will be coordinating the pilgrimage.  ARE YOU INTERESTED?  Complete the coupon below and return to me or to the rectory for more information ... 

For your calendars and consideration ... we are planning a Recollection Day for women at the headquarters of the Sisters of Life in Connecticut --- date is Wednesday, March 29 --- Mass here at 8 am, bus to the Mother House, conferences, confessions and lunch, return about 4 pm --- DO WE HAVE ENOUGH LADIES INTERESTED?  Complete the coupon below and return to me, to the rectory or in the collection basket --- cost to be determined.
 

on the weekend of October 14 and 15, Bethlehem Handicrafts will be here to sell their religious articles, carved items and olive wood statues ... this group supports our brothers and sisters in Bethlehemwho suffer from a lack of employment and tourism in the land of Jesus ... once again, we ask your generosity for our Christian Arab brothers and sisters.

this Sunday, September 17, 2017  is a national day of prayer for those suffering from addictions ... we pray for those who are afflicted with addictions and we pray for their family members who support and suffer with them ... there are many addictive illnesses, including alcohol, drugs, gambling, pornography.

este domingo es un día nacional de oración para aquellos que sufren de adicciones ... rezamos por aquellos que están afligidos con adicciones y rezamos por los miembros de su familia que apoyan y sufren con ellos ... hay muchas enfermedades aditivas, incluyendo alcohol, drogas, juegos de azar, pornografía.
 

there will be an opportunity on Saturday, August 12 --- the feast of St. Jane Frances de Chantal --- to sign up for 5 screening tests ... carotid aretery, abdomen aortic aneurysm, PAD screening, osteoporosis screening and atrial fibrillation ... the screening process will be in de Chantal Hall beginning at 9 am ... the cost for the 5 screenings will be $129 ... registration forms will be available in several weeks for this important service.
 

habrá una oportunidad el sábado 12 de agosto --- la fiesta de Santa Francisca de Chantal --- para inscribirse en 5 exámenes de detección ... arteria carótida, aneurisma aórtico del abdomen, tamizaje PAD , Detección de la osteoporosis y fibrilación auricular ... el proceso de detección será en Chantal Hall a partir de las 9 am ... el costo de los 5 exámenes será de $ 129 ... los formularios de inscripción estarán disponibles en varias semanas para este importante servicio.
 

as part of our 90th Anniversary celebrations, I would like to form a chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, a group of parishioners to assist those in need ... our informational meeting will be on Wednesday, June 7 at 1 pm in the rectory ... men and women are invited ... let's see if we can get this wonderful Society started here in our parish.
 

the parish will be electing new members to the parish council.  In order to run for election, you must be a registered parishioner who participates in the prayer life of the parish and are 18 years of age.  If you are interested in running, please complete the coupon below and return to Monsignor Graham, one of the priests, to the rectory or in the collection basket.  There will be about 10 open seats for election this year. The parish needs your participation and involvement.  Complete the form below...
 

la parroquia elegirá nuevos miembros al consejo parroquial. Para postularse a la elección, usted debe ser un parroquiano registrado que participe en la vida de oración de la parroquia y tener 18 años de edad. Si está interesado en postularse, por favor complete el cupón de abajo y regrese a Monseñor Graham, o a uno de los sacerdotes, o en la rectoría o en la canasta de la colecta. Habrá alrededor de 10 posiciones abiertas para las elecciones de este año. La parroquia necesita su participación.  Complete la forma
 

DEAR / QUERIDO MONSIGNOR GRAHAM, 


I would like to place my name in the election process for the Parish Council  / Me gustaría poner mi nombre en el proceso electoral para el Consejo Parroquial