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For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. John 3:16-17 4th Sunday of Lent
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For God so loved the world
that he gave his only Son,
so that everyone who believes
in him might not perish
but might have eternal life.
For God did not send his
Son into the world
to condemn the world,
but that the world
might be saved
through him.
John 3:16-17
4th Sunday of Lent
Our Worship Sites St. Francis of Assisi - 160 Main St.
St. Peter - 107 East Main St.
Sacred Heart - 116 Grove St.
St. Mary - 85 Pulaski St.
Offices Pope Saint John Paul II
Pastoral Center
160 Main Street
Torrington, CT 06790
Office Hours Monday thru Friday
9am - 4pm
Phone: 860-482-4433
Fax: 860-489-4070
Bulletin Requests: [email protected]
JohnPaulGreatParish.com
4:00pm St. Peter Anna & Luigi Schenato by Bruno & Anna Schenato
5:30pm St. Francis Jim O’Meara by Peg O’Meara
7:30am St. Francis Giovann Zaffina 2nd Anniversary by Children & Grandchildren
8:30am St. Peter Frank Monterio IV by Father & family
10:00am St. Francis William Lovallo by wife Maria
11:15am St. Peter
12:30pm St. Francis Mass in Spanish Intentions of all parishioners.
5:00pm St. Peter Robert Consolini by George & Terri Schram
Saturday Vigil, March 10th 2018
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Saint John Paul the Great Parish
Sanctuary Candle is being burned
at St. Peter in memory of
Rose Marie Trivella
4:00pm St. Peter
and Anna Diorio by Joe Villareale & family
5:30pm St. Francis Richard Elliott, Sr. by Min, Rusty, Brian and Sarah
7:30am St. Francis Arthur Dmowski by wife
8:30am St. Peter Jennie Marchetti Birthday Remembrance by family
10:00am St. Francis Weronika Kalwara by Maria & Budny
11:15am St. Peter Giovanni Silano by family
12:30pm St. Francis Mass in Spanish Maria Escobar Puertas by Gloria Escobar
5:00pm St. Peter Emily Marcantonio by family
Monday 3/12 8am St. Francis
Vittorio & Rosa Cristiano and Carmine Madia by Rosario Cristiano
Tuesday 3/13 7am St. Peter Mass of Thanksgiving by Maria
Wednesday 3/14 8am St. Francis George & Jenny Zaharek and Jake & Kay Kozlak by Irene & Andy
Thursday 3/15 7am St. Peter
Frank Pollack, Sr. by family
Friday 3/16 8am St. Francis Edward C. Kelley by Susan Novajosky
Weekday Masses
Sunday, March 11th 2018 Sunday, March 18th 2018
Saturday Vigil, March 17th 2018
Mass Intentions
This week’s Nursing Home Mass
* Mass is for the Intentions of All Parishioners *
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My Dear Friends,
It is that time of year again when the Archdiocese honors those volunteers recommended by the pastor for
the annual St. Joseph medal. St. Joseph is the patron saint of our Archdiocese. He is also an important figure
in the Gospels, even though he does not have a spoken word attributed to him. He is traditionally a quiet and
unassuming man who went about his business and was a support for his wife, our Blessed Mother, and for her
Son, Jesus Christ. He took no credit for the good works that he quietly performed.
Every year, our archbishop asks us to nominate a person (or a married couple) who exemplifies this unassum-
ing model of discipleship. Throughout the years, many deserving men and women in Torrington have been
nominated by previous pastors as well as by me to be the recipient of this prestigious honor. In 2015, I had
decided to nominate only one person from the Torrington Cluster in order to show that we were one church
community. I did the same in 2016. Last year, I returned to a person or a couple from each individual parish in
our cluster because of the imminent changes that were happening due to the pastoral plan. This year, now that
we are one new parish, we are allowed to nominate only one person (or married couple) for the 2018 award.
It brings me much joy to share with you that the first ever St. Joseph medal recipient for St. John Paul the Great
parish is Maria Lovallo. The ceremony will take place next week, March 18th, at St. Joseph Cathedral at 3pm if
anyone would like to attend and show Maria your support. Without wanting to embarrass Maria, I will not list
everything she does for our parish, but suffice to say, she does a lot in a very quiet and unassuming manner.
Congratulations Maria. It is a well-deserved honor for you and for our parish.
God bless.
Fr. John
St. Michael Prayer Group Join Fr. John
Mondays from 12-1pm
Sacred Heart for a holy hour
Praying for priests.
Defending Our Religious Liberty
Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has actively defended religious liberty in court. For example, the solicitor general supported Jack Phillips, the custom-cake baker, by arguing that freedom of expression for ourselves requires freedom of expression for others. Also, when the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA) rejected a bus advertisement from the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., because it was religious, DOJ attorneys filed a brief objecting to WMATA’s religious discrimination. Legal motions like these are much-needed steps toward safeguarding religious liberty.
† Mondays: 5-7pm at St. Peter (w/ Confessions)
† Tuesdays: 5-8pm at St. Francis
† Wednesdays: 5-8pm at St. Francis
† Thursdays: 5-8pm at St. Francis
† Fridays: 5-8pm at St. Francis
(except 1st Friday of the month) _________________________________
“...who believes
in Him ...
might have
eternal life.”
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God so loved the world that he gave us his only Son. What can we give in return? If you feel called to give yourself to serve as a priest or religious, call Fr. Michael Casey, Director of Vocations, Archdiocesan Pastoral Center,
860-761-7457 or email [email protected] or visit the web at www.hartfordpriest.com
Mondays 5-7pm @ St. Peter
Saturdays 2:30-3:30pm @ St. Francis
Adult Catechism
Wednesdays
6-7pm
Sacred Heart Hall
Join Fr. John as he breaks open the
Due to the snow day last week…
Please note the change in the schedule.
March 14th Part II
Sacraments: Faith Celebrated
March 21st Part III
Christian Morality: Faith Lived
March 28th Part IV
Prayer: Faith Prayed
We’ve had a great group of people each week!
Please feel free to join us any one of the nights.
The reading/book is not necessary.
(No tests or quizzes!)
Fridays
7-8pm
March 16th LifeTeen Stations
March 23rd Traditional Stations
Fridays 7pm @ St. Peter in Spanish
Stations of the Cross
Reconciliation
The 2018 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is now underway in our parish.
Your support of this year’s appeal ensures that essential charitable,
educational and pastoral ministries of the Archdiocese of Hartford
are carried forward.
St. John Paul the Great Parish
Lenten Reflection with periods Music and Silence
Tuesday, March 20th 6:30 - 8pm
St. Francis Church
Sacraments Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements for Marriage are made by calling the Parish Office to schedule an appointment with one of the priests at least six months in advance of desired wedding date.
Sacrament of the Sick: Anyone who is seriously ill, advanced in age or preparing for surgery may receive. Please call the Parish Office to arrange.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: For adults who wish to become Catholic or for Catholic Adults who have not yet received the Sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation. Contact the Parish Office for more details.
Sacrament of Baptism: Please call the Parish Office to arrange. Preparation class is held on the first Tuesday of the month, at 6:30 pm at the Pope Saint John Paul II Pastoral Center.
Homebound or Hospitalized? If you, or someone you know is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion, or hospitalized and would like a
Staff Pastor: Rev. John C. Granato
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Carlos Zapata
Deacons: Roy Dungan
Peter Hyde
Richard Hamel Religious Education Grades K-5 860-482-3121
Jen Owens Cell: 860-307-2291 Call/TEXT
Office of Youth Ministry 860-489-7899
Middle School EDGE/Youth Group
Marlene Carrier: Cell 860-309-7855 Call/TEXT
High School Confirmation Program
Donna Puzacke: Cell 860-309-1900 Call/TEXT
Pastoral Minister: Peg O’Meara 860-309-1707
Music Director: Francine Gryniuk
Organist: Bill Mackstutis
Office Staff: Anita Ressel Toni Tavano Rose McMahon
Trustees: John Janco Monica Diulio _____________________________________
St. Peter / St. Francis School Principal Jo-Anne Gauger 860-489-4177
In Need of Prayers? Please call... Cheryl at 860-618-3533 to be added to our Prayer Line.
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____________________
Contributions to our parish for
the week of March 4, 2018
$16,861.00
____________________
Please pray for Chester Jablonski
Darlene Johnson
Dorothy Simonic
recently deceased members
of our parish family.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
And let the perpetual light shine upon them.
May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.
Officers Ex officio Maria Daddario - President Deacons
Joyce Deangelo - Vice President Deacon Roy Dungan
Bette Cantu - Secretary Deacon Richard Hamel
Council Deacon Peter Hyde
Christine Dasilva
Tim Flynn Pastoral Staff
Susan Fritch Marlene Carrier
Marty Georgescu Jen Owens
Jim Gerardi Donna Puzacke
Orlando Orellana
Peg Richard School Principal
Janina Szymanski Jo-Ann Gauger
Erzsebet Takacs
Rose Yurgalewicz
We graciously welcome positive thoughts
of good things about our parish too!
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Give the Gift of a Memory Brick…
in Mary’s Memorial Garden $75 for a personalized brick paver.
Please mark the envelope: Attn: Brick Fundraiser
For more information contact Barbara Gleason 860-489-7145
Name___________________________________________
Address_________________________________________
City________________________________ State _______
Zip__________ Phone_____________________________ 2018 Engaged Couples Conferences
The on-line registration forms can be found at: HartfordMarriage.com or at ArchdioceseofHartford.org
by going to the Office of Family Life, which can be found on the menu tab under “Ministries.” In 2018, there is no fee charged to
the couples for attending these conferences.
