This document is a newsletter from the Office of Religious Education in the Archdiocese of Hartford. It provides information on upcoming workshops for those who work in RCIA programs. It also notes the passing of Fr. Lawrence Boadt, a friend of the Catholic Biblical School who led Bible studies until his death from cancer. Staff members and their roles are listed, including coordinators for Hispanic catechesis, youth ministry, and scouting. In a letter, the director reflects that his good fortune in life is a gift from God that needs to be shared with others.

1. Archdiocese of Hartford
September 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.
Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Motta, D.Min.
From the Director’s desk… Director of ORE,
Catholic Scouting Chaplain
mmotta@adh-ore.org
Just Call Me Lucky I am somewhat disturbed by Ms. Patricia Keck, M.A.
Assistant Director, Religious Education,
people who suggest that they are self- Catechetical Leader Training,
Sometimes, I reflect and
made. I am upset by people who think Catechesis, Sacramental Preparation, Catechist
meditate on how lucky I have been.
that others are poor because they are Formation, Generations of Faith,
First of all, I was born to loving Resource Library
lazy and do not try hard enough. I
parents who made sure that my pkeck@adh-ore.org
know that so much of what I have, as it
upbringing was a good and Mr. Carlos Aedo, M.A.
were, is the luck of the draw. I did not
wholesome one. I was well fed and Coordinator for Catechesis for Hispanics
pick my parents nor did I pick to be
loved as a youngster and caedo@adh-ore.org
born in the United States.
encouraged to pursue an education. Mrs. Shawnee Baldwin, M.A.
I was also provided with their Coordinator of Youth and Youth Adults
All that I have comes from God. My
strong belief in God as well as their Ministry, Confirmation (Youth), CYO Sports
life is a gift. My good fortune needs to (Basketball)
Catholic moral values. Secondly, I
be shared with those who are less sbaldwin@adh-ore.org
was born in America and blessed
fortunate. Mrs. Shannon Carnese
with a certain amount of material
prosperity, a place to live and Coordinator of Catholic Scouting,
That is the way that Jesus set it Video Library, CYO Sports (Cheerleading)
enough food to eat. sperzan@adh-ore.org
up and the criteria for our salvation will
be how we shared our good fortune Ms. Barbara Jean Daly Horell, MTS.
Other people throughout Coordinator of Catholic Biblical School
with others. We are all familiar with the
the world are not so fortunate. bjdalyhorell@adh-ore.org
last judgment in Matthew’s Gospel
Many people are not provided with Mrs. Mary Marsan, M.Div.
where the Son of Man separates the
the opportunity to go to school. Coordinator of R.C.I.A., Adult
sheep from the goats based on the way
Many do not have a roof over their Confirmation, Adult Formation,
they treated others in need. (Mt: 25; 31
heads or enough to eat. Many do Lay Ministry
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not even have clean water to drink.
Mrs. Jill Costa
My life is a gift from God. jcosta@adh-ore.org
Why have I been so
What I do with my life is my gift back
fortunate? Why have others in the Mrs. Shirley Morris
to God. smorris@adh-ore.org
world struggled to have the bare
necessities? I do not know and will Specialized Youth Ministry
~Monsignor Michael J. Motta Catholic Boy Scouting Chairperson
not know until I meet God face to
face. John Meakin, Jr. (860) 688-7440
Catholic Girl Scouting Chairperson
But what I do know, Jessica Eaton
koosteach@cs.com
because of my upbringing and my
religious education, is that what I CYO Basketball Program
John Egan (203) 596-9610
have is truly a blessing from God
(jwhoa@aol.com)
that needs to be shared with others.
I am not entitled to it. It is a gift CYO Cheerleading Program
Robin Norko (203) 281-9663
and all gifts need to be shared. (cheercoachRC@aol.com) www.ctspirit.com

2. ADULT FORMATION/ CATHOLIC BIBLICAL SCHOOL
EVANGELIZATION/RCIA In Memoriam
RCIA Workshops 2010-2011 Fr. Lawrence Boadt, CSP
Entered Eternal Life: July 24, 2010
The following RCIA Workshops are offered for those who
minister in the RCIA. You may attend all or some of the workshops. Fr. Boadt was a great friend to the Hartford Catholic
All sessions will be held at The Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Biblical School and the Office of Religious Education. He
Seminary in Bloomfield. Please see the enclosed flyer for more continued to work closely with our students throughout his
information. Workshops are 9:00-noon. long fight with cancer, leading our first-year Lenten Scripture
Saturday, September 25, 2010– Overview of the RCIA process, Day less than four months prior to his death. He was the author
Developing a Team for the RCIA, Presenter: Lisa Orchen, of numerous books and articles, including the CBS textbook
Facilitator for STEP, on-line courses, Notre Dame University Reading the Old Testament. Please continue to pray for him,
Saturday, October 16, 2010– Period of Catechumenate, Celebrating the Paulist fathers, and his family.
