UNITED HEARTS PRAYER LINE PARISH
The number to call for prayer requests, or if you wish to pray with us, is 622-2094.
TRIP TO ITALY WITH FOCUS ON
TUSCANY REGION
Join Fr. Paul Montminy and Fr. Ray Labrie for a fantastic trip to Italy, October 6-17 with highlights in Rome (with a papal visit), Assisi, Siena, Montecatini, Terme, San Gimignano, Winery Tour, Florence and a Tuscan Feast. The trip is 12 days with 15 meals included. For more information or for a brochure, contact Fr. Paul at 622-4966. Double rate is $3,729 and single rate is $4,299.
JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE TO NOTRE-DAME
Join Bishop Libasci on pilgrimage to Quebec City to celebrate Notre Dame’s 350th Anniversary July 16-18. Travel package includes, Deluxe Motor Coach, hotel accommodations (2nights), two breakfasts at the hotel, one dinner in Quebec City and a visit to the Shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupre. Cost is $549 twin occupancy in the Old City or $449 twin occupancy outside the Old City. A deposit of $100 per person is due by March 15. To make a reservation, call 1-800-653-0017.
ASSISTED SUICIDE
There are four bills pending in the NH Legislature this session that promote assisted suicide. These bills are offensive to human dignity. The Church teaches that suicide always is a tragedy and that a caring community can respond with hospice and palliative care to better meet the needs of those facing the end of life. For more information about these bills and about how to contact your representatives in the Legislature, visit: catholicnh.org
SON OF GOD MOVIE
Join Fr. Paul and Msgr. Anthony Frontiero at Cinemagic Hooksett to view the movie, Son of God. The showing will be in the evening on Sunday, March 16. Check our website saintcatherineparishnh.comto find out the showtime. If 100 people or more attend the showing, tickets will be discounted to $6.50, so be sure to invite your friends and family to join us.
CRS RICE BOWL
REFLECTION: KENYA
This week, CRS Rice Bowl invites us to enter into solidarity with the people of Kenya. We are encouraged to reflect on the Catholic social teaching principle, Sacredness and Dignity of the Human Person, and reminded that our inherent dignity comes from our creation as children of God and not from any of our own actions. Let us pray this week for our brothers and sisters in Kenya and all around the world, that we may respect and uphold the sacredness of life and dignity of all people.
ST. CATHERINE SCHOOL NEWS
Our hallways are quiet and all are settled in after a restful February vacation. We begin to prepare our hearts for the Easter season. Students shared in a school-wide Mass on Ash Wednesday, March 5. Our grade 4 students have been working with Mrs. Martinez and will present The Passion on April 11 and April 14. Thank you to Mrs. Gordan for hosting the Scholastic Book Fair this past week. This is always a welcomed event. Children benefit from hands-on literary selections with their teacher during the school week. We are just three weeks away from the Terra Nova Testing. Terra Nova is a series of standardized achievement tests that assess student achievement in Math, Reading, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Spelling and other areas. Students will be testing during the week of March 24. In addition to preparation for Terra Nova, students are diligently progressing on their grade-specific Curriculum Fair Projects. Think spring! Our young artists are wishing away winter with all things floral in Art class. Monet-inspired Water Lilies, Mosaic vases overflowing with painted flowers, and abstract skill stick flowers will welcome that warm weather that must be lurking around the corner. Artists will be gearing up for their class Art projects in support of our Annual Auction Event. The Auction committee is excited to announce “SUN. SUN. SUN. Here it comes.” A Beatles-themed auction event is scheduled for Saturday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. It is always a spectacular evening for our parent community to enjoy, while supporting our awesome children. Plan on a little TWIST and SHOUT as we all COME TOGETHER to HELP our school. It is sure to be a fun-filled evening WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS.
MASS AND MENS BREAKFAST
Bishop Libasci invites all men to Holy Mass and breakfast at St. Joseph Cathedral to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph, patron of our diocese on Saturday, March 15 at 8 a.m.We will gather at 7:30 a.m. to pray the Rosary. Call Becky Vinson at 663-0153 or RSVP to: mensbreakfast2014.eventbrite.com.
LENTEN RESOURCES
Looking to spend some extra time learning more about your faith this Lent? Check out the many new Catholic books, CDs and pamphlets available at the resource center in the parish hall. Pick something up this Lent and share your new knowledge with others. Donations are gratefully accepted to cover costs. Books are $5, CDs are 1 for $3 or 2 for $5. Pamphlets are free.
