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August 7, 2016 19 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Masses and IntentionsSat Confession: 3:30 4:00 pm Sat Aug 6, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip Joseph Foran by Deren & Dave Dagon Peter & Mary Galenski by Donald & Joan Galenski Sun Aug 7, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude For the Sick of Both of Our Parishes Sun Aug 7, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip Ruby Hand Surprenant by Ruth & Ralph Yulo Please attend area Churches for daily Mass this week while Father Greg is on Vacation. Fri Aug 12, 8:00 am Communion service St. Philip Adoration following service; Divine Mercy Chaplet at 1:50 pm; Benediction 2:00 pm. Sat No Confessions this week Please welcome Mission Priest, Father Michael Guimon who will celebrate all Masses this weekend Sat Aug 13, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip Bernice Ravenelle by Linda & Tom Joyal Sun Aug 14, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude Mark Doyon by MaryLou Borzillo & Daughter Sun Aug 14, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip Mon Aug 15, 7:00pm Assumption Mass St. Philip OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK St. Philip Weekly Offering $2,653.00 St. Philip Additional Maintenance/Fuel $ 60.00 St. Jude Weekly Offering $ 986.00 St. Jude Additional Maintenance/Fuel $ 20.00 ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND Saturday 4:30 pm St. Philip 07/30/16 87 Sunday 9:00 am St. Jude 07/31/16 106 Sunday 11:00 am St. Philip 07/31/16 172 Total: 365 St. Philip and St. Jude Parishes are greatly blessed through your regular giving. May God Bless each of you, Father Greg Stewardship: “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” Luke 12:34. Jesus encourages us to build up our treasure in heaven. The world encourages us to build up our treasure in material goods. How much time are you investing in building up a heavenly treasure? To invest more time in the things of heaven, you must let go of some of the things of this world. We are pleased to welcome Mission Priest, Father Michael Guimon who will be at our parishes the weekend of August 13 and 14. Please support his Mission during the second collection that day. Our condolences to Louise Ference-Simon and the family on the loss of her father, George Ference. Please see IntrovigneFuneralHome.com/ or call (860) 684-2538 for information. PRAYER LIST: Gus Aiello, Lynne Allevo, Karen Bergeron, John B, Robert Blain, Kenny Botting, Roland Cloutier, Carol Davidge, Raymond DeLorme, Elaine Fisher, Jacob Fletcher, Rita Fogarty, Vivian G., Jackie Goble, Lisa Gorman, Gina H., James H., Jimmy Harrison, Holly, Michael King, Judd Kosakowski, Mary S. Lirot, Pat Lockey, Mary Manning, Charlotte Grace McCutcheon, Sandy Mullarkey, Pauline Mumford, George Nagy, Leo Passardi, Normand Ravenelle, Victoria & Richard Santi, Marge Servedio, Carolyn Tanajes, George Tomecko, Tom Woodcock. Please help keep our list up-to-date. Message to St. Philip and St. Jude Eucharistic Ministers: Eucharistic Ministers for Communion to the Home-bound your response has been wonderful!! If you haven't yet called the office to provide your contact information, please do so. Please let the office know if you or a loved one are home-bound and in need of Holy Communion. St. Philip LECTORS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS The August schedule is on the parish website. If you did not get your availability in by the deadline, the schedule in the vestibule has blank spaces where you may fill in your name. If you would like to be on the September schedule, please provide your availability by August 15 th . Thank you. DIVINE MERCY MEDITATIONS O my Jesus, because of my trust in You, I weave thousands of garlands, and I know that they will all blossom when God’s sun will shine on them. O great and Divine Sacrament that veils my God! Jesus, be with me each moment, and no fear will enter my heart. (Diary of Sr. Faustina, 4) Jesus, I trust in you! Jezu, ufam Tobie! SUMMER READING! Check out the libraries set up at the entrances of both churches for the Year of Mercy! Diary of Sr. Faustina Consoling the Heart of Jesus Secrets of Divine Mercy book or CD Healing Power of Confession CD Mercy & Hope Way of Divine Love, and lots of others. Coming - September 17, 2016: Italian Dinner in St. Philip Parish Center! Fundraiser for St. Jude: from Salad to Dessert. Tickets available now.

