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2|29th Sunday in Ordinary Time�

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“It is Jesus who stirs in you the desire to do something great with your

lives, the will to follow an ideal, the refusal to allow yourselves to be

grounded down by mediocrity, the courage to commit yourselves humbly

and patiently to improving yourselves and society, making the world

more human and more fraternal.” — ST. JOHN PAUL II

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Altar Server Coordinator��Nicole Fragione�

Eucharistic Adoration��Peg Michaud�

Eucharistic Minister Coordinator�

� St. Francis��Gail Marchand�

� St. Peter��Pat Fairchild�

Eucharistic Minister Training��Mary Ann Seiser�

Lector Coordinator�

� St. Francis��Peg Doyle�

� St. Peter��Brian Tutt�

Liturgical Decorating Ministry�

� St. Francis��Barbara Gleason�

� St. Peter��Pat Fairchild�

Sacristans�

� St. Francis��Dave Neri�

� St. Peter��Louise Binelli�

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Angels & Ministers��Barbara Skarupa 860�482�4433�

Bereavement Ministry��Mary Ann Seiser 860�482�4433�

Holy Name��Michael Yuchunas 860�309�0448�

Holy Rosary��Claudia Guisti 860�307�9696�

Homebound Visits��Mary Ann Seiser 860�482�4433�

Knights of Columbus #55��David Mwanza 203�419�6144�

Legion of Mary��860�482�4433�

Marriage & Family Life Ministry��Jen Owens 860�307�2291�

Prayer Shawl Ministry��Joan Colangelo 860�482�6294�

RCIA��Jarred Howe 860�482�4433�

Scripture Discussion��Mary Cashman 860�489�7568�

Social Ministry��Maria Daddario 860�482�4433�

St. Anne’s, Mother Cabrini & Franciscan Societies�

��Jacqueline Stefurak�Harms 860�482�7791�

Virtus Training��860�482�4433�

Welcoming/Hospitality��Peg Michaud 860�482�4433�

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Evangelización��Orlando Orellana 860�806�4522�

Legion de María��Jose Guambana 860�485�5473�

Liturgia/Sacristía��Roberto Castillo 860�309�2316�

Ministros Extraordinarios de la Comunión �

��Carmen Fernández 860�921�3408�

Monitores y Lectores��Sonia Sánchez 860�307�8349�

Movimiento Juan XXIII��Fani Orellana 336�695�3672�

Pastoral Social��Doris Ramírez 860�459�6658�

Pastoral de Vida Matrimonial y Familia �

��Yuneris Owens 860�307�2291�

Preparación de Quinceañeras��

(Preparación/Mentora) ��Yuneris Owens 860�307�2291�

RICA/Ministerios Musicales/Catequesis �

��Lourdes Rodríguez 860�307�7343�

Servidores del Altar / Monaguillos �

��Elvia Orellana 860�459�1837�

Ujieres/Ministros de Acogida �

��Ruben De La Roca 860�459�6845�

St. John Paul the Great Parish �

Ministries & Volunteer Opportunities�

Weekly Bulletin Submission Deadline�

Announcements for 1 BULLETIN�

are due by 4:30 pm FRIDAY,�OCTOBER 23.�

Please submit by email to:

[email protected]�

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St. John Paul the Great Parish � Torrington, CT�

has an opening for a part�time Custodian �

who will work 20 hours per week: �

Mon. 9�1, Wed. 9�1, Thurs. 9�1, Fri. 11�4, Sun. 10�1�

Duties will include working with the Plant Manager to provide

coordinated janitorial services in the churches and other parish

buildings, providing set-up and cleaning services for church functions.

Duties will include, but are not limited to: upkeep of grounds,

cleaning all areas of the churches and properties; vacuuming carpets

and entryway rugs, emptying trash cans; sweeping and wet-mopping

floors, utilizing proper cleaning techniques.

Qualified candidates must have a willingness to work as part of

a team, have the ability to multi-task while maintaining a high level of

organization, and have a valid driver's license.

Please submit your resume to: �

St. John Paul the Great Parish�

160 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790.�

Or email: [email protected]�

World Mission Sunday 2020 collection is this

weekend. This year, Pope Francis asks us to respond to that call,

saying, “Here I Am, Send Me!” To “send” ourselves, we can PRAY

for the Church’s worldwide missionary work and OFFER financial

HELP and CHARITY through the collection for the Society for the

Propagation of the Faith for vulnerable communities throughout Asia,

Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands. Thank you for your generosity.

Every parish family should have received a

letter from Father Ihemedu this week asking for �

a contribution to our Annual Collection to help offset our

income shortage due to COVID�19. The participation of �

all parishioners is essential for the success of this effort.

