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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
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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.
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February 27, 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: stpatrick47@sbcglobal.net
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
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.
Stewardship of Treasure
Feb. 20, 2011
Week 34 of the Fiscal Year
1,354 Registered Families
Ordinary Income:
Bulletin Deadline
Please submit articles no later than noon on Monday
Current Week
Budgeted:
$6,375.00
Actual Collection:
$7,073.00
Over or (short)
$698.00
Envelopes Received: 178
Second Collections:
Handicap Accessible
Spiritual Programs
$26.00
Envelopes Received: 2
In Memory Of:
Richard Murray $200.00
Marie Nichols $40.00
Year to Date
$216,750.00
$196,387.08
($20,362.92)
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Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, Feb. 26
5:00pm
Linda Sorvillo req. by The Family and Joseph
Dumond req. by his Children
Sunday, Feb. 27
7:30am
Marie Nichols req. by Agnes Pawlich
9:00am
Fred Hecht req. by Warren & Bev Edwards
11:00am
Maria Mercieri req. by John & Jane Robida and
Raymond Fauchon req. by The Family
Monday, Feb. 28
8:00am
A Special intention for the Grandchildren of
Angelina Madalena req. by Angelina Madalena
Tuesday, Mar. 1
8:00am
John Bundschuh and Joan Bloomfield
Wednesday, Mar. 2
8:00am
Betty Vincent req. by Jack Dash
Thursday, Mar. 3, St. Katharine Drexel, virgin
6:00am-7:00pm Eucharistic Adoration
7:00pm
Closing of Adoration
Friday, Mar. 4, St. Casimir
8:00am
Suzanne Robida req. by John & Jane Robida
Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, Mar. 5
5:00pm
Jerome F. Daly & Marie Nichols req. by Donna
Daly
Sunday, Mar. 6
7:30am
Marie Nichols req. by Jann Dalton
9:00am
Joseph Rushin req. by The Family
11:00am Lucy Ferrigno & Paul Draghi req. by The Family
and Marie Nichols req. by Agnes Zaverton
5:00pm
Edward Kostoss, Jr. req. by The Kostoss Family
In the Gospel this weekend Jesus is
addressing the issue of fear/worry/anxiety. It is
one of the most beautiful sayings of Our Lord:
“I tell you, do not worry about your life, what
you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not
life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at
the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather
nothing into barns, yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are
you not more important than they? Can any of you by
worrying add a single moment to your life-span?” We
sometimes forget the promise of Jesus the night before he died:
“I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor
to be with you forever.”
In the chapter “Fear of What’s Next” Lucado tells us why
we should not fear: “God never sends you out alone. Are you
on the eve of change? Do you find yourself looking into a new
chapter? Is the foliage of your world showing signs of a new
season? Heaven’s message for you is clear: when everything
else changes, God’s presence never does. You journey in the
company of the Holy Spirit, who ‘will teach you everything
and will remind you of everything I have told you.’ (JN 14:
26). So make friends with whatever’s next. Embrace it. Accept
it. Don’t resist it. Change is not only a part of life; change is a
necessary part of God’s strategy. To use us to change the
world, he alters our assignments. Gideon: from farmer to
General; Mary: from peasant girl to the mother of Christ; Paul:
from local rabbi to world evangelist. God transitioned Joseph
from a a baby brother to an Egyptian Prince. He changed
David from a shepherd to a king. Peter wanted to fish the sea
of Galilee. God called him to lead the first church. God makes
reassignments. But, someone might ask, what about the tragic
changes God permits? Some seasons make no sense. Who can
find a place in life’s puzzle for the deformity of a child or the
enormity of an earthquake’s devastation? When a company
discontinues a position or a parent is deployed…..do such
moments serve a purpose? They do if we see them from an
eternal perspective. What makes no sense in this life will make
perfect sense in the next. I have proof: you in the womb.”
“I know you don’t remember this prenatal season, so let me
remind you what happened during it. Every gestation day
equipped you for your earthly life. Your bones solidified, your
eyes developed, the umbilical cord transported nutrients into
your growing frame….for what reason? So you might remain
enwombed? Quite the contrary. Womb time equipped you for
earth time, suited you up for your postpartum existence. Some
prenatal features went unused before birth. You grew a nose
but didn’t breathe. Eyes developed, but could you see? Your
tongue, toenails, and crop of hair served no function in your
mother’s belly. But aren’t you glad you have them now?