WOMEN OF MARY
Women of Mary is a new group to St. Catherine Parish that will serve as a monthly mini-retreat for enrichment and spiritual growth. The group is open to all women, parishioners or not, and will provide an excellent opportunity for prayer, reflection and conversation. The meetings will be held on the 1st Saturday of each month, from 8-10 a.m. at St. Catherine. The morning begins with Mass and recitation of the Holy Rosary followed by breakfast and a presentation from a keynote speaker.
CATHOLICISM: The New Evangelization
Join us beginning May 1 for a new study program. This series is based on a documentary by Fr. Robert Barron which calls for evangelization that is new in ardor, expressions and methods. To learn more or to register, please visit saintcatherineparishnh.com, or contact Derek at the Office of Evangelization and Adult Faith Formation at 622-4160 or
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT
March 1/2
Checks: $ 8,328.00
Loose: $ 2,271.00
E-Give: $ 1,823.00
Total: $ 12,422.00
Maintenance of Buildings: $1,056.00
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
as of March 4, 2014
Total Pledges: $974,015.69
Total Cash Received: $472,164.62
Thank you for your continued support
Our Parish Goal: $1,700,000.00
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 March are: sponges, brushes, combs, body wash and bar soaps.
Thank you for your generous support.
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
SATURDAY MARCH 8
4:00 JOSEPHINE FRANKLIN by the family
MARGARET M. NORTON
by Fredda & Dick Miles
AURELIE BARON
by Bob & Lou Champagne (10th Anniv.)
SUSAN DUHAIME-SIBILLE
by her mother, Bette Duhaime
SUNDAY MARCH 9
7:30 VIRGINIA FLYNN, ROBERT FLYNN
AND JOHN LETVINCHUK
TIM HUFF
9:00 ROLAND CARRIER by his wife, Theresa
(5th Anniversary)
11:00 MICHAEL BARNETT by Mary Barnett
JOEY BONTATIBUS by the family
JAMES PUCHACZ by the Finegan family
MONDAY-FRIDAY Morning Prayer 8:30 a.m.
MONDAY MARCH 10
9:00 PAUL VACHON by Cecile & Mike Chabot
5:30 ELIZABETH JALBERT
TUESDAY MARCH 11
9:00 MSGR. THOMAS HANNIGAN
5:30 VIOLETTE THOMPSON
WEDNESDAY MARCH 12
9:00 LUCIE DUHAIME by Ann Dufresne
5:30 SR. BEATRICE MONETTE
9:30-5:00 ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
THURSDAY MARCH 13
9:00 JOSHUA MICHAEL DUNN by his mother
5:30 FATHER DANIEL SZOPA
FRIDAY MARCH 14
9:00 FATHER ROLAND TANCREDE
5:30 STATIONS
SATURDAY MARCH 15
4:00 JUDY AND ARTHUR ARSENAULT
by Mrs. Krystyniak
SUNDAY MARCH 16
7:30 PARISHIONERS OF ST. CATHERINE
9:00 ROLAND CARRIER by his wife, Theresa
(5th Anniversary)
11:00 JOHN AYLWARD
by Conrad & Vivian Moran
ARMAND PAQUETTE by the Goan family
MONTHLY MASS FOR THE DECEASED
The monthly Mass for the deceased will be celebrated in Saint Augustin Cemetery Chapel, South Beech Street on Saturday, March 29 at 9 a.m.
CHURCH IN CENTRAL/EASTERN EUROPE
Thank you for your generous contributions to the collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Your gift is an expression of solidarity with the suffering people of this region. You have made a difference.
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
Come join us for spirituality, service to others and socializing. The topics for upcoming meetings are:
March 9: Youth Group-The Gift of Understanding
March 16: Gap Night 6 p.m. church hall
March 23: Teaching Adoration 6 p.m. in the church for Confirmation and Youth Group students. It will be followed by an Ice Cream social--all are invited.
March 30: Prayer Service
G.A.P. NIGHT
March 16 will be our last G.A.P. for the year. Our guest speakers will be Nick and Marcia Lorang, our fellow parishioners, who will speak about their work with refugees in Manchester.
