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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: Jan 22, 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. 1/22/12 Page Two January 22, 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 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 Arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Office. 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 8:30am - 12:00pm, Friday Stewardship of Treasure January 15, 2012 Week 28 of the Fiscal Year 1,362 Registered Families Ordinary Income: Budgeted: Actual Collection: Over or (short) Current Week Year to Date $6,375.00 $5,094.00 ($1,281.00) $184,875.00 $192,355.00 $ 6,480.00 Envelopes Received: 154 Bulletin Deadline Please submit articles no later than noon on Monday Handicap Accessible STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Mark 1:17 Jesus’ call to “Come after me” is a call to all Christians. Jesus asks us all to help Him in His work. By being good stewards, we, too, can help bring others closer to God. Page Three Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, January 21 5:00pm Anna & George Miller and Ray Jordan & Family req. by Betty Jordan Sunday, January 22 8:00 am John Quarticelli req. by his family 10:30am Michael Gosselin req. by his family and Louise DuMouchel req. by Irene Sevigny 5:00pm Mary Giardina req. by Diane Annelli Monday, January 23 8:00am Special Intention for Fatima & Jeff LaChance req. by Angelina Madalena Tuesday, January 24 8:00am Edward Forand req. by his wife Wednesday, January 25 8:00am Mary Aurigemma & John Dellano req. by Linda and Paul Dellano Thursday, January 26 6:00am-7:00pm Eucharistic Adoration 7:00pm Closing of Adoration Friday, January 27 8:00am Special Intention for family of Angelina Madalena req. by Angelina Madalena Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, January 28 5:00pm John D’Amario and Caroline Uva req by Vincent & Calie Tassone Sunday, January 29 8:00 am Howard McSparren req. by the Knights of Columbus 10:30am Joseph McNally req. by Pat & Peter Morrissey and John Youngs req. by Sheila Wall 5:00pm Frank Lawson req. by St. Patrick Parish Family MATRIMONY During the month of January we are going to share some advice from a former Canon Law marriage tribunal lawyer on ways to strengthen marital relationships. Peter Vere saw many broken relationships, and shares what he has learned while “working in the trenches.” STRENGHTEN YOUR MARRIAGE BY PLAYING TOGETHER “Our marriage is like our spiritual life: the more effort we put into it, the more God can work His grace. Similarly, the more time we spend with our spouse, the more we learn about him or her, the more we open the marriage to God’s blessing. Thus it is important that couples find activities where they can relax and have fun together.” Pete Vere, Catholic Answers Magazine, http://www.catholic.com/ magazine/articles/keep-it-together. This weekend marks the 39th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion. We pray for an end to abortion and pray that all of us will contribute to a culture that affirms life. This weekend we will also be hosting a representative from St. John’s school in Middletown. Catholic education is a top priority for Bishop Cote. In our day and age it is important for children to be grounded in the moral principles that guide Catholic Education. Many of you are the products of Catholic education. Perhaps you were taught by the Jesuits or members of another religious order. I am a graduate of St Bernard High School in Uncasville, CT. What are some of the highlights of a Catholic education? First, morality. A catholic school graduate learns the importance of having Jesus Christ as the center of one’s life. There are so many competing ideologies and philosophies competing for attention, it can be hard to know which path to choose. Secondly, the dignity of the human person. A Catholic education realizes that each and every person is created in the image and likeness of God. Because of this we have a moral responsibility to care for the poor, the sick, and the aged. We also learn the importance of family. As Pope John Paul II stated in his encyclical on the family, “the future of humanity passes through the human family.” He also referred to the family as the “domestic church.” Third, a Catholic education is open to all of the latest advances in science and technology. Many breakthrough procedures in medical technology have come from Catholic researchers and professors. When a student realizes that the world is God’s classroom then the world becomes a place not to be feared but a place where one marvels at the wonders of a God who created a world of such beauty and intricate detail and