February 2020 Serving the Counties of Middlesex • New London • Tolland • Windham, Ct & Fishers Island,26Th Ny
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FOUR COUNTY LENT BEGINS ON FEBRUARY VOLUME 32 •CATHOLIC NUMBER 2 • FEBRUARY 2020 SERVING THE COUNTIES OF MIDDLESEX • NEW LONDON • TOLLAND • WINDHAM, CT & FISHERS ISLAND,26TH NY Make This forever a Holy Place Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel Church, Pawcatuck In this Issue: Made Possible in part through your generous support of the Annual Catholic Appeal page “Amber was such a spirited girl who met all obstacles with such ESTABLISHED IN 1989 AND PUBLISHED EACH MONTH EXCEPT JULY. courage. Her sense of humor, spunk, and her positive outlook 6 on life was a source of inspiration to all of us.” PUBLISHER Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D. 860.887.9294 Sister Mary Patrick, Principal at Bishop of Norwich St. Joseph School in Baltic, remembering Amber Smith. page EDITORIAL OFFICE "These consecrated lives give witness to the love of God at work 25 Otis Street, Norwich, CT 06360-3613 Fax 860.859.1253 11 in the world and enrich the Church of Christ. It is with joy and DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS/EXECUTIVE EDITOR gratitude that we invite the renewal of these vows today." Wayne Gignac, 860.886.1281 [email protected] Bishop Michael R. Cote at the Mass of Thanksgiving ADVERTISING SALES/PRODUCTION MANAGER for the Gift of Consecrated Life Meredith Vernott, 860.887.3933 [email protected] page SENIOR WRITER/SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER “So, God, who gives to those of goodwill both the desire and Ryan Blessing, 860.887.3933 [email protected] the accomplishment of the things that belong to Him, is the 16 THEOLOGICAL ADVISOR one who began this work, and the one who has brought it to Very Reverend Ted F. Tumicki, S.T.L., J.C.L., J.V. 860.887.9294 completion.” PRINTING/LAYOUT St. Augustine’s words echoed by Bishop Cote at St. Michael The Hartford Courant, 285 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 060115 page Archangel Church Dedication. EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING DEADLINES "Nobody at the March for Life is demanding rights or benefits The deadline for advertising and editorial is the first Monday of the previous 20 month. Articles limited to 500-word max; letters to the editor limited to for themselves. They are simply marching for those that cannot. 200-word max and must include name, address and phone number for Xavier student, Joe Marcin, reflecting on the March for Life verification. Email photos as JPEG attachments and MS Word copy to [email protected]. Publication not guaranteed. The Editor reserves the right to reject, omit or edit all editorial and advertising copy. Published opinions and advertisements do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of this newspaper. On the Cover POSTMASTER - SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO: Four County Catholic, 25 Otis Street, Norwich, CT 06360-3613. Bishop Michael R. Cote anoints the Four County Catholic Issue 2 February (PE 9934) is published monthly except walls of St. Michael the Archangel July by The Diocese of Norwich, 25 Otis Street, Norwich, CT 06360-3613. ww.norwichdiocese.org Church, Pawcatuck at the Mass of Periodicals postage paid in Hartford, CT 06101 and at additional mailing offices. Dedication held January 18th. Full Discover more at story can be found on Page 16. NorwichDiocese.org A photo gallery can be viewed at NorwichDiocese.org/Photo-Gallery. © Copyright 2020, Diocese of Norwich. All rights reserved. Cover photo by Tim Martin. No content may be reproduced without expressed consent. Periodical Postage paid at Hartford, CT 06101 and at additional offices. 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Intelectual 1-844-878-8923. 2 THE MOST REVEREND MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D. BISHOP OF NORWICH LET FAITH LEAD THE WAY Witness to Steadfast Faith My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, the generations who came before them. So, God, who gives to those of good will both the desire and the accomplishment of the things that One of the many pleasures I have in being your This building has meant so much, to so many, belong to Him, is the one who began this work, bishop is witnessing the numerous acts of faith for so long. It is, as are all churches, a place and the one who has brought it to completion.“ demonstrated throughout the diocese. where we experience our deepest sorrows and our greatest joys. It is a place where we come Saint Augustine’s words apply to any good we As Christians, we are people of faith. It is faith together as families to become family. One family accomplish, whether it is marching in support of that sets us apart in service to others and in in faith. life from conception to natural death, feeding reverence to life itself. Through this faith, and the poor, instructing young people or the various the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we accomplish There remains a long-standing faith at Saint other ministries that we, as a diocesan family, amazing works. Michael’s. The new structure stands on the support through our prayers, time and charitable original foundation set in place over 150 years contributions. We are able to accomplish so much Recently, many of you traveled to Washington ago. A strong foundation it is, both physically when we allow the loving hand of God to guide DC to participate in the March for Life – leaving and spiritually. The faith and love of this us. the comfort of your homes on a cold winter night community for the Universal Church is apparent to journey by bus to stand for life. All in the hope in the number of priestly vocations they have As we approach Lent, may the spirit of sacrifice, ww.norwichdiocese.org that your presence would be a witness to the raised-up over the years. In a few months, with so central to this Holy Season, provide us a world that all life matters. That is faith. the ordination of Deacon Michael Bovino to fitting connection to the giving efforts of all the priesthood, this faith community will have engaged in lifting lives. Please never for a second Your patient attendance, year after year, did not elevated 19 priests for the Church. underestimate the good you do for others. go unnoticed. This year history was made, in large part because of this unwavering faith. For When we work to build up the kingdom of God, I pray that God may strengthen your faith this the first time since the March for Life began in it is good for us to remember that we do not Lent and that you will be a witness of steadfast 1974, the President of the United States stood accomplish it alone. Saint Augustine when he faith to others. with you. found himself blessing a church said: Faith, accompanied by perseverance, can “Let us offer our thanksgiving above all to the accomplish great things. Lord our God, from Whom every good and perfect gift comes. Let us praise His goodness I witnessed this in another form when, on Sincerely yours in Christ’s love, with our whole hearts. He it was, who inspired | w CATHOLIC | FOUR COUNTY January 18th, I watched Very Reverend Dennis in you, His faithful people, the will to build this Perkins unlock the doors of Saint Michael the house of prayer; He stirred up your desire and Archangel church in Pawcatuck. For nearly a gave you His help. He awakened enthusiasm decade, the faithful parishioners and friends of among you who at first were unconvinced and the community have worked tirelessly to preserve guided to a successful conclusion your efforts of Michael R. Cote and rebuild the church, honoring the sacrifices of goodwill. Bishop of Norwich FEBRUARY 2020 FEBRUARY 3 THE MOST REVEREND MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D. BISHOP OF NORWICH LET FAITH LEAD THE WAY Testigos de una fe sólida Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo, preservar y reconstruir la iglesia, honrando los con éxito sus esfuerzos de buena voluntad. sacrificios de las generaciones que vinieron antes Una de las muchas satisfacciones que tengo al ser que ellos.