March 12, 2017 The 2nd Sunday of Lent

†Mass Schedule and Intentions†

Sat Confession: 3:30 – 4:00 pm Sat Mar 11, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip † Marguerite Guilbault by Oscar Guilbault † Julie Hillick by Dorothy Boisvert Sun Mar 12, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude † Maureen Tegethoff by Bonnie Flynn † John DeSilva by Father Greg Sun Mar 12, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Vincent & Rita Yulo by Ruth & Ralph Yulo † Roland Cloutier by a Friend

Wed Mar 15, 8:00 am Mass at St. Jude † For the Deceased of Both of Our Parishes Thu Mar 16, 8:00 am Mass at St. Jude For the Sick of Both of Our Parishes

Thu Mar 16, 6:00 pm Mass at St. Philip Fri Mar 17, 8:00 am Mass at St. Philip † John & Elsie Shea by John & Anne Shea

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

Fri 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross St. Philip Sat Confession: 3:30 – 4:00 pm Sat Mar 18, 4:30 pm Mass at St. Philip † Marguerite Guilbault by Oscar Guilbault † Nicole Gavis, 1st Anniversary by Dorothy Boisvert Sun Mar 19, 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude Sun Mar 19, 11:00 am Mass at St. Philip † Ann Klinicek by Ruth & Ralph Yulo † Benedict Tracy by Ursula Peters

OUR OFFERING OF THANKS TO GOD LAST WEEK

St. Philip Weekly Offering $3,312.00

St. Philip Ash Wednesday Offering $ 994.00

St. Jude Weekly Offering $ 898.00

St. Jude Ash Wednesday Offering $ 195.00

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEKEND

Saturday 4:30 pm St. Philip 03/04/17 110

Sunday 9:00 am St. Jude 03/05/17 109

Sunday 11:00 am St. Philip 03/05/17 135 Total: 354

St. Philip Ash Wednesday Mass at 7:00pm 132

STEWARDSHIP: “Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father’s house to a land that I will show you.” Genesis 12:1. God calls all of us to leave behind our old ways and to follow Him, placing our complete trust in Him. Some of the old ways that we may have to struggle to leave behind might be materialism, selfishness and greed. God will show us a new land and a better way to live.

The Blessed Mother Candle is lit in memory of Mary Edgerly, 5th Anniversary

by the Brndiars.

Daylight Savings Sunday, March 12. Be sure to turn your clocks ahead one hour.

ST. PHILIP’S/ST. JUDE’S CHOIRS Choir will rehearse on Mondays, March 13th and 20th at 7 pm at St. Philip's.

Choir Members participating in the Diocesan Choir Chrism Mass will meet in St. Philip's parking lot right after the 11:00 A.M. Mass on Sunday, March 26th to carpool to Norwich for rehearsal.

PRAYER LIST: As of April 2nd we will print a completely new list. Please call the office or email us with any name that should still be included. We need your help to stay current!

Gus Aiello, Evelyn Andert, Lewis Bassett, Denise Beaudoin, Robert Blain, Kenny Botting, Roland Cloutier, Carol Davidge,

Raymond DeLorme, Elaine Fisher, Rita Fogarty, Vivian G., Jackie Goble, Lisa Gorman, Gina H., Kathy H., Jimmy Harrison, Carol Hewett, Michael King, Judd Kosakowski, John Krysinski, Carolyn Lebeau, Pat Lockey, Dennis M., Ken M., Mary Manning, Charlotte Grace McCutcheon, Sandy and Bob Mullarkey, George Nagy, Vincent Ouellette, Mildred Parks, Leo Passardi, Tammy Poehler, Ronnie Rauert, Normand Ravenelle, Kris Rybicki, Victoria & Richard Santi, Marge Servedio, Carolyn Tanajes, Sheila Taylor, Lenny & Ginny Todd, Tom Woodcock.

CCD CLASSES St. Philip: Sundays at 9:30 am. St. Jude: Wednesday afternoons. Confirmation Class Thursdays, 7 pm.

