December 21, 2014 The Fourth Sunday of Advent

†Masses and Intentions†

Sat Confession prior to 4:30 Mass Sat Dec 20, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip † Paul Ouellette 15th Anniv by John & Caroline Doughty † Connie Mauri by John & Caroline Doughty

Sun Dec 21, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude Vincent Aceto for Healing by Kate Bannon Judd Kosakowski for Healing by Kate Bannon Dennis Haberman for God’s Guidance by Elizabeth Haberman Sun Dec 21, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Msgr. Willis W. West by Robert Martin Baptism: Michaela Elaine Bergeron after 11:00 Mass

Mon No Masses Tues No Masses

CHRISTMAS EVE December 24 CHRISTMAS SKIT 4:00 p.m. St. Jude † John Hlobik by the Family † Lisa Gifford by Jesse Niccoleta Austin and Family

MUSIC PROGRAM 11:30 p.m. at St. Philip

MASS 12:00 Midnight at St. Philip

CHRISTMAS DAY December 25 MASS 10:00 a.m. St. Philip † Robert & Linda Upton by Arlene Upton & Family † Edward & Lillian Neff by Arlene Upton & Family

Fri No Mass or Adoration

Sat Dec 27, 10:00 am Memorial (Funeral) Mass at St. Philip for John Reynolds †

Sat Confession prior to 4:30 Mass Sat Dec 27, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip † John Doughty, Jr. by John & Caroline Doughty † Doug Molnar by Bill, Eileen & Debbie Molnar † Murland & Jeanette Bradley by the Family Sun Dec 28, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude Sun Dec 28, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip

OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK

St. Philip Weekly Offering $2,918.00 St. Philip Additional Christmas Flowers $ 180.00 St. Jude Weekly Offering $ 923.00 St. Jude Additional Christmas Flowers $ 10.00

MEMORIAL FUND TOTAL DONATIONS St. Philip Memorial Fund Donated $62,081.07 St. Philip Fund Balance $ 9,596.33 St. Jude Memorial Fund Donated $14,975.00 St. Jude Fund Balance $ 8,775.00

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND

Saturday 4:30 pm St. Philip 12/13/14 91 Sunday 9:00 am St. Jude 12/14/14 118 Sunday 11:00 am St. Philip 12/14/14 122 Total: 331

ST. JUDE & ST. PHILIP CHOIR REHEARSAL

INCLUDING ALL INSTRUMENTS! at St. Philip’s, Sun, Dec 21 after 11:00 AM Mass.

The Sanctuary Candle is lit for Paul Ouellette

by John & Caroline Doughty

STEWARDSHIP: “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!” – Luke 1:28. Faith is a gift from God. During this Christmas season take time in silence and pray to God. Thank Him for all the gifts He has given you. Try to set aside any anger or resentment you have and really open your heart to receive the gift of God’s grace.

PRAYER LIST: Gus Aiello, Elaine Fisher, Addie Specyalski, Robert Blain, Renee Delisle, Edward Sullivan, Mary Manning, John Ference, Victoria and Richard Santi, John Marcisin, Mikayla Wilcox, Rita Fogarty,

Kenny Botting, Carol Davidge, Jacob Fletcher, Eugene Alassi, Leslie Keeler, Margaret Pivonka, Shirley McCaughey, Vincent Aceto and Judd Kosakowski, Bill Karosi. Please let us know how people are, so we can update our list.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ST. PHILIP CCD Classes 9:30 am, Sunday, in the Parish Center. Confirmation: Sun, 6pm in church. Christmas Party Dec 21st

ST. JUDE classes Wednesdays: Grades 1-4 from 3:45-4:45 pm Grades 5-7 from 7:00-8:00 pm Confirmation: Grades 8 & 9, 7:00-8:00 pm Christmas Liturgy Dec 24th 4:00 pm

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY with Fr. Kennedy meets Wed, 10 am, St. Philip Rectory.

Next class Jan 7.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY with Ed Conlan will meet again in the spring.

PARISH MEETINGS: Women’s Bible Study: Tues, Jan 6, 10 am Rectory. Prayer Shawl: Tues, Jan 13, 6:30 pm, Rectory. Knights of Columbus: Tues, Jan 13, 7 pm, Parish Ctr.

