October 28, 2018 Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time

†Mass Schedule and Intentions†

Sat Confession: 3:30 – 4:00 pm Sat Oct 27, 4:30 pm Mass Intentions of Ed Conlan by the Brndiars

Sun Oct 28, 9:00 am Mass For the sick of Our Parish

Sun Oct 28, 11:00 am Mass † Georgette Delisle, 100th Birthday Remembrance By Sheila Taylor

Wed Oct 31, 8:00 am Mass For the sick of Our Parish

Holy Day of Obligation: All Saints Day: Thu Nov 1, 8:00 am Mass Holy Day For Our Parish

Thu Nov 1, 7:00 pm Mass Holy Day † Deceased Family, Friends and Loved Ones Fri Nov 2, 8:00 am Mass † Catherine & Steve Muska by Memorial Mass Fund † Liam Boyce, Susan, Brian & Children

by Dick & Lois MIndek

Adoration following Mass; Divine Mercy Chaplet at 1:50 pm; Benediction 2:00 pm

Sat Confession: 3:30 – 4:00 pm Sat Nov 3, 4:30 pm Mass † Walter J. Pudelkiewicz, 12th Anniversary

by Ann Phillips † Liam Boyce, 1st Anniversary by the Boyce Family Sun Nov 4, 9:00 am Mass † Mr. & Mrs. Normand Ravenelle by Linda & Tom Joyal Sun Nov 4, 11:00 am Mass † Liam Boyce, 1st Anniversary and Boyce Family

By Tom & Joan Zbell † Rayna Star Desrosiers by a Friend OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK

Weekly Offering $4,147.00

Maintenance and Fuel Fund $1,593.00

Thank you for your generosity!

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND

Saturday 4:30 pm 10/20/18 126

Sunday 9:00 am 10/21/18 107

Sunday 11:00 am 10/21/18 129 Total: 362

STEWARDSHIP: And Jesus said to him, ‘Go your way; your faith has made you well.’ (MARK 10:52). Faith is believing in something even though you may not be able to see it. Many people think that miracles don’t happen anymore. But, if you focus on your blessings instead of your hardships, miracles will seem common and you will see God’s active presence in your daily life.

Divine Mercy Candle is lit for Liam Patrick Raphael Boyce and his Family.

St. Philip's Choir Rehearsal: Monday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 P.M. at St. Philip's Ecumenical Choir Rehearsals: Mondays, Nov. 5th & 12th at 7:00 P.M. at Westford Hill Congregational Church for the Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service.

PRAYER LIST: Aldona Allevo, John Bergeron Sr., Colleen Bornhorst, Tony Botticello, Peter Bouton, Lynn C., Ed Conlan, Linda Drake, Kyle Ernst, Dick G., Audrey Gratton Giorgi, Marie Guiles, Gina H., Kathy H., Henry Hansen, Scott Harrington, Michael Hawley, Thomas Hlobik, P.D.J., Marie James, Ethel K., Melanie Kondratowicz, Dennis M., Jackie Mozzicato, Bob Ogden, M.P., Dan Panciera, Mary Pelrine, Ted & Rosemarie Piecyk, Rich R., Ronnie Rauert, Mary Roto, John Shea, Beth Sheldon, Maureen Slattery, David Spencer, Guy Swanton, Carolyn Tanajes, Lenny & Ginny Todd, Constance Tomecko, Johanna Jenkins Tomecko, Marion Varga, Gwen Wilson, Tom Woodcock, R.S.Y., J.M.Z. and Carissa Zlotknick. Please call or email us with any name to be included or removed!

PARISH MEETINGS in Parish Center: Adult Ed, Ed Conlan: Wed, Oct 31, 11:00 am. Women’s Bible Study: Tue, Nov 6, 10:00 am. Prayer Shawl: Tue, Nov 13, 6:30 pm. Ladies Group: Wed, Nov 14, 6:30 pm. Parish Council: Thurs, Nov 15, 7:00 pm. Knights of Columbus: Tue, Nov 20, 7:00 pm.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CCD Classes are on Sunday mornings from 9:50 am to 10:50 am.