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August 7, 2016 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

†Masses and Intentions† Sat Confession: 3:30 – 4:00 pm Sat Aug 6, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip † Joseph Foran by Deren & Dave Dagon † Peter & Mary Galenski by Donald & Joan Galenski Sun Aug 7, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude For the Sick of Both of Our Parishes

Sun Aug 7, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Ruby Hand Surprenant by Ruth & Ralph Yulo

Please attend area Churches for daily Mass this week while Father Greg is on Vacation.

Fri Aug 12, 8:00 am Communion service St. Philip

Adoration following service; Divine Mercy Chaplet at 1:50 pm; Benediction 2:00 pm.

Sat No Confessions this week Please welcome Mission Priest, Father Michael Guimon who will celebrate all Masses this weekend Sat Aug 13, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip † Bernice Ravenelle by Linda & Tom Joyal Sun Aug 14, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude † Mark Doyon by MaryLou Borzillo & Daughter Sun Aug 14, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip Mon Aug 15, 7:00pm Assumption Mass St. Philip

OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK

St. Philip Weekly Offering $2,653.00

St. Philip Additional Maintenance/Fuel $ 60.00

St. Jude Weekly Offering $ 986.00

St. Jude Additional Maintenance/Fuel $ 20.00

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND

Saturday 4:30 pm St. Philip 07/30/16 87

Sunday 9:00 am St. Jude 07/31/16 106

Sunday 11:00 am St. Philip 07/31/16 172 Total: 365

St. Philip and St. Jude Parishes are greatly blessed through your regular giving. May God Bless each of you, Father Greg

Stewardship: “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” Luke 12:34. Jesus encourages us to build up our treasure in heaven. The world encourages us to build up our treasure in material goods. How much time are you investing in building up a heavenly treasure? To invest more time in the things of heaven, you must let go of some of the things of this world.

We are pleased to welcome Mission Priest, Father Michael Guimon who will be at our parishes the weekend of August 13 and 14. Please support his Mission during the second collection that day.

Our condolences to Louise Ference-Simon and the family on the loss of her father, George Ference.

Please see IntrovigneFuneralHome.com/ or call (860) 684-2538 for information.

PRAYER LIST: Gus Aiello, Lynne Allevo, Karen Bergeron, John B, Robert Blain, Kenny Botting, Roland Cloutier, Carol Davidge, Raymond DeLorme, Elaine Fisher, Jacob

Fletcher, Rita Fogarty, Vivian G., Jackie Goble, Lisa Gorman, Gina H., James H., Jimmy Harrison, Holly, Michael King, Judd Kosakowski, Mary S. Lirot, Pat Lockey, Mary Manning, Charlotte Grace McCutcheon, Sandy Mullarkey, Pauline Mumford, George Nagy, Leo Passardi, Normand Ravenelle, Victoria & Richard Santi, Marge Servedio, Carolyn Tanajes, George Tomecko, Tom Woodcock. Please help keep our list up-to-date.

Message to St. Philip and St. Jude Eucharistic Ministers: Eucharistic Ministers for Communion to the Home-bound your response has been wonderful!! If you haven't yet called the office to provide your contact information, please do so.

Please let the office know if you or a loved one are home-bound and in need of Holy Communion.

St. Philip LECTORS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS The August schedule is on the parish website. If you did not get your availability in by the deadline, the schedule in the vestibule has blank spaces where you may fill in your name. If you would like to be on the September schedule, please provide your availability by August 15th. Thank you.

DIVINE MERCY MEDITATIONS O my Jesus, because of my trust in You, I weave thousands of garlands, and I know that they will all blossom when God’s sun will shine on them. O great and Divine Sacrament that veils my God! Jesus, be with me each moment, and no fear will enter my heart. (Diary of Sr. Faustina, 4) Jesus, I trust in you! Jezu, ufam Tobie!

