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January 6, 2019 The Epiphany of the Lord Mass Schedule and IntentionsSat Jan 5, Confession: 3:30 4:00 pm Sat Jan 5, 4:30 pm Mass Brenda Picard,21 st Anniversary by Victor & Lori Drouin John Marcisin, 3 rd Anniversary by the Marcisin Family Sun Jan 6, 9:00 am Mass Normand Long by His Daughter Sun Jan 6, 11:00 am Mass Patricia Ann Tucker by the Single Family & Jason Cooney Richard Jaquish by His Family Liam Boyce & His Family John Shea by Andrew & Ann Brndiar, Jr. Ruth Yulo by Larry & Kate Single Wed Jan 9, 8:00 am Mass For the sick of our Parish Thu Jan 10, 8:00 am Mass For our Parish Fri Jan 11, 8:00 am Mass For the sick of our Parish Adoration following Mass; Divine Mercy Chaplet at 1:50 pm; Benediction 2:00 pm Sat Jan 12, Confession: 3:30 4:00 pm Sat Jan 12, 4:30 pm Mass Phil Gratton by Debra & Russ Reynolds Rachel Kozikowski, 3 rd Anniversary by Victor & Lori Drouin Sun Jan 13, 9:00 am Mass Nancy Godere by Council 6934 Knights of Columbus Sun Jan 13, 11:00 am Mass Patricia Ann Tucker by the Single Family & Jason Cooney Cynthia M. Mello by Ralph Yulo Jim Dineen, Sr. by the Dineen and Zaffini Families OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK Weekly Offering $3,978.00 Christmas Offering $5,056.00 Solemnity of Mary Offering $1,294.00 Thank you for your generosity! ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND Saturday 4:30 pm 12/29/18 119 Sunday 9:00 am 12/30/18 97 Sunday 11:00 am 12/30/18 115 Total: 331 Solemnity of Mary 4:30 pm 74 Solemnity of Mary 11:00 am 88 STEWARDSHIP: “…the Gentiles are co-heirs, members of the same body, and co-partners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the Gospel.” (Ephesians 3:6). Today we celebrate that Christ came to all of us, not just the Hebrews. We all have different yet equally valuable roles to play in the Body of Christ. Pray daily and ask God how He wants you to use your gifts so we may all “be one”. Divine Mercy Candle is lit for Nancy Godere by Council 6934 Knights of Columbus. PRAYER LIST: Paul Belanger, John Bergeron Sr., Colleen Bornhorst, Tony Botticello, Peter Bouton, Ed Conlan, Charlotte Doyon, Linda Drake, Kyle Ernst, Dick G., Ernest G., Audrey Gratton Giorgi, Oscar Guilbault, Marie Guiles, Gina H., Kathy H., Henry Hansen, Michael Hawley, Thomas Hlobik, P.D.J., Ethel K., Melanie Kondratowicz, Jackie Mozzicato, Bob Ogden, M.P., Dan Panciera, Mary Pelrine, Marsha Peters, Ted & Rosemarie Piecyk, Rich R., Kathy Ringuette, Mary Roto, Beth Sheldon, Maureen Slattery, Bonnie Sprague, Guy Swanton, Bob Tamsin, Carolyn Tanajes, Lenny & Ginny Todd, George W. Tomecko Jr., Richard W., Gwen Wilson, Tom Woodcock, J.M.Z. and Carissa Zlotnick. Please call or email us with any name to be included or removed! PARISH MEETINGS in Parish Center: Prayer Shawl: Tue, Jan 8, 6:30 pm. Adult Ed, Ed Conlan: Wed, Jan 9, 11:00 am. Ladies Group: Sat, Jan 12, 3:00 pm. Women’s Bible Study: Tues Jan 15, 10:00 am. Knights of Columbus: Tue, Jan 15, 7:00 pm. Finance Committee: Wed, Jan 16, 7:00 pm. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CCD Classes are on Sunday mornings from 9:50 am to 10:50 am. PLEASE JOIN US FOR COFFEE & DONUTS in the Parish Center between the 9 and 11 am Masses on Sundays. We need volunteers to pick up donuts at Dunkin Donuts in Ashford, take them to the St. Philip Center and make coffee. A sign- up sheet is in the back of the church. We have prepaid for 2 dozen donuts each week. If you can help and need instructions regarding the coffee and set up, please call Ray or Joanne Potter at 860-429-5800. We need EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS at all Masses. Please call the parish office. 860-429-2860. WEEKLY RECITATION OF THE ROSARY Join us after the 11:00 am Sunday Mass. All are welcome! THE MONTHLY DIOCESAN PRO-LIFE MASS at The Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Sat, Jan 5 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant Rev. Ray Introvigne at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for healing for those who have had an abortion. Following the Mass, the Rosary will be prayed at both the Cathedral and Planned Parenthood. Father Greg will be away January 19, 20 & 21 in Pennsylvania baptizing a friend’s youngest child.

