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: July 17, 2011 TRANSIMSSION TIME: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Welcome to St. Patrick Church CELEBRATIONS OF THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Saturday Vigil: 5:00p.m. Sunday: 8:00am & 10:30am 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 17, 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 Lori M. Lechowicz, Administrative Assistant Daisy Conway, Financial Secretary Dani Annino, Director of Faith Formation John P. Higgins, Director of Music & Organist Office Hours 8:30am - 3:00pm, Monday - Thursday CLOSED Friday (for July & August) 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 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. Stewardship of Treasure July 10, 2011 Week 2 of the Fiscal Year 1,362 Registered Families Bulletin Deadline Please submit articles no later than noon on Monday Ordinary Income: Current Week Budgeted: $6,375.00 Actual Collection: $6,375.50 Over or (short) $0.50 Envelopes Received: 161 Spiritual Programs: $193.00 Envelopes Received: 11 Handicap Accessible In memory of Richard Wall $25.00 Year to Date $12,750.00 $12,574.50 ($ 175.50) Page Three Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, July 16 5:00pm Ann Maselek req. by Her Husband and Ken Lawson, Sr. req. by Gordon & Jann Dalton Sunday, July 17 8:00am Howard Dean req. by Gordon & Jann Dalton 10:30am William Hughes, Jr. req. by His Family and Anthony Milardo req. by Josephine Remillard Monday, July 18, St. Camillus de Lellis, priest 8:00am Maria Pagnielli req. by Her Family Tuesday, July 19 8:00am Andrew D. V. Ferrigno req. by His Godson Wednesday, July 20, St. Apollinaris, bishop & martyr 8:00am A special intention for John & Debbie Madalena req. by Angelina Madalena Thursday, July 21, St. Lawrence of Brindisi, priest and doctor 6:00am-7:00pm Eucharistic Adoration 7:00pm Closing of Adoration Friday, July 22, St. Mary Magdalene 8:00am A special intention for Jeff & Fatima LaChance req. by Angelina Madalena Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, July 23 5:00pm Deceased members of the Lanzi Family req. by The Family Sunday, July 24 8:00am Howard Dean req. by Katie & Jim Morris 10:30am Susanne Robida Smith req. by John & Jane Robida and Elsie McSorley req. by Agnes Zaverton & Family Dear friends, I will be away for the last two weeks of July. Time for some R & R. There will be daily mass coverage during the two weeks. You will be in my daily prayers. The Knights of Columbus represented St. Patrick Church well in the Old Home Day Parade. It was nice to see so many Knights marching in what was a spectacular day for a parade. Today is July 11 and is the feast of St. Benedict. One of the trademarks of Benedictine Spirituality is hospitality. The pineapple is a symbol of hospitality here in New England. At this time of year we should make an extra special effort to be hospitable for those who are visiting. The book of Hebrews has a wonderful expression on hospitality. It says: “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.” (Heb 13:2) Mother Teresa used to urge us to “see Jesus in his distressing disguise.” He may come to us in the form of a grumpy co-worker. He may come to us in the UPS or Fed Ex delivery person. What about the checkout clerk or waiter or waitress. These, too are people to whom we should extend the courtesy of our hospitality. One need not be Martha Stewart to be hospitable. As this weekend’s gospel indicates, the mustard seed becomes the largest of all plants. If a tiny seed can become so large, how much more can God use the smallest of our efforts to offer Him hospitality. Remember the book of Revelation: “Behold I stand at the door and knock.” He is standing at the doors of each of our hearts hoping to find a welcome invitation. A priest friend of mine modeled hospitality so well for me. There was always room at his rectory table for one more guest. Very often there would be people with strong differing opinions. Not to worry, Msgr. Roeltgen was there and somehow we would all get along. Doesn’t it make sense that if we all can be seated at the same table (the Eucharist) all of our divisions and differences will go away as well? When Christ is the center of everything that we do hospitality becomes so much easier. All we need to do is smile, show that we care, and the Lord will take care of the rest. The same, too, goes for people visiting St. Patrick Church for the first time. If you see a family you have never met before, introduce yourself and welcome them. It is quite possible that you have been sitting a pew apart from someone and still may not know their name. I am sure they will be thrilled that someone noticed. Similarly, if you haven’t seen someone in a while, call them up, ask how they are doing. Maybe someone elderly is in need of someone to cook for them. Perhaps a parishioner is in a terminal illness and the spouse has become a fulltime caregiver, in addition to taking care of the needs of the family. I am sure they would appreciate some assistance with meals. These are all small little things you and I can do on a daily basis to make St. Patrick Church more welcoming, and