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November 12, 2017 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
†Mass Schedule and Intentions†
Sat Confession: 3:30 – 4:00 pm Sat Nov 11, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip † Cecelia D. Pudelkewicz, 1st Anniversary
by Ann Phillips & Family † Delima Ouellette by John & Caroline Doughty † Dorothy Handfield, 9th Anniversary
by daughter Lorraine Smith † George Tomecko by His Children Sun Nov 12, 9:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Liam Boyce by the Kissane Family & Darlene Wagner † Alice B. Ogden by Ray & Shirley McCaughey Sun Nov 12, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Augustino “Gus” Aiello by The Choir
Wed Nov 15, 8:00 am Mass at St. Philip † James & Mary Potter by Don Potter
Thu Nov 16, 8:00 am Mass at St. Philip For the Souls of all faithful departed and the names in the envelopes on the altar
Fri Nov 17, 8:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Catherine & Steve Muska by Memorial Mass Fund
Adoration following Mass; Divine Mercy Chaplet at 1:50 pm; Benediction 2:00 pm
Sat Confession: 3:30 – 4:00 pm Sat Nov 18, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip † Joseph Drouin, 11th Anniv. by Victor & Lori Drouin † Mrs. Jean Tamsin, 19th Anniversary by Her Husband † Thomas J. Heaney, Birthday Remembrance
by Ron & Mychelle Bora † Edward J. Bora, 24th Anniv. by Ron & Mychelle Bora
Sun Nov 19, 9:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Ann Pudelkiewicz, Birthday Remembrance
by Ann Phillips & Family † Evelyn Andert by Carla Harrington Sun Nov 19, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Holy Souls in Purgatory & Souls in Purgatory that have no one to pray for them
Sun Nov 19, 7:00 pm Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at the Living Proof Church, Ashford, CT. OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK
Weekly Offering $4,691.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Next weekend Maintenance & Fuel Collection
ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND
Saturday 4:30 pm St. Philip 11/04/17 135
Sunday 9:00 am St. Philip 11/04/17 118
Sunday 11:00 am St. Philip 11/05/17 88
Total: 341
STEWARDSHIP: “Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” MATTHEW 25:1. Many of us put off doing something because we are too busy. Jesus’ call is urgent, in the here and now, in your current circumstances. Don’t delay. How is God calling you to use your gifts today?
THANKSGIVING ECUMENICAL CHOIR Rehearsal Sun, Nov 12, 7pm, Living Proof Church.
PRAYER LIST: Lynne Allevo, Denise Beaudoin, Colleen Bornhorst, John Doughty, Kyle Ernst, Vivian G., Baby Nicholas Gendron, Gina H., Kathy H., Carol Hewett, Richard Jaquish, Raymond E. Jaquith, Jr., Colleen
Johansen, JK, MK, Pat Lockey, Dennis M., Ken M., Bob Mullarkey, Dan Panciera, Ashley Pelletier-Key, Tammy Poehler, Ronnie Rauert, Jeremy Reiser, Emily Russi, Guy Swanton, Carolyn Tanajes, Lenny & Ginny Todd, Tom Woodcock. Please call or email us with any name to be included or removed from our list!
PARISH MEETINGS in Parish Center: Prayer Shawl: Tue, Nov 14, 6:30 pm. Adult Ed, Ed Conlan: Wed, Nov 15, 11:00 am. Ladies Group: Wed, Nov 15, 7:00 pm. Women’s Bible Study: Tue, Nov 21, 10:00 am. Knights of Columbus: Tue, Nov 21, 7:00 pm.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Classes are Sunday mornings at St. Philip Parish Center 9:50 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.
CONFIRMATION CLASS meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in the St. Philip Center.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 6934 is holding the annual Fall children and adult used coat & blanket collection for the Northeast Connecticut
region Sept 9th to Nov 15th. Items can be dropped off in the vestibule or in the St. Philip Parish Center Office. 9:30 am-2:30 pm.