The Knights of Columbus Fifth Annual Msgr. Hannigan Irish Supper will be held on March 29 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Watch for more details.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ANNUAL PRO-LIFE SEMINAR
The NH Knights of Columbus is holding its annual pro-life seminar onSunday, March 30 at 12 p.m.-4 p.m.in the church hall at St. Joseph Cathedral on Pine St. in Manchester. Our guest speaker is Dianne Hunt from the Humanae Vitae Family Care Center in Londonderry. This center is devoted to health care inspired by Pope Paul VI and the employment of life affirming practices. Dianne’s theme will be “Delivering The Culture of Life to Health Care.” Registration ends March 26. Contact Ron DiStasio at 595-7837 or email at e is no fee.
MEMORY LANE CAFE
Join us Wednesday, March 26 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Cashin Senior Center on Douglas Street in Manchester. This month, the Café will be sponsored by Caring Companions. Jim Houghton will be providing Irish music. The Memory Lane Café is a safe and relaxed place where people with dementia and their families come together for a unique blend of socialization and support. It is a forum where people can exchange experiences and talk about dementia. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Shirley Gordon at 647-6390 or .
OUR LADY OF HOPE HOUSE OF PRAYER
This Lenten reflection on the meaning of mercy and compassion will focus on “putting on” Jesus’ ways of thinking, feeling and doing in the way we extend ourselves to others. Join Sr. Marie May Lausier, p.m. from March 14-16 at Our Lady of Hope, 400 Temple Road in New Ipswich. For information, call 878-2346 or visit us at www.presentationofmary-usa.org.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE IN MANCHESTER
You are invited to join other Christians now through April 13 for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You are also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood of Northern New England at 24 Pennacook Street in Manchester. Help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you would like more information and to volunteer in any way, please contact: Bob Melnyk at or visit 40daysforlife.com/manchester
THURSDAYS ON PENNACOOK STREET
A couple in a rust-covered car were among the first to go into Planned Parenthood, and the woman was obviously pregnant. After only 20-30 minutes inside they were turned away, and the man looked angry. The prayer volunteers had many conversations with people as they entered and left PP that day. One woman said she didn't believe in abortion and was there for birth control pills. The volunteers explained how the pill works as an abortifacient. She was upset to hear abortions were being done while they spoke.
The prayer volunteers try to stay until all the women leave PP, so they can offer them brochures for healing after an abortion. Some weeks they wait until after dark, only to be told to “get a job” or be otherwise insulted – but most times the women and men that leave last are grateful to be handed a Rachel's Vineyard brochure or other post-abortive information. Thank you to Seminarian Ryan Brady for braving the cold to lead the volunteers in praying the rosary. Prayer volunteers from this parish and parishes from all over our Diocese pray outside the Planned Parenthood clinic in Manchester and offer assistance to women unsure about their decision to abort. These stories are their eyewitness accounts. There are 20 to 30 surgical abortions performed every Thursday. For information about helping save women and babies from abortion via the newly opened Pennacook Pregnancy Center, contact Cathy Kelley at 483-5177 or .
PREPARE FOR DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
You are cordially invited to join us for a formation meeting on Saturday, March 15 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at Joseph House on Cartier Street in Manchester. We will pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, sing songs of praise and worship and enjoy social time and fellowship. Materials will be provided. For information, call Claire at 627-6802 or Vivian White at 627-9493.
ROSARY SERVICE AT ST. CATHERINE
Join Fr. Paul and the Knight of Columbus in a Rosary Service on Wednesday, March 12 following the 5:30 Mass. We will also have present, a special Icon that has been circulating through the state.
SAINT CATHERINE OF SIENA CHURCH
Manchester, New Hampshire
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. - Monday through Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Morning prayer at 8:30 a.m.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS followed by a simple meal
Friday evenings at 5:30 p.m.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Ash Wednesday after the noon Mass to 5 p.m.
Wednesdays from 9:30 to 5 p.m.
MISSION AT ST. JOSEPH CATHEDRAL
April 1, 2 & 3 from 7-8:30 p.m. with Brother Mark Hilton from Bishop Guertin High School
LENTEN COURSE
Explore the meaning of Lent through prayer, study and conversation.
Join us on Thursdays beginning March 6 at 9:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the church hall
CHILDREN'S PASSION PLAY
Friday, April 11 at 5:30 in the church
Monday, April 14 at 10 a.m. in the church
PENANCE SERVICES