Before I Formed You in the Womb I Knew You

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Volume 31 • NCumber 8 • SeptembeAr 2019 ServingT The Counties HOLIOf Middlesex • New London • Tolland • Windham, CT & FiCshers Island, NY Before I formed you in the womb I knew you . . . Jeremiah 1:5

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18 Publisher Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D. 860.887.9294 Bishop of Norwich “Mary is Inthe model This of faith, the model Issue of hope for us… Editorial Office Mary accepted her mission with uncompromised faith.” 31 Perkins Avenue, Norwich, CT 06360-3613 Fax 860.859.1253 Bishop Michael R. Cote, speaking to the Saint Brendan the Navigator Director of Communications/Executive Editor Community at the 89th Feast of the Assumption Mass. Wayne Gignac, 860.886.1281 [email protected] Advertising Sales/Production MANAGER 20 Meredith Vernott, 860.887.3933 [email protected] “The people we see are lost, they feel like no one is there, Senior Writer/Social Media Manager and they aren’t grounded. Our job is to help people get their Ryan Blessing, 860.887.3933 [email protected] Theological Advisor grounding.” Very Reverend Ted F. Tumicki, S.T.L., J.C.L., J.V. 860.887.9294

Melissa, a caseworker, reflecting on the positive impact that Catholic Charities Printing/Layout makes in people’s lives. The Hartford Courant, 285 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 060115 Editorial & Advertising Deadlines 30 The deadline for advertising and editorial is the first Monday of the previous month. Articles limited to 500-word max; letters to the editor limited to 200-word max and must include name, address and phone number for “So if I bless you, I am asking God to increase your well- verification. Email photos as JPEG attachments and MS Word copy to being, happiness, or circumstances – in essence, [email protected]. Publication not guaranteed. The Editor reserves the right to reject, omit or edit all editorial and advertising copy. Published opinions and to give you more of Himself.” advertisements do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of this newspaper. Andrea Hoisl, director, Office of Faith Events, with this month’s installment of Faith Sparks. Postmaster - Send address changes to:

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2 THE MOST REVEREND MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D. BISHOP OF NORWICH LET FAITH LEAD THE WAY Our Future Hope All your children shall be taught by the LORD; great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13

My Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, needed to ignite this faith in our children. We have responsible citizens of this great country under God. dedicated a special page to this effort where new This month also kicks off the 40 Days for Life articles and resources will be added. I encourage campaign, where we, as a diocesan community, you to visit and share this link with others –– fast and pray for an end to the taking of innocent Saint Mother Teresa, whose feast day we celebrated NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks. lives. I am reminded again by the words of Mother on September 5th, had this advice, "Spread love Teresa, "The greatest destroyer of love and peace everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you I am privileged every year to participate in events is abortion . . . any country that accepts abortion without leaving happier." celebrating your generous efforts in support of our is not teaching its people to love, but to use any children and their families. One such extraordinary As we transition from summer into autumn and our violence to get what they want." gathering was the Catholic Foundation Awards children and educators begin another school year, Dinner. It is here that many of our students receive On Tuesday September 24th there will be a Vigil let us all remember the wisdom imparted by this tuition assistance, and diocesan schools receive Mass at 7pm in the Cathedral to kick off the 40 modern Saint. "It is very important that children program assistance grants. Days for Life campaign. Please join our diocesan learn from their fathers and mothers how to love ww.norwichdiocese.org community as we ask God’s continued blessings one another, not in school, not from the teacher, but I thank all the parents who live as Christian role on our efforts to preserve life at all stages of its from you." models for their children. Many families expressed existence. with great gratitude the help received with their Parents are the first teachers. They are there to children’s tuition. Your generosity means so much Children learn by what they observe and instruct their child how to walk and how to talk. not only to the parents but to the students as well. experience. Your prayers and actions in support They set the example of how to live in a family. I am forever grateful for the many donors who of life will prepare our young people by showing Children learn cooperation and sharing from their support Catholic education and those parents who them that hope can overcome despair. Armed with parents. They learn about God and how to pray with have made a Catholic education a priority in their this knowledge they will be able, as they grow into the guidance of their parents. But most importantly family. adults, to take the advice of Mother Teresa to spread they learn how to love. All of this happens before love throughout the world. the child ever steps foot in a school. Our schools, from elementary through secondary, are providing our students a sound education as Extended family is instrumental in the education of well as instilling character, faith and a sense of w | CATHOLIC COUNTY FOUR a child, as well. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and service and respect for others. Sincerely yours in Christ’s love and joy, close family friends can help in the faith formation of our children. The Office of Faith Events (OFE) Our prayers go out every day to all who dedicate last month premiered a new feature called Faith themselves to education–– all teachers and support Sparks. The purpose of which is to engage parents, staff, public, parochial and private, active and retired, grandparents and other adult family members in of all faiths –– who encourage the self-confidence Bishop of Norwich their faith, empowering them with the confidence and hope of our next generation of caring and | 20 19 SEPTEMBER

3 4 SEPTEMBER 2019 | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | www.norwichdiocese.org donde seañadirán nuevos artículosyrecursos. dedicado una páginaespecialaesteesfuerzo para encenderesta feennuestros hijos. Hemos empoderándolos conlaconfianza necesaria otros miembros adultosdelafamiliaensu fe, propósito esinvolucrar alospadres, abuelos y un nuevo artículollamadoFaith Sparks. El de Eventos deFe (OFE)estrenó elmespasado formación delafenuestros hijos. LaOficina tíos yamigoscercanos puedenayudar enla en laeducacióndeunniño. Losabuelos, tías, La familiaextendida tambiénesfundamental vaya alaescuela. a amar. Todo estosucede antesdequeelniño orar. Pero lomásimportanteesqueaprenden sus padres aprenden acerca deDiosy cómo cómo cooperar ycompartir. Conlaguíade una familia.Losniñosaprenden desuspadres hablar. Ellossonelejemplodecómovivir en para enseňarasushijoscómocaminary Los padres sonlosprimeros maestros. Estánahí la escuela,nodelmaestro, sinodeusted." y madres cómoamarse losunosaotros, noen importante quelosniñosaprendan desuspadres transmitida porestasantamoderna"Esmuy año escolar, recordemos todoslasabiduría que nuestros hijosymaestros comienzanotro Al hacerlatransición delverano alotoñoyde sienta unpocomejorymásfelíz." nadie seacerque jamásaustedsinquealirse se "Difunda elamordondequiera quevaya. Que celebramos el5deseptiembre, dióesteconsejo: La SantaMadre Teresa, cuyo díadefiesta enCristo, yhermanas Mis queridoshermanos " Todos tushijos seráninstruidospor Yavé, ygrandeserálafelicidaddetushijos." LET Nuestra esperanza futura MICHAEL R.OTE,D THE MOSTREVND FAITH responsables deestegran paísbajoDios. generación deserciudadanoscuidadosos y sí mismosylaesperanza denuestra próxima los credos-quienes fomentan laconfianzaen parroquial, privado, activo yjubilado, detodos los maestros yalpersonaldeapoyo, público, a quienessededicanla educación-todos Nuesras oraciones todoslosdíasvan dirigiadas respeto porlosdemás. inculcar carácter, fey unsentidodeservicioy estudiantes unaeducaciónsólida,asícomo secundaria, estánproporcionando a nuestros Nuestras escuelas, desdelaprimariahasta católica una prioridadensufamilia. por lospadres quehanhechodelaeducación donantes queapoyan laeducacióncatólica y Estoy eternamenteagradecido porlosmuchos los padres, sinotambiénpara losestudiantes. Su generosidad significa mucho nosolopara la ayuda recibida conlamatrícula desushijos. Muchas familiasexpresaron congran gratitud como modeloscristianospara sushijos. Doy lasgracias atodoslospadres queviven asistencia. diocesanas reciben becaspara elprograma de asistencia conlamatrícula, ylasescuelas donde muchos denuestros estudiantesreciben de premios delaFundaciónCatólica. Esaquí esas extraordinarias celebraciones fuelaCena apoyo anuestros hijosyasusfamilias. Unade eventos para celebrar sugeneroso esfuerzode Cada añotengoelprivilegio departiciparen los demás–NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks. Le animoavisitarycompartiresteenlacecon LEAD THE Obispo deNorwich Michael R.Cote Sinceramente enelamorylaalegríadeCristo, para difundirelamorportodomundo. adultos, tomarelconsejodelaMadre Teresa en conocimiento podrán,amedidaquecrezcan coneste superar ladesesperación. Armados jóvenes mostrándolesquelaesperanza puede en apoyo delavidaprepararán anuestros y experimentan. Susoraciones yacciones Los niñosaprenden porloqueobservan todas lasetapas desuexistencia. nuestros esfuerzospara preservar lavidaen las continuas bendicionesdeDiossobre nuestra comunidad diocesanamientras pedimos a lacampaña40DíasPor laVida. Únasea vigilia alas7pmenlaCatedral para darinicio El martes24deseptiembre habrá unamisade cualquier violenciapara obtenerloquequiere. " está enseñandoasugente aamar, sino ausar aborto… cualquierpaísqueacepteelaborto no mayor destructordelamorydelapazesel nuevo laspalabras delaMadre Teresa: "El a latomadevidasinocentes. Recuerdo de diocesana, ayunamos yoramos para darfin la Vida, dondenosotros, comocomunidad Este mestambiéncomienzanlos40Díaspor BISHOP OFNORWICH WAY

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year ofphilosophystudiesatMount of whom are entering their second Hosmer andJulianCuervo,each seminarians: Alex Pandolfe,Eric We are grateful for ourreturning in Norwich. working at the Cathedral of St. Patrick is Castiblanco Father August. late in returned with a new visa and passport paperwork forseveral weeks. He in Colombia awaiting transition 29 andthenspentsometime home Michael Castiblanco, who wasordainedJune Father to Congratulations this year, onemore than lastyear. seminarians studying forthediocese As weenter into the fall, we have 10 vocations! important things:vocations, fun tospeakabout–let’s gettothe at theStanley Cup. While all that is Bruins who have another great chance Patriots, theupstartCeltics and the this fall, but who knowsabout the will be goinghome a little earlier won theSuperBowl! The Soxlikely World SeriestrophyandthePatriots ago thattheRedSoxhoisted September! It doesn’t seem that long It’s hardtobelieve it’s already Holy Hour W e

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5 Our Diocese 6 SEPTEMBER 2019 | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | www.norwichdiocese.org T Heart School, Groton;andMs. Ann math and computer teacher, Sacred Barbara Hamanaka,advanced Mrs. principal of St.JosephSchool,Baltic; are Sister Mary Patrick Mulready, of Norwich. This year’s honorees Catholic Education in theDiocese D. Award forContributionsto Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, to Catholiceducation, with the who havedevotedtheircareers Portland andhonorthree people, St. Clements Castle and Marina in By MaryEllenMahoney Dinner on November 3rd at 10th Annual Seton Scholarship he diocesewill celebrate its Support theSetonDinner and HelpOurStudents Sister Marie Andre, SisterCabriniandMotherChristinaVan Beck,Principal, form oftuition assistance. This year, our elementary schoolstudentsin the All proceedsfromthedinner support each year. multicolored program book, produced like to be included in the keepsake event aswelladvertisers whowould tickets and soliciting sponsors forthe Planning Committee. Gina isselling from membersoftheSetonDinner the evening,alongwithcontributions diocese, is leading the planning for new stewardshipcoordinator for the the Foster, Gina Middletown. School, Derbacher, theology chair, MercyHigh Sacred HeartSchool,Taftville withBishopCoteandstudents A grandmother of twoelementary send ourchildren toCatholic school.” again. We really need this money to year, thankGod, wereceived help assistance every year and pray. This One dadsaid,“We applyfortuition Dinner. Awards Annual Foundation their children at thisyear’s Catholic being granted tuition assistance for expressed theirappreciation when parents Many history. Foundation in provide school elementary students, themost to able tuition assistance to 281Catholic was Foundation last year’s SetonDinner, theCatholic thanks inpart to the money raised by h Ctoi Fudto poie a provides Foundation Catholic The confronted with payingfortuition. when challenges difficult increasingly extremely tight, andsomeparentsface the harshrealitythatbudgets are what, wereally need to confront that theywillpersevere no matter our Catholic schools andassume While some may take for granted glad wecankeepthemenrolled.” happy attheirschoolandweareso for the tuition money. They are so children andcan’t thankyouenough supporting ourdaughterandher school studentsadded,“We are

