April 7, 2013
UNITED HEARTS PRAYER LINE PARISH
The number to call for prayer requests, or if you wish to
pray with us, is 622-2094.
G.A.P. NIGHT
April 7 will be the last GAP “gathering” for adolescents
and parents at St. Anselm College. There will be Mass
and a tour of the Abbey and church. Details will follow.
MANY THANKS TO ALL
I want to thank all of you for making the Lenten Season
and the Triduum so meaningful. Your attendance at Mass
during Lent enhanced the joy for me to celebrate Mass. I
thank all of you who assisted in the Masses as lectors,
servers, ministers of communion and as sacristans.
Thanks, too, to those individuals and groups who made
our “Three Holy Day” so beautiful and inspirational, our
choirs and musicians. We had many visitors who
commented on how welcomed they felt as they entered
through the doors. My wish is that the spirit of Easter
will continue to permeate our parish throughout the year!
God bless you,
Fr. Paul
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Save the date for a Rainforest Adventure for your
children. Vacation Bible School will be held the week of
July 22-26. Registration will begin in May.
BABY SHOWER FOR “OUR PLACE”
A baby shower to benefit Our Place will be held
Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Parish
of the Transfiguration. All are invited to bring new,
unwrapped baby/toddler items. Currently there is a great
need for baby wipes, diapers, shampoo, bath wash, and
clothes. Brunch will be served. Call Lillian Coulon at
668-1039.
SPRING VISITOR WEEKEND AT THE
COLLEGE OF SAINT MARY MAGDALEN
All high school students and recent graduates are invited
to attend our Spring Visitor Weekend on April 11-14.
Visitors will have the opportunity to attend classes, meet
one on one with faculty and admissions representatives,
stay in the student residences, attend Mass and
participate in spiritual life on campus. and tour our
campus. Reserve your place today! Contact the
Admissions Office at admissions@magdalen.edu
CD KIOSKS
We have a lot of new CD titles located in kiosks at the
main entrance and the parish hall. Take a moment to
browse through and choose something that interests you
in a challenging way. The cost is $3 each or 2 for $5.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
FOR CHILDREN (RCIC)
This is a program designed to provide the sacraments of
Initiation, Baptism and Eucharist, for those children
age 9 or older who have not previously received them.
See the website for more information.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY PROGRAMS
Every Sunday, during the 9 a.m. Mass, we offer children
from 1-3 years old, playtime with a babysitter in the
church hall. There are toys to play with and a snack to
enjoy. The 4-5 year olds can join the Pre-CCD class for
the duration of the Mass and spend the hour praying,
making crafts, reading stories and learning about Jesus.
For the children in grades 1-5, we offer the "Liturgy of
the Word." They are dismissed after opening prayer and
go downstairs to hear the Word of God. After the homily,
the children return to Mass with their families. Although
there is no fee, we do ask that parents register their
children. Registration forms are in the church hall.
RETROUVAILLE OF NEW ENGLAND
Are you struggling in your marriage? You are not alone.
Our peer ministry is led by couples who have lived
through the honeymoon phase often followed by deep
disillusionment before finally finding resurrection in their
marriages using the tools taught in this program.
Rediscover a loving marriage with a Retrouvaille
weekend. The next marriage renewal weekends will be
held on April 5-7 and September 20-23. To register and
for more information call 800-470-2230 or visit
www.helpourmarriage.com
ST. CATHERINE WOMEN’S
ORGANIZATION APRIL MEETING
The St. Catherine Women’s Organization will meet
Tuesday, April 9 at 6 p.m. in the conference room at the
school. This will be the first annual Heritage Dinner
featuring foods representing the members’ nationality
and culture. Following the dinner will be speakers from
the Catholic Charities Immigration Services and from
the International Center. All women in the parish are
welcome to attend. For more information contact
Kathy Proulx at 644-8138.
MEN OF ST. JOSEPH
JESUS WAS BORN IN A SHELTER
Men of St. Joseph meet once a month on the 2nd Saturday
from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. We’ll start off the morning with
Mass and a rosary, followed by a full breakfast and a
keynote presentation from a special guest speaker. Join us
for our next meeting on April 13. Think of this as a short
monthly retreat to help keep your faith and priorities in
order. All men are invited. Visit “The Men of St.