the Rite of Welcome and Acceptance, Dismissal Rite and How to His presence among us has changed, but he will never
Break Open the Word, Presenter: Jean Kechejian, Former Diocesan be forgotten. Two great ways to honor his memory: (1)
Director of RCIA, Diocese of Bridgeport promote Bible study, and (2) recruit students for the Catholic
Saturday, January 22, 2011– Period of Purification and Biblical School. The Lawrence Boadt Memorial Medal will
Enlightenment, Celebrating the Rite of Election, Celebrating be awarded in his honor at the Anniversary Celebration in
Scrutinies and Penitential Rites, Presenter: Lisa Orchen October.
Saturday, February 19, 2011– Period of Mystagogy News from the Catholic Biblical School
Presenter: Lisa Orchen
Saturday, April 16, 2011– RCIA Retreat Day for Catechumens, Everyone is Welcome to celebrate the fifteenth
Candidates and Team members– 9 am to 2 pm anniversary of the Hartford Catholic Biblical School with
Presenter: Jean Kechejian Archbishop Henry Mansell and the Office of Religious
Education. Dr. Harold Attridge, Dean of Yale Divinity School,
Adult Confirmation Preparation Classes will be speaking on “The Gospel of John, Critical Study of
These preparation classes are offered for adults who have Scripture, and the Life of Faith.”
been baptized and received first communion, but have not yet been Date: Thursday, October 21, 2010
confirmed. Registration forms can be found on our web site, Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
www.orehartford.org or through your parish. There is a $20.00 book Location: St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield
fee. Dates and Places of classes: Tickets are $25 per guest and can be purchased by contacting
Monday, September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18 at Our Lady of Ms. Jill Costa or Ms. Shirley Morris at the Office of Religious
Loreto, 12 Ardsley Rd., Waterbury, CT 7:15-9:00 pm* (note time) Education.
Tuesday, September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19 at St. Thomas Application and Enrollment Information
Seminary, 467 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield, CT -7 to 9 pm.
Thursday, September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, at St. Joan of Arc, We have a few openings left in the CBS Class of
470 W. Todd St., Hamden, CT- 7 to 9 pm. 2014! All interviews must be completed before the Opening
Scripture Day on September 11. For information, check out
The Confirmation ceremony will take place on Wednesday, our “Frequently Asked Questions” online at
October 27, 2010 at 7:30 pm at the Archdiocesan Center at St. www.orehartford.org/cbs.htm.
Thomas Seminary, 467 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield, CT.
CBS 2010-11 Class Schedules
What Every Catholic Needs to Know
For a complete schedule of Scripture Days,
Our Sunday Vistor has announced a new series, “What graduation, and all events, go to www.orehartford.org and
Every Catholic Needs to Know”. Each month the In Focus section click on “Calendar” at the top of the page. (Use the drop-down
will cover topics such as sin and reconciliation, marriage, menu to advance from the ORE calendar to the CBS calendar.)
sacraments, spiritual growth and more. Go to www.osv.com or call
1-800-348-2440. First Year Classes: Mondays, 7:00 pm, Cheshire;
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Bloomfield; Thursdays, 10:00 am,
Online RCIA Webinar West Hartford; Thursdays 7:00 pm, Milford
The North American Forum on the Catechumenate is Second Year Classes: Mondays, 7:00 pm, Cheshire;
presenting an online webinar on Discernment: Listening to God in Tuesdays, 7:00 pm, Hamden; Thursdays, 10:00 am, West
Initiation & Parish Ministry, Monday, September 20, 2010 at 2:00 Hartford
pm EST (for one hour). Our Baptism impels us to discern, to listen
Advanced Year (Years 3 and 4) Classes: Tuesdays,
for God’s invitation as we live. Our Catholic faith tradition
7:00 pm, Hamden; Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, Bloomfield;
considers discernment a vital element of one’s faith journey. But
Fridays, 10:00 am, Cheshire
how do we both model and teach discernment with catechumens and
candidates? And are we realizing that discernment needs to extend CBS Online!
to all parts of parish ministry? The workshop will be presented by
Donna Steffen, SC. The fee is $25 for 1 registration ($10 for each Find out about all the Biblical School has to offer
additional person if listening/watching from the same computer. For through YouTube videos, Bible Blogs, “frequently asked
more information or to register, go to www.naforum.org. questions,”—access them all at www.orehartford.org.