Blankets and coats will be distributed on Friday, November 24th from 9 am-Noon at The Town of Brooklyn Recreation Department, 69 S. Main St. Brooklyn, CT. Thank you for your support,
Clayton Wright, Grand Knight
We need THANKSGIVING FOOD THIS WEEK!! Please be generous. We need shelf-stable canned cranberries, gravy, cider, vegetables, broth, stuffing mix, bread mix, etc. Our distribution days are this week ~ Nov 17 and 18 so we need contributions urgently! You may give money or donate frozen turkeys. We also need volunteers to setup and distribute food. We are helping 17-18 families this year.
The Blessed Mother Candle is lit for living souls, victims of attacks of terror throughout the world. May the most pure and fundamental aspirations of heaven be obtained. Amen. From Anonymous.
THANKSGIVING ECUMENICAL SERVICE Please join us on Sunday, Nov 19th, 7:00 pm at the Living Proof Church.
Our Condolences to the Boyce Family on the loss of their son, Liam Boyce, on November 4, 2017.
Our condolences to Carla Harrington and her family on the loss of her mother-in-law, Evelyn Andert, on Nov. 9, 2017.
Our condolences to the family of Dolores Upton on her passing on Nov 8, 2017.
Retreat Theme: Grace Enough – Join Holy Family’s retreat team for
a weekend of peace and reflection on the power of God’s grace in our lives. Discover anew how God’s grace is our greatest source of strength and courage to meet the ever-present challenges in our lives. Together we’ll reflect on how living in God’s grace guides us to make wise choices, leading to true happiness and peace. The retreat includes: home-cooked meals, inspirational liturgies, uplifting music, free time, and workshops. The retreat begins with dinner at 6pm on Friday evening and concludes with Sunday brunch at noon. www.holyfamilyretreat.org. Please consider going and register early because the retreat weekend fills up quickly; there are usually over 100 ladies. For info call Marsha Peters 860-429-4926 or Jeanne Monty 860-429-1931.
YOUNG ADULT MASS WITH BISHOP COTE On Sun, Dec 3rd, St. Joseph’s in Willimantic is delighted to host Bishop Michael Cote for the 1st Annual Diocesan Mass & Reception for Young Adults. All Young Adults (ages 18 - 39, single and married) are invited and encouraged to attend! We encourage Young Adults to invite friends to join us! Mass will begin at 11:15 am and following liturgy there will be a coffee social in the hall.
GIFT CARDS ARE NEEDED Please consider donating a card from Walmart, Price Chopper or Big Y for requests that come from the needy in our community. Put them in an envelope marked "office" and place them in the collection basket. Thank you.
RETREAT: “I came to CAST FIRE upon the earth!!!” Sat, 12/2/17, 9:00-4:00. Ages young adults & up, Praise & Worship, Adoration, Chaplet, Confessions, Rosary, Mass w/ Sacred Music. My Father’s House Retreat Center, Moodus, CT. Speaker: Rocco Fortunato, Founder of Spread the Blaze, Music: Spread the Blaze, Crusaders of Mary Immaculate, & Knights of Mary Immaculate. More info & to register: www.myfathershousect.org/ or 860-873-1906.
HOLIDAY ARTIST MARKET, Sat. Nov 18, 10am - 4pm. At Knowlton Memorial Hall, Babcock Library & the Old P.O. 25 Pompey Hollow Rd., Ashford, Ct. Local Artisans, Live Music.
Please join us for coffee & donuts in the back meeting room of the parish center after the 9 am Mass on Sundays.
If you would like access to the church during regular Parish Office hours, please see Ann in the Parish Center and she will be more than happy to unlock the church for you!
