COVER SHEET CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS: ST. PATRICK 47 WEST HIGH ST, EAST HAMPTON, CT 06424 PHONE: 1-860-267-6644 CONTACT PERSON: KAREN ADAMETZ SOFTWARE: MICROSOFT OFFICE PUBLISHER 2007 ADOBE READER 8 WINDOWS XP PRINTER: GESTETNER DSm 745/745G PCL5e NUMBER OF PAGES SENT: 1 through 8 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION: July 4, 2010 TRANSIMSSION TIME: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Welcome to St. Patrick Church CELEBRATIONS OF THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST SUMMER MASS TIMES Saturday Vigil: 5:00p.m. Sunday: 8:00a.m, 10:30a.m. 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 July 4, 2010 St. Patrick Church 47 West High St. P.O. Box 177 East Hampton, CT 06424-0177 Welcome to our Parish Family Please introduce yourself to our parish pastoral team and register with the parish secretary. MINISTRY OF CAREGIVING Office: 860-267-6644 Fax: 860-267-7807 Rectory: 860-267-6646 Email: [email protected] Web address: PLEASE NOTE: NEW WEB ADDRESS 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. saintpatrickeh.org SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 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 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. Office Hours 8:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Thursday CLOSED, Friday Father Dennis Mercieri will be teaching the following course this July and August on Monday nights from 7:00-8:30pm in the Center Hall. “Both-And: Striving towards a greater unity between Please submit articles no later than noon on Monday Science and Religion". This course will feature journalist Lee Strobel's recent book "The Case for a Creator" and we will focus on two main topics: 1) Evolution in nature vs. neoDarwinism and 2) Cosmology and the origin of the Universe. We will draw information from other readings, as well, and from Lee Stobel's DVDs. Handicap Accessible We are looking for Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors, If you are interested please call the Parish Office at 267-6644. Bulletin Deadline Page Three Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time NEW SUMMER MASS HOURS BEGIN Saturday, July 3 5:00pm Robert Heidel req. by His Family and Doris Rogala req. by Jack & Susan Lanzi Sunday, July 4 8:00am The Cahill Family 10:30am Joseph Olivier req. by Doris Masse and Doris Rogala & Margaret Kelley req. by Jo Remillard & Irene Zenkiewicz Baptism during this Mass Monday, July 5, St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria, priest 8:00am Erminia, Andrew & Andrew D.V. Ferrigno Tuesday, July 6, St. Maria Goretti, virgin and martyr 8:00am Doris Rogala req. by John & Jane Robida Wednesday, July 7 8:00am John Daly req. by Donna Daly Thursday, July 8 6:00am-7:00pm Eucharistic Adoration 7:00pm Closing of Adoration Friday, July 9, St. Augustine Zhao Rong, priest & martyr 8:00am Tony Fomento Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, July 10 5:00pm Ann Masalek req. by Her Husband and Frank Howard req. by the Howard Family Sunday, July 11 8:00am Jean Spaeth req. by Phyllis & Dick Murray 10:30am Joan Arcidiacono req. by Vicky Desjardins and Genevieve Mikullitz req. by Kathleen & Vernon Lanou Baptism during this Mass This independence day weekend we need to take time and reflect that “freedom is not free” as the bumper sticker says. You and I have been blessed with political, religious, and social freedoms that much of the world does not enjoy. This freedom, however, was bought at a price and continues to be purchased at a price, and some young men and women have paid the ultimate price. This past Sunday NBC news had a special Dateline program about a battle in Afghanistan that took place last summer. Grieved and angry parents are trying to understand why their sons were sent into what amounted to a “suicide mission.” It is a stark reminder for all of us that some in our midst are paying the ultimate price for our freedom. Freedom is so central to the Christian life that it cannot be emphasized enough. Last week St. Paul reminded us “For freedom Christ has set us free; do not submit again to the yoke of slavery.” Elsewhere he speaks about “the glorious freedom of the children of God” and we know that “the truth will set us free.” In today’s Gospel we see Jesus exhorting his disciples to become laborers in the harvest. Now, more than ever there is a need for the laity to assume their proper role in the body of Christ to become saints. One man, well ahead of his time who could forsee an apostolate of the laity transforming the workplace and culture was St. Josemaria Escriva, the founder of Opus Dei. St. Josemaria always stressed freedom. Just weeks before the Spanish Civil War and several years before the start of World War II he exhorted his followers: “Avoid the abuse of freedom. This abuse is becoming more dangerous in our times. It is manifest throughout the world. It arises from the desire, contrary to the legitimate independence of men and women, to force them into a single mass, so that they are forced to believe things that are really matters of opinion as though they were spiritual dogmas. And this perverted view is promoted through power and propaganda, in