October 24, 2023

October 24, 2023 Dear Parishioners and Friends of Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish, Greetings! Recently I heard this awesome story that made me pause and wonder if I am an example of faith, mercy, forgiveness that inspires others to follow in Jesus’ footsteps: A woman had six pre-school age children who made her every day an adventure. One morning her four-year-old started following her unrelentingly. When she stopped, he had run right into her; when she turned, she tripped on him, “wouldn’t you like to go out and play?” she asked. He replied, “No, I would rather be here with you.” And so, it continued until finally she asked, “Why are you doing this?” “Well,” he said, “our teacher told us to walk in Jesus’ footsteps. But I can’t see Jesus’ footsteps, so I am walking in yours.” So where are our footsteps leading? Wherever it is, someone is almost certainly following us. Think of the good people, who have left an enduring mark on our character and our way of life. Many may have never offered a single word of advice. But their goodness was so real that it spoke for itself and drew us near, until we made it our own. To this day, parts of many who are no longer with us still live within us, not just in memory, but in the very fabric and fiber of our souls. Something to ponder and cherish as we remember the Saints and All Souls this coming week. Peace and blessings! Fr. George Couturier The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 29, 2023 4:00 PM at Saint James 9:00 AM at Saint Elizabeth Seton 11:00 AM at Saint James Image courtesy of Saint John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota. 2014. All Saints Day *** Holy Day of Obligation *** Wednesday, November 1 8:00 AM - St. James & livestreamed Noon - St. James 7:00 PM - St. Elizabeth Seton All Souls Day Memorial Mass We Remember Our Deceased Loved Ones at Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish  Thursday, November 2 7:00 PM - St. James & livestreamed We will be celebrating our annual Memorial Mass for those who have had funerals at Saint Josephine Bakhita since November 2022. All are welcome to pray and support those who are mourning, or be strengthened in the face of their own mourning by joining us in person or online. During the candlelit service, we will be announcing the names of those who had funerals at Saint Josephine Bakhita in the past year.     Annual Holiday Fair Bake Sale & Cookie Walk Donations of baked goods and cookies are needed for our annual Holiday Fair. We have many talented bakers in our parish and each year they donate delicious homemade baked goods for our very popular Holiday Fair Bake Sale & Cookie Walk. We can never have too much! Every last crumb sells! Please sign up to donate one or more items. Learn About Baking For Our Holiday Fair Annual Holiday Fair Ornament Collection We are seeking new or gently used holiday ornaments for the Holiday Fair. Collection Bins will be placed at the entrances of both Churches. Any questions, feel free to call Kathy Alexander at 860-563-5859. Only a few spots left! Act Now! Learn More About the Pilgrimage Here 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 Reconciliation Fr. George welcomes all to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Monday evenings at 6:00 PM at St. Elizabeth Seton. GIVE BLOOD Give Blood! The American Red Cross needs you! The next blood drive hosted at our Parish Center at St. James Church is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7 from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Go to www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS to register to give. 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. Read the Parish Bulletin Visit our Website Stay Connected Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish l The Catholic Community of Rocky Hill

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