Wine, Wisdom, and Why at Holy Family Hebron on Thursday November 30th from 7 – 9pm. “The Advent Edition” - Learn more about your faith and share some fellowship with other adult Catholics. Join us for an evening of questions and answers about our Faith! Ask questions about Advent Traditions as well as any other Faith Traditions you have always wondered about! A panel of experts ready to answer any questions include: Bishop Michael Cote, Bishop of the Norwich Diocese, Sr. Elissa Rinere CP, Director of Office of Worship/Pastoral Planning, Norwich Diocese, Deacon Chris Deskus, Director of Prison Ministry Office, Norwich Diocese, and Mr. Brendan Bell, Scripture Teacher, Xavier High School, Middletown. RSVP BY Nov. 10th via email to [email protected] – Questions for the evening may also be sent to this email.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR – DEC 2, 2017 BAKERS TAKE NOTE! Please contribute your specialty to make our bake sale a success! PIE BAKERS - Please Pick Up Pie Tins & Boxes After Mass!
Workshop for the Bereaved Sun, Nov 19, 1:30 to 4 P.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall, 10 Elm St., Middletown. There is no cost, but registration is required. To register, call Marianne Nicholas at 860-848-2237, x 304 or email [email protected].
The Pope wants to hear from Young People! For the Synod on "Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment," the Holy Father wants online feedback from youth and young adults, from around the world. People, ages 16 to 29, are invited to go online until Nov 30th and fill out the Vatican survey: https://survey-synod2018.glauco.it/limesurvey/index.php/147718 Click the box in the top right hand corner that says “italiano”. A drop down menu will appear, select English then begin the survey.
EAST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Entrance Exam for 8th graders is Sat, Dec 2, at 8 am. Pre-registration for the exam is advised. Visit www.echs.com or call 860-649-5336 x 6456.
BIRTHRIGHT OF WINDHAM: Needs: Pampers size 3, 4 & 5, wipes, baby wash, wash cloths, towels, lotion, shampoo, receiving blankets, newborn gowns, onesies, clothing, pajamas, size newborn to 2T. Thank you for your generosity as donations to Birthright help many families!
The candle before the image of Divine Mercy in the side shrine at St. Philip’s is available for your intentions. Contact the office.
Be in the Know!
Receive information weekly for seminars, faith
enrichment, and youth events, as well as Catholic
Family Services programs. e-mail the Office of Faith
Events today to be put on our events e-mailing list,
REMEMBER THE NEEDY IN OUR COMMUNITY. Food is collected in the baskets in the vestibule all year, not just at the holidays. Needed: canned items – beef stew, pasta, sauce, vegetables, baked beans, hearty soups, dinner items.
The ASHFORD FOOD BANK distribution is usually the 4th Friday, 7-9 am, Living Proof Church, Ashford.
The WILLINGTON FOOD PANTRY is open weekly: Mon, 4-6 pm, Wed & Fri, 10-Noon. Patrons must be Willington residents and be screened by the social worker. Folks can come once monthly to select shelf-stable food for their household. Office hours: Mon 12-7:30 pm; Tues-Fri 9 am – 2 pm. To apply, contact: Dir, Youth, Family & Social Serv., Town of Willington, 40 Old Farms Rd. Willington, CT 06279. Phone: 860-487-3118; FAX: 860-487-3125 Email: [email protected].
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER “Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour." Let us appreciate our spouses by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Feb 2-4, 2018 in Manchester, CT and Jul 6-8, 2018 in Manchester, CT. For more information, call Dennis & Jane Lamondy at 860-481-3720 or visit them at https://wwmectw.org/.
Eucharistic Adoration: Please consider volunteering for one hour of Adoration on Fridays at St. Philip 9am to 2pm or to be a substitute when necessary. Sign-up sheet is in the vestibule.
MASS INTENTIONS The weekday Mass Stipend is $15. The Holy Day and weekend Mass Stipend is $20. Please call the office, or fill out a Mass Intention envelope found in either church and drop it in the collection basket to schedule a Memorial Mass for your loved one(s).
