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: May 19, 2013 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. 5/19/13 Page Two May 19, 2013 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 Office Hours 8:30am - 3:00pm, Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 12:00 noon - Friday Bulletin Deadline Please submit articles no later than noon on Monday 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: May 26 - Seminary June 2 - Spiritual Programs July 7 - Spiritual Programs August 4 - Spiritual Programs August 15 - Assumption Handicap Accessible 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 Stewardship of Treasure May 12, 2013 Week 46 of the Fiscal Year Ordinary Income: Budgeted Goal: Actual Collection: On-Line Giving (W/E 5/10) Over/UNDER: $6,730.00 5,194.50 485.00 ($1,050.50) Spiritual Programs: $240.00 Ascension: $501.00 STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS “The Counselor, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.” (John 14:26) The materialism of our society lures us to concentrate more on what we want than on what God wants for us and from us. It is good to know that when we are confused by our stewardship responsibilities, we can call on the Holy Spirit to show us the way. Page Three Pentecost Sunday Pentecost Sunday Saturday, May 18 5:00pm Madeline Lanzi & Frank & Marie Coffey req. by the family and for the special intention of Irene Zenkiewicz req. by her brother and sisters Sunday, May 19 8:00am Robert Berger req. by The Annino Family 10:30am Adolph Sirois req. by the DeGasperi’s, Frank Len req. by The Koziel Family and Charles Sienna req. by Pat Cameron Monday, May 20 8:00am Special Intention for Isabel DeMartino Tuesday, May 21 8:00am Herbert & Joyce Rittman req. by their family Wednesday, May 22 8:00am Special Intention for the grandchildren of Angelina Madalena Thursday, May 23 Friday, May 24 Eucharistic Adoration Immediately following 8:00am Mass 8:00am Kathleen Munoz req. by Dianery DeLaney The Most Holy Trinity Saturday, May 25 5:00pm Deceased members of the Dash & Vincent families req. by Jack Dash, Frederick Gagnon req. by Dorothy Wolf and Emil Reich req. by Ted and Marie Stankiewicz Sunday, May 26 8:00am Warren & Nellie Edwards req. by The family 10:30am Genevieve & Frank Mikullitz req. by Frank & Anne Mikullitz, Joan Viets req. by Pat Powers, Peter Senyk req. by the Williams and a Special Intention for Jack Sweeney This weekend is Pentecost Sunday. We continue our celebration of First Holy Communion and pray for an outpouring of the Spirit on our church. In his Jerusalem Catechesis, St. Cyril of Jerusalem says: “The Spirit comes gently and makes himself known by his fragrance. He is not felt as a burden, for he is light, very light. Rays of light and knowledge stream before him as he approaches. The Spirit comes with the tenderness of a true friend and protector to save, to heal, to teach, to counsel, to strengthen, to console. The Spirit comes to enlighten the mind first of the one who receives him, and then, through him, the minds of others as well. As light strikes the eyes of a man who comes out of darkness into the sunshine and enables him to see clearly things he could not discern before, so light floods the soul of the man counted worthy of receiving the Holy Spirit and enables him to see things beyond the range of human vision, things hitherto undreamed of.” I love these words. The Holy Spirit is the soul’s best friend. Friends know one another from the inside out. C.S. Lewis in his work The Four Loves says that love of friendship is the most inclusive of the loves. With spring blooming and the hummingbirds returning, perhaps we can relate to the analogy of our soul being like a garden. The Holy Spirit is the gardener who trims, clips, plants, and waters. However, as St. Cyril says, the trimming, clipping, planting and watering is “not felt as a burden, for he is light.” Even though you and I may not be aware, the Holy Spirit is constantly at work in our soul “with the tenderness of a true friend and protector.” Water. Living Water. This is the image that helps me the most. In the words of Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa: “Sometimes one will see, on a farm where