SAINT ELIZABETH OF THE TRINITY REV. Michael Santiago, PASTOR PAROCHIAL VICAR VINCENT CURRAN

Office Phone number 203-239-5378 Religious education office - 203-234-9287 Website: www.stelizabethofthetrinity.org

ST. FRANCES CABRINI ST. BARNABAS CHURCH ST. THERESE CHURCH 57 Pond Hill RD 44 Washington Ave 555 Middletown Ave North Haven, CT 06473 North haven, CT 06473 North Haven, CT 06473

PARISH DEACONS: Deacon Ernie Scrivani Deacon Steve Bilodeau Deacon Ronnie Bicknell

MASSES CELEBRATED As of May 22nd and 23rd weekend:

ST. BARNABAS CHURCH SATURDAY MASS– 4:00PM SUNDAY MASS– 9:30AM

ST. FRANCES CABRINI CHURCH 8:00AM

ST. THERESE CHURCH 11:00AM

DAILY MASSES: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00AM at ST. BARNABAS HOLY DAYS– AS SCHEDULED

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: SATURDAY, 3:00PM-3:45PM AT ST. BARNABAS CHURCH

ST. ELIZABETH OF THE TRINITY PARISH MAY 30, 2021

*UPDATE INFORMATION* In light of recent developments from the civil authorities regarding COVID-19 measures, Archbishop Blair is pleased to announce that the weekend of Pentecost Sunday (May 22/23), there Saturday, May 29 is an obligation once again to participate at Mass. 4:00PM Frances Sudusky by Legion of Mary However, since the risk of infection, though diminished, still remains, the following Sunday, May 30 individuals may very legitimately decide not yet 8:00AM Our Parish Family to attend church: those suffering from serious 9:30AM Nicola & Carmella Buono pre-exiting conditions making them more by Serafina & Dominic Auriemma susceptible to COVID-19; those who are in 11:00AM Maria Grace & Vincenzo Capasso quarantine due to exposure to any contagion, or by Capasso Family who reside with someone who is quarantined. Given Governor Lamont’s declaration the Monday, May 31 “remaining restrictions will be lifted, Adoration 7AM-7:45AM EXCEPT MASKS” on May 22/23, our 8:00AM John & Anna Bonsiglio by Daughters churches can reopen to 100% capacity with no need for any specific social Tuesday, June 1 distancing (https:portal.ct.gov/DECD/ 8:00AM St. Michael by Licausi Family Content/corona virus-Business-Recovery/ sector-rules-for-reopen). Wednesday, June 2

8:00AM Fr. Beloin & Fr. Daly by Barbara Radigan  Masks, however, are sill required for all who enter the church. Also, the rules regarding wearing masks for those in the sanctuary will remain in Thursday, June 3 place. 8:00AM Ciro & Maria Parente by Family  Pew barriers and tape, signs, etc. that were previously used to direct the flow of traffic in Friday, June 4 aisles can be removed. 8:00AM Jose & Esaltina Goncalves by Children  Communion on the tongue should continue to be discouraged for the sake of the health of others. Saturday, June 5 Those who receive in this manner should receive 4:00PM Edwin & Dorothy Mc Namara & only after everyone has received.  Ministers of Holy Communion will sanitize their Fr. Dignam hands prior to distributing.  Exposed holy water fonts should remain empty. Sunday, June 6  The offertory collection can be restored using 8:00AM Cesare Simone by Wife baskets with extended handles. 9:30AM Julia Ferraiuolo 7th Anniv. by Family  There is still to be no Offertory procession brining 11:00AM Carmella & Crescenzo Crisci forward the gifts. by Capasso Family

More guidelines will be listed on our website: www.stelizabethofthetrinity.org

On Mondays, we will be at the parking lot door of The Sanctuary Lamp Saint Barnabas from 2:00 - 2:30 pm distributing at the Tabernacle this Holy Communion to anyone who is unable to attend Mass due to compromised heath issues week burns for the Glory of for because of Covid 19. Please note Communion will be given ANN CLEARY GONSALVES at the Sacristy door. Please note; There is no need to make By The Family an appointment. THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

Parish Stewardship for the week of We hope that you and your families Offertory 05/23/2021: $6,291.00 remained healthy and safe during these Online Giving 05/23/2021: $1,101.00 unprecedented and challenging times. In the wake of this COVID-19 pandemic our primary MONTHLY COLLECTION The monthly collection will be taken up the weekend concerns remain the health and well being of our of June 5th/6th for the support of the Parish. parishioners and as we look forward to the opening Envelopes have been provided. Thank you. this weekend of May 22nd and May 23rd for all three of our churches. Please see the schedule for the mass Men of times for all three churches. Please note locations St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at the 8AM Mass will be at St. Frances Cabrini Come join Fr. Curran for a four week session on St. Church and the location for the 11AM Mass Joseph! has dedicated this year to St. Joseph will be at St. Therese, at both of these so the Church may deepen her understanding of the locations please use the front doors ONLY. Guardian of the Holy Family. St. Joseph provides me in a Also, please note all Mass intentions will be special way with an example of Christian living and a model of manhood which combines strength and switched to these locations as well. The tenderness. The sessions will be held at St. Frances Saturday Mass at 4pm and the Sunday Mass at Cabrini Church (Please enter through the front doors) 9:30AM will be held at St Barnabas Church, at on Thursday June 3rd, 10th, 17th, and the 24th from this location please use back doors only, we 6:30-7:30pm. These sessions will be limited to the first 25 want everyone to be safe. Also, there is no men from our parish who sign up. Please call our Parish office to register at need to sign up for Mass anymore according 203-239-5378 to the guidelines. We will continue to have the There is a book we will be using for our sessions. The churches cleaned and sanitized before each Mass and book is free and can be picked up prior to the start of our please remember to always wear your mask. sessions at the Parish Office. Please arrange for pickup at the time of your registration. We plan on offering other Thank you for all of your support during these times, sessions on St. Joseph in the fall which will be open to women and men. Stay tuned for details. St. Joseph patron God Bless, Father Michael Santiago of the Universal Church, Please pray for us! God, Baby and Me Ministry MARKET PLACE SALE We are a community of parents of young children who are part of St. Elizabeth of the As a fundraiser for the Parish and with Trinity Parish. We meet from 8:30-9:30PM Father Santiago’s approval The Parish is on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month planning on having an outdoor Market Place via Zoom to share our journeys in faith and Sale. parenting. Both mothers and fathers are warmly We will have for sale items that are gently used invited to join for conversation, prayer, discussion, and a basket raffle that will be a very nice gift for laughs, and the opportunity to get to know other someone to win. local Catholic parents of babies, toddlers and Because of Covid concerns this will be an preschoolers. If you are interested in joining, please outdoor event with no food for sale. Please plan contact me at [email protected]. on coming Saturday, June 19th 2021 from 9am-3pm God Bless, At St. Barnabas Church Emily We will be looking for volunteers for set up, break down and table sales, please call the office North Haven Knights of Columbus at 203-239-5378 to sign up. Mark your Men in our Parish can join the Knights calendars and please support our Parish. Visit: https://kofc3733.org Thank you Or contact Blaise Vece at 203-606-0396 Email: [email protected] MAY 30, 2021

Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Continued… It was a seminal moment in the life of St. The Vicariate Outreach Program Elizabeth of the Trinity, when everything crystallized and “Reaching Out, Healing Together” she understood how to respond to what God was doing in In the spirit of stewardship—sharing God’s Gifts her heart. On this great feast of the Holy Trinity, rather –the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal initiated the than talk about her, Vicariate Outreach Program in 1997. The I’ll let you read an excerpt from a letter she wrote to a Program offers support to local organizations young aspirant about the abiding presence of the Holy that, by their efforts, are a meaningful extension Trinity in her soul, followed by an excerpt from one of St. of the mission of the and her Elizabeth’s most beautiful prayers. teachings. Letter #172: To Sister Germain of the Trinity: “My The Archdiocese and the 2021 Appeal— dear little sister I so love when you lift the veil of your soul Reaching out, Healing together, has for me to enter into that private sanctuary where you live received broad acclaim for sharing more than completely alone with Him who wants you all for Himself $18M over the previous 23 years of this effort. and who creates a beloved solitude within you for Him- With the support of all parish households, we self…, Listen to all that is being sung in His soul, in His remain enthusiastic about continuing and heart; it is Love, infinite Love that envelops us and wants improving this vital outreach Program this year us to share even here below in all His beatitudes. The en- as well. tire Trinity rests within us, this whole mystery that will be Thank you for your our vision in heaven: let this be your cloister…, I am Eliza- concern and generosity. beth of the Trinity, that is, Elizabeth disappearing, losing herself, letting herself be invaded by the Three; you can see HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE that we are very close to Them…, I commend you to all our Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus saints, and very particularly to our holy Mother Teresa (of 10 DAYS: December 7 to 16, 2021 Walk where Jesus walked…Cruise the Sea of Galilee… Avila) and to Sister Therese of the Child Jesus. Yes, my little Visit Nazareth…Climb the Mt. of Olives & view the Old sister, let us live by love, let us be simple like she was, sur- City of Jerusalem…Walk the Via Dolorosa to the rendered all the time, immolating ourselves minute by min- Church of the Holy Sepulcher…Visit Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity. ute by doing God’s will without seeking extraordinary HOSTED BY: REVEREND JEREMIAH N. MURASSO, PH.D. things. And then, let us make ourselves very little, letting ONLY $3399 PER PERSON FROM NEW YORK ourselves be carried, like a child in the arms of her mother, (Air/land tour price is $2699 plus $700 government taxes/airline surcharges) by Him who is our All…, He wants us to be so pure, but He TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: Roundtrip air from New Himself will be our purity: we must let ourselves be trans- York, First Class hotels, Breakfast & Dinner daily, formed into one and the same image with Him…, let us join Comprehensive Sightseeing, Porterage, Entrance Fees in making our days one continual communion: in the morn- and much more!! ing, let us wake in Love; all day let us surrender ourselves FOR A DETAILED BROCHURE PLEASE CONTACT to Love by doing the will of God…, Let us give ourselves all REVEREND MURASSO: the time in the way He wishes, and then when evening Tel: (860) 977-7675 or Email: [email protected] comes…, let us sleep in Love. Perhaps we will see faults, DON’T MISS THIS TRIP OF A infidelities; let us abandon them to Love: it is a consuming LIFETIME!! fire!”

The Presence of the Holy Trinity in Our Soul Prayer of St. Elizabeth to the Holy Trinity Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity, was born in “O my God, Trinity whom I adore, help me forget myself in 1880, and grew up in close to entirely, that I may be established in You, as still and as the city's Carmelite monastery. At age 17 peaceful as if my soul were already in eternity. May noth- when she visited the monastery, the mother ing trouble my peace or make me leave You, O my un- superior said to her: 'I just received this circular letter changing One, but may each minute carry me further into about the death of Therese of , and I want you to the depths of Your mystery! Give peace to my soul; make it read it.' That circular letter would later become St. Your heaven, Your beloved dwelling and Your resting place. Therese’s autobiography, The Story of a Soul. May I never leave You there alone, but be wholly present, my faith wholly vigilant, wholly adoring and wholly surren- Continued to next Column... dered to your creative action...” Deacon Ernie MAY 30, 2021 Religious Education Registration for St. Therese Nursery School 2021/2022 has Dear Graduating Senior: begun January 2021! Virtual Tours & Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from Registration for the Fall of 2021! Celebrating high school. St. Elizabeth of the Trinity offers The Reverend Michael Santiago and Father Vincent E. 20 years serving our parish and community! We Lyddy scholarships to graduating seniors that are are beginning to plan for the school year of parishioners of the parish. Please find the application 2021/2022! We are celebrating serving our parish and that you need to complete to apply for the scholarship community for the past 20 years! In our 20th year on our website www.stelizabethofthetrinity.org. Be added a fourth classroom to meet the needs of our sure to include the documents as requested. Once complete, please send your application and associated families! We now have a five day classroom, three four documents to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, attn: Faith year old classrooms that meet Monday, Wednesday, and Formation, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven, Friday and three year old classes that meet Tuesday/ CT 06473. If you have any questions or concerns, Thursday. If your child is three by December 2021, now please feel free to contact us at (203) 234-9287 or is the time to register for next year! We will be holding [email protected]. private virtual tours and virtual open houses for our upcoming year! Please visit our website for a video of God Bless, Rev. Michael Santiago & Religious our school as well as scheduling a private virtual tour or Education Coordinators open house session at www.sttheresenurseryschoolcom! SOCIAL ACTION FOOD DRIVE You may also phone the Director, Michele Adinolfi at Social Action's next food drive will take place 203-234-9971 or by email at [email protected] on the weekend of June 12,13. Volunteers for more information on this process. We pray that you will be in the church parking lot 25 minutes before will make STNS the first stop on your child’s learning each Mass at each church to collect food. Volunteers journey! will also be passing out grocery bags after each Mass on the weekend of June 5,6. Food will be delivered to

