UNITED HEARTS PRAYER LINE PARISH
The number to call for prayer requests, or if you wish to pray with us, is 622-2094.
BUS TRIP TO MONTREAL
JULY 31—AUGUST 2
St. Catherine of Siena Parish is planning a trip to Montreal Canada. We will be visiting and celebrating Mass at St. Joseph Oratory, dining in the Old City, offering an optional trip to the Casino of Montreal, sight of the ’67 Expo. Cost per person is $350 (double occupancy) which includes an air-conditioned coach and luxurious accommodations at the Delta Centre-Ville Hotel located near the Old City. Please call (603) 622-4966 to register. A non-refundable deposit of $100 per person is required by June 24. Seating is limited to 80 and one bus is currently filled. PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW EVANGELIST
I am pleased to announce that Derek McDonald has been hired as our new Evangelist and will begin his employment at St Catherine in July. Derek has a Master’s in Theological Studies from St John’s Seminary in Boston and received his undergraduate degree from St Anselm College in Manchester. He and his fiancé, Terry, will be married at St Thomas of Aquinas Church on June 21. We welcome Derek and Terry to the parish.
SAINT CATHERINE PARKING LOT
It’s been almost a year since the City of Manchester’s Planning Board informed us that we had to re-stripe the parking lot according to the design that was approved at the time of the school addition in 2000 which consisted of the gym, classrooms, conference room, elevator and offices. John Ball, a parishioner and owner of Top Quality Paving, came forward with an offer to assist with the project. The striping is a donation to St. Catherine of Siena Parish and is given in lasting memory of John’s beloved wife, Diann, who died of cancer last year. In the name of this community, I thank John for his efforts in making this “not so little job” possible. In the near future, we will be unveiling details of other improvements to come. Fr. Paul
ST. CATHERINE SCHOOL REGISTRATION
St. Catherine of Siena School continues to accept registrations for the academic year 2013-14. We have openings in all grades. Prospective parents will have the opportunity to tour the school and meet with the administrator. St. Catherine School strives to instill in young people the values of the Catholic faith and to foster academic excellence. Please contact the school office at 622-1711, or e-mail us for information at .
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST
COMMUNION RECIPIENTS
The Second graders who received First Holy Communion on May 18 are: Ian Auger, Carolyn Burleigh, Sean Cairns, Michael Calata, Brianna Chap, Carter Choquette, Rileigh Clifford, Kirstyn Cunningham, Frances Davalos, Olivia Dowd, Braden Eaton, Hannah Flagg, Logan Gokey, Ian Grace, Jack Guinta, Reese Hatin, Jackson Lambrou, Tyler Lehoux, Serena Lemay, Keelin Liewellyn, Logan Longacre, Natalie Longacre, Anna MacPherson, Joseph Marinos, Kaitlyn McHugh, Lauren McHugh, Paige Melhourn, Sam Nelson, Michael O’Laughlin, Paige Patnaude, Lucas Pruna, Caira Robinson, Michael Sampson, Benjamin Soucy, Abigail Stark, Kaelly Turgeon, Kate Webber, Penelope Wenzel, and Aidan Wilder.
REGISTRATION FOR RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION CLASSES
Registration for religious education has begun for all classes for the year 2013-2014. The forms/fees can be found on the website under Faith Formation.
UPDATING OUR DATA BASE
Some of you may have received a phone call from the rectory office asking to confirm/update the information that we currently have on file. It has been several years since this has been done and it is necessary. This process will take place over several months. As more people discontinue their land-lines and replace their phones with cellphones, we are finding that telephone numbers in our data base are often incorrect, as well as address changes or children moving out of the household. Your cooperation is very much appreciated.
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 Derek McDonald, the new Evangelist who will be taking over the Office of Evangelization for the parish in mid-July. Join us for the next meeting on June 8. All men are invited. Visit “The Men of St. Joseph” on our website or call Rob Hayes at 785-8855.
THE ROSARY IN SCRIPTURE
This five-part course in honor of Mary has now begun.
Come join Nicholas Lebish as he teaches this course on Tuesdays from 10-11:30 a.m. Next week’s topic is the “Sorrowful Mysteries.” 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. 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.
CD KIOSKS
We have many new CD titles located in kiosks at the main entrance and in the parish hall. 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.
TRANSFORM A LIFE
NH Catholic Charities is one of the largest private non-profit, social service agencies in the state serving 1 in13 people in need in NH last year through their 10 district offices and six social service programs, including the NH Food Bank. The NH Food Bank distributes more than 8 million pounds of food annually. Please give generously to NH Catholic Charities today.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL
as of May 7, 2013
Cash to date: $ 26,513.00
Pledges: $ 15,455.00
Total to date: $ 41,967.00
THANK YOU FOR
YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT
May 25/26
Checks: $ 5,842.00
Loose: $ 2,628.00
E-give: $ 1,113.00
Total: $ 9,583.00
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 June: sunscreen, sippy cups, bottles, diapers, and wipes. Thank you for your generous support.
