August 30-31, 2014 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: Aug 31, 2014 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. 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Welcome to St. Patrick Church Member of the Blessed John Paul II Community August 30-31, 2014 CELEBRATIONS OF THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST ST. PATRICK CHURCH: Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm AND Sunday: 8:00am & 10:30am Weekdays: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 8:00am Holy Day Masses: 8:00am & 7:00pm ST. BRIDGET CHURCH: Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm AND Sunday: 7:00, 9:00 & 10:30am - Latin Mass at 12:00pm 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 GodвЂ™s people as witnesses of GodвЂ™s mercy. August 30-31, 2014 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 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 CLOSED on Friday during July & August Bulletin Deadline Please submit articles no later than noon on Monday SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples must contact the Wedding Coordinator, Michelle Donahue at 860-342-0435 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 August 24, 2014 Week 8 of the Fiscal Year Ordinary Income: New Budgeted Goal: Actual Collection: On-Line Giving: Over/UNDER $6,950.00 5,503.50 681.00 ($ 765.50) Year-to-date $55,600.00 45,211.00 5,663.00 ($ 4,726.00) SPECIAL COLLECTIONS For those are using the on-line giving program, Listed below are the extra collections for the upcoming months: AUGUST 31вЂ“ Mission Appeal, Fr. Raj September 7 - Spiritual Programs September 28 - Norwich Council Catholic Women Handicap Accessible STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS вЂњWhat profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?вЂќ Matthew 16:26 St. Francis of Assisi once said, вЂњRemember, you are what you are in the eyes of God, and nothing else.вЂќ We often forget this stewardship wisdom when we spend all of our time, talent and treasure to gain more of the worldвЂ™s riches. We need to set our priorities based on GodвЂ™s values and not the values of the material world. August 30-31, 2014 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time вЂњBe transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.вЂќ Romans 12:2 Saturday, August 30 5:00pm Rose & Leo Paholsky req. by their family and Nick Mengiafico req. by his family Sunday, August 31 8:00am A special neighbor req. by Mrs. Sirois & the Rushin Family 10:30am Deceased members of St. Patrick Church Monday, Sept. 1 8:00am Gloria Madalena Tuesday, Sept. 2 8:00am Walter Remillard req. by Josephine Remillard Wednesday, Sept. 3 8:00am Kathleen Tierney req. by Patricia Butler Thursday, Sept. 4 Friday, Sept. 5 Eucharistic Adoration Immediately following 8:00am Mass 8:00am Phyllis Williams req. by Josephine Remillard 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, Sept. 6 5:00pm Mark Perkins & Connie Larson req. by their family Sunday, Sept. 7 8:00am Patricia Ann Higgins req. by John Higgins 10:30am Marie Tonna DeMasi req. by Joan Fomento WEвЂ™RE STILL LOOKING Do you regularly attend the Sunday 10:30 Mass? Would you be willing to escort a sight impaired parishioner from Chatham Acres to Mass and back? If we have enough volunteers, it wonвЂ™t be every week. If so, please contact the parish office at 860-267-6644. Thank you for your service to your family in Christ. Question to Ponder: Because before вЂњtaking up the crossвЂќ and вЂњfollowing,вЂќ Jesus bids me вЂњdeny myself,вЂќ what radical shift of values, reordering of priorities, refocusing of vision must take place in my heart as discipleshipвЂ™s non-negotiable Step#1? 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time This past weekend I spoke about the movie GodвЂ™s Not Dead. One of the key themes in the movie is standing up for Jesus. In todayвЂ™s Gospel Jesus shows us just what that вЂњstanding upвЂќ will entailвЂ¦.He says вЂњwhoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.вЂќ As we speak, Christians are being persecuted around the world. Some of the most ancient Christian Communities (Damascus Syria, Chaldea Iraq) are now being forced to live these very words. They are being put to death simply because they are Christian. This should make us pause and reflect upon the grace we have to gather freely every weekend as a community. Another key aspect to consider in these words of Jesus are the words вЂњyou are an obstacle to meвЂќ and вЂњfollowвЂќ. The seemingly harsh words of Jesus to Peter are a reminder to him that Jesus has a divine mission from the Father-and nothing or no one should get in the way. In the movie GodвЂ™s Not Dead Josh lost his girlfriend by choosing to challenge the professorвЂ™s assertion that God is Dead. I had a friend in seminary who converted from Judaism to Catholicism, only to have his family disown him. St. Thomas More had to be put to death to remain faithful to Jesus rather than obey the orders of his friend King Henry VIII. Our lives need not be that dramatic but if we are following the Lord there will be opposition but it should not discourage us. The other key word is вЂњfollow.