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COVER SHEET CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS: ST. PATRICK 47 WEST HIGH ST, EAST HAMPTON, CT 06424 PHONE: 1-860-267-6644 CONTACT PERSON: Lori M. Lechowicz SOFTWARE: MICROSOFT OFFICE PUBLISHER 2007 ADOBE READER 8 WINDOWS XP PRINTER: Kyocera TASKalfa 400ci KX NUMBER OF PAGES SENT: 1 through 8 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION: Feb 5, 2012 TRANSIMSSION TIME: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please deliver to PARISH CENTER ONLY (which is behind the church) in the OFFICE. Do NOT deliver to the church. Thank you. Welcome to St. Patrick Church CELEBRATIONS OF THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Saturday Vigil: 5:00p.m. Sunday: 8:00am & 10:30am and 5:00 pm (Oct-May) Weekdays: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 8:00 a.m. Called together by God to experience Jesus and his word, in the sacraments of the Church and in each other, we are committed to love God and to embrace all God’s people as witnesses of God’s mercy. 2/5/12 Page Two February 5, 2012 St. Patrick Church 47 West High St. P.O. Box 177 East Hampton, CT 06424-0177 Office: 860-267-6644 Fax: 860-267-7807 Rectory: 860-267-6646 Email: stpatrick47@sbcglobal.net Web address: saintpatrickeh.org Welcome to our Parish Family Newcomers to the parish are invited to introduce themselves to Father Nagle after Mass and to register at the Parish Office. MINISTRY OF CAREGIVING Please advise the Pastor, Pastoral Associate, or Administrative Assistant to arrange pastoral visits or Holy Communion for those who are sick, hospitalized or homebound. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Also arrangements can be made by calling the Rectory. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Office. Pastoral Team Rev. Walter M. Nagle, Pastor Sister Dominic Joseph Valla, A.S.C. J. Pastoral Associate Lori M. Lechowicz, Administrative Assistant Dani Annino, Director of Faith Formation John P. Higgins, Director of Music & Organist Office Hours 8:30am - 3:00pm, Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 12:00pm, Friday SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples must contact the Pastor at least one year in advance to reserve a date and make arrangements. CHANGING YOUR RESIDENCE OR PHONE NUMBER In a large parish, keeping the information on parishioners up to date is a difficult task. You can be of immense help in this regard. If you move or change your telephone number, please contact the parish office (267-6644). Not only will this help avoid confusion, but it will also save the cost of paying additional charges for returned mail. Thank you. Stewardship of Treasure January 29, 2012 Week 31 of the Fiscal Year 1,362 Registered Families Ordinary Income: Budgeted: Actual Collection: Over or (short) Envelopes Received: Current Week Year to Date $6,375.00 $5,685.00 ($ 690.00) 189 $197,625.00 $204,130.00 $ 6,505.00 Solemnity of Mary: $10 Nat’l Combined Collection: $150 Bulletin Deadline Please submit articles no later than noon on Monday Handicap Accessible STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS “Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed….He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.”” Mark 1:35, 38 Through today’s Gospel reading we see a perfect example of stewardship. Jesus gives His time to doing all that God wishes—healing the sick and preaching. Yet Jesus also makes time to be alone in prayer. It is only through prayer, through spending time with God, that any of us can find the strength to do all that God wishes us to do. Be sure to find time this week to be with God. Page Three Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, February 4 5:00pm Aldoph Sirois req by the Sirois family and Francis Puzzo req by Larry,Peggy Puzzo & Family Sunday, February 5 8:00 am Frank Lawson req. by the Dennis & MaryAnn Wall 10:30am Richard Murray req. by Catherine & Charles Murray and Frank Lawson req by Agnes Zaverton & Family 5:00pm Martin Clebowicz Monday, February 6 8:00am Dick Murray req. by John & Jane Robida Tuesday, February 7 8:00am Special Intention for Fatima & Jeff LaChance req. by Angelina Madalena Wednesday, February 8 8:00am David Souza req. by Eleanor Woodward Thursday, February 9 6:00am-7:00pm Eucharistic Adoration 7:00pm Closing of Adoration Friday, February 10 8:00am Special Intention for the Grandchildren of Angelina Madalena req. by Angelina Madalena Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, February 10 5:00pm Adolfo & Juanita Boza req by Maritza Warga & Elisa Bannon & Family and Harry & Marie Nichols req by Mary Ann & Dennis Wall Sunday, February 11 8:00 am Frank Lawson req. by Donna