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3. CBS on ORTV’s “That’s the Spirit” Registrations are available on line. All Scout leaders
If you didn’t catch BJ’s conversation with Fr. Gatzak on “That’s the working with Catholic sponsored units are also required
Spirit,” Sunday, July 18, you can find the interview online at http:// to attend a VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children session
www.ortv.org/tts.htm#segments. and have a back ground check completed BEFORE
working with scouts in their area.
CBS CORNERSTONE Cheers to the Chair!
News for CBS Graduates: September Graduate Enrichment
Dina Garafola, the Chairperson to the
Program: Canaanite Mythology and the Language of the Old Testament
Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Committee for Girl
with Paul Sansone, Sunday, September 12, 2010, 1:00 p.m.
Scouts and Camp Fire has resigned. We were blessed to
have her lead the committee for several years and are
October Graduate Enrichment Program: The Gospel of John,
grateful for all she has brought to the committee. She led
Critical Study of Scripture, and the Life of Faith with Harold Attridge,
the Brownie portion of our Spiritual Retreat day for
Thursday, October 21, 2010, 6:00 p.m. (Tickets: $25 available at the
many years and she will be greatly missed. Good luck to
ORE)
her in her new ventures within her parish community.
Jessica Eaton, one of the committee’s longest running
Annabelle Schifferdecker, CBS Class of 2009, is our CBS Parish
members graciously accepted the role of chairperson
Ambassador Coordinator. Recruitment for Fall 2012 begins now! Contact
effective immediately. We look forward to her
Annabelle at thebelle79@yahoo.com or 860-648-9201.
experience and insight on leading the committee into the
future.
~Monsignor Michael J. Motta
CATHOLIC SCOUTING
Technology & CYO CHEERLEADING
Catholic Scouting and Camp Fire Save the Date!
Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Scouting Website:
The Archdiocese of Hartford Cheerleading Competition
http://orehartford.org/catholicscouts.htm
will be held on March 5, 2011. Mark your calendars
National Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts and Camp Fire
now!
Website: www.nccgscf.org
National Catholic Committee on Scouting: http://www.nccs-bsa.org/
Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Scouting & Camp Fire Blog:
http://catholicscoutsandcampfire.blogspot.com/
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php? Catechesis for the 21st Century
gid=128360974678&ref=ts
Reminder: We are blogging. Subscribe to the
Upcoming Catholic Scouting Events blog in order to get up-to-date information. It’s free and
September 9, 2010: 6:00 p.m.: Next Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic easy. We get information about various workshops and
Scout Committee dinner meeting: Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas publisher information that is often too late for the
Seminary, Bloomfield. newsletter. Go to www.ore-blogs.info and click on
October 8-10, 2010: Catholic Boy Scout Retreat & Chaplain Aide Pat’s picture. Enter your email address to
Training at Camp Strang, Goshen. subscribe. Every time there is a new entry, you will
October 22-24, 2010: NCCS Region I Conference, Bridgeport. receive an email. That’s all it takes.
November 2010: Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Girl Scouts and Fashion Me A People
Camp Fire Retreat & Counselors Training. Exact date and location to be
determined. The fifth international gathering for Fashion
November 7, 2010: Adult Boy Scout Banquet at the Archdiocesan Me a People – “Proclaim the Good News: a Message of
Center at St. Thomas Seminary in Alumni Lounge! Hope” – is scheduled for January 6-8, 2011at the Hilton
May 1, 2011: Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Girl Scout and Camp Disney Hotel, Orlando Florida. This gathering is
Fire Recognition Sunday: Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, inspired by the work of Maria Harris in promoting a
Bloomfield. vision for lifelong faith formation that is rooted in the
May 15, 2011: Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Boy Scout Recognition curriculum of the faith community. It is sponsored by
Sunday: Cathedral of St. Joseph, Hartford. the Center for Ministry Development in partnership
Please post these events in parish bulletins, websites and email. with Twenty-Third Publications, Catholic Relief
Contact Shannon Carnese for more information. Services, Oregon Catholic Press and Our Sunday Visitor
– Curriculum Division (formerly Harcourt Religion
Publishers). For more details, go to
Boy Scout Counselor’s Training http://secure.cmdnet.org/index.cfm?ID=FD5FCAFA-
The Catholic Boy Scout Committee will hold a Counselors 1517-61B4-4856448FDADF37CC
Training workshop on September 18th at the Archdiocesan Center at St.
Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield. $15.00 per person.
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4. Religious Education Congress workshop for parish leaders. The event is scheduled for
Saturday, November 20, 8:30-3:00 at the Archdiocesan Center
The annual Religious Education Congress will be held in Bloomfield. Leif Kehrwald is the presenter. For more
on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at St. Paul Catholic information, see the enclosed flyer or contact BJ Daly Horell
High School in Bristol. The theme for this year’s Congress is or Pat Keck.
Forming Disciples - Cultivating Faith. Plan to spend a
wonderful day with catechetical leaders and catechists from Catechetical Sunday
around the diocese, sharing our faith and learning more skills to Catechetical Sunday will be celebrated on September
transmit that faith to others. The day begins with a keynote by 19th. The theme for this year is “Matrimony: Sacrament of
Joe Paprocki, D.Min., National Consultant for Loyola Press. Enduring Love” to coincide with the release of the Bishops’
His topic is: Do I Look Fat in This? Putting on Christ – A Pastoral Letter on Marriage. The United States bishops have
Perfect Fit. Archbishop Mansell will celebrate Liturgy. developed online catechetical materials. They are available on
Various publishers and Archdiocesan agencies will be www.usccb.org/catecheticalsunday/. This site offers
exhibiting materials and resources. There are 16 different promotional materials, teaching resources, information
workshops (10 in English, 6 in Spanish) and being held in the regarding a retreat, liturgy and prayers, and printed resources.
afternoon. Topics include: Skills for Leading Prayer, Teaching Information is available in English and in Spanish. Note: The
and Praying with the Scriptures, Online Adult aith Formation USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis
and Catechist Certification, Bullying, Faith Starts in the Family, approved for Catechetical Sunday (September 18) the theme of
Roman Missal Changes, Morality, Tapping Teens for Peer the revised Roman Missal. Other resources, including a
Ministry, Spiritual Formation for the Catechist, and God Glitter reflection book designed for catechists and parents, are
and Glue, La Praxis (Practica) Bautismal, La Nueva available from the National Conference for Catechetical
Confirmación: Pastoral Juvenil y Confirmación, La Misión Leadership – www.NCCL.org.
Evangelizadora de Los Padres, El Discipulado Cristiano:
Relevancia y Compromisos, Cursos de Formación en la Fe Holy Saints and Timeless Mysteries
Online: Una Alternativa de Formación Para Nuestros
Tiempos, ¿Qué Tiene Que Ver Mi Fe con Facebook y el Cine?. St. Patrick-St. Anthony’s Clare Gallery in Hartford
The Congress is open to all catechetical leaders, catechists, will be hosting an exhibition of Bro. Mickey McGrath’s
youth ministers, RCIA coordinators, Adult Faith Formation artwork. The exhibition is titled: Holy Saints and Timeless
coordinators and all intereste in the catechetical ministry. The Mysteries: A Fresh Look at Some of our Best Loved
brochures will be mailed shortly. Information is available on Traditions. It is free and open to the public and extends from
our website at www.orehartford.org/congress10/htm. September 2 to October 28, 2010. A reception and artist
lecture will be held on Saturday, October 2, 9:00 – Noon,
Social Media Guidelines entitled “All That Is Seen and Unseen. Brother Mickey
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has McGrath, Oblate of St. Francis de Sales, is an artist, writer and
developed a synthesis of best practices for using social media. speaker who loves to explore the relationship between art and
The document includes guiding priciples, The Church and faith. This will be a wonderful opportunity for those involved
Social Media: an overview definitions, guidlines, establishing a professionally and as volunteers in religious education.
site, social networking with minors, personal sites and how to Parents are also encouraged to attend. For more information,
report and monitor. These guidelines come at a time when these go to www.spsact.org. To register for the October 2 event, call
media presen tus with wonderful means of communication but, 860-756-4034.
at the same time, it is especially necessary that we use social
Fashioning Faith
media in a proper manner. This includes web 2.0, blogs, micro-
blogs, social networks (such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, The Center for Ministry Development has given a
YouTube, Flickr and Linkedln), ministry websites and personal new look to its Fashioning Faith website. If your parish
websites. For a copy of the guidelines, go to www.usccb.org/ engages in Generations of Faith, Whole Community
comm/social-media-guidelines.shtml. Catechesis, or any form of intergenerational learning, you will
find on this website, resources for lifelong, event-centered,
Connecting Catholic Families with the Bible intergenerational faith formation. In addition to complete
intergenerational learning sessions, home activities, and online
A key to the success of any religious education learning sessions, you will find peer learning sessions, learning
program is the family – their connection to the parish and what activities for individuals, articles for leaders and a host of
happens in the home. The Center for Ministry Development tools. Subscribers receive 50-75 new files every quarter, all
will present “Connecting Catholic Families with the Bible”, a downloadable and customizable. Check it out at
www.fashioningfaith.org and click on “Preview.”
