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 8, 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 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. 7/8/12 Page Two July 8, 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 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. Office Hours 8:30am - 3:00pm, Monday - Thursday The Parish Offices are CLOSED on Fridays during JULY & AUGUST SPECIAL COLLECTIONS 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: August 5—Spiritual Programs August 15—Assumption Sept 2—Spiritual Programs Sept 23—Norwich Council Catholic Women Bulletin Deadline Please submit articles no later than noon on Monday Handicap Accessible Stewardship of Treasure This Bulletin was transmitted before the weekend Masses due to the 4th of July Holiday. In next week’s bulletin the stewardship reporting of the first and second weeks of the New Fiscal Year will be included. STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS “As the Lord spoke to me, the spirit entered me and set me on my feet, and I heard the one who was speaking say to me, ‘Son of man, I am sending you….’” (Ezekiel 2:2-3) God sends each of us to do some special work for Him. And, He gives us all the talents that we need to do that work. However, do we listen to God when He calls? Do we get up on our feet and give our time to do the work God asks of us? This is the basis for good stewardship. Page Three 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, July 7 5:00pm Adolph Sirois req. by The Sirois family and Suzanne Stanton req. by Agnes Zaverton Sunday, July 8 8:00 am Janice Boule req. by Dennis & Mary Ann Wall 10:30am Suzanne Stanton req. by the Rushin family and Jeanine Westcott req. by Jann Dalton Monday, July 9 8:00am Ermini Andrews & Andrew P.V. Ferrigno Tuesday, July 10 8:00am Special Intention for Isabel & Ronnie DeMartino req. by Angelina Madalena Wednesday, July 11 8:00am Marie-Louise Sambour-Brutus req. by her daughter Thursday, July 12 Friday, July 13 Immediately following morning Mass Eucharistic Adoration 8:00am Special Intention for Angelina Madalena 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, July 14 5:00pm Ann Maselek req. by her husband and Anne Wehrell req. by Judy Klotzbier & family Sunday, July 15 8:00 am Ray Jordan & family req. by Betty Jordan & family 10:30am Bill & Jo Jordan and Gertrude Crowley req. by Betty Jordan & family BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Don’t forget to have your Blood Pressure checked NEXT WEEKEND for FREE. The Parish Nurses will be available to take your blood pressure after all Masses. PRAYER IN ACTION Do one thing this week that will make our parish a better place! “The Lord spoke to me”. Anyone ever say that to you? Were you a little skeptical? Did you roll your eyes? I must admit there are many times in my walk as a priest that I hear nothing but silence. No apparitions of Our Lady. No booming voices from heaven. Just the peace in my heart that lets me know I am doing the right thing. From the readings this weekend it is clear that a conversation with God is the norm for Ezekiel, Paul, and well, the one we expect, Jesus. Apparently Jesus was too much for the people of Nazareth, and “they took offense at them.”…. “So he was not able to perform any mighty deed there, apart from curing a few sick people by laying his hands on them.” Revelation should be the norm in a religious community. The Spirit of God is constantly alive and moving. The question is: are we listening? Are we, as the baptized of St. Patrick, in communication with God, or are we simply going through the motions? A wonderful way to develop this face to face communication is Eucharistic Adoration. We have adoration every Friday from 8:30 to 5pm. On First Friday we go to 7pm with Benediction. Come and talk to Jesus. Tell Him your hopes, your fears, your sorrows, your joys. You cannot bore Him. He wants this intimacy. Bishop Fulton Sheen used to recommend the spiritual exercise of the daily Holy Hour. He was able to keep that discipline even when travelling. Just this past week he was named Venerable by the church. Can’t make it to the church at the appointed times? Find a quiet place in the home where you can pray in silence. You may find it to be the most peaceful part of the day. Get up a little earlier, read some scripture, journal, pray the rosary, and you will begin to