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January 15, 2017 The 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
†Mass Schedule and Intentions†
Sat Confession: 3:30 – 4:00 pm Sat Jan 14, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip † Rachel Kozikowski, 1 Year Anniversary by Victor & Lori Drouin † Albert Kelley, 7th Anniversary by Mel & Sandy Ouellette
Sun Jan 15, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude For the Sick of Both of Our Parishes Sun Jan 15, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip For the Sick of Both of Our Parishes Wed Jan 18, 8:00 am Mass at St. Jude † For the Deceased of Both of Our Parishes
Thu Jan 19, 8:00 am Mass at St. Jude For Our Parishes
Thu Jan 19, 6:00 pm Mass at St. Philip For the Sick of Both of Our Parishes Fri Jan 20, 8:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Catherine & Steve Muska by Memorial Mass Fund
Adoration following Mass; Divine Mercy Chaplet at 1:50 pm; Benediction 2:00 pm
Sat Confession: 3:30 – 4:00 pm Sat Jan 21, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip † Eugene & Mary Alassi by Phil & Jeanne Monty † Stanley R. Pliska, 8th Anniversary by the Phillips Family
Sun Jan 22, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude Sun Jan 22, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Ralph J. Yulo, Sr. by Ruth & Ralph Yulo OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK
St. Philip Weekly Offering $1,698.00
St. Jude Weekly Offering $ 695.00
ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND
Saturday 4:30 pm St. Philip 01/07/17 12
Sunday 9:00 am St. Jude 01/08/17 75
Sunday 11:00 am St. Philip 01/08/17 110 Total: 197
STEWARDSHIP: “Now the Lord has spoken who formed me as his servant from the womb...” Isaiah 49:5. Each of us has been given unique gifts, and we need to follow God’s will as spelled out in Scripture and Church teaching. Be thankful for the gifts God has given you and generously share them with others.
RELIGIOUS CALENDARS are in the back of the church for those who would like to have one.
OUR CHRISTMAS FLOWERS will be here for a few more weeks. Please leave the watering to Mary and her capable crew.
Office will be closed: January 16, 2017.
PRAYER LIST: Gus Aiello, Joe Allevo, Lynne Allevo, Lewis Bassett, Denise Beaudoin, Robert Blain, Kenny Botting, Roland Cloutier, Carol Davidge, Raymond DeLorme, Elaine Fisher, Rita Fogarty,
Vivian G., Jackie Goble, Lisa Gorman, Marge Guilbault, Gina H., Kathy H., Jimmy Harrison, Michael King, Judd Kosakowski, Pat Lockey, Dennis M., Ken M., Mary Manning, Deborah McCready, Charlotte Grace McCutcheon, Sandy and Bob Mullarkey, Pauline Mumford, George Nagy, Vincent Ouellette, Leo Passardi, Tammy Poehler, Normand Ravenelle, Kris Rybicki, Victoria & Richard Santi, Marge Servedio, Helena Sorber, Carolyn Tanajes, Lenny & Ginny Todd, George Tomecko, Linda Torsiello, Tom Woodcock.
Please help keep our list up-to-date.
CCD CLASSES St. Philip: Sundays at 9:30 am. St. Jude: Wednesday afternoons. Confirmation Classes resume Jan 26th.
PARISH MEETINGS: Women’s Bible Study: Tue, Jan 17, 10 am, Rectory. Ladies Group: Wed, Jan 18, 7 pm, Parish Ctr. Prayer Shawl: Tue, Jan 24, 6:30 pm, Rectory. Knights of Columbus: Tue, Feb 14, 7 pm, Parish Ctr. Finance Committee: To be Announced. Parish Council: To be Announced.
PARISH ADULT EDUCATION WITH ED CONLAN WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY 10 am St. Philip Rectory.
ADULT EDUCATION RELIGION CLASSES Sat, 11 am, St. Jude Church. Topic: The book of Revelation. Jan 21: Ch. 12, The Woman and the Dragon.
LADIES OF ST. PHILIP AND ST. JUDE Theme: “The Light of Simplicity." Weekend: Jan 27-29, 2017. Discover how simplicity can shine a light on what is really essential and important in our lives. A simple life enables true freedom and joy. Be renewed and inspired by the paradox of simplicity and the gift of faith. The retreat at Holy Family in West Hartford is a time for quiet, rest, spiritual growth, meaningful discussions, inspiring music, powerful presentations, thought-provoking workshops, Mass and Sacraments. There is time to get to know the ladies from our parishes. Please register early because the retreat weekend fills up quickly. For info call Marsha Peters 860-429-4926 or Caroline Doughty 860-377-3642.
