ST. ALOYSIUS OF GONZAGA
St. Louis Church
48 West Hollis Street
Nashua, N.H. 03060
Phone: 603-882-4362 * Fax: 603-886-8923
www.stlouisnashua.org
A COMMUNITY OF WORD, WORSHIP, FELLOWSHIP AND SERVICE IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC TRADITION
Rev. Marcos Gonzalez-Torres .................
pastor@stlouisnashua.org
Richard Desmarais ...................................
deacon@stlouisnashua.org
Pastor
Deacon
Parish Council Members:
Susan Simard, Linda Paradise, Carmel Pawlowski, Liliana Pontoni,
Jhoanny Marte, Karen Deoleo, Rolande Suchocki,
Ludis Salazar & Eileen McInerney
Finance Council Members:
Mrs. Rolande Suchocki - Chairperson, Mr. Leo Simard,
Mr. Douglas Pratt, Mrs. Denise Barnett , Mr. Benito Medellín
Faith Formation Team:
Elia Lerma………………………………………
faithformation@stlouisnashua.org
Monica Quiñones ..........................................
youthmin@stlouisnashua.org
Faith Formation
Coordinator
Youth Minister
Bulletin &
Social Media
Wendy Ramirez ……………………………….. Adult Ministry
adultministry@stlouisnashua.org
Giselle North
........................................... Director of
confirmation@stlouisnashua.org
Confirmation
Carmen Dussault ..........................................
Pastoral care
pastoralcare@stlouisnashua.org
Susan Simard …………………………………..
Bible Course
stlouisbiblestudies@gmail.com
Coordinator - Eng.
Office Staff:
Jennifer McInerney
.................................
businessmanager@stlouisnashua.org
Amy Buckmire …………………………………
adm.assistant@stlouisnashua.org
Nicole Reyes ……………………………………
officeassistant@stlouisnashua.org
Business Manager
Administrative
Assistant
Office Assistant
Misioneras Servidoras de la Palabra
Convent …………………………….. ...............
603-882-0893
Cemetery Office:
Elizabeth Klamka..........................................
603-886-1302
cemetery@stlouisnashua.org
St. Louis,
Old St. Louis,
St. Francis,
St. Stanislaus
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Thursday 9am – 4pm
Closed on Fridays
MASS SCHEDULE:
Weekdays:
Monday- Friday: 8:30am (English)
Wednesday: 7:00pm (Español)
Weekends:
Saturday: 4:00pm (English) - 6:00pm (Español)
Sunday: 9:00am (Français & English) -11:00am (English)
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
In the Church
Saturday: 3:00pm (English & Spanish)
Wednesday: 6:00pm - 6:45pm & by appointment
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
from 12 noon to 8:00 p.m.
at Corpus Christi Chapel 43 Franklin St Nashua, NH
Adoration on Wednesdays at St. Aloysius Church
from 9a.m. to 7p.m. (If there is a Funeral Mass,
adoration will commence after Mass.)
Closed if no school
NH CATHOLIC CHARITIES:
261 Lake St. Nashua, NH 03060 * 603-889-9431
www.nh-cc.org
CORPUS CHRISTI FOOD PANTRY:
Contact: Susan Dignan * 603-882-6372
Emergency Assistance: 603-598-1641
Welcome to our Church family! We’re glad you came to join with us in our worship time today. We hope you come again!
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Baptism of the Lord
Sunday, January 10th, 2016
Thank You!
Thank you for all the cards and delicious baked items and gifts, large and small. All are appreciated very
much. I had a beautiful and blessed Christmas and hope you all shared the same special moments with
your families and friends. May God continue to bless every member of this parish family in the New Year!
Father Marcos
Baptism of the Lord
"After all the people had been baptized and Jesus also had
been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened." What a
treat to be in that crowd! Just imagine the experience of
witnessing this manifestation of divinity! To SEE the Holy
Spirit "in bodily form like a dove" and to hear the voice that
"came from heaven” announcing Jesus' true identity. Don't we
all long for this kind of miraculous clarity? Wouldn't it do
wonders for our faith if we had such unmistakable certainty
about who Jesus really is?