PLEASE NOTE: 1) All children wishing to receive the sacraments of First Communion or Confirmation must be registered and attending class by Nov 4, 2018. No students will be accepted to sacrament classes after this date. 2) A reminder to students and parents in First Communion and Confirmation that they are required to attend Mass on a weekly basis and need to sign in at each Mass. Sign in forms are at the back of the church.

ADORATION Father Greg thanks all the parishioners who have committed to an hour each Friday to Adore our Blessed Lord in His Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.

Sadly, two of our stalwarts are unable to continue due to health problems so we are in great need of additional Adorers. Please consider signing up for an hour on Fridays to become a regular Adorer or a substitute who may be called when a regular is unable to cover his or her scheduled hour. A signup sheet is on the table in the vestibule for anyone interested to participate.

We need EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS at all Masses. Please call the parish office. 860-429-2860.

THANKSGIVING ECUMENICAL SERVICE Sunday, Nov 18th, 7 PM at the Westford Congregational Church.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR COFFEE & DONUTS in the the Parish Center between the 9 and 11 am Masses on Sundays. We need volunteers to take turns picking up donuts at Dunkin

Donuts in Ashford, taking them to the St. Philip Center and making coffee. A sign-up sheet is in the back of the church. We have prepaid for 2 dozen donuts each week and you will say you are from St. Philip Parish and they will give them to you on Sunday mornings. If you can help and need instructions regarding the coffee and set up, please call Ray or Joanne Potter at 860-429-5800.

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE The Annual Diocesan Mass of Remembrance to honor children who have died from stillbirths, miscarriages or abortions, whether recently or years ago, will take place Wed, Nov 7, 2018, at 7 P.M. at Christ the King Church, 1 McCurdy Rd., Old Lyme, CT. Call the Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848-2237, ext. 306.

THANKSGIVING FOOD COLLECTION for needy families in our area. Please be generous. We need

canned cranberries, gravy, vegetables, broth, stuffing mix, bread mix, etc. Please sign up on the list in the

vestibule to donate turkeys. There is a box on the altar rail for cash donations. (No checks, please).

WEEKLY RECITATION OF THE ROSARY At 10:30 a.m. before the 11:00 a.m. Mass. All are welcome!

Thank you to the "Garden Angels" who again did such a wonderful job this past spring and summer maintaining the flowers

and gardens at the church, Rectory, and Parish Center. It is greatly appreciated by us all!

Father Greg

Congratulations to Mark and Catie Sheldon on their wedding which was held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at St. Philip.

Next weekend Clocks fall back ~ Saturday/Sunday, November 3/4th.

Extra All Soul's Day envelopes (to be put on the altar for the month of November) as well as Mass Intention envelopes are available in the back of the church for Masses to be said in remembrance of deceased loved ones during November.

ATTENTION ALL COLLEGE-AGE STUDENTS! A lot of young people struggle with their Catholic faith because of pressures from friends or school. They may ask themselves, "What do I believe and why do I believe it?" SEEK 2019 is a 5-day event with thousands of young people seeking the answers to these questions. SEEK 2019 has the country's leading Catholic motivational speakers, Mass, Adoration of the Eucharist, and fellowship with 1000's of young Catholics. If you or someone you know would benefit from this life changing experience or if you have any questions text, call, or email Marcella Vertefeuille (860-617-6399 or marcella@vertefeuille.org). You can also visit SEEK2019.com for more information. Parishioners from St. Philip's will join the FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) from UConn on January 3-7 to attend this event. We hope to compile a list of those interested this weekend and then start to fundraise for the trip.

THANKSGIVING THEME SHARE-A-DAY For girls in 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades on Saturday, November 3rd from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm at Holy Family Motherhouse in Baltic, CT. This is a special day of recreation, talks, activities and prayers with the Sisters of Charity. No Charge. Call (860) 822-8241 or email sistermaryjacinta@gmail.com.

BIRTHRIGHT OF WINDHAM Continuing Needs: Pampers, wash cloths, towels, lotion, shampoo, receiving blankets, and clothing for newborn to age 3. Thank you!

The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Sat, Nov 3 at 8:30 A.M. We pray to end abortion and healing for those who have had an abortion. Following the Mass, the Rosary will be prayed both at the Cathedral and Planned Parenthood. A brunch in the Cathedral Hall will follow the Rosary this month.