Please return your pledge card today. If you did not receive

a letter, additional copies are available at church exits. �

_________ Thank you! _________�

Annual

Collection

� View our bulletin online: JohnPaulGreatParish.com�

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October 18, 2020 ● From the Pastor’s Desk ● 29

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Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A�

My prayer for you

this week is �

1 Chronicles 4:10.�

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“Oh that you would

bless me indeed and

enlarge my border,

and that your hand

might be upon me,

and that you would

keep me from evil that

it may not grieve me!

And God granted

Jabez what he

requested.”�

As God did it for Jabez,

may He bless you indeed

and enlarge your borders!

May the hand of God be

upon you this week and

keep you from evil.�

Amen!

ANNUAL �

OCTOBER �

CENSUS �

This weekend �

October 17�18�

Ushers will record the number �

of communicants as well as

attendance at each Mass. The

count provides information for

long�range planning on both

parish and archdiocesan levels.�

Stay Connected

Download myParishApp

Nobody enjoys

paying taxes. �

Despite our

displeasure in being

forced to do so, we

also realize that the

monies generated

from taxes allows

governments to

provide essential

services for �

its people.�

Corruption really gets our goat, however. When we witness malfeasance,

overspending, irresponsibility, and dishonesty in governmental spending, the grave

injustices make an already unpleasant and arduous task even more difficult. The

inappropriate distribution and use of hard�earned monies can leave a person quite

angry and disconnected. It’s bad enough the government wants something from me,

now God does, too?�

God is not concerned necessarily with our money, although its proper use does

factor into our faith life. As the payment of secular taxes speaks of our allegiance to

the government, our return to God speaks of our allegiance to God. All of creation,

even the entire universe, is fashioned in the image and likeness of God. �

What speaks to God and has meaning and relevance to him? All of creation and

indeed our very selves! God delights in us and when we present ourselves back to

him, he delights even more! As the payment of secular taxes is designed to secure

the equitable distribution of goods and services to all people, so is our return of

ourselves to God in gratitude meant to advance God’s kingdom here on earth. �

When our exclusive and sincere allegiance is given to God, God can use us to

set things right and straight again. The wounds of sin distort our relationship and

disorder our world. By giving ourselves and all of creation back to God in gratitude,

we acknowledge the proper Creator and Author of life for who He is and devote our

labors exclusively to God’s kingdom and the justice, peace, or order God envisions. �

In giving back to God all that belongs to God, we set the axis of our lives correctly

and put our priorities in proper order. All of our relationships, especially with God, our

brothers and sisters, and all of creation are perceived more clearly as they really are.

Using, accumulating, wasting, exploiting, hording, and self�preservation are no

longer necessary. ©LPi�

Matthew 22�

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Mass Intentions�

� O�� 18, 2020�


4:30 pm� St. Peter�

� † Carolyn Maiarino by Family�

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7:00 am� St. Francis �

� † Maria & Salvatore Calabrese by Giovanni & Elisa �

� � Calabrese�

8:30 am� St. Peter�

� † William, Raffaella & Nicky Rosa and Anna, Hank & Billy

� Witkoski by Mark and Anita Rosa�

10:00 am� St. Francis, live�streamed �

� † Rebecca “Becky” Grigos and Carl & Ann Giannetti �

� by Family�

� † Richard Carbone by Family�

11:30 am� Mass in Spanish, St. Peter, live�streamed�

� † Maria Rosario by Children�

Saturday, October 17th�

Sunday, October 18th�

Weekday Masses �

M�� 10/19� 8:30 am� S . F!��"#$�

� † Lorraine Thibault by Family �

T&'$�� 10/20� 8:30 am� S . P' '!�

� For the intentions of all parishioners�

W'��'$�� 10/21� 8:30 am� S . F!��"#$�

� † Carol Thibault by Family �

T*&!$�� 10/22� 8:30 am� S . P' '!�

� † Bruno Sestito and Vittorio & Rosa Cristiano �

� by Antoinette Sestito�

F!#�� 10/23� 8:30 am� S . F!��"#$�

� † Louise & Charles Germano by Daughter & Son�in�Law�

4:30 pm� St. Peter�

� † Anne Buckley by Niece�

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7:00 am� St. Francis �

� † Mary Lefebre & James Lefebre by Susan Harrington�

8:30 am� St. Peter�

� † Debbie Melaragno by Family�

10:00 am� St. Francis, live�streamed �

� † Helen & Stephen Macsata by Nieces & Family�

11:30 am� Mass in Spanish, St. Peter, live�streamed�

� For the intentions of all parishioners�

Saturday, October 24th�

Sunday, October 25th�

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S�� C�� is burning this week �

at S�. F�� in memory of �

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at S�. P�� in memory of �

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In need of prayers? �

Please call Cheryl at our Prayer Line:

860-960-4805 ...completely confidential

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Exposition of the �

Blessed Sacrament �

Wednesdays �

4:30 � 5:30 pm�

St. Francis Church�

Come adore the Lord Jesus

Please pray for recently �

deceased members of our parish…�

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You are invited to �

THE SACRAMENT OF �

RECONCILIATION�

SATURDAYS 2:00�3:00 pm �

at ST. FRANCIS CHURCH.�

Priests and penitents are expected to wear masks �

for the entire duration of confession.�

For those who do not have access to the internet �

but who would like to watch the Sunday Mass:�

CABLE 5 will broadcast a recording of the

Sunday Mass each week, premiering Fridays,

with repeats on the following Mondays and Wednesdays: �

MASS FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 will air �

Fri., October 23 @ 2 pm; repeating Mon., Oct. 26 �

@ 4 pm; and Wed., October 28 @ 3:30 pm.�

In addition, those without Facebook can view the Mass anytime �

on our YouTube channel: SJPTG Parish.�


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Give Online Making donations

and offertories is easier than ever.�

Dear Parishioners, we depend totally on your weekly offerings for

the upkeep of our parish. I thank you for your continued

generosity in supporting St. John Paul the Great Parish.

God Bless, Fr. Emmanuel

Simply visit www.johnpaulgreatparish.com�

and click on the online giving link to get started.�

Online Giving is provided by Our Sunday Visitor, a Catholic not-for-profit organization serving parishes for more than 100 years.

THANK YOU for continued support of our youth through

They may be dropped off in front of the �

St. Francis Garage 24/7

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Our Doors are Open � Highlights�

As pandemic guidelines continue to �

change, St. John Paul the Great Parish is

adjusting accordingly. We publish changes

in the bulletin, on our website and on

Facebook as they happen. �

Our doors are open for the public celebration of

weekday and weekend Masses, baptisms, wedding Masses

and funeral Masses using social distance guidelines. �

Those who wish to attend Mass and are able to,

following current guidelines, are welcome and encouraged to

do so. If you are over the age of 65, or have health

issues, please consider staying home. �

The dispensation for Sunday Mass has been extended

through Saturday, November 28, 2020. The Archdiocese

of Hartford will provide updates regarding decisions reached

for the archdiocese as they are made.�

Online Masses and services can be accessed by using

Facebook and YouTube links under Mass Schedule at:

https://johnpaulgreatparish.com/masstimes. (Please

note: Facebook link is live. YouTube link is recorded video). �

Weekday 8:30 AM Masses and Sunday 10:00 am &

11:30 am (Spanish) Masses are live�streamed. �

The sacrament of Penance is now held indoors Saturdays

at St. Francis from 2�3 pm. Both priests and penitents are

expected to wear masks for the entire duration of

confession. �

The Parish Office remains closed to the public. We are

available�by phone Mon.�Fri. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.�

COMPLETE details are online at: �

johnpaulgreatparish.com�

Our Doors Are Open � PHASE 4 �

Weekend Mass Schedule�

�� Sat. Vigil 4:30 pm Mass� (Indoor � St. Peter � 100 maximum, overflow to St. Peter Hall)�

�� Sun. 7:00 am Mass� (Indoor � St. Francis � 85 maximum)�

�� Sun. 8:30 am Mass� (Indoor � St. Peter � 100 maximum, overflow to St. Peter Hall)�

� Sun. 10:00 am Mass� (Indoor � St. Francis � 85 maximum) LIVE�STREAMED�

� Spanish 11:30 am Mass� (Indoor � St. Peter � 100 maximum, overflow to St. Peter Hall) LIVE�STREAMED�

Daily Mass Schedule � 8:30 am �

� (Indoor � St. Francis � Mon, Wed & Fri) �

� LIVE STREAMED�

� (Indoor � St. Peter � Tues, Thurs, 1

st

Sat)�

� LIVE STREAMED�

Confessions �

� are held INDOORS at St. Francis Church�

� Saturdays � 2:00 pm � 3:00 pm� �

Baptisms�

Must register and is limited to one family�

First WEEKEND of the month in English:�

� Saturdays 1:00 pm � St. Peter Church�

� Sundays � during 10:00 am Mass � St. Francis Church�

Fourth WEEKEND of the month in Spanish:�

� Saturdays 1:00 pm � St. Peter Church�

� Sundays � during 11:30 am Mass � St. Peter Church�

Nuestras Puertas Están Abiertas �

� Aspectos Destacados�

Mientras tanto que las pautas pandémicas

continúan cambiando, la parroquia St. John �

Paul the Great se está ajustando. Publicamos �

los cambios en el boletín, en nuestro sitio �

web y en Facebook a medida que se vayan �

dando los cambios.�

Nuestras puertas están abiertas para la celebración pública de

misas entre semana y fines de semana, bautizos, misas de bodas y

misas funerarias utilizando pautas de distancia social.�

Aquellos que deseen asistir a Misa y puedan, siguiendo las pautas

actuales, son bienvenidos a hacerlo. Si eres mayor de 65 años o

tiene problemas de salud, considere quedarse en casa.�

La dispensa para la misa dominical se ha extendido hasta el

sábado 28 de noviembre de 2020. La Arquidiócesis de Hartford

continúa monitoreando la gravedad de la situación y proporcionará

actualizaciones sobre las decisiones tomadas por la arquidiócesis.�

Misas y servicios en línea se puede acceder en Facebook y

YouTube. Enlaces y horario de misas en: johnpaulgreatparish�

.com/masstimes. (Tenga en cuenta: el enlace de Facebook es en

vivo. El enlace de YouTube es una grabación).�

Misas entre semana 8:30 am y domingos a las 10:00 am y a �

las 11:30 am (español) se transmiten en vivo.�

El sacramento de la Penitencia ahora se lleva a cabo en el interior

los sábados en St. Francis de 2 a 3 pm. Se espera que tanto los

sacerdotes como los penitentes usen máscaras durante toda la

confesión.�

La Oficina Parroquial permanece cerrada al público. Estamos

disponibles por teléfono de lunes a viernes 9:00 am a 4:00 pm.�

Los detalles COMPLETOS están en línea en:

johnpaulgreatparish.com �

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Provides a FREE COMMUNITY MEAL

the 2nd and 4th SUNDAY of each month

1 pm at St. Peter Hall, 107 E. Main St., Torrington

Please put “Kevin’s Place” in the memo on checks and mail

to the parish office: 160 Main St., Torrington, CT 06790

For more info... Christine Delgrande 860�307�2969�

email: [email protected]�

Prayer Shawl Ministry�

The Prayer Shawl Ministry is a group of women

from St. John Paul the Great Parish who

knit shawls to be given, free of charge, to

anyone who wants one to give to a person who

is ill, or in mourning, or for any other reason. �

Please call Joan Colangelo at 860�482�6294 or �

Carmy Tromba 860�489�6460 to receive one. �

The ladies also knit baby blankets to be given out at baptisms.

We have many shawls now and would love to give them out. �

Fridays, 6:30pm �

at St. Peter Church�

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET / ADORATION

Open to the Public. Also livestream prayer:

www.facebook.com/JohnPaulGreatParish

Organizations & Ministries �

OF ST. JOHN PAUL THE GREAT PARISH�

Please send your ministry news and

event updates for inclusion in upcoming

bulletins. The parish bulletin is published

each week and our website is updated often.�

Please send your submissions to: �

SAINT PETER HOLY NAME SOCIETY�

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Note: We will not be going to

Mass in body on October 18th.�

Our next meeting will be �

Monday, October 26

th

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at 7 PM in Saint Peter Hall.�

Members are encouraged to come and please wear a mask.

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Solidarity Council #55

Annual Luminaria display will be �

All Souls Day (November 2) �

WEATHER PERMITTING�

Remember your departed relatives, friends

& anyone else you would like to remember.�

Knights will facilitate handout of Luminaria bags each

weekend after Masses. Bag pick-up is self-serve. Instructions

can be picked up with the bags. Return filled out bags with

donation enclosed ($2 per bag or 3 for $5) after any Mass.

We will also have a drive-through pickup on Sundays from 11 am

- 12 pm in back of St. Francis Church. If you cannot come to pick

up bags, please contact us at [email protected],

or leave a message at 860-307-5204.

RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY ARCHDIOCESE OF HARTFORD�

Join us in prayer for�

40 DAYS FOR LIFE �

2020�

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Now through November 1�

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Join other Christians in 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to

abortion or stand and peacefully pray in the public right�of�way

outside the Hartford GYN Center at 1 Main St. Hartford.�

For more information, please contact Anne Boers �

(203) 745�7300 or visit www.prolifeministry.org�


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GO ONLINE TO:

https://johnpaulgreatparish.com/

high-school-confirmation-program

The safety of our students and volunteers has been at the forefront of

our plans for this year. Cost: $40 /student. Questions? Contact Donna

Puzacke 860-309-1900 or [email protected].

REGISTER TODAY! �

for 2020�2021 HIGH SCHOOL

CONFIRMATION program.�

The St. John Paul the Great Social Ministry Committee

is sponsoring a

DRIVE-THRU

Thanksgiving

FOOD DRIVE

to benefit FISH and Friendly Hands food banks�

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7

TH

, 2020

in St. Francis Church parking lot

from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

We are requesting holiday�inspired non�perishable �

food items such as stuffing mix, mashed potatoes,

gravy, sweet potatoes, canned fruits and

vegetables, dessert mixes such as cakes

and brownies, etc. Donations of baby food��

are also needed. Volunteers will be on

hand to accept your donations.�

Monetary donations will �

also be accepted. Please

make any checks out to

either FISH or Friendly Hands.

