Four County Catholic September 2018

FOUR COUNTY

CATHOLIC VOLUME 30 • NUMBE

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5 • MAY 2018

CATHOLIC

Diocese Improves & Expands Digital Communications

“Don’t Be Afraid to Set Your Sights Hig her.”

NEW LONDON,

Connected

FOUR COUNTY

Even More Closely

SERVING THE COU TOLLAND, WIN NTIES OF MIDDLE DHAM, CT & FISH SEX, ERS ISLAND, NY

Volume 30 • Number 7 • September 2018 Serving The Counties Of Middlesex, New London, Tolland, Windham, CT & Fishers Island, NY

Rejoice anbed Glad

Pope Francis publishes new Apostolic Exh ortation,

BACK TO SCHOOL

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Gaudete et Exs ultate

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“I would like to say thank you to God, Outreach to Haiti, my family and friends for everything they help me achieve in life.”

Josue Eliassaint, agronomy student at Universite Quisqueya, grateful for the sponsorship of Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti for affording him the opportunity to participate in a landmark worldwide competition regarding renewable energy. His work will have an impact on many lives in Haiti.

“St. Vincent de Paul Place is a prime example of the progress that can be achieved when others join in the mission.”

Jillian Corbin speaking of the remarkable assistance her full-time staff of four receive from over 150 active volunteers who make such an impact on so many lives in the community.

Editor’s note:

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t has been my pleasure to have served as editor of the Four County Catholic for eleven years and one hundred and twenty six issues of this publication. Effective this issue, I will be retiring as Editor and Diocesan Director of Communications. I now pass these responsibilities to Wayne Gignac who will lead the Communications Ministry forward under the continuing guidance of Bishop Cote. Wayne brings with him a wealth of experience, skill and knowledge of our faith.

Thank you readers and listeners for embracing the print and electronic channels of communications we have established.

I am forever grateful to have had the opportunity to help bring you news of the living truth of the Gospel. It has been the highest honor of my lifelong career in communications to have been of service to the Diocese of Norwich.

Faith matters,

FOUR COUNTY

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My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We are, as one family in Christ, heartsick over what we have learned in recent days and weeks from the Pennsylvania grand jury report and the accusations against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick. These revelations have reopened the pain and sorrow of a spiritual crisis sadly not yet fully eradicated.

As your Bishop and servant of our merciful Lord, I offer my deepest apology on behalf of the Church to the victims of child abuse and their families suffering painful life-long consequences. I am grievously sorry for the horrific sins against the most vulnerable among us. We pray as one united community of faith for healing.

We condemn the abhorrent behavior of those who betrayed the trust of the Church and unthinkably violated the innocence of God’s children.

To be clear, the condemnation extends to any Church administrator, fellow bishop or official who failed to act decisively at the time to remove offenders from ministry and report them to authorities. There are those close to the history of this scourge who would propose that Church administrators at the time were under-informed, misinformed and unprepared to manage the crisis at a time much less knowledgeable on the subject than today. To those who would offer such a proposal, I borrow the words of a fellow Christian, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who knew that in a crisis of suffering, “the time is always right to do the right thing.” Those who were responsible within the Church to swiftly remove the offenders from ministry and did otherwise are to be held responsible no matter how many years or decades ago they sinned by not acting -- by not doing the right thing. We bishops included.

We in the Diocese will continue to follow an absolute zero-tolerance policy toward those who committed crimes against God’s children; and now the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will expand the zero-tolerance policy to include those who failed to act to prevent further occurrences. This will mean a significant oversight role by the Laity, especially experts in law enforcement, psychology, and other relevant disciplines. You will be hearing more from me as these new concrete measures begin to take shape. You will be closely informed.

Please know that there is no higher priority within the Diocese than the protection and spiritual welfare of our young. The Diocese of Norwich continues our longstanding commitment to the support and healing of victimsurvivors of abuse and reaffirms our commitment to protect our children, young people, and vulnerable adults from harm. Attached is a brief update on the progress of the diocesan policies, protocols, and training concerning abuse prevention and the protection of children and young people. For more information, please visit the website of the Office for Safe Environments: https://www.norwichdiocese.org/Find/Diocesan-Offices/Safe-Environments As we work together to fully overcome this crisis, we are strengthened to know that our faith through the power of God’s love will overcome sin. It is with resolve, prayer and the hope of Christ that we now embark on the path to renewal. As expressed by the Holy Father Pope Francis, “Through the baptismal grace the Holy Spirit has placed in the hearts of the faithful, may we grow in the gift of compassion and in justice committed to a culture of care that says ‘never again’ to every form of abuse.”

We stand together across this diocese in dedication to that pledge.

Sincerely yours in Christ, Bishop of Norwich

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August 21, 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018

MOST REVEREND MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D.

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Since 2004, the Office for Safe Environments of the Diocese of Norwich used VIRTUS, a best practices program designed to help prevent wrongdoing and promote “rightdoing” to empower priests, deacons, ministry leaders, employees and volunteers to be aware of risks and improve the lives of all those interacting with the Church. Currently, the Diocese of Norwich uses Called to Protect, a video-based and discussion-oriented program, and Armatus online training. Both these programs provide a foundational understanding of the risks, warning signs, and appropriate responses to child sexual abuse. It also discusses preventive strategies and how to implement them.

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All volunteers who interact with children and teenagers on a regular basis, as well as all priests, deacons, ministry leaders, and employees, have an obligation to attend this program. To date, more than 17,287 adults have been trained in the VIRTUS or Called to Protect and Armatus programs.

Yearly, on average, 15,000 children and young people received abuse prevention education from kindergarten through 12th grade. More than 16,323 adults have been background screened utilizing FBI fingerprint analysis, State of Connecticut Department of Public Safety background checks, multistate court and database searches, as well as Department of Children and Family background checks and National Sex Offender registry checks.

Anyone wanting to report suspected abuse and/or sexual misconduct in the Diocese of Norwich should call the Diocesan Reporting Line (1-800-624-7407) and provide basic information about the incident. Then the Bishop’s Delegate for Internal Investigations, along with the Assistance Coordinator, work together to create a safe and compassionate environment. They coordinate and provide access to counseling and support for victims affected by sexual misconduct and/or abuse by a priest, deacon, or others who minister, work, or volunteer in the Diocese of Norwich to help in the healing process. All clergy, employees and volunteers are informed on a regular basis about the process for reporting suspected abuse.

For more information on the Diocese of Norwich’s policies, protocols, and training concerning abuse prevention and the protection of children and young people, visit the website of the Office for Safe Environments: https://www.norwichdiocese.org/Find/Diocesan-Offices/Safe-Environments

Phone: 860-848-2237 ext. 212

Fax: 860-848-2816

E-Mail: OSE@NorwichDiocese.net

THE MOST REVEREND

MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D.

BISHOP OF NORWICH

LET FAITH LEAD THE WAY Connected in Faith We all recognize the ever-growing reliance on the convenience, capacity and speed of digital communications. It creates quite a challenge and, at the same time, a wonderful opportunity for the Church and for those of us living our faith in a rural diocese in eastern Connecticut.

The benefits, of course, far outweigh the shortcomings. Our call to connect with one another and share our faith freely and widely in today’s culture means we must be digitally prepared. I am pleased to share with you that the diocesan Communications Ministry will be implementing several initiatives to advance our digital presence.

It begins with the recently launched redesign of the diocesan website, transforming the appearance and ease-of-use of the site.

Previously, the site was primarily a directory of diocesan programs and services. Now it becomes a more visually dynamic and functional resource.

As soon as you arrive at the new homepage at norwichdiocese.org, you will feel the vitality of an active and connected community of faith.

While visiting the site, you will more easily access the complete digital version of the Four County Catholic, with animated page-turning

software. The digital version of the newspaper is a good example of the balance we try to achieve between traditional print and digital communications as we strive to accommodate generations of parishioners with varying degrees of computer comfort. Certainly, the greater emphasis is moving toward the digital experience. As we manage through the balancing process, we do not lose sight of the call we all share to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. The truth of God’s unconditional love for all is the framework on which all our delivery platforms are built.

