May Crowning this Sunday

May Crowning at the Dominican Monastery, Guilford

On Sunday, May 7, 3:00 p.m. there will be a May Crowning of the Blessed Mother

Rosary, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, preaching

Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 11 Race Hill Road, North Guilford, CT

From the intersection of Rt. 77 & Rt. 80, go north 1.3 miles on Rt. 77. Take the first right onto Race Hill Rd. The Monastery is at the end of the road on the left.

***monastery pastured raised eggs will be available for sale, $5.00 per dozen.


++++


May Crowning at the Benedictine Monastery, Branford

Following the 11:00 a.m. Mass, there will be a May Crowning of the Blessed Mother

Monastery of the Glorious Cross, 61 Burban Drive, Branford


++++

Contributor: Paul A. Zalonski
Catholic Connecticut
255 Foxon Hill Road
East Haven, CT 06513-1216 USA
Email Paul at: CatholicCT@gmail.com
Follow Paul on Twitter @CatholicCT
Connect with Paul on Facebook "Catholic Connecticut CatholicCT"

Upcoming Catholic Events

New K of C Museum exhibit marks 100th anniversary of World War I 


Marking the 100th anniversary of the United States’ participation in the war, the K of C Museum’s exhibition, World War I: Beyond the Front Lines runs for the duration of America’s time in the conflict (April 6, 2017 – Dec. 30, 2018). The show provides a historical retrospective of the war and includes interactives, visuals and artifacts from the Knights of Columbus Museum collection and its Supreme Council Archives as well as many borrowed items from private lenders and organizations. 

A series of WWI-related lectures and presentations will be offered throughout the duration of the exhibition. The inaugural lecture, by Central Connecticut State University history professor, M. Bolek Biskupski, Ph.D., is Saturday, April 8, 2017, at 2 p.m., and will explore the war’s origins and outcomes. 

The Knights of Columbus Museum, located at 1 State Street in New Haven, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with free admission and parking. More information: 203-865-0400 or kofcmuseum.org. 


++++++

Gift Shoppe at Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 11 Race Hill Road, Guilford

The Gift Shoppe is well stocked with books, homemade fudge, Monastery maple syrup, and other items made by the nuns. Plus, gifts for Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation. 

The Monastery Shoppe is closed for the sacred Triduum (next week); Thursday, May 25 for the Ascension; and Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day.

You may also want to make a visit to the Chapel where the Most Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration.

++++++

Annual May Crowning

All are invited to
Our Lady of Grace Monastery
11 Race Hill Road
North Guilford

Sunday, May 7, 2017

3:00 pm

Vespers, Homily, Rosary, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

Procession & Crowning of Our Lady at the Grotto

++++

Saint Gianna Pregnancy Center's 2nd Annual Babies in Bloom Benefit Dinner is fast approaching.  Space is filling up quickly but there is still time to reserve your seat. 



The RSVP deadline has been extended to this Friday (April 21).  You can easily reserve your seat online at our website http://www.giannacenter.org/bib-dinner/.  We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, April 30!



++++


Contributor: Paul A. Zalonski
Catholic Connecticut
255 Foxon Hill Road
East Haven, CT 06513-1216 USA
Email Paul: CatholicCT@gmail.com
Follow Paul on Twitter @CatholicCT
Connect with Paul on Facebook "Catholic Connecticut CatholicCT"

Catholic events in Connecticut

Call from the Crucified Heart: Relics of the Passion

This year, pilgrimage of the Relics of the Passion is entitled the Call from the Crucified Heart. It is designed to highlight a facet of what we believe Christ’s message is to us from various scenes during His Passion. We have also made exposition of the Holy Eucharist a required part of the meditative portion of our presentation, to underscore that time-transcending gift that connects us from His Passion to His Presence with us today. As a tribute to Our Lady of Sorrows, and in honor of the 100th anniversary of Our Lady’s apparitions at Fatima, our 2017 program also highlights a perspective on Mary as she accompanied Jesus on the path to Calvary.

