UNITED HEARTS PRAYER LINE PARISH
The number to call for prayer requests, or if you wish to pray with us, is 622-2094.
Christmas tags will be hung on the Giving Tree the weekend of November 29 and 30. Those who wish to participate are asked to return the wrapped gift with the tag attached to it on the weekend of December 13/14, in order to make distributing easier. These gifts are meant to be given to Our Place-a counseling, prenatal and child care education service co-sponsored by Catholic Charities. Other gifts are designated for Seniors from St. Joseph Community Services. Your generosity was overwhelming in past years.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
If you would like to make a donation towards our Christmas flowers and decorations in memory of a loved one, you may do so by using the special envelope found in your boxes or if you wish, through your E-Give account If you do not use envelopes or e-give and wish to donate for Christmas flowers, put your donation in a plain white envelope marked “flowers.” and drop it in the collection basket. We will publish a list in memory of your loved ones in the bulletin.
CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Thank you for your generous contribution. Your gifts will help end poverty in the United States through better education, improved housing and economic development. Through CCHD we help carry out Jesus’ mission to “bring glad tidings” to the poor.
WOMEN OF MARY / MEN OF ST. JOSEPH
The Women of Mary meet on the 1st Saturday of each month in the school cafeteria. The Men of St. Joseph meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 8-10 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Each meeting includes Mass, a recitation of the Rosary, full breakfast, and a special guest speaker. You are warmly invited to join us for these spiritually enriching mini retreats.
CYO BASKETBALL
We are now looking for 7th and 8th graders to play for the St. Catherine’s CYO Basketball team. Anyone interested can contact David Wenger at 647-2573.
ST. CATHERINE SCHOOL
So many wonderful learning activities fill our classrooms. To note a few initiatives that extend outside our classrooms, our 5th and 6th Grade students begin preparing for the State-wide Spelling Bee to be held after the Christmas season. The winner from our school competition proceeds to the State competition. Our 6th Grade students exercise their creative-writing skills as they progress with the DAR Essay Contest. St. Catherine has consistently earned top honors and we look forward to this year’s submissions.
With Basketball, Cheerleading and Drama Club in session, we hear the sounds of joy from our gymnasium after school. As we await that first snow, students anticipate the Ski and Snowboard Club season. Coordinated by Mrs. Anzivino, this program is offered to students in Grades 1-6, encouraging active lifestyles during the winter months. It is a five-week program held at McIntyre Ski Area.
Challenging Minds, Sharing Our Faith, Cherishing Families. Are you interested in a tour of our school for your child? Please call us at 622-1711 or visit our website at scsnh.com
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Trinity High School Student Council will present a “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday, December 13 from 8- 11 a.m. in the Trinity High School cafeteria. Breakfast includes: pancakes, muffins, pastries, bacon, and eggs. The event is free of charge. Donations will be appreciated. Activities include decorating Christmas cookies, making ornaments and decorations, listening and dancing to Christmas music.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC?
Would you like to learn more about the Catholic faith? We invite you to attend the inquiry sessions held at 9:15 a.m. each Sunday in the school conference room. For more information, contact Derek at 622-6264, Norine Calvano at 624-8331 or Fr. Paul 622-4966.
SYMBOLON STUDY PROGRAM
Symbolon is a comprehensive program designed to beautifully illustrate everything we believe as Catholics. We meet on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. We would love for you to join us.
A JOURNEY THROUGH ADVENT
Join us on December 9, 16 and 23 (Tuesdays) at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. for a time of reflection and prayer during the beautiful liturgical season of Advent. More details to come in future bulletins.
