July 8, 2007
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekend Mass Intentions
Sunday,  July 8
    9:30 AM  For  Canaan Bernier  B-Day by his parents Mark & Karen
Sunday,  July 15
    9:30 AM  For Leon Therrien by Therese Therrien

The use of envelops by parishioners attending Mass at St. Peter’s in Auburn this summer would be very much appreciated.  If you do not have envelops, simply use a regular envelop and label it for St. Paul’s or call the office and our secretary would be happy to send you some envelops.

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       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 have class every week between September 30 and May 15th except Christmas and Easter.  The children in grades 1 and 2 must attend regularly is they are to be prepared for their First Communion at the end of grade two.  This is a two year program. Grades 4 – 10 +   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 last class for this school year was on Sunday, April 15th in Auburn.  We will resume classes in September.

Question of the Week
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time  
Theme: (We are called to evangelize)
Reading 1: Isaiah 66: 10-14 ( I will send toward Jerusalem peace like a river.)
Reading 2: Galatians 6: 14-18 (The marks I carry on my body are those of Jesus Christ.
Gospel: Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 (Your peace will rest upon   them.)

Question for Adults:  This week we celebrated Independence Day in our country.  Sometimes it is easier to be independent than to follow the call of Jesus.  When, this past week, did you invite another person to pray with you or to come to Mass with you?
    Many of us shy away from “intruding” in the spiritual lives of others even of our children.  There are probably many reasons for this.  One very important one which is often at the top of the list is that we don’t want to make enemies.  Isn’t it strange that we don’t mind making enemies when it comes to money or our personal space or other “personal” matters.   Of course, the other side of that coin is that we don’t want to be accused of preaching what we don’t practice.  Inviting others to join us in some kind of prayerful moment should not be that threatening.  If it is done with sincerity and gentleness we would probably be surprised that others do not really mind being invited.  They can always decline.

Question for the Teens: Many families are spending time together this week.  Since the 4th of July fell in the middle of the week, many families chose to celebrate on the weekend, perhaps this weekend.  Jesus invites us to tell other people about him.  When did you pray this week with your family and when will you pray today?  Perhaps there were so many things going on that you forgot to pray at all.  Simply reminding the people gathered for a meal that it would be nice to say Grace before meals is all you need to do to remind others that God is with them on these special family occasions.   

Question for Children?   Jesus sent the disciples out into the world, but told them that it wouldn’t be an easy job.  How have you shared your faith with others this past week? Was it more difficult that you thought?   

Community News

Our Food Pantry is Bare. . . Our food pantry is presently pretty bare.  We would appreciate just about anything except peas and string beans and pasta.  We have plenty of that.  Please consider bring a donation next time you come.  If you would rather give a monetary contribution, that is fine.  I will be glad to supply what we need the most.  Thanks so much.

Notre Dame College Alumni Reunion . . .The Notre Dame College Association of Alumni and Friends will hold its fifth annual reunion on Saturday, July 14, 2007, at St. George’s Manor, Island Pond Road in Manchester.  All alumni and friends are invited to attend this year’s reunion.  The Association was formed following the closure of the College in 2002.  While the College doors have closed, the Notre Dame Family is thriving and growing.  The Association maintains its affiliation with the Congregation of Sisters of Holy Cross.  Our mission is to provide continuing communication with and activities for its members, and to promote opportunities for community service as nurtured at NDC.  Alumni and other interested persons are invited to visit our website at www.ndcalumniandfriends.com. The home page contains information regarding the reunion and membership opportunities, as well as the ability to register online.  In addition, interested alums may email the organization at info@ndcalumniandfriends.com, and persons who do not have internet access may call Claire Bourque at 603-623-7718.