St. Paul's Church, Candia, NH

August 16, 2009
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Weekend Mass Intentions
Saturday, August 15
    No Mass during the Summer
Sunday, August 16
    9:30 AM For Frank Huard By his wife Cynthia & family
Saturday, August 22
   No Mass during the Summer
Sunday, August 23
    9:30 AM For Leon Therrien 20th Anniversary By Normand & Jeannine Fraser

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 August 9, 2009
St. Paul, Candia
Envelopes   $ 1036
Loose        242
Total    1278

Last weekend envelope users contributed 84% of our income.

(Amount tithed for the poor and needy last week: $76.64)
Thank You so much for your Generosity.

RCIA–Rite of Christian Initiation for Adult
The Rite of Christian Initiation takes place yearly at the Easter Vigil – Holy Saturday evening. This is the time when adults who have never been baptized in the Christian faith are baptized. It is also the time when baptized Christians of other denominations are welcomed into the Catholic Church as they make a public profession of faith. This rite is also offered to baptized Catholics who were not fully initiated into the church(never made their First Communion or Confirmation). As a general rule, this rite is not for adults who have received their 1st Communion, but have never been confirmed. If Confirmation is the only sacrament they have not received, there will be a special course given for them during the year and an adult Confirmation will be held at the Cathedral on a later time in the year. If you or someone you know is a candidate for the Rite of Initiation or if your are interested in finding out more of what it entails please call the parish office and speak to Lorette. The program begins in the Fall.

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. Starts on October 18, 2009.

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

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Theme: (The True Food of Eternal Life)
Reading: Proverbs 9: 1-6, (Wisdom Has Built Her House)
Reading II: Eph. 5: 15-20 (Watch Carefully How You Live)
Gospel: John. 6: 51-58 (The Bread from Heaven)

Question for Adults: What part of Jesus’ teaching is difficult for me to accept? This question is a very personal? Each one of us listens to the Gospels with our own experience and baggage. Consequently we find various aspects of the Gospel message more challenging than others. Considering where you find yourself this week or this year, how can you best come to the truth of the matter with respect to Jesus’ teachings?

Question for Children:Do I understand that following Jesus is sometimes difficult? Even if are repeatedly reminded that being a follower of Jesus is not meant to be easy, we always seem to be surprised when the challenge hits us. Challenge your child to think of examples of this such times in his/her life. You may be surprised to hear their responses?

Community News

Adult Confirmation: If you are 18 years of age or older and have never made you Confirmation, please read this important notice. The Diocese of Manchester has two Adult Confirmation sessions each year, one in the Spring and one in the Fall. This Fall the ceremony will be held on November 9, 2009 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Concord, NH. In order to prepare for the sacrament of confirmation all adults who are interested in becoming fully initiated members of the church are asked to attend a series of six classes prior to their Confirmation. If you would like more information about these classes please contact the Christian Formation office at 483-8481. Classes begin in September and are held in several towns and deaneries.

Do You Like to Sing?
Our choir is in need of a few people, both men and women, who are willing to join us for Sunday morning Mass. We usually practice before the Mass. If you have a little extra time on Sunday mornings we would love to have you join us. As long as you can carry a tune you are qualified. If you love to sing you are even better. You don’t need to worry about singing solo or any other embarrassing situation. We enjoy what we do and we enjoy our time together. Just see Becky after Mass or come early and join in the rehearsal.

Food Pantry for August: 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

A Look at Upcoming Events

Message from Hospice of VNA of Manchester & Southern NH. We will start a free Hospice Volunteer Training Course on Saturday, October 10, from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m., and continue every Tuesday morning 9:30 to 12:00 noon through December 1st at VNA 33 South Commercial Street, Manchester, NH.
    This comprehensive training program will equip participants with the necessary skills to provide non-medical aid and support to terminally ill individuals and their caregivers. Trained volunteers will work with the hospice team of health care professionals to provide emotional support, respite care, as well as grief and bereavement support to family members.
    Any interested member of the community including homemakers, retirees, college students, professionals and couples who have the desire to provide such an important service are invited to explore Hospice Volunteering. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. Please contact Linda Krisch, Volunteer Coordinator at 663-4008 or e-mail lkrisch@elliot-hs.org

An Invitation to Dance: Are you looking for some free fun and excitement: want to get out and meet new friends, learn something new and maybe get a bit of exercise for your brain as well as your body? Join us for TWO FREE Fun Nights on Sunday, Sept. 13th and 20th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Come to the Cercle National Club, 550 Rockland Ave., Manchester, NH. Come and experience “MODERN” Western Square Dancing. The Heel and Toe Square Dance Club of Manchester, NH is starting its 2009-2010 season. For more info call Phil & Sandy at 644-4822 (mailbox 2) or e-mail us at sandfill@comcast.net.

Let’s Talk About Sex “Theology of the Body for Adults and Teens” All are invited to join in an 8 week study of Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body beginning Monday, September 21, from 7:00 to 9:00pm. We are offering two separate courses: Into the Heart for all adults and Theology of the Body for Teens for grades 9 – 12. Both courses will be held at St. mark the Evangelist, One South Road in Londonderry. Cost for the adult course is $15/person or $25/couple. Cost for the teen course is $20. For more information and to register call Bill Donroe at 432-6066 or Diane Swinarski at 425-1795 or visit www.stejude.com.

Our Parish is Having a Fall Bazaar!
    The newly re-instated Social Committee is planning it’s First Annual Church Bazaar on Saturday, September 12th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. The Committee is looking for people who would like to rent a space to sell crafts or yard sale goods. The spaces are $10.00 if you provide your own table. If we provide the table the space will cost $15.00. Donations of gently used items are also welcome. We will be selling Crafts, Baked Goods, and Plants. Volunteers are needed to help with the bazaar especially to bake, make and sell crafts. Since the bazaar will include a plant sale, if you have some to contribute let us know. For additional info or to reserve a space, call Peggy at 483-0827, email at a.mun@comcast.net or Judy at 483-2369, email at JudyJS3@myfairpoint.net

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, 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.