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The Transfiguration Of the Lord
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The Transfiguration Of the Lord
Our Worship Sites ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI - 160 Main St.
ST. PETER - 107 East Main St.
SACRED HEART - 116 Grove St.
ST. MARY - 85 Pulaski St.
Offices Pope Saint John Paul II
Pastoral Center
160 Main Street
Torrington, CT 06790
Office Hours Monday thru Friday
9am - 4pm
Phone: 860-482-4433
Fax: 860-489-4070
Bulletin Requests: [email protected]
JohnPaulGreatParish.com
4:00pm ST. PETER
James Luis Fox by Amarilis Fox
5:30pm ST. FRANCIS
Jim O’Meara - 2nd Anniversary by Peg & Erin
7:30am ST. FRANCIS
Intentions of parishioners
8:30am ST. PETER Elizabeth Waldo, Robert Mascetti by family
10:00am ST. FRANCIS Charles Mubarek by Selim and Linda Noujaim
11:15am ST. PETER Alfred DeFranceschi, Sr. by daughter Claudia
12:30pm ST. FRANCIS Mass in Spanish Intentions of parishioners
5:00pm ST. PETER Antonio, Datirina, Rosa & Nina Angotti by Catirina Madia
Saturday, August 12th 2017 Saturday, August 5th 2017
Sunday, August 3th 2017
4:00pm ST. PETER
Chuck Mubarek by wife
5:30pm ST. FRANCIS
James L. and Betty Jane Miklos by family
7:30am ST. FRANCIS
Gertrude and Carmel Kenny by the Sullivan family
8:30am ST. PETER Teresa and Giuseppe Canino & Vincenzo and Caterina Nania by Giovaniana and Francesco Nania
10:00am ST. FRANCIS Jonathan Wolf by Debbie Daniels and Kathie Knepple
11:15am ST. PETER Lucy and Frank Lovallo by children
12:30pm ST. FRANCIS Mass in Spanish Intentions of parishioners
5:00pm ST. PETER Anna Diorio by Lena Daddario & daughters
MONDAY 8/7 8:00am ST. FRANCIS SAINT SIXTUS II AND SAINT CAJETAN
Marge Schaller by the Harwinton Seniors
TUESDAY 8/8 7:00am ST. PETER SAINT DOMINIC
Teresa and Giuseppe Canino & Vincenzo and Caterina Nania by Giovaniana and Francesco Nania
WEDNESDAY 8/9 8:00am ST. FRANCIS SAINT TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE CROSS
Elizabeth Pollack by John and Mary Pollack
THURSDAY 8/10 7:00am ST. PETER SAINT LAWRENCE
Carlo Maniccia by Ken Galitello
FRIDAY 8/11 8:00am ST. FRANCIS SAINT CLARE
Catherine Sidlosky by Jacob Sidlosky
SATURDAY 8/12 8:00am ST. PETER SAINT JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL
Mickelina DiNardo by Ann Torsiello & children
Learn more about the saint of the day at
www.catholic.org/saints
Weekday Masses
Sunday, August 6th 2017
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SAINT JOHN PAUL THE GREAT PARISH
SANCTUARY CANDLE is being burned at ST. PETER in memory of Alfred De Franceschi, Sr.
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Teen
SUMMER HOLY
Thursday’s
My Dear Friends,
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration,
where Jesus appeared in glory on the top of Mount Tabor
to Peter, James and John. On either side of Jesus were
Moses and Elijah, representing the Law and the Prophets.
St Paul, in his Second Letter to the Corinthians, says,
“But we, beholding the glory of the Lord face to face, are
transformed into the same image from glory to glory, as
by the Spirit of the Lord.” Just as Peter, James and John
were witnesses to the Lord’s glory at the Transfiguration,
to receive Him in the Holy Eucharist. We are transformed
into His image, and we become a sign of transfiguration
to others as witnesses to the Lord’s love for us.
