APRIL 1, 2012 PALM SUNDAY

†Masses and Intentions†

Sat Confession prior to Sat 4:30 Mass Sat Mar 31, 4:30 p.m. Mass at St. Philip † Theresa Sansone, 1st Anniversary by Nancy Conlan Sun Apr 1, 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Sun Apr 1, 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Philip † Catherine Ducat Tremko by Aunt Margaret Pivonka & Family

Mon Apr 2, 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude † Fr. Joseph Nichols (3rd)

Mon Confessions 5-7pm at St. Philips (No Mass) Tue (No Morning Mass at St. Jude) Tue Apr 3, 10:30am Chrism Mass Norwich Tue (No Evening Mass at St. Philip) Wed Apr 4, 8:00 a.m. Mass & Stations: St. Jude Wed Apr 4 5-7pm Confessions at St. Jude Thur Apr 5 11am-1pm Confessions at St. Philip Thur Apr 5, 7:00p.m. Holy Thurs Mass & Adoration Fri Apr 6, 2:30 p.m. Outdoor Passion Walk Fri Apr 6, 3:00 p.m. Good Friday Service

(No Adoration on Good Friday) Sat Apr 7 11:00 a.m. Blessing of Food Baskets Sat (There is no 4:30 Mass) Sat Apr 7, 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass - St. Philip † Patricia Hnath by Peter Hnath Sun Apr 8, 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Sun Apr 8, 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Philip † Joseph Bouchard by MaryBelle Bouchard

OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK

St. Philip Weekly Offering $3,325.00

St. Philip Maint/Fuel Offering $1,314.00

Additional St. Philip Easter Flowers $ 170.00 St. Jude Weekly Offering $1,164.00

Additional St. Jude Easter Flowers $ 40.00

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND

Saturday 4:30 pm St. Philip 03/24/12 104 Sunday 9:00 am St. Jude 03/25/12 140 Sunday 11:00 am St. Philip 03/25/12 144 Total: 388

STEWARDSHIP INSERT “If anyone should say to you ‘Why are you doing this?’ reply, ‘The Master has need of it and will send it back here at once.’”- MARK 11:3 “Why are you doing this?” This is a question that could be asked of anyone who gives time, talent or treasure to the Church. An answer is found in the Gospel of Mark, “The Master has need of it…” We are all called to give because Our Lord has need of it.

CONFIRMATION STUDENT RETREAT On Saturday, April 21 or April 28, 9-2:30. Retreats are open to all parish members to pray with us and participate in the activities as a parish family.

OFFICE CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 6TH

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PRAYER LIST: Valeria Havrila, Frank Caisse, William Bannon, Jessie Reinaud, Chuck Breard, Bob Ogden, Thomas Heaney, Fr. Dan Cronin, Louis & Carol Molnar, Lee Rose, Pat Murphy, Barbara Donahue, Tea White, Doula Michaud.

PARISH MEETINGS DIOCESAN CHOIR REHEARSAL at St. Philips: Sun Apr 1, 12:15 & CARPOOLING Tues Apr 3rd, 8 am. Finance Comm: Tue, Apr 3, 7pm, St. Philip Rect. Prayer Shawl: Tue, Apr 10, 6:30pm, St. Philip Rect. Knights of Columbus: Tue, Apr 10, 7pm, St. Philip Ctr. Women’s Bible Study: New Date: Tue, Apr 17, 6:30pm St. Philip Rectory. Courageous Virtue ~ Ch 8. Parish Council and Planning for St. Philip’s 75th

Anniversary: Tue, Apr 17, 7pm, St. Philip Center. Ladies Group aka St. Philip & St. Jude Angels:

Thurs, Apr 19, 6:30pm, St. Philip Center.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Confirmation classes Year 1 & 2 and adult ed:

St. Philip, Sun, April 1. St. Jude, No Class Wed April 4. Adults St. Philip Center Next class Apr. 11, 10-12 noon.

