Taylor Nogiec ~ Anne

Cassandra Pagliaruli ~ Lea

Catherine Parafati ~ Lucia

Michael Paszczuk ~Michael

Zachary Philippon ~ Sebastian

Daniel Pirruccio ~ Angelo

Sierra Poggio ~ Anthony

Grace Reimer ~ Catherine

Jared Reimer ~ Sebastian

Vanessa Reimer ~ Genevieve

Drew Sapko ~ Anthony

Jacqueline Saraceno ~ Anastasia

Alexander Siembab ~ Sebastian

Ashley Skinner ~ Anastasia

John Skowronek ~ Paul

Tyler Sorensen ~ Vincent

Matthew Stapell ~ George

Matthew Starr ~ Matthew

Brooke Strobino ~ Anne

Heather Sullivan ~ Elizabeth

Julia Swiatek ~ Clare

Jason Szalaty ~ Ludger

Owen Taylor ~ Francis

Karlena Tyburski ~ Therese

Maegan Varley ~ Teresa

Gabriella Vasi ~ Caterina

Nicole Vasil ~ Rose

Audra Veach ~ Veronica

Matthew Vernacatola ~ Anthony

Mark Wojcicki ~ Mark

Maya Wolanin ~Veronica

Mary Wood ~ Mary

Kyle Ziegler ~ Christian

Melody Zielke ~Mary

Claudia Zovich ~ Therese

Kathyrn Garrison ~ Blaise

Kelly Giana ~ Genevieve

Rachel Giana ~ Christina

Alyssa Grant ~ Maria

Cara Gileau ~ Pelagia

Connor Giudice ~ John

Alex Glabau ~ Peter

Nathan Graves ~ Patrick

Jacob Guart ~ Thomas

Nickolaos Halkias ~ Anthony

Troy Haynes ~ Nicolas

Evan Hilbie ~ George

Morgan Hood ~ Verena

Justin Kemmling ~ Juan Diego

Zachary Kenesky ~ Hubertus

Benjamin Kennure ~ John Paul

Rebecca Klett ~ Joan

Joseph Leary ~ Anthony

Amanda Lee ~ Sofia

Matthew Lewis ~ Matthew

Francesca Link ~ Veronica

Nicholas Lojko ~ Titus

Jaclyn Lombardo ~ Olga

Anthony Lopreiato ~ Anthony

Elizabeth Lopreiato ~ Elizabeth

Matthew Luddy ~ Luke

Jack Lynch ~ Patrick

Alyssa Marin ~ Rose

Mitchel Maslowski ~ Michael

Alyssa Mayer ~ Anne

Nicholas Mazza ~ Peter

Brett McGrath ~ Michael

Maeve McQuillan ~ Jude

Steven Miano ~ Thomas

John Nguyen ~ Anthony

Lauren Nguyen ~ Cecilia

Lucia Addamo ~ Lucia

Sydney Addamo ~ Teresa

Michael Agruso ~ Paul

Nicholas Andrews ~ Joseph

Kirsten Armetta ~ Anne

Jaclyn Arute ~ Victoria

Tess Atkinson ~ Mildred

Julie Barlow ~ Julie

Samantha Bengiovanni ~ Rose

Eve Betterini ~ Francis

Kara Boninsegna ~ Catherine

Mikayla Bordiere ~ Catherine

Steven Bordonaro ~ Michael

Bailey Brochu ~ Rita

Quinlan Burns ~ Leonard

Michael Calafiore ~ Dominic

Zachary Carlone ~ Zachary

John Chiarizio ~ Christopher

Hannah Chua-Reyes ~ Kateri

Sarah Ciscar ~ Frances

Brendan Civitello ~ Padre Pio

Emily Cooney ~ Emily

Alex Curtin ~ Anthony

Olivia Curtin ~ Sophia

Nicole Cyr ~ Elizabeth

Ryan Dal Pozzol ~ Juan Pablo

Nina D'Amato ~ Cecilia

Marc D'Amore ~ John

Julia Delvecchio ~ Clare

Kyle DeMorais ~ Peter

Emily Desroches ~ Cecilia

Spencer Duke ~ Anthony

Patrick Duplin ~ Christopher

Michael Formica ~ Cesareo

Bridget Fox ~ Elizabeth

Marissa Garbiel ~ Dorothy

Instead of or in addition to giving up something for Lent, consider adding to your health and fitness routine. The traditional three pillars of Lent are prayer, fasting and alms giving. These activities are all done as a way for the faith-ful to become closer to Jesus, although it is very common for people to look at these activities as self-denial or a type of penance. The most recognizable aspect of lent is the idea of giving something up. For centuries, people all over the world have chosen to give up an indulgence, a food product, or an activity for the period of 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. That is why Mardi Gras is such a raucous celebration. It is the last hurrah before the self-imposed denial. For those who give something up, popular choices include obvious vices like smoking or drinking. Others may go on a diet or try to eliminate certain food, like candy or soda from their diet. Some try to end other habits like watching television or sleeping in. Traditionally, no meat is eaten on Fridays during Lent or on Ash Wednesday, and celebrations