1st Sunday of Lent. Temptation of Christ, Ary Scheffer 1854 Dutch-French

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1 1st Sunday of Lent Temptation of Christ, Ary Scheffer 1854 Dutch-French

2 Mass Intentions Saint John Paul the Great Parish Saturday Vigil, February 17th 2018 Saturday Vigil, February 24th :00pm St. Peter Ann Vasko and Albert Vasko by family 5:30pm St. Francis Andrew Kandefer by family Sunday, February 18th :30am St. Francis Marguerite Miller by Pauline Miller 8:30am St. Peter For intentions & prayers for all members of the 2018 USA Olympic Women s Hockey Team 10:00am St. Francis Bon Trinh by wife & son 11:15am St. Peter Caterina Albini by the Calabrese family 12:30pm St. Francis Mass in Spanish Juan de Dios Tenezaca de sus Hijos 5:00pm St. Peter William A. Lovallo by wife Weekday Masses Monday 2/19 8am St. Francis H. Stacha Novajosky by daughter Susan Tuesday 2/20 7am St. Peter Intentions of all parishioners. Wednesday 2/21 8am St. Francis Frank Hayes by Dorothy Thursday 2/22 7am St. Peter Intentions of all parishioners. Feast of the Chair of St. Peter School Mass 9am St. Peter Intentions of all parishioners. Friday 2/23 8am St. Francis Edmund Rudnick, Jr. by wife Shirley & family If you would like a ride to Mass, Northwestern CT Transit offers a Dial-A-Ride service. Please call for more info. February 18, st Sunday in Lent 4:00pm St. Peter Josephine & Raymond Roberts and Joseph Mordeszewski by family 5:30pm St. Francis James E. Ryan 25th Anniversary by family Sunday, February 25th :30am St. Francis David Jasmin by William & Virginia McCarthy 8:30am St. Peter Franca, Elisa & Silvana, Giuseppe Pullano & Gaetano Ferraro & Josephine & Anthony Christiano by Nicolino Christiano 10:00am St. Francis Deborah Bares by Jeanne & David Woolley 11:15am St. Peter Takacs & Kiss families by Erno Takacs & family 12:30pm St. Francis Mass in Spanish Intentions of all parishioners. 5:00pm St. Peter Dan & Eva Zappone by son Jack Sanctuary Candle is being burned at St. Francis in memory of Sgt. James Friday at St. Peter in memory of Dina Casali Our Worship Sites St. Francis of Assisi Main St. St. Peter East Main St. Sacred Heart Grove St. St. Mary - 85 Pulaski St. Offices Pope Saint John Paul II Pastoral Center 160 Main Street Torrington, CT Office Hours Monday thru Friday 9am - 4pm Phone: Fax: SaintJohnPaulTheGreatParish@gmail.com Bulletin Requests: SaintJohnPaulTheGreatBulletin@gmail.com JohnPaulGreatParish.com

3 My Dear Friends, With the beginning of Lent, we are offered by Holy Mother Church a season of repentance, fasting and almsgiving. It is a time for us to truly take stock in our lives and see where we have failed and where we can improve. It is a time to turn away from sin. Besides the Ten Commandments, we also have the seven deadly sins. These are lust, gluttony, pride, envy, sloth, wrath and greed. There are also sins of omission; that is, sins that are committed because we fail to do something. St. James tells us in his letter in the New Testament that one sin that is very pervasive is the sins of the tongue. Gossip, calumny, detraction, and defamation are we criticize a person or gossip about a person to someone else. Yet, we are all called to be members of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic faith. We are brothers and sisters in Christ. We are to look out for each other, to lift each other up, to support one another in all our endeavors and to rejoice with one another. It is all about building up the Kingdom of God. It is all about being missionary disciples. It is about spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. No one is perfect. And everyone has a distinct personality. This isn t about a family, where you have anywhere from a few people to upwards of twenty people all with different personalities. This is a church that counts over one billion members. It is a parish in Torrington that counts all Catholics in Torrington whether they attend Mass or not. It is no wonder that there will be some people who rub others the wrong way, but that is true of all people because of our fallen humanity. But a Catholic is called to rise above that fallen humanity and to show love and respect for all people and to offer mercy and forgiveness when we are offended and to ask for mercy and forgiveness when we offend. This Lent, let us look at our hearts and see where we can ask the Holy Spirit to come and heal us of any ill feelings towards our brothers and sisters in Christ. God bless. Fr. John Mondays: Tuesdays: Wednesdays: Thursdays: Fridays: Pray for priests. You are invited to join Fr. John Mondays from 12-1pm Sacred Heart for a holy hour Praying for priests. 3 Saint John Paul the Great Parish View our bulletin online: JohnPaulGreatParish.com 5-7pm at St. Peter 5-8pm at St. Francis 6:30-8pm at St. Peter 5-8pm at St. Francis 5-8pm at St. Francis (except 1st Friday of the month) Good friends find pleasure in one another s company. Let us know pleasure in the company of our best Friend, a Friend who can do everything for us, a friend who loves us beyond measure. Here in the Blessed Sacrament we can talk to him straight from the heart. St Alphonsus de Liguori If you could offer just one particular hour each week to sit with our Lord, in Eucharistic Adoration Monday(5-7pm) through Friday 5-8pm, or one hour each month for First Friday, please call Peg Michaud

