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Monday 5/27 8am St. Peter †Deceased members of the St. Peter Drum Corps.
Tuesday 5/28 7am St. Peter †Daniel Kulbarsh by Cynthia & Joe Battistoni
Wednesday 5/29 8am St. Francis †Mary Jane Vinisko by Burger King Family
Ascension of the Lord VIGIL Wednesday 5:30pm St. Francis
Intentions of all parishioners.
Thursday 5/30
7:00am St. Peter †Anna Jacob Sidlosky by Family
12:10pm St. Francis †Frances Lovallo
5:30pm St. Peter Intentions of all parishioners.
7:00pm St. Peter (Spanish)
Friday 5/31 8am St. Francis †Eleanor Bourque by Holy Rosary Society
First Saturday 6/1 8am St. Peter †Peter Pino by Joseph & Maria Dilullo & family
Saint John Paul the Great Parish
May 26, 2019 2|6th Sunday of Easter
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Sanctuary Candle is being burned
at St. Francis in memory of
Dino & Dante Casali ______________________________
Mass Intentions
Weekday Masses
Saturday Vigil, May 25th
4:00pm St. Peter †Anita Marciano by Family 5:30pm St. Francis †Nicholas & Mary Ricardone by Family
7:00am St. Francis †Luciano Tammaro, Jr. by Wife and Children
8:30am St. Peter †Bernie Lach - 3rd Anniversary by Wife & Family
10:00am St. Francis †Amelia Day, Robert & Richard Day and Gert & Frank Ugaglia by Family
11:30am St. Peter †Fiuseppe, Teresa, Giovannina & Benvenuto Canino & Vicenzo Graziano by Giovaniana & Francesco Nania
1:00pm St. Peter Mass in Spanish Intentions of all parishioners.
Sunday, June 2nd
4:00pm St. Peter †Anthony & Catherine DiBerardino and James & Laura Fratini by Linda & Vincent DiBerardino 5:30pm St. Francis †Charles Usher by Wife & Family
7:00am St. Francis Intentions of all parishioners.
8:30am St. Peter †Rocky Cracco & Scott Neary by Family
10:00am St. Francis †Claire Flynn Reardon by Timothy and Catherine Flynn and Margaret Perez
11:30am St. Peter †Irene Golas by Francine, Kathi & families
1:00pm St. Peter Mass in Spanish Intentions of all parishioners.
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Memorial Day through the end of August
Sunday, May 26th
Saturday Vigil, June 1st
Reverend Robert Tucker
will celebrate
Mass for all the
Faithful Departed
Monday, May 27th at 12 Noon at the
863 South Main Street
Torrington
All are cordially invited.
Bring your lawn chairs.
God bless America.
Sacraments Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements for Marriage are made by calling the Parish Office to schedule an appointment with one of the priests at least six months in advance of desired wedding date.
Sacrament of the Sick: Anyone who is seriously ill, advanced in age or preparing for surgery may receive. Please call the Parish Office to arrange.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: For adults who wish to become Catholic or for Catholic Adults who have not yet received the Sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation. Please contact the Parish Office for more details.
Sacrament of Baptism: Preparation class is held on the
first Tuesday of the month 6:30pm
Pope St. John Paul II Pastoral Center
Baptisms scheduled following Sunday Masses.
Please call the Parish Office to arrange. _______________________________________ Para El Bautismo Requisitos: Asistir a la clase – padres y padrinos –. Traer el acta de nacimiento del niño (a). Si los padrinos son pareja, deben estar casados por la Iglesia. Llegar puntuales a la conferencia. Llenar el formato para la inscripción bautismal. Traer fija la fecha y la hora de la ceremonia del Bautismo.
(Por favor llamar a la oficina para registrarse o al 860-307-7343 - Lourdes - también pueden enviar texto.)
Charla Pre-Bautismal: 3er viernes de cada mes.