Certain chapters in this life seem so unnecessary, like nostrils
on the preborn. Suffering. Loneliness. Disease. Holocausts.
Martyrdom. Monsoons. If we assume this world exists just for
pregrave happiness, these atrocities disqualify it from doing so.
But what if this earth is the womb? Might these challenges,
severe as they may be, serve to prepare us, equip us for the
world to come? As St. Paul wrote, ‘These little troubles are
getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our
troubles seem like nothing.’” (2 Cor 4:17)
Sometimes all we need is a little change in perspective.
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February 27, 2011
Diocese of Norwich
Office of the Bishop
201 Broadway
Norwich, Connecticut 06360
(860) 887-9294
Parish Events
St. Patrick Library is located in the workroom of
the Parish Center. All are welcome!
Sunday, Feb. 27
10:00-11:30
RCIA
Wednesday, Mar. 2
7:00-9:00pm
Life Teen Core Mtg./WKRM
Thursday, Mar. 3
5:30-9:30pm
Life Teen Band Practice/CHR
7:00pm
Cornerstone Prayer Meeting/K of C Hall
7:00pm
Catholic Scripture Study/CH
Friday, Mar. 4
8:45am
Pro-Life Mtg./ K of C Hall
7:00-8:30pm
RCIA/WKRM
7:00pm
Frank Runyon/CHR/CH
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2011 World Combined Collection
The Combined Collection for World Charities is this weekend.
The causes supported by this collection are:
The Catholic Relief Services Collection—the official
international relief and development agency of the Catholic
community in the U.S. helps to fund programs that give hope
to refugees, the impoverished and immigrants, including
victims of war, natural disaster and drought.
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHS)works to uphold the dignity of human life by breaking the
cycle of poverty across the united States through grants to
local community-based groups who create jobs, improve
education, and strengthen neighborhoods.
The Church in Central and Eastern Europe—raises funds
to address the spiritual reconstruction of this traumatized
region—training seminarians and lay leaders, reaching out to
young people, reviving Catholic Charities, and renewing
programs of catechesis and communication.
Holy Land Collection—the collection for the Holy Land, in
the words of Pope Paul VI is “not only for the Holy Places but
above all for those pastoral, charitable, educational, and social
works which the Church supports in the Holy Land for the
welfare of their Christian brethren and of the local
communities.”
This combined collection offers an excellent opportunity to
support hand-on efforts towards helping people in need. Your
gift does make a difference. Please be generous.
MOST REVEREND
MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ.
It is with great joy I invite all teens of the Diocese of
Norwich to join me on Sunday, March 27th at St. Bernard’s
school in Uncasville for the Second Annual Diocese of
Norwich Youth Explosion. This will truly be a great day of
fellowship and faith as the teens of the diocese come together
to celebrate the Sacrifice of the Mass, hear presentations on
issues affecting you as teens by noted speaker Mike Gromley,
have the opportunity to attend Confession and participate in
Eucharistic Adoration, and conclude the day with a concert
provided by the highly regarded Ike Nkolo Band.
The theme for the year’s Youth Explosion is Love Only
Knows Two Words, You and Always. All the talks, music, and
fellowship during the day will revolve around this theme. It is
my hope that by attending the Youth Explosion, you will come
to a better understating of what true love is, a greater
realization that you are loved by God, and the knowledge that
only by following the teachings of Christ, you will be able to
share this love completely and without reservation with others.
In Hebrew 3:13 we are told to “exhort one another every
day...that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of
sin.” As teenagers you face unique challenges in a society that
attempts daily to make you turn away from God. To ward off
these temptations, you need friends and relationships with
peers who will encourage you to stay true to Christ. It is my
fervent hope that the Youth Explosion will be attended by
teens from every parish in the Diocese of Norwich. By
participating in all the activities that are planned, I have no
doubt you will connect with another teen who will be able to
“exhort” you to follow the teachings of our savior, Jesus
Christ.
We know that no ministry is possible without prayer. I
especially ask that all members of the Diocese of Norwich
support the Youth Explosion by setting aside some time on
March 27th to pray for our teens, that the Holy Spirit will be
with them especially on this day and every day, and that their
minds and hearts will be receptive to the message of Christ.