Daly 10:30am Bette Treat req. by the Hughes Family and the Desjardins Family 5:00pm Dolores Albrecht req. by John & Jane Robida We are so blessed to have so many parishioners who give so generously of their time and resources. Thank you for your witness to our shared Catholic faith and values. Jesus Christ is at the center of everything we do here at St Patrick. In that light I do wish to share with you some upcoming events. In the first week of Lent we are blessed to host Archabbott Lambert Reilly, OSB who will be giving a parish mission Feb 27, 28, and 29. There will be 6 different talks-3 after the morning Masses and 3 in the evening. Tuesday evening there is a Penance Service with an opportunity for confession. Wednesday the 29th we will close with a Mass. Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to grow closer to God. I am also pleased to announce that Christine Radavich has agreed to be the chairperson for the Annual Catholic Appeal. Christine will be replacing Renee and Michael DeGasperi who have so wonderfully led this effort for many years. I am grateful for the dedication of both Michael and Renee and look forward to working with Christine and her husband Jim. Speaking of confession, there is a wonderful story told by Scott Hahn concerning the late Pope John Paul II. It seems the Pope was visiting St. John Lateran when he saw a beggar outside. He motioned to the beggar and the two exchanged greetings. However, on the way out the Pope stopped the man and asked him: “you look familiar, have we met before?” “Yes,” said the beggar.” You and I were in the seminary together and we were ordained to the priesthood at the same time.” Needless to say, life for the beggar had become hard. He had left the priesthood and was now living on the streets. Then something special happened. The next day a papal representative approached the beggar and said that he was invited to dinner in the Papal chambers with the Pope and his priest secretary. Incredulous, the beggar accepted his invitation. He arrived at the Vatican and was escorted upstairs where he and the Pope dined. Then the Pope motioned to him to step outside. They were outside in the hallway for quite some time. Curious, the Pope’s aide asked him what they were discussing at such great length. The beggar replied, “His holiness asked me to hear his confession….I was overwhelmed and protested that I hadn’t been practicing as a priest for many years.” Undaunted the Pope reminded the priest that he could still hear confessions and that he, as Peter, had the ability to offer any necessary dispensations. Pope John Paul’s aide asked the beggar, “but why were you out there so long? Was the Pope’s confession that lengthy?” “No, said the beggar through tears, I received the grace of the sacrament for the first time in many years. It was my confession that took so long.” Don’t be afraid! The Sacrament of Reconciliation is liberating and brings much healing. Please take advantage of this great gift of the church! Page Four February 5, 2012 Parish Events St. Patrick Library is located in the workroom of the Parish Center. All are welcome! Sunday, February 5 11:30am Adult confirmation/ KofC 2:00pm Pre Jordan/WKRM 5:00pm Life Teen Mass NO LIFE NIGHT Monday, February 6 Tuesday, February 7 Wednesday, February 8 7:00pm Life Teen Core Meeting/WKRM 7:00pm Choir rehearsal/Church Thursday, February 9 7:00pm Scripture Study/Parish Hall 7:30pm Cornerstone Prayer Group/KofC (all are welcome) Friday, February 10 6:30pm Life Teen band (Trinity) rehearsal/Church Saturday, February 11 FAITH FORMATION NEWS Dear Members of the St. Patrick Parish Family, In just a few short months 47 of our young people will be receiving the sacrament of First Holy Communion. I am asking each member of our parish family to spiritually support these children by becoming a prayer partner. If you wish to participate please take a child’s name from the basket in front of the tabernacle and offer prayers for the child until their First Holy Communion date which is indicated on the card. If you wish, you may send a card or note to the child on their First Communion by leaving it in the basket. Thank you for your generosity and prayers. In Christ’s Peace, Dani Annino, Director of Faith Formation HOME TAUGHT STUDENTS The Candlemas celebration scheduled for February 2nd has been cancelled. Please consider participating in our parish mission with Archabbott Lambert Reiley. He will be here for Mass, Conferences and a Penance Service February 25th – 29th. If you need additional information or have questions or concerns please contact Dani Annino in the Faith Formation Office at 860-267-6644 or email faithkthruyr2@sbcglobal.net KNIGHTS OF THE MONTH Warren