More info: www.apostolateforholyrelics.com

The Churches in the Connecticut pilgrimage: 


March 8, 7:00pm
Our Lady of Pompeii Church, East Haven, CT

March 9, 7:00pm
St Rita Church, Hamden, CT

March 12, 2:00pm
St Mary, Portland, CT

March 15, 7:00pm
St Brigid, West Hartford, CT

March 17, 7:00pm
Church of the Holy Family, Hebron, CT

March 24, 7:00pm
Our Lady of Hope Church / Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Harwington, CT

March 26, 6:00pm
St Matthew Church, Bristol, CT

April 9, 2:00pm
St Thomas Church, Thomaston, CT

April 11, 7:00pm
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Waterbury, CT

++++


Coming Home Again!

A 6-week series for those who have been away from the Church beginning on March 9th, 7:00pm, at Most Holy Trinity Church Wallingford.

++++


The St Gianna Pregnancy Center has moved!!!

NEW address: 180 Sherman Avenue, Suite B, 1st floor, New Haven, 06511

Phone: 203-624-BABY
www.giannacenter.org

Office Hours: Saturdays, 8:30 to 1:00pm


+++++


Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford - Ignatius of Loyola:  Old Roots and New Roots for Prayer, with Andree Grafstein

Tuesday, Mar 21, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  Explore two methods of prayer that come from Ignatius’ rich history and experience with prayer practices – praying with Scripture in the Ignatian style and praying the Consciousness Examen.  This engaging and practical day will enrich the way you pray and update the way you think about spirituality. $65, includes lunch.  860-760-9705.  www.holyfamilyretreat.org

Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford - Discernment:  Noticing and Responding to the Promptings of the Spirit, with Andree Grafstein

Tuesdays, Mar 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, and 25, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Discernment is an ongoing way of being on the spiritual journey as we seek to follow God's call. Using the wisdom of St. Ignatius Loyola and Sr. Elizabeth Liebert, this five-week course will explore practices and frameworks that support and guide a good discernment process. $125. 860-760-9705. www.holyfamilyretreat.org



+++++


The Grotto Gift Shop, located at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, has in stock First Communion & Confirmation gifts with more arriving daily. Take advantage of a variety of gift items offered at reasonable prices by visiting the shop, which is now open daily Monday to Saturday from 10:30am to 4:00pm and on Sunday, 11:30am to 4:00pm. For further information,call 860-567-0891 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com



++++


Healing & Prayer Service-North Haven, CT

Our mission of mercy continues with Br. Paul Miller, OFS with a Healing and Prayer Service on Tuesday, March 21st, 2017 beginning at 5:30 pm at Saint Frances Cabrini Church located at 57 Pond Hill Road in North Haven.  
  
All are welcome to attend. Please help us spread the word to others by posting the flyer in your parish (with permission) and forwarding them to others that might be interested.  This event will include music by Angela Mintel, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, an opportunity for Confession, a talk,  the Sorrowful Rosary, and an individual blessing by Br. Paul.  

A reception will follow the service in the Church Hall (handicapped accessible).  For more information, please contact Barbara Gode at  203 605 9845 (leave a brief message). Donations welcome.

+++++


Bus Trip-NJ Center of Divine Mercy-April 23rd, 2017-Divine Mercy Sunday

A bus trip to the NJ Center of Divine Mercy will take place for the 12th Bi-Lingual DM Celebration.  Bus departs North Haven leaves 7:30 sharp and returns at 7:00 pm.  

Full day trip includes:  transportation, snack, Confession, Mass, Veneration of the 1st Class Relic of St. Faustina and the Divine Mercy Icon, a Healing Service with Br. Paul Miller, OFS, musical performance by Angela Mintel, Exposition, Benediction the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm, light refreshments and time to visit the gift shop for a keepsake.  

Cost is only $30.00 pp. Please call Barbara to register at 203 605 9845. Space is limited.  Brown bag lunch is recommended.




