COVER SHEET CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS: ST. PATRICK 47 WEST HIGH ST, EAST HAMPTON, CT 06424 PHONE: 1-860-267-6644 CONTACT PERSON: Lori M. Lechowicz 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: May 13, 2012 TRANSIMSSION TIME: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please deliver to PARISH CENTER ONLY (which is behind the church) in the OFFICE. Do NOT deliver to the church. Thank you. Welcome to St. Patrick Church CELEBRATIONS OF THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Saturday Vigil: 5:00p.m. Sunday: 8:00am & 10:30am and 5:00 pm (Oct-May) Weekdays: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 8:00 a.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. 5/13/12 Page Two May 13, 2012 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 Welcome to our Parish Family Newcomers to the parish are invited to introduce themselves to Father Nagle after Mass and to register at the Parish Office. MINISTRY OF CAREGIVING Please advise the Pastor, Pastoral Associate, or Administrative Assistant 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. Pastoral Team Rev. Walter M. Nagle, Pastor Sister Dominic Joseph Valla, A.S.C. J. Pastoral Associate Lori M. Lechowicz, Administrative Assistant Dani Annino, Director of Faith Formation John P. Higgins, Director of Music & Organist Office Hours 8:30am - 3:00pm, Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 12:00pm, Friday SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY 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. Stewardship of Treasure May 6, 2012 Week 45 of the Fiscal Year 1,392 Registered families SPECIAL COLLECTIONS Ordinary Income: For those who have chosen to cancel their envelope order since the “On-line giving” program has begun, the following are the extra collections for the upcoming months: Budgeted: Actual Collection: Over/Under: $6,375.00 7,295.00 $ 920.00 Spiritual Programs: $ May 17—Ascension of the Lord May 20—World Combined Collection May 27—Seminary Offering June 3—Spiritual Programs July 1—Spiritual Programs Bulletin Deadline Please submit articles no later than noon on Monday Handicap Accessible 942.00 STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS “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. Page Three Sixth Sunday of Easter Sixth Sunday of Easter Saturday, May 12 5:00pm Jean –Robert Richard req. by her sister Jessie and Frank & Marie Coffey req. by the Lanzi & Dunham families Sunday, May 13 8:00 am Judy Wall req. by Sheila Wall 10:30am Teresa DeGasperi & Adele Bellotti req. by the DeGasperi Family Monday, May 14 8:00am Special Intention for Isabel & Ronnie DeMartino req. by Angelina Madalena Tuesday, May 15 8:00am Special Intention for Manny & Fatima Madalena req. by the Angelina Madalena Wednesday, May 16 8:00am Special Intention for John Madalena req by Angelina Madalena 5:00pm Mass at St. Patrick Thursday, Ascension of the Lord, May 17 6:00am-7:00pm Eucharistic Adoration 8:00am Mass at St. Bridgets 7:00pm Closing of Adoration 7:00pm (Mass at St. Patrick) Erin Reynolds req. by Jann & Gordon Dalton Friday, May 18 8:00am Special Intention for Grandchildren of Angelina Madalena req. by Angelina Madalena Seventh Sunday of Easter Saturday, May 19 5:00pm Stan Harasimowitz req. by Irene Harasimowitz and Bill & Jo Jordan req. by Betty Jordan and family Sunday, May 20 8:00 am Frank Lawson req. by Dorothy Wolf 10:30am Adolph Sirois req. by the DeGasperi Family and Kathleen Suarez req. by Dianery DeLaney 5:00 pm Robin Traybel req. by John & Lynn Hines 2012 World Combined Collection Program The Combined Collection for World Charities will be held next weekend. Your contribution will provide assistance to the Catholic Relief Services Collection, the Campaign for Human Development, Aid to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, and the Holy Land. Shortly you will receive information in the mail about this collection. Please read this material and bring your contribution envelope to Liturgy next week, May 19 & 20. Your support and generosity are essential to these programs of the Universal Church. The following excerpt is from the book “Fifty Reasons I love Being Catholic” by Liz Kelly: “It is my fist Catholic memory: May crowning. One of the defining aspects of being Catholic is devotion to Mary. I favor no Marian celebration more highly than May crowning, the feast that recognizes Mary as queen of heaven and earth. To a person of any age this is a mighty big title, but to a child of five, or