MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY VIGIL: 5:00 p.m.- St. Augustine SUNDAY: 8:00 a.m.- All Hallows 10:00 a.m.– St. John MONDAY– No Mass TUESDAY- 6:30 p.m. at St. Augustine (Eucharistic Adoration fol- lowing Mass) WEDNESDAY - 6:30 p.m. Novena to St. Pere- grine followed with a Holy Mass- St. John THURSDAY - 7:30 a.m. at All Hallows FRIDAY – 7:30 a.m. at St. John (Adoration after the First Friday Mass)

Holy Days will be an- nounced in the bulletin.

SACRAMENTS

RECONCILIATION : 20 minutes prior to the weekday Mass or by ap- pointment.

HOSPITAL & HOME VISITS : Please notify the priest of family illness. Please be advised that some institutions have an onsite chaplain.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK : Anytime by re- All Hallows St. John the Apostle quest, in the home of the 130 Prospect St. 10 Railroad Ave. May 25th & 26th, 2019 sick. Moosup, CT 06354 Plainfield, CT 06374 Sixth Sunday of Easter BAPTISM (860) 564-2668 (860) 564-3313 : Please con- tact the Rectory for an arrangement.

St. Augustine Rev. Tadeusz Zadorozny MARRIAGE : Couples 144 Westminster Rd. Pastor should call the Rectory at Canterbury, CT 06331 Residence at St. John’s least one year in advance (860) 564-3313 Rectory to reserve a date and make arrangements.

1! ! May 25th & 26th, 2019 Church Info., Reflection, Stewardship

! Reflection Theology has two words to describe the space be- Tri-Parish Staff tween God and us - transcendent and immanent. Pastor: Rev. Tadeusz Zadorozny When we say God is transcendent, we speak of the Director of Religious Education (St. John): Robert King One whose ways are not our ways, the placer of stars Director of Religious Education (All Hallows): Lisa Stott and maker of mountains. This is God who transcends our understanding, whose being goes beyond what we Religious Education Secretary (All Hallows): Edward Krauss can know. When we say God is immanent, we mean Secretary (St. John & St. Augustine): Adele O’Brien His nearness to us. This is the way Jesus speaks of him- Secretary (All Hallows): Bonnie Theriault self in today's Gospel. "Whoever loves me keeps my Bookkeeper (St. John, All Hallows, St. Augustine): Adele O’Brien word...and we will come to him and make our dwelling Deacon (St. Augustine): Timothy Marshall, Deacon (St. John): Leo Ber- with him." nard The Hebrews saw God as intimately involved with the fate of their people. But for all His care, God was Tri-Parish Contact Information still distant to most. He spoke through prophets and Phone: St. John & St. Augustine: (860) 564-3313, Fax: (860) 564-3314 was represented in blazes of fire and pillars of cloud. Priests offered animal sacrifice to atone for the nation's Phone: All Hallows: (860) 564-2668, Fax: (860) 564-3941 sins. While we still know that God is transcendent - any morning's resplendent sunrise confirms this - Jesus Religious Ed. (St. John): (860) 564-8380 introduces us to himself in a new way. Not only does Religious Ed. (All Hallows): (860) 230-0141 Jesus walk among us, but the Holy Spirit dwells within us. "The Advocate, the Holy Spirit...will teach you eve- Convent (All Hallows): (860) 564-5409 rything, and remind you of all that I told you. Peace I Emails: leave with you!" St. John: [email protected], All Hallows: [email protected], How do you tend to view God? For many of us, the transcendent sense of a distant God might fill our per- St. Augustine: [email protected], ception. Today's Gospel reminds us of something alto- Websites : gether different, something more intimate. Our God St. John: http://stjapostle.weebly.com remains with us. He overcomes the confusion of the All Hallows: www.AllHallowsChurch.weebly.com world and speaks peace to our troubled hearts. Our St. Augustine: www.staugustinecanterbury.org God is not far from us. The more we remain connected All Hallows Religious Ed.: www.religiouseducation.weebly.com to Him and love as He loved, the more we will experi- Parish Office Hours ence His nearness. We can have confidence in His pres- St. John : Mon.-Fri. from 8:30 a.m.– 2:30 p.m. HOURS MAY VARY as Adele will ence and rest in His encouragement: "Do not let your be in between parishes. Please call ahead before stopping in. If Adele is not in hearts be troubled or afraid." the office, please leave a message and she will contact you when she is back in the office. All Hallows : Mon. 1 -4 p.m., Tue. & Thurs. 1 -4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. – 1 2 p.m. Parish Groups OHN All Hallows : Spirit of Love Prayer Group meets the 1st & 3rd Wed. of the “…do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” (J