PARISH MEETINGS: Prayer Shawl: Tue, Mar 14, 6:30 pm, Rectory. Knights of Columbus: Tue, Mar 14, 7 pm, Parish Ctr. Parish Council: Wed, Mar 15, 7 pm Rectory. Finance Committee: Wed, May 17, 7 pm Rectory. Women’s Bible Study: Tue, Mar 21, 10 am, Rectory.

PARISH ADULT EDUCATION WITH ED CONLAN BIBLE STUDY Wed,10 am St. Philip Rectory.

ADULT EDUCATION RELIGION CLASSES Sat, 11 am, St. Jude Church. Topic: The book of Revelation. Mar 18: Fatima: Today &Tomorrow

THE LENTEN CROSS Yellow crosses are for children, violet for adults. Each week you are encouraged to remove a cross in a spirit of reparation. Once you read the Lenten practice, place the cross in the basket on the altar railing and carry out the practice. The next week, when you have done the practice, place a paper flower, on the large Lenten cross. By the end of Lent, our Cross will have “blossomed” into a beautiful cross of flowers, a visual sign of our Lenten sacrifices, prayers and practices, offered in reparation for our sins and the sins of the world.

Our condolences to Lorraine Cloutier and her family on the passing of her husband,

Roland Cloutier, on March 3rd.

Bring a Friend to Church Sunday, March 26 and share your faith with someone who is important to you!

His Excellency, Bishop Michael Cote, has formally dispensed the Faithful of the Diocese of Norwich

from the obligation to abstain from meat on the Memorial of Saint Patrick, which will be observed this year on Friday, March 17. The faithful who partake of meat on March 17, 2017, are encouraged to observe the Lenten abstinence on Thursday, March 16, or Saturday, March 18.

RETROUVAILLE OF CONNECTICUT If your marriage has become troubled and stressed, unloving or uncaring; even if you are divorced or separated but want to try again, the Retrouvaille program can provide tools to communicate better, resolve conflicts fairly, and re-discover why you fell in love. Next weekend is April 21-23. Confidentially call 800-470-2230, email 3001@retrouvaille.org or go to our website www.helpourmarriage.com.

Stuffed Cabbage Dinner at Hungarian Social Club March 19th celebrating Freedom Day! By special permission of the Zambo-Makray family, this year, Elizabeth Zambo's mouth-watering STUFFED CABBAGE Recipe will be used. Tickets include delicious Hungarian Pastries for dessert, vegetable, hearty bread, salad, and a generous appetizer table, coffee, & tea. Please call Jim at 429-9576 to reserve your $20 ticket for this Only Once per Year Stuffed Cabbage event! Sunday, March 19th starting at Noon at 314 Ashford Center Road (Rt. 44) at the Hungarian Social Club.

Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center,West Hartford, CT gave us a $315 retreat gift certificate (full retreat registration price). It is for a man from

our parish, who has not been on a retreat, but would like to attend one. The Men's Retreat is March 24-26, 2017 and some of our parishioners will attend. The theme is The Light of Simplicity. Weekends are a busy time, but you can attend just part of the retreat! If interested, please call the Parish office at 860-429-2860. You will be glad you did!

REMEMBER THE NEEDY IN OUR COMMUNITY. Food is collected all year, not just at the holidays. Please place food in or near the baskets in the vestibule. No opened or out-of-date food, please.

BIRTHRIGHT OF WINDHAM: The needs continue throughout the year. Suggested donations: Pampers size 3,4,&5, wipes, baby wash, wash cloths, towels, lotion, shampoo, receiving blankets, newborn gowns, onesies, clothing, size newborn to 2T, pajamas, and summer infant clothing.

WINE TASTING AND HAITIAN ART SALE Please join Friends of Ecole Agape (School of Love) for a Wine Tasting and Haitian Art Sale benefiting the school, located in Lilavois, Haiti. Help provide children in Haiti an education they otherwise would not be able to attain. St. Philip’s Parish Center, March 25, 6-10pm. Admission: Free Will Donation. To learn more about Ecole Agape: call Cindy Moeckel (860) 487-3827. friendsofecoleagape.org.