SUMMER READING! Check out the libraries set up at the entrances of both churches for the Year of Mercy! Diary of Sr. Faustina

Consoling the Heart of Jesus Secrets of Divine Mercy – book or CD Healing Power of Confession – CD Mercy & Hope Way of Divine Love, and lots of others.

Coming - September 17, 2016: Italian Dinner in St. Philip Parish Center! Fundraiser for St. Jude: from Salad to Dessert. Tickets available now.

Save the Date! Sun, Sept 25, at St. Philip A Moving Multimedia Experience

Extra-ordinary event (as seen on EWTN) Jesus, The Divine Mercy – His Message and His Promises – An Amazing Story

9:30 am Youth Presentation – Parents Invited 3:00 pm Presentation 4:00 pm Confession, Holy Hour

Presenters: Dave and Joan Maroney, founders and directors of Mother of Mercy Messengers, an apostolate from the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. (Freewill offering).

Catholic Charities thanks the Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women for their continued support. Through its membership and over the course of the last 5 years, the Council of Catholic Women has given Catholic Charities over $89,500 to Provide Help and Create Hope for the poor and disadvantaged throughout Eastern CT. Thank you for your generosity, kind hearts and commitment to the work that we do.

WELCOME TO OUR SUMMER VISITORS! We at St. Jude and St. Philip are delighted that you have decided to make our church your home away

from home as you vacation in our area. Please introduce yourself to Father Greg and let us know if there is anything you need while you are here and we will do our best to assist you.

2016 CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR We already have 23 vendors signed up!! As of this week there are only 12 spaces left for the Craft Fair. Apply now to be assured a spot! All jewelry and knitting/crocheting spots have been filled. There are 11 6-foot tables for $25 and 1 8-foot table for $30 remaining. First come first served.

St. Edward School in Stafford Springs is looking for a Pre-K teacher for 3 & 4-year-old classes. Early childhood experience preferred. CT certification or working toward certification required. For info contact: MaryAnne Pelletier, Principal, at 860-684-2600, or via e-mail at [email protected].

ELECTRICIAN NEEDED. We are so grateful for our parishioner who has agreed to help with the plumbing for our parishes. We are now in need of an electrician to call when needed. Please speak with Father Greg or call the office if you are available.

COMMUNION OF THE SICK booklets are now available for all Eucharistic Ministers who have or will visit our homebound parishioners. Please pick up your booklet in the Sacristy.

CONGRATULATIONS to St. Phillip the Apostle Parish community for achieving your ACA goal for

2016! What a wonderful accomplishment! Especially in this year of Mercy, your gifts will help our ministries as they exercise the corporal and spiritual works of Mercy that

will provide comfort, hope and healing to many. Thank you for your dedicated leadership and hard work to ensure a successful Appeal in your parish. When individual gifts are combined with the gifts of thousands of other parishioners in the Diocese, we can truly make a difference. On behalf of all those we serve in our ministries we THANK YOU!

Philip Cemetery Sexton Volunteer position involves maintaining and coordinating records with the Town of Ashford, rules and regulations for burials, headstone and military markers, flowers and shrubs; communication with families, Funeral Homes, Monument companies and Hipsky Construction Company. There have been between 4 and 18 burials per year.

ST. MARY - ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (full-time) Third Grade Teacher (full-time)

Spanish Teacher PreK-8 (full-time) Physical Education Teacher & Athletic Director (part-time) Technology Teacher (part-time ~10 hours per week) Information Tech. Coordinator (part-time ~10 hours/week) Middle School Math Teacher (part-time) Middle School Science Teacher (part-time) Please send your resume, cover letter, and appropriate certification paperwork to:

Miss Abby L. Demars, Principal St. Mary - St. Joseph School 35 Valley St., Willimantic, CT 06226 [email protected]

NEW APPOINTMENT: On August 15, 2016, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Deacon Christopher Deskus will begin part-time ministry as the Diocesan Director of Prison Ministry. Currently, Deacon Deskus is the Catholic Chaplain at Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Institution and serves as a deacon at Saint Jude Parish in Willington and Saint Philip Parish in Ashford. Deacon Deskus’ office will be located in the Bishop Flanagan Ministry Center, 199 Broadway, in Norwich, 860-848-2237. Through the intercession of our Patrons, Saint Patrick and Saint Anne, we ask the Lord to bless Deacon Deskus’ ministry and give success to all whom he serves in Jesus’ Name.