10 SETON SCHOLARSHIP DINNER NOVEMBER 3, 2019 AT 4:00 PM ST. CLEMENTS CASTLE & MARINA 1931 PORTLAND-COBALT ROAD PORTLAND, CT Honoring the recipients of the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D. Award Larry Fitzgerald, Principal, St. John Paul II Regional School, for Contributions to Catholic Education in the Diocese of Norwich: Middletown, with Bishop Cote and students Sister Mary Patrick Mulready, S.C.M.C. large amount of support to families more important to me than my child’s for tuition assistance and the funds education and health.” Ms. Ann C. Derbacher generated from the Seton Dinner play an extremely important role in helping Please support this very worthwhile these families keep their children in cause by purchasing a ticket, making Barbara Hamanaka, Ph.D. our Catholic schools. a donation, placing an advertisement or becoming a sponsor of the Seton As one mom said, “I hope that people Scholarship Dinner. Any donation is All proceeds to bene t tuition assistance for Catholic Schools. understand how important this appreciated. For more information, tuition assistance is. It really means please contact Gina Foster directly at e following sponsorships are available: everything to us. There is nothing [email protected], (860) $5,000 SETON SPONSOR 886-1928, ext. 115 or go online to Premium reserved table for 10, norwichdiocesedevelopment.org full-page program ad Thank you! TELEVISION $2,500 AQUINAS SPONSOR MASS Reserved table for 10, half-page program ad $1,500 NEWMAN SPONSOR Seating for 4, Parker quarter-page program ad 10:30am Individual program ads are also available. October 2nd For more information Father Brain Maxwell or to purchase tickets, please contact Gina Foster Our Diocese Channel 11, WCCT at 860-886-1928 or Channel 20, WTXX [email protected] Channel 59, WCTX WWW.NORWICHDIOCESEDEVELOPMENT.ORG [email protected] 7 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Gales Ferry to host Frank W. Maletz, M.D., FACS in a discussion of In Memoriam Pathways to Hope and Healing Sister Mary Rita Clare Hoffner in today’s Quagmire of Addictions Sister Mary Rita Clare Hoffner, 91, a Sister of Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 7 pm. Mercy, died on August 17, 2019 at St. Mary Home Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Facilities in West Hartford after a brief illness. 1654 Rte 12 Gales Ferry Born of the late William and Olivine (Gardner) . Hoffner in Manchester, CT she was also raised there. There is no fee for this informative discussion but kindly After graduating high school, Rita became a Sister register at [email protected] or 860.464.7251 of Mercy on December 28, 1946 and pronounced You are invited submit questions for Dr. Maletz to address her vows on June 28, 1949 taking the religious when you register or at any time prior to his presentation. name, Sister Mary Rita Clare. She began teaching primary grades in parish schools within the Hartford Archdiocese, earning a B.S. degree in education, studying on a part time basis. She continued to teach, Dr. Maletz was a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon in the Navy and moving to upper grades through 1975. locally for 37 years.His work as a global futurist led to the founding of HEALTHspital, a platform organization dedicated to promoting new At that time, Sister, determined to explore a new ministry to bring her in closer models of true Healthcare practice with health promotion, prevention, contact with lay adults, became a cosmetologist, working at J.C. Penney for a and rejuvenation strategies and practical applications. His research into four-year period. Having completed a Master in Pastoral Ministry, Sister left the functioning of the human brain in addictions and treatments led to hairdressing and returned to parish work in administration as school principal a comprehensive paradigm transformation model considering chemicals at St. Joseph School in Enfield. & behaviors with the potential for misuse/abuse he has named: She held that position until she was invited to direct a religious education PSAADS -PSychoActive Addictable Disorders Spectrum. program at Sacred Heart parish in the Norwich diocese. She soon loved the ministry, the students, their family contacts and developed strong pastoral ties. In that setting, she was enabled to reach out to those in need. She modeled a spirituality that was expressed in a quiet, kind and gentle manner. It became her signature. ww.norwichdiocese.org Her personal quest now complete, she stayed in the Norwich area through retirement. She moved to West Hartford and St. Mary Home within two weeks of her death, giving new meaning to the term lifelong minister. Trust in the mercy of God’s love. Sister Rita Clare was predeceased by her parents, as well as two aunts who were Sisters of Mercy. She is survived by her grateful community of the Sisters If you are carrying the grief and sorrow of past of Mercy, with whom she spent 73 fruitful years. abortions, call Project Rachel a post-abortion Those wishing to donate in Sister's memory are asked to consider Sisters of healing ministry. All calls are confidential. Mercy, 25 Prescott St. West Hartford, CT 06110. | w | CATHOLIC COUNTY FOUR 860-861-4439 | 20 19 SEPTEMBER