six or seven, it expands to enchanting, magical proportions. How many queens does one get a chance to meet in a lifetime, much less crown? Thus, preparing for the May crowning procession each spring at St. Raphael’s, the church of my childhood, was a monumental and joyful task. My imagination may be filling in some details, but this is what I remember most. We practiced ‘Immaculate Mary’ and ‘Hail, Holy Queen’ until we knew the lyrics by heart. We girls put on our spring dresses and white tights, the boys their scratchy Sunday shirts and ties. We practiced processing with dignity and grace and with as few wiggles and squirms as our young bodies could manage. Some lucky second grade girl would be chosen to crown Mary, not based on merit, but rather based entirely on whether she fit into the dress one of the local women had made for the ceremony many years earlier. The rest of the children at St. Raphael’s were assigned a very simple but very important role in the procession: we were each charged with bringing one flower to place at Mary’s feet. We would literally cover the area around her in flowers, pretty much the most charming and romantic expression my young heart could imagine. I took on the selection of my flower with zeal: it was serious business, not to be dashed off quickly. The consideration required time and precision; like young parents trying to name their firstborn child, I thought about the future of the flower. How would it look lying prostrate as it was bunched with all the other local flora of the season? Would it hold its shape, its scent, its crowning beauty? Would it be worthy? Spring came late to rural Minnesota. In the month of May, tulips were the first flowers to spring from the patch of garden in front of our garage. My mother (her name also Mary) planted them. As a five year old, I hovered over that patch of flora, examining each early bud while my large and loud family waited impatiently in the car. Finally, my mother, who often bore the brunt of my family’s size and volume and impatient energy, said ‘just hurry up and pick one.’ It was a strain to make a choice under such duress, but I finally settled on one pink and one yellow tulip-one flower for the Virgin Mary and one flower for my mother, Mary. Scrubbed and dressed, with tights pulled up, and armed with my two prized tulips, I joined my brother and sisters in the backseat of our brown paneled station wagon, and Dad drove us off to St. Raphael’s. Once there, and with as much pageantry and pomp as a farming community could muster, we processed away singing our Ave Maria and crowning out Mary while the angels kept us company.” This weekend we will crown Mary, our mother. It may not have the pageantry and pomp of St. Raphael’s, but it will be simple and beautiful. Happy mother’s day everyone! Page Four May 13, 2012 Parish Events St. Patrick Library is located in the workroom of the Parish Center. All are welcome! Sunday, May 13 After all Masses—Free Blood Pressure Check/KofC Monday, May 14 7:45am E. Hampton AP testing/Parish Hall Tuesday, May 15 7:45am E. Hampton AP testing/Parish Hall Wednesday, May 16 7:45am E. Hampton AP testing/Parish Hall 9:00am Why Catholic/WKRM 6:00pm Women’s Acts Team Meeting/KofC 7:00pm Life Teen Core Meeting/WKRM 7:00pm Why Catholic/Parish Hall Thursday, May 17 7:00pm Scripture Study Party/Parish Hall 7:30pm Cornerstone Prayer Group/KofC All are welcome Friday, May 18 Saturday, May 19 10:00am Scholarship Committee Meeting/WKRM +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ FAITH FORMATION If you have yet to register, please call the Faith Formation Office as soon as possible to schedule an appointment. Classes are filled as the completed registration forms are received. Fees will be collected at the time of registration. You can be billed or payments may be made on line through our website: stpatrickeh.org. THE PRO-LIFE MINISTRY IS L K I N G for a leader (as well as, members) to join our Pro-Life Ministry at St. Patrick’s. Meetings will begin, once again, in September. Is God calling you? If so, please call the office at 860-2676644. MERCY HIGH HONOR STUDENTS Sister Mary A. McCarthy congratulates the following students as honor roll students for the 3rd marking period: Aimee Bielot, Emily Casserino, Mackenzie Dugan, Maura Eckels, Jenna-Lyn Geysen, Julia Marcin, Genna Marcin, Meghan Nelson, Victoria Palmer, Amanda Zimmer, and Nina Zimmitti. NO MASS OR LIFE NIGHT MOTHER’S DAY, SUNDAY MAY 13. May 20th – last Life Teen Mass and life night before