WHEN PLANNING YOUR ESTATE: Please consider putting St. Philip or St. Jude in your will as a way to be remembered while supporting the ongoing needs of the parish. Memorial Donation forms are on the parish website.

PILGRIMAGE: SHRINES OF EASTERN CANADA

We invite you to join Fr. Brian Maxwell- Missionary of Mercy and the Office of Faith Events on a journey to the Shrines of Eastern Canada. The itinerary includes the beautiful Catholic places of worship such as the Holy Doors of the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Quebec, the Shrine of St. Anne de Beaupré, the Shrine of Our Lady of the Cape, Saint Joseph’s Oratory and more. The trip will take place from Sept 5- 10, 2016 and the double occupancy price is $1,295. To see the full brochure, please go to http://www.norwichdiocese.org/office-of-faith-events.html or call Liza at (860)848-2237 ex. 305.

NEW ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER? Are you Moving Out of the Area and no Longer Using Envelopes? Please inform the office of any changes in your membership or envelope status. If you or a loved one is planning a move to a nursing home or out of the area and will no longer be a member of St. Philip or St. Jude parishes, please let the office know. If financial circumstances change and envelopes will no longer be used, please inform the office. Also, please notify the office of a new address or phone number if you are moving but will remain a parishioner here. This will allow us to keep our records accurate and up to date. Thank you!

During this year of Mercy: obtain a Plenary Indulgence by visiting St. Patrick’s Cathedral: Doors of Mercy are the Drama of Salvation. As you pass reverently through the Door of Mercy, you may obtain a plenary indulgence for yourself or a deceased person. The conditions for receiving the indulgence are: 1. Go to confession and receive Holy Communion within 21 days of passing through the doors. 2. Make an act of faith. You may say, “Merciful Jesus, I trust in you”. 3. Say a prayer for Pope Francis. Count your blessings that we have The Door of Mercy in St. Patrick Cathedral. Anyone wishing to carpool to a 10:30 Sunday Cathedral Mass call Andrew & Ann Brndiar at 860-429-8314.

MASS INTENTION ENVELOPES To make it easy to order a Mass for your deceased loved ones or for any occasion like an anniversary, birthday, etc., please pick up a Mass Intention envelope in the vestibule at St. Philip's or next to the bulletins on the table at St. Jude’s. You can fill it out and place it in the collection basket. Weekend and Holy Day Masses are $20; weekdays: $15.

The candle before the image of Divine Mercy in the side shrine at St. Philip’s is available for your intentions. Contact the office.

If you need a Gluten-free host, please request one during communion.

REMEMBER THE NEEDY IN OUR COMMUNITY. Food is collected all year, not just at the holidays. Please bring non-perishable foods to the church or office. No opened or out-of-date food, please.

The ASHFORD FOOD BANK distribution is usually the 4th Friday, from 7-9 am at the Living Proof Church of Ashford.

The WILLINGTON FOOD PANTRY is open weekly: Mon, 4-6 pm, Wed & Fri, 10-Noon. Patrons must be Willington residents and be screened by the social worker. Folks can come once monthly (on the day of their choice) to select shelf-stable food for their household. Office hours: Mon 12-7:30 pm; Tues-Fri 9 am – 2 pm. To apply, contact: 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].

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.

Love one another as I have loved you. As you do unto the least of your brothers, you do unto me. Familiar words – How can we put them into action?