an irrigation channel follows the upper contour of a sloping field, people hurrying to open up little furrows, little channels, to lead the water little by little into every planted row and to every little seedling. It is a happy kind of work, especially in summertime. It is the kind of work that makes people sing while they are doing it, and everyone can take part in it, even the little children. It is an image of what needs to be done in the vineyard of the Lord. Trace out a little furrow to lead the water of the Word of God, or faith or praise or consolation, to someone: the water of the Spirit. We need not merely trace out these furrows; we can become ourselves channels of the Spirit to others.” This weekend let the living water gently flow upon us so that “we can become ourselves channels of the Spirit to others.” Page Four May 19, 2013 Parish Events St. Patrick Library is located in the workroom of the Parish Center. All are welcome! Sunday, May 19 2:00pm Pre Jordan/WKRM ROSARY FOR LIFE Join the Pro-Life Committee on the first Monday of each month at 7:00pm in the church. Monday, May 20 7:00pm Finance Board Meeting/WKRM 7:00pm Rosary for Life/Church Tuesday, May 21 7:00pm Parish Planning Meeting/WKRM Wednesday, May 22 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal/Church Thursday, May 23 7:30pm Cornerstone Prayer Group/KofC All are welcome Friday, May 24 Saturday, May 25 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ UPDATE on MASS INTENTION Policy According to Diocesan policy, each parish may elect two Masses per week that allow for "multiple" intentions. The two Masses at St. Patrick designated to have more than one intention are the Saturday vigil Mass at 5:00 and the Sunday Mass at 10:30. It has been our custom to limit intentions to only two; however, effective immediately, these two Masses are now available for multiple intentions. By so doing, there will be more opportunities available to select the date of your choice. Therefore, when scheduling a date for a Mass intention, remember the 5:00 vigil and 10:30 Sunday Masses can have "multiple" intentions. FEAST OF PENTECOST Lord, we simply had no idea just how wonderful you were. We have praised you in the past, but until the Day of Pentecost we had not seen your glory. We have given you thanks, but as we celebrate Pentecost we recognize our utter dependence. We have worshipped your name, but on this Pentecost Sunday we stand overwhelmed by your power. Lord, how can we not praise you for what you have shown us in the coming of the Holy Spirit? In him, you have revealed something of your authority over all things, your joy in your creation and your desire to fill us with your love and power. Lord, we praise you for your greatness, which cannot be confined or restricted in any way; for the way you have been present and active in your world from before the dawn of creation. We praise you for all those who down the centuries have known your truth, acknowledged your presence and been filled with your power. We praise you that on this Day of Pentecost your promise of the Holy Spirit is for us; that as we are together in this place we can know what it means to be filled with the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, love of God and the power and the presence of the Spirit. May he empower us to live in you. Amen. The Feast of Pentecost will be celebrated on Sunday, May 19 at 2:00pm at the Cathedral of St. Patrick Hall in Norwich. We’ll have great music, praise and worship. Witness by Deacon Pierre Desillets and Teaching by Deacon James Delaney. Come one and all. For more information call: 860-887-0702 ST. PATRICK TAG SALE The Saint Patrick Guild will be holding their annual tag sale on Friday, May 31 from 5-8 pm and Saturday, June 1 from 9 am to 1 pm in the Saint Patrick Church parish center in East Hampton. The guild promises an exciting array of items, as always. If you are spring cleaning and wish to donate items for the tag sale, the guild will begin collecting donations at the parish center on Sunday, May 26 from 10-2 pm. They will also collect Tuesday, May 28 and Wednesday, May 29, from 9 am to 12 noon and 4 to 7pm and on Thursday, May 30 from 9 am to 12 noon only. Acceptable donations