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August 26, 2025
Daly Notes
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“Rather, when you are invited, go and take the lowest place so that when the host comes to you, he may say, ‘My friend, move up to a higher position.’ Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 14:10-11
Life has a way of humbling us. Just when we think we are at the top of our game, someone better comes along. Just when we think we have mastered our jobs, an issue comes up that makes us look incompetent. Just when we think we are mature in our faith, we cave into a temptation which leaves us feeling empty.
When we can become as comfortable in the lowest seat as we would be at the highest place, then God can give us a place of honor. Then we can experience the power of God at work in our lives which far surpasses any honors or titles this world can bestow on us.
In my first couple of months here I have noticed that people are attracted to our parish because of the spirit of faith and friendship that permeates everything. The people here at Saint Josephine Bakhita have worked to ensure that everyone feels welcomed and valued, regardless of the challenges they face in the wider world.
Thank you for all you do for our parish.
Peace,
Fr. Shawn
| | Join Us For The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time | |
August 31, 2025
4:00 PM Vigil at St. James
9:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Seton
and livestreamed
11:00 AM at St. James
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Faith Formation Registration is Open!
Faith Formation Registration for students in Grades Pre-K - Grade 10 is now open!
Classes are forming now and we need adult volunteers as catechist/teachers and substitutes. Please direct any question to the Faith Formation Office at reo@sjbrh.org or call 860-529-1274.
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Bakhita Bible Study:
Acts of the Apostles: The Church of the Holy Spirit
Many have observed that these days it often seems that we are in times akin to those of our first ancestors in the faith, believers in Christ at a time when few did. The New Testament Acts of the Apostles is a thrilling and adventurous account of that time of the earliest Church, when Christianity was being lived for the first time. It takes us to some of the great cities of the ancient world. It introduces us to all kinds of people: apostles, prophets, martyrs, philosophers, governors, kings, merchants, jailers, and sailors. It tells of dramatic spiritual experiences, missionary journeys, trials and imprisonments, powerful speeches and dramatic responses, sea voyages and shipwrecks, and the clash of ancient cultures. It invites us to see the adventure continuing in our own lives.
This October Deacon Michael will lead a six-part series on the Acts of the Apostles using Stephen Binz’s “Church of the Holy Spirits,” with readings taken from the first half of the Acts of the Apostles.
The series will be held on October 8,15, 22, 29 and November 5 and 12 at 10:00 AM at the Saint James Church Parish Center 767 Elm Street repeated at 7:00 PM at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 280 Brook Street. The evening session will be available for online attendance through Google Meet. There is a $10 book fee. Please register via email at saintjmdeacon@gmail.com (BEST) or call and leave a message at 860-836-8218 if you don’t have email. (Unless specifically waived by the registrant, all registrants will be ordered a book for purchase.)
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Saint Josephine Bakhita
Faith Sharing Group
All are welcome to join the Saint Josephine Bakhita Faith Sharing Group. Our next meetings will be Tuesday, September 16, from 10:30-12:00 noon at Saint Elizabeth Seton Church. This group grew out of our parish Awakening retreat in November 2024. At our meetings we start with a presentation of the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025 and then we engage in discussion regarding how the Holy Spirit is working in our lives. For additional information or to RSVP, please contact Michael Lonergan at 860-638-7080 at Mikelonergan53108@sbcglobal.net.
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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!
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Seeking Musicians to Join
Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish Dixieland Band
The band is forming to play at the picnic on September 7. Three rehearsals will be scheduled for Wednesdays in August. We especially need low brass, trumpet and drums.
For more info or to sign up email: Joy@sjbrh.org or call 860-529-8655 x17.
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Seventh Annual Knights of
Columbus Golf Outing
Friday, September 19, 2025
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).
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Seeking musical, dance, comedic acts for the Second Annual
St. Josephine Bakhita Parish
Variety Show
Friday, October 17, 2025
7:00PM
Parish Center at St. James
For more info or to sign up email: Joy@sjbrh.org or call 860-529-8655 x17.
Participants must sign up by Monday, September 30, 2025.
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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.
| | Saturday, November 22, 2025 | Committee Leaders Needed! | | |
Tea Cup Raffle
Volunteer(s) needed to coordinate and collect donated items, store and bring them to the Parish Center prior to the event. Sort, set-up tables to view all items, process and oversee items pairing and display. In addition, contact raffle items winners via text/calls who were not present for the drawing. Oversee raffle ticket volunteers day of the event.
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Christmas Tree Ornaments
Volunteer(s) needed to oversee collection of gently used ornaments donated by parishioners, organize, and price to sell for both the ornament's table and Christmas tree. Coordinate volunteers to decorate the tree, oversee and operate table and tree sales day of the fair.
| | The Holiday Fair is November 22, 2025. Training will be provided by prior year committee leaders! To volunteer to lead the Tea Cup Raffle Committee or the Christmas Tree Ornaments Committee, send an email to sjbholidayfair@gmail.com. | | | | |
Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish
Rectory Office
on the campus of St. James Church
767 Elm Street, Rocky Hill
860-529-8655
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
| | Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish l The Catholic Community of Rocky Hill | | | | |
