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Religious Education Update

Religious Education Schedule 2019-2020. Click here
Thank you to Mrs. Poulin’s 2^nd Graders, Miss Delventhal’s 4^th Graders, and Mrs. Propfe’s 6^th Grade class for making Valentine’s Day cards for soldiers and for parishioners in the hospital or receiving home visits!

Attention parents of 2^nd Graders: The stickers for the Mass Reflection Sticker Booklet will be available beginning on January 18^th. Stickers will be available in both churches. Contact Teresa Lovejoy if you did not receive a Mass Reflection booklet for your child or if you were unable to attend the 2^nd grade parent meeting on either Jan. 6 or 16.

Rice Bowls 2020: Our parish will again participate in the Catholic Relief Services Operation Rice Bowl campaign this Lenten season. Children in some grades will be bringing home Rice Bowls as Lent begins. Please donate money to Operation Rice Bowl based on what you may have saved from any Lenten sacrifice you have made. This is a great family faith activity for the children and teens to participate in!! For more information on Operation Rice Bowl, visit https://www.crsricebowl.org/about.

Call/text Teresa Lovejoy for any questions: 860-806-5347 or email Religious.ed@OurLadyofHopeParish.com.

Update regarding hospital visitations…..

Due to HIPAA Privacy Rules, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital no longer can provide the parish with names of our parishioners who are in the hospital. If you or your loved ones would like to be visited or receive the sacraments while in the hospital, please notify the parish office at 860.379.5215.

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Soup & Stations

Come to Soup & Stations Friday evenings during Lent from 5:45-6:45pm at the IHOM Social Center, then walk to the Church for Stations of the Cross at 7:00pm.

This is a wonderful Catholic tradition where communities come together to have a light meal of soup (meatless) and bread, then pray the Stations of the Cross. Stations of the Cross will also be prayed at ICC in New Hartford at 7:00pm.

If you have any questions please call Roxanne at the Parish Office.

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Ash Wednesday is February 26. Please see the bulletin and calendar for Mass and Prayer Service times.

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Confession Mondays

The Archdiocese will once again sponsor its Lenten Confession Campaign.

Confessions for Our Lady of Hope will be every Monday in Lent from 6:00pm to 7:00pm with two exceptions: Monday 3/2 Immaculate Heart of Mary only and Monday 3/9 Immaculate Conception only. After that, they will be at both churches.

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Save the Date!

And prepare for an unforgettable adventure! Join our own “Great Adventure” biblical studies group, fellow parishioners and Fr. Michael as we travel together “In the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle,” (including a 3-night Greek Islands cruise)

Sept. 9th – 19th, 2020

Space is limited. For a booklet and more information, contact Jean Foisie at www.jean@yourtravelvision.com, or 860-693-2515.

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This Lent, “Unlock the Mystery of the Bible!”

If you would like to have a deeper relationship with God and a better understanding of your faith, then join your fellow Parishioners on our Lenten Journey as we renew our popular introductory study, “Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible” beginning 2/25 at Trinita from 6:30 - 8:30pm every other Tuesday.

The Study consists of 8 engaging half-hour videos by our “Great Adventure” founder, Jeff Cavins, followed by a lively group discussion. It’s a great and entertaining way to get the ‘big picture’ of the Bible and uncover the story woven throughout in a simplified, easy-to-follow narrative approach that ties the stories together and makes it easy to follow. In this study you will:

· Simplify the complexity of 73 books and get the “big picture” of the Bible;

· See how our faith is rooted in Scripture;

· See how the Bible reveals God’s loving plan for your life’

· Learn the major people, places and events of Biblical history;

· Deepen your Lenten devotions;

· Help to bring about a profound renewal in our Parishes as we grow in Christ;

· Enjoy yourself.

“Come and See!”

For more information or to register, forms are available at the back of the Church, or contact Ken Foisie at 860-678-7922 or cfn_inc@comcast.net; Deborah Kellogg at djkrunning@yahoo.com; or Richard Stoops at richard+stoops@aol.com

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SAVE THE DATE

CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE IRISH DINNER

Put it on your calendar — Saturday, March 21 from 6:00—8:00pm in the IHOM Social Center for our Annual Corned-Beef & Cabbage dinner.

If anyone is interested in helping please call Susan Rentz at 860.485.1434.

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SAVE THE DATE!!

Our Lady of Hope Parish Family Pasta Supper

Our annual pasta supper will be held on

Friday, April 24, 2020

Ski Sundown, New Hartford

Anyone who would like to volunteer to help with this event and has not already been contacted, is encouraged to call Pat McGlynn at 860 693-6621. Thank you!

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Men’s Retreat -- Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center

March 6-8, 2020

Our Lady Of Hope Annual Men's Retreat is scheduled for March 6—8, 2020 at Holy Family Retreat Center in West Hartford, CT. The 2020 theme is Our Deepest Longing. We spend our time and energy on the necessities of everyday life, which hold so many things that are beyond our control. But what is it that we are longing for in the deepest way? What is our passion in life? This year at Holy Family, we will explore that deep longing planted in our hearts by God - a longing for peace, for wholeness, and for relationships that give us joy and lift us up. Come away and rest awhile to find and pursue your deepest longing, and by doing so, may you experience how God is longing so deeply for you, too.

Please join your Brothers in Christ for a spirit filled weekend. It begins with a buffet dinner at 6pm on Friday evening. It concludes with a celebration of Sunday Eucharist at 10:45am followed by a hot brunch at noon. It is open to family of retreatants at no cost .

If there is financial need scholarships are available from Holy Family. Contact Walt McManus at 860-489-4787 or Ken Copija at 860-309-8380 or HolyFamilyRetreat.org.

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TMIY

That Man is You! Honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers.

Wednesday Mornings

NEW PROGRAM!!! PLEASE JOIN US!!

6:00am @ IHOM Social Center

“The Revelation of the Father”

Open to all men in the parish 18 and older. Please join us for breakfast, video review and group discussion. Please call John L. @ 203.623.3474 with any questions.

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Women's Bible Study

"The Gospel of Mark"

Thursday Evenings

IHOM Social Center -- 7-8:30pm

Study guides $10. Please call Melissa to order. All are welcome. No previous Bible studies required.

Contact: Melissa L. at 860-459-6679/missykh2@gmail.com

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RCIA

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. This faith formation program is available to non-Catholic adults and young adults past the age of reasoning who wish to become members of the Catholic Church, and to Catholic adults and young adults past the age of reasoning who have not yet received the sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation. Classes meet on a weekly basis, and can be begun at any time. Contact Father Michael (860-379-5215) if you are interested. Young adults under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.

Online Giving Message

We are proud to announce that Our Lady of Hope is keeping up with technology, and now has the ability for online giving. Contributions can be made to the parish online safety via an encrypted website. Online giving makes it easy when you are unable to attend Mass. It's real simple to do. Here are two simple ways:

1. Sign up here at the website. Click on the "online giving" button that is found on the home page. For the first time user, just click on "create new account". This is a one-time account set-up. This allows you to make donations to the church with options as a one-time gift or recurring.

2. The second way for accessing online giving is from your phones. Simply download the app for free from Apple or Google stores. The name of the app is "Online Giving by Our Sunday Visitor". From there it's the same login process as the website.

IMPORTANT: All current IHOM online givers please sign up on the Our Lady of Hope Parish portal and cancel your current account on the IHOM portal.