WINE, WISDOM AND WHY AFTERNOON THE THANKSGIVING EDITION. Learn about your faith and share some fellowship with other adult Catholics. Panel: Bishop Michael Cote, Sr. Elissa Rinere CP, Deacon Chris Deskus, Mr. Paul Kieda. St. Bernard Hall, Rockville, CT. Sunday, Nov 18th, 3-5 pm. RSVP by Nov 2nd. Call 860-848-2237, ext 304 or email faithevents@norwichdiocese.net.

SPREAD THE WORD Please help us spread the word about the St. Jude property for sale. Due to the expense of

maintaining the church and rectory for almost a year now, we would really like it to be sold. Through your help, more people could be reached who may not know about it. If you have any questions, please call the listing agent who is Rene Barbeau from REMAX Bell Park. Phone: 860-933-0593. Thank you.

Please consider sending a card or note to: Marie Guiles, c/o Lisa Guiles 2017 Brookewood Drive Toms River, NJ 08755

ASHFORD SENIOR CENTER – FALL FAIR 25 Tremko Ln, Ashford, CT Saturday, Nov 3, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

LAWN MOWING & SNOW REMOVAL AT ST. PHILIP CHURCH Do you know of a contractor that would be interested in doing the following? Mowing the St. Philip Church and cemetery lawns, and snowplowing the St. Philip parking lot and cemetery and shoveling the snow in front of the church, rectory and parish center? Please have them contact our Parish Office for more information at 860-429-2860.

We’ve been praying and fasting for hearts to be moved by God’s

Tender Mercy. The Norwich Diocesan 40 Days-For-Life Campaign will end with a Mass for Life on Sun, Nov 4th at St. Andrew’s Church in Colchester at 5 PM. Please join us as we pray for the Sanctity of Life and for the Loving Care and Protection that every precious, tiny child waiting to be born both deserves and is entitled to. Each child has a place in God’s Heart from all Eternity. More than ever, now is the Time for God’s Love and Divine Mercy!

ANNUAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL

6934 ASHFORD COAT AND BLANKET DRIVE

Council 6934 is collecting used coats, blankets and baby clothes for the needy in Windham County. They can be dropped off at the Church Office during business hours or the back of the Church after Mass. Collecting from Sept 8th through Nov 18th.

Thank you, Clayton Wright, Grand Knight

THE SIXTH ANNUAL WINDHAM COUNTY “COATS FOR KIDS” event will be on Fri, Nov 23rd (the day after Thanksgiving), 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon

at the Town of Brooklyn Recreation Department’s office, 69 South Main St, right off Route 6, in Brooklyn. Although this is primarily an event for needy children, we will also have good-quality used winter coats and blankets available for needy adults. These free, warm, winter coats, blankets and baby clothing are being given to children and adults, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or any criteria other than need. We will NOT ask for anyone’s name, address, or personal or financial information, other than the town they live in, so we can better track where the needs are. We simply wish to provide a warm coat, blanket or baby clothing this winter. All those in need are invited to be fitted for a brand new, free, warm, winter coat they can wear home right away. A parent or guardian must accompany a child to the fitting, but there is no charge and no obligation. For info please call Former District Deputy John D Ryan, 860-928-7241.

WORKSHOP Catholic Funerals: Rites, Cremation, Planning,

Pre-planning, Cemetery Policies Sat, Nov 3, Register at 9 AM. Program 9:30 to noon

St. Matthew Parish, Tolland Fee: $10, For info go to www.norwichdiocese.org

Or call 860-848-2237x302 REGISTER BY OCTOBER 29TH

EAST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL We look forward to getting to know our future eagles this year as they explore East Catholic High School and everything that it has to offer them. Our annual Open House is on Thurs, Nov 1st at 6:30 p.m. with Entrance Exams being on Sat, Nov 3rd and Sat, Nov 17th at 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration for these events is not required, but is appreciated. You may reserve your spot by calling our Admissions Office at 860-649-5336 ext 6456 or by pre-registering online at www.echs.com.

Calling All Crafters & Vendors!!! St. Mary-St. Joseph School is now accepting applications for our annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair. The Fair is on Sat, Dec 8th, 9am-3pm in the school, 35 Valley St. Willimantic, CT. Please call 860-423-8479 or email smsjschoolcraftfair@yahoo.com or for info.

