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Saturday 4pm Vigil Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am & 12pm St. Paul Catholic Parish

Sacred Heart Church Sunday 9:30am A Franciscan Family of Faith

Weekday Mass at St. Paul Church

Monday-Friday 7am & 5pm St. Paul Church - 485 Alling St, Kensington CT 06037

All Masses are live streamed Sacred Heart Church - 48 Cottage St, East Berlin CT 06023

CONFESSION

Saturdays 8:30am-9:30am and 3-3:50pm

HOLY HOUR August 8, 2021

Tuesdays 4-5pm Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Baptisms: Sunday afternoons as needed Baptismal Instruction: Remotely as needed

PARISH OFFICE

Monday-Friday 9am-4pm #860 828-0331 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: 467 Alling St, Kensington CT 06037

Website: https://stpaulkensington.org

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FRANCISCAN FRIARS & DEACONS

Fr. Joseph Benicewicz, OFM Conv. Pastor [email protected]

Fr. Michael Englert, OFM Conv. Parochial Vicar & Guardian [email protected]

Fr. Peter Tymko, OFM Conv. Parochial Vicar [email protected]

Fr. Raymond Borkowski, OFM Conv. In Residence [email protected]

Deacon Carmen Guzzardi [email protected] "Let the Church always be a place of MERCY and HOPE, Deacon Don Philip where EVERYONE is WELCOMED, LOVED and FORGIVEN." [email protected] -Pope Francis

PASTOR’S COLUMN Congratulations to Friars Tim Blanchard & Franck Sokpolie Little Rock Scripture Study - Last year’s scripture study On July 30th Friars Tim Blanchard and Franck Sokpolie made group was one of the few things that was not done in by their Solemn Profession of Vows along with a third Friar, Rich COVID-19! It had to adapt with smaller groups and an online Rome. You may remember Friars Tim & Franck from their group, but it continued on. Over the last few years the group summer assignments here a few summers ago. There Sol- has read, prayed and studied the Infancy Narratives, the Gos- emn Profession means that they vowed to live the three vows pel of Luke, and the Acts of the Apostles. Last year the group of poverty, chastity, and obedience for the rest of their lives began to look at the Gospel of John. This fall they will pick up as a Conventual Franciscan Friar Minor. Their vows were where they left off in St. John’s Gospel. You do not need to accepted by the Minister Provincial (the Friars’ boss) of Our have participated in last spring’s sessions to be part the group Lady of Angels Province, Fr. James McCurry, OFM Conv.. that is forming now. Mark Chasse will continue to coordinate The Mass was held at St. Louis Church in Clarksville, MD the group this fall. I encourage all parishioners to consider which is near our headquarters in Ellicott City, MD. Friar Tim joining this group to strengthen your faith and knowledge of is a Brother in our community and has been assigned to St. the Word of God. There will be an Information Night on Francis High School in Athol Springs, NY just south of Buffa- Wednesday, August 18th at 7pm. Attending the information lo. Friar Franck is a priesthood candidate and will continue his night is NOT a commitment to join, just a meeting to learn theology studies in Washington, DC. Please pray for both of more about this opportunity to enrich your faith. Members will them and that more young men will answer the call to follow be available after all of the Masses next weekend, August in the footsteps of Jesus and St. Francis as Franciscan Friars. 14/15, to share their experiences. See the insert for details.

