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

Next week’s 2nd collection: Retirement Fund for Religious

THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT

John answered them all, saying, "I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." - Lk 3:16

PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD!

PARISH WIDE

RECONCILIATION SERVICE

Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday December 16th at 7pm.  You will have the opportunity for individual confession.

Readings for the Week of December 13, 2009

Sunday:             Zep 3:14-18a/Phil 4:4-7/Lk 3:10-18

Monday:            Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a/Mt 21:23-27

Tuesday:            Zep 3:1-2, 9-13/Mt 21:28-32

Wednesday:       Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25/Lk 7:18b-23

Thursday:          Gn 49:2, 8-10/Mt 1:1-17

Friday:                Jer 23:5-8/Mt 1:18-25

Saturday:           Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Lk 1:5-25

Next Sunday:     Mi 5:1-4a/Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45

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Saturday, Dec 12, 5pm

Raymond Walsh by Marian & Jerry Biron

Sunday, Dec 13, 8:30am

For the Intentions of Tim Jackson by Paul, Teresa & Claire Jackson

Sunday, Dec 13, 10:30am

Vincent Costanza by Anthony Consentino & Family

Monday, Dec 14, 9:00am

Marty Denz by The Family

Tuesday, Dec 15, 9:00am

Louise Ellison by Allyson & Greg McGinn

Wednesday, Dec 16, 9:00am

Francis Husarik by His Family

Saturday, Dec 19, 5pm

Raymond Walsh by Danella & Dick Pearson

Sunday, Dec 20, 8:30am

Eugene Brennan by His Sister, Joan Sweeny

Sunday, Dec 20, 10:30am

Richard J Quinlan by The Quinlan Family

CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us we must get ready for our Christmas Baskets.  We will take whatever you want to give us.  Food, money, cookies, toilet tissue, money; and be grateful for each and every item.  God has filled your hearts with kindness and a generosity for your neighbors and He will see that you give what is needed.  So far I have received only one check.  He has blessed you abundantly and I know that you will share that with all of us.  Thank you!  Anna

FESTIVAL OF NINE CAROLS AND LESSONS

The choirs of the churches of New London will celebrate the Christmas Season with the presentation of the Service of Nine Carols and Lessons on Sunday, Dec. 20th at 4pm at the First Baptist Church.  This traditional service is a wonderful opportunity to reflect through Scripture and music on the mystery of the Christmas event and message.

FEAST DAY

ST JOHN OF THE CROSS-

DECEMBER 14TH

“The Lord measures our perfection neither by the multitude nor the magnitude of our deeds, but by the manner in which we perform them.” St John of the Cross-

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

O Jesus, Good and Gentle Shepherd, grant that the men and women from our community may have the grace and the courage to hear and answer your call to priesthood and religious life. Give them the wisdom to realize that life is a gift.  Let them realize their life is part of your plan.  Call forth those you have chosen to spread the Gospel message, and help them to freely respond to a life of service in the Church.  May the parents and families of our parish support and encourage our young men and women to search for, follow, and answer the call of God in their lives. Amen.

OLF CHOIR/ FOLK GROUP

The OLF choir invites and welcomes new members to its ministry.  If you like to sing, please consider joining the choir.  The choir rehearses every Wednesday evening at 6:30 and the Folk Group rehearses an hour before the Mass at which they are going to sing.  If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Music Ministry, Paul Gorman.

PARISH WEEK AT A GLANCE

  Mon Dec 14, 6:15pm Rosary – IC

  Tue Dec 15, 9:45 -11am Adoration

  6:30pm Pastoral Council Mtg, LMR

     7 IC Intercessory Prayer Grp

     7 IC Men’s Scripture Study

  Wed Dec 16, 7pm  Parish Wide

   Penance Service

  Fri Dec 18,    9:45 – 11am AGAPE meets in LMR

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

The next Christmas Play rehearsal will be Dec. 13th after the 10:30am Mass.  Meet in the vestibule.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Bereavement Support Group is offered periodically throughout the year.  Times of grief can be among the most devastating and painful that happens in life.  For help dealing with the 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.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION

Flowers:  $1,801

2nd collection:  Retirement Fund for Religious

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 & 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 448-5151.

INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP

Please join us for time of prayer and intercession.  The Intercessory Prayer Group meets at 7pm on most Tuesdays at Immaculate Conception, Andover.  Contact Pricilla, 735-5833 or Jessica, 526-2285 with any questions or prayer requests.

REMINDER

Advent Reconciliation Service to be held at OLF on Wednesday, December 16th at 7pm.  There will be an opportunity for individual confession.

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

OUR LADY OF FATIMA

December 24th at 5 & 10PM

December 25th at 10:30AM

The choir will lead the congregation in song beginning at 9:30 on Christmas Eve.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

December 25th at 8:30AM