Cardinal Burke in Connecticut Tomorrow and more...

Raymond Cardinal Burke will be celebrating a Pontifical Requiem Mass at the Basilica of St. John the Evangelist in Stamford CT on Saturday March 7,  to commemorate the death of Ignatius Cardinal Kung Pin-Mei, the great champion of the persecuted Catholic Church in China.  

This Mass is sponsored by the Cardinal Kung Foundation ( http://www.cardinalkungfoundation.org)

Cardinal Burke will also be at St. Mary Church in Greenwich on the following day, March 8 at 3 pm for Rosary and Benediction.

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2nd Event 

Join Dan Burke for an Into the Deep Lenten mini-retreat to discover the depths of prayer. All are welcome at St. Francis Catholic Church (1755 Stanley St. New Britain, CT 06053) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 21st. Mass will begin at 8:00 AM and registration is at 8:30 AM. Light breakfast and snacks provided. Register at Avila-Institute.org/events for the $20 early bird special! Register after March 1, 2020 and the cost is $25 per ticket or $30 at the door.

See you on Saturday, March 21, 2020!

Here is the active online registration link:

https://avila-institute.org/product/into-the-deep-new-britain-ct-march-21-2020/

Or,  Avila-Institute.org/Events ;

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Prayer Vigil for Life in Connecticut

Prayer Vigil for Life

St Ambrose Parish at St Monica's Church (Northford)

Wednesday, January 22, 2020
the 47th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

5pm - Holy Hour before the Most Blessed Sacrament
6pm - Holy Mass celebrated by Fr Robert L. Turner

The Church has designated January 22nd - the anniversary of Roe v. Wade - as a day of prayer for the protection of the unborn and penance for sins against the dignity of the human person. Join us at St. Monica's for a vigil of prayer on behalf of life. All are welcome and no RSVP is necessary.

"A great prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer which will rise up throughout the world. Through special initiatives and in daily prayer, may an impassioned plea rise to God, the Creator and lover of life, from every Christian community, from every group and association, from every family and from the heart of every believer."

- Pope Saint John Paul II, The Gospel of Life 

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Connecticut Catholic Event this Sunday

Rosary Sunday, October 6, 3pm

On Sunday, October 6, at 3pm, join the Dominican Nuns of Our Lady of Grace Monastery for Solemn Vespers and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament and the praying of the Holy Rosary. There will be a procession to the Fatima Grotto. 

Fr. Henry Hoffman, pastor of St. Jude Church, Monroe, CT, will preside and preach.

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

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St. Jean Vianney relic pilgrimage in Connecticut

Dear Friends,

The Dominican Friars at St Mary's Church in New Haven are having a Triduum of Prayer in response to the Current Crisis in the Church.

Friday, November 16, 7-8pm --A Night of Healing

Saturday, November 17, 7-8pm -- A Holy Hour of Reparation

Sunday, November 18, 7-10pm --A Solemn Vigil for Purification with the relic of St John Vianney

PLUS, the Knights of Columbus Museum is hosting a few events with the relic of St John Vianney. 

PAX!

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Connecticut Catholic News and Events

Latin Mass in New Haven

On Sunday, 30 September, the Missa Cantata will be offered at 2:00 p.m. It is the external feast for St Michael the Archangel. Fr. Matthew Mauriello, Diocese of Bridgeport, celebrant and homilist.

St Stanislaus Church, State and Eld Streets, New Haven.

The music for the Mass will include the Gregorian chant proper for Michaelmas ("Benedicite Dominum omnes gentes”), the chant Mass IV ordinary ("Cunctipotens Genitor Deus"), and organ music by Eugène Gigout and Charles Tournemire.

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Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage, 7 October 

The annual Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage will be held at Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 11 Race Hill Road, North Guilford, 3:00 p.m.

Solemn Vespers, Rosary, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, and Presentation of the Rosary to the Blessed Mother.

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The 19th annual Respect Life Conference

The 2018 Respect Life Conference will be held on Saturday, October 13, at Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish --Holy Angels Campus, 585 Main Street, South Meriden, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Archbishop Leonard Blair will welcome and open the conference

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Keynote speaker --founder of the Ruth Institute

Guest speakers: 

Judith M. Mascolo, MD

Roderick P. Murphy

Elaine Blondin Mello, PhD

Registration is $25.00 per person (includes hospitality and lunch) checks payable:

Respect Life Conference
PO Box 392
Meriden, CT 06450

No fee for priests, deacons, religious and seminarians

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Connecticut Right to Life Corporation Convention

Saturday, October 27, 2018 – Courtyard by Marriott, Waterbury 

9:00 a.m. Registration – Convention 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Awards Luncheon Buffet at 12:30 p.m.

FEATURED SPEAKERS: 

Austin Ruse —President, Center for Family and Human Rights– will provide an update on the latest pro-life developments at the United Nations 

Abigail Young —New England Coordinator, Students for Life of America – will provide an overview of SFA activities nationally, in New England, and specifically in Connecticut 

Deacon David Reynolds —Associate Director Public Policy, CT Catholic Public Affairs Conference—will provide a preview of expected pro-life issues to come before the Connecticut General Assembly in the January - June 2019 session 

In addition to these outstanding speakers, there will be vendor tables, awards, and more! 