++++
Contributor: Paul A. Zalonski
Catholic Connecticut
255 Foxon Hill Road
East Haven, CT 06513-1216 USA
Email Paul directly: CatholicCT@gmail.com

Follow Paul on Twitter @CatholicCT
Connect with Paul on Facebook "Catholic Connecticut CatholicCT"

***Paul is the Catholic Events Contributor for Connecticut Catholic Corner. If you have any comments or questions about these events please email Paul directly. Thank you!***

Gregorian Chant in Pastoral Ministry and Religious Education

If you haven’t heard about it or signed up already, I wanted to make sure you knew about the conference coming up in March at the Dunwoodie Seminary (Yonkers) - “Gregorian Chant in Pastoral Ministry and Religious Education.” 

We’d love to have you join us for what promises to be an excellent conference, with nearly forty excellent presentations, beautiful liturgies, and plenty of time for discussion and meeting colleagues. 

There are various tracks that focus on sacred music in Spanish-speaking communities, vernacular-language chant, sacred music programs for children, and Church teaching on sacred music. Especially if you’re looking for ideas on how to improve the music program in your current situation, this is the conference for you. 

See more information below. 
++++++++++

http://dunwoodiemusic.org/conference
National Conference: “Gregorian Chant in Pastoral Ministry and Religious Education”
Friday, March 10 – Saturday, March 11, 2017
St. Joseph’s Seminary (Dunwoodie), Yonkers, New York

What role does the Church’s treasury of sacred music play in contemporary pastoral ministry and religious education? How does one build a sacred music program of excellence which serves as an integral part of the sacred liturgy and is also effective both in drawing souls to Christ and forming people in the Catholic faith? This national conference will bring together clergy, seminarians, scholars, musicians, teachers, and Catholic school administrators to consider the place of Gregorian chant and excellent choral music in the life of the Catholic Church in America today. The conference seeks to inspire attendees with ideas for starting or continuing to develop sacred music programs of excellence in Catholic parishes and schools. The conference organizers also hope to encourage discussion about the vitality and necessity of beauty and sacred music in the catechesis and formation of Catholics, as well as in the evangelization of non-Catholics and non-practicing Catholics.

This two-day conference will feature plenary addresses by Msgr. Robert Skeris on “The Theology of Worship and Its Music.” Msgr. Skeris has for years directed the Centre for Ward Method Studies at the Catholic University of America. Developed in the 1920s by Catholic convert Justine Ward, the method has as its goal the cultivation of active participation of children in the sacred liturgy through the singing of the Church’s sacred music.

Another keynote by Fr. Christopher Smith will address liturgical formation in Catholic schools; Fr. Smith is the pastor of a booming parish with parochial school that has liturgical and musical formation at its center.

The final keynote is by Mark Langley, founding headmaster of the Lyceum, a classical Catholic school in Ohio; he will discuss the central role that a choir has in the intellectual and spiritual formation of students in a Catholic school.

In addition to the plenary addresses, nearly forty presenters will give workshops, papers, and recitals featuring topics such as:

Sacred Music in Spanish-Speaking Communities
Sacred Music in the Secular Sphere
Chant Camp for Parishes
Pastoral Care of Musicians
Pastoral Implications of Vernacular Chant
Parish Youth Orchestra and Conservatory for a Diverse Neighborhood
Mystagogical Catechesis and Sacred Music
The Schola Cantorum as an Integral Part of the Catholic School
A Practical Perspective in Starting an After-school Children’s Choir Program
Gregorian Chant as a Unifying Force in Multiethnic Parishes
Liturgical Formation in Catholic Schools
Forthcoming English Translations of Hymnody of the Liturgy of the Hours
Musical Literacy and Liturgy
The Role of Beauty and Chant in Spiritual Formation
The Dollars and “Sense” of Catholic Education
Training Choristers according to the English Cathedral Tradition and Royal School of Church Music
Liturgical Formation in Catholic Schools
Gregorian Chant in a Small Rural Parish
The Ward Method of Music Instruction

Presenters include: Dr. Mary Jane Ballou, Dr. Francis Brancaleone, Mary Ann Carr Wilson, Heitor Caballero, Colleen Crafton, Fr. Richard Cipolla, Dr. Jennifer Donelson, Fr. David M. Friel, Raymond Henderson, Dr. Aaron James, Fr. Robert Johansen, Lisa Knutson, Nathan Knutson, Alexis Kutarna, Frs. Robin Kwan and Kevin Mann, SJC, Dr. Ann Labounsky, Nicholas Lemme, Mary Catherine Levri, Dr. Crista Miller, Joel Morehouse, James Monti, Dr. Jared Ostermann, Kurt Poterack, Dr. Ronald Prowse, Laurence Rosania, Jonathan Ryan, Dr. Samuel A. Schmitt, Fr. Innocent Smith, OP, Students of the Atonement Academy, Dr. Jay Swain, Fr. Jon Tveit, Msgr. Andrew Wadsworth, The Ward Centre of Richmond, Virginia, Nicholas Will, and Amy Zuberbuler.


