THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME + NOVEMBER 15, 2009
On the Way....Last weekend's bulletin included some background information on the unification process initiated for St. Peter and St. Paul Parishes. You can find a copy of the bulletin on-line at the parish website.
Here is the list of steps that must take place:
Monday, November 2 - Meeting of the Pastoral and Finance Councils of St. Paul Parish, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 17 - Meeting of the Pastoral and Finance Councils of St. Peter Parish - 6:30 pm.
Sunday, November 22 - Open meeting for interested members of both parishes at St. Paul Church, Candia, 1:00 pm (in church)
Monday, November 30 - Meeting of the Pastoral Councils of both parishes at St. Peter Church Conference Room, 7:00 pm
At any time during this process please feel free to contact me or Lorette Nault via mail or e-mail. Please identify yourself so that your concern, question or comment can be addressed.
During this process, we will endeavor to work together, pray together, support each other, listen to one another and make every effort to discern the will of God and the continuation of the spread of the Gospel in our area.
PARISH NURSE: Friday from 7:30-10:00 am. No Parish Nurse on November 27.
WEEKLY OFFERTORY: $5,665
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT is this weekend. For nearly 40 years, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) has embodied Catholic social teaching through pursuing justice and upholding the dignity of the human person. CCHD funds community projects led by low-income individuals. As more Americans feel the weight of the economic crisis, CCHD needs your support in new week’s collection more than ever. There are flyers at the entrances to church, as well as envelopes. Thank you for your generosity.
SACRIFICIAL GIVING: The readings today speak of the end of the world and the coming of the Kingdom. The bishops’ pastoral on stewardship says clearly that "that ‘life to come’ is in continuity with this present life through the human goods, the worthy human purposes, which people foster now." May our good stewardship cause us to be numbered among the chosen on the last day.
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING: Pastoral Council and Finance Council will meet on Tuesday, November 17, at 6:30 pm, in the Parish Hall Conference Room. The Finance Council will continue their scheduled meeting following the joint meeting.
FYI: Our Thanksgiving Day Mass will be at 9:00 am, followed by coffee and donuts in the parish hall.
FEATURED AD OF THE WEEK
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LECTORS, ALTAR SERVERS AND EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: The new schedule (Dec 20-March 7) has been sent out. If you have problems with the printer friendly links in your e-mail they are accessible from the website: www.peteraub.org/schedule.htm
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
I Brian Fleming - Lyndsey Hooper
CHRISTIAN FORMATION NEWS
K-3 DISMISSALS at all Masses this weekend.
GENERATIONS OF FAITH: This Sunday, November 15, from 4:00-6:00 pm, in church. Grades 4-10 and parents.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS those who died last week, and especially
Daniel Lawrence, son of Jacqueline Lawrence of this parish, and brother of Hiedi Sevigny, Brenda Bolduc, and Tammy Delahanty, all of this parish
Anna Maraffi, mother of Elizabeth Michaud of this parish.
BOOK OF LIFE: Our Book of Life is now displayed in the back of church until November 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.
CHOIR REHEARSAL: Wednesday, November 18, from 7 to 8:30 pm. We will be working on the songs for our next two celebrations, Thanksgiving and Christmas. All are welcome, enter through the back door of the church.
MANY THANKS FROM OUR GROUP WORK CAMPERS: We raised $742.50 from our bake sale! Thank you so much.
RETROUVAILLE…..a Lifeline: Rediscover a loving marriage with a Retrouvaille weekend. Call Retrouvaille at 1-800-470-2230 or go to www.retrouvaille.org
DO YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH HEATING
THIS WINTER? Last year we received a donation from the Estate of Jim and Meg Stack, deceased of our parish. The stipulation was that the people of the parish who are in need would be the sole beneficiaries. So as we begin this heating season if you are having difficulty making ends meet, please call Fr. Dumont at 623-5429. If you are "skimping" on medical expenses or food to pay your heating bill, please call. If your budget is overtaxed because of limited income in the face of increased expenses, please call. Fr. Dumont will talk it over with you for a few minutes and determine the level of assistance. The matter will be held in the strictest confidence. Please remember in your prayers these benefactors, Jim and Meg. Please remember your parish in your will.
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
Nov. 16, Mon. 7:00 am Doris Gefvert by Patricia Gallant
Nov. 17, Tue. 7:00 am Walter and Jeanne Champagne by Marcel and Deb Champagne
Nov. 18, Wed. 7:00 am Intention of the celebrant
Nov. 21, Sat. 4:00 pm Roger Godbout by St. Peter Church Choir
Nov. 22, Sun. 8:00 am Lena Dollard by Don and Ann Dollard
Nov. 22, Sun. 11:00 am For all parishioners of St. Peter Church
REFLECTION OF THE WEEK
First Reading: Daniel 12:1-3
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:11-14, 18
Gospel: Mark 13:24-32
In the Gospel Jesus speaks of the end of the world. He uses language that was in vogue during His time, e.g., tribulation, cosmic disturbances, etc. It is not clear if Jesus intended this to be understood literally, or if it was a symbolic way of saying that the world would come to an end. Jesus also speaks of the Son of Man descending upon a cloud. This is a citation from the Book of Daniel, which states that the Son of Man will appear before the Ancient One (Yahweh) to receive power and dominion. Jesus is saying that He will rule over the heavens and the earth at the end of time. Jesus tells his listeners to look for the signs, but He also tells them that no one knows when it will occur. We are always seeing signs of our own end (e.g., gray hair, pain, etc.). These are reminders that we will not last forever, and therefore should be ready for our end. As for the end of the world, while we believe in it, we do not know when it will occur.
St. Thomas Aquinas School, Derry, will host an Open House for prospective students of Grades Pre-K (4 years) to Grade 8 and their families on Sunday, November 22nd from 12 noon to 1 PM. Faculty and staff members will be available to give tours of the school and answer questions. Please contact the school office with any questions at 432-2712 or by e-mail info@staderry.com .
The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts in Merrimack, NH is offering incoming Freshmen 6 scholarships ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 for the winners of the 2010 Faith and Reason Essay Contest. Applicants are invited to reflect upon the Introduction to Pope Benedict XVI’s social encyclical Caritas in Veritate, and to submit an essay of 2 to 3 pages in answer to the question: How does the exercise of charity in our day call for the courageous witness to truth? To request more information, go online at www.thomasmorecollege.edu or contact the Director of Admissions, Mark Schwerdt at (800) 880-8308 or at admissions@thomasmorecollege.edu