October 16, 2016 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

†Mass Schedule and Intentions†

Sat Oct 15, Noon Rosary at St. Philip Sat Confession: 3:30 – 4:00 pm Sat Oct 15, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip † George Ference by Andy & Ann Brndiar Debbie McCready by Mary Lavallee Sun Oct 16, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude † Josephine L. Mozzicato by John & Jackie Mozzicato Sun Oct 16, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip Ron Albert by His Daughter, Laurie Fultz

Baptism after Mass: Eva Marie Pelletier

Monday and Tuesday No Masses Wed Oct 19, 8:00 am Mass at St. Jude † For the Deceased of Both Parishes Thursday: No Masses Friday: No Mass or Adoration Sat No Confession Sat Oct 22, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip Celebrant: Fr. Jack Moskus † Helen R. Ference, 10 Yr. Anniversary by George Ference & Family † Frank Postemski by Mr. & Mrs. John Postemski Sun Oct 23, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude Celebrant: Fr. Bogdan Olzacki, St. Joseph, Rockville For the Sick of Both of Our Parishes

Sun Oct 23, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip Celebrant: Fr. Bogdan Olzacki, St. Joseph, Rockville

† Georgette Delisle from her daughters Jocelyne, Michelle, Odette and Camille

OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK

St. Philip Weekly Offering $3,535.00

St. Philip Mission Combined collection $1,220.00

St. Jude Weekly Offering $ 706.00

St. Jude Mission Combined collection $ 225.00

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND

Saturday 4:30 pm St. Philip 10/08/16 110

Sunday 9:00 am St. Jude 10/09/16 89

Sunday 11:00 am St. Philip 10/09/16 142 Total: 341

STEWARDSHIP: “…be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient...” 2 TIMOTHY 4:2. It is not always convenient to be a good steward, especially when all the temptations of our busy and materialistic world get in the way. Now add our own pride and ego into the equation and living a stewardship lifestyle may be downright uncomfortable! Remember, God didn’t call us to be comfortable. He called us to be faithful.

FATHER GREG will be away from Oct 20th – 28th. There will be no weekday Masses or adoration. There will be no confession on October 22nd. You may attend neighboring parishes for weekday Masses. No Confirmation Classes Oct 20th & 27th.

ST. JUDE & ST. PHILIP CHOIR REHEARSALS: Monday, Oct. 17th and 24th at 7:00 P.M. at St. Philip's. Time to prepare for Fall, Norwich Choral Festival, Thanksgiving, & Advent!

PRAYER LIST: Gus Aiello, Bill Alape, Lynne Allevo, John B, Lewis Bassett, Karen Bergeron, Robert Blain, Kenny Botting, Roland Cloutier, Carol Davidge, Henry Delisle, Raymond

DeLorme, Elaine Fisher, Rita Fogarty, Vivian G., Jackie Goble, Lisa Gorman, Gina H., James H., Jimmy Harrison, Holly, Michael King, Judd Kosakowski, Pat Lockey, Mary Manning, Charlotte Grace McCutcheon, Sandy and Bob Mullarkey, Pauline Mumford, George Nagy, Vincent Ouellette, Leo Passardi, Mary Piacentini, Normand Ravenelle, Kris Rybicki, Victoria & Richard Santi, Marge Servedio, Carolyn Tanajes, George Tomecko, Luke and Carrie Warren, Tom Woodcock. Please help keep our list up-to-date.

CCD CLASSES St. Philip: Sundays at 9:30 am. St. Jude: Wednesday afternoons. Confirmation Thursdays, 7 pm in St. Philip’s Parish Center. No Classes October 20th and 27th.

PARISH MEETINGS: Women’s Bible Study: Tue, Oct 18, 10 am, Rectory. Parish Council: Tue, Oct 18, 7 pm, Parish Ctr. Prayer Shawl: Tue, Oct 25, 6:30 pm, Rectory. Knights of Columbus: To be Announced. Ladies Group~Join Us: Wed, Nov 9, 6 pm, Parish Ctr.

PARISH ADULT EDUCATION WITH ED CONLAN WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY 10 am St. Philip Parish Center. Studying the Book of Isaiah.