++++
Paul A. Zalonski
Catholic Connecticut
255 Foxon Hill Road
East Haven, CT 06513-1216 USA
Email Paul: CatholicCT@gmail.com
Follow Paul on Twitter @CatholicCT
Connect with Paul on Facebook "Catholic Connecticut CatholicCT"

***Paul Zalonski is the Catholic Events contributor for Connecticut Catholic Corner***

Catholic Events in Connecticut

St. Cecilia Academy for Pastoral Musicians at St. Joseph’s Seminary (New York)
Fall Sacred Music Course – Begins September 12
Principles of Sacred Music, Mondays 7:00–9:30, offered at Yonkers and Huntington campuses 
Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Donelson

Course Description: Through a survey of the history of sacred music and reading of Church and papal legislation on sacred music, students gain an understanding of the principles which shape Western sacred music and the musical structure of the Roman rite. Special focus is placed on current documents which govern music in the Church. The course also features in-depth discussion of practical issues including the formation and management of sacred music programs in parishes, active participation, progressive solemnity, the use of instruments in the sacred liturgy, resources available for music directors and choristers, and other relevant topics.

Link to register: http://dunwoodie.edu/index.php/news-category-blog/229-fall-2016-registration-opens-july-18.

Special tuition rates for these classes are listed on the poster (see attached)


++++


"Taste of Holy Family" Open House, 65th Anniversary Mass Sept. 18

Holy Family Retreat Center will host its third annual “Taste of Holy Family” Open House on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 1 to 5 p.m.  A Mass celebrating the retreat center’s 65th anniversary will be held at 5 p.m., and refreshments will follow.

The campus at Holy Family has seen significant growth over the past few years and is currently home to four distinct yet complementary entities. The public is warmly invited to stop by and sample what these organizations have to offer. The afternoon will consist of tours, live music, refreshments, mini retreat experiences and more.

Reservations for the open house are not necessary, but online registration is available for your convenience at www.holyfamilyretreat.org/tasteofholyfamily.  The Holy Family campus is located at 303 Tunxis Road in West Hartford. 

++++

A Christian Folk Rock Concert will be performed by "Jerusalem Road" on September 11th @ the Clelian Adult Day Center, 261 Benham Street, Hamden, CT 06514

It will be an afternoon filled with music, prayer and 9/11 tribute to our heroes. 

++++

Jubilee for Catechists --Day of Appreciation

"Answer the Call to Mercy and Missionary Discipleship"

Sunday, September 25, 2016, , 11:30am (lunch included)

At Mercy Center, Madison

Hosted by the Office of Education, Evangelization and Catechesis

Phone: 860-242-5573 

++++


Parish Social Ministry/Social Justice Ministry Coordinator

Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry , Archdiocese of Hartford

An excellent opportunity exists for a full-time Parish Social Ministry/Social Justice Ministry Coordinator.

The primary responsibility of this very important position will be to infuse Catholic social teaching and the Church’s social justice perspective into all aspects of Catholic life in the Archdiocese of Hartford, especially social justice formation processes and parish social ministry.

Additional duties will include, but are not limited to providing assistance to parishes in developing effective parish social ministry as outlined in Communities of Salt and Light (USCCB, 1993); convene parishioners on a regular basis, especially those involved in social ministry, for education, information, networking and support through conferences, meetings and workshops; and provide formation opportunities including conferences, workshops, in-service trainings and consultation for parish leaders.

