ANNUNCIATION NNUNCIATION NNUNCIATION PARISH ARISH ARISH Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8th, 2018 Congratulations and God’s Blessings always to our fifty - one young people, who received Jesus for the first time yesterday. Ashlyn Bengtson Natalia Bielski Camryn Caetano Isabella Caetano Mackenzie Calado Sean Cashman Andre Deloso Hannah Fleming Adeline Germaine Gabriella Golchin Michael Gruszecki Carrisa Hilliard Ryan Hughes Jacobo Jaramillo Jeronimo Jaramillo Isabella Kiniry Katie Klimas Chelsea Leonard Morgan Martins Johannes Morris Josiah Mulero Aubrey Pearce Aiden Pliska Taylor Prentice Aldina Punzalan Dylan Reynolds Isabella Rodriguez Madison Romano Khloe Ross Kiara Rossi Alexandra Sadil Cooper Sadlosky Suri Sanchez Cameron Santos Max Sasinski Stiles Schofield Matthew Siciliano Deion Smith Ania Stabert Olivia Statchen Ashlee Swiatowiec Summer Swiatowiec Edward Tanyag Sharie Tanyag Alison Tardif Madilyn Tardif Olivia Tardif Jacob Tessitore Alexander Trifone Sean Walsh Nicholas Yzaguirre
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AAANNUNCIATION NNUNCIATION NNUNCIATION PPPARISHARISHARISH Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8th, 2018
Red Sox vs. Yankees Sat., Aug. 4 Fenway Park $ 117
Gloucester Lobster Cruise Wed., Aug. 15 Gloucester, MA $ 97
Enjoy your lobster buffet lunch while cruising aboard the elegant BEAUPORT PRINCESS, then leisure time
in Gloucester, MA.
Broadway Show - Musical Wed., Sept. 19 NYC $ 175
“Come From Away” - This show celebrates the human spirit and global unity in an era of conflict.
Also in the works! Trips to:
Waterfire, in Providence, RI
Radio City Christmas Show & Dinner @ Carmines (Always a sell-out)!
NEW MGM Casino in Springfield, MA
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS
CALL JOHN ROCCO @ 860-666-5061
Scholarship Opportunity Available for
Students of Families Who are Members of
Saint Mary Church.
If your child attends a Catholic elementary
school within the Archdiocese of Hartford and
you are a member of this Parish, your child
may be eligible for a scholarship award.
Please contact Marie at the Foundation for the
Advancement of Catholic Schools,
Tel. 860-761-7499 or send a message of
inquiry through the Foundation’s website at
FACSHartford.org.
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Annunciation Parish / Church of the Holy Spirit
For The Week of April 1st, 2018
Saint Mary Weekly Collection: $ 12,445
Holy Spirit Weekly Collection: $ 18,928
Total Weekly Amount: $ 31,373
Holy Land Collection: $ 506
Saint Mary On-Line Giving : $ 1,397
Holy Spirit On-Line Giving: $ 1,305
Total On-Line Giving: $ 2,702
Total Combined Amount: $ 34,581
We are grateful to all who continue to
support Annunciation Parish by your
prayers and financial contributions.
Calendar / Church of the Holy Spirit
Wednesday, April 11th
The Ladies Guild Communion
Supper in the Fr. O’Connor Hall -
Mass at 5:30 pm followed by a buffet
supper - $22.00.
Guest speaker will be Sr. Clare Millea, A.S.C.J.,
Dir. for the Office of Faith & Culture (OFC), an
office created to minister to the many cultures
and ethnic groups that reside in Htfd., New
Haven and Litchfield Counties - all of which
make up the archdiocese. All are welcome.
Please make checks payable to the Holy Spirit
Ladies Guild, and mark “Ladies Guild” on the
outside of your envelope. Questions, please call
Marie Michalman @ 860-357-2287 or
Noella Lapierre @ 860-666-4489.
Monday, April 16th, 7:00 pm
Parish Council Meeting in the Father
O’Connor Hall.
Thursday, April 19th, 12:30 pm
Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet in the Father
O’Connor Hall.
Saturday, April 28th /Sunday, April 29th
The Parish Nurse Ministry will be holding a blood
pressure screening on: Apr. 28th after the 4:00
pm mass in children’s room, & Apr. 29th after
the 7:30 a.m., & 9:30 a.m. masses, & before the
12:00 p.m. mass in the Father O’Connor Hall.
Sunday, April 29th, 12:00 pm
New Day Social Group Pot Luck Luncheon at
12:00 p.m. in the Father O’Connor Hall.
Sponsor of the Week:
Carvel
860-667-1467
Readings and Reflections for April 8th
First Reading: Acts 4:32-35
This second of three “summaries” in Acts highlights the formation of a genuine community in the “golden age” of the early Church. There was one heart and mind among the disciples.
Second Reading: I John 5:1-6
The victory that overcomes
the world (understood as all
the anti-God forces) is the
faith of the disciples who
believe in Jesus.
Gospel: John 20:19-31
The disciples receive from
Jesus a commission to
spread the gospel. The
Thomas story brings
together the main elements
of John the evangelist’s
Christology summarized in
Thomas’ confession “My
Lord and my God.”
