SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH POQUONOCK Saint Joseph Parish 1747 Poquonock Avenue P. O. Box 253 Poquonock, CT 06064-0253 (860) 688-9566 Fax (860) 683-2225 Pastor: Reverend Robert B. Vargo Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Robert T. Russo Deacon: Mr. Ronald M. Biamonte Deacon: Mr. R. Carl Lickwar Introduction to the Liturgy of the Day The Holy Trinity that we celebrate today is a model for our relationships with one another in our Church. Gathered in the Holy Spirit at the Father s invitation, let us pray today in Christ that we may learn to emulate the love and joy of the Trinity in all our relationships. TODAY IS THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY SATURDAY May 21 (The Vigil of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity) 5:00 PM +CLAXTON FERRIS req. by Chip & Sue Claughsey SUNDAY May 22 (The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity) 8:00 AM +CONGELOS FAMILY req. by Rosalie Kone & Family 10:00 AM +STEVE FRANK MEILINGER, SR. req. by Tom, Michelle, & Quincy Harris Daily 7:30 AM Masses and Prayer Service with Distribution of Communion for Monday, May 23 rd, through Friday, May 27 th, will be celebrated at Saint Gabriel Church. Parishioners wishing to participate are invited and encouraged to attend. May 15 th Weekly Collection...$5,359 Catholic Communications Campaign Collection...$1,404 Thank you for your generosity to and support of Saint Joseph Parish Please remember the members, loved ones, and friends of our Parish Family who are ill, aged, troubled, or grieving. Pray for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. The Sanctuary Lamp will burn the week of May 21 st, for the greater glory of God and for May 28, 2016 June 4, 2016 +Dominic Ferraina (Anniversary Remembrance) Requested by Joanne Ferraina Confession Schedule Saint Gabriel Church at 3:15 pm Saint Joseph Church at 4:30 pm June 11, 2016 Saint Gabriel Church at 3:15 pm June 18, 2016 Saint Joseph Church at 4:30 pm June 25, 2016 Saint Gabriel Church at 3:15 pm SATURDAY May 28 (The Vigil of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ) 5:00 PM +CAMILLA PEMBROKE req. by Norm & Cynthia Bosse SUNDAY May 29 (The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ) 8:00 AM +DOROTHY LAGRANGE req. by Her Husband, Albert, & Family 10:00 AM +STEPHANIE GURZEDA req. by Jane & Chester Gurzeda On Sunday, May 15th, we welcomed into our Parish Family of Faith through the saving waters of Baptism Nora Jean Lototski (Daughter of Matthew and Jessica Lototski) [Jesus] showed us the self-sacrificial nature of love when he laid down His life for us, and we are called to follow in his footsteps. We are called to be his hands and feet, caring for and loving other. USCCB 2015-16 Respect Life Program Please pray for the repose of the soul of +Audrey H. McKenna (Mother of Sheila Ofsuryk) and +William Francis Ouimette (Father of Maureen Truong) and +Justine Wajda (Mother of Michelle DeFranzo)
THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY Safety & Security - As always, parishioners are welcomed and encouraged to stop by Saint Joseph Church during the weekday to spend some quiet time with our Lord in prayer and reflection. To ensure the safety of all we will begin to keep the Church doors locked during the weekday - when in the past the doors were unlocked until 3:00 PM. The Parish Rectory Staff will be more than happy to unlock the doors for a visitor, or Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion bringing Communion to the homebound, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. We ask that you simply stop by the Parish Rectory Office or call (860-688-9566) to have a staff member open the Church for your visit. It is our hope that this will not be a inconvenience, rather a measure to ensure a safe and secure environment for all. Any questions, please contact the Parish Rectory Office. Father Robert B. Vargo The Bishop McMahon Assembly 4 th -degree Knights of Columbus will be holding its Annual Memorial Day Mass on Monday, May 30 th, at 10 AM, rain or shine, at the mausoleum located in Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery on Blue Hills Avenue, in Bloomfield. The cemetery is located at the corner of Cottage Grove Road and Blue Hills Avenue. The public is invited and there will be a distribution of Holy Communion. The Mass is in honor all the men and women who have given their lives for our country and also for our own deceased family members. Saint Gabriel School Summer Camp 2016 Summer camp at Saint Gabriel School is a fun time for children