Eucharistic Adoration: Please consider volunteering for one hour of Adoration on Fridays at St. Philip 9am to 2pm or to be a substitute when necessary. Sign-up sheet is in the vestibule.

ARE YOU SEPARATED OR DIVORCED and in need of support? The Church is here to help. The Catholic Family Services Office is sponsoring a monthly Support Group for Divorced and Separated Catholics the third Wednesday of each month from 7-8:30 P.M. at St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall, 22 Maple Ave., Uncasville, CT. To register, or for info, call Catholic Family Services, 860-848-2237, ext. 306.

Twenty-Seventh Annual Red, White & Blue Mass Sunday, November 4, 2018, at 10:15 a.m.

Bishop Cote will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick for all military personnel, those who are active, in the reserves and Veterans. The purpose of this celebration is to honor our service men and women as we recognize the many sacrifices made by the families and loved ones of our military. The Mass Committee Chairs are BG CT Edward J. Waitte, (Ret.) and Mr. David K. Harding, U.S. Merchant Marine. For info call, Rebecca McDougal at 860-887-9294.

Catholic Charities Diocese of Norwich will conduct a 6 week FREE Parenting 101 Class in our New London Office. Class will be held every Wednesday, Oct 24th through Dec 5th, 9AM-11AM. Please contact Tracy Martone at 860-889-8346 ext. 285, or email tracymartone@ccfsn.org.

HEALING AND FREEDOM CONFERENCE Saturday, November 3, 9-4:30 pm at Spiritual Renewal Center, 11 Bath St, Norwich, CT. Space limited. Call 860-887-0702, leave name and phone number. Donation $25 for Conference.

Bereavement Day of Prayer ~ The Diocesan Catholic Family Services Office is sponsoring two workshops for the bereaved entitled: Praying Your Goodbyes. Both workshops will include time for private reflection, prayer and journaling, and will give participants suggestions on how to navigate the upcoming holidays, and discover ways to grow through the experience of their loss. It will be offered on two separate dates: Thursday, November 8, 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. at St. Sebastian Parish Hall, 155 Washington St., Middletown or Saturday, November 10, 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. at Cathedral of Saint Patrick Church Hall, 213 Broadway, Norwich. There is no cost for either workshop, but registration is required. To register for one of the two dates, call Marianne Nicholas at 860-848-2237, ext. 304 or email her at manicholas@norwichdiocese.net.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT WEEKEND If you are silently grieving or suffering from an abortion, experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. The weekend healing process is confidential and offers an opportunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness and compassion. It includes discussions, Living Scriptures with meditations, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a Memorial Service and Mass of Entrustment. For more information call Marie at 203-631-9030, email her at mlaffin@prolifeministry.org or visit the national website at www.rachelsvineyard.org. PROJECT RACHEL is our Diocesan ministry for anyone seeking healing and forgiveness from an abortion. Priests in the Project Rachel ministry are there for you with God’s Grace and Mercy. Call 860-861-4439. All inquiries are confidential.

For access to the church during regular Parish Office hours, please see Ann in the Parish Center and she will be more than happy to unlock the church for you!

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich will be running a Food & Product Drive for our Emergency Food Pantries from October 1st-November 30. Nonperishable food, toiletries, paper products such as paper towels, toilet paper, and baby products can be brought to any of our locations: 331 Main St., Norwich, 28 Huntington St., New London, 88 Jackson St., Willimantic and 151 Broad St., Middletown. Thank you for your support which enables us to Provide Help and Create Hope to those most in need. For further information, contact Tracy Martone at 860-889-8346 Ext. 285 or at tracymartone@ccfsn.org.

Are you interested in seeing what Haiti is like? Visitors will experience many different aspects of Haiti. You will see some of the work our ministry is doing - visit our clinic, a school, experience Mass at a twinned parish. You'll also get a chance to see the amazing spirit of the Haitian people, and get a sense of their culture and history through a neighborhood tour, and a visit to the National Museum. Contact info@outreachtohaiti.org, or call 860-800-3601. See more on our website at outreachtohaiti.org. 860-848-2237, Ext. 306.