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January 6, 2019 The Epiphany of the Lord

†Mass Schedule and Intentions†

Sat Jan 5, Confession: 3:30 – 4:00 pm Sat Jan 5, 4:30 pm Mass † Brenda Picard,21stAnniversary by Victor & Lori Drouin † John Marcisin, 3rdAnniversary by the Marcisin Family

Sun Jan 6, 9:00 am Mass † Normand Long by His Daughter Sun Jan 6, 11:00 am Mass † Patricia Ann Tucker by the Single Family & Jason Cooney † Richard Jaquish by His Family † Liam Boyce & His Family † John Shea by Andrew & Ann Brndiar, Jr. † Ruth Yulo by Larry & Kate Single

Wed Jan 9, 8:00 am Mass For the sick of our Parish

Thu Jan 10, 8:00 am Mass For our Parish Fri Jan 11, 8:00 am Mass For the sick of our Parish

Adoration following Mass; Divine Mercy Chaplet at 1:50 pm; Benediction 2:00 pm Sat Jan 12, Confession: 3:30 – 4:00 pm Sat Jan 12, 4:30 pm Mass † Phil Gratton by Debra & Russ Reynolds † Rachel Kozikowski, 3rd Anniversary by Victor & Lori Drouin

Sun Jan 13, 9:00 am Mass † Nancy Godere by Council 6934 Knights of Columbus Sun Jan 13, 11:00 am Mass † Patricia Ann Tucker by the Single Family & Jason Cooney † Cynthia M. Mello by Ralph Yulo † Jim Dineen, Sr. by the Dineen and Zaffini Families

OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK

Weekly Offering $3,978.00

Christmas Offering $5,056.00

Solemnity of Mary Offering $1,294.00

Thank you for your generosity!

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND

Saturday 4:30 pm 12/29/18 119

Sunday 9:00 am 12/30/18 97

Sunday 11:00 am 12/30/18 115 Total: 331

Solemnity of Mary 4:30 pm 74

Solemnity of Mary 11:00 am 88

STEWARDSHIP: “…the Gentiles are co-heirs, members of the same body, and co-partners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the Gospel.” (Ephesians 3:6). Today we celebrate that Christ came to all of us, not just the Hebrews. We all have different yet equally valuable roles to play in the Body of Christ. Pray daily and ask God how He wants you to use your gifts so we may all “be one”.

Divine Mercy Candle is lit for Nancy Godere by Council 6934 Knights of Columbus.

PRAYER LIST: Paul Belanger, John Bergeron Sr.,

Colleen Bornhorst, Tony Botticello, Peter Bouton, Ed Conlan, Charlotte Doyon, Linda Drake, Kyle Ernst, Dick G., Ernest G., Audrey Gratton Giorgi, Oscar Guilbault,

Marie Guiles, Gina H., Kathy H., Henry Hansen, Michael Hawley, Thomas Hlobik, P.D.J., Ethel K., Melanie Kondratowicz, Jackie Mozzicato, Bob Ogden, M.P., Dan Panciera, Mary Pelrine, Marsha Peters, Ted & Rosemarie Piecyk, Rich R., Kathy Ringuette, Mary Roto, Beth Sheldon, Maureen Slattery, Bonnie Sprague, Guy Swanton, Bob Tamsin, Carolyn Tanajes, Lenny & Ginny Todd, George W. Tomecko Jr., Richard W., Gwen Wilson, Tom Woodcock, J.M.Z. and Carissa Zlotnick. Please call or email us with any name to be included or removed!

