July 23, 2024

July 23, 2024 Dear Parishioners and Friends of Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish, Several weeks ago, a horrendous act of violence was displayed in Butler, Pennsylvania. The deafening noise from this event has clogged not only our ears but our hearts, souls and minds as well and has rattled our foundational values and beliefs as Christians. We are called to discern the events with the vision of Jesus Christ and the rich traditions and teachings of our Church. Violence and hate are NOT part of the vision and teachings. May the following prayer from the Catholic Health Association help us to heal and refocus on our faith tradition: “Our God will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore.” (Isaiah 2:4) God who is beyond politics and nations, Christ who transcends the power of violence, Holy Spirit who animates all people, Be with us in this moment of violence, division, and turmoil. Transform our rage and hate that we might see our brothers and sisters with your eyes. Break our hearts of stone, give us hearts of love and understanding that your peace might prevail. Amen! Pray for the wounded and the killed. Pray that any spirit of retribution would be transformed by love. Pray for all of us.  Peace and blessings! Fr. George Couturier Join Us for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 28, 2024 4:00 PM Vigil at St. James 9:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Seton and livestreamed 11:00 AM at St. James The 5th century mosaic in the Byzantine church of Tabgha, commemorating the miracle of Jesus multiplying the loaves and fishes as told in Sunday's Gospel (John 6: 1-15). FAITH FORMATION SUMMER BREAK NEWS ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM FOR FALL FAITH FORMATION CLASSES COMING BEGINNING OF AUGUST Hope you all are enjoying a wonderful summer and trying to stay cool! Your team in the Faith Formation office has been working to put together your children’s classes for the Fall and updating all the information that is needed for our online registration form. This year we are excited to announce that we are adding Pre-kindergarten (age 4) - classes to our early childhood program which still includes kindergarten and first grade students. Stay alert for emails, and information on our parish website, parish newsletter, parish bulletin, and other parish media for news when the registration form will be released online. We also will be offering a two week early discount fee once the form goes live. We have included two links for you to check out to share with members of your family as you continue to grow in your faith this summer. We still have lots of summer to enjoy! One is a summer bucket list, and the other is conversation starters for your family that you can use all year. Please Email reo@sjbrh.org with any questions. Enjoy the rest of your summer! Monica Piombino and Faith Formation Team HELP MAKE OUR ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC FUN FOR EVERYONE! We need bakers, food servers, greeters, activity leaders and more. Check out all the opportunities to work a shift for our annual parish picnic. Many hands make light work! Click Here to Volunteer at Our Parish Picnic Other Fun Tidbits Sixth Annual Knights of Columbus Golf Outing Friday, September 20, 2024 Timberlin Golf Club, Berlin CT Lunch/Registration at 11:00AM Scramble Format ~ Shotgun Start at 12:30 PM ~ Buffet Dinner to follow $150 per golfer includes 18 holes of golf w/cart, lunch and buffet dinner, cash prizes, raffle prizes.  $55 dinner only For more information, contact Mike DiBattisto (860-713-9070) or Mike Lombardo (860-869-2231). Learn More Here Read the Parish Bulletin Visit our Website 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. Stay Connected Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish l The Catholic Community of Rocky Hill

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