Edwards and Fern Martin are Knights of the Month for December for their work of installing a new microwave unit in the Parish Rectory. Gary Cioe is the Knight of the Month for January. He led the very successful “Tootsie Roll Campaign.” MASS BUT NO LIFE NIGHT 2/5; Please be advised there will be a life teen Mass on 2/5 however no life night. We will resume our life night schedule on 2/12 with a great night on social justice that you don’t want to miss! ROCK-A-THON FOR HAITI 2012; Saint Patrick life teen will join forces again this year with St Andrew life teen to participate in a 24 hour Rock-a-thon to raise money for the desperate people of Jeremie Haiti. In 1984 local resident and orthodontist Jeremy Lowney was asked in a personal phone conversation with Mother Theresa to build a health clinic in Jeremie, Haiti. Under the direction of Dr. Lowney, the Haitian Health Foundation built the clinic as requested by Mother Theresa in Jeremie, Haiti. The full time salary for a nurse at this clinic is $3,500. Last year as a result of the rock-a-thon $28,000 was raised. Therefore, through the generosity of people like you and teens willing to rock for 24 hours, last year’s rock-a-thon donations supported the full time salary of eight nurses at this clinic. 100% of the donations go toward nurses’ salaries at the clinic. This year the Rock-a-thon is from 10am Saturday, February 25th to 10am Sunday, February 26th and the goal is to raise $31,500, which would pay the full time salary for NINE nurses at the Haitian Health Foundation. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, please contact us or drop a check in the collection in an envelope titled, “life teen – rock-a-thon”. Thank you! TEENS: View podcasts at www.lifeteen.com “Sunday, Sunday, Sunday”, Catholic Movie Reviews, THE171, LoveLife, and TheMix!! For more information on upcoming events or for monetary, food or time donations, please contact Michelle or Bill Donahue, 860 -342-0435 o r e-ma il us at s t p a t r i c k l i f e t e e n @ g m a i l . c o m . Sharing our Time and Talents with the Bereaved Can you knit, crochet or sew or do you know anyone who does? The St. Patrick Parish Nurse/Health Ministry would like to offer a Comfort Prayer Shawl to each of our bereaved families. As you may know we currently offer sympathy and anniversary cards, bereavement materials, a meal and the Mass of Remembrance to assist grieving individuals and families. Patterns are available or you may use your own. For more information or to donate shawls, please contact Maggie Coolican at (860) 267-0540 or donandmag@sbcglobal.net. Page Five Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Introduction-Liturgy of the Word: “Less than three weeks from today, the holy season of Lent will begin, calling us to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, disciplines by which we will express our love for God and free ourselves for more selfless service to our neighbor. Today, Mark’s Gospel presents Jesus’ life as the perfect pattern for disciples to follow. As he becomes also, in this Eucharist, our Bread of Life, let us open our hearts to the healing he imparts, that we might devote ourselves to the loving service he commands. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13, Mk 6:53-56, Ps 132:8a Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30, Mk 7:1-13, Ps 84:2 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10, Mk 7:14-33, Ps 37:30a Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13, Mk 7: 24-30, Ps 106:4a Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32, 12:19, Mk 7:31-37, Ps 81:11a & 9a Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32:13:33-34, Mk 8: 1-10, Ps 106:4a Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46, 1 Cor 10:31-11:1, Ps 147:1-6 Apostolate of Prayer for Priests….Norwich 2/05: Rev. Karl Schuh 2/06: Rev. John Marciniak & Rev. Bruce Quinn OFM Cap Feb 5: Joan Arcidiacono 2010, Murray Chace 2005, Jane Riddick 1993, Florence Forand 1990, Conrad Cylkowski 1985, Arnold Gange 1983, Mary Duffy 1978, Julia Oettle 1976 Feb 6: Richard Murray 2011, Dolores E. Murphy 2007, Judith Carden 2004, Fr. J. Clifford Curtin 2003, Andrew Ferrigno 1986 Feb 7: Joseph Sypek, 2003 Rose Gange 1980, Victoria Koss 1979, Mary Campbell 1975, Paul Collagan 1975, John Kalman 1972 Feb 8: David Souza 2009, Mary Holmes 1999, Edward Barnesky 1995, Arthur Mellen 1984, Stanley Loss 1983, Sue Colbert 1982, Fr. Leo Lavallee 1978 Feb 9: Lillian B. Stankiewicz 2008, John McCormick 1996, Florence Beebe 1989, Daniel Hart 1977 Feb 10: Howard Becker Sr., 2004, Thomas Mazzarella 2003, Fr. Charles McGinley 1990, John Stabinski 1987, Harold Helveston 1982, Max Zimbouski Jr 1979 Feb 11: Anna Wall 1988, Ethel Flood 1978, Mae Casey 1976 Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS & GUILD HELPING HAND APPLICATIONS The Knights of Columbus and the Guild are happy to announce that applications for A HELPING HAND award are available in the Parish Office. We are awarding a total of four (4) $500.00 gifts to active Saint Patrick parishioners currently enrolled at East Catholic HS, Mercy HS and Xavier HS. Applications should be returned to our parish secretary in an envelope by February 15, 2012. 