UNITED HEARTS PRAYER LINE PARISH
The number to call for prayer requests, or if you wish to pray with us, is 622-2094.
CURSILLO NEWS
St. Catherine of Siena parish will be hosting the Greater Manchester area Ultreya on Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. in the church hall. Please bring a snack or beverage to share and your instruments. A friend or two is always welcome. Beginning June 21 and every third Friday thereafter, we will be meeting at Ste. Marie’s parish hall in Manchester. Contact Therese Finegan at or call her at 247-6499. To help with music, contact Rob Dachowski at or call him at 305-9508.
THE MARCH FOR MEALS
Join us Saturday, May 18 at Dorrs Pond in Livingston Park for a 2 mile walk to support Meals on Wheels. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the walk will begin at 10 a.m. Call 424-9967 for more information.
TRANSFORM A LIFE
Giving to NH Catholic Charities improves our community, strengthens families and transforms a life. Your gift helps honor the dignity of life with programs that feed the hungry, heal the sick, strengthen families, and welcome the stranger. Through you, people find the way to self-sufficiency, independence and a new life. Thank you for supporting NH Catholic Charities.
FIRST COMMUNION MUSIC REHEARSAL
We will be holding a music rehearsal on Thursday, May 16 at 4 p.m. in the church. All those receiving their First Communion next weekend should be attending.
CUB SCOUT PACK 104 OPEN HOUSE
All boys and their families who will be in grades 1-5 for the 2013-2014 school year are welcome to attend our Annual Spring Open House on Wednesday, May 15 at 6 p.m. in the church hall. Learn more about Cub Scouts and what it has to offer. Cub Scouts have a sense of belonging; they are a member of a Den and a Pack. Cub Scouting focuses on building character, improving physical fitness, teaching practical skills, and developing a spirit of community service. For more information, you can visit our web site at www.nhpack104.org. You can also email at
REGISTRATION FOR RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION CLASSES
Registration for religious education has begun for all religious education classes for the 2013-2014. The special reduced rate will be ending on May 31, so sign up now and save. The forms/fees can be found on the website under Faith Formation.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY PROGRAMS
This will be the last Sunday for our Children’s Ministry programs. Thank you to all those who volunteered their time and effort in creating a safe and prayerful place for the children of our parish to spend during the 9 a.m. Mass. We hope you enjoy your summer and we look forward to seeing you all again in the fall.
THE LEGION OF MARY
We have a local group of individuals that meet every Thursday afternoon in the church hall from 1- 2:30 p.m. The members participate in the life of the parish through visitation of families, the sick, both in their homes and in hospitals and through collaboration in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish. For information about the Legion, visit our website.
STATEWIDE PENTECOST VIGIL MASS
“Come Holy Spirit and enkindle in us the fire of your love and renew the face of the earth.” A statewide Pentecost Mass will be celebrated at Ste. Marie Church on Saturday, May 18. Praise and worship will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the 7 p.m. Vigil Mass. A reception will follow. Call Rose Marie at 645-4902 for more information.
AROUND-THE-HOUSE HELP WANTED
We have two parishioners who are in need of assistance, one is in need of help with yard work and one in need of having their driveway sealed. If anyone could help them, it would be very much appreciated. If you are able to help, please contact the Religious Ed Office for more information at 622-6264.
MONTHLY MASS FOR THE DECEASED
The Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Saint Augustin Cemetery, South Beech Street on Monday, May 27 at 9 a.m. Remember to bring your lawn chairs. There will be no Mass on May 25 at the Cemetery. A Healing Mass will be celebrated on May 18 at 4 p.m. in Saint Augustin Church.
MEN OF ST. JOSEPH
Men of St. Joseph meet once a month on the 2nd Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. We’ll start off the morning with Mass and a rosary, followed by a full breakfast and a keynote presentation from a special guest speaker. Our next meeting will be June 8. Think of this as a short monthly retreat to help keep your faith and priorities in order. All men are invited. Visit “The Men of St. Joseph” on our website or call Rob Hayes at 785-8855.
FIRST CORINTHIANS
Next week’s lesson for the First Corinthians will cover Chapters 8-10. Join Nicholas Lebish as he teaches this course twice every Thursday, at 9:45 a.m. and at 7 p.m. Choose which time works for your schedule and bring your Bible. To view or listen to previous lessons, visit the “Adult Faith Formation” page on our website or call Nick at 622-4160.
THE ROSARY IN SCRIPTURE
The office of Adult Faith Formation will offer a five-part course in honor of Mary entitled, “The Rosary in Scripture” starting on May 21. This course will be taught on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration is not necessary. Remember to bring your Bible and Rosary.
THE LAST THINGS
The office of Adult Faith Formation will offer a new four-part course beginning June 6 entitled, “The Last Things.” We will look at the Church’s teachings on Death and Judgment, Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. This material is important to know so please try to participate. It is taught by Nicholas Lebish twice every Thursday at 9:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. Just stop by at whatever time works for your schedule and bring your Bibles. Pre-registration is not necessary.
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION GROUP
Please join us on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. in the church hall for our Scripture Reflection Group. We utilize "The Word Among Us" which is a free booklet that will be provided to you. This booklet explains in clear, everyday language the message which God sends us through the gospel. It also contains bible references giving us additional background on the weekend gospel reading.
THANK YOU FOR
YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT
May 4/5
Checks: $ 7,815.00
Loose: $ 2,712.00
E-give: $ 1,868.00
Total: $12,395.00
Maintenance of Buildings: $1,067.00
JESUS WAS BORN IN A SHELTER
The box at the main entrance of the church is to collect items for those who live in shelters in Manchester. The needs for May: dishwashing soap, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, and cleaning products. Thank you for your generous support of this ministry.
