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COVER SHEET
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: GESTETNER DSm 745/745G PCL5e NUMBER OF PAGES SENT: 1 through 8 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION: January 30, 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 January 30, 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 Bulletin Deadline Please submit articles no later than noon on Monday 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. Statements for the year 2010 for Contributions of $250.00 or more were mailed. If you didn’t receive a statement or would like a statement, please call Karen in the Parish Office. Please Note: Statements for the Annual Bishops Appeal and the Organ Replacement Fund have been sent separately. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Stewardship of Treasure Jan. 23, 2011 Week 30 of the Fiscal Year 1,354 Registered Families Ordinary Income: Handicap Accessible Current Week Budgeted: $6,375.00 Actual Collection: $4,696.50 Over or (short) ($1,678.50) Envelopes Received: 160 Year to Date $191,250.00 $172,275.08 ($18,974.92) Second Collection: National Combined: $55.00 In Memory of Rose Valli: $125.00 In Memory of Marie Nichols: $150.00 Page Three Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, Jan. 29 5:00pm Adolph Sirois req. by Dennis & Mary Ann Wall and George Sorvillo req. by St. Patrick Parish Family Sunday, Jan. 30 7:30am Bill Richards req. by Donna Daly 9:00am Joseph Beaumier req. by Diane Annelli 11:00am Fred Hecht req. by John & Jane Robida and Eugene Marino Baptism during this Mass 5:00pm Ted McMann req. by Sheila Wall Monday, Jan. 31, St. John Bosco, priest 8:00am Sister Virginia Walker req. by A Friend Tuesday, Feb. 1 8:00am Janet Grover req. by John & Jane Robida Wednesday, Feb. 2, The Presentation of the Lord 8:00am Chiara Rossini req. by The Family Thursday, Feb. 3, St. Blaise, bishop & martyr & St. Ansgar 6:00am-7:00pm Eucharistic Adoration 7:00pm Closing of Adoration Friday, Feb. 4 8:00am Paul Robida req. by John & Jane Robida Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, Feb. 5 5:00pm Adolph Sirois req. by The Martin Family and John Vechinsky req. by Dennis & Mary Ann Wall Sunday, Feb. 6 7:30am Father Robert Malone CSC req. by Jack Dash 9:00am John Vechinsky req. by Vicky DesJardins 11:00am Joan Arcidiacono req. by John & Jane Robida and Adolph Sirois req. by Marie & Ted Stankiewicz 5:00pm Cathy & Bill O’Rourke “Fools for Christ.” What a beautiful expression.! Who, but a fool would choose to cling to faith in a God that became one of us and like us in all things except sin. Who but a fool would believe that such love would become available to all: young, old, infirm, healthy. Who but a fool would believe that true conversion, true change is really possible. If this is what you believe, than congratulations, you are a “fool for Christ.” Today’s second reading from Paul to the Corinthians underlines some comforting facts about our faith: “consider your own calling, brothers and sisters. Not many of you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. Rather, God chose the foolish of the world to shame the strong, and God chose the lowly and despised of the world, those who count for nothing, to reduce to nothing those who are something.” After his own conversion experience in the catacombs of Rome, St. Phillip Neri became known as Rome’s second apostle. With a large group of followers in tow St. Phillip began joyful processions through the streets to various churches. He deliberately was looking to infuse Christian principles into what had become a carnival atmosphere. The morals were questionable. True joy can only be found in Godbut it does not have to be a sterile, ascetic joy. Remember, David danced before the Ark of the Covenant, and he was known to be a “man after God’s own heart.” St. Phillip was known to be the perennial prankster-often wearing a goofy looking hat or a kazoo in his mouth. The Catholic approach to the world is marked by moderation-this comes from the tradition of St. Thomas Aquinas where Catholic Christians assess the proper use of goods in their life. Food, drink, entertainment, physical exercise, modern technology all have their source in God and can become a means to grow closer to God if we utilize them properly. A cynical, scientific mindset has settled