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1. Archdiocese of Hartford
February 2010 Office of Religious Education
467 Bloomfield Avenue
ORE Connections
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 243-9465 Phone
(860) 243-9690 Fax
www.orehartford.org
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Year for Priests I also learned what incremental change meant! Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Motta, D.Min. Ext. 13
As a small boy the thought of priesthood Director of ORE,
During this Year for the Priest, we was ever-present and well supported in my family,
will be sharing stories of some of the priests and I regularly “celebrated” Mass in my living
Catholic Scouting Chaplain
and seminarians from the Archdiocese of room (with Necco Wafers for the hosts). However, mmotta@adh-ore.org
Hartford. We ask that you keep all of our with college and an internship at the Connecticut Ms. Patricia Keck, M.A. Ext. 16
priests in your prayers in a special way. State Capitol came different ideas and priesthood Assistant Director, Religious Education,
Year for Priests took a back seat. While working, I met a number Catechetical Leader Training,
June 19, 2009 - June 19, 2010 of younger priests in the Archdiocese of Hartford—
and certainly due to having, as a parochial vicar at Catechesis, Sacramental Preparation, Catechist
We thank you, God our Fa- my home parish, Father Gerard Schmitz, I finally Formation, Generations of Faith,
ther, for those who have re- decided to look into priesthood. Resource Library
sponded to your call to My years in the seminary (1996-2003) pkeck@adh-ore.org
priestly ministry. Accept the were personally rewarding. I learned so much more
sure knowledge of your love. Mr. Carlos Aedo, M.A. Ext. 15
about my faith and my Church; met many great
Open their hearts to the men in the seminary from all walks of life, and had Coordinator for Catechesis for Hispanics
power and consolation of the a strong and supportive faculty who truly helped caedo@adh-ore.org
Holy Spirit. Lead them to new depths of un- me to discern priesthood within the realm of the Mrs. Shawnee Baldwin, M.A. Ext. 20
ion with your Son. Increase in them profound real rather than in that of the potential. Parish as- Coordinator of Youth and Youth Adults
faith in the Sacraments they celebrate as they signments, known as field education, were all very
nourish, strengthen and heal us. rewarding. From Boston prisons and healthcare
Ministry, Confirmation (Youth), CYO Sports
facilities, to parish religious education program and (Basketball)
Lord Jesus Christ, grant that these, sbaldwin@adh-ore.org
your priests, may inspire us to strive for holi- working at the Metropolitan Tribunal in Boston, to
ness by the power of their example, as men of two wonderful diaconate assignments, I found work Ms. Shannon Perzan Ext. 18
in the Church very fulfilling. A common denomina-
prayer who ponder your word and follow your
tor wherever I have been assigned is that the peo- Coordinator of Catholic Scouting,
will. Video Library, CYO Sports (Cheerleading)
ple of God are very good people, kind and gener-
O Mary, Mother of Christ and our ous to be sure. sperzan@adh-ore.org
mother, guard with your maternal care these Since my ordination in ’03, I have had
chosen ones, so dear to the Heart of your Ms. Barbara Jean Daly Horell, MTS. Ext. 11
two assignments: my first at Saint Mark the Evan-
Son. Intercede for our priests that, offering Coordinator of Catholic Biblical School
gelist, West Hartford, where Monsignor Michael
the Sacrifice of your Son, they may be con- Motta is the pastor, was a great first assignment. I bjdalyhorell@adh-ore.org
formed more each day to the image of your was afforded a great deal of freedom to work in all Mrs. Mary Marsan, M.Div. Ext. 14
Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. aspects of parish ministry and learned much about Coordinator of R.C.I.A., Adult
Amen. the practical application of celebrating the liturgies Confirmation, Adult Formation,
St. John Vianney, universal patron of the Church and in working with the laity. My
Lay Ministry
of priests, pray for us and our priests. second and current assignment is at Saint Catherine
of Siena, West Simsbury, first as temporary admin- mmarsan@adh-ore.org
Father Michael Whyte istrator and now as pastor. I am in a wonderful Mrs. Jill Costa Ext. 19
place, in more ways than one. jcosta@adh-ore.org
I entered Saint John Seminary Saint Catherine is a very active parish
(Brighton, Massachusetts) in 1996 at 35 years with many young families and a large number of Mrs. Shirley Morris Ext. 12
of age and after earning a Bachelors (BA) in
government and public policy and Masters in
long-term parishioners, complete with more than smorris@adh-ore.org
650 children in religious education; and a generous
Public Affairs (MPA) in gerontology, and after and dedicated staff. It is a great place to experience Specialized Youth Ministry
eight years of working in government and and live-out our Catholic faith. Very involved fami- Catholic Boy Scouting Chairperson
public relations. lies and senior parishioners are able to practice John Meakin, Jr. (860) 688-7440
I lobbied for the American Auto- their faith well while working and living very hectic
motive Industry’s trade group, Traffic Safety Catholic Girl Scouting Chairperson
[family] lives. And there is a great desire to learn
Now, Inc., seeking safety belt use legislation in more about the teachings and the Traditions and Dina Garafola (860) 742-1465
three New England States, as well as organiz-
ing grassroots and direct legislative lobbying
traditions of their faith; there is a natural and CYO Basketball Program
wholesome partnership of faith, reason, and action. John Egan (203) 596-9610
and public information campaigns for various As a pastor, I am learning much from them each
clients ranging from Miller Brewing Company, (jwhoa@aol.com)
and every day. My hope is that I will be able to
New England Energy, Educational Alterna- help them to recognize how truly applicable our CYO Cheerleading Program
tives (EAS), and PHARMA (the Pharmaceuti- ancient faith is in our modern lives, so that it is Robin Norko (203) 281-9663
cal Manufactures Association). In college, I
thought that government was the way to create
easier to apply the Catholic faith to the daily activi- (cheercoachRC@aol.com) www.ctspirit.com
ties of life.
