St. Paul's Church, Candia, NH

June 13, 2010
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekend Mass Intentions

Sunday, June 13
9:30 AM For William Luquette By his wife Sue & family

Sunday, June 20
9:30 AM For Frank Huard 1st Anniversary By his wife Cindy

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.

Update on Parish Income

Weekend of June 6, 2010

Envelopes   $1132
Loose          200
Total      1332

       Last weekend envelope users contributed 89% of our income.

(Amount tithed for the poor and needy last week: $79.90)
Thank You so much for your Generosity.

Prayer for Priests

Most gracious and loving Father,
Christ 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 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 our Lord. Amen

Annual Missionary Appeal
    Each year we welcome a missionary to present a profile of their Order’s work and to build up missionary zeal in the Diocese of Manchester. This weekend we welcome a priest from The Apostles of Jesus, which was founded by two Italian Comboni Missionaries in Moroto-Uganda on August 22, 1968, for the express purpose of the New Evangelization of Africa and the world. The Apostles of Jesus commit themselves completely to the service of the spiritual, Pastoral and social welfare of all people with preference to the poor, in the spirit of Christ who came to serve and not to be served. (Mt. 20:28).
    For the occasion there will be a second collection at the time of the Offertory. Thank you in advance for the kind generosity.

Parish and Religious Education Registrations Regardless of where you are planning to register once our church is unified with St. Peters you will be expected to register in your new church. If you have children of age for Religious Education instruction, please do not forget to register them for this program in the new parish.
    If your child is of age to begin or to continue one of the programs to receive a sacrament, do not wait for the new parish to contact you. Be sure to take the initiative in the matter.

From the Pastor:
     Here is the likely calendar for the next few weeks with regards to the Unification of St. paul Parish, Candia with St. Peter Parish, Auburn.
    Tuesday, May 25 – As of that date the entire package for Due Diligence was ready: summary and inspection of both parish properties, review of all parish accounts and organizations, review of all stipulations and contracts, written summary of the financial condition of both parishes, written summary of the condition of the parish buildings and property, complete inventory of the belonging of both parishes. These reports were completed with the help of the parish secretaries, bookkeepers, Ms. Lorette Nault and your pastor, outside contractors, diocesan officials, and others. The Finance Report of each parish was reviewed and signed by the pastor and the Chair of each Finance Council
    Wednesday, June 2 – The Diocesan Finance Council met and the Unification of the two parishes was on the agenda, the members of the Council having examined the full Due Diligence Report. Church Law requires that Bishop McCormack consult with the Diocesan Finance Council before making his final decision
    Monday, June 7 – the final step before the Bishop makes his decision in this matter is to consult the Diocesan Presbyteral council, among whom sit the College of Consultors. After the Bishop hears the comments of this group he will make his decision.
    June ??? The Bishop makes his decision, and, if in the affirmative, he will then issue a Decree of Unification which will be read at all Masses in both parishes and posted. The period of recourse then opens when parishioners may request that the Bishp reconsider his decision. This request to the Bishop must be made in writing within 10 days of the Decree. The Bishop will then have 10 days in which to respond. If the Bishop does not reconsider his request, any parishioner may make an appeal to Rome, in which case the parishioner would have to retain the services of a Canon Lawyer. This appeal must by made within 7 days of the Bishop’s response to the first appeal.
    June 27 – Probable date of the Unification of St. Paul Parish, Candia into St. Peter Parish, Auburn. The last regularly scheduled Mass at St. Paul will be celebrated on Sunday morning, June 27, 2010 at 9:30 am
    Weekend of July 3 and 4, 2010 –
New Mass schedule at St. Peter, Auburn.
Saturday – 4 pm. Sunday – 8 and 10:30 am
    If you have any questions please speak to Lorette Nault or to me. Please keep our two parishes in your prayers.

Question of the Week
11 Sunday in Ordinary time
Theme: (God’s Loving Mercy)
Reading: 2 Samuel 12: 7-10 (You Shall Not Die)
Reading II: Galatians 2: 16, 19-21 (Christ Lives in Me)
Gospel: Luke 7: 36- 8:3 (The repentant Woman)

Question for Adults: Knowing the boundlessness of God’s mercy, how will I respond? There are times when we have great difficulty believing what the Church teaches about God and about Jesus. One of those things we have difficulty with is God’s mercy. When we hear about it in the Gospel we almost want to ridicule his goodness. Why we do this is not exactly clear but one of the reasons is perhaps because we cannot believe that anyone can be so merciful.
This boundless mercy should drive us to our knees in praise and thanksgiving but for many it does not. It simply goes unnoticed by some or by others is it simply not believed and by others it is taken for granted. In short God’s love goes unrequited. How sad is this commentary for our generation. How do you respond to God’s loving mercy?