Centro de Pastoral Juan Pablo II 6:00 – 7:00PM
Ceremonia De Bautismo: 4to domingo de cada mes a la 12:30PM
† EUCARISTIA DOMINICAL
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Los Martes 5:30 – 6:30PM
Centro de Pastoral Juan Pablo II
SERVICIOS: CONFESIONES, DIRECCION ESPIRITUAL, INSCRIPCION DE INTENCIONES PARA LA EUCARISTIA DOMINICAL, INFORMACION SOBRE LOS SACRAMENTOS DE BAUTISMO, PRIMERA COMUNION, CONFIRMACION, MATRIMONIO, QUINCEAÑERAS Y CATEQUESIS PARA ADULTOS.
Staff Pastor: Rev. Emmanuel I. Ihemedu
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Mauricio Galvis
Deacons: Roy Dungan Peter Hyde Richard Hamel Pastoral Ministry Beverly Sesko: 860-482-4433
Baptismal Prep - Age 5 Kate Rines: Cell: 860-307-7432 Call/TEXT [email protected]
Religious Education Grades K-5 860-482-3121 Jen Owens: Cell 860-307-2291 Call/TEXT [email protected]
Office of Youth Ministry 860-489-7899
Middle School EDGE/Youth Group Marlene Carrier: Cell 860-309-7855 Call/TEXT [email protected]
High School Confirmation Program Donna Puzacke: Cell 860-309-1900 Call/TEXT [email protected]
Music Director: Francine Gryniuk
Organist: Bill Mackstutis
LifeTeen Music: Chris Vaum
Business Manager: Anita Ressel
Executive Assistant: Toni Tavano
Office Staff: Rose McMahon Irene Matava
Bulletin Editor: Marlene Carrier [email protected]
Property Manager: Emil Sorban
Trustees: John Janco Monica Diulio
Finance Council: Bruce Cornish Paul Griffin Cherie Pearson Betsy Quartiero Bernadette Rossi Robert Severi _____________________________________
St. Peter / St. Francis School Principal Jo-Anne Gauger 860-489-4177
Our Worship Sites
St. Francis of Assisi - 160 Main St.
St. Peter - 107 East Main St.
Sacred Heart - 116 Grove St.
Offices Pope St John Paul II Pastoral Center 160 Main Street Torrington, CT 06790
Office Hours Monday thru Friday 9am - 4pm
Phone 860-482-4433
Fax 860-489-4070
[email protected] Website: JohnPaulGreatParish.com 3| Saint John Paul the Great Parish
May 26, 2019 4|6th Sunday of Easter
Sacristans St. Francis: Dave Neri
St. Peter: Louise Binelli
Eucharistic Minister Coordinator
St. Francis: Gail Marchand
St. Peter: Pat Fairchild
Eucharistic Minister Training: Beverly Sesko
Lector Coordinator
St. Francis: Peg Doyle
St. Peter: Brian Tutt
Altar Server Coordinator: Nicole Fragione
Litugical Decorating Ministry
St. Francis: Barbara Gleason
St. Peter: Pat Fairchild
Eucharistic Adoration: Peg Michaud 860-307-9356
Angels & Ministers: Barbara Skarupa 860-482-4433
Bereavement Ministry: Beverly Sesko 860-482-4433
Family Ministry: Jen Owens 860-307-2291
Holy Name: Jim Borla 860-309-5196
Holy Rosary: Claudia Guisti 860-307-9696
Homebound Visits: Beverly Sesko 860-482-4433
Knights of Columbus #55: 860-307-5204
Legion of Mary: 860-482-4433
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Joan Colangelo 860-482-6294
Pro-Life Ministry: Cheryl Baccei 860-482-4433
RCIA: Jarred Howe 860-482-4433
Scripture Discussion: Mary Cashman 860-489-7568
Social Ministry: Maria Daddario 860-482-4433
Virtus Training: Beverly Sesko 860-482-4433
Welcoming/Hospitality: Peg Michaud 860-307-9356
Women’s Club: Claire MacDonald 860-482-4433
St. Anne’s, Mother Cabrini Jacqueline Stefurak-Harms
& Fransicans Societies: 860-482-7791
Servidores del Altar / Monaguillos:
Elvia Orellana 860-459-1837
Legion de María: Jose Guambana 860-485-5473
Evangelización: Orlando Orellana 860-806-4522
Liturgia/Sacristía: Roberto Castillo 860-309-2316
RICA/Ministerios Musicales/Catequesis:
Lourdes Rodríguez 860-307-7343
Pastoral Social: Doris Ramírez 860-459-6658
Ministros Extraordinarios de la Comunión:
Carmen Fernández 860-921-3408
Monitores y Lectores: Sonia Sánchez 860-307-8349
Ujieres/Ministros de Acogida:
Ruben De La Roca 860-459-6845
Pastoral Familiar: Yuneris Owens 860-307-2291
Movimiento Juan XXIII: María Alvear 860-834-0758
Liturgical Ministries
Grupos Apostolicos Y Coordinadores Pastoral Hispana
Ministries/Clubs/Societies
