MASS SCHEDULE WEEKLY EVENTS Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 15/16, 2018 Give peace, O Lord, to those who wait for you, that your prophets be found true. Hear the prayers of your servant and of your people Israel. cf. cf. Sirach 36:18 Monday, September 17 - Weekday Saint Robert Bellamine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33 / Lk 7:1-10 8:00 Justin Goudreault by his parents Tuesday, September 18 - Weekday 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a / Lk 7:11-17 8:00 Jason, Emile & Madeleine Grenier by Marlene & Eloy Wednesday, September 19 - Weekday Saint Januarius, Bishop and Martyr 1 Cor 12:31--13:13 / Lk 7:31-35 8:00 Monica Sullivan by Richard & Mary Bowen 5:00 Confession Thursday, September 20 - Saints Andew Kim Tae-gon and Paul Chong Ha-Sang and Companions, Martyrs 1 Cor 15:1-11 / Lk 7:36-50 8:00 Phyllis Camarata by Mike & Connie Sylvester Friday, September 21 - Saint Matthew, Apostle Eph 4:1-7, 11-13 / Mt 9:9-13 8:00 Virginia Foskin by Beth & Dennis Coburn Saturday, September 22 - Weekday 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49 / Lk 8:4-15 7:15 La Bonne Ste. Anne par Mme. Leblond 2:30 Confession 4:00 Alfred & Gayle Girard 5:30 Wedding: Adam Sylvain & Toni Brown Sunday, September 23 - Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 2:12, 17-20 / Jas 3:16--4:3 / Mk 9:30-37 8:00 (Incense-free Mass) Therese A. Chabot by the family 9:30 Parishioners of Ste. Marie 11:30 Dennis Desrosiers by Karen Monasky 1 September 17 to September 23 Monday 8:15 a.m. - Day Care; Gym 6:30 p.m. - Bible Group; St. Vincent 7:00 p.m. - Young Adult Bible Study; Cenacle Tuesday 8:15 a.m. - Day Care; Gym 2:15 p.m. - Day Care; Gym 7:00 p.m. - Community of Living Waters; Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. - Karate Class; Montminy/St. Ann H. 7:00 p.m. - Mom s Bible Study; Cenacle 7:00 p.m. - Prayer Meeting; Chapel Wednesday 8:15 a.m. - Day Care; Gym 9:00 a.m. - Atrium; St. Ann H. 11:20 a.m. - HFA Basketball; Gym 7:00 p.m. - Inquiry/RCIA; Cenacle 7:00 p.m. - St. Vincent de Paul mtg.; St. Vincent Thursday 8:15 a.m. - Day Care; Gym 2:15 p.m. - Day Care; Gym 6:30 p.m. - Schola Cantorum; Church/St. Ann/ Montminy H./St. Vincent 7:00 p.m. - Immaculate Conception; Chapel Friday 3:00 p.m. - HFA Basketball; Gym Saturday 9:00 a.m. - FFC Confirmation Class/Retreat; Montminy/Gym 2:30 p.m. - Music Ministry rehearsal; St. Vincent 4:30 p.m. - FFC Information Session;Montminy Sunday 8:30 a.m. - FFC Information Session; Montminy 2:00 p.m. - 40 Days for Life rally; Montminy 7:00 p.m. - Men s basketball; Gym HERE FOR THE FIRST TIME? WELCOME! We would love to have you join our community each week to celebrate Jesus Christ as Lord. Fr. Maurice Larochelle welcomes all newcomers to an introductory evening. Kindly fill in your contact information on the Welcome to Ste. Marie form found at the church entrances and place it in the collection basket during Mass or mail to the parish office address found on the front of this bulletin.
Parish Receipts PARISH COUNCIL Tom Black David Girard Laurie Lawrence Lynn Mark Leann McCormack Jeffrey McCormack Cesar Ruiz Shawn Rouillard Lucille Fortin Diane Martineau September 8/9, 2018 Offertory...12,813.55 Gen lmaintenance...1,575.40 Assumption...10.00 Vacation...55.00 Fuel...307.00 New Years...15.00 Total...$14,775,95 Special Collections PHP...50.00 Manchester Missions...20.00 Catholic Univ...40.00 The Lord has blessed Sainte Marie with very generous parishioners. I am humbled by the generosity that has been shown. THANK YOU and may the Lord Bless you. Fr. Moe FINANCE COUNCIL Steve Brophy Sylvio Dupuis Jane Keefe James Kofalt Buddy Phaneuf Donald Synborski If you wish to contact any of the above members, please call the office or email either mandy@stemariechurch.com or fern@stemariechurch.com and we will be happy to forward your question or comment. ATTENTION PARENTS of children ages 1 through 3 ~~ The Little Blessings Nursery is open for the 9:30am and 11:30am Sunday Masses each week. We are on Facebook! us, and keep track of all parish activities. Visit Sainte Marie Parish. [Note that Sainte, with an e, is NOT abbreviated.] Tu aimeras Dieu et ton prochain; le grand précepte de l ancienne Loi, qui dans la charité chrétienne, don de l Esprit trouve sa perfection. Weddings Kevin Quinn and Chantal Tetreault If you would like the Sanctuary Lamp to burn in memory or in honor of someone special, please stop by the parish office, Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 3pm. The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week in memory of Therese Prindiville Guy and Anne Marie St. Germain will pray this week for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life and a deeper reverence for the sanctity of marriage. If you are interested in taking the Vocation Cross, please call Jackie Bachman @ 472.9208 The Knights of Columbus Notre Dame Council 5163 is starting the 1/20 Club Fund Raiser again. First drawing will be Wednesday, November 7, 2018 and will go on for 20 weeks. The big drawings will be held March 17, 2019. If you are interested in participating, please call Rene Laferriere at (603) 641.3105. NEW PARISHIONERS MEETING If you are new to Ste. Marie and would like more information on the many ministries and programs available, we invite you to join us at a New Parishioners Meeting Monday, September 17, 2018 at 7pm in the rectory. If you would like more information, please call the Office of Evangelization at 647.2597. Announcing the ìlovely, Am Iî launch on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 10:30am to 2:30pm at Joseph House, 279 Cartier St., Manchester. ìlovely, Am Iî is a sisterhood of women of any faith background, supporting one another in living life with joy and purpose. Grab a friend and drop by for light refreshments, laughter and a chance to meet others on the journey toward an intentional and full life! 2
Mother Rivier Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Come to me all you who labor and are heavy burdened and I will give you rest At this time, Adorers are most needed Monday: 11am~12pm~7pm Tuesday: 1am Wednesday: 3pm Thursday: 11am~4pm Friday: 1am~6am~3pm Saturday: 4am~4pm~6pm~7pm Sunday: 12am~2am~3am~4am 4pm~10pm Partners are needed Monday: 6am Wednesday: 4pm~6pm Friday: 6pm Saturday: 1am Hour Captains are needed 12am~1am~6am~12pm~6pm~8pm PLEASE PRAY...That Jesus opens some hearts to heed the call for adorers to cover the above hours. Please contact Constance Vigneau @ 289.2791 and/or Richard Vigneau at @ 660.7168 Guided Tours of Sainte Marie Parishioner Tom Colantuono is available to give a guided tour for any individual, family, class or group interested in learning more about the history, meaning and background of the beautiful artwork, statues and stained glass windows of our church. By appointment only during daylight hours. If you are interested, please call Tom at 491.5413. How precious is your mercy, O God! The children of men seek shelter in the shadow of your wings. cf. Psalm 36:(35):8 Join the Immaculate Conception Militia Prayer Cenacle on Thursdays, from 7pm-8pm in the Chapel to Pray for America, Peace in the World and All Souls. Come to pray the rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet before the Blessed Sacrament. 3
In Sympathy Angelo Catenza Lucille Duval Ann Marie Murray May their souls rest in the peace of the Lord. Just as Jesus died and rose again, so will the Father bring with him those who have died in Jesus. Just as in Adam all men die, so in Christ all will be made alive. ~ 1 Thessalonians 4:14 -- 1 Corinthinas 15:22 The Most Reverend Peter Libasci, Bishop of Manchester, Cordially invites you and your family to a Blue Mass Sunday, September 30, 2018-10:30am Saint Joseph Cathedral (Lowell & Pine Streets, Manchester) Please join us to pray for and with the members of law enforcement, fire fighters and first responders - that God will bless them in their work and bless their families and loved ones. Breakfast will follow in the Cathedral Church Hall. ---------Please RSVP by September 24, 2018-------- To reserve tickets for the breakfast, please visit 2018bluemass.eventbrite.com 4 SAINT ANDREW DINNERS 2018-2019 Saint Andrew was the first of the Apostles to hear Jesus call to follow him. We would like to invite men in our diocese who are considering a vocation to the priesthood or would simply like some help hearing the Lord s call for their life, to an evening of prayer, conversation with the Vocations Team and dinner. These evenings will take place for different age groups on Fridays from 6pm to 8pm at the Joseph House, 279 Cartier St., Manchester. Please RSVP to Becky Vinson at rvinson@rcbm.org or 663.0153 if you would like to attend: October 5: High School - Age 14-18 October 19: Young Men - Age 19-24 November 2: Older Men - Age 25+ February 8: High School - Age 14-18 February 15: Young Men - Age 19-24 February 22: Older Men - Age 25+ Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 16,2018 Who do you say that I am?. The One who calls is the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Will you follow Him as a priest, brother or sister? Call Father Matthew Mason at (603) 663.0132 or write: mmason@rcbm.org
WALK / RUN / BIKE FUNDRAISER 2018 Saturday, September 29, 2018 the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Ste. Marie Parish will hold its 7 th annual Friends of the Poor walk fundraiser to benefit our Food Pantry. The walk is 5.4 miles round trip along the Manchester Rail Trail, so tie up your sneakers, bring along a friend and enjoy the day, all while helping the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. Pre-register at www.fopwalk.org or stop by our table following the Masses on September 8/9 or 15/16. If you are unable to walk that day, won t you consider a pledge to a registered walker? Visit the website above. Check-in begins at 8am on the 29 th at Lafayette Park (across the church) with the kickoff at 9am. If you have any questions, please contact the coordinator: Tim Brand at (603) 361.8496. 5 40 Days for Life Kick Off Rally September 23, 2018 2pm to 3pm Montminy Hall (Ste. Marie church basement) Be inspired by renowned pro-life speaker Darlene Pawlik, who will share her harrowing journey as a victim of human trafficking and her transformation by the grace of God. Enjoy music, snacks and fellowship. All are welcome. 40 Days for Life is a compassionate, peaceful prayer vigil held outside of Planned Parenthood in Manchester. Participants sign up to pray for an hour or more at 40daysforlife.com/manchester. This year, the vigil will start Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2019 and end Palm Sunday, March 25, 2019. Questions? Please call or email Sheila DePuydt at 978.226.3240 or 40daysforlifemanchester@gmail.com
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Confirmation Preparation Our FINAL Sacramental Prep Info Session is Sunday, September 16th Adoration and Worship 2nd Sunday of the month 6:30-7:30 in the church Open to ALL parishioners Join our teens and draw TEEN BIBLE STUDY For High School Teens Thursday evenings at the home of Rich and Jennifer Girard 6:30-8:30pm Call 624-5668 for details Rex-Men 2nd Thursday of the month in lieu of Bible study 6PM in the Youth Center (Holy Angels Building) Snacks and friends are always welcome! Daughters of Zion 2nd Thursday of the month in lieu of Bible study 6PM at the home of Mrs. Girard Call 624-5668 for details Snacks and friends are always welcome! Thank you to our Steubenville East Sponsors - - - - -
Sainte Marie Parish Children s Ministry Terry Bolduc, Director Michelle Pisacane, Assistant Kristine Dionne, Office Assistant Phone: 603-624-1509 stemarie.religioused@gmail.com www.stemariechildrensministry.org Sacramental Preparation Parents with students in grades 3 thru high school who have not yet been through our Sacramental Prep Program to prepare for Confirmation are Strongly Encouraged to attend our FINAL Information Session on Sunday, Sept. 16th after the 9:30 & 11:30am Mass. Registration closes Oct. 15th! Registration for Families Formed in Christ closes Oct. 15th! If be found on our website at stemariefaithformation.com under Faith Formation. For questions or concerns, please call our office at 624-1509. Thank you! Baptism Preparation Parents who are expecting or have welcomed their first child should contact our office regarding baptism preparation. Pregnancy is a great time to prepare. Next class is Wed., Sept. 26th from 6:30-8pm. Call us at (603) 624-1509 or email stemarie.baptism@gmail.com for details. Fund Raiser in Support of the Office of Children & Youth Ministry Come out to Outback Restaurant on Thurs., Oct. 25th from 4-9pm for dinner and Outback will contribute 15% of your total cost to support our ministries! WINE CHEESE AND FAITH! Join us for an evening of adult discussion on Confirmation. This is a FREE event. We do ask for registration in order to provide sufficient refreshments for all. Please visit the website below for more details and to register. Sacraments & Beyond Oct. 18 at Ste. Marie Church 7-8:30pm Presented by the Catechetical Leaders of the Amoskeag Deanery CLAD For details & to register, go to the CLAD website at www.cladnh.weebly.com under Events