MAY 13, 2012 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER †Masses and Intentions† Sat May 12, 4:30 p.m. Mass at St. Philip † Anna Hnath by John & Catherine Postemski Sun May 13, 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude † Anne Huff by Howard Huff & family Sun May 13, 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Philip † Elvira Hodovan by Francine Hodovan Pauline & John Mindek, 40 th Anniversary by Dick & Lois Mindek † Patricia Hnath by Peter Hnath Mon May 14, 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Mon No Evening Mass at St. Philip Tue No Morning Mass at St. Jude Tue May 15, 6:00 p.m. Mass at St. Philip Wed No Morning Mass at St. Jude Thurs Ascension of the Lord May 17, Noon Mass at St. Philip, Fr. Paul May 17, 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. Philip Fri May 18, 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Philip † Catherine & Steve Muska by Memorial Fund Mass † Grace Frankland by Memorial Fund Mass Adoration following Mass till 5:50 p.m. 5:50 Divine Mercy Chaplet & Benediction Sat May 19, 4:30 p.m. Mass at St. Philip † Patricia Hnath by Peter Hnath Sun May 20, 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Sun May 20, 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Philip OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK St. Philip Weekly Offering $3,224.00 St. Philip Seminary Education Fund $ 526.00 St. Jude Weekly Offering $1,258.00 ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND Saturday 4:30 pm St. Philip 05/05/12 94 Sunday 9:00 am St. Jude 05/06/12 173 Sunday 11:00 am St. Philip 05/06/12 144 Total: 411 STEWARDSHIP INSERT “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” - JOHN 15:12-13. Do you love Jesus? Do you consider Him your friend? Jesus says that if we love Him we should be willing to offer whatever we have to Him, not because we want praise and glory, but simply because we love Him. PRAYER LIST: Valeria Havrila, Frank Caisse, William Bannon, Jessie Reinaud, Chuck Breard, Thomas Heaney, Fr. Dan Cronin, Lee Rose, Delia Janton, Barbara Donahue, Tea White, Caroline Doughty, Bruce Beaudoin, Charlie Sorrell (baby). 1 st Banns of Marriage Rachel Millette & Scott Greenwood PARISH MEETINGS St. Philip & St. Jude Choir Rehearsal: Mon, May 14, 6:30pm downstairs Ashford Town Office Bldg. Ashford Choraliers Rehearsal: Mon, May 14, 7pm Ashford Town Office Bldg. Parish Council and Planning for St. Philip’s 75 th Anniversary: Tue, May 15, 7pm, St. Philip Center. Finance Committee: Tue, May 15, 7pm with Parish Council. Ladies Group aka St. Philip & St. Jude Angels: Thurs, May 24, 6:30pm, St. Philip Center. Knights of Columbus: Tue, Jun 12, 7pm, St. Philip Ctr. There is no Wed Bible study this week 5/16/2012. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! Birthright will sell Roses and distribute baby bottles this weekend. We ask that you take the bottles home, fill them with coins, cash, or check and return them to the Birthright volunteer stationed after Masses on Father’s Day weekend. You may make a donation in honor or in memory of a loved one. Birthright will send an acknowledgement card of your gift of life. This is an opportunity for our church families to be involved in a project that saves the lives of unborn children and makes a lasting difference in the mothers’ lives. Thank you for any help you can give. St. Philip the Apostle Church celebrates its 75 th Anniversary this year. On Sun, June 3 rd we will celebrate with the theme: God First. Please let us know if you are coming and what you would be able to bring to the luncheon. BOOK SALE: Please come browse through the books at our book sale which continues until May 20 th ! DEFENDING OUR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: The Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has published a document, “Our First, Most Cherished Freedom,” urging the clergy and laity to work to protect the First Freedom in our Bill of Rights. The document can be found at: usccb.org/issues-and- action/religious-liberty/our-first-most-cherished- liberty.cfm. Please contact the offices of your Congressional Representatives and U. S. Senators to express your opposition to the federal healthcare mandate. For addresses and phones numbers, please visit: www.ctcatholic.org or www.norwichdiocese.org.
