MESSAGE FROM BISHOP COTE

“Bishop Cote has issued a proclamation making June, 2008, Leave a Legacy Month throughout the Diocese.  When we include a bequest to the church or a service ministry in our will, we give a gift that keeps on giving long after we are gone.  Celebrate the good fortune so many of us have enjoyed by adding to your will a bequest to the Parish or to a Diocesan ministry or to another non-profit service agency.”

The Ladies Guild will meet this Tuesday, June 3rd  at 7:00 PM in the hall.

COLLECTIONS
Sunday, May 25, 2008
$3,445.50
Monthly May $1,221.75         Energy  May $1,015.00
This weekend is the monthly collection for June.

 CRUSADE OF PRAYER
has ended for the summer. 
                 It will resume Friday, September 12th.                  

 2008 Annual Bishop’s Appeal
“Bringing Hope To Those In Need”
We are pleased to report that the 2008 Annual Bishop’s Appeal is being well received and generously supported by our Diocesan Family.  To date, we as the Catholic Church in eastern Connecticut have raised $2,406,846, which represents 71% of our ABA Goal of $3,400,000.  We are most grateful to those parishioners who have already made their commitment to the year’s campaign.  This is indeed a wonderful example of  your stewardship and willingness to reach out to others.  If you have not yet had the opportunity to respond as yet, please make an effort to do so.  Your support is vital to our Diocesan mission to be Jesus’ heart of mercy, voice of  hope and hands of justice.  Without your help this work would not continue.  Please be generous.  Thank  you.   

                      
Have you heard the Call?
Come explore a vocation to the diocesan priesthood on June 8, 2008 at Enders Island from 1pm to 7pm.  The day will include a short video on the priesthood, talks by a seminarian and a diocesan priest, an opportunity to ask questions, an hour of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation, Holy Mass, and dinner with Bishop Cote.  To register email: sec.voc@norwichdiocese.net as soon as possible or call 860-887-9294, ext. 246.

Results of the Retirement Fund for Religious Collection
We are pleased to report that our Diocesan family contributed $107,960.00 to this year’s Retirement Fund for Religious.  Sr. Janice Bader, Executive Director of the National Religious Retirement Office recently sent a letter of appreciation to Bishop Cote and had these kind words to say about the generosity of our Diocesan family.
“The generosity of the priests and parishioners of the Diocese of Norwich surely helps religious address the many challenges religious face as they age.  Religious today, as always, continue to make an impact on our society.  Even as they age, their commitment to the ministry of their community, their prayer and spiritual life are vibrant testimony to the faithfulness they promised so many years ago.  Each religious, young and old, is grateful for your support!  May God bless you as only He can!”

Care Net Baby Bottles for Life 2008
Please help protect the unborn and contribute to the annual Baby Bottle Campaign to support Care Net – a pro-life pregnancy resource center.  Baby bottles are in the back of the church.  Take empty baby bottles with you on, fill them with coins, currency or check and return them on Fathers Day.

OPEN YOUR HEART TO HIS CALL TO EXPLORE A VOCATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD. Please see flyer on bulletin board front door of church.

Announced Masses

Monday, June 2nd    Sts. Marcellinus and Peter, martyrs
7:30 A.M.  Parishioners of OLPH
Tuesday, June 3rd  St. Charles Lwango & companions, martyrs
7:30 A.M. Josephine Finnegan & James Ribaudo (Family)
Wednesday, 4th   weekday of 9th week in Ordinary Time
7:30 A.M. Agnes Grippo  (Ruth Sanislo)  
Thursday, 5th    Saint Boniface, bishop, martyr
 Friday, June 6th    St. Norbert, bishop
 7:30 A.M.  Philip B. & Frances E. Pasquale  (Estate)