Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

Two important events are occurring in our parish this weekend. First, our second graders will be receiving Holy Communion for the first time. Please pray for them and their parents as they come to the Altar to receive Jesus Christ.

Our second event is my installation as pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. Very Rev. Michael Donahue, Dean of the New London Deanery for the Norwich Diocese will conduct the installation ceremony. This ceremony is the formal “taking possession” of the parish and my acknowledging the responsibility placed on me to the people of God of Quaker Hill. It is with great joy that I accept the responsibility of the parish. Please pray for me as we journey together.

In all other parishes in the diocese this weekend, the film for the Annual Bishop’s Appeal will be shown to begin the 2008 campaign. We will show the DVD, Bringing Hope to Those In Need, on the weekend of May 4, 2008. The key to the success of the campaign lies in participation of our parishioners. If each family prayerfully chooses to participate we will make our goal. It’s that simple!

We realize everyone’s financial situation is different and all we can ask is that we help those in need who are being cared for by ministries within our diocese. Please pray for the success of the campaign during these economically difficult times.

Adult Education class
Monday, April 28, 2008
At 6:30 P.M.
Topic: Opposition from Israel

Thursday, May 1, 2008 is the Feast of the Ascension, a Holy Day of Obligation. Our Masses will be on the Holy Day at 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM.

Please join this powerhouse of prayer to the Lord. We need additional members in the early hours of the afternoon.

2008 Annual Bishop’s Appeal
“Bringing Hope To Those In Need”
The 2008 Annual Bishop’s Appeal (ABA) will be held next weekend, May 3rd and 4th in our Parish. Ushers will hand out pledge envelopes during Mass while our Pastor explains the need for your help this year and the process of making your gift using this method.
The ABA provides us with an opportunity to unite with all Catholics in the Diocese to share our blessings and to show our concern for one another. Please assist the works of Spiritual Formation, Priest Retirement, Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen, Hospital Chaplains, Catholic Charities, Religious Education, Evangelization and many other services provided by the Diocese. Our goal this year is to have 100% participation. In order to achieve this target, each one of us is asked to give in accordance with our means. Share your love for God and others……pledge a generous gift to the Annual Bishop’s Appeal.
The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D.

The Ladies Guild will have their annual installation of officers and banquet on Tuesday, May 6th, 2008. The installation and Mass will be at 5:00 PM, followed by hors d’oeuvres and dinner in the hall. There is no cost for dinner. You may choose either Roast Pork or Stuffed Filet of Sole. Please call Judy Strutt at 848-1386 with your choice of dinner before May 1st.

COLLECTIONS
Sunday, April 13, 2008
$3,715.75
Monthly April $1,570.00 Energy April $769.00

Religious Education Program
Our Religious Education Program has been completed for the school year for 2007-2008. Sincere thanks to Mrs. Melody Costello, Mrs. Elaine Schleicher, Mrs. Mary Grace Dougherty, and Mrs. Kerry Evans for their dedication in instructing our children so faithfully through the course of the year. Your weekly sacrifice is greatly appreciated by your parish family.
Thank you to all the parents who have been so faithful in making Religious Instructions a priority in your children’s life. Because of your Christian principles, your children are following your example of making Christ a real presence in their daily lives.
God bless all for making our Religious Education Program one blessed by dedicated service and love.
Rev. Joseph B. Whittel
Sister Mary Michelle Sokol

Are you interested in becoming a Lay Minister at OLPH? We are currently looking for additional Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Lectors, especially for 8 a.m. Mass on weekends. As a result of normal attrition, 2007 saw a decline in the active list of ministers. If you or someone you know might be interested, please telephone Father Whittel at 443-1875. This is a wonderful way to serve Our Lord and OLPH parish.

Outside the Parish
Try Marriage Encounter – For a Change!
“Not only did we experience a deep sense of unity and joy, but the intimacy and excitement in our marriage continues every day since our Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend!” Upcoming dates are July 18-20, 2008. To register, please contact Joe & Jane Staszowski at (860) 644-7260.

NOTE THESE 2008 DATES

Fr. Joe’s installation as Pastor - April 26th
First Holy Communion – April 27th
ABA Sunday – May 4, 2008
Solemnity of Pentecost – May 11, 2008
The 10:30 Mass is the celebration of the
Holy Ghost Society of New London

Ladies Guild Tag Sale
is Saturday, June 7, 2008. Items for the sale may be brought to the hall anytime beginning Monday, April 28th. Bring to side door and leave in hall.

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week for
Deceased Members of Kent Family
Requested by
Joe and Judy Kent

Sixth Sunday of Easter April 27, 2008
5:00 P.M Sick & Dying Deacon Ron & Donna Kitlinski)
Richard Gressler (Rose Harman)
8:00 A.M. M/M William V. Struzinski (Son)
10:30 A.M. First Holy Communion

Monday, April 28th    Easter Weekday
7:30 A.M. Nancy King   (Ed & Sally Krajewski)
Tuesday, April 29th       Easter Weekday
7:30 A.M. Bishop Daniel Hart
Wednesday, April 30th     Easter Weekday
7:30 A.M. Sister Mary Grace   (Ed & Sally Krajewski)
Thursday, May 1st   Solemnity of Ascension of the Lord
7:30 A.M. Intention of Celebrant
6:00 P.M. Parishioners of OLPH
Friday, May 2nd      St. Athanasius
7:30 A.M.

Seventh Sunday of Easter May 4, 2008
5:00 P.M Anna Potkay (Julia Cope)
Richard Gressler (George & Alice Trakas)
8:00 A.M. Bernard Caprilozzi (Daughter, Delia Cabral)
10:30 A.M. John J. Gula, Jr. (Wife, Millie)