a scandalous way.” He urged his young listeners: “you are very free! Listen to me well: you are very free!” And he explained to them how one should express this freedom: by defending the freedom of others and loving others as oneself, accepting them with their weaknesses and their mistakes (of which everyone has plenty); by helping others, through the grace of God and with human kindness, to overcome their defects, so that eventually all would be worthy of the name “Christian.” Understood this way, we now see how freedom is linked with truth, but our freedom is not a freedom “from” it is a freedom “for”. We pray for those who are fighting to defend these freedoms today and everyday. BUDGET AMOUNT NEEDED FOR WEEKLY SUNDAY OFFERING: $5,800.00 OFFERTORY-JUN. 27 172 ENVELOPES OFFERTORY-JUN. 27 NON-ENV. USERS $4,978.00 $1,149.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY, SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT TO ST PATRICK CHURCH Page Four July 4, 2010 YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND A DINNER CELEBRATING THE JUBILEE OF SISTER DOMINIC JOSEPH VALLA, A.S.C.J. AUGUST 28, 2010 AFTER THE 5:00PM MASS ST. PATRICK PARISH CENTER TICKETS SHOULD BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE FOR $10.00 IN THE PARISH OFFICE. (TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. YOUR TICKET PRICE INCLUDES YOUR MEAL AND A GIFT FOR SISTER DOMINIC.) Page Five Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Introduction-Liturgy of the Word: After a couple weeks of hearing about the demands of discipleship, today’s first reading of comfort is welcome indeed. As the disciples are sent out in today’s Gospel, so are we sent out to spread the Good News. And we know that God will support us and give us what we need for the mission that we undertake in Jesus’ name. So let us pray that in this Eucharist today we will open our hearts once again to God doing new things in and through us. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Hos 2: 16, 17b-18, 21-22 Mt 9: 18-26; Ps. 145:8a Hos 8: 4-7, 11-13 Mt 9: 32-38; Ps. 115:9a Hos 10: 1-3, 7-8, 12 Mt 10: 7-15; Ps. 105:4b Hos 11: 1-4, 8c-9 Mt 10: 7-15; Ps. 80:4b Hos 14: 2-10/Mt 10: 16-23; Ps. 51:17b Is 6: 1-8 Mt 10: 24-33 Dt 30: 10-14 Col 1: 15-20 Lk 10: 25-37 Apostolate of Prayer for Priests….Norwich July 4: Deacon John P. Catalano 2005Eva Mason 1984, Camillie Santangelo 1983, Helen Santangelo 1983, Joseph Santangelo 1983, Joseph Dumas 1983, Camille Lavalley 1974 July 5: Fr. Robert W. Barnes 2008, Thomas Boler 1972, Fred Gerken 1971, William Mathias 1971 7/4: Rev. Karl Schuh 7/5: Rev. Brian Converse & Rev. Robert Buongirno 7/6: Rev. Edward Konopka & Rev. Edward Poulin 7/7: Rev. Arvydas Zygas & Rev. Mariadas Lipton 7/8: Rev. John Kozon & Rev. Raymond Vaillancourt MS 7/9: Rev. Gabriel Soleimanovs OSPPE & Rev. Martin Jones 7/10: Rev. Joseph Finnerty & Rev. Arul Peter July 6: Dorothy Villemaire 1987, Marinus Cooke 1978 July 7: Frank Lanzi 1970 July 8: Fr. Daniel McGrath 2008, Mary Stanich 2003, Martin Daly 2001, John Grenier 1992, Joseph Loss 1990, Joseph Moran 1989, Ruby Flynn 1986, Erich Sandfort 1986, Frank Widen 1981, Bessie Ruckh 1980, Virginia Rojko 1974, Peter Dombrowski 1973, Blanche Fontaine 1971 July 9: Doris Ocelik 1998, Lois Grenier 1995 July 10: Thomas Cianci 1998, Catherine Brackoneski 1988, Charles Pawlich 1983 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. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ We welcome into our Christian Community of St. Patrick through the Sacrament of Baptism Leah Murphy Daughter of Sean & Diane Food Bank Needs Coffee, jelly, shampoo & conditioner, dish soap, laundry soap. Catechists Needed If you like to work with children, enjoy sharing your faith, and have free time on Monday afternoons or evenings the children of St. Patrick need you!! Please consider joining this important ministry. For additional information call Dani Annino at 860-267-6644 or email [email protected]. Free Blood Pressure Checks Free Blood Pressure Checks will be offered after each Mass on July 10 and 11. On Saturday, July 10, the Blood pressure screenings will be held in the K of C Hall after the 5pm Mass. On Sunday, July 11, the Blood pressure screenings will be held in the Workroom of the Parish Center. Page Six July 4, 2010 Discernment: Making Inspired Choices “Just do it.” Sounds easy, right? On the one hand, there’s something to be said for spontaneity. On the other hand, some of our choices in life require deep thought, prayer, and consideration, lest we find ourselves facing the consequences of a poor decision. That’s where the art of discernment comes in. Discernment is a time-honored practice in the Christian tradition. In essence, discernment is a decision-making process that honors the place of God’s will in our lives. It is an interior search that seeks to align our own will with the will of God in order to learn what God is calling us to. Every choice we make, no matter how small, is an opportunity to align ourselves with God’s will. Here are some tried-and-true pointers that can help you discern God’s will. Talk to Someone you Respect. God often speaks to us through the wisdom of others. Seek out the wisdom of at least one and perhaps