FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Flowers for Mary’s Chapel are in ... · BIRTHRIGHT OF WINDHAM is thankful to God for Mothers and Fathers for the Precious Gift of Giving and Caring for Life.

MAY 11, 2014 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

†Masses and Intentions†

Sat Confession prior to 4:30 Mass Sat May 10, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip † Ida Jaskulka by Deren & Dave Dagon † Carolyn Kennedy by Jack & Elizabeth Cassella Sun May 11, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude † Anne Huff by Howard Huff Sun May 11,11:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Carolyn Kennedy, 1st Anniversary by Fr. Kennedy † Margaret Kunselman by the Parish

Mon May 12, No morning Mass at St. Jude Mon May 12, 6:00 pm Mass at St. Philip Tues May 13, 8:00 am Mass at St. Jude Tues May 13, 6:00 pm Mass at St. Philip Wed May 14, 8:00 am Mass at St. Jude Fri May 16, 8:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Grace Frankland by Memorial Mass Fund

Adoration following Mass until 2:00 pm 1:50 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet & Benediction

Sat Confession prior to 4:30 Mass Sat May 17, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip Sun May 18, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude Sun May 18,11:00 am Mass at St. Philip Baptism: Faith Halloran after 11:00 Mass Baptism: Spencer Maceyunas after 11:00 Mass Confirmation Rehearsal 6:00 pm at St. Philip

OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK

St. Philip Weekly Offering $2,791.00 St. Philip Seminary Fund $ 764.00 St. Jude Weekly Offering $1,249.00 St. Jude Additional Retired Priests $ 232.00

MEMORIAL FUND TOTAL DONATIONS St. Philip Memorial Fund Received $38,161.00 St. Philip Memorial Fund Balance $26,491.24 St. Jude Memorial Fund Total Donated $14,975.00 St. Jude Memorial Fund Balance $ 8,775.00

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND

Saturday 8:00 pm St. Philip 05/03/14 101 Sunday 9:00 am St. Jude 05/04/14 242 Sunday 11:00 am St. Philip 05/04/14 240

Total: 583

STEWARDSHIP: “And Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ…” Acts 2:38. The word “repent” means to turn from sin, to change our actions. When it comes to change, do we take responsibility for change or do we think that others have to change instead? Change that is permanent comes from within, we must take control and be disciplined. Jesus is there to help lighten the load.

Flowers for Mary’s Chapel are in memory of Jules and Colleen Girardet.

ST. PHILIP & ST. JUDE CHOIR REHEARSAL:

Mondays, May 12 and 19 at 6:30 P.M. downstairs in the Ashford Town Office Building. The Ashford Choraliers rehearse at 7 P.M.

Preparing for Confirmation & Memorial Day. IMPORTANT REHEARSALS!

PRAYER LIST: Marie (Beaudoin) Chace, Gus Aiello, Normand Ravenelle, Bernice Ravenelle, Elaine Fisher, Pablo Alayon, Addie Specyalski, Robert Blain, Alesha Dagon, Michael Ernst, Domonic Arienzale, Joan Dumas, Edward

Masse, Patrick Falletti, Bill Leffingwell, Gabe Winston, Wesley Berg, Roland Cloutier, Devin Pallanck. We would appreciate knowing how these people are doing. This list is for those who are actively sick. Please call the office to update our list.

PARISH MEETINGS: Prayer Shawl: Tues, May 13, 6:30 pm, Rectory. Knights of Columbus: Tues May 13, 7 pm, Parish Ctr. Parish Council: Tues, Jun 17, 7 pm, Rectory. Women’s Bible Study: will resume in September.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

CONFIRMATION CLASSES Confirmation rehearsal, May 18th 6 pm St. Philip. Confirmation Tues, May 20th 7pm St. Philip.

Class Mondays 7:00 pm, St. Philip Rectory.

Adult Ed with Fr. Kennedy, Ed Conlan Wed, 10-12 noon, Rectory.

ST. PHILIP AND ST. JUDE MEMORIAL FUNDS For easy access, Memorial Donation forms are now available on the parish website, and can be downloaded and printed on your home printer.

LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC CDS: There are NEW CDs with good Catholic teaching and some excellent testimonies of individuals and their faith walk. Thank you for all your donations, they help to keep the program going. If you have questions or requests contact Donna Vertefeuille at 860-429-4508 or email [email protected].

