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Rejoicing in the good of others DIOCESE of NORWICH VOLUME 31 • CATHOLICNUMBER 1 • JANUARY 2019 SERVING THE COUNTIES OF MIDDLESEX, NEW LONDON, TOLLAND, WINDHAM, CT & FISHERS ISLAND, NY NORWICHDIOCESE.ORG
Trust in the LORD with all Your Heart Hundreds Venerate the Incorrupt Heart of Saint Jean Vianney Proverbs 3:5 at Monthly Holy Hour for Vocations December 13 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Gales Ferry FOUR COUNTY
PAGE “You are a woman of faith whose CATHOLIC NORWICHDIOCESE.ORG religious commitment is evidenced SERVING THE COUNTIES OF MIDDLESEX • NEW LONDON • TOLLAND • WINDHAM, CT & FISHERS ISLAND, NY in your love for the church and your Established in 1989 and published each month except July. 8 I tireless perseveranceis I in carryingue out Made Possible in part through your generous support of the Annual Catholic Appeal your responsibilities . . . You have given Discover more at yourself wholeheartedly to your labors NorwichDiocese.org PUBLISHER in the Lord’s vineyard and you inspire Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D. 860.887.9294 all who know and serve with you.” Bishop of Norwich Bishop Michael R. Cote’s remarks prior to EDITORIAL OFFICE 31 Perkins Avenue, Norwich, CT 06360-3613 Fax 860.859.1253 presenting the Patrici-Anne Award to Sr. Elissa Rinere, fi rst female Chancellor of the Diocese, for DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS/EXECUTIVE EDITOR her distinguished service Wayne Gignac, 860.886.1281 [email protected] ADVERTISING SALES/PRODUCTION MANAGER Meredith Morrison, 860.887.3933 [email protected] PAGE “ ere is nothing so great as the THEOLOGICAL ADVISOR Eucharist. If God had something more Very Reverend Ted F. Tumicki, S.T.L., J.C.L., J.V. 860.887.9294 16 precious, he would have given it to us.” ADDRESS CHANGES Please be sure to notify us of an address change, a name change of a recipient One of several Saint John Vianney quotes read by of the Four County Catholic, or a request to discontinue receiving the the Knights of Columbus to the many pilgrims at newspaper. You may notify us via email at [email protected] or the Monthly Holy Hour for Vocations call 860-887-3933. Thank you for helping us maintain accurate mailing information to better serve you. PAGE PRINTING/LAYOUT .norwichdiocese.org “All they have are blackboards, but The Hartford Courant, 285 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 060115 they are eager to learn,” EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING DEADLINES The deadline for advertising and editorial is the fi rst Monday of the previous 24 Noel Ramos, teacher and member of a delegation month. Articles limited to 500-word max; letters to the editor limited to 200-word of parishioners whose parish and school in Renton max and must include name, address and phone number for verifi cation. Email Washington is twinned with a Ste. Anne de photos as JPEG attachments and MS Word copy to [email protected] or fax to 860.859.1253. Publication not guaranteed. The Editor reserves the right Hyacynthe Parish in Haiti. to reject, omit or edit all editorial and advertising copy. Published opinions and advertisements do not necessarily refl ect the editorial position of this newspaper. FOUR COUNTY
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VOLUME 31 • NUMBER 1 • JANUARY 2019 SERVING THE COUNTIES OF MIDDLESEX, NEW LONDON, TOLLAND, WINDHAM, CT & FISHERS ISLAND, NY © Copyright 2019, Diocese of Norwich. All rights reserved. CATHOLICNORWICHDIOCESE.ORG No content may be reproduced without expressed consent. Periodical Postage paid at Hartford, CT 06101 and at additional offi ces. www | CATHOLIC COUNTY FOUR Paul Wynn and his son Paul Anthony pray together before the Relic of St. POSTMASTER - SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO: O e Cover Four County Catholic, 31 Perkins Ave., Norwich, CT 06360-3613 John Vianney. The Shrine of Ars, France, has entrusted to the Knights of Columbus this major relic which is Trust in the LORD on tour throughout the United States. with all Your Heart FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC Issue 1 January (PE 9934) is published monthly except Hundreds Pray and Venerate the Incorrupt Heart of Saint Jean Vianney Proverbs 3:5 at Monthly Holy Hour for Vocations December 13 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Gales Ferry July by The Diocese of Norwich, 31 Perkins Avenue, Norwich, CT 06360-3613. JANUARY 2019 | | 2019 JANUARY Photo credit: Marie Wynn Periodicals postage paid in Hartford, CT 06101 and at additional mailing offi ces. 2 We knowthatthereis merit inimprovingboth start, anopportunitytoreach personalgoals. brings aboutthoughtsofnew beginnings,afresh resolutions. Formany, thedawnofanew year Traditionally, thisisthetimeofyearformaking our faithnotsimplyprofessingit. communion withGodthroughprayerandliving and disrespectforlife. The solutionistobein is nottoconcedeinjustice,immorality, excess example setbythishumblepriest. The solution the FrenchRevolution. We canlearnfromthe Vianney livedduringatroubledtimeinhistory, We arelivinginatroubledworld.Saint John strong ourfaithisintheDioceseofNorwich. presence attheHolyHourdemonstrateshow and milestonesasacommunityoffaith. Your year ofexceptionalchallenge,significance by yourpresence. We areenteringanew that holdstherelicofthisSaint,Ifelthumbled watched manyofyoukneelingatthereliquary of ourMonthlyHolyHourfor Vocations. As I attendance forviewingandveneration,aspart working inparishes. There were hundredsin John Vianney, thepatronsaintofpriests honor ofhostingtheIncorruptHeartSaint Gales Ferry, we, asadiocese,hadthedistinct Last monthatOurLadyofLourdesParishin My DearBrothersandSistersinChrist, Confident inOurFaith Confident “Create inmeapureheart, O God, andrenewasteadfast spiritwithinme.” LET FAITHLEADTHEWAY MICHAEL R.COTE,D.D. THE MOSTREVEREND than resolving toreadtheBiblefromcover to and aretoofarreaching.For instance,rather resolutions becausetheyaren’t specific enough people havetroublepersevering withtheir life? According