Saint Anne, mother of Mary, grandmother of Jesus.

Saint Anne, mother of Mary, grandmother of Jesus.

SAINT JOHN PAUL THE GREAT PARISH Saturday, July 22nd 2017 4:00pm ST. PETER Dan & Gina Bruno and Joe DiPippo by Marie DiPippo and family 5:30pm ST. FRANCIS Arline Sesko by Anne & Jeanne Fodor Sunday, July 23rd 2017 7:30am ST. FRANCIS Intentions of all parishioners 8:30am ST. PETER Jeremy P. Frasca by family 10:00am ST. FRANCIS George J. Lyng by Pat Devline 11:15am ST. PETER Gerrard & Tony Amoroso 10th Anniversary by Anna & Robert Amoroso 12:30pm ST. FRANCIS Mass in Spanish Intentions of all parishioners 5:00pm ST. PETER Our teens attending the Steubenville Conference Saturday, July 29th 2017 4:00pm ST. PETER Ottorino Vannini by Phyliss Hopkins 5:30pm ST. FRANCIS Bronislawa Zajac by husband Bronislaw and daughter Irene Sunday, July 30th 2017 7:30am ST. FRANCIS Judith Savoy by William & Virginia McCarthy 8:30am ST. PETER Charles Civelli & Silvia Bauce by family 10:00am ST. FRANCIS Pauline & Floyd Leonard by son Russell & grandson Mark & families 11:15am ST. PETER Roberta Lejeune by the White family & the Auletta family 12:30pm ST. FRANCIS Mass in Spanish Joseph Janco by wife Lina and children 5:00pm ST. PETER Weekday Masses MONDAY 7/24 8:00am ST. FRANCIS Intentions of all parishioners TUESDAY 7/25 7:00am ST. PETER Jacob Sidlosky by children WEDNESDAY 7/26 8:00am ST. FRANCIS John and Frank Richards by family FEAST DAY OF STS. ANNE AND JOACHIM 7/26 6:00pm SACRED HEART THURSDAY 7/27 7:00am ST. PETER Mauro Dileo by the Holy Name Society ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI - 160 Main St. ST. PETER - 107 East Main St. SACRED HEART - 116 Grove St. ST. MARY - 85 Pulaski St. FRIDAY 7/28 8:00am ST. FRANCIS Intentions of all parishioners SATURDAY 7/29 8:00am ST. PETER Prayers and healing for Joe Lynch by family SANCTUARY CANDLE is being burned at ST. FRANCIS in memory of John and Frank Richards JULY 23, 2017 2 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

My Dear Friends, I just finished reading Charles Dickens novel, his novel Oliver Twist. A Tale of Two Cities was a fascinating look at the French Revolution in the background of the novel s story. I have read and studied WELCOME FRIENDS AS WE HONOR SAINT ANNE, MOTHER OF MARY, GRANDMOTHER OF JESUS. WE INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE THE This Triduum is the annual three days of prayer leading to the Feast of Saint Anne on July 26th MONDAY, July 24 th 8am Mass at St. FRANCIS TUESDAY, July 25 th 7am Mass at St. PETER WEDNESDAY, July 26 th Feast Day of St. Anne & St. Joachim 6pm Mass at SACRED HEART WORSHIP SITE Veneration of the Relic of Saint Anne (donated by the Neri Family) and special prayers will be recited on all three days. Refreshments will be served following the July 26th celebration in Sacred Heart Hall. Mondays: 5-7pm at St. Peter Tuesdays: 4:30-8pm at St. Francis Wednesdays: 5-8pm at St. Francis Thursdays: 5-8pm at St. Francis Fridays: 5-8pm at St. Francis (except 1 st Friday of the month) - Mother Teresa of Calcutta View our bulletin online: JohnPaulGreatParish.com 3 SAINT JOHN PAUL THE GREAT PARISH order, The Society of Mary (Marist Fathers). The founder of my religious order, Fr. Jean-Claud Colin, was born on August 7, 1790, just at the beginning of the Reign of Terror that destroyed so many lives. He was ordained a priest on July 22, 1816, and it was from there that he began to work towards founding of the Marists, which he ultimately founded in 1836 with the blessing of Pope Gregory XVI. From the little that I know of France s history, both ancient and modern, and ultimately even today, I m not sure France ever recovered from both the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. France has become so very secular, and the practice of the Catholic faith, as well as even some of the Protestant faiths that began in France during the Reformation, has deteriorated. What was once a shining example of the Catholic faith and a defender of Catholicism, with many notable saints and theologians throughout her history, has become an empty shell of religion. Fr. Jean-Claud Colin wanted his priests to minister to the forgotten men and women of France, and he stressed in his talks to his brother priests that Marists were to avoid aligning themselves with any political party over another. It is the preaching of the faith, of the mercy of God, of the love of our Blessed Mother and how she seeks out the lost and forgotten that a Marist is to spend his life preaching. With the French Revolution as his background, and with the ever increasing secularism of today s world not even two hundred years later, we can see a need for once again men and women to come to know and taste God through prayer and through a deep relationship with the Mother of God. And let us pray not only for France but for all of Europe that is in danger of losing her soul to the ravages of terrorism and secularism, especially also for Great Britain. The life of the characters of so many of Charles Dickens novels reminds us that in the midst of so much despair and poverty there is ultimately goodness that shines through. God bless. Fr. John

