COVER SHEET CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS: ST. PATRICK 47 WEST HIGH ST, EAST HAMPTON, CT 06424 PHONE: 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: May 2, 2010 TRANSIMSSION TIME: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE START SENDING US ONLY 450 BULLETINS Welcome to St. Patrick Church CELEBRATIONS OF THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Saturday Vigil: 5:00p.m. Sunday: 7:30a.m, 9:00a.m., 11:00a.m., 5:00p.m. 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 May 2, 2010 St. Patrick Church 47 West High St. P.O. Box 177 East Hampton, CT 06424-0177 Welcome to our Parish Family Please introduce yourself to our parish pastoral team and register with the parish secretary. MINISTRY OF CAREGIVING Office: 860-267-6644 Fax: 860-267-7807 Rectory: 860-267-6646 Email: stpatrick47@sbcglobal.net Web address: PLEASE NOTE: NEW WEB ADDRESS saintpatrickeh.org 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 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 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. Office Hours 8:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 12:00pm, Friday Stewardship Bulletin Deadline Please submit articles no later than noon on Monday “I give you a new commandment: love on another. As I have loved you, so you also should love on another.” —John 13:34 Jesus showed His love by healing the sick, giving hope to the hopeless and ultimately dying on the cross for us. We, too, are called to show our love of Jesus. When you give to the ABA you give love to someone in need. Handicap Accessible Page Three Fifth Sunday of Easter Fifth Sunday of Easter Saturday, May 1 8:00pm Richard Pandora req. by Larry & Peggy Puzzo and John Flannery req. by Donna Daly Sunday, May 2 7:30am Ann Erickson req. by Donna Daly & Christopher 9:00am Paula Riley req. by The Rushin Family Crowning of Mary during this Mass 11:00am Joan Arcidiacono req. by Warren & Beverly Edwards and Thomas Otto req. Frances Hall 5:00pm Carol McNaughton req. by Jann & Gordon Dalton Monday, May 3, St. Philip and St. James, apostles 8:00am Erminia, Andrew & Andrew D.V. Ferrigno Tuesday, May 4 8:00am Joan Arcidiacono req. by Peter & Arlene Bergan Wednesday, May 5 8:00am Mary Heidel req. by Her Parents Thursday, May 6 6:00am-4:00pm Eucharistic Adoration 4:00pm Closing of Adoration Friday, May 7 8:00am Joan Arcidiacono req. by Daisy Conway Sixth Sunday of Easter Saturday, May 8 5:00pm Ralph W. Kemp req. by Warren & Dorothy Cyr and Dolly Shaw req. by The Heidel Family First Communions during this Mass Sunday, May 9 7:30am Donata & Charles Sienna req. by Pat Cameron 9:00am Michael Gosselin req. by Ray & Jeanne Roussel First Communions during this Mass 11:00am Barbara Dumond req. by The 500 Club and Joan Arcidiacono req. by Annette Fitzgerald & Family First Communions during this Mass Dear Friends, This weekend is ABA commitment weekend. A very special thank you to all who have contributed so generously to the Annual Bishop’s Appeal already and those who have contributed in the past. Saint Patrick Church is able to afford all of the programs and services that we do because we are an integral part of the Diocese of Norwich. Sometimes in parish life people begin to think in terms of an “us” versus “them” mentality. It is important to realize Jesus’ parable about the Vine and the branches. We are an extension of Bishop Cote in this part of the diocese. We are extended branches that are connected in love with our Bishop, who in turn is connected with the church universal in Rome-the Vatican. In that light we need to realize that we are not independent. We are interdependent-interdependent on the diocese, and interdependent as Christians living in community with one another. As the famous poet once said, “No man is an island.” I strongly encourage and invite all parishioners to prayerfully consider how they can make a donation. The size of the gift is not important. Percentage of participation can make all of the difference in the world. This year, in particular, there is a great need for assistance