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5. YOUTH MINISTRY Religious Education Congress
Bring your whole faith formation team to hear Joe
Youth Ministry Blog Paprocki at the Religious Education Congress on November
6th. Workshops for those working with youth include:
Check it out at www.archhartfordym.blogspot.com and Teaching and Praying with the Scriptures; Tapping Teens for
subscribe. If you have suggestions for entries let Shawnee Peer Ministry; God, Glitter and Glue; La Nueva
Baldwin know at sbaldwin@adh-ore.org Confirmacion. Registration 8-9:00. Prayer 9:00. Keynote
Catholic Youth Spectacular 9:15. Mass 10:30. Lunch 12:00. Workshops 1:15-3:30.
September 12, 2010. The countdown begins for the 5th Cardboard City
annual Spectacular with Jesse Manibusan as our keynote. As of Friday November 19-Nov 20, 2010. St. Francis of
August 10th, we are at 1349 participants and 54 groups. Assisi in South Windsor invites youth to participate in an
Orientation for group leaders is Thursday, September 2nd 6:15- overnight in a box – whatever the temperature-to raise
8:30 with a light supper in the dining room of the Archdiocesan awareness of the plight of the homeless. Activities include
Center at St. Thomas Seminary. Save September 18, 2011 and hands-on activities, movies, speakers, food and fund
September 30, 2012 for the next two Spectacular events. collection. Contact Maryellen Brennan
River of Life Rosary mbrennan@stf.necoxmail.com if interested in having your
youth join in this eye-opening experience.
October 3, 2010 – 2:30-4:30. Gather at the Jaycees Boat
house just north of Hartford for a stroll near the Connecticut Youth Ministry Studies Certificate
River while we reflect on the Sorrowful Mysteries as it relates to The Center for Ministry Development offers an eight
various life issues. weekend course that can lead to a nationally recognized
Youth Ministry Basics Class Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies. This program is for
adults in ministry to/with/by/for youth, ages 11-18, in both
LEARN HOW TO: (1) Empower young people to live parish and school settings. It equips leaders with skills,
as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today. (2) Draw young knowledge, practical tools, and techniques needed for a
people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work creative and comprehensive ministry to youth. Dates:
of the Catholic faith community. (3) Foster the total personal and November 6-7, 2010, February 5- 6, 2011, June 11-12, 2011.
spiritual growth of each young person Cost is $100.00 per Location: Oakhurst Retreat and Conference Center in
person for all 12 sessions. Group discounts available. Location Whitinsville, MA near Worcester. For more information,
TBD. Class size limited - Please RSVP your attendance by Contact Deacon Ed at ymworcester@gmail.com or web:
December 29th. For a listing of all the classes, go to http://www.ymworcester.org
www.orehartford.org.
Friday, January 7th and 21st 6:00-9:30pm
Saturday, January 8th and 22nd 9:00am-3:00pm The NCCYM March is On…
...to New Orleans, where Catholic tradition is as
Building the Beloved Community essential to the experience of the city as its rich cultural
This 2 day intensive introduction to Kingian diversity and indomitable spirit. United in prayer and
nonviolence training is based on the philosophy of Martin Luther community, we march with renewed joie de vivre and
King, Jr. and provides a framework for conflict reconciliation rekindled mission, in celebration and solidarity with Saints
within families, at school, and in communities. It is ideal for past and present who have responded to the call of Christ in
anyone interested in acquiring skills to promote peace, their lives. Check out all of the information and register at
nonviolence and social change. High School Juniors and Seniors www.NFCYM.org. Diocesan and regional gatherings
welcome. Instructors include Richard Tarlaian, Deacon Arthur planned.