toexpertsinthesematters, do theother77%failattheir attemptatabetter a resolutionseesitthroughtocompletion. Why I recentlyreadthat23%ofeveryonewhomakes acting inawaytoseektheapprovalofothers? public.” Howmanytimesdowefind ourselves God, theangels,andsaints—theyareyour “Do nottrytopleaseeverybody. Try toplease here onearthandeternallywithGod.Hesaid, resolutions thatwilldeeplyimpactourlivesboth Saint John Vianney’s wordscanhelpustocreate lead totangibleacts. love.” Meditatingonthesetwodirectiveswill money, butmost ofallyourtime,attentionand life, givingyourchildrenandlovedonesnotjust everything weare. Take careofyourfamily this isthebackboneofeverythingwedoand life, yourrelationshipwithGod,because shared thisthought,“Take careofyourspiritual employees andtheirfamilies,PopeFrancis A fewyearsago,whenspeakingwith Vatican spiritual nature. wellbeing thatshouldnotbeoverlookedisour (1 Corinthians6:19).Oneaspectofour us “ourbodyisatempleoftheHolySpirit” physically andmentally, afterallSaintPaultells SincerelyyoursinChrist, loves God”. of us-“Itisalwaysspringtimeintheheartthat Vianney willbecometrueforeachandeveryone faith growsstronger, thewordsofSaintJohn New Year, thatasthedays growlongerandyour Be confident inyourfaith.Beconfi dent this (Psalm 51:10) O God,andrenewasteadfastspiritwithinme.” psalmist wrote,“Createinmeapureheart, no betterNew Year resolutionthan theone to GodandtheChurch. There isperhaps are makingafreshstart,reconcilingourselves heart andincompletefaithopenness,we the SacramentofReconciliation,withourwhole concept ofresolutions. When weparticipatein As Catholicswearenotunfamiliarwiththe and perhapsashortcommentary. cover, instead,vowtoreadthedailyreadings BISHOP OFNORWICH Michael R.Cote,D.D. Most Reverend Psalm 51:12
3 JANUARY 2019 | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | www.norwichdiocese.org THE MOST REVEREND MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D. BISHOP OF NORWICH LET FAITH LEAD THE WAY Confiados en Nuestra Fe “Oh Dios, crea en mí un corazón puro, implanta en mis entrañas un espíritu nuevo” Salmo 51:12
Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo, todo, San Pablo nos dice que “nuestro cuerpo es Como católicos no estamos familiarizados Nuestra Diócesis, el mes pasado, tuvo el gran el templo del Espíritu Santo” (1 Corintios 6:19). con el concepto de resoluciones. Cuando honor de presentar en la parroquia Our Lady of Un aspecto de nuestro bienestar que no debe participamos en el Sacramento de la Loudes en Gales Ferry, el Corazón Incorrupto pasar por alto es nuestra vida espiritual. Reconciliación, con todo nuestro corazón y de San Juan Bautista María Vianney, el Cura de Hace unos pocos años, el Papa Francisco, al con total fe y apertura, estamos comenzando Ars, patrono de los párrocos. Hubo cientos de hablar con los empleados del Vaticano y sus de nuevo, reconciliándonos con Dios y con la asistentes que vieron y veneraron la reliquia, familias, compartió este pensamiento: “Cuide Iglesia. Quizás no haya una mejor resolución de como parte de nuestra Hora Santa Mensual su vida espiritual, su relación con Dios, porque Año Nuevo que la que el salmista escribió: “Oh por las Vocaciones. Me sentí humilde ante esta es la base de todo lo que hacemos y todo Dios, crea en mí un corazón puro, implanta en la presencia de todos, mientras observaba a lo que somos. . . Cuide su vida familiar, dele a mis entrañas un espíritu nuevo;” (Salmo 51:12) muchos de ustedes que estaban de rodillas sus hijos y seres queridos no sólo dinero, sino Tenga confi anza en su fe. Tenga confanza
.norwichdiocese.org venerando el relicario que contiene la reliquia la mayor parte de su tiempo, atención y amor “. este Año Nuevo, que a medida que los días se de este Santo. Estamos entrando como Meditar en estas dos directivas llevarán a actos hacen más largos y su fe se hace más fuerte, las comunidad de fe en un año nuevo de cambios tangibles. palabras de San Juan Vianney se harán realidad excepcionales de importancia y propósitos. Las palabras de San Juan Vianney pueden para todos y cada uno de nosotros- “Siempre es Su presencia en la Hora Santa demuestra cuán ayudarnos a crear resoluciones que impactarán primavera en el corazón que ama a Dios”. fuerte es nuestra fe en la Diócesis de Norwich. profundamente nuestras vidas aquí en la tierra Estamos viviendo en un mundo atribulado. y con Dios en la eternidad. Él dijo: “No trate de Sinceramente en Cristo, San Juan Vianney vivió durante la Revolución complacer a todos. Trate de agradar a Dios, los Francesa, un tiempo difícil en la historia. ángeles y los santos, son su público”. ¿Cuántas Podemos aprender del ejemplo dado por este veces nos encontramos actuando de una manera humilde sacerdote. La solución no es ceder a para buscar la aprobación de los demás? la injusticia, a la inmoralidad, al exceso y a la Recientemente leí que de todos los que hacen falta de respeto a la vida humana. La solución www | CATHOLIC COUNTY FOUR una resolución, el 23% lo completan. ¿Por es estar en comunión con Dios a través de la qué el otro 77% fracasa en su intento de una oración y, no sólo profesándola sino también vida mejor? Según los expertos en estos viviendo nuestra fe. asuntos, las personas tienen problemas para Reverendísimo Michael R. Cote, D.D. Tradicionalmente, esta es la época del año para perseverar con sus resoluciones porque no son hacer resoluciones. Para muchos, el inicio de lo sufi cientemente específi cas y son demasiado Obispo de Norwich un nuevo año trae pensamientos de un nuevo amplias. Por ejemplo, en lugar de decidirse a
JANUARY 2019 | | 2019 JANUARY comienzo, una oportunidad para alcanzar metas leer la Biblia de principio a fi n, prometa leer las personales. Sabemos que hay mérito en mejorar lecturas diarias y quizás un breve comentario. 4 tanto física como mentalmente, después de Part-time Senior Writer/ Social Media Manager
A Poem Our Priests We read in the scriptures that “Many are called but few are chosen”. We do not always understand the words of scripture, but you did. We sometimes judge those that make decisions we do not understand.