A NOTE ABOUT PARISH REGISTRATION If you regularly worship with us, we invite you to register with St. Philip parish. This allows us to provide accurate census data to the diocese. Registration forms are in the vestibule. Please return them to the office. Thank you!
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR LIFE! “Choose Life” License Plates with smiling faces are promoting adoptions and traveling everywhere
as a witness to Life and Love. Give a gift that keeps on giving, it’s so easy! Go to www.fund-adoption.org for info or to download an application form. This helps fund agencies such as Catholic Charities.
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM In New Haven, CT commemorates the 100th anniversary of the United States’ participation in the First World War with an exhibition, World War I: Beyond the Front Lines (Apr. 6, 2017 – Dec. 30, 2018).203-865-0400 or http://www.kofcmuseum.org. Open daily, 10 am to 5 pm. Free admission & parking.
WHEN PLANNING YOUR ESTATE: Please consider putting St. Philip in your will as a way to be remembered while supporting the ongoing needs of the parish. Memorial Donation forms are on the parish website.
HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME VISITS If your loved one is ill at Home, hospitalized, or in a nursing home and would like Father Greg to visit them, please call the office or Father. Please provide their name, address, phone # and room #.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Pope Francis has said that: “It is the duty of everyone to defend religious freedom and promote it for all people.” As the healthcare mandate is retooled, let us pray that the religious freedom of the Church is safeguarded. FROM ANDREA HOISL, DIR. OF DIOCESAN OFFICE OF FAITH EVENTS: In our effort to live out our call to be people of great JOY as Catholics, I offer this amazing resource to all of you; the goodnewsnetwork.org. It has news stories that are positive, uplifting and truly inspirational.
NOTE TO PARISHIONERS: The cemetery plot price as of June 1, 2017 will remain at $450 per plot. After June 1, 2018, the price will rise to $650 per plot. The price will be adjusted on an annual basis each June.
St. Mary - St. Joseph School in Willimantic To learn more and set-up a day for your child to shadow, please call the Principal, Miss Abby L. Demars, at 860-423-8479. Check out the website at smsjschool.org and view video and pictures of many of our recent events.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC CDS: There are CDs with orthodox Catholic teaching and some excellent testimonies of individuals and their faith walk. Thank you for all your
donations. They help to keep the program going. If you have questions or requests contact Donna Vertefeuille at 860-429-4508 or email [email protected].
NEW ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER? If you or a loved one are moving out of the area or to a nursing home and don’t need envelopes, please let us know. If envelopes will no longer be used, please inform the office. Also, please notify the office of a new address or phone number if you are moving, but will remain a parishioner here. This will allow us to keep our records accurate and up to date. Thank you!
INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT ADOPTION? Catholic Charities provides infant adoption placements, domestic and international home studies and adoption searches. 860-889-8346 x 282 or [email protected]. Monthly meetings for couples waiting to adopt or to learn about adoption and weekly Birth Mother Support Group every Tues 9:30am at Catholic Charities, 331 Main St., Norwich. For info 860-889-8346 x 282.
Spiritual Renewal Center (860-887-0702) Healing Mass: Mon, Nov 13 & 27, at 2 PM Spiritual Renewal Center, 11 Bath St, Norwich, CT Charismatic Prayer Meeting: Tuesdays at 2:00 pm Prayer, Praise and Worship. Life in the Spirit 7 Week Seminar Wednesday's October 4 through Nov. 15, 2017 St. Mary's Church, Portland, CT - 7:30 to 9pm All are Welcomed!
PARISH ENVELOPES: Please use parish envelopes if you would like to receive a tax donation report at the end of the year. Be sure to write your envelope number if you use an envelope from the vestibule, so we can keep track for you. Please contact the office to receive envelopes.
PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS/POSTULANTS Take a Post Card from the vestibule for any or all of our seminarians/postulants. Pray, write a brief note if you choose and drop it in the mail. Let your future priests/sisters know you are supporting them and ask them to pray for you. May God continue to send us shepherds after his own heart.
