May 23, 2023

Come Holy Spirit, Plant Sale, Register for Bible Camp, and more...

May 23, 2023

Dear Parishioners and Friends of Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish,

With the celebration of Pentecost, we have traveled on a ninety-day journey since Ash Wednesday. Throughout Lent we watched for signposts in the Scriptures directing our hearts toward God. At Easter we committed (some of us for the first time and the rest of us once again) to our journey of faith in the risen Christ. As we journeyed through the weeks of Easter, Jesus continually beckoned us to remain close and promised to give us the Holy Spirit. The Spirit will bind us to one another and to God.

The promised gift of the Holy Spirit is affirmed on Pentecost. Before the Gospel we will acclaim, “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.” The gifts of the Holy Spirit—wisdom, understanding, counsel, strength, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord—assure us that God is cultivating and nurturing us to life within him. We carry the Holy Spirit within us and radiate that Spirit to all we meet. With the Spirit dwelling within us, we are always close to God. On Pentecost this truth of our faith is celebrated!

Take time this week to note the gifts of the Holy Spirit that you depend upon the most. Pray for a strengthening of the gifts of the Holy Spirit to help you on your daily walk as a disciple of the risen Christ. Come Holy Spirit!

Pentecost

May 28, 2023

4:00 PM at St. James

9:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Seton & livestreamed

11:00 AM at St. James

Wear red to mass on Pentecost!

Giving Garden Plant Sale

The Giving Garden Ministry is sponsoring a Plant Sale of vegetable starters on Sunday, May 28 before and after the 9:00 AM Mass at St. Elizabeth Seton. The proceeds will assist the team in upkeep of the garden. The vegetables of the garden support local soup kitchens. Each plant is $1.

Crowning of Mary

Sunday, May 14

Enjoy this beautiful gallery of pictures taken by parishioner Bill Betterini at our May Crowning Celebration.

Click Here

Congratulations to our

First Eucharist Candidates

We congratulate and ask God's blessings on the children who received the Eucharist for the first time last weekend. 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!

Stay Tuned Next Week for a Gallery of Pictures from First Communion

We are most pleased and excited to announce the introduction of a brand new ministry for children at our parish! Beginning this Fall, the Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLW) will be held on the first Sunday of every month at 11:00 a.m. Mass on the St. James campus, with a pilot CLW being launched on Sunday, June 4.

CLW invites children from Kindergarten age to Grade 5 to be called from the main assembly at Mass during the Liturgy of the Word to hear and reflect upon the readings and Gospel at their developmentally appropriate age level.

The liturgy matches that of the main assembly using the Lectionary for Children. A "reflection" is given by the presider (Minister of the Word) in place of the homily. The children then return to the main assembly prior to the start of the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

As with any new ministry, your help is needed! Please consider becoming a Presider (Minister of the Word) or help with "gatekeeping." We will provide you with both the necessary resources and training. Your commitment could be as little as twice a year! Please call (860-529-1274) or email the Faith Formation Office (reo@sjbrh.org) if you are interested in serving in any capacity! It is such a rewarding ministry.

Thank you and see you all on Sunday, June 4! Blessings to all.

Filomena Marinelli, Children's Liturgy of the Word Coordinator

Monica Piombino, Directory of Faith Formation

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 & Register Here

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 first Tuesday of the month online. Contact Kristie Witherspoon to learn more: kblicharz@gmail.com.

The Archbishop's Annual Appeal Continues

The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal changes lives through service to the Lord. Your gift helps to support those cultivating a vocation to the priesthood. Make your gift to the Annual Appeal as an investment in the future of our Church and our Faith.

Donate to the Archbishop's Annual Appeal

Food & Cereal

For Our Local Pantries

We continue to seek food and cereal donations for our monthly delivery to the Rocky Hill and Amazing Grace food pantries. Non-perishable food items and cereal boxes can be dropped off at either church location. Learn more, Click Here.

Give Blood

The American Red Cross has launched a Severe Blood Shortage Appeal. The next drive hosted at our Parish Center at St. James Church is scheduled for Thursday, June 15, from 1PM-6PM. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org to register to give.

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

Parish Visitors

Our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are available to bring Holy Communion to our homebound parishioners and those recuperating from surgery or illness. Please contact the parish office to request a visit: 860-529-8655.

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Lisa OrchenMay 23, 2023