“I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” – Mt 5:44

“Yo, en cambio, les digo: Amen a sus enemigos, hagan el bien a los que los odian y rueguen por los que los persiguen y calumnian”. – Mt 5, 44

February 23, 2020 2|7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“The future is in your hearts and in your hands. God is entrusting to you the task, at once difficult

and uplifting, of working with Him in the building of the civilization of love.”

— St. John Paul the Great

Liturgical Ministries Sacristans St. Francis ................................................................................ Dave Neri

St. Peter .............................................................................. Louise Binelli Eucharistic Minister Coordinator

St. Francis ...................................................................... Gail Marchand St. Peter ............................................................................... Pat Fairchild

Eucharistic Minister Training .................................. Mary Ann Seiser Lector Coordinator

St. Francis ............................................................................... Peg Doyle St. Peter .................................................................................... Brian Tutt

Altar Server Coordinator ............................................ Nicole Fragione Liturgical Decorating Ministry

St. Francis ................................................................... Barbara Gleason St. Peter ............................................................................... Pat Fairchild

Eucharistic Adoration ........................................................ Peg Michaud

Ministries/Clubs/Societies Angels & Ministers ........................ Barbara Skarupa 860-482-4433

Bereavement Ministry................... Mary Ann Seiser 860-482-4433 Marriage & Family Life Ministry ........ Jen Owens 860-307-2291

Holy Name ...................................... Michael Yuchunas 860-309-0448 Holy Rosary .............................................. Claudia Guisti 860-307-9696

Homebound Visits .......................... Mary Ann Seiser 860-482-4433 Knights of Columbus #55............... David Mwanza 203-419-6144

Legion of Mary .................................................................... 860-482-4433 Prayer Shawl Ministry .....................Joan Colangelo 860-482-6294

RCIA ............................................................... Jarred Howe 860-482-4433 Scripture Discussion ......................... Mary Cashman 860-489-7568

Social Ministry .................................... Maria Daddario 860-482-4433 Virtus Training .................................................................... 860-482-4433

Welcoming/Hospitality ...................... Peg Michaud 860-482-4433 Women’s Club ............................... Claire MacDonald 860-482-4433

St. Anne’s, Mother Cabrini & Franciscan Societies ........................................... Jacqueline Stefurak-Harms 860-482-7791

Grupos Apostolicos Y Coordinadores Pastoral Hispana Servidores del Altar / Monaguillos

........................................................................ Elvia Orellana 860-459-1837 Legion de María ............................... Jose Guambana 860-485-5473

Evangelización................................. Orlando Orellana 860-806-4522 Liturgia/Sacristía .............................. Roberto Castillo 860-309-2316

RICA/Ministerios Musicales/Catequesis ............................................................ Lourdes Rodríguez 860-307-7343

Pastoral Social ....................................... Doris Ramírez 860-459-6658 Ministros Extraordinarios de la Comunión

............................................................ Carmen Fernández 860-921-3408 Monitores y Lectores ........................ Sonia Sánchez 860-307-8349

Ujieres/Ministros de Acogida ...............................................................Ruben De La Roca 860-459-6845

Pastoral de Vida Matrimonial y Familia ...................................................................... Yuneris Owens 860-307-2291

Movimiento Juan XXIII ....................... Fani Orellana 336-695-3672 Preparación de Quinceañeras

(Preparación/Mentora) ................... Yuneris Owens 860-307-2291

St. John Paul the Great Parish Ministries & Volunteer Opportunities

Saint John Paul the Great Parish

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Weekly Collection February 9, 2020: $10,790.69 February 16, 2020: $11,359.05

Online Giving February 3 – February 9: $718.15

February 10 – February 16: $393.05

Please make all CHECKS payable to St. John Paul the Great Parish

Thank you for your continued generosity!

Next Weekly Bulletin Submission Deadline

St. Michael the Archangel HOLY HOUR

at St. Peter Church Mondays 12:30-1:30 pm Adoration † Silence † Scriptural Rosary

† Litany to Christ the High Priest

Making donations and offertories online is easier than ever. Set Up Your Online Giving Account today.

Simply visit www.johnpaulgreatparish.com and click on the online giving link to get started.

Online Giving is provided by Our Sunday Visitor, a Catholic not-for-profit organization serving parishes for more than 100 years.

