Masses for the week

 

SATURDAY, April 12

   5:00 PM   Mass for Nancy Grishom

 

SUNDAY, April 13

   7:30 AM   Mass for a Special Intention

   9:30 AM   34th Anniversary Memorial Mass for

                  Domenick Andreo

11:30 AM   19th Anniversary Memorial Mass

                  for Cipriana NG

 

MONDAY, April 14

   7:00 AM   Mass for Helen C. Lynch

 

TUESDAY, April 15

   7:00 AM   Mass for Bernice Alubicki

 

WEDNESDAY, April 16

   7:00 AM   Mass for Bernice Alubicki

 

THURSDAY April 17

   7:00 AM   Mass for the Intention of all parishioners

                  of Church of the Assumption

 

FRIDAY, April 18

   7:00 AM   Mass for the Intentions of

                  Alden Hall & Family

 

SATURDAY, April 19

   7:00 AM   Mass for Joseph & Marina Pasternak

 

   5:00 PM   Mass for John & Agnes Mitchell

 

SUNDAY, April 20

   7:30 AM   Mass for Leonard Cotucci

   9:30 AM   4th Anniversary Memorial Mass for

                  Bruce Matre

11:30 AM   Mass for Susan Whelan

 

 

 

MANCHESTER AREA CONFERENCE OF

CHURCHES CYCLE OF PRAYER

MACC is committed to providing opportunities for uniting in worship and support of the faith each of our traditions represents.  Toward this end, this week we will pray for Wapping Community Church.

 

This Sunday, April 13, at the 9:30 AM Mass, there will be the scheduled Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Christ for Kids) for children ages 2 through 9.

 

FROM THE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE…

…Use a clothes line instead of a dryer.  You will keep your clothes looking newer, save energy and save money!

 

 

2008 ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL

If you have not yet returned the pledge card asking for your support to this year’s Archbishop’s Annual Appeal with a gift or pledge, please prayerfully consider your response.  Please know that your financial sacrifice will touch the lives of thousands of people that are served through the Annual Appeal.  Extra pledge cards and envelopes are located at the back of the church.

 

Next weekend, April 19-20, is our next collection date for the MACC FOOD PANTRY.  Items that are needed most are:  pasta, rive, baked beans, jelly condiments, canned corn, canned tomatoes, canned fruit, pasta sauce, mayonnaise, sugar and cake and brownie mixes.  Shop the sales and be as generous as possible.  Questions?  Call Joan Troy, 643-0841.

 

The Catholic Cemeteries Association of the Archdiocese of Hartford for a limited time affords all Catholic families the opportunity to purchase pre-need graves with upright monument rights or shrine graves with interest-free installment payments up to 4 years at St. James and St. Bridget Cemeteries in Manchester, Holy Cross Cemetery in Glastonbury and St. Mary Cemetery in East Hartford.  Mausoleum entombment space is also available at Holy Cross and St. Mary Cemeteries.  This offer  concludes May 15, 2008.  Please call the office at St. James Cemetery at 646-3772 for more information/appointment.

 

There is a Mass of Healing and Hope this Tuesday, April 15, 2008, 7:30 PM, St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, with presider Msgr. Gerard Schmitz.  Rosary at 6:55 PM.  Trained prayer teams available after Mass.  Questions?  Call 860-243-8234.

 

A Prayer Service in observance of World Day of Prayer for Vocations is this Sunday, April 13, (Good Shepherd Sunday), 2 PM, in the Chapel of Saint Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield (467 Bloomfield Avenue).  The Prayer Service, sponsored by the Serra Club of Hartford, is open to all.

 

The Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Committee for Boy Scouts will hold the annual “Follow In His Footsteps IX” Catholic Retreat June 6-8, 2008, at Camp Mattatuck in Plymouth, CT.  Day Program $15; Weekend Program $26.  To register by May 23, or, for more information, please contact Shannon Perzan at (860)243-9465 Ext. 18, or, sperzan@adh-ore.org.

 

FOXWOODS TRIP is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2008.  Bus leaves the church parking lot at 8 AM and will return 4:30 PM from Foxwoods.  Cost:  $20/person includes Foxwoods coupons valued at $35.  For reservations, please call Romeo Dube, 646-1326.

 

ASSUMPTION LADIES’ GUILD NEWS…

…save the date…Monday, May 5, for the Annual Mass for living members at 6 PM with a dinner banquet to follow.  Please call Sarah Begin, 432-1909, for all banquet information.

 

RELIGOUS EDUCATION NEWS…

No Classes this week.