summer begins! Steubenville East Conference Rhode Island July 20-22nd NorthBay Camp; Maryland – August 2012 TEENS: View podcasts at www.lifeteen.com - “Sunday, Sunday, Sunday”, Catholic Movie Reviews, THE171, LoveLife, and TheMix!! For more information on upcoming events or for monetary, food or time donations, please contact Michelle or Bill Donahue, 860-342-0435 or e-mail us at s t p a t r i c k l i f e t e e n @ g m a i l . c o m . LOVE THEM BOTH The majority in our country is now pro-life. Still, Planned Parenthood does over 325,000 abortions yearly. “Psalm 139:13-15 It was you who created my inmost self, and put me together in my mother’s womb; for all these mysteries I thank you: for the wonder of myself, for the wonder of your works. You know me through and through, from having watched my bones take shape when I was being formed in secret, knitted together in the womb. Pregnant? Need help? Contact St. Gerard’s Center for Life, 22 Maple Ave., Hartford, CT 06114 860-548-9500. SCHOLARSHIPS The St. Patrick Guild & Knights of Columbus will be awarding a $1000 scholarship each to a graduating high school senior. Applicants must be graduating from high school this spring, be an active member of St. Patrick Parish and plan to further their education at a one, two or four year school, college/university. Applications are available in the Parish Office. Submit a completed application, together with a transcript of all high school grades to the office on or before MAY 16, 2012. As of today 205 families have committed $46,735 towards our parish goal for the 2012 Annual Catholic Appeal. If you have not yet made a gift or pledge, on behalf of our parish, please prayerfully consider a contribution. You can make a one-time gift or a pledge that can be paid between now and December, 2012. No gift is too small. Every gift changes a life. Page Five Sixth Sunday of Easter Introduction-Liturgy of the Word: As our celebration of the Easter season’s fifty days continues, Jesus again bids us to remain in his love and to show that we are his friends by loving one another as he has loved us. Since Jesus loved us by laying down his life for us, this means we must imitate Jesus’ self-sacrificing love. As we celebrate this Eucharist, may the Holy Spirit, who was poured forth upon the first disciples, enable us also to love one another as Jesus has loves us. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26, Jn 15:9-17, Ps 113:8 Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34, Jn 16:5-11, Ps 138:7c Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22-18:1, Jn 16:12-15, Ps 148 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11, Eph 1:17-23, Mk 16:15-20, Ps 98:2b Friday: Acts 18:9-18, Jn 16:20-23, Ps 47:8a Saturday: Acts 18:23-28, Jn 16:23b-28, Ps 47:8a Sunday: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26, 1 Jn 4:11-16, Jn 17:11b-19, Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20 Apostolate of Prayer for Priests….Norwich May 13: Delvena Ross 2005, Edward Grimes Jr 1992, Barbara Muller 1986, Mary Despathy 1974, Norman Roach 1970 May 14: Robert Monroe 1997, Morris Lanzi Jr. 1993, Edward Barnes 1979 May 15: Halina Ukleja 2006, Rusty Smith 1998, Anastasia Loss 1991, Andrew Docar 1980, Pat Stimpson 1976, James Gleason 1974, Margaret Fitzgerald 1970 May 16: Mary Fox 1989, Alfred Cormier 1985, Dominic Siniscalco 1981, John Cusano 1979, Ella Watrous 1978 May 17: Fred Nichols Sr. 1976, Bessie Wall 1975, J. Eldridge Carpenter 1974 May 18: Wilbur Fomento 1994, Claire Anderson 1987, Rosaria Martucci 1983, Joseph DePaola Sr 1978, Marie & Jack Currivan 1974, Charles Markiewicz 1972, Raynold Voisine 1970 May 19: Charles Barber 1999, Janet Grover 1998, Mary Nowakowski 1997, Lisa Corcoran 1995, Stella Martin 1990, Katherine Smythe 1987, Rita Towne 1987, Blanche McGee 1982, Margaret Morrissey 1979, Matthew Wemlinger 1974, Fr. William DuBois 1970 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. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Don’t forget to have your Blood Pressure checked for FREE. The Parish Nurses will be available to take your blood pressure after all Masses today. POSITION VACANCY Part-time (14 hrs/wk) secretarial position at the Norwich Diocesan Ministries Offices. Must be proficient in Excel and Access. Job description available on request. Application deadline May 31st. Send application, resume, references & salary expectations to Office of the Chancellor, 201 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360. 