more hospitable. These are also little suggestions of areas where we can extend the touch of Christ’s hospitality to others. Be Blessed. Be Safe. See you soon and remember: “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.” Page Four July 17, 2011 Parish Events St. Patrick Library is located in the workroom of the Parish Center. All are welcome! JULY: Steubenville East; Friday July 22-24 AUGUST: Camp Veritas; August 14-20 Tuesday, July 19 7:00pm *Please keep the teens attending retreats this summer in your prayers* Guild Crafts/WKRM ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ TEENS: View podcasts at - “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 [email protected]. Faith Formation News The following is an excerpt from a Pastor’s column written by Father Dominic J. Valla. He is the pastor at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Oxford, CT and the brother of our own Sister Dominic Joseph Valla. “It used to be called C.C.D.- The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. Most today still refer to it as Religious Education. Personally I prefer “Faith Formation”, because to me that title is much more inclusive. It suggests an ongoing process, a developing- growing relationship with the Lord and with the faith community rather than a program. Programs have a beginning and an end, a “graduation”, if you will. Relationships with God and other loved ones are never ending. They are meant to last forever. We grow little by little in relationships. Any relationship needs hard work, nurturing support. That’s all the more true of our relationship with God especially if we want it to last forever.” Faith Formation at St. Patrick is diverse, ongoing, and definitely not just for children. Please prayerfully consider nurturing your faith through bible study, the book club, Why Catholic?, as a catechists or by participating in our many ministries. Mass of HEALING & HOPE ST. JOHN CHURCH 161 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 Friday, July 29th at 7:00 p.m. Celebrant Father Ray Healing prayer Judith Hughes Prayer teams available for individual needs. ULTRASOUND FUNDRAISER A pork loin BBQ will be held on the grounds of Sacred Heart Church in Wauregan on Saturday, August 6th from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and $65 for families. Proceeds will go towards the effort by area Knights of Columbus councils to purchase a new Ultrasound machine for the CARENET crisis pregnancy center in Willimantic. The event will include a magic show for the kids. To make a reservation or a contribution, please call John Lambert at 860-774-3753 or Pat McLaughlin at 860-774-7874. Page Five Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Introduction-Liturgy of the Word: Sisters and brothers, as we gather for our celebration of the Eucharist today, we recall how Jesus spoke in parables. Instruction and teaching are valuable, but stories seem to be much more memorable. As we hear God’s word proclaimed today, let us make a special effort to listen to the stories that Jesus tells and take them home with us to ponder during the week READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ex 14: 5-18/Mt 12: 38-42; Ps. Ex 15:1b Tuesday: Ex 14: 21-15:1 Mt 12: 46-50; Ps. Ex 15:1b Wednesday: Ex 16: `-5, 9-15 Mt 13: 1-9; Ps. 78:24b Thursday: Ex 19: 1-2. 9-11. 16-20b Mt 13: 10-17; Ps. Daniel 3:52b Friday: Ex 20: 1-17/Jn 20: 1-2, 11-18; Ps. John 6:68c Saturday: Ex 24: 3-8 Mt 13: 24-30 Sunday: 1 Kgs 3: 5, 7-12 Rom 8: 28-30 Mt 13: 44-52 or 13: 44-46 July 17: Mary Lee 2000, Fr. Valdemar Cukuras 1996, Margaret Philhower 1994, Rosaria Rizzuto 1989, Louis Valli 1981, Manuel Busot Sr. 1980, Mae Anderson 1977 July 18: Frances Jacques 2001, Fr. William Loftus 1993, Fr. Kenneth MacDonald 1991, Donald Ferris 1991, Joseph Kulewicz 1991, Josefine Lechner 1990, Marion Robertson 1989, Beatrice O=Neill 1977, Michael Rosano 1970 July 19: Catherine Grabener 2009, Terri Stevens 2005, Margaret Hyde 1977, James Bowler 1973 Apostolate of Prayer for Priests….Norwich 7/17: 7/18: 7/19: 7/20: 7/21: 7/22: Bishop Michael R. Cote Rev. Arul Peter & Rev. Brian Romanoski Rev. Brain Converse & Rev. Victor Chaker Rev. George Richards, Jr. & Rev. Joseph Castaldi Rev. Robert McNulty & Rev. Christopher Fenney Rev. Gabriel Suleimanovs OSPPE & Rev. David Zercie MSA 7/23: Rev. Anthony Gruber & Rev. Kenneth Flint July 20: Violet A. Walton 2007, Linda Wright 2000, William Christian 1980, Mary Kell 1979, Helen Lasch 1976, Lily Cobold 1973, Regina Rancourt 1970 July 21: Dorothy Cavanaugh 2008, Helen Bell 1997, Alvah Beebe 1987, Amy Harwood 1987, Alice Levy 1980, Robert Murphy 1974, Arthur Johnston 1970 July 22: John Swanson 2009, Jack Healy 1994, Richard Cook 1994, George Guimond 1989, Alton Barber 1981, Harold Gagen 1976 July 23: Aime Boulanger 1996, Alphie Belanger 1986, Archbishop Henry O=Brien 1976 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. Mass Times Changed Mass times have changed permanently The new Mass times will be: Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 8:00am & 10:30am Page Six July 17, 2011 First Communion Pictures First Communion pictures taken by Walt Jedziniak at the May 7th, 8th