Parish Raffle - All Returns are due by Monday, August 9 - Adult Confirmation Program - Please refer to the infor- The drawing for $47,000 in American Express (AE) Gift Cards mation on page 7 of this bulletin for information about our is August 14th. The 15 raffle winners, including the Grand Adult Confirmation Program that will begin on September 21st Prize of a $30,000 AE gift card, will be drawn on Saturday at and is for adult Catholics, 18 years of age and older, who 11:00pm at the St. Roch Festival in Greenwich and can be have been baptized and received 1st Holy Communion, but viewed live at www.parishraffle.com. All tickets must be re- have not been confirmed. Those who are asked to be a God- turned by no later than Monday, August 9 so that they parent for Baptism or a Sponsor at Confirmation must have can be properly recorded and taken down to St. Roch's received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to take on Parish in Greenwich, CT. Tickets are available in the office those responsibilities. Likewise, those to be married in the on Monday or on our website until midnight August 9. Thank Catholic Church should be Confirmed. This six week program you to everyone who has bought one or more tickets. is designed so that the adult candidate would be Confirmed You helped us exceed last year’s sales and have made on November 9th at St. Joseph Cathedral in Hartford by Arch- the raffle a great success for our parish!! Good luck, eve- bishop Blair. The deadline to register is September 10th, ryone! I hope we have some winners from our parish! but we will be opening up this program to parishioners of

Feast of Saint Clare - Patron of our Food Pantry - other parishes in our Deanery soon. Space is limited so I encourage our St. Paul parishioners to sign up early. Wednesday, August 11 is the Feast of St. Clare and the patron saint of our Food Pantry. If you forgot or were not able to Protecting Life in the Womb and the Conscience Rights bring any food items for the Food Pantry this weekend please of Health Care Providers - Every year since 1976 following try to do so this week or next weekend. The summer is usual- the 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision concerning the legality of ly a slower time for the pantry and Mass attendance is still abortion on demand, Congress has included the Hyde running below pre-covid numbers so anything extra that you Amendment in all spending legislation. The Hyde Amendment can do will be a great help. Food can be dropped of any day recognized that many citizens objected in their conscience to at the elevator door entrance until 7pm. See page 4 for more the taking of an innocent life in the womb and so the Hyde info about our St. Clare Food Pantry and how you can help. Amendment prohibits federal funding of domestic abortions,

College Send Off - We will host our bi-annual Collegian except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the moth- Send Off Evening next Monday, August 16th. They all should er. In 2004, and every year since, Congress has also included have received an invite, but if you know a collegian who did the Weldon Amendment in all Appropriations bills. It ensures not receive an invite please contact Dan Tome, Director of that states receiving federal funds may not discriminate Youth Ministry, by calling the office at 860-828-0331, or by against health plans based on their decision not to cover or sending him an e-mail at [email protected] with pay for abortions. In other words, states cannot require health the collegian’s name and contact information and we will be plans to pay for an abortion. It also acts as a “conscience sure she or he is invited. See page 9 for more info. clause" protecting health care providers who object to . . . 2 INTENTIONS performing procedures that violate their religious beliefs or Saturday, August 7, 2021 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time moral convictions. Hyde and Weldon ensure that no doctor, 4:00 Greg Ciccaglione 2nd Anniversary by the family patient, or other health professional should be forced to vio- Sunday, August 8, 2021 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time late his or her conscience in the provision of medical care. 7:30 Harry P. Misteri 1st Anniversary by the family

Unfortunately on July 15th, the US House Committee on 9:00 Mary Ann LaRosa by the Mattie family Appropriations, chaired by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro 9:30 Ginger Vojnich by her nieces and nephews of CT (3rd Congressional District centered in New Haven), 10:30 Parishioners of Saint Paul Parish began moving out of Committee appropriations bills for the 12:00 Krystyna Kobus Anniversary Remembrance first time in 45 years that excluded the Hyde and Weldon by her children Amendments. These Appropriations bills have since been Monday, August 9, 2021 St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross passed by the full House along party lines and now move 7:00 Donald Sr., Josephine and Donald Jr. Corr onto the Senate. These Appropriation bills will fund the gov- In Loving Memory by Fred Peterson, Jr. family 5:00 David Colite Birthday Remembrance by wife Lawrie ernment for the fiscal year that begins October 1. Eliminat- Tuesday, August 10, 2021 St. Lawrence ing these provisions would force taxpayers to pay for elec- 7:00 Rose, Vincent and Lucille Micacci tive abortions and force health care providers and profes- by Anthony Micacci sionals to perform and refer patients for abortion against Jimmy McDermott Birthday Remembrance their deeply-held beliefs, as well as force employers and by dad and Maureen insurers to cover and pay for abortions. See page 10 for John Nappi, Jr. by wife Linda how you can express your thoughts on this legislation to Ronald Grip by the family your US Senators Blumenthal and Murphy. Victoria Ponds by Saint Paul Ladies’ Guild