ADULT EDUCATION RELIGION CLASSES Sat, 11 am, St. Jude Church. Topic: The book of Revelation. Oct 22 Chapter 4 – The Last Days: The Epistles. All are Welcome.

In honor of the 40 DAYS FOR LIFE we invite anyone who has lost a child (or knows of a child lost) through miscarriage, stillbirth or abortion to record the name of the

child in our "Book of Remembrance." There does not have to be a name but you may name the child. At the Sunday Mass after the end of 40 Days for Life, the names of these precious souls will be read and remembered. The book will go from St. Jude to St. Philip Church. If you are unable to sign the book or have questions please contact the parish office via phone or email: stphilipstjude@gmail.com or Marcia Panciera @ javamom5@gmail.com. We will make sure that each child is remembered.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Retirement Potluck Party for Caroline Doughty and Deren Dagon. Sat, Oct 29th after 4:30 pm Mass. Please sign up.

Anyone interested in carpooling to the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA on one of the following dates, please contact Andrew & Ann Brndiar, 860-429-8314. Dates: Tues, Nov 1; Sun, Nov 6; Tues, Nov 15.

DIVINE MERCY MEDITATIONS Eternal life is not merely an inheritance, nor merely a pure gift of Divine Mercy, but a reward also that we must deserve, and a crown of justice which we must win in lawful combat.” Rev. Nicholas Gihr

KofC IS SPONSORING A POLISH DINNER SAT, NOV 5TH, 5:30 P.M. in St. Philip Parish Center. Tickets on sale after all Masses or during office hours (9:30 am - 2:30 pm). Tickets must be paid for in advance for the caterer to plan the quantity.

REMEMBER THE NEEDY IN OUR COMMUNITY. We are collecting food for Thanksgiving baskets

for needy families in Ashford. Please donate non-perishable Thanksgiving dinner foods. There is a sign-up sheet for frozen turkey

donations and we will collect money for purchasing fresh foods. Last year we helped 19 families.

ASHFORD SENIORS FALL FAIR Sat, Nov 5, 9am-2pm, Ashford Senior Center, 25 Tremko Lane. Vendor tables: $20. Lunch is available.

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 MISSION COMBINED COLLECTION Last weekend the Mission Combined Collection for the World Mission Appeal, U.S. Bishop’s Appeal for Latin America, Black and Indian Missions, and the Catholic Home Mission Appeal was taken up in our Parish. If you were unable to bring your gift envelope, extras are available in the vestibule. Your support of the missionary needs of the Universal Church is greatly appreciated. This collection is an opportunity to share your faith and strengthen the church at home and abroad. Your contribution can be placed in the collection basket next weekend or mailed directly to the parish. Thank you for your generosity in the past and thank you for what you will do now to help our missionaries continue their vital work.

Bus Trip! Pilgrimage to the Holy Door Shrine of Divine Mercy, Stockbridge, MA. Sat, Oct 22, 8:30am - 7pm. $50/person. St. Matthew & St. Bernard Parishes. www.SaintBernardChruch.org or www.St.MattiewCT.org.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR--DEC 3, 9A.M.-2 P.M. RAFFLE BASKETS are due by Nov 13th. Value of baskets up to $49.00. Some ideas are: Spring bulb planting basket, family

games/puzzles, movie night, gift wrap basket and car wash basket. BAKERS! your skills are needed!

CT CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE Sat, Oct 22, 8am–5pm at Goodwin College, E. Hartford. Inspiring speakers, Adoration, confessions throughout the day, good music, opportunity to meet great men and priests from our dioceses & Holy Mass. Come learn more about our faith! The $40 ticket includes lunch and may be purchased at: www.CTCatholicMen.org or call 860-484-7950 or purchase ticket at the door.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COAT/BLANKET DRIVE. We’re collecting used adult and children’s coats & blankets for the needy in Northeast CT. Donations can be left at the St. Philip

Office 9:30am-2:30pm or in St. Jude and St. Philip Church. Thank you, Clay Wright, Grand Knight

Our condolences to the family of Reverend James Maltese, a priest of the Diocese of

Norwich, who died on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, in St. James, New York.

Thank you to the volunteers

from both parishes for all your hard work over the summer weeding

around the flowers, maintaining the shrubs and working in the very bountiful vegetable garden at St. Jude which supplies the Willington Food Bank! You make our church grounds look so beautiful!