with our ABA sponsored ministries in Haiti. As you know, the country of Haiti was devastated by an earthquake earlier this year. From the rubble signs of hope are emerging. The Diocese had representatives on the ground from Haitian Ministries both during and after the earthquake. The job of rebuilding the country has just begun. Your simple donation can offer so much assistance to those in Haiti who are, and will be in need for years to come. Your donation also supports the vocation office. In this year, the year of the Priests, we need to realize the need to nurture and support priestly vocations. Fr. Greg Galvin is working and praying tirelessly to respond to men who may hear God’s call in their life. Our own Judith Hughes who works with Fr. Ray Introvigne, has blessed so many in our parish with the Life in the Spirit seminars and prayer groups. These ministries depend upon ABA donations. On a personal level you should know that I have pledged $1,000.00 to the appeal. It has been my experience that God will not be outdone in generosity. I also contribute $45.00 on a weekly basis. I will not ask people to do something that I am not already doing myself. It involves sacrifice but it is so much more than just donating money, it is a philosophy of life. Do we approach life with clenched fists saying “everything I have is mine” or do we open our hands and hearts and see everything we have received as a gift from God? My prayer is that all of us will contribute our time, treasure, and talent to build up the Body of Christ here in East Hampton and around the world. We are branches connected to the Vine. May your hearts be filled with God’s peace. BUDGET AMOUNT NEEDED FOR WEEKLY SUNDAY OFFERING: $5,800.00 OFFERTORY-APR. 25 188 ENVELOPES OFFERTORY-APR. 25 NON-ENV. USERS $4,667.00 $ 887.90 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY, SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT TO ST PATRICK CHURCH Page Four May 2, 2010 Parish Events St. Patrick Library is located in the workroom of the Parish Center. All are welcome! Sunday, May 2 12:00pm 6:00pm RCIA/WKRM Life Teen Event Monday, May 3 8am-12pm 7:30pm EHHS AP TESTING/CH K of C Officers Mtg./K of C Hall Tuesday, May 4 12:00-3:00pm 7:00pm EHHS AP TESTING/CH Guild Craft Workshop/WKRM Wednesday, May 5 8am-12pm EHHS AP TESTING/CH Thursday, May 6 8am-12pm 7:00pm EHHS AP TESTING/CH Immaculee/CHR Friday, May 7 8am-12pm EHHS AP TESTING/CH 8:30am Pro-Life Mtg./K of C Hall __________________________________________________ St. Patrick Church Guild Meeting, May 11, 2010 at 6:00 pm The St. Patrick Church Guild will have their last meeting of the year with an Italian flair! Please join us for a light Italian meal and a business meeting. Springtime door prizes will be available! All are welcome. END OF THE YEAR LIFE TEEN PARTY: Teens, please join us on 5/23 for Mass at 5:00pm followed by our end of the year party. Help us celebrate the great successes and major fun we’ve had as we look back on a fantastic year and look ahead to summer retreats and a new life teen year starting in September! PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO 5:00PM LIFE TEEN MASS MOTHER’S DAY, MAY 9TH and THE LAST LIFE TEEN MASS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE MAY 23RD. WE WILL RESUME THE LIFE TEEN MASS IN MID SEPTEMBER. 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 Dan Williams, 860-267-9650 or Gary Sorvillo,860-267-6406 or e -mail at stpatricklifeteen@gmail.com. To view life teen pictures go to www.snapfish.com, email address: splifeteen@sbcglobal.net, password is “splifeteen”. 