Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

Saint Francis of Assisi
Two weeks ago, Pope Benedict XVI visited Assisi and celebrated a Papal Mass beginning the celebration of the 800th Anniversary of the ‘conversion’ of Saint Francis from a life of wealth and power to that of a ‘humble servant.’ Recently, I was given the DVD Movie, “Brother Son, Sister Moon” which is the story of Saint Francis’ Conversion and also of Saint Claire If you are interested in seeing this wonderful movie in our hall on some summer night, please speak to Monsignor and let him know your intentions. We have a beautiful new “50” inch DVD player. It would be a wonderful experience and a very worthwhile viewing, in the midst of some awful public movies today. Please…let me know.
(I will supply the popcorn.)

2007 Annual Bishop’s Appeal
“The gift you have been given, give as a gift”
We need $1,600. to meet last year’s total. Help us make this wonderful amount this week.

Dates to Remember
“Pan” Franek & Zosia and their family will be here from Muskegon, MI on Sunday, JULY 29, 2007 at 10:30 to celebrate a Polka Folk Mass., This will be a wonderful celebration and all are encouraged to attend.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
The Parish Council of Our Lady of Perpetual Help will meet on this Tuesday night, July 10th, at 6:30 P.M. in the hall. This meeting is the rescheduled meeting for the one which was cancelled in May because of the Diaconate Ordination.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION OF STUDENTS
Registration Forms for the Religious Education Program for 2007-2008 are being sent out the second week of July. We are asking that all families please fill out the enclosed short registration form and return it in the envelope provided. Please make checks payable to: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, memo: Religious Education Program.
Registration Forms must be returned by August 17, 2007.
Parents of new First Graders of registered families are asked to include them on this form. Their Baptismal Certificates are needed on the first day of class, if baptized in another parish.
New families to the parish are 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 !
Sister Mary Michelle

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 Monsignor Bride in the rectory or Mr. Alton Button at 443-8242.
Adult Education begins on Monday evening, September 17th, at 6:30 in the hall and additional classes are scheduled throughout the year (see bulletin listing on front). ALL ARE WELCOME. This is a wonderful experience and a learning experience.

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

Outside the Parish
“ORATORIUM” a Polish Classical Church Choir from Radom, Poland will visit St. Joseph Church, Norwich, CT next weekend, Saturday, July 14th and Sunday, July 15th. The world traveled Choir under the direction of Fr. Lech Gralak, will sing at the Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Mass and the Sunday, 7:00, 8:45 (POLISH) and 10:30 A.M. Masses. A Concert will be held in the Church after the 10:30 A.M. Mass.
Natural Family Planning (NFP) is scientifically sound and fully consistent with God’s plan for marital love. NFP enhances communication and intimacy, is easily learned, and is 99 percent effective – both for conceiving a child or for responsibly postponing conception. A two-part NFP course will be offered at St. John Church in Old Saybrook from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 22nd. Both married and engaged couples are welcomed. If interested call Steve or Lisa Collison (Certified Instructors) at 860-399-8265.
Hospice Southeastern Connecticut offers grief-support groups open to anyone in the public grieving the loss of a loved one. All groups are FREE of charge, but pre-registration is required. Please call 848-5699 to register.
Grieving the Loss of a Spouse/Partner
Tuesdays, 6 to 7:30 pm July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7 & 14 at Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, Uncasville, CT
Seniors (60+) Grieving the Loss of a Loved One. Thursdays, 10:30 to Noon – July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16 & 23 at East Lyme Senior Center, East Lyme, CT
Parents Grieving the Loss of a Child
1st Tuesday of each month, 6 to 7:30 pm – August 7, September 4 at Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, Uncasville, CT
Adults Grieving the Loss of a Parent
Wednesdays, 5:30 to 7 pm July 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 & 22 at 481 Gold Star Highway, Groton, CT
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 July 27-29, 2007, 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 SEPTEMNER 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!!!

Question:
Why does the priest wear green in Ordinary Time.
Answer:
Green is the color of hope. Green is the color of new hope in springtime…new life. It is what happens to the soul when a person accepts the death, resurrection of Jesus. It gets new life, new hope. Nature teaches us a great deal. The new life of green plants in the springtime is the same as new life in our soul as a result of the life and message of Jesus Christ.

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time                    July 8, 2007
5:00 P.M.   Spinnato Family   (Josephine York)
8:00 A.M.   Walter Sokol   (Carol & Sr. Michelle)
10:30 A.M.   Jan, Bronislawa & Isabel Rosa   (Estate)

Monday, July 9th       weekday of 14th week of Ordinary Time
7:30 A.M. Parishioners of OLPH
Tuesday, July 10th weekday of 14th week of Ordinary Time
7:30 A.M. In Thanksgiving (Ed & Sally Krajewski)
Wednesday, July 11th   Saint Benedict
7:30 A.M. Alberta Fidler (Daughter, Peggy)
Thursday, July 12th weekday of 14th week of Ordinary Time
7:30 A.M. Intention of Celebrant
Friday, July 13th    weekday of 14th week of Ordinary Time
7:30 A.M.   Jim & Nancy Wasniewski (Msgr. Bride)

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time                    July 15, 2007
5:00 P.M.   Frances Bride (Friend)
8:00 A.M.   Intention of Msgr. Bride   (Sr. Michelle)
10:30 A.M. John F. Cotter, Jr.   (Mother, Peggy)