Ministering to the sick and elderly is a good beginning. St. Joseph’s Living

Center, The ONLY Catholic healthcare facility in the Norwich Diocese, is seeking volunteers to join our chapel team assisting during 11 am daily Mass. We also need volunteers to join our Vigil Team as we support our residents on their journey to eternal rest. If you hear God calling, please call Tracey Megson at 860-465-1107 ext. 124.

A NOTE ABOUT PARISH REGISTRATION If you regularly worship with us, we invite you to register with St. Philip or St. Jude parish. This allows us to provide accurate census data to the diocese. Registration forms are in the vestibule. Please return them to the office. Thank you!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COAT/BLANKET DRIVE. We will collect your used adult and children’s coats and blankets in Sept & Oct for the Needy in the Northeast CT region.

Thank you, Clay Wright, Grand Knight

ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED: St. Philip needs Altar Servers for both Masses. Please consider being trained as an Altar Server.

Do you or someone you know need a Prayer Shawl? Contact: Carolann Hernberg: 860- 487-0449, [email protected].

HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME VISITS If your loved one is ill at Home, hospitalized, or in a nursing home and would like Father Greg to visit them, please call the office or Father. Please provide their name, address, phone # and room #. www.whitehouse.gov/contact.

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: On May 16th, the Supreme Court in a unanimous ruling sent the contraceptive mandate legal challenges back to the lower courts, vacated earlier judgments against those parties opposing the mandate, and encouraged the two sides to resolve their differences. Attorneys for the plaintiffs are hopeful that a compromise will be able to be reached in these cases. If you haven’t done so already, please voice your opposition to the abortion and contraception mandate by calling President Obama at the White House at 202-456-1111 or U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell at 202-205-5445. You may clarify that the mandate is in violation of our First Amendment right to religious freedom at:

Eucharistic Adoration: two adorers are needed each hour after Mass on Fridays at St. Philip 9am to 2pm. We need people who can commit to one hour, as well as people

able to substitute when necessary. All are invited.

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. This helps fund agencies such as Catholic Charities.

LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC CDS: There are CDs with orthodox 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].

PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS/POSTULANTS Take a Post Card from the vestibule for any or all of our seminarians/postulants. Pray, write a brief note if you choose and drop it in the mail. Let your future priests/sisters know you are supporting them and ask them to pray for you. May God continue to send us shepherds after his own heart.

RESTROOMS AT ST. PHILIP CHURCH are locked when office/church is closed for security. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you.

Norwich Diocese Teacher Vacancies Sacred Heart School, Taftville: Middle School Math Teacher, St. James School, Danielson: Middle School Language Arts Teacher, Pre-K Teacher St. Michael School, Pawcatuck: Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher, Middle School Science Teacher – Part Time.To apply for the 2016-2017 school year with an August 2016 start date please send a cover letter, current resume, names of three references and certification information to: [email protected] or Mr. Henry Fiore, Superintendent of Schools Diocesan School Office 43 Perkins Ave., Norwich, CT 06360

St. Mary - St. Joseph School, 35 Valley Street, Willimantic Registering for the 2016-2017 school year! Pre-K (ages 3 & 4) through grade 8 school accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges and the State of CT. Before and after school childcare is available, and after school clubs and activities for students of all ages. This Faith Community is a dynamic place where faith and knowledge meet! Please call the School Secretary, Mrs. Evelyn Denis, at 860-423-8479 with questions or to meet with the Principal, Miss Abby L. Demars, and tour the school.

MASS OF HEALING AND INDIVIDUAL PRAYER at Spiritual Renewal Center, 11 Bath St Norwich, CT on Mondays, August 8th and August 22nd at 2:00 PM. Fr. Ray is the Celebrant, healing prayer by Judith. 860-887-0702. CHARISMATIC PRAISE, PRAYER AND WORSHIP every Tues at 2 PM at Spiritual Renewal Center. Prayer, Praise and Worship the Lord Jesus! 7 Week "Life in the Spirit Seminar" DVD Series Wednesdays, August 24th- October 5th, 2016 Two Sessions each Wednesday 2:00 to 3:30PM and 7:00 to 8:30PM Spiritual Renewal Center, 11 Bath Street, Norwich, CT (860-887-0702) Unbound Prayer Ministry, Sat Aug 27th - 10:00AM Call 860-887-0702 for Appointment.