and indulgences are kept to a minimum. The idea behind lent is to leave behind an old habit in favor of newer, healthier habits, whether they are spiritual, emotional or physical. Unfortunately, many people awake on Easter morning, eager to light that first cigarette or dive into a basket full of candy. They may have had various degrees of success in letting go of their old habits for the past several weeks, but by the time the Easter dishes are cleared from the table, they are right back where they started. If you are in the practice of giving up something for lent, consider doing things a little differently this year. Instead of giving something up, try to commit to a healthier lifestyle by adding exercise to your day, or choosing healthier foods. Don’t look at it as denial. Once we think of something as “off limits,” we only want more of it. But you are not giving up dessert every night; you are just

exchanging cake and cookies for fruits. You are not giving up your TV time after dinner; you are exchanging it for a walk around the block or a bike ride. If you are already active, look at ways to expand your workouts. Add more weight to your resistance training. Increase the time for your cardio. Try something you have never tried before. Don’t feel that you need to commit to a marathon or Ironman competition, although those are certainly worthwhile goals. The idea is that you can utilize your time during Lent to change your way of thinking. Little changes like daily exercises and healthier meals are more likely to become big changes when we have the right mindset. You will have more success and will be more likely to stick with something if you think of it in a positive way. It may feel like a penance at first, but don’t dwell on that. Taking better care of yourself is one of the healthiest things you can do. The aspect of prayer and alms giving during Lent can easily be worked into your daily schedule. Be mindful as you prepare your food. Give thanks to God for the food that you have, and for the farmer who grows the food. Prepare your food with love. As you eat each bite of food be mindful of the food and the nourishment it provides, giving gratitude and thanksgiving. Alms giving need not mean opening your wallet. A kind word, offering a prayer, helping a neighbor, or providing a ride for someone are other examples of alms giving. The whole premise of alms is giving in some way for the well being of another. We normally think of alms giving as giving of our wealth, but it need not be. Even those of limited means can give alms to another by prayers and kindness. Lent is a time of going within the self and making positive changes.

HAPPY HEART, HEALTHY HEART

The Family Life Committee of Saint Paul Church

Presents

Family Easter Craft

Come as a family and create a craft to take home

as a reminder of the reason we celebrate Easter. All are welcome!

NO Registration is required. This is open to ALL children!!

Join Us:

On Palm Sunday March 29, 2015

Following the 9:00am & 10:30am Masses

Location: The Church Hall

We will have a small Easter Treat for each child!

Questions, please email Families@stpaulkensington.org

Boy Scout Troop 256

7th Annual

“All-You-Can-Eat”

Pancake Breakfast

with the Easter Bunny!

Sunday, March 29th, 2015 8am to 12pm

Italian Club

16 Harding Street

Kensington, CT Easy to find…off Farmington Ave. across from Dairy Queen

Bring the entire family to enjoy a delicious breakfast which includes your choice of

sausage or bacon, coffee, tea, milk or juice and Endless Pancakes!

$7.00/per Adult $5.00/per Child (under 12)

Say Cheese! Photos with the Easter Bunny!

Only $5.00 If you have questions, please feel free to contact

Lisa at lacarlone@comcast.net or (860)798-5192 or Caroline at (860) 826-1334