5/13: Bishop Michael R. Cote 5/14 Rev. Robert Cronin & Rev. Paul Gaumond 5:15: Rev. Charles Bak MSA & Rv. Thomas Sickler MS 5/16: Rev. Richard Sliwinski & Rev. Peter Liszewski 5/17: Our Holy Father 5/18: Rev. Russell Kennedy & Rev. Edward Konopka 5/19: V. Rev. Michael Phillippino & Rev. Edward Dempsey MATRIMONY A beautiful sacrament full of blessings, romance, love, commitment, comedy, giving, new life, joys, sorrows, adventure, challenges, responsibilities, growth, memories and more. “Very few people ever state properly the strong argument in favour of marrying for love or against marrying for money. The argument is not that all lovers are heroes and heroines, nor is it that all dukes are profligates or all millionaires cads. The argument is this, that the differences between a man and a woman are at best so obstinate and exasperating that they practically cannot be got over unless there is an atmosphere of exaggerated tenderness and mutual interest. To put the matter in one metaphor, the sexes are two stubborn pieces of iron; if they are to be welded together, it must be while they are red-hot.” G.K. Chesterton in The Common Man. Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was a famous British critic and author. He and his wife Frances were married for 35 years. Chesterton had a tendency to forget where he was supposed to be going and miss the train that was supposed to take him there. it is reported that on several occasions he sent a telegram to Frances from some distant (and incorrect) location, writing such things as “Am at Market Harborough. Where ought I be?” to which she would reply, “Home.” Page Six May 13, 2012 HEALTH TIP MAY 2012 These days with many people owning the new phones (iPhone, Blackberry, Android and Windows phones) health information is literally at your finger tips any time you need it. There are apps for health, wellness, diet and fitness as well as many others. “APP” is an abbreviation for application software. Many of these apps can be obtained for as little as $1 and the majority are under $5. Many health and fitness magazines also offer apps for their publications. Some of the diet related apps include calorie trackers, body mass index (BMI) calculators and weight-loss plans. If you want to check on a particular symptom you can download the free WebMD app from iTunes or www.webmd.com/ mobile. This is a reputable source for medical information but as always no app can ever replace your doctor’s advice so speak with him/her as well. Announcing Fall of 2012-13 Catholic Scripture Study Program St Patrick will be offering the new fall study on Joshua, Judges and Ruth. The 28 week study will cost $50 as in previous years. The set of 3 studies are in one 3-ring binder and include the answers to the study questions. Each of the books is also offered individually at the following prices. Judges (12 wks) $21.95 Joshua (12 wks) $21.95 Ruth (4 wks) $ 9.95 PARISH PLANNING For your information, notes from the Parish Planning meetings have been made available. Go to St. Patrick’s website at saintpatrickeh.org and on the first page you will see “click here”. KNIGHT’S NEWS The Knights of Columbus, Belltown Council 6190, along with St Patrick Church sponsored a free Estate & Insurance Planning Seminar for parishioners. This event was held April 24 at the Parish Center. The speakers were Joseph R Provost, FIC, Father Walter Nagle, Estate Attorney Patrick Peschl, and parishioner Gary Corliss. In his talk Gary Corliss focused on Long Term Care. Fr Walter spoke on End of Life Issues. He stressed the importance of planning one's funeral. Belltown Council KoC member, Joseph Provost, planned and organized this well attended Seminar. THE FOOD BANK NEEDS YOU The Food Bank is gearing up for the town wide Postal Food Drive MAY 12th. We are the busiest we have ever been and all donations are very much appreciated. We have plenty of Pasta. Our needs are: soup, baked beans, canned meals (ravioli), canned fruit, peanut butter, jelly, juice, ketchup, mustard, cereal, hand soap, tooth brushes, tooth paste, and shampoo. Again, thank you for your continued support. Deb Robinson Food Bank volunteer. RETREATS Day of Recollection: Join Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. for a Day of Recollection (includes two conferences, Mass, time to explore grounds and a boxed picnic lunch) at St. Edmund’s Retreat, Mystic, Thursday, May 24 at 10:00-3:30. Fr. Groeschel is a popular preacher and TV guest on EWTN. Please call 860536-0565 for info and to register. The next Women’s