вЂќ It is the Lord who leads. Not us. Sometimes we have the temptation to say Lord I have these great plans, please bless them. Really? It takes active discernment and listening to the Lord to make sure it is His plan and not ours. There can sometimes by a tendency to get ahead of Him. Rest assured if it is not His will there will be roadblock after roadblock. On the flip side, if it is His will, door after door will open. We must learn to вЂњwait on the Lord.вЂќ One person who is working in GodвЂ™s Vineyard and following GodвЂ™s footsteps is Fr. Raj, who will be with us this weekend for the Mission Appeal. Fr. Raj is the Mission Director for the Diocese of Kumbakonam in India. His diocese represents another early Christian community. Tradition tells us that St. Thomas made it to India and preached the gospel to the local inhabitants. Although India is primarily a Hindu and Muslim country there is a big pocket of Catholic Christians in the South and West. The diocese has an area of 7823 sq. km. and is situated in Tamil Nadu and a Catholic population of 213,000 (6% of the population). In literature Fr. Raj has shared with me вЂњthe diocese is trying to materialize its missionary goals, depending on the availability of funds. Every year, an average of 50 young men and women go out of the diocese to other missions throughout India and other parts of the world to serve God and His people as missionaries. The mission and spiritual prospects of Kumbakonam diocese are bright but its needs are pressing. Sixty percent of its Catholics are depressingly poor. Therefore, your fervent prayers and generous help are earnestly requested for building the Kingdom of God, in and through the diocese of Kumbakonam, India.вЂќ Please be generous in this weekendвЂ™s second collection. Prayers are offered for all who have children or young adults returning to school at this time. We pray that the school of Jesus will be a school that gives them a solid foundation. August 30-31, 2014 Parish Events St. Patrick Library is located in the workroom of the Parish Center. All are welcome! Saturday, August 30 8:00am Acts Meeting/Parish Center Sunday, August 31 6:30pm Cornerstone Prayer Group/KofC - All are welcome 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time ROSARY FOR LIFE Please join us in praying the Rosary for Pro-life every Monday evening at 7:00pm in the church. Monday, Sept. 1 7:00pm Rosary for Life/Church 7:30pm Knights Officer Meeting/KofC Tuesday, Sept. 2 6:00pm Catechist Kickoff Dinner/Parish Center Wednesday, Sept. 3 Thursday, Sept. 4 Friday, Sept. 5 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Catechists Needed The faith formation office is looking for a few more people who like to work with children, enjoy sharing their faith, and have some free time on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday afternoons or evenings! All classes meet in the Parish Center. Please consider joining this important ministry. For additional information call Dani in the Faith Formation Office at 860267-6644 or email faithkthruyr2@sbcglobal.net. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS RCIA is the process of welcoming new members into the Roman Catholic Church. It is meant for those who are not baptized, baptized into another Christian Church or baptized into the Catholic Church but have yet to receive the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation. Classes will begin in September if we have applicants. For more information please call Sister Dominic Joseph at 860-267-6644. ADULT CONFIRMATION If you have received the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist, but have never been Confirmed, please consider receiving instructions about the Sacrament of Confirmation to complete your three Sacraments of Initiation. Often adults are asked to be a Godparent or sponsor for a family member or friend, but are not able to do so because they have never been confirmed. Rich Knotek will provide Confirmation classes for interested adults. For more information, call Dani Annino at 860-267-6644. HELPING HAND SCHOLARSHIP The Knights of Columbus and the Guild of St. Patrick will, once again, offer four $500 scholarships to active St. Patrick Church parishioners who are currently enrolled at a Catholic High School. Applications will be available for pickup in the Parish Office (or can be mailed out) after August 18th and must be returned