upon the church in some quarters. As people of faith we need to resist these trends. The faith is reasonable but reason alone can never lead us to faith in Christ. God works in the sacraments of His Church. Unless you have experienced this first hand it is hard to explain-which, perhaps, is why our faith appears “foolish” to those outside. Forgiveness of sins through a priest who is himself a sinner? Foolish, yet the testimony of countless transformed lives bears witness to the age-old truth. The real, true, substantial presence of Jesus Christ in a piece of bread? Foolish, yet countless scientifically verifiable appearances of Eucharistic miracles around the world should tell us that something special is taking place, not to mention transformed lives and people who receive instantaneous healings through reception of Holy Communion. The Sacrament of the sick? Foolish, yet many people have recovered from serious illnesses through this special sacrament of the church. Sacrament of Holy Orders? Foolish, who could believe that a validly ordained priest could make Jesus Christ present among the people, and yet to this very day, as Jesus promised, “the gates of hell” have not prevailed upon the church of Peter. Yes, it may be foolish to believe in the promises of an imperfect church living in an imperfect world, yet I am proud to be a “fool for Christ.” As Peter said to Our Lord, “Lord to whom should we go, you have the words of everlasting life?” Amen. Page Four January 30, 2011 Parish Events St. Patrick Library is located in the workroom of the Parish Center. All are welcome! Sunday, Jan. 30 10:00-11:30am RCIA/WKRM 6:00pm Life Teen/CH Wednesday, Feb. 2 7:00pm Candlemas/CHR 7:00-9:00pm Life Teen Core Mtg./WKRM Thursday, Feb. 3 7:00pm Cornerstone Prayer Meeting/K of C Hall 7:00pm Catholic Scripture Study/CH Friday, Feb. 4 8:45am Pro-Life Mtg./K of C Hall Saturday, Feb. 5 6:00pm Event in the Center Hall ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A Helping Hand The Belltown Council of the Knights of Columbus and St. Patrick Guild realize the importance and benefits of a quality Catholic high school education. We are fully aware of the sacrifices made by many to provide the choice of a Catholic high school education for our children. With this is mind, the Knights of Columbus and the Guild of St. Patrick are awarding a total of four (4) $500.00 gifts to active St. Patrick Church parishioners currently enrolled at East Catholic High School, Mercy High School and Xavier High School. We ask that you please pick up an application in the Parish office. Please take a moment to fill out the application and return it to the office by February 15, 2011. Immaculee Ilibagiza On Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 7pm, St. Matthew Church in Tolland, CT is proud to be hosting a presentation by the international speaker, Immaculee Ilibagiza. The presentation will be held at St. Matthew Church, 111 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT. Immaculee, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide and New York Times best selling author, will share her inspirational story of faith, hope, sorrow, strength, awesome faith and forgiveness. We would like to invite you to join us for this fantastic event. We expect to draw a great crowd from around the state of CT. Advanced Tickets: $10 students; $15.00 Adults. Tickets at the door: $12.00 students, $17.00 adults. Contact Heidi Kay at 860-872-0200, x 321 or [email protected] for more information or to order tickets. ROCK-A-THON SERVICE PROJECT, 2/26 & 27: Saint Patrick’s Life Teen will be participating in a service project with St. Andrew Life Teen called the Rock-a-thon to raise money for the desperate people of Jeremie, Haiti. All of the money raised will go directly to the Haitian Health Foundation, which was founded by Dr. Lowney of Connecticut. The Haitian Health Foundation built and runs a health clinic in Jeremie Haiti. The full time salary for a nurse at this clinic is approximately $3,500. Last year the rock-athon raised over $30,000 and supported the full time salary of eight nurses at this clinic. This years’ Rock-a-thon is from 10am Saturday, February 26th to 10am Sunday, February 27th. We will raise money through pledges and donations. Please let us know if you would like to contribute. We will have a brief meeting for parents, teens