Joseph” on our website or call Rob Hayes at 785-8855.
The box at the main entrance of the church is to collect
items for those who live in shelters in Manchester. The
needs for April: razors, toothbrushes for adults & kids,
toothpaste, and Windex. Thank you for your generous
support of this ministry.
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
SATURDAY
FIRST CORINTHIANS
The office of Adult Faith Formation will offer a new
six-part Bible study on the First Letter to the Corinthians
starting on April 18. Join Nicholas Lebish as he teaches
this course twice every Thursday, at 9:45 a.m. and at
7 p.m. Choose which time works for your schedule. To
view the complete schedule, visit the “adult faith
formation” page on our website or call 622-4160.
SUNDAY
APRIL 7
7:30
9:00
PARISHIONERS OF ST. CATHERINE
DAN MUELLER by his family
GILBERTE BOURGEOIS
by M/M Robert LaPlante
JOSHUA MICHAEL DUNN by his mother
BEN ROY by his wife, Gloria (1st Anniv.)
ALL SUFFERING FROM ALZHEIMERS
& DIMENTIA DISEASES
11:00
CATHOLIC ONLINE SEMINARS
Any time is the perfect time to enrich your knowledge of
the Catholic Faith. CDU seminars travel easily as
everything you need is online. Try experiencing CDU
non-credit seminars for $30. Visit our website to access
the CDU webpage, or take a pamphlet at each entrance.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
There is so much misunderstanding and confusion about
what the Church actually teaches about marital relations
and family planning and why. Please take advantage of
this upcoming opportunity to learn more about Christ’s
plan for marriage and the family. It can change your
hearts and minds in surprising ways! This 3-part course
is held once a month for three months starting on
April 11 at 7 p.m. in the parish hall conference room.
Contact Bill or Denise at 434-9584 for more details.
MONDAY–FRIDAY Morning Prayer 8:30 a.m.
MONDAY
APRIL 8
9:00
TUESDAY
APRIL 9
9:00
FERN DOUCET by Rita Dubois
WEDNESDAY APRIL 10
9:00
9:30–5 p.m.
LUCILLE MONTMINY by Chuck & Rita
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
THURSDAY
APRIL 11
SAINT STANISLAUS, bishop, martyr
9:00
SATURDAY
4:00
SUNDAY
7:30
9:00
11:00
THANK YOU FOR
YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT
March 30/31
Checks: $11,212.00
Loose: $ 4,752.00
E-give: $ 1,405.00
Total:
$17,369.00
Holy Land Collection: $1,982.00
THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
MICHAEL BARBARITA
by M/M Edward Klufts
CATHOLIC SPEAKER LEAH DARROW
St. Catherine Parish, together with several parishes in the
diocese, is sponsoring a Catholic speaker, Leah Darrow
from the hit reality TV show “America’s Next Top
Model” on Sunday, April 7 at 4 p.m. in St. Joseph
Cathedral. All are welcome, but participation is
mandatory for Confirmation students. Students in the
Edge program are welcome. Call 345-2288 if you need
more information or see Leslie Goan.
APRIL 6
ROBERT “BUDDY” LERICHE
by the McClellan family
DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE
HASKAMP & LINK FAMILIES
RAYMOND E. MAURIER
by his wife & children
4:00
FRANCES STANIECKI
APRIL 13
LUCILLE MONTMINY
by Srs. Norma & Jeanne
CORINNE LAFOND
by her husband (7th Anniversary)
MARY DELVECCHIO
by the Bontatibus family
EILEEN MCLAUGHLIN
by the family ( 1st Anniversary)
APRIL 14
EDWARD BIRON by Barbara& Bob Thinness
VIRGINIA FLYNN, ROBERT FLYNN &
JOHN LETVINCHUK by the family
LORRAINE LAVIGNE by the Adult Choir
CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS
MARIE MARTEL AND DORA BEAULE
OSCAR & RACHEL DURAND
by Conrad & Vivian Moran
JIM SHANAHAN by Kathleen Muldoon
ELAINE FITZGERALD
by M/M Edward Klufts
ANTHONY & ALICE LATORRE
by George & Connie Barbaro
BIBLICAL POETRY DAY OF REFLECTION
Join presenters Marilyn MacArthur and Sarah Yasin on
Saturday, April 13 at Joseph House in Manchester from
10 a.m.–5p.m. Email 1.mhmcoffee@gmail.com for more
information or to register.
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI WOMEN'S SPRING
RETREAT
All women are welcome to join us on Saturday, April 20
from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for our Women’s Spring
Retreat at St. Francis of Assisi parish in Litchfield. Our
theme will be “Year of Faith and the Sabbath.” We will
explore the meaning of the Year of Faith and how we
can celebrate it through the Sabbath. This half-day
retreat will include a light potluck luncheon, prayer,
presentation, learning, socializing and sharing. There
will also be Reconciliation offered at 3 p.m. and Mass at
4 p.m. We hope you will be able to enjoy this day with
us. For more information, call Peg at 424-3456 ext.208.
COLLEGE OF ST. MARY MAGDALEN
Once again, the College of Saint Mary Magdalen in
Warner, NH is pleased to announce the dates for its
Summer Program for high school students. The
Collegiate Summer Program 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. The program is for
students who will be entering their sophomore, junior or
senior year of high school in the fall of 2013. It is also
open to students who have just graduated high
school. The Collegiate Summer Program is a two-week
session that runs from Sunday, July 28 through Saturday,
August 10. Register today at www.magdalen.edu.
NEW PRAYERS ON OLD BEADS
The Knights of Columbus are looking for your old,
broken or new rosary beads that are no longer hearing
your prayers. Other religious items such as bibles,
medals, and prayer books are also accepted. These will
be passed on to the Poor Sisters of St. Claire and other
prayer groups, to be distributed to those who can use
them. There is a receptacle at the handicap entrance of
the church. Thank you for opening the door of prayer.
SPRING VISITOR WEEKEND AT THE
COLLEGE OF SAINT MARY MAGDALEN
All high school students and recent graduates are invited
to attend our Spring Visitor Weekend on April 11-14.
Visitors will have the opportunity to attend classes, meet
one on one with faculty and admissions representatives,
stay in the student residences, attend Mass and
participate in spiritual life on campus. and tour our
campus. Reserve your place today! Contact the
Admissions Office at admissions@magdalen.edu or call
toll free: 877.498.1723.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US
The Knights of Columbus Marian Council 5748 would
like to thank everyone for their support of the 4th
Annual Monsignor Hannigan Irish Supper. Proceeds
from the supper will provide scholarships and additional
support for three Seminarians, Ryan Brady,
Jude Ukuwachi and Michael Sartori. The Knights and
our Seminarians are very grateful to the support of this
event. If you are interested in learning more about the
Knights of Columbus contact Brad Nichols at 644-8697.
MASS FOR THE DECEASED
The monthly Mass for the deceased will be celebrated in
Saint Augustin Cemetery Chapel, South Beech Street on
Saturday, April 27 at 9 a.m.
WHITE MASS—ST. MARTIN DE PORRES
AWARD
On Thursday, April 18 at 6 p.m., Bishop Libasci will
celebrate the White Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral in
Manchester. The “White Mass” is held to ask God’s
blessings for healthcare professionals and is a special
opportunity to affirm the profound service that
healthcare professionals provide to the sick according to
the model of Jesus Christ. A reception will be held
immediately following the White Mass at the New
Hampshire Institute of Art at which Joan P. Ouellette,
R.N., will receive the St. Martin de Porres Award, an
award given by the Guild of Catholic Healthcare
Professionals in New Hampshire to an individual who
has exemplified the virtues of Catholic healthcare in her
or his career as a Catholic healthcare professional. If
you plan to attend the reception, please notify
Beth Squeglia at bsqueglia@rcbm.org.
SEPARATED OR DIVORCED SUPPORT
Divorce and separation can be painful experiences.
Support groups are available to those who are seeking
healing, comfort, and empowerment. For more
information, visit www.catholicnh.org/support for a
listing of groups. Do you know someone who is going
through a separation or divorce? Please consider passing
this information along to them.
CATHOLIC CITIZENSHIP NEWS
The Diocese of Manchester has an initiative to inform
Catholics about important public policy matters facing
our elected officials. Catholic Citizenship News provides
briefs on legislation as well as information about
Catholic social teaching on some of today’s pressing
issues. To read the current issue of Catholic Citizenship
News and to subscribe, visit www.catholicnh.org/ccn.