Catholics in good health ages 18 until age 59 are required to fast

and to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

Fasting consists of eating only one meal, as well as two

smaller snacks that together are not equal to a full meal.

Catholics age 14 and older are obliged to abstain from meat

on all Fridays in Lent.

Lenten Disciplines of Fasting

& Abstinence

Ash Wednesday is

The Gospels continue to challenge us to the core. This is especially true in the way our social relationships have developed. Feeling safe and secure in the world are not things that come easily these days. Actually, we may find ourselves feeling more reservation, caution, reluctance, and fear than ever before. In a moment’s notice, life can drastically change. When someone has been intentionally and violently hurt, especially someone we love, we can all too easily find ourselves very attracted to the Old Testament philosophy of “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.”

Intellectually, we know this is not w hat Jesus w ants us to do. But on some level it just seems to make practical or even political sense. After all, why should we allow someone to get away with a heinously violent act? Yet, Jesus cannot be any clearer than he is with this! Offer no resistance to one who is evil. Turn the other cheek as well. When pressed into service, go two miles. Do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow. Love your enemies. Now, take a moment to reflect on all of this. Consider a horrible act of violence committed against someone you love. Listen. Think. Be honest. Can you do as Jesus directs?

We want to be holy. But w e are m ore com fortable with a definition of holiness that can keep us saying our

Stations of the Cross Join us every Friday

during Lent

7:00 - 8:15pm

St. Peter Church

beginning February 28th.

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Sun., February 23 Food Bank Collection at all Masses Children’s & Family Rosary Group: 8:10am SJPGA gymnasium Children Participators of the Mass 10:00am @ St. Francis Kevin’s Place Dinner 1pm @ St. Peter Hall Steubenville East information meeting 7:30pm @ Maccabees Teen Coffee House (see page 6) Mon., February 24 St. Michael Holy Hour 12:30-1:30pm @ St. Peter Church Confession 5-6pm @ St. Peter Church Eucharistic Adoration 5-7pm @ St. Peter Church Scripture Discussion Group 6-7:30pm @ Pastoral Center St. Peter’s Holy Name Society meeting 7pm @St. Peter Hall Tues., February 25 Eucharistic Adoration 5-6pm @ St. Francis Church Mardi Gras 5:30-8pm @SJPG Academy Wed., February 26 Ash Wednesday — See Mass schedule page 4 Thur., February 27 Eucharistic Adoration 5-6pm @ St. Francis Church

Fri., February 28 Submission deadline for March 8 bulletin Lenten Supper 5-7pm @ St. Peter Hall Stations of the Cross 7-8:15pm @ St. Peter Church Sat., February 29 Confession 2:30-3:30pm @ St. Francis

From the Pastor’s Desk 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

My prayer for you this week is John 4:14. It says:

“Whosoever drinks of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst.” As we step into a new week, I lift you up in prayer and claim Jesus’ promise in John 4:14 for you and for your

family. As you feed on Jesus flesh & blood, may you find satisfaction, contentment and a fountain of consolation!

May your days be free of weary and want of comfort! May your nights be filled with heart-cheering thoughts! Even

in a dungeon, you will find good company; even in a barren wilderness, you will never lack the bread of

heaven; even bereft of companionship, you will meet friends who will stick closer than brothers/sisters. Even as life throws so much dirt at you, you will find shadow

beneath the Rock of Ages. Your thirst shall not be a thirst of pain but of loving desire for Jesus our Savior. Amen!

— Fr. Emmanuel

prayers and on our knees in church. We are not comfortable with a definition of holiness that has something to say about to how we react to and negotiate life. We like to keep a sharp and strong line between the secular and the sacred. In fact, we would prefer that the doors between them be kept closed. God wants us to be holy as He is holy. If God sees this one way and we see it another, then where does this leave us on our journey to God?