and any interested parishioners on Sunday, January 30th at 6:00 following the life teen Mass in the parish center. This meeting will feature a witness talk from a teen from Saint Andrew that has been to Haiti recently with Dr Lowney to see the great need. STEUBENVILLE EAST 2011: Steubenville East will take place July 22-24, 2011 at the University of Rhode Island and registration is now open. Parents’ meeting regarding Steubenville, January 30th in the parish center directly following life teen Mass. Please make an effort to be there to hear about this great weekend retreat for your teen, PARENTS OF 8TH GRADERS, WELCOME AND INVITED!! SUMMER CAMP 2011: Camp Veritas, Wurtsboro, NY; about 2 ½ hours from East Hampton. Check out their website at www.campveritas.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 have any questions or need forms. This is a great opportunity to hang with friends, make new ones and grow in your faith. Don’t miss all that this camp has to offer: heated pools, lake with boating activities, go-carting, hockey, tennis, campfires on the beach, climbing wall, hiking trails. 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]. To view Saint Patrick life teen pictures, go to www.snapfish.com, email address: [email protected], password is “splifeteen”. Page Five Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Introduction-Liturgy of the Word: Brothers and sisters, our celebration today focuses on the Beatitudes, the words of Jesus that challenge and comfort us. We are called to be meek, merciful, poor in spirit, peacemakers. But we will also be persecuted for the sake of the gospel. Yet in all these ways, we will be blessed as well. As we begin Mass, let us pray for the grace to live as these words of Jesus direct us. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Heb 11:32-40 Mk 5:P 1-20; Ps. 31:25 Heb 12: 1-4 Mk 5: 21-43; Ps. See Ps. 22:27b Mal 3: 1-4/Heb 2: 14-18/Lk 2: 22-40 or 2:22-39 Heb 12: 18-19, 21-24/Mk 6: 7-13; Ps. See Ps. 48:10 Heb 13: 1-8 Mk 6: 14-29; Ps. 27:1a Heb 13: 15-17, 20-21 Mk 6: 30-34 Is 58: 7-10 1 Cor 2: 1-5 Mt 5: 13-16 Apostolate of Prayer for Priests….Norwich Jan 30: Anna Radzimirski 2010, Maurice Pellerin 1991, Walter Smith 1983, Emile Gervais 1977, Frank Staszewski 1973 Jan 31: Anne Kustosik 1993, Henri Carrier 1991, Jean Methot 1989, Judson Landon Sr 1979 Feb 1: S. Michael Arcidiacono 1992, Thomas Valli 1992, Jean Nicholas 1980, Lulu Williams 1970 Feb 2: Fr. Paul J. Rook 2003, Nellie Simpson 1983, Katherine Thompson 1982, Rozalia Koss 1979, Catherine King 1977 Feb 3: John Steffman, Jr. 2006, Peter Martin 2002, Doris Ocelik 1998, Evelyn Brady 1992, Fr Richard Fontaine 1991, John Seckla 1987, Edward Connell 1980, Norman Hill 1978 Feb 4: Virginia Houle 2005, Elizabeth Deschaine 2005, Stanley Harasimowitz 2005, Anthony Marszalek 1982, Norman Bell 1978, Cornelius Danaher Jr. 1978, Walter Krupa 1976, Frances Henry 1971 Feb 5: Joan Arcidiacono 2010, Murray Chace 2005, Jane Riddick 1993, Florence Forand 1990, Conrad Cylkowski 1985, Arnold Gange 1983, Mary Duffy 1978, Julia Oettle 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. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Dear Members of the St. Patrick Parish Family, In just a few short months 47 of our young people will be receiving the sacrament of First Holy Communion. I am asking each member of our parish family to spiritually support these children by becoming a prayer partner. If you wish to participate please take a child’s name from the basket in front of the altar and offer prayers for the child until their First Holy Communion date which is indicated on the card. If you wish, you may send a card or note to the child on their First Communion by leaving it in the basket. Thank you for your generosity and prayers. In Christ’s Peace, Dani Annino Director of Faith Formation 1/30: 1/31: 2/1: 2/2: 2/3: 2/4: 2/5: Rev. Thomas Hoar SSE & Rev. Russell Kennedy V. Rev. Laurence LaPointe & Rev. Mitchell Sawicki Rev. Halbert Weidner & Rev. Ted Tumicki All Priests Rev. Mark O’Donnell & Rev. V. Anthony Alaharasan Rev. John Antonelle & Rev. Justinian Rweyemamu Msgr. Henry Archambault & Rev. Michael Sequeira “PRAISE GOD WITH MUSIC” Organ Replacement Update $108,885.00 has been collected to date representing 75.75% of all pledges. Thank you for your timely payments. As part of our project to replace the