St. Bernard School, Uncasville, CT (Grades 6-12) (860) 848-1271 www.saint-bernard.com. Come visit. We emphasize developing the mind, body, and spirit constantly assessing what will have the greatest impact on the lives of our students. In a school where it is as important to be kind as to be a scholar or an athlete, confidence grows and lifelong success follows. No student is left behind. Expanded transportation routes and Financial Aid available.

Marriage Encounter Weekend ~ Give your marriage a spiritual boost. Come back refreshed and full of energy. Learn to enjoy life with a new closeness to each other and with God. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.wwme.org.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT WEEKENDS If you are silently grieving or suffering from an abortion, experience the healing love of Jesus Christ

on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat or visit the national

website at www.rachelsvineyard.org. “PROJECT RACHEL” is our Diocesan ministry for anyone seeking healing and forgiveness. Priests in the Project Rachel ministry are there for you with God’s Grace and Mercy. Call 860-848-2237, ext 306. All inquiries are confidential.

RETROUVAILLE OF CT If your marriage has become troubled, stressed, unloving or uncaring; if you are divorced or separated but want to try again, the Retrouvaille program can provide tools to communicate better, resolve conflicts fairly, and re-discover why you fell in love. Visit the Website at www.retrouvaille.org. For info, call 1-800-470-2230, email [email protected] or go to our website www.helpourmarriage.com.

Pregnant? Need help? CATHOLIC CHARITIES Pregnancy and Adoption Programs provide concrete help & answers. Call 1-800- BABYDUE, even if you simply want to talk.

Natural Family Planning Classes ~ For Married and Engaged. (NFP) is the safe and loving alternative to the chemical and synthetic hormonal side-effects of contraception and birth control. NFP is scientific and 99% effective for conceiving or responsibly postponing your baby. Home Study and online classes in English and Spanish are available. Classes are ongoing in our diocese. www.ccli.org.

Marriage Preparation Classes for Engaged Couples: For info or to register, call Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848-2237, ext. 306.

INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT ADOPTION? Catholic Charities provides services infant adoption placements, domestic and international home studies and adoption searches. 860-889-8346 ext. 282 or [email protected]. Monthly meetings for couples waiting to adopt or to learn about adoption and weekly Birth Mother Support Group every Tues 9:30am at Catholic Charities, 331 Main St., Norwich. For info 860-889-8346 x 282.

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.

Home Buyers and Foreclosure Prevention Classes: For help with purchasing a home, behind on mortgage payments or help 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-hr. Home Buyers Education Classes are offered by Catholic Charities in Norwich, New London and Plainfield locations. Info: 860-889-8346 ext. 271.

Seeking Vendors for St. Joseph Living Center’s Annual Outdoor Fall Festival: Sat, Oct 15, 2016 from 10 to 2, 14 Club Road in Windham. Crafts, Art Work, Plants, Home Goods, Your Home Business ,Tag Sale, Jewelry, Wood Working, Fabrics, and so on. We are taking applications for vendors. Call the Recreation Department for an application. 860- 456-1107 ext. 123 or 124. Leave your name, address and telephone number.

TheCatholicTour.Com offers pilgrimages to many Catholic Shrines throughout the world. A 7-day Pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal will be offered Nov. 14-20, 2016 from 3 airline Gateways of Newark, NJ, New York JFK, and Boston, MA. The all-inclusive price of $1599.00 includes airfare, 4-star hotel, 2 meals per day, tour guide, deluxe bus and more. Price is the same from all 3 airports and we can assist you in securing airline flights from your home city to one of the 3 Gateways listed above. Brochures and reservation forms are available at the Catholic Tour 1-877-627-4268, toll free or email: [email protected].

