Message from the Pastor

Dear Friends,

On next weekend, we will re-introduce receiving Holy Eucharist under both species’. I have been asked by a number of parishioners to offer the ability to received the Sacred Blood at weekend Masses.

All parishioners who have received their First Holy Communion are encouraged to begin receiving  under both species on the weekend of April 5-6, 2008.

Once we restart this practice, we will require more Special Ministers of Holy Communion. So I encourage anyone who has received their confirmation and is in good standing with the Church to volunteer to be special ministers of Holy Communion. Distributing Holy Communion is a gift to other members of our faith Community.

If we have sufficient special ministers, this change will not be a burden on our existing special ministers. If you are interested in participating in this ministry, please call the rectory. A Special Minister of Holy Communion training session will be given to all who volunteer.

God bless your service to our faith community.

Father Joe
           

     4:45 P.M.
     Evening Prayer/Benediction/Closing

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

 RICE BOWL RETURNS

There are containers in the rear of the Church to collect your Rice Bowl offering boxes. This is the annual Lenten Almsgiving offering and it goes to feed the hungry.  We shall send the returns to the diocesan office for distribution to Catholic Relief Services.

2008 Annual Bishop’s Appeal
“Bringing Hope To Those In Need”
Each an every household is challenged to be a part of the life of the work of the Catholic Church in eastern Connecticut.  We can do this through a generous and sacrificial pledge to the Annual Bishop’s Appeal.  Every one of us is a beneficiary in one way or another of the ABA.  There is a great satisfaction in knowing that you have had a part in the training of men for the priesthood, in reaching out to the poor, the disenfranchised, and the helpless, in sharing the light of faith through education programs, in prison ministry, in keeping Catholic presence alive for college students and the many other ways in which the Annual Bishop’s Appeal serves God’s Church.  In the next few weeks you will be receiving a letter, brochure and pledge envelope from Bishop Cote. Please take the time to prayerfully consider what you are able to give in support of our Diocesan Church.

Ladies Guild will meet on Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

A Bible Study/Prayer Group will begin to meet on Friday mornings at 9:30 A.M. in different  people’s homes.  The new group will start on April 4, 2008.  The first topic will be the Book of Revelation.  All are welcome to join, please call Anne Megan at 447-3488.

Help is Needed!

See Posters on Bulletin Board regarding the following:
*Position now available – The Diocese of Norwich seeks a full time Director of St. Vincent de Paul Place in Norwich.
*18th Annual White Mass & Brunch for Healthcare Workers & Caregivers of all faiths, next Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 9:00 AM at Cathedral of St. Patrick, Norwich.
Outside the Parish
Spring Polka Dance to Benefit St. Joseph School in Norwich will be held Saturday, April 19th  at Moose Hall in Bozrah.  Doors open at 4 p.m.  Polish dinner buffet with homemade desserts and coffee from 4:30 till 10 p.m.  Dancing to Dennis Polisky & Maestro’s Men.  $25.00 per person.  For info and tickets call Terry at 908-0774.

Announced Masses

Monday, March 31st  Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
7:30 A.M. Richard Gressler  (Ed & Sally Krajewski)
Tuesday, April 1st      Easter  Weekday
7:30 A.M.  Parishioners of OLPH
Wednesday, April 2nd    Easter Weekday
7:30 A.M. Anna Potkay  (Ed & Sally Krajewski)
Thursday, April 3rd     Easter  Weekday
 7:30 A.M. Anna Potkay  (Millie Gula)            
Friday, April 4th     Easter Weekday
 7:30 A.M.   Kevin Eveland  (David & Donna Piotrowski)