St. Mary - St. Joseph School in Willimantic To learn more and possibly set-up a day for your child to shadow, please call the Principal, Miss Abby L. Demars, at 860-423-8479. Open Houses: Wednesday, March 15, from 6 pm – 8 pm or Thursday, March 16, from 1 pm – 6 pm. Check out the new website at smsjschool.org (It is a work in progress). However, you can view video and pictures of many of our recent events such as Bishop Cote's visit to the school and the school-wide Mardi Gras Dance Party with the ECSU Dance Team. Save-The-Date: St. Mary - St. Joseph School will be hosting their Annual Spring Gala on Saturday, May 20th. The spaghetti dinner starts at 4 pm followed by both live and silent auctions and basket raffles.

Willington Girl Scout troop 67079 will be selling cookies and taking last minute orders after mass. Regular cookies are $5 per box;

specialty cookies are $6 per box. Donations to 'cookies for heroes' (sends cookies to the military) as well as donations to the troop are also welcome.

DANIELSON, CONN. – The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a peaceful, public prayer vigil on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood, 87 Westcott Rd in Danielson, on Saturday, March 25, at 10:00 a.m. People of all faiths are invited to join the Knights to pray for human life, in all its stages, from conception to natural death.

WEATHER ALERT! We are part of Channel 3 and 30 closings/alerts for severe weather on television and online. This would involve Thurs 6 pm Mass, the confirmation class and Friday 8 am Mass and Adoration, all at St. Philip Church. Channel 3 is still the sole channel for Religious Education class cancellations for St. Philip Church.

LENT is a special season of spiritual transformation and renewal. Fr. Ellis is offering a

series of talks at 6pm before the 7pm Stations of the Cross at St. Bernard’s in Rockville, CT on Fridays in Lent. No registration required. Attend any or all sessions. Info call: 860-798-7529.

.MARCH FOR MERCY- YOUTH SERVICE EVENT Sat, March 25th, 10am – 3pm. Begins at St. Joseph in Norwich with a witness talk about the realities of drug addiction, followed by a physician speaking on the effects of drugs. Then tour St. Vincent de Paul Place, and march to the Cathedral. There, Cooper Ray, a national speaker & musician, will lead our Service Rally Event. Youth are asked to collect a minimum of $15 in pledges for the mile walk to benefit the Catholic Charities Substance Abuse & Treatment Program. To attend, contact Liza Roach at lroach@norwichdiocese.net or(860)848-2237.

Join Fr. Paul Ramen on a Pilgrimage to GERMANY AND FRANCE May 25 – June 7, 2017 (14 Days)

$3,399+ tax from EWR HIGHLIGHTS

Shrines of Jesus, Mary & St. Joseph, Sts. Hildegarde, Cure of Ars, Margaret Mary ,

Bernadette, Catherine Laboure & Vincent de Paul. Roman ruins in Lyon, Reims & Trier, WW II Cemeteries -

Boat rides on the Rhine and the Seine Fr. Paul Ramen 860 564-9767 Email pframen@att.net

WHEN PLANNING YOUR ESTATE: Please consider putting St. Philip or St. Jude 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.

The Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti invites you to our 10th Annual Gala, Sat, April 29, 6 pm cocktails, dinner, silent auction, at the Deanston House, Storrs, CT. Come meet Bishop Cote, LT. Governor Nancy Wyman and guest speaker Bishop Eric Toussaint from Haiti. The price, $100/person, is to benefit the children of Haiti. We are in need of ad sponsors and auction items. Thank you for your generosity. Visit www.outreachtohaiti.org.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP ~ A new Catholic-based Bereavement Support group will meet the 3rd Thursday of each month at three alternating diocesan parishes. The next meeting is Thursday, March 16 from 7-8:30 P.M. at St. Mary’s Parish Center, 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT. For more information, contact Catholic Family Services at 860-848-2237, ext. 306.