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY This prayer dates back to 170 A.D. and is the oldest prayer to Mary. Also there is in the catacombs of Priscilla in Rome an image of Mary holding the Baby Jesus.

We fly to thy protection, O holy Mother of God;

Despise not our petitions in our necessities,

but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

Amen

ST. PHILIP BOOK SALE: MAY 10 – MAY 18 Books Sale Hours: Sat & Sunday 8 am - 7 pm Weekdays: 3 pm - 7 pm Please support our Book Sale! Thank you.

ST. PHILIP & ST. JUDE CONFIRMATION Confirmation Rehearsal, Sun, May 18th at 6:00 pm at St. Philip’s. Confirmation is on Tues, May 20, 2014 at 7:00 pm at St. Philip’s.

Please pray for the Confirmation Candidates: Riley Bancroft, Jake Benton, A J Connolly, Dylan Garrison, Luke Hawthrone, Jake Kruszewski, Steven King, Gavin Metsack, Austen Metsack, Devin Pallanck, Olivia Pease, Cassidy Potter, Angela Rossi, John SiFuentes, Tyler Strogoff, Brett Tumosa, BIRTHRIGHT OF WINDHAM is thankful to God for Mothers and Fathers for the Precious Gift of Giving and Caring for Life. Thank you for your past support

of Birthright. This year we celebrate 42 years of service to pregnant women in crisis. Birthright’s volunteer staff is dedicated to offering women the alternative to abortion – LIFE! Thousands of pregnant

women have been helped and babies saved! Your support makes this life saving work possible. Mothers day - roses - donation $2/each “Change for Life” Baby Bottles. Take home, fill with loose change and return them on Father’s Day.

Join Us on Mother’s Day, May 10 & 11 for “Roses & Baby Bottles”

First Banns of Marriage Christine Kohn & Jonathan Caranfa.

ST. JUDE GARDEN Once again we will grow vegetables in the St Jude Garden for distribution to Willington Social

Services. Last year we raised an amazing amount of tomatoes, green beans and peppers for those in need in Willington. We could really use help ensuring we have seedlings donated and volunteers signed up to help with weeding. Please sign up on the sheet on the table on the way out of church, if you can donate seedlings or your time.

Father Kennedy’s Weight: -12 lbs. and holding.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Congratulations to the following parishioners who received First Holy Communion on May 4, 2014: For St. Jude's: Megan Campbell, Steven Canavan, Robert Elliott, Katherine Enright, Julia Iacampo,

Kylee Johnson, Angelica Jones, Elizabeth Jordan, Jenna Kozyra, Connor McCaughey, Karlie Mindek, Ryan Sepe, Kaitlyn Vales, Michael Zapp. For St. Philip: Noah Breard, Miles Burrello, Brayden Egan, Samantha Greenwood, Jack Hall, Sean Kodzis, Eric Mathewson, Caily Shine, Lucas Tamsin, Olivia Zulick.

The Office is closed Monday May 26, 2013 Memorial Day. St. Philip Cemetery services at 9 a.m. Bring lawn chairs!

Friday Adoration at St. Philip’s

will end at 2:00 pm. ASHFORD'S 300TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE is selling 2-dimensional wooden Historic Ashford Landmarks Collection, made by Cat’s Meow. A new Landmark will be available each month until Oct, 2014. St. Philip Church is one of these landmarks. They are for sale at the Town Clerks office for $15. Also, commemorative coins are for sale, designed by Ashford School children. . 300TH ANNIVERSARY PARADE On Saturday, October 11, 2014 Ashford will form the largest and best parade in Ashford’s history. Please consider how we at St. Philip’s can participate. They are looking for musicians, floats, animals, etc. There is a form in the office for anyone interested.

Do you or someone you know need a Prayer Shawl? Contact: Carolann Hernberg: 860- 487-0449, [email protected].

REMEMBER THE NEEDY IN OUR COMMUNITY. Food is collected all year, not just at the holidays. Please bring non-perishable foods to the church. We cannot distribute opened or out-of-date food. GIFT CARDS ARE NEEDED Please consider donating gas cards from Cumberland Farms, and food cards from Big Y for requests that come from the needy in our community. Put them in an envelope marked "office" and place them in the collection basket. Thank you.

