Four County Catholic June 2012

Volume 24 Number 6 June 2012

Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D., Bishop of Norwichanoints a confirmation candidate at Saint Pius X Church, Middletown

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Mo t Reverend Michael R Cote Bishop of Norwich ano nts

onf rmation candidate at Saint Pius X Church Middletown

On the CoverAcross the diocese, we are witness to young

Catholics anointed by the Holy Spirit atConfirmation - strengthening their bond with the

Church and becoming better equipped to carryout the Church’s mission of love and service.

Photo by Susannah H. Snowden

As Catholics, we have anobligation to defend the giftof life that comes from God.- Connecticut Knights of Columbus State Council Immediate Past Deputy

Scott Flood speaking of the incentive behind providing Ultrasound

equipment to the Carenet Crisis Pregnancy Center in Willimantic.

If we concede that the Government can decide whichreligious organizations are sufficiently religious to be awardedthe freedom to follow the principles that define their mission,

then we have begun to walk down a path that ultimately leadsto the undermining of those institutions.

- Father John Jenkins, C.S.C., President, University of Notre Dame citing

reasoning behind Notre Dame’s filing suit against the HHS mandate.

As individuals, we are all strongpeople with God-given gifts...

we will be unstoppable.- Allison Londregan, delivering Class President address

at St. Bernard School graduation exercises.

You don’t have to be high on the corporateladder to make a significant difference...simple acts of kindness can change lives.

- Mary Tunison describing how small acts of kindness go a long way.

The Most Reverend

Michael R. Cote, D.D. Bishopof Norwich

My Dear Brothers and Sisters inChrist:

The swirling winds of this elec-tion year are upon us. Our consti-tutional rights and fundamentalreligious freedom are being severelybuffeted. Our patience to cutthrough the partisan media mes-sages is being tested every day. Theobligation we share as Catholicsand as good citizens to serve thosein need is becoming more difficultto fulfill. It is a time of turmoil. Itis a time of enormous consequencerelative to preserving a truly freeand just society. It is a time asCatholics that we are being calledto participate in the national de-bate to advocate for the Christianvalues founded in the truth of theGospel and in the tradition of theCatholic Church.

We cannot afford to let ourselvesbe overcome by the politics of con-fusion and deception. We must re-main poised, grounded in our faithand ever-vigilant on behalf of thepoor, the vulnerable and the voice-less. This is a momentous time. Weare up to the challenge. I know thisfrom speaking with so many of youand receiving so many letters in re-cent weeks. We will be heard in thisvital debate. Our interest is advanc-

ing the common good by applyingthe principles of our faith in sup-port of life, dignity, the family andsocial fairness. This is our faith.This is a time to be vocal and in-volved. And informed.

The most urgent of the govern-mental issues facing all of us offaith is the continuing assault onreligious liberty by the U.S. De-partment of Health and HumanServices’ mandate. This is the mostpivotal challenge before us. OurFirst Amendment right to religiousfreedom is, of course, foundationalto carrying out the mission of theChurch while protecting the con-science rights of all employed andengaged in Catholic affiliatedhealthcare institutions, schools,charities and other critical min-istries. Under the courageous lead-ership of Timothy Cardinal Dolan,the united effort to defend the FirstAmendment rights has now movedto the courts. At latest count, 43dioceses, hospitals, schools andChurch agencies have filed suit.Among the plaintiffs is the Univer-sity of Notre Dame. I strongly rec-ommend you read the statementby Father John Jenkins, C.S.C.,President, University of NotreDame describing the context of the

suit. His letter, on page 19 of thisissue helps illuminate the entiresubject.

Please continue to reach out toyour U. S. Senators and Congres-sional Representatives to registeryour concern. Their names and ad-dresses are easily accessible on nor-wichdiocese.org. We will not sit byand let the Constitution be tram-pled and allow a passing adminis-tration to define what institutionsare or are not Catholic.

While understandably, muchenergy is being invested in contest-ing the HHS mandate, we mustalso pay close attention to the is-sues shaping the upcoming presi-dential election. Your Church,your Bishop or pastor are not goingto suggest which candidates to votefor in November. What we do en-courage you to consider is to besure the values of your faith helpinform your decision. WeCatholics, as recognized by theBishops’ Conference, “...are betterable to evaluate policy positions,party platforms, and candidates’promises and actions in light of theGospel and the moral and socialteachings of the Church...in orderto build a better world.” It is a timeto be reminded what it means to be

Catholic. Yes, there are politicalpolls out there fluctuating everyfew days, interpreted by some assuggesting that there is dividedopinion among the faithful relativeto some core teachings of theChurch. The truth is that theChurch offers a consistent moralframework. The teachings ofChrist are not subject to the whimsof polling data at any given time.They are the truth and bedrock ofour faith. Our mission as faithfulcitizens is to continue to be mind-ful of the teachings of the Churchand collectively apply those princi-ples to the political choices beforeus.

This requires our having a deepappreciation for the sanctity of lifeand the dignity of each and everyperson, especially during this per-sistent recession that can so quicklyand unexpectedly impact the livesand dignity of so many. Marriageand family are the cornerstone ofsociety and by our beliefs shouldnot be redefined as other than thesacred union between a man and awoman. These are articles of ourfaith that must be an importantpart of the consideration set whenevaluating a candidate.

Catholics are called to be peace-

makers and to help lift the poorand the vulnerable. These values asthey translate into caring immigra-tion reform, social justice and for-eign policy concerns must also beweighed as we strive to bring ourfaith into the conversation and intothe voting booth to advance thecommon good of all Americans.

Please be aware that there is con-siderable in-depth information onall theses teachings on the UnitedStates Conference of CatholicBishops website at USCCB.org. --an excellent resource for you to re-plenish your knowledge of yourfaith and help you prepare for theupcoming elections. We also tryour best within the diocese to pro-vide objective news in the FourCounty Catholic, on norwichdio-cese.org and in your respectiveparish communications. Let uskeep well informed. Let us not beoverwhelmed by all the conflictingmedia. And let us pray that ourparticipation in the democraticprocess will make a difference inthis great and free society we cher-ish.

Sincerely yours in Christ’s love,

Bishop Michael R. Cote

Bringing Our Moral Principles to the Debate

Queridos hermanos y hermanas enCristo:

Los vientos turbulentos de esteaño de elecciones están con fuerzasobre nosotros en estos momentos.Nuestros derechos constitucionales yla esencial libertad religiosa estásiendo severamente azotada . Nuestrapaciencia para interrumpir los men-sajes de los medios partidarios seponen a prueba todos los días . La re-sponsabilidad que compartimoscomo Católicos y como buenos ciu-dadanos para servir a aquellos en

necesitad está siendo más difícil. Esun momento de desconcierto . Es unmomento de enorme consecuenciarelacionada con la protección de unasociedad justa y verdaderamentelibre. Es un tiempo en que los Católi-cos estamos siendo llamados a partic-ipar en el debate nacional paradefender los valores Cristianos fun-dados en la verdad del Evangelio y enla tradición de la Iglesia Católica.

No podemos dejarnos vencer porla confusión y el engaño de lapolítica. Debemos mantenernos

equilibrados, firmes en nuestra fe ymás que nunca- vigilantes en favor delos pobres, los vulnerables y los queno tienen voz. Este es el momentomás importante. Estamos a la alturadel desafío. Yo sé esto al hablar conmuchos de ustedes y al recibir tantascartas en las recientes semanas. Sere-mos escuchados en este debate esen-cial. Nuestro interés es promover elbien común mediante la aplicaciónde los principios de nuestra fe enfavor de la vida, la dignidad, la familiay la justicia social. Esta es nuestra fe.

Esta es una oportunidad para ser ex-presivos, involucrado e informados.

El más urgente de los asuntos gu-bernamentales que enfrentamostodos nosotros los de fe es el asaltocontinuo a la libertad religiosa repre-sentada por el mandato del Departa-mento de Salud y ServiciosHumanos de EE.UU. Este es el de-safío más importante que tenemosante nosotros. Nuestra Primera En-mienda de derecho a libertad reli-giosa es, por supuesto fundamentalpara llevar a cabo la misión de la Igle-

sia, mientras protegemos los derechosde conciencia de todos los empleadosy comprometidos con las institu-ciones Católicas afiliadas, intitucionesde salud, escuelas, organizacionesbenéficas y otros ministerios impor-tantes. Bajo el valiente liderazgo delCardenal Timothy Dolan, el esfuerzounido para defender los derechos dela Primera Enmienda se hatrasladado a los tribunales. En el úl-timo recuento, 43 diócesis, hospi-tales, escuelas y agencias de la Iglesia

Trayendo Nuestros Prinbipios Morales al Debate

Morales al Debate Cont. on page 4

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han entablado una demanda. Entrelos litigantes está la Universidad de

Notre Dame. Le recomiendo encar-ecidamente que lea la declaración porel Padre John Jenkins, C.S.C. presi-dente de la Universidad de NotreDame, que describe el contexto de lademanda. Su carta, en la página --–de este ejemplar ayuda a iluminartodo el tema.

Por favor, continúe dirigiéndose asus Senadores y Representantes delCongreso de Estados Unidos paradar a conocer su preocupación. Susnombres y direcciones están accessi-bles en norwichdiocese.org. No noscruzaremos de brazos dejando que laConstitución sea pisoteada y permi-tiendo que una administraciónpasajera determine qué institucionesson o no son Católicas.