harmony. Lastly, a Catholic education also prepares a youngster for the rich diversity of cultures that now comprise the United States. Language courses are one of the areas that Catholic schools thrive. I had French for four years. Many are now learning Spanish. Some of you who attended Jesuit prep schools may have had Latin or Greek. Those languages are crucial for understanding medicine and having a deeper richer appreciation and understanding of scripture. Two of the pioneers in Catholic School development were St. Elizabeth Seton and St. John Neumann. We pray that they will intercede with our Lord to make Catholic Education thrive in our diocese. Next weekend there will be a special collection for the Catholic Schools in our diocese. Prayerfully consider how you can assist this important work of the church. Thank you again for all that you do. Page Four January 22, 2012 Parish Events St. Patrick Library is located in the workroom of the Parish Center. All are welcome! Sunday, January 22 5:00pm Life Teen Mass followed by Life Night Monday, January 23 Tuesday, January 24 7:00pm Liturgy Committee/ WKRM Wednesday, January 18 7:00pm Life Teen Core Meeting/WKRM 7:00pm Choir rehearsal/Church Thursday, January 26 7:00pm Scripture Study/Parish Hall 7:30pm Cornerstone Prayer Group/KofC (all are welcome) Friday, January 27 6:30pm Life Teen Band (Trinity) Rehearsal/Church 4:30pm Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Supper Saturday, January 28 FAITH FORMATION NEWS 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 tabernacle 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 Spaghetti & Meatball Supper Planned by the Knights of Columbus, East Hampton The Knights of Columbus are announcing their semiannual Spaghetti & Meatball Supper to be held on Friday, January 27, 2012. The Supper will be from 4:30-7:30 pm, and will include salad, bread and beverages. The St Patrick Guild will provide dessert. This Supper Event also includes Entertainment and the fun of meeting friends and winning Raffle Prizes. Adults $7; Seniors $6, Children $5, Under 6 yrs Free. SNOW DATE: Feb 3. MARCH FOR LIFE; Both adults and teens marked the 39th Anniversary of Roe v Wade by attending a pro-life Mass at St Joseph’s Cathedral in Hartford, celebrated by Archbishop Henry Mansell. It was followed by a march to the state capitol where we participated in a peaceful, prayerful rally for life. SPEAKER 1/22; Dr Theresa Krankowski, director of Saint Gerard’s Center for Life in Hartford, will be the speaker for this Sunday’s life night. 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 [email protected]. COMING SOON—ON-LINE GIVING Dear Parishioners, For several years now the Board of Finance has been looking into the possibility of e-giving. E-giving is beginning to be used for financial transactions in many sectors of American life. In fact, a number of parishioners indicated in our Stewardship campaign this fall that they would like to explore this option. E-giving could replace the traditional process of writing a check and putting an envelope in the weekly offertory. The Board of Finance has decided to pursue e-giving and we are proud to announce that it will be available soon. The parish has retained the services of an outside vendor, Vanco, who is a leader in the software development of egiving. They provide a soup to nuts program that is customized to the needs of each parish or church. For St. Patrick there will be opportunities to give on a bi-weekly or semi-monthly (1st & 15th) or monthly basis. All one will need to do is visit the parish website, follow the instructions and submit your information. Vanco meets the highest industry standards for financial security. We, on the Board of Finance are excited about this possibility. It further allows us to make good on our promise of greater financial transparency and to also provide other more convenient means for people to give. Stay tuned for more information to follow in the coming weeks! Thank you for your very generous support of our parish! SAVE A BABY’S LIFE PLEDGE DRIVE Please remember to return the baby bottles by next week, January 28/29th! Checks should be made payable to St. Gerard’s Center for Life. For more information go to www.stgerardcenter.org. Thank you! Page Five Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Introduction-Liturgy of the Word: In today’s Collect (the new missal’s name for the Opening Prayer), we ask God to “direct our actions according to God’s good pleasure.” The scriptures show the pagan Ninevites responding to Jonah, and the first disciples responding to Jesus, by decisive actions that proclaim their faith commitment more authentically than mere words ever could. May our worship today “in the name of God’s beloved Son” lead us to “abound in good works” READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23, Mk 2:18-22, Ps 50:23b Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13, Mk 2:23-28, Ps 89:21a Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51, Mk 3:1-6, Ps 144:1 Thursday: 1 Sm 18: 6-9, 19:1-7, Mk 3:7-12, Ps 56:5b Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-24, Mk 3:13-19, Ps 57:2a Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27, Mk 3:20-21, Ps80:4b Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10, 1Cor 7:29-31, Mk 1:14-20, Ps 40:2-4, 7-10 Apostolate of Prayer for Priests….Norwich Jan 23: Bernard Robida 2002, Joanne Reich 2000, Agnes Coughlin 1999, Franciszek Sienkiewicz 1992, Margaret Wall 1984, Joseph Gavin Sr 1972 Jan 24: Algert Usanis 2011, Ruth Petta 2002, Lester Groeper 1999, Oram Labbe 1992, Anna Barry 1980, Elisee Methot 1978 Jan 25: Jacob Nevico 2001, Robert Ruckh 2000, Mary Caliendo 1992, Palymra Sciutti 1980 Jan 26: Ruth Beaulieu 2002, Patricia McGrath 1994, Ernest Fontaine 1985 Jan 27: Bernice Consic 2004, Sr. Virginia Walker 2002, Annette Spencer 1998, Irene Youell 1992, Romeo Gagnon 1989, Irene Maton 1988, Frank Colbert 1984, Frank Mason 1977, Thomas Meehan 1971 Jan 28: Dorothy Tarrant 2003, Sarah Reilly 2001, Louanne Doherty 2000, Bishop Bernard Flanagan 1998, Paula LaBella 1993, Frank Smith 1987, Marion Broadbent 1985, John Chmielewski Sr 1984, Charles Walton 1980, Frank Pituch 1970 Jan 29: Fr. Michael O’Hara 1998, John Dytko 1987 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. Volunteers Needed We need more volunteers for the Ash Wednesday Noon Mass. Currently, only one reader, one Eucharistic minister and no servers have volunteered. If you can help, please contact Peter Arcidiacono (860-267-2326 or [email protected]) Thank you. 1/22: Priests who have left ministry 1/23: Rev. John Antonelle & Rev. George Mattathilanikal 1/24: Rev. James Thaikootathil & Rev. Sylva LeCours 1/25: Rev. Prodeep Nayak & Rev. Thomas Sennik 1/26: Rev. Stanley Szczapa & Rev. William Flynn 1/27: Rev. Thomas Hoar SSE & Rev. Richard Breton 1/28: Rev. Mark Curesky OFM Cv & Rev. Joseph Finnerty THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS & GUILD HELPING HAND APPLICATIONS The Knights of Columbus and the Guild are happy to announce that applications for A HELPING HAND award are available in the Parish Office. We are awarding a total of four (4) $500.00 gifts to active Saint Patrick parishioners currently enrolled at East Catholic HS, Mercy HS and Xavier HS. Applications should be returned to our parish secretary in an envelop by February 15, 2012. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Knights of Columbus donated $700.00 for the building of a "Happy House" for a family to be selected in Jeremie, Haiti. The "Happy House" will be built through the efforts of the Haitian Health Foundation located in Norwich. The family that is picked will assist in the construction of their new home. On Friday, January 13, 2012 Grand Knight John Hines and Knight Gary Corliss were on hand at the Haitian Health Foundation to assist in loading materials into a container for shipment to Haiti. The $700.00 gift is used to buy the building materials (lumber, roofing, etc.) here in CT that are then shipped to Haiti. Page Six January 22, 2012 HOLY FAMILY RETREAT CENTER Wednesday, Feb. 1 “How Have We Experienced the Changes in the Mass?” Presenter: Fr. David Cinquegrani, C.P. Retreat Day 10:00 am – 2:00 p.m. (includes lunch) Evening Retreat 6:00 – 9:00 pm (includes dinner) (same program offered both day and evening) Now that we have had some months to pray with the new words using the Revised Roman Missal, we will gather to assess our experience and to try to understand more of what the words of the Mass mean in our lives as Christian people. The program will include the presentation, discussion, and Mass. Program Offering: $35 BUFFET DINNER & WINE TASTING Tuesday, February 14 6:00 Mass 7:00 Dinner Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Mass, a festive gourmet dinner, fine wine, and a live jazz trio. Program Offering: $130 per couple ($65 per person) H WEDNESDAY DY AND EVENING RETREAT Wednesday, February 22 Day Retreat 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Evening Retreat 6:00 – 9:00 pm “Our Lenten Journey: Consumed by God” Presenter: Fr. David Cinquegrani, C.P.Both the day and the evening will include the presentation, a meal and conclude with Mass and the distribution of ashes. Offering: $35 Register online at www.holyfamilyretreat.org or send name, address and offering to: Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Rd, W.Htfd, CT 06107 (860) 521-0440 A MARRIED COUPLES RETREAT