Our minds like the practical, worldly, and secular answers to things. They are more black and white and at first glance appear to make more sense. Holiness wells up from our souls and is beyond reason. It cannot be explained. It is something we just simply know comes as a result of deep prayer. The truly contemplative eye knows inwardly that what Jesus asks is true and then willingly does it. LPi

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Sanctuary Candle is available to be burned in memory of your loved ones. at St. Francis or St. Peter

Call the parish office at 860-482-4433. _________________________________

Mass Intentions

4:30pm St. Peter †Nicholas Marracino by Diane & Ken Dowd

7:00am St. Francis

†Caterina Albini by Family

8:30am St. Peter †Ronald Marciano by Cherie Pearson

10:00am St. Francis †Frank Hayes by Family

11:30am St. Peter Mass in Spanish For the intentions of all parishioners

5:00pm St. Francis Life Teen Mass †Anna Maria & Umberto Melaragno by Family

4:30pm St. Peter †Raymond Colangelo by Family

7:00am St. Francis

†Nicholaus Csehak by Csehak Family

8:30am St. Peter †Gloria Cianciolo by David Craig Family

10:00am St. Francis †Deceased members of Canfield & Friday Families by Mark & Anita Rosa

11:30am St. Peter Mass in Spanish For the intentions of all parishioners

5:00pm St. Francis Life Teen Mass †Barbara Ohitnicky by Family

Sunday, March 1st

Saturday, February 22nd

Sunday, February 23rd

Saturday, February 29th

February 23, 2020 4|7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekday Masses

Monday 2/24 8am St. Francis †Edmund Rudnick, 5th Anniversary by Family

Tuesday 2/25 7am St. Peter †Maria Giambersio by Holy Rosary Society

Ash Wednesday 2/26 8:00 am St. Francis †Carmelo Testa by Faculty, Staff & Students of St. John Paul the Great Academy

12:10 am St. Peter For the intentions of all parishioners 12:10 pm St. Francis For the intentions of all parishioners 5:30 pm St. Peter For the intentions of all parishioners 7:00 pm St. Peter (in Spanish) For the intentions of all parishioners

Thursday 2/27 7am St. Peter †Richard Zimmerman by Family

Friday 2/28 8am St. Francis †Raymond Poniatoski by Family

Eucharistic Adoration † Monda y 5-7pm at St. Peter with Conf ession s from 5pm-6pm

We pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, and healing the wounds of sexual abuse.

† Tuesday 5-6pm St. Francis We pray for protection of life from conception to natural death.

† † Thursday 5-6pm at St. Francis

We invite you to offer your prayers for all Priests.

† Fr iday dur ing Lent 7-8:15pm at St. Peter STATIONS OF THE CROSS

(1st Friday of the month – 24 hour Adoration is held 8am Friday to 8am Saturday at Sacred Heart)

Three traditional practices of Lent are

Prayer † Fasting † Almsgiving Consider making a weekly holy hour

in Eucharistic Adoration during Lent.

If you have never been to Adoration and would like someone to walk you through it, please call the Parish Office.

Please pray for deceased members of our parish…

Domenico Rinaldi Carmella Marino

MONDAYS: St. Peter

5:00 - 6:00pm

SATURDAYS: St. Francis 2:30 - 3:30pm

“Confession is an act of honesty and courage - an act of entrusting ourselves, beyond sin, to the mercy of a loving and forgiving God.” – Saint Pope John Paul II

for the In the words of St. John Paul the Great,

“A person is an entity of a sort to which the only proper and adequate way to relate is love.”

You can show loving kindness and encouragement to the less fortunate and help area food banks feed the hungry

in our community by donating a non-perishable food item to our monthly food collections.

Items such as PASTA, PASTA SAUCE, RICE, TUNA, MAC & CHEESE, CANNED FRUITS

AND VEGETABLES, INSTANT POTATOES, SIDE DISHES, BEANS, JUICES, PEANUT

BUTTER, JELLY and CEREAL may be left at St. Peter or St. Francis

churches the weekend of

February 22nd -23rd Gift cards to area grocery stores and other monetary

donations are also greatly appreciated. Please remember that the food banks cannot accept expired food.

Thank you for your continued support.

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Northwestern CT Transit offers

a Dial-A-Ride service to Mass. Please call 860-489-2535 for info.

Come Celebrate

St. John Paul the Great Academy

5:30-8:00pm

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

FREE WILL OFFERINGS ACCEPTED! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP,

PLEASE CONTACT KATE RINES: 860-307-7432. St. Peter’s Holy Name Society

Monday, February 24th

Please note our new start time is 7 pm.

New Members are always welcome.