Your continued support in our outreach programs is

greatly appreciated. Thank you for your generosity.�

REGISTER TODAY FOR THE �

2020�2021 FAITH FORMATION YEAR �

We are still accepting

applications for returning and

new students in GRADES K-5.

Register:

www.johnpaulgreatparish.com/religious-education-k-5 �

Be assured that our top priority is the health and safety of our students,

families and volunteers. All safety guidelines provided by the CDC, State and

the Archdiocese of Hartford are followed. Hybrid program includes virtual

(recorded) and online classes, occasional Zoom meetings and some in-

person sessions with parents and students. Classes start mid�

October. Questions? Contact Jen Owens, Religious Ed Coordinator: Call

860-307-2291 (call or text) or email [email protected]

Holy Cross High School www.holycrosshs-ct.com

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 and TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 at 6:30 pm

for 7

th

& 8

th

grade as well as transfer students. Meet some of our teachers,

administrators and students, learn what Holy Cross has to offer and go

on a student-guided campus tour. Masks will be mandatory for these

events. 8

th

graders are required to take our PLACEMENT TEST on

October 24 or November 21. Cost for the exam is $25. Applications and

financial aid applications (FACTS) are due December 1. SEE WEBSITE.

In-Person

OPEN HOUSE

TOUR DATES

10:00am - 1:00pm • Saturday, October 24 OR Saturday, November 21

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. All safety precautions for in-person tours are

being taken. Each family will follow a socially distanced, guided walk around

our campus building. Come with your mask.

Visit spchs.com/openhouse to register for an appointment time.

Also, Placement Exam dates for prospective grade 9 & 10 students

are Saturday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 12, beginning at 8:00am.

To register visit spchs.com/placement-exam-registration/

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Cost is $40/student. Questions? Please contact EDGE Coordinator

Marlene Carrier 860-309-7855 or [email protected].�

Middle School EDGE �

Religious Education Program�

Classes have begun.

REGISTER ONLINE:

johnpaulgreatparish.com/edge-middle-school-grades-6-8�

A documentary series, �

“McGivney: Priest of Connecticut,” �

is offered by the Archdiocese of Hartford. �

See segments shared Wednesdays at

www.facebook.com/ArchdioceseofHartford

throughout the month of October. The series

features visits to significant places of �

Venerable Michael McGivney’s life and

ministry, as well as all�new interviews with

bishops, priests, and scholars. �

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ST. JOHN PAUL THE GREAT ACADEMY THE ONLY STREAM SCHOOL IN NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT �

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ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE ACADEMY!�

WOW, we have had a fantastic response from our community!

Thank you to the following who have committed �

to supporting Downtown is A�Glow:��

SPONSORS:��

� The Roberts Tax Groups� Torrington Downtown Partners�

� Thomaston Savings Bank� Warner Theatre�

� Torrington Savings Bank � �

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS:��

� Brinx Restaurant�

� Canton Physical Therapy�

� City of Torrington & Office �

� of Mayor Elinor Carbone�

� Hatfield & Co. Jewelers�

� Ida's Bridal Shop�

� KidsPlay Children's Museum�

� Northwest Connecticut's �

� Chamber of Commerce�

� Ruwet's Berry Scary Acres�

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From the Office of the Principal

Dear parishioners,�

God has certainly blessed St. John Paul the Great

Academy, I am pleased to share with you, as we are off

to a successful start to the 2020�21 academic year. �

My, how September has flown by! �

October is here and it is a beautiful time of year. �

We celebrated the beginning of autumn with our Fall

Festival and are currently selling Lyman Orchards

pies & Otis Spunkmeyer cookies. Place your order

online or call the school by October 20. Orders will be

delivered November 11. �

We are also excited to announce our partnership

with Torrington’s downtown business community with

our Downtown is A�Glow event. I encourage you to

witness the creativity of our students when their painted

and carved pumpkins are on display October 30 & 31. �

The students are adjusting back into a routine and

are finding out quickly that there is a lot to learn this

year. At St. John Paul the Great Academy, we are

always promoting the habit of becoming life�long

learners. There is a lot of learning going on � SJPTGA

teachers work very attentively to make sure every child

is getting the best possible engaging, learning

environment. Our expectation is for every student,

when they go home, to share a positive experience or

happening that occurs throughout their school day. �

On behalf of the students, faculty and staff of St.