OFFICE OF FAITH EVENTS FALL BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

YOUTH EXPLOSION X 2018 The Diocese of Norwich invites Grades 7 – 12 to YOUTH EXPLOSION with host and song leader John Angotti and speaker Robert Feduccia. Spend the afternoon sharing your faith with teens from all over the Diocese, going to Mass with Bishop Cote, and rocking to Catholic Christian Music. The event takes place on Sunday, Nov 4th at St. Bernard’s School in Uncasville, the doors open at 11:30 am and the cost of $20 for the day includes snack and dinner. Please see your Catechetical Leader to register or go to www.youthexplosionct.com. For info, please call Liza Roach (860)848-2237 ex. 305. Or email lroach@norwichdiocese.net.

YOUNG ADULT MASS WITH BISHOP COTE On Sunday, December 2nd, St. Joseph’s in Willimantic is delighted to host Bishop Michael Cote for the 2nd Annual Diocesan Young Adult Mass & Reception. All Young Adults (ages 18 - 39, single and married) are invited and encouraged to attend! We encourage Young Adults to invite friends to join us! Mass with the Bishop will begin at 11:15am and following liturgy there will be a coffee social in the hall.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Ministers, come to Tampa to learn how to "unlock" faith in young people from December 6-8. The National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry (NCCYM) gathers and forms adults to inspire, strengthen, and nourish those who accompany young people as they encounter and follow Jesus Christ. The cost is $369 if you register before November 15th, go to www.nccym.info for more info! Priests attend free; just add code UNLOCKPRIEST at checkout! Questions, contact Liza Roach at lroach@norwichdiocese.net.

THE CANDLE BEFORE THE IMAGE OF DIVINE MERCY in the Divine Mercy Chapel is available for your intentions. Please contact the office.

LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC CDS: We have lots of new CDs!! These are CDs you can trust to provide correct Catholic teaching and testimonies from individuals’ walks of

faith. Thank you for all your donations that help to keep the program going. If you have questions or requests contact Donna Vertefeuille at 860-429-4508 or email donna@vertefeuille.org.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER "Go your way; your faith has saved you." Take time to strengthen your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Nov 2-4, 2018 in Manchester, CT and Feb 1-3, 2019 in MANCHESTER, CT. For info, call Pat & Mary-Jo McLaughlin:t 860-315-2127 or https://wwmectw.org/.

NEW ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER? If you or a loved one are moving out of the area or to a nursing home and don’t need envelopes, please let us know. Also, please notify the office of your new address or phone number if you are moving but will remain a parishioner here. This will allow us to keep our records accurate and up to date.

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM In New Haven, CT commemorates the 100th anniversary of the United States’ participation in the First World War with an exhibition, World War I: Beyond the Front Lines (Until Dec. 30, 2018). 203-865-0400 or http://www.kofcmuseum.org. Open daily, 10 am to 5 pm. Free admission & parking.

WHEN PLANNING YOUR ESTATE: Please consider putting St. Philip in your will as a way to be remembered while supporting the ongoing needs of the parish. Memorial Donation forms are on the parish website.

RETROUVAILLE OF CONNECTICUT Marriage Help – If your marriage has become troubled, stressed, unloving, uncaring or 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. For info, call confidentially 1-800-470-2230, email cherylandsteve@cox.net, or go to the website www.helpourmarriage.com for info and registration.

NEW WAY TO HELP OUR PARISH! Use your IRA to support our Parish, the Diocese or your favorite Diocesan Ministry! If you are 70 ½ years old, you can now make a direct transfer of up to $100,000 from your IRA to a qualified charity, such as our Parish, without having to pay income taxes on the money. If you are interested, please contact Mary Ellen Mahoney, Development Manager- Major Gifts at memahoney@norwichdiocese.net or (860) 886-1928, ext.14 for more information.

MASS INTENTIONS The Holy Day and Weekend Mass Stipend is $20. The Weekday Mass Stipend is $15. Please call the office, or fill out a Mass Intention envelope and put it in the collection basket to schedule a Memorial Mass for your loved one(s).

