last updated Thu, May 23, 2013

Father William C. Rousseau Pastor

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THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

May 26th to June 2nd

EARLY RE REGISTRATION RATES EXTENDED

It's time to register for Religious Education classes for the 2013-14 school year.
If you prefer to register in person, please stop by the office any Sunday following the 9:00 Mass. You may also go to the rectory office from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. First time registrations must be made in person. Please bring a Baptismal Certificate for your child or children.

Effective until MAY 31
One child: $40.00; two children: $65.00; three or more: $85.00. An additional $30.00 for Confirmation students.

After MAY 31
One child: $45.00; two children: $70.00; three or more: $90.00. An additional $30.00 for Confirmation students.

If you have any questions please call the Religious Education Office at 533-8038 if I am not there please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you for you cooperation and patience. We are looking forward to another year of continued progress in your children's spiritual growth. Hope you will find this registration convenient and easy.

Family Night at the Movies

Family Life/Education Commission announce an exciting “Night at the Movies” with a cookout scheduled for Friday, July 12. The Disney movie selected is 0Z - THE GREAT AND POWERFUL. The movie plot centers on a circus magician (with not so good ethics), Oscar Diggs, who is hurled from Kansas to the Land of Oz where the townspeople think he is the powerful wizard and is there to help them against the evil witches. Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it's too late. Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well. This is a magical, action and sometimes “scary” movie. The movie is rated PG, but contains some brief mild language. You can view the movie trailer by searching “0Z trailer” on your computer. The cookout will start at 6:00 p.m. and the movie will follow at 6:45. Hot dogs and hamburgers will sell $1.00 each and the soda and chips for 50 cents each. The movie and popcorn is FREE! Set aside July 12 for a fun “Night at the Movies” with your family and friends.

Loving Thanks

The People Loving Group collected 251 food items and $345.00 in monetary donations. Thanks so much for your continuing support of our neighbors in need. The next collection is the weekend of June 8 and 9.

THANK YOU

St. Anne Church gratefully acknowledges the donations to its Memorial Fund by Mr. and Mrs. Ronald LaCroix, in memory of George Jacques; and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kearney, in memory of Ernest Dupee.

Thank You to All
Living Rosary Candlelight Service

The Living Rosary was a success. Thank you, Father Bill, for your support, Dan, for playing the organ for us and Gloria, for signing. I want to thank every one who participated on the special day.

Craft Fair

Thank you Marcella Kenney for your hard work to make our spring craft fair a success. It was great. Thank you to all who help with the raffles, and the St. Anne's table, and also who has donated beautiful knitted items. They were great, and also thank you to the Boy Scout who did a great job on helping with the vendors. Great job. Josette Paul.

PLAN AHEAD

Our annual “stuffing party” in preparation for mailing raffle tickets for this year's picnic will be Tuesday, June 18, at 6:00 p.m. In past years, many hands have made for a quick evening. Your help is greatly appreciated. Join us and be part of the “assembly line!”

Smile! God Loves You!

Big Y Gift Cards

Did you know that a percentage of the sales of these cards come back to the parish? They make great gifts for those for whom you do not know what to buy, and they are great to have on hand for personal use too.

Heavenly Delights

Remember our parish cookbook - Heavenly Delights - a great shower or birthday gift idea. Available in the rectory or the sacristy after Masses for $10 each or $20 for three. Get them while they last!

FLAGS NEEDED

If you would like to have an American Flag flown in memory of your loved one on a rotating basis, you may bring a 5 X 8 Flag to the Parish Office with the name of your loved one. Thank you.

Ushers Needed

Several of our weekend ushers have either moved or “retired,” and we need your help. If you would help with collection at the Mass you attend, you're the one we need! Men, women or youth. Let Father Bill know. Please help us. Thanks.

Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Come pray as a group in church every Friday at 10:00 a.m. Prayer begins by doing the special novena Jesus asked Sister Faustina to do. The homebound are invited to connect with us by praying at home.

Anniversary Books

We have ordered additional copies that are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring a check made out to St. Anne Church to the rectory and you can pick up your copy, Monday-Friday, 9 to 3.

Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Come pray as a group in church every Friday at 10:00 a.m. Prayer begins by doing the special novena Jesus asked Sister Faustina to do. The homebound are invited to connect with us by praying at home.

REMINDER

Help us keep our parish records current, by notifying the rectory of any errors or changes in names, addresses, and phone numbers. All information is kept confidential.

Summer Office Hours

The rectory will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., beginning May 28.

Holy Hour for Priestly Vocations

Everyone is welcome to the Holy Hour for Priestly Vocations at the Cathedral of St. Michael, State Street, Springfield, on Friday, May 31, at 7:00 p.m.

Harpist Performs at the Elms

Join The Irish Cultural Center at Elms College for an evening of Irish melody. Internationally known Siobhan Armstrong, one of a small number of harpists worldwide who play harps from earlier centuries will play at the Our Lady of the Elms Chapel on Friday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m. Siobhan has a large collection of copies of instruments from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the baroque era.

Joie de Vivre

The event will be held at Assumption Church Hall, (Holy Name Parish) 94 Springfield St., Chicopee, on Saturday, June 22, at 7:00 p.m. Included will be a French themed basket raffle, a Patisserie, (baked goods) door prizes and other surprises. An entrance fee of $10. will be collected at the door, which opens at 6:00 p.m. For details, e-mail frenchconnection104@gmail.com or phone 594-9332. This fete provides the opportunity to keep the rich heritage of our forefathers alive and experience the French “Joie de Vivre” spirit!

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The Burgess Boys by Elizabeth Strout

Haunted by the freak accident that killed their father when they were children, Jim and Bob Burgess escaped from their Maine hometown of Shirley Falls as soon as they could. Jim, a sleek, successful corporate lawyer, has belittled his big-hearted brother their whole lives, and Bob, a Legal Aid attorney who idolizes Jim, has always taken it in stride, But their long-standing dynamic is upended when their sister, Susan, the sibling who stayed behind, urgently calls them home. Her lonely teenage son, Zach, has gotten himself into trouble, and Susan needs their help. And so the Burgess brothers return to the land of their childhood, where the long-buried tensions that have shaped their relationship begin to surface in ways that will change them forever. Get your copy today and meet with the Reading Group on Tuesday, May 28, at 7:00 p.m. in Room. 2. Refreshments will be served.

DVDs of the First Eucharist ceremony are now available for pick up in the sacristy.

MINISTERS OF NEXT WEEK'S LITURGIES
Weekend of JUNE 1 AND 2

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

4:00 p.m. Deacon Pete Hebert, Sue Poulin, Diane Powers, Betty & Roland Riel
7:00 a.m. Pat Holtz, Christine Klaus, Marilyn Mendrala
9:00 a.m. Joshua Cayo, Barbara Skowron, Natalie Villani
11:00 a.m. Jean & Karen Rousseau, Lucille Barthelette
6:00 p.m. Brenda Sheperd, Karen Walker

Ministers of the Word

4:00 p.m. Bob Lavoie, Kevin Montemagni
7:00 a.m. Kathy and Alan Robbins
9:00 a.m. Jim Geoffroy, Kathryn Barry
11:00 a.m. Amy Grabowski, Rob St. Laurent
6:00 p.m. Jackie Purcell, Kathryn Menard

Altar Servers

7:00 a.m. Corinne, Julia & Matthew Sabat
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. Joseph & Nathan Hanna

Vocation Awareness

The love of God is being poured forth into our hearts. Open yourself to receive and share that love. Is God calling you to spread love through a Church vocation (Romans 5:1-5)? If you think God is calling you, call Fr. Gary Dailey at 413-452-0816 or email at g.dailey@diospringfield.org. Website: www.myvocation.com.

FOR THE YOUTH OF OUR PARISH

Catholic teens' websites to check out: www.disciplesnow.com and www.mycatholicvoice.com. Don't forget to use www.goodsearch.com whenever you search on the web and www.goodshop.com when you shop online!