December 7, 2014
UNITED HEARTS PRAYER LINE PARISH
The number to call for prayer requests, or if you wish to
pray with us, is 622-2094.
SOLEMNITY OF THE
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
We will celebrate two Masses for the Solemnity of
the Immaculate Conception on Monday, December 8
at 9 a.m. at the school and at 5:30 p.m. in the
Church.
ADVENT PRAYER SERVICES
There will be a Penance Service at St. Anthony Parish on
Sunday, December 7 at 2 p.m. Everyone will have an
opportunity for confession. There is also another
opportunity to attend an upcoming Penance Service on
Sunday, December 14 at 3 p.m. at St. Michael Parish in
Exeter. It is a wonderful way to celebrate Advent and
prepare ourselves for the birth of our Savior.
FAIR RESULTS
The Gross income for this year’s Parish and School Fair
was $36,649.72. We had a total of $9.606.19 for
expenses which gave us a net income of $27,043.53. I
wish to express my gratitude to James Kenney and
Nick Eremita who assisted me in chairing this year’s
Fair, along with all the committee chairpersons, Fair
committee, teachers and parents of St. Catherine School,
Knights, scouts and students. Thanks to all of our
parishioners and friends who contributed the gift items
for all of our various tables. ~ Fr. Paul
GRAND PRIZE WINNERS
We are proud to announce the following winners of
the raffle: 1st Prize: Lisa Daugherty $1200, 2nd Prize:
Carlos Lagos $800, 3rd Prize: David Tout $400 and 4th
Prize: Judith Vitale $200. Congratulations to you all!
CHURCH BELL AND ITS HISTORY
Henry Northey Hooper was a preeminent 19th century
American manufacturer and merchant of decorative lighting,
Civil War artillery, and bells and chimes. He was a Boston
politician and foundry owner and in his firm he cast the first
life-size bronze statue in the United States.
Born in
Manchester, Massachusetts, he descended from a line of
Northey silversmiths of Salem, Gloucester, and Manchester,
MA, and the Hooper family of ship masters. He was an
apprentice of Paul Revere in the latter’s Boston foundry. He
later purchased the foundry and established Henry N. Hooper
& Co, to produce lamps and lighting fixtures, bells and by
1862, artillery for the Union Army.
His Boston foundry
yard, the scene of construction of chimes for Christ Church in
Cambridge, MA, was featured in a sketch by Winslow Homer
for Harper’s Weekly in 1860. Today, his bells are still found
in churches, court houses, and universities, mainly in New
England. The bell in our tower dates back to 1855. It was
installed at St Ann Church in Manchester until the church’s
closure. It has been in storage at Cote Riggins in Goffstown,
NH. I am especially thankful to the Cote family for all of
their assistance in installing this 3,500 pound bell.
ADOPTING A FAMILY AT CHRISTMAS
In an effort to meet the truly desperate need for some of the
many area families, Catholic Charities offers the Christmas
Connections program. Our parish has been given select
families to help provide new winter clothing. If your family,
co-workers, or friends would like to help adopt a family,
contact the rectory or see Fr. Paul.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
If you would like to make a donation toward our
Christmas flowers and decorations in memory
of a loved one, please use the special envelope
found in your boxes or designate your gift
through your E-Give account. If you do not use envelopes or
E-Give, place your donation in a plain white envelope
marked “flowers” and drop it in the collection basket. A list
will be published in a future bulletin.
GIVING TREE
Those who took a Christmas tag from
the Giving Tree are asked to return the
wrapped gift with the tag attached to
it on the weekend of December 13/14,
in order to make distributing easier. These gifts are
meant to be given to Our Place-a counseling, prenatal
and child care education service co-sponsored by
Catholic Charities. Other gifts are designated for Seniors
from St. Joseph Community Services. Your generosity
was overwhelming in past years.
ST. CATHERINE SCHOOL NEWS
We hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday
with your families and friends. Before our Thanksgiving
break, our school community celebrated a beautiful Mass
together. We also shared in our annual school-wide
Thanksgiving dinner. We were joined by 21 Sisters of the
Holy Cross and were entertained by our Drama Club.
Challenging Minds, Sharing Our Faith, Cherishing Families.
are you interested in a tour of our school for your child? Call
us at 622-1711 or visit our website at scsnh.com
INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC?
JESUS WAS BORN IN A SHELTER
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.
The box at the main entrance of the church is to collect items
for those who live in shelters in Manchester. The needs for
December are: shampoo, conditioner, hair styling products,
paper towels, and wipes.
A JOURNEY THROUGH ADVENT
Join us on December 9, 16 and 23 (Tuesdays) at
9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. for a time of reflection and prayer
during the beautiful liturgical season of Advent.
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. You are warmly invited to join us for
these spiritually enriching mini retreats.