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MAY 13, 2012 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
†Masses and Intentions†
Sat May 12, 4:30 p.m. Mass at St. Philip † Anna Hnath by John & Catherine Postemski
Sun May 13, 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude † Anne Huff by Howard Huff & family Sun May 13, 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Philip † Elvira Hodovan by Francine Hodovan Pauline & John Mindek, 40th Anniversary by Dick & Lois Mindek † Patricia Hnath by Peter Hnath
Mon May 14, 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Mon No Evening Mass at St. Philip Tue No Morning Mass at St. Jude Tue May 15, 6:00 p.m. Mass at St. Philip Wed No Morning Mass at St. Jude Thurs Ascension of the Lord
May 17, Noon Mass at St. Philip, Fr. Paul May 17, 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. Philip
Fri May 18, 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Philip † Catherine & Steve Muska by Memorial Fund Mass † Grace Frankland by Memorial Fund Mass
Adoration following Mass till 5:50 p.m. 5:50 Divine Mercy Chaplet & Benediction
Sat May 19, 4:30 p.m. Mass at St. Philip † Patricia Hnath by Peter Hnath Sun May 20, 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Sun May 20, 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Philip OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK
St. Philip Weekly Offering $3,224.00 St. Philip Seminary Education Fund $ 526.00 St. Jude Weekly Offering $1,258.00
ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND
Saturday 4:30 pm St. Philip 05/05/12 94 Sunday 9:00 am St. Jude 05/06/12 173 Sunday 11:00 am St. Philip 05/06/12 144 Total: 411
STEWARDSHIP INSERT “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” - JOHN 15:12-13. Do you love Jesus? Do you consider Him your friend? Jesus says that if we love Him we should be willing to offer whatever we have to Him, not because we want praise and glory, but simply because we love Him.
PRAYER LIST: Valeria Havrila, Frank Caisse, William Bannon, Jessie Reinaud, Chuck Breard, Thomas Heaney, Fr. Dan Cronin, Lee Rose, Delia Janton, Barbara Donahue, Tea White, Caroline Doughty, Bruce Beaudoin, Charlie Sorrell (baby).
1st Banns of Marriage Rachel Millette & Scott Greenwood
PARISH MEETINGS St. Philip & St. Jude Choir Rehearsal: Mon, May 14, 6:30pm downstairs Ashford Town Office Bldg. Ashford Choraliers Rehearsal: Mon, May 14, 7pm Ashford Town Office Bldg. Parish Council and Planning for St. Philip’s 75th
Anniversary: Tue, May 15, 7pm, St. Philip Center. Finance Committee: Tue, May 15, 7pm with Parish Council. Ladies Group aka St. Philip & St. Jude Angels: Thurs, May 24, 6:30pm, St. Philip Center. Knights of Columbus: Tue, Jun 12, 7pm, St. Philip Ctr.
There is no Wed Bible study this week 5/16/2012.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! Birthright will sell Roses and distribute baby bottles this weekend. We ask that you take the bottles home, fill them with coins, cash, or check and return them to the Birthright volunteer stationed after Masses on Father’s Day weekend. You may make a donation in honor or in memory of a loved one. Birthright will send an acknowledgement card of your gift of life. This is an opportunity for our church families to be involved in a project that saves the lives of unborn children and makes a lasting difference in the mothers’ lives. Thank you for any help you can give.
St. Philip the Apostle Church celebrates its 75th Anniversary this year. On Sun, June 3rd we will celebrate with the theme: God First. Please let us know if you are coming and what you would be able to bring to the luncheon.
BOOK SALE: Please come browse through the books at our book sale which continues until May 20th!
DEFENDING OUR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: The Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has published a document, “Our First, Most Cherished Freedom,” urging the clergy and laity to work to protect the First Freedom in our Bill of Rights. The document can be found at: usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/our-first-most-cherished-liberty.cfm. Please contact the offices of your Congressional Representatives and U. S. Senators to express your opposition to the federal healthcare mandate. For addresses and phones numbers, please visit: www.ctcatholic.org or www.norwichdiocese.org.
Catholic Charities Therapist Position Available~ Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician: individual and family outpatient services in Middletown, 151 Broad St. Fee-for-service, flexible hours, collegial atmosphere in a fully accredited and licensed agency. Catholic Charities Clinic Search Committee, 331 Main St. Norwich, CT 06360, 860-889-8346 ext.269. Please respond by May 25, 2012.