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
SATURDAY MAY 11
4:00 BLANCHE WURTELE
by Pauline Frechette
SUNDAY MAY 12
7:30 VIRGINIA FLYNN, ROBERT FLYNN, JOHN LETVINCHUK by the family
PAULINE JOHNSON by her husband
9:00 JOSEPHINE FRANKLIN AND
ELLEN FRANKLIN HILL by the family
LORRAINE KNEELAND
by Steve & Leslie Goan
11:00 JOSHUA MICHAEL DUNN by his mother
ELSIE KELLEY AND AGNES ROY
by Gloria Roy
ANNA AVENDANO by the family
LUCILLE MONTMINY by Scott & Doreen
MONDAY–FRIDAY Morning Prayer 8:30 a.m.
MONDAY MAY 13
OUR LADY OF FATIMA
9:00 FERDINAND BRUNELLE
by his wife, Annette & family
ALYSSA M. SKOGLUND by Mom & Dad
TUESDAY MAY 14
SAINT MATTHIAS, apostle
9:00 JOSE SILVA by Claire Brooks
LUCILLE MONTMINY
by the Students & Faculty of
St. Catherine School
WEDNESDAY MAY 15
SAINT ISIDORE
9:00 ALL THOSE SUFFERING FROM ALHEIMERS AND DIMENCIA DISEASES
LUCILLE MONTMINY
by The Staff of St. Anthony parish
9:30–5 p.m. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
THURSDAY MAY 16
9:00 LUCILLE MONTMINY
by M/M Edward Klufts
MARTHA MCNAMARA by Lillian Pepin
ELEANOR MARTINEAU
by the Reichheld family
SATURDAY MAY 18
4:00 RUTH F. LAVIGNE
by Fr. Paul (Mother of Jim Kenney)
SUNDAY MAY 19
7:30 ALICE BIRON by Barbara & Bob Thinnes
LUCILLE MONTMINY by the Pelletiers
TIM HUFF by the family
9:00 REGGIE LACHANCE
by Lucie Lemieux & family
BILL BRAZAWSKI by Madeleine Houle
11:00 JACKIE RICHARD
by Conrad & Vivian Moran
ELAINE FITZGERALD by M/M Edward Klufts
RICHARD DEMPSTER
by the family (6th Anniversary)
STEUBENVILLE - EAST TRIP
Steubenville East is a retreat where over 4,000 high school teens go to become closer to the Lord. During this 3-day weekend, they listen to readings and songs and hear Priests spreading the word of the Gospel. There is time for worship, prayer, adoration, and healing. They come back feeling like they belong to a community—our community of St. Catherine. This spring the members of the Youth Group will be out raising money for the trip. Please help these kids over the next few months with any monetary donation that you can. Our biggest expense is the tuition cost of $200 per student. If you would like to help with this expense, place your donation in an envelope marked “Steubenville Retreat” and drop it in the weekly collection. Thank you for helping make it possible for these young adults to continue their faith journey.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR WIDOWS AND
WIDOWERS
St. Catherine of Siena parish has established a support group for those individuals who have lost a loved one and who would like support during this transitional time in their lives. We meet on Sundays at 12:30 p.m. in the Church Hall. If you have any questions, call Diane Traynor at 669-7090 or Fr. Paul at 622-4966.
PART-TIME WORK WANTED
A woman of the parish is interested in working 10-20 hrs. a week providing assistance to those who are in need of errand running, bringing to doctor appointments, or light housekeeping. She has experience working with the elderly and her hours can be flexible. If interested, call Louise at 289-0275.
SAVE THE DATES-July 22-26
The Sixth annual Vacation Bible School will take place again this summer. Make plans for your children to join us. This year our theme will be “Rainforest Adventure.” All children are welcome from age 4 through grade 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day. Registration will begin soon.
VNA MEMORIAL SERVICE
Please join the VNA in a Celebration of Remembrance Memorial Service on Friday, May 31 from 6-8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the Bedford Presbyterian Church.
The service will include a reading of names of those who will be remembered. We invite you to bring a picture of your loved one for the memorial table. If you would like the name of your loved one included in our service, please call or email Chuck Johnson at 663-4005 or by May 24. RSVP is requested but not required. A reception will follow the service.
A MOTHER’S DAY PRAYER
I thank you God for my mother.
I thank you that she gave me life and nurtured me all those years.
She gave me my faith, helping me to know you and to know Jesus and His ways.
She taught me how to love and how to sacrifice for others. She taught me that it was okay to cry and that I should always tell the truth.
Bless her with the graces she needs and which you want to give her today. Help her to feel precious in your eyes today and to know that I love her.
Give her strength and courage, compassion and peace.
Bless her this day with your love.
MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER SALE—TODAY
Birthright will be selling fresh carnations after all the Masses this weekend for $1 each. Your donation will help women and their babies find fullness of life.
FASCINATING BUS TOUR WITH THE
FRANCO-AMERICAN CENTRE
Join the Franco-American Society on an exciting excursion to the Museum of Work & Culture in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on Wednesday, May 29 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The tour will include a succulent meal at the Bocce Club restaurant and shopping at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets. The cost is $55 per person and the bus will leave promptly at 8 a.m. behind the Blessed Sacrament Church on Elm Street. For more information, call Henry at 645-6082 or Raymond at 622-1940. Space is limited. Call to reserve your seat.
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE
OCTOBER 30 – NOVEMBER 10, 2013
Join us for a 10 day pilgrimage to Medjugorje. The package includes round trip airfare from Boston to Croatia, breakfast and dinner daily, a bi-lingual guide, 10 nights in double rooms, 2-day spiritual retreat with Fr. Peter Ljubicic, and one-day excursion to Mostar & Tihaljina. For more information, please contact Doreen Duquette at 216-4186 or email at