change in the world. I was not only wrong, but

2. lose our lives in order to gain the world. We must die to self be-
fore we can truly live a life of happiness and fulfillment.
From the Director’s desk… ~Monsignor Michael J. Motta
“No Greater Love”
ADULT FORMATION/
I have always had some difficulty trying to understand the
Abraham, Isaac story. Did God really ask Abraham to sacrifice his
EVANGELIZATION/RCIA
son and then did God relent and spare Isaac? Is that the way that it RCIA Rite of Election
happened? Would God ask parents to sacrifice one of their chil-
dren? The Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Con-
version will be held at the Cathedral of St. Joseph on Sunday,
Certainly, offering up a child to appease one of the gods February 21, 2010 at 3 pm. Registration forms were sent out by
was happening in the primitive society in which Abraham lived. It the Office of Religious Education. If you did not receive these
was not uncommon for people to offer up their first born child. forms please go to www.orehartford.org to download the forms
Was Abraham prepared to do what they did? Did Abraham want to or call Mary Marsan at 860-243-9465.
show God that he was as religious as his pagan neighbors?
Save the Date - RCIA Retreat Day
Or was Abraham mistaken about God’s intentions? Did RCIA Retreat Day will be on Saturday, March 20,
Abraham know what God was saying to him and misinterpret God’s 2010. This retreat is offered for catechumens, godparents, can-
words to him? Good questions. didates, sponsors and RCIA teams. We invite you to join us for
prayer and reflection as we prepare for the upcoming Holy
The Muslims tell the same story in the Koran. But their Week liturgies. To register call Mary Marsan at the Archdioce-
story involves Abraham and Ishmael. Ishmael was Abraham’s child san Office of Religious Education, 860- 243-946, e-mail her at
by the slave women named Hagar. mmarsan@adh-ore.org, or return the enclosed flyer by March 8,
2010.
Muslims trace their ancestry back to Abraham and Hagar.
Jews trace their history back to Abraham and Sarah. Both groups RCIA Workshop
claim Abraham as their father in faith. And they have been fighting Our fourth RCIA In-Service Workshop on the period
with each other ever since. of Mystagogy will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from
9:00 am to 12 noon at the Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas
But the bigger issue for me is this. These stories bear a Seminary. Mystagogy is the most misunderstood period of for-
striking resemblance to our own Christian story. Did God ask for mation in the RCIA process. This workshop will focus on vari-
the sacrifice of this only son? Did Jesus have to die for us? I wres- ous methods for shaping the period of postbaptismal catechesis.
tled with the answer to that question for a long time. I still wrestle Our presenter will be Ms. Lisa Orchen. To register call Mary
with it. What kind of God do we have who would ask for the life of Marsan at the Archdiocesan Office of Religious Education, 860-
his own child? 243-946, e-mail her at mmarsan@adh-ore.org, or return the
enclosed flyer by February 26, 2010.