Recently, in Torrington, we have had two experiences
that have led to our being transfigured for the community
to see the Lord’s glory shining through us. The first was
the final merging into one new parish, St. John Paul the
Great. Through the death of the four parishes comes a
resurrection of one new parish identity, whereby we
are transfigured into the glory of God by showing the
community that we are one new community, a vibrant
community of Catholics that are able to put aside
differences and come together as the Body of Christ
and share our one faith with renewed hope.
New York City, a conference put on throughout different
regions of the United States in order for youth to come
together and pray and worship with other teens and to
hear some amazing talks by men and women who are in
love with our Lord and our faith. Many teens come back
from these conferences with a renewed sense of Catholic
identity and a hunger and desire for our Lord present in
the Eucharist. It is at these Steubenville conferences that
many teens first experience Eucharistic Adoration (even
though we offer it five days a week here in Torrington),
and their experience transforms them. I am convinced
that one of the ways to keep our young people coming
to church is to help them to fall in love with Jesus Christ
present in the Eucharist. If you do not understand the
Real Presence of Jesus Christ, it is much more difficult to
keep coming to Mass every Sunday. But once you fall in
love with our Lord in the Eucharist, and especially when
you seek out times to spend with Him in Adoration, then
nothing will keep you from attending and participating at
Mass every Sunday, and for some of our teens that have
attended these conferences, even participating at Mass
during the weekday. Let us as a parish community under
the patronage of St. John Paul the Great, come together
in glory in order to show God’s glory to a broken world.
God bless.
Fr. John
† Mondays: 5-7pm at St. Peter
† Tuesdays: 4:30-8pm at St. Francis
† Wednesdays: 5-8pm at St. Francis
† Thursdays: 5-8pm at St. Francis
† Fridays: 5-8pm at St. Francis
(except 1st Friday of the month) _______________________________________________________
“Let us love this feast of the Transfiguration. It is entirely Eucharistic. Come to this hallowed mountain on which Jesus is transfigured. Do not come looking for glory or for sentimental bliss, but rather for the lessons of holiness He teaches you by His self-abasement. Come, and by your love and self-denial, be transfigured into Jesus Christ in His Sacrament while waiting to be transfigured into Jesus Christ in His heavenly glory.”
- St. Peter Julian Eymard
SACRAMENTS SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements for Marriage are made by calling the Parish Office to schedule an appointment with one of the priests at least six months in advance of desired wedding date.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Anyone who is seriously ill, advanced in age or preparing for surgery may receive. Please call the Parish Office to arrange.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: For adults who wish to become Catholic or for Catholic Adults who have not yet received the Sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation. Contact the Parish Office for more details.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Please call the Parish Office to arrange. Preparation class is held on the first Tuesday of the month, at 6:30 pm at the Pope Saint John Paul II Pastoral Center.
HOMEBOUND OR HOSPITALIZED? If you, or someone you know is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion, or hospitalized and would like a
STAFF Pastor: Rev. John C. Granato
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Carlos Zapata
Deacons: Roy Dungan
Peter Hyde
Richard Hamel RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Grades K-5 860-482-3121
Jen Owens Cell: 860-307-2291 Call/TEXT
OFFICE OF YOUTH MINISTRY 860-489-7899
Middle School EDGE/Youth Group
Marlene Carrier: Cell 860-309-7855 Call/TEXT
High School Confirmation Program
Donna Puzacke: Cell 860-309-1900 Call/TEXT
Pastoral Minister: Peg O’Meara 860-309-1707
Music Director: Francine Gryniuk
Organist: Bill Mackstutis
Office Staff: Anita Ressel Toni Tavano, Rose McMahon
Trustees: John Janco Monica Diulio _____________________________________
ST. PETER / ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Jo-Anne Gauger 860-489-4177
There will be no nursing home Masses for July & August. Masses will resume in September.
Nursing Home Mass Schedule
In Need of Prayers? Please call... Cheryl at 860-618-3533 to be added to our Prayer Line.
