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: Oct . 16, 2011 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 GodвЂ™s people as witnesses of GodвЂ™s mercy. 10/16/11 Page Two October 16, 2011 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 Pastoral Team Rev. Walter M. Nagle, Pastor Sister Dominic Joseph Valla, A.S.C. J. Pastoral Associate Lori M. Lechowicz, Administrative Assistant Daisy Conway, Financial Secretary 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 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. 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. 2nd Collection Mission Combined Collection Stewardship of Treasure Bulletin Deadline Please submit articles no later than noon on Monday October 9, 2011 Week 15 of the Fiscal Year 1,362 Registered Families Ordinary Income: Budgeted: Actual Collection: Over or (short) Envelopes Received: Current Week $6,375.00 $6,049.50 ($ 325.50) 172 Year to Date $95,625.00 $87,801.00 ($7,824.00) Handicap Accessible 2nd Collection: Cradle Fund $100.00 Envelopes Received: 11 May God Bless those who were able to respond to the Increased Giving Campaign! Page Three Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, October 15 5:00pm Barbara Dumond req. by her children and Richard Wall req. Michelle Larson Sunday, October 16 8:00am David Delaney req. by Dianery Delaney 10:30am Rocco Pagnelli req. by the family and Thomas R. Anzalon req. by his wife, Kathleen 5:00 pm Cliff Sheehan req. by Gordon & Jann Dalton Monday, October 17 8:00am Helen Dash req. by Jack Dash Tuesday, October 18 8:00am Joseph Ferrigno req. by John & Lenore Bear Wednesday, October 19 8:00am Special Intention for Jeff & Fatima Lachance req. by Angelina Madalena Thursday, October 20 6:00am-7:00pm Eucharistic Adoration 7:00pm Closing of Adoration Friday, October 21 8:00am Mary Aurigemma req. by Linda & Paul Dellano Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, October 22 5:00pm Richard Wall and Edith Spencer req. by Dennis & MaryAnn Wall Sunday, October 23 8:00am Constantine Boison req. by DeGasperi Family 10:30am Mary L. Perone req. by Bernadette Robinson & Children and Richard Wall req. by Diane Annelli 5:00 pm Russell Durant req. by Anne & Frank Mikullitz PARISH NURSE HEALTH MINISTRY The Saint Patrick Parish Nurse Health Ministry has been serving our parish for the last seven years. The members are Registered Nurses, EMTS, Social Workers, and other interested parishioners who volunteer their time and expertise to benefit parishioners at St. Patrick Church. The Ministry meets only twice a year but facilitates the following: monthly blood pressure screenings, support to bereaved families, Mass of Remembrance, Mass of Anointing, as well as Bulletin health tips and health brochures and Care Notes in display cases in the church and center. The Ministry extends a welcome to anyone who would like to join. For more information, please contact Maggie Coolican 860 267-0540 or donandmag@sbcglobal.net. In our day and age there is a lot of skepticism and cynicism about religion and faith. People are weary of political leaders making promises they do not keep and, in general, there is a lot of mistrust of people in authority (whether it be teachers, pastors, chief executives or government leaders). WouldnвЂ™t it be nice to see the Gospel lived? WouldnвЂ™t it be heartwarming to experience the love of Jesus Christ? Such love is possible. I am very pleased to report that in a world with all of this skepticism, cynicism, and unbelief there are people who are making a difference. I personally was able to experience it this past weekend on the MenвЂ™s ACTS retreat in Willimantic. What make the ACTS retreat formula so special is nothing fancy-it is the Gospel lived. Twenty-seven team members (many of whom are from our parish) ministered to thirty one men from St. Patrick and St. Andrew/St. Francis. Fr Marek Masniki, pastor of St. Andrew, and myself both went as Walter and Mark and we both agreed that it was one of the most powerful experiences of our priesthood. Apparently I hid my identity quite well because many of the men did not realize that I was a priest! Many thanks to those who worked so hard behind the scenes to