PARISH MEETINGS in Parish Center: Prayer Shawl: Tue, Jan 8, 6:30 pm. Adult Ed, Ed Conlan: Wed, Jan 9, 11:00 am. Ladies Group: Sat, Jan 12, 3:00 pm. Women’s Bible Study: Tues Jan 15, 10:00 am. Knights of Columbus: Tue, Jan 15, 7:00 pm. Finance Committee: Wed, Jan 16, 7:00 pm.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CCD Classes are on Sunday mornings from 9:50 am to 10:50 am.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR COFFEE & DONUTS in the Parish Center between the 9 and 11 am Masses on Sundays. We need volunteers to pick up donuts at Dunkin Donuts in Ashford, take them to the St. Philip Center and make coffee. A sign-

up sheet is in the back of the church. We have prepaid for 2 dozen donuts each week. If you can help and need instructions regarding the coffee and set up, please call Ray or Joanne Potter at 860-429-5800.

We need EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS at all Masses. Please call the parish office. 860-429-2860.

WEEKLY RECITATION OF THE ROSARY Join us after the 11:00 am Sunday Mass. All are welcome!

THE MONTHLY DIOCESAN PRO-LIFE MASS at The Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Sat, Jan 5 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant Rev. Ray Introvigne at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for healing for those who have had an abortion. Following the Mass, the Rosary will be prayed at both the Cathedral and Planned Parenthood.

Father Greg will be away January 19, 20 & 21 in Pennsylvania baptizing a friend’s youngest child.

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CHILI COOK-OFF COMPETITION Saturday, January 19th, noon - 3 pm at St Philip's Parish Hall, Route 44 Ashford. Tickets - $10 in Advance, $12 at the Door, Military and Children under 7 years, free. For Information and to reserve tickets, call 860-810-6656. Chili chefs will compete for prizes and the award for the "Best Chili." Attendees will vote for their favorite chili. There will be live Music, Side dishes, a Door prize and Raffle prizes. All proceeds will benefit Ecole Agape, a school for poor children in Haiti.

Thank you to Mary Michaud,

Laura Lankford and Jason Cooney for their time in making our church and parish center look so beautiful by their Christmas flower displays. Also, thank you to Jason

Cooney for setting up and monitoring the sound system during the Christmas Vigil Mass in the Center as well as to all those who set up and also took down the chairs for that same Mass.

Thank you to all those parishioners who gave

my mom and me Christmas cards, goodies, and gift cards. We are truly blessed by your kindness.

Father Greg and Mom

Thank you to Cheri Canavan and all those

who helped and participated in the nativity pageant on Christmas Eve in the Parish Center.

Thank you also to Marion Varga and all the

choir members who made all the beautiful Christmas hymns sound extra special.

Thank you to all those who donated items for

the Giving Tree. You made many families happy through your generosity to help those in need.

LADIES GROUP MEETINGS: For the winter months, Jan.-March our meetings will be on Saturday afternoons with the next meeting on January 12th at 3 pm in the meeting room of the center. We plan to adjourn in time for anyone wanting to attend the 4:30 vigil Mass. All ladies of the parish are encouraged to attend!

DIOCESAN APPOINTMENT Reverend Peter Langevin, Chancellor, with Residence in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich. Effective: January 2, 2019.

Our condolences to Rev. Msgr. Kevin Randall, First Counselor in the Apostolic Nunciature in Mexico, on the death of his father, Richard S. Randall, Jr., on December 11th in Tampa, Florida.

CELEBRATE MARRIAGE – It’s not too early to begin thinking of Valentine’s Day. Give your Valentine something special this year – the gift of your time. Come celebrate your marriage at a day-long enrichment that will renew your dreams, increase your passion and refresh and celebrate your marriage. This marriage enrichment aptly entitled, “Celebrate Marriage,” will take place on Saturday, February 16, 2019, from 9 A.M to 3 P.M. at St. Joseph Parish Hall, 99 Jackson St., Willimantic, CT. The cost is $35 per couple, which includes workbooks and lunch. Registration is required. To register, call the Diocesan Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848-2237, Ext. 306.