Mientras que es comprensible que,mucha energía está siendo utilizadaen impugnar el mandato del HHS(por sus siglas en inglés), tambiéndebemos prestar mucha atención alos temas que forman la próximaelección presidencial. Su Iglesia, suObispo o Pastor no van a sugerir porcuales candidatos votar en noviem-bre. Lo que le alentamos considerar

es que esté seguro de los valores de sufe para que le ayuden a comunicar sudecisión. Nosotros los Católicos,como lo ha declarado la Conferenciade Obispos …” somos más capacesde evaluar las posiciones políticas, lasplataformas de los partidos, laspromesas y las acciones de los can-didatos a la luz del Evangelio y de lasenseñanzas sociales y morales de laIglesia…a fin de construir un mundomejor”. Es una oportunidad pararecordar lo que significa ser Católico.Sí, hay encuestas políticas operandoalgunos pocos días, interpretados poralgunos que sugieren que hay opin-iones divididas entre los fieles enrelación a algunas de las enseñanzasfundamentales de la Iglesia. La ver-dad es que la Iglesia ofrece un marcomoral consistente. Las enseñanzas deCristo no están sujetas a los caprichosde datos de encuestas en ningun mo-mento. Son la verdad y la base denuestra fe. Nuestra misión como ciu-dadanos fieles es continuar atentos alas enseñanzas de la Iglesia y conjun-tamente aplicar esos principios a lasdecisiones políticas que tenemos ante

nosotros.Esto requiere que tengamos una

profunda apreciación por la santidadde vida y la dignidad de cada per-sona, especialmente durante esta re-cesión persistente que puederapidamente e inesperadamente im-pactar la vida y la dignidad de mu-chos. El matrimonio y la familia sonla piedra angular de la sociedad y pornuestras creencias la union sagradaentre un hombre y una mujer nodebe ser declarada como otra cosa.Estos son asuntos de nuestra fe quedeben ser considerados como unaparte importante cuando evalúe a uncandidato.

Los Católicos estamos llamados aser constructores de paz y ayudar alevantar al pobre y al vulnerable.Estos valores, se traducen a cuidar lasreformas de inmigración, justicia so-cial y también deben ser de impor-tancia las preocupaciones de políticaexterior tanto como el esfuerzo portraer nuestra fe a la conversación y ala cabina de votación para promoverel bien común de todos los Esta-dounidenses.

Por favor tenga en cuenta que hayconsiderable información en- pro-fundidad sobre todas estas enseñan-zas en el sitio web de La Conferenciade los Obispos Católicos de los Esta-dos Unidos USCCB.org (por sus si-glas en inglés)-un excelente mediopara que usted pueda ampliar suconocimiento en la fe y le ayude aprepararse para las próximas elec-ciones. También intentamos nuestromejor esfuerzo dentro de la diócesisde proporcionar noticias objetivas enFour County Catholic, en norwich-diocese.org y en sus respectivos co-municados parroquiales.Mantengámosnos bien informados.No nos dejemos preocupar por todoslos conflictos de los medios de comu-nicación. Y oremos para que nuestraparticipación en el proceso democra-tico haga una diferencia en esta grany libre sociedad que apreciamos.

Sinceramente en el amor de Cristo,

Obispo Michael R. CoteTranslated by Paulina Angulo

Morales al Debate Cont. from page 3

Unfailing Prayer to St. Anthony

Holy St Anthony gentlest of Saints. Your lovefor God and charit� for His creators made

you wor�hy when on ear�h posses miraculouspower which you were ready to speak for

those who are in t�ouble or anxiet�.Encouraged by this thought I implore to youto obtain for me (request) The answer to my

prayer may require a miracle, even so you arethe saint of miracles Oh gentle and loving St.Anthony whose hear� is f�ll of human sy�-pathy whisper my petition into the ears of

sweet infant Jesus, who loved to be folded inyour ar�s, and the g�atit�de of my hear� willever be yours. This 13 day Novena has never

been known to fail. Say three Hail Mar�'s andthree Glories and promise publication.

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Director of Priestly Vocations

Reverend Gregory GalvinWith summer comes heat, hu-

midity, sunshine, rain, some timeto relax, weddings, family gather-ings, thunderstorms, lightningshows, flash flooding, tornadoes,fireworks, vacations, summerschool classes and continued prepa-ration for the coming months.

In the past month many peoplehave celebrated First Holy Com-munion, Confirmation, gradua-tion from high school and college,and students at many levels havefinished or are in the midst of fin-ishing exams and another academicyear.

As each of us anticipates embrac-ing the summer months in differ-ent ways, I take this opportunity tocall to mind what is happeningcurrently in the diocese regardingpriestly vocations.

As of the beginning of June2012 we now have nine (9) semi-narians! Thank you for all theprayers, holy hours, rosaries, andHoly Masses that have been prayedand offered during the last fewyears.

We welcome and extend ourcongratulations to Mr. ThomasGriffin who is a parishioner ofHoly Family Parish in HebronConnecticut and a retired banker.Mr. Griffin will begin his studies atBlessed John XXIII National Sem-inary in Weston Massachusetts inlate August.

Our congratulation also goes toMr. Peter Langevin who is a resi-dent in Middletown Connecticutand has held many different teach-ing positions at Xavier High Schoolin Middletown. Mr. Langevin willbegin his studies at Mount SaintMary Seminary in Emmitsburg,Maryland in late August.

Later in the summer, Mr. RubenSanchez and Mr. Juan Palacio,from Medellin Columbia will bearriving to begin studying Englishfor two years at Clark University inWorcester Massachusetts. They willthen return to the seminary andhopefully be ordained to serve aspriests here in the Diocese of Nor-wich.

We are also looking forward to

the upcoming diaconal ordinationof Mr. Brian Maxwell. Watch yourbulletins in the upcoming week forthe announcement of the date andplace! Brian will begin his final yearof studies next fall, preparing hope-fully for priestly ordination some-time in 2013.

Bishop Cote continues to leadour monthly Eucharistic HolyHour for vocations which will beat Saint Joseph Church inRockville CT on June 21st and atSaint Mary Church in Coventry onJuly 19th and then Saint ColmanChurch in Middlefield on August16th. The sacrifice we make to joinin prayer for future vocations topriesthood and consecrated reli-gious life will make the harveststrong.

Finally, thank you to parish-ioners throughout the diocese whomade a donation to the annualseminarian education fund thisyear! We anticipate a tuition bill ofover $235,000 this coming year; soif you missed the collection or wereaway the week it was taken pleasemail your donation directly to thevocation office at 201 Broadway,Norwich, CT. 06360. Place yourparish name on the check/envelopeand we will credit the amount toyour parish total. Thank you for allyour prayers and support. MayGod continue to send us manystrong vocations!


Holy Hour for VocationsThe Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D., Bishop of Norwich, leads the Holy Hour:

June 21 St. Joseph Church, Rockville 7-8 pm

July 19 St. Mary Church, Coventry 7-8 pm

August 16 St. Colman Church, Middlefield 4-5 pm

September 20 St. Luke Church, Ellington 6-7 pm

October 18 Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Gales Ferry 7-8 pm

November 15 St. Joseph Church, North Grosvenordale 4-5 pm

December 20 St. Andrew Church, Colchester 7-8 pm

Father Greg Galvin, Director of Priestly [email protected] • (860) 887-9294

A light for those in darkness.Share the light of Christ. Answer the call. Let’s talk...

Father Greg Galvin860-887-9294www.God-Calls.org

Office of Vocations • Diocese of Norwich, CT • [email protected]

Saturday, June 16One-Day Life In TheSpirit SeminarSt. Sebastian Church, 155 Wash-ington St., Middletown, from9:00-4:00pm. Please contact Fr.Ray Introvigne at 860-742-2896for more information.

Saturday-Sunday, June 16& 17 Courageous Movie ViewingTreat your Dad and family to afree showing of the movie Coura-geous at Our Lady of Lourdes

Church Hall in Gales Ferry onSaturday June 16th or SundayJune 17th at 1:00 pm. Seating islimited; there will be a free will of-fering. This is a great opportunityto encourage men to live coura-geously as men of honor. Pleasecall or email Randy the parish sec-retary at 860-464-7251 or [email protected] to reserveyour seat. For additional infoplease call Deacon Phil Hayes at860-889-5055.

Saturday, June 23Day of Healing and FreedomFrom 9:00am- 8:00pm at My Fa-ther’s House, 39 North MoodusRd., Moodus, for more informa-tion or to make a reservationplease call 860-873-1581.

Friday-Sunday, June 22-24Rachel’s VineyardRetreat WeekendIf you are silently grieving after anabortion: healing, forgiveness andpeace can have a beginning withRachel’s Vineyard. All inquiries areconfidential. Retreat June 22-24 in

Litchfield, CT call Marie at 203-631-9030 for more information.Or log onto our website atwww.rachelsvineyard.org

Friday-Sunday, June 29-July 1Engaged Encounter WeekendOne of the most important partsof your wedding planning is yourmarriage preparation. EngagedEncounter is a weekend-long pro-gram and meets all the aspects ofmarriage preparation. EngagedEncounter weekend: June 29-July1 at Immaculata RetreatHouse in Willimantic. For moreinformation please call 860-536-8665.

Friday-Sunday, July 13-15Marriage Encounter WeekendFor couples desiring to experiencea richer and loving life together.Rediscover each other for an entireweekend with a heart-to-heartMarriage Encounter. To registerfor the next weekend in East Hart-

ford, for more information, pleasecall 860-376-0440.

Fridays, July 6, 13, 20, 27Marriage Preparation Classfor Engaged Couples“God’s Plan for a Joy-filled Mar-riage” offered by the Office ofFamily Life. For information or toregister for the 4-session classplease call 860-889-8346 ext. 283.7:00pm-9:15pm at Our Lady ofLourdes, Route 12, Gales Ferry.

Saturday, August 25 One Day Southern New Eng-land Charismatic ConferenceAt My Father’s House, 39 NorthMoodus Rd., Moodus, from9:00am-5:00pm. This event willinclude lunch. For more informa-tion please call 860-876-1581.