DEFENDING OUR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY 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 health care mandate, because it violates the First Amendment, which is supposed to safeguard freedom of religion. Contributions for the week of July 16, 2017 $14,715.32 Please pray for Virginia M. French Monica Marchell Beatrís Orellana recently deceased members of our parish family. STAFF Pastor: Rev. John C. Granato Parochial Vicar: Rev. Carlos Zapata Deacons: Roy Dungan Peter Hyde Richard Hamel RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Grades K-5 860-482-3121 Jen Owens Cell: 860-307-2291 Call/TEXT ffftorringtoncluster@gmail.com OFFICE OF YOUTH MINISTRY 860-489-7899 Middle School EDGE/Youth Group Marlene Carrier: Cell 860-309-7855 Call/TEXT TorringtonCatholicYouth@yahoo.com High School Confirmation Program Donna Puzacke: Cell 860-309-1900 Call/TEXT TorringtonConfirmation@yahoo.com Pastoral Minister: Peg O Meara 860-309-1707 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 860-489-4177 Sanctuary Candles will continue to burn at all four worship sites as long as Christ is present in the Tabernacle. Sanctuary Candle in remembrance of a loved one may be lit for $10/week SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION MONDAYS 5:00-7:00pm ST. PETER SATURDAYS 2:30-3:30pm ST. FRANCIS Also available by appointment. Nursing Home Mass Schedule There will be no nursing home Masses for July & August. Masses will resume in September. JULY 23, 2017 4 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 860-618-3533 to be added to our Prayer Line.

Teen SUMMER HOLY Thursday s Join us as we Pray for Vocations to the Priesthood The Vocation Office of the Archdiocese of Hartford invites everyone to come and pray for an increase of vocations to the priesthood in our Archdiocese at Vocation Director for the Archdiocese. The Holy Hour begins at 7:00 p.m. and will be followed by a light coffee-and reception so we have the chance to meet one another. Please join us! Also please consider joining the St. John Vianney Vocation Prayer Society. Information can be found on our website, www.hartfordpriest.com. View our bulletin online: JohnPaulGreatParish.com 5 SAINT JOHN PAUL THE GREAT PARISH Toy Drive To benefit FISH and FRIENDLY HANDS Please consider helping us get a head start on our Christmas shopping by donating a new book, game, doll, ball or car/truck to St. Francis or St. Peter worship site by July 23rd. Thank you for your continued generosity. We could not succeed in our social outreach projects without your support and participation. Thank you! To quote Saint Pope John Paul II, The world designed by God cannot be a world in which some hoard immoderate wealth in their hands, while others suffer from destitution and poverty, and die of hunger. Love must inspire justice and the struggle for justice. You can help area food banks feed the hungry in our community by donating a non-perishable food item to our monthly food collections. 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 worship sites the weekend of July 29 th -30 th. 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!

