JUNE 23, 2013 TWELFTH SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

†Masses and Intentions† Sat Confession prior to 4:30 Mass Sat Jun 22, 4:30 p.m. Mass at St. Philip † Carolyn “Kay” Kennedy by John & Caroline Doughty † Milton Michaud by the Michaud Family

Sun Jun 23, 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Sun Jun 23, 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Philip † William Hewett by Ruth & Ralph Yulo † Lucille Lillie by the Parish Baptism: Tristan Jeremiah Sosa at St. Jude at Noon

Mon Jun 24, 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Mon Jun 24, 6:00 p.m. Mass at St. Philip Tue Jun 25, 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Tue Jun 25, 6:00 p.m. Mass at St. Philip Wed Jun 26, 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Fri Jun 28, 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Philip † Rex Harkness by Bill & Marie Guiles

Adoration following Mass untill 5:00 p.m. 4:50p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet & Benediction Sat Confession prior to 4:30 Mass Sat Jun 29, 4:30 p.m. Mass at St. Philip Fr. Jack † Arthur J. Drake and all the holy souls who have nobody to pray for them by Bob & Linda Drake † Joyce (Allevo) Burnham, 1 yr. anniversary by Joseph & Aldona Allevo † Carolyn “Kay” Kennedy by Elizabeth & Jack Cassella Sun Jun 30, 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Jude Sun Jun 30, 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Philip † Walter Ziencina by the Brndiar Family St. Philip Baptism: Arianna Fontaine & Gianella Smith

OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK

St. Philip Weekly Offering $2,242.00 St. Philip Oklahoma Fund $ 731.00 St. Jude Weekly Offering $ 806.00 St. Jude Oklahoma Fund $ 298.00

MEMORIAL FUND STATUS St. Philip Memorial Fund $25,801.00 St. Jude Memorial Fund $ 9,325.00

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND

Saturday 4:30 pm St. Philip 06/15/13 87 Sunday 9:00 am St. Jude 06/16/13 105 Sunday 11:00 am St. Philip 06/16/13 125

Total: 317

STEWARDSHIP: “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23) We are not very good at “denying ourselves”. Jesus calls us to set our own personal “wants” aside so that we have the resources to follow Him instead.

PRAYER LIST: Carol Palombo, Bruce & Denise Beaudoin, Marie (Beaudoin) Chace, Del Eckenberger, Millie & Gus Aiello, Ed Kominski, Bob Mullarkey, Kristin Leffingwell, Katie Phelps, Elizabeth Piecyk, Normand Ravenelle, Elaine Fisher, Francine Hodovan, Danielle Heersink, Aidan Soukaloun and Collin Prescher, Jacob Fletcher, Sherri Shea, Colleen Mortenson, Monsignor Willis West, Monsignor Richard LaRocque, Josephine Brewster, John Reynolds. Please inform us of any updates.

PARISH MEETINGS Knights of Columbus: Tues, July 9, 7 pm Center. Finance Committee: Tues, June 25, 7 pm Rectory. St. Jude Committee: Thurs, June 27, 7 pm Rectory. Parish Council: To Be Announced. Ladies Group: To Be Announced. Women’s Bible Study: will resume Sept 3rd. Prayer Shawl: will resume Sept 10th.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

Adults: Class Wed Jun 26, 10am St. Philip Ctr. Last class for this school year.

Our Condolences to Rose Bergeron and family whose

aunt Carmela M. Aiello passed away June 17th. Our sympathy to Tony Lagrotteria whose mother Lucille Lillie passed away.

ST. PHILIP AND ST. JUDE MEMORIAL FUNDS If you are making your donation in installments, please contact the office if you would like payment coupons.

2013 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL St. Philip has pledged $12,766.00 (87.11%) of the goal. St. Jude has pledged $9,255.00 (104.58%) of goal

THE COMBINED COLLECTION FOR WORLD CHARITIES will be held next weekend. Your contribution will provide assistance to the Catholic Relief Services Collection, the Campaign for Human Development, Aid to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, and The Holy Land. You will be mailed information about this collection. Please read the material and bring your contribution envelope to Liturgy next week, June 29 & 30. Your support and generosity are essential to these programs of the Universal Church.