You offered your heart to our Lord when He called you. Do you have You offer sacrifi ce daily at His altar. You give us the opportunity to unite ourselves with Christ every day. • Strong writing and research skills To be a servant leader. • The skill to connect with To expect nothing in return. readership in clear, concise To be the last so the fi rst can take note. terms You listen to our hearts. • Experience managing You listen to God’s Word. Facebook and other social You bridge the possible and impossible regularly. media profi les • An insatiable appetite for Not understood by secular standards. evangelizing and spreading Not always loved by fellow believers. .norwichdiocese.org the good news Not always accepted for the message you represent. • The ability to work in a team Thank you for your perseverance. environment with limited Thank you for battling the negativity you encounter resources every day with goodness. If so, then the Communications Thank you for your pastoral care. Ministry wants to hear from You give so much more than you receive. you to fi ll the position of You pray so much more than we know. Part-time Senior Writer/ You are the world’s gift, given to us by God. Social Media Manager For in giving we receive. For in loving we are loved. www | CATHOLIC COUNTY FOUR For a complete job description and For in you we are blessed. list of qualifi cations contact Wayne Gignac This poem was written by Andrea Hoisl, Director of the Offi ce of Faith Events as a Thank you to those in our Director of Communications diocese who have dedicated their lives to the priesthood. It was distributed at the convocation to let them [email protected] know that despite the darkness in the world they continue to shine the light; the light that draws us all to the
sacraments; the light that reminds us of Christ’s presence in the world; the light that cannot be extinguished. | 2019 JANUARY 5 WE PRAY FOR MEN TO ANSWER THE CALL TO BE INSTRUMENTS OF GOD’S GRACE AS PRIESTS OF JESUS CHRIST.
DEACON Mr. Dharen Brochero Michael Grateful for an Abundance of Gifts Under Graduate, Castiblanco Philosophical Major Studies 4th Year eology Mount St. Mary’s Mount St. Mary’s Father Gregory Galvin, Director of Priestly Vocations Emmitsburg, MD Emmitsburg, MD Merry Christmas and Happy New Bishop Cote’s request we were able to Cote with a beautiful picture of St. Year! Thank you to everyone around host the fi rst-class relic of St. Jean M. Jean M. Vianney which we will the diocese for the many prayers Vianney, patron saint of parish priests. now display at every Monthly Holy for vocations to the priesthood The relic, which is the incorrupt heart Hour. The vocation offi ce will make throughout 2018 and for your support of the saint, is on National Tour with it available for other opportunities as of our Advent Seminarian gift card the Knights of Columbus. As Bishop well. drive! Cote commented to me early in the During the fi rst week of January, I Deacon Michael Castiblanco recently planning stages, “this is a true gift will be attending the FOCUS SEEK MR. Michael Bovino traveled to the Holy Land with his to the diocese” regarding having National convention being held in MR. ALEXANDER 3rd Year eology PANDOLFE Mount St. Mary’s classmates from the seminary. That the opportunity to host the relic on Indianapolis. The work of the Holy 1st Year Pre- eology Emmitsburg, MD trip included a canonical retreat in the exact night we gather in one of Spirit, through the many different Mount St. Mary’s Emmitsburg, MD anticipation of priestly ordination this our diocesan parishes to pray for an speakers, presenters and activities coming June. increase of priestly vocations. of learning and sharing their faith, Two of our seminarians spent the A gift it was. A spiritually powerful seems to truly touch and open the holidays with their families in evening which saw easily over heart of these young adults who are Colombia. The remaining seminarians 700 people visit and be present to just so hungry to receive and to share attended a Christmas gathering pray before the relic of St. Jean what God desires to give them. On with Bishop Cote fi lled with prayer, M. Vianney. Everyone had the the national level this convention is conversation, some good food opportunity to touch the relic with no longer just for college students. and gifts. The men are always rosaries, scapulars, prayer cards and It is also open to parish priests and Mr. Normand Mr. Julian Cuervo Laflamme very appreciative of the support other devotional objects. Some people parishioners looking to learn the fi ne 1st Year Pre- eology 2nd Year eology you provide, through the Advent just wanted to touch the reliquary intricacies of truly becoming disciples Mount St. Mary’s Mount St. Mary’s Emmitsburg, MD Emmitsburg, MD Seminarian gift card drive that assists which held the heart of a man and of our Lord Jesus Christ. Please them with their personal expenses priest who simply loved Christ and pray for the contingent of students .norwichdiocese.org throughout the school year. Thank the priesthood he was called to live attending from UCONN again this you! for the family of God. year. This past December we had a unique We were also blessed with a special May God continue to bless our opportunity at our Monthly Holy gift from Peter Sonski, the gentlemen diocese, through these special graces, Hour for Vocations in Gales Ferry who is accompanying the relic around with many more strong vocations to at Our Lady of Lourdes parish. At the country. Mr. Sonski gifted Bishop the priesthood and religious life.