WELCOMING COMMITTEES are now being formed at St. John Paul the Great Parish! God is relational, and due to the fact we were made in His image we are also relational beings. Our calling in life is to share His life and have fellowship with one another. Outside of our relationship with God, our relationship with our fellow man is our supreme reason for existence. An organizational MEETING will be held MONDAY, July 24 6:30pm JPII Pastoral Center SACRED HEART CANDLES As Sacred Heart will continue to be open as a Worship Site, candles are still available to light individually. There is a place for donations next to candles. Sanctuary Candles are still available. Sacred Heart: Shauna Troughton, Samantha Troughton, Vera Fedorich, (Ceil & Susan Bell), (Trudy Reges & Jack), Fay Renzullo, (Connie & Bill Hackett), (Frances Lestinsky, Katheryn Fabiaschi), Gerardi Family, DaCosta Family, MTPJ, Michael J. Gerardi, Jacob Sidlosky, Sr., Blessed Mother: Agatha Troughton, Susan Meyerjack, Mary Meyerjack, Anita Janco, Edward Janco, Kevin Janco, Elizabeth Janis, Anna Sidlosky, Saint Ann: Anna Kovalcek, Patrons of St. Anne, Anne Milewski, Agnes Nardine Lipinski, St. Joseph: Deceased members of the Kovalcek family, John J. Milewski Saint Anthony: G.J.T., Saint Theresa: Helen Dubyel, Augustine Killiany, (Albert, Mary, Joseph & Philip Lestinsky), (Frances Lestinsky, Katheryn Fabiaschi), (Lestinsky and Dudley Families). Infant of Prague: Colin Troughton, Matthew Troughton, (Anthony & Ann Leone) Saint Jude: Michael Killiany, Sandra Troughton, P.D.G., Colin Sidlosky, Special Intention: (Gregory, Gerard & Giles Troughton), This is an invitation for all the women of To come and hear Bill Dunn speak on why IT S A GREAT TIME TO BE CATHOLIC! Mr. Dunn is a free-lance writer whose weekly humor column has appeared for the past 12 years in the Republican American newspaper. He can also be heard on WJMJ radio at 88.9 FM, his segment is called "Merry Catholic", a light hearted and thoughtful, with a distinctive American Catholic, point of view. He also leads Bible study programs at parishes in Torrington and Harwinton and has written six books. For more details visit www.catholic365.com/author/bill-dunn/ Tuesday, August 1st St. Peter Hall @ 6:30pm Feel free to bring a friend! Refreshments will be served. Raffle Baskets/Door Prizes Hosted by Holy Rosary Society of St. John Paul the Great Parish St. John Paul the Great, pray for us. 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 Pastoral Center. Please enter through the kitchen door. For more information, please call Mary Cashman @ 860-489-7568. Mary s Memorial Garden BRICK FUNDRAISER GIVE AN EVERLASTING GIFT! We are offering brick pavers for a $75 donation. Bricks are 4x8 inches, letters are all capitals, engraved and painted in black. 3 lines of 16 characters per line including spaces, commas and ampersands (&). BRICK PAVER ORDER FORM Name Address City State Zip Phone JULY 23, 2017 6 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Again, this year, we are relying on the generosity of our parishioners to help with the supplies for our Kids in grades K 6 Sacred Heart Hall August 7 th - 11 th from 5-8pm We will sing songs, play games, make crafts, participate in interactive bible adventures, all while learning about God! $ 25 (Family max. $60) Dinner will be served each evening. Registration forms available at JohnPaulGreatParish.com or at the Pastoral Center ffftorringtoncluster@gmail.com 860-307-2291 Almost full! Register TODAY! Tickets as of June the new price will be $ 1 2 Please note: NOW for pizza only All previously sold $10 Dinner/Pizza tickets will gladly be honored at Available at the cluster office or call You are invited to join Fr. John Mondays from 12-1pm Sacred Heart for a holy hour Praying for priests. Adoration Scriptural rosary Silence Litany to Christ the High Priest followed by Benediction View our bulletin online: JohnPaulGreatParish.com 7 SAINT JOHN PAUL THE GREAT PARISH Supplies Needed: 16 sheets of 2'' x 4' x 8' foam sheets 5 sheets of.'' x 4' x 8 ' foam sheets 5 sheets of 1'' x 4' x 8' foam sheets 5-gallon bucket 3-gallon bucket 16-ounce soup can 14 feet of black AC insulation rubber tubing 20 brown paper bags Dark colored sheets/material Yellow sheets/material Blue sheets/material Assorted pieces of ribbon and fabric 10-15 foot piece of red rope Dried flax/wheat Cardboard boxes (size that copier paper comes in) Greenery to decorate around the room Blocks of wood to build a small altar Fake foods 20 tennis balls (can be new or used as long as in decent shape) Roll of black plastic or large black plastic bags Large pieces of cardboard Large cardboard box (like from an appliance) Monetary donations: Lowe s gift cards & plenty of prayers always accepted. All items are needed by: Sunday, July 30th (the earlier the better) Please drop items off at the back door or side screened porch of the Pastoral Center (next to St. Francis Church). If you have any questions, please call: Jen Owens 860-307-2291 Thank you for your support! St. Peter/St. Francis School proudly hosts: Mob s Murder Mystery Aspen Dream Productions, Serving as the longest running dinner theater show in Connecticut, sold-out audiences have been left laughing throughout the entire production for the past twenty years. The show is an interactive experience where the audience becomes involved with mystery unfolding around them. Plan your evening of intrigue and investigation now! Find out who kills the Boss! Saturday, July 29 th Chatterley s Banquet Facility 371 Pinewoods Rd in Torrington Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start at 7:00 p.m. sharp. Tickets are $50.00/pp and you can purchase them by calling Kristen Harmon at (860) 387-3183.