St. Philip Grade 7 reads Apr 1st, 11am Mass. No Class April 8.

St. Philip: CCD, Sun, April 1. St. Jude: CCD No Class April 4. Adult Ed with Ed Conlan: Fri, 7pm at St. Jude Church

No Class April 6th, Good Friday

St. Philip the Apostle Church celebrates its 75th Anniversary this year on May 30th

(1937 ~ 2012). On Sun, June 3rd we will celebrate with the theme: God First.

Tues, April 3, 10:30am is the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral in Norwich. At this Mass, the Bishop blesses the oils we use for the Sacraments. If you can come, please call the Rectory. We plan to have dinner afterwards at Angelino’s in Mansfield Center.

DEFENDING OUR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY: A law enacted in 1973 says that no individual is required to take part in “any part of a health service program or research activity funded in whole or in part under a program administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), if it is contrary to his religious beliefs or moral convictions” (42 USC 300a-7 (d). Why, then, does the HHS and the federal government think they can do it in 2012 with the federal health care insurance mandate? Please contact the offices of your Congressional Representatives and United States Senators to express your opposition to the mandate. For addresses and phones numbers, please visit: www.ctcatholic.org or www.norwichdiocese.org.

2012 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL To date: St. Philip has pledged $5,770 or 32% of the diocesan goal: St. Jude has pledged $2,715 or 26% of goal.

PALM SUNDAY BAKE SALE: Sat, Mar 31st and Sun, Apr 1st at St. Philip Parish Center. You may drop items off Fri, Mar 30 6-8pm or Sat. Please support our bake sale.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: need 12 people for feet washing Holy Thursday, 7pm Mass at St. Philips.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE: Palm Sunday Sat/Sun, Regular Mass schedule. Mon Apr 2, Confessions 5-7pm at St. Philip Tue, Apr 3, Chrism Mass Norwich Cathedral 10:30am. Let’s travel together. Lunch following at Angellino’s, Route 195 Storrs. Contact Fr. Kennedy. Wed Apr 4, 8am Mass & Stations St. Jude Wed Confessions 5-7pm at St. Jude Thur Confessions 11am – 1pm at St. Philip Holy Thurs 7pm Mass St. Philips – need 12 people to have their feet washed. Adoration until 10pm. Good Friday Apr 6, (No Adoration). 2:30 Passion Walk St. Philip. 3:00 Service St. Philip. Holy Saturday Apr 7, 11am Blessing of food baskets St. Philip Center. (No 4:30 Mass on Saturday). Vigil Mass Saturday, 8pm St. Philip. Easter Sunday 9am at St. Jude, 11am at St. Philip.

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES’ OPERATION RICE BOWL

As we reflect on Christ’s passion, we remember that more than 44 million people in the U.S. are living in poverty. 25% of our

contributions remain in our diocese to support local hunger and poverty alleviation efforts. Your prayers, fasting, learning, and almsgiving through Operation Rice Bowl make a significant difference in the lives of people in our own community and in communities around the world. Rice Bowls can be handed in at any time. If you are sending a check, please leave a few coins in the rice bowl so that the counters will know the bowl is not empty.

As we celebrate Holy Week, Bishop Cote asks for our prayers for our priests and deacons, especially those who are ill and/or in financial need. The EASTER COLLECTION (the second collection) is

for our sick and needy priests. Last Easter your generous donations amounted to $180,895. Unfortunately the expense for our sick and needy priests was $309,690. Again Bishop Cote thanks us for our prayers and financial offerings.

Knights of Columbus will bring the Image of OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE to St. Philip on April 14 then to St Jude April 15. More information will follow.

Mar 24: John Matthew Gaffney Parents: Matthew & Alison Gaffney

Godparents: Timothy & Lauren Willerton

EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT: Josh Kozicki is completing a horse path project at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp that, when finished, will link the existing path with the new section that his brother Austin is building. This will provide the many campers a new loop of horse trails and will keep horses off the main road. To complete the path, Josh needs to purchase 1 1/4" stone. The Outback Steakhouse in Manchester, CT has generously offered to host a fundraising lunch on Saturday, April 14 before the restaurant opens for the day. Tickets are $15 and $10 from each ticket will be donated to the project. If a ticketholder is not able to attend, the entire $15 will be donated to the project. Please contact Josh at 860-429-5340 if you are interested in purchasing a ticket.