in grades kindergarten through eight. All summer camp sessions are supervised by trained teaching staff from Saint Gabriel School. There are four different weeks to choose from! Each weekly themed camp session will include craft projects, daily snack making, games, water play and weekly field trips to area State Parks, bowling and/or movies and local in-town venues. Summer Camp is running the following weeks: July 11 July 15, July 18 July 22, July 25 July 29, and August 1 August 5 The hours for summer camp are 9 AM 4 PM. The cost is $190.00 per week for Grates K 8! We offer before and after care: Before care runs from 8 AM 9 AM, and after care runs 4 PM 5 PM; both at a $5.00 per day charge. Any questions please call Saint Gabriel School at 860-688- 6401 or email spranaitis@stgabrielschool.org Glory to the Father and to the son and to the Holy Spirit! Listen to what Jesus says: the Spirit of truth will come to you. What is the truth of your life? How can you best serve God? If you want to serve as a priest or religious, call Father Jeffrey Gubbiotti, Director of Vocations, Archdiocesan Center at Saint Thomas Seminary, at 860-242-5573, or email vocations@aohct.org or visit the web at www.vocationshartford.org. 2016 Archbishop s Annual Appeal Archbishop s Annual Appeal has surpassed the $8,500,000 goal with a participation rate of only 19% across the Archdiocese! Our next goal is to reach 25% participation. Thank you to the parish families who have made a gift or pledge to the 2016 Archbishop s Annual Appeal. If you have not yet participated, please prayerfully consider to do so. For more information, please visit: www.archdioceseofhartford.org/archbishops-annual-appeal or www.facebook.com/archdioceseofhartford. A Family Perspective The words of Jesus in today s gospel, I have many things to say to you, but you cannot hear them now. could have been said by any parent. It can be frustrating because our desire to guide in often misinterpreted or poorly received. We cannot program our children. We can only teach, lead, and trust the Spirit of truth will guide them. ~Bud Ozar Social Action Corner Monthly Food Collection The monthly food collection is this weekend. Please bring your donations directly to Father Doherty Hall, and thank you for your donations. Would you like to win a $500 Gift Card to Geisslers? Social Action is participating in the WHOW (Windsor Houses of Worship) raffle to benefit the Windsor Food & Fuel Bank and we need your help to reach our goal! We ve made nearly $3,700 already and we re hoping for $5,000 to help those in need. Please consider purchasing a ticket for $1 (or $10 for a book). Three awesome prizes will be awarded on Tuesday, May 31 st, ($500 for Geisslers, $250 for Stop & Shop, and $100 for Mobil Gas). You can purchase tickets by calling Lisa Andersen, Sue Claughsey, Ann Bramucci, Cori-Lynn Webber, Linda Dillon, or Geraldine Watson. Quarterly Collection of Sample-size Toiletries Today is the collection for the toiletries. Please bring your donations directly to Father Doherty Hall. Thank you for your continued support. Next Meeting Social Action is meeting is tomorrow, Monday, September 12 th, at 6 PM in Father Doherty Hall. For more information on how you can participate in Social Action contact Lisa Andersen at 860-688-3474 or Landers403@comcast.net or Sue Claughsey at 860-298- 0550 or rnsue51@yahoo.com. We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love. Mother Teresa
MAY 22, 2016 Religious Education June 1 Religious Education Registration deadline Catechists If you have not already returned your Volunteer Catechist Form, please do so at your earliest convenience. Also, if you have not yet returned your Religious Education materials & supplies, please drop them off at the Religious Education Office; updated materials will be provided to returning Catechists in September Thank you! Parents The deadline to register students for Religious Education Classes is June 1 st. If you have not yet registered your child/children entering Kindergarten through 10 th Grade for Religious Education Classes that will begin in September, please do so as soon as possible. If you are new to the Religious Education Program, please contact the Religious Education Office. Registration for Confirmation Classes Students entering 9 th or 10 th Grade in public or Catholic schools and wishing to receive the sacrament of Confirmation are required to register for Confirmation Preparation Classes. All students should be registered by June 1 st. Please contact the Religious Education Office with any questions. First