Community News

Called to Serve
Would you like to learn more about your faith? Are you a volunteer at your parish? Would you like to be certified as a catechist? Would you like to gain leadership skills in order to help your parish or Catholic school? Would you benefit from learning in greater depth what the Church teaches? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then Called to Discipleship is for you!
Called to Discipleship is composed of the sixteen hour Core Course, Skills Formation Day and Retreat Day. It is not necessary to participate in all three components of the program unless you want Diocesan Basic Catechist Certification. Many people who take the Core Course are simply parishioners who want to learn more about their faith. Called to Discipleship is offered in three deaneries each year. For your convenience, the Core Course; An Introduction to Theology is offered online through the University of Notre Dame STEP Program. For more info go to: http://www.laycentre.org/programs.html.

NH Catholic Charities 2010 Appeal The NH Catholic Charities 2010 Appeal is underway and your help is needed more than ever. While the news about the economy is getting better, many people in our state are still suffering from job losses, family problems, hunger, and depression. NH Catholic Charities has heard the call and has responded; we pray that you will, in turn, support us in this mission with our thoughtful and generous donation.

Holy Cross Early Childhood Center
Holy Cross Early Childhood Center has provided preschool to NH children for more than fifty years. We now offer full day early childhood programs in addition to our half day preschool programs. Our teachers are certified Early Childhood or Elementary teachers. Our kindergarten and preschool programs are developmentally appropriate and follow NH Early Learning Guidelines from the State Department of Education. We are offering a summer program for children four years of age through six and a half. If you are looking for a small, values driven early childhood setting while you work this summer, give us a call at 603-668-0510! Or if you are a working family looking for Quality early Learning Programs for your child as well as full time Childcare, Holy Cross might be the place for you!

A Look at Upcoming Events

Mass of Healing
    St. Luke the Evangelist Parish has scheduled a Mass of Healing and Hope:
     Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 7:00 pm
     At Mary, Mother of the Church,
     12 Amesbury Rd. Newton, NH
     Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Michael Monette
    Please consider joining us to celebrate Our Lord’s love and compassion. Each of us is broken and each of us are intercessors. Let us pray for one another as we are anointed with Holy Oil from St. Joseph’s Oratory. Prayer teams are also available.
    Spread the Word. Forward this to others.

Attention teens ages 15-18
    Come for two weeks of fun, faith, and learning. . . . Magdalen College summer Programs include classes taught by college professors focusing on Philosophy, Music, and catechesis. In addition participants will go on day trips to the istoric sites of Boston, hike in the white Mountains of New Hampshire, participate in sports, and put on a theatrical production. Teens will stay on the Campus in Warner, NH, meet other teens from all over the country, and learn about the Catholic faith in a fun setting. For more information please visit www.Magdalen.edu or call 603-456-2625. Sessions run as follows: Session 1 June 20 – July 3 $36 aday
Session 2: July 7th – July 20th   $50 a day
Session 3: July 26th – August 8th $50 a day

St. Raphael Pastor’s Class
    Please join us for the spring session on Tuesdays, May 25, June 1, 8, and 15 in the parish hall classroom, found at St. Raphael Parish, 103 Walker St. Manchester. Father Jerome Day, O.S.B., as well as several guest speakers from St. Anselm College will lead a discussion into the meaning and theology of the priesthood, as we conclude the Year of the Priest. The first class on May 25 will focus on the topic “The Sacrament of Holy Orders and the Triple Priesthood of Christ” Please call the parish office to register at 623-2604.

Thinking About Remarriage
    The Thinking About Remarriage Workshop Day provides an enrichment opportunity for couples when one or both have been previously married. The program serves couples who are just thinking about remarriage and engaged couples who plan to remarry. Visit www.catholicnh.org/marriage for details or call the Office of matrimony 669-3100, ext. 172

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, Ethel Thomas, Jean Swindler, Roger Plante, Joseph Gesel, Jacob Desrocher, Cindy Huard, Deborah McGovern, 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.