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17 Our Diocese 18 SEPTEMBER 2019 | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | www.norwichdiocese.org Jubilant parishioners gathered at Mark O’Donnell. the directionoftheirpastor, Reverend Church onFishersIsland -isunder in WaterfordLady ofGrace andOur in NewLondon,Saint Paul Church Saint Mary Star of the Sea Church parishes –SaintJosephChurchand The community, formedbyfour Brendan theNavigator Community. August 11, celebrated with the Saint T By Paulina Angulo By of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 89th Feast of the Assumption he weather was perfect for the of theBlessedV Feast oftheAssumption beautifully spoken in three languages: community, andtheMasswas community as wellaHispanic the Navigatorhasalarge Italian Deacon Jorge Escalona. Saint Brendan Agudelo, DeaconMario Ramos and retired pastor;Reverend Luis Henry pastor; ReverendJosephCastaldi, by Reverend.MarkO’Donnell, Bishop ofNorwich,accompanied the MostReverendMichaelR.Cote, solemn Masswiththemain celebrant, Blessed Motherina to venerateOur Saint Mary Star of the Sea Church Brennan-Almaraz, assisted byMiledis Virgin MarywascrownedbyFlor The venerated statue of the Blessed life…we toofacefearand hardship.” we know, suffered many trials in her with uncompromised faith. Mary, of sin…Maryaccepted her mission not diebecause death is aconsequence the modelofhopeforus…Marydid “Mary,” hesaid,“isthe model of faith, hope isthemostfundamental message. Bishop Cote reminded us that Mary’s English, ItalianandSpanish. irgin Mary It was a memorable day. of Columbusand Tony D’s Restaurant. Committee and cooked by the Knights Feast ofthe Assumption Planning with delicious foodprovidedbythe Saint Joseph Schoolforapicnic, the blessing, everyone gathered at the Blessing of the Sick. Following procession toSaintJosephChurchfor After Masseveryoneparticipated in a “Ave María.” Rojas. Anthony A. Joyce,Jr. sangthe Hilario, Elviany Quiroz andStephanie Photos byLiliamBrennan-Almaraz e odn CT New London, 12 Ocean Avenue12 e odn CT New London, 12 Ocean Avenue12 e odn CT New London, 12 Ocean Avenue12 believer. of every family and the every from from heart association, community, group Christian every of from every from and life, prayer, may animpassioned the to Creator God, and plea lover rise up throughout the world. Through special initiatives and indaily prayerA great for life isurgently aprayer needed, which rise will pray Lady ofOur Guadalupe, for us. who makes by Cross allthings His new. Amen. We thisinthe Name ask of Jesus, the sick and the elderly. theespecially unborn, Inspire and protect our efforts on behalf of those most vulnerable and allpeople inus Instill reverence for human every life. the from of effects us death. and heal of the culture Forgive for us not receiving yourof life gift inyour mercy. trust great Grant us be blessed withjoy. Make our love generous and self-giving so that we may of yourthe beauty plan for life and love. to and see desire ourOpen hearts to receive the abundance of life you have promised. withyourstrengthen us Holy Spirit Father,Eternal Source of Life, 443-1871 443-1871 443-1871 - Pope 100 Saint John Evangelium no. Paul II, Vitae, FUNERAL HOMES www.neilanfuneralhome.com FUNERAL HOMES New London,CT www.neilanfuneralhome.com 12 Ocean Avenue FUNERAL HOMES www.neilanfuneralhome.com PRAYER LIFE FOR 443-1871 48 Grand Street Niantic, CT 739-6112 48 Grand Street 48 Grand Street 48 Grand Street ini,CT Niantic, ini,CT Niantic, ini,CT Niantic, 739-6112 739-6112 739-6112 • Forgiveness • IntergenerationalHealing • SettingtheCaptiveFree Healing Retreat please callLorraineBernier at413-547-0118. Ludlow, MA 01056.For more information, Charismtic Retreat,119 Blisswood Village Drive, to: CCR.SendtoLorraineBernier, 44th Annual (3 Saturday&1Sunday)Makecheckspayable $230 (doubleroom).Includesroomand4meals Cost: $150(daysonly),$240(singleroom), Holy FamilyPassionistRetreat Center, Presented byFather RayIntrovigne Catholic Charismatic October 25-27,2019 Renewal Retreat 44th Annual and JudithHughes West Hartford

19 Our Diocese 20 SEPTEMBER 2019 | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | www.norwichdiocese.org physical status. illness,orfamilial The race, gender, religion,age,mentalor through theirdoors,regardless of 100 percenttoevery clientthatwalks compassionate staff,theagency gives those inneed. With adedicatedand tobearesourcefor determined Connecticut. of Eastern They are providersocial service totheresidents strives tobemorethanjustanother Catholic Charitiesisanagency that CATHOLICISM: The PivotalPlayers By EdTessman Our LadyofourdesParishinGalesFerryPresents St. CATHERIN ofSINA,theMysticgavetestimony tothereality St. THOMAS AQUINAS, the Theologian demonstratedfaithand Register [email protected] or byphoneat860.464.7251 What MakesCatholicCharities reason are notatoddsbutcomefrom thesamesource. announcedlater thisyear! Dates for 5otherswillbe There isnofeefor this of thespiritualdimension here andbeyond. eight-segment series. segments are shown. Word onFire Ministriesbutisnot Dates for the1st3 The PivotalPlayersbookisavailable from saints, artists,mystics,andscholarswho Bishop RobertBarron’s DVDexplores and thecourseofwesterncivilization. helped shapethelifeofChurch September 19: October 3: Stand AbovetheRest Intensive CaseManagement(ICM). locations include behavioral health and London, Willimantic andMiddletown providedservices atthe Norwich,New obligatory. 1654 Rte12inGalesFerry All presentations are at Parish MeetingRoom Our Ladyofourdes (across from CVS)

often serves clientsinmorethanone often serves but Catholic Charities specific needs, thathelpclientswith attributes Each program hasitssignificant Program. the SupplementalNutrition Assistance as well needsprovided asdietary by and financial literacy, pregnancy needs education, jobreadiness,budgeting emergency basicneeds,parenting Some components of ICM include *Daily Mass *End-of-Life Care *Long-term Care *Short-term Rehabilitation Specializing in: Dedicating ourlove,compassionand service toourcommunity. will missherwhen ourtimeisover.” my visitswithmy socialworker and available tomeandmy kids.Ienjoy more resourcesthanIknew were even course andhasconnectedmewith encourages metostay thesteady client reflects:“CatholicCharities beings withaccesstoresources.One they face. They aretreatedashuman Charities aremorethanjusttheissues throughCatholic Clients served good jobof.” whichget theirgrounding, we doa Ourjobistohelppeople grounded. like nooneisthere,andthey aren’t “The peoplewe seearelost,they feel issue. As Melissa,acaseworker, says, area uponidentifyingtherootof www.sjlivingcenter.org 860.456.1107 Windham, CT 06280 14 ClubRoad Diocese of Norwich Diocese of Sponsored by the Dioces ofNorwich Sponsored bythe service agencies,CatholicCharities service funding beingscarceformany Connecticut.Despite within Eastern severely disadvantaged populations utmost professionalcaretothe consistently vitalin providing the receives fromgenerousdonorsis The fundingCatholicCharities lives ofthosewho areinneed. environment inordertoimprove the everything aboutthepersonandtheir when dealingwithclients,takingin the agency take aholisticapproach accustomed to.” Those who work at so Icangive themfoodthatthey are I needtoknow what theircultureeats So, ifIamhelpingaSpanishfamily, so we canunderstandneedsbetter. different culturesinourcommunity “which allows about ustolearn educates staffonculturalcompetence, member Keyla saidtheagency and beyond fortheirclients.Staff respectful, andwillingtogoabove The staffispersonable, reliable, Register through your parishbyFriday, October 11. For more information,callMary-Jo McLaughlinat860-848-2237, Ext.312. please visitccfsn.org. ortomake adonation, opportunities, volunteeradditional information, Connecticutsince1921.ForEastern to thosemostinneedthroughout “Providing Help&CreatingHope” Catholic Charitieshasbeen appreciated.” system, thatthey’re recognized, and them know they’re included in the giving clientsresources…Itlets Melissa putsit,“It’s morethanjust ready togetbackontheirfeet. As of empowered individuals who are in need;they’ve acommunity built Charities doesmorethanhelpclients It’s cleartoseethatCatholic comes toreceiving donations. management supervisor, when it says Miriam,intensive case “A countsforeverything,” littlegrain clients’ sake. ensures money isnotalimitforthe NorwichCT06360 136SachemStreet Fax 860-886-2396 860-889-2374 co- workers, support staff and health care staff co- professionals. workers, support Join for for living us people aCelebration the of Liturgy please contact of theplease Office Faith 860-848-2237x304 Events with disabilities; forwith their disabilities; family, care-givers, friends, Principal Celebrant Bishop Michael R. Cote Celebrant Michael R. Bishop Principal Pontifical Mass for the Diocesan PartnershipDiocesan For for more the to informationor RSVP reception, strength notto surrender before theadversities oflife. unique andirreplaceable. Callingthisto mindgives usthe not forgotten and that weare by God, Hisbeloved children, Let usaskfor thegrace to remember eachday that weare Sunday October 6,2019@11:00am Sunday 126 Norwich Avenue, Colchester126 Norwich Presentation &Reception to follow [email protected] on Disability Pope Francis@Pontifex St. Andrew Church St.