2/07: Rt. Rev. Edward Kakaty & Rev. Stephen Fronckewicz 2/08: Rev. Charles McGrail & Rev. Robert Washabaugh 2/09: V. Rev. James Carini & Rev. Tomasz Albrecht 2/10: Rev. Damian Tomiczek SDA & Rev. David Choquette 2/11: Rev. Thomas Plathottam & Rev. Marcin Mikulski MATRIMONY A beautiful sacrament full of blessings, romance, love, commitment, comedy, giving, new life, joys, sorrows, adventure, challenges, responsibilities, growth, memories and more. Marriage has been variously described as a great work, a great5 adventure, a great responsibility and a great joy. Needless to say, it is all of these, not to mention a great disappointment to those who approach it irreverently or ill prepared. But above all, marriage is a great vocation, full of grace for those who give to it all that they are and possess. (F. W. Marks) People do not marry people, not real ones anyway; they marry who they think the person is; they marry illusions and images. The exciting adventure of marriage is finding out who the partner really is. (James L. Framo) SETBACK TOURNAMENT St. Peter Knights of Columbus Council #14590 will host a setback tournament at St. Peter in Higganum Tuesday, February 14th at 6:30 pm in the Church Hall. Registration is 6:00 pm. The fee is $40 per two-person team. Top prize is $200. Food and snacks will be provided. Great fun & Fellowship! Page Six February 5, 2012 HOLY FAMILY RETREAT CENTER Tuesday, February 14 6:00 Mass 7:00 Dinner Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Mass, a festive gourmet dinner, fine wine, and a live jazz trio. Program Offering: $130 per couple ($65 per person) H WEDNESDAY DY AND EVENING RETREAT Wednesday, February 22 Day Retreat 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Evening Retreat 6:00 – 9:00 pm “Our Lenten Journey: Consumed by God” Presenter: Fr. David Cinquegrani, C.P.Both the day and the evening will include the presentation, a meal and conclude with Mass and the distribution of ashes. Offering: $35 Register online at www.holyfamilyretreat.org or send name, address and offering to: Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Rd, W.Htfd, CT 06107 (860) 521-0440. A MARRIED COUPLES’ RETREAT A get away weekend to remember! March 16 18. This weekend is designed to renew and rejuvenate your relationship as a married couple, an opportunity to deepen your relationship with each other and with God. The weekend is facilitated by three married couples and two Oblate priests and is sponsored by the Immaculata Retreat House, Willimantic, CT. To register or for more information, please contact Jim and Elizabeth Percy, 860-648-2615, or HYPERLINK "mail to:espercy@msn.com" espercy@msn.com, or Immaculata Retreat House, 860-423-8484. You may also register online at www.immaculataretreat.org. HEALTH TIP OF THE MONTH Thyroid cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in women. The increase could possibly be related to the use of dental Xrays and mammograms. The next time you have either of these tests done, ask for a thyroid guard or to have the “flap” used that is present in most aprons used for X-rays. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a fairly common diagnosis, especially among women over age 50. If your thyroid is not working properly, you may feel tired, depressed, have difficulty concentrating, gain weight, have dry skin, suffer from constipation, muscle cramps or heavy menstrual cycles. A simple blood test called TSH or thyroid stimulating hormone can determine if you have hypothyroidism. Diagnosis and treatment are relatively easy so ask your physician to include thyroid testing in your routine blood work next time. XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL Xavier High School will hold it’s 20th Auction with a Mardi Gras Flavor on February 11, 2012, 6 – 10 p.m. The theme for this year's auction is a "Mardi Gras Celebration" featuring "A Taste of Xavier" where several area restaurants will present items from their menus to delight the attendees. The event will feature a Silent and Live Auction. Tickets: $40 advance sales or $50 at the door. Advance sales at: www.xavierhighschool.org/auction2012 For more information, email webmaster@xavierhighschool.org. ST. JOHN SCHOOL St. John