TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME + JUNE 22, 2008

On the Way....

I want to not only thank Father Bilodeau, but also Father Babineau who has been his usual generous self during my absence. Father Babineau is covering weekday Masses and any funerals to be celebrated here or at St. Paul Parish in Candia.

ALERT!!! PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN GRADES K-10 (2007-2008)

Due to an oversight on the part of St. Peter Parish, your child(ren) did not participate in safe environment training last year. As you know, the Diocese of Manchester must be assured that children and young people of the Diocese be informed with the program called Circles of Care. Because of this oversight, it is imperative that you receive these materials and use them to train your children at home. Personally addressed packets are available on the table set up at the rear of the church. Please pick your packet up today. (It would help us if you would also deliver your neighbors’ packets as well!) If you would like more information regarding Circles of Care, you may view the classroom lessons online at www.catholicnh.org  under Child Safety: Training: Circles of Care. In addition, the website contains articles, parent guides and other reference materials on child safety topics.

PARISH NURSE: Friday from 7:30-10:00 am.

Weekly Offertory: $4,115

Peter’s Pence: $500 to date

GROUP WORK CAMP: This weekend, we will be holding our final fundraiser before we leave for Group Work Camp. Please stop at our bake sale table and buy some goodies! Thanks to all who baked, and to all who will buy! We really appreciate your support. Next weekend at the 4:00 pm Mass, Fr. Dumont will bless our Group Work Campers and chaperones before they leave for Group Work Camp on Sunday, June 29.

MY SACRIFICIAL GIVING: "Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed", Jesus tells us in the Gospel today, "and nothing hidden that will not become known". May our stewardship of God’s gifts be such that we would not be ashamed if it were seen in the clear light of day.

LECTORS, ALTAR SERVERS, AND SPECIAL MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST: The July-Sept. 7 schedule has been e-mailed. For those without e-mail, your copy is in the sacristy.

MASS INTENTIONS: The Mass Intentions through the end of December are posted on the bulletin board. If you would like to present the gifts at the offertory for your Mass Intention, please sign up today.

FEATURED AD OF THE WEEK

Many thanks to parishioner Polly Tewksbury for placing an ad on our bulletin. Royale Cocker Kennel is a small kennel with a personal touch in a country setting in Chester. Established 17 years ago, we board and groom all breeds of dogs, and cats are also welcome. The Kennel has indoor and outdoor runs and a fenced-in yard for playtime. It is also air-conditioned/heated. So when you are planning your next vacation or grooming, give "Royale Cocker Kennel" a call at 483-2050 or visit us on our website at RoyaleCockerKennel.com .

REGISTRATION FORMS FOR 2008-09 CHRISTIAN FORMATION are available at the entryways to church. Please fill in the Family information section completely. If your child was not registered in our program this year, please submit a Baptism record, unless the Baptism took place at St. Peter Church. Call Jake at 669-5134, or e-mail stpetercf@comcast.net  if you have any questions.

TEACHERS NEEDED: Many thanks to those who have volunteered to share their faith with our young parishioners in the 2008-09 year. If you would be interested in helping with weekly dismissals of K-3 during Mass, or at our once-a-month Generations of Faith sessions, please call Jake at 669-5134, or e-mail to stpetercf@comcast.net , and Jake will be in touch with you.

PLEASE NOTE: We have extra copies of the three bulletin inserts from the Diocese on "The Eucharist - God’s Gift to the World."

You may pick up a packet on the table at the entryway to church.

AUBURN LIONS CLUB is accepting donations of handicap equipment, such as crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, etc. Contact President Norm Bouley at 617-413-4633.

CRAFTERS WANTED: St. Anthony School is accepting reservations for a Craft Fair to be held on Saturday, November 22nd. Table rentals are $50.00 for an 8 ft. table. If you have your own table, we have a limited amount of 8 x 8 spaces available. Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Deadline for reservations is September 1st. For more information please call St. Anthony School at 622-0414 or visit our website at www.stanthonyschool-nh.com  to download an application.

HOW TO MAKE A REPORT OF SEXUAL ABUSE

Child sexual abuse is a crime in the State of New Hampshire and the Church. New Hampshire law requires that anyone who has reason to suspect that a child is being or has been abused or neglected must make a report to the Division for Children, Youth & Families ("DCYF") of the State of New Hampshire, 1-800-894-5533. Any person who suspects or alleges child abuse on the part of a priest, deacon, employee, or volunteer of a parish, school, or institution of the diocese of Manchester is also encouraged to make a report to the Office for Ministerial Conduct, 603-669-3100.

Church personnel - clergy, paid employees, and volunteers - have additional reporting requirements if they believe that Church personnel have sexually abused a child. To learn more about the reporting requirements, see Tim and Marie King, the safe environment coordinators for our parish, or the diocesan website under Child Safety: www.catholicnh.org .

AUBURN GRIFFIN LIBRARY "BOOK SALE AND RECYCLING CENTER": Annual Book Sale, held at the Auburn Village School gym, is Saturday, July 26, from 8 am to 2 pm, and Sunday, July 27, from 11 am to 2 pm. Sunday will be "bargain day" - and you can fill a bag with books and pay only $4.00! We will accept donations of books (hardcover and paperbacks), videotapes, audio books, music cassette tapes and CD’s. Also, vinyl records, computer and interactive games, computer accessories and board games and jigsaw puzzles. No text books, please. Items may be dropped off at the library as soon as possible. Call 483-5374, or e-mail griffinlib@comcast.net .

Is your marriage tearing you apart? Call Retrouvaille at 1-800-470-2230 or go to www.retrouvaille.org 

MASS INTENTIONS

June 23, Mon. 7:00 am Intention of the celebrant

June 24, Tue. 7:00 am Intention of the celebrant

June 25, Wed. 7:00 am Intention of the celebrant

June 28, Sat. 4:00 pm Rita King by Henry Perkins

June 29, Sun. 8:00 am Henry Carignan (2nd Ann.) by the family

June 29, Sun. 11:00 am For all parishioners of St. Peter Church

First Reading: Jeremiah 20:10-13

Second Reading: Romans 5:12-15

Gospel: Matthew 10:26-33

What exactly does God promise us in this life? Some preachers would say that if we are good Christians, then we will be financially successful, we will be healthy, and we will always have a happy family life. Likewise, when one goes to a healing service, one often hears that if one has faith, then one will surely be healed. Yet, it does not always turn out that way. Good people sometimes have miserable lives. People who have great faith sometimes have miserable lives. People who have great faith sometimes die from their illnesses. Those who are most faithful, in fact, often seem to be persecuted. God’s promise is that He will always be there for us, not that He will make it all better for us here upon the earth. Only in heaven will every tear be wiped away and every wound healed.

RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: The Rite of Christian Initiation takes place yearly at the Easter Vigil - Holy Saturday. This is the time when adults who have never been baptized in the Christian faith are baptized. It is also the time when baptized Christians of other Christian denominations are welcomed into the Catholic Church as they make a public profession of faith. This rite is also offered to baptized Catholics who were not fully initiated into the Church (never made their First Communion or Confirmation). As a general rule, this rite is not for adults who have received their First Communion, but never been confirmed. If Confirmation is the only sacrament they have not received, there will be a special course given for them during the year and an adult Confirmation will be held at the Cathedral in the Spring. If you or someone you know is a candidate for the Rite of Initiation or if someone is interested in finding out more about what is entailed in the preparation or for adult confirmation, please call Jake Linxweiler at 483-5571. The program will begin in the Fall.