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Sunday Bulletin March 18th, 2007
MASS SCHEDULE
March 17 5:00 pm To Celebrate the Life & Memory of William Wolter Requested by His Parents
March 18 8:00 am For the Intentions of the Parish
March 18 10:00 am For the Intentions of the Parish
March 20 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
March 21 6:30 pm Rectory Meeting Room
March 22 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
March 23 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room 7:00pm Stations of the Cross
March 24 5:00 pm For the Intentions of the Parish
March 25 8:00 am To Celebrate the Life
& Memory of Michael LeBlanc Requested by Roger & Jeannine Leblanc
March 25 10:00 am To Celebrate the Life & Memory of Scott Curtis Requested by Ron & Maria Curtis
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Monday, March 19th
Lenten Reconciliation Service7:00pm Church
Tuesday, March 20th NO Rel. Ed – Gr 1-5
Wednesday, March 21st NO Rel. Ed. – Jr. & Sr. High
Thursday, March 22nd
Choi r7:00 pm Choir Loft
AA 7:30 pm Siena Hall
Friday, March 23rd Stations of the Cross7:00pm Church
PARISH LIFE: If you know of someone who is ill, homebound, or in the
hospital, please call MaryLou Parkhurst (889-5411). A card expressing the concern of the parish will be sent. In your prayers this week, please remember: Rev. Paul Gaumond, Pat Covino,
Daniel Matson, Brad Charron, Omer LaBonte, Abbey Courey, Tony Stefanski, and Russ Hartung.
EASTER FLOWERS
There are envelopes at the doors to the church for the Easter Flower Memorial
Fund. Envelopes can be dropped in the collection basket or mailed to the rectory. All donations must be received by April 1st. Memorials will be listed in the Easter bulletin.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY SCHEDULE
There will be NO children’s liturgy offered next Sunday, March 25th.
THOUGHTS ON GIVING 4th Sunday of Lent
“On
that same day after the Passover, on which they ate of the produce of the land, the manna ceased. No longer was there manna for the Israelites, who that year ate of the yield of the land of
Canaan.”(Joshua 5:11-12)
This passage from Joshua may seem insignificant but it carries a most powerful message about the goodness and abundance of our Lord. Throughout the forty years that
the Israelites journeyed through the desert, God provided them with manna to eat. As soon as they were able to enjoy the fruits of the Promised Land the manna ceased. Likewise, God’s
blessings to us may change over the years but it is an important part of our spiritual growth and journey to learn to trust that God will always provide us with all that we need.
THANK YOU
Thank you to those who donated
food and money for the Spaghetti Dinner. Many more thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the spaghetti dinner a huge success, especially the supply buyers, meatball makers, pasta
cookers, and sauce cookers. Special thanks to the team of men who set up tables, the many women who showed up for prep work, the Confirmation Class who helped the evening go smoothly, and for all
those who supplied desserts.
Thank You, Jean Ann
EASTER BAZAAR ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL 120 CLIFF ST. NORWICH
Saturday, March 31st
8:00am-1:00pm
Featuring: Breakfast & Lunch
Basket Raffles, Bake Sales, Door Prize, 50/50 Raffle & Silent auctions
11:00am Egg Hunt: $1.00
PARISH LENTEN EVENING
Living Stations of the Cross Saint Bernard’s Auditorium Tuesday, April 3rd at 7pm
The Living Stations are truly a moving spiritual experience for all ages. All are welcome to attend. If you would like a ride from the church, please call Nancy at the rectory at
887-9966. A donation of canned goods is appreciated. We will leave the parking lot promptly at 6:20pm.
WAY OF THE CROSS
A Public Procession of Scripture and Prayer GOOD FRIDAY April 6, 2007, 6:00pm, Chelsea Parade
Walk with the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich, and leaders of other Christian Communities as we pray the Way of the Cross
In the event of inclement weather, we will hold the Way
of the Cross in the Central Baptist Church in Norwich
COMBINED COLLECTION FOR WORLD CHARITIES
The Combined
Collection for World charities is this weekend. The causes supported by this collection are:
•Catholic Relief Services
•Catholic Campaign for Human Development
•The Church in Central and Eastern Europe
•Holy Land Collection
This combined collection offers an excellent opportunity to support hands-on efforts toward helping people in need. Your
gift does make a difference. Please be generous.