Providing a FREE COMMUNITY MEAL the 2nd and 4th SUNDAY of each month

1pm at St. Peter Hall 107 E. Main St., Torrington

February 23rd 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... Christine Delgrande 860-307-2969

email: Christine.delgrande@gmail.com

B r i n g Y o u r F a m i l y T o O u r

LENTEN SUPPERS

FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 6, 13, 20 & 27

APRIL 3 Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m. thru 7:00 p.m. St. Peter Hall, East Main St.

Cost $5.00 per person (Free for children under the age of 5 who do not attend our school)

Soup & Pasta Featuring a variety of soups and pastas each week!

Invita a las Familias a participar en

Recaudación de fondos para beneficio de la escuela

FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 6, 13, 20 & 27 APRIL 3

Costo $5.00 por persona (Gratis para los niños menores de 5años que no son alumnos de la escuela)

Pasta & Sopa Todos los viernes tendremos diferentes

variedades de Pasta y Sopa!

February 23, 2020 6|7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Children’s & Family Rosary Group: Each Sunday (when classes meet) at 8:10 am in the school gymnasium. NO CLASS: Ash Wednesday Feb. 26th. See website for Mass time. Family Faith Formation: Join us for FFF on Sun. Feb. 23rd Topic: The Catechist Part II (continue) Children Participators of the Mass: Sunday 2/23 @ St. Francis Family Mass 10:00 a.m. Does your child want to participate? PLEASE SIGN UP IN OUR OFFICE! LOOKING AHEAD… Family Stations of the Cross – Field trip to Lourdes Shrine, Litchfield, CT. Saturday, March 14th. Join fellow parents and students on this journey as we commemorate Jesus’ Passion, Death & Resurrection.

Classes are held Sundays 8:15-9:45 a.m. and Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 p.m.

at St. John Paul the Great Academy 360 Prospect St.

Jen Owens, Religious Ed Coordinator K-5th • 860-307-2291

Email: johnpaulgreatreligioused@gmail.com Web: https://www.johnpaulgreatparish.com/

religious-education-k-5

St. J ohn Paul th e Gre at Life Teen Confirmation Students

Teens Putting Their Faith In Action 2/7 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 2/8 Coffee & Conversation at Regal Healthcare 2/8 LifeNight/Movie Night "Paul the Apostle" 2/9 Teaching Our Faith 2/11 Rachel Rosary 2/15 Feeding the Hungry – Preparing a Meal for the Fish 2/16 The Dignity & Vocation of Women – How Do We Serve the Church? 2/19 Teaching Our Faith 2/19 A Man's Role in Service to the Church 2/22 Visiting the Sick at Valerie Manor UPCOMING 2/23 Teaching Our Faith 2/25 Larc Mardi Gras Party

LEADING TEENS CLOSER TO CHRIST

INFORMATIONAL MEETING

FOR PARENTS AND TEENS

@ Maccabees Teen Coffee House (classroom on parking lot level of school)

Teens are invited to join us as we travel this summer

as we travel to University of Rhode Island

July 10-12, 2020 The goal of every Steubenville Conference is for teens to open their hearts to the possibility of having a personal relationship with Jesus

Christ who desires their lives to be fulfilling, exciting and joyful!

With a commitment to Fundraising we are able to offer this amazing weekend to you for $150.

The actual cost per student is $300. Scholarships available. We ask for a $50 Deposit

at sign up - followed by 4 monthly installments of $25 Registration due Sunday, March 15th

johnpaulgreatparish.com/youth-ministry

— Grades 6-8 EDGE/Youth Group — Marlene Carrier 860-309-7855 JohnPaulGreatYouth@gmail.com

— High School CONFIRMATION — Donna Puzacke 860-309-1900 JohnPaulGreatConfirmation@gmail.com

Follow us on FACEBOOK St John Paul Great Youth Ministry INSTAGRAM @johnpaulgreatyouth

Youth Ministry

ADULT CONFIRMATION

Friday, March 6th 6-10

- Pope John Paul II Pastoral Center 160 Main Street - Torrington

(Please drop in mail slot on back porch 24/7) SPACE IS LIMITED so please register early. _______________________________________________

Any Questions or to volunteer as a Chaperone please contact Marlene Carrier, Youth Minister 860-309-7855

Permission Slip can be found at JohnPaulGreatParish.com Go To >>> Parish Life then >>> Youth Ministry

THE ONLY STREAM SCHOOL IN NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT

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1st Annual SAVE THE DATE

G O L F T O U R N A M E N T

To Benefit St. John Paul the Great Academy

Monday, June 22 • Torrington Country Club

At St. John Paul the Great Academy, we believe a high-quality, Catholic education should be available to all,

regardless of income. We are pleased to offer our

“Just” Tuition Model.