John Paul the Great Academy, we thank you for your

partnership and support as this year has begun like no

other. With added safety measures and health

practices in place, additional funding, resources and

equipment were needed before our students entered

back into the school building. But with your support, we

are happy to report that 142 students returned to the

Academy for the 2020�2021 school year. That’s an

increase of 44 students from the 2019�2020 school

year. Thanks to all!�

At St. John Paul the Great Academy we believe in

our core values: Believe, Build, Become. Do you

share in these values and expectations? If so, St. John

Paul the Great Academy currently has limited

openings for new students. Please contact the

school office for a personal tour or to set up a shadow

opportunity. �

Together, we can make a difference! �

Sincerely.�

Mr. Edward Goad�

�Believe † Build † Become

SMART LOOKING� STUDENTS � Parishioners Tim and

Susan Cook recently surprised the students of St. John Paul the

Great Academy with beautiful letter jackets. Thanks to their

generosity, every student received one to wear with pride! �

The Former�Torrington

Furniture Building Owner�

Torrington Historical Society�

Torrington Library�

Toothpick�

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FOOD TRUCKS:��

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From the Office of the Principal

Dear parishioners,�

God has certainly blessed St.

John Paul the Great Academy, I am

pleased to share with you, as we are off

to a successful start to the 2020�21 academic year. �

My, how September has flown by! �

October is here and it is a beautiful time of year. �

We celebrated the beginning of autumn with our Fall

Festival and are currently selling Lyman Orchards

pies & Otis Spunkmeyer cookies. Place your order

online or call the school by October 20. Orders will be

delivered November 11. �

We are also excited to announce our partnership

with Torrington’s downtown business community with

our Downtown is A�Glow event. I encourage you to

witness the creativity of our students when their painted

and carved pumpkins are on display October 30 & 31. �

The students are adjusting back into a routine

and are finding out quickly that there is a lot to learn

this year. At St. John Paul the Great Academy, we are

always promoting the habit of becoming life�long

learners. There is a lot of learning going on � SJPTGA

teachers work very attentively to make sure every child

is getting the best possible engaging, learning

environment. Our expectation is for every student,

when they go home, to share a positive experience or

happening that occurs throughout their school day. �

On behalf of the students, faculty and staff of �

St. John Paul the Great Academy, we thank you for

your partnership and support as this year has begun

like no other. With added safety measures and health

practices in place, additional funding, resources and

equipment were needed before our students entered

back into the school building. But with your support, we

are happy to report that 142 students returned to the

Academy for the 2020�2021 school year. That’s an

increase of 44 students from the 2019�2020 school

year. Thanks to all!�

At St. John Paul the Great Academy we believe in

our core values: Believe, Build, Become. Do you

share in these values and expectations? If so, St. John

Paul the Great Academy currently has limited

openings for new students. Please contact the

school office for a personal tour or to set up a shadow

opportunity. �

Together, we can make a difference! �

Sincerely,�

Mr. Edward Goad�

�Believe † Build † Become

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� Pastor:� Rev. Emmanuel I. Ihemedu�

� Parochial Vicar:� Rev. Mauricio Galvis�

� Deacons:� Roy Dungan�

� � Peter Hyde�

� � Richard Hamel�

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� Middle School EDGE/Youth Group �

� Marlene Carrier: Cell 860�309�7855 Call/TEXT�


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For adults who wish to become Catholic or for Catholic Adults

who have not yet received the Sacraments of First Eucharist

and Confirmation. Please contact the Parish Office for more

details.�

S�� B��: �

Due to current pandemic restrictions, all in�person

baptismal preparation has been suspended and is now being

done remotely.��Please call or text Kate for more information

860�307�7432 or call the office 860�482�4433. For baptism

prep in Spanish please call or text Lourdes at 860�307�7343.� �

S�� M��: �

Arrangements for Marriage are made by calling the Parish

Office to schedule an appointment with one of the priests at

least six months in advance of desired wedding date. For

more information or FAQ, call or email Jen Owens, Marriage

Prep Coordinator at 860�307�2291 (call or text)

Email:�[email protected] �

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Anyone who is seriously ill, advanced in age or preparing for �

surgery may receive. Please call the Parish Office to arrange. �

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Requisitos: Asistir a la clase � padres y padrinos �. Traer el

acta de nacimiento del niño (a). Si los padrinos son pareja,

deben estar casados por la Iglesia. Llegar puntuales a la

conferencia. Llenar el formato para la inscripción bautismal.

Traer fija la fecha y la hora de la ceremonia del Bautismo. �

(Por favor llamar a la oficina para registrarse o al �

860�307�7343 � Lourdes � también pueden enviar texto.)�

C�� P��B��: 860�307�7343 � Lourdes �

C�� D� B��: CUARTO FIN DE SEMANA

del mes en español: Sábados � 1:00 pm en la iglesia de St.