include housewares, linens, toys, small furniture, kitchen equipment, etc. Please, no computer equipment, baby furniture, books (except children's books) or clothing. Page Five Pentecost Sunday Introduction-Liturgy of the Word: Our fifty-day celebration of the Easter season concludes today as we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit to the new church. This day, known sometimes as the “birthday of the church,” is also a day to celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit into our own lives. Let us give thanks and praise to God for the many gifts of the Holy Spirit. Come, Holy Spirit, and fill the hearts of your faithful! READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Sir 1:1-10, Mk 9:14-29, Ps 93:1a Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11, Mk 9:30-37, Ps 37:5 Wed: Sir 4:11-19, Mk 9:38-40, Ps 119:165a Thursday: Friday: May 20: May 21: Imogene R. Ursin 2008, Loren Predmore 1992, John Sullivan 1987, John O'Brien 1979, Albert Greenwood 1971 May 22: Helen Biondi 1999, Charles Hall 1996, William Hughes Sr. 1991, Elmelda Grandchamps 1979 May 23: Agnes Bussiere 1998, Mary Bride 1987, Everett Sullivan 1976, James Wilson 1972 May 24: Charles Sienna 2004, Josephine Lechner 1999, Joseph Becker Sr. 1991, Charles Dickinson 1985, Gerald Wall 1981, Howard McCormick Sr. 1979 May 25: Theresa Sullivan 2011, Jeannine Dash 2005, John Zipoli 2004, Everett Lawson 1999, Arthur Valli 1993, Joan Holmes 1990, Fernand Gamache 1989, William Schultz Sr. 1989, Franciszek Ukleja 1987, Frances Nana 1984, Norma Morse 1979, May Osborne 1979, Cleo Cardin 1978, Vincenza DiMaria 1977, Gustave Bussiere 1973 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. YEAR OF FAITH, EUCHARISTIC ADORATION & THE ORDINATION TO PRIESTHOOD In this Year of Faith, a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration will be celebrated by Bishop Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich on Friday, May 24th at 7:00pm, in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. This Holy Hour will be celebrated on the eve of the Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Brian Maxwell. Also, we will join with our Holy Father, Pope Francis (and with dioceses around the world) in an hour of Eucharistic Adoration in a profound communion with Christ to intensify our faith in the Eucharist during the Year of Faith. All are encouraged to participate in the Holy Hour and in Deacon Maxwell’s Ordination on Saturday, May 25th at 10:30am at our newly restored Cathedral. Sir 6:5-17, Mk 10:1-12, Ps 119:35a Saturday: Sir 17:1-15, Mk 10:13-16, Ps 103:17 Sunday: May 19: Charles Barber 1999, Janet Grover 1998, Mary Nowakowski 1997, Lisa Corcoran 1995, Stella Martin 1990, Katherine Smythe 1987, Rita Towne 1987, Blanche McGee 1982, Margaret Morrissey 1979, Matthew Wemlinger 1974, Fr. William DuBois 1970 Sir 5:1-8, Mk 9:41-50, Ps 40:5a Pv 8:22-31, Rom 5:1-5, Jn 16:12-15, Ps 8:4-9 Apostolate of Prayer for Priests….Norwich Dear Mother, intercede for their every need and secure for our beloved Priests the grace of holy perseverance. O, Jesus, kindle in the heart of Your Priest a spark of love for Your Precious Blood and for souls. Mother Catherine Aurelia, Foundress 5/19: 5/20: 5/21: 5/22: 5/23: 5/24: 5/25: Our Holy Father Rev. Thomas Smith & Rev. Michael Giannitelli Rev. Jude Surowiec & Rev. Anthony DiMarco V.Rev. Dennis Perkins & Rev. Brian Converse Rev. Adam Pupsys & Rev. Gregory Galvin Rev. Thomas Sickler & Rev. James Sucholet Rev. Robert Buongirno & Rev. Richard Ricard ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MATRIMONY A beautiful sacrament full of blessings, romance, love, commitment, comedy, giving, new life, joys, sorrows, adventure, challenges, responsibilities, growth, memories and more. “Is there anything more beautiful in life than a boy and a girl clasping clean hands and pure hearts in the path of marriage? Can there be any thing more beautiful than young love?” And the answer is given. “Yes, there is a more beautiful thing. It is an old man and an old woman finishing their life’s journey together on that path. Their hands are gnarled, but still clasped; their faces are wrinkled but still radiant; their hearts are physically bowed and tired, but