Saturday, September 15Norwich Diocesan Annual ConventionAll women in the diocese are in-vited to attend the NorwichDiocesan Annual Convention tobe held on Saturday, September15, 2012 at St. John the EvangelistParish, 22 Maple Avenue, Un-casville. The speakers will be AnnaDiBiasi, Director of Educationand Development for the Out-reach to Haiti Office for the Dio-cese of Norwich and MaribethStewart, WUCWO Vice Presidentof Northern America. More infor-mation will be in the August issueof the Four County Catholic.


Discovering Our DioceseWhere is This?

Can you identify where this was taken? Answer is on page 19.Photo by Meredith Morrison.

Clergy AppointmentsThe Most Reverend Michael R Cote, D.D., Bishop ofNorwich, has made the following clergy appointments

in the Diocese of Norwich:

Reverend John F. Ashe, 1 year renewal as Pastor of SaintMary Parish, Portland. Effective: May 14, 2012.

~ Monsignor Robert L. Brown, Chancellor ~

Position VacancyPart-time (14 hours/week) secretarial position at theNorwich Diocesan Ministries Offices. Must be profi-cient in Excel and Access. Job description available onrequest. Send letter of application, resume, references,and salary expectations to:

Office of the Chancellor201 BroadwayNorwich, CT 06360

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OOne nation under God, indivisible, with liberty

and justice for all.

NORWICH — On May 18, aperfect spring day, the Most Rev-

erend Michael R.

Cote conferred high school diplo-mas on 73 graduates of St.Bernard School in Montville dur-ing the school’s 54th Commence-ment Exercises held at theCathedral of St. Patrick. Gradu-ates from 30 towns throughoutthe diocese, along with their fam-ily and friends, filled the cathedralto overflowing to celebrate thejoyous occasion.

Baskets with red and white car-nations adorned the aisles asyoung men wearing gray caps andgowns and young women in redcaps and gowns marched in pro-cession to the sounds of “Pompand Circumstance,” which em-anated from the pipe organ. Thegraduates were followed by theirheadmasters and teachers in blackcaps and gowns and, finally, bythe Bishop of Norwich.

Bishop Cote addressed thegraduates, urging them to take thevalues they learned at St. Bernard— love of God, love of neighbor,respect for self and others — out

into the world. “Glorify God andbe of service to your neighbor.The education you have receivedwill make you a giver rather thana taker,” the Bishop said.

Quoting Pope Benedict,Bishop Cote cautioned the younggraduates not to let themselves beseduced by the empty promises ofthe modern, secular world. In-stead, he counseled them to“focus on Jesus,” to know Him, totrust Him, and to put their livesin His hands. Then, go forth withconfidence and with God’s graces,the Bishop advised.

St. Bernard School, a diocesanco-educational school founded in1956, teaches grades 6 through12, focusing on college-prepara-tory education. Sponsored by theXaverian Brothers, the schoolstresses the five charisms of zeal,simplicity, compassion, trust, andhumility — values that weretouched upon in each commence-ment speaker’s address. The over-all curriculum is dedicated toacademic excellence, personal andspiritual growth, and a commit-ment to community.

In addition, graduating stu-dents are required to complete100 hours of community servicein projects that include working

in nursing homes, schools,churches, soup kitchens, at theSpecial Olympics, Mystic Aquar-ium, and Mystic Seaport, and or-ganizing food, clothing, coat, andtoy drives. This year, the studentsjoined Habitat for Humanity byhelping to build a house for afamily in need in Norwich.

During the 2012 commence-ment, Frankie Ann Marcille ofMystic delivered the Class Oratoraddress, reflecting on her fouryears at the school. She said St.Bernard taught her “to go theextra mile and the importance ofa proper work ethic,” how to in-corporate the five charisms intodaily life, and allowed her tobroaden her horizons with athlet-ics and extracurricular activities.However, what meant the most toher were the relationships shebuilt with faculty and students,which she likened to a family.

“School became more than justthe place I went to learn everyday. It became a place I was gen-uinely passionate about because ofthe family atmosphere,” Marcilleexplained. “Some of the greatestmoments of my life thus far havehappened getting to know all ofyou.”

Marcille recalled the joys and

the sorrows students and facultyshared at St. Bernard, especiallythe sad times following the deathtwo years ago of English teacherMarie-Pierre Diana, who was af-fectionately called Ms. Pam.

“Ms. Pam, to me, embodiedeverything that being a saint is allabout.” Marcille said. “Not onlydid she exemplify the fivecharisms, but she was the livingbreathing definition of love thatworked her magic upon everymember of the St. Bernard Com-munity. She touched all of ourlives, and losing her was hard, oneof the hardest things we as a classhad to go through. None of uswould have been able to getthrough that alone.

Through this hard time, wetruly became a family united inlove, just like she always strivedfor us to be.” And that, Marcillestressed, “is what St. Bernardmeans to me — a family unitedin love.”

Allison Londregan of OldLyme, who delivered the ClassPresident address, agreed.

“St. Bernard is truly a commu-nity,” Londregan said. “In mostschools, you probably wouldn’teven know everybody’s name in


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your class. Yet here I am able tosay with complete honesty thatnot only do I know all of yournames, but all of you have addeda little something to my life, andI can only hope I made even theslightest positive impact on yourlife.

“As individuals, we are allstrong people with God-givengifts,” Londregan added. “We willbe unstoppable.”

According to St. Bernard Ad-missions Associate Susan Griffin,96 percent of the graduates will be

heading off to college in the fall,while three students will be join-ing the military.

After the ceremony, BishopCote, the teachers, and the grad-uates formed a receiving line out-side the cathedral, where theygreeted family and friends, whooffered their congratulations.

“I have mixed emotions rightnow,” graduate Kathryn Brahm ofEast Lyme said following the cer-emony. “I’m sad. I’m happy. I’mgoing to miss everyone.” Brahmwill miss the teachers most of all.“I can always see my friends, butI can’t just text my teachers.” Thisfall Brahm plans to attend theUniversity of Connecticut atAvery Point to study either sportsphysiology or physical therapy.

Kenneth Brooks of Plainfieldwill also miss the relationships hedeveloped at St. Bernard. “I’llmiss all of my friends and teach-ers,” Brooks said. He has alreadyenlisted in the Navy and will starthis military training on July 10,when he begins boot camp inChicago before moving on toFlorida for additional training.“There goes the summer,” Brookssaid whistfully.

Once the receiving line came toan end, the students crossed thestreet to St. Patrick’s Park, wherethey posed in their caps andgowns for a final class photo.Then, with all the enthusiasm ofyouth, the graduates cheered asthey joyfully tossed their red andgray mortar boards into the air.


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The committee for the Third An-nual Seton Scholarship Dinner an-nounces the honorees of the Second

Annual Most Reverend Michael R.Cote Award for contributions toCatholic Education in the Dioceseof Norwich. Honorees include theRev. Monsignor Henry N. Archam-bault, Sister Mary Bernard and theReverend Richard Archambault.

The Seton Scholarship Dinnerwill be held Sunday, October 28, atLake of Isles in North Stonington,Connecticut.

It was with great pleasure thatcommittee members were able tospend some time with each of thehonorees, and truly grasp how theycame to be selected for such a pres-tigious award. “To say they were allhumbled by the honor would be anunderstatement,” noted committeemember Dr. John F. Shine, Dioce-san Superintendent of Schools.“The common question asked was‘why me?’ “ Collectively, the hon-orees have dedicated 171 years tothe religious life. Their commitmentto religious education, self-sacrificeand dedication to community is ex-emplary. Such loyalty to theirprospective callings cannot easily gounrecognized. Honoring Monsi-gnor Archmabault, Sr. Bernard andFr. Archambault holds the promisefor a truly wonderful evening.

Reverend Monsignor Henry N.Archambault, P.A., J.C.D.

Reverend Monsignor Henry N.Archambault, P.A., J.C.D was raisedwithin the Diocese of Norwich,having attended St. Joseph Elemen-tary School in NorthGrosvenordale. Following his reli-gious studies, he was ordained to thepriesthood in 1959 by the firstBishop of Norwich, the Most Rev-erend Bernard J. Flanagan. His firstassignment in his storied career wasas assistant pastor at St. Mary’s inWillimantic. He has filled variousroles within our Diocese. Since1981, Monsignor Archambault hasserved as Pastor at Sacred HeartChurch in Taftville. Monsignor Ar-chambault credits his long career atSacred Heart to Father Flynn, whoshared pastoral responsibilities withhim and Mother David, for herdedication and loyalty having

presided over Sacred Heart School.In addition to his pastoral duties, healso remains active as a judge of theTribunal.

Reverend Richard L. Archam-bault

Reverend Richard L. Archam-bault currently serves as Chaplain ofthe Daughters of the Holy SpiritProvincialate and Director of ProjectNortheast, both of Putnam.

Father Archambault, like hisbrother, Monsignor Henry Archam-bault, is a native of the Diocese. Hewas born into a large Catholic fam-ily, the fourth of nine children to thelate Joseph A. and Bernedette Ar-chambault. His affiliation withDiocesan schools began at the ele-mentary level, like his brother, hav-ing attended St. Joseph elementaryschool in North Grosvenordale.

Following his formal educationand seminary training, in 1955, Fa-ther Archambault was ordained atSt. Joseph Church in NorthGrosvenordale by Bishop Flanagan.He received his first parish assign-ment at St. Mary’s Church in Put-nam . In 1965, Father Archambaultbecame superintendent of schools aswell as the Director of CCD for theDiocese of Norwich. His dedicationto education, demonstrated early inhis tenure, has continued through-out his career within the Diocese ofNorwich.