21 Our Diocese 22 SEPTEMBER 2019 | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | www.norwichdiocese.org www.sacredheartgroton.org/school 860-445-0611 50 SacredHeartDrive,Groton,CT Gail Kingston Sacred HeartSchool,Groton Willimantic St. Mary-St.JosephSchool, www.smsjschool.org Phone: 860-423-8479 35 ValleySt,Willimantic,CT IanM.Holland,Principal Academic Excellence.Character.Self-Confidence. Diocese ofNorwich Superintendent ofSchools Fiore,Jr.Henry God bless, May Godalways bless thechildrenunderourcollective carewith ahappy, healthy schoolyear. include theminnext month’s letter. is relatedtoeducationeitherdirectly orindirectly, [email protected],andIwillbehappy to quiteabitinpreparationforthisletter.I learned Iamsurethatthislistis notexclusive. Ifyou areaware ofany saintswhose patronage named after. Inaddition,therearemany saintswho arespecifically educationally related, which I would like tosharewith you. Of course,we pray daily toGod, theFather, theSonandHoly Spirit,Mary, ourMother, andthevarious saintswhom ourschoolsare the wholeworld.” of many things." Their intercession is their most exalted service to God's plan. We can and should ask them to intercede for usand for Him andconstantlycare forthosewhom theyhaveleft on earth.Whentheyentered intothejoyoftheirMaster, theywere "putincharge tradition of prayer by the example of their lives, the transmission of their writings, and their prayer today. Theycontemplate God, praise “The witnesses who have preceded us into the kingdom, especially those whom the Church recognizes as saints,share in the living According to The CatechismoftheCatholicChurch, became intriguedby the numberofsaintsCatholicChurchwho arepatronsforourschoolcommunities. environments. Accordingly, we pray forourstudentsandallthoseinvolved ofCatholiceducation.Recently, inthespecialministry I Our Catholicschoolshave openedtheirdoorsonceagain foranotherexciting year ofproviding academicexcellence infaith-filled My DearFriends, , Principal

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Mrs. DorisMessina,Principal www.stmichaelschoolct.com Phone: 860-599-1084 63 LibertySt,Pawcatuck,CT St. MichaelSchool,Pawcatuck www.sacredhearttaftville.org Phone: 860-887-1757 Sacred HeartSchool,Taftville 15 HuntersAve,Taftville,CT Mother ChristinaVanBeck,SCMC,Principal

www.st-patrickschoolnorwich.org Phone: 860-889-4174 211 Broadway,Norwich,CT Sharon Stewart St. PatrickCathedralSchool,Norwich www.stjamesdanielson.org Phone: 860-774-3281 120 WaterSt,Danielson,CT LindaMarieJoyal,Principal St. JamesSchool,Danielson St. EdwardSchool,StaffordSprings www.stedward-stafford.org Phone: 860-684-2600 25 ChurchSt,StaffordSprings,CT Mrs. MaryAnnePelletier,Principal , Principal

www.saintjohnschoolos.org Phone: 860-388-0849 42 MaynardRoad,OldSaybrook,CT Mother ElaineMoorcroft,SCMC,Principal St. JohnSchool,OldSaybrook www.schoolofstjoseph.org Phone: 860-923-2090 26 MainSt.,N.Grosvenordale,CT David Sizemore Grosvenordale St. JosephSchool,North , Principal

www.ahfbaltic.org Phone: 860-822-9272 54 WestMainSt,Baltic,CT Mother MaryDavid,SCMC,Principal Academy oftheHolyFamily,Baltic