Final Thoughts – One way of evaluating MLB teams is to 5:00 Ann Porcaro Wedding Anniversary Remembrance look at the season in thirds with each third making up 54 by husband Joseph games. The old saying is every team wins 54 (there have Wednesday, August 11, 2021 St. Clare been exceptions and I am hoping the Orioles are not one of 7:00 Kieran Egan by Margaret and family those exceptions this year) and every team loses 54, but the 5:00 God's Blessing and Health for Sister Jadwigachlus determination is what happens in the other 54. Often times it by the Chlus family is the last 54 that are beginning now that will separate the men from the boys. The last 54 this year in the AL East Thursday, August 12, 2021 St. Jane Frances de Chantal should prove interesting. I can only hope that the Orioles will 7:00 Gerald Vanty by wife Linda and family cause some disruption as the rest of them try to make the 5:00 Bob Callahan Birthday Remembrance playoffs. Have a blessed week everyone! – Fr. Joe by daughter Robin and family Zinter Family by the Pohlmann family Souls in Purgatory by John and Linda Nappi, Jr. Blessed Mother Candles will burn this week for Diego Gonzalez by Ginny and Lisa Linda Imundo Gregory Agnes Zeleznicky by daughters Dottie and Ginger 5th Anniversary by John, Mary Anne and Michael Imundo Friday, August 13, 2021 Sts. Pontian, Pope and Hippolytus

Christopher Rozycki Birthday Remembrance by family 7:00 Living Friars, Families, Friends and Benefactors of the Friars Donna Raineault 2nd Anniversary by her sisters 5:00 Maria Lombardo by Emanuele Lombardo The Bread for the Poor will be offered this week for Saturday, August 14, 2021 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Danny and Angela Burgio love mom and dad 4:00 Robert and Mary McGurgan by the McGurgan family Sunday, August 15, 2021 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:30 Hipolite and Mary Rapacky Families

by Theresa Rapacky

9:00 Milan Jankovich by the Chyra family

9:30 Maureen Guite by the Saint Paul Ladie's Guild John Francis Abramski 10:30 Mother Renata 2nd Annviersary by the Harzewski family Maureen Ludko 12:00 Parishioners of Saint Paul Parish

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the Please see Collection amounts on page 4. faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. 3

Congratulations to READINGS FOR AUGUST 8, 2021 Friar Tim (right)

For this week’s readings online, visit and http://usccb.org/bible/readings/080821.cfm Friar Franck (left)

who professed their First Reading: 1 Kings 19:4-8 solemn vows

Psalms: Psalms 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 on July 30th.

Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. God Bless these

Second Reading: Ephesians 4:30—5:2 young men and

all of our friars! Alleluia: John 6:51 R. Alleluia, alleluia. I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats this bread will live forever. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Follow Friar Tim on

Tik Tok! Gospel Jn 6:41-51

The Jews murmured about Jesus because he said, “I am Friartok055 the bread that came down from heaven, ” and they said, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph? Do we not know his father and mother? Then how can he say, ‘I have come down from heaven’?” Jesus answered and said to Learn more about the friars at them, “Stop murmuring among yourselves. No one can https://franciscanvoice.org come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him, and I will raise him on the last day. It is written in the prophets: They shall all be taught by God. Everyone who listens to my Father and learns from him comes to me. August 11 - Feast of Saint Clare of Assisi. Not that anyone has seen the Father except the one who is from God; he has seen the Father. Amen, amen, I say Patron saint of eye disease, television, laundry, & goldsmiths. to you, whoever believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life. Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but Learn more about Saint Clare at: they died; this is the bread that comes down from heaven https://www.franciscanmedia.org/celebrating-st-clare-of-assisi so that one may eat it and not die. I am the living bread ST. CLARE FOOD PANTRY & that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread MOBILE FOODSHARE

will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” Volunteers will be needed on Thursday, August 19th at 10am to transport food from St. Paul to Sacred Heart and to set up for distribution. Volunteers will also be needed INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR PARISH? on Friday, August 20th at 11:15am at Sacred Heart