Diocesan Pro-Life Mass at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, January 3rd ~ 8:30 a.m. Please join us and our celebrant Rev. Brian Romanowski at Mass. Office open: Dec 22 & 23, Closed Dec 24-26.

Our Condolences to the family of Eleanor Dupilka.

Birthright of Windham ADVENT BABY SHOWER:

provides for the needs of women and babies in our area. Your donations provide a witness to our Catholic faith

and our commitment to life. Suggested donations: Pampers size 1-4 and wipes, wash cloths, towels, baby wash, lotion, shampoo, receiving blankets, newborn gowns, onesies, snowsuits & hats size newborn to 2T.

ST. JUDE AND ST. PHILIP GIVING TREE

Thank you for your generous donations which are being distributed to needy families in our area by Catholic Charities, Willington Human Services and Birthright of Windham/Willimantic.

Thank you to Justin Ford who built the new Manger and Steve Aukerman and crew who assembled the new Crèche at St. Philip.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR this weekend! Dec 21st 11:30 – 4:30, St. Philip’s Parish Center There will be 40 Home Party vendors all stocked and ready to help with that perfect last minute gift or Hostess gift. There will be teacher gifts, baked goods, chocolate, pet goodies, and more....you won't be disappointed. Thirty One Bags, Discovery Toys, Holly’s Knit Headbands, Andie’s Cookies LLC, Steeped Tea, Origami Owl Custom Jewelry, Elegant Edge Salon & Day Spa, Scentsy Wickless Candles, Pampered Chef, S&G Homemade Soaps, Home-made Soy Candles by C by C, Jamberry Nails, Tastefully Simple, Shannon’s Jammin’ Jams, DDJ Designs-TieDyed Clothing and others.

RETROUVAILLE OF CONNECTICUT If your marriage is troubled and stressed, unloving or uncaring; even if you are divorced or separated but want to try again, the Retrouvaille program can help. Retrouvaille provides tools to communicate better, resolve conflicts fairly, and re-discover why you fell in love. The next Retrouvaille weekend is Jan 16-18, 2015. For info, call confidentially 1-800-470-2230, email 3001@retrouvaille.org or go to our website www.helpourmarriage.com for information and registration.

SUPPORT FOR LES PALMES, HAITI. I am going again to Haiti and was wondering if anyone wants to donate any medical supplies for Les Palmes. Father Johnson, the priest in Les Palmes, is able to give out some medical supplies such as antibiotic cream, anti-itch cream, Tylenol, ibuprofen, children's Tylenol, hand sanitizer, Benadryl, Band-aids, cough drops, bandages. The village is very remote and even basic medical supplies are hard to get. They always could use tooth paste and tooth brushes. My trip to Haiti is January 21-28. Please bring your donation by January 14, 2015. Thanks again for all your support and generosity.

Denise Pillion

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: The passage of the federal health care mandate was supposed to provide affordable health care to all Americans. By most accounts this is not happening, and in the process our First of Amendment Right, which is supposed to safeguard our religious freedom has been taken away. If you haven’t done so already, please voice your opposition to the mandate by calling President Obama at the White House at 202-456-1111 or U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell at 202-205-5445. Or clarify that the mandate is in violation of our First Amendment right to religious freedom at: www.whitehouse.gov/contact.

Congratulations to René Norman & Nicholas Rovozzo who were married at St. Philip’s on

December 13, 2014.

REMEMBER THE NEEDY IN OUR COMMUNITY. The Ashford Food Bank thanks us for our continued support of struggling families in the Ashford Community. Food is collected all year, not just at the holidays. Please bring non-perishable foods to the church for distribution. We cannot distribute out of date food.

FOOD ASSISTANCE: Distribution is always on a Friday morning, usually the 4th Friday of the month, from 7-9 am at the Living Proof Church of Ashford.