ACTS retreat will be May 31-June 3 at the Immaculata Retreat Center in Willimantic. For information call Marie 860-537-6386 or 860-537-0079! Man’s Search for Spirituality: May 9, 6:00pm. Offering: $35. What is male spirituality? What is the importance of a spiritual elder and how can we benefit from an experience of initiation? Presenter, Bill Walsh, will address these issues and talk about the importance of male spirituality not only for men, but for the sake of our society. Holy Family Retreat Center: 860 -521-0440 Mother’s Day Mass & Brunch: May 13th at 10:00am. Celebrate Mothers Day with a special Mass for Mothers and families followed by a delicious brunch. Holy Family Retreat Center: 860-521-0440 Father & Son Overnight Retreat: May 18-May 19, The father and Son relationship is one of life’s most defining relationships. This retreat is for fathers and sons who are 15 yrs or older. For more info call Holy Family Retreat Center 860-5210440 Couple’s Evening Retreat: This program will be given by two couples who have walked together as parents and grandparents and will focus on finding the Spirit in both the “oatmeal stirring” of the first half of marriage and the “twilight” of the second half. May 23, 6:00-9:00pm at Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, West Hartford. For info: 860-521-0440 DEFENDING OUR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY 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-cherishedliberty.cfm. Please contact the offices of your Congressional Representatives and United States Senators to express your opposition to the federal healthcare mandate. For addresses and phones numbers, please visit: www.ctcatholic.org or www.norwichdiocese.org. Page Seven Sixth Sunday of Easter PRAY for our ACTIVE MILITARY Have you seen the St. Patrick Prayer Board for active military personnel who are fighting on the front lines for our freedom? It’s located in the vestibule of the Church, to the left as you enter from the front steps. We post the pictures and rank of relatives of our parish family members and ask that you remember them in daily prayer. Since there are many new deployments, please let us know if there are any family members you would like posted...and may God keep them safe. 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: 6:308:00pm, Shoreline Medical Center, 260 Westbrook Rd., Essex. Every second and fourth Wednesday: 10:0011:30am, 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. Catholic Charities Therapist Position Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician sought for individual and family outpatient services in our beautiful new location in Middletown at 151 Broad St. Fee-for-service with aboveaverage reimbursement. Flexible hours, collegial atmosphere, fully accredited and licensed agency. Call 860-889-8346 ext. 269 SAVE THE DATES St. Patrick Church Ministries Adoption Information: Mike & Tina Mohr — 881-7080 Altar Server: Susan Lanzi—267-9984 Altar Society: Maureen Sweeney 267- 2520 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 Catholic Scripture Study Al Vela 267-1508 and Joan Fomento 267-8512 Child Advocate: Peggy Puzzo 267-9932 Coordinator of Caregiving: Sister Dominic Joseph—267-6644 Westside Manor: Deb Desrocher—267-0705 Cobalt Lodge: Daisy Conway—267-0833 Eucharistic Adoration: Sheila Wall—267-9486 Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords will present their annual spring concert at Portland High School Saturday, May 19th at 7:30pm. Tickets $20/$18 seniors & under 12. For more info call 860-347-2787. Guild: Kim Lanou—267-9235 Kids Care Walk-A-Thon (4 miles) to be held on May Life Teen: Bill & Michelle Donahue—342-0435 20th to raise money to update St. John’s School classroom technology and science programs. For information or to make a pledge, call Bob Fritz 860-347-3202 at St. John School, Middletown, CT. Norwich District Annual Convention Has been changed from May to September 15, 2012. It will be held at St. John Church in Montville. Details will follow when available. Catholic Cruise to Exotic Eastern Caribbean: Sail away on a 8-day Cruise with Father Michael Martin Jones Oct 13-21, 2012. ($1542/2) For info contact Doug or Eileen at 860 -339-1785 or [email protected]. Knights of Columbus: John Hines—267-4270 Marriage Encounter: Dan & Pam Harazim—267-1184 Nurses’ Ministry: Maggie Coolican—267-0540 Pastoral Council Chair: Peter Bergan—267-4341 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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