Cycles
of Faith
Seventh Sunday of Easter
An inventor from San Francisco
named Alex Chiu has created something that he says will offer us all eternal
life. Called the "Eternal Life Rings" and the "Eternal Life Foot
Braces," the devices are essentially rings with magnets, and when worn on
the small fingers will prevent the person wearing them from ever aging,
according to Mr. Chiu. He even has a United States Patent, #5,989,178. Who knew
the U. S. Patent Office could grant eternal life?
The scientific world has tried for years to develop ways to
extend our lifespan here on earth through medications and surgery. But Jesus
speaks to us today in the Gospel reading from John of eternal life, a life
which can only truly be achieved by having God within us. He says, "Now
this is eternal life, that [we] should know you, the only true God, and the one
whom you sent, Jesus Christ."
The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us of the
importance of the Lord's commandments. When asked what good deed one must do to
attain eternal life, Jesus responds that first and foremost, we must first
recognize God as the supreme good and source of all that is good, and stresses
that above all else, we must love our neighbors as ourselves (CCC 2052). This,
then, is the ultimate capability within each of us to live forever in the grace
of God.
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Congratulations
First
Holy Communion Class of 2008!
Matthew Andrews Katie Jaroneczyk
Samantha Austin Jenna Kalmancy
Micayla Barrows Erin Keeley
Julianna Bartolucci Kaitlynn Keeley
Amanda Bernardo Joseph Magaraci
Noah Carlson Ariella Matarazzo
Brittney Casson Mathieu McPadden
Jayda Cavanaugh Aryanna Melendez
Makalya Copeland Marena Melendez
Jacob Copes Taylor Nilan
Robert Correia Noah Nohmy
Jorge Cruz Emilie Noreika
John D’Ambrosio Patrick Noujaim
Julian Diaz John Paolino
Krista DiGiovancarlo Teresa Paolino
Nellie Drewry Stephanie Proteau
Alexandra Farrey Michael Roy
Kenneth Finnegan Kerrigan Shaw
Alexa Gallino Rachel Stack
Kellie Gambino Kayla Stanco
Jessica Garraffo Mei Li Strumski
Victoria Granitto Aliese Trosky
Scott Hanson Jack Vaillancourt
Jayda Hill Tyrell Van Osten
Jade Humphrey Lia
Zelvis
A Family Perspective
Parents should read today’s
gospel as: “Make disciples of your children, baptizing and teaching them all I
have taught you. Don’t worry, I am with
you always.” Parents are appointed by
Jesus to represent Him to their family.
Children’s
Corner
E V E R Y T H I N G A E T N D
G I E P U H N E M C U E F R I
G I T E X N V B C C T B O I Z
W S V P N A D E B B H W Z H L
H G C E E Y P E R U O H G L D
S U N H N T E C R W R J L V R
D O F I E C R Y O S I V O I E
X P N D M W O R K H T B R O H
B E G A N O L I B B Y O Y C T
N L I G L D C W S J P F O Q A
Y B L G J H O S W B O W X D F
P D X Q B B P Q Y G D N X R J
Q G N I H S I Y A A H M A D B
K W A J P G I J R C I R W G J
H L A N R E T E P C P A H J E
ACCEPTED AUTHORITY
BEGAN COMING
ETERNAL EVERYTHING
FATHER GIVEN
GLORY HEAVEN
HOUR LIFE PRAY
SON UNDERSTOOD
WORD WORK WORLD
Legion of
Mary Seeks New Members
Are
you looking for an opportunity to perform spiritual works in the parish? Part of the mission of the Legion of Mary is
to make weekly visits to the hospitals and convalescent homes in our parish. In addition, attendance at a weekly meeting
is required.
Currently,
the Legion meets Friday at 9:15am;
however the meeting could be changed to Wednesday evening at 7:00pm, if necessary, to accommodate new
members.
If you
would like to further the cause of Christ and His Blessed Mother, please
consider active membership in the Legion. For more
information, call John Brady at 756-0027 or Louise Hoban at 753-0472.
The Legion of Mary will pray the rosary in the convent
chapel every Monday evening at 7:00pm
during the month of May, except Memorial Day.
Everyone is invited to spend one half hour of prayer to our
Blessed Mother.
Archbishop’s Annual Appeal
The2008 Archbishop’s Annual
Appeal is now well underway. Every
parish family is asked to consider making a pledge or gift to this year’s
Appeal. Please return the commitment
card you received in the mail as soon as possible.
Your support of the 2008
Archbishop’s Annual Appeal ensures that essential educational, pastoral and
charitable ministries of the Archdiocese of Hartford are sustained and carried
forward.
Sponsor
of the Week
Model Garage, Inc.
School News
SS. Peter and Paul School
Development still has tickets for the Travelers Championship, June 16-22, at
the TPC Highlands in Cromwell. Advance purchase tickets are $20.00, and
you will be admitted for 1 day of the tournament. Please contact Linda Galvin
755-0881 during school hours for further information.
These tickets make great gifts for Mothers Day, birthdays
or early Fathers Day. This is a great bargain and the school benefits too!
