NH Catholic Charities Annual Appeal. . . Next weekend you will be asked to donate to the 2007 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal.  Each year we ask you, as part of the Catholic community, to answer this call to help people who face hardship and unbearable challenges.  Your gift goes directly to feeding the hungry, healing the wounded hearts of children, comforting the elderly, and providing hope through our Parish and Community Outreach program.  For instance, on January 2, a fast-moving fire ripped through six apartment buildings in Berlin.  The tragic event affected eight families and took the lives of three people.  Thankfully, NH Catholic Charities’ Berlin district office was there to help by collaborating to have fund raisers for the victims resulting in over $13,000 being collected.  The staff also worked extensively with these families and coordinated donations of furniture and household items to match the needs of those affected.  The generous donations were used to help with things such as funeral costs, medications, and clothes.  The NH Food Bank also sent up special boxes of food and additional household items. . .  You generosity in this appeal offers an opportunity to truly make miracles happen for so many people in NH, some of whom may be from our own community.

Providing Help

      Creating Hope  !       

Electronic Offering:
Our Parish is now able to take your offertory donations through Credit or Debit card.  If you wish to make you contribution in this manner, simply fill in the following and return to our office. 
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Name on Card___________________________________
Address________________________________________
Please Check:  ______MasterCard ______Visa
                       ______Debit MasterCard _____Debit Visa
Card Number:____________________________________
Expiration:_________________Amount:_______________
How often do you want this transaction to occur?
____One time _____Weekly_____Bi-Weekly ______Monthly

Signature:________________________________________
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  Trinity High School Spring Open House for 6th and 7th graders on Tuesday May 15th, from 7 to 9 PM.  Late applicants to the 9th grade and transfer students are also welcome.  “Meet THS Night” will enable you to view our school facilities, meet our faculty and students and see what we mean by “It’s about values. . .It’s about program. . .It’s about people . . .A great beginning to a great future!”
    At the same time you may register for our 7th grade practice exam which is being held on Saturday, May 19th, from 8:30 to 11:30.  Late applicants may also take their exam at this time.  Doors open at 8:15 am.  Pre-registration is required.  You may do so by downloading the Admissions Exam form on our website at www.trinity-hs.org and mailing it to Trinity High School, Admissions Office, 581 Bridge Street, Manchester, NH 03104, or by calling the Admissions Office at 668-1779 to register or with any questions. See you on the 15th!!

Volunteer Training Group
    Would you like to volunteer by helping individuals at the end of life?  Would you like to use your talents, gifts and abilities to make a difference.  We will train you to do some of the most important work you will ever do as you journey with others.  The group will meet on
Friday Mornings:
February 23 – April 27, 2007  from
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon  at the
RVNA & Hospice Office
137 Epping Road, Exeter, NH.

Moore School Sponsoring Project Childfind . . .which involves screening your child’s abilities in speech, motor, and learning skills.  The screening is administered by the professional staff of the Candia School District.  To be eligible, the child must live in Candia, must be accompanied by parent /guardian and must be under 6 years of age.  This is a free screening.  For an appointment contact the School district before April 30 at 483-5628.

Come join us for an evening with Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, CFR
    Holy Family Academy, a private school located in Manchester, NH, and providing a classical education in the Roman Catholic tradition for students in grades 7 – 12, will be holding an “EVENING WITH FATHER BENEDICT J. GROESCHEL, CFR” on Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 6:00 PM at the Event Center at C.R. Sparks in Bedford, NH.  Come and spend an evening with Father Benedict as well as enjoy a meal prepared by the C.R. Sparks gourmet chefs.  Tickets are $100.00 per person and proceeds will help benefit Holy Family Academy in continuing the Academy’s program of excellence in classical education and solid formation in the Catholic Faith.  Tickets may be obtained by contacting the Academy Office at 603-644-7247.

News from the CYA (Catholic Young Adults)
    Catholic Young Adults is for any parishioner between the ages of 20 and 39.  Please join us at our next meeting, next month, at St. Paul’s Church from 6:30-8:00 pm.  May 9th will be our last meeting of the season.  Come bring a dozen cookies for a cookie swap and we will be discussing what’s ahead for next season.  Even if you haven’t been to one of our meetings before, come and bring your ideas.  You are all welcome.  For more info, e-mail Christy at chipmunknh@comcast.net.

Called to Servant Leadership . . .is the Standard Level, three-year Lay Ministry Formation Program intended for those in parish leadership such as catechetical leaders; youth ministry, RCIA, and outreach coordinators; those who train liturgical ministers; and those who prepare couples for marriage.  On Thursday, March 22, 2007 there will be an Information Meeting from 7 – 9 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, 197 Dover Point Rd, Dover, NH 03820, for those who are interested in learning more about the Called to Servant Leadership Program.  Please use the front entrance of the school and follow the signs to the information meeting.  For further information, contact Pat Gabree at 6600-3100 or pgabree@rcbm.org.