BOOK SALE REPORT We extend a big thank you to Shirley Wright and her crew for a very successful Book Sale! Our net income for the book sale is $3,176.14.

Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Altar Servers The June schedule and July availability forms are on

our website. If you feel called to be an Altar Server, Eucharistic Minister or Lector now is the time to come forward.

WE NEED YOU!

Thank you to all who have been praying for me during these many months; knowing people have been praying for me has helped my spirit

and my health. I ask God's blessing on all of you.

Caroline Doughty

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.

BIRTHRIGHT OF WINDHAM: Dear Father Kennedy and Parishioners, Thank you for allowing Birthright to conduct a baby bottle fundraiser at your parish. Birthright helped over 1,600 Moms with babies last year. Each week we

supply 50 dozen diapers, clothing, hygiene and bath supplies to our clients. Birthright continues this essential service that saves the lives of unborn children and makes a lasting difference in many mothers’ and babies’ lives. Our service really is absolutely necessary. It is because of our churches and kind donations from each parishioner that we are able to provide the necessary items of care. Thank you for the help you have given. BIRTHRIGHT will continue to collect baby bottles after Masses. If you were unable to return your baby bottle last week, or wish to donate in memory of a loved one, Birthright will send an acknowledgment card of your gift of life. Saving the life of an unborn child and the raising of children is a beautiful gift from God. Many thanks to the kind and good people of St Philip and St Jude. You efforts sustain our work to maintain a constant vigilance for the value of Life. God Bless Fr. Kennedy for your leadership and St. Philip & St. Jude for the born and preborn,

For love of mother and child,

Darlene Wagner Birthright

JUNE IS “LEAVE A LEGACY” MONTH. The Cathedral of St. Patrick, has undergone an historic restoration and is now vibrant, sparkling, and beautifully adorned with images and artwork from the life of Christ. If you would like to make a gift towards the enduring legacy of our

flagship church, please visit www.stpatsnorwich.org. This is a wonderful way to preserve your family legacy, honor a loved one, your parish or the Diocese. To learn more about legacy giving, contact MaryLou Gannotti, Director of Planned Giving in the Development Office at 860-886-1928 ext. 15.

Year of Faith/60th Anniversary/10th Anniversary Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 10:30 am in the Cathedral of St. Patrick, the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich and the Church of Norwich will celebrate a Mass rededicating our Diocese and our Cathedral to the honor and glory of God. You are cordially invited to participate in this Mass. Please call our office at 860-429-2860 for more information. We have a few tickets left.

DIOCESE OF NORWICH PILGRIMAGE TO GREECE AND ROME November 16-25, 2013

For information or reservations call 860-887-9294 Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich, will lead a ten-day pilgrimage to Rome and the historic cities of Corinth and Thessaloniki, Greece, as well as the ancient city of Ephesus. When in Rome, enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of the Palazzo Venezia, the Circus Maximus, the Forum, the Arch of Constantine, and the Colosseum. The group will attend the Closing Ceremonies for the Year of Faith at Saint Peter Basilica in Vatican City. Price includes local bus to/from Boston airport, departure lunch, all tips, breakfast and dinner daily, and also includes departure tax and fuel surcharge. Reservations must be made by August 13, 2013. Cost of Tour: $3,899.00 per person double occupancy $ 300.00 deposit required $ 450.00 single supplement (limited number) $ 239.00 Optional Travel Insurance (paid with deposit)

On Saturday, June 29th, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, in Norwich is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Father Kennedy, who grew up in that parish, will be con-celebrating Mass. Father

Jack will say the 4:30 Mass at St. Philip’s that day.