For over three decades, Father Ar-chambault has been helping thepoor and needy in the NortheastCorner of Connecticut. Along withSister Eleanor Baldoni, he worksdiligently through the DiocesanMinistry Project Northeast, to pro-vide emergency food, fuel, financialassistance, transportation and cloth-ing to people in crisis.

Sister Mary Bernard Rivest,S.C.M.C., Assumption ConventManchester

Sister Mary Bernard is a very fa-miliar face among the Diocese ofNorwich faculty, staff, parents andformer students. Sister MaryBernard, now retired, has been awell known and respected teacherand administrator within ourDiocesan Schools. Her career in andout of the classroom lasted for overfour decades. She is a proud gradu-ate of Sacred Heart School inTaftville, Connecticut, her home-town. She was later educated at the

Academy of the Holy Family inBaltic. Sister took advantage of thestrong foundation given to her lo-cally and eventually earned a Mas-ter’s Degree in reading. Shededicated her life to education andwas a fixture at St. Patrick’s Cathe-dral School in Norwich for 22 years,having proudly led the school asPrincipal until her retirement in2007. Sister currently resides at theAssumption Convent in Manches-ter, Connecticut.

The Third Annual Seton Schol-arship Dinner will be held October28, 2012 at 4:00pm at Lake of Islesin North Stonington. Tickets are$150.00.Sponsorships available:$5,000 Seton Sponsor - Premium Re-served Table for 10, full page pro-gram ad.$2,500 Aquinas Sponsor - ReservedTable for 10, half-page program ad.$1,500 Newman Sponsor - Seatingfor four, quarter-page program ad.

Sponsors will receive recognition in allpublications, marketing materials andadvertisements related to the 2012Seton Scholarship Dinner.An ad in the program book:Full page ................................$250Half Page ................................$150Quarter Page ..........................$100Friends Listing..........................$75For additional information, contactAnn Crooks, Development Coordinator,Diocesan School Office 860-887-4086.

Seton Scholarship Dinner Honorees Announced

By Ann CrooksDevelopment Coordinator, Diocesan School Office

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Pictured from left to right: Dr. John F. Shine, Superintendent of Schools, William Russell, Diocesan Director of Finance,Sr. Mary Bernard (Honoree for the Seton Scholarship Dinner) Ann Crooks, Development Coordinator for Diocesan El-ementary Schools and Monsignor Robert L. Brown, Chancellor, Diocese of Norwich. Submitted by Ann Crooks


In recent years there have beenseveral changes in our liturgical

practice with respect

to receiving the Eucharist.The first area of change isreception of Commun-ion under both forms.The second is posture, orthe proper “protocol” forreceiving Communionunder one or bothforms.

History tells us that the recep-tion of Holy Communion underboth forms, Bread and Wine, wascommon practice in the RomanCatholic Church for over 1200years. This practice graduallychanged over the next few cen-turies, and by the early fifteenthcentury, the distribution of Com-munion under Bread only was thenorm.

Vatican II, in the Constitutionon the Sacred Liturgy, gave bish-ops in their dioceses the freedomto re-introduce the ancient prac-tice of Communion under bothforms, as each bishop felt it wasappropriate. Today, Communionunder both forms is available inall dioceses and in many parishes,but not all. Guidelines for theDiocese of Norwich state thatCommunion under both forms isthe norm at every celebration ofthe Eucharist, provided there aresufficient Eucharistic Ministers

present.Current liturgical documents

explain that Communion re-ceived under both forms is not

only a “more com-plete sign oft h e

Covenant ratified by the blood ofChrist,” but also a clearer expres-sion of the relationship betweenEucharist and the heavenly ban-quet to come, in the Kingdom ofGod (see GIRM, 281).

Certainly, each communicant isfree to receive Communion underone form only, but in our celebra-tions, both forms should be avail-able. That is, to be theologicallycomplete, at every Eucharistic cel-ebration there should be a choice.

The second area of liturgicalpractice that has changed in re-cent years is the “posture” or pro-tocol for receiving Communion.Many people will recall the dayswhen we all knelt at the altar railand the Host was placed on ourtongues. Following Vatican II, theancient practice of the Commun-ion Procession was re-introduced.The procession required thatcommunicants come to the Eu-charistic Minister and receiveCommunion standing, ratherthan kneeling, although some stillpreferred to kneel. At about thissame time, we were given the op-tion of receiving the Host in ourhands

The latest directives about re-ceiving Communion were pub-lished in 2002, in the GeneralInstruction of the Roman Missal.In this document we are in-structed that the proper posturefor receiving Communion is

standing. Also, those whochoose to kneel are not to berefused Communion, but theyshould receive proper catech-esis in a pastoral setting(GIRM # 160). The choice ofreceiving the Host in one’shand or on the tongue is, as

always, made by the communi-cant.

Also, this same document statesthat before receiving Communionunder either form, the communi-cant “bows his or her head” as agesture of reverence (GIRM#160). This bow of the head is in-tended to be simple and discreet.It should not interrupt the Com-munion Procession, nor should itdraw attention to one individual.Sometimes, although we mightreceive Communion so often, wemight need a review of these verybasic points so we can receivewith more attention and withgreater devotion.

Finally, throughout all thesevarious adjustments to our litur-gical practice and choices, therehas been one constant; the“Amen!” in response to the Eu-charistic Minister’s acclamation of“The Body of Christ” or “TheBlood of Christ.” That “Amen!” isa profession of faith. It is the com-municant’s acknowledgement ofwhat is believed to be true aboutthe gift of the Eucharist.

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June is “Leave a Legacy” monthwithin the Diocese of Norwich asproclaimed by our Bishop, the

Most Reverend Michael R. Cote,D.D.

The Gospel has taught us thatif a grain of wheat falls to theground and dies, it remains just agrain of wheat. But, upon thatdeath, the grain can also producemuch fruit. Our passing can allowus to produce bountiful fruit forthose in need in the form of acarefully planned gift. “Leave aLegacy” month allows faithfuland devoted parishioners to ex-plore creative and cost effectiveways of sharing their resources.The opportunities available forlegacy gifting often go unknownto many. Your desire to “Leave aLegacy” makes it possible to helpthose in need through your gra-cious philanthropy. These giftscan be made during your lifetime,or deferred until after your pass-ing.

Within our Diocese of Nor-wich there are many wonderfulopportunities to steward yourfaith through acts of charity. Youcan support one of the many pro-grams and services renderedthrough the ministries of the An-nual Catholic Appeal, help outour Catholic Schools throughyour donation, or make a gift toyour beloved parish. It is impor-tant to raise public awareness oflegacy gifts. Legacy gifts include,but are not limited to, bequests inone’s will, gifts of life insurance,gifts derived from a portion of re-tirement savings, and charitablegift annuities. These legacy dona-tions can also be gifts in memo-riam made upon a loved one’spassing.

Americans are known for theircharity. But of the 71 percent ofall Americans who make a dona-tion to charity each year, only alittle over 7 percent of the popu-lation in the U.S. leaves a giftthrough their will. The top reasonprovided as to why people don’tgive is fairly simple. They werenot asked to do so. There is also

the common misconception that“I have to be rich” in order to ex-plore this form of philanthropy.This is far from true.

Those who have consideredmaking agift throughtheir estateor wouldlike to learnmore aboutthis type ofp h i l a n -thropy areinvited to as p e c i a levent this month at St. John theEvangelist Parish in Uncasville.This informal coffee hour, to beheld Sunday, June 24th at 12:30p.m., will include a discussion onCatholic wills and giving. You can

register by telephone at 860-886-1928 ext. 15, or via e-mail [email protected]. This is a wonderful op-portunity for those who want to

“Leave aLegacy” tolearn moreabout thetopic.

We areblessed tohave suchg e n e r o u sand faithfuls t e w a r d s

within our Diocese. We do hopeyou can join us this month.Whether you wish to make a giftor you are interested in learningmore, please know you are mostwelcome.

“Leave a Legacy” MonthBy MaryLouGannottiDirector of Planned Giving

This past January, parish-ioners of the Diocese of Nor-wich generously embraced the

inaugural collection forCatholic Schools, as approvedby our Bishop. This first timecollection, held during Massesthroughout the Diocese, gener-ated over $152,000. The sup-port of the faithful showed thatthe cornerstone of an educa-tion that stresses faith, academ-ics and service is truly valued.

The fund for CatholicSchools was established to helppreserve as many of our ele-mentary schools as possible.The funds generated willlargely be used to defray oper-ational costs, which will help toease the burden of thoseparishes which currently subsi-dize Catholic elementary edu-cation.

“Our parents make enor-mous sacrifices,” noted Dr.John F. Shine, Superintendentof Schools. “We are most grate-ful for the response to our firstcollection. For our schools tosurvive, support from the en-tire Diocese is crucial.”

It appears that the drivingforce behind this generosity isthe belief in Catholic educa-tion, investing in our youthtoday for a better tomorrow.Our Bishop, the Most Rev-erend Michael R. Cote has said“More than ever, it is abun-

dantly clear that the best in-vestment we can make towardan economically and morallysound future is to invest in ourchildren’s education today.”

One cannot help but recog-nize that all educators, admin-istrators, staff, parents, familymembers, and members of oursupportive community areunited in the one belief that in-vesting in Catholic educationholds the promise of a brighterfuture. It is truly reassuring tosee the support of the Dioceseas we reflect on the sacrificesmade by countless individualswho have contributed in oneway or another to the successof our schools. We are fortu-nate to see dedication to aCatholic education on so manylevels. From the staff who havecreated an environment oflearning and spiritual develop-ment, to the families whomake sacrifices to afford theadditional costs of a Catholiceducation, the community cre-ated at Diocesan schools istruly the driving force behindthe generosity recently dis-played.

It stands to reason that all ed-ucators, administrators, staff,parents, family members andour supportive community areunited in their belief that aCatholic education holds thepromise for a brighter future.Thank you for helping to makethe Diocesan Collection forCatholic Schools a success.