The WILLINGTON FOOD PANTRY is open 2 days weekly: Mon, 4 pm - 6 pm, and Wed, 10 - Noon. Patrons must be Willington residents and be screened by the social worker. Customers can come once monthly (on the day of their choice) to select shelf-stable food for their household. To apply, contact: Director, Youth, Family & Social Serv., Town of Willington, 40 Old Farms Rd. Willington, CT 06279. Phone: 860-487-3118; FAX: 860.487-3125 Email: wyfss@willingtonct.org.

FOOD ASSISTANCE: Distribution is always on a Friday morning, usually the 4th Friday of the month, from 7-9 am at the Living Proof Church of Ashford. We have applications and food distribution schedules in our office or you may visit the website: http://www.ashfordchurch.org/COMMUNITY_OUTREACH/Ashford_Food_Bank/. GIFT CARDS ARE NEEDED Please consider donating gas cards from Cumberland Farms, and food cards from Big Y for requests that come from the needy in our community. Put them in an envelope marked "office" and place them in the collection basket. Thank you. ST. PHILIP AND ST. JUDE MEMORIAL FUNDS

For easy access, Memorial Donation forms are now available on the parish website, and can be downloaded and printed on your home printer.

Do you or someone you know need a Prayer Shawl? Contact: Carolann Hernberg: 860- 487-0449, chernberg01@snet.net.

Eucharistic Adoration: two adorers are needed each hour after Mass on Fridays at St. Philip 9am to 2pm. Please call Sandra Mullarkey: 860-429-0322. We need people who can commit to one hour, as well as people able to substitute when

necessary. All are invited. Where are our shut-ins? Please call the rectory if

you have a loved one in the hospital or in a nursing home so we can visit, bring the Eucharist and keep in touch.

REGISTRATION: If you are new to our parish or your registration is not current, please fill in a form with up-to-date information. Also, your pledge and use of the parish envelopes helps us plan our budget and provides you with a tax record. RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT WEEKENDS If you are silently grieving after an abortion; healing, forgiveness and peace can begin with a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. “Project Rachel” is also a Diocesan outreach for anyone in need of healing. Priests in “Project Rachel” can help you through healing and forgiveness. Retreat Nov. 7-9 in Stockbridge, MA call 413-452-0661. Retreat Nov.14-16 in CT call 203-631-9030. Priests in Project Rachel ministry are there for you with God’s Grace and Mercy. Call 860-889-8346 ext. 283 or 800-554-5173. Confidential. www.rachelsvineyard.org.

INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT ADOPTION? Catholic Charities provides services for all members of the adoption triad: Infant adoption placements, domestic and international home studies and adoption searches. 860-889-8346 ext.282 or susansedensky@ccfsn.org for more info. Catholic Charities Adoption Program will hold monthly meetings for couples who are waiting to adopt or who want to learn about adoption. Catholic Charities Adoption Program will also be holding weekly Birth Mother Support Group meetings every Tues, beginning Sept 16, at 9:30 am at the Catholic Charities Office, 331 Main St., Norwich. For information on both meetings please call our Adoption Program at 860-889-8346 ext. 282.

MARRIAGE PREP CLASS FOR ENGAGED COUPLES

“God’s Plan for a Joy-filled Marriage” Jan 31, Feb 7, 21, 2015 9:30 am-12:00 pm St. Joseph Church Hall, RT. 97, Occum To register for the 3 session class call: The Office of Family Life at 860-889-8346 ext. 283

Marriage Encounter Weekend~ “We thought we had a great marriage, but now our love is so much deeper than anything we could have imagined!” Rediscover each other with a heart-to-heart Marriage Encounter. For info call 860-376-0440. Email: meweekend@gmail.com. Website:

www.wwme.org.

EnCourage Support Group ~ EnCourage is the Catholic spiritual support group for the family members of loved ones with same-sex attraction. For more information on the support group meetings held the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm at St. John Church, Montville, please call the Family Life Office at: 860-889-8346 ext. 283.

Natural Family Planning Classes ~ For Married and Engaged. (NFP) is the safe and loving alternative to the dangerous chemical and synthetic hormonal side-effects of contraception and birth control. NFP is scientific and 99% effective for conceiving or responsibly postponing your baby. NFP can also help with fertility problems. Home Study and online are available. Classes are ongoing in our diocese, you also have the opportunity, if taking the CCLI Home Study course, to call our instructors with any questions or attend a class for free. Call the Collison’s 860-399-8625. www.ccli.org. Virtual Online and Home Study Course in English and Spanish also available.