Office of Faith Events: Ministry to the Deaf If you or anyone you know in our Diocese could benefit from deaf ministry outreach the Office of Faith Events has recently acquired numerous resources such as books, CDs, tapes, flashcards, and posters on teaching and learning sign language. If you are interested in any of these resources or in attending/ participating in a Diocesan Mass celebrated in American Sign Language please contact the Office of Faith Events at 860-848-2237, ext. 312 or ahoisl@norwichdiocese.net.

HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME VISITS If your loved one is ill at Home, hospitalized, or in a nursing home and would like Father Greg to visit them, please call the office or Father. Please provide their name, address, phone # and room #.

PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS/POSTULANTS Take a Post Card from the vestibule for any or all of our seminarians/postulants. Pray, write a brief note if you choose and drop it in the mail. Let your future priests/sisters know you are supporting them and ask them to pray for you. May God continue to send us shepherds after his own heart. A NOTE ABOUT PARISH REGISTRATION If you regularly worship with us, we invite you to register with St. Philip parish. This allows us to provide accurate census data to the diocese. Registration forms are in the vestibule. Please return them to the office. Thank you!

PARISH ENVELOPES: Please use parish envelopes if you would like to receive a tax donation report at the end of the year. Be sure to write your envelope number if you use an envelope from the vestibule so we can keep track for you. Please contact the office to receive envelopes.

Natural Family Planning is scientific, safe, and is 99 % effective for conceiving or responsibly postponing a baby. For information, call Craig and Liz Schantz at 860-464-1184. www.ccli.org.

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.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF NORWICH, INC.

Donate your unwanted car, truck, RV, motorcycle, trailer, boat or camper today! All proceeds benefit children & families in need, in CT. WE DO ALL THE WORK. It’s fast, free, and you get a tax deduction! www.donationangel.org/ccfsn / 1-866-434-1131.

INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT ADOPTION? Catholic Charities provides infant adoption placements, domestic and international home studies and adoption searches. 860-889-8346 x 282 or susansedensky@ccfsn.org. Monthly meetings for couples waiting to adopt or to learn about adoption and weekly Birth Mother Support Group every Tues 9:30am at Catholic Charities, 331 Main St., Norwich. For info 860-889-8346 x 282.

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest”. Visit the NEW Caregiver Spirituality Webpage Sponsored by the Office of Faith Events. Resources for caregivers includes prayers, articles, books and websites that offer both practical and spiritual support. www.norwichdiocese.org/caregiver-spirituality-support-group.

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

MATTIE'S TOGS THRIFT SHOP St. Matthew Church Tolland, CT. Clothing, shoes and winter boots for Boys and Girls in sizes Preemie to size 14 - 16. We carry First Communion/Flower Girl/Easter dresses, Baptismal outfits. We are open Saturdays 9am-1pm. Call Billie with questions 860-871-0260.

Home Buyers and Foreclosure Prevention Classes: For help with purchasing a home, behind on mortgage payments or help 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-hr. 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.

FROM ANDREA HOISL, DIR. OF DIOCESAN OFFICE OF FAITH EVENTS: In our effort to live out our call to be people of great JOY as Catholics, I offer this amazing resource to all of you; the goodnewsnetwork.org. It has news stories that are positive, uplifting and truly inspirational.

MOVIE NIGHT AT Our Lady of Calvary Sophie Scholl: the Final Days will be shown at Movie Night at Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center, Farmington, on Wednesday November 7, 2018 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. Filmmaker Marc Rothemund utilizes long-buried historical records to reconstruct the last six days of renowned German anti-Nazi activist 21-year-old Sophie Scholl in an Academy Award-nominated feature that earned star Julia Jentsch a Best Actress award at both the 2005 Lolas and the 2005 Berlin International Film Festival. Sister Mary Ann Strain, CP, Program Director at OLC, will facilitate the evening. Attendees will receive a boxed supper to enjoy while watching the film. Offering is $25 payable at time of registration. COCKTAILS AND CANVASES AT OLC Cocktails and Canvases, a festive evening for foodies and art aficionados will be held at Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center, Farmington, on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Artists who are part of the OLC community, including Emer Gearhart and Kathy Irr, will exhibit their work, which will be available for sale. The artists will on hand during the evening. Patrick Miceli, Central Connecticut Restaurateur and Entrepreneur will present a program of preparing and sampling three festive cocktails accompanied by small food plates. Patrick will also offer suggestions for affordable wines for your holiday table. Patrick is the son of OLC’s Administrator Ron Miceli and wife Sharon. Offering is $35 payable at time of registration. IRIS FOLDING AT OLC Iris Folding for Christmas workshop will be presented by Dell Kasinskas at Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center, Farmington, on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Iris folding uses a simple paper technique and colored paper strips to produce beautiful greeting cards and/or framed art. Some of the most popular papers are the insides of envelopes, origami, and holographic paper. Christmas designs will be used for this workshop. Supplies will be provided; or you may bring your own papers. Lunch is included. Offering is $30 payable at time of registration. To register for any of the events, contact the retreat center at 860-677-8519, ourladyofcalvary.net, olcretreat@sbcglobal.net, or by mail at 31 Colton Street, Farmington, CT 06032