HOLY NAME OF JESUS RETREAT on Sat, Jan 19th for Young Women age 14, 15, 16 and 17 from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm at Holy Family Motherhouse in Baltic, CT. Come spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, pray and share with the sisters, meet other young women like yourself and much more! No Charge. Telephone (860) 822-8241 or email: [email protected].

Holy Family Retreat Center, W. Hartford, CT No Ordinary Path: Holiness in Everyday Life God has called all of us to lives of holiness. No Ordinary Path will explore ways that we can be attentive, intentional, and cooperative with God’s grace in serving the world. Together we will take a journey, with the hope of discovering that who we are and what we do matters. We’ll reflect on how living an ordinary life of holiness can lead to extraordinary happiness and peace. The retreat begins with a buffet dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening and concludes with the celebration of Sunday Eucharist at 10:45 a.m. followed by a hot brunch at noon. Families of retreatants are most welcome to attend the Sunday Mass and brunch at no extra charge. Offering: $325. For more info or to register please call 860-760-9705 or check our website at www.holyfamilyretreat.org Women’s Retreat Dates: April 5-7, 2019. Men’s Retreat Dates: April 12-14, 2019. For info please call Jeanne Monty 860-429-1931 or Marsha Peters: 860-429-4926.

If you would like a printout of your financial contribution to St. Philip Church for the year 2018, please fill out this coupon and place it in the collection basket.

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Address: _____________________________

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THE CANDLE BEFORE THE IMAGE OF DIVINE MERCY in the Divine Mercy Chapel is available for your intentions. Please contact the office.

RETROUVAILLE OF CONNECTICUT Is your marriage tearing you apart? Is there little or no meaningful communication? Are you considering separation or divorce? For serious marriage building and repair: Retrouvaille is a lifeline. At a Retrouvaille weekend, couples are given tools to re-establish communication, work on their issues, gain new insights and heal. The weekend is presented by three married couples and a priest. A series of 6 post sessions follow the weekend phase. For more information or to sign up for the January 18-20, 2019 weekend in the Hartford area, call 413-525-1634, or 203-710-6207, or visit the Website at www.retrouvaille.org.

SPREAD THE WORD Please help us spread the word about the St. Jude property for sale. Due to the expense of

maintaining the church and rectory for almost a year now, we would really like it to be sold. Through your help, more people could be reached who may not know about it. If you have any questions, please call the listing agent who is Rene Barbeau from REMAX Bell Park. Phone: 860-933-0593. Thank you.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Give the gift of time and yourself to your spouse by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Feb 1-3, 2019 in MANCHESTER, CT and Jul 12-14, 2019 in MANCHESTER, CT. For more information, call Pat & Mary-Jo McLaughlin at 860-315-2127 or visit them at https://wwmectw.org/.

CT MARCH FOR LIFE BUSES Jan 22, 2019 is the 46th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling that has allowed more than 60,000,000 pre-born babies to be denied their right to life. On Fri, Jan 18, people will assemble in Wash, D.C. to express their opposition to abortion. On Thurs, Jan 17, at 9 P.M., buses sponsored by the CT Right to Life Eastern Chapter will leave from the Norwich Municipal Parking Lot (Exit 11, I-395) and travel to D.C. to attend the March For Life on Fri, Jan 18. Bus fare is $67 per person. If unable to attend, please consider sponsoring a seat on the bus. For info and/or to reserve a seat or to sponsor a seat, call Margaret Becotte at 860-822-1362. Thank you.

WHEN PLANNING YOUR ESTATE: Please consider putting St. Philip in your will as a way to be remembered while supporting the ongoing needs of the parish. Memorial Donation forms are on the parish website.

PARISH ENVELOPES: Please use parish envelopes if you would like to receive a tax donation report at the end of the year. Be sure to write your envelope number if you use an envelope from the vestibule so we can keep track for you. Please contact the office to receive envelopes.

