COVER SHEET CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS: ST. PATRICK 47 WEST HIGH ST, EAST HAMPTON, CT 06424 PHONE: 1-860-402-8969 1-860-267-6644 CONTACT PERSON: KAREN ADAMETZ SOFTWARE: MICROSOFT OFFICE PUBLISHER 2007 ADOBE READER 8 WINDOWS XP PRINTER: Kyocera TASKalfa 400ci KX NUMBER OF PAGES SENT: 1 through 8 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION: February 27, 2011 TRANSIMSSION TIME: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Welcome to St. Patrick Church CELEBRATIONS OF THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Saturday Vigil: 5:00p.m. Sunday: 7:30a.m, 9:00am, 11:00a.m. 5:00 P.M. Life Teen Mass Weekdays: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 8:00 a.m. Holy Day Masses: 8:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m. Called together by God to experience Jesus and his word, in the sacraments of the Church and in each other, we are committed to love God and to embrace all God’s people as witnesses of God’s mercy. Page Two February 27, 2011 St. Patrick Church 47 West High St. P.O. Box 177 East Hampton, CT 06424-0177 Office: 860-267-6644 Fax: 860-267-7807 Rectory: 860-267-6646 Email: [email protected] Web address: saintpatrickeh.org Pastoral Team Rev. Walter M. Nagle, Pastor Sister Dominic Joseph Valla, A.S.C. J. Pastoral Associate Karen Adametz, Parish Secretary Daisy Conway, Financial Secretary Dani Annino, Director of Faith Formation John P. Higgins, Director of Music & Organist Office Hours 8:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 12:00pm, Friday Welcome to our Parish Family Please introduce yourself to our parish pastoral team and register with the parish secretary. MINISTRY OF CAREGIVING Please advise the Pastor, Pastoral Associate, or Parish Secretary to arrange pastoral visits or Holy Communion for those who are sick, hospitalized or homebound. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Also arrangements can be made by calling the Rectory. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Office. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Couples must contact the Pastor at least one year in advance to reserve a date and make arrangements. CHANGING YOUR RESIDENCE OR PHONE NUMBER In a large parish, keeping the information on parishioners up to date is a difficult task. You can be of immense help in this regard. If you move or change your telephone number, please contact the parish office (267-6644). Not only will this help avoid confusion, but it will also save the cost of paying additional charges for returned mail. Thank you, Karen Adametz. Stewardship of Treasure Feb. 20, 2011 Week 34 of the Fiscal Year 1,354 Registered Families Ordinary Income: Bulletin Deadline Please submit articles no later than noon on Monday Current Week Budgeted: $6,375.00 Actual Collection: $7,073.00 Over or (short) $698.00 Envelopes Received: 178 Second Collections: Handicap Accessible Spiritual Programs $26.00 Envelopes Received: 2 In Memory Of: Richard Murray $200.00 Marie Nichols $40.00 Year to Date $216,750.00 $196,387.08 ($20,362.92) Page Three Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, Feb. 26 5:00pm Linda Sorvillo req. by The Family and Joseph Dumond req. by his Children Sunday, Feb. 27 7:30am Marie Nichols req. by Agnes Pawlich 9:00am Fred Hecht req. by Warren & Bev Edwards 11:00am Maria Mercieri req. by John & Jane Robida and Raymond Fauchon req. by The Family Monday, Feb. 28 8:00am A Special intention for the Grandchildren of Angelina Madalena req. by Angelina Madalena Tuesday, Mar. 1 8:00am John Bundschuh and Joan Bloomfield Wednesday, Mar. 2 8:00am Betty Vincent req. by Jack Dash Thursday, Mar. 3, St. Katharine Drexel, virgin 6:00am-7:00pm Eucharistic Adoration 7:00pm Closing of Adoration Friday, Mar. 4, St. Casimir 8:00am Suzanne Robida req. by John & Jane Robida Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, Mar. 5 5:00pm Jerome F. Daly & Marie Nichols req. by Donna Daly Sunday, Mar. 6 7:30am Marie Nichols req. by Jann Dalton 9:00am Joseph Rushin req. by The Family 11:00am Lucy Ferrigno & Paul Draghi req. by The Family and Marie Nichols req. by Agnes Zaverton 5:00pm Edward Kostoss, Jr. req. by The Kostoss Family In the Gospel this weekend Jesus is addressing the issue of fear/worry/anxiety. It is one of the most beautiful sayings of Our Lord: “I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns, yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not more important than they? Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span?” We sometimes forget the promise of Jesus the night before he died: “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever.” In the chapter “Fear of What’s Next” Lucado tells us why we should not fear: “God never sends you out alone. Are you on the eve of change? Do you find yourself looking into a new chapter? Is the foliage of your world showing signs of a new season? Heaven’s message for you is clear: when everything else changes, God’s presence never does. You journey in the company of the Holy Spirit, who ‘will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.’ (JN 14: 26). So make friends with whatever’s next. Embrace it. Accept it. Don’t resist it. Change is not only a part of life; change is a necessary part of God’s strategy. To use us to change the world, he alters our assignments. Gideon: from farmer to General; Mary: from peasant girl to the mother of Christ; Paul: from local rabbi to world evangelist. God transitioned Joseph from a a baby brother to an Egyptian Prince. He changed David from a shepherd to a king. Peter wanted to fish the sea of Galilee. God called him to lead the first church. God makes reassignments. But, someone might ask, what about the tragic changes God permits? Some seasons make no sense. Who can find a place in life’s puzzle for the deformity of a child or the enormity of an earthquake’s devastation? When a company discontinues a position or a parent is deployed…..do such moments serve a purpose? They do if we see them from an eternal perspective. What makes no sense in this life will make perfect sense in the next. I have proof: you in the womb.” “I know you don’t remember this prenatal season, so let me remind you what happened during it. Every gestation day equipped you for your earthly life. Your bones solidified, your eyes developed, the umbilical cord transported nutrients into your growing frame….for what reason? So you might remain enwombed? Quite the contrary. Womb time equipped you for earth time, suited you up for your postpartum existence. Some prenatal features went unused before birth. You grew a nose but didn’t breathe. Eyes developed, but could you see? Your tongue, toenails, and crop of hair served no function in your mother’s belly. But aren’t you glad you have them now? Certain chapters in this life seem so unnecessary, like nostrils on the preborn. Suffering. Loneliness. Disease. Holocausts. Martyrdom. Monsoons. If we assume this world exists just for pregrave happiness, these atrocities disqualify it from doing so. But what if this earth is the womb? Might these challenges, severe as they may be, serve to prepare us, equip us for the world to come? As St. Paul wrote, ‘These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing.’” (2 Cor 4:17) Sometimes all we need is a little change in perspective. Page Four February 27, 2011 Diocese of Norwich Office of the Bishop 201 Broadway Norwich, Connecticut 06360 (860) 887-9294 Parish Events St. Patrick Library is located in the workroom of the Parish Center. All are welcome! Sunday, Feb. 27 10:00-11:30 RCIA Wednesday, Mar. 2 7:00-9:00pm Life Teen Core Mtg./WKRM Thursday, Mar. 3 5:30-9:30pm Life Teen Band Practice/CHR 7:00pm Cornerstone Prayer Meeting/K of C Hall 7:00pm Catholic Scripture Study/CH Friday, Mar. 4 8:45am Pro-Life Mtg./ K of C Hall 7:00-8:30pm RCIA/WKRM 7:00pm Frank Runyon/CHR/CH ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2011 World Combined Collection The Combined Collection for World Charities is this weekend. The causes supported by this collection are: The Catholic Relief Services Collection—the official international relief and development agency of the Catholic community in the U.S. helps to fund programs that give hope to refugees, the impoverished and immigrants, including victims of war, natural disaster and drought. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHS)works to uphold the dignity of human life by breaking the cycle of poverty across the united States through grants to local community-based groups who create jobs, improve education, and strengthen neighborhoods. The Church in Central and Eastern Europe—raises funds to address the spiritual reconstruction of this traumatized region—training seminarians and lay leaders, reaching out to young people, reviving Catholic Charities, and renewing programs of catechesis and communication. Holy Land Collection—the collection for the Holy Land, in the words of Pope Paul VI is “not only for the Holy Places but above all for those pastoral, charitable, educational, and social works which the Church supports in the Holy Land for the welfare of their Christian brethren and of the local communities.” This combined collection offers an excellent opportunity to support hand-on efforts towards helping people in need. Your gift does make a difference. Please be generous. MOST REVEREND MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ. It is with great joy I invite all teens of the Diocese of Norwich to join me on Sunday, March 27th at St. Bernard’s school in Uncasville for the Second Annual Diocese of Norwich Youth Explosion. This will truly be a great day of fellowship and faith as the teens of the diocese come together to celebrate the Sacrifice of the Mass, hear presentations