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5th Sunday of Lent
I arise today, Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through the belief in the Threeness, Through the confession of the Oneness Of the Creator of Creation. I arise today Through the strength of Christ’s birth with His baptism, Through the strength of His crucifixion with His burial, Through the strength of His resurrection with His ascension, Through the strength of His descent for the Judgment Day. I arise today Through the strength of the love of Cherubim, In obedience of angels, In the service of archangels, In hope of resurrection to meet with reward, In prayers of patriarchs, In predictions of prophets, In preaching of apostles, In faith of confessors, In innocence of holy virgins, In deeds of righteous men. I arise today Through the strength of heaven: Light of sun, Radiance of moon, Splendor of fire, Speed of lightning, Swiftness of wind, Depth of sea, Stability of earth, Firmness of rock. I arise today Through God’s strength to pilot me, God’s might to uphold me, God’s wisdom to guide me, God’s eye to look before me, God’s ear to hear me, God’s word to speak for me,
God’s hand to guard me, God’s way to lie before me, God’s shield to protect me, God’s host to save me From snares of demons, From temptations of vices, From everyone who shall wish me ill, afar and near, Alone and in multitude. I summon today All these powers between me and those evils, Against every cruel merciless power that may oppose my body and soul, Against incantations of false prophets, Against black laws of pagandom Against false laws of heretics, Against craft of idolatry, Against spells of witches and smiths and wizards, Against every knowledge that corrupts man’s body and soul. Christ to shield me today Against poison, against burning, Against drowning, against wounding, So that there may come to me an abundance of reward. Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me. I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through belief in the Threeness, Through confession of the Oneness, Of the Creator of Creation.
My Dear Friends,
This weekend we celebrate the feast day of St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland. St Patrick was born in 387 AD and died in 461. He was born a Roman Britain and was captured by Irish pirates and brought back to Ireland as a slave. He eventually escaped, was ordained a priest and then consecrated as a bishop. Once he accepted the title of Bishop, St. Patrick returned to Ireland where he was responsible for converting the people of Ireland. In his honor and in our need to pray for the Catholic Church in Ireland which is experiencing a decline in the faith, we pray...
Our Worship Sites St. Francis of Assisi - 160 Main St.
St. Peter - 107 East Main St.
Sacred Heart - 116 Grove St.
St. Mary - 85 Pulaski St.
Offices Pope Saint John Paul II
Pastoral Center
160 Main Street
Torrington, CT 06790
Office Hours Monday thru Friday
9am - 4pm
Phone: 860-482-4433
Fax: 860-489-4070
Bulletin Requests: [email protected]
JohnPaulGreatParish.com
4:00pm St. Peter Marion Beecher by Lisa Primiani
5:30pm St. Francis Amy Marie Walker
7:30am St. Francis Intentions of all parishioners.
8:30am St. Peter A.J. Corsi by Jim Boccio
10:00am St. Francis Shirley Meyer by Robert & Donna Puzacke
11:15am St. Peter Angela Carbone Smith by the Carbone family
12:30pm St. Francis Mass in Spanish Antonio Di Benedetto and parents Josephine and Michael De Benedetto by Erminia Di Benedetto & sons
5:00pm St. Peter Nick D’Addario by wife & daughters
Saturday Vigil, March 17th 2018
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Saint John Paul the Great Parish
Sanctuary Candle is being burned
at St. Peter in memory of
Rose Marie Trivella
4:00pm St. Peter Anna & Luigi Schenato by Bruno & Anna Schenato
5:30pm St. Francis Jim O’Meara by Peg O’Meara
7:30am St. Francis Giovanna Zaffina 2nd Anniversary by Children & Grandchildren
8:30am St. Peter Frank Monterio IV by father & family
10:00am St. Francis William Lovallo by wife Maria
11:15am St. Peter
12:30pm St. Francis Mass in Spanish Intentions of all parishioners.