CALLING ALL WOMEN
The St. Catherine’s Women’s Group is looking for you!
We have been re-invented and would love to have your
input as we grow our organization. We are 32 members,
and we have room for many more. Could that be you?
Have you ever looked around the church and wished you
had a friend to talk with after Mass? Want to get out of
the house for a couple of hours each month and enjoy
social time as well as helping others through works?
Whatever your reason may be, feel free to join us. Ages
range from young mothers to mature individuals.
Everyone is welcome to join us on the second Tuesday
of the month in the basement of the school. We socialize
(do a lot of chatter while eating snacks) from 6:30 to
7 p.m. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and typically ends
around 8 p.m. We want to shake things up a bit and
would love your ideas and enthusiasm. Please note that
the December meeting will be offsite for a holiday
gathering so please join us in January.
SATURDAY
4:00
SUNDAY
7:30
9:00
11:00
GIVE THANKS FOR RELIGIOUS
A Parishioners writes, “We thank God today and every
day for every religious sister who taught us in school,
not only our ABCs, but also to love God.” Share your
gratitude for the senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and
religious order priests who made a positive difference in
so many lives. Please give generously to next week’s
collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious.
REV. EMERY N. DESROCHERS, MS
by the family
PAUL VACHON by Sue Vachon (1st Anniv.)
LARRY VACHON by Sue Vachon
DECEMBER 7
EDWARD AND ALICE BIRON
by Bob & Barbara Thinnes
FRANCIS SCHULTZ by the family (7th Anniv.)
CINDY RACZKA by the family (6th Anniv.)
DENNIS TRAYNOR by the family (3rd Anniv.)
CHERI CAMACHO by the family
HERBERT AND ELAINE FITZGERALD
by M/M Edward Klufts
GEORGE MOLLOY by Ron & Susan Rioux
MONDAY-THURSDAY - Evening Prayer 5:00 p.m.
MONDAY
DECEMBER 8
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
9:00
5:30
TUESDAY
SCHOOL MASS IN THE GYM
GEORGE AND CLAIRE DUMONT
by Richard & Monique Langlois
DECEMBER 9
SAINT JUAN DIEGO CUAUHTIATOATZIN
5:30
ARMAND DESROSIERS by the Dahlquist Trust
FRANCIS W. RICE by the family (50th Anniv.)
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10
5:30
THURSDAY
FATHER AIMEE BOISELLE
GEORGE PREBLE by Jeanne & Christopher
ROLAND SALOIS by Ginette Theroux
DECEMBER 11
SAINT DAMASUS I, pope
5:30
DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE
TALMONT FAMILY by the Beal family
SATURDAY DECEMBER 13
4:00
REJOICE AND BE GLAD
Begin your holiday celebrations with Interfaith Women
of NH on Monday evening, December 8 at 7 p.m.
Doors open at 6:15 p.m. at Temple Adath Yeshurun, 152
Prospect Street. A tour of the Temple with Rabbi Beth
will be available at 6:30 p.m. The musical celebration
begins at 7 p.m. RSVP to Veronica Molloy at 669-5076
or e-mail interfaithwomennh@gmail.com
DECEMBER 6
SUNDAY
7:30
9::00
11:00
TONY DESROCHERS AND
ELLEN FRANKLIN HILL by the family
LARRY, ROLANDE AND PAUL VACHON
by Sue Vachon
ALFRED A. DELISLE by John & Alfred Delisle
JOSEPH ACTON by the family
DECEMBER 14
VIRGINIA FLYNN, ROBERT FLYNN AND
JOHN LETVINCHUK
CLAIRE LEMIRE
by Faculty & Staff at St. Catherine of Siena School
YVONNE BEAULE AND CLARA BEAULE
by Andre Beaule
GEORGE MOLLOY by Alice Harford
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WALTER, RITA AND
CHARLES SULLIVAN by Pat & Mary
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT
November 22/23
November 29/30
Cash: $ 1,897.00
Cash: $ 2,634.00
Checks:$ 7,240.00
Checks: $ 7,199.00
E-Give: $ 1,588.00
E-Give: $ 1,568.00
Total: $10,725.00
Total: $11,486.00
CCHD Special Collection: $2,270.00
ST. CATHERINE PARISH JUNIOR CHOIR
HOLIDAY BAKE SALE
If you like to sing, come join our group. The
St. Catherine of Siena Parish Junior Choir is open to
boys and girls in Grades 2 to 7. Rehearsals are held on
Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. in the church.
Plans are that we will sing once every month at the
Saturday 4 p.m. Mass. We have room for more
members, so please invite your singing friends to attend.