Mr. Eric Hosmer Mr. Larry Barile e Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D., 1st Year Pre- eology 2nd Year eology Mount St. Mary’s Pope St. John XXIII Bishop of Norwich, leads the Holy Hour Emmitsburg, MD Weston, Massachusetts MONTHLY JANUARY 17TH www | CATHOLIC COUNTY FOUR 6pm St. Joseph, Willimantic
FEBRUARY 21ST Holy Hour 6 pm Sacred Heart, Norwichtown Mr. Jacob Ramos JANUARY 2019 | | 2019 JANUARY Ruben Sanchez 2nd Year eology Vocations UCAELI Program Mount St. Mary’s, for UCONN, Storrs, CT 6 Emmitsburg, MD www.God-Calls.com 2018 CCHD Grants Awarded
FCC Newsdesk Bishop Michael R. Cote, D.D. with this year’s Catholic Campaign for Human Development grant recipients. Pictured from Left to Right- Laura Michaud-Malta Inc. Transitional Housing, Pamela Krom-Malta, Inc.-Street Ministry, Jillian Corbin-St. Vincent de Paul Place Norwich, Maria Hakmiller-Holy Family Home and Shelter, Annette Eldridge-Community of Hope, Tom Moriarty-New Life Ministry, Ethel Higgins-St. Vincent de Paul Middletown, Katie Ruffo-Veterans Memorial School, Kathy Allen- Thames River Community Service Inc, Edward Stolz- Birthright of Greater .norwichdiocese.org Norwich, Inc
These recipients help provide vital services and initiatives to help lift the lives of low income individuals and families in our communities. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the domestic anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, working to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ, supported generously by parishioners across the Diocese of Norwich.
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51 East Main St. 860-684-2538 | 2019 JANUARY Stafford Springs, CT www.introvignefuneralhome.com 7 You Will Be Missed Two Retiring Employees Recognized for Distinguished Service Sister Elissa Rinere receiving Patrici-Anne Award Bishop Cote presenting Judy Pappagallo from Bishop Michael R. Cote for her many years of By Mary-Jo McLaughlin the Patrici-Anne Award for her 41 years distinguished service to the Diocese. of dedication to the people of the Diocese.
t a retirement party diocese. She has been a member of professionalism. “I am very grateful her with the Patrici-Anne award is honoring two diocesan the Sisters of the Cross and Passion to you personally and professionally an “Expression of our affection for employees, Sr. Elissa for 56 years, and she will continue for your great gift to the Church and you and the esteem in which you Rinere, C.P., and Mrs. to serve on the order’s provincial your love for the Church.” are held by colleagues, friends, and JudyA Pappagallo, Bishop Michael leadership team through 2021. In accepting the Patrici-Anne award, this Diocesan Family. Your love for Cote commended them both for their In presenting her with the Patrici- Sr. Elissa said that when she left the God and your family are evidenced unwavering dedication and loyalty Anne Award, Bishop Cote said it was faculty at Catholic University, she in the way you reach out to others to the Diocese of Norwich and appropriate that Sr. Elissa be singled happily found herself in Norwich. and are always ready to help them. presented them with the Patrici-Anne out for this special commendation. “It has become home to me and I As a devoted wife, mother, and Award for distinguished service. “You are a woman of faith whose appreciate the opportunity I had to grandmother you modeled for
.norwichdiocese.org Sr. Elissa, who has worked for religious commitment is evidenced do what I did.” While she embraces others how to manage innumerable the diocese for the past 13 years, in your love for the church and your retirement and the time to run a responsibilities well. You serve most recently served as Chancellor tireless perseverance in carrying out different pace of life that will include others with cheerful enthusiasm and in addition to her other duties as your responsibilities….You have more personal reading, writing and genuine caring and concern.” Diocesan Director of both the Offi ce given yourself wholeheartedly to leadership work for her religious Judy and her husband, Ted, have of Pastoral Planning and the Offi ce your labors in the Lord’s vineyard community, she said, “I am happy to been married for 53 years. They of Worship and judge and auditor for and you inspire all who know and leave, but I’m sorry to leave as well.” have three children and four the Diocesan Tribunal Offi ce. She serve with you.” Bishop Cote also praised Judy grandchildren. They have been assumed the duties of Chancellor Bishop Cote noted that Sr. Elissa Pappagallo for her 41 years of members of the Cathedral of in December 2017 following the and he were friends from when dedicated and loyal service to the Saint Patrick for 47 years, where untimely death of the previous they studied together at Catholic Diocese in a variety of secretarial Judy continues to serve as an Chancellor, Monsignor Robert University in Washington, D.C., positions for the Chancellor, Extraordinary Minister of Holy
www | CATHOLIC COUNTY FOUR Brown. where Sr. Elissa received her Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Diocesan Communion. “The Diocese was in a diffi cult doctoral degree in Canon Law and Development offi ce, Offi ce of Safe “I have always enjoyed the people position when Msgr. Brown died later served as faculty. When the Environments and most recently the I have worked with and the so unexpectedly,” said Sr. Elissa. diocese began plans for restructuring, Bishop Flanagan Ministry Center. In camaraderie among the staff in all “I think I managed to keep the Bishop Cote invited her to oversee addition, Judy served on the Norwich of the offi ces where I have worked,” everyday, ordinary business of the this process through the Offi ce of Board for Catholic Charities and said Judy. “In whatever position diocese moving forward. I was Pastoral Planning. “At that time, continues to serve as President of I worked in, I always felt like I
JANUARY 2019 | | 2019 JANUARY honored that the Bishop asked me I knew Sister was the person who the Norwich Diocesan Council of belonged there and am proud to have to serve in this role.” Sr. Elissa was could help us get through this,” he Catholic Women. contributed a small part to helping 8 the fi rst female chancellor for the said, praising her for her stamina and The Bishop told Judy that presenting the Church in this diocese.” .norwichdiocese.org www | CATHOLIC COUNTY FOUR JANUARY 2019 | | 2019 JANUARY
9 Diocesan Announcements
NORWICH DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS DIOCESAN The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D., Bishop of Norwich, EMETERIES has made the following diocesan appointment. C Reverend Peter J. Langevin, At the time of death, the Church confidently Chancellor, with Residence in the proclaims God has created us for eternal life. Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich. “Through the saving death of Your Son, Jesus Christ, we rise at your word to the glory of the Resurrection.” (Preface - Christian Death IV) Reverend Peter J. Langevin, Chancellor