Save the Date: R.C.I.A. Enrichment Workshop St. Mary, 69 Groton Long Point Rd., Groton, CT. Sat. Nov 10, 2018, 9 am-1 pm. Leaders, pastors and volunteers will be inspired in their mission to guide new believers into the Catholic Church.

Marriage Preparation Classes for Engaged Couples: For info or to register, call Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848-2237, ext. 306.

Love one another as I have loved you. As you do unto the least of your brothers, you do unto me. 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. We also need volunteers to join our Vigil Team as we support our residents on their journey to eternal rest. If you hear God calling, call Tracey Megson at 860-465-1107 x 124.

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Formation Course for Adults preparing to educate young children, offered by the Archdiocese of Hartford from May, 2018 through April, 2019. Contact Kelly Henderschedt: 860-242-5573 x2663 or Kelly.Henderschedt@aohct.org.

Spiritual Renewal Center (860-887-0702) 11 Bath St, Norwich, CT Healing Mass Every 2nd and 4th Monday at 2 pm.

PARENTS DIVORCING AND/OR RESOLVING CHILD CUSTODY ISSUES 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 are determined by the State of CT. Please call 1-860-889-8346 ext. 260 for registration and monthly class locations and dates.

Diocese of Norwich

Office of the Bishop 201 Broadway

Norwich, Connecticut 06360 (860) 887-9294

MOST REVEREND MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D. October 22, 2018 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As you are already aware, our diocese and many dioceses around the country are dealing with declining numbers of both priests and parishioners. Consequently, we must plan for the future as best we can, based on the projected number of priests available to minister, as well as the number of people in our parishes. The Diocese of Norwich began the process several years ago with the clustering of parishes, and then the yoking of parishes, and some mergers in which one parish closed. Now we are looking again at the merger of parishes, but without closing either church building. This option has been used in many dioceses. The result of such mergers is that one parish has two worship sites, or churches. By merging two parishes into one parish with two worship sites, we simplify the many administrative tasks involved in parish life, and minimize, we hope, the disruption of parishioners’ regular schedule of religious practice. This year, there will be four such parish mergers in the Diocese.

Notre Dame Parish, Durham and St. Colman Parish, Middlefield will come together as the Parish of Our Lady of Mercy.

Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Essex and St. Joseph Parish, Chester will come together as the Parish of St. Teresa of Calcutta

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Storrs and St. Mary Parish, Coventry will come together as the Parish of Our Lady Queen of Peace.

Saint John Parish, Old Saybrook and St. Mark Parish, Westbrook will come together as the Parish of St. Pio

These mergers will become effective on December 3, 2018, the Feast of Saint Francis Xavier. Through a more measured approach to the restructuring of the parishes in our diocese we hope to be more sensitive to the deep feelings of attachment our people have to their parishes. As our diocese continues to move forward in pastoral planning, let us join together in prayer and in action, praying for each other, and working toward our goal of vital, vibrant parishes. Let us always remember to pray for each other as we journey together into a future bright with promise and filled with an abundance of God’s grace. Sincerely yours in Christ,

Bishop of Norwich

My Father’s House 39 N. Moodus Road Moodus, CT 06469 Tel: 860-873-1906

www.myfathershousect.org

Upcoming Events

Thursday, November 1 All Saints Friday, November 9-11 Life in the Spirit Retreat Saturday, November 10-11 Healing Degenerative Diseases Thursday, November 15 Fr. Stephen Imbarratto Pro-Life Conference Saturday, November 17-18 Tom Fahey Divine Will Thursday, November 29 Embracing God’s Promises

Diocese of Norwich

Catholic Family Services

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT ~ If you are in need of consolation

after the loss of a loved one, consider attending Seasons of Hope, a new

Bereavement Support group that will meet Thursday evenings from 7-9 P.M. at St.