The WILLINGTON FOOD PANTRY is open 2 days weekly: Mon, 4 pm - 6 pm, and Wed, 10 - Noon. Patrons must be Willington residents and be screened by the social worker, Tara Bergeron. Customers can come once monthly (on the day of their choice) to select shelf-stable food for their household. To apply, contact: Tara Bergeron, Dir, Youth, Family & Social Serv., Town of Willington, 40 Old Farms Rd. Willington, CT 06279. Phone: 860-487-3118; FAX: 860.487-3125 Email: [email protected].

FOOD ASSISTANCE: Distribution is always on a Friday morning, usually the 4th Friday of the month, from 7-9 am at the United Baptist Church of Ashford. We have applications and food distribution schedules in our office or you may visit the website: http://www.ashfordchurch.org/COMMUNITY_OUTREACH/Ashford_Food_Bank/.

Eucharistic Adoration: two adorers are needed each hour after Mass on Fridays at St. Philip 9am to 2pm. Please call Sandra Mullarkey: 860-429-0322. We need people who can commit to one hour, as well as people able to substitute when

necessary. All are invited. ITALY PILGRIMAGE: October 29 – November 8, 2014. Visiting Venice, Florence, Assisi, Rome with an audience with Pope Francis. Cost $2,975 from New York. Hosted by Fr. Ray Introvigne and Mrs Judith Hughes. For more information call Spiritual Renewal Services.860-887-0702

PILGRIMAGE TO THE SAINTS OF PROVENCE Marseille, Arles, Avignon, Aix, Beaume, Cotignac & Nice. Sept 15-24, $2999 + Tax. Contact Fr. Paul Ramen 860 564-9767 or [email protected].

BIRTHRIGHT OF WINDHAM: Your donations provide a witness to our Catholic faith and our commitment to life as we continue to provide baby wash, lotion, shampoo, pampers (size 1-4), baby wipes, receiving blankets, newborn gowns and clothing.

Through these donations, our two churches make a major impact on this ministry for local mothers and their babies.

HOLY FAMILY PASSIONIST RETREAT CENTER, West Hartford, CT Nothing Less than Everything Holy Family's retreat team invites you to experience a dynamic weekend retreat which explores the meaning and the potential of love to transform our lives. Christ gave us nothing less than complete love on the cross, and we, in turn, are called to love one another. The Retreat begins with a buffet dinner Friday from 6-8 PM and ends with brunch at noon on Sunday. Call 860-760-9705 for info or register at www.holyfamilyretreat.org. Women’s Retreat: May 30–Jun 2.

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Critics who say the Catholic Church is against universal health care are misinformed. The Catholic Church is founded on the Corporal Works of Mercy and helping others. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has always advocated for health care. The Catholic Church is opposing the federal health care mandate, because it violates the First Amendment, which is supposed to safeguard freedom of religion. If you haven’t done so already, please voice your opposition to the mandate by calling President Obama at the White House at 202-456-1111 or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at 202-205-5445. Let them know that the mandate is in violation of our First Amendment right to religious freedom.

Where are our shut-ins? Please call the rectory if you have a loved one in the hospital or in a nursing home so we can visit, bring the Eucharist and keep in touch.

“Donation Angel” ~ Donate any type of vehicle: cars, boats, etc. running or not. Donation Angel raises funds to support our Catholic Charities of Norwich and its mission to respond to Christ’s call to care for those in need by providing services for individuals and families. Click or call now for free quick removal of your unwanted vehicle and receive a tax deduction. For info call Ray at: 866-434-1131 or www.donationangel.org/ccfsn.

INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT ADOPTION? Catholic Charities provides services for all members of the adoption triad: Infant adoption placements, domestic and international home studies and adoption searches. Contact our Adoption Coordinator at: 860-889-8346 ext.282 or [email protected] for more info.

Natural Family Planning Classes ~ For Married and Engaged. (NFP) is the safe and loving alternative to the dangerous chemical and synthetic hormonal side-effects of contraception and birth control. NFP is scientific and 99% effective for conceiving or responsibly postponing your baby. NFP can also help with fertility problems. Call the Schantz’s at 860-464-1184 or the Collison’s 860-399-8625. Register for class on line at www.ccli.org . Home Study and online available.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT WEEKENDS If you are silently grieving after an abortion; healing, forgiveness and peace can begin with a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. “Project Rachel” is also a Diocesan outreach for anyone in need of healing. Priests in “Project Rachel” can help you through healing and forgiveness. Retreat May 30-June 1 in Hamden, CT call 203-631-9030. Retreat June 27-29 in RI call 401-421-7833 ext.118. For other information call 860-889-8346 ext. 283 or 800-554-5173. Confidential. www.rachelsvineyard.org.