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“Do not store up for yourselves (your name) treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But store up treasures in Heaven where neither Trust in the mercy of God’s love. moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there If you are carrying the grief and sorrow of past abortions, also will your heart be!” Matthew 6:19-21 call Project Rachel a post-abortion healing ministry. TV Mass All calls are confi dential. Wednesday, February 6th 10am Channel 11 WCCT Comcast 860-861-4439 Channel 20 WTXX Charter Masses of Healing and Hope 2nd Monday’s, January 14th & 28th February 11th & 25th 2pm Spiritual Renewal Center Life in the Spirit Prayer Weekend TELEVISION MASS Friday, January 18th, 7pm to Sunday, January 20th (lunch & sharing) My Father’s House, Moodus, FEBRUARY 6th A Package Gi of the Pentecost Experience Father Ray Introvigne Celebrate Marriage To register/$150: 860-873-1906 or www.myfather’shouse.org Presented by Fr. Ray Introvigne & Judith Hughes At 10:00am Enrichment Healing Personal Prayer and Ministries
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Sr. Marie Rose Courtemanche, 86, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, died on Friday December 7, 2018 at St. Joseph Living Center, Windham. Born in Southbridge, MA on March 7, 1932, she was the daughter of St. Vincent de Paul St.Vincent de Paul Place Flavien and Amelia (Duclos) Courtemanche. She entered religious life in Middletown Norwich 1954 at the Holy Spirit Provincial House in Putnam and made her religious 860-344-0097 860-889-7374 profession there on September 6, 1955. She was then known as Sr. Amelia www.svdmiddletown.org www.svdpp.org Thomas. Following her profession, she was assigned as dietician in several of our communities from 1955-1970 as follows: Fitchburg, Waterbury, the Provincial House in Putnam, Hartford and St. Elizabeth Guest House also in Hartford. In 1975 she began serving as a nurse’s aide at the Villa St. Joseph in Putnam. In 1982 she went to our mission in Kaele, Cameroon until 1992. Upon her
.norwichdiocese.org return to the United States she served again at the Provincial House as a nurse’s aide and at Patient Care of Connecticut until her retirement in 2002. In 2014 she entered the Holy Spirit Health Care Center and in 2016 she moved to St. Joseph Living Center in Windham. She is survived by the Daughters of the Holy Spirit spiritual family – her sisters in community, the Consecrated Seculars and the Associates as well as three sisters—Mrs. Juliette Bertrand of Southbridge, MA, Ms. Pauline FUNERAL HOMES Courtemanche of Southbridge, MA, and Mrs. Jeanne Adamuzka of, 12 Ocean12 Avenue Ocean Avenue 48 Grand48 Grand Street Street Wilsonville, CT. She is predeceased by four brothers Robert Courtemanche New London,New London, CT CT Niantic,Niantic, CT CT 443-1871443-1871 739-6112739-6112 Louis Courtemanche, Roger Courtemanche and Leo Courtemanche and www.neilanfuneralhome.com three sisters Emma Rousseau, Rita Vincent and Helen Nascin. FUNERAL HOMES 12 Ocean Avenue 48 Grand Street New London, CT Niantic, CT 443-1871 739-6112 www | CATHOLIC COUNTY FOUR www.neilanfuneralhome.com
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n Tuesday, December 18th Maura Howard, Assistant Dean of Students at St. Thomas More School visited Catholic Charities bearing gifts. O Dedicating our love, compassion and Maura and the St. Thomas More School community generously donated $1,000 in gift cards to the clients service to our community. of Catholic Charities. Maura also presented Catholic Charities with a check for the agency’s Emergency Basic Needs Program Fuel Fund. The money raised for these Specializing in: generous gifts were from donations made *Short-term Rehabilitation by the students and faculty members *Long-term Care of St. Thomas More School. *End-of-Life Care Sponsored by the *Daily Mass DioceseSponsored of Norwich by the Maura has coordinated this on Parker Dioces of Norwich behalf of Catholic Charities for the last several years, to help those most in need. Catholic Charities
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Ordination Date: May 30, 1992, Cathedral of St. Patrick Norwich, Bishop Daniel P. Reilly
By Marianne Nicholas Where are you from? What do you enjoy most about being a What do you enjoy doing in your leisure I was born in Poland on January 13, 1960 in priest? time? the small northern town of Prabuty. Being a priest is enjoyable to me because I Living in Lebanon I enjoy walking or biking am carrying out Jesus’ mission here on earth. on the historic green. I also enjoy fi shing Who was your biggest infl uence for I am honored to be a part of the mystery of and skiing. entering the priesthood? being an unworthy vessel in the venerable and What else would you like people to know My biggest infl uence for entering the holy hands of Jesus Christ. priesthood would have to be Saint John Paul about you? II, who was the pope of my generation. What are the current positions you hold/ I enjoy learning anything about the beauty committees you are involved with? of nature. Very frequently I enjoy watching What one word would describe your I am currently the pastor of St. Andrew church television programs about the animal family? in Colchester and St. Francis of Assisi church kingdom, the mysteries of the universe, and Faith-fi lled
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ver 700 people fl ocked to Our McGann of Our Lady of Lourdes. of the reliquary and approach it individually, Lady of Lourdes Church in Beginning at 5 p.m. quiet prayer and some even touching personal belongings to Gales Ferry on December 13th veneration was led by Bishop Cote. Monthly the reliquary to make them third class relics. Oto venerate the incorrupt heart of Holy Hour for Vocations, which included The Knights of Columbus, entrusted with St. John Vianney. a rosary prayed in front of the Blessed this relic by the Shrine of Ars in France, are The major relic is in the early stages of a Sacrament. focusing the tour on praying for the Church national tour organized by the Knights of The reliquary was placed on the altar beside and her priests, as Vianney is the patron Columbus, and at the request of Bishop the Sacred Host in the monstrance, recalling saint of parish priests. Michael R. Cote, it was hosted as part of the the saint’s great love for the Eucharistic St. John Vianney was a priest in post- diocese’s Monthly Holy Hour for Vocations. Jesus. As Vianney explains, “There is revolution France. Making it his mission Housed in an ornate gold reliquary, the nothing so great as the Eucharist. If God to deal with the religious indifference in incorrupt heart was carried into the church had something more precious, he would his parish in Ars, he became famous for his in a procession led by the Knights of have given it to us.” The pews of the church powerful homilies and the 10 or more hours Columbus Honor Guard, Most Reverend were overfl owing with not only clergy and he spent in the confessional on a daily basis. Michael R. Cote, the Very Reverend Gregory religious but also hundreds of lay people “The priesthood is the love of the heart of Galvin, diocesan director of vocations, the ready to honor the saint and ask for his Jesus,” he once said. Very Reverend Brian Converse, pastor of powerful intercession. “The priest is not a priest for himself – Our Lady of Lourdes, and Deacon William Those present were able to line up in front he is for you.” .norwichdiocese.org www | CATHOLIC COUNTY FOUR JANUARY 2019 | | 2019 JANUARY