on issues affecting you as teens by noted speaker Mike Gromley, have the opportunity to attend Confession and participate in Eucharistic Adoration, and conclude the day with a concert provided by the highly regarded Ike Nkolo Band. The theme for the year’s Youth Explosion is Love Only Knows Two Words, You and Always. All the talks, music, and fellowship during the day will revolve around this theme. It is my hope that by attending the Youth Explosion, you will come to a better understating of what true love is, a greater realization that you are loved by God, and the knowledge that only by following the teachings of Christ, you will be able to share this love completely and without reservation with others. In Hebrew 3:13 we are told to “exhort one another every day...that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” As teenagers you face unique challenges in a society that attempts daily to make you turn away from God. To ward off these temptations, you need friends and relationships with peers who will encourage you to stay true to Christ. It is my fervent hope that the Youth Explosion will be attended by teens from every parish in the Diocese of Norwich. By participating in all the activities that are planned, I have no doubt you will connect with another teen who will be able to “exhort” you to follow the teachings of our savior, Jesus Christ. We know that no ministry is possible without prayer. I especially ask that all members of the Diocese of Norwich support the Youth Explosion by setting aside some time on March 27th to pray for our teens, that the Holy Spirit will be with them especially on this day and every day, and that their minds and hearts will be receptive to the message of Christ. I look forward to seeing you on Sunday, March 27th, Sincerely yours in Christ, Michael R. Cote Most Reverend Bishop of Norwich Page Five Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Introduction-Liturgy of the Word: There is much concern these days about our nation’s economy and even the state of the world’s financial resources. While it is important to plan and prepare so that our loved ones are secure, our celebration today reminds us that God is in charge, and God will see to our needs. May our prayer today be for the grace to trust in our loving God. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Sir 17:20-24/Mk 10: 17-27; Ps. 32:11a Sir 35: 1-12/Mk 10: 17-27; Ps. 50:23b Sir 36: 1, 4-5a, 10-17 Mk 10: 32-45; Ps. Sir 36:1b Sir 42: 15-25/Mk 10: 46-52; Ps. 33:6a Sir 44: 1, 9-13/Mk 11:11-26; Ps. 13:6 or Matthew 28:20 Sir 51: 12c-20 Mk 11: 27-33 Dt 11: 18, 26-28, 32 Rom 3: 21-25, 28 Mt 7: 21-27 Apostolate of Prayer for Priests….Norwich Feb 27: Phyllis Pulido 2002, Joseph Dumond 2000, Frederick Iasiello 1994, Sylvia Johnson 1992, Fr. Ladislaus Nowakowski 1985, Ozzie Frontel 1984, James Booth 1978, Richard Bidwell 1974, Georgina Duran 1973 Feb 28: James Flannery 2002, Mary Chapman 1994, Archibald Doran 1979, Mabel Meehan 1972 Mar 1: James Costello 2006, Dessie Baker 1999, Wilfred Blais 1989, Joseph Ouellette 1985, Lawrence Hyland 1970 Mar 2: Elmer Wimmer 1999, Fr. Roger Comtois 1998, August Caron 1979 Mar 3: Arnold C. Baker, Sr. 1999, Fr. William Shields 1991, John Moriarty 1981, Vilma Ukleja 1980, William Gray 1977 Mar 4: Fr. Aloysius Kisluk 2003, Joseph Banning III 2002, Agnes Galvin 2001, Fr. Daniel Byrne 1991, Mary Gervais 1991, Michael Dursa 1989, Joseph MacDonald 1988, Normand Bisson 1982, Eva Cook 1979, Paul Holmes 1972 Mar 5: Helen Callahan 2009, Bernard Aurel 1996, Frank Coffey 1991, Mary Weimann 1989, Sylvianna Thibault 1984, John Moody 1977, Ubald Vincent 1977, Theresa St James 1975, Mabel Weir 1975 Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ “PRAISE GOD WITH MUSIC” Organ Replacement Update $116,085.00 has been collected to date representing 80.75% of all pledges. When we started last September, our goal was to raise the money and have the organ installed by Easter Sunday, April 24th. The pledge campaign was a great success and the collections have been going very well. The project has been going so well that the expected delivery date of the organ, March 17th, is a month earlier than originally anticipated. Many of you have chosen to pay the balance of your pledge ahead of time. Your timely payments are greatly appreciated to ensure that we can cover the balance due on the organ. The Organ Committee 2/27: 2/28: 3/1: 3/2: 3/3: 3/4: 3/5: Rev. Joseph Tito & Rev. Robert Washabaugh Rev. Paul Gaumond & Rev. Dennis Mercieri Rev. Paul Murdock & Rev. P. Grzegorz Jednaki Msgr. Anthony Rosaforte & Rev. John Welch MS Rev. Timothy Valliere & Rev. Joseph Whalen MS Rev. Thomas Smith & Rev. Thomas Ahern Rev. John Ashe & V. Rev. Michael Phillippino 2ND ANNUAL YOUTH EXPLOSION, 3/27/11: Join us again this year for Youth Explosion at Saint Bernard’s High School on Sunday, 3/27 beginning at 