The message exceeds the technology. I would say that Pope Francis captured this perspective well when recently commenting on World Communications Day that “the digital world can be an environment rich in humanity; a network not of wires but of people.” With this focus, we will increasingly use technology to reach across our diocesan community and connect with faithful believers as well as those who may have withdrawn from regular practice of the faith and are welcome to come home.

A recent example of multiple technologies complementing each other to reach the largest audience would be the joyful ordination to the priesthood of Father Frank Gilbert. As we

celebrated this blessed occasion, we were able to post the good news on the website, include a video clip, place an article and photos in the diocesan newspaper, a posting on Facebook as well as printed programs on the day of the event.

All working together.

I would also note that there are other diocesan technology initiatives underway, such as the Enhancing Ministry with Technology workshops by the Office of Faith Events. I invite you to look for details of these programs and the dynamic new diocesan website design in this and future issues.

I can tell you that the journey many of us had revitalizing the website served as a moving reminder of the breadth of services the diocesan ministries provide to so many in need across our communities. Thank you, always, for your support and faith in the ministries of love and hope that are an extension of your good will and commitment to the loving ministry of Christ our Lord.

May you enjoy the remaining days of summer and approaching fall, and may you enjoy the newly energized diocesan website and more technology initiatives to come.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Bishop of Norwich

SEPTEMBER 2018

My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

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Often a Digital Experience

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THE MOST REVEREND

MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D.

BISHOP OF NORWICH

Que La Fé Muestre El Camino Conectados en la fe A menudo una experiencia digital

SEPTEMBER 2018

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Mis queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo,

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Todos reconocemos la creciente dependencia en la conveniencia, la capacidad y la velocidad de las comunicaciones digitales. Esto crea un gran desafío y, al mismo tiempo, una oportunidad maravillosa para la Iglesia y para quienes vivimos nuestra fe en una diócesis rural en el este de Connecticut. Por supuesto, los beneficios, superan con creces las deficiencias. Nuestro llamado para conectarnos los unos con los otros y compartir libremente y ampliamente nuestra fe en la cultura actual significa que debemos estar preparados digitalmente. Me complace compartir con usted que el Ministerio diocesano de Comunicaciones implementará varias iniciativas para avanzar nuestra presencia digital.

Esta semana, comienza con un rediseño completo que transformará la apariencia y la facilidad de uso del sitio web diocesano. Anteriormente, el sitio era principalmente un directorio de programas y servicios diocesanos. Ahora se ha convertido en un recurso visualmente dinámico y funcional. Tan pronto como usted llegue a la página principal en norwichdiocese.org, sentirá la vitalidad de una comunidad de fe activa y conectada.

Al visitar el sitio, accederá más fácilmente con el software animado de cambio de página a la versión digital completa de Four County Catholic.

A medida que nos esforzamos por acomodar a

generaciones de feligreses con diversos grados de comodidad informática la versión digital del periódico es un buen ejemplo del equilibrio que tratamos de lograr entre las comunicaciones impresas tradicionales y digitales El mayor énfasis, ciertamente es movernos hacia la experiencia digital. A medida que avanzamos en el proceso de equilibrio, no perdemos de vista el llamado que todos compartimos para proclamar la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo. El mensaje evangelizador de nuestra fe no se perderá. La verdad del amor incondicional de Dios para todos es el marco en el que se construyen todas nuestros programas de entrega.

El mensaje excede la tecnología. Yo diría que el Papa Francisco captó bien esta perspectiva cuando recientemente comentó en el Día Mundial de las Comunicaciones que “el mundo digital puede ser un entorno rico en humanidad; una red no de cables, sino de personas “. Con este enfoque, utilizaremos la tecnología para llegar a nuestra comunidad diocesana y conectarnos con los fieles creyentes y con aquellos que se hayan retirado de la práctica regular de la fe y que son bienvenidos para regresar a casa.

Un ejemplo reciente de tecnologías múltiples que se complementan entre sí para llegar a grandes audiencias sería la gozosa ordenación al sacerdocio del Padre Frank Gilbert. Al celebrar esta bendita ocasión, pudimos publicar la noticia en el sitio web, incluir un video clip, colocar un

artículo y fotos en el periódico diocesano, una publicación en Facebook y programas impresos el día del evento. Todos trabajando juntos.

También me gustaría señalar que hay otras iniciativas tecnológicas diocesanas en marcha, por ejemplo, en la Oficina de los Eventos de la Fe. En esta publicación, puede obtener más información sobre talleres para Mejorar los Ministerios con la Tecnología programados para este mes. Estas son oportunidades para aprender sobre formas óptimas de llegar a los feligreses. Le invito a buscar los detalles de estas oportunidades de aprendizaje y detalles del nuevo y dinámico diseño del sitio web diocesano- Todo en esta publicación.

Puedo decirle que la experiencia que muchos de nosotros tuvimos revitalizando el sitio web fue un conmovedor recordatorio de la amplitud de los servicios que los ministerios diocesanos brindan a tantas personas necesitadas en nuestras comunidades. Gracias, por su apoyo y fe en los ministerios de amor y esperanza que son una extensión de su buena voluntad y compromiso con el ministerio amoroso de Cristo nuestro Señor.

Que disfrute los días restantes de este hermoso verano y que disfrute el sitio web diocesano recién fortalecido y con más iniciativas tecnológicas por venir.

Atentamente en Cristo, , Obispo de Norwich

We pray for men to answer the call to be instruments of God’s grace as priests of Jesus Christ.

MR. Michael Bovino 3rd Year Theology Mount St. Mary’s Emmitsburg, MD

Mr. Normand Laflamme 2nd Year Theology Mount St. Mary’s Emmitsburg, MD

Father Gregory Galvin, Director of Priestly Vocations

“Laborer for the Vineyard” were the words summarizing the pictures of Father Gilbert’s ordination to priesthood in the centerspread of the August Four County Catholic. The pictures were lined up left to right across the page with great significance.

First, the ordination through the laying on of hands in complete silence by his Excellency, Bishop Michael R. Cote. Then a picture during the chanting of the Litany of Saints while the elect, Father Frank Gilbert, lay prostrate on the floor of the sanctuary as all present participated in prayers for his priesthood. These were followed

by Father Gilbert giving his first priestly blessing to the Bishop.

Father Gilbert giving his Mom Holy Communion for the first time as a priest. Then completing the photos was a picture of Father Gilbert and Bishop Cote standing together with great joy in their hearts and on their faces!

It truly was a day of great joy!

We were blessed in the diocese this year to have three different ordinations. In total, there were 5 men continuing their different journeys as servants of Christ, responding to an interior call.

More men this Fall will begin new journeys with Christ to discover if they are called to be permanent deacons for the Bishop and the diocese in the future. Three new seminarians begin the journey to discover if they truly are called to be priests of Jesus Christ.

As I do each year, I must say Thank You for joining us in praying for vocations to the priesthood. Thank you for praying for the young ladies in our diocese who are being called to religious life, consecrated to work with and for Christ. Thank you for your prayers for the men ordained to serve Bishop Cote as permanent deacons. We can certainly say it has been a historic summer for the Church in the diocese mainly

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Mr. Larry Barile 2nd Year Theology Pope St. John XXIII Weston, Massachusetts

Mr. Jacob Ramos 2nd YearTheology Mount St. Mary’s, Emmitsburg, MD

Mr. Dharen Brochero Under Graduate, Philosophical Major Studies Mount St. Mary’s Emmitsburg, MD

because so many of you have continued to respond to the call to pray for vocations.

Participation continues to grow for the Monthly Holy Hour for Vocations, now in its second year.

Each month the Holy Hour moves to a different parish in the diocese.

Your role in assisting us to build a culture of vocations is so very important. We see more and more young people responding with their parents and coming to join us in these special evenings. Please, if you have not joined us yet, if your schedule will allow, come and pray with us.

It is with great joy that I announce that we have increased our number of seminarians again this year.