NEW ENGLAND CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE

Sat, May 19, at St Monica’s Parish, Methuen, MA. This marks the first time the Conference will be held in the Archdiocese of Boston! Keynote speakers are Danielle Bean of Catholic Digest and Faith & Family, Allison Gingras of Reconciled to You Ministries, Maureen Wittmann of Homeschool Connections and Fr. Edward Riley, of the Archdiocese of Boston. The Conference is not just for homeschooling families! All parents will find wonderful support and vital resources for the great task of raising and forming their children. For info, & to register, visit www.NewEnglandHomeschool.com. Mark Schwerdt, NECHC Director, 800-880-8308 ext. 14, www.NewEnglandHomeschool.com

FINANCES AS OF MARCH 28, 2012 ST. PHILIP ACCOUNTS OUTSTANDING BILLS Main Checking 98,129 Insurance 2,988

Furnace Saving 10,706 School Subsidy 675 Cemetery Check 17,705 Miscellaneous 306

Cemetery CD 41,658 Payroll 4,874

Cemetery Certif. 5,157

TOTAL OF OUTSTANDING BILLS 8,843

ST. JUDE ACCOUNTS OUTSTANDING BILLS

Main Checking 20,217 Insurance 1,146

Savings 17,348 Miscellaneous 685

Payroll 2,180

TOTAL OF OUTSTANDING BILLS 4,011

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER By offering Married Couples the beautiful experience of a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend, the Catholic Church is affirming and supporting you in your chosen

vocation – Marriage. Take advantage of this great gift to enhance your relationship and enjoy a love-filled weekend away together. To register for the next weekend in Groton, CT on April 20-22 call 860-376-0440. For info or to register for an upcoming weekend, call Joe and Jane Staszowski at (860) 644-7260 or meweekend@gmail.com or visit www.wwme.org.

Marriage Prep Class for Engaged Couples “God’s Plan for a Joy-filled Marriage” offered by the Office of Family Life. To register for the 4-session class please call 860-889-8346 ext.283. Date: Fridays, April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2012 Time: 7:00p.m. – 9:15p.m. Location: Our Lady of Lourdes, Rt 12, Gales Ferry Cost: $50.00 per couple.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES ~ (NFP) is scientifically sound, helps with fertility problems, is easily learned and 99% effective for conceiving or responsibly postponing a baby. NFP is your loving and safe alternative to dangerous chemicals, devices, synthetic hormones and side-effects of contraception and birth control. Find out why NFP couples have very successful marriages. A class begins on Wed., April 4th at 6pm in Westerly, RI, call the Blier’s at 401-596-9582. A class begins on April 9th 7pm in Old Saybrook, call the Collisons at 860-399-8265. To register for a NFP class go to www.ccli.org . Anyone is welcome to attend a presentation on NFP on Fri., March 30th, 8:15pm at St. Francis, Middletown. For info call Susan Williams, Office of Family Life, at 860-889-8346 ext. 283.

MARRIAGE BUILDING AND REPAIR: Retrouvaille provides tools to heal, re-establish communication, and gain new insight into your marriage. A series of 6 sessions follows the weekend phase. Couples come to Retrouvaille, which is Catholic in origin but open to all, with a sincere desire to repair and build a stable, loving marriage. For info or to sign up for the next Hartford area weekend April 13-15 call Bill and Terri Mason: 203-879-3842. Website www.retrouvaille.org.

