February 12, 2017 The 6 th Sunday in Ordinary Time †Mass Schedule and Intentions† Sat Confession: 3:30 – 4:00 pm Sat Feb 11, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip For the Sick of Both of Our Parishes Sun Feb 12, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude For the Sick of Both of Our Parishes Sun Feb 12, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Paul D. Brodeur by Mary Lavallee Wed Feb 15, 8:00 am Mass at St. Jude † For the Deceased of Both of Our Parishes Thu Feb 16, 8:00 am Mass at St. Jude For Our Parishes Thu Feb 16, 6:00 pm Mass at St. Philip For the Sick of Both of Our Parishes Fri Feb 17, 8:00 am Mass at St. Philip † For the Deceased of Both of Our Parishes Adoration following Mass; Divine Mercy Chaplet at 1:50 pm; Benediction 2:00 pm Sat Baptism: Madison Grace Knight 1 pm St. Philip Sat Confession: 3:30 – 4:00 pm Sat Feb 18, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip † Doué Lavoie by Lorraine Smith Sun Feb 19, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude Sun Feb 19, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Rudy Supina by The Supina Family Sun Baptism: Alanna Marie Storck 12 pm St. Philip OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK St. Philip Weekly Offering $3,371.00 St. Jude Weekly Offering $1,258.52 ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND Saturday 4:30 pm St. Philip 02/04/17 95 Sunday 9:00 am St. Jude 02/05/17 103 Sunday 11:00 am St. Philip 02/05/17 147 Total: 345 STEWARDSHIP: “For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” MATTHEW 5:20. The scribes and Pharisees lived according to the letter of the law and they used this to elevate themselves above the other people. Simply following church rules out of obligation, not love, does not put you on the path to heaven. Jesus is clear – it’s the love that you have in your heart that will lead you to heaven. MASS INTENTIONS The weekday Mass Stipend is $15. The Holy Day and weekend Mass Stipend is $20. Please call the office, or fill out a Mass Intention envelope found in either church and drop it in the collection basket to schedule a Memorial Mass for your loved one(s). Office Closed Monday, Feb 20, President’s Day. ST. PHILIP’S/ST. JUDE’S CHOIRS will rehearse on Monday, February 13 th at 7 pm at St. Philip's. PRAYER LIST: Gus Aiello, 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, Carol Hewett, Michael King, Judd Kosakowski, John Krysinski, Pat Lockey, Dennis M., Ken M., Mary Manning, Charlotte Grace McCutcheon, Sandy and Bob Mullarkey, Pauline Mumford, George Nagy, Vincent Ouellette, Mildred Parks, Leo Passardi, Tammy Poehler, Normand Ravenelle, Kris Rybicki, Victoria & Richard Santi, Marge Servedio, Helena Sorber, Carolyn Tanajes, Lenny & Ginny Todd, George Tomecko, 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 Thursdays, 7 pm. PARISH MEETINGS: Knights of Columbus: Tue, Feb 14, 7 pm, Parish Ctr. Ladies Group: Wed, Feb 15, 7 pm Parish Ctr. Finance Committee: Wed, Feb 15, 7 pm Rectory. Women’s Bible Study: Tue, Feb 21, 10 am, Rectory. Prayer Shawl: Tue, Feb 28, 6:30 pm, Rectory. Parish Council: Wed, Mar 15, 7 pm Rectory. 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. Feb 18: 1917 Fatima – St. Lucia MARCH FOR MERCY- YOUTH SERVICE EVENT A great way to get service hours! On Sat, March 25 th from 10 am – 3 pm, youth are invited to a special service event: The March for Mercy. The March will begin at St. Joseph in Norwich with a witness talk about the realities of drug addiction, followed by a physician speaking on the effects of drugs. We will then tour St. Vincent de Paul Place, and march to the Cathedral. At the Cathedral, Cooper Ray, a national speaker and musician, will lead our Service Rally Event in the hall. Youth are asked to collect pledges for the mile walk to benefit the Catholic Charities Substance Abuse and Treatment Program. The minimum to participate is $15. To attend, contact Liza Roach at [email protected]or(860)848-2237
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February 12, 2017 The 6th Sunday in Ordinary
Time