We now have eleven men, all at different stages of formation, who have made the commitment to figure out if this is truly what Christ is asking of them. The pathway is not always easy, but always remember, the benefits are ETERNAL!

Mr. Alexander Pandolfe 1st Year Pre-Theology Mount St. Mary’s Emmitsburg, MD

Mr. Julian Cuervo 1st Year Pre-Theology Mount St. Mary’s Emmitsburg, MD

Mr. Eric Hosmer 1st Year Pre-Theology Mount St. Mary’s Emmitsburg, MD

The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D., Bishop of Norwich, leads the Holy Hour

Holy Hour for Vocations

September 20 6:00 - 7:00pm

Saint Mary, Coventry Father John Antonelle

October 18 6:00 - 7:00pm

Saint Colman, Middlefield Father Jan Swiderski

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Ruben Sanchez UCAELI Program UCONN, Storrs, CT

Papal Prayer Intention:

That Christians may be able to practice their faith in full freedom.

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DEACON Michael Castiblanco 4th Year Theology Mount St. Mary’s Emmitsburg, MD

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SEPTEMBER 2018

Deacon Ronald Blank Pastoral Assignment Our Lady of Lourdes Gales Ferry, CT

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Diocesan Appointment Deacon Dan D’Amelio Newly Ordained Permanent Deacon to Saint Bridget of Kildare Parish, Moodus, and Saint Patrick Parish, East Hampton.

Deacon Bryan Jones Newly Ordained Permanent Deacon to Saint Mary Parish, Jewett City, Saint Catherine Parish, Preston, and Sts. Thomas & Anne Parish, Voluntown.

Deacon Kim Thompson Newly Ordained Permanent Deacon to Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Storrs, and Saint Mary Parish, Coventry.

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Two Members Profess to the Order of the Ancient Observance of Carmelites ARE YOU BEING CALLED TO A MORE CONTEMPLATIVE LIFE OF PRAYER?

Consider Becoming a Lay Carmelite

By Carla Belanger Two members of the Lay Carmelite Community at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church in Groton made their final profession to the Order of the Ancient Observance of Carmelites (O. Carm.) on June 16.

The ceremony was the culmination of six years of prayer, study and reflection for Andrea Strafach of Immaculate Conception Parish in Westerly, RI and Sina Bromley of Sacred Heart Parish in Groton, CT. Both made their first professions in 2015.

The Mass was celebrated by Father Francis Amodio, O. Carm., Provincial Delegate for the Province of St. Elias in Middletown, NY, concelebrated

by Father Dariusz Dudzik, pastor of St. Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, and assisted by Deacon Michael Castiblanco. Also in attendance was Rose Mary Lancellotti, TOC, Provincial Coordinator of St. Elias Province, along with family members and friends of Andrea and Sina and other members of the St. Theresa (Lay Carmelite) Community. Mass was followed by a pot luck luncheon provided by fellow Lay Carmelites, and the cutting of a cake to mark the occasion.

The Lay Carmelites are part of the Third Order branch of the Carmelite Order. They are an international public association of laity with the purpose of working towards Christian perfection.

It sets out to do this by living the Gospel in the spirit of the (Ancient) Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel under the direction of the Order itself.

Lay Carmelites promise to live the Gospel in the contemplative spirit of Carmel including the practice of prayer in all its forms, the Divine Office and Lectio Divina, as well as the other elements of the order’s charism— fraternal community and service.

Throughout the world, there are many Lay Carmelite Communities. In the North Americas, the Lay Carmelites are under the jurisdiction of two Provinces of the Ancient Observance: Saint Elias and The Most Pure Heart of Mary. In addition to Groton, Lay Carmelite Communities within Connecticut are located in Middletown, Wethersfield, Waterbury, Shelton, Danbury and Hamden. New members are always welcome. For further information, please contact Suzanne Henderson, Regional Coordinator, at tocregion2@carmelites.com.

Where Can I Find a Lay Carmelite Community Near me?

Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, Groton 69 Groton Long Point Road Meets: 3rd Sat, 10 am-12 pm

Holy Face of Jesus, Middletown St. Francis of Assisi, 10 Elm Street Meets: 4th Sun., 1-3:30 pm

St. Therese, Waterbury Immaculate Conception Basilica, West Main St. Meets: 3rd Tues.

Mystical Rose, Shelton St. Lawrence Church Parish Center, 505 Shelton Ave. Meets: 2nd Thurs., 6:30-9 pm

St. Joseph, Danbury

Immaculate Heart, Wethersfield

8 Robinson Avenue Meets: 1st Sat., 10:30 am

Sacred Heart Church, 56 Hartford Ave. Meets: 4th Wed., 6-9 pm

Our Mother of Holy Protection, Hamden Meets: 2nd or 3rd Wed. 6:30-8:30 pm

For further information, please contact: Suzanne Henderson, Regional Coordinator | tocregion2@carmelites.com.

SEPTEMBER 2018

Sina Bromley, Andrea Strafach and Rose Mary Lancellotti with Father Francis Amodio

A Lay Carmelite must be a Catholic 18 or older fully participating in the sacramental life of the Church. They are called to live more deeply their baptismal promises. The Lay Carmelite follows the mission of Carmel - which is also the mission of the Church to transform the secular world according to the teachings of Jesus Christ. This is accomplished through the Carmelite charism and dedication to prayer, community and service. Most importantly, being a Lay Carmelite is not just a devotion added to life; it is a way of life—a vocation!

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Who are Lay Carmelites?

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Profile of a Priest Monsignor James P. Carini

Retired, Board member for Norwich Diocesan Outreach to Haiti Ordination Date: Ascension Thursday, May 27, 1965 at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich by Most Reverend Vincent J. Hines D.D., J.C.D. Bishop of Norwich.

By Marianne Nicholas

SEPTEMBER 2018

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Where are you from? My hometown is Chester, CT where I grew up and where I now live in retirement

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Who was your biggest influence for entering the priesthood? I believe my parish priests were the most influential in my becoming a priest, especially my pastor, Father Robert Beardsley and his associate, Father Thomas Ahern, who taught me to be an altar server and directed the CYO at St. Joseph Parish in Chester in my youth. I was also encouraged by the Franciscan Friars at St. Francis College in Loretto, PA where I studied for my BA degree.

What one word would describe your family? It is difficult to choose

one word but being pushed to do so I guess I would say “closeness.”

What do you enjoy doing in your leisure time? I enjoy riding my bicycle on occasion and watching movies.

What else would you like people to know about you? I am very supportive of the Mission work in Haiti. I was on the first Mission Trip of the Diocese in February 1982 and lived and traveled extensively in Haiti for three months in 1985 doing research for the establishment of our Mission House in Port-au-Prince in 1987. On occasion I have celebrated Mass in Haitian Creole for the local Haitian Community in Norwich.

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 Celebrating the Gifts of Our Catechists and Catechical Leaders

In my earlier years I was the Director of the Ministry to the Deaf in the Diocese and offered Mass in sign language for the Catholic Deaf in the Norwich area and throughout the Diocese.

I’m also interested in my family genealogy. I have Italian roots and have traveled a few times to the mountains of Northern Italy where my mother was born and where both sides of my family originated.

I continue to support the local parish church where my mother was baptized.

What do you enjoy most about being a priest? I would say that celebrating the Holy Eucharist is my most enjoyable role as a priest.

I continue to offer Masses on weekends filling in for the active priests who need coverage when they are away from their parishes or are experiencing an illness.

What are the current positions you hold/ committees you are involved with? In January of 2014, I was appointed Chaplain to the Papal Household by Pope Francis with the title of Reverend Monsignor. I am a Corporate Board Member of the Norwich Diocesan Outreach to Haiti. I recently concluded two 4-year terms on the Presbyteral Council of the Diocese and I am a past member of the Liturgical Commission.

Masses of Healing and Hope

2nd and 4th Monday, 2pm.