organ, there are additional improvements and upkeep that needs to be done in the choir loft. One of those items is to replace the existing carpeting in the choir loft with a hard surface to improve the sound quality for both the new organ and for the choir. We learned that there is old floor tile beneath the carpeting that we were required to test for asbestos. The test results proved that there is a very small trace of asbestos (i.e. about 5%) in the tile. There was no trace of asbestos in the glue material. As a result, we must have this tile and carpet flooring professionally removed and disposed of by an asbestos abatement company who must follow specific guidelines set by the State Health Department. This work will begin in the church on Monday, January 31, 2011. On Tuesday, February 1, 2011 a scientist will certify that all materials and debris containing asbestos has been properly removed and disposed of and the job will be completed. We have been assured by the abatement company that the situation does not pose a health risk and all precautions and state requirements will be strictly adhered to during the removal process. This is to inform you should you notice these workers around our church. The Organ Committee Page Six January 30, 2011 Annual Bishop’s Appeal to change the name to Annual Catholic Appeal The Annual Bishop’s Appeal (ABA) was initiated in 1978 to provide for the ever-increasing educational, human, pastoral, and spiritual needs of the people of New London, Windham, Middlesex, and Tolland counties and Fishers Island. The Appeal enables our Church to implement and administer these and other critical services in a comprehensive framework in order to carry out the work of Jesus Christ. It would not be possible to carry out His work without your assistance. Through the Annual Bishop’s Appeal, the Catholic Church of Eastern Connecticut assists elderly persons in need, families in crises, people who are homeless, lonely, vulnerable, youth, young adults, and our parishes and Catholic schools. The Appeal also enables the Church to promote social justice, respect for human life and to communicate with all who seek to hear the teachings of Jesus Christ. Through their assigned campaign goal, every Parish and Mission is required to support our Diocesan operations, services and ministries that in turn meet the physical, educational and spiritual needs of thousands throughout our four county faith community that one Parish could not meet alone. This allows each one of us, as one, united in faith, to fulfill God’s call to spread the good news and to love and serve one another. As we prepare to conduct the 2011 Annual Appeal, we are pleased to announce a number of changes and improvements for this year’s campaign. In an effort to better describe the comprehensive nature of the Appeal, we have decided to rename the campaign: The Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA). The time frame of the ‘active phase’ of the campaign will be changed to coincide with the Lenten Season. The Deanery Socials will be modified from seven Parish-based functions to three Diocesan-wide Socials. The traditional Pre-Appeal and In-Pew Commitment weekends will be ‘shifted- away’ from the first two weekends in May to avoid conflicts with First Eucharist Liturgies at the Parishes. For the 2011 Annual Catholic Appeal, Pre-Appeal Weekend will be March 26/27, 2011 and the In Pew Commitment Weekend will be April 2/3, 2011. This year's Appeal theme is "Do This in Memory of Me," which is part of the Eucharistic Prayer of Mass. MOST REVEREND MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D. January 15, 2011 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, At this time of year annually throughout the nation, we celebrate Catholic education. We celebrate what the Catholic Church has accomplished during the last 150 years; we celebrate what the Church is accomplishing today; and we celebrate the hope that the future of Catholic education will be as effective and successful in fulfilling its mission on behalf of the Church and this democratic society. We are all acutely aware that the last two decades of the 20th Century and the first decade of the 21st Century have changed many aspects of our lives. While the United States has grown in wealth and power, it has also experienced unprecedented economic turmoil. Lives