Andrew Church Library, 128 Norwich Ave, Colchester. The program, which

consists of four, six-week sessions, will explore issues of mourning through

Scripture, prayer, reflection and faith-sharing. For more information, contact Cheryl

Laporte at 860-537-4463 or e-mail her at calaporte48@gmail.com.

Mary-Jo McLaughlin Catholic Family Services Diocese of Norwich 860-848-2237 X306

mmclaughlin@norwichdiocese.net

World War I: Beyond the Front Lines

World War I: Beyond the Front Lines (Apr. 6, 2017 – Dec. 30, 2018)

World War I, fought from 1914-1918, was the modern world’s first international conflict. Approximately 11 million soldiers were killed, and the war's toll including civilian casualties exceeded 20 million. The United States, by declaration of President Woodrow Wilson, formally entered the war Apr. 6, 1917. By Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1918, more than 116,000 Americans died as a result of the war. Of these, more than 1,600 were Knights of Columbus. Both the first and last American military officers to die during the war were K of C members.

In addition to Knights who served on the battlefield as soldiers, the Order was active in war relief efforts, managing highly successful fundraising drives and providing hospitality to servicemen in America and abroad through Knights of Columbus recreation centers known as “huts.”

The impact of World War I was felt for generations. Methods of warfare were forever altered. The map of Europe was completely redrawn at the conclusion of the war, and decisions that followed may be attributed to the start of World War II in 1939. No one was unaffected during this time period.

The Knights of Columbus Museum commemorates the 100th anniversary of the United States’ participation in the war with an exhibition, World War I: Beyond the Front Lines (Apr. 6, 2017 – Dec. 30, 2018). The exhibition provides an historical retrospective of the war and includes interactives, images and artifacts from the Knights of Columbus Museum collection, Supreme Council archives and borrowed materials from private lenders and organizations. A series of WWI-related lectures and presentations will be offered throughout the course of the exhibition. Knights of Columbus Museum, 1 State St., New Haven, CT 06511. 203-865-0400 kofcmuseum.org. Open daily, 10am to 5pm. Free admission & parking.

The Quiet Corner Chapter of the Disabled American Vets Are you a veteran who is either combat or has a service related disability, and have filed or need assistance with filing for

Veterans Administration Benefits? Are you interested in learning more? We are looking for you. Contact:

Rocky Daigle 860 – 918-0532 Barry Bernier 860 – 830-5443

Mark Rivard 860 – 933 – 6877 or mlrivard@charter.net The mission of the Disabled American Veterans is dedicated to a single purpose; empowering Veterans to led high quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by making sure Veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for interest of Americas injured heroes on Capitol Hill and educating the public about

the great sacrifices and needs of veterans back to civilian life.

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ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE CHURCH 64 Pompey Hollow Rd., Ashford, CT 06278

TELEPHONE NUMBERS Main Office 860-429-2860 Parish FAX 860-487-5703 Fr. Greg Jednaki 860-839-0664 (in case of emergency) Deacon Chris Deskus (Cell)860-490-1539 Ann Phillips Secretary Patricia LaBonte Bookkeeper Paula Vincent Bulletin Editor

OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM Closed Monday Holidays.

PARISH EMAIL & Bulletin Announcements stphilipstjude@gmail.com

PARISH WEBSITE www.saintphilipsaintjude.org

NEW PARISHIONERS We are delighted to welcome you and encourage you to register by filling out a registration form or emailing the office.

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m.

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE No Mass Monday & Tuesday Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. ** Eucharistic Adoration begins following the 8 a.m. Mass on Friday. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is at 1:50 p.m. and Adoration ends at 2:00 p.m. with the Benediction.

CONFESSION Saturdays 3:30-4:00 pm or by appointment

SACRAMENTS Please call the office for information on Baptism, Marriage and Pastoral Visits.

St. Philip is Handicap Accessible and Air Conditioned.