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM During the Fortnight for Freedom, it is imperative that we consider that the federal healthcare mandate violates religious freedom by: forcing religious insurers to write policies that violate their beliefs; forcing religious employers and schools to subsidize and facilitate coverage that violates their beliefs; and forcing conscientiously objecting employees and students to purchase coverage that violates their beliefs. To voice your opposition to the HHS mandate, contact: www.whitehouse.gov/contact or call: 202-456-1111; or write to: The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500. Let the White House know the mandate violates the 1st Amendment, which guarantees religious freedom.

Diocese of Norwich Catholic Charities / Office of Family Life

Catholic Charities Adoption Program provides CRADLE CARE (the family and home that cares for the baby) for newborns that are waiting for adoption. The time commitment is usually 30 days until the baby goes to the adoptive home. Prayerfully consider whether God may be calling you to be a part of this special ministry. For more information please call our Adoption Program at 860-889-8346 ext. 282. TEEN’S ACTS RETREAT-Theme: Strong Enough A teen’s ACTS retreat given by teens for teens will be held on July 11-14th at Immaculata Retreat House, Willimantic, CT. Join us for some food, fun and faith! Sponsored by St. Matthew’s Church in Tolland. Weekend cost is $210 which includes all meals, and private rooms! Financial difficulties should not prevent anyone from attending. For information, contact Brenda Koskovich 860-742-8008. Application forms are online at actsct.org. MEMORIAL MASSES: To remember your loved ones in Masses please call the office or stop in. Let us know if you’d like a yearly Mass offered. Pregnant? Need help? CATHOLIC CHARITIES Pregnancy and Adoption Programs provide concrete help and answers. Call 1-800-BABYDUE, even if you simply want to talk. We are here to listen and help. 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.

DIOCESE OF NORWICH VOCATION OFFICE: We have 9 seminarians studying this year. Please keep them in your prayers. ST. JOSEPH’S LIVING CENTER in Windham, CT is looking for volunteers to assist during daily Mass. Contact Jo-Ann Hay in Pastoral Care 860-456-1107

Remember the needy in our community. Food is collected all year, not just at the holidays. Please bring non-perishable foods to the church for distribution.

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

PRIESTS FOR LIFE endorse the new book: Recall Abortion by Janet Morana, Co-founder of the Silent No More Awareness Campaign and Executive Director of Priests for Life. “This is the Pro-life Book of 2013!” – Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director, Priests for Life. Order now at RecallAbortion.com. Birthright of Windham: Your donations provide a witness to our Catholic faith and our commitment to

life as we continue to provide baby wash, lotion, shampoo, pampers (size 1-4) and wipes, receiving blankets, newborn gowns and clothing. Through these donations, our

two churches make a major impact on this ministry for local mothers and their babies.

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. LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC CDS: There are new

CDs with good 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.

SAVE THE DATE: Internet Safety Information Session: Tues Sept 17th, 1:00-2:30 pm -or- 7:00-8:30 pm, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish- Storrs. Open to all clergy, parishioners, diocesan employees and volunteers. Sponsored by the Office for Safe Environments.

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. The license plate helps fund agencies such as Catholic Charities.

PILGRIMAGE to POLAND and CZECH REPUBLIC

LAGIEWNIKI - KRAKOW - KALWARIA - WADOWICE – AUSCHWITZ – BIRKENAU - CZESTOCHOWA

WROCLAW - NYSA - PRAGUE - PILZEN - BRNO SEPTEMBER 16 - 27, 2013

$3,199 +tax from JFK Included

Roundtrip airfare from JFK First class hotel accommodations (dbl occ)

Krakow 3 nights, Czestohowa 1 night, Wroclaw 1 night, Nysa 1 night, Prague 4 nights

Breakfast and dinner daily Deluxe motorcoach, Professional Guide

All entrance fees to the sites and churches Trip to Salt Mine in Wieliczka

Farewell Dinner with Folkloric Show Daily Mass

For More Information, please contact: Fr. Paul Ramen

860 564 - 9767 pframen@att.net

SHARE YOUR JOY! If you or a loved one are celebrating a special event let us know so we can celebrate with you.

