I arise today, God s hand to guard me, Through a mighty strength, God s way to lie before me,

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1 5th Sunday of Lent

2 My Dear Friends, This weekend we celebrate the feast day of St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland. St Patrick was born in 387 AD and died in 461. He was born a Roman Britain and was captured by Irish pirates and brought back to Ireland as a slave. He eventually escaped, was ordained a priest and then consecrated as a bishop. Once he accepted the title of Bishop, St. Patrick returned to Ireland where he was responsible for converting the people of Ireland. In his honor and in our need to pray for the Catholic Church in Ireland which is experiencing a decline in the faith, we pray... I arise today, Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through the belief in the Threeness, Through the confession of the Oneness Of the Creator of Creation. I arise today Through the strength of Christ s birth with His baptism, Through the strength of His crucifixion with His burial, Through the strength of His resurrection with His ascension, Through the strength of His descent for the Judgment Day. I arise today Through the strength of the love of Cherubim, In obedience of angels, In the service of archangels, In hope of resurrection to meet with reward, In prayers of patriarchs, In predictions of prophets, In preaching of apostles, In faith of confessors, In innocence of holy virgins, In deeds of righteous men. I arise today Through the strength of heaven: Light of sun, Radiance of moon, Splendor of fire, Speed of lightning, Swiftness of wind, Depth of sea, Stability of earth, Firmness of rock. I arise today Through God s strength to pilot me, God s might to uphold me, God s wisdom to guide me, God s eye to look before me, God s ear to hear me, God s word to speak for me, God s hand to guard me, God s way to lie before me, God s shield to protect me, God s host to save me From snares of demons, From temptations of vices, From everyone who shall wish me ill, afar and near, Alone and in multitude. I summon today All these powers between me and those evils, Against every cruel merciless power that may oppose my body and soul, Against incantations of false prophets, Against black laws of pagandom Against false laws of heretics, Against craft of idolatry, Against spells of witches and smiths and wizards, Against every knowledge that corrupts man s body and soul. Christ to shield me today Against poison, against burning, Against drowning, against wounding, So that there may come to me an abundance of reward. Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me. I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through belief in the Threeness, Through confession of the Oneness, Of the Creator of Creation.

3 Mass Intentions Saint John Paul the Great Parish Saturday Vigil, March 17th :00pm St. Peter Anna & Luigi Schenato by Bruno & Anna Schenato 5:30pm St. Francis Jim O Meara by Peg O Meara Saturday Vigil, March 24th :00pm St. Peter Marion Beecher by Lisa Primiani 5:30pm St. Francis Amy Marie Walker Sunday, March 18th 2018 Sunday, March 25th :30am St. Francis Giovanna Zaffina 2nd Anniversary by Children & Grandchildren 8:30am St. Peter Frank Monterio IV by father & family 10:00am St. Francis William Lovallo by wife Maria 11:15am St. Peter 12:30pm St. Francis Mass in Spanish Intentions of all parishioners. 5:00pm St. Peter Robert Consolini by George & Terri Schram 7:30am St. Francis Intentions of all parishioners. 8:30am St. Peter A.J. Corsi by Jim Boccio 10:00am St. Francis Shirley Meyer by Robert & Donna Puzacke 11:15am St. Peter Angela Carbone Smith by the Carbone family 12:30pm St. Francis Mass in Spanish Antonio Di Benedetto and parents Josephine and Michael De Benedetto by Erminia Di Benedetto & sons 5:00pm St. Peter Nick D Addario by wife & daughters Weekday Masses Monday 3/19 8am St. Francis Armando & Salvatore Canino & Caterina Servietti by Lena Cristiano Tuesday 3/20 7am St. Peter Matt Canfield by family Wednesday 3/21 8am St. Francis Mass of healing for David LaPointe by neighbors Thursday 3/22 7am St. Peter Rose Marie Trivella by family Friday 3/23 8am St. Francis Sophie Leonard by daughter and son-in-law This week s Nursing Home Mass * Mass is for the Intentions of All Parishioners * March 18, th Sunday in Lent Sanctuary Candle is being burned at St. Peter in memory of Rose Marie Trivella 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

4 St. John Paul the Great Parish Lenten Reflection Tuesday, March 20th 6:30-8pm St. Francis Church WHY DID JESUS HAVE TO DIE? Reflection by Bryan Mercier CatholicBryan.org Bryan Mercier is a professional Catholic speaker, a retreat leader, an author, and a Catholic apologist. He has spoken to countless teens and adults over the last 20 years through Confirmation retreats, Parish Missions, Keynote talks, Catholic school retreats, seminars, workshops, speaking at colleges and universities, Conferences, and through TV and radio. He has been aired on national TV and radio in different states, including EWTN in the Unites States and in Ireland. Followed by periods Silence and Music by Patrick & Kate Music Patrick Downey and Katelyn Adult Catechism Wednesdays 6-7pm Sacred Heart Hall Join Fr. John as he breaks open the March 21st Part III Christian Morality: Faith Lived March 28th Part IV Prayer: Faith Prayed Please feel free to join us any one of the nights. The reading/book is not necessary. (No tests or quizzes!) March 18, th Sunday in Lent Stations of the Cross Friday March 23rd 7pm in Spanish St. Peter Reconciliation Mondays St. Peter As well as in every parish in the Archdiocese of Hartford during Lent ConfessionMondays.com and our regularly scheduled... Saturdays St. Francis