Are you separated or divorced and in need of support? The Church is here to help. The Catholic Family Services Office is sponsoring a Divorce Healing Program entitled The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide. This is a 12-session DVD ministry program with expertise from Catholic psychologists, theologians and spiritual directors. It is based on the teachings of the Catholic Church. The group will meet from 7-8:30 P.M. the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month beginning April 10 through September 25 at Sacred Heart Parish Rectory, Sacred Heart Drive, Groton, CT. There is a $20 fee for the program to cover materials and registration. Call Catholic Family Services, 860-848-2237, ext. 306.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT WEEKENDS ~ 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. Upcoming weekends are: in Rhode Island March 17-19 in English call 401-351-7730, or March 31-April 2 in Spanish call 401-742-1510 or 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.

Natural Family Planning is scientific, safe, and is 99 % effective for conceiving or responsibly postponing a baby. A 3-session class for married and engaged couples will begin in the Gales Ferry area Sat, March 25. For information, call Craig and Liz Schantz at 860-464-1184. www.ccli.org.

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

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.

A NOTE ABOUT PARISH REGISTRATION If you regularly worship with us, we invite you to register with St. Philip or St. Jude 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! The ASHFORD FOOD BANK distribution is usually the 4th Friday, 7-9 am, Living Proof Church, Ashford.

The WILLINGTON FOOD PANTRY is open weekly: Mon, 4-6 pm, Wed & Fri, 10-Noon. Patrons must be Willington residents and be screened by the social worker. Folks can come once monthly (on the day of their choice) to select shelf-stable food for their household. Office hours: Mon 12-7:30 pm; Tues-Fri 9 am – 2 pm. To apply, contact: Dir, Youth, Family & Social Serv., Town of Willington, 40 Old Farms Rd. Willington, CT 06279. Phone: 860-487-3118; FAX: 860-487-3125 Email: wyfss@willingtonct.org.

GIFT CARDS ARE NEEDED Please consider donating a Cumberland Farms Gas Card or a card from Walmart or Big Y for requests that come from the needy in our community. A card from Walmart can be used for food as well as other necessities. Put them in an envelope marked "office" and place them in the collection basket. Thank you.

The candle before the image of Divine Mercy in the side shrine at St. Philip’s is available for your intentions. Contact the office.

LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC CDS: There are CDs with orthodox 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.

If you need a Gluten-free host, please request one during communion.

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 #.

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. If financial circumstances change and envelopes will no longer be used, please inform the office. Also, please notify the office of a 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. Thank you!

Love one another as I have loved you. As you do unto the least of your brothers, you do unto me. Familiar words – How can we put them into action?

Ministering to the sick and elderly is a good beginning. 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, please call Tracey Megson at 860-465-1107 ext. 124.

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.

Spiritual Renewal Center(860-887-0702) Healing Mass: Mon, March 13 & 27, 2017 at 2PM Spiritual Renewal Center, 11 Bath St, Norwich, CT Charismatic Prayer Meeting: Every Tuesday at 2:00pm Prayer, Praise and Worship Life in The Spirit - DVD Series Mondays, 7-830 pm. This is an eight week series held at Spiritual Renewal Center, 11 Bath St, Norwich, CT. For more info call 860-887-0702 Introduced by Fr. Ray Introvigne and Judith Hughes. Life in the Spirit Prayer Group Mass at St. Joseph Church, Rockville, CT. Wednesday, March 22, 7:30pm. All Are Welcomed!

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

PARISH ENVELOPES: Please use parish envelopes each week if you would like to receive a tax donation report at the end of the year. We will no longer keep track of loose checks. 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 if you’d like to receive envelopes.

