Masses for the Week

SATURDAY, September 24

8:00 AM Special Intention

5:00 PM Karen McCabe Krasner, 7^th Anniversary

SUNDAY, September 25

7:30 AM Evelyn Grandy

9:30 AM Rev. Angelo J. Susin

11:30 AM Arline Griffin

MONDAY, September 26

7:00 AM Catarina Costa

TUESDAY, September 27

7:00 AM Josephine Romano

WEDNESDAY, September 28

7:00 AM Wilfred & Irene Desrosiers

THURSDAY, September 29

7:00 AM Church of the Assumption Parishioners

FRIDAY, September 30

7:00 AM Mary Armstrong

SATURDAY, October 1

8:00 AM Special Intention

5:00 PM Estelle L. Gudelski, 12^th Anniversary

SUNDAY, October 2

7:30 AM Nancy Ann Galligan

9:30 AM Sean Byrne

11:30 AM Richard Tierney

Parish Support

Your offertory gifts for the support of Church of the Assumption Parish were:

September 18, 2011 Offertory – $6621.00

Thank you for your generosity

II Banns of Marriage: Michael S. Kolek & Jamie Milka

The Ladies Guild invites you to come and hear a lecture by Mike Darby, the Judge for the Greater Manchester Probate Court, and one of our own parishioners, entitled “How to Avoid Mike Darby”. Mr. Darby will share some tips on how to make your estate simpler and minimize the need for probate. Monday, October 3^rd at 8:00pm.

The Ladies Guild of the Church of the Assumption will be holding their Annual bazaar on Saturday, November 19^th, 2011 from 9:00am – 3:00pm in the Church Hall.

Please keep the Guild in mind when you are cleaning out the garage, attic, basement, etc.

We do ask that all donated items be very gently used and clean.

Please contact the following Guild members with your anticipated donation:

Book-Nook: Terry MacDonald – 860-643-2653

Country Store: Debbie Hagenow – 860-649-8095

Christmas Shoppe: Anne Kibbe – 860-649-6971

Jewelry: Diane Berthiaume – 860-649-3739

Knitted Goods – Elaine Sweet – 860-649-8768

Gift Baskets – new items only:

Margaret Brewer – 860-647-1962

The Family that Eats Together, Stays Together!!

On Monday, September 26^th, Archbishop Mansell

challenges each family to eat a meal together and encourages families to continue this important tradition!

ALL ARE INVITED! The most Reverend Henry J. Mansell, D.D., invites you to attend the Archbishop’s Annual Columbus Day Breakfast on October 7^th at 7:30 am at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven. Proceeds from this breakfast will benefit the Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Schools to provide scholarship grants for students attending the Catholic elementary schools in the greater New Haven area. This lively event has become a favorite way to begin the Columbus Day weekend and support Catholic education. The breakfast features great food and entertainment by students from our Catholic schools.

Social Justice Leadership Training: The Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry presents Mobilizing People for Justice: From Concern to Action. The workshop will be held on September 29, 7:00pm-9:00pm at St. Ann Church, 289 Arch Rd., Avon. Facilitated by John

Roberto, Director and Trainer, Lifelong Faith Associates, this workshop will provide skills and tools for developing a justice response to social issue, identifying organizations and resources to use and engaging people in action. This is a free program and open to all. To register call 203-777-7279 or e-mail ocsjm@catholicsocialjustice.org.

East Catholic High School: Come visit East Catholic High School during our Open House, Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 6:45pm. The entrance exam for eighth graders will be given on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 8:00am, at East Catholic High School. Pre-registration for the exam is advised but not required. Visit www.echs.com or call our Admissions office at 860-649-5336 x456 for more information.

Assumption School HSA in conjunction with Botticello Farms will be selling mum plants after all masses this weekend and the weekend of October 1-2. You can also purchase coupons to pick up your plants directly at Botticello’s Farm. Single plants are $4.50 or 3 for $12.00.

Your purchase not only benefits the children of Assumption School but also supports one of the Parishes largest supporters and advertiser, Botticello farms.

Why not pick up a few plants to bring the color of Fall into and around your home.

For questions, please contact Monique Giola at 860-643-0622

From Our Second Grade, Teacher

Sister Joan Marie:

We are very excited to be in second grade. We begin each school day with Religion Class. Each Friday, Sister Joan Marie, takes us to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

This year we will make our First Penance and First Holy Communion.

On Saturday evening or Sunday mornings we go to Mass with our Family.

School is fun and we are learning many new things in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies.

Sister Joan Marie told us that when our handwriting becomes very nice we will be able to join her Handwriting Club.

Assumption School Fall-O-Ween Funfest

Assumption School will be having their Fall-O–Ween Carnival on October 15, 2011 from 10:00am – 2:00pm, to be held on the soccer field behind the school. Admission is $5.00. Tickets can be purchased for food and the bounce house….activities including face painting, dunk booth, pumpkin painting, crafts and much more are included with admission!

There will be a Costume Parade at 1:00pm…be sure to bring your camera.

Come and enjoy a fun filled family day with us at Assumption School and celebrate our 50^th Anniversary.

For questions, please contact Heather Sodel at 860-883-0355.

BINGO

EVERY TUESDAY EVENING AT 6:30 PM IN THE CHURCH HALL, DOORS OPEN AT 5 PM.

PROGRESSIVE PRIZE………………………..$1000.00

MEMORIAL CANDLES

September 25, 2011

Mary's Altar St. Joseph's Altar

Jeanne Poncelet Alfred Poncelet

Sadie Lauretti Joseph Boucher

Fred & Ellie Dandeneau James Gifford

Karen McCabe Krasner Karen McCabe Krasner

Nancy Ann Galligan Flood Victims

Happy Birthday, Jeanette Couch

To request candles, please fill out the Candle Offering Envelope located by the candles, in the church. Place in the collection basket or return to the Rectory, by Monday of the week you wish the candle lit for.

Tag Sale: We will be having our Annual Tag Sale to benefit Assumption School on October 1^st from 8:00am – 3:00pm in the Rectory driveway.

Items to be donated for the sale may be dropped off at the Rectory garage starting on Thursday, September 13^th from 5:00pm-6:30pm and will continue on Tuesdays 5:00pm-6:30pm and Thursday 5:00pm-6:30pm through Thursday, September 29^th.

For more information, please contact Liz Barry at 860-573-4522 or Monique Giola at 860-643-0622

Religious Education News…

Religious Education classes will resume on Monday, September 19, 2011 for Grades 1-8. Classes for all grades will be from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Grades 1-5 will meet in the school and Grades 6-8 will meet in the Church Meeting rooms and Library.

Confirmation Classes will start on Sunday, October 2, 2011 from 6:00pm-8:00pm in the Church Hall

Saint James Church October Craft/Holiday and Gift Sale will be held on Saturday, October 1^st from 9am-2-pm and Sunday, October 2^nd, 8am-1pm after all Masses in Saint James Church Hall, 896 Main Street, Manchester. Please call 860-646-3748 if you have any questions.