Both Full-day and Half-day Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 are available. Find more information about enrollment

options and Just Tuition on the website: www.stjohnpaulthegreatacademy.org/

Designer Purse BINGO!! To benefit St. John Paul the Great Academy

Date: SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020 Location: St. John Paul the Great Academy

360 Prospect St. Torrington CT

Purse Preview 6:30PM – 7:30PM Bingo Starts at 7:30 PM

Cost: $35 Per Person ● 10 games of Bingo & a dauber

● Each game has a corresponding designer purse prize (Michael Kors™,

Coach™, or Kate Spade™)

● ADDITIONAL Bingo cards available for $2 per game

● Reserve tables of 8 come with 10 extra Bingo cards for the table, you decide how to share!

For tickets please contact the school office at 860-489-4177 OR Eileen Donahue (call/text) 860-459-5032;

or email: eileendonahue97@gmail.com

Irish Dinner Saturday, March 14, 2020

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM St. John Paul the Great Academy Cafeteria

360 Pr ospect Str eet, T or r ing ton

A Traditional Irish Dinner Your choice of delicious fork-tender corned beef with boiled cabbage, red bliss potatoes,

sweet carrots & Irish soda bread -OR-

Hearty lamb stew with Irish soda bread and your choice of home baked desserts and beverages. Adults - $13.00, Children - $9.00

(under age 5 are free) ~ Take-Out Available ~

PLEASE PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE. Tickets will also be available at the door.

To purchase tickets, please call St. John Paul the Great Academy School at (860) 489-4177.

Our love of books and reading was celebrated at our annual

READ-ALOUD DAY at St. John Paul the Great Academy. Thank you to our guest readers, Fr. Emmanuel, Susan Borla-Cook, Claire McDonald, Carol Anderson, Susan LaPenta, Leo Nardi, Gary Capitanio and Kathi Weinstein.

St. John Paul the Great Parish Men’s Retreat March 6-8, 2020

Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center / West Hartford, CT

This year’s theme: Our Deepest Longing Come join us this year and help us to build the

numbers of Christian men in our parish who long to make a difference in our world and bring God’s love to our families and our community. Retreat

begins Friday night with buffet dinner from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. and concludes at noon on Sunday following hot brunch. Families of retreatants are welcome to attend Mass at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday and join us for brunch.

Register today online at www.holyfamilyretreat.org.

Free gift certificates are available for first-time retreatants. For more information, please call the retreat house at 860-760-9705 or call Mark Bournival at 860-482-1748.

Cheryl at 860-960-4805 ...completely confidential

February 23, 2020 8|7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Give Online

Dear Parishioners, we know it’s because of your gifts that we are able to continue our good work, instill the love of God in our children, and grow our church. Online giving is easy, fast and secure. Of course, you can still continue

to give as you do at present if you prefer.

THE BENEFITS OF ONLINE GIVING It’s fast and easy. Once you set up your account and determine the amount and frequency of your gifts, you don’t have to do a thing. It’s all automatic. Your account is fully secure and confidential, and you don’t even have to share your payment information with us. You have total control. It’s all up to you. You can start, stop, and change your gift-giving at any time for any reason.

Set Up Your Online Giving Account today. Simply visit www.johnpaulgreatparish.com

and click on the online giving link to get started.

I thank you for your continued generosity in supporting St. John Paul the Great Parish.

God Bless, Fr. Emmanuel

Online Giving is provided by Our Sunday Visitor, a Catholic not-for-profit organization serving parishes for more than 100 years.

ST. JUDE BAKE SALE COMMITTEE IS IN NEED OF FOOD DONATIONS

to be sold/served during the ST. JUDE TELETHON at

Torrington HS on Sun., March 1st.

For any questions, contact Becky Mogob at 860-489-0728.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!

Solidarity Council #55

Save the Date! Wed., March 11th

(Snow date, Thursday March 19th)

With good music and fellowship! Social and fun night. 50/50 raffle/s tickets to win that night!

We have invited some of our previous parish priests to join us and celebrate this milestone.