MARRIAGE BUILDING AND REPAIR: Is your marriage tearing you apart, little or no communication, considering separation or divorce? Retrouvaille is a lifeline. A Retrouvaille weekend provides tools to heal, re-establish communication, and gain new insight into your marriage. A series of 6 sessions follows the weekend phase. For information or to sign up for the next weekend on January 16-18 in Hartford area call 413-525-1634.Retrouvaille is Catholic in origin but open to all, helps to repair and build a stable, loving marriage. For information 413-525-1634. www.retrouvaille.org.

“Donation Angel” ~ Donate any type of vehicle: cars, boats, etc. running or not. Donation Angel raises funds to support our Catholic of Norwich and its mission to respond to Christ’s call to care for those in need by providing services for individuals and families. Click or call now for free quick removal of your unwanted vehicle and receive a tax deduction. For info call Ray at: 866-434-1131 or www.donationangel.org/ccfsn.

Home Buyers and Foreclosure Prevention Classes: For help with purchasing a home, fallen behind on mortgage payments or help with budgeting or filling out applications for EMAP. All services are provided free at Catholic Charities, a HUD approved Counseling Agency. The Free ongoing Foreclosure Prevention and 8 hour Home Buyers Education Classes are offered by Catholic Charities in Norwich, New London and Plainfield locations. Info: 860-889-8346 ext. 271.

Pregnant? Need help? CATHOLIC CHARITIES Pregnancy and Adoption Programs provide concrete help & answers. Call 1-800-BABYDUE, even if you simply want to talk.

PARENTS DIVORCING AND/OR RESOLVING CHILD CUSTODY ISSUES – participate in the court suggested Parent Education Program. Are you concerned about the effects of divorce, separation or family disruption on your children? Catholic Charities offers ongoing, monthly one day Parenting Education Classes in Norwich, Rockville and Middletown. A monthly 2- part Spanish/bilingual parenting education class is held in Willimantic. Attendance at both sessions in the Willimantic class is required for the certificate of completion. Fees apply and are determined by the State of CT. Please call 1-860-889-8346 ext. 260 for registration and monthly class locations and dates.

MEMORIAL MASSES: To remember your loved ones in Masses once or yearly, please call the office or stop in MTW&F 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM.

Love one another as I have loved you. As you do unto the least of your brothers, you do unto me.

Familiar words – How can we put them into action? Ministering to the sick and elderly is a good beginning. St. Joseph’s Living Center, The ONLY Catholic healthcare facility in the Norwich Diocese, is seeking volunteers to join our chapel team assisting during 11 am daily Mass ESPECIALLY on the weekends. We also need volunteers to join our Vigil Team as we accompany our residents on their journey to eternal rest. If you hear God beckoning you, please call Sarah Perry at 860-465-1107 ext. 124. LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC CDS: There are NEW

CDs with orthodox Catholic teaching and some excellent testimonies of individuals and their faith walk.

Thank you for all your donations, they help to keep the program going. If

you have questions or requests contact Donna Vertefeuille at 860-429-4508 or email donna@vertefeuille.org. CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGE TO ROME June 8 – 20, 2015, with Papal General Audience, the Shrines of Italy including Montecassino, Padre Pio, Assisi, Lanciano, Padua, Exposition and viewing of The Shroud of Turin & The Passion Play in Sordevelo, Italy. Nonstop air from JFK. For more info or a flyer please call Michael Milano at 1-800-773-2660. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR LIFE!

“Choose Life” License Plates with smiling faces are promoting adoptions and traveling everywhere

as a witness to Life and Love. Give a gift that keeps on giving, it’s so easy! Go to www.fund-adoption.org for info or to download an application form. This helps fund agencies such as Catholic Charities. SHARE YOUR JOY! If you or a loved one are celebrating a special event let us know so we can celebrate with you.