Somehow, that mystery involves the Trinity. We believe in
one God. We believe in three persons in one God.—not 3 separate Looking Ahead - Adult Confirmation
entities. One God who came to earth as a human being. Our God, Our next Adult Confirmation Program (in English and
the only God, offered up Himself for us—He offered up His very Spanish) will begin in April 2010. We have added a third loca-
life for us. Let me repeat that. It is not that God offered up his Son tion. Classes will now be held in West Hartford, Hamden and
as if his Son lived apart from him. God offered up Himself as flesh Waterbury. Adult Confirmation will be celebrated on May18,
and blood. That flesh and blood we call Jesus Christ. To be true 2010 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. For more details and the
followers of Jesus Christ we must do the same with our lives. registration forms go to our web site, www.orehartford.org/
adultconfirmation.htm
I have seen it in the love that parents have for their chil-
dren. So many parents sacrifice their lives for children who have Lay Ministry
disabilities. I have seen it in people who sacrifice their lives for the
poor in our own country and in distant lands. I have seen it in peo- Do you know any lay people who are active in your
ple who lay down their lives for just causes in the world—for people church in various ministries, but need some training? Our next
who fight for peace unselfishly and lose their lives in the process. Lay Ministry classes will begin in September 2010. The Lay
Ministry Program could enhance your parish life by providing
The story of Jesus Christ is the story of giving your life on training for the lay volunteer. The Lay Ministry program is an
earth for the love of God and neighbor. It is the story of many of 18 month formation program that includes classes in theology,
our saints—for example, Mother Theresa of Calcutta of recent spiritual development and pastoral skills as well as a parish in-
memory. ternship. For more information check our website,
www.lm.orehartford.org or call Mary Marsan at 860-243-9465
And so these stories are not the stories of offering up or email mmarsan@adh-ore.org.
someone else but they are the stories of offering to God what is
most precious to us—our very own lives. We are told that we must
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3. Awakening Faith Webinar On November 20, Leif Kehrwald and the Center for Min-
istry Development will present a program on Families and the Bi-
Join PNCEA for a free webinar discussion with Fr. ble. Registration required.
Frank DeSiano, CSP, co-author of Awakening Faith. Par-
ishes often want to reach those who are less-than-active in CBS Students and Grads—Put That Homework to
their faith. But they are frustrated about how. Awakening Good Use!
Faith is a comprehensive program with a methodology at-
If you have a homework reflection that connects a Bible passage
tuned to many inactive Catholics – those who are not mar-
with your faith, why not submit it to the Fifteenth Anniversary
ginalized or angry, but mostly on the edge and discon-
Publishing Contest? Winners will be published on our Bible Blog
nected. Awakening Faith gives the tools, the preparation
and can remain anonymous, if they choose.
and the follow-up to allow a parish to reach out. To regis-
ter, go to www.gotomeeting.com/register/854352291.
Upcoming Biblical School Events for Graduates:
Mark Your Calendar:
March 6, 2010—Sr. Barbara Bozak, Called to Be a Priestly Peo-
CATHOLIC BIBLICAL SCHOOL ple
We’re blogging! Sign up to subscribe to BJ’s Bible Blog— March 21, 2010—Sr. Mary Boys, The Passion and Death of Jesus
get the latest news from the Catholic Biblical School sent April 24, 2010—Sr. Jewel Renna, Prayer and the Bible
directly to your email. Go to: www.ore-blogs.info and click November 20, 2010—Leif Kehrwald, Families and the Bible
on BJ’s photo, then enter your email address in the field
provided.
The Complete Catholic Biblical School Calendar
Celebrate the Catholic Biblical School’s Fif-
is now ONLINE!
teenth Anniversary in 2010!
Our fifteenth anniversary celebration will last all year long,
with special events for CBS students, grads, friends, and For instructions on how to access the online cal-
others interested in centering their lives on God’s Word endar, type this URL (http://
made flesh, Jesus the Christ. calendar.orehartford.org) into your browser and
in the white menu bar scroll down from “ORE
Beginning in January and for the entire CBS fifteenth- Hartford” to “Catholic Biblical School.” For
anniversary year (2010), the Catholic Biblical School will more information contact Ms. Jill Costa in the
be accepting entries for our Fifteenth Anniversary Pub-
Office of Religious Education (860-243-9465,
lishing Contest
ext. 10).
Open to anyone in the Archdiocese of Hartford,
we are looking for brief (one to three paragraph) writings
that invite readers to reflect on a biblical text or theme.
Winning entries will show how the contestant’s faith and
way of living have been influenced by their reading of CATHOLIC SCOUTING
Scripture or their understanding of the biblical theme. Technology &
For more information, log on to http:// Catholic Scouting and Camp Fire
bjdhorehartford.blogspot.com/ and click on the announce-
In trying to keep up with today’s young people, busy
ment on November 18, 2009, “CBS Announces Publishing
Catholic Scout and Camp Fire Leaders as well as parents, we
Contest.” Or call BJ Daly Horell at the Office of Religious
have finally found another way to bring Catholic Scouting and
Education.