make the retreat happen! Your efforts bore great fruit. Amazing things happen when men put down their defenses, their walls, and allow themselves to be human. IsnвЂ™t this what Jesus did? The other thing that struck me about the weekend is the importance of community. The Gospel is not meant to be lived alone. Unless you have a specific vocation to live as a hermit (which is a very small percentage of people) you will live out your vocation, your calling, in a community. For many people this community is the family. Eventually, however, our community expands among friends and acquaintances at school, work, and in our town. At no time was God alone. God is a Trinity of persons, Father, Son & Holy Spirit, and you and I are called to live in a community as well. Hopefully, parish life here at St. Patrick is another key community in your life. Bearing with one another, learning to love, is the key to becoming more authentically alive, more authentically human. My prayer is that everyone will heed the call of Christ to discipleship and to live the Gospel. As they say when you work for the Church, the pay may not be much, but the benefits are out of this world. Ask any of the men who were on the ACTS team, or men and women who have been on a team in the past, to a person I am sure they will all agree: what you receive is far greater than what you give. And, as for me, it was an honor and privilege to be ministered to, and I hope and pray that вЂњWalterвЂќ can grow into the Shepherd and Pastor that God wants me to be. Deo Gratias! Page Four October 16, 2011 Parish Events St. Patrick Library is located in the workroom of the Parish Center. All are welcome! Monday, October 17 7:00pm Parish Council/Columbus Hall Tuesday, October 18 6:30 pm Why Catholic/ Parish Center 7:00pm Guild Crafts/WKRM 7:00pm WomenвЂ™s Acts/ KofC Wednesday, October 19 9:00am Why Catholic/WKRM 7:00pm Choir rehearsal 7:00pm Life Teen Core Meeting/WKRM Thursday, October 20 7:00pm Catholic Scripture Study/Parish Center Saturday, October 22 After Every MassвЂ”Butter Braid Fundraiser/Life Teen ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ FAITH FORMATION NEWS Classes for all grade levels have begun вЂ“ almost! Grades 6-8 will meet for the first time on October 24th due to the rescheduled Pantherfest. Classes meet from 6:30pm 8pm. Program information and calendars are available on our website, saintpatrickeh.org. 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. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MATRIMONY A beautiful sacrament full of blessings, romance, love, commitment, comedy, giving, new life, joys, sorrows, adventure, challenges, responsibilities, growth, memories and more. The question is asked, вЂњIs there anything more beautiful than a young couple with clasping hands and pure hearts in the path of marriage? Can there be anything more beautiful than young love?вЂќ And the answer given. вЂњYes, there is a more beautiful thing. It is an old man and an old women finishing their journey together on that path. Their hands are gnarled, but still clasped, their faces are seamed, but still radiant, their hearts are physically bowed and tired, but still strong with love and devotion for one another. Yes, a more beautiful thing than young love is old love.вЂќ (Unknown) Increased Giving The Increased Weekly Giving Program is very important to our financial stability. It is also important to show our gratitude to God for our many gifts by responding to the needs of our parish. If you have not returned your response envelope, please do so at the first opportunity. WIN AN IPOD DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER BY COMING TO LIFE TEEN. EACH TIME YOU COME, YOUR CHANCES INCREASE! 