October 5, 2008
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekend Mass Intentions
Saturday, October 4
   6:00 PM  For Raymond Remillard  By his wife and children
Sunday,  October 5
    9:30 AM  For Dora Hastings By John Hastings
Saturday, October 11
   6:00 PM  For Julien Marion By Normand & Jeannine Fraser
Sunday,  October 12
    9:30 AM  For the intention of the Celebrant

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

All children from k – 10 must register for Religious Education each year.  The registration does not roll over from one year to the next.  We will be mailing a registration form through e-mail in the near future.  If you have not received a form by mid-August it is because we do not have your e-mail address or perhaps you are not yet registered in the parish so we do not have any pertinent information related to you family.  You can call the office between Monday –Thursday at 483-8481 to update your e-mail info or you can pick up a registration in the entrance of the church. 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 1, students must attend classes on a weekly basis during the Mass, as the program for 1st Communion is a two year program.  The program for the school year 2008-2009 will begin on the weekend of September 20th and 21st.  Classes are held during both weekend Masses. Grades 4 – 10 +, Generation of Faith     This program is designed for both parents and children.  Parents who have children in grades  4 - 10 are asked to attend these monthly sessions. The adult session gives them an opportunity to refresh their memory on important matters of the faith as well as giving them the chance to share with other adults on pertinent issues of faith. The first class for parents and children in this program will be October 12, 2008.  All GoF classes are held on Sundays from 4 – 6 pm. Confirmation Program:      The Confirmation students will begin their two year program on Sunday, October 5, 2008.  Classes are held from 11:00 am to 12 noon. Students must be registered in the program and must be registered members of the parish.  If you have not yet registered your child for classes please call the office to speak to Lorette.                      Schedule of Classes

Question of the Week
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 
Theme: (The Fruit of the Kingdom)
Reading I: Isaiah 5:1-7 (The Vineyard of the Lord)
Reading II: Philippians 4: 6-9 (The Peace of God)
Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43 (The Parable of the Tenants)

Question for Adults:  How might I have violated another person’s freedom or dignity by the use of my authority or position? It is very easy for people in authority to violate another’s dignity.  It is done on a daily basis, often without realizing it.  There often feel as though we are walking a fine line between violating dignity and doing what we need to do to get the job done.  This is often the challenge.  What we must ask ourselves this week is if we are aware of our words and actions with respect to others in our lives, i.e., in our family, our friendship circles, our place or employment.

Question for Children?  How is it that those who talk to solve problems can be stronger than those who fight to get their way?  This is a great topic for children.  Power is often misconstrued.  It is easy to interpret power as those who flex their muscle and appear to be physically strong.  This week’s question helps us to realize that those who “fight” to solve problems or to help people rather than to hurt them,   are the stronger people.  Why is that?  Take some time to talk about this with your child.  Help them to see that talking is not the opposite of fighting.

Community News

We Need Your Help. . .   The month of September ushers in a new year for our Christian Formation Program.  St. Paul parish is blessed with many young families.  This is indeed a great blessing.  However,  with many young children comes a responsibility on our part to provide for fruitful Christian Formation.  This year we are in need of a few generous adults who would be able to assist in our Generation of Faith program. We meet once a month for seven or eight months throughout the year.  If you think you would be able to assist in this important ministry please contact Lorette.
    Teaching our children is probably one of the most important and most rewarding ministries in the church.  The program cannot exist without the help of those parishioners who are willing to give of their time in this ministry.  Please give this matter some serious time and reflection.  Thank you.

Food Pantry for October   This month our pantry shelves are in need of   Cereal, Canned fruit, Ravioli, Beef Stew, and Chicken Noodle Soup.  We are also always in need of juices and instant milk.  Thank you very much for all you do for those less fortunate

Senior Luncheon:   Every last Wednesday of the month, the three churches in Candia sponsor a luncheon for our seniors.  If you are approximately 60 years old or older you are always invited to the luncheon.  It is free of charge and you get a great lunch.  The parishioners of each church coordinate their efforts to provide the seniors with a home prepared meal.  Home made soups, salads, and desserts are outstanding.  If you think you would like a little social, please join the group and bring your spouse or friends or come alone.  You will meet plenty of other people.  If you are not yet a senior but you know some people who would enjoy this outing who need a ride, you are also cordially invited to join 
    There is often a nurse that comes for Blood Pressure checks and other free advice.  The October luncheon will have the added benefit of providing a flu shot clinic.  Don’t forget your Medicare card.