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday, March 27th,
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Michael R. Cote
Most Reverend Bishop of Norwich
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Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Introduction-Liturgy of the Word:
There is much concern these days about our nation’s economy
and even the state of the world’s financial resources. While it
is important to plan and prepare so that our loved ones are
secure, our celebration today reminds us that God is in charge,
and God will see to our needs. May our prayer today be for the
grace to trust in our loving God.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Sir 17:20-24/Mk 10: 17-27; Ps. 32:11a
Sir 35: 1-12/Mk 10: 17-27; Ps. 50:23b
Sir 36: 1, 4-5a, 10-17 Mk 10: 32-45;
Ps. Sir 36:1b
Sir 42: 15-25/Mk 10: 46-52; Ps. 33:6a
Sir 44: 1, 9-13/Mk 11:11-26;
Ps. 13:6 or Matthew 28:20
Sir 51: 12c-20 Mk 11: 27-33
Dt 11: 18, 26-28, 32 Rom 3: 21-25, 28 Mt 7:
21-27
Apostolate of Prayer for
Priests….Norwich
Feb 27: Phyllis Pulido 2002, Joseph Dumond 2000, Frederick
Iasiello 1994, Sylvia Johnson 1992, Fr. Ladislaus Nowakowski
1985, Ozzie Frontel 1984, James Booth 1978, Richard Bidwell
1974, Georgina Duran 1973
Feb 28: James Flannery 2002, Mary Chapman 1994,
Archibald Doran 1979, Mabel Meehan 1972
Mar 1: James Costello 2006, Dessie Baker 1999, Wilfred
Blais 1989, Joseph Ouellette 1985, Lawrence Hyland 1970
Mar 2: Elmer Wimmer 1999, Fr. Roger Comtois 1998, August
Caron 1979
Mar 3: Arnold C. Baker, Sr. 1999, Fr. William Shields 1991,
John Moriarty 1981, Vilma Ukleja 1980, William Gray 1977
Mar 4: Fr. Aloysius Kisluk 2003, Joseph Banning III 2002,
Agnes Galvin 2001, Fr. Daniel Byrne 1991, Mary Gervais
1991, Michael Dursa 1989, Joseph MacDonald 1988,
Normand Bisson 1982, Eva Cook 1979, Paul Holmes 1972
Mar 5: Helen Callahan 2009, Bernard Aurel 1996, Frank
Coffey 1991, Mary Weimann 1989, Sylvianna Thibault 1984,
John Moody 1977, Ubald Vincent 1977, Theresa St James
1975, Mabel Weir 1975
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.
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“PRAISE GOD WITH MUSIC”
Organ Replacement Update
$116,085.00 has been collected to date representing 80.75% of
all pledges. When we started last September, our goal was
to raise the money and have the organ installed by Easter
Sunday, April 24th. The pledge campaign was a great success
and the collections have been going very well. The project has
been going so well that the expected delivery date of the organ,
March 17th, is a month earlier than originally anticipated.
Many of you have chosen to pay the balance of your pledge
ahead of time. Your timely payments are greatly appreciated to
ensure that we can cover the balance due on the organ.
The Organ Committee
2/27:
2/28:
3/1:
3/2:
3/3:
3/4:
3/5:
Rev. Joseph Tito & Rev. Robert Washabaugh
Rev. Paul Gaumond & Rev. Dennis Mercieri
Rev. Paul Murdock & Rev. P. Grzegorz Jednaki
Msgr. Anthony Rosaforte & Rev. John Welch MS
Rev. Timothy Valliere & Rev. Joseph Whalen MS
Rev. Thomas Smith & Rev. Thomas Ahern
Rev. John Ashe & V. Rev. Michael Phillippino
2ND ANNUAL YOUTH EXPLOSION, 3/27/11: Join us
again this year for Youth Explosion at Saint Bernard’s High
School on Sunday, 3/27 beginning at 1:00pm! Youth rally,
rock concert, Mass with Bishop Cote, Adoration, talks,
confession. Only $25 (includes dinner and concert) for a day
of great music and talks! See the Life Teen bulletin board or a
core member for permission slips and more information.