Our next Registration night is Monday, August 9th in the St. Church to help with distribution. For transportation to Paul Church Hall (downstairs) beginning at 7pm. Please let us Mobile Foodshare at Sacred Heart, contact the Berlin know if you plan to attend. Call 860-828-0331 or email us at Senior Center at 860-828-7006.

[email protected].. For information regarding the St. Clare Pantry or Food- share including volunteering, please contact Nancy at 860-601-7866 or [email protected].

Weekly Parish Collection In Church SP $ 7,127.00 Thank you to all who help to keep this ministry going! Office $ 1,929.00 The Pantry is currently in need of the following items: July 27-Aug.2, 2021 In Church SH $ 378.00 tuna, beef stew, chili, canned ham or chicken, peanut Online Giving $ 1,963.48 butter, soups, and miscellaneous beans, lentils etc. Total $ 11,397.48

SAINT PAUL SCHOOL NEWS RELIGIOUS ED NEWS

SAINT PAUL SCHOOL DO YOU FEEL CALLED TO TEACH?!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS 2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR We are currently looking for individuals who would like to join For more information visit our school website our amazing team by volunteering to be a catechist, co- https://ourschool.stpaulkensington.org/ teacher, substitute teacher, or office aide! Classes begin in or call 860-828-4343 x136. September and run though April, and will meet on Sunday

To download an application, click on this link: mornings twice a month (for a total of 12 classes this year).

https://bit.ly/34oxKOV If you are interested in making this one year commitment

You may also email our and would like to be considered, please contact Robin or Admissions Director, Kelly Esposito, Christina at [email protected]. [email protected]. THANK YOU!

Reminder: If you missed the Aug. 6 registration deadline to WE’RE HIRING ! sign up for Religious Ed classes, please make sure to regis-

SPS JOB OPENINGS: ter online as soon as possible, as we will be closing registration shortly. Thank you! Librarian/LMC Specialist Seeking a part-time (20-30 hours/

week) Librarian/LMC Specialist with knowledge of instruction- RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE

al technology for the 2021-2022 school year. Preferred candi- Monday - Thursday 8am - 2pm dates will have either a CT School Library Media Specialist Phone 860 828-0331 license 062, a Library Technical Assistant certificate, or an Website: https://stpaulkensington.org/religious-ed Educational Technology certificate. Saint Paul School wishes to enrich the current library program utilizing their high level St Paul Parish Religious Ed Berlin CT of technology currently in the school, and enhance Email: [email protected] their STEM program. Candidates do not have to be Catholic, Mailing Address: 467 Alling St, Kensington CT 06037

but must adhere to the morals and values of the Catholic church as will be written out in his or her contract. Contact Robin Veronesi, Director of Religious Education Principal Jill Conaway at [email protected]. (860) 828-1934 ext 109

After School Daycare Director: Seeking a director for a 16 hour/week position overseeing Saint Paul School's after Christina Norton, Administrative Assistant school program for students in grades Pre-3 through 8th (860) 828-1934 ext 125 grade. Hours are 2:30-5:30 M-F plus an hour a week for planning and scheduling, and monthly snack purchasing. Pre- ferred background working with children. Must be VIRTUS Serve your community! Support your parish. We need you! trained and pass a background check. Position starts Thurs- We are Catholic Men building a bridge back to faith. day, August 26, through the end of the school year, and re- Join now on-line at http://www.kofc.org/joinus ports to the school Principal. Open to job sharing for two Co- Free 1st year membership. Use promo code: MCGIVNEY2020 Director roles. Contact Principal Jill Conaway at [email protected] to apply.