†Mass Schedule and Intentions†
Sat Confession: 3:30 – 4:00 pm Sat Feb 11, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip For the Sick of Both of Our Parishes
Sun Feb 12, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude For the Sick of Both of Our Parishes
Sun Feb 12, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Paul D. Brodeur by Mary Lavallee
Wed Feb 15, 8:00 am Mass at St. Jude † For the Deceased of Both of Our Parishes
Thu Feb 16, 8:00 am Mass at St. Jude For Our Parishes Thu Feb 16, 6:00 pm Mass at St. Philip For the Sick of Both of Our Parishes
Fri Feb 17, 8:00 am Mass at St. Philip † For the Deceased of Both of Our Parishes
Adoration following Mass; Divine Mercy Chaplet at 1:50 pm; Benediction 2:00 pm
Sat Baptism: Madison Grace Knight 1 pm St. Philip Sat Confession: 3:30 – 4:00 pm Sat Feb 18, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip † Doué Lavoie by Lorraine Smith Sun Feb 19, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude Sun Feb 19, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Rudy Supina by The Supina Family
Sun Baptism: Alanna Marie Storck 12 pm St. Philip OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK
St. Philip Weekly Offering $3,371.00
St. Jude Weekly Offering $1,258.52
ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND
Saturday 4:30 pm St. Philip 02/04/17 95
Sunday 9:00 am St. Jude 02/05/17 103
Sunday 11:00 am St. Philip 02/05/17 147 Total: 345
STEWARDSHIP: “For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” MATTHEW 5:20. The scribes and Pharisees lived according to the letter of the law and they used this to elevate themselves above the other people. Simply following church rules out of obligation, not love, does not put you on the path to heaven. Jesus is clear – it’s the love that you have in your heart that will lead you to heaven.
MASS INTENTIONS The weekday Mass Stipend is $15. The Holy Day and weekend Mass Stipend is $20. Please call the office, or fill out a Mass Intention envelope found in either church and drop it in the collection basket to schedule a Memorial Mass for your loved one(s).
Office Closed Monday, Feb 20, President’s Day.
ST. PHILIP’S/ST. JUDE’S CHOIRS will rehearse on Monday, February 13th at 7 pm at St. Philip's.
PRAYER LIST: Gus Aiello, 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, Carol Hewett, Michael King, Judd Kosakowski, John Krysinski, Pat Lockey, Dennis M., Ken M., Mary Manning, Charlotte Grace McCutcheon, Sandy and Bob Mullarkey, Pauline Mumford, George Nagy, Vincent Ouellette, Mildred Parks, Leo Passardi, Tammy Poehler, Normand Ravenelle, Kris Rybicki, Victoria & Richard Santi, Marge Servedio, Helena Sorber, Carolyn Tanajes, Lenny & Ginny Todd, George Tomecko, 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 Thursdays, 7 pm.
PARISH MEETINGS: Knights of Columbus: Tue, Feb 14, 7 pm, Parish Ctr. Ladies Group: Wed, Feb 15, 7 pm Parish Ctr. Finance Committee: Wed, Feb 15, 7 pm Rectory. Women’s Bible Study: Tue, Feb 21, 10 am, Rectory. Prayer Shawl: Tue, Feb 28, 6:30 pm, Rectory. Parish Council: Wed, Mar 15, 7 pm Rectory.
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. Feb 18: 1917 Fatima – St. Lucia
MARCH FOR MERCY- YOUTH SERVICE EVENT A great way to get service hours! On Sat, March 25th from 10 am – 3 pm, youth are invited to a special service event: The March for Mercy. The March will begin at St. Joseph in Norwich with a witness talk about the realities of drug addiction, followed by a physician speaking on the effects of drugs. We will then tour St. Vincent de Paul Place, and march to the Cathedral. At the Cathedral, Cooper Ray, a national speaker and musician, will lead our Service Rally Event in the hall. Youth are asked to collect pledges for the mile walk to benefit the Catholic Charities Substance Abuse and Treatment Program. The minimum to participate is $15. To attend, contact Liza Roach at [email protected] or(860)848-2237
Marriage Encounter Weekend ~ 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 for the March 3-5 weekend in Manchester, CT, call: 860-376-0440 or visit www.wwmect.org.