5 Holy Week Schedule Saturday - March 24 The Passion of the Christ - Movie Breaking Bread in the Upper Room St. Peter 6:30pm 7pm All adults are invited along with Mature teens with Parental Permission Palm Sunday - March :30pm St. Peter Church LifeTeen XLT (Exalt) Adoration/Reflection Reflection by Catholic Speaker Brett St. Gelais Praise & Worship led by Patrick and Kate Evening directed at Teens however ALL Adults and Young Adults are welcome. Monday - March 26 8am Mass at St. Francis 5-7pm Adoration & Confessions at St. Peter Tuesday - March 27th 7am Mass at St. Peter 5-8pm Adoration at St. Francis Wednesday - March 28th 8am Mass at St. Francis 5-8pm Adoration at St. Francis 6-7pm Catechism at Sacred Heart Holy Thursday - March 29th - Mass of the Lord s Supper 7pm at St. Francis Church 7pm at St. Peter Church (Spanish) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 10pm Good Friday - March 30th - Stations of the Cross 12 noon at Sacred Heart Church Celebration of the Lord s Passion 3pm at St. Francis Church 7pm at St. Peter Church (Spanish) Holy Saturday - March 31st - Blessing of Food 10:30am at Sacred Heart Church Confessions 2:30-3:30pm at St. Francis 8pm Easter Vigil Mass at St. Francis 8pm Easter Vigil Mass at St. Peter (Spanish) Easter Sunday - April 1st Regular Sunday Mass Schedule Except there is NO 5:00pm LifeTeen Mass 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 Irene Matava Trustees: John Janco Monica Diulio JohnPaulGreatParishCouncil@gmail.com 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 View our bulletin online: JohnPaulGreatParish.com 5 Saint John Paul the Great Parish In Need of Prayers? Please call... Cheryl at to be added to our Prayer Line.

6 The Angels & Ministers of St. John Paul the Great Parish Contributions to our parish for the week of March 11, 2018 $14, Nut $10 Prune $8 Poppy Seed $8 Plain $7 Cheese $8 Cheese/Strawberry $8 To place your order Stop by the Pastoral Center 9am-3pm Monday or you may call: Ann Jeanette All checks to be made payable to St. John Paul the Great Parish No orders will be taken after March 18th Orders must be picked up at Sacred Heart Hall Saturday, March 24th 9am-1pm 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 parish. The next meeting will be held at the home of Dot Lane On Tuesday, March 20th at 1 p.m. Call Dot at for directions. Hope to see you all there! We should like to see Jesus. Where and how do we see Jesus? Pray for a clear vision of Jesus in the Body of Christ that surrounds us: in the poor, the outcast, and the suffering. Pray for the grace to stand with them. If the vision of Jesus is calling you to serve them as a priest or religious, call Fr. Michael Casey, or vocations@aohct.org or visit the web at 6 5th Sunday in Lent March 18, 2018 Mondays: Tuesdays: Wednesdays: Thursdays: Fridays: 5-7pm at St. Peter (w/ Confessions) 5-8pm at St. Francis 5-8pm at St. Francis 5-8pm at St. Francis 5-8pm at St. Francis (except 1st Friday of the month) Could you keep watch for just one hour with Him? call Peg Michaud Please pray for Salvatore Cimino Frank Moranino Ann Robustelli Anna Schenato recently deceased members of our parish family. Defending Our Religious Liberty In a letter to the U.S. Senate, the United States Conference for Catholic Bishops (USCCB) urged the Senate to respect life when changing the health care mandate. The USCCB says no health care reform plan should compel us or others to pay for the destruction of human life, whether through government funding or mandatory coverage of abortion. Long-standing Hyde Amendment protections must extend to any relevant health care plan in order to prevent federal funding of abortion and not as a temporary fix or future promise.

