The Divine Mercy Faith Community
The Second Sunday of LentFebruary 25, 2018
OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CHURCH
The Divine Mercy Faith Community
The Second Sunday of LentFebruary 25, 2018
February 25th – March 3rd
The Sanctuary Candle Burns For:
The Members of the First Friday
Eucharistic Adoration Team
Requested by: Maureen O’Hara, First Friday Eucharistic Adoration Coordinator
Second Sunday of Lent
Saturday, February 24, 2018–Vigil Mass
5:00p.m. – Henry and Kathy Talbot –
50th Wedding Anniversary
(Requested by: Mr. & Mrs. Peter and Tram Phan
Sunday, February 25, 2018
8:00a.m. – †Eleanor M. Lyden – In Memoriam
(Requested by: Gardner Lake
Volunteer Fire Department)
10:15a.m. – †Janet Schultheiss – In Memoriam
(Requested by: Deacon Bill and Connie Herrmann)
Monday, February 26th - Weekday
7:00p.m.–Angelina Manwaring and Family –
For Good Health
(Requested by: Grandparents)
Wednesday, February 28th- Weekday
8:00a.m. – Javion Philistin – Return to Good Health
(Requested by: Valerie Bay)
Friday, March 2nd – First Friday
8:00a.m. – †Joseph and †Tessie Dabroski
(Requested by: The Family)
Third Sunday of Lent
Saturday, March 3, 2018–Vigil Mass
5:00p.m. – †John Edwards – 22nd Anniversary and
†Jennie Edwards – 8th Anniversary
(Requested by: Mary Edwards)
Sunday, March 4, 2018
8:00a.m. –†Jeanette Collins – In Memoriam
(Requested by: Deacon Bill and Connie Herrmann)
10:15a.m.–For the Children of the 3rd Grade Faith Formation Class and Their Families
Easter Flowers
Place your order for Beautiful Easter Lily Flowers the weekend March 3rd & 4th in our Church Narthex. Each Easter Lily is a cost of $11.00. A meaningful Easter gift - a beautiful Centerpiece for your Easter dinner table! Delivery date is March 25th (Palm Sunday) after all Masses in the Church Hall. Sponsored by: The Knights of Columbus, Council 8903, Our Lady of the Lakes Church.
Our Lady of the Lakes Church Support
The Weekly Collection Needed: $4,424.00
February 18, 2018
Weekly Offertory: $2,482.72
Thank you for your continued support ourParish.
Memorial Donation
We acknowledge with sincere appreciation the memorial donation made to Our Lady of the Lakes Church in memory of Mr. Henry Kobelski, Sr. by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Talbot.
Our Parish
The Perpetual Novena in Honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous MedalMondays, following 7:00p.m. Mass.
The Rosarythe Legion of Mary leads the Rosary prior to 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. All welcome.
Parish Book of Prayeris located in our Church Sanctuary. All are welcome to enter their intentions.
Parish Prayer LinePlease contact: Janet Bucko, 860-537-1752 or Jean Farr, 860-859-1189 to request prayer. These parishioners will contact others for prayer.
The Legion of Mary weekly meeting is held on Wednesday at 8:30a.m. in our Church. All welcome!
Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament Every Friday following 8:00a.m. Mass in our Church.
Eucharistic Adoration First Friday of every month from 3:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. All are welcome.
Faith Formation Program
Schedule for Grades 1-6 & First Communion Students
Grades 1, 4, 6 Sun., Feb. 25thMar. 4th9:00 - 10:00am
Grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 Mon., Feb. 26thMar. 5th5:45 - 6:45pm
First Communion Sun., Feb. 25thMar. 4th 8:45 -9:45am
For questions please contact: Jennifer Wojcik,
Faith Formation Director, at: .
Grade 7, 8, 9 and Confirmation Program
Sunday, February 11th & 25th from 5 - 7pm
Please contact Deacon Bill or Connie Herrmann with questions: 848-7144 or
Money Counters Needed
Our Parish is looking for a few people to count the weekly offertory on Sunday morning from 9:45 to 11:30. We rotate on a monthly basis so you will count once a month. If interested please call Carolyn Besade at 860-848-0037.
Statements of Donations - 2017
Statements of Annual Donations for 2017 will be issued upon request. Please place a note in the collection basket with your name, address and offertory envelope number or you may e-mail the office at: . Thank you.
