June 8, 2008
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekend Mass Intentions
Saturday, June 7
    6:00 PM  For the Parishioners of St. Paul
Sunday,  June 8
    9:30 AM  Richard Sursvitz by Rick & Sherry McGregor
Sunday,  June 15
    9:30 AM  For deceased members of the Lebel Family by the Lebel Family

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 – 10 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  The children in grades K – 3 attend classes during the weekend liturgies.  We use a Lectionary Catechesis which is based on the Gospel of the week.  Kindergarten students are not obliged to attend regularly.  However, beginning with grade l, students must attend classes on a weekly basis as the program for 1st Communion is a two year program.  It is vital that students continue with their Christian Formation even after their 1st Communion. This year’s program will begin on September 15, 2007 Grades 4 – 10 +    This program is designed for both parents and children.  Parents are asked to attend the sessions as they have the opportunity to refresh their memory on important matters of the faith . This year’s program for the Generations of Faith has come to an end as of April 13th.                      Schedule of Classes

Question of the Week
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time  
Theme: (Living Love and Mercy)
Reading I: Hosea 6:3-6, (Love is Desired)
Reading II: Romans 4:18-25 (Hoping Against Hope)
Gospel:  Matthew 9:9-13 (Mercy, Not Sacrifice)

Question for Adults:  Who might be included or excluded at my table?  This is always a touchy situation.  No one wants to admit that they are excluding various “groups” of people.  Being honest with ourselves in this respect is very important.  What people do we exclude from our circles?  How and why does this happen?  What can we do to turn things around?
  
Question for Children?  Who might be included or excluded at my table?  This is always a touchy situation.  No one wants to admit that they are excluding various “groups” of people.  Being honest with ourselves in this respect is very important.  What people do we exclude from our circles?  How and why does this happen?  What can we do to turn things around?

Community News

Food Pantry for June   This month our pantry shelves are in need of  Evaporated Milk,
Condiments (mustard, ketchup, mayo), jelly and instant dry milk.  Thank you very much for all you do for those less fortunate.

Family Life Issues: The following are quotes from Pope Benedict XVI on the issue of the Right to Life.
    Children truly are the family’s greatest treasure and most precious good.  Consequently, everyone must be helped to become aware of the intrinsic evil of the crime of abortion.  In attacking human life in its very first stages, it is also an aggression against society itself.  Politicians and legislators, therefore, as servants of the common good, are duty bound to defend the fundamental right of life, the fruit of God’s love.
    As far as the right to life is concerned, we must denounce its widespread violation in our society. . .Abortion and embryonic experimentation constitute a direct denial of that attitude of acceptance of others which is indispensable for establishing lasting relationships of peace.
    Even in the most difficult circumstances human freedom is capable of extraordinary acts of sacrifice and solidarity to welcome the life of a new human being

Retrouvaille. . .a Lifeline
    Rediscover a loving marriage with a Retrouvaille weekend.  If your marriage is tearing the two of you apart, if there is little or no meaningful communication, if you are considering separation or divorce, we believe Retrouvaille can help you. Look us up on the web at www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230.  The next New England Retrouvaille marriage renewal weekend will be held on September 12-14, 2008.

Catholic Charities Appeal:     Once again we are turning to you in your generosity for those less fortunate.  The annual Catholic Charities appeal is now underway.  If you were not able to attend liturgy over the last two weeks and thus did not pick up an envelope and flyer, please do so this week.  The above can be found in the entrance of the church.  Please consider being a little more generous if at all possible this year.  Many people have lost their jobs and the need will be great.   Thank you so much in advance

The Children Need Your Help!
CASA of NH trains concerned citizens to advocate for abused and neglected children in the courts.  There are children waiting for someone to speak on their behalf.  Your common sense, commitment to children, and a contribution of 15 hours a month will help ensure a child grows up in a safe, permanent home.  To become a CASA/GAL volunteer and help the children in your community, please call 800/626-0622, or log onto www.casanh.org for more information.