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM President Trump has pledged that his administration will do everything in its power to defend and protect religious liberty. We urge the fulfillment of this promise, including an end to regulations and other mandates by the federal government that force people of faith to make impossible choices. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has expressed their fervent hope that the new leadership will reinstate basic protections for religious freedom. If you haven’t done so already, please voice your opposition to the federal health care mandate by calling U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell at 202-205-5445, and your elected representatives. You may clarify that the mandate is in violation of our First Amendment right to religious freedom at: www.whitehouse.gov/contact.

Pregnant? Need help? CATHOLIC CHARITIES Pregnancy and Adoption Programs provide concrete help & answers. Call 1-800- BABYDUE, even if you simply want to talk.

PARENTS DIVORCING AND/OR RESOLVING CHILD CUSTODY ISSUES – participate in the court suggested Parent Education Program. 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 apply and are determined by the State of CT. Please call 1-860-889-8346 ext. 260 for registration and monthly class locations and dates.

INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT ADOPTION? Catholic Charities provides services 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.

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.

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

WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS Please make yourself at home. If you would like to make St. Philip or St. Jude your parish, please put a registration form in the collection basket.

MATTIE'S TOGS THRIFT SHOP St. Matthew Church Tolland, CT. We have been blessed with a huge amount of gently used clothing. Some are brand new and still tagged. As you know we have both Spring and Winter Clothing for Boys and Girls in sizes Preemie to size 14 - 16. Lots of shoes and winter boots to check out for $1 each. Our $5 bag continues to be a hit and we will be looking forward to seeing you. We carry First Communion/Flower Girl/Easter dresses, Baptismal outfits. Lots of neat outfits for boys too. We are at the Dunn Hill side of the Church and are open on Saturdays 9am-1pm. Call Billie if you have any questions 860-871-0260

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.

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Donate your unwanted car, truck, RV, motorcycle, trailer, boat or camper today! All proceeds benefit children and families in need, in Connecticut. WE DO ALL THE WORK. It is fast and free and you receive a tax deduction! www.donationangel.org/ccfsn / 1-866-434-1131. St. Bernard School, Uncasville, CT Grades 6-12, Classical, Spiritual, Global. Information Session: Thursday, March 16 at 6:00 pm. Placement testing- Saturday, March 25 at 8:30 am. Call for info: 860-848-1271 or visit: www.saintbernardschool.org.

HOLY FAMILY PASSIONIST RETREAT EVENTS: Saturday, March 25 - Knitting Retreat Day: The Spirituality of Working with Our Hands, with Rachel Valente 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Those who knit and crochet all have powerful stories of how yarn has tied them together, but crafts can also be a way to engage in relationship with the Holy. Together we’ll explore the spiritual fruits of these ancient crafts and their history. Please bring a simple project to work on. $65, includes lunch. 860-760-9705. www.holyfamilyretreat.org

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. The law allowing this was made permanent by President Obama when he signed the PATH Act last December. 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.

Catholic Charities will hold a “Divine” afternoon of comedy, wine tasting, light fare and silent auction on Sunday, April 23rd from 1:00-4:00 PM (doors open at 12:30 PM) at St. Sebastian Parish Hall, 151 Broad St in Middletown CT. Dave Kane, known as “Fr. Patrick Aloysius Misgivings” will share stories of growing up Catholic. This event is being coordinated with help from the Catholic Charities Middletown Advisory Board. Proceeds from the event will “Provide Help and Create Hope” for those in need throughout Eastern Connecticut. Tickets are $35.00 in advance, $40.00 at the door, and can be purchased by contacting Susan Connelly (860) 889-8346 x264 or finance@ccfsn.org. Tickets can also be purchased at any of the Catholic Charities office locations: Norwich – 331 Main St; New London 28 Huntington St; Middletown – 151 Broad St and Willimantic – 88 Jackson St. For more information, contact Christine Jackel, Development Coordinator cjackel@norwichdiocese.net or (860) 886-1928 x12.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: CATHOLIC CHARITIES is seeking a full-time, temporary Behavioral Health Program Manager for our Behavioral Health Clinic in Norwich. Responsibilities include supervision of staff, quality assurance, and utilization management. This position requires direct service responsibilities. Requirements: MSW, LCSW with at least five year’s post-graduate experience. Please email resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Laura Malone, Executive Assistant at lauramalone@ccfsn.org.

