June 6, 2023

News From Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish

June 6, 2023

Dear Parishioners and Friends of Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish,

The Feast of Corpus Christi (The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ) is fast approaching. It is a powerful celebration of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Unfortunately, some very influential national surveys have revealed the startling decline of the USA Catholic Community’s belief in the Real Presence. To address this dilemma, the US Catholic Bishops have designated a three-year Eucharistic Revival. A time for prayer and renewal in our understanding of the treasured gift of Eucharistic Presence of Jesus. The Revival consists of three phases. The first Phase has been completed. Now, beginning June 11, 2023 to July 17, 2024 will be the parish phase. The culminating event will a National Eucharistic Congress to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Therefore, each parish in the Archdiocese will participate in their own unique way with the Revival. We will kick-off our participation with a Holy Hour of Adoration of the Holy Eucharist and Benediction on Sunday June 11 at 3:00 p.m. at St. James Church. Please be reminded that we have other regular opportunities for Adoration: The first Thursday of each month after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Also, there is a faithful group who gather each week on Thursdays at St. James at 3:00 p.m. in the adoration chapel.

Also, during the year there will be special educational opportunities about The Eucharist coordinated by our very own Deacon Michael Ward…watch for the information in the bulletin and on our social media platforms and digital newsletter. Also, we will be providing educational materials (to all age groups) and special homilies throughout the year. For your own educational and inspirational purposes, be sure to check out www.eucharisticrevival.org.

And now I quote from the Bishops’ document “Behold, I Make All Things New”:

“Our world is hurting. We all need healing, yet many of us are separated from the very source of our strength. Jesus Christ invites us to return to the source and summit of our faith in the celebration of the Eucharist. The National Eucharistic Revival is a movement to restore understanding and devotion to this great mystery here in the United States by helping us renew our worship of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.”

Peace and blessings!

Fr. George Couturier

The Most Holy

Body & Blood of Christ

June 11, 2023

4:00 PM at Saint James

9 AM at Saint Elizabeth Seton

11:00 AM at Saint James

Holy Hour of Adoration & Benediction

3:00 PM at Saint James

Congratulations to our

First Eucharist Candidates

We congratulate and ask God's blessings on the children who received the Eucharist for the first time on May 13. We pray that Jesus, the Bread of Life and Cup of Eternal Salvation, will always nourish your faith and you grow in your knowledge and love of him. God bless you all!

Enjoy this Gallery of Pictures from our First Eucharist Celebrations

Bakhita Bible Camp

Cathletics Vacation Bible School

Become a Champion

for Christ

July 17-21, 2023

9:00 AM - Noon

St. James Campus

Children in Grades 1 - 5 for the fall of 2023.

Bible stories, skits, music, games, crafts, snacks and more!

For more information, contact the Faith Formation Office at reo@sjbrh.org or 860-529-1274.

Learn More and Register Here

Emergency Cereal Drive

Amazing Grace food Pantry sent out a plea for help. They are in great need of cereal. There are drop-off boxes at both church locations. Learn more, Click Here.

Give Blood

The American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive in our Parish Center at St. James Church on Thursday, June 15, from 1PM-6PM.

Visit www.redcrossblood.org to register to give.

Upcoming Meals at ImmaCare Shelter &

St. Vincent dePaul Soup Kitchen

Donations Needed for June 17 & June 25

Members of the Saturday Night Food Group at Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish will be providing meals to the residents at ImmaCare Shelter on Saturday June 17, following the 4:00 PM mass and Sunday evening, June 24, at the St Vincent DePaul soup kitchen. We are in need of your assistance. Sign-up sheets will be posted in the lobbies of each church. Please bring donations to the kitchen in Fr. Shea Hall a day or two in advance of each serving date. For more information or questions please contact Carl Bach at 860-882-9174 or email: abcb1922@yahoo.com.

Charismatic Prayer Group

Our Charismatic Prayer Group gives praise, honor, thanks and love to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Our gatherings include Christian music, charismatic prayer, discussion of biblical readings and sharing prayer petitions. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month from 7:00-8:30 PM online. Contact Kristie Witherspoon to learn more: kblicharz@gmail.com.

Daily Mass

Mon-8:30AM @ Seton

Tues-8:00AM @ St. James

Thur-8:00AM @ St. James

Fri-8:30AM @ Seton

Adoration

First Thursdays

8:30AM @ St. James

Every Thursday

3:00PM @ St. James

Rosary

Tues & Thurs

8:30AM @ St. James

Saturdays

3:20PM @ St. James

It is important that when you give to any charitable organization, you are confident that the funds received are being used wisely. Be assured that your gift to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal supports the ministries and programs indicated in the 2023 Appeal literature! Please visit the Appeal website to learn more and make your gift today.

All funds contributed to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal are used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the Appeal literature, which can be found here. No Appeal funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements.