Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

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

R.I.P.
Most Reverend Daniel A. Hart passed in the Lord on Monday, January 7, 2008. His body was exposed in Saint Patrick Cathedral on Thursday afternoon. The Solemn High Mass was celebrated by Bishops and priests on Friday at 11 am with the people of the Norwich Diocese participating and praying for the repose of Bishop Hart. Please continue to keep him in your prayers.

Adult Education class will be on Monday, January 21, 2008

The Parish Council will meet on Tuesday, January 22nd at 6:30 PM in the Hall.

The Parish Family Group members and spouses will have their annual Post-Holiday get-together on Saturday, January 26th in the Parish Hall after 5:00 pm Mass. Please RSVP to either Judy Strutt at 848-1386 or MaryAnn Richard at 447-2242 by Thursday, January 24th.

In today’s Gospel lesson, John the Baptist shows the people the right choice they should make in life in order to achieve eternal life. Pointing out to Jesus, he says to his followers, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. He is the Son of God.”

John the Baptist makes Jesus known to the world and that was his mission, so that there will never be any confusion about who the divine teacher is, who will help us and lead us to achieve our eternal goal, the eternal life. It is really up to us to choose to go to heaven or hell.

The path of evil is easy to detect because it always goes in the opposite direction to the path walked by Jesus. This is the very purpose why Jesus came on earth to experience our human condition in order to show us the path to eternal happiness. Let us lead our life in the path that Jesus Christ shows us, for He is the light, the way, and the life. Amen.

National Combined Collection
Collection January 13, 2008
$3,125.85
Last weekend, the National Combined Collection which benefits: The Retirement Fund for Religious, The Annual Appeal for the Holy Father, The Catholic Communications Campaign, and Catholic University of America was taken up in our parish. To all those who made a gift, thank you.
If you did not bring your gift envelope to Mass last weekend or if you were away, extra envelopes are available in the Sacristy.
Your contribution can be place in the collection basket next weekend or mailed directly to the parish. Please be as generous as your means allow. Thank you.

MARCH FOR LIFE BUSES: January 22 marks the 35th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s infamous abortion-on-demand ruling. Because of that decision, millions of pre-born babies have been denied their most basic right – their right to life. On this date, people from across this nation will again assemble in Washington, D.C. to visibly express their opposition to abortion. On Monday, Jan. 21 at 9:00 P.M., buses will leave from the Norwich Municipal Parking Lot (Exit 80, 395 South or Exit 80W, 395 North). Our first stop in Washington will be at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Bus fare is $50 for adults and $25 for students. For further information and/or to reserve a bus seat, please call Patricia Rossi at 848-1064 or Margaret Becotte at 822-1362.

Saying “Yes” To God’s Call
Do you:
Have a desire to pray?
Talk about God in your life?
Desire to help people know God’s love?
Have other people suggesting to you
that you would make a good priest?
Participate as an active member of a parish?
Ever think about the priesthood?
THEN: Plan to attend this Vocation Event for Prayer, Dinner & Discussion with Most Rev. Michael R. Cote, D.D., Bishop of Norwich on January 24, 2008 – 6 to 8 p.m. – 274 Broadway, Norwich, CT.

Pre-registration is required before January 18, 2008. Call Fr. Gregory P. Galvin at 887-9294 or e-mail him: vocations@norwichdiocese.net

NOTE THESE 2008 DATES
Ash Wednesday – February 6, 2008
Mini Mission February 27, 28, 29, 2008
Palm Sunday, - March 16, 2008
Holy Thursday – March 20th
Good Friday- March 21st
Holy Saturday – March 22nd
Solemnity of Easter – March 23, 2008
Easter Supper – March 30, 2008
First Holy Communion – April 27th

Announced Masses

Second Sunday of Ordinary Time        January 20, 2008
5:00 P.M. William Kitlinski
                            (Deacon Ron & Donna Kitlinski)
                    Joseph Sachatello   (Family)
                    Eleanor Sudol (OLPH Choir)
8:00 A.M. Intention of Bishop Hart
10:30 A.M. Alberta deHart Fidler (Daughter, Peggy)

Monday, January 21st Saint Agnes
7:30 A.M. Peace in the World
Tuesday, January 22nd Saint Vincent
7:30 A.M. Parishioners of OLPH
Wednesday, January 23rd 2nd Week of Ordinary Time
7:30 A.M. Joseph Sachatello, III (Family)
Thursday, January 24th Saint Francis de Sales
7:30 A.M. Bishop Daniel A. Hart
Friday, January 25th Conversion of Saint Paul
7:30 A.M. Intention of Sister Michelle (Ladies Guild)

Third Sunday of Ordinary Time January 27, 2008
5:00 P.M. Eleanor Sudol (OLPH Ladies Guild)
8:00 A.M. M/M William V. Struzinski (Son)
10:30 A.M.