WANT TO BE A GODPARENT OR SPONSOR BUT CAN’T BECAUSE YOU NEVER RECEIVED THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION? The Archdiocese of Hartford Office of Religious Education in now taking applications for ADULT CONFIRMATION classes to be held at St. Joan of Arc Church, 450 West Todd Street, Hamden, from 7- 9 PM. Classes begin Thursday, September 9, and run for 6 weeks (9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 10/14). Applications are available at the rectory.
SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL is set to begin on Sunday, September 12th. The program will be held in the Church Hall during the 9:00 AM Mass. If you would like more information about the program for your pre-schooler (3-5 year old boys and girls, who are potty-trained, please) or would like to register your child please call the Office of Religious Education at 203-265-6300.
BUS TRIP, SEPTEMBER 19-25 TO MACKINAC ISLAND, MICHIGAN, sponsored by the Milford Knights of Columbus for 7 day 8 nights, included a guided tour of Macknac Island by horse and buggy, Kewadin Sault Casino, Mackinaw Crossings, boat ride through the Soo Locks, free time and sightseeing in Sault Sainte Maire, Admission to Colonial Michilmacknac, guided tour Mackinaw City, 20 meals, transportation, lodging, drivers and guides tip. The cost of the trip is $615 PP double occupancy. Single occupancy is available for an extra cost. Call John Benard at 203-877-2737 for information, to register, or for a flyer. Departure will be from the Knights of Columbus, 625 Bridgeport Avenue , Milford , at 8 AM.
CONFIRMATION DATES
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered to our Confirmation students at 7:00 PM on:
Monday, October 4 by Bishop Christi A. Macaluso
and
Wednesday, October 6 by Bishop Peter A Rosazza
A PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT AND E.W.T.N. ( Irondale , Alabama ) is available from October 9-16. Stops to be made in Nashville , Tennessee and Washington , DC . Deluxe motor coach transportations with 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners and 1 box lunch. Price is $994 per person, double or triple occupancy. For information or reservations call Judy at 203-469-7169 or Carol 203-239-9513.
LADIES SOCIETY OF HOLY TRINITY invites you to join them on a road-trip to OKTOBERFEST on Wednesday, October 13. Your $85 reservation includes: deluxe motor coach transportation, festivities and family-style luncheon at Platzl Brauhaus, and driver’s gratuity. The bus will depart at 8 AM and travel to Pomona , NY for the Oktoberfest celebration. Upon arrival, the fun will start while you enjoy delicious homemade donuts and danish, served with hot coffee or tea. Later, delight in a family-style dinner including a choice of Roasted Half Chicken, Roast Pork Platter, or Sauerbraten. You will also enjoy Spare Ribs, Red Cabbage, and Sauerkraut served with all the trimmings. Soda, beer, and apple cider will be served throughout the day. At 4 PM the steamship Roast will be carved. Feel free to dance or sing along with the German band and dancers performing all day long. Come and enjoy all the music, excitement, and great food at these October festivities! For more information call Kim Varney at 203-626-5258.
ARCHDIOCESE OF HARTFORD HONORS MARRIED COUPLES who are observing their 25th, 50th, 60th, and other special wedding anniversaries this year. On Sunday, October 17 at 2 PM, Archbishop Henry Mansell will celebrate this special Mass in the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford as a sign of support of Sacramental Marriage. Anniversary couples and their families are encouraged to attend. The Mass will include the renewal of marriage vows, and a light reception will follow. To register please call the rectory at 203-269-8791. Marriage enrichment has become a priority of the US Bishops. The Archdiocesan Family Life Office is promoting and developing marriage enrichment throughout the various stages of married life. They encourage you to check out one resource online, www.foryourmarriage.org. What have you done for your marriage today?
Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference
When: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 8:00 am until 5:00 pm
Where: Oakdale Theatre
95 South Turnpike Road
Wallingford , CT 06492
(203) 265-1501
Who: Michael Cumbie (Back by Popular Demand)
Fr. Donald Calloway
Doug Barry (of RADIX) & EWTN
If you were one of the more than 800 men at last year’s Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference…tell your friends, relatives, and the guy who sits in the next pew on Sunday morning “You gotta see Mike Cumbie!” If you were not at the Oakdale Theatre last year…do not miss him again. He’s back by overwhelming demand along with two other dynamic speakers who’s stories you’ll want to hear.
Order your tickets TODAY!
CONNECTICUT
CATHOLIC
www.ctcatholicmen.org
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011 – MADRID NAMES OFFICE TOUR COMPANY U.S.A. REPRESENTATIVE The appointed official travel agency for JMJ Madrid 2001, Viajes El Corte Ingles, designated Catholic Pilgrim Office/The Quest Travel Group as the official representative in the United States . To book your youth and young adult groups for World Youth Day 2011, call 1-800-769-9466, or email: coordinator@cathlicpilgrimoffice.com, or visit on the web for more information, wyd.catholicpilgrimoffice.com. The Catholic Pilgrim Office/The Quest Travel Group celebrates its 31st year providing superior Catholic pilgrimages. The Pilgrim Office is headquartered in Atlanta , CA with offices in Jerusalem , Rome and Athens .
The NEXT DINNER-DANCE will be held on March 17, 2012 – St. Patrick’s Day. We are pleased to once again offer the Aqua Turf as the venue with “Steppin’ Out” providing the music. Looking forward to another great event,