September 24 only (Retreat), October 1 & 2 Spiritual Renewal Center

Unbound Individual Prayer Ministry Saturday, September 15 By appointment only Spiritual Renewal Center, 860-887-0702

Taftville Prayer Group Mass

RIDE TO REBUILD

OUTREACH TO HAITI CLINIC October 8-13 4th Annual Bike Ride for Haiti: 5-day, 337-mile, five of the six New England states Support our Capital Campaign for the new Norwich Outreach Center (construction to start early this fall).

The ride starts around Freeport, Maine, through New Hampshire, skirting Boston and northwest Rhode Island, and eastern and central parts of Connecticut, visiting Cathedral of Saint Patrick, greeted by Bishop Cote, St Matthew’s parish in Tolland, and Mercy High School in Middletown.

Come bike, join the ride: the entire ride, a day, or less.

Visit our website outreachtohaiti.org Donate also by sending a check to: Outreach to Haiti, 815 Boswell Ave., Norwich, CT 06360.

Thursday, September 20, 6:30 PM Sacred Heart Chapel, Hunters Avenue

Closer Walk with Jesus

Saturday, September 29, 8:30-3pm.

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Healing Mass and Healing Service

Sunday, September 30 St. Thomas the Apostle Chapel 870 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford Mass 1-2pm. Healing Service 2-4pm. with prayer teams, individual prayer & anointing

Moosup Prayer Group Mass

Wednesday, October 3 All Hallows Church Hall, Moosup, 6:30pm.

Prayer Meeting

Every Tuesday, 2pm Spiritual Renewal Center, Norwich

Spiritual Renewal Services

Spiritual Renewal Center 11 Bath Street, Norwich, CT 06360 Phone: 860-887-0702

Appreciating & Defending The Catholic Faith Saturday October 13 8:30-2pm Registration begins at 8:30am Christ the King Church Ticket price $35 Presented by Thomas Smith 860-848-2237

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“Here, O’Israel (O’America)! The Lord is our God, the Lord ALONE! Therefore, you shall love the Lord, YOUR GOD, with ALL your heart, with ALL your soul, and with ALL your strength. Take to heart (your name) these words, which I enjoin on you today.

DRILL them into your children. Speak of them at home and abroad…whether you are BUSY or at REST.” Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Announcements

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Outreach Student Invited to Hult Competition Regional Finals

By Marie Farrell

experience beyond just what he learned from the project, Josue says, “I enjoyed visiting places like: Haitian Embassy, ITAM University (second famous University), monument CASTILLO DE CHAPULTEPEC, places selling Mexican food, and an agronomy market. I had the pleasure to interact with other cultures and people of Japan, America, Mexico, Peru, Denmark, African countries, Canada, and China,”

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The Hult Competition intent is to leverage young people to generate ideas to sustainably solve the world’s most critical challenges. The Hult Prize unlocks the desire of young people to change the world through business. The Hult Prize has been called the “Nobel Prize for Students” and has been featured in a TIME Magazine cover story highlighting the “Top 5 Ideas Changing the World.”

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The 2018 Hult Competition theme is Harnessing the Power of Energy to Transform the Lives of 10 Million People by 2025. “Energy is the lifeblood of human society. By creatively harnessing energy we can transform it into clean water, food, jobs, and connectivity. The 2018 invitation to student teams around the world is to find and develop energy innovations that can be scaled to improve the lives of millions.

This year, Outreach to Haiti sponsored Josue Eliassaint, part of a team of 4 agronomy students from Universite Quisqueya (UNIQ) who submitted a business plan focused on an existing BioGaz cooker with a biodigester that uses organic matter, through a methanization process that produces clean energy and fertilizer.

They made it to the regional finals in Mexico City. Josue tells us “The Hult Prize is a prestigious global

L-R “Team Transcendence” Josue Eliassaint, Claire Detty Sabrina Jean-Louis, and Johny Cherist

competition that challenges young people to solve the world’s toughest issues by empowering them to make money, do good and make life better for millions of people through the creation of for-good and for-profit businesses. My ‘’Team Transcendence’’ decided to participate in the Hult Prize Competition at our university, against 16 teams. Hult sent us a certificate that says: First Place Team UNIQ! I hope our biofuel project will touch Haitian people, benefit the environment, improve food preparation and production.”

Josue attended the Regional final at Mexico City with two teammates to present the project. This was only

possible due to the generosity of his long-time education sponsors who went above and beyond their yearly commitment, covering Josue’s travel expenses and assisting in the acquisition of the necessary visa.

Josue says, “I learned a lot from the competition, it has helped me grow in life: socially and intellectually (entrepreneurship, grant writing, business, and networking). As a student of agronomy, in terms of the project, it has helped me to understand how we can protect the environment, use trash and biodegradable objects to produce energy, make money, and then get ideas to write a project and grant.”

In talking about the value of the

Josue started and ended his reflection by saying “I would like to say thank you to God, Outreach to Haiti (my sponsors have changed my life), my family and friends for everything they help me achieve in my life. Thanks to my teachers and students who provided direction for the project at the University. I am blessed!”

Outreach to Haiti would also like to thank Cross Catholic and Tom & Julie Woods Foundation for grants that aid education sponsorship for Haitian students, in addition to our many individual sponsors who make it possible to send 200 Haitian children to school. There are many more waiting for sponsors – can you help? Please call our office (860)800-3601 or visit our website www.outreachtohaiti.org

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Dr. Gray’s presentations & his participant guide provide a clear, comprehensive explanation of the LECTIO method of personal & small group PRAYER as a way to deepen your relationship with God. Presentations will be on Wednesday evenings at 7pm

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Mark your calendars & reserve your seat by contacting the parish secretary 860-464-7251 / secretary ololgf.org There is a $20 fee (payable in advance or at the initial session) for the Participant Study Guide, used during the presentations and for personal practice of the LECTIO method of PRAYER during the periods between presentations.

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Save the Date

R.C.I.A Enrichment Workshop

Saturday, November 10 9-1pm St. Mary, Groton R.C.I.A. Leaders please come and bring your teams, pastors, and volunteers for an inspirational day to help you move forward with your mission of guiding new believers into the Catholic Church.

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“By means of the Funeral Rites, it has been the practice of the Church, as a tender Mother,…to commend the dead to God…and to give witness to its own faith in the future resurrection of the Baptized with Christ.”

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SETON SCHOLARSHIP DINNER SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2018 AT 4:00 PM MYSTIC MARRIOTT HOTEL 625 NORTH ROAD GROTON, CT Honoring the recipients of the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D. Award

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for Contributions to Catholic Education in the Diocese of Norwich:

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Monsignor Robert L. Brown (Posthumously)

Reverend Mark D. O'Donnell Mrs. Doris Messina All proceeds to benefit tuition assistance for Catholic Schools.

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Employment Opportunities

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich Full-Time Licensed Clinical Social Workers

Staff from the Middletown Behavioral Health Clinic of Catholic Charities came out in full force to support the Middletown Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Motorcycle Mania Event. Main Street was transformed into a festival full of entertainment, motorcycles and flagged by community agencies and local businesses. Staff shared information about their clinical programs and services. Through the generous support of the Middletown Advisory Board and the Middletown Deanery Parishes, staff offered backpacks and school supplies to their clients and local children in need.

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Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich is seeking full-time Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) to provide clinical and administrative services for a diverse client population in our Eastern Connecticut offices located in Norwich and New London. We offer a generous benefits package including pension.

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Websites Get

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A new and improved version of the diocesan website has officially been launched, already generating excitement across the diocese for its new advanced features and its fresh perspective on ministries and events. Initiated by Bishop Cote and implemented by the Communications Ministry, the revitalized diocesan site has become a much easier to use online resource.

The central focus of the website is appropriately the work of the diocesan ministries that help so many people in so many ways.

In the process of evaluating the former site and exploring best practices, Wayne Gignac, Assistant Director of Communications, noted how he reviewed over 100 different diocesan websites as research.

“Most of the sites, including our own, were directories,” he said.

“Ministries were listed, but they weren’t front and center. We would like to show members of our diocesan family living their baptismal call.”

