Holy Family Academy  . . .a private school located in Manchester, NH, provides a classical education in the Roman Catholic tradition for students in grades 7 – 12.  The Academy will hold an OPEN HOUSE for prospective students on Sunday, March 18, 2007 at 2:00 PM.  Come and hear about the Academy’s program of excellence in classical education and solid formation in the Catholic Faith.  Holy Family Academy is currently accepting qualified students in grades 7 – 12 for the 2007 2008 academic year.  For further information please call 644-7247.

The Jesse Remington High School. . located right off of High Street here in Candia, will be hosting a drop in Open House on Saturday, March 17 from 9 am-1pm.  The location is at our main schhol bulding, the Remington Education Center, at 15 Stevens Lane in Candia.  We will be shoing our guests the many facets of a JRSH education. 
    Education is a vital part of the overall mission of the Christian Church, and we can be of assistance is offering the secondary aged students in your family a Christian education.  For more info email Jeff@jesseremington.org or call 483-5664. 

A Lenten Experience. . .
. By now, you probably all know there is a library downstairs.  It has many wonderful materials for you to borrow. 
    There are items for both adults and children.  This week, I thought I would suggest a children’s book.  Saint Therese and the Roses, by Helen Walker Homan, is published by Ignatius Press.  The book is part of their Vision Series and is targeted for youth, ages 9 to 15, although it would be a great book for a parent to read to a younger child. 
    The book is about the life of St. Therese, the “Little Flower”.  It focuses on her childhood, in Lisieux, France.  It is a charming story of her life in the late 1800’s. The book highlights the love between the family members and their devotion to God.
    My 11 years old daughter, Abby, also read it.  She had this to say: “This is the story of Therese’s childhood.  It is old-fashioned, but in a good way.  It is interesting and some of it is very sad.  I would give it 4 ½  stars!”
                Patty Stuart

Electronic Offering:
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Respect Life Update. . .  Please write to Representative Dan Dumaine ASAP.  He is the sponsor of the constitutional amendment CACRl “relating to: the definition of marriage.  Providing that: marriage between one man and one woman shall be the only legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this state.”  If you support his original amendment without changes, please tell him that and include your address, as he plans to file these letters by town.  His email address is buppadan@comcast.net and his mailing address is 104 Windsor Drive, Auburn, NH 03032.  When this comes to the floor of the House, he will need the support of thousands of NH citizens.

Where Do You Turn?. . .Where can a young woman or couple struggling with an unplanned pregnancy turn when there is nowhere to turn?
Where can a woman or couple experiencing the anguish of a now regrettable decision find comfort and healing?
If you or someone close to you has faced these cries, or if you would simply like to know what is being done here in our community to offer hope and compassion we invite you to attend presentations by “Birthright”, “CareNet Pregnancy Center” and “Project Rachel” the evening of March 14, at 7 PM in the Spiritual Center of Immaculate Conception Parish in Nashua, NH.  located at 216 E. Dunstable Road.

Need to Carry out your own Version of a “Clean Sweep?”  Looking for that certain something or for items to sell on Ebay?  Look no further than the Annual Trinity High School Yard Sale in Manchester.  We are accepting donations (no adult clothing please) on Friday March 30 from 7 am to 5:30 pm and the Yard Sale will be held on March 31 from 7 am – 12 noon.  All are welcome.

Lenten organ Recital. . . Daniel Bayless, Director of Music at St. Joseph Cathedral, will present a program of organ music for the season of Lent the afternoon of March 11 at 3:00 p.m. at the Cathedral.  A reception will follow in the Hall.  Please plan to attend this time of Lenten reflection.

Workshop for Separated/Divorced
    St. Joseph Parish in Belmont is sponsoring its 5th Annual workshop day titled Shattered Dreams.   The workshop will be held on March 24 and will feature guest speakers well thought of in their fields of expertise.  The topics for the day are varied and should appeal to people in various stages on this journey in their lives.
    If you are interested, please pick up a brochure in the entrance of the church, at the bottom of the bulletin board.
    St. Joseph’s also has an ongoing Support Group for separated or divorced individuals.  The group meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 7 – 9 pm in the church hall, corner of routes 140 and 106.
Questions?  Please call Ginny at 286-7066.

Retrouvaille. . .a Lifeline
    Are you experiencing stress or difficulties in your marriage?  Are you contemplating separation and divorce?  Have you heard about Retrouvaille?  It’s a program designed to help heal and renew Troubled marriages.  The next Retrouvaille weekend will be held March 23-25, 2007.  If you would like to participate in a program that offers you a chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse and a loving relationship in your marriage, call 1-800-470-2230 or visit the Retrouvaille website at www.retrouvaille.org. All inquires are confidential.

News from the CYA (Catholic Young Adults)
    The CYA group now meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month.  If you are between the ages of 20-39, please join us at our next meeting at St. Paul’s Church from 6:30-8:00 pm.