THE NEW RITE OF MARRIAGE As of Dec 30, 2016 a new rite for the Sacrament of Marriage is in use in the United States. There will be two workshops offered in the diocese to explain what the changes mean for the liturgy in which the Sacrament is celebrated. All are welcome: those interested to learn more, parish musicians, parish wedding coordinators, wedding planners, and especially couples planning to marry in 2017. Saturday, March 4th 10 AM to Noon at St. Patrick
Parish, East Hampton (Register by March 2) ~ or ~
Wednesday, March 8th 7 PM to 9 PM at St. Joseph Parish, Willimantic (Register by March 6)
Registration materials available at: www.norwichdiocese.org Or call: 860-848-2237x203
Lent is a special season of spiritual transformation and renewal. Fr. Ellis is offering a series of
talks at 6pm before the 7pm Stations of the Cross at St. Bernard Church, Rockville, CT on six Fridays in Lent. Talks and Q&A will finish in plenty of time to attend Stations of the Cross. No registration is required and everyone is welcome to attend any or all of the sessions. For info call: 860-798-7529.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Come join the Knights Catholic Fraternal organization. Find rewards doing God’s work while participating in fellowship and member benefits. Interested? Call Norbert Saegaert (860) 487-3764 or call the office (860) 429-2860 during business hours and leave your name and phone number.
Thanks, Clayton Wright, Grand Knight
THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH OUTREACH TO HAITI Immersion trip to Haiti, March 1st to 8th. Contact Sue Petruzzi [email protected] - as soon as possible. The trip costs about $1200 depending on the price of your plane fare when you book. Please join us for an experience like no other!
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE WEEKEND ~ If you are widowed, separated or divorced and want help in resolving the pain and grief of losing the marriage relationship, consider attending a Beginning Experience weekend March 3-5 at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, CT. Catholic-based, the weekend focuses on such topics as the grief process, changes in family and other relationships, trust and coping with life as a single person. For info, contact Victoria at 860-993-7866, email at [email protected], or call the Catholic Family Services office at 860-848-2237, ext 306.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: CATHOLIC CHARITIES is seeking a full-time, temporary Behavioral Health Program Manager for our Behavioral Health Clinic in Norwich. Responsibilities include supervision of staff, quality assurance, and utilization management. This position requires direct service responsibilities. Requirements: MSW, LCSW with at least five year’s post-graduate experience. Please email resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Laura Malone, Executive Assistant at [email protected]. THE LADIES’ GROUP meeting this month will be
on Wed, February 15th at 7 pm in the Parish Center. We will be listening to the Lighthouse CD “Praying the Rosary Like Never Before” by Dr.
Edward Sri with a discussion, snacks and coffee to follow. Anyone who enjoys coloring, knitting, etc. may do so during the listening portion of the evening. All Ladies are welcome. Please join us!
Join Fr. Paul Ramen on a Pilgrimage to GERMANY AND FRANCE May 25 – June 7, 2017 (14 Days)
$3,399+ tax from EWR HIGHLIGHTS
Shrines of Jesus, Mary & St. Joseph, Sts. Hildegarde, Cure of Ars, Margaret Mary ,
Bernadette, Catherine Laboure & Vincent de Paul. Roman ruins in Lyon, Reims & Trier, WW II Cemeteries -
Boat rides on the Rhine and the Seine Fr. Paul Ramen 860 564-9767 Email [email protected]
PASTA DINNER
Boy Scout Troop 92 Ashford Summer Camp Fund Raiser
Saturday, February 18, 5 pm-7 pm St. Philip’s Parish Center Valentine’s Day Theme!
$8 Per Person ~ 3 And Under Free Pasta, Meatballs, Bread, Pastry
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.