Our Mass celebrant will be Rev. Christopher Tiano

Pastor, Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish, Derby

Concelebrant will be Very Rev. James M. Sullivan Rector, Basilica of Immaculate Conception, Waterbury

Mass at 6:30pm in Sacred Heart Church is open to all, but the RECEPTION to follow in Sacred Heart

Hall is limited to 150 people.

DINNER TICKETS $15/PERSON. RSVP to Chris.

Join us for social and fun night!

“A Knight to Remember”

Wednesday March 4, 2020 Lenten Retreat Day – The Seven Last Words – 9AM – 2PM. Following the presentation, opportunity to celebrate

the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Mass. Lunch will follow.

For additional information, please contact Bernadette Krayeski at 860-482-9555 or contact Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center at 860-677-8519, or online at

ourladyofcalvary.net or email olcretreat@sbcglobal.net

The Social Ministry Committee will meet Thurs., March 5th

at 6:30pm in the Pastoral Center.

Please make note of the new time.

New members are always welcome.

“The ABCs of Annulment” — Sat., March 7 from 10am–noon in St. Dominic Church Hall, 1050 Flanders Rd, Southington. Open to all.

Sponsored by the Metropolitan Tribunal, Bloomfield. No registration is required. For further information, call Br. Larry Lussier,

CSC, @ 475-221-8464 or email him at larlus300@sbcglobal.net.

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. For more information or FAQ, call or email Jen Owens, Marriage Prep Coordinator at 860-307-2291 (call or text) Email: johnpaulgreatreligioused@gmail.com

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. Please contact the Parish Office for more details.

Sacrament of Baptism: Preparation class is held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm in Pope St. John Paul II Pastoral Center. Baptisms scheduled following Sunday Masses. Please call the Parish Office to arrange.

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Para El Bautismo Requisitos: Asistir a la clase – padres y padrinos –. Traer el acta de nacimiento del niño (a). Si los padrinos son pareja, deben estar casados por la Iglesia. Llegar puntuales a la conferencia. Llenar el formato para la inscripción bautismal. Traer fija la fecha y la hora de la ceremonia del Bautismo.

(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

Celebracion de Quinceañeras/Quinceañera (15th Birthday) Celebration: Requisito: La preparación debe com enzar m ínim o de tres (3) meses antes de la fecha de celebración y la familia debe ser un miembro activo de la parroquia con participación activa a la Misa Dominical. Para más información o preguntas, póngase en contacto con Yuneris Owens llamando al 860-307-2291.

† EUCARISTIA DOMINICAL

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Los Martes 5:30 – 6:30PM

Centro de Pastoral Juan Pablo II

SERVICIOS: 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.

Staff Pastor: Rev. Emmanuel I. Ihemedu

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Mauricio Galvis

Deacons: Roy Dungan Peter Hyde Richard Hamel Pastoral Ministry Mary Ann Seiser: 860-482-4433

Baptismal Prep - Age 5 Kate Rines: Cell: 860-307-7432 Call/TEXT JohnPaulGreatBirth2Five@gmail.com

Religious Education Grades K-5 860-482-3121 Jen Owens: Cell 860-307-2291 Call/TEXT JohnPaulGreatReligiousEd@gmail.com

Office of Youth Ministry 860-489-7899

Middle School EDGE/Youth Group Marlene Carrier: Cell 860-309-7855 Call/TEXT JohnPaulGreatYouth@gmail.com

High School Confirmation Program Donna Puzacke: Cell 860-309-1900 Call/TEXT JohnPaulGreatConfirmation@gmail.com

Music Director: Francine Gryniuk

Organist: Bill Mackstutis

LifeTeen Music: Chris Vaum

Business Manager: Anita Ressel

Executive Assistant: Toni Tavano

Office Staff: Rose McMahon Irene Matava

Bulletin Editor: Leslie DiVenere SaintJohnPaulTheGreatBulletin@gmail.com

Property Manager: Emil Sorban

Trustees: John Janco Monica Diulio

Finance Council: Bruce Cornish Paul Griffin Cherie Pearson Betsy Quartiero Bernadette Rossi Robert Severi

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St. John Paul the Great Academy Principal: Dr. Nancy Testa

860-489-4177

Our Worship Sites St. Francis of Assisi - 160 Main St.

St. Peter - 107 East Main St.

Sacred Heart - 116 Grove St.

Office Pope St. 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

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