The new homepage highlights the various works of charity. Multiple access points from the homepage and menu bar allow viewers to learn about these different ministries

as well as find out how to easily support or get involved in their work. This emphasis is reflected in the headline on the homepage: “Serving Others in God’s Love.”

In addition to this refocusing, the new website is also better suited for use on multiple devices.

“The website had to be responsive,” Gignac said, meaning that the layout of the page would adjust to fit the screen on whatever device it is being displayed. “Eighty percent of people who access the internet own smartphone’s and naturally we wanted to enhance the mobile experience.” Accordingly, the site was designed to be compatible with and easy to use on phones and tablets.

Staying up to date with diocesan news and events has also been made easier through the use of an updated news feed on the homepage.

Diocesan news of interest is posted in a timely fashion so that visitors can read about it as it occurs. All news and events are now archived, allowing older headlines to be accessible for years to come.

Overall, the website is designed to be aesthetically pleasing and easier to navigate. An interesting layout, contemporary design, and vibrant photos of the community in action

all work to create a compelling interactive environment.

“We wanted to give people a reason to keep coming back,” explained Gignac. “Because of the new technology, we’re able to more easily incorporate pictures and video.”

The primary diocesan site also links to newly designed websites for Catholic Charities and the Development Office, which have been similarly updated.

These technological advances are just one major way that the diocese is carrying out its mission of evangelization. The Office of Communications nicknamed the task “Project Mark 16:15”, citing the call given by Jesus to his disciples: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.”

According to this call, the website caters to not only existing Church members but also to anyone curious about the diocese and its work. Accessible and inviting, the website will help spread the Gospel to a wider audience, providing resources for people at various points in their spiritual journeys.

Gignac emphasized that the website will be “another tool for online evangelization.”

The final product came to fruition after a long process of considering how to best implement this vision.

Researching effective tools, meeting with web developers, gathering updated information, and working alongside Bishop Cote all finally culminated in an exciting summer 2018 launch.

Communications Director, Michael Strammiello explained, “It’s not just the mechanics and it’s not just prettier pictures; with the versatility of digital communications, it is really beginning to communicate more effectively who we are as a diocese and as a larger community of faith.”

“Ultimately, the technology will help the diocese more widely share the beauty and truth of the ministry of Jesus Christ,” he said.

With a new website at the service of this mission, it is the hope of the diocese that better communication be facilitated, a sense of community be further encouraged, and a focus on charity be ever present.

The Communications Ministry would like to thank the staff at ConnectingMembers.com for their guidance on the design and implementation of all of the diocesan websites.

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Calendar of Events

We would love to see your children in our clothing!

Saturday September 15 Harvest Festival

Bring in a photo of our clothing on your child and receive a “thank you” discount on your next purchase.

Christ the King Church, Old Lyme, 8:30-3pm. Enjoy a bake, plant and rummage sale. Sales will continue after the Masses Sunday morning September 16 from 9- noon with steep discounts on sale items, while supplies last! Visit www.christthekingchurch.net for directions.

For more information, call 860-434-1669.

Wednesday, September 19

Support Group for Divorced, Separated

From 7-8:30pm at St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall, Uncasville.

To register, or for more information, call 860-848-2237, ext. 306.

On the bridge, downtown Mystic

Friday-Sunday September 21-23

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By Father Brian Maxwell The Diocese of Norwich will participate again in the 40 Days for Life Campaign. On Tuesday, September 25th, Bishop Michael R. Cote will offer a Vigil Mass of Prayer for Life at 7pm to start-off the 40 Day Campaign. All members of the diocese are encouraged to attend.

40 Days for Life is a series of community-based campaigns that take a peaceful, prayerful approach by witnessing and standing up for the dignity of all human life. It puts into action a desire to cooperate with God in the carrying out of His plan to end the taking of innocent pre-born lives. It draws attention to the evil of abortion through the use of - Prayer and Fasting, a 40-day 12-hour Prayer Vigil, and community outreach to speak on behalf of Life.

In addition to the ultimate goal of praying for the end of abortion, our prayers to God are also offered up for: • Mothers who are considering having an abortion • Innocent babies defenseless & vulnerable in their mother’s wombs • Men and women who carry the pain of a past abortion experience

• Workers at Planned Parenthood facilities and abortion centers • Local, regional, and national leaders • Revival and renewal of our parishes • Repentance and healing throughout our Nation We are asking parishes and the members of our Diocese to participate in a peaceful prayer vigil in front of the Planned Parenthood offices, 10 Case Street, Norwich, from dawn to dusk each day. Each parish, or yoked set of parishes, adopts one or more day(s) within the 40-day period, starting on Wednesday, September 26 running through Sunday, November 4.

After signing-up for a day, the ProLife ministry within your parish will recruit volunteers to participate in the prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood in Norwich. Most people sign-up for an hour slot, pray the Rosary walking up and down the sidewalk in front of the facility.

For more information about participating, please contact the Diocese of Norwich 40 Days for Life Team at 860-875-5770 or email us at 40DaysNorwich@gmail.com.

Our website is 40DaysForLife.com/Norwich.

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I ask our Blessed Mother to intercede for the healing of the survivors of abuse and to confirm every member of our Christian family in the resolve never again to permit these situations to occur.

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“STANDING TOGETHER TO BUILD THE FUTURE”

St. Vincent de Paul Place

The theme for the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal is “Standing Together to Build the Future”.

Each month we feature a group who supports our Diocesan Ministries by following this motto through their good works.

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St. Vincent de Paul Place (SVdPP) in Norwich, epitomizes this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal theme, “Standing Together (with Super Heroes) to Build the Future”. If you have access to a computer, visit their website at www.svdpp.org and see how a small staff is doing big things in the Diocese of Norwich.

You may ask, “How are they able to make such a significant impact on the lives of others?” Well, it’s because they have others in the community standing with them. Volunteers, board members, local businesses and schools have reached out to St. Vincent de Paul Place offering their support through the years. SVdPP is a prime example of the progress that can be achieved when others join in the mission. The number of volunteer hours at SVdPP is astounding! Over 150 active volunteers, community service workers, and Maturity Works participants provided 15,581 hours of service from January 1 - June 30, 2018 which is the equivalent of about 15 full-time employees!

Jillian Corbin, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul Place, staff and volunteers are devoted to the mission of (SVdPP), welcoming anyone in need and offering a wide array of solutions to accomplish their goals.

Jillian offered, “We are often asked about success stories for the people that we serve at St. Vincent de Paul Place and there are many; however, each story is ongoing and different each day for the people involved.

There are no simple solutions and rarely a quick fix to the many challenges people encounter. We embrace each individual where they are at and help them, over time, to find ways to overcome the obstacles

that they are facing. With only four full-time staff members, and three part-time staff, we are reliant on the dedicated services offered by volunteers. Volunteers are often the first person that a patron encounters when they walk in the doors at SVdPP.” On June 24, 2018, St. Vincent de Paul Place celebrated their volunteers with Super Hero Joseph Super Hero Ginny their annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic. The theme for the picnic was Pellicio stocking the Marion grilling on Super Heroes. Based on the work food pantry shelves Memorial Day that these volunteers do at SVdPP… from preparing meals, answering phones, stocking shelves, making Super Hero Norman Atwood him to take the next steps in his life.” food bags, doing laundry, sorting and cooking eggs to order every folding clothes, carrying in donations, Thank you to all who serve our St. Friday morning Vincent de Paul Place ministry! Your distributing hygiene bags, pet food, support and the support of others t-shirts and socks…the Super Heroes Diocese of Norwich please visit. allow our ministries to continue their theme couldn’t be more fitting! norwichdiocesedevelopment.org service to our community.

Thank you to view the ACA video and make The reward received by all of those for “Standing Together to Build the your pledge. Or call the Office of who give of their time, talent and Future” of the Diocese of Norwich!