A NOTE ABOUT PARISH REGISTRATION If you regularly worship with us, we invite you to register with St. Philip parish. This allows us to provide accurate census data to the diocese. Registration forms are in the vestibule. Please return them to the office. Thank you!

NEW ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER? If you are moving out of the area or to a nursing home and do or don’t need envelopes, please let us know. Also, please notify the office of your new address or phone number if you are moving but will remain a parishioner here. This will allow us to keep our records accurate and up to date.

LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC CDS: We have lots of new CDs you can trust to provide correct Catholic teaching. Thank you for all your donations that help to keep the program

going. Any questions contact Donna Vertefeuille: 860-429-4508 or email [email protected].

HOLY FAMILY RETREAT CENTER, W. Hartford www.holyfamilyretreat.org 860-760-9705. Wednesday, Jan 16, 6-9 p.m. Workshop for Parish Catechists: Parish catechetical leaders, pastors, liturgy & music directors & Catholic school educators are welcome. $40, includes dinner. Saturday, Jan 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Our Struggles Have Purpose, with Shawn Elizabeth George. Join us for a day to pause and breathe and learn to begin living from the inside out. $75, includes lunch.

ADORATION Father Greg thanks all the parishioners who have committed to an hour each Friday to Adore our Blessed Lord in His Most Holy

Sacrament of the Altar. We are in great need of additional Adorers. Please consider signing up for an hour on Fridays to become a regular or substitute Adorer who may be called when coverage is needed. A signup

sheet is on the table in the vestibule for anyone interested in participating.

BIRTHRIGHT OF WINDHAM Continuing Needs: Pampers, wash cloths, towels, lotion, shampoo, receiving blankets, and clothing for newborn to age 3. Thank you!

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RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT WEEKEND If you are silently grieving or suffering from an abortion, experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. The weekend healing process is confidential and offers an opportunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness and compassion. It includes discussions, Living Scriptures with meditations, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a Memorial Service and Mass of Entrustment. For more information call Marie at 203-631-9030, email her at [email protected] or visit the national website at www.rachelsvineyard.org. PROJECT RACHEL is our Diocesan ministry for anyone seeking healing and forgiveness from an abortion. Priests in the Project Rachel ministry are there for you with God’s Grace and Mercy. Call 860-861-4439. All inquiries are confidential. MASS INTENTIONS The Holy Day and Weekend Mass Stipend is $20. The Weekday Mass Stipend is $15. Please call the office, or fill out a Mass Intention envelope and put it in the collection basket to schedule a Memorial Mass for your loved one(s).

FOR ACCESS TO THE CHURCH during regular Parish Office hours, please see Ann in the Parish Center and she will be more than happy to unlock the church for you!

NEW WAY TO HELP OUR PARISH! Use your IRA to support our Parish, the Diocese or your favorite Diocesan Ministry! If you are 70 ½ years old, you can now make a direct transfer of up to $100,000 from your IRA to a qualified charity, such as our Parish, without having to pay income taxes on the money. If you are interested, please contact Mary Ellen Mahoney, Development Manager- Major Gifts at [email protected] or (860) 886-1928, ext.14 for more information.

HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME VISITS If your loved ones are ill at Home, hospitalized, or in a nursing home and would like Father Greg to visit them, please call the office or Father. Please provide their name, address, phone # and room #.

Natural Family Planning is scientific, safe, and is 99 % effective for conceiving or responsibly postponing a baby. For information, call Craig and Liz Schantz at 860-464-1184. www.ccli.org.

PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS/POSTULANTS Take a Post Card from the vestibule for any or all of our seminarians/postulants. Pray, write a brief note if you choose and drop it in the mail. Let your future priests/sisters know you are supporting them and ask them to pray for you. May God continue to send us shepherds after his own heart.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR LIFE! “Choose Life” License Plates with smiling faces are promoting adoptions and traveling everywhere

as a witness to Life and Love. Give a gift that keeps on giving, it’s so easy! Go to www.fund-adoption.org for info or to download an application form. This helps fund agencies such as Catholic Charities.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF NORWICH, INC.