School is now accepting applications for enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year for all grades., please download a registration form from the website www.stjohnschoolmiddletown.org. Applications can be dropped off at the school during regular school hours or mailed with all the require documentation. The openings are limited however, we will take a waiting list when the classes are full. ST. PATRICK PRAYER LINE REQUEST The St. Patrick Prayer Line is looking for your help. We need new members who can take up the cause and assist us in continuing this ministry of love and prayers for the intentions of our parishioners. Being a member is really easy and takes very little time. When someone has a prayer request, they call Jann Dalton @ 860-267-5720 or Pat Powers @860-2678529 to start the prayers rolling. The caller tells you who they want prayers for and what is the intention (can also be done anonymously or as a Special Intention). When you receive a call to pray for a specific need, you are asked to pause, raise that intention up in a brief prayer, then call the next person on the list after your name. You can continue to pray for that intention as you feel led by the Holy Spirit to do so. Please prayerfully consider joining this worthwhile ministry. What better way to celebrate the love of Jesus than by caring for your neighbor? If you work during the day, you can use your cell number or you can be called or emailed in the evening, just let us know at the numbers above. There is nothing so rewarding as being told that our prayers were answered. Pat and Jann Page Seven Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time PRAY for our ACTIVE MILITARY Have you seen the St. Patrick Prayer Board for active military personnel who are fighting on the front lines for our freedom? It’s located in the vestibule of the Church, to the left as you enter from the front steps. We post the pictures and rank of relatives of our parish family members and ask that you remember them in daily prayer. Since there are many new deployments, please let us know if there are any family members you would like posted...and may God keep them safe. Bereavement Support Groups Every first and third Monday: 5:00-6:30pm, Conference Room A or B, Middlesex Hospital, Middletown. Every second and fourth Thursday: 6:30-8:00pm, Shoreline Medical Center, 260 Westbrook Rd., Essex. Every second and fourth Wednesday: 10:00-11:30am, One MacDonough Place, Community Room. (The Hospital’s assisted living facility on the corner of Main St. Extension and MacDonough Place.) For more information, please call Chaplain Dennis McCann, Middlesex Hospital Chaplain, 860-358-6725. ST. LUKE’S ELDERCARE NEEDS YOU! Why not decide to do something in 2012 that will enrich your life and make a difference in the life of an elderly person or Veteran? Become a volunteer! St. Luke’s Eldercare Services, a non profit organization that provides FREE services, desperately needs volunteers that will help with grocery shopping and/or medical transportation. We are very flexible and ask only one hour a week of your time, or you can choose to drive only when you are free, which St. Patrick Church Ministries Adoption Information: Mike & Tina Mohr — 881-7080 Altar Server: Susan Lanzi—267-9984 Altar Society: Maureen Sweeney 267- 2520 ACTS Retreat/Men& Women: Warren & Beverly Edwards—267-9926 Al & Isabel Vela—267-1508 John & Carol Lambert—267-9157 Baptism Contact: Sister Dominic Joseph —267-6644 Baptism Class: Mary Kaye Varni—267-9050 Catholic Scripture Study Al Vela 267-1508 and Joan Fomento 267-8512 Child Advocate: Peggy Puzzo 267-9932 Coordinator of Caregiving: Sister Dominic Joseph—267-6644 Westside Manor: Deb Desrocher—267-0705 Cobalt Lodge: Daisy Conway—267-0833 Eucharistic Adoration: Sheila Wall—267-9486 Guild: Kim Lanou—267-9235 Knights of Columbus: John Hines—267-4270 Life Teen: Bill & Michelle Donahue—342-0435 Planning a Wedding? Engaged Encounter Weekend One of the most important parts of your wedding planning is your marriage preparation program. Engaged Encounter is a weekend-long program and meets all the aspects of marriage preparation required by the Diocese. Weekend: February 17-19 at Immaculata Retreat House, Willimantic call 860-536-8665. Early registration is advised. Visit www.engagedencounter.org. Marriage Encounter: Dan & Pam Harazim—267-1184 Nurses’ Ministry: Maggie Coolican—267-0540 Pastoral Council Chair: Peter Bergan—267-4341 Prayer Group: George & Regina Looby—267-8203 Prayer Line: Jann Dalton — 267-5720 Pat Powers — 267-8529 Pro-Life: Theresa Hickey—267-0071 R.C.I.A.: Sister Dominic Joseph—267-6644 Vocation Contact: Don Hickey—267-0071 Wedding Coordinator: Michelle Donahue—342-0435