Message from Father Joe
Dear Friends,
Water symbolizes many positive things. It can quench thirst, sustain
life, cleanse, and even be a means of relaxation or means of contemplation.
As Christians we certainly relate to the cleansing waters of Baptism
and speak of the water of life and of living water. Water has such
a positive symbolic value that we can forget that water also represents
chaos and death. While water can sustain life, hurricanes and broken
levees can destroy life in equal and frightening measure. The ancients
saw the seas as the home of violent gods. There was a great fear
of the sea.
In today’s Gospel, as soon as Peter realized where he was,
he began to sink. Jesus came to Peter and enabled him to face his
fears by showing him that he could walk on water – that he
could walk over chaos and death. God will also come to us; help us
walk over water, over the chaos of life, and, if necessary, save
us when we can not! Our Gospel story shows us the power of faith.
It shows us what Jesus always does for his people.
Let us keep the faith!
Father Joe
MISSION CO-OP THIS WEEKEND
This weekend Rev. Emanuel Azike, O.P. representing the Dominican
Province of Nigeria will be here to preach the homily
at all the Masses in Our Lady of Perpetual Help. This is
part of the Missionary Co-operative Plan of the American Bishops
where a representative of a Missionary Society visits every parish
in the USA each year and seeks the support of that parish
for their work. Please give a generous donation to
the Dominican Province of Nigeria.
THANK YOU!
Thank you is in order to Paul Deslandes who has completed painting
the interior of the rectory. Thank you very much, Paul. Charlie
Strutt helped Paul move furniture and prepare for painting. Also,
we would like to thank George Henry for replacing many of the worn
windows. Job well done. Thank you again.
Friday, August 15, 2008, is the
Solemnity of the Assumption of
The Virgin Mary
This is a Holy Day of Obligation
Masses of Friday:
7:30 in the morning
6:00 in the evening
(No Vigil Mass on Thursday)
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
REGISTRATION OF STUDENTS
Registration Forms for the Religious Education Program for 2008-2009 have
been sent to all registered families of students already attending
classes. New First Graders of registered CCD families should
be included on the forms received.
THESE FORMS MUST BE RETURNED BY August
18, 2008.
(To date only 1/4 of registered forms are in.)
New families to the CCD Program and Parish
are asked to call Sister Mary Michelle at 447-3550 regarding
registration. Registration forms will be sent to you along
with pertinent information regarding the Religious Education Program.
Thank you for your concern in the Spiritual Education of your
child.
Sister
Mary Michelle
COLLECTIONS
Sunday, August 3, 2008
$4,319.00
Monthly Aug. $1,438.00 Energy Aug. $95.00
BLOOD DRIVE – Monday, August 11, 2008, 2:00 PM to 6:45 PM,
the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive co-sponsored by The
DNA Epicenter, Inc. at the Epicenter on 33 Gallows Lane, New London.
Your help is needed – call 1-800-Give Life (448-3543.
The Cactus Jack Foundation is seeking donations for a dinner benefit/raffle
to be held for Dylan Pero on Monday, August 14th at East Lyme High
School. Dylan, 18 years old has been battling leukemia for
the past 3 years. Now he is in need of a bone marrow transplant.
Please see flyers on bulletin board at both doors of the church.
 SEPTEMBER
11, 2008
IS THE 7TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE TERRORIST ATTACK IN NEW YORK CITY, WASHINGTON, DC AND
PENNSYLVANIA IN 2001. WE BEGIN A NEW YEAR IN OLPH on September 11th. EVERYONE
IS INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. AS IN THE PAST, THIS IS THE
BEGINNING OF ALL PARISH ACTIVITIES. MORE LATER.
MARK
YOUR CALENDAR!!!
Outside the Parish
There are a few seats left for a “Noshing” Trip
to NYC on Tuesday, September 23rd. You will tour NYC
neighborhoods with a guide – eating and shopping your way
thru the city. A bus ride around the World Trade Center is
planned along with a stop at Zabar’s (Food Emporium). Coolers
are welcome. Price for the bus is $45.00. Call Ginny Smith
at 443-4174 for reservations. Make checks payable to St. John’s
Church. Departure from St. John’s (Montville) parking
lot is at 7:00 A.M.
The Office of Prison Ministry in the Diocese of Norwich
is seeking individuals interested in volunteering for Prison Ministry. There
are many ways in which you can share your Gifts: Scripture
Study & Sharing; Sacramental Preparation; Prayer Groups; Religious
Education; Retreat Days; Small Christian Communities; Music for
Liturgies; and Visiting Inmates. There will be training
programs, “Gift of Grace” for those interested in volunteering
on Sat., August 23; Sat., September 13; Sat., September 20; Sat.,
September 27; Sat., October 4, 2008 at Bishop Flanagan Ministry
Center in Montville, CT. Pre-Registration is required. Parish
Teams are encouraged. If interested, please contact Sheree
Antoch at (860) 848-2237, ext. 22 or prison@nortiwhdiocese.net.
Apostolate of Prayer for Priests
This week please pray for:
Sunday: All Bishops
Monday: Very Rev. Michael T. Donohue, Rev. Daniel C. Cronin
Tuesday: Msgr. Thomas R. Bride, Rev. Robert W. Cronin
Wed.: Rev. George Parker, Rev. Joseph Whalen MS
Thurs: Rev. Paul F. Ramen, Rev. Edward M. Dempsey
Friday: Our Holy Father
Sat: Rev. Michael L. Phillippino, Rev. Dennis Mercieri
Are you interested in becoming a Lay Minister at OLPH? We are currently
looking for additional Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Lectors. 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.
The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week for
Russell Miller
Requested by
Ann Miller
Announced Masses
Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time August
10, 2008
5:00 P.M. Anna & Ray Potkay (Their Daughters)
Robert Cope, Sr. & Robert Cope (Family)
8:00 A.M. M/M William V. Struzinski (Son)
10:30 A.M. Caroline Haberek (Daughter)
Monday, August 11th St. Clare, virgin
7:30 A.M. Douglas Goede (Joyce Redman)
Tuesday, August 12th weekday of 19th
week of Ordinary Time
7:30 A.M. Balys Kondratas (Millie Gula)
Wednesday, August 13th St. Pontian, pope, martyr
& St.
Hippolytus, priest, martyr7:30 A.M. Sister Mary Concepta (Sr.
Michelle)
Thursday, August 14th St. Maximilian Mary
Kolbe, priest, martyr
7:30 A.M. Jack Cotter (Wife, Peggy & children)
Friday, August 15th Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
Mary
7:30 A.M. Edward Sokol (Carol & Sr.
Michelle)
6:00 P.M. Parishioners of OLPH
Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time August
17, 2008
5:00 P.M. Peter Millaras (Family)
Walter Kent, Sr. (Family)
Richard
Gressler & Barbara Donoghue (Family)
8:00 A.M. Walter & Helen Sokol (Carol & Sr.
Michelle)
10:30 A.M. Sadie Gawerecki (Marie & Marvin Gawerecki) |
Saturday
Vigil:
Sunday
Vigil: