the court suggested Parent Education Program. Are you concerned about the effects of divorce, separation or family disruption on your children? Catholic Charities offers ongoing, monthly one day Parenting Education Classes in Norwich, Rockville and Middletown. A monthly 2- part Spanish/bilingual parenting education class is held in Willimantic. Attendance at both sessions in the Willimantic class is required for the certificate of completion. Fees apply and are determined by the State of CT. Please call 1-860-889-8346 ext. 260 for registration and monthly class locations and dates. Pregnant? Need help? CATHOLIC CHARITIES Pregnancy and Adoption Programs provide concrete help & answers. Call 1-800-BABYDUE, even if you simply want to talk.
MARRIAGE BUILDING AND REPAIR: Is your marriage tearing you apart, little or no communication, considering separation or divorce? Retrouvaille is a lifeline. Retrouvaille provides tools to heal, re-establish communication, and gain new insight into your marriage. A series of 6 sessions follows the weekend phase. Retrouvaille is Catholic in origin but open to all, helps to repair and build a stable, loving marriage. Call 413-525-1634. www.retrouvaille.org.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR LIFE! “Choose Life” License Plates with smiling faces are promoting adoptions and traveling everywhere as a witness to Life
and Love. Give a gift that keeps on giving, it’s so easy! Go to www.fund-adoption.org for info or to download an application form. The license plate helps fund agencies such as Catholic Charities.
Home Buyers and Foreclosure Prevention Classes: For help with purchasing a home, fallen behind on mortgage payments or help with budgeting or filling out applications for EMAP. All services are provided free at Catholic Charities, a HUD approved Counseling Agency. The Free ongoing Foreclosure Prevention and 8 hour Home Buyers Education Classes are offered by Catholic Charities in Norwich, New London and Plainfield locations. Info: 860-889-8346 ext. 271.
ST. MATTHEW PRESCHOOL IN TOLLAND still has openings available in their 3 year old program for the 2014/2015 school year. The 3’s meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:45 am till 11:45 am. St. Matthew Preschool is a Music Together accredited preschool and the children have music once a week from a licensed Music Together teacher. Once a month the students can choose to stay for Lunch bunch which runs from11:45 am till 1:45 pm. For more info please call 860-8720200 #357 or email [email protected].
LEAVE A LEGACY MONTH
June is “Leave a Legacy” month in the Diocese of Norwich Some people choose to mark their legacy by requesting gifts in memoriam upon their passing to their beloved parish, or including a bequest in their will to support the many programs and ministries of the Church, or a beloved Catholic School. If you are interested in learning more about how you can leave your legacy, please contact MaryLou Gannotti, Director of Planned Giving for the Diocese of Norwich at 860-886-1928 ext. 15 or e-mail [email protected].
SHARE YOUR JOY! If you or a loved one are celebrating a special event let us know so we can celebrate with you. MEMORIAL MASSES: To remember your loved ones in Masses once or yearly, please call the office or stop in MTW&F 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
POSITION AVAILABLE The Diocese of Norwich seeks a fulltime Director of Administration and Programs, Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti. Responsibilities include supervision of staff in U.S. and Haiti, definition of tasks for employees and volunteers, oversight of operations in U.S., reports to twinned parishes in U.S., and organization of visits to Haiti, and several other duties. Qualifications: Respect and support for leadership and teachings of the Catholic Church, a bachelor’s degree, and work experience in a related field. Administration experience and budget management, community relations, and fundraising skills. For complete job description and mission statement please write to: Chancellor, 201 Broadway, Norwich, CT or call 860-887-9294, ext. 235. Please send letter of application by June 16, 2014 to: Chancellor, 201 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360. UPCOMING IMMERSION TRIPS! The Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti has as part of its mission, building relationships and understanding between Americans and our Haitian brothers and sisters which is done through "immersion" visits. We provide complete itineraries, 2 meals a day and in country transportation. Days are spent in and around Port-au-Prince visiting programs managed or supported by Outreach as well as other agencies and places. Travelers get a glimpse into the lives of the Haitian people through their environment and way of life, their culture, and their faith. The cost is $100 per night plus airfare and incidentals.
We are currently trying to put a trip together for the fall. The dates we could choose are between Sept. 18th and October 9th, and Oct. 30 to Nov. 6th. Final dates chosen according to majority of travelers' availability. A minimum of 6 is needed for each trip. Please contact the Outreach to Haiti office at [email protected] or 860-848-2377 x206 for more information. Sa je pa wè, kè pa tounen. What the eye does not see, the heart does not feel. -Haitian Proverb
SICILY: OCTOBER 6-16, 2014 Your participation in the following tour sponsored by the Office of Radio & Television helps support the daily television Mass and WJMJ, Catholic Radio... Where Faith Meets Life! Father John Gatzak, Executive Director of the Archdiocesan Office of Radio & Television and General Manager of WJMJ Radio, leads you on this early fall tour of Sicily from October 6-16, 2014. This 11 day/9 night tour includes visits to Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu, Erice, the Marsala wine region, Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, Taormina, Mt. Etna... Sicily's tallest peak and Europe's tallest active volcano, Siracusa, Noto and Ragusa... UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and more. Cost per person, double occupancy, from JFK, New York: $4,049. For more information call 203.758.7367 or 860.242.8800; Email: [email protected], or visit us online at www.ortv.org.