Qualified candidates must possess a knowledge of the Catholic Church including familiarity with its structures, functions and institutions and ability to work with clergy at all Church levels Commitment to the Gospel, Catholic Social Teaching, and discipleship.

This position will require a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in social services, human relations, adult education, or a related field, with a working knowledge of principles of Catholic social teaching.  An understanding and commitment to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching Vatican II documents and familiarity with Catholic Theology, is required.  

A minimum of three years of experience in community organizing, parish social ministry or a related area, is preferred.  

Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written, to facilitate meetings, conduct oral presentations, or write documents, grant applications, press releases and/or reports.  Also required are excellent skills in building relationships with people of diverse cultures, in addition a knowledge, skills, and ability to utilize office equipment, personal computer and software including Microsoft Office applications, is required.

Interested applicants should submit an updated resume and salary requirements to:

Karen Kean
Director of Human Resources
karen.kean@aohct.org

++++
UPDATE: ADDITIONAL EVENTS...

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE IN OUR COMMUNITIES

The Archdiocese of Hartford is uniting with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Archdioceses and Dioceses across the U.S. in a“National Day of Prayer for Peace in our Communities.”  It will be held on Friday, September 9th, the feast of St. Peter Claver.  All churches are encouraged to observe this day through prayer and action on a local level.  Prayers may be offered at Mass, during Eucharistic adoration, at schools and in homes. 

Please join us in prayer at one of three different locations in the Archdiocese:


Hartford: St. Patrick–St. Anthony Church, 285 Church St.

Hour of Prayer from 5 to 6 p.m. Archbishop Leonard P. Blair will preside. Other religious leaders from Greater Hartford will take part.  All are welcome.  Free parking is available across the street from the parish.  Stop by after work, on your way home, and stay for an hour…stay for as long as you can!

New Haven: St. Mary Church, 5 Hillhouse Ave.

Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m.  Special prayers will be included for the intention of peace in our communities. Rev. Elias Henritzy, OP, former Promoter of Social Justice for the Dominican Province of St. Joseph, will be the celebrant and homilist. Please make an effort to attend.

Waterbury: Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 74 West Main St.

Hour of Prayer from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m. Very Rev. Christopher Ford, rector, will preside.  Attend both, or stop by and offer your prayer for peace.  All are welcome!  

According to Archbishop Leonard P. Blair, “Let us remember that Jesus says, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God’ (Mt 5:9).   This is as necessary as it is challenging at a time of global and domestic unrest, in a world fraught with aggression, terrorism and mistrust.   If we are to find peace, healing and hope, we must stand together and in the conviction that ultimately a loving God rules the world, not man, his selfish passions or personal agendas.”

+++++

Catechist Day 2016

On Saturday, September 10, a day for the formation of Catechists is planned at Hamden’s Caritas Christi Center. The theme for the day is “Opening New Doors to Mercy.” The presenter is Kathleen Duffy.

The formation day will explore the meaning of mercy and reflect on how mercy happens in our personal spirituality, in the life of our Church as ministers of mercy, and in the world around us. 


The cost for the Day is $15.00.

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.


For the last few years Caritas Christi Center has been key sponsor in the formation of catechists.

For more information:

Sister Jeanne Marie Vonder Haar, ASCJ

Caritas Christi Center

295 Benham Street

Hamden, CT 06514

jmvonderhaar@ascjus.org

203-281-2569

++++

Contributor: Paul A. Zalonski
Catholic Connecticut
255 Foxon Hill Road
East Haven, CT 06513-1216 USA
Email Paul: CatholicCT@gmail.com
Follow Paul on Twitter @CatholicCT
Connect with Paul on Facebook "Catholic Connecticut CatholicCT"

******

Catholic events

Project Rachel – Entering Canaan Day of Prayer & Healing - Saturday, November 21^st - Come begin your healing journey and experience God’s hope and mercy.  For women suffering from a past abortion experience, an Entering Canaan Day of Prayer and Healing will take place on Sat., Nov. 21^st.  For further information or to register call our confidential phone line at 203-416-1619 or email us at projectrachel@diobpt.org.