God Bless You All! Father Greg

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Installation of Officers Sunday, Oct 30th after the 11:00 am Mass. All are welcome to attend.

ST. JUDE SOUND SYSTEM will cost $5,576.14. We will have Special Second Collections on Oct 23rd and Nov 6th at St. Jude’s. If you would like to contribute, please make checks payable to St. Jude Church and write "for sound system" in the memo area. The full proposal is in the Parish Office or you may see Fr. Greg. Checks or cash can be brought to the Office during office hours.

Come visit EAST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL at our Open House on Thurs, Nov 3, 6:45 p.m. Entrance exam for 8th graders will be on Sat, Nov 12, at 8 a.m. at East Catholic High School. Visit www.echs.com or call our Admissions office at 860-649-5336 x6456 for more information!

Eucharistic Adoration: Please consider volunteering for an adoration hour after Mass on Fridays at St. Philip 9am to 2pm or to be a substitute when necessary. Sign-up sheet in vestibule.

ELECTRICIAN NEEDED. We are so grateful for our parishioner who has agreed to help with the plumbing for our parishes. We are now in need of an electrician to call when needed. Please speak with Father Greg or call the office if you are available.

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.

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.

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, 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: wyfss@willingtonct.org.

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.

The candle before the image of Divine Mercy in the side shrine at St. Philip’s is available for your intentions. Contact the office.

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.

SILVER AND GOLDEN JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY MASS – All couples married 25 & 50 years or celebrating any significant anniversary year are invited to attend a Silver and Gold Jubilee Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Sunday, Oct 23 at 2 P.M. Come and renew your wedding vows in a Pontifical Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael R. Cote. Family and friends are invited to share in this special testimony and witness to love and marriage. Light refreshments will be served following the Mass in the Cathedral Hall. Register through your parish. For more information call the Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848-2237, Ext. 306.

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 #.

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!

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.

ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED: St. Philip needs Altar Servers for both Masses. Please consider being trained as an Altar Server.

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 donna@vertefeuille.org. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the USCCB's Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, criticized comments made by Martin Castro, chairman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, who said that the phrases "religious liberty" and "religious freedom" were "code words" used to discriminate. Lori responded in part in this way: “The vast majority of those who speak up for religious liberty are merely asking for the freedom to serve others as our faith asks of us. We ask that the work of our institutions be carried out by people who believe in our mission and respect a Christian witness. This is no different from a tobacco control organization not wishing to hire an advocate for smoking or a civil rights organization not wanting to hire someone with a history of racism or an animal rights group wishing to hire only vegetarians.” 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.

Do you or someone you know need a Prayer Shawl? Contact: Carolann Hernberg: 860- 487-0449, chernberg01@snet.net.

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.

RESTROOMS AT ST. PHILIP CHURCH are locked when office/church is closed for security. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

St. Mary and St. Thomas Aquinas are sponsoring a trip to the Radio City Christmas Show on Sat, Nov 19. Tickets are $100 and include the bus, the ticket to the show and free popcorn and soda. If you would like to start the Christmas season off in New York style, come and join us for this fun trip. Contact Kathy Dochter at 860-429-6436 to sign up. The bus will be leaving from St. Mary Church in Coventry at 7 a.m. and leave New York at 7 p.m. This year at the St. Mary Christmas Fair we will be having a raffle for an American Girl Doll. These dolls are very popular and would be a welcome addition to any little girls collection. Please be sure to come to the fair on Friday November 11 or Saturday November 12 to enjoy all the fair has to offer as well as chances on the American Girl Doll.

MASS OF HEALING AND INDIVIDUAL PRAYER at Spiritual Renewal Center, 11 Bath St Norwich, CT on Mondays, Oct 24th and Nov 8th at 2 PM. Fr. Ray Celebrant, healing prayer by Judith. 860-887-0702. CHARISMATIC PRAISE, PRAYER AND WORSHIP every Tues at 2 PM at Spiritual Renewal Center. Prayer, Praise and Worship the Lord Jesus! A Holy Hour will be held for our Country and the Election Process. Tuesday Evenings from 7-8 PM until November 8th we will close with Benediction.

