THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME + OCTOBER 25, 2009
On the Way....This weekend is known as Priesthood Sunday, a special day observed every year in honor of the priesthood. This day of recognition and affirmation is particularly important in this, the Year for Priests. After Communion, the Lector will read the following prayer on behalf of all parishioners. Msgr. Molan, Fr. Babineau, and I thank you for all your prayers.
A Prayer for Priests
Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests.
Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.
Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength
they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel.
Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.
Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.
Amen.
PARISH NURSE: Friday from 7:30-10:00 am. Congratulations to our Parish Nurse, Kathy Perrin, and the Parish Nurse Program, on their eleventh anniversary here at St. Peter.
WEEKLY OFFERTORY: $5,844.
WORLD MISSION: $800.
SACRIFICIAL GIVING: Today’s Psalm says, "The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy." Good stewards demonstrate by their living and giving that they understand God as the Source of all they are and have.
ROSARY: Tuesday, at 6:30 pm in church.
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE: Next Sunday, November 1, at the 11:00 am Mass, we will hold our Mass of Remembrance. All those whose funeral was held from St. Peter since last November will be remembered in a special way in our Prayer of the Faithful, and by the lighting of a candle in their memory. Their names have also been inserted in the front of our BOOK OF LIFE, which will be displayed in the back of church from November 1-23. (We have placed some blank pages in the back of the book for those of you who would like to add names of deceased loved ones, who will be remembered at all Masses through November 22.)
FOOD DRIVE: Next weekend, Oct. 31/Nov. 1, for the Sonshine Soup Kitchen. Items most needed are stuffing mix, decaf coffee, salad dressings, Crystal Light (sugar free drink mix), canned chicken or turkey, canned vegetables, fruit juice. Also, plastic forks and knives, paper towels.
GROUP WORK CAMP INFORMATION MEETING: We will be holding an Information Night on Sunday, October 25, at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall, for all teens and their parents interested in our Mission Trip for 2010. Call Laura Lambert at 483-5125 if you have any questions. We look forward to working with fellow Christians again to improve people’s lives and show them the love of Jesus.
Also, mark your calendars! We will be holding a Bake Sale on the weekend of Nov. 7/8 after all Masses. Any donations of baked goods from parishioners would be very welcome.
ST. PETER CHURCH WOMEN’S GUILD: Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 27. We will meet to pray the Rosary at 6:30 pm in church, and the meeting will be held thereafter in the Parish Conference Room. Members are invited to bring a favorite Thanksgiving recipe to share. Our Guild is open to any woman parishioner, 18 years and older. Please join us.
WELCOME TO NEWLY-REGISTERED PARISHIONERS: Lawrence and Denise O’Connor, Sr., and son Lawrence; Roger and Kathy Boisse, and sons Douglas and Evan.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION NEWS
K-3 DISMISSALS at all Masses this weekend.
CONFIRMATION I & II AND PARENTS: Confirmation I & II students are asked to attend the 11:00 Mass on Sunday, November 1, and class will follow until 1:00 pm.
CHOIR PRACTICE: October 28, Wednesday, from 7:00-8:30 pm, in church. Use back parking lot entrance.
RETROUVAILLE…..a Lifeline: Rediscover a loving marriage with a Retrouvaille weekend. Call Retrouvaille at 1-800-470-2230 or go to www.retrouvaille.org
The March for Life and Pilgrimage of Faith in Washington D.C. will be January 21 & 22, 2010. For information please see our bulletin board in the entry of the church or visit www.catholicnh.org on the web. Reservations must be made by October 31, 2009.
40 Days for Life - Manchester!!!!
40 Days for Life is in Manchester, NH, along with over 200 other cities through November 1. Please join us in our campaign to end abortion with prayer, fasting and peaceful witness at Planned Parenthood, 24 Pennacook Street. We hope to get enough people to have a presence there 12 hours a day, from 7 am to 7 pm, during the 40 Days.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE: Father Paul Montminy will be offering a MASS FOR LIFE on Wednesday October 28, 2009 at 5:30 pm at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 207 Hemlock Street,(corner of Webster Street) Manchester. The mass will be followed by a Prayer Vigil to End Abortion at 24 Penacook Street, the Planned Parenthood Clinic. Father Paul will lead the Rosary at the Clinic location. All are invited to attend the MASS FOR LIFE and/or the PRAYER VIGIL at the Clinic whether or not you have participated in other activities during the 40 DAYS FOR LIFE campaign. Whatever your ability to participate, we THANK YOU for your commitment to the 40 DAYS for LIFE fasting, prayer and abortion clinic vigil.
REMINDER: THE FLU SEASON AND THE CELEBRATION OF MASS: At the recommendation of the NH Department of Health and Human Services, Bishop McCormack has instituted the following precautions that will remain in effect through cold and flu season: (1) If you are ill, please stay home and refrain from attendance at Church celebrations. (2) The Sign of Peace should be shared without touching hands or kissing. This can be done with meaningful eye contact, smiles, and a bow of the head in reverence to one another.
(3) Parishioners should receive Holy Communion in their hands, and not on their tongue. Parishioners who receive Holy Communion on the tongue by necessity (i.e., because of a disability) should receive at the end of Communion. (4) The Precious Blood: Communion is only to be given in the species of the consecrated bread. If you are unable to receive Holy Communion in the species of the consecrated bread (Celiac Disease), please see the pastor.
MASS INTENTIONS
Oct. 26, Mon. 7:00 am In thanksgiving by Lucille Morand
Oct. 27, Tue. 7:00 am Peter Bourque by George and Sue Mercier
Oct. 28, Wed. 7:00 am Intention of the celebrant
Oct. 31, Sat. 4:00 pm Louise Kuslaka (1st Ann.) by her husband and family
Nov. 1, Sun. 8:00 am For all parishioners of St. Peter Church
Nov. 1, Sun. 11:00 am Mass of Remembrance
REFLECTION OF THE WEEK
First Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-9
Second Reading: Hebrews 5:1-6
Gospel: Mark 10:46-52
The crowd wanted Bartimaeus to be quiet. They did not want him to rock the boat. But Bartimaeus refused to play their game. He insisted upon what he felt he needed. There are times in our lives when we must speak up and even shake things up for the sake of truth and love.
TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL: 8th Grade Open House, Wednesday, Oct. 28th, 7 pm, 581 Bridge St., Manchester
BIRTHRIGHT OF MANCHESTER NEEDS A SPECIAL VOLUNTEER: Birthright is in need of a volunteer who has some experience in advertising and/or public relations, and is able to work with a limited budget. We would like to be more visible to the community by personal contact in key areas, and by advertising the services we have to offer. Knowing that free pregnancy help is available could make the difference in a crisis situation, and save the life of a baby. If interested, please call Phyllis at 472-5410, or email me at pm.hickey@myfairpoint.net
HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY, a private school located in Manchester, provides a classical education in the Roman Catholic tradition for students in grades 7-12. The Academy will hold a FALL OPEN HOUSE for prospective students on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 pm. Call 644-7247 for further information.
CRAFTERS WANTED: St. Anthony School is accepting reservations for a Craft Fair to be held on Saturday, November 21st. Table rentals are $50.00 for an 8 ft table. If you have your own table there are a limited amount of 8 x 8 spaces available. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. For more information please call St. Anthony School at 622-0414 or visit our website at www.stanthonyschool-nh.com to download an application.
St. Pius X Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
The St. Pius X Social Committee invites you to join us for a night of shopping on Friday, November 6th, from 6 - 8:30pm in the church hall, 575 Candia Rd, Manchester. Light refreshments will be served. We will have several raffle items, the proceeds from the raffle will go to the St. Pius X Giving Tree.