 

ASSUMPTION SCHOOL NEWS…

...Assumption School in Manchester is accepting Registrations.  Visit us on the Web at www.assumption-parish.com or call at 649-0889.  E-mail address is:  assumption.school@snet.net. 

…this Sunday, April 13, after the 7:30 and 9:30 AM Masses, please join us for a complementary Pancake Breakfast of pancakes and sausage in the Church Hall.

 

 

PARISH SUPPORT

 

Weekly Budget Amount.................................... $5,240.00

 

Sunday, April 6, 2008, Offertory....................... $4,949.00

   5.5% to Archdiocese......................................... 272.20

   Net to Parish................................................ $4,676.80

 

 Second Collection -School………………………..$1,800.00

 

The Second Collection this weekend is the Peter’s Pence Collection for the good works of the Holy Father.

 

 

If your marriage has become troubled and stressed, unloving or uncaring, or cold and distant, even if you are divorced or separated but you want to try again, then the Retrouvaille Program can help you.  The next Retrouvaille Weekend will take place April 18 through 20, 2008.  For more info, please call our confidential number 1-800-470-2230, or, Email us at 3001@retrouvaille.org.

 

The Women’s Auxiliary of Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center is conducting its annual Membership Drive from March 8, 2008, to April 14, 2008.  The Auxiliary has a proud tradition of helping Saint Francis through the generous support of its membership.  Please help Saint Francis by becoming a part of this proud tradition.  Learn more about membership.  Contact our parish representative, Lil Legier, 649-9213, or, the Auxiliary office, 714-4558, or, auxinfo@stfranciscare.org.

 

BIRTHRIGHT’S WORK…

…HELPING A MOTHER AND HER BABY

You are invited to an orientation on Thursday, April 24, 2008, 7:30 PM, at Birthright’s office at 914 Main Street, Office 216, East Hartford.  Learn how you can be blessed with the opportunity to nurture life.  At Birthright we realize no woman wants an abortion but she might resort to it if there seems to be no other answer.  As a friendship counseling volunteer (training provided) you can show her there is another answer through loving care and practical support.  There is always an alternative to abortion.  Please call 290-8800 to let us know you’ll attend.

 

 

JUSTICE FOR IMIGRANTS…a journey of hope

3,500 non-citizens are serving in the U.S. Military.  8,000 permanent resident aliens enlist every year.  Source:  Dept. of Defense website, 3/7/08.  About 7200 service members or people who have been recently discharged have citizenship applications pending which may take as long as 18 mos. to process.  Says Sen. Charles E. Schumer of N.Y.  “These are men and women who are risking their lives for us.  They’ve met all the requirements for citizenship, they have certainly proved their commitment to our country, and yet they could lose their lives while waiting for a bureaucratic snafu to untangle.”  N.Y. Times 2/24/08

 

 

MEMORIAL CANDLES

Week of 4/13/2008

 

Mary's Altar                                 St. Joseph's Altar

Jeanne Poncelet                           Alfred Poncelet

Nancy Ann Galligan                      Loretta Fiengo

Special Intention                           Special Intention

Jacqueline Dumond                      Andrea Tedesco

Sandra Corriveau

Children & Grandchildren of

   Flora Martel + Heather Gosselin

 

 

You’re invited, Prayer Vigil with the HELPERS OF GODS PRECIOUS INFANTS every 3rd Saturday.  Next Vigil is this Saturday, April 19, 2008, Saint Peter Church, 160 Main Street, Hartford, CT.  The day begins at 8 AM with Mass.  For information, please contact Connie 1-860-334-8719, or, E-Mail deloreto64@cox.net.

 

HOLY FAMILY RETREAT CENTER, 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, 06107 (860-521-0440) will host the following:

…Married Couples Evening Retreat, Wednesday, May 7, 6-9 PM – “Finding Acceptance and Connection in Your Marriage”  Presenter:  Brandon Nappi.  Our evening will help you to accept the differences in your spouse more graciously, and celebrate the presence of God in your marriage.  Program Offering:  $60 per couple.

…Mother’s Day Mass and Brunch, Sunday May 11, 10AM Mass followed by brunch.  Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special Mass for Moms and families and then enjoy a delicious brunch prepared by our chef Sandy Squillante.  Program Offering:  $39/person; $11/child under 12.

…send name, address and offering to above address.

…www.holyfamilyretreat.org.

 

 

BINGO

EVERY TUESDAY EVENING AT 6:30 PM IN THE CHURCH HALL, DOORS OPEN AT 5 PM.

PROGRESSIVE PRIZE………………………..……$400.00