Camp Fire to your house...in your computer. Not only are we in
Celebration of Sacred Scripture the process of updating our Catholic Scouting handbook on our
website but we are also blogging and Facebooking! They are
Enrich your Lenten journey with our annual Cele- great ways to get connected to other scouts and scout leaders as
bration of Sacred Scripture on March 21, 2010 from 12:30- well as keep up to date on the latest and greatest in Catholic
4:30 p.m. Sr. Mary Boys, professor at Union Theological Scouting and Camp Fire. Check it out!
Seminary, will walk us through some important but often Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Scouting Website:
misunderstood or misused passages in the gospels on the http://orehartford.org/catholicscouts.htm
Passion and Death of Jesus. This event is open to the public National Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts and Camp Fire
and is free of charge. Website: www.nccgscf.org
This event is a good way to get to know the Arch- National Catholic Committee on Scouting:
diocesan Biblical School, if you have ever thought about http://www.nccsbsa.org/
enrolling. Registration required. Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Scouting & Camp Fire Blog:
A big CBS Reunion celebration is being planned http://catholicscoutsandcampfire.blogspot.com/
for October, 2010. Details to follow. Registration required. Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=128360974678&ref=ts
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4. Upcoming Events Monsignor Sherman was invited to speak by the Office for Divine
Worship. Information is available from Lucy Zocco at (860) 761-
January 13, 2010: 7:00 p.m.: Archdiocese of Hartford 7442 or llzocco@aol.com.
Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Meeting
at the Office of Religious Education, Bloomfield. Religious Education Congress
February 4, 2010: 7:30 p.m.: Next Catholic Boy Scout Save the date: Saturday, November 6, 2010 at St. Paul
Committee Meeting: Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Catholic High School in Bristol.
Seminary, Bloomfield.
March 15, 2010: All applications and fees due from activity Catechetical Leader Retreat
books from all Catholic Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Ventur- Save the Date!!! Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 at Enders Island in
ers. All applications due from activity books from Catholic Mystic.
Girl Scouts and Camp Fire.
April 12-17, 2010: NCCS Biennial Conference, Richmond, NCCL 2010 Annual Conference
VA Save the date! The National Conference for Catechetical
April 25, 2010: 3:00 pm.: Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Leadership annual conference is scheduled for April 18-22, 2010
Committee for Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Recognition Sun- at Bally’s Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. Stay tuned for more details
day: Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary. regarding speakers, workshops, etc.
May 16, 2010: 2:00 p.m.: Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic
Boy Scout Recognition Sunday: Cathedral of St. Joseph, NPCD 2010 Convocation
Hartford. The annual National Association of Parish Catechetical
September 12, 2010: Catholic Youth Spectacular, Archdi- Directors convocation is scheduled for April 6-8, 2010 at the Min-
ocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield neapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN. Workshops for
September 18, 2010: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: Archdiocese of Religious Education include: “Worship, Sacraments and Cateche-
Hartford Catholic Boy Scout Counselors Training sis”; “Connecting Parents and the Catechetical Program”;
October 8-10, 2010: Catholic Boy Scout Retreat & Chap- “Lifelong Catechesis – Junior High Specific”; “Using Technology
lain Aide Training at Camp Strang, Goshen. for Catechesis”; “Making Scripture Come Alive”: “Spiritual Life:
October 22-24, 2010: NCCS Region I Conference, Bridge- A Priority for Teachers and Catechists”; “Evangelizing and Cate-
port. chizing Young Adults”: “Of One Heart: Integrating USCCB Doc-
November 2010: Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Girl trinal Elements with Pedagogical Design” and many more. For
Scouts and Camp Fire Retreat & Counselors Training. Exact more information or to register, go to www.ncea.org.
date and location to be determined.
November 7, 2010: Save the date for the Adult Boy Scout Celebration of Sacred Scripture
Banquet!! Location is to be determined. Open to everyone! Workshop on March 21, 2010 – see
description under CATHOLIC BIBLICAL SCHOOL section of
Please post these events in parish bulletins, websites and this newsletter. The brochure will be mailed shortly.
email. Contact Shannon Perzan for more information.