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St. Mary Star of the Sea School,a mainstay in downtown NewLondon since 1892, announced it

will close its doors for good at theend of the school year.

Enrollment in the 120-year-oldelementary school, which wasfounded by the Sisters of Mercy,has been in decline. There areabout 115 students currently at-tending kindergarten througheighth grade. At one time, theHuntington Street school taughtclose to 250 students.

“This is disappointing newsgiven the persistent and deter-mined efforts to keep each andevery Catholic School in the dio-cese functioning and providing aquality education to Catholic andnon-Catholic students through thisextraordinary recession,” said Dio-cese of Norwich spokesmanMichael Strammiello. “St. MaryStar of the Sea School had servedthe community earnestly and wellthrough many changes over theyears in the community itself. It

adapted so well. Unfortunately theeconomic challenges have provenoverwhelming.”

A release from Dr. John Shine,the Superintendent of Schools forthe diocese, which oversees theschool, called the closing of theschool tragic as it is the only inner-city school in the diocese.

The school is about 60 percentLatino, 30 percent African Ameri-can and 10 percent Caucasian.Roughly 30 percent of the studentsspeak both English and Spanish.About 20 percent of the studentpopulation is non-Catholic.

But both the St. Mary parish andschool combined owe approxi-mately $750,000 to the diocese,the release says, meaning “there areinsufficient resources available fromall sources to be able to continue tojustify” leaving the school open.

“While making this decision ismost difficult, not making it is ir-responsible,” said SuperintendentShine.

Families will be assisted in plac-ing their students in the nearestCatholic school or other schools ofthe family’s choice.

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“It’s a concrete example of trueDivine Love”. That is how Knightsof Columbus Connecticut State

Council immediate Past StateDeputy Scott Flood de-scribes the two-plusyear effort to raisefunds to pur-chase an Ul-t r a s o u n dmachine forthe CarenetCrisis Preg-nancy Cen-ter inWillimantic.

About 50people turnedout for the dedica-tion of the machineon May 12th, includingpro-life State RepresentativesChris Coutu of Norwich, MarilynGiuliano of Old Saybrook and TimEckert of Coventry.

Father Walter Nagle, the pro-lifeDirector for the Norwich Diocese,blessed the Ultrasound which wasdedicated to St Andre Bessette. Asmall portrait of the Saint has alsobeen hung on the wall in the roomwhere the Ultrasound is kept.

St. Andre became famous for amiraculous healing ministry inMontreal where he also helpedbuild a Cathedral in honor of StJoseph. He also had strong ties tothe Diocese of Norwich. As a youngman, Andre lived in Moosup forfour years and worked in mills inthe area. Even after becoming wellknown in Montreal later in life, hewould often return to the area tovisit the many relatives he had here.

Carenet Director Gail Picard saysthe machine will help to save thelives of many unborn children. Shesays without it, only about 20 Per-cent of abortion-minded womenend up deciding to keep their child.But when they have a chance to seean image of their unborn infant onan Ultrasound, that figure jumps toupwards of 85 percent.

Picard says these women areoften told that there child is nothing

more “than a blob of tissue”. “Butwhen they get to see the head, thearms and legs and the heartbeat,they become emotionally attachedto their child”, she added.

Picard says statistically, young col-lege women are the most likely tofind themselves facing the questionof what to do about an unplannedpregnancy. Between Eastern Con-necticut State University in Willi-mantic and the University ofConnecticut in Storrs, Picard ex-pects there will be a large number ofwomen who can benefit from hav-ing access to the machine.

Besides the Ultrasound, Carenetalso provides parenting classes,counseling for men, as well as otherservices intended to be help womenwho find themselves in difficult sit-uations follow through on their de-cision to be keep their child. All ofthe services are free of charge.

The fundraising effort, whichtook more than two years to becomplete, was spearheaded by SaintJames Council of the Knights ofColumbus #2883 in Danielson.Numerous contributions were

made by other Councils acrossthe Norwich Diocese and

by the ConnecticutState Council.

More than$22,000 wasr a i s e dt h r o u g hthese efforts.It wasmatched by$ 1 1 , 0 0 0

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bus which was do-nated to help with

operating expenses. The Supreme Council started the

Ultrasound initiative about threeyears ago to try to make available asmany of the machines as possiblearound the country. This is the sec-ond such effort to come to fruitionin Connecticut. The first Ultra-

sound was installed at the St. Ger-ard’s Crisis Pregnancy Center inHartford last year.

Connecticut State Council Im-mediate Past State Deputy ScottFlood says its part of the Order’scommitment to protecting allhuman life from the moment ofconception to be natural death.

As Catholics, we have an obliga-tion to defend “the gift of Life thatcomes to us from God”, he added.

“We know what Planned Parent-hood does”, Flood says. “Theymake millions of dollars in profitevery year performing abortions”.

Flood says the Knights ofColumbus wants women to knowthey do have choices besides abor-tion, and that help is available tothem if they decide to keep theirchild.

But the first step is making thatdecision, Flood says. And the Ultra-sound machine is “is an extremelyvaluable tool in helping women tomake a truly informed decision”, hesaid.

Now that the Ultrasound pur-chase has been completed, Knightsof Columbus members are contin-uing to support Carenet, this time

prayerfully.Whenever a counselor at the cen-

ter encounters an especially abor-tion-minded woman, an immediateSOS text is sent out.

Richard Feil, who serves as a Dis-trict Deputy in the Old Saybrookarea, is setting up an email notifica-tion system to get the word out toKnights in the Norwich Diocesewhen a call for prayer help is putout.

Recipients are asked to immedi-ately drop whatever they are doingand pray.

Center director Gail Picard saysthey are asked to pray that the HolySpirit gives the counselor the wordsneeded to be reach the woman andthat He give the woman the graceneeded to be open to keeping herunborn child.

Fundraising to support the Ultra-sound Initiative is also ongoing. It’sexpected to cost more than $2,000per month for operating expensesfor the machine.

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When couples marry in theCatholic Church, there is much

more to it than simply stating “Ido.”

This is because, the CatholicChurch believes that parishionersshould be educatedabout marriageand natural familyplanning before aceremony takesplace.

Catholics wish-ing to marry are re-quired to attendfour sessions ofMarriage Prepara-tion prior to mar-riage. This is bestbegun about sixmonths prior tothe marriage date.

Susan Williams,Director of the Of-fice of Family Lifeat Catholic Charities, is in chargeof this task for the Diocese of

Norwich. She works in conjunc-tion with parish priests to makethe information on marriage avail-able to all couples. According toWilliams, classes are given aboutfour to five times per year and canaccommodate 30 couples at onetime, with five to 17 couples per

class.“I try to get everyone in the

diocese on the same curriculum,including natural family plan-ning,” she said. Natural FamilyPlanning is approved by thechurch.

The Church recognizes mar-riage as one of its seven Sacra-ments. Marriage is to be a visiblereminder of Christ’s love to hus-band and wife. The bride and thebridegroom are the ministers ofthe Sacrament.

Nicholas and Elizabeth Lillie

were married Aug. 8, 2011 inReading, Pa. They now live inPawcatuck. Together they partici-pated in Marriage Preparation.

Elizabeth Lillie said the diocesewas willing to work with the cou-ple so that classes fit into Nicholas’work schedule. “Sue was more

than happy to ad-just to our sched-ule,” she said.

Materials usedwere a workbookand DVDs dis-cussing various as-pects of marriedlife. “It was nice touse John Paul II’sTheology of theBody,” Elizabethsaid.

The Lillies saidreal time marriageissues and points ofdiscussion wereused including dia-logues on subjects

like financing, childrearing,blended families and much more

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Father Michael Smith has beenthe Pastor at Church of the HolyFamily in Hebron for 12 years and

this past year also took on the roleas Pastor for St. Columba Churchin Columbia. But even his busyschedule has not kept him from apersonal passion he has outsidethe church doors: running. Whilehe has been a runner for years, herecently decided to step up hisgame.

“In the fall of 2011, I ran theHartford half marathon withfriends from Holy Family parishand it was such a great experiencethat I mentioned wanting to takeon a full marathon at some point.Then, while planning my futurebusiness trip to California for Jan-uary (2012), I discovered theCarlsbad Marathon coincidedwith my trip and thought this wasbe the perfect opportunity to takeon my first marathon in such abeautiful setting,” said FatherSmith.

He approached his firstmarathon with a greater purposethan just finishing, he wanted toraise money in support of thosesuffering from Alzheimer’s, a dis-ease close to his heart as both hisstep-father and several Holy Fam-ily parish members haveAlzheimer’s.

An announcement was made tothe Holy Family parish of hismarathon mission one weekend

when Father Smith was out oftown and parishioners rallied tosupport the cause helping himraise $1600. It was important toFather Smith to keep the moneyclose tohome, so themoney wasdesignatedto benefitfamilies inthe parishand thecommunitywith lovedones suffer-ing from thisdisease.

“ W h e nmy step-dadwas living athome, mymom wouldhave to paysomeone tocome andstay withhim whenshe neededto leave thehouse. It’s an expense that noteveryone can afford but it reallycrucial for those family member tobe able to get out and not worryabout their loved one at home.”

The parish set up a special fundand spread the word that thosewho could use the financial assis-tance to contact them. The moneywill then be divided up among therecipients.

While his fundraising efforts

ran smoothly, his training, how-ever, experienced a slight hiccupwhen just eight weeks before therace he had to have surgery in hisknee to repair a torn meniscus.

But it didn’tdeter him;he finishedt h emarathon infour hoursand 20 min-utes.