It's easy to imagine that the first Christians had it easier than
we do. They got to be with Jesus in person, and to witness the
miracles that went along with his years on earth. Because of
this, we can quickly forget the benefits we enjoy that they did
not. We live on the other side of the Resurrection, for example.
The first followers of Christ believed in him BEFORE he rose
from the dead. We, on the other hand, have the confidence of
knowing that this man literally conquered death. We also have
two millennia of Christian witness through the saints to pull
upon. The first Christians had no idea what this new religion
would produce, how many people would embrace it, or how it
would change the world for the better. We know that
Christianity has been fruitful beyond measure.
Today's Gospel informs us that it was only after they were
baptized that the people witnessed the opening of heaven.
Even Jesus himself was baptized before he heard this earthly
confirmation of his heavenly origin. We who have been
baptized, following the example of Christ, also have "access"
to the voice of God. In the silence of our hearts, and through
God's word in the Bible (another advantage we enjoy), heaven
is "opened" for us as well.
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Baptism of the Lord
Sunday, January 10th, 2016
Weddings
Diocesan policy states that the couple should contact the parish
priest at least six months prior to the wedding before making any
arrangements. Please call the rectory for further information.
Baptisms
For catechesis and preparation information please contact the
office by phone or by email at adm.assistant@stlouisnashua.org.
Are you Considering Making Known the Love of
Our Heavenly Father?
“This is My beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.” Are you
considering making known the love of our Heavenly Father as a
priest or a consecrated sister or brother? Call Father Jason Jalbert
(603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.
Readings for the Week of January 10th, 2016
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Is 40:1-5, 9-11 or Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Ps 104:1b-4, 24
-25, 27-30/Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7 or Acts 10:34-38/
Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
1 Sm 1:1-8/Ps 116:12-19/Mk 1:14-20
1 Sm 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-8/Mk 1:21-28
1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10/Mk 1:2939
1 Sm 4:1-11/Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25/Mk
1:40-45
1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/Ps 89:16-19/Mk 2:1-12
1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a/Ps 21:2-7/Mk 2:1317
Is 62:1-5/Ps 96:1-3, 7-10/1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:111
©Liturgical Publications Inc.
Mass Intentions:
Monday, January 11th, 2016
8:30am - Romeo and Jeannette Marquis by their
daughters
Tuesday, January 12th, 2016
8:30am - For all of our parishioners
Wednesday, January 13th, 2016
8:30am - For all of our parishioners
7:00pm - Por todos nuestros feligreses
Thursday, January 14th, 2016
8:30am- For all of our parishioners
Friday, January 15th, 2016
8:30am - For all our parishioners
Saturday, January 16th, 2016
4:00pm - Yvonne Blais (27th Anniversary)
Charlie and Rita Forrence by their family
Pat Tabor by Frenchie
Yvonne Parent by her cousin
6:00pm - Edivier Patiño
Agripina Uribu por la Familia Gomez
Uribu (1er Aniversario)
Sunday, January 17th, 2016
9:00am - Gisele St. Laurent by Linda and Roger
Ottonots Albu by the family
Emile Bouchard by Mr. and Mrs. Maurice
Tremblay
11:00am -Raymond Laquerre by his family (1st
Anniversary)
Lionel Ouellette by his family (37th
Anniversary)
Francis Laliberte by Michele Laliberte
Raymond and Bro Denys Cormier by their
family
Sanctuary Lamp:
Church: Sherri and Dave McCarty by the
family
Chapel: For all our parishioners
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St. Louis Church
Booster Club News
The Week Ahead:
Monday, January 11th, 2016
7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)
8:30am: Mass
10:00am: Al-Anon Meeting in Milette Manor
12:00pm - 8:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel
5:45pm - 7:00pm: Faith Formation Class in Milette Manor
6:30pm - 7:30pm: Cub Scouts Meeting in the Church Hall
6:30pm: Hispanic Leaders Meeting in the Rectory Office
Tuesday, January 12th, 2016
7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)
8:30am: Mass
12:00pm - 8:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel
5:45pm - 7:00pm: Faith Formation Class in Milette Manor
6:00pm: Parish Council Meeting in the Rectory Office
Wednesday, January 13th, 2016
7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)
8:30am: Mass
9:00am - 6:50pm: Eucharistic Adoration in the Church
5:00pm - 7:00pm: RCIA en Español (RICA) in Milette
Manor
7:00pm - Mass (Spanish)
8:00pm: CERS Meeting in Milette Manor
Thursday, January 14th, 2016
**Reduced Rectory Office Hours (9am- 12pm)**
7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)
8:30am: Mass
12:00pm - 8:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel
5:45pm -7:00pm: RCIC Classes in Milette Manor
Friday, January 15th, 2016
**Cemetery & Rectory Offices Closed**
7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)
8:30am: Mass
6:30pm: Spanish Choir Practice (Church)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Charismatic Group Meeting in the
Chapel
Saturday, January 16th, 2016
1:00pm: Pre- Baptismal Class (Spanish)
4:00pm - 5:00pm: Kids Choir Practice in Milette Manor
4:00pm- 5:00pm: English Mass
6:00pm: Spanish Mass
7:30pm - 9:00pm: Al-Anon Meeting in Milette Manor
Sunday, January 17th 2016
9:00am - 10:00am: French/English Mass
11:00am - 12:00pm: English Mass
The winner for the week of December 27th was
Irene Constant. She received $44.00 and the
Church received $65.00. Last week’s winner was
Romie Vaillancourt. He received $44.00 and the
Church received $67.00. Thank you to those who
participate each week. This is a great fundraiser for
our parish. There are envelopes at each entrance of
the church. Pick up an envelope or two and take a
chance. The winner receives 40% of the amount
collected and the parish receives 60%.
Your Weekly Contributions
December 26th and 27th
Offertory:
$3,449.00
Loose:
$2,393.28
Total:
$5,842.28
Property Management
$769.00
Catholic Education
$28.00
Christmas Flowers
$70.00
Christmas Offering
$10,571.58
January 2nd and 3rd
Offertory:
$4,696.67
Loose:
$2,545.80
Total:
Property Management
Catholic Education
Solemnity of Mary
$7,242.47
$764.00
$59.00
$2,518.05
Thank you for all of the ways you so
generously support our parish! May you be
richly blessed for all that you do.
This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well
pleased. - John 5:37
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St. Aloysius Parish
Soiree 2016
Tickets are available now until January 21st
for the 10th Annual Soiree Canadienne: a fun
filled evening of celebration with
entertainment featuring Jean Piche with La
Tournee du Bonheur. The menu will consist
of a variety of French Canadian food to
include: Tourtiere (Pork Pie), Boeuf
Bourgogne (Beef Burgandy), salad, mashed potatoes,
vegetable, and pudding chomeur. Doors will open at 5:00 pm
and dinner will be served promptly at 6:00 pm. The cost is
$25.00 per person and full tables of 8 may be reserved. Those
wishing to attend may purchase tickets at the St. Louis parish
rectory at 48 West Hollis St. Nashua or after each mass during
the month of January. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For
more information, please call the rectory at 882-4362.
Sponsor of the Week
TJ's Deli & Catering
TJ's Deli is a lunchtime must! Take your food to go our
enjoy a sit-down meal in our sports-themed cafe'. Start
your day off right with a hot breakfast from TJs! Our
service is available 7-days a week for all your private
and professional functions. We offer an extensive
menu of high-quality meals for reasonable prices. TJ’s
Deli is located at 2 Pittsburgh Ave-nue Nashua, NH
For more information visit our website,
http://www.tjsdeliandcatering.com/ or call us at
603-883-7770.
A Special Thank You!
Once again we would like to thank the Moreau family
and Michele Laliberte (and their team of very talented
volunteers) for setting up all the Christmas decorations, the manger and beautiful poinsettias. The church
looked beautiful. We appreciate all the time and effort
everyone put in to make this happen. Thank you!
Second Collection for the Seminarian
Fund - January 16-17 2016
When was the last weekend you did
something special alone together?
Most couples are busy with work
and family. It seems every moment
of the day is planned and there’s
never enough time to get everything
done. When was the last time you
had a weekend alone together?
Consider planning a weekend away,
just the two of you, to renew your
marriage relationship.
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter
weekend is a positive, renewing
experience for couples that have a
good marriage and want to make it
even better!
Join us at the upcoming Weekend at Saint Methodios Retreat
House Contoocook, NH, January 23 and January 24, 2016. It is
a very special place for a Weekend experience. For more
information and registrations contact us at 800-710-WWME or
visit www.WWME.org.
Educating seminarians is an
investment in the future of
the Catholic Church in New
Hampshire, but this goal
cannot be fulfilled without
the help of the faithful. The
cost to educate a seminarian
is more than $100 for every
day he is in formation. This expense includes tuition,
room and board at a seminary. 100% of every dollar
collected for the Seminarian Education Fund goes
toward supporting the education of men studying for
the priesthood. This annual collection is the primary
source of funding for seminarian formation.
A gift of $50 or more from every adult or family
attending Mass would help educate our seminarians
for another year. Everyone will have the opportunity to
help this very worthy cause next weekend when we
have the second collection to benefit our seminarians.
If you are interested in learning more about priestly
vocations, contact Fr. Jason Jalbert at (603) 669-3100
or jjalbert@rcbm.org.
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Parroquia San Luis de Gonzaga
Esta misa es ofrecida:
Bodas
Por el eterno descanso de Efrain Roa Ampique y
Rosa Alejandra Perez
Favor de comunicarse a la oficina parroquial seis
meses antes de llevarse acabo el evento.
El Bautismo del Señor
Bautismos
La fiesta del Bautismo del Señor es la última del tiempo
navideño. En ella se expresa, como en la Epifanía, que Jesús,
ese Niño, envuelto en pañales y recostado en un pesebre es la
manifestación de Dios mismo entre nosotros. Durante la
Navidad vivimos un tiempo extraordinario; parece que el
mundo se detenga y aprenda a hacer el bien. La alegría es
desbordante, las personas se encuentran, se reconcilian, se dan
regalos. El ambiente en la liturgia es de gozo, de ternura y
sencillez. El evangelista Lucas, presentando la predicación del
Bautista, nos enfoca en una doble observación. El pueblo estaba
en expectación. De hecho la gente creía que Juan era el Mesías.
Pero Juan aclara y encamina hacia el verdadero Mesías con su
propio testimonio.
Hoy es un domingo que nos llena de nostalgia invitándonos al
equilibrio entre la Navidad que termina y que tiene un sentido
extraordinario y la entrada al ciclo ordinario; en la liturgia
empezaremos a seguir al Señor en la normalidad de la vida
cotidiana. Pero antes de eso vale la pena detenernos y pensar en
la importancia de nuestro propio bautismo. ¿Te has dado cuenta
de que eres hijo, hija de Dios? ¿Sabes lo que quiere decir seguir
al Mesías? ¿Comprendes el compromiso de estar vinculados a
la misión de Jesucristo? Hoy es el día preciso de comenzar de
nuevo, centrarnos en la vida pública de Jesús en sus milagros y
su deseo de que el Reino de Dios se cumpla entre nosotros.
Hacer presente a Jesús en el mundo con sencillez y apertura de
corazón. ¡Eso hace un verdadero discípulo de Jesucristo!
Las Charlas Pre-bautismales serán cada 3er sábados de
del mes a la 1pm en Milette Manor. Los papas y
padrinos deben asistir. Los bautizos en español son el
2do y 4to domingo del mes a las 12:30pm. Por favor
confirme las fechas deseadas antes de hacer planes.
Soiree 2016
Los boletos para el décimo Soiree
Canadienne estarán disponibes desde
ahora hasta el 21 de enero. El evento
será una noche de alegría y
entretenimiento en donde contaremos
con la actuación de Jean Piche
alternando con La Tournee du Bonheur. El menú
constará de una variedad de comida típica canadiense
como: Tourtiere (pastél de Puerco), Boeuf Bourgogne
(Carne de res estilo Bourgogne), ensalada, puré de
papa, vegetales, y de postre pudín chomeur. La noche
comienza a las 5:00pm y la cena se servirá a las
6:00pm. El costo es de $25.00 por persona. Si desea,
puede reservar una mesa completa para 8 personas.
Para aquellos que deseen asistir, pueden adquirir los
boletos en nuestra oficina parroquial o despues de
cada misa durante el mes de enero. Los boletos NO
estarán a la venta en la puerta el día del evento, para
mayor información, por favor, llame a la rectoría al
número (603) 882-4362.
Segunda Colecta
Rosarios
Si quieres recibir el Santo Rosario en tu hogar communicate con
la Sra. Angelina al 603-589-6079 o con Guadalupe Gómez al
603-598-9788. También puedes hablar con cualquiera de los
miembros del grupo CERS después de cada misa. “María es la
mano que nos lleva a su Hijo Jesús.”
El próximo fin de semana
tendremos una segunda colecta
para ayudar a nuestros hermanos
seminaristas. Los seminaristas en
NH necesitan de nuestra ayuda.
Por favor sean generosos en esta
colecta. Gracias.
Los sacerdotes dan sus vidas por el bien de las
almas. Oremos por las vocaciones!
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El Bautismo del Señor
10 de enero de 2016
¡Gracias!
Quiero agradecerles a todos por todas las tarjetas, los postres, y regalos, tanto grandes
como pequeños, que ustedes me obsequiaron durante éstas fiestas. Todos son muy bien
recibidos y apreciados. Mi Navidad fué una muy hermosa y bendecida. Espero que
todos ustedes también hayan tenido una bonita Navidad junto a sus familiares y amigos.
¡Que Dios continue bendiciendo a cada miembro de ésta familia parroquial en este
Nuevo Año! - Padre Marcos
Lecturas para la semana del
10 de enero de 2016
Domingo:
Is 40, 1-5. 9-11 o Is 42, 1-4. 6-7/Sal
104, 1-4. 24-25. 27-30/Tit 2, 11-14; 3,
4-7 o Hch 10, 34-38/Lc 3, 15-16. 21-22
Lunes:
1 Sm 1, 1-8/Sal 116, 12-19/Mc 1, 14-20
Martes:
1 Sm 1, 9-20/1 Sm 2, 1. 4-8/Mc 1, 21-28
Miércoles:
1 Sm 3, 1-10. 19-20/Sal 40, 2. 5. 7-10/
Mc 1, 29-39
Jueves:
1 Sm 4, 1-11/Sal 44, 10-11. 14-15. 2425/Mc 1, 40-45
Viernes:
1 Sm 8, 4-7. 10-22/Sal 89, 16-19/Mc 2,
1-12
Sábado:
1 Sm 9, 1-4. 17-19; 10, 1/Sal 21, 2-7/Mc
2, 13-17
Domingo siguiente: Is 62, 1-5/Sal 96, 1-3. 7-10/1 Cor 12,
4-11/Jn 2, 1-11
Tan pronto como Jesús fue bautizado,
subió del agua. En ese momento se
abrió el cielo, y él vio al Espíritu de
Dios bajar como una paloma y posarse
sobre él. Y una voz del cielo decía:
«Éste es mi Hijo amado; estoy muy
complacido con él.»
Mateo 3, 16-17
Radio Inmaculada
¡No te puedes perder el programa
Conociendo tu Fé de Radio Inmaculada
todos los martes a las 7pm! Además,
Radio Inmaculada te ofrece entrevistas,
meditaciones, el Santo Rosario y mucho
más para que puedas adentrarte más en tu
fé. Puedes escuchar Radio Inmaculada a través de
www.radioinmaculada.org, en tu radio 101.9 FM o por
teléfono marcando el número 712-432-7206. También puedes
descargar nuestro app en tu teléfono inteligente. Radio
Immaculada, una radio Católica en nuestra área.
Movimiento Familiar Cristiano
¿Le gustaría mejorar su relación de pareja?
¿Quisiera tener mejor comunicación con su esposa(o) e
hijos?
El Movimiento Familiar Cristiano
Católico es un movimiento laico que
agrupa familias católicas, apoyada y con
la dirección espiritual del párroco. Si
desea más información acerca del
movimiento, favor de comunicarse con
Ludis al 603-318-9118.
Grupo de Oración Carismático
El grupo de oración carismático
de la parroquia se reúne todos los
viernes de 6pm a 8pm en la
Capilla de Corpus Christi, 43
Franklin St. Nashua, NH.
Comenzamos con el rezo del
Santo Rosario y Adoración
Eucarística. ¡No faltes! Dios tiene
grandes bendiciones para ti. ¡Acompáñanos a adorar a
nuestro Señor!
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