REJOICE AND BE GLAD
Begin your holiday celebrations with Interfaith Women of NH on Monday evening, December 8 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. at our host venue, Temple Adath Yeshurun, 152 Prospect Street. If you’re interested, a tour of the Temple with Rabbi Beth will be available at 6:30 p.m. The musical celebration begins at 7 p.m. sharp when sacred dancers will offer an expressive dance in the Christian tradition of liturgical praise and prayer. The second presenter, Rahel Limor, will sing and teach Israeli dance. “Zemer Atik.” Next, Aparajita and Karishma Manchandra, mother and daughter, will perform a song and Asian/Indian classical Dance “Kathak.” The Aksara a Capella Ensemble, directed by Vicki Schneider, will round out our celebration. It will give song to a unique global vision of unity in diversity through voices combined in a singular sound style. RSVP to Veronica Molloy at 669-5076 or e-mail
CALLING ALL WOMEN
The St. Catherine’s Women’s Group is looking for you! We have been re-invented and would love to have your input as we grow our organization. We are 32 members, and we have room for many more. Could that be you? Have you ever looked around the church and wished you had a friend to talk with after Mass? Want to get out of the house for a couple of hours each month and enjoy social time as well as helping others through works? Whatever your reason may be, feel free to join us. Ages range from young mothers to mature individuals. Everyone is welcome to join us on the second Tuesday of the month in the basement of the school. We socialize (do a lot of chatter while eating snacks) from 6:30 to 7 p.m. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and typically ends around 8 p.m. We want to shake things up a bit and would love your ideas and enthusiasm. Please note that the December meeting will be offsite for a holiday gathering so please join us in January.
FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
There are many Adult Faith Formation and community opportunities coming up. There are three simple ways to get information you need: check the bulletinfor new events that are being advertised. You may check our website saintcatherineparishnh.com where a new calendar feature displays all our events. Also, check the stands at the back of the church for the calendar.
NEW PRAYERS ON OLD BEADS
The Knights of Columbus are looking for your old, broken or new rosary beads that are no longer hearing your prayers. Other religious items such as bibles, medals, and prayer books are also accepted. These will be passed on to the Poor Sisters of St. Claire and other prayer groups, to be distributed to those who can use them. There is a receptacle in the church. Thank you.
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 December are: shampoo, conditioner, hair styling products, paper towels, and wipes.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29
4:00 LEWIS FRANKLIN,JR. by the family
JOHN CRESTA by Margaret Cresta
ELIZABETH MCDONALD
by the McDonald family
MARY MORETTI by the Arrison family
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30
7:30 JAMES O’NEILL by his wife, Arline (1st Anniv.)
EDWARD & ALICE BIRON
by Bob & Barbara Thinness
9:00 CLAIRE LEMIRE by the Faculty & Staff of
St. Catherine of Siena School
11:00 PAULA MARIE JONES by Mom & Dad
ALBERT BUREAU by Herman & J. Mooney
JACK BRIGGS by Mary Ellen & Ron McCarthy
MONDAY-THURSDAY - Evening Prayer 5:00 p.m.
MONDAY DECEMBER 1
5:30 RICHARD GUILLEMETTE
TUESDAY DECEMBER 2
5:30 ROSE ANDERSON by the Dahlquist Trust
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, priest
5:30 JOSHUA M. & JUDITH F. MCDONOUGH
by the family
SHANNON HESLIN by the family
THURSDAY DECEMBER 4
ST. JOHN DEMASCENE, priest, doctor of the church
5:30 LUCIEN & ALMA LANGLOIS
by Richard & Monique
SATURDAY DECEMBER 6
8:00 RACHEL BOURBEAU by her friends (5th Anniv.)
4:00 REV. EMERY DESROCHERS, MS by the family
PAUL VACHON by Sue Vachon (1st Anniv.)_
LARRY VACHON by Sue Vachon
SUNDAY DECEMBER 7
7:30 FRANCIS SCHULTZ by the family (7th Anniv.)
CINDY RACZKA by the family (6th Anniv.)
9::00 DENNIS TRAYNOR by the family (3rd Anniv.)
11:00 CHERI CAMACHO by the family
HERBERT & ELAINE FITZGERALD
by M/M Edward Klufts
GEORGE MOLLY by Ron & Susan Rioux
LEARN WHILE YOU DRIVE
We have many new CD titles located in kiosks at the main entrance. Take a moment to browse through and choose something that interests you in a challenging way. The cost is $3 each or 2 for $5.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT
Due to the holiday week,
the collection totals for
November 29/30
will be published in the December 7 bulletin
REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER CAMP
Camp Fatima for boys and Camp Bernadette for girls are now accepting online registrations for the 2015 summer season. The camps, located in the Lakes Region of NH, offer 2-week overnight sessions for children, ages 6-15. For more information, or to request a brochure and DVD, contact Michael Drumm at 603-364-5851 or email at .