St. Bernard School, Uncasville, CT (Grades 6-12) (860) 848-1271 www.saint-bernard.com. Open House Sat, Oct 22, Noon -2PM & Tues, Nov 15, 6PM-8PM. We emphasize developing the mind, body, and spirit constantly assessing what will have the greatest impact on the lives of our students. In a school where it is as important to be kind as to be a scholar or an athlete, confidence grows and lifelong success follows. No student is left behind. Expanded transportation routes and Financial Aid available.

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. To register for the Nov 18-20 weekend in the Manchester area or for more information call 860-376-0440 or visit www.wwmect.org. Email: meweekend@gmail.com.

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. Upcoming weekends are: Oct 21-23 in Litchfield, CT, call 203-631-9030; Oct 28-30 in Stockbridge, MA, call 413-452-0661; in Rhode Island Oct 28-30 in English call 401-351-7730, or Oct 21-23 in Spanish call 401-742-1510 or 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.

Pregnant? Need help? CATHOLIC CHARITIES Pregnancy and Adoption Programs provide concrete help & answers. Call 1-800- BABYDUE, even if you simply want to talk.

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 Classes ~ For Married and Engaged. (NFP) is the safe and loving alternative to the chemical and synthetic hormonal side-effects of contraception and birth control. NFP is scientific and 99% effective for conceiving or responsibly postponing your baby. Home Study and online classes in English and Spanish are available. Classes are ongoing in our diocese. www.ccli.org.

RETROUVAILLE OF CT Is your marriage tearing you apart? Are you considering separation or divorce? For serious marriage building and repair: Retrouvaille is a lifeline. At Retrouvaille couples are given tools to re-establish communication, work on their issues, gain new insights and heal. The weekend is presented by three married couples and a priest. A series of 6 post sessions follow the weekend phase. Visit www.retrouvaille.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 susansedensky@ccfsn.org. 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.

Marriage Preparation Classes for Engaged Couples: For info or to register, call Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848-2237, ext. 306.

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.

BAPTISM PREPARATION The church needs a volunteer who will be available for baptism preparation. If you are interested, please contact the church office at 860-429-2860 and we will provide you with the materials that you will need. OFFICE HOURS, Mon-Fri, 9:30 am– 2:30 pm, closed for lunch: 12:00 to 12:30.

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 in making such a gift, please contact Mary Ellen Mahoney, Development Manager- Major Gifts at memahoney@norwichdiocese.net or (860) 886-1928, ext. 14 for more information.

MATTIE'S TOGS THRIFT SHOP St. Matthew Church Tolland, CT. The Summer and Winter rooms are restocked. 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. Our sizes range from Preemie to 16 Youth and up. We have lots of shoes for $ 1 each. We are located on the Dunn Hill side of the Church and open Saturdays 9-1. Call Billie at 860-871-0260.

Please join Bishop Cote at the Seventh Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner honoring the recipients of the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D. Award for Contributions to Catholic Education to be held at 4 PM on Sun, Oct 30, 2016 at the Mystic Marriott Hotel, 625 North Road, Groton, Connecticut. This year’s honorees are: Mother Mary David Riquier, S.C.M.C., Principal, Academy of the Holy Family, Baltic, CT; Attorney Michael E. Driscoll, representing the law firm of Brown Jacobson, P.C. as Diocesan Counsel for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich; and Mr. William J. Russell, C.P.A., recently retired Diocesan Finance Officer, after serving 12 years with the Diocese of Norwich. Tickets are $150/person and will be available for purchase until October 17, 2016. All proceeds benefit Catholic Elementary Schools within the Diocese. For tickets and more information, please contact Kathy Gaito at 860-886-1928 ext. 15, kgaito@norwichdiocese.net or visit www.norwichdiocesedevelopment.org.

