Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

This is the day when, true to His promise, Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to the apostles. The coming of the Holy Spirit changed the apostles and saw the launching of the new Christian Community which survives down the ages to our very day. We celebrate the beginnings of our Church and its mission to bring all people to God the Father through our Lord Jesus Christ. Each of us is empowered to give witness to Our Lord by our baptism. Today we celebrate our Church and its rich heritage.

Today is a special day when we recognize Mothers! As a people of God, we celebrate all that our Mothers, whether living or deceased, have done for us. We congratulate all Mothers for their tireless energy expended for their families. We must also include those who have assumed the role of a mother for those who lost their own mother.

This year’s Annual Bishop’s Appeal is a challenge – but nothing compared to the challenge many suffer each and every day of their lives. Please consider supporting this important effort of our diocese. Every gift makes a difference – every single gift. If you did not receive the 2008 Annual Appeal mailing or have lost or misplaced the pledge card that was mailed to your home there are extra pledge envelopes at the back of the Church. Thank you for your generosity.

Adult Education class
Monday, May 12, 2008
At 6:30 P.M.
Topic: Jesus – The Kingdom and The Church

COLLECTIONS
Sunday, May 4, 2008
$4,274.58
Monthly May $1,016.25 Energy May $52.00

Banns of Ordination
The following deacons will be called to the Order of Priesthood on Saturday, May 31, 2008:
Rev. Mr. Tomasz Albrecht
Rev. Mr. Richard Breton, Jr.
Rev. Mr. Gregory Jednaki
Should you know of any reason why these men should not be ordained priests, please write to:
Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich, 201 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360

    CRUSADE OF PRAYER ON
                 FRIDAYS
      7:30A.M.   Morning Mass
      8:00A.M. Exposition of the Blessed
                       Sacrament
                 followed by Morning Prayer

     8 A.M. to 4:45 P.M. Individual Adoration
      & Praying for Vocations all day in Church

Crusade of Prayer will end May 30th and will resume Sept. 12th.

2008 Annual Bishop’s Appeal
“Bringing Hope To Those In Need”
Thanks to the generosity to many parishioners, the initial response is very encouraging but we need the support of each and every family if we are to achieve the results we all desire for our brothers and sisters in need throughout the Diocese. Today is Follow-Up Weekend for the 2008 ABA. Your prayers for the success of the Annual Bishop’s Appeal, and the ministries it supports are still needed, as are pledges and gifts. There are so many ways God is made visible in the world around us. Our local Church sees God in the hundreds of thousands of people it takes care of every year by teaching, sheltering and caring for all who come to it for help. Your Church is coming to you now for help during the Annual Bishop’s Appeal. If you have not yet had the opportunity, please make your gift today. There are gift envelopes and pencils available in the back of the church or if   you prefer you can go to the ABA link on the Diocesan web site: norwichdiocese.org and download a pledge card. Together with your support we can accomplish many beautiful works of faith, hope and charity. Thank you.


                        Help is Needed!

Are you interested in becoming a Lay Minister at OLPH? We are currently looking for additional Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Lectors, especially for 8 a.m. Mass on weekends. As a result of normal attrition, 2007 saw a decline in the active list of ministers. If you or someone you know might be interested, please telephone Father Whittel at 443-1875. This is a wonderful way to serve Our Lord and OLPH parish.

SIGN-UP SUNDAY FOR THE CONNECTICUT CATHOLIC CONFERENCE ADVOCACY NETWORK TO BE HELD IN PARISHES ON
May 17-18, 2008
BE AN INFORMED CATHOLIC VOTER

In an effort to promote the mission and teachings of the Church, the Bishops of our State have created the Connecticut Catholic Conference Advocacy Network. The purpose of this Network is two-fold. First, it helps to educate Catholics on current social issues, which it does by sending informational email bulletins to its members. Second, it alerts members about legislative issues which are being considered at the State and Federal level and allows them easy ways to contact their elected officials. Watch for the flyer in next week’s bulletin on May 17th and 18th for more information.

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 Mothers Day, fill them with coins, currency or check and return them on Fathers Day.

Apostolate of Prayer for Priests
This week please pray for:
Sunday: All Bishops
Monday: Rev. John d’Anjou SJ & Rev. Robert F. Buongirno
Tuesday: Rev. Krzystof Bogdanski SDS & Rev. Robert Murphy MSA
Wednesday: Rev. Joseph D. Nguyen & Rev. Gerard R. McKeon SJ
Thurs: Rev. Izydor Sadowski SDB & Rev. Robert W. Barnes
Friday: Rev. Raymond Borowski OFM & Rev. David P. Choquette
Sat: Rev. V. Antony Alaharasan & Rev. Paul J. Murdock

NOTE THESE 2008 DATES
Solemnity of Pentecost – May 11, 2008
The 10:30 Mass is the celebration of the
Holy Ghost Society of New London
Chris Schuh - Ordination to the Office of Deacon here at OLPH - Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 7:00 PM Mass.

Ladies Guild Tag Sale
is Saturday, June 7, 2008. Items for the sale may be brought to the hall anytime now between 8 AM and 3 PM. Bring to side door and leave in hall.

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week for
Deceased & Living Members of Holy Ghost Society of New London
Requested by
Members

Solemnity of Pentecost (Mothers’ Day) May 11, 2008
5:00 P.M. Richard Gressler (Rose Harman)
8:00 A.M. Mothers’ Day Novena of Masses
10:30 A.M. Holy Ghost Society of New London

Monday, May 12th    Sts. Nereus, Achilleus & St. Pancras
7:30 A.M. Intention of Celebrant
Tuesday, May 13th     Our Lady of Fatima
7:30 A.M. Mothers’ Day Novena of Masses
Wednesday, May 14th     Saint Matthias
7:30 A.M. Parishioners of OLPH
Thursday, May 15th    Saint Isidore
7:30 A.M. Mothers’ Day Novena of Masses
Friday, May 16th   weekday of 6th week in Ordinary Time
7:30 A.M. Mothers’ Day Novena of Masses

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity         May 18, 2008
5:00 P.M.   Richard Gressler (Joe, Charlie & Don)
8:00 A.M.   Mr. & Mrs. William V. Struzinski (Son)
10:30 A.M. Mothers’ Day Novena of Masses