5:00pm St. Peter Robert Consolini by George & Terri Schram
Monday 3/19 8am St. Francis
Armando & Salvatore Canino & Caterina Servietti by Lena Cristiano
Tuesday 3/20 7am St. Peter Matt Canfield by family
Wednesday 3/21 8am St. Francis Mass of healing for David LaPointe by neighbors
Thursday 3/22 7am St. Peter
Rose Marie Trivella by family
Friday 3/23 8am St. Francis Sophie Leonard by daughter and son-in-law
Weekday Masses
Sunday, March 18th 2018 Sunday, March 25th 2018
Saturday Vigil, March 24th 2018
Mass Intentions
This week’s Nursing Home Mass
* Mass is for the Intentions of All Parishioners *
March 18, 2018 4| 5th Sunday in Lent
Adult Catechism
Wednesdays 6-7pm
Sacred Heart Hall
Join Fr. John as he breaks open the
March 21st Part III
Christian Morality: Faith Lived
March 28th Part IV
Prayer: Faith Prayed
Please feel free to join us any one of the nights.
The reading/book is not necessary.
(No tests or quizzes!)
Friday March 23rd 7pm
in Spanish 7pm @ St. Peter
Stations of the Cross
Mondays 5-7pm @ St. Peter As well as in every parish in the
Archdiocese of Hartford during Lent ConfessionMondays.com
and our regularly scheduled...
Saturdays 2:30-3:30pm @ St. Francis
Reconciliation
“WHY DID JESUS HAVE TO DIE?” St. John Paul the Great Parish
Lenten Reflection Tuesday, March 20th
6:30 - 8pm
St. Francis Church
Reflection by Bryan Mercier CatholicBryan.org Bryan Mercier is a professional Catholic speaker, a retreat leader, an author, and a
Catholic apologist. He has spoken to countless teens and adults over the last 20 years through Confirmation retreats, Parish Missions, Keynote talks, Catholic school retreats, seminars,
workshops, speaking at colleges and universities, Conferences, and through TV and radio. He has been aired on national TV and radio in different states, including EWTN in the Unites States and in Ireland.
Followed by periods Silence and Music
by Patrick & Kate Music Patrick Downey and Katelyn Gavagan @patrickandkatemusic
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
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
Office of Youth Ministry 860-489-7899
Middle School EDGE/Youth Group
Marlene Carrier: Cell 860-309-7855 Call/TEXT
High School Confirmation Program
Donna Puzacke: Cell 860-309-1900 Call/TEXT
Pastoral Minister: Peg O’Meara 860-309-1707
Music Director: Francine Gryniuk
Organist: Bill Mackstutis
Office Staff: Anita Ressel Toni Tavano Rose McMahon Irene Matava
Trustees: John Janco Monica Diulio
[email protected] _____________________________________
St. Peter / St. Francis School Principal Jo-Anne Gauger 860-489-4177
In Need of Prayers? Please call... Cheryl at 860-618-3533 to be added to our Prayer Line.
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Saturday - March 24
The Passion of the Christ - Movie
Breaking Bread in the Upper Room St. Peter Hall @ 6:30pm Movie @ 7pm
All adults are invited along with
Mature teens with Parental Permission
Palm Sunday - March 25 6-7:30pm St. Peter Church
LifeTeen XLT (Exalt) Adoration/Reflection Reflection by Catholic Speaker Brett St. Gelais
Praise & Worship led by Patrick and Kate
Evening directed at Teens… however
ALL Adults and Young Adults are welcome.
Monday - March 26 8am Mass at St. Francis 5-7pm Adoration & Confessions at St. Peter Tuesday - March 27th
7am Mass at St. Peter 5-8pm Adoration at St. Francis Wednesday - March 28th 8am Mass at St. Francis 5-8pm Adoration at St. Francis 6-7pm Catechism at Sacred Heart
Holy Thursday - March 29th - Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7pm at St. Francis Church
7pm at St. Peter Church (Spanish)
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 10pm
Good Friday - March 30th -
Stations of the Cross 12 noon at Sacred Heart Church
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
3pm at St. Francis Church
7pm at St. Peter Church (Spanish)
Holy Saturday - March 31st - Blessing of Food 10:30am at Sacred Heart Church
Confessions 2:30-3:30pm at St. Francis
8pm Easter Vigil Mass at St. Francis
8pm Easter Vigil Mass at St. Peter (Spanish)
Easter Sunday - April 1st
Regular Sunday Mass Schedule
Except there is NO 5:00pm LifeTeen Mass
Holy Week Schedule
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We should like to see Jesus. Where and how do we see Jesus? Pray for a clear vision of Jesus in the Body of Christ that surrounds us: in the poor, the outcast, and the suffering. Pray for the grace to stand with them. If the vision of Jesus is calling you to serve them as a priest or religious, call Fr. Michael Casey,
860-761-7457 or email [email protected] or visit the web at www.hartfordpriest.com
† Mondays: 5-7pm at St. Peter (w/ Confessions)
† Tuesdays: 5-8pm at St. Francis
† Wednesdays: 5-8pm at St. Francis
† Thursdays: 5-8pm at St. Francis
† Fridays: 5-8pm at St. Francis
(except 1st Friday of the month) _________________________________
Could you keep watch for just one hour with Him? ______________
call Peg Michaud
860-307-9356
The Angels & Ministers of St. John Paul the Great Parish
Nut $10 Plain $7
Prune $8 Cheese $8
Poppy Seed $8 Cheese/Strawberry $8
To place your order…
Stop by the Pastoral Center 9am-3pm Monday or you may call: Ann 860-489-3094
Jeanette 860-482-2655
All checks to be made payable to
St. John Paul the Great Parish
No orders will be
taken after March 18th
Orders must be picked up at Sacred Heart Hall
Saturday, March 24th 9am-1pm
Prayer Shawl Ministry The Prayer Shawl Ministry is a group of women from St. John Paul the Great Parish
who meet once a month and knit Prayer Shawls to be given to people
who are ill, recuperating from an illness, have lost someone dear to them, are in a convalescent home, etc.
