March 1, 2015
UNITED HEARTS PRAYER LINE PARISH
The number to call for prayer requests, or if you wish to
pray with us, is 622-2094.
MONSIGNOR HANNIGAN IRISH
SUPPER--SAVE THE DATE
The 6th Annual Monsignor Hannigan
Irish Supper sponsored by Knights of
Columbus will be held on March 28 from
5:30-8:00 p.m. in the school gymnasium.
CALENDARS TO BENEFIT ORPHANAGE
The Sisters of the Holy Cross will be selling calendars
after all weekend Masses on March 7 and 8 to help
benefit the Children of Mary Gate of Heaven Orphanage
in Haiti. The orphanage was founded in 1986 by Sister
Claire Daneau CSC. It is home to over 55 children
whose needs are great: clothes, tuition, school supplies,
solar panels, wells for water, etc. This year they are
raising funds for a truck/van to transport the children to
church and school. You can help these children by
purchasing a lottery calendar at a cost of $10 each or six
for $50. A total of $2500 will be drawn beginning
April 4 through May 3. Thank you for your support.
INTERFAITH WOMEN OF NH
All women are invited to attend this faith based history
and art event with Fr. Iain MacLellan, OSB, Curator and
Margaret Dimock, Assistant Curator at Alva de Mars
Megan Chapel Art Center, Saint Anselm College
Thursday, March 26. Women may explore the Gallery
beginning at 5 p.m. The formal presentation will begin
at 6 p. m. which will consist of an overview of the
history and art legacy of the Chapel building and ceiling
mural by Fr. Raphael Pfisterer. Additionally, Father Iain
will speak about the transition of the chapel to an art
exhibition space focusing on the Gallery’s growth,
current collections and significance to the college and
the community.
Seating is limited.
RSVP to
www.Interfaith womennh@gmail.com or call 669-5076.
MASSES FOR THE DECEASED
It is a Catholic practice to have Masses said for the
departed. They have infinite value for the departed
and those who survive their loved ones. During
Lent, we have openings at 9 a.m. Monday through
Friday and at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursdays. You
may arrange to have a Mass said by calling the
office at 622-4966.
PART-TIME PARISH SECRETARY POSITION
A position has opened for a part-time secretary for St.
Catherine of Siena Church rectory. Applicants must be
practicing Catholics committed to their faith. Also, this
person must be proficient in computer skills (Microsoft
word, Excel, data processing), be competent with the internet
and e-mail and have the ability to communicate well both
verbally and written. The applicant needs to present a
positive and personable image, be friendly, compassionate
and discreet. If you are interested, please contact the office
for an application form to complete and attach to your
resume.
ST. CATHERINE SCHOOL NEWS
The school will be closed this week for winter break. We
will be back in session beginning March 2.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL SUPPORT
St. Catherine Parish through the generous support of the
parishioners and parents, maintains a dynamic school of
which we are very proud. The parish subsidizes families
who are registered with a "supported student tuition rate."
The minimal criteria for support includes:
 Registration as members of St. Catherine Parish
 Contributor of record in the parish (envelope users)
 Active participation at weekend Masses and in the life
of the parish.
All three criteria must be met and verified with Fr. Paul's
signature and the parish seal affixed to each Supported
Student Form.
HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY
Holy Family Academy, a private school located in
Manchester, provides a classical education in the
Roman Catholic tradition for students in Grades 7-12.
The Academy will hold a winter open house for
prospective students on Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m.
We will host “Come and See Days” during the week of
March 23 and 27 from 8 a. m. to 3 p.m. Interested
students will have the opportunity to learn more about
the Academy by interacting with our faculty and
students. Come and hear about the Academy’s program
of excellence in classical education and solid formation
in the Catholic faith. Holy Family Academy is
currently accepting qualified students in Grades 7-12
for the 2015-2016 academic years. For information
please call 644-7247.
FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
JESUS WAS BORN IN A SHELTER
There are many Adult Faith Formation and community
opportunities coming up. There are three simple ways to
get information you need: check the bulletin for new
events that are being advertised. You may check our
website where a new calendar feature displays all our
events or check out the stands at the back of the church.
The box at the main entrance of the church is to collect
items for those who live in shelters in Manchester. Needs for
March are: sponges, brushes, combs, body wash & bar soaps.
SATURDAY
INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC?
Would you like to learn more about the Catholic faith?
We invite you to attend the inquiry sessions held at
9:15 a.m. each Sunday in the school conference room.
For more information, contact Derek at 622-6264,
Norine Calvano at 624-8331 or Fr. Paul 622-4966.
4:00
SUNDAY
7:30
9:00
11:00
WOMEN OF MARY / MEN OF ST. JOSEPH
The Women of Mary meet on the 1st Saturday of each
month in the school cafeteria. The Men of St. Joseph
meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 8-10 a.m.
in the school cafeteria. Each meeting includes Mass, a
recitation of the Rosary, full breakfast, and a special
guest speaker. Our March 14 meeting for the Men will
take place at St. Joseph Cathedral, with the other Men of
St. Joseph groups from around the Diocese. The guest
speaker will be our very own John Breckinridge. For
more information and to register for the breakfast, visit
http://goo.gl/d9pAHX , or contact Derek McDonald at
622-6264. There are only 250 spots available.
RETREAT: CONSOLING THE
HEART OF JESUS
God loves us so much that He is
constantly running towards us,
seeking to draw us into His merciful
embrace. In a few short weeks, we
will begin Consoling the Heart of
Jesus: a 10 session retreat exploring
God's Mercy and love through the
teachings of 4 great saints. Please join us for this
dynamic, weekly retreat as we strive to accept our
Father's gift. Sessions are on Tuesdays at 9:45 a.m. and
again at 7 p.m.
THANK YOU
FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT
February 21/22
Cash: $ 2,859.00
Checks: $ 7,252.00
E-Give: $ 2,536.23
Total: $12,647.23
Ash Wednesday: $1765.00
MEETING HOUSE ASSISTED LIVING
Anyone willing to help with bringing communion to the
residents at the Meeting House in Manchester can
contact Dolly Shiepe at 206-5776.
FEBRUARY 28
JOHN CRESTA by Margaret Cresta
ANNETTE CHESNULEVICH
by Rachel Gregoire & family
MARCH 1
JOSEPH COTE, SR. by the family (39th Anniv.)
ROBERT EMMETT MURPHY by the Kirby family
GEORGE LEPORE by the family
THE PARENTS OF DEACON BOB & ELAINE
POTVIN by Deacon Ed & Christine Munz
CONNOR MCHUGH by Jane & Charles McHugh
MONDAY-FRIDAY - Morning Prayer 8:30 a.m.
MONDAY
MARCH 2
9:00
5:30
TUESDAY
JOSEPHINE MARINKO by the Beal family
SR. BEATRICE MONETTE
MARCH 3
ST. KATHERINE DREXEL, virgin
9:00
5:30
INTENTIONS FOR THE EREMITA FAMILY
BERNARD LUEBKERT
by his friends of St. Catherine Parish
WEDNESDAY MARCH 4
ST. CASIMIR
9:00
5:30
THURSDAY
9:00
5:30
FRIDAY
9:00
5:30
SOULS OF PURGATORY
FOR THE RECOVERY OF CINDY DEMENCUK
MARCH 5
MAURICE MONTMINY
DINA GREENE by Deb & Steve Reichheld
MARCH 6
SR. GABRIELLE GAGNE
STATIONS
SATURDAY MARCH 7
4:00
SUNDAY
7:30
9:00
11:00
WILLIAM MCDONALD
by his wife, Mary (11th Anniversary)
JOSEPHINE FRANKLIN by Ellen DesRochers
VINCENT BENNETT by the Reynolds family
JOEY BONTATIBUS by the family
MARCH 8
VIRGINIA FLYNN, ROBERT FLYNN &
JOHN LETVINCHUK
PARISHIONERS OF ST. CATHERINE
MICHAEL BARNETT by MARY BARNETT
CONNOR MCHUGH by Jane & Charles McHugh
MASS SCHEDULE FOR AREA CHURCHES
St. Ann/St. Augustin: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11 a.m.
First Friday at 8 a.m. Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Transfiguration:
Monday - Friday at 8 a.m.
St. Marie Church:
Monday - Friday 7:15 a.m.
and 5:30 p.m.
Sacred Heart:
Monday - Friday 8 a.m.
St. Pius X Church:
Monday - Saturday at 8 a.m.
St. Anthony Church: Monday - Friday at 8 a.m.
Blessed Sacrament: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
and Friday at 8:30 a.m.