The Divine Mercy Faith Community
The Second Sunday of LentFebruary 25, 2018
SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH
The Divine Mercy Faith Community
The Second Sunday of LentFebruary 25, 2018
February 25th – March 4th
The Sanctuary Candle Burns For:
†John O’Keeffe – 2nd Anniversary
The O’Keeffe and O’Callaghan Families
Requested by: The O’Keeffe Family
Second Sunday of Lent
Saturday, February 24, 2018 - Vigil Mass
4:00 p.m. – †Irene Mawby
(Requested by: her Granddaughter, Patti)
Sunday, February 25, 2018
11:00a.m. – †Edward and †Frances Kokoszka
(Requested by: Edward and Catherine Kokoszka)
Monday, February 26th–Lenten Weekday
7:30a.m. – †Todd Clement
(Requested by: Cathy Harwood)
Wednesday, February 28th – Lenten Weekday
12:05 p.m. –†Nancy Enos
(Requested by: her Friend, Carol)
Thursday, March 1st- LentenWeekday
7:30a.m. – †Donald Edwards
(Requested by: Jean Paniszczyn)
Third Sunday of Lent
Saturday, March 3, 2018 - Vigil Mass
4:00 p.m. – †Roy A. Menders
(Requested by: Claire)
Sunday, March 4, 2018
11:00a.m. – †Frederick Donald Brown
(Requested by: his Family)
Operation Rice Bowl: Encounter Cesia
We encounter Cesia in Nicaragua, where, despite a lack of economic opportunity, young people pursue their dreams by building businesses to better their lives. How can you work to improve the lives of others this Lent? How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities? Visit crsricebowl.org for more information.
Statement of 2017 Donations
If you would like to receive a statement of your 2017 donations to Saint John’s Church, please email the office at or call the office at 860-848-1257 to have a copy mailed to you.
Our Parish Weekly Offering
Approx. Parish Financial Need: $3,654.00
February 1718, 2018
Weekly Offering: $3,540.00
Thank you for your continued support and generosity to our Parish Collections.
Bingo
Join us for Bingo on Monday nights in our Community Center. Doors open at 4:30 and Bingo starts at 7:00.
Eucharistic Adoration
There will be a Holy Hour followed by benediction on Wednesdays at 11:00am. The Legion of Mary will be reciting the Scriptural Rosary on the 1st Wednesday and the “Divine Mercy Adoration Companion” will be recited on all other Wednesdays. Booklets will be available.
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus meetingsare held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm in the Community Center.
The next meeting will be March 14th.
Legion of Mary
We meet every Wednesday after the 12:05 Mass at the Emmaus Building. All parishioners are welcome.
Parish Council
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 20th at 6:30pm in the Community Center. We are looking for new members. All parishioners are welcome to attend.
The Rosary
The Legion of Mary will pray the Rosary every Tuesday at 2:00pm in our Church. All our welcome to join us!
St. John’s Prayer Line
If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please call: Mary 860 848-3578 or Susan at 860 710-8863.
Saint Vincent de Paul Collection:
Our coffee and tuna collection will take place the last weekend of every month. You can place your donations in the basket at the entrance of our church at any time during the month. Thank you for your continued support.
The Divine Mercy Faith Community
The Second Sunday of LentFebruary 25, 2018
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CHURCH
The Divine Mercy Faith Community
The Second Sunday of LentFebruary 25, 2018
February25th– March 3rd
The Sanctuary Candle Burns for:
Our Lady of Perpetual Help and
Our Divine Mercy Faith Community
Second Sunday of Lent
Sunday, February 25, 2018 Masses
8:00 a.m. – Priests and Deacons in Our Diocese
(Requested by: A Parishioner)
9:30a.m. – †Donald Edwards
(Requested by: Angela Molloy and Josephine Dawson)
Tuesday, February 27th – Weekday
7:30 a.m. –†Anna Malootian
(Requested by: The Naujokaitis Family)
Friday, March 2nd – First Friday
7:30 a.m. –†Josephine York
(Requested by: The Family)
Third Sunday of Lent
Sunday, March 4, 2018 Masses
8:00 a.m. – †Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ladies Guild Members Living and Deceased
9:30a.m. – †Jan, †Bronislawa and †Isabel Rosa
(Requested by: The Family)
Religious Education
Grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Mondays 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Sacramental Classes
First Holy Communion and Confirmation will take place on Sunday mornings from 9:30am – 10:45am at St. John’s.
For more information please email Lorre Branstrom, DRE at: or call: 860-848-1409 (Ext5).
Collection for Catholic Charities
When you are doing your weekly shopping please let us remember those who are hungry and pick up something for Catholic Charities. Items may be dropped off in the sacristy. Suggested items are:
Cereal, jelly, pasta sauce, box mac & cheese, can soup, can vegetables, tuna, can beans, can spaghetti, juice, hot chocolate, oil, sugar, and salt. Thank for your help and God Bless!
Our Parish Collections
Weekly Financial Need: $3,593.00
February 18, 2018
Offertory Collection: $1,598.49
Energy Offering: $214.00
Ash Wednesday Offering: $551.00
Second Collections:
March 4th will be the Monthly Offering.