Pregnant? Need help? CATHOLIC CHARITIES Pregnancy and Adoption Programs provide concrete help & answers. Call 1-800- BABYDUE, even if you simply want to talk.
PARENTS DIVORCING AND/OR RESOLVING CHILD CUSTODY ISSUES – participate in the court suggested Parent Education Program. Are you concerned about the effects of divorce, separation or family disruption on your children? Catholic Charities offers ongoing, monthly one day Parenting Education Classes in Norwich, Rockville and Middletown. A monthly 2- part Spanish/bilingual parenting education class is held in Willimantic. Attendance at both sessions in the Willimantic class is required for the certificate of completion. Fees apply and are determined by the State of CT. Please call 1-860-889-8346 ext. 260 for registration and monthly class locations and dates.
RETROUVAILLE OF CONNECTICUT If your marriage has become troubled and stressed, unloving or uncaring; even if you are divorced or separated but want to try again, the Retrouvaille program can provide tools to communicate better, resolve conflicts fairly, and re-discover why you fell in love. Confidentially call 800-470-2230, email [email protected] or go to our website www.helpourmarriage.com.
Marriage Preparation Classes for Engaged Couples: For info or to register, call Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848-2237, ext. 306.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF NORWICH, INC.
Donate your unwanted car, truck, RV, motorcycle, trailer, boat or camper today! All proceeds benefit children &families in need, in Connecticut. WE DO ALL THE WORK. It’s fast, free, and you get a tax deduction!
www.donationangel.org/ccfsn / 1-866-434-1131. Natural Family Planning is scientific, safe, and is 99 % effective for conceiving or responsibly postponing a baby. For information, call Craig and Liz Schantz at 860-464-1184. www.ccli.org.
Do you or someone you know need a Prayer Shawl? Contact: Carolann Hernberg: 860- 487-0449, [email protected].
Love one another as I have loved you. As you do unto the least of your brothers, you do unto me. Familiar words – How can we put them into action?
Ministering to the sick and elderly is a good beginning. St. Joseph’s Living
Center, The ONLY Catholic healthcare facility in the Norwich Diocese, is seeking volunteers to join our chapel team assisting during 11 am daily Mass. We also need volunteers to join our Vigil Team as we support our residents on their journey to eternal rest. If you hear God calling, please call Tracey Megson at 860-465-1107 ext. 124.
MATTIE'S TOGS THRIFT SHOP St. Matthew Church Tolland, CT. We have been blessed with a huge amount of gently used clothing. Some are brand new and still tagged. As you know we have both Spring and Winter Clothing for Boys and Girls in sizes Preemie to size 14 - 16. Lots of shoes and winter boots to check out for $1 each. Our $5 bag continues to be a hit and we will be looking forward to seeing you. We carry First Communion/Flower Girl/Easter dresses, Baptismal outfits. We are open on Saturdays 9am-1pm. Call Billie if you have any questions 860-871-0260.
RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT WEEKENDS If you are silently grieving or suffering from an abortion, experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. The weekend healing process is confidential and offers an opportunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness and compassion. Upcoming weekends are: a Spanish weekend will take place in North Providence, Rhode Island November 17-19 call 401-351-7730 or visit the national website at www.rachelsvineyard.org. “PROJECT RACHEL” is our Diocesan ministry for anyone seeking healing and forgiveness from an abortion. Priests in the Project Rachel ministry are there for you with God’s Grace and Mercy. Call 860-861-4439. All inquiries are confidential.
Home Buyers and Foreclosure Prevention Classes: For help with purchasing a home, behind on mortgage payments or help budgeting or filling out applications for EMAP. All services are provided free at Catholic Charities, a HUD approved Counseling Agency. The Free ongoing Foreclosure Prevention and 8-hr. Home Buyers Education Classes are offered by Catholic Charities in Norwich, New London and Plainfield locations. Info: 860-889-8346 ext. 271.