before SEPTEMBER 12, 2014. BLUE MASS Steak Dinner Fundraiser The fundraiser will be held on Friday, September 5, 2014 at the East Great Plain Fire Department, 488 New London Turnipike, Norwich, from 5:30 p.m. вЂ“ 7:30 p.m. The dinner will include steak, baked potato, salad, bread & butter, soda and water. Tickets are $20.00 for Adults and $10.00 for Children 12 and under.For more information or tickets please call Monsignor Brown at 860-887-9294, ext. 232 or Ms. Becky Cady 860-8879294, ext. 235. Twenty-fourth Annual BLUE MASS All law enforcement officers (federal, state, and municipal, active and retired) and their families are invited to the Twenty-fourth Annual Blue Mass and Reception, Sunday, September 21, 2014, in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, 10:15 a.m. All parishioners are cordially invited to attend this Mass. Bishop Cote, the Bishop of Norwich, will celebrate the Mass and Very Reverend David P. Choquette, Police Chaplain, and Pastor of Most Holy Trinity, Pomfret and Saint Mary Church, Putnam, will be the Homilist. Norwich Police Chief Louis J. Fusaro, Sr., and Connecticut State Police Major Louis J. Fusaro, Jr., are the Blue Mass Co-Chairs. For more information, please call Chief Fusaro, Major Fusaro, or Monsignor Brown at 860-887-9294, ext. 232. NATIONAL COMBINED COLLECTION Next weekend our parish will take up the National Combined Collection which benefits: The Catholic Communications Campaign, The Annual Appeal for the Holy Father, The Retirement Fund for Religious, and Catholic University of America. This collection communicates the gospel and enriches our faith through Internet, television radio, and print media; provides the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world; helps provide prescription medications, nursing care, and much more for thousands of elderly religious; and allows a countless number of students to experience an education grounded in Catholic tradition. You will be receiving a mailing with more detailed information this week. Please read the material and if you are so inclined, please bring your gift envelope to Mass next weekend, September 7/8, 2014. (Gift envelopes and an informational brochure are also available at the church.) Your support of these needs of the Universal Church will truly make a difference. Please be as generous as your means allow. August 30-31, 2014 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Introduction-Liturgy of the Word: God has called us here as disciples today. As we gather, we will hear readings about the price of discipleship, how we must deny ourselves and take up our cross. We begin and end every one of these Sunday celebrations with the sign of the cross. Let us pray today for the grace to truly appreciate what it means to be marked with that sign. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ READINGS FOR THE WEEK Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Jer 20:7-9; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27 Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39 Aug 30: Alice Kaminske 1987, Michael Tierney 1981 Aug 31: вЂ”вЂ”Sept 1: William Cook 1986, Joseph Martucci 1984, Fr. Hyacinth Lepak 1978, Bessie Bost 1974 Sept 2: Cheryl Walsh 2005, Willis Hall 1994, Eugene Avery Jr. 1982, Herbert Lawson 1982, Peter Villemaire 1978, Wolf Reisinger 1967 Sept 3: Jean Naughton 2005, Margaret Csoka 1991, Theresa Worms 1987, David Cromak 1985, Thomas Morse 1984, Santa Marin 1983, Anastasia Tichy 1983, Gerald Hague 1982, Helen O'Kulich 1979 Sept 4: Fred Powers 2005, Earl Garvey 2001, Anton Lechner 1990, Richard Harris Jr.1987, Lawrence Becker 1976, Raymond Perron Jr. 1976, John Toomey 1975, Viola Wollander 1970 Sept 5: Maureen Mello 2010, Olga Booth 2004, Ben Jones 1984, Mary O'Connell 1976, Mabel Moore 1974, Margaret O'Brien 1974, Margaret Stangle 1974 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. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE Nationwide Pro-Life Program This program will begin on Wednesday, September 24th and run through Sunday, November 2nd. There will be a вЂњ40 Days for LifeвЂќ Vigil Mass on Tuesday, Sept. 23rd at 7:00pm at the Cathedral in Norwich. For forty days the focus will be to bring together the body of Christ in a spirit of unity with prayer, fasting and peaceful activism. Apostolate of Prayer for PriestsвЂ¦.Norwich We pray for our Priests: for the sanctity of their souls; and for perfect love, that they be the Voice of Christ. May they be a channel for His Precious Blood, always acting through loveвЂ¦.Mother Catherine Aurelia, Foundress 8/30: Rev. Thomas Hoar & Rev. Roland Cloutier 8/31: Rev. Nicholas Mbogo & Msgr. Kevin Randall 9/1: Rev. Frank McKena & Rev. Tomasz Wilk 9/2: Rev. Kevin Reilly & Rev. Anthony Gruber 9/3: Rev. John Gwudz & Rev. Edward Wisneski 9/4: Rev. Marek Masnicki & Rev. Luis Agudelo 9/5: Rev. Dariusz Dudzik & Rev. Dennis Mercieri ************************************************* LOVE THEM BOTH The number of abortions in the United States has declined 25% since 1990. Still, 1.1 million U.S. abortions occur yearly. вЂњAll who are genuinely committed to the advancement of women can and must offer a woman or a girl who is pregnant, frightened, and alone a better alternative than the destruction of her own unborn child.