Eucharistic Adoration: Please consider volunteering for one hour of Adoration on Fridays at St. Philip 9am to 2pm or to be a substitute when necessary. Sign-up sheet is in the vestibule.
THE MARCH FOR LIFE BUS TRIP 2017 marks the 44th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s infamous abortion-on-demand ruling. Because of that decision, millions of pre-born babies have been denied their most basic right - their
right to life. On Thurs, Jan 26th at 9 PM, buses will leave from the Norwich Parking Lot (Exit 11, I-395) traveling to Wash, D.C. for the March For Life on Jan 27th. Cost: $67/person. If you are unable to attend, please consider sponsoring a seat on the bus. For info or to reserve a seat or to sponsor a seat, please call Margaret Becotte at 860-822-1362.
MASS INTENTIONS The weekday Mass Stipend is $15. The Holy Day and weekend Mass Stipend is $20. Please call the office or fill out the Mass Intention envelopes in both churches and drop in the collection basket to schedule a Memorial Mass for your loved one(s).
SEEK 2017 – Focus (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) met in Texas in Jan, 2017. A few of our parishioners joined 13,000 college students who came together to pray, participate in the sacraments, and learn more about their faith. If you would like to learn more please check out the article about this year’s conference. http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/they-are-the-church-nearly-13000-college-students-attend-seek-2017-14783/
IF THE WEATHER IS BAD, please stay home. We want you to be safe! Father Greg has the authority to cancel weekday Masses due to the weather, but it is up to Bishop Cote to cancel weekend Masses. Mass will be said even if no one is there, as long as Father can make it to church!
THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH OUTREACH TO HAITI is planning an immersion trip experience to Haiti from March 1st to March 8th. There are still openings. If you are interested please contact Sue Petruzzi - [email protected] - as soon as possible. The cost of the trip is approximately $1200 depending on the price of your plane fare at the time of booking. Please join us for an experience like no other!
EAST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL will give a make-up entrance exam Saturday, January 21, at 8 a.m. at the school for all 8th graders who were unable to take the preceding exams. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. A non-refundable fee of $25 is required. ECHS continues to accept transfer students from other high schools. Questions? Contact the Admissions Office at (860) 649-5336 x6238 or x6456.
NINE DAYS FOR LIFE NOVENA – The U.S. bishops invite us to pray for the protection of all human life. A special Novena called “9 Days for Life” will take place Jan 21- 29. Pray for the respect and protection of all human life with new intentions and brief reflections each day. Download the Novena online, or participate through Facebook, email, text message or an app. Join at www.9daysforlife.com!!
RETROUVAILLE OF CONNECTICUT If your marriage has become troubled, stressed, unloving or uncaring; even if you are divorced or separated but want to try again, the Retrouvaille program can help by providing tools to communicate better, resolve conflicts fairly, and re-discover why you fell in love. The next weekend is January 20-22, 2017. For information, call confidentially 1-800-470-2230, email [email protected] or go to our website www.helpourmarriage.com for info and registration.
STEUBENVILLE NYC- JULY 21-23, 2017
This summer, join over 3,000 other Catholic teens at the Steubenville NYC conference and experience the joy of following Christ and being ELEVATED By HIS Love. The Diocese of Norwich offers youth the opportunity to take advantage of this fun and spirit filled conference for a total of $345. The Diocese of Norwich will provide youth and chaperones with a send off Mass with Bishop Cote and lunch, transportation to and from the Diocese, and 3 t-shirts for the 3-day Conference. If you are interested, get in touch with your Youth Minister or Liza Roach at (860)848-2237 ex. 305 or [email protected].
We would like to have an accounting of who has keys to the Rectory at St. Philip. Please call Ann Phillips in the Parish Office at 860-429-2860 if you have a key or you can e-mail her at [email protected]. Thank you.
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.
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.
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 #.
The candle before the image of Divine Mercy in the side shrine at St. Philip’s is available for your intentions. Contact the office.
PARISH ENVELOPES: Please use parish envelopes each week if you would like to receive a tax donation report at the end of the year. We will no longer keep track of loose checks. Be sure to write your envelope number if you use an envelope from the vestibule, so we can keep track for you. Please contact the office if you’d like to receive envelopes.
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 a Cumberland Farms Gas Card or a card from Walmart or Big Y for requests that come from the needy in our community. A card from Walmart can be used for food as well as other necessities. Put them in an envelope marked "office" and place them in the collection basket. 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.
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.
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!
NEW ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER? If you or a loved one are moving out of the area or to a nursing home and don’t need envelopes, please let us 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!
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.