Marriage Encounter Weekend~ “We thought we had a great marriage, but now our love is so much deeper than anything we could have imagined!” Rediscover each other with a heart-to-heart Marriage Encounter. Upcoming dates: July 11-13, November 7-9, 2014.For information call 860-376-0440. Email: [email protected]. Website:

www.wwme.org. PARENTS DIVORCING AND/OR RESOLVING CHILD CUSTODY ISSUES – participate in the court suggested Parent Education Program. Are you concerned about the effects of divorce, separation or family disruption on your children? Catholic Charities offers ongoing, monthly one day Parenting Education Classes in Norwich, Rockville and Middletown. A monthly 2- part Spanish/bilingual parenting education class is held in Willimantic. Attendance at both sessions in the Willimantic class is required for the certificate of completion. Fees apply and are determined by the State of CT. Please call 1-860-889-8346 ext. 260 for registration and monthly class locations and dates.

MARRIAGE BUILDING AND REPAIR: Is your marriage tearing you apart, little or no communication, considering separation or divorce? Retrouvaille is a lifeline. Retrouvaille provides tools to heal, re-establish communication, and gain new insight into your marriage. A series of 6 sessions follows the weekend phase. Couples come to Retrouvaille, which is Catholic in origin but open to all, with a sincere desire to repair and build a stable, loving marriage. For information call 413-525-1634. www.retrouvaille.org.

MARRIAGE PREP CLASS FOR ENGAGED COUPLES

“God’s Plan for a Joy-filled Marriage”. To register for a 3-session class call the Family Life Office at: 860-889-8346 ext. 283.

Pregnant? Need help? CATHOLIC CHARITIES Pregnancy and Adoption Programs provide concrete help & answers. Call 1-800-BABYDUE, even if you simply want to talk. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR LIFE!

“Choose Life” License Plates with smiling faces are promoting adoptions and traveling everywhere as a witness to Life

and Love. Give a gift that keeps on giving, it’s so easy! Go to www.fund-adoption.org for info or to download an application form. The license plate helps fund agencies such as Catholic Charities. Home Buyers and Foreclosure Prevention Classes: For help with purchasing a home, fallen behind on mortgage payments or help with budgeting or filling out applications for EMAP. All services are provided free at Catholic Charities, a HUD approved Counseling Agency. The Free ongoing Foreclosure Prevention and 8 hour Home Buyers Education Classes are offered by Catholic Charities in Norwich, New London and Plainfield locations. Info: 860-889-8346 ext. 271.

ST. MATTHEW PRESCHOOL IN TOLLAND still has openings available in their 3 year old program for the 2014/2015 school year. The 3’s meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:45 am till 11:45 am. St. Matthew Preschool is a Music Together accredited preschool and the children have music once a week from a licensed Music Together teacher. Once a month the students can choose to stay for Lunch bunch which runs from11:45 am till 1:45 pm. For more info please call 860-8720200 #357 or email [email protected].

SHARE YOUR JOY! If you or a loved one are celebrating a special event let us know so we can celebrate with you. DIOCESE OF NORWICH VOCATION OFFICE: We have 9 seminarians studying this year. Please keep them in your prayers. REGISTRATION: If you are new to our parish or your registration is not current, please fill in a form with up-to-date information. Also, your pledge and use of the parish envelopes helps us plan our budget and provides you with a tax record.

50th Anniversary of Ordination for Fr. Ray Introvigne. Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Norwich, June 1, 2014 @ 1:00 pm. Reception following the Mass. All are welcome.

HOLY FAMILY SUMMER CAMP Holy Family Summer Camp, an overnight camp, will be held from Monday, July 28 to Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Holy Family Motherhouse in Baltic, CT. This 11th annual summer camp, run by the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of the Church is open to girls, ages 11-15. The theme for this year's Camp is; A Cloud of Witnesses. Activities include: daily Mass, spiritual talks, and prayer, as well as crafts, games, swimming and various physical activities. There is a $60 registration fee and also a $200 camping fee. Please reply as soon as possible as registrations are limited or by May 30 at the latest to reserve your daughter's spot. For more information please contact: Sister Mary De Paul at 860-822-8241 or [email protected] or Mother Christina at [email protected] Thank you! We hope to see you there! Holy Family Motherhouse 54 West Main St. Baltic, CT Website: www.sistersofcharity.com ST. EDWARD FAMILY FUN DAY Sat, May 17th 25 Church St., Stafford Springs. Breakfast at 9 A.M. and a day of funtastic family events - games, mini-quarter auctions, crafts, vendors, music featuring local talent, demos, inflatable obstacle course and more! Delicious foods all day, a cookout, traditional Polish favorites, and bake sale. End the day with a showing of Frozen complete with popcorn and candy! For more info, call St. Edward School at 860-684-2600. We hope to see you there!

CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF NORWICH, INC., POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Director of Operations for Catholic Charities: Seeking seasoned licensed mental health executive/manager to oversee daily operations and program functioning of Catholic Charities’ four location sites (New London, Middletown, Willimantic and Norwich). The Director of Operations is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, managing and directing the services and activities of the agency’s clinical (BHS), emergency services/case management and immigration program operations. Provide strong leadership and presence with internal and external constituencies and work to insure outcome oriented, client focused and contractually compliant agency services within the context of the agency’s mission and values. Solid understanding of private funding sources and licensing body requirements and directs agency wide compliance with all licensure, regulatory, funding and accreditation requirements. Strong, effective grant writing skills. Proven leader and effective manager of program and clinical staff. Solid understanding of current and future trends in social service and behavioral health service delivery. Experience working with DCF, DPH and other state licensing bodies. Working knowledge of laws and regulations. Please send resume to: Catholic Charities Clinic Search Committee, 331 Main St. Norwich, CT 06360. 860-889-8346 ext. 267. MEMORIAL MASSES: To remember your loved ones in Masses once or yearly, please call the office or stop in MTW&F 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM.

HOLY FAMILY PASSIONIST RETREAT CENTER 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT 06107-3119

Phone: 860-521-0440 | FAX: 860-521-1929 www.holyfamilyretreat.org

MAY and JUNE 2014 Sunday, May 11, 10 a.m., Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford; Mother’s Day Mass and Brunch. Adults, $45; children over 4, $12; children under 4, free. 860-760-9705. Friday-Sunday, May 16-18, Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford; Matt Talbot Men’s Recovery Retreat, with Deacon Thomas J. Evrard. Open to all people from all backgrounds. $200, includes Matt Talbot dues. Generous scholarships available to those experiencing financial hardship. 860-347-0644. Wednesday, May 21, 8-11:45 a.m., Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford; Non-profit Morning Retreat, with Dr. Brandon Nappi and Tricia Haggerty-Wenz. $40, includes brunch. 860-760-9705. Friday-Sunday, May 30-June 1, Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford; Women’s Weekend Retreat, Nothing Less than Everything. $295, more if you can; less if you can’t. 860-760-9705. Tuesday & Wednesday, June 10 & 11, 6-9 p.m., Music Ministry Evening - Helping Your Music Ministry to SING! Led by Holy Family’s Retreat Director, Fr. David Cinquegrani, this evening is for parish music ministers who would like their parish assemblies to participate more fully. Same program repeats each night. $40. 860-760-9705.

Immaculata Retreat House 289 Windham Road Willimantic, CT 06226 (860) 423-8484

SENIOR RENEWAL DAY: Father Roger Couture, OMI, continues his monthly series on World Religions, Wednesday, May 14, beginning at 9:00 AM. This month’s topic is Vatican II and Interreligious Dialogue. The fee for the day, lunch included, is $10. To register, call Immaculata at (860) 423-8484. ANNUAL SISTERS’ RETREATS: Our annual retreats for women Religious will take place from July 20-26 (Don’t be Old; Be an Elder) and from July 27-August 3 (Living our Call to Community). This second retreat is silent. There are also opportunities for individual directed retreats during the second retreat time. More information is on our website: www.immaculataretreat.org. GARDENERS’ RETREAT: Tuesday, August 5, Fr. Ron Meyer, OMI will conduct a day of prayer for men and women who love to spend time in vegetable and/or flower gardens. The summer theme is “Duties and Delights.” The fee for the day is $20.00 and includes lunch. Call (860) 423-8484 or [email protected]. CENTERING PRAYER RETREAT: Our annual Centering Prayer Retreat, led by Father Bill Sheehan, OMI, of Contemplative Outreach, will be held from August 29-September 4. “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” is the theme. Retreat Fee is $500.00. Registrations may be made by phone (860) 423-8484 or [email protected].