61ST U.S. NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES June 28-July 7, 2015. Accompanied by a medical staff, clergy and volunteers to tassist the needs of the pilgrims. Registration deadline Mar 25, 2015. For details, contact Fr. Joseph Allen, O.P., email: allenop@opfriars.org or the Lourdes Pilgrimage office: 1-877-276-7279, Email: lourdespilgrimageoffice@comcast.net. Website: www.lourdes-pilgrimage.com.

March For Life Buses: Jan 22, 2015 marks the 42nd anniversary of the Supreme Court’s infamous abortion-on-demand ruling. Because of that decision, millions of pre-born babies have been denied their most basic right - their right to life. On Thurs, Jan 22, 2015, people from across the nation will assemble in Washington, D.C. to visibly express their opposition to abortion. On Wed, Jan 21, 2015 at 9: P.M., buses sponsored by the Southeast Chapter of Connecticut Right to Life will leave from the Norwich Municipal Parking Lot (Exit 80, I-395) and travel to D.C. to attend the March For Life on Jan 22, 2015. Bus fare is $65 per person. (Reduced rate available for students). Please reply by January 7th! Bus leaves for Wash DC on Jan 21st at 9 pm. Call now to reserve your seat !!! The first stop in Washington will be at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. If you are unable to attend the March For Life, please consider sponsoring a seat on the bus. For info or to reserve a seat, call Margaret Becotte at 860-822-1362.

“CATHOLICUNDERGROUNDCT” College age and young adults gather at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell every 3rd Saturday, through May, 2015. The night begins at 7:30 pm with Adoration, vespers and praise. At 8:30 pm the social begins with live music, entertainment and refreshments. For more information: www.catholicundergroundct.com.

Diocesan Pro-Life Mass at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, January 3rd ~ 8:30 a.m. Please join us and our celebrant Rev. Brian Romanowski at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for the healing for those who have had an abortion. Following the Mass, the Rosary will be prayed both at the Cathedral and Planned Parenthood. There will not a brunch following Mass.

Leaders & Prayer Group Meeting: Saturday,

January 3rd, 9:00 am at Spiritual Renewal Center,

11 Bath St., Norwich, CT. Please bring your

lunch. Great teachings, fellowship and hospitality.

Director of Business Practices Catholic Charities, Norwich Position Available. The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director, and work to create efficient processes and implement the infrastructure and systems needed to effectively support substantial program and financial growth. The successful candidate will build, modify and manage effective and streamlined administrative/financial systems. Areas of responsibility include financial, accounting, budget planning and adjustment, business practice report including payroll and file maintenance, legal, information technology, and physical plant maintenance and infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have the following experience and attributes; CPA or an MBA with at least two years in financial management, or a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least 5 years in financial management, including experience with third-party payments including Medicaid billing in a not-for-profit environment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience working with and creating reports for Federal, State and local funding sources including agencies such as DCF, CSSD, DMHAS, HUD and CHFA. Additionally, he or she will have experience in creating and driving the analytic framework for planning and managing departmental change in a fast paced environment. Interested Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by mail to: Catholic Charities DBP Search Committee 331 Main Street Norwich, CT 06360 Or email searchcommittee@ccfsn.org. Closing Date December 31, 2014.

Forget the stress of the mall and bring your friends to shop in a fun and

relaxing atmosphere.

You will find unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list

…including yourself!!

Thirty One Bags

Discovery Toys

Holly’s Knit Headbands Andie’s Cookies LLC Steeped Tea

Origami Owl Custom Jewelry Elegant Edge Salon & Day Spa

Scentsy Wickless Candles Pampered Chef

S&G Homemade Soaps & Many More!

Home-made Soy Candles by C by C

Jamberry Nails Tastefully Simple Shannon’s Jammin’ Jams DDJ Designs-TieDyed Clothing

Refreshments will be served

Sunday Dec. 21st, 2014

11:30am-4:30pm

St. Philip the Apostle 64 Pompey Hollow Rd Ashford

It’s a Holiday SHOP-ortunity!

Christmas Message 2014

My dear sisters and brothers in Christ,

Christmas celebrates our God made visible in the birth of the Christ-child in Bethlehem. Angels

announce His birth and shepherds welcome our Newborn Savior. Truly, God’s Word has come among us in

flesh and, in the Lord, we experience the fullness of God’s love.

