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

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

"Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man." - Lk 21:36

Readings for the Week of November 29, 2009

Sunday:             Jer 33:14-16/1 Thes 3:12---4:2 Lk 21:25-28, 34-36

Monday:            Rom 10:9-18/Mt 4:18-22

Tuesday:            Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24

Wednesday        Is 25:6-10a/Mt 15:29-37

Thursday:          Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, 24-27

Friday:                Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31

Saturday:           Is 30:19-21, 23-26 Mt 9:35---10:1, 5a, 6-8

Next Sunday:     Bar 5:1-9/Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/Lk 3:1-6

Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday, Nov 28, 5pm

Michael Lavin by Marcella & Gordon Starkey

Sunday, Nov 29, 8:30am

Ralph Ryan by The McGann Family

Sunday, Nov 29, 10:30am

Dr. Rene Liechti by Rosli

Monday, Nov 30, 9:00am

Jean Whitfield by Cathy Minaert

Tuesday, Dec 1, 9:00am

Kathy Brown by Allyson & Greg McGinn

Wednesday, Dec 2, 9:00am

For Intentions of Anne & Ned Canty by Jane & Hank Barry

Saturday, Dec 5, 5pm

Thomas O’Flaherty by Marcella & Gordon Starkey

Sunday, Dec 6, 8:30am

Joseph Shemitz by Sue & Bill Reel

Sunday, Dec 6, 10:30am

Marie Schramm by Libby Trayner

FIRST RECONCILIATION

On Tuesday, December 1st at 6PM our 2nd graders will receive the sacrament of First Reconciliation at Our Lady of Fatima Church.  Pray for our young ones and their families as they continue their journey with Christ.  A pizza dinner is planned then reception of sacrament.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

Please join us for an informational meeting on Sunday, November 29th after the 10:30 mass.  The Pageant will be performed during the 5 o’clock Christmas Eve Mass.  We need children of all ages-both speaking and non-speaking roles.  Contact Lynn Solomon at 526-9289 or lbsolomon@comcast.net for more information.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY

Our annual Christmas Luncheon begins with refreshments at 11:30am on Thursday, December 3rd at the Lake Sunapee Country Club.  Luncheon begins serving at 12:15pm.  The $22.00 cost per ticket covers tax and gratuity.  For more information call Jane Solomon, 526-7222 or Rosemary Silverberg, 526-7940.

HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE

OLF

Monday, December 7th at 7PM

Tuesday, December 8th at 9AM

IC

Tuesday, December 8th at 6PM

REMINDER

The Intercessory Prayer Group meets at 7PM on most Tuesdays at Immaculate Conception.  Join us for time of prayer & intercession.  Contact Pricilla 735-5833 or Jessica 526-2285 with any questions or prayer requests.

THE GIVING TREE

This weekend the VNA sponsored Giving Tree will be ready for tags to be picked off it.  If you’re able to help, here’s what you need to do:

1. Pick a tag from the tree.
2. Buy the present & put the tag on the wrapped present from the tag you pulled.  It gets to the right family that way.
3. MOST IMPORTANTLY is that these presents must be returned by Friday, December 11th to either OLF or IC.  DO NOT bring them to mass that weekend; it’s too late then.

If you have a problem getting the gifts to either church give Diana Ginter a call at 526-7606

Thank you for your help

PREPARE YE THE WAY OF THE LORD!

CELEBRATE THE SEASON OF ADVENT!

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

FEAST DAY

Tuesday, December 8th is a Holy Day of Obligation.  Masses at OLF are Monday, Dec. 7 at 7PM and on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 9AM.  We also celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary with a 6PM mass at IC on Tuesday, Dec 8th followed by a potluck supper.  Find sign up sheets at both churches.  Call Loretta, 735-5790, if you need more information.

PARISH WEEK AT A GLANCE

Mon Nov 30,        6:15pm Rosary – IC

Tue Dec 1,           9:45 -11am Adoration

6pm 1st Reconciliation - OLF

7- IC Intercessory Prayer Grp

7 - IC Men’s Scripture Study

Fri Dec 4,             9:45 AGAPE meets in LMR

Sun Dec 6            11:30 Whole Parish Catechesis

ANNUAL PARISH CHRISTMAS DINNER

Our annual Christmas Dinner for parishioners, their families and friends will be held at the Lake Sunapee Country Club Monday, December 14th.  The festive evening begins at 6PM and features a choice of 3 entrees, rolls, dessert and coffee/tea for $26/person that includes tax & gratuity.  The cash bar opens at 5:30PM.  Seating is limited and reservations are required.  Tickets will be sold after all weekend Masses, & at the Rectory.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATLEY!

The Religious Education Coordinator’s new e-mail address is: ch.form.olfic@comcast.net.  Use this e-mail to contact Teresa Jackson.

THERE’S A NEW E-MAIL IN TOWN!

Please use the following e-mail to reach Teresa Jackson, our Parish’s Religious Ed Coordinator:

ch.form.olfic@comcast.net.

MUSIC SCHEDULE

6 Dec 5 PG; 8:30 Joanie; 10:30 FG

13 Dec  5 Choir; 8:30 FG; 10:30 JR

20 Dec5 FG; 8:30 Joanie; 10:30 Choir

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Periodically throughout the year, we offer a Bereavement Support Group.  Times of grief can be among the most devastating and painful that happens in life.  For help dealing with t he enormous challenge of loss call Jeanne Childs 643-4440 for more information and to enroll in this interfaith grief support program sponsored by Sacred heart Parish, Lebanon.

LOAVES AND FISHES

Our parish program, 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.