Development at 860-886-1928. treasures to St. Vincent de Paul Place can be summed up by one of SVdPP’s To learn more about the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal and about how you ongoing success stories. Jillian can help support the ministries in the shared, “Recently, we celebrated a person who became successfully housed after living in his car for over a year. Facing homelessness with limited income and resources coupled with the amount of time that he was outside had made housing him more “We love our neighbor as being made in the image of challenging. Once we were able to God and as an object of His love.” build a trusting relationship, we were able to offer different options - Saint Vincent de Paul that eventually led to him being Our soup kitchens and pantries are housed. The story does not end there.

Now that he has a safe place to lay in urgent need of food. his head at night, he can start the arduous process of working on his St. Vincent de Paul St.Vincent de Paul Place personal issues that brought him Middletown Norwich to becoming homeless. Having the 860-344-0097 860-889-7374 emotional support at SVdPP and as www.svdmiddletown.org www.svdpp.org a safe place to go makes it easier for

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A Life Changing Experience Steubenville NYC conference

By Mary-Jo McLaughlin “This year’s Steubenville NYC conference helped me become more confident and stronger in my faith,” said Albert Colon, a Norwich teen about his participation in this year’s event.

“I am ready to go out and evangelize to other youth and tell them not to be afraid to be a witness for their faith,” he added. Colon helps run the life-teen programs at three Norwich parishes: St. Mary, Saints Peter and Paul and St. Joseph.

He found the national speakers at the annual youth conference inspiring and said they connected well with those in attendance. Calling it a ‘life-changing’ experience for him, Colon said the speakers helped him understand that we all need to accept our brokenness and offer it to God. “We should not hesitate to be open to God and His call to us to use our gifts in our lives,” he said.

According to Liza Roach, youth and young adult minister for the diocese, a record 70 teenagers from the Norwich Diocese participated at this year’s conference held on the campus of St. John’s University in Queens, NY. The three-day

Liza Roach noted that conference speakers challenged the youth to delve deeper into discovering how Christ reveals himself to each person through His unconditional love for everyone. This message was particularly echoed in a stirring homily given

by Auxiliary Bishop Robert Brennan of the Diocese of Rockville Center, NY. “He spoke emphatically to the group about living every day with Jesus as part of their lives,” she said. conference assists youth in their spiritual journey through praise music, adoration, worship and daily Mass. The talks, given by nationally known speakers, concentrate on ways today’s youth can blend their culture

with their spiritual life, church life and sexuality.

The theme of this year’s conference was Revealed based on 1 John 4:9 in which he writes: “In this way the love

The yearly Steubenville program is invaluable for teens, Roach said. “It gives our youth the opportunity to build community with their church and their diocese while enhancing their Catholic faith journey.”

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In a homily given to the youth at a send-off Mass at St. John’s Parish in Old Saybrook, Bishop Michael R. Cote said “Revealed is a great theme for this year’s conference. It sums up God’s love and redemption for us and reveals everything that’s good and meaningful about our faith.”

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of God was revealed to us: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might have life through him.”

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Sacred Heart School, Groton

Sacred Heart School, Taftville

50 Sacred Heart Drive, Groton, CT 860-445-0611 www.sacredheartgroton.org/school

Phone: 860-887-1757 www.sacredhearttaftville.org

Gail Kingston, Principal

Mother Christina Van Beck, SCMC, Principal 15 Hunters Ave, Taftville, CT

St. James EdwardSchool, School,Danielson Stafford Springs LindaMaryAnne Marie Joyal, Principal Mrs. Pelletier, Principal 120 WaterSt, St,Stafford Danielson, CT CT 25 Church Springs, Phone: Phone: 860-774-3281 860-684-2600 www.stjamesdanielson.org www.stedward-stafford.org

St. Joseph School, North Grosvenordale

David Sizemore, Principal 26 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT Phone: 860-923-2090 www.schoolofstjoseph.org

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Academic Excellence. Character. Self-Confidence.

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My Dear Friends, Oftentimes, you hear me speak or write about the importance of Catholic schools in the teaching and modeling of a moral compass for our students. The Oxford Learner’s Dictionary defines a moral compass as “the ability to judge what is right and wrong and to behave in an appropriate way.” Due to the very nature of our Catholic schools, the inherent integration of morality and ethics in our Religion Classes and the modeling of the faith we profess, we are teaching our students from ages 3 to 18 how to develop their “moral compasses”.

We provide examples through Scriptures and real-life situations how the moral compass guides our consciences and provides our students a foundation in morality more so than in the public sector, as Jesus Christ Himself is the reason why our schools exist.

In a study reported by The Journal of Religious & Theological Information (Melissa Brevetti Vol.13, 2014), the research focused on former parochial school students’ perspectives of their moral experiences as children in Catholic parochial schools of the 1950s and 1960s. Data collection utilized interviews. The purpose of the study was to seek a deep understanding and describe moral experiences, from adult perspectives, in developing virtue-oriented behavior. Participants were adult volunteers, fifty-five to seventy-five years old, who had attended Catholic parochial schools. The results of the study denote that participants’ perceptions supported literature on some of the concepts of an educative experience and other learning theories. All participants expressed that their moral experiences were influential in the development of virtue-oriented behavior. The most common theme derived from narrative transcripts of the interviews was how participants felt their moral teachings became fundamental to their lives. An unexpected result was the feeling of thankfulness or gratitude that participants felt for their moral education and to the parents and religious teachers.

This and other studies indicate the importance of obtaining a moral foundation, or moral compass in our Catholic schools as we emphasize the tenets of our faith and how we find the blueprints for a happy and everlasting life by following the Gospel values of Jesus Christ, Our Lord. From the 10 Commandments to the Beatitudes, to the parables, through Scripture and through the examples of the many saints we study, we are exposing, explaining, and encouraging the importance of leading a moral life based upon our Christian values.

Yes, our schools are known for their academic excellence, extracurricular activities including sports and the Arts, STEM, STEAM, and STREAM education. But the common thread among all we teach is the moral compass which better prepares them for life as a true disciple of Christ. If ever there were a time in US history when a moral compass was necessary, I can think of no other time like the present in which it is needed.

This is yet another reason to choose a Catholic education for your children. When parents and schools work together to integrate the theories of a good moral compass in our children, it is truly a recipe for success.

My prayer this month is that our schools and families continue working together with the guidance of the Holy Spirit to provide our children and teens a moral compass deeply rooted in our faith so that they may become our future moral leaders equipped with a deep foundation in the moral virtues of a Catholic education.

Henry Fiore Jr.

Henry Fiore Jr.

Superintendent of Schools Diocese of Norwich St. Mary-St. Joseph School, Willimantic Ms. Abby Demars, Principal 35 Valley St, Willimantic, CT Phone: 860-423-8479 www.smsjschool.org

St. Michael School, Pawcatuck

St. Patrick Cathedral School, Norwich

63 Liberty St, Pawcatuck, CT Phone: 860-599-1084 www.stmichaelschoolct.com

211 Broadway, Norwich, CT Phone: 860-889-4174 www.st-patrickschoolnorwich.org

Mrs. Doris Messina, Principal

Sharon Briere , Principal

St. John School, Old Saybrook

Mother Elaine Moorcroft, SCMC, Principal 42 Maynard Road, Old Saybrook, CT Phone: 860-388-0849 www.saintjohnschoolos.org

St. Joseph School, Baltic

Sr. Mary Patrick Mulready, SCMC, Principal

10 School Hill Road, Baltic, CT Phone: 860-822-6141 www.stjosephbaltic.org

Diocesan

St. Joseph School, New London

Ms. Marianne Cote, Principal 25 Squire St, New London, CT Phone: 860-442-1720 www.sjsnl.com

Full Day Kindergarten School Day from 8:30-2:30 After School Care Available Accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges

25 Squire Street New London, CT For information call 860-442-1720 sjsscty@ct.metrocast.net www.sjsnl.com

Mr. Donald Macrino, Headmaster 1593 Norwich-New London Tpke, Uncasville, CT Phone: 860-848-1271 www.saint-bernard.com

Announcements

The Catholic Parishes of Ledyard & Groton Invite you to SYMBOLON presentations on our Faith

St. Bernard School, Uncasville

“A Holy Place Where We Discover Each Other in God’s Love” Celebrating 76 Years of Excellence in Catholic Education ~ Grades K-8 ~

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YOUTH EXPLOSION

NOVEMBER 4, 2018 12:30 - 6:30PM at SAINT BERNARD’S SCHOOL AWESOME MUSIC SUPER SPEAKER ROBERT FEDUCCIA by JOHN ANGOTTI

Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Presents The Catholic Faith Explained video series are led by Dr. Edward Sri. Filmed at Augustine Institute and on location in Rome, the Holy Land, and Calcutta. Presentations provide a clear, comprehensive explanation of core teachings of our faith in a way to help you know, live and articulate it to others.