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
First Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21
Second Reading: Philippians 3:8-14
Gospel: John 8:1-11
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Sunday Bulletin March 11th, 2007
MASS SCHEDULE
March 10 5:00 pm For the Intentions of the Parish
March 11 8:00 am For the Intentions of the Parish
March 11 10:00 am Mary Ann O’Malley, requested by Margaret McComas
March 13 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
March 14 6:30 pm Rectory Meeting Room
March 15 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room
March 16 9:00 am Rectory Meeting Room 7:00pm Stations of the Cross
March 17 5:00 pm To Celebrate the Life & Memory of William Wolter Requested by His Parents
March 18 8:00 am For the Intentions of the Parish
March 18 10:00 am For the Intentions of the Parish
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Tuesday, March 13th
Rel. Ed – Gr 1-5 3:15 pm PVMS
K of C 6:00 pm RMR
Wednesday, March 14th Rel. Ed. – Jr. High 7:00 pm Church Rel. Ed. – Sr. High 7:00 pm Church
Thursday, March 15th Choir7:00pm Choir Loft
AA 7:30 pm Siena Hall
Friday, March 10th Stations of the Cross7:00pm
CHILDREN’S LITURGY SCHEDULE
Next Sunday, March 18th, at 10am Children’s Liturgy will be offered.
PARISH LIFE If you know of someone who is ill,
homebound, or in the hospital, please call MaryLou Parkhurst (889-5411). A card expressing the concern of the parish will be sent. In your prayers this week, please remember: Rev. Paul
Gaumond, Pat Covino, Cyndi Costner, Daniel Matson, Brad Charron, Omer LaBonte, Abbey Courey, Tony Stefanski, and Russ Hartung.
EASTER FLOWERS
There are envelopes at the doors to the church for the Easter Flower Memorial
Fund. Envelopes can be dropped in the collection basket or mailed to the rectory. All donations must be received by
April 1st. Memorials will be listed in the Easter bulletin.
COMBINED COLLECTION FOR WORLD CHARITIES
The Combined
Collection for World Charities will be held next weekend. Your contribution will provide assistance to the Catholic Relief Services Collection, the Campaign for Human Development, Aid to the Church
in Central and Eastern Europe, and assistance for the Holy Land. You should have received information in the mail about this collection.
Please read this material and bring your
contribution envelope to Liturgy next week, March 17 & 18. Your support and generosity are essential to these programs of the Universal Church.
SACRED HEART SCHOOL
15 Hunters Ave.
Taftville, CT 06380
887-1757
Registration for the 2007-08 school year is open. Registration hours are 8:00am-2:30pm every school day, evening hours by appointment only. You do have
an alternative to public education. For more information or to arrange a visit to the school, please call 887-1757. Visit our website at: www.sacredhearttaftville.org
APOSTOLATE OF PRAYER FOR PRIESTS
March 11 Bishop Daniel A. Hart DD
March 17 Rev. James P. Carini
March 19 Our Holy Father
March 26 All Priests
Heavenly Father, during this penitential season, we pray that the Blood of Jesus may kindle
in the hearts of our priests the divine fire of Your love by their devotion to the Eucharist.
Mother Catherine Aurelia
THOUGHTS ON GIVING
3RD Sunday of Lent
“He said to the
gardener, ‘For three years now I have come in search of fruit on this fig tree but have found none.’”
(Luke 13:7)
Are we like the barren fig tree? What does God find when He
searches for the fruits which we have given back?
OPERATION RICE BOWL
Operation Rice Bowl receives all of its
support from individual and family contributions. Catholic Relief Services, the official overseas aid and development agency of American Catholics, used 75% of all contributions for development
projects* overseas. 25% of the moneys collected remain in the local diocese where they are used to support projects assisting the needy.
*Projects include agriculture projects to help farmers
improve crop yields and increase food security; water projects to make clean water accessible for communities; micro finance projects to encourage the growth of small businesses; mother and child
projects to provide basic health and nutrition education for families; and education projects to provide participants with opportunities to improve their livelihoods.
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
First Reading: Joshua 5:9a, 10-12
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
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