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By Edyta Wolk and Photos by Marie Wynn of the reliquary and approach it individually, some even touching personal belongings to There is the reliquary to make them third class relics. The Knights of Columbus, entrusted with nothing so this relic by the Shrine of Ars in France, are focusing the tour on praying for the Church great as the and her priests, as Vianney is the patron “ Eucharist. saint of parish priests. St. John Vianney was a priest in post- If God had revolution France. Making it his mission to deal with the religious indifference in something more his parish in Ars, he became famous for his powerful homilies and the 10 or more hours precious, he he spent in the confessional on a daily basis. “The priesthood is the love of the heart of would have Jesus,” he once said. “The priest is not a priest for himself – given it to us. he is for you.” - St. John Vianney ” .norwichdiocese.org www | CATHOLIC COUNTY FOUR JANUARY 2019 | | 2019 JANUARY
17 any eagerly gathered into the Cathedral of Saint Patrick for the annual bilingual Mass and fi esta in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12, 2018, her feast day. This popular festivity celebrates both the Blessed Virgin, loving mother Mand powerful intercessor, and the culture that she communicated through. Attendees included many families, some dressed in traditional outfi ts. The music for the liturgy was provided by a mariachi band, and the Gospel, the account of the Annunciation, was proclaimed in both Spanish and English. Bishop Michael R. Cote served as the principal celebrant of the Mass, which was concelebrated by many priests of the diocese, including the homilist, the Rev. Juan Angel Aguirre of Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Windham. Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to the poor farmer Saint Juan Diego in 1531, asking him to have a church built where she could hear the petitions of the Mexican people. She is credited with converting countless Aztecs to Catholicism, and today she is honored as both patroness of the Americas and patroness of life. Her famous words to Juan Diego were revisited as guests left the church: “Do not let anything worry you … Am I not here, she who is your Mother? Are you not
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12 Interesting Catholic Topics Webinar Free Parenting Education Classes Tuesday January 15 @ 7pm. “Parenting 101” Presented by the Offi ce of Faith Events. Do you struggle with being a parent or grandparent or know someone To register, please contact Marianne at who does? Join others like you for practical and valuable information [email protected] or call that will help you feel better about your role as a parent or grandparent (860) 848-2237 ex. 306 in a comfortable, non-confrontational and relaxed setting. Contact Tracy Martone at 860-889-8346, extension 285 for more information and to sign up. Classes scheduled for the month of February at Catholic Charities in New London. Marriage Encounter March for Life-Washington D.C. Weekend January 18, 2019. Join tens of thousands from across the nation to walk for those who February 1-3 cannot walk, to speak for those who cannot speak, to defend the life of The Catholic Church is affi rming and supporting unborn children. all couples in your chosen vocation – Marriage. Leave Thursday, January 17th 9pm travel all night - March for Life on Take advantage of this great gift to enhance your Friday, January 18th return midnight. Cost: $67 per person. If you are relationship and enjoy a love-fi lled weekend away
.norwichdiocese.org unable to go, please consider sponsoring someone who would like to together. For more information or to register for the go but is not able to pay. Buses leave from the municipal parking lot in weekend in the Manchester area call 860-315-2127 Norwich (exit 11, I 395) For further information, to reserve your seat, or visit www.wwmect.org. or to sponsor someone, please call Margaret Becotte at 860-822-1362. www | CATHOLIC COUNTY FOUR 136 Sachem Street Norwich CT 06360 860-889-2374 Fax 860-886-2396 JANUARY 2019 | | 2019 JANUARY
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Catholic Charities would like to thank everyone who THANK YOU TOHelp OUR 95 thUsANNIVERSARY Support SPONSOR attended our 95th Anniversary Gala and supported the Stephen and Patricia Coan good work that we do. Children In Need in Eastern CT. THANK YOU TO OUR GALA SPONSORS To those that purchased a ticket, donated or purchased a Michael and Angela Arnold silent auction item, purchased a Flame of Remembrance, Catholic Mr.Charities and Mrs. Edwardis currently Tessman collecting new or simply made a donation to Catholic Charities; thank and unwrappedMr. and Mrs. toys Kenneth or Capano,gift cards Sr. for children you! agesMs. 1-15 Jacqueline until Keller December 7th Ms. Christine Jackel 7KHHYHQLQJVLJQLILHGD´1HZ%HJLQQLQJµIRU&DWKROLF All donationsMr. can Everest be droppedBrustolon off at our Norwich Charities and could not have been possible without your location,Chelsea 331 Groton Main Bank Street, Norwich support. Dime Bank
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331 Main Street, Norwich, Connecticut 06360 / 860.889.8346 / www.ccfsn.org Sacred Heart School, Groton Sacred Heart School, Taftville St. EdwardJames School, School, Danielson Staff ord Springs St. Joseph School, North Gail Kingston, Principal Mother Christina Van Beck, SCMC, Principal Mrs. Linda MaryAnne Marie Joyal, Pelletier, Principal Principal Grosvenordale 50 Sacred Heart Drive, Groton, CT 15 Hunters Ave, Taftville, CT 25120 Church Water St, St, Staff Danielson, ord Springs, CT CT David Sizemore, Principal 860-445-0611 Phone: 860-887-1757 Phone: 860-684-2600860-774-3281 26 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT www.sacredheartgroton.org/school www.sacredhear aftville.org www.stedward-staffwww.stjamesdanielson.org ord.org Phone: 860-923-2090 www.schoolofstjoseph.org Academic Excellence. Character. Self-Confi dence.