Scripture Discussion Group
Please join this fun-filled and inspiring group as we enrich
our understanding of the readings from last weekend’s
Holy Mass. Scripture Discussion Group meets on
Mondays from 6 – 7:30pm in the John Paul II Pastoral Center.
Home & School Association
Invites you to a
Saturday, March 10th 4pm-7pm
St. Peter/St. Francis School Cafeteria 360 Prospect Street
Your choice of delicious fork-tender
Corned Beef with Boiled Cabbage, Red Bliss Potatoes, Sweet Carrots and Fresh Baked Irish Soda Bread
or
Hearty Lamb Stew with Fresh Baked Irish Soda Bread
and Your choice of Home Baked Desserts
$13/Adult $9 Children and Beverages
Could you keep watch for just one hour with Him?
Eucharistic Adoration Monday(5-7pm) through Friday 5-8pm,
please call Peg Michaud 860-307-9356
The Angels & Ministers of St. John Paul the Great Parish
Nut $10 Plain $7
Prune $8 Cheese $8
Poppy Seed $8 Cheese/Strawberry $8
To place your order…
Stop by the Pastoral Center 9am-3pm M-F or you may call: Ann 860-489-3094
Jeanette 860-482-2655
Payment is required when order is placed.
All checks to be made payable to
St. John Paul the Great Parish
No orders will be taken after March 18th
Orders must be picked up at Sacred Heart Hall
Saturday, March 24th 9am-1pm
Prayer Shawl Ministry The Prayer Shawl Ministry is a group of women from St. John Paul the Great Parish
who meet once a month and knit Prayer Shawls to be given to people
who are ill, recuperating from an illness, have lost someone dear to them, are in a convalescent home, etc.
The shawls are free of charge and anyone who would like one is asked to call
Joan Colangelo 860-482-6294/Carmy Tromba 860-489-6460 or anyone in the Prayer Shawl group. The group also knits baby blankets to be given out at baptisms in the parish.
The next meeting will be held at the home of Dot Lane
On Tuesday, March 20th at 1 p.m.
Call Dot at 860-482-7980 for directions. Hope to see you all there!
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To ben ef it
S t . J oh n Pa ul
the Gr eat Par is h
Available at the Pastoral Center
or call
Tickets $12
Saturday, March 24th
9-11am
St. Peter/St. Francis School 360 Prospect Street—Torrington
Ages 12 & older: $8
Ages 5-11: $5
Under 5: FREE
Some BUNNY Hungry?
Join us for a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny!
Breakfast includes: Pancakes, sausage, fruit Coffee/Tea & Juice
St. Peter/St. Francis School - ANGEL FUND
Our Angel Fund is a used for tuition assistance
for our students. Any size gift would go
far to help a family afford Catholic education.
Please make the check out to
St. John Paul the Great Parish and note
in the memo that it is for the Angel Fund.
Please contact Father John for more information.
THANK YOU for your continued support of our youth activities through the donation of your redeemable
BOTTLES/CANS For safety reasons GLASS BOTTLES can only
be accepted in their original containers. They may be dropped off in front of the
St. Francis Garage 24/7.
Join Us for a Day of Education Information and Speakers
on topics related to the
Saturday, March 17 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
at the
Franciscan Life Center 275 Finch Avenue - Meriden
Pro-Life Mission
Bus Trip to:
Saturday, April 7 Leaving St. Peter/St. Francis
at 2pm and returning at 11pm
Cost: $40 Includes: $15 Food Credit $15 Slot Play Credit
50/50 Raffle on the bus!
Proceeds benefit the
St. Peter/St. Francis School For ticket info contact:
Jennifer Hayes 860-309-3695 or [email protected] SPSF School 860-486-4177
News
Come to our pancake breakfast and let us do the cooking.
Tickets for sale after all Masses.
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† EUCARISTIA DOMINICAL
SERVICIOS: POSIBILIDAD DE CONFESIONES,
DIRECCION ESPIRITUAL, INSCRIPCION DE INTENCIONES PARA LA EUCARISTIA DOMINICAL, INFORMACION SOBRE LOS SACRAMENTOS DE BAUTISMO, PRIMERA COMUNION, CONFIRMACION, MATRIMONIO, QUINCEAÑERAS Y CATEQUESIS PARA ADULTOS.
________________________________________
Todos los Martes 5:30 – 6:30PM
Centro de Pastoral Juan Pablo II ________________________________________
CHARLAS PREBAUTISMALES Requisitos: Asistir a la clase padres y padr inos. Traer el acta de nacimiento del niño (a). Si los padrinos son pareja, deben estar casados por la Iglesia. Llegar puntuales a la conferencia. Llenar el formato para la inscripción bautismal. Dar una donación voluntaria a la Parroquia por el Sacramento. Traer fija la fecha y la hora de la ceremonia del Bautismo.
