Rev. Thomas Plathottam of Ellington
St. Patrick's Cathedral Prayer Line
Early Saint Patrick's Cathedral School Photographs
The New Order of Mass
Webmaster trip to warmer climate.
Please note that Webmaster Emily has taken a jet to warmer climates for a couple of weeks. She plans to soak up some sunshine on Florida beaches then fly to Las Vegas for some shows. She plans to return at the end of this month. Emily does not take her computer with her recently because of the hassle getting through the TSA maze.
We would like to thank all who helped make our Christmas celebrations so wonderful. Thanks to our choir, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, ushers, those who helped decorate the cathedral and especially our parishioners who were so generous during this Christmas season.
Father Jednaki has been appointed to Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Storrs, as Parochial Vicar and Campus Minister to assist Reverend John N. Antonelle, Pastor.
On January 22, 2012, Father Greg Jednaki will celebrate the 10:30 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral. Following the Mass, there will be a reception in the auditorium for all those wishing him the very best.
God Bless, Fr. Greg!
Szczesc Boze!
Partners in Faith - January 2012
Marriage Preparation Class for Engaged CouplesSaturdays, January 21, 2012, January 27, 2012, February 4, 2012, February 11, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.
God's plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage, offered by the Office of Family Life. To register for the four-session class, please call 860.889.8346, extension 283. Classes will be held in the Saint Joseph Church Hall, 11 Baltic Road, Occum, CT
In Defense of Life
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Our Cathedral parish will sponsor Eucharistic Adoration from 1:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. By prayer before the Eucharistic Lord we will give witness to our belief that life is precious. From our Diocesan Prayer for Life, we ask respect for all persons. January 22, 2012 marks the 39th anniversary of the infamous Supreme Court abortion-on-demand ruling. Millions of pre-born babies are denied the right of life. We are again reminded that human life is the greatest and most fundamental of God's gifts to us. Can we count on you to witness to the value of all life and the dignity of the Real Presence? Please sign up to spend time in adoration on Sunday, January 22, 2012. Signup sheets are available in the vestibule. We encourage you as individuals and as families to join the prayer to create a culture of life.
March for LifeSunday, January 22, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.
January 22, 2012 marks the 39th anniversary of the Supreme Court's infamous abortion-on-demand ruling. Because of that decision, millions of pre-born babies have been denied their most basic right - their right to life. On Monday, January 23, 2012 people from across the nation will assemble in Washington, D.C. to visibly express their opposition to abortion.
On Sunday, January 22, 2012 buses will leave from the Norwich municipal parking lot (exit 80, I-395) and travel to Washington, D.C. for the March For Life on January 23, 2012. The first stop in Washington will be at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Bus fare is $58.00 per person.
If you are unable to attend the March Life, please consider sponsoring a seat on the bus. For further information and/or to reserve a seat or to sponsor a seat, please call Margaret Becotte at 860.822.1362.
Annual Cereal BowlSunday, February 5, 2012
Some like it hot, some like it cold ...
Today, there will be much hype about football. Who will be the professional football champion? There will be many parties to celebrate the event. Today we will sponsor The Cereal Bowl. You are asked to donate a box of any kind of cereal. Our celebration will feed the hungry at Saint Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen and others in need. Containers will be in the vestibule. We thank you in advance for getting into the game.
Pilgrimage for the Feast of Our Lady of LourdesSunday, February 5, 2012 through Monday, February 13, 2012
Pilgrims will visit the Miraculous Medal Shrine and other sites of Paris; will visit Nevers where they may venerate the incorrupt body of St. Bernadette and Lisieus, including a visit to the childhood home of St. Therese, "The Little Flower," before spending three days in Lourdes joining in the celebrations for the Feast. For details, please contact Elizabeth Grinder at 301.740.9332 or toll-free 877.276.7279; email lourdespilgrimageoffice@comcast.net or Father Joseph Allen, O.P., allenop@opfriars.org.
Wedding Music ShowcaseSunday, February 12, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. Planning a wedding? Plan to attend. The admission is free.
Engaged Encounter WeekendFriday, February 17, 2012 through Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Immaculata Retreat House, Willimantic
Planning a wedding? One of the most important parts of your wedding planning is your marriage preparation program. Engaged Encounter is a weekiend-long program and meets all the aspects of marriage preparation required by the Diocese. For more information or to register, please call 860.536.8665. Early registration is advised. Visit www.engagedencounter.org.
Catechism of the Catholic Church
The New Roman Missal
Stop & Shop A+ Awards
Saint Patrick Cathedral School is participating in the Stop & Shop A+ School Rewards Program. Through March 29, 2012 our parish schol can earn cash through this exciting program.
You can help! Log on to www.stopandshop.com/aplus and choose "Register your Card" from the A+ menu found under "Our Stores" to register your card online. Then, each time you shop at Stop & Shop using your Stop and Shop card, you will earn cash for our school. You can track the amount of points you earn for our school by checking your grocery receipt and online when you create an account at www.stopandshop.com. Each month, the amount of cash awarded will be updated on the Stop & Shop website. Our school will receive a check at the end of the program. The money can be used for any of our school's educational needs.
Taking a minute to register your card can make a huge difference to our school. We need your support! Please be sure to register Saint Patrick Cathedral School using ID #06351 at www.stopandshop/aplus. Also, don't forget to encourage your friends and neighbors to do the same. It could mean the world to our children!