St. Catherine Boy Scout Troop 104 will be
having a Bake Sale after all Masses on
December 20 and 21. Please assist by
purchasing a freshly baked good for the
holidays. This fundraising event will assist
the Troop in raising funds for our program.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
ALL RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES
December 7 - Fall Confirmation Year Two
last class
December 14 - Fall Confirmation Year One
last class
December 21 - Grades 1-5 and CORE
last class before Christmas
YOUTH GROUP EVENTS
On December 7 anyone in grades 6-12 are invited to join
us for a dessert smorgasbord from 6-7 p.m. in the school
cafeteria. Call Mrs. Brockway at 603-234-3803 us know
what you will bring. For more information and to RSVP,
call Mrs. Brockway at 234-3803. Each student that is not
traveling with family will need a permission slip.
CYO BASKETBALL
We are now looking for 7th and 8th graders to play for the
St. Catherine’s CYO Basketball team. Anyone interested
can contact David Wenger at 647-2573.
VITA NOVA CATHOLIC MEN’S RETREAT
AHA! Get ready for the God moment
that changes everything! Join
Spiritual
Director,
Fr.
Marc
th
Montminy for the 30 Annual Vita
Nova Catholic Men’s Retreat
January 9-11, 2015 at the
Barbara C. Harris Center in
Greenfield, NH. Have you been
wondering what to get the man who has everything for
Christmas? A renewed sense of spirituality &
commitment to the truth is just what God is seeking for
men. Discover the power of knowing a personal God
who loves and cares for us.
ROCKINGHAM CHORAL SOCIETY
The Rockingham Choral Society will hold a concert
Bach’s “Magnificat” and selected traditional carols
Sunday, December 7 at 3 p.m. in Christ Church,
43 Pine St. Exeter and Tuesday, December 9 at
7:30 p.m. in St. Christopher Episcopal Church 187 East
Rd. Hampstead. Admission is $15 at the door; seniors
and students $12 at the door.
MONTHLY MASS FOR THE DECEASED
The monthly Mass for the deceased will be celebrated in
Saint Augustin Cemetery Chapel, South Beech Street on
Saturday, December 27 at 9 a.m.
Trinity High School Student Council will present a “Breakfast
with Santa” on Saturday, December 13 from 8- 11 a.m. in
the Trinity High School cafeteria. Breakfast includes:
pancakes, muffins, pastries, bacon, and eggs. The event is
free of charge. Donations will be appreciated. Activities
include decorating Christmas cookies, making ornaments and
decorations, listening and dancing to Christmas music.
MARY OF NAZARETH THE MOVIE
Are you looking for a way to celebrate the Advent season that
will bring you peace and joy? Come to a viewing of the
movie “Mary of Nazareth.” We are happy to announce that
this wonderful movie will be shown two times in the St.
Joseph school auditorium, 40 Main Street in Salem, NH on
Sunday, December 7 at 6:30 p.m. and again on Sunday,
December 14 at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and will be sold
at the door. Max amount per family is $25. For more
information call 893-8661.
PORK PIE DINNER
The Daughters of Isabella are sponsoring a pork pie dinner at
St. Joseph Cathedral Saturday, December 13 serving from
5-7 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12.
QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION
A direct transfer from your IRA to Saint Catherine of Siena
can be a great way to make a tax-wise gift. A qualified
transfer can count toward your required minimum distribution
and be excluded from your gross income.
TO QUALIFY FOR THESE BENEFITS
*You must be age 70 ½ or older at the time of the gift
*Your gift must be made directly from your IRA to
St. Catherine of Siena Parish
*You may transfer up to a total of $100,000
*The gift must be outright and cannot be used
to create a gift annuity or charitable trust.
This opportunity may have great tax benefits for you, while
also providing support for the parish. For more information,
please contact: Barbara Letvinchuk at 866-477-3879 toll
free or call 577-4902 directly.
Thank you for your generous support
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
As of November 24, 2014
Total Pledges:
$1,097,560.69
Total Cash Received: $ 742,499.38
Our Goal is $1,700,000
A CHRISTMAS TRIP FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
TO LA SALETTE SHRINE
Want to get in the Christmas spirit this Advent Season?
Join St. Catherine of Siena Parish on Friday, December 12, for our trip to
La Salette Shrine in Enfield, NH
We will witness their amazing display of over 50,000 lights,
beautiful Nativity sets, and yes, “Santa” will be there too!
Registration is now open, but there are only 54 seats available,
please respond as soon as possible
Tickets for the Coach bus ride will be $20 per person
We will depart St. Catherine at 4:30 PM and will return to St. Catherine around 10 PM
Light Fare can be purchased at the Shrine or you are welcome to bring a bag lunch
Please visit our website and click on the La Salette link or contact Derek McDonald
dmcdonald@scsnh.com / 603.622.6264 for more information and to register.