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].
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.
Spiritual Renewal Center(860-887-0702) Healing Mass: Mon, Jan 23, 2017 at 2PM Spiritual Renewal Center, 11 Bath St, Norwich, CT Charismatic Prayer Meeting: Every Tuesday at 2:00pm Prayer, Praise and Worship Life in The Spirit - DVD Series beginning Monday, January 30th, 7-830pm This is an eight week series held at Spiritual Renewal Center, 11 Bath Street, Norwich For more info call 860-887-0702 Introduced by Fr. Ray Introvigne and Judith Hughes
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM We are called to advocate for the most fundamental of human rights, in particular, the right to life and the right not only to profess our faith, but to live it out. We are advocating for the freedom to “be Catholic,” to go about our lives serving the needs of our brothers and sisters, regardless of their race, creed, or religion, not because they are Catholic but because we are Catholic. 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: www.whitehouse.gov/contact.
If you need a Gluten-free host, please request one during communion.
ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED: St. Philip needs Altar Servers for both Masses. Please consider being trained as an Altar Server.
PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS If you would like to pray for our priests daily, please pick up a packet on the table on your way out of church.
Do you or someone you know need a Prayer Shawl? Contact: Carolann Hernberg: 860- 487-0449, [email protected].
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 Encounter Weekend ~ Fall is a beautiful season full of color and crisp fresh air. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is like autumn because it’s a weekend full of fresh air, new beginnings and a time to rejoice in the beauty of your marriage. Make this autumn special by devoting one weekend to the most important relationship in your life. It’s a great time to rekindle communication and enjoy a weekend away. Visit www.wwmect.org. Email: [email protected].
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. 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 with God’s Grace and Mercy. Call 860-861-4439, ext 306. All inquiries are confidential.
Marriage Preparation Classes for Engaged Couples: For info or to register, call Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848-2237, ext. 306.
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.
Natural Family Planning is scientific, safe, and is 99 percent effective for conceiving or responsibly postponing a baby. A three-session class for married and engaged couples begins on Saturday, January 28 at 7 P.M. in Gales Ferry. For more information, call Craig and Liz Schantz at 860-464-1184 or to register for a class go to www.ccli.org.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT ADOPTION? Catholic Charities provides services infant adoption placements, domestic and international home studies and adoption searches. 860-889-8346 x 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.
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.
MATTIE'S TOGS THRIFT SHOP St. Matthew Church Tolland, CT. 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. Sizes range from Preemie to 16 Youth and up. We have lots of shoes for $1 each. We are on the Dunn Hill side of the Church and open Sat. 9-1. Call Billie at 860-871-0260.
WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS Please make yourself at home. If you would like to make St. Philip or St. Jude your parish, please put a registration form in the collection basket.
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.
NEW WAY TO HELP OUR PARISH! Use your IRA to support our Parish, the Diocese or your favorite Diocesan Ministry! If you are 70 ½ years old, you can now make a direct transfer of up to $100,000 from your IRA to a qualified charity, such as our Parish, without having to pay income taxes on the money. The law allowing this was made permanent by President Obama when he signed the PATH Act last December. If you are interested, please contact Mary Ellen Mahoney, Development Manager- Major Gifts at [email protected] or (860) 886-1928, ext.14 for more information.
Support Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich, Inc.
Donate your unwanted car, truck, RV, motorcycle, trailer, boat or camper today! All proceeds benefit children and families in need, in Connecticut. WE DO ALL THE WORK. It is fast and free and you receive a tax deduction! www.donationangel.org/ccfsn / 1-866-434-1131
Thursday, Jan 19, 6-9 p.m. An Evening Workshop for Parish Catechists: Teaching the Liturgical Year, with Liza Peters and Lisa Orchen If you teach Religious Education, plan and lead youth ministry, or help prepare people for Sacramental Initiation, this evening is for you. Looking to the liturgical calendar and symbols of the Church for guidance, we will explore and exchange ideas that can be used throughout the year. (Snow date, Jan 26) $40, includes dinner. Holy Family Retreat Center - 303 Tunxis Rd - W Hartford. Call to register at 860-760-9712 or at www.holyfamilyretreat.org/parishcatechists HOW YOU CAN HELP PREVENT SUICIDE Wed, Jan 18, 7-9 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 1650 Route 12, Gales Ferry, CT. Learn What you can say & do to help. It’s Our Problem! PREVALENCE, EFFECTS & TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN OUR COMMUNITY Wed, Feb 1, 7-9 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 1650 Route 12, Gales Ferry, CT. Register for either Seminar (no fee): email: [email protected] or call 860-464-7251.
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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.