My Dear Friends, As you know, we recently had our Discover Catholic Schools in New England Week. In observance of The National Catholic Schools Week, Jan 27th-Feb 2nd, I encourage you to visit our schools during their Open Houses. You will be amazed to see what daily life is like in our wonderful Catholic schools. The dates and times are listed below.
K (PK) TO GRADE 8 SCHOOLS OPEN HOUSE DATES Sacred Heart School, Groton Jan 28th, 29th, 30th, 9am-12pm; Jan 31st 1-3pm Sacred Heart School, Taftville Jan 29th, 31st 9-11am; March 7th 6-8pm St. James School, Danielson Jan 29th 3-5pm (Academic Fair Open House) St. John School, Old Saybrook Jan 27th 10am-12pm, Jan. 31 9am-11am St. John Paul II School, Middletown Jan 27th 12-2pm St. Joseph School, Baltic Jan 30th 9am-2pm
.norwichdiocese.org St. Joseph School, New London Jan 29th 9-11am, 1-2pm; Jan 30th 1-2pm St. Joseph School, North Grosvenordale Jan 27th 8:30-11:30am; Jan 30th 6-7:30pm St. Mary-St. Joseph School, Willimantic Jan 27th Time TBA please call the school St. Michael School, Pawcatuck Jan 27th-Feb 1st 9-11am St. Patrick Cathedral School, Norwich Jan 27th, 10am-12pm
HIGH SCHOOLS OPEN HOUSE DATES Academy of the Holy Family Tours available upon request Mercy High School Jan 24th 8:30-10:30am (Mornings at Mercy) St. Bernard School Jan 30th 8:15-10:15am (Walkabout Wednesday) Xavier High School Jan 16th, 30 8:30-10am (Walkabout Wednesday) May God bless you during this New Year and beyond!
www | CATHOLIC COUNTY FOUR With Gratitude Always, Henry Fiore, Jr. Superintendent of Schools
St. Mary-St. Joseph School, St. Michael School, Pawcatuck St. Patrick Cathedral School, Norwich St. John School, Old Saybrook Willimantic Mrs. Doris Messina, Principal Sharon Briere , Principal Mother Elaine Moorcroft, SCMC, Principal
JANUARY 2019 | | 2019 JANUARY Ms. Abby Demars, Principal 63 Liberty St, Pawcatuck, CT 211 Broadway, Norwich, CT 42 Maynard Road, Old Saybrook, CT 35 Valley St, Willimantic, CT Phone: 860-599-1084 Phone: 860-889-4174 Phone: 860-388-0849 Phone: 860-423-8479 www.stmichaelschoolct.com www.st-patrickschoolnorwich.org www.saintjohnschoolos.org www.smsjschool.org 22 St. John Paul II School, Middletown St. Joseph School, Baltic St. Joseph School, New London St. Bernard School, Uncasville Mr. Lawrence Fitzgerald, Principal Sr. Mary Patrick Mulready, SCMC, Principal Ms. Marianne Cote, Principal Mr. Donald Macrino, Headmaster “A Holy Place Where We Discover Each Other in God’s Love” Celebrating 76 Years of Excellence in Catholic Education 87 South Main St, Middletown, CT ~ Grades K-8 ~ Phone: 860-347-2978 10 School Hill Road, Baltic, CT 25 Squire St, New London, CT 1593 Norwich-New London Tpke, Phone: 860-822-6141 Phone: 860-442-1720 Uncasville, CT www.jpii.org Full Day Kindergarten 25 Squire Street School Day from 8:30-2:30 New London, CT After School Care Available For information call 860-442-1720 Accredited by the New England [email protected] www.stjosephbaltic.org www.sjsnl.com Association of Schools & Colleges www.sjsnl.com Phone: 860-848-1271 www.saint-bernard.com Teens Helping Teens By Marie Kalita-Leary
The Mercy High School National Honor Society (NHS) Christmas Drive for the second year benefitted the Albert J. Solnit Children’s My Dear Friends, Center. As a facility of the Connecticut As you know, we recently had our Discover Catholic Schools in New England Week. In observance of Department of Youth and Families, the Albert The National Catholic Schools Week, Jan 27th-Feb 2nd, I encourage you to visit our schools during their J. Solnit Children’s Center provides brief Open Houses. You will be amazed to see what daily life is like in our wonderful Catholic schools. treatment, residential care and educational The dates and times are listed below. instruction for abused and neglected teens between the ages of 13 and 17. Youth come to the facility from all over the state. The Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center- South Campus, formerly known as the Riverview Hospital for Children and Youth, is in Middletown. Annmarie Rotatori, NHS Vice President of Committees reviewed the requested list
of needed items from Solnit, divided it and .norwichdiocese.org assigned each Homeroom at Mercy specific items to purchased. NHS also collected $1,528. The NHS officers shopped with the funds and purchased additional items on the list. The donated items ranged from health and beauty products to athletic and activity items. Popular items were a bike, hair straighteners, yoga items, books, movies, arts and crafts items, May God bless you during this New Year and beyond! toiletries and boxes of clothing resulting in a van full of gifts that will make the Christmas Mercy NHS Of cers and Solnit staff packing the van With Gratitude Always, L-R: Abby Smith, Treasurer; Annmarie Rotatori, VP of Committees; Elaine Jackson, Solnit; Kaitlin Leahy, season brighter for the teens. www | CATHOLIC COUNTY FOUR Henry Fiore, Jr. President; Melanie Clark, Solnit; Catryn Rhoden, VP Tutoring and Bianca LaBella, Secretary Superintendent of Schools
Academy of the Holy Family, Baltic Academy of the Holy Family, Baltic Mercy High School, Xavier High School, Middletown Mother Mary David, SCMC, Principal Mother Mary David, SCMC, Principal Middletown David C. Eustis, Headmaster 54 West Main St, Baltic, CT 54 West Main St, Baltic, CT Sr. Mary McCarthy, RSM, President Mr. Brendan Donohue, Principal Phone: 860-822-9272 Phone: 860-822-9272 1740 Randolph Road, 181 Randolph Road, | 2019 JANUARY www.ahfbaltic.org www.ahfbaltic.org Middletown, CT Middletown, CT Phone: 860-346-6659 Phone: 860-346-7735 www.mercyhigh.com www.xavierhighschool.org 23 St. Anthony’s Celebrates Five Years of Supporting Haiti Sister Parish, School
By Morningstar Stevenson bridges of faith, coming Photos courtesy D.J. Doan together in solidarity and Photography communion.” “Our Haitian brothers RENTON, WA – After Noel and sisters at Ste. Anne’s Ramos returned from visiting receive help to educate a Catholic school in Haiti, he their youth while they felt even more blessed by the give us the witness of resources he has teaching at their great faith,” Father St. Anthony School in Renton, Rouleau said, “trusting Washington. in God, despite all the “All they have are blackboards, misery, turmoil and but they are eager to learn,” poverty in their lives.” said Ramos. “Education is so During their annual U.S.