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Stuffed Cabbage Dinner at Hungarian Social Club March 19

th celebrating Freedom Day!

Elizabeth Sverha Zambo was born in 1899 in Hungary. For 55 years she lived in Ashford, Connecticut and served the community. Her desserts were sought after at St. Phillips Ladies Guild Bake Sales, but her homemade STUFFED CABBAGE was legendary. Elizabeth Zambo was the wife of a Joseph Zambo, who was a Connecticut state legislator in 1956 when the Hungarians revolted

against the former Soviet Union. He helped refugees settle in Ashford and crafted legislation to build Route 89 from Ashford to Willimantic. Mrs. Zambo was interviewed for the St. Phillip jubilee, and referred to Father William Dunn as "the People's Priest". Prior to moving to Ashford, Mrs. Zambo lived in New York. Her City experiences and culinary talents were different from many refugees settling in Ashford. A trained musician, she also played the piano for musical performances. By special permission of the Zambo-Makray family, this year, Elizabeth Zambo's mouth-watering STUFFED CABBAGE Recipe will be used. This famous Zambo Stuffed Cabbage recipe was thought to be lost by local residents because it had disappeared from community dinners held at St. Phillips, Ashford Seniors, and the Hungarian Social Club! According to her grandchildren, the secret is in the base and special blend of exquisite paprika and European spices known only to those who watched and learned directly from her how to prepare this authentic Hungarian cabbage, filled with rice, ground meats, and cooked in a special beef base tomato sauce. Because "Grandma Zambo" lived in Hungary her recipe is "direct from Europe" and considered a cultural treasure in Ashford. Due to labor involved and cost Stuffed Cabbage is only prepared once per year! DO NOT MISS OUT! This important fundraiser allows the Hungarian Social Club of Ashford to continue! Tickets include delicious Hungarian Pastries for dessert, vegetable, hearty bread, salad, and a generous appetizer table, coffee, tea, and byob setup. Enjoy Hungarian music while you dine and reconnect with old friends and neighbors. This year’s Special Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage will be the Best you have tasted in years! Please call Jim at 429-9576 to reserve your $20 ticket for this Only Once per Year Stuffed Cabbage event! Sunday March 19th starting at Noon at 314 Ashford Center Road (rt 44) at the Hungarian Social Club.

On Ash Wednesday we officially begin the season of Lent. This is a six-week period when the whole Church focuses on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. During these weeks we are invited to

think about what Jesus said and did, and to reflect on their meaning in our lives and our world today. We move together during Lent toward Holy Week, when Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead. The celebration of Easter Sunday and beyond, allows us to fully experience Jesus as our

Risen Savior. Let us together approach this Lenten Season with an

“Attitude of Gratitude” for the unconditional love of God that we receive every day. Let us acknowledge the amazing gift of

Jesus the Son who took on human form to be our example. Let us recognize all the “gifts” that come into our lives every day in very ordinary ways.

With gratitude and our eyes on Jesus, try to spend more time at prayer, more

time talking to God and listening to God.

With gratitude and our eyes on Jesus, try to be more aware of the needs of others,

and to share time, talents and resources with the poor, the hungry, and the homeless.

With gratitude and our eyes on Jesus,

try to grow stronger as people of faith by learning to say no to our weakness

and our failings, and by sometimes even saying no

to the things we enjoy.

With our eyes on Jesus, we journey through Lent trying to understand and accept what God has in store for us with a grateful heart.

A heart that is open to recognizing and accepting all the wonders of the universe as well as all that Jesus did for US in becoming our example.

For even as he died, Jesus gave himself over to whatever God wanted of him. We pray for all of you this Lenten Season.

That you may be able to give yourself over to God as Jesus did-knowing in faith That God will continue to fill your life with moments that fill your heart and life with gratitude.