Presentations will be on Wednesday evenings at 7pm. in the rectory meeting room at Our Lady of Lourdes (1650 Rte. 12, Gales Ferry - across from CVS)

63rd Annual Convention

Saturday, October 6, 2018 Saint Matthew Church, Tolland.

9:00-2:30 pm Registration ($25) Deadline: September 25, 2018

October 10: The Holy Spirit & the Life of Grace November 7: Mary & the Saints

Keynote Speaker: Sr. Elissa Rinere, C.P., J.C.D. Chancellor of the Diocese of Norwich Bishop Michael R. Cote, Main Celebrant of Noon Mass Registration includes materials and lunch.

Mark your calendars and reserve your seat by contacting the parish secretary at 860-464-7251 / secretary @ololgf.org Academy of the Holy Family, Baltic Mother Mary David, SCMC, Principal 54 West Main St, Baltic, CT Phone: 860-822-9272 www.ahfbaltic.org

Academy of the Holy Family, Baltic Mother Mary David, SCMC, Principal 54 West Main St, Baltic, CT Phone: 860-822-9272 www.ahfbaltic.org

The Joy of the Gospel

For more information please contact Judy Pappagallo, at (860) 889-1617 or via email: judypappa@hotmail.com Mercy High School, Middletown

Sr. Mary McCarthy, RSM, President 1740 Randolph Road, Middletown, CT Phone: 860-346-6659

www.mercyhigh.com

Xavier High School, Middletown David C. Eustis, Headmaster Mr. Brendan Donohue, Principal 181 Randolph Road, Middletown, CT Phone: 860-346-7735

www.xavierhighschool.org

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Mr. Lawrence Fitzgerald, Principal 87 South Main St, Middletown, CT Phone: 860-347-2978 www.jpii.org

SEPTEMBER 2018

St. John Paul II School, Middletown

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Trust in the mercy of God’s love.

If you are carrying the grief and sorrow of past abortions, call Project Rachel a post-abortion healing ministry.

All calls are confidential.

860-861-4439

SEPTEMBER 2018

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TELEVISION MASS OCTOBER 3 At 10:00am

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Prices starting at $2,499 ~ with Airfare Included from anywhere in the USA

Several trips to different destinations: the Holy Land; Italy; France, Portugal, & Spain; Poland; Medjugorje, Lourdes, & Fatima; Ireland & Scotland; England; Austria, Germany, & Switzerland; Greece & Turkey; Budapest; Prague; Our Lady of Guadalupe; Peru; Domestic Destinations; Columbia; Brazil; Argentina; etc…

We also specialize in custom trips for Bishops, Priests, and Deacons.

Call us 24/7 508-340-9370 Hablamos Español 855-842-8001 www.proximotravel.com anthony@proximotravel.com

Announcement

Catholic Elementary School Collection September 8th & 9th 2018

OR the FUTURE St. Michael School

63 Liberty Street, Pawcatuck860-599-1084 www.stmichaelschoolct.com

Sacred Heart School

15 Hunters Avenue, Taftville860-887-1757 www.sacredhearttaftville.org

Sacred Heart School

50 Sacred Heart Drive, Groton 860-445-0611 www.sacredheartgroton.org/ school

St. Joseph School

26 Main Street, P.O. Box 137 North Grosvenordale 860-923-2090 www. schoolofstjoseph.org

St. John School

42 Maynard Road, Old Saybrook 860-388-0849 www.saintjohnschoolos.com

St. Joseph School

25 Squire Street, New London 860-442-1720 www.sjsnl.com

St. Patrick Cathedral

211 Broadway, Norwich 860-889-4174 www.st-patrickschoolnorwich.org

St. Joseph School

10 School Hill Road, Baltic 860-822-6141 www.stjosephschoolbaltic.com

St. James School

120 Water Street, Danielson 860-774-3281 www.stjamesdanielson.org

St. John Paul II Regional Catholic School 87 South Main Street, 860-347-2978 www.jpii.org

St. Mary - St. Joseph School

35 Valley Street, Willimantic 860-423-8479 www.smsjschool.org

Diocese of Norwich www.norwichdso.org

FAITH FOR THE FUTURE

Annual Catholic Elementary School Collection

Summer is for Living!

Remember when summer days were filled with doing all the fun things you wanted to do? School was out, responsibilities were gone, your time was your own. Bring those days back with a move to Creamery Brook. We’ll take care of the maintenance, provide the services and give you back your summer fun! To learn about maintenance-free living at Creamery Brook call us today at 860-779-8700 for a tour or information about our assisted and independent lifestyle options, our beautiful cottages and apartments, and our long list of amenities.

Creamery Brook is part of the Continuum of Care at

36 Vina Lane, Brooklyn, CT 06234 • 860-779-8700 • www.piercecare.org

Dylan offering to carry Annabell’s bag as she gets off the bus

St. Bernard’s Victoria Hannaford, Bella McClure and Caroline Codner enjoying the newly renovated media center.

St. Bernard’s Students eat lunch in the newly renovated cafeteria on the first day of the school

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St. Michael’s 5th grade teacher Mrs. Amy Babcock welcoming students Meghan Quaratella, Emily Fulling, Nora Walsh and Lauren Vossler

SEPTEMBER 2018

St. Michael’s 1st grade teacher Mrs. Paula Hurlburt and her class

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Diocesan

Announcement

Presents

THE 177 PROJECT ADORATION ACROSS THE NATION Wednesday, October 24th 6:00pm

St. Matthew Catholic Church Tolland w

Thursday, October 25th 6:45pm

SEPTEMBER 2018

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St.Mary Star of the Sea New London w Special Guests DANA CATHERINE and JON NIVEN

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HARVEST FESTIVAL SATURDAY SEPTEMBER15 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

rummage sale • silent auction • food kids’ games • music • bake sale fall plants & produce • & more!

1 MCCURDY ROAD, OLD LYME w w w . c h r i s t t h e k i n g c h u rc h . n e t

FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE177PROJECT.COM

14 Club Road Windham, CT 06280 860.456.1107 www.sjlivingcenter.org

Dedicating our love, compassion and service to our community.

Specializing in:

◆ Renowned college preparatory boarding school for young men who have not yet realized their potential. ◆ Located in scenic southeastern Connecticut

*Short-term Rehabilitation *Long-term Care *End-of-Life Care *Daily Mass

Sponsored the Sponsored bybythe Dioces of Norwich Diocese of Norwich

St. Mary – St. Joseph School 35 Valley Street – Willimantic, CT 06226 860-423-8479 • www.smsjschool.org

By Mary-Jo McLaughlin

sorrows of her life contain a message of strength and encouragement for those who hurt.” Reading this book, I found comfort and reassurance in Mary’s story, and, I wondered, perhaps, the same could be true for others.

With this in mind, Catholic Family Services, under the auspices of the Office of Faith Events, is sponsoring a seven-week program based on this book called, Journey with Mary Through Her Seven Sorrows. It is for anyone seeking to find hope, strength and comfort from any type of loss, burden, trouble or sorrow. Each week will include a reflection on one of Mary’s sorrows, guided prayer imagery and discussion.

