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JUNE 3, 2012 THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
†Masses and Intentions†
Sat June 2, 12:00 Noon Wedding: St. Jude Rachel Millette & Scott Greenwood Sat June 2, 4:30 p.m. Mass at St. Philip † Patricia Hnath by Catherine & John Postemski
Sun June 3, 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Sun June 3, 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Philip † For Our Beloved Parishioners who have died
Mon June 4, 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Mon June 4, 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass St. Philips † Michael Bergeron Mon No evening Mass at St. Philips Tue June 5, 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Tue June 5, 6:00 p.m. Mass at St. Philips Wed June 6, 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Fri June 8, 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Philip
Adoration following Mass till 5:50 p.m. 5:50 Divine Mercy Chaplet & Benediction
Sat June 9, Noon Baptism: Carson Scott Privee
Sat June 9, 4:30 p.m. Mass at St. Philip † Peter Hnath by John & Catherine Postemski
Sun June 10, 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Sun June 10,11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Philip † Annette L. Reardon by the Dineen Family
OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK
St. Philip Weekly Offering $2,810.00 St. Philip Maintenance/Fuel $1,016.00 St. Philip Additional World Combined $ 150.00 St. Jude Weekly Offering $ 981.00 St. Jude Additional World Combined $ 45.00
ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND
Saturday 4:30 pm St. Philip 05/26/12 105 Sunday 9:00 am St. Jude 05/27/12 102 Sunday 11:00 am St. Philip 05/27/12 127 Total: 334
STEWARDSHIP INSERT “The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ…” - ROMANS 8:16-17 If we are heirs to the kingdom of God, should we not work to build up that kingdom? Should we not be good stewards of our inheritance, using our time, talent and treasure to care for the Church that God has left to us? Our Church is a treasured heirloom from God. Do we treat it that way?
PRAYER LIST: Caroline Doughty, Bruce Beaudoin, Charlie Sorrell(baby), George Ference, Billy Grylls.
FOOD DONATIONS: Please contribute non-perishable, nutritious foods, for local families in need.
PARISH MEETINGS Finance Committee: Tue, June 5, 7pm, Rectory. Knights of Columbus: Tue, Jun 12, 7pm, St. Philip Ctr.
Parish Council: Tue, June 19, 7pm, St. Philip Center. Ladies Group (AKA St. Philip & St. Jude Angels): Thurs, June 21, 6:30pm, St. Philip Center.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY WILL RESUME IN THE FALL.
ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE CHURCH: Theme: God First. 75th Anniversary Celebration is this Sunday - June 3rd after the 11am Mass at St. Philip’s. REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR SOUP BOWL! The main course is Chicken Soup. Fr. Kennedy will say some of the Mass in Latin as it was 75 years ago. We are so blessed to have some parishioners who were children and teenagers at the time and they will be our honored guests at this celebration. The center will be open at 9 AM for those of you who want to drop off your hot or cold foods. The warming ovens will be on and the refrigerators are available. Please come enjoy this special celebration. Dick Santi and his orchestra will entertain us in the center.
DEFENDING OUR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: The Diocese of Norwich is supportive of the various Catholic institutions from across the country that have filed federal lawsuits opposing the federal health care mandate, which violates our First Amendment right of freedom of religion. These various organizations are in accord with our position, and we are grateful for the work they are doing. If you haven’t already, please contact the offices of your Congressional Representatives and United States Senators to express your opposition to the federal healthcare mandate. For addresses and phones numbers, please visit: www.ctcatholic.org or www.norwichdiocese.org.
Michael Bergeron, (brother of John & Rose Bergeron) and
Mrs. Villamthanam, mother of Father George Villamthanam.