40 Days for life update 10/29 - Prayer in front of Planned Parenthood, Norwich 10:00-11:00 am Join life teen parishes around the world collecting; diapers, onesies and plastic baby bottles to donate to crisis pregnancy centers! Drop off items at church. Speaker 10/30 вЂ“ national speaker, Bryan Mercier to speak about the dangers and effects of devil worship! TEENS: View podcasts at www.lifeteen.com - вЂњSunday, Sunday, SundayвЂќ, 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 or e-mail us at stpatricklifeteen@gmail.com. THE GUILD CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The St. Patrick Guild Christmas Bazaar will take place on Friday, November 4th from 5:00-8:00 pm and Saturday, November 5th from 9:00-1:00 pm. Please consider donating new or lovingly used items to our various booths. No clothes, large gym equipment or adult books, please. Drop off will be at the church hall Monday, Oct 31st -Thursday, Nov. 3rd, 9:00-4:00 p.m. and 5:30-8:00 pm. Various booths needing your support include: TOYLAND (games, toys, childrenвЂ™s books), LET IT SNOW (linen closet, holiday items, linens and things, MY FAVORITE THINGS (treasures & trinkets), DECK THE HALLS (Mary LuвЂ™s DГ©cor Galore), SILVER BELLS (Jewelry GemsвЂ”JessieвЂ™s recycled blingвЂ”please help Jesse expand her inventory, call 860-267-9193), SANTAS ELVES (hand crafted gifts & stocking stuffers made by our own Guild Elves), SUGAR PLUM BAKE SHOPPE (delicious baked donations), LETвЂ™S CHANCE IT (fantastic raffle, drawing at 12:00 on Saturday), THE EATERY AT SANTAвЂ™S KITCHEN (homemade soup, mac. & cheese, burgers and dogs), AND THIS AND THAT (hallway overflow with large items). For more information, call Isabel at 860-267-1508 or Barbara at 860-267-6818. PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR GUILD! Page Five Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Introduction-Liturgy of the Word: Sometimes when we hear the words of todayвЂ™s Gospel about repaying Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God, we get caught up in an accounting problem and lose sight of the fact that everything belongs to God. As we gather for todayвЂ™s celebration, let us remember that even when we think that we have earned everything we have, it is all still a giftвЂ”given to us by our loving God. How can we repay that? Oct 16: Mildred Couture 1995, Arturo Duran Jr. 1993, Michael Hall 1989, Rodney Schleidt 1987, Ethel Spencer 1983, Norman Hill 1978, Karen and Dawn Wine 1974 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 4:20-25, Lk 12:13-21, Lk 1:68 Tuesday: 2 Tim. 4:10-17b, Lk 10:1-9, Ps 145:12 Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18, Lk 12:39-48, Ps 124:8a Thursday: Rom 6:19-23, Lk 12:49-53, Ps 40:5 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a, Lk 12:54-59, Ps 119:68b Saturday: Rom 8:1-11, Lk13:1-9, Ps 24:6 Sunday: Ex. 22:20-26, 1 Thes 1:5c-10, Mt 22:34-40, Ps 18:24, 47, 51 Apostolate of Prayer for PriestsвЂ¦.Norwich 10/16: Bishop Michael R. Cote 10/17: V. Rev. Charles LeBlanc & Msgr. Richard LaRocque Oct 17: Mary Washburn 1991, Charles Devine 1987, David Barreto 1978, Helen Nelson 1974, Roseanna Soucy 1973 10/18: Our Holy Father 10/19: Rev. Salvador Gonzalez OMI & Rev. Martin Jones Oct 18: Anne Marie Ouellette 2009, Robert Pollack 2005, Arlyn Cohn 1996, Phyllis Basso 1994, Chester Gorski 1992, Anne Sheehan 1990, Loretta Donahue 1989, Susan Bransfield 1974, William OвЂ™Kulich 1973, Anna Arnold 1971 10/20: Rev. Richard Breton & Rev. Prodeep Nayak 10/21: Rev. Thomas Angelo & Rev. Joseph Ashe 10/22: Rev. Anthony DiMarco & Rev. Gerald Kirby Oct 19: Barbara Dumond 2009, Joseph Ferrigno 2004, Juanita Hyde 1996, Rose Fontanelli 1992, Thomas DiStefano Sr. 1983 Oct 20: Kyle Johnson, 2008, Marie Wemlinger 1978, Eva Hudec 1974, Adam Lacsartis 1973, Madaline Leone 1972 Oct 21: Roy Spaulding 2003, Genevieve Galvin 1997, Louise Usanis 1989, John Dembiczak 1982, Jerome Lessard 1982, Sebastian Brunetti 1981, Angelo DiStefano Sr. 1980 Oct 22: Carl Stanich 1992, Ellen Coughlin 1986, William Cullen Sr. 1986, Joseph Badrick Sr. 1980, Mary Downey 1980, Ernest Hawley 1979 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. We welcome into the Christian Community of St. Patrick Church through the sacrament of Baptism: XAVIER LEE, son of Michele & Roy ADAM ARTUR KORDAS, son of Grzegorz & Kasia LACHLAN LLOYD PLANTE, son of Kenneth & Lisa Ann Register with FEMA Need help after Irene? ItвЂ™s easy to get started, call 800-6213362 (FEMA) or go on line at www.disasterassistance.gov. You will be asked to provide the following information: phone number, social security number, current mailing address, address of damaged property, brief description