and 15th Masses are available on the table in the front vestibule of the church. They are arranged in alphabetical order by date. 25th Annual Rummage Sale St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church in Baltic will hold its 25th Annual Rummage Sale on: Thursday, July 28th, 5-8pm (Early Bird Shopping $10 Admission) Friday, July 29th 9am-7:30pm (Free Admission) Saturday, July 30th 9am-2pm (Free Admission) Friday, August 5th 10am-4pm (Free Admission) Saturday August 6th 9am-2pm (Free Admission) The New Roman Missal On the first Sunday of Advent 2011, all dioceses in the United States will introduce new translations of the Mass prayers from the Third edition of the Roman Missal. This week we reflect on the Penitential Act. “I was watching a football game and the quarterback threw a perfect end zone pass to a waiting receiver. The fans were on their feet, but the ball slipped out of the receiver’s hands. The repentant football player fell to his knees and beat his chest three times. No words were necessary as the meaning of his gesture was clear to everyone in the stadium: Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. Even I, a hard-nosed sports fan, felt my heart soften. This gesture—striking the breast three times as a sign of repentance, accompanied by the words “through my fault” has been reintroduced to the Confiteor (“I confess”) in the new edition of the Roman Missal. Stand up for LIFE The Confiteor is one form of the Penitential Act, a public communal acknowledgement of our sinfulness through word and gesture that prepares us to more humbly receive Christ in both word and sacrament. ……..by joining our diocesan family for the monthly DIOCESAN PRO LIFE MASS on Saturday, August 6th at 8:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich. The Rosary will be prayed following Mass both in the Cathedral and at the Planned Parenthood. Brunch will be served following the Rosary. However, its purpose is not to keep us bent over with heads bowed but rather to move us from beating our breasts to lifting up our hands and hearts in gratitude for the superlative nature of God’s mercy and forgiveness and, in turn, to become the mercy of God for others. A tax collector and a Pharisee Attention Adult Catholics You are invited to attend a relaxed, family style Catholic discussion gathering led by the Legion of Mary’s Patricians Society under the direction of Father Bill McCarthy in order to deepen you knowledge of the One True and Holy Catholic Faith and become more adept at imparting it to others, and defending it. We will meet at My Father’s House, No. Moodus Road, (off Rte. 349) Sunday, July 24th 3pm-5pm. Refreshments will be served. For more information you may call 860-537-4239, 860-759-3065 or 860-873-1581. DID YOU KNOW…. Week 39 – I weigh about seven pounds and I am about 21 inches long. Mom is getting ready for me to be born soon, and so am I! When I am ready, my body will release hormones to start my Mom’s labor. Both of us can’t wait for me to be born, but we have to, just a little while longer! The Penitential Act reflects what Jesus taught in the parable of the tax collector and the Pharisee (Luke 18:19-14). The tax collector, despised by the people of his day, beats his breast relying solely on God’s mercy. Meanwhile, unaware of his sinfulness, the Pharisee relies on his power and status in society to ensure his right standing before God. This parable also connects the Pharisee’s overconfident posture before God with his looking down on the tax collector and anyone else he deems to be a sinner. Thus Jesus teaches us about the nature of God’s grace and mercy—God’s mercy can be received only by those who have empathy for others. We come to Eucharist bringing our losses, our sorrows, our sinfulness, and the pain of a suffering world. We are sent forth from Eucharist renewed in hope, immersed in God’s unconditional mercy, and charged to bring that same hope and mercy to others.” Article taken from living with Christ—Sr. Theresa Rickard, OP Page Seven Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ……if you could give God something that only you can give………. would you do it ??????? consider attending ACTS MEN’S RETREAT October 6th-9th The ACTS Men’s Retreat will be held at the Immaculata Retreat House in Willimantic. ACTS stands for Adoration – a call and response to God, Community – loving and caring for each other, Theology – the study of God through scripture and Catholic faith, and Service – to God, our parish and His people. It is a wonderful opportunity to draw closer to the Lord and to get to know men here at St. Patrick’s. So come and be blessed by God! if you have any questions, please call Rich Knotek at 860-267-7662 or Gary Cioe at 860-267-9508. Retreat applications can also be obtained at the Church office and in the vestibule of the Church. Only you can give yourself to God. He’d delight in seeing you at Immaculata! 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 Child Advocate: Roxann Bartone—267-6279 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 Gathering in Grace: Roxann Bartone—267-6279 Guild: Kim Lanou—267-9235 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