7 Some BUNNY Hungry? Join us for a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny! Saturday, March 24th 9-11am St. Peter/St. Francis School - ANGEL FUND Our Angel Fund is a used for tuition assistance for our students. Any size gift would go far to help a family afford Catholic education. Please make the check out to St. John Paul the Great Parish and note in the memo that it is for the Angel Fund. Please contact Father John for more information. St. Peter/St. Francis School 360 Prospect Street Torrington Ages 12 & older: $8 Ages 5-11: $5 Under 5: FREE Breakfast includes: Pancakes, sausage, fruit Coffee/Tea & Juice Tickets $ 12 To benefit 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 News Holy Name Society will meet on All members are encouraged to attend to help plan for the April Macaroni Supper. New members are warmly welcome! Scripture Discussion Group Mondays from 6 7:30pm in the John Paul II Pastoral Center Come to our pancake breakfast and let us do the cooking. Tickets for sale after all Masses. Bus Trip to: Saturday, April 7 THANK YOU for your continued support of our youth activities through the donation of your redeemable BOTTLES/CANS For safety reasons GLASS BOTTLES can only be accepted in their original containers. They may be dropped off in front of the St. Francis Garage 24/7. 7 Saint John Paul the Great Parish View our bulletin online: JohnPaulGreatParish.com Leaving St. Peter/St. Francis at 2pm and returning at 11pm Cost: $40 Includes: $15 Food Credit $15 Slot Play Credit 50/50 Raffle on the bus! Proceeds benefit the St. Peter/St. Francis School For ticket info contact: Jennifer Hayes or jennhayes03@gmail.com SPSF School

8 Pray for Priests Week at a glance... Monday 19th Confessions St. Michael Prayer Group Scripture Discussion Tuesday 20th Lenten Reflection Wednesday 21st Friday 23rd Adult Catechism Stations of the Cross Saturday 24th also SPSF Pancake Breakfast Passion of the Christ Movie Sunday 25th also Knights Pancake Breakfast LifeTeenXLT Reflection Adoration/Daily Mass Monday thru Friday See bulletin for details. Shrine of Lourdes 50 Montfort Rd., Rte will be open from Comunidad Hispana EUCARISTIA DOMINICAL SERVICIOS: POSIBILIDAD DE CONFESIONES, 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 St. Peter/St. Francis School 360 Club Winners Congratulations Week of 2/5/18 Pat Alexander and Brian Dulak 2/12/18 Jo-Anne Gauger and Francis Lauf 2/19/18 Beth Michalec and Margaret Rossi 2/26/18 Greg Bennett and Daniel Kandefer Not a member? Anyone may join so please spread the word! This is a fun way to support the school! The 360 Club is a fundraiser that consists of 2 weekly drawings of $25 for 50 weeks. Members join by paying $50 annually or $25 twice a year (December and June) or join anytime for a prorated amount. Checks made payable to The 360 Club should be sent to St. Peter/St. Francis School, 360 Prospect Street, Torrington, CT; may be dropped off at the school office; or dropped in the school s mail slot at the main entrance on Prospect Street. If you have any questions, please contact Kristen Harmon at or ktharmon1@yahoo.com or call the school office at Thank you for supporting Catholic education. 8 5th Sunday in Lent March 18, 2018 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 Annual Celebration and Awards Dinner SUNDAY, APRIL 15 Calendars can be found at JohnPaulGreatParish.com 4-8pm CHATTERLEY'S BANQUET FACILITY 371 Pinewoods Road, Torrington The Two Hearts Pregnancy Care Center will be holding its third annual dinner to celebrate its 6th year helping mothers and their children. Two Hearts is the pro-life message of the Catholic Church in action. GUEST SPEAKER Fr. James Sullivan HONOREES Father Brian Jeffries Gospel of Life Award The Volunteers of Two Hearts Pregnancy Center Volunteer of the Year Award Elisa C. Bauer MASTER OF Saturday - March 24 The Passion of the Christ - Movie Breaking Bread in the Upper Room St. Peter 6:30pm 7pm All adults are invited along with Mature teens with Parental Permission CEREMONIES Bill Dunn For further information and to reserve a seat go to or call on Tues., Thurs., Sat. between 10am and 2pm Palm Sunday - March :30pm St. Peter Church LifeTeen XLT (Exalt) Adoration/Reflection Reflection by Catholic Speaker Brett St. Gelais Praise & Worship led by Patrick and Kate Evening directed at Teens however ALL Adults and Young Adults are welcome. Middle School EDGE Program Marlene Carrier Cell TorringtonCatholicYouth@yahoo.com High School CONFIRMATION Program ENROLL BY APRIL 15 FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR SPSFSCHOOL.NET Saint John Paul the Great Parish View our bulletin online: JohnPaulGreatParish.com Donna Puzacke Cell TorringtonConfirmation@yahoo.com Join us in the Upper St. Peter Hall for our TEEN SOCIAL NIGHTS with Volleyball/Basketball/Dodgeball Wii Just Dance/Air Hockey/Foosball Middle School High School April 7th April 14th 1st Saturdays 6-9pm 2nd Saturdays 6-10pm $5 Donation Pizza/Soda/Ice cream MUST RSVP by noon on day of event Marlene Carrier Cell call/text