Donate your unwanted car, truck, RV, motorcycle, trailer, boat or camper today! All proceeds benefit children & families in need, in CT. WE DO ALL THE WORK. It’s fast, free, and you get a tax deduction! www.donationangel.org/ccfsn / 1-866-434-1131.

FROM ANDREA HOISL, DIR. OF DIOCESAN OFFICE OF FAITH EVENTS: In our effort to live out our call to be people of great JOY as Catholics, I offer this amazing resource to all of you; the goodnewsnetwork.org. It has news stories that are positive, uplifting and truly inspirational. Do you or someone you know need a Prayer Shawl? Contact: Carolann Hernberg: 860- 487-0449, [email protected].

Please consider sending a card or note to: Marie Guiles, c/o Lisa Guiles 2017 Brookewood Drive Toms River, NJ 08755

ARE YOU SEPARATED OR DIVORCED and in need of support? The Church is here to help. The Catholic Family Services Office is sponsoring a monthly Support Group for Divorced and Separated Catholics the third Wednesday of each month from 7-8:30 P.M. at St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall, 22 Maple Ave., Uncasville, CT. Call Catholic Family Services, 860-848-2237, ext. 306.

Home Buyers and Foreclosure Prevention Classes: For help with purchasing a home, behind on mortgage payments or help budgeting or filling out applications for EMAP. All services are provided free at Catholic Charities, a HUD approved Counseling Agency. The Free ongoing Foreclosure Prevention and 8-hr. Home Buyers Education Classes are offered by Catholic Charities in Norwich, New London and Plainfield locations. Info: 860-889-8346 ext. 271.

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Formation Course for Adults preparing to educate young children, offered by the Archdiocese of Hartford from May, 2018 through April, 2019. Contact Kelly Henderschedt: 860-242-5573 x2663 or [email protected].

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INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT ADOPTION? Catholic Charities provides infant adoption placements, domestic and international home studies and adoption searches. 860-889-8346 x 282 or [email protected]. Monthly meetings for couples waiting to adopt or to learn about adoption and weekly Birth Mother Support Group every Tues 9:30am at Catholic Charities, 331 Main St., Norwich. For info 860-889-8346 x 282.

Love one another as I have loved you. As you do unto the least of your brothers, you do unto me. St. Joseph’s Living Center, The ONLY Catholic healthcare facility in the Norwich Diocese, is seeking volunteers to join our chapel team assisting during 11 am daily Mass. We also need volunteers to join our Vigil Team as we support our residents on their journey to eternal rest. If you hear God calling, call Tracey Megson at 860-465-1107 x 124.

THE ST. JOSEPH LIVING CENTER, 14 Club Rd Windham, CT seeks volunteers who enjoy sewing! We invite those who would be interested in sharing their talent, time and energies to assist our residents with anything from small sewing projects, such as hemming and mending; to more involved kinds of endeavors as Quilting! Please contact Tracey Megson of the Therapeutic Recreation Department @ 860 456-1107 ext. 124 or email [email protected]. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM In New Haven, CT commemorates the 100th anniversary of the United States’ participation in the First World War with an exhibition, World War I: Beyond the Front Lines (Until Dec. 30, 2018). 203-865-0400 or http://www.kofcmuseum.org. Open daily, 10 am to 5 pm. Free admission & parking.

PARENTS DIVORCING AND/OR RESOLVING CHILD CUSTODY ISSUES Are you concerned about the effects of divorce, separation or family disruption on your children? Catholic Charities offers ongoing, monthly one day Parenting Education Classes in Norwich, Rockville and Middletown. A monthly 2- part Spanish/bilingual parenting education class is held 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 1-860-889-8346 ext. 260 for registration and monthly class locations and dates.

Pregnant? Need help? CATHOLIC CHARITIES Pregnancy and Adoption Programs provide concrete help & answers. Call 1-800- BABYDUE, even if you simply want to talk.“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give

you rest”. Visit the NEW Caregiver Spirituality Webpage Sponsored by the Office of Faith Events. Resources for caregivers includes prayers, articles, books and websites that offer both practical and spiritual support. www.norwichdiocese.org/caregiver-spirituality-support-group.