After School Caretakers: Seeking caretakers for Saint Paul School's after school program for students in grades Pre-3 through 8th grade. The daycare hours are 2:30-5:30 M-F, Friday, August 13 will be the first-ever liturgical memorial of with the ability for flexible hours as long as hours and days Blessed Michael McGivney, the diocesan priest who found- are consistent (e.g. 2:30-5:30 MWF). Preferred background ed the Knights of Columbus. He was beatified last October in working with children. Must be VIRTUS trained and pass a Hartford in ceremonies led by Joseph Cardinal Tobin, Arch- background check. Weekly hours start Thursday, August 26, bishop of Newark, on behalf of Pope Francis. St. Catherine through the end of the school year, and reports to the school of Siena Parish in Trumbull will celebrate his feast day with a After School Director. Contact Principal Jill Conaway special Mass at 7 pm on August 13. To learn more about this at [email protected] to apply. event and Fr Michael McGivney visit https:/www.kofc.org 5

PRAYER LIST Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Talbot Bethany (Perzanowski) and Steve were married at Thank you for keeping these members of our parish family in your prayers St. Paul Church on July 1, 2021 Nancy Adamowicz Florence Lyons Jacob Ahlquist Ronald Maldon God Bless and Best Wishes! Zulma Barbien Lisa Mangiafico Wyatt Bernard Fr. Paul Mangiafico David Borselle Robert Mazzaferro Cheryl Brown Lorraine McCarthy Richard Carlson Brandi McWade Silas Cipollone Viola Mercadante Lorraine Clark Michael Mihalko Sophie Conti Tom Modifica Tom Coss Evelyn Modzelewski Arlene Cotrona Helen Morrissey Robert Cronin, Sr. Nancy Motulko Mary Curry John Murphy Adeline D’Angelo Helen Murphy Ramiro Dagna Thomas Norris Uly Dagna Gabriella Ogar Allen Daigle Michael Ogar Marianne Darling Esther Ouellette Constance DiLorenzo Our Military Service Members Bill Dobbs Emma Pagano Nicole Donzello Judy Pappalardo Nick Donzello Cynthia Paradise Mary Ann Dorsey Jeannine Parent Diane Fiske Richard Paskiewicz Simon Fitzpatrick John Pink Helen Flannelly Richard Rampone Nancy Fleming Care Rich Deb Follett Rita Richter Maureen Freemen Linda Ridel Barbara Galasso Randy Ripley Jack Gebhardt Steven Ripley Patricia Gebhardt Arthur Roberts Sebastian Giliberto Joan Schwartz Dominic Gionfriddo Nancy Serruta Jonathan Gionfriddo Guy Simeone Rosemarie Gionfriddo Alfred Simon Liz Goryl-Phillips Linda Sorrentino Michael Hanley Amy Soto Linda Hannold Donald Spilka After being unable to do so in 2020, we will once again have Lily Harzewski-Burl Kevin Stanowski Evan Hill Matthew Stimac the opportunity to celebrate the Archdiocesan Marriage Venise Jalbert Ken Stokowski Anniversary Celebration this year. This Mass, which recog- Tracy Tighe Johnston Julia Szczygla nizes couples throughout the archdiocese who are observing Leslie Kantrowitz Luke Szul significant wedding anniversaries, will take place at the Ca- Barbara Killius Richard Tedford thedral of St. Joseph on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Given Sylvia Kratka Alfred J. Tee our inability to celebrate couples last year, we invite all those John G. Kumitis, Sr. Beverly Veley who are celebrating such an anniversary in 2021 or who had Ken Lamkins Brian Veley such an anniversary in 2020 to take part in this liturgy. Any cou- Mary Lamkins Scott Veley ples who are interested in attending the Mass this year are Maria Lauria Louise Webb asked to register themselves using the form that can be Laura Lemke Thaddeus Wojtusik Connie Lombardi Molly Yardley found at bit.ly/aohmarriagemass, This link can also be found Dominica Lopreiato Carrie Zangari on our parish website. Please also call the parish office to Linda Luongo let us know if you plan to attend 6