find that certain phrases keep coming up again and again. “I am with you to deliver you”… “I will not forsake you”…..or, as happened to me recently a passage from Jeremiah. Jeremiah 6:16: “Thus says the Lord: Stand beside the earliest roads, ask the pathways of old which is the way to good, and walk in it; thus you will find rest for your souls.” Everywhere I went I kept hearing the phrase “ancient paths, (ancient roads)” Through much prayer I discovered that the Lord was inviting me to look into my Heart so He could perform surgery. Events of the past/memories that were long forgotten have been coming forth. Some good. Some not so good. But in the process there is restoration and healing. The Lord wants to do the same thing with you. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if someone asked “what is the Lord doing in your life right now?” and we gave an enthusiastic response. I think it is a realistic goal for a people who pray. Ezekiel and Paul had this wonderful intimate relationship with God. The good news for us is that the God of the universe, Jesus Christ, wants that same relationship with us as well. Page Four July 8, 2012 Parish Events LOVE THEM BOTH St. Patrick Library is located in the workroom of the Parish Center. All are welcome! The majority in our country is now pro-life. 41% of the country identify themselves as prochoice—a record low. (Gallup poll) Sunday, July 8 11:30am Women’s Acts Reunion Monday, July 9 7:00pm Finance Board & Parish Council/Pastoral Planning Meeting/Parish Hall Tuesday, July 10 7:00pm Men’s Acts Team/Parish Hall 7:00pm Guild Crafts/WKRM Wednesday, July 11 9:00am Why Catholic/WKRM Thursday, July 12 Friday, July 13 Saturday, July 14 Free Blood Pressure check after 5:00pm Mass +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ FAITH FORMATION If you have yet to register, please call the Faith Formation Office as soon as possible to schedule an appointment. 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. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION There will be Eucharistic Adoration (with exposition) on Fridays in the Knights of Columbus Hall. It will begin immediately following the 8:00 morning Mass until 7:00pm with Benediction on the FIRST Friday of the month and only until 5:00pm all other Fridays. If you would like to commit to a block of time, please see the sign-up sheets located on the table outside the sacristy. ATTENTION ON-LINE GIVERS If you have taken advantage of our On-line Giving program and wish to discontinue receiving envelopes in the mail, please call the office so they can be cancelled. Upcoming “Special Collections” will be listed in the bulletin each week or, if you prefer, a copy of the schedule can be sent to you upon request. Thank you. 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 and Ruth (4 wks) $ 9.95. There are four main people who are involved in an abortion: - One is dead and doesn’t even know why - One gets money - Two are hurt forever, whether they realize it or not. (Author unknown) Help is out there: National Office of Post-AbortionReconciliation and Healing (1-800-5WE.CARE.) 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 860-267-6644. VISIT THE “TEENS FOR RELAY FOR LIFE” BOOTH DURING OLD HOME DAYS East Hampton teens will have a Relay for Life booth on July 14th during Old Home Days, shared between St. Patrick and the High School, to recruit for Relay for Life and to sell Luminaria candles in honor of loved ones with cancer. Teens are needed to sign up for an hour or two between 1 pm (after the parade ends) and 8 pm. Funds raised during Old Home Days will be split between the St. Patrick and the High School teams. Relay for Life is the signature event of the American Cancer Society and will be held at East Haddam Elementary School on September 15 and 16th. It’s a way to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones and raise funds to fight against this terrible disease that takes too many from too many families. For more information, contact Jann Dalton at (860)267-5720 or Dani Annino at (860)267-6644. Additional Relay for Life information will be available, including how to form or join a team, as will resource members from St. Patrick’s Team. So talk to your friends and relatives now, get them involved, and ask them to help support Relay. With your help, we will work towards the day when cancer will be eliminated. Page Five 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Introduction-Liturgy of the Word: Week by week, on the Lord’s Day we ponder God’s love right here, in this holy place. In today’s scriptures, God warns the prophet Ezekiel that the people to whom God is sending him are stubborn of heart. In Jesus’ hometown synagogue, the people’s lack of faith renders Jesus almost powerless. Today then, God challenges us to come to this Eucharist, to this holy place, as people of faith if we want to see Jesus’ power at work here in the midst of our community and in our daily lives. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Hos 2:16-18, 21-22, Mt 9:18-26, Ps 145:8a Tuesday: Hos 9:4-7, 11-13, Mt 9:32-38, Ps 115:9a Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7,8, 12, Mt. 10:1-7, Ps 105:4b Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9, Mt 10:7-15, Ps 80:4b Friday: Hos 14:2-10, Mt 10:16-23, Ps 51:17b Saturday: Is 6:1-8, Mt 10:24-33, Ps 93:1a Sunday: Am 7:12-15, Eph 1:3-14, Mk 6:7-13, Ps 85:9-14 Apostolate of Prayer for Priests….Norwich 7/8: Bishop Michael R. Cote 7/9: V. Rev. Michael Donahue & Msgr. Thomas Bride 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 7/10: V.Rev. Charles LeBlanc & Rev. Roger Lamoureux July 9: Doris Ocelik 1998, Lois Grenier 1995 7/14: Rev. Dariusz Dudzik & Rev. William Olesik 7/11: Our Holy Father 7/12: Rev. Pasquale Taliercio & Rev. Timothy Roth 7/13: Rev. Wojciech Pelczarski & Rev. Isydor Sadowski July 10: Thomas Cianci 1998, Catherine Brackoneski 1988, Charles Pawlich 1983 July 11: Gisele Farrell 2008, Frances Yatt 1992, Silvio Nana 1980, Joseph Knotek 1978, Kathleen Fay 1975, Felix Stankiewicz 1971 July 12: John A. Youngs 2011, Fred Kowal 2008, Juan Rodriguez 2002, Fr. James Curry 1986, J. Michael Hyland 1980, Mary Barry 1977, Michael Daughn 1977, Gerald Belanger 1976 July 13: Ann Maselek 2007, Lena Tardie 2002, Robert Rutty 1992, Anita Broderson-McSparren 1991, Grace Rioux 1981, Tekla Selvaka 1979, Eugene Smith Sr. 1978, Ellen McGuire 1973, Fr. Henry Gigon 1971, Richard Wilson 1970 July 14: Ellen Foran 1982, John Smith 1979, Kathryn Ferrigno 1977, Dr. Maurice Kearney 1975, Mary Yantz 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. MATRIMONY A beautiful sacrament full of blessings, romance, love, commitment, comedy, giving, new life, joys, sorrows, adventure, challenges, responsibilities, growth, memories and more. “Don’t marry the person you think you can live with; marry only the individual you think you can’t live without.” - James C. Dobson “A man has been lucky in marrying the woman he loves. But he is luckier in loving the woman he marries.” - G.K. Chesterton. A FRIENDLY REMINDER Let us not take a vacation from attending Mass during the summer months………..and kindly remember to dress appropriately when attending during the warm (hot) days of summer. Page Six July 8, 2012 HEALTH TIP JULY 2012 What’s that Rash? Rashes can be dry and scaly, red and itchy, wet and warm, crusty and blistered, or flat and painless. Rashes result from many conditions, both infectious and noninfectious. Only your doctor can determine if the underlying medical cause needs to be treated. A rash could be caused by noninfectious agents such as food allergies, medication, insect bites, metals (especially nickel), chemicals, skin irritants, or sunburn. Infectious agents such as certain bacteria, viruses, fungi and skin parasites can also cause a rash. Contact dermatitis occurs when you disrupt the normal skin barrier and can cause redness, itching or dryness. Eczema causes dry, itchy, scaly red skin. Hives are bright red, raised, itchy welt like. Contact your doctor if your rash is accompanied by fever, headache, joint pain, joint swelling or redness. WORD OF LIFE For her part, the Church in the United States is called, in season and out of season, to proclaim a Gospel which not only proposes unchanging moral truths but proposes them precisely as the key to human happiness and social prospering (cf. Gaudium et Spes, 10). To the extent that some current cultural trends contain elements that would curtail the proclamation of these truths, whether constricting it within the limits of a merely scientific rationality, or suppressing it in the name of political power or majority rule, they represent a threat not just to Christian faith, but also to humanity itself and to the deepest truth about