ENGAGED ENCOUNTER WEEKEND ~ One of the most important parts of your wedding planning is your marriage preparation program. Engaged Encounter is a weekend-long program and meets all the aspects of marriage preparation required by

the Diocese. www.engagedencounter.org.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT WEEKENDS If you are silently grieving after an abortion; healing, forgiveness and peace can begin with a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. Rachel’s Vineyard Website: www.rachelsvineyard.org “Project Rachel” is also a Diocesan outreach for anyone in need of healing. Priests in “Project Rachel” can help you through healing and forgiveness. Call 860-889-8307 or 1-800-554-5173. All inquiries are confidential.

The Diocesan Office for Worship is sponsoring a workshop on the ORDER OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS, the ceremonies and rituals of Catholic Funerals. All parish ministers and interested parishioners are invited to attend. Saturday, April 21 at St. Matthew Parish in Tolland. Registration at 9:00 AM. More information available at www.norwichdiocese.org or call 860-848-2237.

A Parent’s Guide: Teaching the Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality. A DVD is available for you to purchase from www.catholicparents.org it has been featured on EWTN and is based on the 1995 document by the Pontifical Council for the Family ‘The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality”. This entire document can be read on the EWTN website on libraries. The document and DVD is on target for our present time and age appropriate on when, how and what to say to your children. For information call Family Life Office at 860-889-8346 ext. 283.

ATTENTION CATHOLIC SINGLES

The Catholic Alumni Club Int’l is looking to expand into the Norwich diocese. We provide a group dedicated to social, cultural, civic and spiritual relationships in a Catholic setting. For more info, please check out the following site or contact Steve at valksr@yahoo.com or www.caci.org.

Our PRAYER SHAWL group has begun to make

baby afghans for BIRTHRIGHT of Windham. We will teach you to knit or crochet so you may join this creative way to support new mothers. Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tues, 6:30pm each month in St.

Philip Rectory. It is not necessary to attend meetings, but all are welcome. Your generosity helps support the Life affirming work of Birthright of Windham at 122 Valley St., Willimantic 860-456-9495. Do you or someone you know need a Prayer Shawl? Contact: Carolann Hernberg: 860- 487-0449 or chernberg01@snet.net.

FOOD DONATIONS: Please contribute non-perishable, nutritious foods, for local families in need.

MEMORIAL MASSES: To remember your loved ones in Memorial Masses please call the office or stop in. Let us know if you’d like a yearly Mass offered. DIOCESE OF NORWICH PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND October 9 TO 18, 2012 For information or reservations call 860-887-9294 Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich, will lead a ten day pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Caesarea, Mount Carmel, Nazareth, Mount Tabor, Cana, Galilee, Capernaum, Tabgha, Jordan River, Beit Shean, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada, and other several sites. Price includes local bus to/from Boston airport, departure lunch, all tips, breakfast and dinner daily, and also includes departure tax and fuel surcharge. Reservations due by July 6. Cost of Tour: $3,440/person double occupancy $539 deposit required ($239.00 optional insurance) $500 single supplement (limited number)

“DONATION ANGEL” ~ Donate any type of vehicle, running or not. Donation Angel is a car donation program that raises funds to support our Catholic Charities Diocese of Norwich, and its mission to respond to Christ’s call to care for those in need by providing compassionate social services for individuals and families. Click or call now for free quick removal of your unwanted vehicle and receive a tax deduction. For info contact Ray at: 866-431-1131 or email raydonationangel@yahoo.com. Also see www.ccfsn.org or www.donationangel.org.

THIRD ANNUAL CT WALKS FOR HAITI

To Benefit the Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti and Other Nonprofits

Sat, Apr 14 at S. Peter Claver Church, W. Hartford. Registration starts 10:30 am, walk is noon to 2 pm. The event will feature music, crafts, food, and a silent auction from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. For walk-a-thon donations, please make all checks to CT Walks for Haiti. For info on how to donate, volunteer, or register for the event, please visit www.ctwalksforhaiti.org or e-mail mail@ctwalksforhaiti.org. For info on the work the diocese is doing in Haiti and how to become involved, please visit www.outreachtohaiti.org or e-mail info@outreachtohaiti.org. Thank you for your support.

Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in W. Hartford.

Thursday, April 5 - Saturday, April 7, 2012

Holy Week Triduum Retreat for Men and Women

Retreat Offering: $250.00 - $275.00

Our retreat, which will center on the liturgical

celebration of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s death

and resurrection, will include presentations by

members of the retreat team, time for private prayer

and reflection, and the opportunity for the

Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Wednesday, April 11

A Needy God: Annual St. Paul of the Cross Lecture

Day Retreat - Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Evening Retreat (same program both day and

evening) - Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Presenter: Fr. John Baptist Pesce, C.P.

Retreat Offering: $35.00

One of the most beloved and powerful preachers in

the northeast, Fr. John will explore how Christ

invites us to participate in the divine life. Day retreat

includes lunch and evening retreat includes

dinner. Fr. John Baptist Pesce, C.P. a Passionist

priest for over 50 years is best known for his

passionate and inspiring preaching. Most recently

he was awarded the Bishop Joseph Donnelly

Memorial Award from the Archdiocese of Hartford

for his tireless advocacy of social justice.

Saturday, April 28

Prayer and Music for Easter

Evening Concert - Time: 7:30 PM

Offering: $35.00

Celebrate the beauty and joy of the Easter season

at Holy Family. Our Easter concert features an adult

choir, chamber choir, instrumentalists, handbell

choir, soloists and children’s choir. A reception

follows.

Women’s Retreat: June 1-3. The Courage to Hope: Finding God in All Things Sometimes it’s easy to experience God’s presence in the world. But at other times we may feel God is absent. Becoming agents of hope in a world of distraction, pessimism and busyness takes great courage. Together, we will explore how God’s presence, hidden in every moment of life, equips us to be courageous and hopeful for ourselves and others. Check our website for additional dates if you cannot attend the one our parish is scheduled for! Register online at www.holyfamilyretreat.org or send name, address and offering to: Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center

303 Tunxis Rd, West Hartford, Ct 06107

(860) 521-0440

‘For the Love of a Child’

The Diocese of Norwich Saturday, April 21, 6 pm

At the Clinton Country Club, Clinton, CT

2012 Annual Gala To benefit needy children in Haiti

Tickets: $150; ($75 tax deductible)

860.848.2237 x206; info@outreachtohaiti.org

Where are our shut-ins? Please

call the rectory if you have a loved

one in the hospital or in a nursing

home so we can visit, bring the Eucharist and keep

in touch. Special request: would anyone be able to

bring Frances Cichowski (from Mansfield) and her

health aide to 11am Sunday Mass at St. Philip’s?

Call Fr. Kennedy if you can help.

Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services (EMPS) works with children from birth to age 18 and their families to help provide support when a child is in crisis. For more information about this program visit the website: www.chrhealth.org or contact: Rebecca Marcotte, MA, EMPS-NE Clinician Community Health Resources, 7B Ledgebrook Dr, Mansfield, CT 06250, 860-456-0038 x233.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR LIFE! Display a “Choose Life” License Plate from the Children First Foundation. “Choose Life” License Plates with smiling faces are promoting adoptions and traveling everywhere as a witness to Life and Love. It’s easy! Go to www.fund-adoption.org for info or to download an application form. The license plate helps fund agencies such as Catholic Charities.

REGISTRATION: If you are new to our parish or your registration is not current, please fill in a form with up-to-date information. Also, your pledge and use of the parish envelopes helps us plan our budget and provides you with a tax record.

Divorcing and/or resolving child custody issues? Many parents are concerned about the effects of divorce, separation or family disruption on their children. Catholic Charities offers ongoing, monthly one day PARENTING EDUCATION CLASSES in Norwich, Rockville and Middletown. Catholic Charities also offers a monthly 2- part Spanish/bilingual parenting education class in Willimantic. Attendance at both sessions in the Willimantic class is required for the certificate of completion. Fees are determined by the State of CT. Please call toll free 1-866-883-1624 ext. 263 for registration and class locations and dates.