FIRST EVER ST PATRICK LIFE TEEN, ONE-OF-AKIND BRACELET! A special thank you to Sharon Mann, a
very talented jewelry maker, who made beautiful, beaded,
limited-edition stretch bracelets for purchase! For only $10
you can own one of these unique pieces. Check out the picture
on the life teen bulletin board. Please contact Cathy Muscat at
860-267-1308 if you are interested in purchasing one. 100% of
the proceeds benefit the life teen ministry! Thank you Sharon!
STEUBENVILLE EAST 2011: Steubenville East; July 22-24
at the URI and registration is now open! Deposit to hold your
spot due & filling up quickly! Don’t miss out. Join thousands
of other teens for an amazing weekend that you will never
forget. SUMMER CAMP 2011: Camp Veritas, Wurtsboro,
NY; about 2 ½ hours from East Hampton. Check out their
website at www.veritas.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 are interested. This is a great opportunity to
hang with friends, make new ones and grow in your faith.
Friday, March 4, 2011
7PM
St. Patrick Church
47 West High St, East Hampton, CT
860-267-6644
$10 General Admission
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Eighth 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.
A part-time (19 hours per week) position is available for an
assistant to the Diocesan Office of Faith Events. Major
responsibilities include coordinating seminars, workshops,
retreats, etc. Call 860-848-2237 ext. 312 for the complete job
description and qualifications.
Mercy & Xavier High Schools present Rodgers and
Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” Friday, March 4th at
7:30pm, Saturday, March 5th at 7:30pm and Sunday March
6th at 2:00pm. To be held in the Mercy High School
Auditorium. $10.00 Admission. Visit www.mercyhigh.com &
www.xavierhighschool.org. for more information.
“Discover Mercy” For 6th and 7th grade girls and their
parents at Mercy High School, Middletown, CT. Saturday,
March 26, 2011, 9:00am-12:24pm. Register online at
www.mercyhigh.com.
St. Patrick Church Ministries
Adoption Information: Mike & Tina Mohr — 881-7080
Altar Server: Susan Lanzi—267-9984
Altar Society: Daisy Conway—267-0833
ACTS Retreat/Men& Women:
Warren & Beverly Edwards—267-9926
Al & Isabel Vela—267-1508
John & Carol Lambert—267-9157
Baptism Contact:
Sister Dominic Joseph —267-6644
Baptism Class:
Mary Kaye Varni—267-9050
Coordinator of Caregiving:
Sister Dominic Joseph—267-6644
Westside Manor: Deb Desrocher—267-0705
Cobalt Lodge: Daisy Conway—267-0833
Child Advocate: Maggie DeCrescente—267-2457
Eucharistic Adoration: Sheila Wall—267-9486
Gathering in Grace: Roxann Bartone—267-6279
Guild: Maria Camara—267-6321
Operation Rice Bowl: Our Lenten Program:
We Are Disciples for All Nations
For 37 years, Operation rice bowl has helped to feed the
hungry poor. Through Operation Rice Bowl—a program of
prayer, fasting, learning, and giving—what you give up for
Lent can give hope to the poorest of the poor. Make this
Lenten season one of awareness, compassion, and reflection.
Operation Rice Bowl is sponsored by Catholic Relief Services
and the Diocese of Norwich. Details of this program will
appear in Next Sunday’s bulletin.
DID YOU KNOW….
Week #19 — If you were to shine a very
bright light on my Mother’s abdomen, I
may slowly move my hand in front of my
eyes. If you make a very loud noise, I may
cover my ears with my hands, But I can
also hear my Mom’s voice, and when she sings a lullaby, it
soothes me, and helps me sleep.
Knights of Columbus: John Hines—267-4270
Life Teen: Bill & Michelle Donahue—342-0435
Marriage Encounter: Dan & Pam Harazim—267-1184
Nurses’ Ministry: Maggie Coolican—267-0540
Pastoral Council Chair: Mike Mohr—881-7080
Prayer Group: George & Regina Looby—267-8203
Prayer Line: Jann Dalton — 267-5720
Pat Powers — 267-8529
Pro-Life: Theresa Hickey—267-0071
R.C.I.A.: Sister Dominic Joseph—267-6644
Vocation Contact: Don Hickey—267-0071
Wedding Coordinator: Michelle Donahue—342-0435