have been affected; families have had to adjust to the new structures of economic reality; and institutions we have come to believe were immutable have ceased to exist or, have, at least, significantly changed. Catholic schools have certainly been affected. Some have closed and some have changed. But Catholic education is and will continue to be a positive force for children, families and the Church even as it adjusts to a changing world. In this age of secularism and relativism, our Catholic schools teach children the skills that they need to function in the world. They teach children the discipline they need to be productive members of a nuclear family. They teach children to make good decisions about their personal and social lives. They teach children about Jesus, the God man, who took on a human body to suffer and die for sin. They teach children how to grow in holiness so that they can demonstrate their love for God and neighbor. They teach children to live the Gospel every day of their lives. We are cognizant of the financial difficulties which this current economy presents to the parents of children who desire to be educated in the faith. We are also cognizant of the contributions which our schools are making to our society in general. Our schools help to produce good citizens who contribute to the social good without any substantial support from government sources. It is important that our schools continue to serve; it is important that our schools continue to excel; it is important that all Catholics support the work of our Catholic schools and in particular the families whose economic conditions make it difficult for them to pay the tuitions at Catholic schools. We are indeed fortunate that so many good people have served our children as teachers and aides and support staff over the years. They are truly people of faith with a commitment to learning and to the Gospel. May the Lord bless them always as they inculcate the truths of the Gospel in the children of light. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Michael R. Cote Bishop of Norwich Page Seven Fourth 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. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER. Just as we celebrate Thanksgiving by gathering together with family, why not celebrate your Marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend? It’s a positive, simple, common sense, private experience between husband and wife that revitalizes your marriage. Make your reservation now! Upcoming dates: January 28-30, April 8-10 and July 15-17, 2011. For more information about Worldwide Marriage Encounter or to register for an upcoming weekend, please contact Joe and Jane Staszowski at (860)644-7260 or [email protected] or www.wwmeorg. PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND. Father Jan, pastor of St. Peter Church and St. Lawrence Church, is planning a 10 day pilgrimage to the Holy Land from March 20th to the 29th, 2011. The trip will cover visits to Jerusalem (Holy Sepulcher & Old City, Mt. Olives & Gethsemane), Bethlehem, Jericho, Mt of Beatitudes, Jordan River, Nazareth and much more. Cost for this amazing pilgrimage is only $2,895 per person. For more information or to make a reservation for this trip, please call St. Peter Parish at (860) 345-8018. Working among the poor in Peru: Fr. Michael Sequeira, a priest in the Diocese of Norwich, Ct, will be offering a trip to Cusco, Peru, to work among the poor such as orphans, children in shelters, abandoned children, disabled children in clinics, or to construct new orphanages or to tech English from June 19 to July 3, 2011. If you are interested, please inquire for cost and conditions by calling 860-669-8512 or emailing at [email protected] or [email protected] or downloading the Cusco document on our web page stmarysclinton.com. Knowledge of Spanish is not required. DID YOU KNOW…. Week #15— Soon I will be able to grasp with my hands! What will I grasp? My other hand! Did you know that I have my own unique fingerprints now? All are welcome to a candlelight Celebration of the Feast of The Presentation or Candlemas on Wednesday, February 2 at 7 pm. We invite you to bring your candles to be blessed. This is also the Feast of St. Blasé; participants are invited to have their throats blessed. We look forward to seeing you at this Quiet and prayerful service.