.norwichdiocese.org powerful, and the kids in Haiti visit, Fathers Seide and understand that.” St. Anthony Parish in Renton sends delegates each fall to visit its twin parish/school, Rouleau celebrate Masses Ramos was part of a delegation Ste. Anne de Hyacynthe in Haiti. Pictured in front with some St. Anne students is Tim and visit St. Anthony’s of parishioners from St. Searing, chair of the parish’s Standing with Haiti committee. At back are St. Anthony classrooms. Ramos said Anthony Parish to visit their parishioner Micie Delos Reyes, left, Father Frank Rouleau of Outreach to Haiti, St. the kids love asking the sister parish, Ste. Anne de Anthony parishioners Noel Ramos and Haley McKinley, and Father Jack Shrum, priests questions about Hyacynthe. The annual trip is a St. Anthony’s pastor. Haiti, Ste. Anne’s school, part of a twinning relationship, and the students there. coordinated by the Diocese of Father Seide always tells Norwich Outreach to Haiti, that the St. Anthony students, began in 2012. St. Anthony donates about $3,800 COLLECTING COINS TO “They’re kids just like “Ste. Anne de Hyacynthe is LIVE OUT THE GOSPEL you.” www | CATHOLIC COUNTY FOUR a month to support Ste. Anne’s located about 40 miles west of parish and school expenses, such St. Anthony recently renewed St. Anthony School collects school Port-au-Prince, in a mountainous as salaries for teachers and meals their Twinning Covenant during a supplies, socks, toothbrushes region where residents don’t have for students, Searing said. visit to the U.S. from Haiti by Ste. and soccer balls for its sister access to plumbing or electricity,” “If we make a difference in the Anne’s pastor, Father Seide, and school. This year, the school’s said Tim Searing, chair of St. students’ lives, they can help their Father Frank Rouleau, Chaplain coin donation contest raised Anthony’s Standing with Haiti family and themselves to a better & Director of Parish Twinning for about $3,000. “Having a sister JANUARY 2019 | | 2019 JANUARY committee. The Ste. Anne parish life,” Searing said. “What a gift.” Outreach to Haiti. The parishes, parish allows kids to know school serves 230 children from Father Rouleau said, “are building fi rsthand how they can make a 24 kindergarten to ninth grade. difference individually and as a SAVE THE DATES
SAINT BERNARD SCHOOL PLACEMENT We practice a personalized approach to education. Recognizing students TEST have various academic strengths, skills and abilities our PLACEMENT Saturday, TEST allows us to put students in February 2 the correct classes to challenge and 8AM–12PM strengthen them. We invite your child to take the next step in the admissions & process by registering for our upcoming Saturday, PLACEMENT TEST. March 9 In addition, we also invite you to join Second-graders at St. Anthony School in Renton receive a blessing from 8AM–12PM us at our INFORMATION SESSION where you can learn about our Father Josue Seide, right, pastor of St. Anthony’s sister parish, Ste. Anne academic programs, athletics, campus de Hyacynthe in Haiti; and Father Frank Rouleau of Outreach to Haiti. INFORMATION life and much more. Come and see The priests visit the Renton parish and school each spring. why Saint Bernard School is a place for SESSION your child to learn, grow and discover! Thursday, Saint Bernard School instills the March 7 values, traditions and skills that will group,” Principal Cantu said. her. “The faith of the people at 6PM–8PM guide your child through tomorrow! “This shows them how we can Ste. Anne’s gives you a sense of .norwichdiocese.org live out the Gospel call to help what’s really important,” Wraith To RSVP for any of the events above, call 860-848-1271 others, and that the church is said. “They have a faith that’s or visit www.saintbernardschool.org worldwide.” really palpable.” Ask us about our Tailored Tuition Program to help meet your family’s unique financial situation. After returning from their trip, Saint Bernard School • Grades 6–12 • 1593 Norwich-New London Tpke • Uncasville, CT 06382 ‘A FAITH THAT’S delegates are encouraged to share REALLY PALPABLE’ their stories in the parish bulletin The school kids aren’t the and at the annual dinner that only ones who experience that raises funds for the sister parish connection to a bigger church. effort. “You are reminded that the For Wraith, the relationship with
Catholic Church is universal,” Ste. Anne’s is about much more www | CATHOLIC COUNTY FOUR Searing said of his visits to Haiti than fi nancial support. “You fall as a delegate in 2016 and 2017. in love with the people. They are “They say the same Mass in the so welcoming and generous with hills of Haiti.” their love,” she said. Jane Wraith, who coordinates the “You go there thinking you’re parish committee’s fundraising going to fi x something,” Wraith JANUARY 2019 | | 2019 JANUARY efforts, said the trip was a great added, “but they give us so much faith-building experience for more than we give them.” 25 Popes Prayer Intention: “Beautiful Things For Children” That people, who are involved in the service and transmission Get Ready for First of faith, may fi nd, in their dialogue with culture, a language Communion Dress Sale! h All In-Stock Dresses! suited to the conditions of the present time up to 70% OFF DecemberDecember 28th26th ~ - JanuaryJanuary 26th 28th In-stock merchandise only. All dress sales final.
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