Miller and Victoria Christgau. Shawnee Baldwin will provide
applications specifically to Catholic Social teaching, the Corporal NCYC 2011
works of Mercy, and the Mysteries of the Rosary. Friday, It is never too early to start planning ahead!! The
October 22 (6:00pm-9:45pm) and Saturday, October 23 (9:00am- National Catholic Youth Conference “Called to Glory” will
6:00pm) at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield. Cost is be held in Indianapolis, IN from Nov 17-19th, 2011. Plan on
$60.00pp and includes materials, lunch, and snacks. Partial the 16th to 19th to allow for travel days. Cost will be @
scholarships available-act quickly. Overnight accommodations $900.00pp. Deposits due in March. We are trying to plan a
available at an additional $40.00pp. Please contact Kay Taylor- New England delegation. If you think you might want to join
Brooks at the Office for Black Catholic Ministries 860-243-0648 us for this powerful event, just send Shawnee an e-mail so we
obcm2@sbcglobal.net or Shawnee Baldwin at 860-243-9465 can keep you in the loop for information, scholarship
sbaldwin@adh-ore.org by October 15th to register. opportunities, and other preparation. For the highlights of
NCYC 2009 and preliminary information for 2011, go to
www.NFCYM.org
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6. Venerable Pierre Toussaint Awards Banquet YOUNG ADULT
Sponsored by the Office for Black Catholic Ministry on Saturday,
November 6, 2010. Farmington Marriott. 6:00. Keynote is Dr Warren “Pete”
MINISTRY
Miller, Jr. Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy and brother of Deacon Arthur CREDO: Web site www.geocities.com/
Miller!! There will also be a Silent Auction. Youth are encouraged to attend to credocath Get a newsletter by writing to P.O.
meet and mingle with award recipients who have made a difference by serving Box 1236, Glastonbury, CT 06033. Calendar:
their community. Please call OBCM at 860-243-0648 for more information or go  Saturday, August 14th Dinner Night Out at
to the website: www.aoh-obcm.intuitwebsites.com the Glenwood Diner 5:00pm
Sunday Youth Retreats 2010-2011  Saturday, August 28th Lenny and Joe's in
Westbrook/Mini golf in Old Saybrook
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center continues its tradition of offering
Sunday youth retreats 2:30-6:30pm: September 26th , October 10th , 17th ,  Sunday, September 5th Port Jefferson at
November 7th , 21st , December 5th, January 9th, 23rd, February 13th, 27th, Noon in Bridgeport our hostess is Carol
March 13th, 27th, April 3rd, 10th. Retreat offering is $30.00 pp. Contact Theresa  Saturday, September 18th Gay city State
Wiss 860-521-0440 ext 112 or twiss@cpprov.org Park in Hebron meet at 11:00AM for hike/
 Saturday, September 25th Science Museum
Youth Leadership Training in
June 17-19, 2011 – Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, West Hartford, CT Hartford at noon.
Feb 24-27, 2011 (Winter Break)- YCLI – Fr Marot Center, Woonsocket, RI St. Patrick, Enfield: Saturdays 7:00-8:30.
June 27-July 1, 2011 – YCLI – Fr Marot Center, Woonsocket, RI Contact: Michael LaBarre: (203) 803-0790.
St. Rose, New Haven (Spanish): Sundays at
Catholic Worker Benefit 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 19, 2010. 4:00 (A 90-minute performance, including Contact: German Hernandez: 203-865-6149
intermission). Peter and the Wolf and the Carnival of Animals. A performance for St. Mary, New Haven: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
all ages by the Kelet Duo (Taiwanese pianist Pi-Hsun Shih and Hungarian violinist Contact: John Alvaro 203-562-6193
Katalin Viszmeg) & Narrated by Paul Hansen. Includes a Silent Auction and Art John.alvaro@yale.edu
Show. For the benefit of the Hartford Catholic Worker and Camp Ahimsa of the Rock Group Holy Hour: Fridays: 7:15 pm: 1st
Voluntown Peace Trust. Location: Immanuel Congregational Church at 10 Friday: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Waterbury; 2nd
Woodland St. Hartford. Tickets: Adults $20.00; Children, 12 and under, $10.00 Friday: Holy Spirit, Newington; 3rd Friday: St.
Doors open for silent auction bidding at 3:30 p.m. Contact Chris Doucot for Bartholomew, Manchester. 4th Friday: Our Lady
advance tickets at doucot@sbcglobal.net of Mt. Carmel, Meriden; www.therockgroup.org
Bustedhalo.com A website to surprise,
Y-LIFE (Youth for Life) Conference challenge & support you in making meaningful
October 16, 2010 at Holy Apostles College and Seminary, Cromwell,CT. faith connections.