month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the All Hallows Church Hall. 14:27) All Hallows Daughters of Isabella: Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month Our limited human understanding cannot begin to un- at 7 p.m. derstand the immense power of God. Instead of trust- All Hallows K of C: Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. ing in God, we think we can control every outcome. St. John: Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Guild meets the 3rd Wed. of the month at Do you want to make God laugh? Tell Him your plans. 7:15 p.m. in the Church Hall The next time worry, anxiety or fear creeps in, thank St. John & St. Augustine: K of C meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Church God for all He has given you and trust that He has a

St. Augustine’s Ladies Guild: Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. better plan for you.

2! May 25th & 26th, 2019 MASS ATTENDANCE

5/18/19 4:00 p.m.– St. Augustine: 107 5/19/19 Saturday, May 25th 8:00 a.m.– All Hallows: 185 5:00 p.m. – St. Augustine: Loretta Mihuc by her 10:00 a.m.– St. John: 172 family

Sunday, May 26th– ASCENSION OF THE LORD (May 30th) Sixth Sunday of Easter HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION 8:00 a.m.– All Hallows: +Omer Fontaine by the May 30th– 7:30 a.m. at All Hallows family; ++The Living and Deceased Members of the May 30th– 6:30 p.m. at St. John Daughters of Isabella Our Lady of Victory Circle 663 by the Daughters of Isabella Our Lady of Victory Cir- cle 663 10:00 a.m.– St. John: Margaret King by Catherine June 1st – Operation Storm Heaven @ 9:00 a.m. at St. Johns King June 9– Daughters of Isabella Mtg. @ 7:00 p.m.

Monday, May 27th—Memorial Day June 9– All Hallows K of C Mtg. @ 7:30 p.m. No Mass June 11– St. Augustine– Parish Council Mtg. @ 7 p.m.

Tuesday, May 28th June 23– All Hallows Development Committee Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.– St. Augustine: Intention as announced. 1:00 p.m. in All Hallows Church Basement *If you would like a parish event/meeting added to the calendar, please Wednesday, May 29th contact [email protected] by Friday 12:00 p.m. (at least 1 week 6:30 p.m.– St. John: Linda O’Donnell by Adele Cic- prior to the upcoming event/meeting date.) carelli Novena to St. Peregrine at 6:30 p.m. followed with Mass

Thursday, May 30th Prayer for the Fallen 7:30 a.m.– All Hallows: ++Philomena & Peter J. Argo by their daughter Mary; ++Cecile Beauchemin by God our creator and sustainer, Ann & Dave Collelo today our country brings to our memory Friday, May 31st those who have defended this 7:30 a.m. St. John: Intention as announced. nation in times of trouble. They have sacrificed their lives to protect our shores Saturday, June 1st from those who would limit our 5:00 p.m. – St. Augustine: +Marie Piper (10th anni- freedoms versary) by Roy & Betty; ++Julienne Deloge by Lil & or enslave us to ways that are Paulette; +++Michael LaPlante by his father against your will. Bring all those who have died in service to our country Sunday, June 2nd– into your heavenly presence. Seventh Sunday of Easter– We humbly call down your bless- Ascension of the Lord ing on those still serving; 8:00 a.m.– All Hallows: +Jacqueline Ouellette & grant your heavenly protection Dorothy Collins by Ward & Rick; ++Philomena & to these men and women, and open your Sacred Heart to Peter J. Argo by their daughter Mary give them peace and comfort. 10:00 a.m.– St. John: +Barbara Lavallee by Peter & In the name of the Father, and of Claire Lavallee; ++Jason Barry (17th anniversary) by his the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. family Amen. 3! Ministry Schedules & Collections

St. John All Hallows June 2nd June 2nd Altar Servers : Lecturer : Sr. Blanche 10:00 a.m.– (S) Kaheal, (B) Keyan, ( C) Kaison

Eucharistic Ministers : Sr. Caroline, J. Irons, P. Krodel, K. Lector : 10:00 a.m.– L. Trakas LaFrance, M. Poitras, L. Nowe (choir)

Eucharistic Ministers: St. Augustine 10:00 a.m.— EM-B: L. Trakas, A. Trakas, C. Corey June 1st EM-C: B. Nickerson & M. Parkhurst Lector: Sue

Mass Set Up: Eucharistic Ministers: Rita, Harry B., Sue, Christine 10:00 a.m.– B. Holmes

Counters: Vinny & Chris

St. John All Hallows Offertory (5/19): $ 1,716.00 Weekly (5/19): $ 1,730.06* Fuel (5/19): $ 408.00 Fuel (5/19): $ 413.00 Make up envelopes (5/19): $ 853.00 Education Subsidy (5/19): $ 51.00 Debt Reduction (5/19): $ 10.00 The Second Collection this weekend: Ascension (5/19): $ 8.00 Parish Development Seminary Collection (5/19): $ 3.00 The Second Collection next weekend: *Includes make up envelopes Parish Development The Second Collection this weekend: Debt Reduction The Second Collection next weekend: Education Subsidy

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Weekly (5/18): $ 1,266.00* Monthly (5/18): $ 70.00 “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's Seminary Collection (5/18): $ 20.00 life for one's friends." Christians are no strangers to sacri- *Includes make up envelopes fice. Jesus lays down his life for our redemption, martyrs remain faithful to the end, and every believer faces "deaths" in the spiritual life when love requires a re- ordering of preference and priority. On Memorial Day, we honor those who laid down their lives for their nation and for the values we espouse - freedom, justice, and a better world for our children. In a day that often fills with barbeques and boat launches, re- member to take some time in prayer! Intercede for those who have died and for the loved ones they left behind, and pray for peace on earth. 4! A gentle reminder…Please be considerate and respect Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference Is Looking For the sanctity of the Lord’s House by keeping conversa- Leaders! – We’re seeking me to take on the awesome chal- tions before and after Mass outside of the church. lenge of being a Parish Captain, to reach out to your broth- Thank you. ers and invite them to this year’s Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference. If you’ve experienced the incredible benefits of attending the conference, why not share it with Catholic Bereavement Support & Education Program - If the men of your parish? you are in need of consolation after losing a loved one, this A Parish Captain prays for the success of the 10/19/19 con- Christ centered program is for you. The Seasons of Hope ference and the men God will call to attend. He puts up the Catholic Bereavement Program by M. Donna MacLeod is poster at church, recruits men through phone calls, emails, used to explore mourning through scripture, prayer, reflec- one-to-one contact, registration for the conference, and pos- tion, activities and faith sharing. Utilizing this program, and sibly arranges a group of men to get there! All efforts are with the support of the faith community, we will journey helpful. together toward healing and spiritual growth. This on- Come join our brotherhood of leaders and experience the going, faith-based group meets every Thursday evening at joy of leading other men closer to Christ. Please help out by 7:15 p.m. in the Adoration Chapel of St. Andrew’s Church registering at www.ctcatholicmen.org Go to the Parish Cap- (128 Norwich Ave, Colchester). All are welcome! Call tain section and click “sign up”. We will have our 2nd an- Donna Reenstra (860) 537-3514 or Cheryl Laporte (860) 537 nual parish captain training on June 1st and we would like -4463 for more information. The Wednesday morning be- to send you an invite. More questions? Email ctcatholic- reavement group meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Adoration [email protected]. ! Chapel. For more information on the Wed. group, call Jeanette Girard at (860) 334-9893. Please support our bulletin advertisers. Tell them you saw their ad in our church bulletin! Thanks to them, our bulletin is free of charge! Are you grieving from an Abortion? Trust in the mer- cy of God’s love. Consider these words from St. John Paul II to those suffering because of abortion: “The The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at Christ church is aware of the many factors which may have the King Parish, 1 McCurdy Rd., Old Lyme, on Saturday, influenced your decision, and she does not doubt that June 1 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant Rev. Walter in many cases it was a painful and even shattering de- Nagle at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for the healing cision. The wound in your heart may not yet have for those who have had an abortion. Following the Mass, the healed. Certainly what happened was and remains ter- Rosary