2010 Annual Bishop’s Appeal “The Lord is my light…” (Psalm 27:1) We are to be Christ’s beacons in the world. Each Year, the Diocese uses the Annual Bishop’s Appeal to help the parishes and the Diocese itself become centers of light for the world. The various works and ministries supported by the Appeal are works of justice and charity, reflecting God’s own desire to make us his cooperators, people who reflect God’s light. Thank you and all the people of God in the Diocese of Norwich for sharing in this endeavor. I know that I can count on our Parish family to help us achieve the success we all desire for our Diocesan Family. This year, our Parish Goal is $57,700. Attention Prayer Partners Next weekend our children will begin receiving First Holy Communion. If you wish to send your partner a card, please place it in the prayer partner basket in front of the tabernacle or bring it to the Faith Formation Office. Thank you for your prayers and support. CUP AND SIGN OF PEACE Bishop Cote has indicated that he will restore the Cup and the Sign of Peace for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ beginning June 5, 2010 if another flu outbreak does not occur. Precautions that were initiated last fall should continue. Page Five Fifth Sunday of Easter Introduction-Liturgy of the Word: On this fifth Sunday in the joyful season of Easter, we are drawn here by the Holy Spirit to worship and celebrate God’s abiding love. After weeks of growing in our appreciation for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we find ourselves called by him to lay down our lives in love as he did. Let us pray fervently today that we may truly have such love for one another. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: 1 Cor 15: 1-8 Jn 14: 6-14; Ps. 19:5 Acts 14: 19-28 Jn 14: 27-31a; Ps. See Ps. 145:12 Wednesday: Acts 15: 1-6 Jn 15: 1-8; Ps. See Ps. 122:1 Thursday: Acts 15: 7-21 Jn 15: 9-11; Ps. 96:3 Friday: Acts 15: 22-31 Jn 15: 12-17;Ps. 57:10a Saturday: Acts 16: 1-10 Jn 15: 18-21 Sunday: Acts 15: 1-2, 22-29 Rv 21: 10-14, 22-23 Jn 14: 23-29 Please Pray for our Priests...Norwich May 2: Paula Riley 2006, Raymond Jordan 1996, Gertrude Krotky 1991, Constance Kelleher 1972 May 3: Ernest Gagne 2001, Eva Cantara 1996, Angela Cordova 1988, Harold Dillon 1975 May 4: Marguerite Scott 1999, Margaret Kinnirey 1977, Edward Dauphine 1976 May 5: Henry Mikulski 1987, Patricia Allabough 1984, James McCarthy 1984, Brian Sosnowski 1984, Benjamin Bidwell 1981, James Mooney 1974, John Wallace 1972, Francis Contois 1971 May 6: Helen Robinson 1997, Paul Melnichuk 1992, Joseph Novotny 1973 May 7: Henry Cooper 1991, John Musa 1986, William Valli 1986, Gertrude Kingsley 1973 May 8: Margaret Poit 2007, Dianne Baker 2006, Camille Plourde 2001, Victoria Sylvia 1996, Mary Bidwell 1995, Betty Maloska 1993, Gertrude Rogan 1992, Mary Brogan 1989, Anthony Swabski 1987, Fr. Walter Keenan 1980, Edward Brackoneski 1978, Constance Fazzino 1977, Achille Cozzi 1976, Raymond Broadbent 1974 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. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Catechists Needed If you like to work with children, enjoy sharing your faith, and have free time on Monday afternoons or evenings the children of St. Patrick need you!! Please consider joining this important ministry. For additional information call Dani Annino at 860-267-6644 or email faithkthruyr2@sbcglobal.net. Pope Benedict XVI has designated June 19, 2009 through June 19, 2010 as the Year for Priests. This week please pray for the following priests of our Diocese Rev. Angelo M. Geiger, F.I. Rev. Salvador Gonzalez, O.M.I. Rev. Richard K. Gross, S.J. Rev. Addison Hallock, M.S.A. Rev. Thomas Hoar, S.S.E. Rev. Edward Howard, S.J. Rev. Joseph Kaipayil, M.C.B.S. Rev. Daniel Karempelis, M.S.A. Rev. Ephrem Karowski, O.F.M., Cap Rev. Roger J. Lamoureux, O.M.I. Lord our God, You guide Your people by the ministry of Priests. Keep them faithful in obedient service to You that by their life and ministry they may bring You glory in Christ. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. St. Patrick Guild & Knights of Columbus Scholarships The St. Patrick Guild and the Knights of Columbus will be presenting two $1,000 scholarships to a senior who is member of St. Patrick Parish and is looking to further his or her education at a one-year, two-year or four-year school or college. In order to qualify for the scholarship, you MUST be a member of St. Patrick Church a graduating senior high school student. Applications are available in guidance offices at East Hampton High School, Xavier High School, Mercy High School and Vinal Technical High School. Applications are also available in the Parish Office. The completed applications and attached transcripts of all high school grades to date may be mailed to Karen Adametz, St. Patrick Church, 47 West High St., P.O. Box 177, East Hampton, CT 06424 or dropped off at the Parish Office by Friday, May 21, 2010. Page Six May 2, 2010 Congratulations and prayerful best wishes to the following candidates who were confirmed at St. Patrick Cathedral, Norwich on April 24, 2010 Jacob “Eli” Beebe Megan “Cara” Beebe Sarah “Estella” Cole Benjamin “Rafael” DeCrescente Alyssa “Maria” DeJesus Troy “Oliver” DeLeon, II Michael “Thomas” DeMore Adam “Joseph” Dolce Arielle “Louise” Dufour Caitlin “Elizabeth” Emmett Jeffrey “Jabin” Fidler Anthony “Christopher” Flannery, IV Megan “Bridget” Fortin Joseph “Nicholas” Fraulino Rebecca “Bernard” Frazon Thomas “Sebastian” Gagliano Bryant “Aloysius” Harrell, Jr. Natalie “Elizabeth” Ihnat Kassandra “Anastasia” Kappock Aidan “Paul” Kelly Meghan “Catherine” Kelly William “Crispin” Lambert Morgan “Patricia” Langenfeld Savannah “Joan” Lanou William “William” Lonsdale Carly “Emanuela” Loura Emily “Carmella” Lufbery Lauren “Evelyn” Lysak Gerald “Jerome” Maccione, IV Mark “James” Mallon, Jr. Genna “Raphaela” Marcin Zachary “Luke” McCourt Kimberly “Anne” McLaughlin Samantha “Olive” Measimer Adam “Augustus” Michaud Colleen “Catherine” Owen Andrew “Dennis” Perkins Conor “Francis” Phillips Sarah “Mary” Pickup Nicholas “Joseph” Ray Bryce “Michael” Reed Thomas “Michael” Rushin Charles “Francis” Scheid, IV Addam “Joseph” Sevigny Colm “Patrick” Smith Alexis “Maria” Sypek Andrew “Michael” Talbot Michael “Francis” Weber Rachael “Genevieve” Weir Tyler “Joseph” Wilmot Austin “Scott” Wosleger Page Seven Fifth Sunday of Easter 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. Looking for volunteers to transport seniors and adults with visual impairments in Middletown, Cromwell, Rocky Hill, Wethersfield, Portland, East Hampton, Haddam, East Haddam, Durham, and Middlefield. Schedules are very flexible! You can give a ride on your way to work and do a good deed before the day has even begun! iTN is a community supported nonprofit that does not use public dollars. We need additional volunteers to keep the cost of the service affordable. Volunteers receive mileage reimbursements for part of the ride and transportation credits for the rest. Please call for more information or questions 860-346-7433. The Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus are no strangers to our Parish! For many years our association with the Sisters is a great blessing. You are invited to attend a very special event, held every two years to raise needed funds to benefit all the Sisters of this great religious order of women. The Most Reverend Henry J. Mansell, Archbishop of Hartford will be among the recipients of the Mother Clelia Merloni Award that evening. We hope you can attend. The Apostles Legacy Dinner will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Cascade in Hamden. Tickets are $100 each and can be obtained by contacting Sr. Shelia O’Neill, 295 Benham St., Hamden, CT 06514, or by calling 203-281-2562 or through e-mail at soneill@ascjus.org. Please show you appreciation for years of ministry through your support of the Apostles Legacy Dinner. St. Patrick Church Ministries Adoption 267-2457 Information: Dave & Maggie DeCrescente Altar Server: Susan Lanzi—267-9984 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 500 Club: John Robida—267-0329 Gathering in Grace: Roxann Bartone—267-6279 Guild: Maria Camara—267-6321 Knights of Columbus: Bobby Ashton—462-4265 Life Teen: Gary Sorvillo—267-6406 Dan Williams—267-9650 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 We Welcome into the Christian Community of St. Patrick through the Sacrament of Baptism Amanda Rose Arsenault Daughter of Anthony & Kerry Dalton Steben Son of Dana & Judith 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
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