(Por favor llamar a la oficina para registrarse o al 860-307-7343 - Lourdes -
Charla Pre-Bautismal: 3er Viernes de cada mes.
Centro de Pastoral Juan Pablo II 6:00 – 7:00PM
Ceremonia De Bautismo: 4to domingo de cada mes a la 12:30pm
Servidores del Altar / Monaguillos: Elvia Orellana 860-459-1837 Legion de Maria: Jose Guambana 860-485-5473 Evangelizacion: Orlando Orellana 860-806-4522 Liturgia/Sacristia: Roberto Castillo 860-491-0200 RICA/Ministerios Musicales/Catequesis: Lourdes Rodriguez 860-307-7343 Pastoral Social: Doris Ramirez 860-459-6658 Ministros Extraordinarios de la Comunion: Carmen Fernandez 860-921- 3408 Monitores y Lectores: Sonia Sanchez 860-307- 8349 Ujieres/Ministros de Acogida: Honorato Nunez 860-459 - 0036 Pastoral Familiar: Yuneris Owens 860-307-2291 Movimiento Juan XXIII: Maria Colon 860-387-8133
Grupos Apostolicos
Y Coordinadores Pastoral Hispana
Movimiento Juan XXIII 7 PM Martes. En las instalaciones de Sacred Heart Church (ubicada detrás del templo de Sacred Heart)
El Movimiento Juan XXIII busca trabajar por aquellos alejados de la Iglesia y marginados de la sociedad,
anunciándoles el Evangelio, mediante una espiritualidad de auténtico servicio, enmarcada en el Amor,
la Entrega y el Sacrificio y expresada en esta opción de vida: “Con Cristo Todo, Sin Cristo Nada”.
Comunidad Hispana
Adoration/Daily Mass Monday thru Friday Monday 12th Confessions
Wednesday 14th Adult Catechism with Fr. John
Friday 16th Stations of the Cross
Saturday 17th Confessions
Week at a glance...
See bulletin for details.
Shrine of Lourdes 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118.
will be open from
Providing a free community meal on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 4pm St. Peter Hall, 107 E. Main St., Torrington
The next meal with be provided on
March 11th All donations can be made to our Parish. Please put “Kevin’s Place” in the memo on checks and mail to
160 Main St., Torrington, CT 06790
For more info, contact:
Christine Delgrande 860-307-2969 email: [email protected]
WE THANK YOU for your continued support of
our youth activities through the donation of your
Redeemable BOTTLES/CANS Which may be dropped off in front of the
St. Francis Garage 24/7. _____________________________________
If you/a friend has an hour here or there that you’d be willing
to sort/count bottles/cans...
Please stop by the Pastoral Center
M-F 9am-4pm or call 860-482-4433
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is the LIFETEEN
Catholic Youth Ministry
Catechetical Program for 6th, 7th and 8th graders.
Our EDGE Nights are most Sundays beginning
with the 5pm LIFETEEN Mass @ St. Peter Church
Calendars can be found at JohnPaulGreatParish.com ___________________________________________
Also join us in the Upper Room @ St. Peter Hall
for our TEEN SOCIAL NIGHTS with Volleyball/Basketball/Dodgeball Wii Just Dance/Air Hockey/Foosball
Middle School High School 1st Saturdays 2nd Saturdays
April 7th April 14th
6-9pm 6-10pm
July 13-15, 2018 UMass Lowell - Lowell, MA
$5 Donation Pizza/Soda/Ice cream
MUST RSVP by noon on day of event
Marlene Carrier Cell 860-309-7855 call/text
What is Life Teen? Life Teen is a movement within the Roman Catholic Church, Life Teen leads teenagers and their families into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. Check it out at… LifeTeen.com
Annual Celebration and Awards Dinner
SUNDAY, APRIL 15 4-8pm
CHATTERLEY'S BANQUET FACILITY 371 Pinewoods Road, Torrington
The Two Hearts Pregnancy Care Center will be holding its third annual dinner to celebrate its
6th year helping mothers and their children. Two Hearts is the pro-life message of the Catholic Church in action.
GUEST SPEAKER Fr. James Sullivan
HONOREES Father Brian Jeffries Gospel of Life Award The Volunteers of
Two Hearts Pregnancy Center
Volunteer of the Year Award Elisa C. Bauer
MASTER OF CEREMONIES Bill Dunn
For further information and to reserve a seat go to www.twoheartscenter.org
or call 860-482-0673 on Tues., Thurs., Sat. between 10am and 2pm
____________________________
ENROLL BY APRIL 15
FOR THE
2018 - 2019 SCHOOL YEAR
SPSFSCHOOL.NET
860.489.4177