REGISTRATION for for Middle School/High School youth of Will be held Thursday Nights from 5-8pm In conjunction with Main Street Marketplace July 27th August 3rd In front of St. Francis Church (weather permitting otherwise inside the JPII Pastoral Center) Classes run Mid-September through April Sunday evenings beginning with the 5pm LifeTeen Mass at St. Peter Church w/ Middleschool EDGE weekly from 6-7:30pm in the hall. and High School Confirmation Year 1/ Year 2 meeting Bi-weekly in the former St Peter School How we do what we do... We ve found that teens are more eager to learn about faith when they are out of the classroom and with their friends in a large group. That s why EDGE Nights are inviting, exciting and engaging while teaching the fullness of the Catholic faith. Our evening begins with a short time to GATHER together with their peers for a snack after Mass. We PROCLAIM the teaching for the night, then BREAK into small discussion groups to talk about how the teaching applies to the teens lives, and then we come back together to SEND them off equipped with the truth to be able to recognize the lies of that the secular world wants them to believe. JULY 23, 2017 8 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time There will be NO Saturday Night LIFETEEN/EDGE Social Nights during July and August. We will however gather on Thursday s in conjunction with Main Street Marketplace Next gathering - Thursday, July 27 @ St. Francis Church Gaga Ball Can Jam Corn Hole 7pm Adoration w/lifeteen Music 8pm Bonfire/Smores until 9pm We are in need of responsible adults who would be willing to give just one evening to chaperone activities on Thursday s this summer. Friday, July 28 10am to 10pm Grades 7-12 $25/person Space is limited on the bus and will be filled on a first paid first serve basis. So register early! We are in need of Chaperones! Permission slips are available at the JPII or may be found on our website. JohnPaulGreatParish.com Payment/Permission slips DEADLINE is Monday, July 24 th to the JPII Pastoral Center - 160 Main Street May be dropped in mail-slot on back porch anytime day or night. These events can only be possible with the help of people like you! Teens are great! But they do need to be supervised :) Can you help? Middle School EDGE Program Marlene Carrier 860-489-7899 Cell 860-309-7855 TorringtonCatholicYouth@yahoo.com High School CONFIRMATION Program Donna Puzacke 860-489-7899 Cell 860-309-1900 TorringtonConfirmation@yahoo.com

Shrine of Lourdes 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118. Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30 am in the outside Grotto. Also visit our A TALENT SHOW will be held at the Shrine Sunday, August 13th from 2-4pm Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the beautiful grounds of the Shrine. If interested in participating, forms are available in the Grotto Café or e-mail: gbuchas@snet.net. Forms should be received by August 6th. COMUNIDAD HISPANA EUCARISTIA DOMINICAL Todos los Martes 5:30 6:30PM Centro de Pastoral Juan Pablo II (Iglesia de San Francesco) 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. CHARLAS PREBAUTISMALES Requisitos: Asistir a la clase padres y padrinos. recently opened an exhibition exploring America s involvement in the Great War including the KofC s Catholic outreach to servicemen at home and abroad. More information: kofcmuseum.org Download myparishapp St. John Paul the Great Parish app is now available to download for iphone and Android smart phones. Text App to phone number 88202 or visit myparishapp.com to download Movimiento Juan XXIII 7 PM Martes. En las instalaciones de St. Peter School (ubicada detrás del templo de St. Peter) 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. View our bulletin online: JohnPaulGreatParish.com 9 SAINT JOHN PAUL THE GREAT PARISH (Por favor llamar a la oficina para registrarse o al 860-307-7343 Lourdes también pueden enviar texto.) 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. Saint John Paul the Great Parish GRUPOS APOSTOLICOS Y COORDINADORES PASTORAL HISPANA Servidores del Altar / Monaguillos: Elvia Orellana 860-459-1837 Legion de Maria: Jose Guambana 860-485-5473 Evangelizacion: Orlando Orellana 860-806-4522 Liturgia/Sacristia: Roberto Castillo 860-491-0200 RICA/Ministerios Musicales/Catequesis: Lourdes Rodriguez 860-307-7343 Pastoral Social: Doris Ramirez 860-459-6658 Carmen Fernandez 860-921- 3408 Monitores y Lectores: Sonia Sanchez 860-307- 8349 Ujieres/Ministros de Acogida: Honorato Nunez 860-459 - 0036 Pastoral Familiar: Yuneris Owens 860-307-2291 Movimiento Juan XXIII: Maria Colon 860-387-8133