Convention cost, including luncheon: $40; Clergy, Seminarians, Students: $20 Vendor tables: no charge, with purchase of one convention admission 

To reserve a seat or a table: call – 203-757-5213 

(No Catholic Mass at the convention hotel. However, there is an 8 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, across the street from the hotel.) 


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Dear Friends,

Christ is among us!

TONIGHT, February 23, the lenten Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts will be offered at 7:00 p.m. in English and Ukrainian. This is a great way to “get into” spirituality of Great Lent according to the Byzantine Catholic Church.

St Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church
569 George Street
New Haven

More on Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts: http://stmichaelukrainian.org

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Also, according to the Byzantine Catholic Church (Melkite):

The service of Great Compline and Alkathist at 6pm on Friday.

St Ann Melkite Catholic Church
41 Cross Road
Waterford, CT

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Tuesday, March 13th is the next Healing & Prayer Service at St. Frances Cabrini Church (St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish) located at 57 Pond Hill Road in North Haven, CT.  

This event will begin at 5:30 pm on Tuesday evening with the Divine Mercy Chaplet.  The service will include:  Prayer, reflection and blessing by Br. Paul Miller, OFS, the rosary, confession, and a small reception following the service in the lower lever. All are welcome to attend. There is NO need to register. Please help us spread the word to others.  Attached is a flyer for distribution. Please ask permission to post flyers in your parish.  If you have any questions, please contact Barbara at 203-605-9845.

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As of March 3rd, the Grotto Gift Shop at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield will be open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30am to 4:30pm & Sunday, 11:30am – 4:30pm. Lenten & Easter items are in stock, as well as gifts for St. Patrick's Day and a varied selection of Confirmation & First Communion gifts, veils & ties. For further information, call 860-567-0891.

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Sandy Hook Mother Scarlett Lewis To Discuss The Power of Choosing Love Feb. 28 at Holy Family

Scarlett Lewis, who lost her son Jesse in the Sandy Hook school shooting tragedy, will lead a women’s retreat titled “The Power of Choosing Love” on Wednesday, Feb 28, from 5:30-9:00 p.m. at Holy Family Retreat Center. Lewis founded the “Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement” after her son was murdered in December 2012. Shortly after his death, she decided to be part of the solution to the issues prevalent in society that she believes contributed to the tragedy. She created the movement and became an advocate for social and emotional learning that teaches children and adults how to manage their emotions, feel connected, and have healthy relationships. The evening will explore how to handle adversity, have courageous conversations, and respond with love in the most difficult situations. Lewis is author of Nurturing Healing Love: A Mother's Journey of Hope and Forgiveness, and the evening will begin with a book signing at 5:30 p.m. The cost of the program is $40 and includes dinner. Holy Family Retreat Center is located at 303 Tunxis Road in West Hartford. For more information, call 860-760-9705 or visit www.holyfamilyretreat.org.  

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Triduum Retreat, The Path of Transformation, at Holy Family Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford

Thursday through Saturday, March 29-31, 2018

All are invited to enter deeply into the most sacred days of the Christian year at Holy Family Retreat Center’s annual Triduum retreat, Thursday, March 29, through Saturday, March 31. Open to men and women, the retreat will center on the liturgical celebration of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection and will include presentations by members of the retreat team, time for private prayer and reflection, and the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It begins with a buffet dinner on Holy Thursday night from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and ends on Holy Saturday around noon. Retreatants are welcome to remain at Holy Family for the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday at 8 p.m. Silence is optional. Offering: $320 for Thursday dinner through Saturdaybrunch; $350 to stay through Saturday dinner and the Easter Vigil. 860-760-9705. www.holyfamilyretreat.org.


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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.


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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


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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. 


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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.

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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

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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!



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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

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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.

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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


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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



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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



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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.

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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.




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Pray, Study, come to understand the Great Mother of God.

The Caritas Christi Center (295 Benham Street, Hamden, CT) is hosting a study in the theology of Blessed Virgin Mary beginning January 17 (ending on March 14). Two time slots available: 9:30-11:30 AND 7:00-9:00pm.

Facilitator: Sister Jeanne Marie Vonder Haar, ASCJ

Donation: $50.00

Register: 203-281-2569

www.caritaschristicenter.org 

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The annual March for Life in New Haven will take place on Monday, January 23. 

The march will begin with Holy Mass at 12 Noon, St Mary's Church, 5 Hillhouse Avenue, New Haven, followed by the march. 

Following the march there will be a warm-up reception in St Mary's Hall

Please join in giving witness to the beauty and dignity of human life.


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Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford - An Evening Workshop for Parish Catechists:  Teaching the Liturgical Year, with Liza Peters and Lisa Orchen

Thursday, Jan 19, 6-9 p.m.  If you teach Religious Education, plan and lead youth ministry, or help prepare people for Sacramental Initiation, this evening is for you. Looking to the liturgical calendar and symbols of the Church for guidance, we will explore and exchange ideas that can be used throughout the year. (Snow date, Jan 26) $40, includes dinner.

Info:  860-760-9712. www.holyfamilyretreat.org


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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)


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"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. 

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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. 

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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 

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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

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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.”

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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

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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.

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“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

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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.

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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.

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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 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Contributor: Paul A. Zalonski

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