March 11th will be the ACA Commitment Weekend.
March 18th is the Easter Flower Offering.
You may place your Energy Offering envelopes in at any Mass in the Month of March.
Thank you for your support and generosity to all of the Parish and Diocese collections.
Praying the Rosary
The rosary will be prayed every Wednesday night at 6:30pm in the Church. All are welcome to attend.
Parish Council
The next Parish Council meeting will be Tuesday, March 13th at 6:00 pm in our Parish Hall. All parishioners are encouraged to attend.
The Knitting Cluster
The Knitting Cluster will meet on Saturday, March 10th from 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. Join us as we share our talents, faith and friendship.
OLPH Choir
The adult choir will practice weekly on Mondays in the Church starting at 6:45p.m.
Children’s choir will meet in the Convent on scheduled Monday’s at 5:00 pm.
Father Mark’s Honey
Honey is available at the rectory during regular business hours. Two pound jars are $13.00 and One pound jars are $7.00.
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross will be held each Friday in our Parish at 6:00p.m.
Save the Date!!
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ladies Guild will be sponsoring another great comedy show with Dave Kane (creator of Misgivings show). This year's show,Jokes My Irish Father Told Me,will be on Friday, April 13th at 7:00 PM. Look for more information in the coming weeks!
**Office Hours**
Reverend Robert Buongirno, Pastor
Fr. Bob will be available on Tuesdays mornings from 8:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and Tuesday afternoon from1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Church; You may call the rectory for an appointment with him for these times.
Deacon William Herrmann
Deacon Bill’s office for the Divine Mercy Faith Community is located in Our Lady of the Lakes Church Rectory. To arrange for an appointment to meet with Deacon Bill regarding the Sacraments or questions relating to the Catholic Church you may telephone: 860-848-7144 or email
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for the Divine Mercy Faith Community is open to any adults who have not been baptized, who were baptized in a different Christian denomination, or who have not received the sacrament of Confirmation. Current parishioners would also be welcome to participate, either as instructors or as possible sponsors. For more information, please contact any of the three parish offices or call Christopher Hammond at(860) 389-6623.
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration
Our Lady of Perpetual Church
After the 7:30 Mass – 9:00 a.m.
Our Lady of the Lakes Church
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross
Divine Mercy Faith Community Stations of the Cross schedule:
6:00p.m. - Our Lady of Perpetual Help
7:00p.m. Our Lady of the Lakes
7:00p.m. – Saint John the Evangelist – Soup Dinner begins at 6:00.
Women’s Conference 2018: Called to Joy!
The Office of Faith Events and the Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women welcome women of all ages. The conference will offer workshops on parenting, relationships, prayer, scripture and more. Keynote speaker ValLimar Jansen, and Mass with Bishop Cote…Saturday, April 14, 2018, 8:30-3:30, St. Bernard High School, Uncasville. Find the registration form at under the Office of Faith Events- Upcoming Events. Or contact us at 860-848-2237. Register today!
Fourth Friday Fellowship 2018
All Parishioners, families and friends welcome!
WHERE: St. John’s Church in the Emmaus Building.
WHEN: 6:00pm on the fourth Friday of the month.
We look forward to seeing everyone! If you have never been, we would love to meet you!
*A food item to share is always welcomed *
3/23, 4/2, 5/25, 6/22, 9/28, 10/26, 11/23.
Holy Hour for Vocations
On Thursday, March 15th, come join in praying with Bishop Cote a Eucharistic Holy Hour for Vocations. This month the holy hour will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Quaker Hill, CT from 6:00-7:00p.m. Come pray for those who are called to priestly or consecrated religious life and for our seminarians and those in the process of applying to the Diocese.
38th Annual Layette Program
The Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will hold its Annual Layette Program on Sunday, April 22nd, starting at 2pm, Christ the King Church, 1McCurdy Road, Old Lyme. All women of the Diocese are welcome to come help build the Layette. Please bring baby items such as baby clothes from Newborn to Toddler 3, as well as blankets, diapers, ect. Baby items are greatly needed by our Norwich Diocese families and will be donated to Catholic Charities to distribute. Representatives of Catholic Charities will be in attendance to gratefully accept our donations.
Blood Drive
A Blood drive will be held at Saint Bernard School, Uncasville, CT on Thursday March 1st from 8:00am – 1:00pm in the school’s gymnasium. Please call 960-848-1271 to make an appointment!
Prom Dresses Wanted!