STAY CONNECTED! To receive the bulletin in your email ADULT CONFIRMATION PROGRAM

inbox every week, complete our simple online form at Six Session Program Begins September 21, 2021

https://stpaulkensington.org/our-bulletin. Are you an adult Catholic who never received the Sacrament of Confirmation? If so, St. Paul’s Adult Confirmation Program (ACP) will prepare you to be Confirmed in the Fall of 2021.

33 DAY CONSECRATION to JESUS through MARY The reception of all of the Sacraments is about helping us

All parishioners are invited to join Archbishop Blair & the journey through this life to life eternal. The Sacrament of Con- Shepherds of our Archdiocese in making a Consecration firmation is a confirming and strengthening of our Baptisms. to Jesus through Mary this Fall : September 4-October 7. Through the Sacrament you are sealed with the gifts of the We will be using the book Child Consecration: To Jesus Holy Spirit and Confirmation provides additional graces to help through Mary—Following in the Spirit of St. Thérèse, the us live out our adult lives as faithful followers of Jesus and Little Flower. The book approaches the Consecration strengthens our bond with the Church. Those who are asked through the spirituality of St. Thérèse and is ideal for to be a godparent for Baptism or a Sponsor at Confirmation adults and children. must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to take on those responsibilities. Likewise, those to be married in Each day of the Consecration participants may the Catholic Church should be Confirmed. follow along with the book and with a nightly premiered video recording of an Archdiocesan Who is eligible? Catholics who are at least 18 years old and shepherd leading us in reading, prayer and have already been baptized and received their 1st Holy Com- reflection. Books are available in the munion may participate. If married, you must be in a valid church. Anyone who would like to participate can take Catholic marriage. If you were married outside the Catholic a book at no charge. Donations appreciated ($2 per Church (meaning in a civil ceremony or in a non-Catholic book). (If you don’t see them, call the office 860-828-0331 Church without the appropriate permission) and would like to as we may need to order more.) Questions? Email discuss how you can have your marriage recognized in the [email protected]. For more information please visit Church, contact one of the Friar-priests and they will be happy to discuss with you your situation. Your preparation for Confir-

http://www.childconsecration.com or https://catholicexchange.com/consecration-to-jesus-through-mary mation can be done simultaneously with the preparation to have your marriage convalidated in the Church, but the con- validation must be concluded before the Confirmation ceremo- Our Helping Hands Ministry provides support to ny. Generally speaking, this can often be accomplished.

our senior citizens, many of whom are alone or When will the program be held? Tuesdays, Sept. 21 & 28 and homebound or separated from their loved ones. Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at a location at St. Volunteers are needed to make occasional phone Paul Parish to be determined. calls to our seniors, to stop by to check on them once in a What do the sessions entail? Each session will offer instruc- while, to help them with simple chores, to visit them, and to tion on a particular topic through a variety of means, as well as let them know we care about them. Are you willing to help time for reflection, prayer and a time for questions. with this important ministry? To learn more, please contact Mark Duplin at #860-666-0162 or [email protected] or What Information must I supply? You must complete a regis- visit https://stpaulkensington.org/helping-hands-ministry tration form and provide proof of your Baptism and 1st Holy Communion if you received those sacraments at a parish other than St. Paul’s. If you are married you also need to provide The New Britain Council of Catholic Women will hold their proof of the marriage. first meeting of the new membership year on Wednesday, August 25th, at 6:00pm in the church hall at the Saint Peter’s When and Where Would I be Confirmed? The Archdiocese of Campus (98 Franklin Square, New Britain). This initial meet- Hartford has scheduled an Adult Confirmation Ceremony for ing will be our Membership Kick-Off for returning and new Tuesday, Nov. 9th at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford.

members, followed by a business meeting and re- Who will lead the program? Dan Tome, our Director of Youth introduction of “Meet Your Representative”. The meeting will Ministry and Adult Catechesis, will lead the sessions. end with delicious ice cream floats! Masks will be required. What is the cost? Just your time and participation. There is no monetary cost.