4 Reconciliation Mondays 5-7pm St. Peter Church The original health care federal mandate tried to force faith-based employers including religious charities, schools and pro-life advocacy organizations such as the March for Life to facilitate the coverage of drugs and contraception devices that go against our religious beliefs. When changing the mandate, let us pray that the administration safeguards religious freedom. Adult Catechism Wednesdays 6-7pm Sacred Heart Hall Join Fr. John as he breaks open the February 21st Part I The Creed: Faith Professed February 28th Part II Sacraments: Faith Celebrated March 7th Part III Christian Morality: Faith Lived March 14th Part IV Prayer: Faith Prayed Books available for purchase for $15 at the JPII Center or pdf or ebook available at USCCB.org Stations of the Cross Please pray for Margaret Duquette Susan Pastorello Marian Schroeder Marzia Villareale recently deceased members of our parish family. Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Fridays 7-8pm February 23rd Mary s Way of the Cross March 2nd Traditional Stations March 9th Traditional Stations March 16th LifeTeen Stations (for everyone!) March 23rd Traditional Stations Fridays St. Peter in Spanish 4 1st Sunday in Lent February 18, 2018 What Is BEST LENT EVER? It s a free program that will guide you on an incredible 40-day journey to become the-best-version-or-yourself, Making this a truly life-changing Lent. dynamiccatholic.com/bestlentever

5 Contributions to our parish for the week of February 11, 2018 $13, This is the time of fulfillment. The reign of God is at hand. Let us reform our lives and believe in the Good News. Consider becoming an instrument of God s Good News through the ministry of priesthood. Call Fr. Michael Casey, Director of Vocations Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, or vocations@aohct.org or visit the web at Scripture Discussion Group Please join this fun-filled and inspiring group as we enrich our understanding of the readings from last weekend s Holy Mass. Scripture Discussion Group meets on Mondays from 6 7:30pm in the John Paul II Pastoral Center. Please enter through the kitchen door. For more information please call Mary Have you not yet been Confirmed? Make this Lent the year to complete your Sacraments of Initiation... Adult Confirmation Classes This 6 week program is for Adults 18 yrs & older who have been Baptized and have received First Holy Communion. Adult Confirmation ceremony will be held Tuesday, April 10th at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford. Classes will begin Sunday, February 25th 9:30am-11am To register or for more information contact: Donna Puzacke or JohnPaulGreatConfirmation@gmail.com View our bulletin online: JohnPaulGreatParish.com 5 Saint John Paul the Great Parish Staff Pastor: Rev. John C. Granato Parochial Vicar: Rev. Carlos Zapata Deacons: Roy Dungan Peter Hyde Richard Hamel Religious Education Grades K Jen Owens Cell: Call/TEXT JohnPaulGreatReligousEd@gmail.com Office of Youth Ministry Middle School EDGE/Youth Group Marlene Carrier: Cell Call/TEXT JohnPaulGreatYouth@gmail.com High School Confirmation Program Donna Puzacke: Cell Call/TEXT JohnPaulGreatConfirmation@gmail.com Pastoral Minister: Peg O Meara Music Director: Francine Gryniuk Organist: Bill Mackstutis Office Staff: Anita Ressel Toni Tavano, Rose McMahon Trustees: John Janco Monica Diulio St. Peter / St. Francis School Principal Jo-Anne Gauger Sacraments Sacrament of Marriage: 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. Sacrament of the Sick: Anyone who is seriously ill, advanced in age or preparing for surgery may receive. Please call the Parish Office to arrange. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: For adults who wish to become Catholic or for Catholic Adults who have not yet received the Sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation. Contact the Parish Office for more details. Sacrament of Baptism: Please call the Parish Office to arrange. Preparation class is held on the first Tuesday of the month, at 6:30 pm at the Pope Saint John Paul II Pastoral Center. Homebound or Hospitalized? If you, or someone you know is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion, or hospitalized and would like a In Need of Prayers? Please call... Cheryl at to be added to our Prayer Line.