of damages, insurance information (if insured). You will be issued a FEMA application ID number for all future contact with FEMA. A FEMA disaster housing inspector may call to set up an appointment to view damages. Assistance may include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low interest loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help recover from the effects of the disaster. You must register before October 25, 2011. Pasta Dinner in Honor of Local Resident Come join us for a pasta dinner and silent auction to be held in honor of Suzanne Stanton, on October 28th from 5:00-9:00 PM at the St. Patrick Parish Center in East Hampton. All proceeds will be donated to AstraZenaca Hope Lodge of Boston which provides free housing for cancer patients and caregivers who live more than 40 miles from the City, free transportation to patients and a wonderful support system. Tickets are $10/adults, $5 for children under 10. Space is limited, please call Beth for reservations 860-301-8099 or email bvickery@sbcglobal.net. Page Six October 16, 2011 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) The Catechumenate is the process of welcoming new members into the Roman Catholic Church. It is meant for those who are not baptized, those baptized into the Catholic Church who have not yet received the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation. Inquiry classes will be ending this week and we will be entering the next phase called the Catechumenate. Let us keep our candidates in prayer as they continue their journey with the Lord. 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? 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. 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. ARE YOU CERTIFIED IN CPR/AED? St. Patrick Church has an AED (Automated external defibrillator) located in the church which helped East Hampton obtain designation as a state HEARTsafe community program. The requirements include early emergency bystander response; rapid delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation; early defibrillation and rapid advanced care and transportation. East Hampton also has trained first responders and members of the community as well as AEDвЂ™s in the schools, Sears Park, and in each police cruiser, fire department rescue truck, and in two ambulances. It is important to know who in the parish is certified in CPR/AED. Please email Katie Morris at Lakepoco8@yahoo.com or (860) 267-0881. Help Keep St. PatвЂ™s & East Hampton a Heart Safe Community Community CPR/AED/First Aid Red Cross Two year Certificate East Hampton Ambulance Association Building Middletown Ave., East Hampton. You must attend both evenings 6:30 to 10:00pm. Oct.17 (Monday) & Oct.19 (Wednesday); Nov. 15 (Tuesday) & Nov. 17 (Thursday); Dec. 6 (Tuesday) & Dec. 8 (Thursday) Welcome The members of the ACTS community wish to welcome the following men from St. PatrickвЂ™s Church, who have just returned from an ACTS Retreat: Peter Arcidiacono, Jeff Carr, Al Fontenault, John Kriss, Bill Lonsdale, Father Walter Nagle, and Bill Russ. Thank you for answering GodвЂ™s call. May you have found your ACTS retreat a true вЂњblessingвЂќ. Sincerely, Your ACTS Brothers & Sisters OPEN HOUSE EAST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Come visit East Catholic High School during their Open House on Thursday, November 10th at 6:45 pm. The entrance exam for 8th graders will be on December 3rd at 8:00 at the school. Pre-registration is advised. Visit www.echs.com or call 860-649-5336 ext. 456. MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Open House Sunday, November 6th. 2:00 Presentation by Admin, 2:30-4:30 tour of school. Entrance Exam for Class of 2016 is Saturday, November 19, 8:00-11:15, Fee $25. Preregister at www.mercyhigh.com. For more information call: 860-346-6659. ALSO, Mercy High School Yellow Rose Auction will be held Saturday, Oct 22. For more information call 860-347-8957! XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL Open House for 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Students & Parents, October 23, 1-4:00 pm. For more information on open house, вЂњStudents Helping StudentsвЂќ Ad Book Campaign or Entrance Exam for 8th Grade students, visit www.xavierhighschol.org. Diocesan News STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS вЂњThen repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.