Secretarial Position ~ Part-time (14 hrs/wk) at the Norwich Diocesan Ministries Offices. Must be proficient in Excel and Access. Send application, resume, references, & salary expectations by May 31, 2012 to: Office of the Chancellor
201 Broadway Norwich, CT 06360
Confirmation Prayer: Dear Lord, Please bestow the Holy Spirit upon our Confirmation classes. They are making a huge step forward in their Catholic journey. Help them live out the life they
were meant to live in the Catholic faith. May You guide them with Your eternal light, even during the most difficult times. May the Holy Spirit guide them as they choose their paths and struggle with some of life’s greatest decisions. May they find peace knowing You are with them. Amen.
St. Jude, Confirmation Rehearsal: Sun, May 20, 6pm. Parents and sponsors are encouraged to attend.
St. Jude, Confirmation: Monday, May 21, 7pm.
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.
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 information
Is it time to clean out your basement, attic or garage? ST. PHILIP‘S ANNUAL TAG SALE will be held on June 9th ~ 9am-3pm. 1st table $15, 2nd + $10 each. Call Rose Bergeron: 860-429-9212 or the Rectory 860-429-2860. Sign-ups available next weekend.
PRAYER FOR THOSE TOUCHED BY CANCER NOVENA TO ST. PEREGRINE
ST BERNARD CHURCH-ROCKVILLE, CT JUNE 3 & 11 AT 7PM
Cancer touches each of us either directly or through the diagnosis of a loved one. St. Peregrine knew firsthand the pain of cancer, the joy of a miracle cure, and he was transformed by his cancer experience to a life of service in union with Christ crucified. St Bernard Church, Rockville, CT will host a novena to St. Peregrine with a public prayer service on June 3 & 11 at 7pm. For more information visit the Adult Faith/Devotions tab on the St Bernard Website, SaintBernardChurch.org.
We discovered there are names missing from the ST. JUDE record for First Communion year 1990. If you or your child made First Communion along with Nora Claus, Shannon Bienkowski, Nicole LaPointe, Margaret Kaser, Ryan Potts, Bill DeCarli, and Nick Sibicky please contact the church office at 860-429-2860 or [email protected] so we can add your information to the church record.
We also need names of students who made First Communion at St. Jude in 2008. If you can help with this list please call the church office. Thank you.
A MOTHER'S DAY BLESSING
Blessed is the Mother Who lets the Lord be her guiding hand, Whose faith brings her family courage, Whose wisdom comes from God, and Whose children still stand and honor her.
DAY OF RECOLLECTION St. Edmund’s Retreat, Mystic, Ct.
Thursday, May 24, 2012, 10 AM – 3:30 PM
A Day With Fr.Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. Fr. Groeschel is a popular preacher and guest on EWTN.
Includes two conferences, Mass, time to explore the Island and a boxed picnic lunch
served on the grounds. Please call 860-536-0565 to pre-register
$60 Per Person If you would like to carpool, please call the rectory:
860-429-2860
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.
On May 10th Father Kennedy celebrated the 37th anniversary of his ordination.
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. 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. 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.
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.
2012 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL To date: St. Philip has pledged $12,408 or 69% of the diocesan goal: St. Jude has pledged $7,859 or 74% of goal.
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. 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].
Women’s Retreat: June 1-3. The Courage to Hope: Finding God in All Things Sometimes it’s easy to experience God’s presence in the world. But at other times we may feel God is absent. Becoming agents of hope in a world of distraction, pessimism and busyness takes great courage. Together, we will explore how God’s presence, hidden in every moment of life, equips us to be courageous and hopeful for ourselves and others. Check our website for additional dates if you cannot attend the one our parish is scheduled for! Register online at www.holyfamilyretreat.org or send name, address and offering to: Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center
303 Tunxis Rd, West Hartford, Ct 06107
(860) 521-0440
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.
OTHER RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES:
Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center, Putnam, CT: www.ImmaculateConceptionSite.org.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend: www.wwme.org.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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) 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.
NEW ENGLAND CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE
Sat, May 19, at St Monica’s Parish, Methuen, MA. Keynote speakers are Danielle Bean of Catholic Digest and Faith & Family, Allison Gingras of Reconciled to You Ministries, Maureen Wittmann of Homeschool Connections and Fr. Edward Riley, of the Archdiocese of Boston. The Conference is not just for homeschooling families! All parents will find wonderful support and vital resources for the great task of raising and forming their children. For info, & to register, visit www.NewEnglandHomeschool.com. Mark Schwerdt, NECHC Director, 800-880-8308 ext. 14, www.NewEnglandHomeschool.com.
FOOD DONATIONS: Please contribute non-perishable, nutritious foods for local families in need.