For Operation Fairytale
Have a Prom dress taking up space in your closet? Donate them to a great cause! You can donate Prom/Formal dresses – all sizes; Formal dress shoes; jewelry, handbags, and other accessories. Local girls will be able to “shop” for a free Prom dress from donations made by the community. Saint Bernard school is partnering with Kidsignments in Norwich to provide gowns to teens who cannot afford one. Please drop off your gently used dresses, shoes and accessories to Saint Bernard School, 1595 Norwich-New London Tpke, Uncasville by March 20th. For more information please contact the Campus Ministry Office at 860-848-1271 or
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At 3:00 p.m. we pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by silent prayer.
There is no commitment and no one will bother you.
Just come and feel the love of the presence of the Lord.
At 5:55 p.m. we have Benedicon and the Divine Prais
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TO GOD AND TO THE LAMB, I WILL SING is the beginning of the second verse of “What Wondrous Love is this,” a hymn usually sung in Lent (Word & Song #678). Come join one of our terrific music groups and you too can say, ‘To God and to the Lamb, Who is the great “I Am,” while millions join the theme, I will sing!’ Lift your voice to our wondrous, forgiving Godwith a great group of fellow believers!! TENORS REALLY NEEDED—only 1 tenor in each parish right now. Seeking some of those millions--Singers and instrumentalists of all ages welcome!
Mary Beth Lee, Director of Music
860/887-1494;
Divine Mercy Faith Community Choirs
Come explore the richness of our worship: try Choir this winter as we prepare Holy Week and Easter. We invite you to join the Divine Mercy Choir—a large choir of Adults and Teens drawn from all 3 parishes. We are beginning preparations to walk with Jesus during the Triduum (the Three Great Days). Come to at least four rehearsals at your parish and/or the following DMC Rehearsals:
Tuesday, 6 March Divine Mercy Triduum Choir OLL 6:45 pm
Monday, 12 March Divine Mercy Triduum Choir OLPH 6:45 pm
Wednesday, 28 March Divine Mercy Triduum Choir SJE 6:45 pm
If you can’t make rehearsals at your own parish and/or would like extra rehearsal time, you can come to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) on Mondays at 7:15, to St. John’s on Thursdays at 7:15, or Our Lady of the Lakes (OLL) on Sundays at 9:00 am.
Our Lady of the Lakes Parish
Choir Rehearsal
Adults: Sundays 9:00 am in the Church
(Except 2nd Sunday). Children: This Monday, February26th in the church at 4:45 pm.
Interested? Bring your child to rehearsal or contact Music Director, Mary Beth Lee.
Our multigenerational choirs/instrumental ensemble will be at the 10:15am Mass March 3rd.
OLL Parish Folk Group
The Folk Group sings and plays for the 5:00p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass. We welcome and encourage teens, adult singers and instrumentalists to share their love of music. Rehearsals are scheduled for Wednesdays at 6:30p.m. All are welcome! For additional information or to confirm the rehearsal schedule, please contact Folk Group Director, Susan Hollo, at 860-537-9750 or
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
Both Parish Choirs: Holy Hour for Vocations with Bishop Cote, Thursday, March 15th: rehearsal 5:30 pm; Holy Hour 6:00 pm
Choir Rehearsal
Adults: Mondays at 6:45pm
Children: Monday, March 5th at 5:00 pm at Convent. New Members are welcome; Stay after CCD twice a month or use sign-ups are in the sacristy.
Both Choirs sing for Holy Hour on March 15th and on March 25thSundayat the 9:30 Mass.
St. John the Evangelist Parish
Welcome to New Cantor, Callia Chance. She cantored for the first time on Ash Wednesday—we thank her for sharing her talents.
Choir Rehearsal:
Adults: Thursdays at 6:45 pm.Sing next at the 4:00pm Vigil Mass.
Teens: Wednesdays at 4:30 pm.Teens sing next on Saturday, March 3rd at the 4:00 pm Vigil Mass.
Children (ages 7-12) –Thursdays at 5:00 pm. Children sing this Sunday, February 25that the 11:00 am Mass.
AOB Organ update
The St. John organ is hanging in there. Swell manual is working well again—even the Flutes (8’, 4’, 2’) and mixtures are sounding forth again YOUR PRAYERS are keeping this organ playing—thank you!!
NEXT ORGAN FUNDRAISER: St. Patrick Day Dinner, Saturday, March 17th, in the St. John Community Center, serving from 5:30 to 7 pm. Tickets available starting this weekend! Please buy in advance so we know how much food to buy. Thank you!
The St. John ORGAN FUND Total is now $22,247.96. The delicious Mardi Gras Dinner raised $423.70 thanks to all the food donations by the St. John choirs, the ticket sales and generous parishioner donations. Deep appreciation to our cooks, set up and clean up teams for their hard work. YOUR tremendous support is deeply appreciated!!