вЂќ Matthew 22:21 In reality, everything belongs to God. We would have nothing if God had not given us the skills, talents and opportunities to accomplish what we accomplish. Therefore, we have an obligation to return a portion of our gifts to God, for all gifts come from Him and belong to Him. Great Family Movies in Theaters this fall! From the creators of FIREPROOF comes вЂњCOURAGEOUSвЂќ an action packed drama. Honor does begin at home. In theaters Sept. 30th. View at: courageouscatholicresources.com. Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez in вЂњThe WayвЂќ, a powerful and inspirational story walking El Camino de Santiago in Spain. Life is too short to walk it alone. View at: theway-themovie.com. In theaters Oct. 7th. Look out CT and TN! Based on an inspiring true story, see the birthplace of todayвЂ™s womenвЂ™s basketball in вЂњThe Mighty MacsвЂќ. View at: themightymacs.com. In theaters Oct. 21st. Movie reviews can also be found at: catholicnews.com. Page Seven Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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. Mission Combined Collection The Mission Combined Collection this weekend supports missionary works in Latin America, Asia, Africa and parts of the United States. By Baptism, all Catholics are called to participate in the mission of the Church, called to share their faith as missionaries. Today our missionaries are facing incredible odds as they labor in places like Africa where drought and the AIDS epidemic are causing enormous human misery. They need and rely on our support, through prayer above all, but also through our financial needs. Thank you for your generosity in the past and thank you for what you will do now to help our missionaries continue their vital work. When we support them, we join them, and in this way, we too are missionaries for Christ. SQUARE DANCE St. Peter Church at 30 St. Peter Lane, Higganum. A GOOD OLD FASHION barn hoedownвЂ”Get ready for lots of laughs! Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Live caller & band. Come and have fun. You don't have to know how to square dance, but you will by the time you leave. There will also be line dancing. Sure to be a good time! Tickets should be purchased in advance. Adults & teens $8, 2 yrs & under $5. Contact Bill at 860345-4910, Ray at 860-345-4687 or Debbie at 860-345-8018 to purchase tickets. St. Patrick Church Ministries Adoption Information: Mike & Tina Mohr вЂ” 881-7080 Altar Server: Susan LanziвЂ”267-9984 Altar Society: Maureen Sweeney 267- 2520 ACTS Retreat/Men& Women: Warren & Beverly EdwardsвЂ”267-9926 Al & Isabel VelaвЂ”267-1508 John & Carol LambertвЂ”267-9157 Baptism Contact: Sister Dominic Joseph вЂ”267-6644 Baptism Class: Mary Kaye VarniвЂ”267-9050 Child Advocate: Coordinator of Caregiving: Sister Dominic JosephвЂ”267-6644 Westside Manor: Deb DesrocherвЂ”267-0705 Cobalt Lodge: Daisy ConwayвЂ”267-0833 Eucharistic Adoration: Sheila WallвЂ”267-9486 Guild: Kim LanouвЂ”267-9235 Knights of Columbus: John HinesвЂ”267-4270 Life Teen: Bill & Michelle DonahueвЂ”342-0435 Marriage Encounter: Dan & Pam HarazimвЂ”267-1184 NursesвЂ™ Ministry: Maggie CoolicanвЂ”267-0540 Pastoral Council Chair: Peter BerganвЂ”267-4341 4th ANNUAL CT CATHOLIC MENвЂ™S CONFERENCE This yearвЂ™s event will be held on October 22nd from 9:00вЂ”6:00 pm at St. DominicвЂ™s Church in Southington. Speakers include Randy Raus, President of Life Teen; Tom Peterson, founder of Catholics Come Home; Doug Barry, Co-host of EWTNвЂ™s Life on the Rock and Deacon Paul Kulas, member of the ACTS community. Confessions and adoration available throughout the day. Mass will be celebrated at 5:00 p.m. Lunch is included. Call David at 860-739-4607 for more information. Prayer Group: George & Regina LoobyвЂ”267-8203 Prayer Line: Jann Dalton вЂ” 267-5720 Pat Powers вЂ” 267-8529 Pro-Life: Theresa HickeyвЂ”267-0071 R.C.I.A.: Sister Dominic JosephвЂ”267-6644 Vocation Contact: Don HickeyвЂ”267-0071 Wedding Coordinator: Michelle DonahueвЂ”342-0435