St. Joseph Cathedral: Monday - Friday at 7 a.m.
CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL
RELIGIOUS ED NEWS
There are no classes d March 1.
To all Confirmation students and parents:
Please make sure you received the email that went
out with opportunities, dates and times.
Please contact the Religious Ed office if you did not
receive the email.
STEUBENVILLE RETREAT
It’s here…2015 Steubenville.
Limitless…Unite…Grow. Are you up for the
challenge? More information will follow soon.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
“This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at
hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Allow God to
work and move in your marriage relationship. The next
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are
March 13-15 and May 29-31. For more information, call
Jim and Elaine Richard at 1-800-710-WWME or visit
our webpage at www.wwme.org.
THE 3-DAY NH CURSILLO
WEEKENDS
Is God calling you into a deeper
relationship with Him? Cursillo is a
Catholic 3-day short course in
Christianity
designed
to
help
strengthen our baptismal commitment in love of God
and love of our neighbor. It is an encounter with Jesus
Christ. The next Men’s Weekend is March 5-8 and the
next Women’s Weekend is April 9-12. For information
contact Deacon Geoff Ashman at 627-8898.
WOMEN’S LENTEN RETREAT
All women are invited to attend this Lenten Retreat with
author Genevieve Kineke on Saturday, March 14 from
8-2 p.m. at St. Patrick Parish in Nashua. The cost is $25
and refreshments and lunch are included. Registration
required by March 6. For more information or to
register, contact Stephanie at 718-8629 or email at
sjaniak07@yahoo.com
NORTHEAST CATHOLIC COLLEGE
Northeast Catholic College in Warner will hold its
Summer Program for high school students from Sunday,
July 26 to Saturday, August 8 This two-week session
offers participants the opportunity to study theology,
philosophy, literature and political science. During the
summer program, students also attend daily Mass and
enjoy sports, socials and day trips including hiking and
canoeing. Register today at www.NortheastCatholic.edu
or admissions@northeastcatholic.edu or 456-2656.
The Catholic Home Missions Appeal will take place next
week. One way that this appeal works to strengthen home
mission dioceses in the United States is by funding
seminarian formation in poor dioceses. The blessing of
seminarians places a financial burden on these dioceses where
educating each seminarian costs $35-40K per year. Your
support is needed for these young men, so that they might go
back and serve their parishes. Please strengthen the Church at
home by making a generous gift to next week’s appeal.
WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES
The Diocese of Manchester is sponsoring a pilgrimage to the
World Meeting of Families, to be held in Philadelphia, PA
from September 22-27. Participants from around the U.S. and
the world will convene to explore the critical role that the
family plays in society and to give families, and those who
minister to families, opportunities to talk about the challenges
and blessings that all families have. Pope Francis will visit
Philadelphia and celebrate a public Mass on Sunday,
September 27. For information and pilgrimage details, visit
the diocesan website www.catholicnh.org/wmof.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN
This campaign is made up of three components: Prayer and
fasting, constant vigil and community outreach. The local
team is making plans now through March 28. Daily peaceful
prayer vigils will be held from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on the public
sidewalk outside Planned Parenthood, Pennacook St. Hour
captains are needed in order to ensure that all 40 days are
covered. All that is required is to commit to one or two hours
and then invite 2 or 3 people per hour to participate in a
prayerful vigil. For more information, contact Joan at
487-2752, follow us on Facebook or twitter and visit us
at: www.40daysforlife.com/Manchester.
IRISH HOOLEY DINNER AND AUCTION
Saint Francis School in Litchfield is hosting an Irish Hooley
Dinner and Auction headlined by a band called the Celtic
Clerics from St. John's Seminary in Boston.
It will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 at Our
Lady of Mercy Hall in Merrimack. Tickets are $20 for a
single and $35 for a couple. For information, and to reserve
your tickets, call Saint Francis School at 424-3312.
ST. PATRICK’S DINNER AT ST. RAPHAEL
Enjoy a corned beef dinner with all the trimming following
the 4 p.m. Celtic Mass at St. Raphael Church on Saturday,
March 7 at 5 p.m. We will have raffles and Irish
entertainment, along with a cash bar. Tickets are $15 each
Call Joan Bissonnette at 494-3941.
GENEROUS SUPPORT
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
As of February 17, 2015
Total Pledges:
$1,108,367.69
Total Cash Received: $817,024.44
Our Goal: $1,700,000