The shawls are free of charge and anyone who would like one is asked to call
Joan Colangelo 860-482-6294/Carmy Tromba 860-489-6460 or anyone in the Prayer Shawl group. The group also knits baby blankets to be given out at baptisms in the parish.
The next meeting will be held at the home of Dot Lane
On Tuesday, March 20th at 1 p.m.
Call Dot at 860-482-7980 for directions. Hope to see you all there!
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Contributions to our parish for
the week of March 11, 2018
$14,750.08
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Please pray for
Salvatore Cimino
Frank Moranino
Ann Robustelli
Anna Schenato
recently deceased members
of our parish family.
Defending Our Religious Liberty
In a letter to the U.S. Senate, the United States Conference for Catholic Bishops (USCCB) urged the Senate to respect life when changing the health care mandate. The USCCB says no health care reform plan should compel us or others to pay for the destruction of human life, whether through government funding or mandatory coverage of abortion. Long-standing “Hyde Amendment” protections must extend to any relevant health care plan in order to prevent federal funding of abortion and not as a temporary fix or future promise.
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Scripture Discussion Group
Mondays from 6 – 7:30pm in the John Paul II Pastoral Center
To ben ef it
S t . J oh n Pa ul
the Gr eat Par is h
Available at the Pastoral Center
or call
Tickets $12
Saturday, March 24th
9-11am
St. Peter/St. Francis School 360 Prospect Street—Torrington
Ages 12 & older: $8
Ages 5-11: $5
Under 5: FREE
Some BUNNY Hungry?
Join us for a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny!
Breakfast includes: Pancakes, sausage, fruit Coffee/Tea & Juice
St. Peter/St. Francis School - ANGEL FUND
Our Angel Fund is a used for tuition assistance
for our students. Any size gift would go
far to help a family afford Catholic education.
Please make the check out to
St. John Paul the Great Parish and note
in the memo that it is for the Angel Fund.
Please contact Father John for more information.
THANK YOU for your continued support of our youth activities through the donation of your redeemable
BOTTLES/CANS For safety reasons GLASS BOTTLES can only
be accepted in their original containers. They may be dropped off in front of the
St. Francis Garage 24/7.
Bus Trip to:
Saturday, April 7 Leaving St. Peter/St. Francis
at 2pm and returning at 11pm
Cost: $40 Includes: $15 Food Credit $15 Slot Play Credit
50/50 Raffle on the bus!
Proceeds benefit the
St. Peter/St. Francis School For ticket info contact:
Jennifer Hayes 860-309-3695 or [email protected] SPSF School 860-486-4177
News
Come to our pancake breakfast and let us do the cooking.
Tickets for sale after all Masses.
St. John Paul the Great
Holy Name Society
will meet on
All members are encouraged to attend to
help plan for the April Macaroni Supper.
New members are warmly welcome!
March 18, 2018 8| 5th Sunday in Lent
† EUCARISTIA DOMINICAL
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.
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Todos los Martes 5:30 – 6:30PM
Centro de Pastoral Juan Pablo II ________________________________________
CHARLAS PREBAUTISMALES Requisitos: Asistir a la clase padres y padr inos. Traer el acta de nacimiento del niño (a). Si los padrinos son pareja, deben estar casados por la Iglesia. Llegar puntuales a la conferencia. Llenar el formato para la inscripción bautismal. Dar una donación voluntaria a la Parroquia por el Sacramento. Traer fija la fecha y la hora de la ceremonia del Bautismo.