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND led by Fr. Bob Grattaroti of St. Joseph ’s Parish, Charlton, MA. February 4 – 13, 2014. Visit Bethlehem, Galilee, Jerusalem & more. Daily Mass at the Holy Sites. Call Mike Milano at 1-800-773-2660 for information. “Donation Angel” ~ Donate any type of vehicle: cars, boats, etc. running or not. Donation Angel raises funds to support our Catholic Charities 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: 866-434-1131or www.donationangel.org/ccfsn. We would like to start a Cemetery Committee to maintain and beautify our cemetery. If you are able to help out, please call the office.

ST. EDWARD SCHOOL, 25 Church St. Stafford Springs Registration Incentive for the 2013-2014 academic year. St. Edward School offers Pre-K through Grade 8 with full day 4-year-old Pre-K and full day Kindergarten. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, St. Edward School was ranked exemplary in the areas of Mission, Comprehensive Program, and Experience of the Student. Long recognized for educational excellence, St. Edward School students enjoy specials such as music, art, and physical education – as well as various after-school activities. Before-and-after school care is also available. Call today for more information or for a private tour. For more information or to schedule a visit, please call St. Edward School at 860-684-2600. Golf Enthusiasts ~ Save the Date! Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich 8th Annual Golf Tournament on Wednesday, September 18th at Fox Hopyard in East Haddam. A scramble format and shotgun start includes 18 holes, a BBQ lunch and ends with appetizers and awards of prizes and raffles. An excellent opportunity for a great round of golf at a premier course while supporting those in need. For information, applications or sponsorship call 860-889-8346 ext. 285. ASSUMPTION SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Are you looking for an exceptional, faith-enriched, solid educational experience for your child? Come meet our dedicated teachers and families and see what a wonderful, educational future we can provide for your child. Assumption School offers solid core curriculum classes, cutting edge technology, and many extracurricular school activities such as: homework club, before and aftercare programs, chess club, band, scouts, soccer, and basketball. Please contact our school office at 860-649-0889 to arrange a personal tour. Main Campus is located at 27 South Adams St, Manchester; High School Prep Campus is located at 45 Ludlow Rd, Manchester. www.assumptionschoolct.com "Come for a day, we are sure you will want to stay." Catholic Cruise to Port Canaveral (Orlando) and Bahamas 8-night Cruise with Father Shane Douglass, November 9-17, 2013 on the Carnival Splendor out of New York. $1261/person. Daily Mass and Rosary. Contact Doug or Eileen at 860-399-1785 or Doug@CatholicCruisesandTours.com.

Pilgrimage to Assisi, Florence and Rome in Honor of Pope Francis: Aug 28 to Sept 6, 2013 Learn more about your Catholic faith by participating in this upcoming pilgrimage tour sponsored by the Office of Radio & Television, and help support the daily television Mass and WJMJ Catholic Radio... Where Faith Meets Life! Father John Gatzak, Executive Director of the Archdiocesan Office of Radio & Television and General Manager of WJMJ Radio, leads you on a special 10 day pilgrimage to Assisi, Florence and Rome. Visit the medieval home town of St. Francis, for whom Pope Francis chose his name. See the Duomo and Michelangelo's David in Florence. In Rome, attend a general audience with Pope Francis and explore St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and much more. Cost per person, double occupancy from JFK is $3,578. Pay in full by June 10, 2013 and save $150 per person. Reservation deadline is July 1, 2013. For information call 203-758-7367 or 860-242-8800; Email: pilgrimages@ortv-hartford.org or online at www.ortv.org. SUMMER PROGRAM AT THE COLLEGE OF SAINT MARY MAGDALEN in Warner, NH is pleased to announce the dates for its Summer Program for high school students. The Collegiate Summer Program offers participants the opportunity to study theology, philosophy, literature and political science. During the summer program, students also attend daily Mass and enjoy sports, socials and day trips including hiking and canoeing. The program is for students who will enter their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school in the fall of 2013 and students who have just graduated high school. The Collegiate Summer Program is a two-week session that runs from Sunday, July 28 – Saturday, August 10, 2013. Register today atwww.magdalen.edu! For more information, contact the admissions office at admissions@magdalen.edu or 603.456.2656 x 119. The Diocesan School Office invites you to attend the FOURTH ANNUAL SETON SCHOLARSHIP DINNER honoring the recipients of the 3rd Annual Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D. Award, on Sunday, Nov 3, 2013 at The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station, Haddam, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Tickets are $150/person. All proceeds benefit Catholic Schools within the Diocese. Opportunities for sponsorship, program advertising and raffle donations are available. For tickets and more information, please contact Mary Ellen Mahoney at 860-886-1928 ext. 14 or developmentdso@norwichdiocese.net.