If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact Dan or one of How do I register? Complete our simple online form or send the Friars. If you know of a family member or friend who has an email to Dan Tome at [email protected] or call not been Confirmed please share this information with them! the parish office at 860-828-0331 by September 10th. 7

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.

DAUGHTERS OF JAIRUS To make a

Register today! prayer request through our Daughters of Jairus Prayer Line, please call Terry at To register or for more information: 860-828-6667 or Gloria at 860-828-1525

https://tinyurl.com/ykm4c936 with your confidential request. Please give the first name of the person to be prayed for and the intention.

Women Of Faith

Join our new Women of Faith group, where all women of our parish can come together for Faith, Friendship and Fellowship.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Has someone you know

expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?

Do you know someone who was baptized Catholic

but who never received the Sacraments of

First Communion and Confirmation?

Do either of these situations describe you?

St. Paul Parish offers an opportunity for anyone who

is interested to come together in a small group to

Gather with other Catholic women, share life learn more about our Catholic faith.

stories, and strengthen your Spiritual life journey. RCIA sessions focus on the teachings and experience

Please join us on Thursday, September 9th of the Church while preparing individuals to celebrate from 7:00-8:00pm in the Church Hall. the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, & Eucharist during the Easter season. We will use this time to get to know one another and empower us to strengthen our Faith life. You are invited and are most welcome to participate

If you have questions or would like more infor- in the process with your questions, your insights and mation, please feel free to contact: your faith story in a warm accepting setting.

Cheryl Pagano [email protected] For more information, please contact Fr. Raymond at Lynn Misteri [email protected] 860-828-0332 or [email protected]. Ewa Whiteside [email protected] Karen Cyr [email protected] Meetings are typically held once a week in the evening, beginning in October.

COLLEGE SEND OFF!! 2021 Parish Raffle! Our College Send-Off event will take place on Monday, August 16th Grand Prize: $30,000 from 5:00-7:30pm. 2nd Prize: $3,000

Meet up at Putter’s Paradise (1823 Berlin Tpk) 3rd Prize: $2,000 4th ~ 15th Prizes: $1,000 each! for mini golf at 5:00pm. After golf we’ll drive back to the church and walk * Visit our website to purchase tickets online, or to Dairy Queen for dinner and dessert. * Visit our parish office to purchase in person We will close out the evening at the church (drop off with payment or stop in 9am-4pm, M-F) with adoration from 7:00-7:30pm. The raffle will be drawn on Saturday, August 14, 2021 All college students/college-age parishioners are welcome! at 11pm and can be viewed live at www.parishraffle.com.

If you plan to attend, please email Dan Tome at Please make checks payable to St. Paul Parish.

[email protected]

Make your returns by August 9th

2021 SUMMER YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS! THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK!

August 8th—Ice Cream Social

August 15th—Water Wars Bringing a change of clothes is advised!

August 22nd—Adoration Saturday, August 7 PARISH All Summer Events will take place from 4-6 pm. 8:30am Confessions CALENDAR Summer events are for all students entering grades 6-12. 10:00am Children's Rosary Events will begin & end in the St. Paul Church Hall (downstairs). 11:30am Memorial Mass +Abramski 3:00pm Confessions Questions? Email Dan Tome at [email protected] Sunday, August 8 1:15pm Baptism - Zipadelli WORD SEARCH 4:00pm YG Meeting JEWS PROPHETS MANNA Monday, August 9 FATHER HEAR DESERT 8:45am Parish Staff Meeting MOTHER LEARN DEAD 6:00pm Mark Mercier AAU DRAWN BELIEVES LIFE 7:00pm Registration for New Members Tuesday, August 10 4:00pm Holy Hour Adoration 6:00pm K of C 3rd Degree Council Meeting Wednesday, August 11 6:00pm Mark Mercier AAU 6:00pm Rosary at Sacred Heart Thursday, August 12 - Friday, August 13 12:00pm 13th of the Month Rosary 7:30pm AA Meeting - Saturday, August 14 8:30am Confessions 11:30am Funeral Mass +Sharron Blancato 1:30pm Baptism - Urcinas 3:00pm Confessions August 15th is the Feast Sunday, August 15 of the Assumption of the 1:15pm Baptisms - Doro Blessed Virgin Mary 4:00pm EDGE YG Meeting 7:00pm Men's Group

