All Saints Parish – Somersville, CT – Pentecost

All Saints Parish – Somersville, CT – Pentecost – May 11, 2008

Saturday, May 10: (Vigil: Pentecost)

4pm: Norma Jean Gregoire (rps)

R/b Her Family

Sunday, May 11: (Pentecost: Mother’s Day)

All Masses today will be offered for the intentions of the living and deceased mothers remembered through the spiritual bouquet Mother’s Day intention cards.

Monday, May 12: (Weekday: Nereus and Achilleus; martyrs: Pancras; martyr)

7am: Carmella Pellegrino (rps)

Mary Margaret McGrogan (rps)

R/b Tony and Peg Pellegrino

Tuesday, May 13: (Weekday: Our Lady of Fatima)

7am: John Makar (rps)

R/b His Family

Wednesday, May 14: (Matthias; apostle)

7am: Charlie Falbo (rps)

R/b His Wife, Lorraine

Thursday, May 15: (Weekday: Isidore)

7am: Guy Antonacci (rps)

R/b His Family

Friday, May 16: (Weekday)

7am: Communion Service

Saturday, May 17: (Vigil: Most Holy Trinity)

4pm: Milt Andrew (rps)

R/b Father David

Sunday, May 18: (Most Holy Trinity)

7am: Christine Stiso (rps)

R/b Her Family

9am: All Those Suffering from Mental Illness and their Families (LIVING)

11am: Joseph Jacius, Sr. (rps)

R/b His Wife and Son

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This week, the Sanctuary Lamp will burn in memory of

Priscilla Wells

as requested by Bud and Britta Halpin.

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Readings for the Week of May 11, 2008

Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/

Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39

Day: Acts 2:1-11/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn 20:19-23

Monday: Jas 1:1-11/Mk 8:11-13

Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18/Mk 8:14-21

Wednesday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Jn 15:9-17

Thursday: Jas 2:1-9/Mk 8:27-33

Friday: Jas 2:14-24, 26/Mk 8:34-9:1

Saturday: Jas 3:1-10/Mk 9:2-13

Next Sunday: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9/2 Cor 13:11-13/Jn 3:16-18

PENTECOST

“Come Holy Spirit, Come! Come, sweet guest of my soul. Abide in me and grant that I may ever abide in you.”

GRANT THEM ETERNAL REST

Let us pray for those whose funeral services were celebrated through All Saints Parish. This week, we pray for the happy repose of the soul of Rita Sonski.

As a parish family we extend condolences and offer prayers for consolation to the family and friends that Rita leaves behind.

MARRIAGE BANNS

First Time: Kevin Connor

Denise Genco

WEEKLY OFFERTORY

May 4, 2008: Received: $ 4,634.50

Budgeted: $ 4,519.00

Fiscal Year-to-Date: Received: $ 195,174.85

(07-08) Budgeted: $ 198,842.00

Thank you for your generous support!

May 11: “There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone.” (1Corinthians 12:4-6)

So that we may perform different types of service for the Lord, the Spirit gives us different gifts. We are called to do the special work that God has in mind for us alone.

PARISH TITHING

This week, our $200 tithing donation was contributed to St. Catherine of Siena in Chefornak, Alaska.

PARISH FOOD PANTRY

eight families

IMPORTANT NOTE: Enfield Loaves and Fishes is in need of garden vegetables. Please put in an extra plant and share your crop. We are located at 28 Prospect Street with drop-off time between 2-6pm, Monday through Friday.

ANNUAL BISHOP’S APPEAL

Thanks to the generosity of many parishioners, to date we have pledges totaling $31,212.75 which represents 73% of our parish goal.

Your prayers for the success of the 2008 ABA are still needed, as are pledges and gifts. Our local church sees God in the hundreds of thousands of people it takes care of every year by teaching, sheltering, and caring for all who come to it for help. Together with your support, we can accomplish many beautiful works of faith, hope, and charity. If you have not yet had the opportunity, please make your gift today. Thank you!

FAITH FORMATION

Parents of children who will be entering the first grade, or just new to our program this coming Fall, need to register them by July 1. The classes fill up quickly so register ASAP. To obtain a registration form or to have any questions addressed, please contact Sandy Russo from 9am-3pm, Monday through Wednesday at 763-0348.

One-time registration fee is $40 per student. As of July 1, the fee is $50. Grades 1-5 are held after school on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. At the time of registration you will need to present a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate.

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR

Monday, May 12: Rosary

Miraculous Medal Novena - 7pm

Monday, May 12: Finance Committee meeting

church basement hall – 7pm

Tuesday, May 13: CDA Craft Fair Workshop

church basement hall – 6pm

Tuesday, May 13: Holy Name Society meeting

church basement hall – 7pm

THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

Christ, our hope, will be present on our altar in the monstrance for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ; immediately following the 4pm Mass on May 24, until before the 7am Mass on May 25.

He loves us and invites us to spend some time with Him. Come tell him your joys and heartaches, thank Him, praise Him, listen to Him.

Drop in for a visit or sign up for a specific hour on the sign-up sheet in the vestibule of the church.

HAPPY

MOTHER’S

DAY