The program will run in two sessions in two locations: Wednesday mornings September 26, October 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14 from 10-11:30 A.M. at St. Mary Parish Hall, 1600 Main St., Coventry; or Thursday evenings, September 27, October 11, 18, 25, November 8, 15 and Tuesday, November 6 from 7-8:30 P.M. at St. Patrick Parish Hall, 47 W. High St., East Hampton.

The program is free, but registration is required. To do so, or for more information, contact the Catholic Family Services Office at 860848-2237, Ext. 306, or email mmclaughlin@norwichdiocese.net.

Come take a walk with Mary, and like me, find a message of strength and support from a woman who transformed her heartache and sorrow into peace and hope.

A Magnet School for Values

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PreK—3 year olds (3 half days) PreK – 4 year olds full or half days Full day Kindergarten – Gr.8 Before and after school care Weekly Art, P.E., Music, Library, Technology Classes Student to Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Challenging academic program

Trust your child to a Catholic School where faith, knowledge and life meet.

Come visit us!

136 Sachem Street Norwich CT 06360 860-889-2374 Fax 860-886-2396

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As I was browsing through Pourings and Passages, a used bookstore in Danielson I stumbled upon a book about the seven sorrows of Mary written by Sr. Joyce Rupp. I was familiar with Sr. Joyce’s works on grief and bereavement and enjoyed her easy conversational style of writing, but I couldn’t resist the price, a reasonable $2 for a paperback book in mint condition. Besides, all proceeds from the bookstore benefit my parish school, St. James, so I bought it not realizing at the time what a profound effect it would have on me.

Called Your Sorrow is My Sorrow: Hope and Strength in Times of Suffering, the book chronicles the seven sorrows Mary, the mother of Jesus, experienced in her life: The prophecy of Simeon; the flight into Egypt; the loss of the child Jesus in the temple; meeting Jesus on the road to Calvary; standing beneath the cross; receiving the dead body of her son; and watching as Jesus is laid in the tomb.

I haven’t always had a strong relationship with Mary, probably because my own mother died when I was 11. Without a strong motherly influence in my life, I could never really connect with Mary as a mother.

But, in the last several years as I have struggled to navigate how to parent three adult children, I have found myself slowly nurturing a friendship with her. While the circumstances between us are quite different, our struggles to understand adult children are universal. As I read the book, however, I found more than just a companion in parenting, I found a woman who understood the complexities of my own grief journey.

In the book’s preface, Sr. Joyce writes: “Whether or not anyone has any affiliation or devotion to the mother of Jesus, I have come to believe that everyone can find their struggles and sadness hidden in the folds of Mary’s robe of sorrows….the heartaches and

SEPTEMBER 2018

Journey with Mary Through Her Seven Sorrows

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13th Annual Catholic Charities GOLF TOURNAMENT at Fox Hopyard Golf Club, East Haddam, CT Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Registration 10:30 am • Lunch 11:30 am • Shotgun Start 1:00 pm Awards & Dinner 6:00 pm

SEPTEMBER 2018

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For more information or to register contact: Christine Jackel at 860-886-1928 x12 or cjackel@norwichdiocese.net

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Sponsorship Opportunities

PLATINUM $6,000

GOLD $3,500

Highest profile on all promotional materials. Name included in all media-related materials. Name and logo as an official sponsor on our website. Highest profile on sponsor board. Name on golf carts. Signage.

One foursome included.

High profile on all promotional materials.

Name and logo as an official sponsor on our website.

High profile on sponsor board.

Name on golf carts.

2 golfers included.

Recognition on all promotional materials. Company name on sponsor board.

Name and logo as an official sponsor on our website.

Recognition on table tents name during meals.

Name on sponsor board.

CLOSEST TO THE PIN $350 Name on sign placed at Closest to the Pin Tee. Name on the sponsor board.

LONGEST DRIVE $350 Name on sign placed at the Longest Drive Tee. Name on sponsor board.

PRACTICE GREEN $350 Name on sign placed at Practice Green.

Name on sponsor board.

SILVER $2,500

BRONZE $1,200 Name included in all promotional materials.

Name and logo as an official sponsor on our website.

TEE SIGN $200 Name on sign at one of the 18 Tees throughout the course. Name on sponsor board.

Happy Hour from 3-6, Amazing Dinner Specials...

So many choices you just can’t go wrong KIDS ALWAYS EAT FOR FREE

FRIDAY

Full Day Kindergarten School Day from 8:30-2:30 After School Care Available Accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges

25 Squire Street New London, CT For information call 860-442-1720 sjsscty@ct.metrocast.net www.sjsnl.com

ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH & CHIPS FRIDAY

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130 Main St Norwich • (860) 885-0147

Senior Housing in Cromwell for those age 55 and over.

One and Two Bedroom Units Call for an appointment today!

860-632-1688

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FISH & CHIPS

SEPTEMBER 2018

“A Holy Place Where We Discover Each Other in God’s Love” Celebrating 76 Years of Excellence in Catholic Education ~ Grades K-8 ~

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LEARN. GROW. DISCOVER. Saint Bernard School

You have many choices of where to educate your child. That’s why we would like to invite you to visit our school where you can learn about our academic programs, athletics, campus life, and see why Saint Bernard School is a place for your child to learn, grow, and discover!

SEPTEMBER 2018

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We are accepting applications for the 2019–20 school year.

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Ask us about our Tailored Tuition Program to help meet your family’s unique financial situation.

Attend our OPEN HOUSE on October 20th.

Register at www.saintbernardschool.org or call us today at 860-848-1271.

SAINT BERNARD SCHOOL • Grades 6–12 1593 Norwich-New London Tpke • Uncasville, CT 06382 860-848-1271 • www.saintbernardschool.org

An Education You Can Believe In.

Inspiring Achievement. Celebrating Community.

Embracing Service. Living Faith.

Supported financially and spiritually by 10 parishes in the Middletown Deanery.

Currently the only regional Pre-K to 8th grade school in the Norwich Diocese.

St. John Paul II Regional Catholic School 87 South Main Street / Middletown, CT 06457 Telephone: 860-347-2978 / www.jpii.org

WAITTE’S INSURANCE AGENCY SERVING THE AREA FOR OVER 100 YEARS

Visit us at:

www.waittesinsurance.com Edward J. Waitte Pat Zils Michael J. Waitte Debbie Froio

860 886-1961

FAX: 860 886-1965 116 BROADWAY, NORWICH

NEXT TO NORWICH CITY HALL

Personalized Service on All Types of Insurance

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Auto Home Business Life

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Group Medical Motorcycles Boats Bonds

2nd Annual

Partnership on Disability Mass

Sunday October 28 11:00AM

Our Lady of Lourdes, Gales Ferry A Celebration of people living with disabilities

Wednesday, October 17 Father Richard McAlear

International Ministry of Hope and Healing

To report inappropriate contact of any kind by a representative of the Diocese of Norwich or for assistance to victims,please call: 1-800-624-7407

Podemos Ayudar

Para reportar cualquier contacto inapropiado por un/a representante de la Diócesis de Norwich, o para buscar ayuda para víctimas, favor de llamar: 1-800-624-7407

TO ADVERTISE in

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Four County Catholic Advertisements and content due Monday September 10th.

Contact Advertising Sales/ Production Manager Meredith Morrison, 860.887.3933 Commeredith@Norwichdiocese.Net

Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, Holliston, MA → 3pm. Norwich I395 Exit 11 → 3:30pm. I95 New London Shopping Ctr → 4pm. I95 Exit 90 Old Mystic Village → 5:45pm. Burger King, Holliston, MA → 6:30-9pm. Fatima Shrine Rosary, Mass & Healing Service → 11:15pm. Return to Mystic Contact Janet Przybysz 860 536-6638 przybyszjanet@comcast.net

SEPTEMBER 2018

We Can Help

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Charismatic Healing Service

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Made Possible in part through your generous support of the Annual Catholic Appeal

norwichdiocese.org

SEPTEMBER 2018

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Serving Customers for Life...

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Route 1, Mystic • www.Brustolon.com • 860-536-2626 Serving Southeastern Connecticut’s Community for over 69 Years