9 The Hyde Amendment and similar laws have protected tax- U.S. House Appropriations Committee passes budget payers from funding elective abortion for 45 years. Now, without Hyde Amendment – Reversing a restriction on powerful members of Congress want to take away these federal tax dollars being used to fund abortions that has laws that both Democrats and Republicans have supported existed since the 1970’s. for nearly half a century. Billions of taxpayer dollars could be On July 15th, the House Committee on Appropriations – used to pay for abortion. It is critically important for Catholics chaired by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut – to send a strong message to Congress. Sign the petition at advanced the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, www.notaxpayerabortion.com! Additional materials and and Related Agencies (LHHS) appropriations bill, excluding information can be found at https://www.usccb.org/prolife. the 46-year-old Hyde Amendment. It also excludes the long- standing Weldon Amendment, which protects the right of medical professionals to not participate in abortions.

“Never before have the family and family life Eliminating these provisions would force taxpayers to pay for been in such jeopardy and disarray. This elective abortions and force health care providers and pro- crisis is most evident in America’s cities - fessionals to perform and refer for abortion against their Connecticut’s among them - where poverty, deeply-held beliefs, as well as force employers and insurers racial discord and broken families are too often the norm. to cover and pay for abortion. The House of Representatives Our communities, schools and prisons, as well as the moral is expected to vote on the legislation by the end of July. and ethical fabric of our business community, are all affected Prior to passage by the Appropriations Committee, Cardinal by this disturbing trend. “ Timothy M. Dolan of New York, chairman of the U.S. Confer- The vision of the Family Institute of Connecticut is to see citi- ence of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee for Religious zens, institutions and government acknowledge and encour- Liberty, and Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City age the vital role of the family and to once again see the in Kansas, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Judeo-Christian principles that are articulated in the Declara- Activities, stated: “This is the most extreme pro-abortion ap- tion of Independence and US Constitution re-employed in our propriations bill that we have seen, effectively mandating society and it’s public policy. To stay informed about im- healthcare professionals to participate in abortion, and forc- portant family issues in our state, visit www.ctfamily.org ing American citizens to pay for abortion with their tax dollars. By eliminating the Hyde Amendment, and other Hyde- like policies, the financial fruits of Americans’ labor would Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat Weekends for Healing After Abortion advance the destruction of the smallest, most vulnerable hu- If you are suffering from an abortion, experience the mans. Eliminating the Weldon Amendment would be an healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel's Vineyard egregious violation of conscience rights by forcing individuals Retreat weekend Oct. 29-31 in Farmington. Partici- and entities to perform, pay for, or otherwise participate in an pation is totally confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity abortion against their beliefs.” to experience God's love, forgiveness and compassion. Past The USCCB is urging all Catholics to take action to pre- retreats and have included men and women of all ages. The serve the Hyde Amendment and respect the beliefs of fee for the weekend is $175.00 for meals, private room and individuals concerning abortions. all retreat materials. Financial assistance available. For infor- Take action now and sign the petition to Congress at mation contact Marie at 203-631-9030 or NoTaxpayerAbortion.com. For more information, visit [email protected], or visit www.rachelsvineyard.org. https://ctcatholic.org/take-action-hyde-amendment

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