still strong with love and devotion for one another. Yes there is a more beautiful thing than young love. Old love.” (Anonymous) Page Six May 19, 2013 MAY HEALTH TIP WORD OF LIFE Do you know what your BLOOD PRESSURE is? Blessed John Paul II in his encyclical letter “The Gospel of Life’ reminds us that �when the sense of God is lost, there is also a tendency to lose the sense of man, of his dignity and his life” (no.21). If we wish to change the “culture of death” in our society we must restore God to the center of our lives. The power of the Gospel is to transform humanity from within and to make it new. Like the yeast which leavens the bread, the Gospel is meant to permeate all cultures and give them life from within so that they may express the full truth about the human person and about human life. ~Most Rev. Kevin Farrell, Bishop of Dallas, homily at the Closing 77% of Americans treated for a first stroke, 69% of Americans who have a first heart attack, and 74% of Americans with congestive heart failure ALL have blood pressure over 140/90! Here is some good news about high blood pressure: Even if you have many risk factors, there are steps you can take to prevent high blood pressure: -Keep your weight at a healthy level. You can accomplish this by a combination of healthy eating and regular exercise. -Eat a healthy diet. This includes eating only the amount of food your body needs and choosing foods high in nutrients and low in fat, sugar, and salt. -Limit how much salt you eat. Most of the sodium you eat is in the form of salt. It may be salt that you add at the table or salt added to processed foods you consume. -Limit how much alcohol you drink. -Don't smoke tobacco, and minimize your exposure to secondhand smoke. -Get regular exercise. Try to get at least 30 minutes of activity each day. Exercise relieves stress and helps you control your weight. -Don't let stress build up. The chemicals your body makes in response to stress make your heart beat harder and faster and your blood vessels tighten. All this makes blood pressure higher. ~~~~~Resource:WebMD~~~~~ LOVE THEM BOTH The number of abortions in the United States has declined 25% since 1990. Still, CT abortion rate is 30% higher than U.S. average. “It is recorded in the monastic rules that a monk once performed an abortion on a girl; the Buddha judged his action seriously wrong, which incurred him the highest offense in the monastic rule. A monk committing this kind of wrongful deed must be expelled. The Buddha considered the embryo to be a person like an adult, so the monk who killed the embryo through abortion was judged by Buddhist monastic rules as having committed a crime equal in gravity to killing an adult.” (Soraj Hongladarom) Need crisis pregnancy help? ABC Woman’s Center is there for you. (860-344-9202; email: [email protected]) Question to Ponder: In what way(s) has the Holy Spirit, who transformed the frightened apostles into bold evangelizers, transformed me during Eastertime’s fifty days? Mass for the 2013 National Prayer Vigil for Life, January 25, 2013. MERCY HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Students from Mercy High School in Middletown were inducted into The French National Honor Society on March 21, 2013. This is the first induction at Mercy High School. Twenty-six new members were selected based on the criteria of scholarship, character, leadership and seriousness of purpose. Congratulations to parishioners of the St. Patrick Parish: Mackenzie Dugan, Junior and Amanda Zimmer, Sophomore! OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION St. John School, Old Saybrook, will host an open house and tour on Tuesday May 28th from 6:30-8:00pm. For more information call 860-388-0849. Blessed John Paul II School, Middletown, is now accepting registrations for Pre-K –8th grade. For more information contact 860-342-3202. Defending Our #63 May 12, 2013 From May 20-29, 2013, Archbishop Henry J. Mansell will be leading a Year of Faith Pilgrimage to Rome and other Italian cities. He will celebrate Mass at the four major basilicas in Rome: St. Peter, St. Mary Major, St. Paul Outside the Walls and St. John Lateran. He and the Connecticut pilgrims will pray that the federal health care