our being and ultimate vocation, our relationship to God. - Pope Benedict XVI, “To the Bishops of the United States of America on their ‘ad limina’ Visit”. January 19, 2012. ABC Women’s Shelter Needs YOU The ABC Women’s Center, 180 Silver Street in Middletown is looking for new born to age 5 children’s clothes, maternity clothes and practical every day clothing for women. If you have any of these items and would like to donate them, please call 860-344-9292. Thank you. TEEN’s ACTS Retreat “The Lord Is My Shepherd” theme. A Teen’s ACTS retreat given by teens for teens will be held on July 19-22 at Immaculata Retreat House. Join us for some food, fun and faith! Sponsored by St. Mary’s Church in Coventry. Weekend cost is $210 which includes all meals, and private rooms! Financial difficulties should not prevent anyone from attending. For information, contact Brenda Koskovich 860-742-8008 or Dina Garafolo 860-742-1465. Application forms are on line at actsct.org or stmaryscoventry.org. DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT WANTED St. Augustine School seeks a full-time Director of Advancement to plan and implement a comprehensive development program for the Pre-K to Grade 8 elementary school. Position is responsible for alumni relations and all fundraising programs including annual fund, capital efforts, planned giving, corporate support, and special events. Candidate must have successful fundraising experience, strong written and inter-personal communication skills, familiarity with donor management software, excellent organizational ability, administrative experience, and a proficiency in public relations. College degree and familiarity with Catholic school education preferred. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Submit resumes no later than August 1 to Mrs. Cynthia Niedbala, Principal, St. Augustine School, 20 Clifford Street, Hartford, CT 06114. DEFENDING OUR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY Pope Benedict XVI has declared a Year of Faith from October 11, 2012 to November 24, 2013. It will be a unique time for Catholics to revitalize our faith and enter into a deeper relationship with Jesus. Consider your profound commitment over the past several months to defend our religious freedom, as a stepping stone to pursue this year-long journey to reaffirm our Catholic faith. If you haven’t already, 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 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 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. SAVE THE DATES Golf Tournament: St. Patrick Church Ministries Adoption Information: Mike & Tina Mohr — 881-7080 Altar Servers: 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 Kathy Anderson 365-5003 Child Advocate: Peggy Puzzo 267-9932 Cobalt Lodge: Daisy Conway—267-0833 St. Mary School is planning a Golf Tournament on July 20th at Lyman Orchards Golf Club in Middlefield in observance of the 100th Anniversary of the school. For more information contact Michelle Malloy at 860 -346-0684 or email: [email protected]. Coordinator of Caregiving: Sister Dominic Joseph—267-6644 ARGIA Sunset Cruises: July 16, 23, 30 & Aug. 6, 13 and 20th. Evenings of reflection on board the 81ft. schooner ARGIA. St. Edmund’s Retreat Directors host the cruises, lead with evening prayer & offer spiritual reflection. Boxed supper is served. $40/person. Call 860-536-0565 for more info. Group rates are available. Guild: Kim Lanou—267-9235 Pennsylvania Dutch Tour: Join St. Mary’s Parish of Portland September 5-7, See the Show “Jonah” at the Sight & Sound Theater and Fiddler on the Roof at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. Tour the countryside, etc. For information call 860-342-3476 or 860-214-1909. 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. Eucharistic Adoration: Sheila Wall—267-9486 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: Catholic Cruise to Exotic Eastern Caribbean: Sail R.C.I.A.: Sister Dominic Joseph—267-6644 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]. Vocation Contact: Pilgrimage to The Holy Land: Join Bishop Michael R. Cote, October 9-19th on a 9-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land. For more information contact 860-887-9294 Ext. 100. Wedding Coordinator: Michelle Donahue—342-0435 Westside Manor: Deb Desrocher—267-0705
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