Gabriella Daisy Curtis Daughter of Justin Curtis & Tanya Frank
Godparents David and Sherry Frank Great-granddaughter of Mary Michaud
Baptized May 27 at St. Philip’s
PRAYER FOR THOSE TOUCHED BY CANCER NOVENA TO ST. PEREGRINE
ST BERNARD CHURCH-ROCKVILLE, CT JUNE 3 & 11 AT 7PM
Cancer has touched everyone either directly or through a diagnosis of a loved one. St. Peregrine is the patron saint of those suffering with cancer, HIV and other chronic illnesses. St. Peregrine was cured of his cancer after praying at the foot of a crucifix. St. Peregrine holds a special place in the Church as well as the hearts of those individuals who either suffer or who have loved ones suffering from illnesses. Join us at St. Bernard Church on June 3rd and June 11th at 7pm for a beautiful prayer service to give strength to those touched by cancer. For more info visit the Adult Faith/Devotions tab on the St Bernard Website: SaintBernardChurch.org. ST. PHILIP‘S ANNUAL TAG SALE Saturday, June 9th from 9 am to 3 pm. 1st table $15, 2nd + $10 each. Call Rose Bergeron: 860-429-9212 or the Rectory 860-429-2860.
BOOK SALE: Thank you to Shirley Wright and the many volunteers who made our book sale a great success!
Gross receipts: $5,741.51 Less Expenses: 660.00 Net Profit: $5,081.51
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC CDS have been reordered to fill the display. We have reordered some of the first CDs because they went so quickly. There are also some
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 are unable to put in a donation, please take a CD and put a donation in at a later time. If you have any questions or requests just contact, Donna Vertefeuille at 860-429-4508 or email [email protected].
JUNE IS “LEAVE A LEGACY” MONTH within the Diocese of Norwich. It’s a wonderful time to prepare or update your will, or to set aside a gift in your will for your parish or one of the many ministries funded by our Diocese. Visit the Planned Giving section of www.norwichdiocesedevelopment to learn more about an informal coffee hour on Catholic wills, to be held at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 24th at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Uncasville. The event is free and open to all parishioners within the Diocese. Registration requested by calling 860-886-1928 x15, or e-mail [email protected].
2012 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL To date: St. Philip has pledged $13,128 or 73% of the diocesan goal: St. Jude has pledged $8,934 or 84% of goal.
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. CATHOLIC CHARITIES THERAPIST POSITIONS AVAILABLE Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician sought for individual and family outpatient services at Norwich, New London or Middletown locations. Fee-for-service with above-average reimbursement, flexible hours in a fully accredited and licensed agency. Catholic Charities Clinic Search Committee, 331 Main St. Norwich, CT 06360, 860-889-8346 ext.269.
DAY OF RECOLLECTION ~ St. Edmund’s Retreat Mystic, CT. Wednesday, June 13, 10 AM – 3:30 PM “SACRED HEART” DAY OF RECOLLECTION w/Fr. FRANK I. SUTMAN, OP “God never changes His mind about us. God is simply in love with us. What God does change is our mind about God, again and again. May we meditate together on God’s infinite giving heart.” Includes two conferences, Mass, Reconciliation, time to explore the Island and a hot served lunch. Please call 860-536-0565 to pre-register $35/Person. LATIN Responses for the end of Mass: Dominus Vobiscum. Et cum Spiritu tuo. Benedicat… Spiritus Sanctus. Amen. Ite, Missa Est. Deo Gratias.
FINANCES AS OF MAY 30, 2012 ST. PHILIP ACCOUNTS OUTSTANDING BILLS Main Checking 112,136 Insurance 1,393
Furnace Saving 10,707 School Subsidy 225 Cemetery Check 17,163 Miscellaneous 1,972
Cemetery CD 41,692 Payroll 4,694
Cemetery Certif. 5,161
TOTAL OF OUTSTANDING BILLS 8,284
ST. JUDE ACCOUNTS OUTSTANDING BILLS
Main Checking 21,068 Insurance 581
Savings 17,348 Miscellaneous 636
Payroll 1,600
TOTAL OF OUTSTANDING BILLS 2,817
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER By offering Married Couples the beautiful experience of a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend, the Catholic Church is affirming and supporting you in your chosen
vocation – Marriage. Take advantage of this great gift to enhance your relationship and enjoy a love-filled weekend away together. For info or to register for an upcoming weekend, call Joe and Jane Staszowski at (860) 644-7260 or [email protected] or visit www.wwme.org.