++++

Holy Family Retreat Center, Advent Day or Evening Retreat: The Spirituality of Waiting, with Bill Walsh

Tuesday, Dec 8, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford. The irony of the Advent season is that right when our faith tradition calls us to slow down and wait patiently in preparation for the celebration of Christmas, our culture sounds the bell to rev up and make our already overly busy and stressful lives even more hectic. Come join us for a conversation on the spirituality of waiting. What are we waiting for and how do we wait for it? Presented by Bill Walsh, associate retreat director at Holy Family, the workshop costs $40 to attend and includes a meal. 860-760-9705. www.holyfamilyretreat.org

++++

The Annual Christmas Festival Weekend at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, located on 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, CT will include:

Saturday, December 5th:  Gingerbread Nativity Making will take place  from 10 am to 12 noon in Pilgrim Hall. Reservations for this family activity must be made  and pre-paid by December 2nd. To reserve a table, call 860-567-1041 or email: louresshrinect@gmail.com. Each Nativity is $30.

A Candlelight Carol Sing will begin at 7:00 Saturday evening in Pilgrim Hall and process to the Grotto. Cookies & hot chocolate will be served in the hall after this beautiful holy event.

Sunday, December 6th:  The Living Nativity: A re-enactment of the Nativity with live animals, little angels, shepherds, choristers and a real Baby Jesus will take place at 3:00 pm in the Grotto. Cookies & hot chocolate will again be served in Pilgrim Hall.  A suggested $5.00 donation will be greatly appreciated.

The Grotto Gift Shop will be open for all these events.

++++

The Sisters of Life http://www.sistersoflife.org/ (Sr. Mary Gabriel, S.V. is the Event Chair), along with Sisters from other religious communities, are planning and coordinating a first of its kind event -- GIVEN givenforum.org -- The Catholic Young Women's Leadership Forum ~ Cultivating authentic femininity for the life of the Church.  

It is being sponsored by the Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious (CMSWR) http://cmswr.org/, in collaboration with the Hilton Foundation and this event will help unleash the gifts of young women within the Catholic Church and the world! GIVEN will bring 300 rising leaders, selected by application, together with Religious and lay leaders from various disciplines for a full scholarship, week-long immersion in faith formation, leadership skills training and networking.  

Apply now at givenforum.org.  Women who are accepted to attend GIVEN will receive a scholarship covering the cost of the Forum, including food, lodging and travel.  The deadline for applications is Feb 2, 2016. 

Date:  June 7-12, 2016 at Catholic University of America. 

Confirmed Speakers:  http://www.givenforum.org/speakers/

++++

St Gianna Center Spring Celebration: "Babies in Bloom"

Sunday, April 17, 2016, 1:00 pm @ Amarante"s in New Haven

Info: Harriet: 203-464-4316 OR Mike 203-481-5027

Ticket is $45.

The St Gianna Center is New Haven's Pro-life center.

++++

Legion of Mary meets every Monday at 7-8 pm at the rectory at St Therese Church at 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven, CT. Anyone is welcome to come and pray the rosary with us. For more information about the Legion of Mary call Carol Liquori, 203 239-1424.

++++

Contributor: Paul A. Zalonski

Catholic Connecticut

255 Foxon Hill Road

East Haven, CT 06513-1216 USA

Email Paul: 

CatholicCT@gmail.com

Follow Paul on Twitter @CatholicCT

Connect with Paul on Facebook "Catholic Connecticut CatholicCT"

*********************

Assorted Catholic Events

If you are searching for something to help fill that “God size” hole in your heart, please consider joining us on the St. Augustine/St. Monica Women’s ACTS Retreat.  

The retreat leaves St. Augustine in North Branford, CT in the evening of Thursday, October 29^th and returns to a Homecoming Mass on Sunday, November 1^st.  

A clean, private room and private bathroom, all meals, and transportation is all included in the fee.  This is a beautiful opportunity to spend time with our Lord and grow stronger in your faith.  Call for information:  Carlene Granata 203-376-1463; Maria Minkos 860-422-0189; Jennifer Tiani 203-858-8145.

