St. Paul's Church, Candia, NH

July 12, 2009
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Weekend Mass Intentions
Saturday, July 11
   No Mass during the Summer
Sunday, June 12
    9:30 AM For Eva Marion By Normand & Jeannine Fraser
Saturday, July 18
    No Mass during the Summer
Sunday, July 19
    9:30 AM For Willliam Luquette By Sue Luquette & 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 ________

Update on Parish Income

Weekend of July 5, 2009
St. Paul, Candia
Envelopes   $ 2093
Loose        354
Total    2447

Last weekend envelope users contributed 86% of our income.

(Amount tithed for the poor and needy last week: $146.82)
Thank You so much for your Generosity.

You Are Invited!   On Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 7:15pm in Our Lady of Lourdes/St. Joseph parish center, at 844 First NH turnpike, in Northwood, The Institute for Catholic thought and Culture will present KEEP THE PEACE, A PRIMER FOR PRAYING IN HIS PRESENCE. The presentation will be given by Karen Puza. Admission is free. No registration is necessary. If you have a Bible, please bring it to the presentation. The program is for everyone, even if you are a seasoned adorer. Come and learn about the beauty of Adoration and ways to pray during this sacred encounter.
   “Go to your adoration as one would go to Heaven, to the divine banquet. Tell yourself, in four hours, in two hours, in one hour, our Lord will give me an audience of grace and love. He has invited me, He is waiting for me, He is longing for me.”
                                                 St. Peter Julian Eymard.

Prayer for Priests

Most gracious and loving Father,
We thank you for our faithful priests whose spiritual fatherhood and example of fidelity, self-sacrifice, and devotion is so vital to the faith of your people. May they be guided by the examples of Saints Peter and Paul and all the apostles. Give them valiant faith in the face of confusion and conflict, hope in time of trouble and sorrow, and steadfast love for you, for their families, and for all your people throughout the world. May the light of your Truth shine through their lives and their good works. Assist all priests, that that through your Grace they may steadily grow in holiness and in knowledge and understanding of your Truth. May they generously share their knowledge with those who rely on them. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

Christian Formation News

Class Schedule (click here)

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 2009-2010 will begin on the weekend of September 19th and 20th. Classes are held during both weekend Masses. We would need some volunteers to help out as monitors during the classes. Please contact the office if you can do this.

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. All GoF classes are held on Sundays from 4 – 6 pm. See you all next fall.

Confirmation Program:
    The Confirmation students will begin their two year program on Sunday, September 27, 2009. All students must be registered by September 27th. Second year students must have completed year one in full, i.e., two classes per month from September through April. Attendance at Generation of Faith only does not satisfy the requirements for Confirmation. All students are also asked to attend Mass on a weekly basis. There are registration forms in the entrance of the church.

             Schedule of Classes

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Theme: (Called to discipleship)
Reading I: Amos 7: 12-15 (Prophesy to My People)
Reading II: Ephesians. 1: 3-14 (We Were Chosen)
Gospel: Mark. 6: 7-13 (Sending Forth)

Question for Adults: How do I see God leading me in my life today? What concrete action can I take to cooperate with God’s guidance? Seeing God’s work in our lives is difficult at times simply because we are too close to the matter. Our emotions and the experiences of our daily lives often tangle the web and we fail to see God’s presence in our lives. However, it is not impossible to catch a glimpse every now and again. We must make it a point to try to see God in our life. When this happens we must make an effort to go with his lead. What can you do to cooperate with God?

Question for Children: What good thing can I do today which will keep me on God’s path?
To be a child in God’s arms is the best place to be. Children have no problem wanting to be in tune to God. When gently reminded they will gladly follow God’s lead. The very nature of a child is to need reminders and guidance however.