ENGAGED ENCOUNTER WEEKEND ~ One of the most important parts of your wedding planning is
your marriage preparation program. Engaged Encounter is a weekend-long program and meets all the aspects of marriage preparation required by the Diocese. Engaged Encounter Weekend:
June 29-July 1 at Immaculata Retreat House in Willimantic call 860-536-8665. This is the last weekend in eastern CT this year. Call Frank and MaryAnne Pendola: 860-536-8665.Early registration is advised. Visit www.engagedencounter.org.
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. Retreat June 8-10 in Putnam, CT call 401-421-7833 ext.118. Retreat June 22-24 in Litchfield, CT call 203-631-9030. Rachel’s Vineyard Website: www.rachelsvineyard.org. “Project Rachel” is also a Diocesan outreach for anyone in need of healing. Priests in “Project Rachel” can help you through healing and forgiveness. Call 860-889-8307 or 800-554-5173. All inquiries are confidential.
Marriage Prep Class for Engaged Couples “God’s Plan for a Joy-filled Marriage” offered by the Office of Family Life. To register for the 4-session class please call 860-889-8346 ext.283. To register for the 4 session class, call 860-889-8346 ext.283 Date: Fridays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 ~ 7:00pm-9:15pm Location: Our Lady of Lourdes, RT. 12, Gales Ferry Cost: $50.00 per couple
MARRIAGE BUILDING AND REPAIR: Retrouvaille provides tools to heal, re-establish communication, and gain new insight into your marriage. A series of 6 sessions follows the weekend phase. Couples come to Retrouvaille, which is Catholic in origin but open to all, with a sincere desire to repair and build a stable, loving marriage. Website www.retrouvaille.org.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES ~ (NFP) is scientifically sound, helps with fertility problems, is easily learned and 99% effective for conceiving or responsibly postponing a baby. NFP is your loving and safe alternative to dangerous chemicals, devices, synthetic hormones and side-effects of contraception and birth control. Find out why NFP couples have very successful marriages. To register for a NFP class go to www.ccli.org . For info call Susan Williams, Office of Family Life, at 860-889-8346 ext. 283. A Parent’s Guide: Teaching the Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality. A DVD is available for you to purchase from www.catholicparents.org it has been featured on EWTN and is based on the 1995 document by the Pontifical Council for the Family ‘The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality”. This entire document can be read on the EWTN website on libraries. The document and DVD is on target for our present time and age appropriate on when, how and what to say to your children. For info call Family Life Office at 860-889-8346 ext. 283.
MEMORIAL MASSES: To remember your loved ones in Memorial Masses please call the office or stop in. Let us know if you’d like a yearly Mass offered.
SHARE YOUR JOY! If you or a loved one are celebrating a special event let us know so we can celebrate with you.
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.
Do you or someone you know need a Prayer Shawl? Contact: Carolann Hernberg: 860- 487-0449 or [email protected].
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.
Eucharistic Adoration: Two adorers are needed each hour after Mass on Fridays at St. Philip 9am to 5:50pm. 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 parishioners from St. Philip and St. Jude are invited.
ATTENTION CATHOLIC SINGLES
The Catholic Alumni Club Int’l is looking to expand into the Norwich diocese. We provide a group dedicated to social, cultural, civic and spiritual relationships in a Catholic setting. For more info, please check out the following site or contact Steve at [email protected] or www.caci.org. RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES:
Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center, Putnam, CT: www.ImmaculateConceptionSite.org.
Immaculata Retreat House, Willimantic, CT: www.immaculataretreat.org.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend: www.wwme.org.
THE CATHOLIC TOUR (877-627-4868) Pilgrimage to Rome for the Opening of our Holy Father’s proclaimed “Year of Faith” plus a Mediterranean Cruise Oct 9-21. [email protected]. Divorcing and/or resolving child custody issues? Many parents are concerned about the effects of divorce, separation or family disruption on their children. Catholic Charities offers ongoing, monthly one day PARENTING EDUCATION CLASSES in Norwich, Rockville and Middletown. Catholic Charities also offers a monthly 2- part Spanish/bilingual parenting education class in Willimantic. Attendance at both sessions in the Willimantic class is required for the certificate of completion. Fees are determined by the State of CT. Please call toll free 1-866-883-1624 ext. 263 for registration and class locations and dates. Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services (EMPS) works with children from birth to age 18 and their families to help provide support when a child is in crisis. For more information about this program visit the website: www.chrhealth.org or contact: Rebecca Marcotte, MA, EMPS-NE Clinician Community Health Resources, 7B Ledgebrook Dr, Mansfield, CT 06250, 860-456-0038 x233.