Communion Banner The banner is outside the Religious Education Office in Father Doherty Hall. First Communion children are invited to come by and take your picture frame home with you. St. Gabriel School 17 th Annual Golf Tournament - The tournament will be held on Monday, June 13 th, at Blue Fox Run in Avon, CT. This event has raised more than $189,000 over the years. The day will begin with lunch, a 12:00 noon shotgun start, followed by dinner, tournament prizes and raffle ending with a separate raffle (for a one week stay at a luxurious Jamaican Villa. The entry fee is $130.00 per golfer however anyone may come for the dinner and raffle: cost for dinner is $30.00. Tournament sponsorships and donations for the raffle are also needed for this event. For more information, please visit the school website at www.stgabrielschool.org, or contact Mike Burgeson at 860-212-5148. Northeast Catholic College (511 Kearsarge Mountain Road, Warner, NH 03278) is one of only 20 colleges in the United States to be named to the Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College (www.thenewmanguide.com). The college offers a Great Books education rooted in the Catholic intellectual and spiritual traditions. Our fidelity to the Magisterium of the Church is a source of joy for our students, their parents, and our entire collegiate community. We are joyfully Catholic! Northeast Catholic College is pleased to offer home school and Catholic high school scholarships. Students, who graduate from a Catholic High School, are automatically eligible for a $5,000 four-year scholarship, worth $20,000 over four years.. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify. Northeast Catholic College has a rolling admissions process. There are no specific admissions deadlines. Please visit www.northeastcatholic.edu or call 603-456-2656 for more information.
MAY 22, 2016 Ministry Message Evening for Parents - Wednesday, May 25 th, 6-9 PM, Parenting Upstream: How to Live a Faith- Filled Family Life in the Face of a Throwaway Culture, with Liza and Ben Peters. Explore how to live out the Catholic vocation of parenthood in the midst of the messiness of raising a family. $40 per person/ $60 per couple - includes dinner. Call to register at 860-760-9705 or register online at www.holyfamilyretreat.org Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford. Saint Gabriel School (77 Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor) is now accepting applications for the 2016/2017 Academic School Year for Pre-K and Elementary School (grades K-5) and Middle School (grades 6-8). Saint Gabriel School is a Catholic school offering Open Door Tours every Tuesday, from 9 AM to 2 PM, now until May 31 st ; appointment appreciated but not necessary! Visit this Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and learn about our mission and all we have to offer. Call the school administrative office with any questions (860-688-6401), or visit our website at www.stgabrielschool.org. Discussion on Teen and Child Trafficking Grace Episcopal Church is hosting a Soup Supper and Discussion/Workshop on the Awareness & Education of Teen and Child Trafficking in Windsor (CT and Globally) on Wednesday evening June 1 st from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Discussion will be led by Dr. Mary Decker, Ph.D. (Episcopal Diocese Trafficking Spokesperson), Rev. Denise Adessa (Grace Episcopal Church) and Windsor Police Department. Please register with Deacon Denise Adessa at deacondenise@gracewindsor.org or at (860) 324-4141. A goodwill offering will be accepted. Volunteers Needed: WJMJ, your Catholic radio station in the Archdiocese of Hartford, needs volunteers to assist during our fundraising Radiothon June 9 th -13 th. If you re good on the phone and familiar with basic computer data entry, we would love to have you work the phone bank for a few hours. Call (203) 758-7367 or visit WJMJ.org and click on the Volunteer button to sign up. You ll help keep this great station on the air. WJMJ Catholic Radio, Where Faith Meets Life. We re at 88.9 FM in greater Hartford, 107.1 FM in New Haven, 93.1 in Hamden. Studying and Praying God s Word for more than 20 years! The Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Biblical School offers a comprehensive Bible Study from a Catholic perspective. Interested adults should contact the office at Saint Thomas Seminary by August 15 th. Classes begin in Bloomfield, Hamden, Southington and the Waterbury area in early September. For more information, check the website www.orehartford.org or call Jill or BJ at 860-242-5573.