New Resource from Pflaum
New for 2010-2011! Pflaum Gospel Weeklies Faith For-
mation Program - up-to-date faith formation handbook plus 32
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION weekly lessons in five age-appropriate editions. Works along with
the traditional gospel weeklies. There is a student booklet and a
Catechesis for the 21st Century teaching guide for each of the age groups – What the Church Be-
Reminder: We are blogging. Subscribe to the blog lieves and Teaches - based on the Catechism of the Catholic
in order to get up-to-date information. It’s free and Church. The Subcommittee on the Catechism, United Sates Con-
easy. We get information about various workshops and pub- ference of Catholic Bishops, has found this catechetical series,
lisher information that is often too late for the newslet- copyright 2010, to be in conformity with the Catechism of the
ter. Go to www.ore-blogs.info and click on Pat’s pic- Catholic Church. In addition to the catechetical experiences
ture. Enter your email address to subscribe. Every time found in the weekly lessons, each child receives What the Church
there is a new entry, you will receive an email. That’s all it Believes and Teaches. Each lesson is a separate booklet. The
takes. complete Pflaum Gospel Weeklies Faith Formation Program costs
under $9 per child. For more information, contact Christopher
Save the Date: Revised Roman Missal Discus- Adams at 1-866-532-2608 or CAdams@pflaum.com
sion Slated
RCL Benziger
Monsignor Anthony F. Sherman, Executive Direc-
tor, USCCB Secretariat of Divine Worship, will discuss the Effective January 1, 2010, Jane Person will be our new
forthcoming third edition of the Roman Missal on March sales representative, replacing Maureen Provencher, who will be
20th at St. James Church hall in Rocky Hill. Monsignor’s taking over the Eastern New England territory. Many of you will
presentation will be of interest to anyone who is considering remember Jane from her over 25 years with the former Silver Bur-
catechesis for the revised translation or is otherwise involved dett Ginn Religion. Jane can be reached at: 1-508-797-9027 or
with Liturgy. jperson@rclbenziger.com. Also, RCL Benziger is pleased to an-
nounce the appointment of Peter Esposito as President, following
the resignation of Maryann Nead as President
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5. Free Lenten Webinar Catechetical Resources for the Roman Missal
“Making Lent Simple, but Not Easy: Ideas for Practicing The following Catechetical Resources, are just a
Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving” – Tuesday, February 9, 7:15-8:00 few of the resources available in English on the USCCB
pm (CST). Facilitator: Joe Paprocki, DMIn. Brought to you by website – www.usccb.org/romanmissal. The site notes that
Loyola Press, A Jesuit Ministry. We sometimes make Lent too “the catechetical materials on the forthcoming changes in
complicated when, in reality, it calls us to do only three things: pay, the Roman Missal are not as urgent in Spanish as in Eng-
fast, and give alms. Simply put, Lent is a time to renew our baptis- lish. Since Spanish is a Romance language derived from
mal commitment to be a disciple of Jesus. This commitment is nur- Latin, the present Mass texts in Spanish more easily fol-
tured by the practice of these three disciplines. In this Webinar, Joe low the Latin typical edition with a literal translation and a
Paprocki will help catechists revisit the Lenten disciples of prayer, closer grammatical structure.” Two examples are provided
fasting, and almsgiving to help them and those they teach to better on the USCCB website. Topics include: Questions on the
understand how to approach the Lenten season is a way that will revised translation of the Order of Mass Changes in the
lead to renewal of our baptismal commitment. To register or for Parts of the Priest in the revised Order of Mass Changes in
more information, contact Carrie Freyer at freyer@loyolapress.com. the Parts of the People in the revised Order of Mass Re-
sources on the Eucharistic Prayer.
Passport to Success – Part 4
The Diocese of Springfield is hosting one of the part 4 Faith Formation 2020 – Focus Group
Passport to Success Workshops – Scripture in the Catholic Tradi- If you were unable to attend the focus group
tion. The program is presented by the New England Conference of meeting with John Roberto on December 2, copies of his
Diocesan Directors of Religious Education and is based on the handouts and powerpoint presentation are available. To
NCCL/Loyola Press “The Effective DRE” series on theological top- receive a copy, contact Pat Keck.
ics. It will take place on February 23, from 9:30-2:15 and the
Bishop Marshall Center in downtown Springfield. The price is $15. Lenten Morning of Reflection
For more information, contact Pat Keck. A Lenten morning of reflection is scheduled for
Monday, March 22, 10:00-Noon, followed by lunch at
New High School Resource Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hart-
Ave Maria Press has announced a new high school text- ford. Brandon Nappi, a member of the retreat team there,
book, Jesus Christ: God’s Revelation to the World. This book, and will be the presenter. The event is open to all catechetical
two additional titles that will soon follow it, constitute an exciting leaders (DREs/CREs, Youth Ministers, Lay Ministers,
and challenging new approach to the catechesis of Catholic teens. RCIA Coordinators, Pastoral Associates, deacons, and
The book has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism of Catholic Biblical School graduates and students.) For
the Catholic Church, and is based on the new USCCB Curriculum more information, contact Pat Keck.
Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for
Young People of High School Age. Check out
www.avemariapress.com for more information about high school
resources and check out http://www.usccb.org/catechism/document/
YOUTH MINISTRY
Currentlist.pdf for other approved resources. Catholic Youth Spectacular Sept 12, 2010
Workshop on Autism VISIT www.youthspectacular.net and avail your-
self of the posters and other publicity for the CYS 2010.
Mark your calendar for an informative workshop on Au-
Of special note is the INTENT TO PARTICIPATE
tism. The Office for People with Disabilities is sponsoring a work-
FORM. Send this in ASAP especially if you have youth
shop on April 20 at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, 9:30 am –
(or other adults) who want to be on the Diocesan Youth
12:00 noon. The speaker will be Nicole Caron, the Program Direc-
Council (DYC). First planning meeting for the DYC is
tor of Jericho, the Ministry for Persons with Disabilities in the Dio- Feb 20th 10:00-2:00 at the Archdiocesan Center at St. Tho-
cese of Springfield, MA. Ms. Caron has an ongoing program that
mas Seminary, Bloomfield. Next meeting for the Manage-
addresses the needs of children who have autism. Her presentation
ment committee is Jan 13th at 1:30 at the ORE office. The
could be helpful as you plan your religious education program at CYS 2010 promotional video can be viewed on the web-
your parish. Make plans to attend now. Call the Office for People
site. Share it with your youth!
with Disabilities with any questions: 860-761-7444.
Passport to Success – Summer Institute and Retreat Liturgical Taste of Hartford
th
Feb. 14 Black History Month Mass at St. Joseph Cathe-
Save the date – June 25-27, 2010 at Immaculate Conception Spiri-
dral (140 Farmington Ave.) 2:00 p.m.
tual Renewal Center in Putnam, CT. This four-part journey for
Feb. 21st Black History Month Mass at St. Michael, Hart-
training and enrichment will be presented in a retreat-like format.
ford (7 Clark St) 9:00 a.m.
Sessions will include Part I (Preparing for the Journey), Part II
Feb. 28th Black History Month Mass at St. Martin de Por-
(Embarking on the Journey), Part III (Ports of Call) and Part IV
res, New Haven(136 Dixwell Ave) 10:00 a.m.
(Extending your Journey). Stay tuned for more information next
month.
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6. Disciple Project Christian Leadership Retreat
Prepare and serve a meal for 100 men at the Immaculate Select some youth to attend this weekend to learn
Shelter in Hartford- Corner of Park and Hungerford Street. leadership skills in a Christ-like manner with other like
OPEN DATES: Feb 14, 21, 28. April 4, 18. May 8, 9. minded peers from across Connecticut. $175.00 per person.
Contact Holy Family for a flyer and register by May 26th -
Pantry Project 860-521-0440 ext 112. www.holyfamilyretreat.org or holy-
Come to the Helen Cooper Food Pantry at St. Michael’s familyretreat@cpprov.org
Church in Hartford any Saturday (8:00-10:15) - except for after
Christmas and Thanksgiving - to help sort and distribute food to Adoration
the people in the neighborhood. Call Shawnee to register your Adoration at St. Bartholomew, Manchester every
group. third Friday at 7:15. Contact Vicky Rispoli at 860-646-1613
for more information
Hunger 101
Hunger 101 is a role-play and discussion activity de- Youth Ministry Awards
signed to increase awareness and understanding of hunger and its Yes, it is time to think of youth and adults who are
many causes in our community. The program simulates the chal- deserving of recognition for their contributions to youth min-
lenges of feeding a family on a limited budget. It's an interactive istry. Packets with application forms will be mailed or e-
approach to learning about hunger in our towns. Book a Hunger mailed out in February and will be due in early April. The
101 session to prepare youth for the Disciple or Pantry projects. Discipleship Award is given in recognition of a parish/school
If you would like to become a facilitator of this program, please recommendation to confer upon Catholic youth who have
contact John Phillips-Sandy at jphillips-sandy@foodshare.org or exercised their baptismal call, served as role models in terms
call (860) 286-9999 x101. of Mass attendance and Catholic Social teachings, and self-
lessly served their peers with unwavering commitment and
Standing as One Human Family dedication. To be considered, the candidate must have been
“Training of Trainers” opportunity on Friday, February involved in Comprehensive Youth Ministry for four years of
26th or Saturday, February 27th 10:00-4:00 at the Archdiocesan high school and made a significant contribution to the spiri-
Center at St. Thomas Seminary. Learn how to do this retreat at tual welfare of their peers and Youth ministry.
your parish or school. Registration begins at 9:30. Cost is only The Light of the World Award is given in recognition of a
$20.00 per person - includes lunch and all materials. See ORE parish/school recommendation to confer upon Catholic adults
website for flyer. (21 and over) who have faithfully lived out their baptismal
call through dedication and service to Youth and Comprehen-
Solidarity Saturday sive Youth Ministry. To be considered for this award the can-
A Social Justice day on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the didate must: strive to be an exemplary role model in terms of
Archdiocesan Center at St Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield. Regis- Mass attendance and Catholic Social Teaching; have given
tration begins at 9:30. Cost is $15.00 pp - includes lunch and a FIVE full years of service to youth through Comprehensive
light snack. Discounted registration by February 29th. Registra- Youth Ministry; have made a significant contribution to the
tion flyer on ORE website. spiritual welfare of youth and/or their families and have a
letter of recommendation written by a youth (s) impacted by
Food Fast the ministry of the candidate.