We would like to start a Cemetery Committee to maintain and beautify our cemetery. If you are able to help out, please call the office.

SHARE YOUR JOY! If you or a loved one are celebrating a special event let us know so we can celebrate with you.

RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES:

Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center, Putnam, CT: www.ImmaculateConceptionSite.org.

Immaculata Retreat House, Willimantic, CT: www.immaculataretreat.org.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend: www.wwme.org.

‘For the Love of a Child’

The Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti

2012 Annual Gala

The Diocese of Norwich has been supporting needy children in Haiti for the past 25 years. Outreach to Haiti

currently supports two orphanages, sponsors over 300 student tuitions, facilitates medical outreach and nutrition programs, and operates a primary care clinic in Port-au-Prince. Because of Outreach’s presence, many Haitian children have access to an education, a warm meal to eat, and are able to receive the medical care they deserve.

Join us in support of needy children in Haiti at The Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti’s 2012 annual For the Love of a Child gala, Saturday, April 21, at The Clinton Country Club, Clinton CT. Tickets are $150 each, $75 of which is tax deductible. For more information please contact Anna DeBiasi at 860.848.2237 (x206); anna@outreachtohaiti.org.

Eucharistic Adoration: Two adorers are needed each hour after Mass on Fridays at St. Philip 9am to 6:40pm. Please call Sandra Mullarkey: 860-429-0322. We need people who can commit to one hour, as well as

people able to substitute when necessary. All parishioners from St. Philip and St. Jude are invited.

Be My Witness! The second annual Catholic Women’s Conference of the Diocese of Norwich for Women of all ages! Saturday, April 14, 2012, 8:30 – 3:30. Saint Bernard School, Uncasville, CT. Back by popular demand, our keynote speaker: ValLimar Jansen. The message this year comes from women in the Hebrew and Christian scriptures, along with women from contemporary society. For more information & registration form visit www.norwichdiocese.org under ministries, click on Office of Faith Events or call Office of Faith Events, Marge Vanner 860-848-2237 or email: faithevents@norwichdiocese.net. Don’t miss it! Registration by March 28th fee is $25 pp. (includes lunch), the late fee thereafter is $30 pp.

FREE ONGOING FORECLOSURE PREVENTION AND 8 HOUR HOME BUYERS EDUCATION CLASSES are being offered by Catholic Charities in Norwich, New London and Plainfield locations. Do you need help with purchasing a home or falling behind on mortgage payments? Need help with budgeting or filling out applications for EMAP? All services are provided free at Catholic Charities, a HUD approved Counseling Agency. For details call 860-889-8346 ext.271.

DAY OF RECOLLECTION St. Edmund’s Retreat

Mystic, Ct. Wednesday, April 18, 2012

10 AM – 3:30 PM

“ON BEING A HOPEFUL PEOPLE” w/Fr. Eric T. Carpine, O.F.M.

“Hope springs eternal in the human heart.” As we enjoy the beauty of God’s creation on the Island, let us reflect together on the theological

virtues of faith, hope and charity, and keep hope in our hearts day by day.

Includes two conferences, Mass, Reconciliation, time to explore the Island

and a hot served lunch. Please call 860-536-0565 to pre-register

$35 Per Person

THE CATHOLIC TOUR (877-627-4868) Pilgrimage to Rome for the Opening of our Holy Father’s proclaimed “Year of Faith” plus a Mediterranean Cruise Oct 9-21, 2012. jimadair@theCatholicTour.com. ST. EDWARD SCHOOL: 25 Church St., Stafford Springs, CT will hold Kindergarten Screenings for 2012-2013 on Mon, April 23. Now in its 137th year, St. Edward School offers a full day kindergarten program with art, music, physical education, a hot lunch program, as well as before and after school care. Children of all faiths are welcomed! For information on tuition, tours, or to set up a screening appointment, please call St. Edward School: 860-684-2600 or e-mail stedwards.school@snet.net.