“ Du r i n gthe race,there was aquote byGeorge S.Patton (U.S.Army Gen-eral, 1912Olympian)that I playedin my head.‘You have tomake themind runthe body.Never let thebody tell the

mind what to do. The body willalways give up. It is always tired inthe morning, noon, and night.But the body is never tired if themind is not tired’,” he quoted. “Ithought about those who have

had their minds taken by this dis-ease and it inspired me to keepgoing.”

While he is proud of his accom-plishment, most of all, he hopesothers will take away his story asinspiration to use their own per-sonal abilities to make a differ-ence.

“God gives each of us gifts andwe should never underestimatehow powerful those gifts can be. Icount my ability to run as a bless-ing. I can do this, so why not?” he

said. “There were times I sloweddown during the marathon, butthere was never a time I felt Icouldn’t do it. I believe when youare doing something with purposeyou can always persevere.”

The Church of the Holy Familyserves the communities of Hebron,Andover, Marlborough, and Co-lumbia. For more information onprograms and services at the Churchof the Holy Family, contact theparish at 860-228-0096 or onlineat www.holyfamilyhebron.org.

Sr. Irene Bisaillon, DHS, 94, amember of the Daughters of theHoly Spirit, died on Saturday,April 28, 2012 at the Holy SpiritHealth Care Center where shehas been in residence since 2008.

Born on November 6,1917, in Ste. Chris-tine, P.Q. Canada,the daughter ofthe late Henriand Laura(Duchesneau)Bisaillon, sheentered religiouslife in 1934 andmade her religiousprofession at theMotherhouse in St.Brieuc, France on August23, 1938. She was then knownas Sr. Henri de Jésus. After herprofession, Sr. Irene served as sac-ristan in Rostrenen, France forone year.

Upon her return to the UnitedStates in 1939, she was assignedto Fall River, MA at St. John’sNursery as well as Pawtucket, RIwhere she served as Dietician.From 1954-1970 she taught inthe following schools operated bythe Daughters of the Holy Spirit:St. Mary’s, Jewett City, CT, St.Cecilia’s, Leominster, MA, Im-

maculate Conception, Fitchburg,MA and St. Anne, Swanton, VT.In 1972 she was appointed ad-ministrator of St. Joseph GuestHouse, New Haven, CT until1983. She served in the same ca-

pacity at Holy SpiritProvincial House,

Putnam, CT. from1983 until 1998.She later retiredat the ProvincialHouse in 2000and was admit-ted to HolySpirit Health

Care Center in2008.Survivors include

one sister—Mrs. JulienneRanger of Repentigny, P.Q.Canada; two brothers, Isidore Bi-saillon of Wolcott, CT andAdrien Bisaillon of Barton, VTand several nieces and nephewsamong whom Sr. Michèle Bisail-lon, DHS as well as grandniecesand grandnephews.

In lieu of flowers, donationsmay be made to the Daughters ofthe Holy Spirit RetirementFund, 72 Church St., Putnam,CT, 06260. For memorial guest-book visit www.GilmanAnd-Valade.com.


Sr. Irene Bisaillon, DHSNovember 6, 1917 ~ April 28, 2012

Diocesan Priest Runs to Make a Difference for Alzheimer’s Patients

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Notre Dame, Franciscan Univer-sity of Steubenville, and dozens ofCatholic hospitals and organizations

have filed a total of 12 lawsuitstoday, 5/21/12, against Health andHuman Services Secretary KathleenSebelius and the Obama adminis-tration over the controversial HHSmandate.

The lawsuit challenges theObama administration’s unprece-dented mandate that attacks thefreedom to practice religion withoutgovernment interference. Under the

HHS mandate, employers mustprovide insurance coverage that in-cludes abortion-inducing drugs, aswell as contraceptives and steriliza-tion procedures.

Franciscan University maintainsthat the requirement to fund and fa-cilitate such activities violates its corereligious and moral convictions as aCatholic university.

“Franciscan University’s missionis and always has been to teach fromthe heart of the Church,” said Uni-versity President Father TerenceHenry, TOR. “The Obama admin-istration’s mandate is a grave threatto our ability to carry out that mis-

sion. It makes it impossible for us tooperate freely as a Catholic institu-tion without overbearing and inva-sive governmental interference.”

Other plaintiffs include Catholicdioceses, schools, universities, andcharitable organizations. Numberedamong the plaintiffs are the Arch-dioceses of New York, Washington,D.C., and St. Louis, as well as theDioceses of Dallas, Ft. Worth,Rockville Centre, Pittsburgh, andthe Michigan Catholic Conference,which represents all seven diocesesin the state.

“The Church is speaking withone unified voice on this issue,” saidFather Henry. “Every single Ameri-can bishop has condemned this un-just mandate as an unconscionableviolation of religious liberty. If al-lowed to stand, it will coerce Chris-tians into cooperating with acts thatviolate core tenets of our faith.”

When first proposed in August2011 by the Department of Health

and Human Services, the mandatewas met by strong objections fromnumerous Catholic bishops, hospi-tals, and institutions. Although asmall exemption for some religiousinstitutions was written into theoriginal proposal, it was too narrowto cover the vast majority of them,particularly those, like Catholic uni-versities, which both employ andserve people of other faiths or nofaith at all. The mandate effectivelyputs the federal government in theposition of deciding which organi-zations are “religious enough,” thelawsuits claim.

In late January 2012, PresidentObama and HHS Secretary Kath-leen Sebelius announced that themandate would go into force asoriginally planned, with no ade-quate accommodations made for in-dividuals or groups who objected onreligious grounds.

The University of Notre Damesaid the requirement would still call

on religious groups to “facilitate”coverage “for services that violate theteachings of the Catholic Church.”

“The federal mandate requiresNotre Dame and similar religiousorganizations to provide in their in-surance plans abortion-inducingdrugs, contraceptives and steriliza-tion procedures, which are contraryto Catholic teaching. It also author-izes the government to determinewhich organizations are sufficiently‘religious’ to warrant an exemptionfrom the requirement,” the state-ment said.

Our Sunday Visitor, is also a partyto one of the lawsuits and issued aneditorial explaining why.

“Today, Our Sunday Visitorstands proudly with our fellowCatholic apostolates and with ourbishops in resisting this challenge.We ask all of our readers to standwith us – in charity, praying first andforemost for conversions of heart; incivility, arguing the facts of this case


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Defending Religious LibertyReligious freedom is a God-

given right. It is protected in theFirst Amendment of the Bill ofRights of our U.S. Constitution,which dates back to Dec. 15, 1791.The government should not be al-lowed to force people or groups toviolate their most deeply held reli-

gious convictions. To quote Cardi-nal Timothy Dolan, president ofthe USCCB, “Religious freedom isour heritage, our legacy, and ourfirm belief, both as loyal Catholicsand Americans.” This is not aCatholic issue, it will impact all re-ligions.

Please contact the offices of yourCongressional Representatives andUnited States Senators to expressyour opposition to the federalhealthcare mandate. For addressesand phones numbers, please visit:www.ctcatholic.org or www.nor-wichdiocese.org.

The Ad Hoc Committee on Reli-gious Liberty of the U.S. Conference ofCatholic Bishops (USCCB) have calledfor a “Fortnight for Freedom,” a 14-day period of prayer, education and ac-tion in support of religious freedom,from June 21-July 4.

The fourteen days from June 21—the vigil of the Feasts of St. John Fisherand St. Thomas More—to July 4, In-dependence Day, are dedicated to this“fortnight for freedom”—a great hymn

of prayer for our country. Our liturgicalcalendar celebrates a series of greatmartyrs who remained faithful in theface of persecution by political power—St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More,St. John the Baptist, SS. Peter andPaul, and the First Martyrs of theChurch of Rome. Culminating on In-dependence Day, this special period ofprayer, study, catechesis, and public ac-tion will emphasize both our Christianand American heritage of liberty.

June 21 Mass in Baltimore, MDA Mass will be offered on June 21 at 7 p.m. at the Basilica of the

National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Bal-timore, Maryland, celebrated by Archbishop William E. Lori of theArchdiocese of Baltimore, to open the Fortnight for Freedom.

July 4 Mass in Washington, DC(nationally televised)

A Mass will be offered on July 4 at 12:10 p.m. at the Basilica of theNational Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, celebrated by CardinalDonald Wuerl of the Archdiocese of Washington and homilist Arch-bishop Charles Chaput, OFM Cap of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.The Mass will be televised nationwide on the EWTN cable network.Check your local listings.

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without recourse to bitter partisan-ship or political rhetoric; and in sol-idarity, knowing that whateversacrifices we bear and whatever chal-lenges we endure, we are only doingwhat is our responsibility as Ameri-can citizens practicing our faith inthe public square.”

A list of entities suing the Obamaadministration over the mandate:1. D.D.C. Lawsuit• Archdiocese of Washington• Consortium of

Catholic Academies• Archbishop Carroll High School• Catholic Charities of D.C.• The Catholic University

of America2. E.D.N.Y. Lawsuit• Diocese of Rockville Centre• Catholic Health Services

of Long Island• Catholic Charities of

Rockville Centre• Archdiocese of N.Y.• ArchCare3. W.D.Pa. (Erie Div.) Lawsuit• Diocese of Erie• St. Martin Center• Prince of Peace Center4. W.D.Pa. (Pitt. Div.) Lawsuit• Diocese of Pittsburgh• Catholic Charities of

Diocese of Pittsburgh• Catholic Cemeteries Association

of Diocese of Pittsburgh5. N.D.Tex. (Dallas Div) Lawsuit• Diocese of Dallas6. N.D.Tex. (Fort Worth Div.)

Lawsuit• Diocese of Fort Worth7. S.D. Ohio (Columbus Div.)

