RECTORY AND CHURCH OFFICES

Office Hours: M-F 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

Phone: 603-526-4484 Fax: 603-526-8055

Email: olfic@comcast.net Web: www.olfic.org

Catholic Charities: 1-800-562-5249

Loaves & Fishes Help Line: 1-800-978-6395

PASTORAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

SACRAMENTAL AND PRAYER LIFE

Then the angel said to the women in reply, "Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has been raised from the dead, and he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him.' Behold, I have told you." - Mt 28:5-7

Dear Parishioners,

     Unlike Mary Magdalene, you are seeking what you have already found.  You have been knocking on the door from the inside.  Happy Easter!  You are seeking after the One who fills your life right now and you will meet Him disguised not as a gardener, but in the events and the people He sends to you.  You will find Him, Risen Lord, in the simple sacramental gifts of bread and wine where He daily repeats these words, “Touch me and taste me and know the glory of my Presence“…You will find Him, not sitting by the lake fishing and preparing breakfast for His disciples, but in those who need to hear a message of life through you…the hope that God in Christ is with us NOW, those whose world is darkness.

     Hopefully these forty days have led you to some new resolve in your life that you can take with you into the Easter season and beyond.  We will always be sinners searching for the Risen Christ, but the good news is that He always lets Himself be found if we know where to look.

     After a long, snowy winter, Easter Joy to you!  He is truly Risen.  Let His Face shine on your radiant for having received Him in Eucharist!

     Welcome to Barbara Baltuth and Noelle Bassi!  You join us in our journey to Christ.  Strengthen us with our prayers and may the oneness we share in Eucharist overflow in love, a love made real by the Body of Christ.  Two more voices joined to ours in singing,   “Alleluia”!  Happy Easter!

Fr. Bob

MASS INTENTIONS

  Sat Mar 22, 7pm – For Those Being Initiated

  Sun Mar 23, 8:30am – For the People

                     10:30am – Intentions of Jane Barry

  Mon Mar 24, 9am Vocations To Religious Life

  Tue Mar 25, 9am – James Fitzgerald by His Daughter, Therese Fitzgerald

  Wed Mar 26, 9am –Intentions of The Ridge Family

  Sat Mar 29, 5pm – For Politano Family Intentions

  Sun Mar 30, 8:30am – For The People

                     10:30am – Gabrielle & Robert Healy by Lucille Gilcreast

READINGS

Sunday:              Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Col 3:1-4/Jn 20:1-9

Monday:             Acts 2:14, 22-33/Mt 28:8-15

Tuesday:             Acts 2:36-41/Jn 20:11-18

Wednesday:       Acts 3:1-10/Lk 24:13-35

Thursday:           Acts 3:11-26/Lk 24:35-48

Friday:                  Acts 4:1-12/Jn 21:1-14

Saturday:            Acts 4:13-21/Mk 16:9-15

Next Sunday:      Acts 2:42-47/1 Pt 1:3-9/Jn 20:19-31

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Grades 1-5

April 6, 9am OLF hall

Youth Ministry - Grades 6 - HS:

March 30th from 6 – 8 p.m.

Please note:

In order to prepare for Confirmation, all 10th graders must attend March & April sessions

AN EASTER CAROL

Tomb, thou shalt not hold him longer,

Death is strong, but Life is stronger,

Stronger than the dark, the light;

Stronger than the wrong, the right;

Faith and Hope triumphant say,

Christ will rise on Easter Day.

-Phillips Brooks

ATTENTION!

If you use OLF envelope 392, please call the rectory M-F, from 9 to 3 at 526-4484.

PARISH COUNCIL

Everyone is invited to attend the next Parish Council meeting on Tuesday, April 1st at 6:30pm in the upstairs meeting room of the rectory.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

The VT/NH State Circle Daughters of Isabella are offering a $600 scholarship to a college bound student.  Obtain application forms & info by calling 623-7525.  Application deadline is April 1, 2008.

SWING DANCE

Mount Royal Academy announces that The East Bay Jazz Ensemble will perform at a fundraiser to be held on Saturday, April 5th at the Academy in Sunapee from 6:30 to 10pm.  Beverages, appetizers and desserts will be served.  Tickets cost $20 p/p and benefit MRA and its programs. For tickets, contact Lynn Solomon for at 526-9289 or lbsolomon@comcast.net.

PARISH WEEK AT A GLANCE

Mon Mar 24 6:15pm Rosary – IC

Tue Mar 25 10:30 Play Group (Noelle 763-5153)

                  7 IC Intercessory Prayer Group

                     7-8 IC Men’s Scripture Study

Wed Mar 26 9:45 – 11:15 Merton Group – Library

Thu Mar 27  4-7pm Adoration

Fri Mar 28    9:45am AGAPE - Library

BISHOP BRADY HIGH SCHOOL

Our Spring Open House begins at 10am on Saturday, April 5th at 25 Columbus Ave, Concord.  For more information, call Lonna Abbott at 224-7419.

CATHOLIC CHURCH IN NH

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BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 31st, from 12 – 6pm at LaSalette in Enfield.  Details to follow.

MUSIC SCHEDULE

Mar 30, 5 MK; 8:30 Joanie; 10:30 Joanie

LOAVES AND FISHES

Loaves and Fishes offers assistance to anyone in our community who needs a helping hand. 100% of your contribution goes to those in need and is tax deductible. Brochures and envelopes are at both churches, and the rectory.  Please call our help line at 1-800-978-6395.

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