Please pray for
Marge Schaller
Vincent Baiocchetti, Jr.
Eda Gerardi
recently deceased members
of our parish family.
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Sanctuary Candles will continue to burn at all four worship sites as long as Christ is present in the Tabernacle.
Sanctuary Candle in remembrance of a loved one may be lit for $10/week
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION MONDAYS 5:00 - 7:00pm ST. PETER
SATURDAYS 2:30 - 3:30pm ST. FRANCIS
Also available by appointment.
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Contributions for the week of July 30, 2017
$13,509.00 ____________________
DEFENDING OUR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
The Connecticut Catholic Conference notes that since 1919, the Catholic Church has been a longstanding advocate of universal, accessible and life-affirming health care. However, the Affordable Health Care Act harshly penalizes those employers, such as the Church, who do not provide abortions and other contraception coverage for their employees.
Scripture Discussion Group
Please join this fun-filled and inspiring group as we enrich our understanding of the readings from last weekend’s
Holy Mass. Scripture Discussion Group meets on Mondays from 6 – 7:30pm in the Pastoral Center. Please enter through the kitchen door. For more information,
please call Mary Cashman @ 860-489-7568. View our bulletin online: JohnPaulGreatParish.com 5| SAINT JOHN PAUL THE GREAT PARISH
Mark your calendars for our 4th Annual
September 30th from 1-7 pm 152 Litchfield St., Torrington
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #37
You are invited to join Fr. John Mondays from 12-1pm
Sacred Heart for a holy hour
Praying for priests. Adoration
Scriptural rosary Silence
Litany to Christ the High Priest followed by Benediction
Study all books of the Bible and receive
certification.
Enrollment is Underway
Classes begin in September.
Information fairs will be held at each of the
following class locations in mid-August:
Christ Redeemer Parish, Milford on
Monday, August 21, 7pm
Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary
in Bloomfield on Tuesday, August 15, 7pm
Caritas Christi Center on the campus of
Sacred Heart Academy in Hamden on
Wednesday, August 23, 10am Our Lady of Loreto Parish in Waterbury on
Thursday, August 24, 6:30 pm
Deadline for application is August 31st
For details, go to: www.CatholicEdAOHCT.org and
click on Catholic Biblical School in the main menu.
Or, contact the Office of Education, Evangelization
and Catechesis (OEEC) at: 860-242-5573.
Pray for priests.
Some of the best Catholic Books and CDs
of inspiring talks on various topics of
Catholic life to help build up your faith
in God and give inspiration in your life
are now right at your fingertips!
For just a few dollars (paid at the kiosk)
Located in St Francis and St Peter Church
A suggested donation of $4 for each CD
(or 3 for $10) and $5 for each Book will help
to maintain this ministry and enable us to continue
to bring in new titles every couple of months. _________________________________________________
SACRED HEART CANDLES As Sacred Heart will continue to be open as a Worship Site,
candles are still available to light individually. There is a place for donations next to candles.
Sacred Heart: Shauna Troughton, Samantha Troughton,
Vera Fedorich, (Ceil & Susan Bell), (Trudy Reges & Jack), Fay Renzullo, (Connie & Bill Hackett), (Frances Lestinsky, Katheryn Fabiaschi), Gerardi Family, DaCosta Family, MTPJ, Michael J. Gerardi Blessed Mother: Agatha Troughton, Susan Meyer jack, Mary Meyerjack, Michael Gerardi, Elizabeth Janis Holy Rosary: Mary Killiany and Mary Kovalcek Saint Ann: Anna Kovalcek, Patrons of St. Anne, Anne Milewski, Agnes Nardine Lipinski St. Joseph: Deceased members of the Kovalcek family, John J. Milewski Saint Theresa: Helen Dubyel, Augustine Killiany, (Albert, Mary, Joseph & Philip Lestinsky), (Frances Lestinsky, Katheryn Fabiaschi), (Lestinsky and Dudley Families). Infant of Prague: Colin Troughton, Matthew Troughton, (Anthony & Ann Leone) Saint Anthony: G.J.T. Saint Jude: Michael Killiany, Sandra Troughton, P.D.G. Special Intention: (Gregory, Gerard & Giles Troughton)
Drop any Boxtops for Education into canisters found at the entrances of St. Peter and St. Francis Churches to benefit St. Peter/St. Francis School.