Rev Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D from the National Catholic Bioethics Center is the Catholic Underground: Saturdays 7:30pm -
keynote speaker. 9:30 Registration. 10:00 Mass. 11:00 Keynote #1 “The Science 10:30pm. St. James Church, 896 Main Street,
and Ethics of Stem Cells and Cloning.” 12:30 Pizza Lunch. 1:30 Keynote #2 Manchester. See
“Invitro Fertilizatin and Assisted Reproductive Technologies.” 3:30 Holy Hour www.catholicundergroundct.com for more
and Reconciliation. 4:30 Closing and Refreshments. $15.00pp (Group discounts information.
available). For more information go to: ylifeprovita@gmail.com
Catholic Underground CT
1st Annual Catholic Music Festival Fundraiser
Find Young Adult groups, Eucharistic
September 17-19, 2010. Co-sponsored by My Father’s House and The Adoration, Latin Mass, Bible Study, Retreats,
Catholic Dinner Club, this music festival will be held at and will benefit My Speakers, and more in your area at
Father’s House Retreat Center in Moodus, Ct. Musicians include John Polce, www.ConnecticutUnderground.com. You never
Marty Rotella, eXaudio. Music, prayer, reconciliation, Mass, food (Hot dogs, know when a new group or event will pop up, so
Cheeseburgers / Hamburgers $1.00 Sausage burgers $2.00 Soda or potato chips check out the Latest News section and the Event
$0.50 Coffee $1.00), religious crafters and raffles. TICKETS: $40.00pp for 1 day Calendar regularly. New items on the
$75.00pp for both days $150.00pp for the weekend including room and board agenda: Frassati Fellowship Retreat in
(subject to availability). Kids under 12 FREE! For more info go to http:// Stamford, and a Pilgrimage to the Holy
www.myfathershouse.com/ or call Keith Lombardo at 860-873-1581. Land. (Both require a prompt response.) If you
Musicians Mass would like your Young Adult Group or Young
Adult oriented event listed on
The fifth annual Musician's Mass will be celebrated at 7:00pm. ConnecticutUnderground.com, email
September 17 at St. Pius X Church. Musicians, Cantors, choir members, clergy, info@catholicundergroundct.com and include
deacons and all people who enjoy singing and participating at Mass are being your event/group title, description, date/time,
invited to attend. Reception to follow mass!!! Contact Jason Alderuccio for more address, contact email or website, target
information rucciotenor1@hotmail.com or audience, and host agency.
alderuccio001@student.wcsu.edu
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7. OTHER Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center
Upcoming events: September 13, 7:00-9:00 pm – From
Pro-Life Mass Ashes to Beauty with Luann Dunnuck; September 29, 9:00 am – 1:00
Save the date! The annual pro-life Mass will be pm or 7:00 – 9:00 pm, The Music of Our Sacred Journey with Jana
celebrated with Archbishop Henry Mansell on Sunday, October 3, Pivacek-Cole; October 5, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Autumn’s Serenity with
2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford. A great event Father Henry Frascadore; October 19, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Understanding
for all – bring your teens, especially! Life into Death: The Hospice Ministry with Laura Borelli; October 20,
7:00 – 9:00 pm, An Evening for Prayer, Reflection and Sharing with
Respect Life Conference Sr. Theresina Scully, CP; October 24, 3:00 – 5:00 pm, Sunday
Mark your calendar! The 11th Annual Respect Life Afternoon Tea; October 28, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Are You a “Mary” or a
Conference will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2010, 9:00 am – “Martha”? Living a Balanced Life, with members of the OLC staff;
3:00 pm, at Holy Angels Parish Center in South Meriden. The November 1, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm or 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Healing in our
registration fee is $15 and includes hospitality, guest speakers, Brokenness with Deacon Arthur Miller; November 10, 7:00 – 9:00
workshops, respect life Mass, lunch, and exhibits. pm, An Evening of Gratitude with Sr. Ann Rodgers, CP; November
19-20, overnight retreat, Thomas Merton: The Man, he Monk, the
Job Opening – Director of Youth Ministry/ Mystic with Sr. Joanne Fahey, CP; November 30, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm,
Confirmation Advent Day of Reflection with Sr. Pauline Semkow, RSM. The
theme for the weekend retreats (September 2010 – June 2011) is
St. Christopher Parish in East Hartford is looking for a Blessed – Broken – Shared. For more information or to register –
Director of Youth Ministry and Confirmation. The general www.ourladyofcalvary.com, olcretreat@sbcglobal.net, 860-677-8519.
responsibility of the position is to assist the pastor by
implementing and directing a program of Youth Ministry for Caritas Christi Center
young people of grades 7-12 and coordinating and directing the
Upcoming events: Saints of the Month Series, beginning
confirmation program for grades 9-11. For more details regarding
September 8 (evening) or September 13 (morning) (starts with St.
the responsibilities, functions, and requirements for the position,
Padre Pio and Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta: Two Saints for Our
please see our web site – www.orehartford.org.