A get away weekend to remember! March 16 18. This weekend is designed to renew and rejuvenate your relationship as a married couple, an opportunity to deepen your relationship with each other and with God. The weekend is facilitated by three married couples and two Oblate priests and is sponsored by the Immaculata Retreat House, Willimantic, CT. To register or for more information, please contact Jim and Elizabeth Percy, 860-648-2615, or HYPERLINK "mail to:[email protected]" [email protected], or Immaculata Retreat House, 860-423-8484. You may also register online at www.immaculataretreat.org. ST. JOHN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE...tours and refreshments. Sunday 1/29...1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Please join us and check out our school, and basketball tournament game at the same time! St. John School is located off Main Street, Old Saybrook, houses PreK - Eighth Grade, is fully accredited and known for its challenging academics, Roman Catholic teaching, award winning sports program, and "family" oriented environment. Full day PreK is available, as well as before and after care, several payment options, hot lunch program and many clubs. Personal Appointments and shadow program available also by calling 860-388-0849. ST. MARY SCHOOL & PRE SCHOOL REGISTRATIONS NOW AVAILABLE St. Mary School & Pre school is now accepting registrations for the 2012-2013 school year. If you, or anyone you know may be interested in our school, please call the school office at 860-347-2978. The school will be open for walk-in registrations the week of January 29, 2012. You may visit the school office from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. any day from January 30-February 3, 2012. There will also be an evening registration on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to visit our school. ST. PATRICK PRAYER LINE REQUEST The St. Patrick Prayer Line is looking for your help. We need new members who can take up the cause and assist us in continuing this ministry of love and prayers for the intentions of our parishioners. Being a member is really easy and takes very little time. When someone has a prayer request, they call Jann Dalton @ 860-267-5720 or Pat Powers @860-2678529 to start the prayers rolling. The caller tells you who they want prayers for and what is the intention (can also be done anonymously or as a Special Intention). When you receive a call to pray for a specific need, you are asked to pause, raise that intention up in a brief prayer, then call the next person on the list after your name. You can continue to pray for that intention as you feel led by the Holy Spirit to do so. Please prayerfully consider joining this worthwhile ministry. What better way to celebrate the love of Jesus than by caring for your neighbor? If you work during the day, you can use your cell number or you can be called or emailed in the evening, just let us know at the numbers above. There is nothing so rewarding as being told that our prayers were answered. Pat and Jann Page Seven Third 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: 6:30-8:00pm, 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. LECTIO DIVINA Do you want to learn how to pray better? Do you want greater intimacy in your conversations with God? Do you want to discover God’s will for your life? Do you want to live out the Gospel message and be truly happy? Then Lectio Divina is for you. Come and learn this ancient practice of praying with Scripture. January 28th, 8:30-4:00, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Quaker Hill. $20 per person, lunch included. For more information contact Marge Vanner, 860-8482237 ext. 312 or [email protected]. DIOCESAN NEWS Join our Diocesan family for the monthly Pro-Life Mass on Saturday, February 4th ~ 8:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral in Norwich. Following the Mass the Rosary will be prayed both in the Cathedral and at the Planned Parenthood. Brunch will be served at the Cathedral after the Rosary. Join us as we pray together to bring about a culture of life. Planning a Wedding? Engaged Encounter Weekend One of the most important parts of your wedding planning is your marriage preparation program. Engaged Encounter is a weekend-long program and meets all the aspects of marriage preparation required by the Diocese. Weekend: February 17-19 at Immaculata Retreat House, Willimantic call 860-536-8665. Early registration is advised. Visit www.engagedencounter.org. 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: 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 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: 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