Middletown Faith Community

St. Francis Of Assisi
PANCAKE BREAKFAST BEST YET! On Sunday, April 19, over 130 people enjoyed delicious pancakes served to them by their fellow parishioners. This social event was well supported by all of our parish community. A big THANK YOU to the 22 volunteers who made the pancake breakfast a huge success. Our profit from this event was $829,
Holy Trinity Parish:

ABC Wall Charts Make Great Gifts! Thursdays,10 a.m. – 2 p.m
The House of Talents
is a very dedicated group of women who create the famous ABC Wall Charts. These charts are great instructional tools for young children who are learning their ABC’s. Each individual letter object can be taken out and played with. They are made of colorful felt fabric and safe for all ages. The Charts are $30 and come in about 16 colors. The monies raised from this project go back into outreach and/or church needs. Please call the church office to order, 860-347-2591 or email at office.holytrinityct@gmail.com.

If interested in helping to make the charts, please come to Holy Trinity on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. You do not need to know how to sew. We need cutters, stuffers, gluers, decorators, etc. It’s a fun group of very caring people. We also serve tea, ice cream and cookies around noon. No need to call, just come over! – Sharon Sheedy

Household Items Needed for Homeless: Household items in good condition (see list) are needed to furnish and supply a one-bedroom apartment for a formerly homeless person. People who have items to offer should contact either Kathy Adams or Tracy Hallstead-Williams. We do not have storage room at the church, so we ask people to call in their donations rather than bringing them to the church. We will pick up items day or two bwfore it is time to furnish the apartment.

Saint Sebastian Parish
Italians In Connecticut!

Channel 8 News will be doing a piece on the Italian Heritage in Connecticut. They are planning a live, on location, broadcast from Saint Sebastian Church on Tuesday, May 5th. The feature will be aired all day, morning, noon & evening, during the regular news segments.

The Social Outreach Committee is still collecting food for the Amazing Grace Food Pantry. For those who still drop food off, we sincerely thank you for your continuing support. A reminder that the containers at the entrances to the church are for drop-off of food items. Please reminder the Food Pantry when you do your weekly shopping. Thank you.

Saint Sebastian 2015 Feast Program:
Friday, May 15th: 5:00 PM Feast Officially Opens, 5:00- 9:00 PM. Music by DJs Nick Fazzino & Louis Aresco, All Rides , Refreshments, and Carnival

Saturday, May 16th: Family Day 12:00 Noon to 10:00 PM With Music, Rides, Refreshments, Carnival, 5:00 PM- Unveiling of the Statue of Saint Sebastian followed by a Solemn Mass with Nuri Wardrobe Blessing celebrated by Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich. 6:00- 10:00 PM on the Grand Stage Sound Alternative will entertain with Music.

Sunday, May 17th 8:00 AM Mass in Italian, 11:00 AM Solemn Pontifical Mass in Honor of Saint Sebastian. Celebrant: His Grace, The Most Reverend Henry J. Mansell, Archbishop Emeritus of Hartford. 12:15 PM NURI arrival at Saint Sebastian Church to pay homage to the Patron Saint. The Venerable Statue of Saint Sebastian will be carried in Solemn Procession through the City of Middletown with the Relic of Saint Sebastian and The Sam Vinci Marching Band. Veneration of the Relic of Saint Sebastian: 2:00 – 7:00 PM. 2:00 PM Auction on the Grand Stage, 5:00 PM Solemn Mass, 6:00 – 10:00 PM on the Grand Stage, Music performed by Sound Alternative. Refreshments, Rides, Carnival, Amusements from 12:00 noon to 10:00 PM.

Mass closing the Statue will be on Sunday, May 24th at 5:00 PM

St. Pius X Parish
Community Garden Update! Spring has finally arrived! Plans for our community garden are shaping up. At this time, we are looking for donations of a variety of seeds: White onion set, Red onion set, Lettuce—Curly or Red Leaf, Cabbage, Beets, Carrots—Chantenay, Beans—Blue Lake Green Beans, Peas, Cucumbers—Burbless, Sweet Corn—Sugar n Cream, Broccoli, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Anise Hyssop, Fennel, Cosmos (Orange), Lavender, Marigolds. Seed packets may be dropped off at the Friary Office.

Saturday, May 16,
You are cordially invited to attend a retreat on the Beatitudes, the Heart of the Gospel, on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at St. Pius X Church, 310 Westfield Street, Middletown, CT The Adult Faith formation Team is sponsoring this event, which will run from 9:30 to 2:30 PM and include a light lunch, talks on the meaning of the Beatitudes, how we can live them out, and how they impact modern life. In addition, we will have time for small group discussions and praying together. Please register by May 9th by calling the Friary Office at 860-347-4441.

Save the Date: About Diabetes Have diabetes? Hartford Earth Festival Sunday, May 31st: A Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM at St. Joseph Cathedral in Hartford to launch the day, and the Hartford Earth Festival will commence at noon with a short vigil and rally on the steps of the State Capitol. After a march to Riverfront Plaza, entertainment, exhibits on environmental issues, food and fun will highlight the theme of the day from 1-5 PM. The CT Science Center, besides their dinosaur exhibit, will also have exhibits on the environment. All are welcome, young and old, to celebrate our planet and call for climate justice! For more info, visit www.hartfordearthfestival.org

St. Mary Portland Parish:
Knights of Columbus Tag Sale
Saturday, May 9th: Good saleable Stuff Needed: Unclutter your home, and help a good cause. Your Knights will sell the donated items at the Town Wide Tag Sale on May 9th, and use the proceeds to help fund our local charitable activities. Donations will be accepted at St. Mary’s Church rear parking lot in front of the garage on Saturday on May 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, May 8th from 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. For special arrangements for drop-off or home pickup, please call Marty Christie at 860 358-9020 or Jerry Poulin at 860 922-2161.