Tickets
as of June the new price will be $1 2
Please note: NOW for pizza only
All previously sold $10 Dinner/Pizza tickets will gladly be honored at
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RESEARCHING COLLEGES? Don’t rule out our Catholic Universities
Young Adult Retreat August 18 – August 20
My Father's House Retreat Center
Mary’s Memorial Garden BRICK FUNDRAISER
GIVE AN EVERLASTING GIFT! We are offering brick pavers for a $75 donation.
BRICK PAVER ORDER FORM
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Middle School EDGE Program
Marlene Carrier 860-489-7899 • Cell 860-309-7855
High School CONFIRMATION Program
Donna Puzacke 860-489-7899 • Cell 860-309-1900
There will be NO Saturday Night
LIFETEEN/EDGE SOCIAL NIGHTS
during July and August. _________________________________________
Saturday, August 19th
St. Joseph High School - Trumbull, CT
A day long Eucharistic Youth Rally Featuring High Energy Inspiring
Speakers and Musicians
9am-9pm
for teens entering
9th-12th Grade
Cost to you $30/person. (Includes lunch and dinner.)
Permission slips due August 7th Link to permission slip may be found
on our website JohnPaulGreatParish.com
under Youth Ministry. Or contact our Office of Youth Ministry.
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We believe that an engaging, reverent youth liturgy changes the lives of teenagers at a parish.
Many things we do in youth ministry focus on social events, or service; but with LifeTeen,
the Catholic Mass remains central. Much will change in the lives of teenagers, but their connection to Christ through the
Eucharist will always stay the same.
Classes run Mid-September through April
Sunday evenings beginning with the
5pm LifeTeen Mass
at St. Peter Church w/ Middleschool EDGE
weekly from 6-7:30pm in the hall.
and High School Confirmation Year 1/ Year 2 meeting Bi-weekly in the former St Peter School.
Watch the bulletin for Make-up Registration Date.
St. Peter/St. Francis School - ANGEL FUND
Our Angel Fund is a used for tuition assistance for our students. Any size gift would go
far to help a family afford Catholic education.
Please make the check out to your own parish church and note on the memo that it is for the Angel Fund.
Please contact Father John for more information.
Shrine of Lourdes 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118.
Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Sunday
at 11:30 am in the outside Grotto.
Also visit our
Sunday, August 13th from 2-4pm Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the
beautiful grounds of the Shrine.
Forms should be received by August 6th.
This fund-raising event to benefit the
will be held on the terrace and grounds of
Montfort House, Rte. 118, 83 Montfort Rd.,
(top of the hill), Litchfield, CT
19This delightful evening will feature cocktails and se-
lect wines and fine hors d'oeuvres from local products.
Delectable desserts will also be served.
This event will be held with live music
from 6pm until 9pm with food being served throughout the evening.
Guests may arrive anytime between 6pm and 8pm.
The price for this fundraiser is $50 per person;
reservations should be made and payment received
by August 12th . For details or to purchase tickets,
call 860-485-0279 or e-mail:[email protected].
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Supporting our Catholic Youth Ministry THANK YOU for your continued support of our youth
activities through the donation of your redeemable
BOTTLES/CANS For safety reasons GLASS BOTTLES will only
be accepted in their original containers. They may be dropped off in front of the
St. Francis Garage 24/7.
Providing a free community meal
on the 2nd
Sunday of each month at 4pm
in St. Peter’s hall, 107 E. Main St., Torrington.
The next meal with be provided on August 13th.