вЂќ (Mary Ann Glendon, Fourth World Conference on Women, Beijing, China, September 5, 1995) Need help? St. Agnes Family Center emphasizes a respect for life, recognizing the unique dignity of each individual. 104 Mayflower St, West Hartford, Ct. 06110 (1-860-521-7516, Email: ASCF@acl.com) August 30-31, 2014 AUGUST HEALTH TIP Heat Exhaustion: This is a heat-related illness caused by the loss of water and electrolytes from the body. It causes excess sweating, extreme fatigue, weakness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and headache. Sometimes it causes muscle cramping. Risk factors are: strenuous exertion in high temperatures, poor physical conditions, loss of salt or water by reducing oral intake, overuse of diuretics (water pills), pre-existing illness with fever, alcohol use and clothing too warm for the climate. Heat Exhaustion can lead to dehydration: The human body is comprised largely of water. If you lose more fluids than you take in, you can become dehydrated. This means there are not enough fluids in our body for it to function right. What to do for dehydration: Drink plenty of liquids, water is best. Doctor may advise electrolyte solution or sports drinks. Avoid alcohol; caffeine and carbonated drinks can lead to increased dehydration. Prevention of Heat Exhaustion/Dehydration: Watch for early signs of heat illness and stop physical exertion before they worsen - minimize skin exposure; use a hat and lightweight, light colored clothing - do not exercise in hot weather - avoid dehydration by drinking 8 ounces of fluid for every 15 minutes of moderate exercise - limit alcohol and caffeine use in hot weather. Get prompt Medical Attention if there is: continued vomiting, worsening symptoms of weakness or dizziness, not able to keep fluids down, body temperature of 103F oral or higher, confusion or coma, hot, flushed skin without sweating. Defending Our Religious Liberty #131 August 31, 2014 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time SILVER & GOLD JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY MASS A Pontifical Mass with Bishop Cote will be held on Sunday, October 19th at 2:00pm at St. PatrickвЂ™s Cathedral in Norwich. This Mass is for the renewal of marriage vows and presentation of commemorative certificates to couples celebrating their 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries, or other anniversary significant to them. Families are invited. Couples must be in good standing with the Church, sacramentally married in the church and must register with their parish. To register call the parish office at 860-2676644. YOU CAN WIN A GETAWAY TRIP! ItвЂ™s time to help fight cancer and donate to the St. Patrick Church Team for the Relay for Life on September 6th. Log onto relayforlife.org, then click Donate. You can enter our Team name вЂ“ St. Patrick Church (make sure itвЂ™s in East Haddam, Ct) вЂ“ or Jann DaltonвЂ“ and help us reach our goal for 2014. ItвЂ™s a way to celebrate cancer survivors, remember lost loved ones and honor those still fighting. Once again, our very own Kevin Reich has donated his 3-bedroom house on Cape-Cod as a prize! All those raising more than $300 for the St. Patrick team will be entered into a drawing for a getaway at the Cape! Raise more than $100 and youвЂ™ll be entered in a drawing for: $50 gift certificate for AngelicoвЂ™s Restaurant, $50 gift certificate for SadlerвЂ™s Restaurant, $50 gift certificate for ItвЂ™s So Ranunculus. You may win a prize and every dollar raised helps us fight this terrible disease that takes too many from our Parish. For more information, see Jann Dalton (860) 267-5710 or Dani Annino (860) 267-6644. SAVE THE DATES Mass for Those Dedicated to Education: The 19th Annual Dioce- Unless reversed or modified, the current federal health care mandate threatens religious liberty, guaranteed to all Americans in the U.S. Constitution under the First Amendment. If you havenвЂ™t done so already, please voice your opposition to the health care mandate by calling President Obama at the White House at 202-4561111 or U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell at 202-205-5445. Let them know that the mandate is in violation of our First Amendment right to religious freedom. san Mass for those dedicated to education will be celebrated on September 7th at 8:45am. All are welcome. PRO-LIFE MASS: Join us as we pray to end abortion and for the healing of those who have had an abortion on September 6th at 8:00a.