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Our Lady of Hope News
Social Concerns Ministry Outreach
This year the Social Concerns Ministry will be collecting Christmas toys for children in need, *** gift cards and gifts for teenagers, some suggestions from Friendly Hands: (wallets, watches, thrown blankets, sleeping bags) and hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, warm socks, and underwear. Gift cards for teenagers from Wal-Mart, Target, Shoe stores, and Dunkin Donuts are in high demand and would be greatly appreciated. We will also accept donations for Two Hearts: diapers, clothes size 2-5, winter coats 12 months to 5T, baby food and formula, baby wash/shampoo, diaper cream, onesies, and gift cards. The donations will be given to children by Fish, Catholic Charities, Two Hearts, and Friendly Hands and to our own families that the Social Concerns Ministry donates to. The collection is taking place the weekends of December 3/4 and December 10/11. Parishioners can select tags from the giving trees located near the choir and ICC in the Bell Tower. Please drop off the items unwrapped items next to the trees starting December 3. We are also collecting nonperishable food for the families our parish deals with directly. One agency is asking again for cranberry and apple sauce, pickles, corn bread muffin mix and olives. On behalf of the Social Concerns Ministry, we want to thank you for your generosity the entire year.
_________________________________________________________________________________________That Man is You! New Session
Join us in the Social Center Wednesdays at 6am for breakfast and group discussion. On September 14th we will start a new program, "All Things New." New members welcome!
For more information, contact John Lanczycki - 203-623-3474
Women of Hope and Faith - Fall Semester Starts Soon!
Women's Bible study resumes on September 22nd at 7pm! During the fall semester we will be studying the Old Testament prophets! Study guides can be purchased here, but are not required for participation.
For more information, contact Missy - 860-459-6679
Bereavement Ministry Needs You!
Our Lady of Hope Parish needs compassionate friends who want to offer comfort to help their fellow parishioners who are dealing with overwhelming grief by reaching out to them throughout the first year of their loss, with correspondence and/or phone calls and through ongoing prayers for them and for the repose of the souls of their departed loved ones.
If you’ve experienced the loss of loved ones, you are aware of the pain that takes hold of those left behind. Please prayerfully consider helping to bring hope to our grieving parishioners who are mourning the loss of loved ones who have been called to their new life in heaven, through the resurrection of Jesus.
For more information, or to join our Parish Bereavement Ministry, please contact Connie Burzinske at 860-496-0708, or by email at cburzins@aol.com.
2022 Archbishop's Annual Appeal
Stronger Together
The 2022 Archbishop's Annual Appeal is integral to the mission and services of the Archdiocese of Hartford. As in the past, this year's efforts will create new opportunities and expand existing services for those living and working within the Northern, Western, and Southern Vicariates. Additionally, the Appeal ensures the funding necessary so that our vital ministries, seminarians, retired clergy, catholic schools and agencies continue to thrive serving thousands throughout the Archdiocese.
Copy and paste link below to view the Archbishop's Annual Appeal Video.
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https://vimeo.com/user125873439/download/677390272/4586324c31
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 John (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.
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