All donations can be made to our Parish. Please put “Kevin’s Place” in the memo on checks and mail to
160 Main St., Torrington, CT 06790
For more info, contact:
Christine Delgrande 860-307-2969
email: [email protected]
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP) Information Session
NFP is an umbrella term for modern, healthy, scientifically accurate, natural,
and reliable methods of family planning.
An introductory NFP session will be held on
Saturday September 16, 2017 10am-12pm at St. Joseph Church 149 Goodwin St. - Bristol Open to anyone interested in understanding more
about NFP. FREE. Registration required by Sept. 9th.
Call Office of Family Life (860) 242-5573 Ext. 2683 or
email [email protected] ________________________________________
Sesión Informativa sobre
PFN es un término que incluye todos los
modernos, saludables, científicamente
precisos y confiables. Se ofrecerá una sesión informativa el día
Sábado 16 de Setiembre, 2017 10am-12pm en St. Joseph Church 149 Goodwin St. - Bristol
Se invita a todainteresadas en entender
más acerca de PFN. s las personas
La sesión es gratuita pero necesita registrarse llamando
a la Oficina de Vida Familiar (860) 242-5573 Ext. 2683
o por email [email protected]
COMUNIDAD HISPANA † EUCARISTIA DOMINICAL
Todos los Martes
5:30 – 6:30PM
Centro de Pastoral Juan Pablo II
(Iglesia de San Francesco)
SERVICIOS: POSIBILIDAD DE CONFESIONES, DIRECCION ESPIRITUAL, INSCRIPCION DE INTENCIONES PARA LA EUCARISTIA DOMINICAL, INFORMACION SOBRE LOS SACRAMENTOS DE BAUTISMO, PRIMERA COMUNION, CONFIRMACION, MATRIMONIO, QUINCEAÑERAS Y CATEQUESIS PARA ADULTOS.
CHARLAS PREBAUTISMALES Requisitos: Asistir a la clase padres y padrinos.
(Por favor llamar a la oficina para registrarse o al 860-307-7343 – Lourdes – también pueden enviar texto.)
CHARLA PRE-BAUTISMAL: 3er Viernes de cada mes.
Centro de Pastoral Juan Pablo II 6:00 – 7:00PM
CEREMONIA DE BAUTISMO: 4to domingo de cada mes a la 12:30pm.
Movimiento Juan XXIII
7 PM Martes. En las instalaciones de St. Peter School (ubicada detrás del templo de St. Peter)
El Movimiento Juan XXIII busca trabajar por aquellos alejados de la Iglesia y marginados de la sociedad,
anunciándoles el Evangelio, mediante una espirituali-dad de auténtico servicio, enmarcada en el Amor,
la Entrega y el Sacrificio y expresada en esta opción de vida: “Con Cristo Todo, Sin Cristo Nada”.
Servidores del Altar / Monaguillos: Elvia Orellana 860-459-1837
Legion de Maria: Jose Guambana 860-485-5473
Evangelizacion: Orlando Orellana 860-806-4522
Liturgia/Sacristia: Roberto Castillo 860-491-0200
RICA/Ministerios Musicales/Catequesis: Lourdes Rodriguez 860-307-7343
Pastoral Social: Doris Ramirez 860-459-6658
Carmen Fernandez 860-921- 3408
Monitores y Lectores: Sonia Sanchez 860-307- 8349
Ujieres/Ministros de Acogida: Honorato Nunez 860-459 - 0036
Pastoral Familiar: Yuneris Owens 860-307-2291
Movimiento Juan XXIII: Maria Colon 860-387-8133
Saint John Paul the Great Parish
GRUPOS APOSTOLICOS
Y COORDINADORES PASTORAL HISPANA
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St. Peter/St. Francis School Acompáñenos a casa abierta
Este domingo, 20 de Agosto de 2017 Inmediatamente después de Misa. Desde la 1:30 pm hasta las 3 pm
Puedes recorer la escuela, hacer preguntas y registrarte.
Ofreceremos refrescos y hablamos español.