FREE ONGOING FORECLOSURE PREVENTION AND 8 HOUR HOME BUYERS EDUCATION CLASSES are being offered by Catholic Charities in Norwich, New London and Plainfield locations. Do you need help with purchasing a home or falling behind on mortgage payments? Need help with budgeting or filling out applications for EMAP? All services are provided free at Catholic Charities, a HUD approved Counseling Agency. For details call 860-889-8346 ext.271.
College of Saint Mary Magdalen: Summer Programs Once again, The College of Saint Mary Magdalen in Warner, NH is pleased to offer its Summer Programs for high school students. The Collegiate Summer Program offers participants the opportunity to study theology, philosophy, literature and political science. Our new Latin Immersion program will offer participants the opportunity to spend an entire week engaged in speaking, reading, and writing Latin. During the summer programs, students also attend daily Mass and enjoy sports, socials and day trips including hiking and canoeing. The programs are for students who will be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school in the fall of 2012. It is also open to students who have just graduated high school. The Collegiate Summer Program Session IA and the Latin Immersion Program Session IB run concurrently for one week from July 8-15. The Collegiate Summer Program Session II is a two-week session that runs from July 22-August 5th. Register today at www.magdalen.edu! For more info, contact the admissions office at [email protected] or 603.456.2656 x 119. Lauri Connolly, Executive Assistant The College of Saint Mary Magdalen 511 Kearsarge Mountain Road Warner, NH 03278 Work: (603) 456-2656 | Fax: (603) 456-2660 [email protected] or www.Magdalen.edu. We would like to start a Cemetery Committee to maintain and beautify our cemetery. If you are able to help out, please call the office.
DIOCESE OF NORWICH PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND Oct 9 TO 18, 2012. For info or reservations call 860-887-9294. Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich, will lead a 10-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Caesarea, Mount Carmel, Nazareth, Mount Tabor, Cana, Galilee, Capernaum, Tabgha, Jordan River, Beit Shean, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada and several other sites. Price includes local bus to/from Boston airport, departure lunch, all tips, breakfast and dinner daily, and also includes departure tax and fuel surcharge. Reservations due by July 6. Cost of Tour: $3,440/person double occupancy $539 deposit required ($239.00 optional insurance) $500 single supplement (limited number)
FREE ONGOING FORECLOSURE PREVENTION AND 8 HOUR HOME BUYERS EDUCATION CLASSES are being offered by Catholic Charities in Norwich, New London and Plainfield locations. Do you need help with purchasing a home or falling behind on mortgage payments? Need help with budgeting or filling out applications for EMAP? All services are provided free at Catholic Charities, a HUD approved Counseling Agency. For details call 860-889-8346 ext.271. 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.
EASTERN CARIBBEAN CATHOLIC CRUISE
8-night cruise with Fr. Michael Martin Jones, Oct 13-21 on the Carnival Miracle out of New York. Ports of Call: Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay (Bahamas) and Nassau. Prices begin at $1542. Daily Mass and Rosary. Space is limited. Contact: Doug or Eileen 860-399-1785. “DONATION ANGEL” UPDATE ~ What a fabulous week for Catholic Charities! With the promotion from our parishes, in just a short time, “Donation Angel” has delivered a check for $4,322.00 to Catholic Charities from 5 cars! And a sailboat and 3 cars are in the works! Donate any type of vehicle: cars, boats, etc. running or not. “Donation Angel” is a donation program that raises funds to support our Catholic Charities in providing services for individuals and families. For info or free quick removal of your unwanted vehicle and receive a tax deduction call Ray at: 866-434-1131or [email protected].