Peter. Domingos � durante la misa de las 11:30 am en la

iglesia de St. Peter.�

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Requisito:

† EUCARISTIA DOMINICAL�

11:30 am En la Iglesia de San Pedro�

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OFICINA PARROQUIAL EN ESPAÑOL �

Los Martes �

5:30 � 6:30 pm�

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SERVICIOS: Confesiones, Direccion Espiritual,

inscripcion de intenciones para la Eucaristia Dominical,

informacion sobre los Sacramentos de Bautismo, Primera

Comunion, Confirmacion, Matrimonio, Quincea Ñeras y

Catequesis para adultos. �

Telephone (860) 482-3155CIESCO MEMORIALS

Monuments • MarkersCleanings • Cemetery Lettering

Bronze PlaquesJohn C. Ciesco

Cemetery ConsultantEmail: [email protected]

199 Main StreetTorrington, CT 06790

www.ciescomemorials.com

Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 • Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 • www.4lpi.comv Torrington Cluster, Torrington, CT 04-0982

113 Albert StreetTorrington, CT 06790

(860) 482-6446 P

Phalen Funeral home Inc.Keith M. PhalenFuneral Director

[email protected] http://www.phalenfuneral.com

285 Migeon AvenueTorrington

(860) 489-9600

Since 1922Foothills Visiting Nurse &

Home Care, Inc.(860) 379-8561

32 Union Street • Winsted, CT 06098

JR AutoJR AutoCenter LLCCenter LLC

Vincent JacquesVincent Jacques

860-618-3188860-618-3188284 Riverside Ave.284 Riverside Ave.

Torrington, CT 06790Torrington, CT 06790

L itch fi e ld Woods HEALTH CARE CENTER

Mark Loomis, B.A.Director of Admissions

255 Roberts St., Torrington, CT(860) 489-5801

Fax (860) 496-2063E: [email protected]

John A. Sullivan OWNER

COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIALBUILDING & RESTORATIONS

[email protected]

www.sullivan-brothers.comOne Wolcott Rd. / Wolcott, CT

Contact Mary Hoffman to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6340

Your CommunitY –Your CommunitY Bank

TORRINGTON, 416 WINSTED RD

860-482-3423www.nwcommunitybank.com

MEMBER FDIC EQUAL HOUSING LENDER

Rowe Funeral Home283 Torrington Road, Litchfield 860-567-8708

www.rowefuneralhome.net

Jeffrey R. Thurston

Melissa A. Thurston

Brooke T. Grabowski

(860)496-2152 TorringtonSavings.com EQUAL HOUSING LENDER | MEMBER | NMLS#404919

Helpful. Trustworthy. Dependable.That’s how our customers describe us.

Independent LIvIng • AssIsted LIvIng • MeMory CAre

Keystone PlaceAt Newbury BrookA Life Fulfilling Retirement Community

RSVP (860) 618-7370KeystonePlaceAtNewburyBrook.com

Assisted Living informAtion session & open House4th Thursday of each month, 1:30pm–3:00pm

Join us for a tour, meet our staff, talkwith our residents, and ask the questions

that are important to you!

1058 Litchfield St., Torrington

Authentic Italian Cuisine

The Venetian RestaurantMichael & Fiorita DiLulloServing Lunch & Dinner

www.thevenetianrestaurantct.com

52 East Main StreetTorrington, CT 06790(860) 489-8592

Closed Tuesday

THIS SPACE IS


Danny Hall

D.J. Hall RoofingRoofs • Gutters • RepairsFree Estimates Fully Insured

Workman’s Comp860-496-7003

Solar City Solar Cell Installation,Please call to inquire

Tedeschi Tile & Marble, Inc.• Ceramic Tile Installation for Residential and Commercial• Granite and Marble Fabrication• Trained in Italy with over 30 Yrs. Experience

Showroom:1232 East Main St., Route 202

Torrington, CT 06790www.tedeschitile.com

THE LIFESTYLE IS TILE Fax/Tel. 860-489-7463

FOSTER PARENTSNEEDED

Open Houses held monthlyCALL 1-888-KIDHERO

or 1-888-543-4376 TODAY

24 Hour Emergency Service

860-489-HEAT (4328)www.carlsonheating.com

Torrington, CTLic. #0406132

Patterson

Home Heating Oil fordependability, service & price!

C A L L 8 6 0 - 4 8 9 - 9 2 7 1100 LINCOLN AVE., TORRINGTON

HOD048

PattersonOIL COMPANY

MOUNTAIN VIEWLANDSCAPING & SONS, LLC

Commercial • Residential

Lawn MaintenanceStump Grinding • Snow Plowing

John CoonsTorrington, CT

(860) 482-2856

by COMMERCIAL SEWING

JUMP JUMP ON BOARDON BOARDOuterArmor.comOuterArmor.com

Call or Email Us Today!