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Contributions to our parish from
May 12, 2019
$11,737.63
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Sacrament of Reconciliation MONDAY 5:00 - 6:00pm St. Peter
SATURDAY 2:30 - 3:30pm St. Francis
Please pray for
Josephine Bernier
Peter Pino
Joseph Scarfo
Allen Viarengo
recently deceased members
of our parish family…
We are a Catholic community united by faith in God,
nourished by Jesus through the Word and the Eucharist
and empowered by the Holy Spirit to meet the spiritual
through prayer, faith formation, stewardship,
fellowship and outreach
Mass Schedule Wednesday Vigil
5:30pm St. Francis
Thursday 7:00am St. Peter
12:10pm St. Francis
5:30pm St. Peter
7:00pm St. Peter (SPANISH)
Thursday,
May 30th Holy Day
of Obligation
View our bulletin online: JohnPaulGreatParish.com 5| Saint John Paul the Great Parish
The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal
provides help to those in need!
All funds contributed to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal are used exclusively for the purposes outlined in
the Appeal literature, which can be found at https:// archdioceseofhartford.org/aaa-2019-last-years-appeal-impact/
No Appeal funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements.
What do you mean by the Immaculate Conception?
That seems like an unfair advantage. How could
Exactly the opposite is true. By its nature, sin is divisive and alienating. It destroys relationships. Think of all the harm that hatred, violence, deceit, and greed do. Besides that, sin makes us less human
the full human beings envisioned by God. Mary was never under the dominion of sin. This means that there’s nothing to prevent her from experiencing the closest possible solidarity with other human beings. There’s nothing to keep her heart from going out to all human beings. After all, these people, like herself, are the ones her Son died for. The gospel accounts that speak of Mary do not tell a tale of some aloof queen living in regal splendor,
read about a young teenage girl who always tried to do whatever God asked of her. Aside from that one heaven-touched moment when the angel appeared to her, the record seems to suggest that the Virgin Mother lived a life of faith, just like we do.
From the first moment of her existence, Mary herself, and everything about her, was God’s gift and grace. This did not end with her last breath.
in these words: “When the course of her earthly life had ended, she was taken up body and soul into
as it might seem. Because we are called to be God’s sons and daughters, we too – body and soul – are eventually meant to be with God in heaven. Just as the resurrection of Jesus is the key sign of hope for us, so the assumption of Mary becomes a sign of hope for us who are only human like Mary that we too will rise to new life with Jesus Christ. Mary gate of heaven, pray for us, amen!
It Takes a Village to Help a Village Under the leadership of Anne Bates and acting on our instincts of kindness and compassion, the Village of Westville in New Haven Connecticut and its surrounding neighbors helped Marycare build a Health Center for the Village of Ejemekwuru in Nigeria. Without their support, we would not have been able to break grounds, lay the foundations, finish the physical structure and officially open this Life-Saving Health Center. But the work is not finished. The Marycare Health Center is only a building if we cannot fund the staffing, and medical supplies to treat the sick, educate moms-to-be and dispense nutritional advice. So, I am appealing to you as a child of God and humanity to help us keep Anne Bate’s Legacy alive - Touching Hearts, Changing Lives and Creating Opportunities
Friday, June 7th St. Thomas More Golden Center Hall
New Haven from 5:30pm – 9:30pm Tickets are $30 per person ($35 at the Door)
$45 per couple ($50 at the Door)
Tickets may also be purchased via EVENTBRITE from our website www.marycare.org.