Lawsuit• Franciscan University of

Steubenville• Michigan Catholic Conference

8. S.D.Miss. (Gulfport Div.)Lawsuit

• Diocese of Jackson• Catholic Charities of Jackson• Vicksburg Catholic School• St. Joseph’s Catholic School• Diocese of Biloxi• De l’Epee Deaf Center Inc.• Catholic Social &

Community Services Inc.• Resurrection Catholic School• Sacred Heart Catholic School• St. Dominic Health Services9. N.D.Ind. (South Bend Div.)

Lawsuit• The University of Notre Dame10. N.D. Ind. (Fort Wayne Div.)

Lawsuit• Diocese of Fort

Wayne-South Bend• Catholic Charities of Fort

Wayne-South Bend• St. Anne Home• Franciscan Alliance• Our Sunday Visitor• University of St. Francis11. N.D.Ill. Lawsuit• Diocese of Joliet• Catholic Charities of Joliet• Diocese of Springfield• Catholic Charities of Springfield12. E.D.Mo. (St. Louis Div.)• Archdiocese of St. Louis• Catholic Charities of St. Louis


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May 21, 2012 - Today theUniversity of Notre Dame fileda lawsuit in U.S. District Courtfor the Northern District of In-diana regarding a recent man-date from the U.S. Departmentof Health and Human Services(HHS). That mandate requiresNotre Dame and similar reli-gious organizations to provide intheir insurance plans abortion-inducing drugs, contraceptivesand sterilization procedures,which are contrary to Catholicteaching. The decision to filethis lawsuit came after much de-liberation, discussion and effortsto find a solution acceptable tothe various parties.

Let me say very clearly whatthis lawsuit is not about: it is notabout preventing women fromhaving access to contraception,nor even about preventing theGovernment from providing suchservices. Many of our faculty, staffand students — both Catholicand non-Catholic — have madeconscientious decisions to usecontraceptives. As we assert theright to follow our conscience, werespect their right to follow theirs.And we believe that, if the Gov-ernment wishes to provide suchservices, means are available thatdo not compel religious organiza-tions to serve as its agents. We donot seek to impose our religiousbeliefs on others; we simply askthat the Government not impose

its values on the University whenthose values conflict with our re-ligious teachings. We have en-gaged in conversations to find aresolution that respects theconsciences of all andwe will continue todo so.

This filing isabout the free-dom of a religiousorganization tolive its mission,and its significancegoes well beyond anydebate about contracep-tives. For if we concede thatthe Government can decidewhich religious organizations aresufficiently religious to beawarded the freedom to followthe principles that define theirmission, then we have begun towalk down a path that ultimatelyleads to the undermining of thoseinstitutions. For if one Presiden-tial Administration can overrideour religious purpose and use re-ligious organizations to advancepolicies that undercut our values,then surely another Administra-tion will do the same for anothervery different set of policies, eachtime invoking some concept ofpopular will or the public good,with the result these religious or-ganizations become mere tools forthe exercise of government power,morally subservient to the state,and not free from its infringe-

ments. If that happens, it will bethe end of genuinely religious or-ganizations in all but name.

The details of the process thatled to the mandate are pub-

licly known. In an In-terim Final Ruling

issued August 3,2011, the federalgovernment re-quired employersto provide the ob-jectionable serv-

ices. A narrowexemption was given

to religious institutionsthat serve and employ prima-

rily members of their own faith,but, departing from a long tradi-tion in federal law, organizationslike Notre Dame—schools, uni-versities, hospitals and charitableorganizations that serve and em-ploy people of all faiths andnone—were granted no exemp-tion, but instead were made sub-ject to the law to the same extentas any secular organization. OnSeptember 28, I submitted a for-mal comment encouraging theAdministration to follow prece-dent and adopt a broader exemp-tion.

Despite some positive indica-tions, the Administration an-nounced on January 20, 2012,that its interim rule would beadopted as final without change.After an outcry from across thepolitical spectrum, President

Obama announced on February10 that his Administration wouldattempt to accommodate theconcerns of religious organiza-tions. We were encouraged by thisannouncement and have engagedin conversations with Administra-tion officials to find an acceptableresolution. Although I do notquestion the good intentions andsincerity of all involved in thesediscussions, progress has not beenencouraging and an announce-ment seeking comments on howto structure any accommodation(HHS Advanced Notification ofProposed Rule Making on pre-ventative services policy, March16, 2012) provides little in theway of a specific, substantive pro-posal or a definite timeline for res-olution. Moreover, the processlaid out in this announcementwill last months, making it im-possible for us to plan for and im-plement any changes to ourhealth plans by the government-mandated deadlines. We will con-tinue in earnest our discussionswith Administration officials inan effort to find a resolution, but,after much deliberation, we haveconcluded that we have no optionbut to appeal to the courts regard-ing the fundamental issue of reli-gious freedom.

It is for these reasons that wehave filed this lawsuit neitherlightly nor gladly, but with soberdetermination.

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not yet seen or a book review forbook I have not yetread. But I am so excitedby the “buzz” about anupcoming movie that Ithought I’d let you in onsome of it.

For Greater Glory wasreleased on June 1, 2012.When I first heard aboutthis film, I didn’t give it agreat deal of thought, con-sidering how disappointedI was with There Be Drag-ons, the movie about St.Josemaria Escriva. Butthose who have been fol-lowing this film moreclosely than I have goodthings to say about this at-tempt at telling a true storyof faith under attack.

For Greater Glory tells thestory of Mexico’s CristeroWar, the conflict for religiousfreedom that rocked NorthAmerica in the 1920s. Manywho have seen the film in ex-clusive pre-release screeningshave been surprised by an in-tense, inspirational story of faith,family, and martyrdom that hasremained obscure when com-pared to other historical conflictsof religious liberty.

One of the reasons this movieis generating good pre-releasepress is that its cast is full of well-

known stars, stars who would beunlikely to sign on to a “B” movieat this point in their careers. Thecast includes protagonist GeneralEnrique Gorostieta, played by

Oscar® nominee Andy Garcia(Ocean’s Eleven). His wife, Tulita,is played by like Eva Longoria.Other notable stars include PeterO’ Toole as Father Christopherand Eduardo Verástegui, asBlessed Anacleto (who manyCatholics will remember from hisdebut in the pro-life movie,

Bella).Another reason I am stepping

out on a limb for this film is that,in my opinion, the timing is per-

fect. Consider that our bish-ps recently called on us toray, fast and fight for ourwn religious freedom heren the U.S.A, I’d say the tim-ng of this movie is not a co-ncidence but rather, aGod-incidence”. I hopehis movie gets people whomay still think the HHSmandate is not a big deal,eriously thinking aboutwhat a slippery slope theoss of religious freedom is!

Teenager MauricioKuri, who plays Blessedose in For Greater Glory,wondered recently aboutwhy the story of martyr-dom remains largely un-

nown. “Why don’teople know aboutim?” he asked regard-ng Blessed Jose. “Theworld needs to know

bout him and history. “The movie is aood opportunity toearn about this.”

“We’re not proud of this,” castmember Eduardo Verástegui, aMexican native, said of the Cris-tero War. Verástegui plays BlessedAnacleto in the film. “It’s a woundthat we’ve buried. I felt we shouldbring this wound out, learn fromit, and show some of the heroes ofMexico who gave their lives forwhat they believed.”

So mark your calendars, plan toflood the movie theaters, and thenbe inspired to fight our fight forreligious freedom right here inour homeland of the UnitedStates of America!

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BRIDGEPORT - MonsignorJerald A. Doyle, who has served inadministrative positions since

1992, has been named the tempo-rary administrator of the Dioceseof Bridgeport and will serve untila new bishop is named.

Doyle, a Bridgeport native, waselected by the 11-member dioce-san College of Consultors. Undercanon law, the consultors mustchoose a priest to oversee the day-to-day running of the dioceseduring the eight to 10 months itmay take for a successor to Bishop

William E. Lori to beinstalled. Doyle, 68,was appointed asEpiscopal vicarfor administra-tion by Lori in2007, servingas the second-in-command.

Doyle wasnamed prelateof honor withthe title of mon-signor by PopeBenedict XVI inApril 2008, in recog-nition of his work as ju-

dicial vicar of thediocesan tribunal

and his serviceto the CatholicChurch.

His selec-tion was notunexpected,said BrianD. Wallace,spokesmanfor the dio-

cese, thoughthe consultors

were free to con-sider other candi-

dates. The College of

Consultors comprises priest lead-ers who represent a cross-sectionof parishes and ministries in thediocese.

Doyle holds a doctoral degreein canon law from St. Paul Uni-versity in Ottawa, Canada. Hegraduated from St. Thomas Sem-inary in Bloomfield and com-pleted his theological studies atGregorian University in Rome.He was ordained in St. Peter’sBasilica in 1969.

No new initiatives will be un-dertaken during the administra-tor’s tenure, and Doyle does nothave all of the authority of a

bishop, church officials said. Hecannot ordain priests or deacons,and Lori has arranged for an aux-iliary Bishop from Baltimore toordain new deacons for the 82-parish Bridgeport diocese in June.

Several people will have inputinto the selection of a new bishopfor Bridgeport, Wallace said, in-cluding Lori himself, who was in-stalled as archbishop of Baltimoreon May 16. The pope has the au-thority to appoint a candidate ofhis own choice or to confirm oneof those who have been recom-mended, the diocesan spokesmansaid.

In Wake of Bishop Lori’s Departure, Monsignor to Administer Diocese

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Academic Excellence. Character. Self-confidence.