Human Resources • 860.482.5509 ext. 154 & [email protected] 65 Grant St. | Torrington, CT 06790

Looking For:• Project Coordinator• CNC Machinist• Shipper or Receiver• Sewing Machine Operators • Production Scheduler/Expediter• Assembly Workers

INSURANCE WORKS, INCAuto • Home • Business • Toys

Carrie Maiorino-Pfistner, President, St. Peter Alumnus, Class of 1975Karl J. Pfistner, Vice President, Retired USN, CPO • St. Francis Alumnus, Class of 1974

115 Migeon Ave, Torrington • [email protected] | [email protected] | www.insworksct.com

Veteran-Owned • Parishioners

For over 40 years, providing comprehensive rehabilitation services to the community

Leaders in Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy & Wellness Services in Northwest CTwww.torringtonpt.com | www.facebook.com/torringtonpt | [email protected]

2 Torrington locations:30 Peck Road • 860-489-0867 | 245 Alvord Park Road • 860-496-9851

Maletta Pfeiffer Physical Therapy

Open House Specials!!Please visit our cemeteries during our Fall Open House Program. Stop in and

speak with our Family Service Advisors from 9 AM to 2 PM, get a tour of the park and take advantage of our Open House Special Offers just for those who visit

during the following schedule:

Saturday October 31, 2020Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery - 1 Cottage Grove Rd. Bloomfield, CTSt. Francis Cemetery - 863 South Main St. Torrington, CTMt. St. Peter Cemetery - 219 New Haven Ave. Derby, CTSt. Lawrence Cemetery - 280 Derby Ave. West Haven, CT

Saturday October 24, 2020St. Mary Cemetery - 1141 Stanley St. New Britain, CTAll Saints Cemetery - 700 Middletown Ave. North Haven, CTMt. Olivet Cemetery - 669 Platt Rd. Watertown, CT

The Catholic Cemeteries Association of the Archdiocese of Hartford, Inc.

Attorneys-at-LawPaul R. Griffin, Esq.

GALLICCHIO,MERATI & GRIFFIN157 Migeon Avenue, Torrington, CT

Residential and Commercial Real EstateWills and Estate Settlement

Housing Law • Business FormationPersonal Injury

860-489-6444 Fax 860-489-1688


DMYTRYCKPAINTING, LLCPainting & WallPaPer

45 Spring Street, TorringtonFree Estimates • Fully InsuredCT Contractor’s Lic. #577199

Stephen & Gianna DmytryckParishioners

(860) 496-1611

Cook Funeral Home“Where families gather to celebrate a life well lived”

Our New Chapel is open for services

Handicapped accessible comfort rooms.

Pre-Arrangement specialists.

82 Litchfield Street, Torrington, CT 06790PH: 860-482-4456 • FX: 860-482-1704

www.cookfuneralhomect.comServing all faiths within Litchfield County

and throughout Connecticut.

Timothy & Susan Cook

Petricone’sTorrington Pharmacy &Medical EquipmentJoseph R. Petricone, Jr.Pharmacist110 Main St., Torrington, CTPh: 860-489-5511Fax: [email protected]

HAVE YOU TRIED OUR COFFEE?COFFEE?Donuts • Muffins • Breakfast SandwichesCoffee • Espresso • Ice Cream • Outdoor Patio429 Winsted Rd., Torrington, CT860-482-9554

Taste ItFor Yourself!

George’s1203 East Main Street, Torrington, CT

860-626-1512Now Open 7 Days

M-F 6:30-2 (Breakfast All Day; Lunch Starts at 11)S & S 7-1 (Breakfast Only) Take Out Available

Gleeson-Ryan FuneRal Home258 pRospect stReet • toRRinGton, conecticut 06790

860-489-4104 tRaditional FuneRals

simple BuRials • cRemation seRvices

advance planninG

title 19 pRoGRams

• cHRistopHeR e. Ryan, sR. owneR • diRectoR

“seRvinG tHe livinG witH sensitivity since 1885” www.gleesonryanfuneralhome.com

(860) [email protected] a free consultation TODAY

Because You Deserve the Best! 860-986-6683 Joanne Donne Owner/Broker, Parishioner

[email protected]

Toni Osterhout, Broker/[email protected]

eliterealtyllc.comParishioner

860.482.4063t

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616 Main StreetTorrington

860-489-0204www.zellertire.com

WATERPROOFING COMPANYWATERPROOFING COMPANYINCORPORATEDINCORPORATED

Wishing Everyone a Wonderful Wishing Everyone a Wonderful SummerSummer SeasonSeason

ALLSTATEALLSTATE

Marisa JonesAdministrator

[email protected] 1360 Torringford St., Torrington, CT 06790 860.489.1008 • Short-Term Rehab • Long-Term Care • Secured Dementia Care

An Athena Health Care Managed Facility

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