mandate is changed so that freedom of religion is protected for people of all faiths. If you have a special intention, the Archbishop will remember your intentions during the Masses on the pilgrimage. Visit: www.archdioceseofhartford.org and click in the Year of Faith box to fill out and email a form. The time is now to contact the White House. Let them know that the mandate violates the First Amendment, which guarantees every American Freedom of religion. Call the White House at 202456-1111 or 202-456-1414 or email: www.whitehouse.gov/contact. Page Seven Pentecost Sunday 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. “Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.” 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. SAVE THE DATES Bus Trip to Fr. Ralph DiOrio HEALING SERVICE: May 28, June 4 and June 11 there will be a bus trip to St. Anne Shrine, Fiskdale, MA. For info visit RDOhealingministry.org. Notre Dame Church Flea Market & Tag Sale: On the first Saturday of every month (beginning May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7 and Oct 5) rain or shine there will be a flea market & tag sale in the church hall, garage, parking lot and lawn, from 8:00-1:00pm. Vendor space is available—call 860-349-0356. Mass in Commemoration of the Irish Families: Father James Kinnane will celebrate Mass at the Irish American Home in Glastonbury on May 19th at 9:00am in commemoration of the Irish Famine. Attendees are asked to bring a donation of food for the Malta House Pantry in Hartford. Women’s Retreat Weekends: May 31-June 2. Holy Family’s retreat team invites you to experience a transformative weekend retreat. Visit the website to register www.holyfamilyretreat.org. Senior Renewal Day: Join fellow seniors on June 19th….“Why Must We all Die?” Immaculata Retreat House, Willimantic, CT Annual Sister’s Retreat:July 21-27 and July 28-Aug 2 (Silent retreat) theme: “Believe in the One God Has Sent”. For information visit www.immaculataretreat.org. Pennsylvania Trip: Another trip to Pennsylvania is being planned for September 10-12th to see Noah at the Sight and Sound Theater. For details contact St. Mary Church, Portland. 860-342-3476. 225th Anniversary Quilt Show: Trinity Episcopal Church, Portland will hold their 225th quilt show on October 4 & 5th. Information and registration forms are available at the church Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 8-12:00. Deadline for registration is August 10th. For information contact Alicia at [email protected] or 860-9825416. Holy Land Trip: Educational Opportunity Tours offers a trip to the Holy Land January 1-16, 2014. Contact Fr. Michael Sequeira at 860304-4588 or [email protected]. Pro-Life Mass Please join us for the monthly Pro-Life Mass on Saturday, June 1st ~ 8:30a.m. Fr. Joseph Whittel will celebrate the Mass to be held at SS. Peter & Paul Church in Norwich due to Cathedral renovations. Following the Mass the Rosary will be prayed both at SS. Peter & Paul Church and at the Planned Parenthood. There will not be a brunch after the Rosary on June 1st. Your presence is welcomed as we work together to bring about a culture of life. Knights of Columbus Hall Due to the increased humidity, especially in the springtime, please do NOT turn down, turn off or unplug the dehumidifier at any time while in the hall. This is an automatic dehumidifier and will turn on and off as needed. Thank you for your cooperation. St. Patrick Church Ministries Adoption Information: Mike & Tina Mohr 857-1960 Altar Servers: Susan Lanzi 267-9984 Altar Society: Maureen Sweeney 267-2520 ACTS Retreat/Men& Women: Warren & Beverly Edwards 267-9926, Al & Isabel Vela 2671508, and 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 Coordinator of Caregiving: Sister Dominic Joseph 267-6644 Eucharistic Adoration: Sheila Wall 267-9486 Guild: Kim Lanou 267-9235 Knights of Columbus: Keith Lanou 860-680-4988 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: Bill & Debbie Lonsdale 267-1878 and Rev. Walter Nagle 267-6644 R.C.I.A.: Sister Dominic Joseph 267-6644 Vocation Contact: Rev. Walter Nagle 267-6644 Wedding Coordinator: Michelle Donahue 342-0435 Westside Manor: Deb Desrocher 267-0705
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