Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

WHAT IS A FAMILY VOCATION DAY?
One may be at our parish soon! What is it? How did it begin? Who is it for? Here questions and others can all be answered by going to our Diocesan vocation website at http://www.god-calls.org. There click on the special link to Family Vocations Days and read all about it.

The Thirteenth Annual Diocesan Mass for Those Dedicated to Education will be celebrated on Sunday, September 7, 2008, in the Cathedral of St. Patrick, at 9:00 a.m. Bishop Cote will celebrate this Mass for all teachers and support staff (public, parochial, and private, active and retired, of all faiths.) The Reverend George J. Richards, J.C.L., Pastor of Saint Catherine of Siena Church and Judge in the Diocesan Tribunal will be the homilist. Following the Mass, a reception will be held in the Cathedral Hall. All are welcome.

All law enforcement officers (federal, state, and municipal, active and retired) and their families are invited to the Eighteenth Annual Blue Mass and Reception, Sunday, September 21, 2008, in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, 10:15 am. All parishioners are cordially invited to attend this Mass. Bishop Cote will celebrate the Mass and Father David Choquette, Connecticut State Police Chaplain and Pastor of All Saints, Sommersville, will be the Homilist.

Connecticut State Police Trooper First Class Victor E. Lenda, Jr., and Norwich Police Chief Louis J. Fusaro, Sr., are the Blue Mass Co-Chairs. For more information, please call TFC Lenda, Chief Fusaro, or Monsignor Brown at 860-887-9294, Ext. 232.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
REGISTRATION OF STUDENTS

Registration forms for registered families have already been mailed to all families. The return date of August 18th has already come and gone and only ½ of the families have complied with the due date. Please take care of this matter as soon as possible. (No registration on September 11th or September 22nd, 2008.)

Thank you to all parents who have met the registration date.

Registration for New Students to the Parish and the CCD Program can be done by calling Sister Mary Michelle at the Convent. You may reach Sister at 447-3550 and an appointment will be made.

Religious Instructions for the School Year 2008 and 2009 will begin on September 11, 2008 at the 5:00 p.m. Liturgy. The schedule for classes will be found on the cover of the Church Bulletin.
THANK YOU!
Sister Mary Michelle

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. PLEASE SEE FLYER.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!

Do you know anyone who wishes to become a Catholic? Do you know anyone who wishes to renew their knowledge of the faith?
We have the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) in our parish. Call either Father Whittel at the rectory or Alton Button at 443-8242.

Outside the Parish
The ACTS weekend is presented by a team of lay Catholic men (30 on this team) who have accepted the direction of the Holy Spirit to present this retreat. The goals are to strengthen your faith and its application in your daily life, to renew yourself spiritually, and to build community through lasting friendships. The next men’s retreat begins the evening of Thursday, September 11th at the Immaculata Retreat House and ends with the 10:30 Mass at St. Mary’s in Groton on Sunday, September 14th. The theme for this weekend is 3:16-NUMBERS OF HOPE. Applications are available in the back of the church or on their website: www.actsct.org.

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., 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. 212 or prison@norwichdiocese.net.

Apostolate of Prayer for Priests
This week please pray for:
Sunday: Rev. Jan Swiderski SDB, Rev. Joseph Castaldi
Monday: Rev. Theodore J. Klein, Rev. Aruydas Zygas
Tues: Rev. Jude Surowiec OFM Cv, Rev. Grzegorz P. Brozonowicz
Wed.: Rev. Joseph M. Olczak OSP, Rev. Walter M. Nagle
Thurs: Rev. Arul Rajan Peter, Rev. Joseph Tito
Friday: Rev. Leszek T. Janik, Rev. Dariusz K. Dudzik
Sat: Rev. Kenneth P. Flint, Rev. Timothy C. Valliere

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.

An Afternoon with Kimberly Hahn
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 12:30 to 3:30 PM, Cathedral of St. Patrick, Norwich, CT. Kimberly Hahn is a mother, author, and convert to Catholicism. She has written numerous books on many varied topics, including Mary, marriage, and home schooling. Kimberly has been married to Dr. Scott Hahn since 1979. Mrs. Hahn will give two presentations: Mary, Full of Grace, and Born Again: What the Bible teaches about Baptism. Cost per person is $12, for students $6. To order tickets send a check made payable to the Cathedral of St. Patrick, your name, address, number of tickets, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Beverly Brown, 2 Julian Terrace, Norwich, CT 06360. For additional information call 860-887-7804.

Ladies Guild will hold their first monthly meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 2nd   at 6:00 P.M. in the hall. This begins with a Pot Luck Supper. Ladies whose last name begins with, please bring:
A to F:    Salad
   G to L:    Vegetable or Casserole
                  M to S:    Casserole
                  T to Z:     Dessert

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week for
Intention of Mary & Gonzales Perry
Requested by
Rose CerretoAnnounced Masses

Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time August 24, 2008
5:00 P.M. Robert

Niedojadlo (Mother & Family)
Clara & John Montesi (Daughter, Vera)
8:00 A.M. Intention of Sr. Grace Briskey on her
70th Anniversary (OLPH Ladies Guild)
10:30 A.M. Bronislaw Niedojadlo (Wife & Family)

Monday, August 25th St. Louis of France Joseph Calasanz, priest
7:30 A.M. Rev. Casimir Muszynski
Tuesday, August 26th weekday of 21st week of Ordinary Time

7:30 A.M. Parishioners of OLPH
Wednesday, August 27th St. Monica

7:30 A.M. Jose Macapagal (The Pritchett Family)

Thursday, August 28th St. Augustine, bishop, doctor
7:30 A.M. Rev. Adam Hildebrand, MSA
Friday, August 29th Martyrdom of John the Baptist
7:30 A.M. Agnes Grippo (Sister, Mary Smith)

Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time                 August 31, 2008
  5:00 P.M. Balys Kondratas (OLPH Choir)
  8:00 A.M. John & Agnes Jaczinski
                                  (Daughter, Eleanor Peabody)
10:30 A.M. Joseph & Alice Varella (Family)