Time) with Sr. Doretta D’Albero; Everyday Spirituality Series,
National Congress on Hispanic Ministry beginning September 9, 7-8:30 (first program is :Keeping God at the
Center) with Sr. Virginia Herbers; How Children Grieve, September
Roots and Wings/ Raíces Y Alas is sponsored by the 14, 7-9 pm, with Sr. Mauryeen O’Brien; Film Fest: Stolen Summer,
National Catholic Council for Hispanic Ministry (NCCHM) in September 15, 6:30-9 pm, with Jim Pepitone; Listening with the
collaboration with the Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Heart: An Introduction to the Art of Deep Listening, September 22, 7-
Church at the USCCB. This Congress will be held September 23- 9 pm, with Lisa Velazquez; Let’s Hear It: Everything You Wanted to
26, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, Illinois. This Know about Catholicism But Were Afraid to Ask, September 23, 7-
gathering of celebration, reflection on the current reality of 8:30 pm, with Fr. Michael Carlson, Eric Bradley, Sr. Virginia Herbers,
Hispanic Ministry in the USA, Theological reflection, and a look Sr. Mariette Moan; Informative Session on Centering Prayer,
to the future will focus on the five priorities identified by the U.S September 25, 12:30-1:15 pm, with Sr. Carolyn Severino; New Life
Catholic Bishops. Keynote speaker is Gary Riebe-Estrella, SVD. Seminar for the Separated and Divorced, September 27, 7-9 pm with
Visit www.ncchm.org for more information. Act quickly for early Sr. Patricia Cigrand and Brenda Lazar; Spiritual Book Club: Hidden
bird pricing. Women of the Gospels, September 28, 10-11:30 am and September
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 30, 7-9 pm with Sr. Patricia Cigrand; Prayerful Meditation and
Movement with the Prayer of St. Francis, September 29-November
Upcoming events: Men’s Retreat: God Changes 17; 6:30-8 pm, with Karen Suppies; The Theology of Brokenness,
Everything, September 17-19; Married Couple’s Retreat, September 29, 7-8:30 pm, with Sr. Eleanor Perfetto; Four Portraits of
September 24-26; Women’s Retreat: God Changes Everything, Jesus: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, October 5, 12, 26, 7-9 pm, with
October 1-3; A Brush with God: Icon Painting Retreat with Rev. Dr. Joan Kelly. For more information or to register: 203-281-2569 or
Peter Pearson, October 7-10; Men’s Retreat: God Changes www.caritaschristicenter.org.
Everything, October 8-10; Day and Evening Retreat: Revealing the
God of Jesus Christ: How Jesus saw God, with Fr. David Scholarship Project
Cinquegrani, October 13; Depression Recovery Retreat with Fr. Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Hartford is launching an
John Powers, October 19-31; Day Retreat: Mastering Self-Care Education Task Force to explore the most effective ways to encourage
through Mindful Living, Movement, and Meditation, with Cheryl and support high school students within the parish who wish to pursue
Jones-Reardon, October 16; First Annual St. Paul of the Cross further education and job training after high school. The Task Force
Lecture: Practicing Catholic: A Day and Evening Retreat with will serve as a pool of resources for students, offering financial
James Carroll, November 3; Men’s Retreat: God Changes assistance and mentoring relationships for ongoing support. With the
Everything, November 5-7; Bereavement Retreat Day: The assistance of Arturo Iriarte and Lynn Campbell, Office for Catholic
Journey of Loss, with Sr. Cathleen Ryan, November 6; Zen Spirit- Social Justice Ministry Staff members, the Task Force is currently
Christian Spirit: Meditation as a Christian Contemplative Practice working to establish committees to lay the groundwork for a
with Fr. Robert Kennedy, November 12-14; Women’s Matt Talbot scholarship application process, student mentoring, and fundraising.
Recovery Retreat, November 19-21; Wild with Words Retreat: The Task Force is also looking for new members. If you are
Writing as Spiritual Practice, with Dr. Martha Brunell, November interested in mentoring a student through the college preparation
19-21; Thanksgiving Liturgy, November 25. For more information process, contact Lynn Campbell at 203-777-7279 or
or to register, go to www.holyfamilyretreat.org. lcampbell@catholicsocialjustice.org.

8. 2010 Calendar
Reminder: Go to www.orehartford.org and click on
calendar. All of our events for Religious Education, Youth
and Young Adult Ministry, RCIA, Adult Confirmation,
Biblical School, Catholic Scouting, Lay Ministry, and CYO
Sports are included. You can list the events by date, print
the calendar, click on an event/workshop to get all of the
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