Amistad Catholic Worker in New Haven and to the North Haven Congregational Church. Please know St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish Summer Camp how much your generosity is appreciated by those 2021 Growing in God’s World! who are in need of groceries. Dear Families, We are happy to share that St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish Summer Camp will be running This week at the nursery for four weeks this year beginning on Monday, July 5th and ending on Friday, July 30th from 9:00 school: a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with half and full day options available for full and part-time week In honor of Memorial Day and all those selections. Campers range in age from 3-7. Each who have served our country and week has a special theme with fun related crafts continue to protect our freedom, the and activities in our beautiful air conditioned parish center! children of the nursery school made If you have any questions, please feel free flags from their handprints. Each day to call me at 203-234-9971 or email at at STNS we say the pledge of [email protected] for a registration packet. Spots fill up quickly! allegiance to honor our country and See you soon at camp!!! those who sacrificed for our freedom. Michele Adinolfi Summer Camp Coordinator THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

Due to the Holiday the rectory office Why Wear a Roman Collar? will be closed on Monday, May 31st. The office will reopen on Tuesday, June Question: 1st.

Thank you Why do priests wear a Roman collar? Answer:

The practice of priests wearing the Roman collar developed in the mid-nineteenth century as an alternative to wearing the cassock which We pray for the sick or in some places was seen as impractical or homebound and which was even outlawed by anti-Catholic their caregivers legislation. Since its introduction, it has taken All those who are sick. We beg You different forms, and if you visit different Heavenly Father, we pray that You will lay your healing Hands upon to have countries today, you will see variation in what compassion on all those who are priests wear. suffering so that they may be delivered from their circumstances. In Jesus, we pray. The Code of Canon Law simply observes that Amen priests wear “suitable ecclesiastical garb” according to the judgments of the national bishops conferences and local custom (no. 284). The US Bishops have instructed that outside of liturgical functions, a “black suit and Roman collar are the usual formal attire for priests. The use of the cassock is at the Special envelopes are available marked “Poor Box.” If you wish to make a contribution to the discretion of the cleric.” Priests who are poor, please put these envelopes in the collection members of religious communities are to basket. follow the rules of their institute regarding the Women’s Club Meeting will be on habit or other approved clothing. Wednesday June 2nd at 7pm in the St Frances Cabrini Church Hall. Please call In the end, whether a priest wears the Roman The office to confirm that you can come. Thank you. collar, a religious habit, or, as is the case in 203-239-5378 many European countries, a suit and tie (to Any bulletin submission, please email info by distinguish them from Protestant clergy who Tuesdays at 11:00am to: wear a collar) the goal of their clerical clothing [email protected] is to serve as a sign of their commitment to guide and to serve, and to also allow them to ST. ELIZABETH OF THE TRINITY PARISH WEBSITE! be truly public figures because they are www.stelizabethofthetrinity.org ordained for the service of all. Visit our Website for a new directory for links to Spiritual Resources for everyone’s enlightenment. https://www.stelizabethofthetrinity.org/spiritual- resources Contact: [email protected] with suggestions NOLAN’S HAMDEN NO JOB TOO SMALL Superior INSURED Autobody Inc. MONUMENT CO. 323 Washington Ave., Hamden PANDOLFI PLUMBING LLC. 95 State Street, North Haven, CT SALES • SERVICE LICENSED PLUMBING CONTRACTOR (203) 239-1159 • (203) 239-3147 Fax (Opposite Knights of Columbus Hall) 334 STATE ST. • NORTH HAVEN, CT Foreign & Domestic Repairs • Pinstriping 203-288-8486 1-800-852-8865 NEW HOMES / SERVICE Unibody Frame Repair • Custom Painting (203) 248-8110 • www.neroac.com Located in North Haven John R. Nolan ASE Certified Anthony Aceto CT LIC # 0407900 I-Car Certified Emilio Giano Michael F. Nolan Parishioner 203-804-2564 HCA#0000561 GARGANO Walk-Ins Welcome FAMILY DENTISTRY “An Integrated Approach to Manual Medicine” Joseph Gargano D.M.D. Dr. David Mikos, D.C., P.T. Ted Gargano D.M.D. Montowese Chiropractic Center, LLC 203-239-2356 • 203-239-0678 dentistnorthhaven.com 202 State Street, North Haven 21 Washington Ave • North Haven 203-985-1577 Parishioners America’s Choice in Home Care Specializing in Live-In and 24 Hour Care! Flexible Hourly Care Available

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