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

29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMES

"But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all. For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many." - Mk 10:43-45

Readings for the Week of October 18, 2009

    Sun:   Is 53:10-11/Heb 4:14-16/Mk10: 35-45

    Mon: Rom 4:20-25/Lk 12:13-21

    Tue:   Rom 5:12,15b, 17-19,20b-21/Lk 12:35-38

    Wed: Rom 6:12-18/Lk 12:39-48

    Thu:   Rom 6:19-23/Lk 12:49-53

    Fri:    Rom 7:18-25a/Lk 12:54-59

    Sat:    Rom 8:1-11/Lk 13:1-9

    Sun:   Jer 31:7-9/Heb 5:1-6/Mk 10:46-52

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, Oct 17, 5pm

Gertrude Biron by OLF/IC Men’s Club

Sunday, Oct 18, 8:30am

Yvonne Dean by Allyson & Greg McGinn

Sunday, Oct 18, 10:30am

Sandy Odell by Joyce & Jim Catrambone

Monday Oct 19, 9:00am

Joan Whitfield by Cathy Minaert

Tuesday, Oct 20, 9:00am

Thea Grinold by Her Father

Wednesday, Oct 21, 9:00am

Thanksgiving for Fr Bob

Saturday, Oct 24, 5pm

Walter Gregory by His Family

Sunday, Oct 25, 8:30am

Joan Whitfield by Cathy Minaert

Sunday, Oct 25, 10:30am

Bill Barnes, Brother of Eileen Corley by Her KRMS Friends

EXCAVATE

. . .Your yellow Holiday Raffle tickets from beneath your “to do” pile & drop them in the mail or collection at church.  The Holiday Fair is our parish’s biggest fund-raiser only with YOUR help!

DIVORCE/SEPARATED GROUP

Have you (or someone you know) been touched by divorce?   A support group for divorced or separated Catholics will begin meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 6:30pm at St Denis church hall in Hanover (Hovey Lane entrance).  For more information call Marc at NH Catholic Charities at 603-448-5151.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Sacred Heart Parish in Lebanon sponsors an interfaith grief support program periodically throughout the year.  Times of grief are among the most devastating and painful in life.  For more information in help dealing with the enormous challenge of loss, or to enroll please call Jeanne Childs, 643-4440.

INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP

We gather at 7pm on most Tuesdays at Immaculate Conception Church.  Join us for time of prayer and intercession.  Contact Priscilla at 735-5833 or Jessica at 526-2285 with prayer requests or any questions.

MOMS FOR LIFE PLAYGROUP

We meet Wednesdays from 10:15 to 11:45 in the parish hall.  Our time includes praying, playing and eating.  Bring snacks and pack a lunch.  If you have questions, call Teresa at 526-4675 or Danielle at 526-2632.

HOLIDAY FAIR

We are collecting jewelry, scarves, evening bags and gloves for this November 14th event.  Donations may be placed in the designated basket at the entrance of the church or contact Norma Gosselin, 763 4459 or Bea Stedman, 526-6872.

LOAVES AND FISHES

This program 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.

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY FAIR

The Fair promotes spirit as well as health and safety and is sponsored by the NL Hospital, LSRVNA, the Outing Club, NLPD, & NLFD and First Baptist Church.  Join your neighbors on Saturday, October 24th from 9am to 1pm at the former New London Middle School.

INDIAN CULTURAL EVENT & DINNER

Sacred Heart Parish, Lebanon is hosting an Indian Cultural Event & Dinner on Saturday, November 14th at 5pm to raise funds for the LaSalette Vidya Nikethan School Bus in Mysore, India.  Come see and taste the flavors of India.  Entertainment provided by the Dartmouth Asian Dance Group and a dance group from Boston.  All are welcome!  Cost is $15p/p.  Children 10 and under are free.  R.S.V.P. by November 4th.  Contact 448-1262 or sheartlebanon@myfairpoint.net for more info.

PARISH WEEK AT A GLANCE

  Mon Oct 19, 6:15pm Rosary – IC

  Tue Oct 20,  9:45 -11am Adoration 7pm

1st Reconciliation Parents Meet 7 IC Intercessory Prayer Group

7 IC Men’s Scripture Study

  Wed Oct 21, 9:30am Holiday Crafts - Hall

10:15 Play Group – Hall 

Thu Oct 22, 6:30pm Gr 1-5 Teacher’s Mtg LMR

  Fri Oct 23,   9:45am A.G.A.PE. Parish library

SECOND COLLECTIONS

Last week, Loaves & Fishes:  $9,383

This week: World Mission Sunday/Propagation of the Faith

THE FRIENDLY VISITORS

As parishioners, we reach out to other parishioners providing support in the following ways; a visit, emergency meals, church transportation, phone calls, and cards (thinking of you, get well, birthday, anniversary, etc.)  If you know someone who might need our services, call the office, or one of the following:  Erle Blanchard 526-4009, Jackie Canton 526-6554, Pauline Kangas 526-9492, Paul & Ann Linehan 526-6787 or Sue O’Neill 763-5627.

“BEHOLD, I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS”

Jesus invites, each and every person to come and spend quiet time with Him present in the Blessed Sacrament.  Adoration is held Tuesdays from 9:45am to 11am at Our Lady of Fatima Church.

MUSIC SCHEDULE

            25 Oct   5 Choir; 8:30 Joanie;  10:30 PG

            1 Nov    5 PG;   8:30 Joanie;   10:30 FG

            8 Nov    5 PG;   8:30 Joanie;   10:30 FG

            15 Nov  5 FG;   8:30 Choir;     10:30 Joanie

            22 Nov  5 PG;   8:30 Joanie;   10:30 Choir

            29 Nov  5 PG;   8:30 Joanie;   10:30 Choir