will be prayed. ribly wrong. But do not give in to discouragement and May 30, 2019 ! do not lose hope….The Father of mercies is ready to The Ascension of the Lord ! ! give you His forgiveness and His peace in the Sacra- Commissioned & Sent ! ment of Reconciliation. You will come to understand that nothing is definitively lost and you will also be Have you heard the Good News? If you're reading this, chances able to ask forgiveness from your child, who is now liv- are you probably have. You've heard the good news that God ing in the Lord.” (Evangelium Vitae, no. 99). Call Pro- became man and that Jesus suffered, died, and rose for you, me, ject Rachel, the church’s post !abortion healing pro- and everyone in between. Do you know you're part of it? ! gram , for a confidential referral to a priest who can This week, we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord. When Jesus help: 860 !861 !4439.  ascended into heaven, he gave specific direcons to his Apostles. "Go and make disciples of all naons." They listened! They made disciples, who made disciples, who made disciples, who made Divorced and Separated: The Catholic Family Services disciples, on down the centuries. And here we are! So what's Office is offering a day for Catholics experiencing the next? The truth is that we're all commissioned and sent. It hap- pain and hurt of losing a marriage relationship. Entitled pened at our bapsm, when we were made sharers in this sacred Hope and Healing: Surviving Divorce and Separation , it will mission of Jesus. Who will make the next disciples? I hope it's take place Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 9 A.M. to 2 you! ! P.M. at St. Mary Church Hall, 45 Freestone Ave., Portland, CT. This workshop will give you time for If you are in need of handicap transportation or personal reflection, group sharing, prayer, ritual, jour- any transportation to a Mass, please contact Fr. naling, and support with other Catholics seeking hope Tad at (860) 564-3313 to make arrangements. and healing as you gently move forward in your life. The cost for the day is $15, which includes materials and lunch. Registration is required. To register, contact Mary-Jo McLaughlin at 860-848-2237, Ext. 312, or email at [email protected] . 5! ASCENSION OF THE LORD (May 30th) HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION May 30th– 7:30 a.m. at All Hallows ALL HALLOWS “SUMMER KICK-OFF” May 30th– 6:30 p.m. at St. John VENDORS WANTED!!! The AHFDC is sponsoring a “Summer Kick-Off” event St. Augustine– The Summer Schedule for the Saturday on Saturday, June 29th from 9 a.m.—6 p.m . on the par- Mass will be at 5:00 p.m. From Memorial Day through ish grounds 120-130 Prospect St., Moosup. We are excit- Labor Day. ed to bring this to the community. We will have ven- It has come to our attention that there is someone dors, games, a silent auction, inflatables, music, food, trolling the parish bulletins on-line and using telephone and lots more! numbers to text or email parishioners requesting finan- cial assistance or gift cards. Please be aware of this scam WE ARE LOOKING FOR VENDORS! A table is $25 and verify with the Rectory directly before you act on and two for $40. We can supply tables if you don’t have any request for assistance. If you are contacted, you any at your disposal. This event will be outside. Forms should report the scam to the local police department will be handed out at Mass and will be available in the back with as much of the information as possible. Thank you. of all the churches in our cluster. Please send the form and the fee to: Bernard Tavernier All Hallows- The All Hallows Development Committee All Hallows Church meeting is on June 23rd at 1:00 p.m. in All Hallows 130 Prospect St. Church Basement. Everyone is invited to attend. Moosup, CT 06354 *Checks should be made out to All Hallows Church

Name:______Address: ______Contact #: ______Type of Craft/Product: ______Do you need a Table: ______Set Up Time: 7 a.m. on Saturday of the Event Check Enclosed: ______

Operation Storm Heaven- The next date is: June 1st at 9:00 a.m. in St. John’s Church.

St. John’s Church- The Church will be locked during the day. It will be unlocked 1/2 hour before the weekday Masses.

St. Augustine– A phone was found in the Church after the fish dinner. Anyone who lost their phone can contact Roy & Betty Piper at 860-546-6684.

ALTAR SERVERS WANTED AT ST. JOHN’S- If you made your First Com- munion and would like to be an Altar IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD Server, please fill out the form (located in First Holy Communion the back of the church) and return it to the Rectory. If you have any questions, All Hallows Church please contact Scott LaPorte @ (860) 230- May 12, 2019 7698.

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