HOLY FAMILY SUMMER CAMP Holy Family Summer Camp, an overnight camp, will be held from Monday, July 28 to Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Holy Family Motherhouse in Baltic, Connecticut. This 11th annual summer camp, run by the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of the Church is open to girls, ages 11-15. The theme for this year's Camp is; A Cloud of Witnesses. Activities include: daily Mass, spiritual talks, and prayer, as well as crafts, games, swimming and various physical activities. There is a $60.00 registration fee and also a $200.00 camping fee. Please reply as soon as possible as registrations are limited or by June 23 at the latest to reserve your daughter's spot. For more information please contact: Sister Mary De Paul at 860-822-8241 or [email protected] or Mother Christina at [email protected] Thank you! Holy Family Motherhouse 54 West Main St. Baltic, CT Website: www.sistersofcharity.com We hope to see you there! Retreat honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus June 13 - 16, 2014 The Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of the Church invite young women age 18 and up to a retreat honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Throughout the retreat talks, daily Mass, Eucharistic adoration, personal prayer, time for sharing with the Sisters and much more. June 13th and 16th are travel days: please let us know your travel plans. In order to join us for prayers in chapel; please arrive by 4:30pm on Friday. God bless you and we look forward to hearing from you! Please contact Sister Mary Grace or Sister Jacinta at 860-822-8241.
DAY OF RECOLLECTION St. Edmund’s Retreat, Mystic, Ct.
Thursday, June 19, 2014, 10 AM – 3 PM FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI
“WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?” Sr. Eugenia Brady, SJC, Director
Includes two conferences, Mass, an opportunity for Reconciliation, time to explore the Island
and a hot served lunch. Please call 860-536-0565 to pre-register
$50 Per Person All Saints Church, Somersville, CT COME TO OUR BAG & TAG SALE All Saints Church’s Youth Ministry is having a Bag & Tag Sale on Saturday, June 21, 2014, in the Parish Center building (28 School Street, Somersville, CT) from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Come and fill a bag with clothing (adult and children) for a whopping $7.00! Some other items for sale will be: linens, toys (indoor and outdoor), books, video tapes, CD’s, women and men’s accessories, shoes, home items (new cookware and tableware), bric-a-brac. We will also be selling some baked items (cookies, coffee cake, breads, etc.) . . . OOH, YUMMY! Please come down and support us! For more information, call 860-763-0348.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SPIRITUAL RENEWAL CENTER SISTERS OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 600 Liberty Highway, Putnam CT. 0626 A Devotional Invitation The Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center cordially invites you to a special devotional event any time during Thursday, June 19th, through Friday, June 20th, 2014, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. On June 29, 2013, Pope Francis blessed the above image of the Immaculate Conception at the Vatican, to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Basilica of the Archdiocese of Quebec, where the original of the image resides. As part of the commemoration, the copied image is touring the United States and Canada, under the auspices of the Knights of Columbus. In June of 2014 the image is traveling throughout northeastern Connecticut. The Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center is scheduled to receive this blessed image for a special 7:30 a.m. Mass on Thursday, June 19, 2014, the Feast of Corpus Christi. Come and join us in honoring Our Blessed Mother on such a beautiful feast day of her beloved Son. You are invited to attend this Holy Mass or a short devotional visit on the 19th or on Friday the 20th, anytime from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will have an intention book accompanying the image which will eventually rest on the sarcophagus of The Venerable Servant of God Father Michael J. McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus, at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven. An RSVP is not required. Please feel free to contact Bernadette Vance, Administrative Director (860)928-7955 x105 if you have any questions.
HOLY FAMILY PASSIONIST RETREAT CENTER 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT 06107-3119
Phone: 860-521-0440 | FAX: 860-521-1929 www.holyfamilyretreat.org
MAY and JUNE 2014 Tuesday & Wednesday, June 10 & 11, 6-9 p.m., Music Ministry Evening - Helping Your Music Ministry to SING! Led by Holy Family’s Retreat Director, Fr. David Cinquegrani, this evening is for parish music ministers who would like their parish assemblies to participate more fully. Same program repeats each night. $40. 860-760-9705.
We have extended our registration deadline for our Weekend Teen Retreat, June 20 – 22, 2014 to Wednesday, June 18. Please consider sponsoring some of your high school students to attend this retreat!
The purpose of this retreat is three-fold: To gather teens from across the region for a faith-filled weekend To encourage teens to be leaders in sharing their faith with others To inspire teens to share their gifts and talents with their parishes
The offering we ask for the retreat is $175 per person, and scholarships are available. The retreat begins on Friday evening at 8:00 p.m. and concludes with mass with families on Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Students can also register online at: www.holyfamilyretreat.org/teenretreat If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Liza Peters at 860-760-9712 or [email protected]. Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT 06107-3119. Phone: 860.521.0440 | Fax: 860.521.1929 | Email: [email protected]
Immaculata Retreat House 289 Windham Road Willimantic, CT 06226 (860) 423-8484
ANNUAL SISTERS’ RETREATS: Our annual retreats for women Religious will take place from July 20-26 (Don’t be Old; Be an Elder) and from July 27-August 3 (Living our Call to Community). This second retreat is silent. There are also opportunities for individual directed retreats during the second retreat time. More information is on our website: www.immaculataretreat.org. GARDENERS’ RETREAT: Tuesday, August 5, Fr. Ron Meyer, OMI will conduct a day of prayer for men and women who love to spend time in vegetable and/or flower gardens. The summer theme is “Duties and Delights.” The fee for the day is $20.00 and includes lunch. Call (860) 423-8484 or [email protected]. CENTERING PRAYER RETREAT: Our annual Centering Prayer Retreat, led by Father Bill Sheehan, OMI, of Contemplative Outreach, will be held from August 29-September 4. “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” is the theme. Retreat Fee is $500.00. Registrations may be made by phone (860) 423-8484 or [email protected].