HOLY LAND TRIP JANUARY 7 – 16 Fr. Michael Sequeira of our Diocese presents a trip to the Holy Land, Jan 7 - 16, 2014. We visit Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Calvary, Room of the Last supper, Gethsemane, Holy Sepulchre, Way of the Cross, Nazareth, Cana, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Jordan River, Mountain of Beatitudes, Wailing Wall and more. The cost for this ten day trip is $2799 and includes airfare with a major airline, hotel transfer, daily dinner and breakfast buffets, sightseeing with a guide in deluxe buses, all taxes and all entrance fees. Trip to the Dead Sea is an option for $80. Please contact Fr. Michael Sequeira at 860 304 4588 orpunchamar@snet.net

SILVER AND GOLD JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY MASS SUNDAY, SEPT 29, 2013 -- 2:00P.M.

Inviting all couples married 25 & 50 years in renewal of your wedding vows at the Pontifical Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael R. Cote at the Cathedral of St. Patrick. Register in August through your parish. For info call: 860-889-8346 ext.283. PRISON MINISTRY TRAINING PROGRAM Bishop Hines Conference Room, 201 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360 Saturdays, Sept 14, Oct 5, Oct 26 Nov 9 and Sunday Dec 8, 2013. Pre-Registration required: Sheree Antoch 860-848-2237 ext 211 or Prison@NorwichDiocese.net. PRIESTS FOR LIFE encourage families, groups, and parishes to join in prayer with the Holy Father and all those who will be gathered in Rome this weekend, that the gift of human life may be every more respected and protected. Resources at: www.GospelOfLifePilgrimage.com.

Fr. Frank Pavone HELP US HONOR AND BURY THESE BABIES! Priests for Life ask you to join them in respectfully petitioning the Philadelphia Medical Examiner to release the bodies of babies killed by abortionist Kermit Gosnell for burial. The petition is at: www.GosnellBabies.com. THE CATHOLIC TOUR, LLC announces a

Pilgrimage with the Holy Father Pope Francis to the

Holy Land November 14-21, 2013, departing from

Newark NJ. $2,499 includes transportation, lodging

and most meals. 1-877-627-4268 or email:

JimAdair@TheCatholicTour.com.

Eucharistic Adoration: two adorers are needed each hour after Mass on Fridays at St. Philip 9am to 5:50pm. 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 parishioners from St. Philip and St. Jude are invited. The church has strict rules regarding not leaving the Blessed Sacrament unattended. With the summer months upon us, it is even more difficult to cover the hours. One alternative is to have adoration end at 1:00 or 2:00 in the afternoon.