MATTIE'S TOGS THRIFT SHOP St. Matthew Church Tolland, CT. Clothing, shoes and winter boots for Boys and Girls in sizes Preemie to size 14 - 16. We carry First Communion/Flower Girl/Easter dresses, Baptismal outfits. We are open Saturdays 9am-1pm. Call Billie with questions 860-871-0260.

Marriage Preparation Classes for Engaged Couples: For info or to register, call Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848-2237, ext. 306.

Spiritual Renewal Center (860-887-0702) 11 Bath St, Norwich, CT Healing Mass Every 2nd and 4th Monday at 2 pm.

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*SAVE THE DATE*

2019 CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE:

Light in A darkened World

Keynote Speaker:

Lisa M Hendey -Founder of CatholicMom.com -Author of The Grace of Yes and more…

-Workshops offered on prayer, parenting, scripture, marriage… -Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael Cote -Reconciliation and adoration available

April 6, 2019 8:30-3:00 pm

Mercy High School, Middletown, CT Sponsored by the Office of Faith Events and the NDCCW

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Diocese of Norwich

Catholic Family Services

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT ~ If you are in need of consolation

after the loss of a loved one, consider attending Seasons of Hope, a new

Bereavement Support group that will meet Thursday evenings from 7-9 P.M. at St.

Andrew Church Library, 128 Norwich Ave, Colchester. The program, which

consists of four, six-week sessions, will explore issues of mourning through

Scripture, prayer, reflection and faith-sharing. For more information, contact Cheryl

Laporte at 860-537-4463 or e-mail her at [email protected].

Mary-Jo McLaughlin Catholic Family Services Diocese of Norwich 860-848-2237 X306

[email protected]

Diocese of Norwich

Catholic Family Services

Celebrate Marriage – It’s not too early to begin thinking of Valentine’s

Day. Give your Valentine something special this year – the gift of your time. Come celebrate

your marriage at a day-long enrichment that will renew your dreams, increase your passion and

refresh and celebrate your marriage. This marriage enrichment aptly entitled, “Celebrate

Marriage,” will take place on Saturday, February 16, 2019, from 9 A.M to 3 P.M. at St.

Joseph Parish Hall, 99 Jackson St., Willimantic. The cost is $35 per couple, which includes

workbooks and lunch. Registration is required. To register, call the Diocesan Catholic Family

Services Office at 860-848-2237, Ext. 306.

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The Quiet Corner Chapter of the Disabled American Vets Are you a veteran who is either combat or has a service related disability, and have filed or need assistance with filing for

Veterans Administration Benefits? Are you interested in learning more? We are looking for you. Contact:

Rocky Daigle 860 – 918-0532 Barry Bernier 860 – 830-5443

Mark Rivard 860 – 933 – 6877 or [email protected] The mission of the Disabled American Veterans is dedicated to a single purpose; empowering Veterans to led high quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by making sure Veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for interest of Americas injured heroes on Capitol Hill and educating the public about

the great sacrifices and needs of veterans back to civilian life.

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ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE CHURCH 64 Pompey Hollow Rd., Ashford, CT 06278

TELEPHONE NUMBERS Main Office 860-429-2860 Parish FAX 860-487-5703 Fr. Greg Jednaki 860-839-0664 (in case of emergency) Deacon Chris Deskus (Cell)860-490-1539 Ann Phillips Secretary Patricia LaBonte Bookkeeper Paula Vincent Bulletin Editor

OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM Closed Monday Holidays.

PARISH EMAIL & Bulletin Announcements [email protected]

PARISH WEBSITE www.saintphilipsaintjude.org

NEW PARISHIONERS We are delighted to welcome you and encourage you to register by filling out a registration form or emailing the office.

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m.

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE No Mass Monday & Tuesday Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. ** Eucharistic Adoration begins following the 8 a.m. Mass on Friday. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is at 1:50 p.m. and Adoration ends at 2:00 p.m. with the Benediction.

CONFESSION Saturdays 3:30-4:00 pm or by appointment

SACRAMENTS Please call the office for information on Baptism, Marriage and Pastoral Visits.

St. Philip is Handicap Accessible and Air Conditioned.