6 Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry will be facilitating a To quote Saint John Paul the Great, The suffering of one s neighbor, the suffering of another man, the same as oneself in everything, always causes an uneasiness, almost a sense of embarrassment, in those who are not suffering. A question arises instinctively: why he and not I? You can help area food banks feed the hungry in our community by Items such as PASTA, PASTA SAUCE, RICE, TUNA, MAC & CHEESE, CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, BEANS, JUICES, PEANUT BUTTER, JELLY and CEREAL may be left at St. Francis or St. Peter the weekend th th of February Gift cards to area grocery stores are also greatly appreciated. Many stores donate additional items when food banks make purchases with gift cards. Thank you for your continued support! There will be an important meeting for all active (Interviewers, Greeters & Servers) at the JPII Pastoral Center on February 2pm at 4pm at the JPII Pastoral Center there will be a meeting for all Eucharistic Ministers that bring Holy Communion to Nursing Homes and the homebound. Please bring a list of the places that you go. If you are unable to attend please call Peg O Meara Focus Group for Parish Social Justice Ministry on Tuesday, February 20th at St. Peter Church Hall from 6:30-8:30pm There is no fee but we ask that you PLEASE REGISTER by Monday, February 19th by calling (860) ext or Patrick.Laorden@aohct.org ALL those interested in Social Justice Ministry are WELCOME! This is an opportunity to hear how parish social ministry is going in your parish, discuss challenges and best practices, Prayer Shawl Ministry The Prayer Shawl Ministry is a group of women from St. John Paul the Great Parish who meet once a month and knit Prayer Shawls to be given to people who are ill, recuperating from an illness, have lost someone dear to them, are in a convalescent home, etc. The shawls are free of charge and anyone who would like one is asked to call Joan Colangelo /Carmy Tromba or anyone in the Prayer Shawl group. The group also knits baby blankets to be given out at baptisms in the cluster. The next meeting will be held at the home of Joan Colangelo On Tuesday, February 20th at 1 p.m. Call Joan at for directions. Hope to see you all there! St. John Paul the Great Parish Annual Men s Retreat Solidarity Council #55 Go to to learn about a new program and how you can help the Knights in our mission - worldwide and in your own parish. This program allows you to participate in meetings and events at your pace. However, if you still have questions about this program or the Knights, call or for more information. 6 1st Sunday in Lent February 18, 2018 March 9th-11th Retreat Center - West Hartford, CT We have FREE Gift Certificates for 1st time Retreatants Register For more info call the retreat house or Mark Bournival

7 ITALIAN CHICKEN PARM St. Jude Telethon Food and Bake Sale Sunday, March 4th Torrington High School A delicious selection of home-baked items as well as an abundant variety of foods to enjoy on site or take home. Homemade Chicken Parmesan, Pasta, Garlic Bread and Dessert Tickets: Adults $12 Children 5-12 $8 Under 5 are FREE Kid s BINGO 4:30 to 6:30pm Admission to Bingo will be two non-perishable food items to be donated to a local food bank. Live entertainment in the auditorium will be on hand all day for your viewing pleasure. Also we are in need of bakers! If you would like to contribute a food dish or baked item (pies, cakes, breads, cookie, sausage/peppers, meatballs, etc.) for the benefit of this worthy cause it can be dropped off at THS on Sunday, March 4th between 9-10am. You can call Becky Hope to see you there! Once again thank you for your generous support!. If you enjoyed the Mardi Gras and would like to be a part of future Parish activities please join us Thursday, February 22nd Tickets JPII Pastoral Center It can be as little or as much time as you can offer. St. John Paul the Great Holy Name Society will meet on All members are urged to attend the meeting to help plan for the annual Macaroni Supper. Holy Rosary Society S t. J o h n Pa u l t h e G r e at Pa r i s h Available at the Pastoral Center or call St. John Paul the Great Parish Invites you to join us for our Annual Friday, March 9th 4:30-7pm Sacred Heart Church Hall Dinner catered by LaMonica s Restaurant Tuesday, March 6th Our TAG SALE is coming up in April. New members are always welcome. 7 Saint John Paul the Great Parish View our bulletin online: JohnPaulGreatParish.com 12 To benefit of St. John Paul the Great Parish Will hold their monthly meeting Members are urged to attend this meeting as we will be discussing upcoming events, activities & fundraising for the coming year. $ BAKE Includes baked fish, mashed potatoes green beans, coleslaw, beverage & dessert Take-out is available Donation $16 Tickets may be purchased after all Masses Or at the JPII Pastoral Center 160 Main Street Limited ticket availability at the door Sponsored by the Angels and Ministers of St. John Paul the Great Parish