All donations are tax deductible and will go to Marycare, Inc. RSVP to Joy Blake-Chance: [email protected] or to Lena Fisher-Butler: [email protected]
May God be your reward! Fr. Emmanuel Ihemedu President Marycare Inc.
May 26, 2019 6|6th Sunday of Easter
h o l y h o u r
Mondays 12-1pm at Sacred Heart Church
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Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit!
Listen to what Jesus says:
the Spirit of truth will come to you.
What is the truth of your life?
How can you best serve God?
If you want to serve as a priest or religious,
call Fr. Michael Casey, Director for Vocations
860-761-7456 email [email protected]
or visit the web at www.hartfordpriest.com
Eucharistic Adoration † Monday 5-7pm at St. Peter with Confessions from 5pm-6pm
We pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, for our
Archdiocesan Synod and healing the wounds of sexual abuse.
† Tuesday 5 -8pm St. Francis We pray for protection of life from conception to natural death
† Wednesday 5 -8pm St. Francis We pray for Catholic Education/Faith Formation.
† Thursday 5 -8pm St. Francis
† Friday 5 -8pm St. Francis (except 1st Friday of the month - 24 hour
8am Friday - 8am Saturday at Sacred Heart)
We thank you for your support of
St. John Paul the Great Youth Ministry
Through your redeemable
BOTTLES/CANS Which may be dropped off in front of the
St. Francis Garage 24/7. _____________________________________
ST. JOHN PAUL THE GREAT
9am -- 3pm
McDonald’s - North Main St.
PICNIC
to raise funds for 35 of our
attending
at UMASS Lowell this summer.
May 25th & 26th
Drawing to be held following the
Memorial Day Parade Prize will be delivered locally.
Holy Rosary Society of St. John Paul the Great Parish
will hold their
on Tuesday, June 4th
at 6:30pm in St. Peter Hall
Bring your favorite food to share with everyone & enjoy.
New members are always welcome!
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Drop any Boxtops for Education into canisters found at the entrances of
St. Peter and St. Francis Churches
to benefit St. Peter/St. Francis School
Market 32 Tools for Schools Program www.market32.com School ID# 15547
Big Y Education Express Program Bigy.com/educationexpress - School ID# 5744
Stop and Shop A+ School Rewards Program www.stopandshop.com/aplus - School ID# 08572
RA
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St. Peter/St. Francis School
Grand Prize $1,000 VISA Gift Card
1st Prize $500 Walmart Gift Card
2nd Prize $450 Target Gift Card
3rd Prize $400 Lowes Gift Card
4th Prize $350 Macy’s Gift Card
5th Prize ASUS Chromebook
6th Prize $300 Stop & Shop Gift Card
7th Prize $250 Kohl’s Gift Card
8th Prize $200 Exxon/Mobil Gift Card
9th Prize $100 Amazon Gift Card
Drawing to be held June 5th
Call 860-489-4177 for tickets $2
June 28, 2019 Fairview Farm Golf Course
Harwinton
REGISTRATION 10AM
SHOTGUN START 11AM
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT
SPSFSCHOOL.NET
OR CALL 860-489-4177
St. Peter/St. Francis School
FAITH ON THE FAIRWAY
ST. PETER/ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL cordially invites you to celebrate the
Jo-Anne Gauger, Principal The celebration will take place on
Wednesday, June 5th 6pm in the School Gym
Mrs. Gauger started her teaching career in 1976. She was then named Principal in 2002 and in 2005
St. Peter School and St. Francis School merged. Her retirement will leave a hole in the spirit that
is St. Peter/St. Francis School. Please join us for this most memorable celebration! Also at the celebration, the Home and School Asso-ciation will be drawing the winning raffle tickets for
their annual raffle promptly at 7pm (Tickets are still available see details this page.)
SPSFSCHOOL.NET
860.489.4177
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ENROLL NOW FOR THE
2019 - 2020 SCHOOL YEAR
ST. PETER/ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL
May 26, 2019 8|6th Sunday of Easter
Northwestern CT Transit offers
a Dial-A-Ride service to Mass.
Please call 860-489-2535 for info.
Please mark the envelope: Attn: Brick Fundraiser
For more information contact Barbara Gleason 860-489-7145
Give the Gift of a Memory Brick… in Mary’s
Memorial Garden $75 for a personalized brick paver.