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral in Norwich. Mass of Remembrance: The annual Diocesan Mass of Remembrance in memory of children who have died from stillbirths, miscarriages or abortions, will be held September 9th at 6:00pm at the St. Patrick Cathedral in Norwich. Light refreshments to follow. 860-889-8346 ext 283. Senior Renewal Day: Fr. Roger Couture invites all seniors to join this yearвЂ™s series вЂњThe Parables of JesusвЂ”Guides for Faith PilgrimsвЂќ beginning on Wed. Sept 17th 9:30am-1:00pm. Fee is $10вЂ”call 860423-8484. Married CouplesвЂ™ Retreat: Come, join us Sept 26-28 for 10th Married Couples Retreat at Immaculata Retreat House. Capacity is limited. Call 860-423-8484 for more information. August 30-31, 2014 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time PRAY for our ACTIVE MILITARY ENROLLING NOW FOR FALL 2014 Have you seen the St. Patrick Prayer Board for active military personnel who are fighting on the front lines for our freedom? ItвЂ™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. Please let us know if there are any family members you would like posted...and may God keep them safe. вЂњLord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.вЂќ St. John Paul II Regional School the Regional Catholic elementary and middle school of the Middletown Deanery is accepting enrollments for the upcoming school year. For more information or to schedule a tour, visit our website at www.jpii.org or call 860-347-2978. Have FAITH in your childвЂ™s school: Educate Mind, Heart, Body AND Spirit. 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 HospitalвЂ™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. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION One of the most memorable images from the pontificate of Pope John Paul II is not his shocked expression as he is hit by a bullet, but rather his tender meeting with his assailant, and his forgiveness. It is far more compelling because, although people are struck by bullets every day, true reconciliation is in relatively short supply. An outside observer might list attempting to kill the pope as an unforgiveable sin, but of course we know that forgiveness of sin is woven deeply into our tradition of living as Christ did. Interestingly enough, the Church took a hard line on these matters early on. Until the second century, people expected ChristвЂ™s return in the near future, so they deferred judgment to him. Soon, however, bishops began to grant forgiveness for sin after baptism, but only once. What we know as the sacrament of penance takes its life from JesusвЂ™ work of reconciliation, but just as scripture shows Jesus forgiving people in one life-changing encounter, so the church granted one chance only. Great sins were the target, such as idolatry, adultery, and murder. Penance was lengthy, difficult, and public, and the bishop was in charge of the process. For the next several weeks, weвЂ™ll look at subsequent creative and helpful changes in the celebration of this sacrament. вЂ”Rev. James Field, Copyright В© J. S. Paluch Co. We Can Help To report inappropriate contact of any kind by a representative of the Diocese of Norwich or for assistance to victims, please call: 1-800-624-7407 MATRIMONY A beautiful sacrament full of blessings, romance, love, commitment, comedy, giving, new life, joys, sorrows, adventure, challenges, responsibilities, growth, memories and more. вЂњTherefore, as GodвЂ™s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with one another and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.вЂќ (Colossians 3:12-14) St. Patrick Church Ministries Altar Servers: Susan Lanzi 267-9984 Altar Society: Maureen Sweeney 267-2520 ACTS Retreat/Men& Women: Warren & Beverly Edwards 267-9926, Al & Isabel Vela 267-1508, and John & Carol Lambert 267-9157 Baptism Contact: Sister Dominic Joseph 267-6644 Baptism Class: Mary Kaye Varni 267-9050 Catholic Scripture Study: Kathy Anderson 365-5003 Child Advocate: Peggy Puzzo 267-9932 Cobalt Lodge: Daisy Conway 267-0833 Coordinator of Caregiving: Sister Dominic Joseph 267-6644 Eucharistic Adoration: Margaret Bannon 267-2165 and Joan Fomento 267-8512 Guild: Melissa Jones 467-6544 & Nancy McFatter 267-4653 Knights of Columbus: Gary Corliss 860-467-6616 Marriage Encounter: Dan & Pam Harazim 267-1184 NursesвЂ™ Ministry: Mary Gould 860-267-4643 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: Bill & Debbie Lonsdale 267-1878 and Rev. Walter Nagle 267-6644 R.C.I.A.: Sister Dominic Joseph 267-6644 Vocation Contact: Rev. Walter Nagle 267-6644 Wedding Coordinator: Michelle Donahue 342-0435 Westside Manor: Deb Desrocher 267-0705