The women of the diocese are invited to “A Morning for Women with Our Merciful Savior” at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Norwich, on Sat, Oct 22. The day begins at 9:00 AM with a presentation by Fr. Brian Maxwell, Missionary of Mercy, his topic is Heart to Heart on the Beautiful, Healing Sacrament of God’s Love and Divine Mercy. There will be an opportunity to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation. Bishop Michael Cote will celebrate a Mass at 10:00 AM. Refreshments will be served in the Cathedral auditorium after the Mass. Reservations may be made by calling Helen Connell at 860-848-8998 or Nancy Prochorena at 860-739-7691 or email: judypappa@hotmail.com

PART-TIME GRANT WRITER/ COORDINATOR. For The Diocese of Norwich. Job description is available on request. Please send a letter of application, resume, salary expectations, and references by Oct 31, 2016 to: Finance Office, Diocese of Norwich 201 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360 Attention: Karen L. Huffer

Immediate Opening Development Coordinator

A part-time (25 Hours per week) position is available for a Development Coordinator at the Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti. Major responsibilities include fund-raising, and donor development. Email info@outreachtohaiti.org for the complete job description and qualifications. Application with resume is due by October 21, 2016.

St. Mary's Haitian Ministry emersion trip to Haiti, Jan 10 -17, 2017. Experience the love, joy and faith of our brothers and sisters in Haiti who struggle in a third world country and

visit programs the Diocese of Norwich supports. Trips to an orphanage, feeding programs and twin parishes and schools are included. There will be an outing to the beautiful beaches as well. This trip will touch your heart and soul. Contact Denise Pillion: denisepillion@sbcglobal.net 860-617- 3642.

Twenty-Fifth Annual Red, White and Blue Mass Sunday, November 6, 2016, at 10:15 a.m.

On Sun, Nov 6, 2016, at 10:15 a.m., Bishop Cote will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick for all military personnel, those who are active, in the reserves and Veterans. The purpose of this celebration is to honor our service men and women as we recognize the many sacrifices made by the families and loved ones of our military. The theme for the 2016, Red, White and Blue Mass is Connecticut’s Submarine Century. The Homilist will be Deacon Robert P. Hayes. The Mass Committee Chairs are BG CT Edward J. Waitte, (Ret.) and Mr. David K. Harding, U.S. Merchant Marine. For more information call, Monsignor Brown or Mrs. Rebecca McDougal at 860-887-9294.

Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center Your Faith at Work: Authenticity and the Spiritual Life, with Sr. Elaine Betoncourt. Thursday, Nov 3, 7:30-8:30 a.m. (optional Mass at 7 a.m. in Public Chapel). Thomas Merton wrote, “For me to be a saint means to be myself.” Join Sr. Elaine in exploring the theme of authenticity and what it means to be an authentic person and a true Christian. $25, includes breakfast. 860-760-9705 Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford. www.holyfamilyretreat.org How to Be “Positively” Stressed, with Ken Steller Saturday, Nov 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. When stress becomes overwhelming, it can negatively affect health, productivity and relationships. Understanding what stress is and specific ways to manage it are the keys to being “positively” stressed. $65, includes lunch. 860-760-9705 Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford . www.holyfamilyretreat.org.

Catholic Charities Diocese of Norwich invite you to join us for dinner! Pasta For Hope & Silent Auction supported by the Knights of Columbus, Council #14, will be held Sat, Oct 29 at St. Joseph Church Hall, 99 Jackson St, Willimantic. Adults $10, Children under 12 $6, and those 3 and under eat for Free! Children of all ages are encouraged to dress in their Halloween Costume! Tickets can be purchased at any Catholic Charities Office or contact 860-889-8346 ext. 266, email lauramalone@ccfsn.org or visit our website atwww.ccfsn.org.

Closing Celebration of the Extraordinary Jubilee Bishop Cote will celebrate the Closing of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy on Sunday, November 13, 2016, 10:25 a.m., Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich. Participants are asked to bring an item of food or personal hygiene items for the needy in the area. These donated items will be presented prior to this Mass. For further information call Ms. Becky Cady at 860-887-9294, ext. 235.

VOICELESS - The Movie ONE NIGHT! CT Right to LIFE is bringing the movie, VOICELESS to Eastern CT! On Oct 28th at Lisbon Landing movie theater at 7pm! Located at 160 River Road in Lisbon CT. Purchase your tickets online at http://bit.do/voiceless-ct-east for $15/person. Or in person at Merciful Saviour Gift Shop in Colchester CT. ($15) Please help spread the word ... See you on Fri, Oct 28th! Thank you!

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 mlrivard@charter.net 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.