MONDAY, MAY 5^TH

 9:00 AM  For Rachel Betty Ouellette

      by Fr. Mike

 

 7:00 PM  Novena/Holy Spirit

 

TUESDAY, MAY 6^TH

 7:30 AM  For intention of Fr. Mike

 

 7:00 PM  Novena/Holy Spirit

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7^TH

 7:30 AM  For vocations to the priesthood

 

 7:00 PM  Novena/Holy Spirit

 

THURSDAY, MAY 8^TH

NO MORNING MASS

 

 6:00 PM  Novena/Holy Spirit

 

 6:30 PM  Rosary

 

 7:00 PM  Michael LaPointe by his mother

 

FRIDAY, MAY 9^TH

St. Joseph Church

 7:30 AM  For Gilman Gagnon by St. Joseph Parish

 

ADORATION: 8:00 AM until 7:00 PM

 

 7:00 PM  Novena/Holy Spirit

 

Rockingham Nursing Home

 1:30 PM  Rosary

 

 2:00 PM  For all residents of Rockingham

                Nursing Home

 

SATURDAY, MAY 10^TH

 2:00 PM  Novena/Holy Spirit

 

 4:00 PM  For Carl Chase by wife and family

 

PENTECOST SUNDAY, MAY 11TH

 8:00 AM  For Roland and Joseph Bernier

                  by family

 

10:30 AM  For Lillian Bonenfant by family

 

 6:00 PM  For members of St. Joseph Parish

 

 7:00 PM  Healing Service

 

 

Registration for 2008-2009 religious education classes has begun. Registration packets were sent home with the children this past week. If you did not receive one or would like your child to attend religious education classes next year, packets are on the book rack at church.

 

CCD Teachers and Aides: There will be a dinner and meeting for all CCD Teachers and Aides on Monday, May 12^th beginning at 6:00 PM in the church hall. Please call the rectory if you plan to attend.

 

NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

A nine day novena to the Holy Spirit began on Friday, May 2^nd and will continue each day until Pentecost, May 11^th. The Novena schedule for this week is:

7:00 PM Monday, May 5^th, Tuesday, May 6^th and

    Wednesday, May 7^th

6:00 PM Thursday, May 8^th

7:00 PM Friday, May 9^th

2:00 PM Saturday, May 10^th

7:00 PM Healing Service

               Pentecost Sunday, May 11th

 

MAY CROWNING

All parishioners are invited to attend the Crowning of our Blessed Mother on Tuesday, May 13^th at 7:00 PM. Children who would like to participate in the procession are asked to come to the church hall at 6:00 PM for practice. Cake will be served at the conclusion of the program.

 

We welcome into our parish family Aiden Francis Chapman, Averi Sophia Walsh, Chaunda Ann Poulin, Mary Mae Goddard, Erin Rose Goddard and Thomas Riley Goddard who were all baptized here last Sunday.

 

 

Then Jesus approached and said to them, "All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age."

 - Mt 28:18-20

 

April 27, 2008

254 Envelopes             $3,902.00

Non Envelopes                 738.00

Total                            $4,640.00

 

220 CLUB WINNERS

April 27, 2008

$25      #206  Mark Vallone

$15      #065    Jeff Pettis

$10      #085    Mary Fecteau

$10      #114    Tony & Karen Sequeria

$  5      #089    Gil Burelle

$  5      #191    Mary Avieri

 

FLOWERS FOR MOTHER’S DAY!

Next weekend, May 10/11, our parish will participate in Seacoast Birthright’s annual fundraiser. This non-profit organization provides free, confidential guidance and practical assistance to women in crisis, facing an unplanned pregnancy. Carnations will be available at the doors for a suggested donation of $1.00 each.

 

SQUIRES DINNER

The next Squires Dinner will be next Saturday, May 10^th after the 4:00 PM Mass. They will prepare and serve a Baked Ham dinner. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Please come and support our Squires.

 

MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST

The Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Mother’s Day Breakfast after the 8:00 AM Mass next Sunday, May 11^th. Mothers eat for free!

 

FLAG DRIVE

The Knights of Columbus will be selling American Flags after all the Masses the next two weekends. The Assembly will also collect torn flags which will be retired at a service on Flag Day, June 14^th. Please call Ron Metevier at 895-2889 for more information.

 

Please remember in your prayers the souls of Rachel Betty Ouellette, Gilman Gagnon, Bobby Frank McKenzie, Jeremiah “Jerry” Kissane and Thomas E. Bouchard, Sr. who died recently.

 

Thank you to all who helped out on the Spring Clean-Up day. The grounds and gardens are off to a great start thanks to your efforts. It was wonderful to see how many of you were able to give a few hours of your time to care for our parish grounds.

 

NH CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL

Miracles Happen Everyday

New Hampshire Catholic Charities needs your support to continue to make miracles happen for those who are struggling in our state. Amy was a referral from one of the churches. She is a 20 year old young woman living at a local boarding house. Her mother had been helping her with finances, but recently told her she could not longer help her. An aunt also helped with occasional money gifts but could not longer do so. Amy was healing from an operation. Her employer would not hold her job until she healed. She applied for other jobs and was waiting to hear when she could start work at one of them. Meanwhile, her small savings was being spent on housing and food. Amy believed that she would be back to work within the week. She asked NHCC to help her with the rent. After calling several churches, we were able to get a small package together to pay for a week's boarding. Amy is able to stay where she is for an additional week, begin her job and begin to rebuild her life.

Please give as much as you can so that when a person suffering finally finds the strength to reach out for help---it’s there. Our Parish Goal is $29,000.

 

PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

If you are single and earn less than $20,000 or married and earn less than $40,000 and own a homestead subject to the state education property tax, you may qualify for the NH Low and Moderate Income Property Tax Relief. You will need your 07 property tax bill and your 07 federal tax returns to check your status. More information can be obtained at www.revenue.nh.org or call NH Catholic Charities, Salem at 893-1971.