several people who you feel have the gift of wisdom and ask for their advice. Find Some Solitude. It’s good to talk to other people when making important decisions, but at some point, it is crucial to make some time to be alone with your thoughts and with God. Invite God into your decision-making process. Start with What You Know. Lay out all of the facts in front of yourself so that you can deal with the known before you delve into the unknown! Tell God What It Is That You Desire and What You Fear. Be Honest and tell God what your deepest desires and fears are in this situation is. Before you can say the words, “thy will be done,” be sure you are truly in touch with your own will; otherwise it will come back to bite you anyway! Let God Speak to You. Most of us don’t actually hear a voice when God speaks to us. However, pay attention closely to the ways that God is speaking to you. What kinds of thoughts, feelings (especially love, joy, and peace, or a lack thereof), and memories might God be stirring within you to help you make your decision? What Scripture story or saint’s life comes to mind that might enlighten your decision? Find the passage or story and prayerfully read it. Know That God Has a Plan for You. Remind yourself that you are not on your own and that you don’t have to yell and scream to get God’s attention to help you in this matter. On the contrary, remind yourself that God has a plan for you and that his plan is driven purely by love. Pray to Do God’s Will. As difficult as it may be, pray the words, “thy will be done,” asking God to give you the strength you need to continue to discern his will and to follow it. Wait. If circumstances allow, wait before making your decision. Continue to pay attention to your feeling to see which direction you are being drawn to. Prayerfully Commit. At some point, you need to act. Knowing that you sought God’s will, set forth to do the loving thing. Check Out the Fruits. Discernment is ongoing. After you make a decision, prayerfully evaluate it. If the fruits (outcomes) of your decision—your words, actions, and behaviors—are good, then it is a good indication that the decision you made is good. If the fruits are “rotten,” then that is a good indication that you may need to alter your course. True discernment results in good fruit ) even if it’s something we wouldn’t normally pick out for ourselves). Discernment can help you when you face decisions. Even though making good decisions can be difficult at times, trust that the Holy Spirit is with you to guide you and help you choose what is good and true. This article is written by Joe Paprocki, author of The Catechist's Toolbox Page Seven Fourteenth 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. If you are concerned that your child may be experimenting with alcohol or drugs, Catholic Charities has professional services available to help him/her get back on track. We are accepting new clients for both evaluation and treatment. For information please contact Erin Gardner, M.S.W. at 860-889-8346 ext. 277 in the Norwich area office located at 331 Main St. Norwich. Please contact Heather Marshall, M.A. at 860-443-5328 ext. 15 in New London area office located at 28 Huntington St., New London. St. Patrick Church Ministries Adoption 267-2457 Information: Dave & Maggie DeCrescente Altar Server: Susan Lanzi—267-9984 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 Pro-Life “Jesus calls each of us to be a leaven in society, and we will be judged by our actions. No one, least of all someone who exercises leadership in society, can rightfully claim to share fully and practically the Catholic faith and yet act publicly in a way contrary to that faith.” USCCB, Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics, no.7 The Pro-Life committee is looking for some new leadership. If you feel you have been called to this active ministry, please contact Father Nagle at 860-267-6646. Child Advocate: Maggie DeCrescente—267-2457 Eucharistic Adoration: Sheila Wall—267-9486 500 Club: John Robida—267-0329 Gathering in Grace: Roxann Bartone—267-6279 Guild: Maria Camara—267-6321 Knights of Columbus: John Hines—267-4270 Life Teen: Bill & Michelle Donahue—342-0435 Catholic Scripture Study St Patrick invites you to participate in our Catholic Scripture Study (CSS) program. This year we will study St Paul's two letters 1st and 2nd Corinthians. St Paul addressed ongoing problems in the Church in Corinth: dissension, immorality, lawsuits, liturgical abuses and the tendency to fall prey to “false teachers.” Two thousand years later, as we struggle with many of the same problems, St. Paul’s inspired words of wisdom are timely, pertinent and valuable. Commentary is by Steve Ray; DVD lectures by Father Patrick Winslow. Thursday evening classes will begin September 23 and end in May. You may register with Karen Adametz, Parish Secretary, @ 860-267-6644. The registration fee of $49.95 will cover the cost of the program and a student binder/notebook that includes the commentary and questions. Registration Deadline: August 23rd. Contacts: Al Vela at 860-267-1508 or Karen Adametz 860-267-6644. 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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