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Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson
This year’s Superbowl outcome was a truly happy triumph - not just for the players, but for the
fans of the Philadelphia Eagles as well. The win, coming after an exciting game, was fifty-eight
years in the making. The last football championship had come before the idea of a “Superbowl”
was even begun as an annual ritual. There was vindication for loyal fans who “kept the
faith.” It also ended the city’s long held shoulder chip.
I find this analogous to the Easter story. Admittedly, “all analogies limp”. They are imperfect.
Aspects do not exactly match. Certainly matters in the realm of faith are on a higher plain than
any athletic contest. But there was a long wait for the redemption of God’s people. When it
actually came, the rejoicing even reached to heaven.
For believers in the Man from Nazareth, the resurrection was vindication of their brave decision
to place their hopes in Him. There was also a certain joy for them to know that Jesus kept His
promises. Finally, there was now nothing uncertain about their personal victories to come. So
they, and now we, are all winners. We are “those who have not seen but have believed.”
When we ponder the meaning of Easter we have to conclude that there is nothing like it in all of
human history. No other founder of any other religion can match Jesus. What He taught; what
He exemplified; what He suffered is unique in human annals.
At first glance, this was no team effort, as happens in athletics. Yet it was the effect of the will
of the Father and the Holy Spirit. But even the supportive love of His Mother Mary was not
enough to remove that isolation that made Him cry out that heartbreaking question to the
Father: “Why have You abandoned Me?”
This Second Sunday of Easter is also called “Divine Mercy
Sunday,” so named by Pope Saint John Paul II, springing from
his personal devotion to God as all-merciful. Considering how
our human weakness leads us to sin, such mercy is a need we
all have. We have to remember that our sins caused Christ’s
suffering and death. His subsequent mercy on us is
breathtaking.
I began with thoughts about winning a big game and comparing
it with Christ’s win over Satan and sin. One of the ways we can
win the “big game of life” is by being merciful to one another. It
has been said that “we are like beasts when we kill. We are like humans when we judge. But
we are like God when we forgive.” St. Thomas knew that truth personally when he was forgiven
by a merciful risen Jesus. So can we.
Here is another apt image. “Forgiveness is the perfume that the trampled flower casts upon the
heel that crushed it.”
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Faith Formation Opportunities...
EASTER TWILIGHT RETREAT
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 ~ 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
We are delighted to invite Fr. Ken back
for an evening of presentation, inspiration,
and reflection in this Easter Season.
Presenter: Fr. Kenneth P. Paulli, OFM, EdD
Suggested Offering: $20; Includes Dinner
Presentation Only at 6:30 p.m.: $15.00
Registration Deadline: April 20th
PHONE: (860) 756-4034
SAINT PATRICK SAINT ANTHONY CHURCH
FRANCISCAN CENTER FOR URBAN MINISTRY
285 CHURCH STREET, HARTFORD, CT 06103
Annunciation Parish
The Beginning Experience Weekend
For all who are divorced, widowed, or separated - there is a special heartache in finding oneself
alone again. DIVORCED, SEPARATED AND WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN of all ages are
encouraged to attend a Beginning Experience weekend designed for those who wish to resolve
the pain and grief of the marriage relationship that has ended, and who wish to create a more
peace-filled future. The Beginning Experience Weekend is taking place in CT May 4-6, 2018 at
the Archdiocesan Conference Center at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield. The weekend begins
Friday evening, and concludes with Mass on May 6. The weekend fee is $265/person, which
includes the program and materials, all meals on Saturday and Sunday, two nights stay, and a
follow-up event. For more information and an application for yourself or for a friend, please call:
Maureen @ (860) 285-8685 or Victoria @ (860) 993-2384
For more information go to: www.beginningexperience.org
Alive with Beauty Weekend Retreat:
A Summons to Spirituality through Art, with
Sister Cor Immaculatum Heffernan, IHM
Friday-Sunday, Apr 20-22. Discover how God
is constantly seeking to be in touch with us and
speaks to us through the beauty of art. We will
reflect on several paintings from around the
world and from Holy Family’s permanent
collection that call us to a sense of awe and
wonder, awakening us to prayer, reverence and
transcendence. Please call 860-760-9705
or visit www.holyfamilyretreat.org
SPECIAL EVENT - WESTERN BARBECUE AND COMEDY NIGHT!
Wednesday, April 18, 2018 5:30pm - 9:00pm
The Lady of Calvary Retreat League Committee will hold their Annual
Fundraiser on Wednesday, April 18th at OLC.
The theme for this year's event will be Western Barbecue.
The menu features Pulled Pork, Chicken, Homemade Corned Bread, sides and dessert with a
complimentary glass of wine. There will be Musical Entertainment and Comedy Improvisation
Performance by Sea Tea Improv.
Raffle prizes include a Mystery Credit Card Envelope with the purchase of Raffle Tickets and a
variety of other Raffle Prizes!
To register for the Western Barbecue call (860) 677-8519 or visit www.ourladyofcalvary.net
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