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. 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! 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, 7-9 am, Living Proof Church, 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.
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.
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 candle before the image of Divine Mercy in the side shrine at St. Philip’s is available for your intentions. Contact the office.
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].
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.
ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED: St. Philip needs Altar Servers for both Masses. Please consider being trained as an Altar Server.
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 #.
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.
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.
END OF YEAR REPORT Registered parishioners should have received their End of Year Report for 2016.
Please call the office if you did not get yours. Spiritual Renewal Center(860-887-0702) Healing Mass: Mon, Feb 27, 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 Began Monday, January 30th, 7-8:30pm This is an eight week series held at Spiritual Renewal Center, 11 Bath St, Norwich, CT For more info call 860-887-0702 Introduced by Fr. Ray Introvigne and Judith Hughes.
Do you or someone you know need a Prayer Shawl? Contact: Carolann Hernberg: 860- 487-0449, [email protected].
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Pope Francis has said: “Religion [cannot] be relegated to the inner sanctum of personal life, without influence on societal and national life (Evangelii Gaudium, 183). As our leaders work to alter the healthcare mandate, may they keep the common good of all Americans in the forefront of their minds. If you haven’t done so already, please voice your opposition to the federal health care mandate by calling U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell at 202-205-5445, and your elected representatives. 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. 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.
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.
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.
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 Preparation Classes for Engaged Couples: For info or to register, call Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848-2237, ext. 306.
Natural Family Planning is scientific, safe, and is 99 percent effective for conceiving or responsibly postponing a baby. To register for a class go to www.ccli.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. 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.
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.
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 have been blessed with a huge amount of gently used clothing this past winter. Some are brand new and still tagged. As you already know we have both Spring and Winter Clothing for Boys and Girls in sizes Preemie to size 14 - 16. Lots of shoes and Winter boots to check out for $1 each. Our $5 bag continues to be a hit and we will be looking forward to seeing you. We also carry First Communion/Flower Girl/Easter dresses, Baptismal outfits. Lots of neat outfits for boys too. We are located at the Dunn Hill side of the Church and are open on Saturdays 9am - 1pm. Call Billie if you have any questions 860-871-0260
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.
Ash Wednesday Day or Evening Retreat: The Price and the Promise of Easter, with Bill Walsh -Wednesday, Mar 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. As we begin another Lenten season in preparation for Easter, we’ll examine why Jesus died and how Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection can bring healing and hope in our world. We’ll also explore how our own struggles relate to Christ’s resurrection and what the cross reveals about God’s relationship with humanity. $40, includes meal. 860-760-9705. Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford -www.holyfamilyretreat.org.
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.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS Upcoming weekends at hotels in the Manchester, CT area
Description
The weekend is designed to help married couples
communicate more intimately with one another in order to deepen and enrich their relationship. The weekend
is free from everyday routines, distractions and tensions.
An atmosphere is created where
the couple can concentrate exclusively on one another in a
private, confidential environment.
A series of presentations that touch on many aspects of
marriage is given by three couples, and a Catholic priest.
After each presentation,
the couple has time, in the privacy of their own room for
personal sharing using the communication techniques learned on the weekend.
There are no “group discussions”
WWME is faithful to the Roman Catholic Church’s teaching that
marriage is a covenant that exists between one man and one woman.
Any reference to marriage or couple made by WWME is in this
context. The weekend usually starts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and
ends at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
ALL FAITH EXPRESSIONS ARE WELCOME!
Refresh your relationship TAKE A NEW LOOK AT YOUR MARRIAGE, PRIORITIES & LIFESTYLE LEARN SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES ENHANCE THE LOVE THAT YOU SHARE REDISCOVER YOUR HOPES and DREAMS
You will benefit if … YOU WANT TO ENRICH A GOOD MARRIAGE YOU WANT TO EXPAND AND DEEPEN YOUR COMMUNICATION YOU WANT TO LEARN TO LOVE MORE DEEPLY
March 3, 4, 5, 2017 or July 7, 8, 9, 2017 or November 3, 4, 5, 2017
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.