(Por favor llamar a la oficina para registrarse o al 860-307-7343 - Lourdes -
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
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 Ministros Extraordinarios de la Comunion: 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
Grupos Apostolicos
Y Coordinadores Pastoral Hispana
Movimiento Juan XXIII 7 PM Martes. En las instalaciones de Sacred Heart Church (ubicada detrás del templo de Sacred Heart)
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”.
Comunidad Hispana
Monday 19th Confessions
St. Michael Prayer Group
Scripture Discussion
Tuesday 20th Lenten Reflection
Wednesday 21st Adult Catechism
Friday 23rd Stations of the Cross
Saturday 24th SPSF Pancake Breakfast
also Passion of the Christ Movie
Sunday 25th Knights Pancake Breakfast
also LifeTeenXLT Reflection
Adoration/Daily Mass Monday thru Friday
Week at a glance...
Shrine of Lourdes 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118.
will be open from
Week of 2/5/18 Pat Alexander and Brian Dulak 2/12/18 Jo-Anne Gauger and Francis Lauf 2/19/18 Beth Michalec and Margaret Rossi 2/26/18 Greg Bennett and Daniel Kandefer ____________________________________________________
Not a member? Anyone may join – so please spread the word! This is a fun way to support the school! The 360 Club is a fund-
raiser that consists of 2 weekly drawings of $25 for 50 weeks. Members join by paying $50 annually or $25 twice a year
(December and June) – or join anytime for a prorated amount. Checks made payable to The 360 Club should be sent to
St. Peter/St. Francis School, 360 Prospect Street, Torrington, CT; may be dropped off at the school office; or dropped in the school’s mail slot at the main entrance on Prospect Street.
If you have any questions, please contact Kristen Harmon at 860-387-3183 or [email protected]
or call the school office at 860-489-4177. Thank you for supporting Catholic education.
St. Peter/St. Francis School 360 Club Winners—Congratulations
See bulletin for details.
Pray Priests for
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Calendars can be found at
JohnPaulGreatParish.com
Saturday - March 24
The Passion of the Christ - Movie
Breaking Bread in the Upper Room St. Peter Hall @ 6:30pm Movie @ 7pm
All adults are invited along with
Mature teens with Parental Permission
Palm Sunday - March 25
6-7:30pm St. Peter Church
LifeTeen XLT (Exalt) Adoration/Reflection Reflection by Catholic Speaker Brett St. Gelais
Praise & Worship led by Patrick and Kate
Evening directed at Teens… however
ALL Adults and Young Adults are welcome.
Join us in the Upper Room @ St. Peter Hall
for our TEEN SOCIAL NIGHTS with Volleyball/Basketball/Dodgeball
Wii Just Dance/Air Hockey/Foosball
Middle School High School 1st Saturdays 2nd Saturdays
April 7th April 14th
6-9pm 6-10pm
$5 Donation Pizza/Soda/Ice cream
MUST RSVP by noon on day of event
Marlene Carrier Cell 860-309-7855 call/text
Annual Celebration and Awards Dinner
SUNDAY, APRIL 15 4-8pm
CHATTERLEY'S BANQUET FACILITY 371 Pinewoods Road, Torrington
The Two Hearts Pregnancy Care Center will be holding its third annual dinner to celebrate its
6th year helping mothers and their children. Two Hearts is the pro-life message of the Catholic Church in action.
GUEST SPEAKER Fr. James Sullivan
HONOREES Father Brian Jeffries Gospel of Life Award The Volunteers of
Two Hearts Pregnancy Center
Volunteer of the Year Award Elisa C. Bauer
MASTER OF CEREMONIES Bill Dunn
For further information and to reserve a seat go to www.twoheartscenter.org
or call 860-482-0673 on Tues., Thurs., Sat. between 10am and 2pm
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ENROLL BY APRIL 15
FOR THE
2018 - 2019 SCHOOL YEAR
SPSFSCHOOL.NET
860.489.4177
Middle School EDGE Program Marlene Carrier 860-489-7899 • Cell 860-309-7855
High School CONFIRMATION Program Donna Puzacke 860-489-7899 • Cell 860-309-1900