UPCOMING WORKSHOP

For New Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Sat, Oct 1, 2016, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM St. Columba Parish Hall

Junctions of Rtes 66 and 87 in Columbia, CT 06237 Register by September 23 at [email protected]

Or call 860-848-2237x203 Fee: $10

For more information, see flyer at www.norwichdiocese.org

UPCOMING WORKSHOP

For those who Bring Holy Communion to the Sick and Homebound

Sat, Oct 29, 2016, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM St. Columba Parish Hall

Junctions of Rtes 66 and 87 in Columbia, CT 06237 Register by October 14 at

[email protected] Or call 860-848-2237x203

Fee: $20 (includes Ritual Book) For more information, see flyer at www.norwichdiocese.org

ATTENTION ALL GOLFERS! Catholic Charities 11th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday, September 21st at the Fox Hopyard Golf Club in East Haddam CT. Entry fee of $175.00 includes: green fees, cart, lunch, dinner and awards. Registration begins at 10:30 AM, Lunch at 11:30 AM, Shotgun Start at 1:00 PM and Dinner and Awards at 6:00 PM. Sponsorships are available! Funds raised at the tournament help support all Catholic Charities’ programs, providing help to those most in need throughout Eastern CT. For more information, contact Christine Jackel, Development Coordinator via e-mail: [email protected] or by phone: 860-886-1928 x12.

The Norwich Curia Legion of Mary is hosting a Day of Recollection on Sat, Sep 10th 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Quaker Hill, Ct. Father Hugh Gillespie, a Montfort Father, will be coming from Long Island to be our guest speaker and Liturgist. Included in the day will be three talks concerning Our Blessed Mother as well as recitation of the Rosary, Confessions and Crowning of Our Lady. The cost, including a catered luncheon and printed material is $25./person with free admission to all priests and religious and 1/2 price for students and seminarians. For info, please contact Carl Annino at (860) 941-4055. Please submit payment no later than August 25th to: c/o Legion of Mary, PO Box 323, Moodus, Ct. 06469. We would like to invite anyone who would like to increase their spirituality and their love and devotion to the Mystical Body of Christ as well as His Mother Mary. Sincerely, Br. Carl Annino, President - Norwich Curia Legion of Mary

MATTIE'S TOGS THRIFT SHOP St. Matthew Church Tolland, CT. The Summer and Winter rooms are restocked. We always have our $5 Bag Sale. There is a rack of NEW ITEMS still tagged. Specialty items like Baptismal outfits, First Communion/Flower Girl dresses, Halloween outfits, snow suits, jackets and pants can be found year 'round. Our sizes range from Preemie to 16 Youth and up. We have lots of shoes for $ 1 each. We are located on the Dunn Hill side of the Church and open Saturdays 9-1. Call Billie at 860-871-0260.

SHRINE OF THE LITTLE FLOWER 35 Dion Dr., Harrisville, Rhode Island 02830 Near the Intersection of Routes 102 & 7. 401-568-0575 or Email: [email protected] www.SaintTheresaShrine.com

August 21, 2016 (rain or shine) 10am Prayers at Holy Stairs 11am Stations of the Cross 12:00 Lunch & Concert dir. By Peter La Maria 1:30pm Outdoor Living Rosary 2:45pm Procession with St. Theresa 3:00pm Solemn Feast Mass

The Quiet Corner Chapter of the Disabled American Vets Are you a veteran who is either combat or has a service related disability, and have filed or need assistance with filing for

Veterans Administration Benefits? Are you interested in learning more? We are looking for you. Contact:

Rocky Daigle 860 – 918-0532 Barry Bernier 860 – 830-5443

Mark Rivard 860 – 933 – 6877 or [email protected] The mission of the Disabled American Veterans is dedicated to a single purpose; empowering Veterans to led high quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by making sure Veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits

available to them; fighting for interest of Americas injured heroes on Capitol Hill and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans back to civilian life.