++++

“Know the Ten Signs”

Clelian Adult Day Center along with the Alzheimer’s Association will be hosting “Know the Ten Signs”

Please just us for this program to learn more about

• Typical age-related forgetting vs the 10 warning signs
• Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease
• The diagnosis process
• The value of early detection
• Resources that can help

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

6:00pm to 7:00pm

Clelian Adult Day Center

261 Benham Street, Hamden, CT 06514

Please RSVP to Mia, 203-288-4151

++++

J.S. Bach: Lutheran Masses
Yale Schola Cantorum
Masaaki Suzuki, conductor
Saturday, October 17, 7:30pm
St. Mary's Church, 5 Hillhouse Ave., New Haven

Free; no tickets required.

++++

Great Organ Music at Yale
Thomas Murray, organ
Music of Duruflé, Grieg, Theofanidis, Parker, and more

Sunday, October 18, 7:30pm
Woolsey Hall, 500 College St., New Haven

Free; no tickets required.

++++

Our Lady of Pompeii Church (355 Foxon Rd, East Haven) is sponsoring an Octoberfest on October 17th. 

Tickets are on sale: $15 per adult and $7 for children 12 and under. The party will take place following the 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass on Saturday, October 17th. 

Bring a dessert to share and BYOB.

Joey Cals Deli (North Branford) is catering the event.

Tickets are available until October 13th. Call the rectory for information: 203-469-0764 

++++

On Saturday, Oct. 24 at 5:30 p.m., the Shrine of Ste. Anne in Waterbury, is offering a Mass of healing and hope as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month events. All those who have been affected by breast cancer, their loved ones and others are invited. A reception will follow in the church hall. 

The Shrine of Ste. Anne is located at 515 South Main Street. Relics of Ste. Anne and the True Cross are on display there.

++++

Mark your calendar on October 26, 27, 28, at 7PM there will be three days of prayer to St Jude. 

These days Fr Jordan Kelly, O.P., will be preaching at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 355 Foxon Road, East Haven.

Fr Jordan is a Dominican friar of the Province of St Joseph and is currently at Providence College.

++++

Legion of Mary typically meets every Monday at 7-8 pm at the rectory at St Therese Church at 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven, CT. 

Anyone is welcome to come and pray the rosary with us. For more information about the Legion of Mary call Carol Liquori, 203 239-1424.

++++

Contributor: Paul A. Zalonski

Catholic Connecticut

255 Foxon Hill Road

East Haven, CT 06513-1216 USA

Email Paul: 

CatholicCT@gmail.com

Follow Paul on Twitter @CatholicCT

Connect with Paul on Facebook "Catholic Connecticut CatholicCT"

**Paul is the Catholic events contributor for Connecticut Catholic Corner**

Upcoming Catholic Events

Our Lady of Pompeii Church (355 Foxon Rd, East Haven) is offering a bible study on Mary. The study is produced by Ascension Press, "Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother."

Evening Dates: Sept. 21 & 28; Oct. 12, 19 & 26; Nov. 16 & 23 (Mondays @ 7:00 p.m.)

Morning Dates: Sept. 22 until Nov. 10 (Tuesdays @ 9:30 a.m.)

The study is free. Call to register 203-469-0764 or email olpreled@gmail.com

Watch a video clip intro: https://youtu.be/EzD8uLZ-qlA

​Come and learn what the Bible has to say about the great Mother of God, Mary, the Holy Virgin ​of Nazareth AND Mother of our Messiah!

+++++

Extended Date to Make a Reservation

WE NEED A MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE TO MAKE THIS WORK!

***BUS TRIP ***BUS TRIP ***
To Divine Mercy, Stockbridge, MA. with “Fr. Chris Alar”, Director of Divine Mercy

DATE OF TRIP: October 3rd
DEPARTURE TIME: 7:00 a.m. St. George Parking Lot
COST: $53.00 per person.
LUNCH: Included in price. There is no restaurant on site.
Catered sandwiches, choices are Tuna, Ham, Turkey or Veggie.
ETA back to Guilford: 6:00 p.m.
PAYMENT: Due at time of reservation.
**TWO CHECKS ARE NEEDED**
Check for Bus: $44.00 Paid to the order of > Friendship Tours
Check for Food:  $9.00 Paid to the order of > National Shrine of The Divine Mercy

PLEASE NOTE IN MEMO SECTION YOUR CHOICE OF SANDWICH
CANCELLATION: Very Sorry! NO REFUNDS.