Name___________________________________________
Address_________________________________________
City________________________________ State _______
Zip__________ Phone_____________________________
In Need of Prayers? Please call our Prayer Line...
Cheryl at 860-960-4805 ...completely confidential
Movimiento Juan XXIII 7 PM Martes. En las instalaciones de Sacred Heart
Church (ubicada detrás del templo de Sacred Heart) El Movimiento Juan XXIII busca trabajar por aquellos alejados de la
Iglesia y marginados de la sociedad, anunciándoles el Evangelio, me-
diante una espiritualidad de auténtico servicio, enmarcada en el Amor,
la Entrega y el Sacrificio y expresada en esta opción
de vida: “Con Cristo Todo, Sin Cristo Nada”.
Scripture Discussion Group Please join this fun-filled and inspiring group as we enrich our understanding of the readings from last weekend’s
Holy Mass. Scripture Discussion Group meets on
Mondays from 6 – 7:30pm in the John Paul II Pastoral Center
Providing a FREE COMMUNITY MEAL the 2nd and 4th SUNDAY of each month
1pm at St. Peter Hall 107 E. Main St., Torrington
June 9th All donations can be made to our Parish. Please put “Kevin’s Place” in the memo on checks and mail to
160 Main St., Torrington, CT 06790 For more info... Christine Delgrande 860-307-2969
email: [email protected]
10th Annual Bishop Rosazza
SOCIAL JUSTICE CONFERENCE
“Rooted in Faith-Reimagining Charity”
Saturday, June 8 The Pastoral Center
Bloomfield, CT Sponsored by the Office for Catholic Social
Justice Ministry of the Archdiocese of Hartford
Contact us for more information Phone: (860) 242-5573 Ext 2688
Email: [email protected] CatholicSocialJustice.org
In the words of St John Paul the Great,
“The ultimate test of your greatness is the way you treat every human being.”
You can show loving kindness to the less fortunate and help area food banks feed the hungry in our community by donating a non-perishable food item to our monthly food collections.
Items such as PASTA, PASTA SAUCE,
CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES,
BEANS, RICE, TUNA, MAC & CHEESE,
PEANUT BUTTER, JELLY and CEREAL may be left at St. Francis or St. Peter
May 25th-26th Gift cards to area grocery stores are also greatly appreciated. Many stores donate additional items when food banks make purchases with gift cards.
Thank you for your continued support!
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If you are suffering from an abortion, experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel's Vineyard Retreat weekend
June 14-16 in Farmington, CT. Participation is totally confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God's love and forgiveness.
The fee for the weekend is $175
Scholarships are available for financial assistance.
e-mail her at [email protected]
Solidarity Council #55
was formed with the purpose of
helping and sustaining our Parish.
We have many things planned for 2019!
All men of the Parish are being called to join us.
Get more information by calling or texting 860-307-5204
or e-mail to [email protected]
Catholic Charities
How do you deal with stress and decision making? Are you looking for support to manage anger?
Why do you use drugs? Are you overwhelmed with parenting?
We offer help so you can improve your skills
to deal with daily challenges.
Please visit our office at 132 Grove Street, Torrington, call
us at 860-482-5558 or visit our website www.ccaoh.org
John Paul II Pastoral Center
160 Main Street Torrington, CT 06790
or drop in the weekly collection basket marked
"Steubenville East Donation" Checks should be made out to
St. John Paul the Great Parish
Even the smallest donation is truly appreciated!
337 Torrington Road (Rt. 4) Goshen, CT
Sunday June 30th 11am-4pm
FOOD... FUN... FRIENDSHIP... AND
HAYRIDES TOO!
Lourdes 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118
Friday, May 31st the feast of the Visitation of Mary at 8pm
an Evening Candlelight Procession will take place following the tradition of
candlelight processions at Lourdes in France. All will gather at the statue of the Sacred Heart and process to the Grotto, praying the Rosary
and singing songs in honor of Mary.
Following, there will be a
Crowning of Mary in the Grotto.
Candles will be available for purchase
or you can bring your own.
For further in call860-567-1041
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