St. UrsulafoundedtheUrsulineorder, which opened schoolsfortheeducationofCatholicwomen. Thomas Aquinaswas anaccomplishedscholarandisoneofthe manySt. patronsaintsforstudents. withsocialrelationshipsinschoolandisawonderfulSt. Thérèse ofLisieuxstruggled patronforstudents. St. Sebastianisthepatronsaintofcoachesandathletes. St. Scholastica(It’s allinthename!)isanother patronessofstudentswho foundedanorderofnuns. St. Michaelthe Archangel, protector, isthepatronofschoolresourceofficersandsafety patrols. He isthepatronofpeoplemixed race,thosewho sufferdiscrimination,andjanitors. for homelesschildrenandprovidedSt. MartindePorres foundedorphanages for African slaves. isthepatronofcooksandpoor. forourfaith, St. Lawrence, amartyr St. JosephofCupertinowas studentwho astruggling isthepatronofstudentstakingexams. St. Josephthe Worker isthepatronofofficestaff. help keep thememployed andoutofjail.Heisthepatronschoolchildren,juvenile delinquents,andapprentices. St. JohnBoscowas anexcellent scholarwhohisstudieslateduetopoverty. started Hementoredboys to St. JohnBaptistedelaSalleimproved many schoolsandisapatronofteachersprincipals. St. Isidore ofSevilleisthepatronfortechnology, computersandtheInternet. for itsmissionary, educationalandcharitable works. St. IgnatiusofLoyolawas aSpanishpriestandtheologian who founded theJesuitorderwhich isknown church musicforwhich heisnamed, (Gregorian chant).Heisapatronofteachers. St. Gregory theGreat, was apopeandwriter. Heinvented thecalendarwe usetoday of andtheform St. GemmaGalgani,who was known forbeingaconscientiousstudentispatronofstudents. other Christianchurches,andtheJesuitorder, andeducationalaccomplishments. forhismissionary St. FrancisXavier, oneofSt.IgnatiusLoyola's closestfriends,ismosthonoredby theCatholicChurch, St. FrancisdeSalesisthepatronofwritingforstudents. St. Elizabeth Ann Setonwas thefirst AmericansaintandisthepatronessofCatholicschools. St. DomenicSaviowas astudentofSt.JohnBoscowho sometimesgot intotrouble. Heisapatronofyoung boys. driversSt. Christopheristhepatronofbus andcrossingguards. St. Catherineof Alexandria, who was fordebating,isapatronofstudents,teachersandlibrarians. famous St. Benedictfoundedanorderofmonksandisapatronstudents. NCAAteam!) (andIimagineofaparticular Gonzaga was acatechismtootherchildrenandisthepatronofyoung students. St. Aloysius St. Albert theGreat actually taughtSt. Thomas Aquinas andisthepatronofsciencestudents. St. Agnes ofRomeisthepatronyoung girls.Shewas fordenying attheageof12or13. martyred refusingherfaith St. JohnPaulIISchool,Middletown www.jpii.org Phone: 860-347-2978 87 SouthMainSt,Middletown,CT Mr. LawrenceFitzgerald,Principal www.ahfbaltic.org Phone: 860-822-9272 54 WestMainSt,Baltic,CT Mother MaryDavid,SCMC,Principal Academy oftheHolyFamily,Baltic

www.stjosephbaltic.org Phone: 860-822-6141 10 SchoolHillRoad,Baltic,CT St. JosephSchool,Baltic Sr. MaryPatrickMulready,SCMC, Sr. Phone: 860-346-6659 Middletown, CT 1740 RandolphRoad, www.mercyhigh.com Middletown Mercy HighSchool, Mary McCarthy,RSM,President

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