SAINT BERNARD SCHOOL 1593 Norwich-New London
Turnpike, Uncasville, CT 06382 [email protected], 860-848-1271
Experience the Difference. Join Us... Information Sessions Thursday, November 9th 6pm
Placement Testing Saturday, November 18th 8:30am - Noon
Accepting Applications for Fall 2018. Apply Today!
NEW WAY TO HELP OUR PARISH! Use your IRA to support our Parish, the Diocese or your favorite Diocesan Ministry! If you are 70 ½ years old, you can now make a direct transfer of up to $100,000 from your IRA to a qualified charity, such as our Parish, without having to pay income taxes on the money. The law allowing this was made permanent by President Obama when he signed the PATH Act last December. If you are interested, please contact Mary Ellen Mahoney, Development Manager- Major Gifts at [email protected] or (860) 886-1928, ext.14 for more information.
Norwich Diocese: Ministry
Diocesan Partnership on Disability
Spiritual: Shared prayer to grow in faith Service: Make red yarn heart pins with a different color cross inside it to represent different groups. A prayer that is unique to each group’s specific circumstances will be attached Socialize: To meet people who have similar hopes, challenges and joys.
Monthly Meetings St. Andrew Church Hall, Colchester
Nov. 15, 2017, 10- 11 a.m. Meetings to be held 2nd Wednesday of each month,
(*and the 3rd Wednesday of February**) Contact the Office of Faith Events to get involved, ALL ARE WELCOME!
860-848-2237, ext. 304, [email protected]
World War I: Beyond the Front Lines
World War I: Beyond the Front Lines (Apr. 6, 2017 – Dec. 30, 2018)
World War I, fought from 1914-1918, was the modern world’s first international conflict. Approximately 11 million soldiers were killed, and the war's toll including civilian casualties exceeded 20 million. The United States, by declaration of President Woodrow Wilson, formally entered the war Apr. 6, 1917. By Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1918, more than 116,000 Americans died as a result of the war. Of these, more than 1,600 were Knights of Columbus. Both the first and last American military officers to die during the war were K of C members.
In addition to Knights who served on the battlefield as soldiers, the Order was active in war relief efforts, managing highly successful fundraising drives and providing hospitality to servicemen in America and abroad through Knights of Columbus recreation centers known as “huts.”
The impact of World War I was felt for generations. Methods of warfare were forever altered. The map of Europe was completely redrawn at the conclusion of the war, and decisions that followed may be attributed to the start of World War II in 1939. No one was unaffected during this time period.
The Knights of Columbus Museum commemorates the 100th anniversary of the United States’ participation in the war with an exhibition, World War I: Beyond the Front Lines (Apr. 6, 2017 – Dec. 30, 2018). The exhibition provides an historical retrospective of the war and includes interactives, images and artifacts from the Knights of Columbus Museum collection, Supreme Council archives and borrowed materials from private lenders and organizations. A series of WWI-related lectures and presentations will be offered throughout the course of the exhibition. Knights of Columbus Museum, 1 State St., New Haven, CT 06511. 203-865-0400 kofcmuseum.org. Open daily, 10am to 5pm. Free admission & parking.
The Quiet Corner Chapter of the Disabled American Vets Are you a veteran who is either combat or has a service related disability, and have filed or need assistance with filing for
Veterans Administration Benefits? Are you interested in learning more? We are looking for you. Contact:
Rocky Daigle 860 – 918-0532 Barry Bernier 860 – 830-5443
Mark Rivard 860 – 933 – 6877 or [email protected] The mission of the Disabled American Veterans is dedicated to a single purpose; empowering Veterans to led high quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by making sure Veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for interest of Americas injured heroes on Capitol Hill and educating the public about
the great sacrifices and needs of veterans back to civilian life.
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