However, you can sell or give your reservation to someone else. Please notify me.

RESERVATIONS/QUESTIONS: DEADLINE - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13th Karen Sabia, 203-214-2883
ksabia@comcast.net

++++

Contributor: Paul A. Zalonski

Catholic Connecticut

255 Foxon Hill Road

East Haven, CT 06513-1216 USA

Email Paul directly: CatholicCT@gmail.com

Follow Paul on Twitter @CatholicCT

Connect with Paul on Facebook "Catholic Connecticut CatholicCT"

Catholic Events in Connecticut

Catholic events at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 355 Foxon Road --Rt 80, East Haven

A Powerful Study on the Blessed Mother Begins Sept. 21 and 22

Filmed on location in the Holy Land, Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother will place you in the midst of the powerful drama of Mary’s earthly life, taking you through her joys and her sorrows. You will learn how she works in our lives today, drawing us ever closer to her divine Son. She will become a part of your daily life and help you to become more like Christ. 
Join us for Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother in the LOMR. Seeing Mary in this way will change you forever.

Evening Dates: Sept. 21 & 28; Oct. 12, 19 & 26; Nov. 16 & 23 (Mondays at 7pm)
Morning Dates: Sept. 22 until Nov. 10 (Tuesdays at 9:30am)

For more information or to register for the study, call Paul Zalonski at 203- 469-0764 or email: olpreled@gmail.com

++++
Holy Hour of Prayer on Sept. 23 to honor Saint Pio

Holy Hour with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament on September 23, at 5:30 p.m. to mark the feast of Saint Padre Pio. Join us in prayer for the intercession of this very popular saint for abundant blessings on the occasion of Pope Francis' visit to the USA, the World's Refugees and your own particular intentions. The saint's relic will be here for veneration.

++++

Saint Jude Triduum

Mark your calendar for a three-day prayer and excellent preaching offered in honor of Saint Jude, October 26, 27, 28, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. The first two days will be a holy hour in the presence of the Most Blessed Sacrament. The second day of prayer the Sacrament of the Sick will be administer with St Jude Oil, and the final day, Saint Jude’s feast day, we will pray Holy Mass. The preacher will be Father Jordan Kelly, O.P., currently working at Providence College. A relic of Saint Jude will be present for our veneration.

++++

Contributor: Paul A. Zalonski

Catholic Connecticut

255 Foxon Hill Road

East Haven, CT 06513-1216 USA

Email Paul directly: 

CatholicCT@gmail.com

Follow Paul on Twitter @CatholicCT

Connect with Paul on Facebook "Catholic Connecticut CatholicCT"

Catholic Event in Connecticut

August 22^nd – A Summer Evening at Montfort House – This fund-raising event to benefit the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, will be held on the terrace and grounds of Montfort House, 83 Montfort Rd., (top of the hill) Rte. 118, Litchfield, CT 06759 on Saturday, August 22, 2015.

This delightful evening will feature farm-fresh hors d'oeuvres, crudites, cheese, and tastings of garden inspired cocktails and local wines. Some specialties being served include: heirloom tomato gazpacho shooters with fresh avocado, brown butter lobster crostini with watercress and chives, watermelon, feta cheese, mint skewer with aged balsamic drizzle, and prosciutto wrapped peaches with almond butter. Delectable mini desserts will also be served. This event will be held with live music from 6pm until 9pm with food being served throughout the evening. Guests may arrive anytime between 6pm and 8pm. The price for this fundraiser is $50 per person; reservations should be made and payment received by August 17^th. For details or to purchase tickets, call 860-485-0279 or e-mail: gbuchas@snet.net.

++++

Contributor: Paul A. Zalonski

Catholic Connecticut

255 Foxon Hill Road

East Haven, CT 06513-1216 USA

Email Paul directly: CatholicCT@gmail.com

Follow Paul on Twitter @CatholicCT

Connect with Paul on Facebook "Catholic Connecticut CatholicCT"