IMMACULATA RETREAT HOUSE 289 Windham Rd, Willimantic, CT 06226

FAMILY FUNFEST: Saturday, July 20 is the day. 12:00 Noon to 6:00 is the time. Immaculata Retreat House is the place. All we need is YOU. Come and join us for our Family Funfest Picnic. There will be food, drinks, music, games, and a chance to enjoy the beautiful grounds of Immaculata in the company of family and friends. There is no charge, though free will offerings will be accepted. Please call Immaculata before Wednesday, July 17, to let us know if you are coming, so that we can have sufficient food and drink prepared. GARDENERS’ SUMMER DELIGHTS RETREAT: Tuesday, August 6, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, you may join with other gardeners/farmers in sharing a day of reflection on the joys and struggles of gardening/farming. Father Ron Meyer, OMI will lead conferences, garden time and a health fresh-from-the garden lunch. The day closes with Mass. The retreat fee is $20.00 per person. Registration may be made by calling (860) 423-8484. PRIVATE AND DIRECTED RETREATS: Private and Directed Retreats (weekend or mid-week) are available for clergy, religious and lay persons desiring such experiences. Further information may be found on our web-site: www.immaculataretreat.org.

Please be advised, there is now water in a tank at the cemetery available for watering plants. Bring your own watering can. This tank is located at the edge of

the cemetery to the right of Father Dunn’s monument. St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church, 70 W. Main St, Baltic, CT 06330 is seeking donations for its ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE through July 22nd. Please call St. Mary Rectory at 860-822-6378 to arrange pick-up of larger items.

FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM PLANNED FOR JUNE 21 TO JULY 4 By: USCCB and Four County Catholic News Desk WASHINGTON — The second annual Fortnight for Freedom will take place from June 21 to July 4, and will address the challenges to religious liberty both at home and abroad. As with last year's Fortnight, the event will begin and end with a special Mass.

Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, will open the 2013 Fortnight for Freedom by celebrating Mass at Baltimore's historic Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, scheduled for June 21 at 7 p.m. EDT. Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington will celebrate the closing Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington on July 4 at 12 p.m. EDT.

This year's Fortnight occurs just weeks before August 1, when the administration's HHS mandate coercing us to violate our deeply-held beliefs will be enforced against most religious non-profits. During the Fortnight, the Supreme Court's decisions on the definition of marriage will likely be handed down as well. Those decisions could have a profound impact on religious freedom for generations to come. Bishop Cote reminds us that “It is through prayer, study, and peaceful public action during the Fortnight for Freedom, that we in the Diocese and across the Country will help preserve the fundamental right of religious freedom.” Bishop Cote asks that each day during the Fortnight, we pray the following Prayer for the Protection of Religious Liberty. “Prayer,” Bishop Cote stresses, “…is the most powerful tool we have among the many responses to the crisis we face. Let us pray that those who govern will trust and uphold the First Amendment.”

Prayer for the Protection of Religious Liberty O God our Creator, from your provident hand we have received our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as your people and given us the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God, and your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the power and working of your Holy Spirit, you call us to live out our faith in the midst of the world, bringing the light and the saving truth of the Gospel to every corner of society. We ask you to bless us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. Give us the strength of mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms when they are threatened; give us courage in making our voices heard on behalf of the rights of your Church and the freedom of conscience of all people of faith. Grant, we pray, O heavenly Father, a clear and united voice to all your sons and daughters gathered in your Church in this decisive hour in the history of our nation, so that, with every trial withstood and every danger overcome— for the sake of our children, our grandchildren, and all who come after us— this great land will always be "one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

TIME TO HOOP IT UP!

Birthright of Windham

is thankful to God for Mothers and Fathers

and

Thankful to Mothers for the Precious Gift

of Giving and Caring for Life.

Join Us on Mother’s Day, May 11 & 12 for “Roses & Baby Bottles”

MOTHERS DAY -- LIVE ROSES -- DONATION $2.00 EACH

“Change for Life” Baby Bottles. Take home, fill with loose change

and return them on Father’s Day.

WHERE: St Philip & St Jude churches before and after each Mass.

Your donation will help provide services for pregnant women and their babies.

CONTACT: BIRTHRIGHT OF WINDHAM 860-456-9495 non-profit

122 VALLEY ST. WILLIMANTIC, CT. SERVING WINDHAM AREA 28 YRS