8 Comunidad Hispana EUCARISTIA DOMINICAL SERVICIOS: POSIBILIDAD DE CONFESIONES, The Gospel of Matthew opens with a long genealogy of Jesus that we stumble over once a year at the Christmas Vigil Mass. This genealogy serves as the link between the Hebrew Scriptures and the legitimation of Jesus the Messiah. There is perhaps no better time to enter into this genealogy than during the Lenten season, as we reflect upon the cycle of Jesus life, death and resurrection. Session 1 (12:30-2:15) will explore the background to Matthew s Gospel and examine Matthew s genealogy, focusing in particular on the theological value of four women included in the line of Jesus. Session 2 (2:45-4:30) will engage deeply with the story of one of these women, Ruth, as told in the story that bears her name. To Register by February 28th ext barbara.jean.horell@aohct.org 2018 Pilgrimage to Ireland with Fr. James Sullivan August 17-31, 2018 Join us for an informational meeting: Sunday, February 18 at 1pm Sacred Heart Church Hall to support the preservation of Historic St. Thomas of Villanova Chapel Saturday, February 24th 8:30am to 2pm Route 63 North in Goshen. Come browse, buy, eat and relax a fun day for all! Week at a glance... Monday 19th Confessions Tuesday 20th Social Ministry FOCUS Group Wednesday 21st Adult Catechism Class With Fr. John Friday 23rd Stations of the Cross See bulletin for details. 8 1st Sunday in Lent February 18, 2018 DIRECCION ESPIRITUAL, INSCRIPCION DE INTENCIONES PARA LA EUCARISTIA DOMINICAL, INFORMACION SOBRE LOS SACRAMENTOS DE BAUTISMO, PRIMERA COMUNION, CONFIRMACION, MATRIMONIO, QUINCEAÑERAS Y CATEQUESIS PARA ADULTOS. Todos los Martes 5:30 6:30PM Centro de Pastoral Juan Pablo II CHARLAS PREBAUTISMALES Requisitos: Asistir a la clase padr es y padr inos. 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. Dar una donación voluntaria a la Parroquia por el Sacramento. Traer fija la fecha y la hora de la ceremonia del Bautismo. (Por favor llamar a la oficina para registrarse o al Lourdes - Charla Pre-Bautismal: 3er Viernes de cada mes. Centro de Pastoral Juan Pablo II 6:00 7:00PM Ceremonia De Bautismo: 4to domingo de cada mes a la 12:30pm Grupos Apostolicos Y Coordinadores Pastoral Hispana Servidores del Altar / Monaguillos: Elvia Orellana Legion de Maria: Jose Guambana Evangelizacion: Orlando Orellana Liturgia/Sacristia: Roberto Castillo RICA/Ministerios Musicales/Catequesis: Lourdes Rodriguez Pastoral Social: Doris Ramirez Ministros Extraordinarios de la Comunion: Carmen Fernandez Monitores y Lectores: Sonia Sanchez Ujieres/Ministros de Acogida: Honorato Nunez Pastoral Familiar: Yuneris Owens Movimiento Juan XXIII: Maria Colon Movimiento Juan XXIII 7 PM Martes. En las instalaciones de Sacred Heart Church (ubicada detrás del templo de Sacred Heart) El Movimiento Juan XXIII busca trabajar por aquellos alejados de la Iglesia y marginados de la sociedad, anunciándoles el Evangelio, mediante una espiritualidad de auténtico servicio, enmarcada en el Amor, la Entrega y el Sacrificio y expresada en esta opción de vida: Con Cristo Todo, Sin Cristo Nada.

9 WOW! HOW GREAT WAS OUR 1ST ANNUAL MARDI GRAS??? 250 PARISHIONERS CAME TOGETHER TO HELP US REACH OUR GOAL FUN AND FELLOWSHIP! A huge thank you to the amazing team of volunteers who worked so hard to make the event a great success! Especially to the Knights of Columbus Council #55 who managed to joyfully flip 500 pancakes in an hour and a half! Faith Family Friends Fun 9 Saint John Paul the Great Parish View our bulletin online: JohnPaulGreatParish.com