The season of Lent is a great time for youth groups to
participate in the Food Fast program to experience the issue of
hunger and food insecurity around the globe. E-mail food- YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
fast@crs.org to register your group and get GREAT resources or CREDO: Web site www.geocities.com/credocath Get a
e-mail Shawnee for 3 informational flyers. You can also invite a newsletter by writing to P.O. Box 1236, Glastonbury, CT
Global Fellow to speak to your youth or church community by 06033.
calling Mikaele Sansone at 410-951-7336 or msansone@crs.org St. Patrick, Enfield: Saturdays 7:00-8:30. Contact: John
Summer Liturgical Leadership Conference Miller (413) 786-3023
St. Rose, New Haven (Spanish): Sundays at 6:00 p.m.
One Bread, One Cup. For High School youth, Campus Contact: German Hernandez: 203-865-6149
and Youth Ministers - Word, Sacrament, Mission rooted in the St. Mary, New Haven: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Contact: John
Benedictine tradition to nurture and deepen Catholic Faith. Ses- Alvaro 203-562-6193 John.alvaro@yale.edu
sions for 2010: June 14-18, June 25-29, July 6-10. Sessions for Rock Group Holy Hour: Fridays: 7:15 pm: 1st Friday: Our
2011: June 13-17, June 27-July 1, July 6-10. Held at Saint Mein- Lady of Mt. Carmel, Waterbury; 2nd Friday: Holy Spirit,
rad School of Theology 200 Hill Drive. St. Meinrad, Indiana, Newington; 3rd Friday: St. Bartholomew, Manchester. 4th
47577. Call 800-634-6723 or oboc.saintmeinrad.edu or Fr. God- Friday: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Meriden;
frey Mullen, OSB Provost-Vice Rector at St Meinrad School of www.therockgroup.org
Theology 800-334-6821 or gmullen@saintmeinrad.edu Bustedhalo.com A website to surprise, challenge & support
you in making meaningful faith connections.
Catholic Underground: Saturdays 7:30pm - 10:30pm. St.
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7. James Church, 896 Main Street, Manchester. See Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center
www.catholicundergroundct.com for more information.
Check out their website: www.holyfamilyretreat.org.
Catholic Dinner Club (for ages 18+) Upcoming events: Valentine’s Day Eucharist & Gourmet
Wine Tasting Party, Saturday, February 13, 6:00 pm, Finding
Prayer 6:00. Dinner 6:45. Speaker 8:00. Members pay
God Again: A Lenten Exploration, with Fr. David Cinque-
$20.00 pp. Non-members pay $25.00 pp
grani, CP, on February 17 (daytime 10:00-2:00, evening 6:00-
Make reservations by the first Friday of the month. Come @7:30
9:00 pm); A Shawl Knitting Retreat Day – March 20, 10:00
for the speaker only ( $10.00pp). Questions? Contact Keith 860
am-5:00 pm with Sr. Cathy Murtha, D.W. Note: Fairly
-747-3513 or catholicdinnerclub@gmail.com
traded Organic coffee is now available from the Passionists.
Theology on Tap, New Haven 2009-10 season Parish Social Ministry
Held on Mondays in the back room of Bar, 254 Crown The Parish Social Ministry Program of the Office for
Street, New Haven. Check out www.theologyontapnh.com for Catholic Social Justice Ministry (formerly the Office of Ur-
more information. ban Affairs) is sponsoring “Biblical Justice: The Roots and
Wings of Social Ministry” – a day of prayer, fellowship and
renewal. The event will take place on Saturday, March 13
2009 Calendar from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at St. James Parish in Rocky Hill.
Refreshments and lunch provided. ($30 Registration fee –
Reminder: Go to www.orehartford.org and click on financial assistance is available). The speaker is Tricia Hoyt,
calendar. All of our events for Religious Education, Youth and the director of the Office of Parish and Community Engage-
Young Adult Ministry, RCIA, Adult Confirmation, Biblical ment at Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Phoenix, Ari-
School, Catholic Scouting, Lay Ministry, and CYO Sports are zona. For more information or to register – go to
included. You can list the events by date, print the calendar, www.catholicsocialjustice.org or email at
click on an event/workshop to get all of the information ocsjm@catholicsocialjustice.org.
regarding times and locations or you can search for an event. Workshop on Centering Prayer
If you have any questions, contact Pat Keck.