This Christmas, while a chorus of angels will not fill our skies, the signs of Jesus’ birth are seen

throughout the streets and neighborhoods of our communities. Christmas lights both brighten the darkness and

warm the coldness of winter. For, Christ is truly the light of the world, the light that bathes us in God’s love, a

light that dispels the darkness of sin. The familiar and much loved Christmas carols raise our minds and hearts

to God helping us to experience the beauty of that holy night. The Christmas trees and wreaths signify God’s

love and His gift to us of eternal life. Through Christ, we share more fully in God’s life and know His infinite

mercy and love.

As great as this Solemnity is to us, for some, Christmas can be just another date on our busy calendars.

But Christ’s birth should be a deep and enriching experience renewing God’s life in our own. We live in a

society whose very culture is tarnished by selfishness and sin. Christmas calls us to welcome Christ and, in our

daily lives, to make the Lord visible. How? By following Jesus, by doing what the Lord did, we make Christ

visible, and we carry on His mission. Our words, our deeds, our lives can be channels of God’s grace and favor.

Finding their origin in Christ and His Church, the Sacraments shower us with God’s love incarnate in Christ.

This love is to be shared with all the people. By ministering to others, we carry on His mission and make Christ

visible to them.

Christ embraced the needs of others and filled their emptiness with God’s love. He saw the needy as

sisters and brothers and He restored their dignity and their self-respect. His healing not only cured the lame, the

blind, the wayward, and the sick, but also, Christ healed their souls. His mercy and love gave them a fullness

that only God can give us.

So how will we celebrate Christmas? Will our celebration reach back in time to the essence of His

birth, and like the shepherds, will we realize the meaning of the angels’ greeting, “good news, tidings of great

joy to be shared by His whole people.”? That message is now ours to share with everyone. Where? To our

families, first and foremost, bring Christmas alive in your homes and then through your charity, bring Christmas

to the homes and hearts of others by sharing with them from your own blessings and even from your own need.

For from His fullness we have all received God’s life and love, gifts to be shared.

Now the time is ours! The Church welcomes you. Just like the Christ-child on the first Christmas

welcomed shepherds and kings, the Newborn Savior welcomes you and calls you to celebrate and to live the

true meaning of Christmas, the birth of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

This Christmas, may you welcome Christ in your hearts and embrace His love each day of the new year

of grace, 2015! Merry Christmas and a happy and holy New Year!

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Bishop of Norwich

Annual Convocation

For the Permanent Deacons in the Diocese of Norwich

Willimantic, CT.—The Annual Convocation for Permanent Deacons and their wives will be held

from January 9-11, 2015, at the Immaculata Retreat Center in Willimantic, CT. It will be a time for all Permanent Deacons and their wives to gather with their bishop for spiritual renewal, support, education and rest. Pastors are asked not to schedule Permanent Deacons for service-related or liturgical duties during these days. Please pray for your Permanent Deacons, as they will be praying for you.

The theme of this year’s Convocation is “Preaching the Gospel – Sharing the Good News.” Our key presenter and convocation leader will be Father David Garcia who is coming from San Antonio, TX. Bishop Cote emphasized the importance of this annual gathering and invites all Pastors to concelebrate with him on Friday, January 9th, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Immaculata Retreat Center. This will be followed by Dinner with Bishop Cote at Immaculata. For further information please contact Deacon Michael Puscas, Ed.D., Director of Deacons at director@norwichdeacons.org.

Immaculata Retreat House

289 Windham Road Willimantic, CT 06226 (860) 423-8484

SENIOR RENEWAL DAY: Father Roger Couture, OMI invites all seniors to join us for this year’s series on the Parables. Wednesdays, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Fee is $10.00 per person and it includes lunch. Call (860) 423-8484 to register. CHRISTMAS ON THE HILL: Beginning December 7, 2014, through January 4, 2015, Fr. Ron’s Annual Christmas Light and Crystal Extravaganza will be available for visits in the Retreat House lobby and dining room. Open House Hours: Each Sunday from noon—5 PM. Special arrangements can be made for viewing during the week, but we ask that you call beforehand.