MISSION CO-OP THIS WEEKEND
This weekend, a Missionary representing the Saint Patrick Fathers is 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 seek the support of that parish for their work.  Please  give a generous donation to the Saint Patrick Fathers.

Monsignor Bride Transferred
Monsignor Bride announced to the congregation of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, that he had been transferred. At that time, he stated he could not reveal where he was being sent because that pastor had not had the opportunity to tell his people.
Monsignor will leave Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Wednesday, September 12th, and begin his pastorate in Christ the King Church in Old Lyme.
A Cruise
Monsignor Bride will return to the Rectory on Saturday, August 25th,  from his cruise vacation.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION OF STUDENTS
Registration Forms for registered families have already been mailed to all families.  The return date of Aug. 17th 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 registrations on September 11th or September 17th, 2007.)
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 2007 and 2008 will begin on September 11, 2007 at the 5:00 p.m. Liturgy.  The schedule for classes will be found on the cover of the Church Bulletin.
                  Sister Mary Michelle

CATHOLIC CHARITIES EVENTS
The Second Annual Catholic Charities Golf Tournament with Bishop Cote will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2007, at Fox Hopyard in East Haddam, CT.  Registration will begin at 11 am with a barbeque luncheon, followed by a shotgun start at 1 pm, scramble format.  On completion there will be hors d’oeuvres, prizes  and a raffle.  Price for all is $160.  Please call 860-889-8346 x 287 for reservations or e-mail to golf@ccfsn.org.

The Second Annual Bishop’s Lawn Party will take place on Sunday, September 30th, at the Norwich Marina at American Wharf under the tent from 4 to 7 pm.  Please come for excellent food, music and a raffle.  Cost is $50 per person, individually, or tables of 8 at $400.  For reservations, please call Catholic at 860-889-8346 x 287, or e-mail to lawnparty@ccfsn.org.

Crusade of Prayer for Vocations: Pray for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life every day.

Twelfth Annual Mass for Those Dedicated to Education
September 9, 2007 at 9:00 am
in the Cathedral of St. Patrick
Bishop Cote will celebrate this Mass for all teachers and support staff (public and parochial, active and retired, of all faiths.  Following the Mass, a reception will be held in the Cathedral Hall.  All are welcome.

Outside the Parish
A Get-Away Weekend!!!  Do you need a vacation?  Give yourself and your spouse time away from the pressures of work and everyday responsibilities.  Enjoy a chance to talk and listen to that special someone who loves you!  Enrich your relationship by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend.  Upcoming weekends will be September 21-23, 2007 and November 9-11, 2007.  For more information about Worldwide Marriage Encounter or to register for an upcoming weekend, please contact John & Bev Maley at 203-364-0836 or bjkmaley@aol.com or visit www.wwme.org.

THIS IS THE 6TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TERRORIST ATTACK ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001.  WE BEGIN A NEW YEAR IN OLPH.  EVERYONE IS INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.  THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION YEAR.  ADULT ED BEGINS   THE FOLLOWING WEEK.  ACTIVITIES GET UNDERWAY. MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!

Please remember the intentions of
Bishop Hart in your prayers every day.

Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women
Diocesan Retreat
Thursday, September 6, 2007
9 AM – 5 PM
St. Edmund’s Retreat,  Enders Island
Mystic, CT
“The Dignity & Vocation of Women”
For reservation $20.00 includes lunch, send to:
Bernadette DePaolo,
43 Hunting Hill Avenue, Middletown, CT 06457        Phone  347-7365
 

Announced Masses

Monday,  August 27th  St. Monica                 
7:30 A.M. John Gallagher   (The Pritchett Family)
Tuesday, August 28th St. Augustine      
7:30 A.M. Intention of Celebrant
Wednesday, August 29th 
                    Martyrdom of John the Baptist
7:30 A.M.  Parishioners of OLPH
Thursday, August 30th weekday of  21st week of Ordinary Time                      
7:30 A.M. All Seminarians   
Friday, August 31st  weekday of  21st week of Ordinary Time                                                                   
7:30 A.M.   Deceased of OLPH