April 8, 2007
Easter Sunday, Alleluia!
The Resurrection of the Lord
Christ is Risen! He is Truly Risen!

Weekend Mass Intentions
Saturday,  April 7, Easter Vigil
   8:00 PM   For Parishioners of St. Paul
Sunday,  April 25  Easter Sunday
   8:00 AM  For Parishioners of St. Paul
   9:30 AM  Intention of the Celebrant
Saturday,  April 14
    6:00 PM  Alexina Therrien  by Normand & Jeannine Fraser
Sunday,  April 15
    9:30 AM   For Canaan Bernier – 1st Anniv. By Mark & Karen Bernier

Parish News and Notes

Parish office hours
    Our parish office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The Pastoral Associate is in most afternoons until 4:00 PM.  If you need to come in the PM please give us a call to make sure someone is here. Messages can always be left on the answering machine. 

Are you registered?
     Are you new to our parish?   If you are, please pick up a registration form in the vestibule of the church. Registration is very important.  Just drop it in the basket or mail it to our office.  Thanks!  We are always happy to receive new parishioners.  We welcome you and pray you will be happy here with us.

Please use church envelopes 
    Envelope users provide the bedrock of our financial support.  Please consider using them.  New packets of envelopes are mailed every three months. If you would like to receive some but you are not yet on the mailing list, please call Jeannine to give her your name and address. Thank you!

Envelope Request Form ____ I want to support our parish on a regular basis. Please add me to the envelope list. Name ______________________________ Address___________________________ Town ________________,NH Zip ________

Christian Formation News

Grades K – High School     If you have children of age for Religious Education, please remember to pick up a registration form for Religious Education for the coming year.  All children from grade K – the end of Confirmation must register.  The registration does not roll over from one year to the next.  You can pick up a form in the back of the church or you can visit the parish office Monday – Thursday during office hours or give us a call at 483-8481 and ask us to mail you a form.  We would be happy to do this Grades K- 3  Classes for children in these grades has resumed on the weekend of September 16/17. Grades 4 – 10 +    Last year we initiated a new program for the children in these grade levels.  The classes are held once a month and the program is geared to the entire family. Parents are strongly urged to attend the sessions as there is an adult component to the program which helps them to deepen their knowledge of the faith as well as making it possible for them to compliment the practice of the faith in the home. Our first class was held on Sunday, October 15, 2006.  Our next class is scheduled for April 15 at St. Peter Church in Auburn.  The class will end at 5:30 and will be followed by a Pot Luck Supper for all who are in attendance.   Please call Diane Soucy at 483- 8854, our  contact person for the Supper, to let her know what you want to bring.

Question of the Week
Easter Sunday – The Resurrection
Theme: (The Resurrection  of the Lord )
Reading Acts of the Apostles 10: 37-43 (Witnesses of Christ)
Reading Colossians 3: 1-4 (Seek What Is Above)
Gospel: John 20:1-9 (Risen From the Dead)

Question for Adults: When have I been overcome by fear or a sense of hopelessness?  How did my faith in the Risen Lord strengthen me to deal with the situation?
    The event of the Resurrection is closely connected to our experience of dying in one way or other.  We have all experienced some type of “death”.  Perhaps it was a heart wrenching divorce,  an encounter with drugs or alcohol or being married to a spouse with those problems. Perhaps it was the experience of a death in the family or of a close friend.  All experience some type of suffering that leads us to know either an emotional, spiritual, or psychological downfall.   Resurrection in our life is the experience of  New Life.  Once we have been lifted from our depth of loneliness, depression, or an inability to believe in God, we know what Easter is all about.
    This week, take a few moments to reflect on your time of suffering or grief.  Have you seen New Life as a result?  How has you faith in God helped you to face your personal situation?

Question for Children? What is the one thing that makes me the happiest?  How can I share my happiness with my family?
    At some point this week, try to sit down with your child and talk about the things that make him/her happy, truly happy.  Encourage them to eliminate things that make them happy only for a few hours or minutes.  Then, ask them why these things make them happy.  Ask them to choose the one thing that makes them the happiest?  Then, ask them to think of a way that they can share their happiness with their family. 

Community News

It’s a Nun Run!  No, we’re not really running . . .we’re praying, talking, eating, visiting and getting to know one another.  We’ll drive from convent to convent and meet sisters from at least 5 congregations.  Saturday April 21st 8am to 4pm.  For single women ages 15 and up.  Register by April 16th with Judith Christopher at the Office for Vocations.  All 669-3100 or e-mail jchristopher@rcbm.org.

Vocation Discernment Retreat
    Could Christ be calling you?  How do you know?  What do you do if you think He is?  Come bring your questions and learn how to pray for the answers.  This retreat is for single women ages 18-45.  It will be held at Joseph House in Manchester April 27th to 29th. Suggested donation is $50-100 as able.  Register by April 20th with Sr. Lorraine Aucoin, pm at 668-1791 or sr.lorraine@yahoo.com.

Baby Sitter Needed:  A parishioner is in need of a mature babysitter for late afternoons and evenings during the week.  Single mom must work and has two school age children ages 6 and 9.  Hours vary from week to week and dependability is important. Drivers license a plus.  Please call Kathy at 483-5213.