God’s blessings and peace…Andrea, Liza, Marianne and Mary-Jo

Caregiver Spirituality Night Are you taking care of a loved one- spouse, child, parent,

sibling, friend?

Join us for a night of reflection to listen and share with others who are

experiencing the struggles of caregiving. *Give yourself the gift of this night.*

Sign up through The Office of Faith Events 860-848-2237, ext.304 or via email at faithevents@norwichdiocese.net

Caregiver Spirituality Support Group Schedule:

Monthly meetings on Third Tuesday of the month Meetings will rotate among three location- meetings are 6:30-8:00pm

March 21 Our Lady of Lourdes, Gales Ferry 6:30-8:00 April 18 St. Philip the Apostle, Ashford 6:30-8:00 May 16 St. John, Middletown 6:30-8:00 June 20 Our Lady of Lourdes, Gales ferry 6:30-8:00 JULY-OFF SUMMER BREAK August 15 St. Philip the Apostle, Ashford 6:30-8:00 September 19 St. Sebastian, Middletown 6:30-8:00 October 17 Our Lady of Lourdes, gales ferry 6:30-8:00 November 21 St. Philip the Apostle, Ashford 6:30-8:00 December 12* (second Tuesday) Our lady of Lourdes, Gales Ferry 6:30-8:00 January 16 St. Sebastian, Middletown 6:30-8:00

A PERFECT GIFT OF LOVE

CONNECTICUT 2017

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS Upcoming weekends at hotels in the Manchester, CT area

Description

The weekend is designed to help married couples

communicate more intimately with one another in order to deepen and enrich their relationship. The weekend

is free from everyday routines, distractions and tensions.

An atmosphere is created where

the couple can concentrate exclusively on one another in a

private, confidential environment.

A series of presentations that touch on many aspects of

marriage is given by three couples, and a Catholic priest.

After each presentation,

the couple has time, in the privacy of their own room for

personal sharing using the communication techniques learned on the weekend.

There are no “group discussions”

WWME is faithful to the Roman Catholic Church’s teaching that

marriage is a covenant that exists between one man and one woman.

Any reference to marriage or couple made by WWME is in this

context. The weekend usually starts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and

ends at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

ALL FAITH EXPRESSIONS ARE WELCOME!

Refresh your relationship TAKE A NEW LOOK AT YOUR MARRIAGE, PRIORITIES & LIFESTYLE LEARN SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES ENHANCE THE LOVE THAT YOU SHARE REDISCOVER YOUR HOPES and DREAMS

You will benefit if … YOU WANT TO ENRICH A GOOD MARRIAGE YOU WANT TO EXPAND AND DEEPEN YOUR COMMUNICATION YOU WANT TO LEARN TO LOVE MORE DEEPLY

July 7, 8, 9, 2017 or November 3, 4, 5, 2017

TO REGISTER ON LINE GO TO: www.WWMECT.org

Or contact:

Frank & Margie Pearson 239 Cooper Lane

Coventry, CT 06238

860-742-6934 or info@wwmect.org

Weekend Application Form - (Please Print Clearly)

His First Name ____________________ Her First Name ____

Last Name _____________________________Wedding Date ____

Home/Cell Phone _______________________Which weekend? ____

Address ____

City _________________________________State ______ Zip_____________

E-Mail ________

Parish/Church/Synagogue

His Faith ________________________Her Faith _______

Make Check Payable to: Worldwide Marriage Encounter Mail to registration couple (above) with $50.00 Application Fee

Save the Date! 7th Annual Catholic Women’s Conference of the Diocese of Norwich

Sponsored by the Office of Faith Events and Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women

Sat. April 8, 2017, 8:30am – 3:30pm St. Bernard School-Uncasville, CT

The day includes Mass with Bishop Cote, Reconciliation, Lunch, Adoration,

Music, Vendors and much more!!! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Office of Faith Events Diocese of Norwich

Enriching the Faith of Youth, Young Adults, Adults, and Families.

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