ALL RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES
December 7 - Fall Confirmation Year Two
last class
December 14 - Fall Confirmation Year One
last class
December 21 - Grades 1-5 and CORE
last class before Christmas
ST. CATHERINE PARISH JUNIOR CHOIR
If you like to sing, come join our group. The St. Catherine of Siena Parish Junior Choir is open to boys and girls in grades 2 to 7. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. in the church. Plans are that we will sing once every month at the Saturday 4 p.m. Mass. We have room for more members, so please invite your singing friends to attend.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Despite the on-going construction the children’s ministries are still available. We are offering babysitting for 1-3 year olds and Pre-CCD for 4-5 year olds at the school in the Kindergarten rooms during the 9 a.m. Sunday Mass. Entrance and dismissal is through the Kindergarten room in the back lot. We begin at 8:50 and end at 10:15-10:20. The building is secure. The adults have been vetted and trained for this age group, and plans are in place to educate, entertain and adore your children while you enjoy Mass. Snack is still provided and we are available via cell phone should you need to contact us or us contact you. The children’s ministry volunteers are ready to start the program again. Come visit with us 8:50 a.m. on Sunday.
YOUTH GROUP EVENTS
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join us on Saturday, December 6 for a trip to a live Nativity scene. Feel free to bring friends and family. We will meet after the 4 p.m. Mass in the Church parking lot, then we will head to the live Nativity in Brookline, NH. Following our visit , we will stop for pizza/dinner. On December 7 anyone in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for a dessert smorgasbord from 6-7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Please call Mrs. Brockway at603-234-3803us know what you will bring.For more information and to RSVP, call Mrs. Brockway at234-3803.Each student that is not traveling with family will need a permission slip.
VITA NOVA CATHOLIC MEN’S RETREAT
AHA! Get ready for the God moment that changes everything! Join Spiritual Director, Fr. Marc Montminy for the 30th Annual Vita Nova Catholic Men’s Retreat January 9-11, 2015 at the Barbara C. Harris Center in Greenfield, NH. Have you been wondering what to get the man who has everything for Christmas? What about the gift that 'keeps on giving'? A renewed sense of spirituality & commitment to the truth is just what God is seeking for men. Come along with other men and discover the power of knowing a personal God who loves and cares for us. Our team will share practical information about how being honest with ourselves and God can lead to life changing transformation. We promise.... you will NOT be disappointed! Join us for a weekend that will refresh your faith and lead you to becoming a more joyful Catholic! If you have never been on retreat -or- if you have been on many---we promise you that all will come away with something powerful!
MILITARY SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN
Lighthouse Catholic Media, who provide the CD’s in our kiosk at the Webster street entrance of the Church, and some of their generous benefactors would like to give you 9 free lectures as a token of appreciation for your service. For more information, search Google for“lighthouse catholic media military” or contact our Evangelist 622-6264 or
ADVENT PRAYER SERVICE AT BERAKAH
Join presenter Mary Schneiders, OP for an enlightening retreat day on Saturday, December 6 from 9:30a.m.-3p.m. at Berakah Retreat and Spirituality Center in Pittsfield. The cost is $40 and includes lunch. A non-refundable deposit of $10 is required. Advent, associated with hope, is not simply a virtue or wishful thinking. It’s a journey, a way of life that colors who we are and what we do, and that for which we hope is already being fulfilled in our daily lives.
TRIP TO FRANCE AND ITALY
The Sisters of the Presentation of Mary are sponsoring a 17-day pilgrimage to Rome and France from April 17 to May 3, 2015. France will include Lourdes and Paris and the Ardeche Region, A few places are still available. For more information contact Sr. Estelle: at 603-624-2295.
ROCKINGHAM CHORAL SOCIETY
The Rockingham Choral Society will hold a concert Bach’s “Magnificat” and selected traditional carols on Saturday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the First Parish Church, 218 Central Ave. Dover; Sunday, December 7 at 3 p.m. in Christ Church, 43 Pine St. Exeter and Tuesday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Christopher Episcopal Church 187 East Rd. Hampstead.General admission is $15.00 at the door; senior and students $12.00 at the door.