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
SATURDAY JUNE 1
4:00 LUCILLE MONTMINY
by Daryl & Kara Forsythe
SUNDAY JUNE 2
7:30 MARGARET M. NORTON
by Fredda & Dick Miles
9:00 REGGIE LACHANCE
by Lucie Lemieux & family
LUCILLE MONTMINY by Priscilla Ledoux
LAURIE CALLAHAN FOR A HEALING
by her sister
11:00 ERIK ANDERSON FOR HIS BIRTHDAY
by his family
GERALD HOULE, SIMONNE HOULE
AND MICHAEL HOULE by the family
MONDAY–THURSDAY Morning Prayer 8:30 a.m.
MONDAY JUNE 3
ST. CHARLES LWANG & COMPANIONS, martyrs
9:00 HENRI DION
TUESDAY JUNE 4
9:00 LUCILLE MONTMINY by the Students
and Faculty of St. Catherine school
RICHARD BERGERON
by Curt & Diane Bergeron
JOHN JONSTON by the family
WEDNESDAY JUNE 5
9:00 ORISE LABONTE by her daughter, Estelle
DR. PAUL HARKINSON
by the Manhattan Hiking Club
9:30–5 p.m. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
THURSDAY JUNE 6
9:00 SUSAN WIECZOREK by her husband, Ray
(5th Anniversary)
ROBERT “BUDDY” LENCHE
by the McClellan family
TIM HUFF by the family
DEVIN FORSYTHE 2ND BIRTHDAY
SATURDAY JUNE 8
4:00 DR. GERARD DESROCHERS by the family
INTENTIONS TO THE BLESSED MOTHER
by Madeline Swist
SUNDAY JUNE 9
7:30 VIRGINIA FLYNN, ROBERT FLYNN &
JOHN LETVINCHUK by the family
9:00 RALPH WEBER by Aimee Weber
LILLIAN TETREAULT by Anne Hamilton
11:00 CLARK BARNETT by Mary Barnett
JACKIE RICHARD
by Conrad & Vivian Moran
LUCILLE MONTMINY by Mary Barnett
JOSEPHINE SPOSATO by her grandchildren
(1st Anniversary)
CAR WASH FOR STEUBENVILLE
Come help support the youth group and get your car washed! There will be a Car Wash held to raise money for the Steubenville trip, at the Webster Street Fire Station on the morning of Saturday, June 8.
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. Please help these kids 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 these young adults to continue their faith journey.
SPIRITUAL RETREAT AT BERAKAH
Come and spend the week-end of July 12-13-14, 2013 with Sr. Melannie Svoboda, SND a Sister of Notre Dame from Chardon, Ohio. Come away to Berakah in Pittsfield, NH and explore four signs of a healthy spirituality: wonder, love, courage and playfulness. Draw closer to God through input sessions, personal reflection time, and relaxation amid God’s beautiful creation. Sister is an author and retreat director. Visit her web site at www.melanniesvobodand.org The cost is $200. To make reservations, call BERAKAH at 435-7271.
WHAT IS MARRIAGE? WHAT ARE THE
CONSEQUENCES OF RE-DEFINING IT?
Join us on Saturday, June 15 from 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Parish in Nashua for a presentation of arguments defending traditional marriage in the public square Rhodes Scholar, Sherif Girgis, co-author of the new and highly acclaimed book, What Is Marriage? Man and Woman: A Defense and Dr. David Franks, Professor at St. John’s Seminary in Boston, will be our guest speakers. Join us and become better informed and educated regarding this critical moral and social issue. For more information, contact Jackie Hynes at .
CELEBRATING SAINT JEAN-BAPTISTE
The Franco American Centre will honor La Fete Saint Jean-Baptiste on Saturday, June 22. Mass will be celebrated at St. Anselm Abbey Church at 4 p.m. followed by a reception at 5 p.m. in Davison Hall and a banquet at 6 p.m. Cost for a Ticket to the reception and banquet $40 per person and $45 for non-members of FAC. Emile and Suzanne Tetu will be the recipients of the 2013 Franco American of the Year Award. To purchase tickets and/or congratulatory wishes and/or advertising for the booklet program, call the Centre at 641-7114.
THEOLOGY FAIR AT TRINITY
Trinity High School will be hosting its 10th Annual Theology Fair on Friday, June 7 from 5-7pm in the school gym, followed by a cookout. Each member of the freshman class was assigned a scripture passage and over the past six months, they have been working on a 3-D depiction of the story. Their projects will be a beautiful representation of the Word of God and they would love to share their work with you.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
The Sixth annual Vacation Bible School will take place July 22-26 this summer. Make plans for your children to join us. This year our theme will be “Rainforest Adventure.” All children from age 4 through Grade 5 are welcomed. School runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day. Registration forms are now available in the church hall or can be found on the church website. Contact the Religious Ed Office with any questions.
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE
Join us for a 10-day pilgrimage to Medjugorje from October 30-November 10. The package includes a round trip airfare from Boston to Croatia, breakfast and dinner daily, a bi-lingual guide, 10 nights in double rooms, a 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 her at
LEGION OF MARY
There is a local group of individuals who meet every Thursday afternoon in the church hall from 1:00-2:30 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 the St. Catherine parish website.
Soul of Christ, sanctify me
Body of Christ, save me
Blood of Christ, inebriate me
Water from Christ's side, wash me
Passion of Christ, strengthen me
O good Jesus, hear me
Within your wounds hide me
Suffer me not to be separated from You.
From the malicious enemy defend me
In the hour of my death call me
And bid me come to you.
That I may praise you with the saints
and with the angels forever and ever.
Amen.