Remember to check often. St. Mary Church in Windsor Locks is sponsoring a
New events will be added and others updated. workshop – “An Introduction to Centering Prayer” on Satur-
day, March 14, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. The speaker is
Rev. William Sheehan, OMI. Suggested donation is $20
(family discounts available). Included are six follow-up ses-
OTHER sions on Sunday evenings. Bring your own “brown bag”
Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center lunch, beverages and breakfast pastries provided. For infor-
mation and reservations, call Larry or Mary at 860-623-9132.
An Evening for Prayer, Reflection and Sharing (on “The
Shack” by William Young), February 9, 7:00-9:00 pm; The Art Women of Hope Ministry
and Craft of Forgiving, February 23 (daytime, 9:00-1:00 or eve- St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church in Hartford extends a
ning 7:00-9:00) with The Reverend Eileen Epperson; Pysanky special invitation to participate in their ongoing series Vibrant
Workshop (egg decorating) on March 3, 6:30-9:30 pm; Come Voices in the Church Today at the Franciscan Center for Ur-
Follow Me: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus, on March 11 ban Ministry. On Tuesday, February 23 at 6:30 pm, Sr.
(daytime 9:00-1:00 or evening, 7:00-9:00) with Shawnee Baldwin. Miriam Therese Winter from Hartford Seminary will present
Go to www.ourladyofcalvary.com for the program guide for De- Rediscovering Eucharist with a small “e”. “MT”, as she is
cember, 2009 – February, 2010. affectionately called, is the founder and director of the
Caritas Christi Center Women’s Leadership Institute at Hartford Seminary. She is a
professor of liturgy, worship, spirituality, and Feminist Stud-
Check out the workshops offered for January-March, ies. For more information, contact Pat Curtis at 860-756-
2010 on their website: www.caritaschristicenter.org. Upcoming 4034.
events: Ongoing Centering Prayer – 1:30-3:00 pm; Prayerful
Meditation & Movement with the Prayer of St. Francis – seven Free Slide Shows – Catholic Art
Wednesdays from February 3 – March 24, 10:30 am–noon or 6:30 The National Museum of Catholic Art and History
-8:00 pm; Spiritual Book Club: The Saints’ Guide to Happiness: contains a wealth of fabulous images, exhibits and slide
Practical Lessons in the Life of the Sprit, seven Wednesdays from shows. Although the content comes from an American col-
February 3 to March 24, 10:00-11:30 am; Preparing for Lent with lection, it is accessible to everyone, with Cubist Angels
the Beatitudes – February 8, 7:00-8:30 pm; Film Fest: Second- sculpted by Dali, documents from Columbus’s Santa Mara
hand Lions – February 10, 6:30-9:00 pm.; DVD Series by Fr. and a Traveling Sisterhood exhibition. Check it out at
Robert Barron on Seven Great Spiritual Blocks, four Mondays www.nmcah.org and click on the Art and Artist Slide Show.
from February 22 – March 15, 7:00-8:30 pm; Lenten Evening of
Reflection, February 24, 6:00-9:00 pm; Lenten Reflection on Be- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ing Lost and Getting Found, March 3, 7:00-8:30 pm; Introduction Visit our website at http://orehartford.org/employment.htm
to Centering Prayer as an “11th Step” Practice, March 6, 9:00 am
– 4:00 pm.
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8. For our brothers and sisters in Haiti af-
fected by the Earthquake
God of all creation, as we weep with our family in Haiti, con-
sole us.
In this time of crisis, open our eyes to look beyond the disaster
to see Christ in our brothers and sisters in Haiti, as Christ sees
us.
Be with us as we stand in solidarity with those living and
working in Haiti.
Be with us in our mourning and guide our efforts to feed the
hungry, shelter the
homeless, comfort the grieving and stand for justice.
With your mercy, sustain us at this time as we continue to
work for peace and justice.
Amen
How to Help:
Donate via phone:1-877-HELP-CRS
Donate online:www.crs.org
Write a check: Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 17090,
Baltimore, Maryland 21203-7090
Memo portion of Check: Haiti Earthquake
Archdiocese of Hartford NON-PROFIT
Office of Religious Education U.S. POSTAGE PAID
467 Bloomfield Avenue PERMIT #4
Bloomfield, CT 06002 BLOOMFIELD CT
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