St. John School, Old SaybrookSt. John School, located in

the heart of downtown OldSaybrook, has the unique dis-

tinction of serving familiesfrom 20 area towns and com-munities in the Shoreline andRiver Valley regions includingOld Saybrook, Clinton, West-brook, East Haddam, Essexand Old Lyme. The school ini-tially opened in 1964, with 70students in the firstand second

grades. Following that, eachyear, another class was addeduntil in 1972, the school grad-uated its first eighth grade class.Unfortunately, due to staffingand financial problems, theschool did not reopen in thefall of 1972. The parish andschool community wanted areligious order to administerthe school and at that time onecould not be found. This,combined with the financialdifficulties, made it impossibleto continue to support theschool. For the next twentyyears, the school buildingserved as a parish center host-ing CCD offices and classesand as a home for the Shore-

line Soup

Kitchen. Surveys taken within the

parish in the early 1990s,showed support for a parishschool, and talk began regard-ing the re-opening of St. John’s.Parents approached Dr.Howard Bennett, then Super-intendent of Schools for theDiocese of Norwich, whobacked the idea, and in the fallof 1994, Bishop Daniel Reilly,Bishop of Norwich, grantedthe school permission to re-open its doors. The schoolwould be staffed by the Sistersof Charity of Our Lady,Mother of the Church, whoseMotherhouse was in Baltic,CT. Interestingly, St. JohnSchool was the only Catholicelementary school to open thatyear in the entire United States.Enrollment that first year waseighty two students in PreK-

eighth gradeand the

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year, the numbers rose to onehundred and five. St. John sawrapid growth in student popu-lation in those early years,prompting the development ofa Building Committee in 1996to study how to meet the ex-panding needs of the school. In1999, ground was broken toadd a permanent structure tothe original school, whichwould house the Pre-Kinder-garten through Grade Fiveclasses. Over the next years,thanks to the generosity of theparent community, the sciencelaboratory was updated, play-ground equipment was pur-chased, the Librarycomputerized, and the com-puter lab was continuously up-dated. Most recently, thegymnasium/auditorium/cafe-teria was renovated in 2007.

St. John School provides itsstudents with a challenging ac-ademic program which in-cludes all of the core subjects-Religion, Language Arts,Mathematics, Social Studies,Science, Health, Physical Edu-cation, Art. Music, and WorldLanguage. Faculty and staffwork unceasingly to encouragethe students in following thework of Jesus as set forth in theGospel. Daily religion classesare at the very foundation ofthe school’s curriculum. Stu-dents participate in the SacredLiturgy of First Fridays andHoly Days of Obligation. Each

By Sheila Cerjanec

Technology Coordinator,Diocesan School Office

St. John SchoolContinued on page 24

Left-right Bridget Neri, Amanda Beck and Kaitlin Woolery from Mrs. Corcoran’s 5th Grade class at St. John School, Old Saybrook.Photo by Meredith Morrison


day begins with a school wide as-sembly, where the children pray andsing praise together as one commu-nity, pledge the flag and sing patri-otic songs. Mary is honoredthroughout the year through theMarian devotions. On Thursdays,classes often visit the parish churchwhere Adoration of the BlessedSacrament is held. Reconciliation isoffered four times a year for stu-dents who have received the sacra-

ment. Students are encouraged toparticipate actively in the spirituallife of the St. John School commu-nity. They participate in all aspectsof the Mass, lead morning prayersand mentor the younger students.

Students are encouraged to par-ticipate in Student Council, wherethey have an opportunity to de-velop and express their leadershippotential. There are many opportu-nities to participate in school wide

charitable and fund raising activi-ties. Students may choose to partic-ipate in annual oratory contents orschool wide writing or math com-petitions. Band and chorus concertsare held each year, givingstudents an opportunityto share and exhibitunique talents.

Extracurricular sportsteams are also a big part oflife at St. John School.The athletic departmentat St. John School is com-mitted to helping studentsto develop as athletes,team members and as vir-tuous citizens of the com-munity. Their motto is“Sport, a school of humanvirtue” taken from a quoteby Pope John Paul II who taughtthat “every Christian is called to be-come a strong athlete of Christ…”They encourage good sportsman-ship, and encourage school spirit aswell. St. John’s offers opportunitiesfor students to participate in soccer,cross country, ski club, bowling,boys’ and girls’ basketball and golfin the spring.

Recognizing that all students

learn differently, the faculty andstaff at St. John School, strive tomeet the needs of all of their stu-dents, encouraging all to achieve thebest learning outcomes possible in

a positive, nurturing environment.Younger grade students are oftenpaired with upper grade “readingbuddies” for projects and celebra-tions.

All classes are exposed to worldculture through art, music, technol-ogy and Spanish language lessons.The school provides small and largegroup instruction to maximize aca-demic success.

May has been a busy month at St.John’s. The Annual Spring Concertwas held on May 17th. On May18th, the Annual May Crowningoccurred at the statue of Mary be-

hind the church. Also,on the seventeenth, thethree students whoplaced first, second andthird in the ModernWoodman speech con-test held this year at theschool, journeyed to St.Gabriel School in Mil-ford, to compete in thenext level of completion.On May 22nd, the fifthgrade officially gradu-ated from the DAREprogram, taught by Of-ficer Ryan Walsh. The

school is proud of its fifth gradersfor completing this extensive pro-gram. The school will be holding anOpen House on June 3rd, com-bined with the annual Knights ofColumbus Pancake Breakfast from8:00 until 11:00. Last year’s event,a first, was a huge success. 190breakfasts were served and manystayed on to tour the school. Every-one is looking forward to a goodturnout again this year. For moreinformation please call Carol Con-klin, 860-395-1194.

The Home and School Associa-tion of St. John School is extremelyactive and supportive. There aregenerally four major fund raisersheld each year, and organized andstaffed by parent members of theorganization. The Golf Tourna-ment and Fall Festival and Raffle areheld in the fall, and a Goods andServices Auction and Walk-A-Thonare spring events. It is hoped thatthis year’s Knights of ColumbusPancake Breakfast and Open Housewill also become an annual event.Additionally, parents volunteer asRoom Parents, chaperone fieldtrips, help in the cafeteria, at recess,and on Morning Car Line Duty.They also organize events such asSpaghetti Suppers, Father-Daugh-ter Dances, and Mother-Son break-fasts to name just a few of the waysthey support the school. Parentsalso act as coaches for the schoolathletic teams and participate asmembers of the active St. John’sAthletic Boosters Club.

For more information about St.John School and for the Open Houseschedule, please call the school: 860-388-6265.

St. John School Continued from page 23

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Recently, Sr. Mary McCarthy,RSM, Principal of Mercy HighSchool, and Most Rev. Michael R.

Cote, Bishop of Norwich, pre-sented the Catherine McAuleyAward to six members of theMercy High School community.

The Catherine McAuley Award,established in 1998, honors thoseindividuals who have made a sig-nificant contribution to the schoolcommunity and have lived by theideals of the Mercy tradition.Catherine McAuley was theFoundress of the Sisters of Mercyin Dublin, Ireland in 1831.

This year’s honorees included:Jacqueline A. Ceberek ‘67, alumnaand faculty member; AnneD’Orvilliers ‘71, alumna; Alissa K.DeJonge ‘95, alumna and memberof the Board of Trustees; MarionC. Driscoll, Mercy volunteer andparent of two Mercy alumnae; Sr.

Mary Etta Higgins, RSM, past ad-ministrator and faculty member;and Most Rev. Daniel P. Reilly,D.D., former Bishop of Norwich.

Ms. Joanne Nesti, a Mercyalumna served as emcee for the

evening. Remarks were presentedby Bishop Cote; Sr. Peggy O’Neill,RSM presented the greetings fromSister Lindora Cabral, RSM, Pres-ident, Sisters of Mercy NortheastCommunity; and Sr. Mary Mc-

Carthy. Ann Derbacher, CampusMinister, presented the Invocationand Rev. Gregory Galvin gave theBenediction.

Photo – McAuley Award Hon-orees (left to right) Anne D’Orvilliers

‘71, Sr. Mary Etta Higgins, RSM,Bishop Michael R. Cote, Sr. MaryMcCarthy, RSM, Bishop Daniel P.Reilly, Jacqueline A. Ceberek ‘67,Alissa K. DeJonge ‘95. Marion C.Driscoll.

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Did You Know?June 3Holy Trinity Sunday so chat about thetrinity and do things in threes. Eat threeof a kind of something.

June 10Feast of the Body of Christ (CorpusChristi) so celebrate Eucharist. Talkabout what it means to you.

June 15National Photography Day. Takesome family photos.

June 17Father’s Day. Celebrate your Dad. Makehim a hero sandwich and tell him why he’syour hero.

June 24Birth of John the Baptist. Read about John in John 1.

Flag DayTwo hundred years ago America fought the British in the War of1812. During that war Francis Scott Key wrote the Star SpangledBanner, our national anthem. Mr. Key watched a battle from a Britishship. He didn’t like war and never planned to be there, but he wentaboard the ship to get his friend, Dr. William Beanes, freed. TheBritish barged into the doctor’s home and arrested him because theywere mad.

Dr. Beanes had caused the arrest of some British soldiers when themen behaved badly. Mr. Key, a lawyer, succeeded in the doctor’s re-lease when he proved the doctor had treated wounded British soldiers.Then a real big problem began.

The British started attacking Fort McHenry and would not let Mr.Key and his friends off the ship during the battle. Bombs fired andflames lit the sky all night long. Mr. Key felt great joy when the sunrose and he saw the flag still waving. They let them go free then.

Mr. Key loved God. Some lines from his poems are “There is acovenant---it is sealed with blood. A risen Savior --- a forgiving God.”He even wrote a hymn to celebrate July 4th 1832. The words are:

Before the Lord we bow ---The God who reigns above,And rules the world below,Boundless in Power and love.Our thanks we bring,In joy and praise,Our hearts we raiseTo heaven’s high King.

The nation thou hast blestMay well they love declareEnjoying peace and rest,Protected by thy care.

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Zebedee Matthew 4:21Jesse 1 Samuel 16:10-13David 1 Kings 2:1-3, 12

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