Community News

Live Your Faith:
New Series from Catholicnh.org
All of us seek deeper meaning in our lives, but probably never more than during these troubling economic times. This summer visit catholicnh.org for a new series called “Live Your Faith.” Each new theme is presented along with suggestions and resources that can enrich your spiritual life. Practical day-to-day topics explore ideas that will help you come to a deeper relationship with the Lord and with others through forgiveness, prayer, participating in your community, managing your household, and much more. Please join us for this summer journey in faith and hope. Once you have googled the website above click on News and Events and scroll down until to see Live Your Faith series. Enjoy!

Food Pantry for June: Please help our pantry if you can. Your generosity is always greatly appreciated. This month our pantry shelves continue to be in need of Canned Pastas, Chicken Noodle Soup and Canned Vegetables. We always need juices. Thank you very much for all you do for God’s people.

The Caregivers , Inc. . . an organization dedicated to helping the frail, elderly and disabled in the Greater Manchester and Nashua areas is looking for volunteers. Many flexible opportunities are available. By simply helping someone with grocery shopping, taking them to their doctor’s appointment or friendly visiting, you can help an individual remain in their own home while receiving the satisfaction of helping another. Contact Caregivers at 1-877-394-5192, or visit the Web site at www.caregivernh.org for more information

How to Make Report of Sexual Abuse: Child sexual abuse is a crime in the State of New Hampshire and the Church. New Hampshire law requires that anyone who has reason to suspect that a child is being or has been abused or neglected must make a report to the Division for Children, Youth and Families (“DCYF”) of the State of NH, 1-800-894-5533. any person who suspects or alleges child abuse on the part of a priest, deacon, employee, or volunteer of a parish, school, or institution of the diocese of Manchester is also encouraged to make a report to the Office for Ministerial Conduct, 603-669-3100. Church personnel- clergy, paid employees, and volunteers- have additional reporting requirements if they believe the Church personnel have sexually abused a child. To learn more about the reporting requirements, go to the diocesan website under Child Safety: www.catholicchurchnh.org

A Look at Upcoming Events

The Sisters of Holy Cross. . . are preparing for their Fall Fair. The fair will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009. The fair has several purposes:
l.    To reconnect with family, friends, and former students.
2.    To raise funds to support our service projects at home and abroad,
3.    To provide care and comfort for our elderly and sick sisters.
Please mark your calendars for this event and join us for a fun day. Thank you so much for your help

Celebrating Your Wedding Anniversary! ! ! Each year the diocese sets aside a time to celebrate the sacredness of Christian marriage with a special liturgical celebration. Bishop McCormack will be the main celebrant for this occasion. All couples who will be celebrating their 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, and 50th and more, are cordially invited to join the bishop on October 11, 2009 at St. Anselm’s College chapel at 2:00 pm in the afternoon.
    If you are celebrating one of these anniversaries and you would like to join us, please give you name to your parish secretary so you can be included on our invitation list. The deadline for giving you name is August 14th. If you know someone who would like to join us, please pass on this message.

Retrouvaille . . . A Lifeline for Married Couples: Retrouvaille offers help to couples experiencing trouble in the marriage. The weekend and post sessions focus on rebuilding marriage through better communication, listening, and understanding. Rediscover love, marriage through better communication, listening, and understanding. Rediscover love trust, and respect with your partner. Call today to being the healing process 1-800-470-2230 or www.retrouvaille.org.

Keep in your prayers all members of our parish who are in the military.

CURRENT PRAYER REQUESTS

Please remember the following people and intentions in your daily prayers:

Our sick parishioners and friends…

Please pray for the following people: Josephine Stout, Frank Huard, Cecile Gendron, Kimberly Mirolo, Rita Sullivan, Kathy Gauthier, Jean Swindler, Roger Plante, Joseph Gesel, Jacob Desrocher, Cindy Huard, Deborah McGovern, Ethel Thomas, Gordon Gladden and Carol Sheperd.

For peace in the world, especially in the Middle East…
For those serving in the armed forces...
For families experiencing stress due to financial, emotional or relational problems
For our sister parish in Haiti...
For vocations to full-time ministry, especially the priesthood, the deaconate, religious life lay ministry...

If you would like to add a person or intention, please let us know. If people on the sick list are no longer in need of prayers, please let us know.