1:00pm! Youth rally, rock concert, Mass with Bishop Cote, Adoration, talks, confession. Only $25 (includes dinner and concert) for a day of great music and talks! See the Life Teen bulletin board or a core member for permission slips and more information. FIRST EVER ST PATRICK LIFE TEEN, ONE-OF-AKIND BRACELET! A special thank you to Sharon Mann, a very talented jewelry maker, who made beautiful, beaded, limited-edition stretch bracelets for purchase! For only $10 you can own one of these unique pieces. Check out the picture on the life teen bulletin board. Please contact Cathy Muscat at 860-267-1308 if you are interested in purchasing one. 100% of the proceeds benefit the life teen ministry! Thank you Sharon! STEUBENVILLE EAST 2011: Steubenville East; July 22-24 at the URI and registration is now open! Deposit to hold your spot due & filling up quickly! Don’t miss out. Join thousands of other teens for an amazing weekend that you will never forget. SUMMER CAMP 2011: Camp Veritas, Wurtsboro, NY; about 2 ½ hours from East Hampton. Check out their website at www.veritas.com. The dates are August 14-20th. A deposit is due by the end of January/early February to reserve your spot. First come, first served. Although the camp will hold 100’s of teens, I expect our bus to fill up quickly. Please let us know if you are interested. This is a great opportunity to hang with friends, make new ones and grow in your faith. Friday, March 4, 2011 7PM St. Patrick Church 47 West High St, East Hampton, CT 860-267-6644 $10 General Admission Page Seven Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Diocesan News Bereavement Support Groups: Every first and third Monday: 5:00-6:30pm, Conference Room A or B, Middlesex Hospital, Middletown. Every second and fourth Thursday: 6:30-8:00pm, Shoreline Medical Center, 260 Westbrook Rd., Essex. Every second and fourth Wednesday: 10:00-11:30am, One MacDonough Place, Community Room. (The Hospital’s assisted living facility on the corner of Main St. Extension and MacDonough Place.) For more information, please call Chaplain Dennis McCann, Middlesex Hospital Chaplain, 860-358-6725. A part-time (19 hours per week) position is available for an assistant to the Diocesan Office of Faith Events. Major responsibilities include coordinating seminars, workshops, retreats, etc. Call 860-848-2237 ext. 312 for the complete job description and qualifications. Mercy & Xavier High Schools present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” Friday, March 4th at 7:30pm, Saturday, March 5th at 7:30pm and Sunday March 6th at 2:00pm. To be held in the Mercy High School Auditorium. $10.00 Admission. Visit www.mercyhigh.com & www.xavierhighschool.org. for more information. “Discover Mercy” For 6th and 7th grade girls and their parents at Mercy High School, Middletown, CT. Saturday, March 26, 2011, 9:00am-12:24pm. Register online at www.mercyhigh.com. St. Patrick Church Ministries Adoption Information: Mike & Tina Mohr — 881-7080 Altar Server: Susan Lanzi—267-9984 Altar Society: Daisy Conway—267-0833 ACTS Retreat/Men& Women: Warren & Beverly Edwards—267-9926 Al & Isabel Vela—267-1508 John & Carol Lambert—267-9157 Baptism Contact: Sister Dominic Joseph —267-6644 Baptism Class: Mary Kaye Varni—267-9050 Coordinator of Caregiving: Sister Dominic Joseph—267-6644 Westside Manor: Deb Desrocher—267-0705 Cobalt Lodge: Daisy Conway—267-0833 Child Advocate: Maggie DeCrescente—267-2457 Eucharistic Adoration: Sheila Wall—267-9486 Gathering in Grace: Roxann Bartone—267-6279 Guild: Maria Camara—267-6321 Operation Rice Bowl: Our Lenten Program: We Are Disciples for All Nations For 37 years, Operation rice bowl has helped to feed the hungry poor. Through Operation Rice Bowl—a program of prayer, fasting, learning, and giving—what you give up for Lent can give hope to the poorest of the poor. Make this Lenten season one of awareness, compassion, and reflection. Operation Rice Bowl is sponsored by Catholic Relief Services and the Diocese of Norwich. Details of this program will appear in Next Sunday’s bulletin. DID YOU KNOW…. Week #19 — If you were to shine a very bright light on my Mother’s abdomen, I may slowly move my hand in front of my eyes. If you make a very loud noise, I may cover my ears with my hands, But I can also hear my Mom’s voice, and when she sings a lullaby, it soothes me, and helps me sleep. Knights of Columbus: John Hines—267-4270 Life Teen: Bill & Michelle Donahue—342-0435 Marriage Encounter: Dan & Pam Harazim—267-1184 Nurses’ Ministry: Maggie Coolican—267-0540 Pastoral Council Chair: Mike Mohr—881-7080 Prayer Group: George & Regina Looby—267-8203 Prayer Line: Jann Dalton — 267-5720 Pat Powers — 267-8529 Pro-Life: Theresa Hickey—267-0071 R.C.I.A.: Sister Dominic Joseph—267-6644 Vocation Contact: Don Hickey—267-0071 Wedding Coordinator: Michelle Donahue—342-0435
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