Upcoming
Events
"The Living
Witnesses"
St. Leo the Great Church
Sunday May 4, 2008 at 7:00pm
A musical and dramatic presentation of the biblical
accounts of Jesus' Resurrection and Ascension and the subsequent growth of the
early church.
Performance is free
A free will offering to help defray expenses will be
accepted
At the conclusion of the performance, refreshments will be
available in the Guild Hall
Call Kathy Keating (754-6482) for more information
The Fiddlers Are Coming! The
Fiddlers Are Coming! Friday, May 9th
at 7 p.m. at the Guild Hall
Refreshments available and fun for the whole family.
Tickets ($3) sold at the door.
Sponsored by the Men’s Association and Our Ladys Guild Proceeds
to benefit Fr. Kombo’s African Mission.
For additional info call 879-6761.
Everyone is invited.
Pentecost Vigil Celebration
Saturday, May 10th 7:30pm
to 9:00pm
St. Thomas Seminary
chapel, Bloomfield
Sponsored by the
Charismatic Renewal Office
For further
information
call the Charismatic
Renewal Office @ 860-243-8234
Plant Sale
Sponsored by Our
Lady’s Guild of St. Leo the Great Church
Saturday, May 17th 10:00am to
6:30pm
Sunday, May 18th 8:30am to
11:30am
in the Guild Hall
Sale
held indoors, rain or shine
What’s Your Catholic IQ?
The
first American born saint is
a. St. John
of the Cross b. St. Ursula
c.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton d. St. Margaret
Last week’s answer: a. Though
they are not named in the Bible,
tradition tells us that Mary’s
parents were named Joachim and Anne.
They are Jesus’ grandparents.
Please remember SS. Peter and Paul Church
and School in
your planned giving.
Parish Support
The
contributions for the weekend of April 27th
totaled
$5,598.00.
The
Building Repairs collection totaled $2,367.00.
Thank
you for your continued support of our parish.
Religious Education News
From Fran
Our final Family Catechesis session is this Tuesday the 6th or Thursday the
8th.
We’re going to play a game as we review our year together, going to be a
good time (yea, I do say that every month!) See ya this week!
For
Your Information
Catholic Cemeteries Association
For a limited time, Calvary
Cemetery affords all Catholic
families the opportunity to purchase pre-need lawn crypt graves with upright
monument inscription rights (limited amount). four grave monument lots, or
mausoleum crypt spaces.
Interest free installment payments up to four years.
For further information, please call 754-9105.
Offer expires on May
15, 2008.
Boy Scouts
The Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Committee for Boy
Scouts will hold the annual “Follow In his Footsteps IX” Catholic Retreat
On June 6th – 8th at Camp Mattatuck in
Plymouth CT. Day program is $15.00 and
the Weekend program is $26.00. To
register by May 23rd or for more information, contact Shannon Perzan
at 860-243-9465 ext. 18 or sperzan@adh-ore.org.
50th Anniversary Shrine of
Lourdes in Litchfield
Pilgrimage Season May
1st – October 19th
For info and
directions: 860-567-1041
Lourdesshrinect@gmail.com or www.Shrinect.org
Married Couples -Keeping in Shape
Are you
exercising and dieting, jogging, swimming, and playing tennis to stay
fit and trim? What are you doing to keep your marriage in good shape? Why not
try a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend? Upcoming date is July
8-20, 2008.
For more information about Worldwide Marriage Encounter or
to register for an upcoming weekend, please contact Joe and Jane Staszowski at
860)644-7260 or meweekend@gmail.com or visit www.wwme.org.
All Things New Prayer Group
Meets
every Thursday evening 7:30pm – 9:00pm
in
the chapel.
Latin Mass
The traditional Latin Mass will be
offered every Sunday at 6:00pm at the Immaculate Conception Church in
Waterbury.
Saturday, May 3rd
4:00 Robert Samela – 2nd Anniversary
(Family)
Sunday, May 4th
8:00 Tomkowicz and Trumfio Families
Memorial (Family)
11:00 John W. Vaitkus – 6th
Anniversary
(Family)
Monday, May 5th
7:30 Lucy M. Cashman
Memorial (Husband and family)
Tuesday, May 6th
7:30 Paul and Elvira Christiano –Memorial
(Family)
Wednesday, May 7th
8:00am Mass at St. Leo the Great
Thursday, May 8th
8:00am Mass at St.
Leo the Great
Friday, May 9th
7:30 John F.
Reardon – Memorial
(Irene and Tom Conway and family)
Saturday, May 10th
4:00 Martha Aida
de Esteban – Memorial
(Aida
Verrastro)
Sunday, May 11th
8:00 Deceased
members of Gorman and Reed Families - Memorial
(M/M Patrick Gorman)
11:00 Mary and Frank Gagliardi – Memorial
(Family)
Please Remember In your Prayers
Please remember the sick members of our parish
at home, in hospitals and convalescent homes
in your prayers
this week.
Also, please pray for the deceased of the parish
Florence Rocco
Janice Mascoli
**The
Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week in memory of
Rose Risk