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

23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMES

Then he looked up to heaven and groaned, and said to him, "Ephphatha!"---That is, "Be opened!" And immediately the man’s ears were opened, his speech impediment was removed, and he spoke plainly. - Mk 7:34-35

Readings for the Week of September 6, 2009

      Sunday:          Is 35:4-7a/Jas 2:1-5/Mk 7:31-37

      Monday:         Col 1:24---2:3/Lk 6:6-11

      Tuesday:         Mi 5:1-4a/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23

     Wednesday:   Col 3:1-11/Lk 6:20-26

     Thursday:       Col 3:12-17/Lk 6:27-38

     Friday:            1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14/Lk 6:39-42

     Saturday:        1 Tm 1:15-17/Lk 6:43-49

     Next Sun:       Is 50:5-9a/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35

Saturday, Sep 5, 5pm

Joseph Patrick by Lorraine Patrick

Sunday, Sep 6, 8:30am

Gertrude Biron by Joan Sweeny

Sunday, Sep 6, 10:30am

Yvonne Dean by Pat & Erle Blanchard

Monday Sep 7, 9:00am

Wanda Kowalski by Maryann Terzak

Tuesday, Sep 8, 9:00am

Mrs. Murfin by Ellen & Michael St. Clair

Wednesday, Sep 9, 9:00am

Charles Rogers by Bridget & Tom Fraser

Saturday, Sep 12, 5pm

The McGann & Meffan Families by Betty & Frank McGann

Sunday, Sep 13, 8:30am

Joan Whitfield by Cathy Minaert

Sunday, Sep 13, 10:30am

Frances Marguerite by Susan & Sam Jannetta

VOCATIONS PRAYER CHALICE

The Serra Club (lay people dedicated to fostering priestly vocations) is sponsoring a Chalice Program.  A family agrees to receive a chalice in the home for a week as the focal point of prayer for vocations to the priesthood.  It serves as a reminder to pray for an increase of vocations.  If interested, please call Joan Broom at 763-9772.

MEN’S CLUB

The Men’s Club will meet on September 8, 2009 at the New London Fire Station at 7pm.  Chief Lyons will give a presentation, answer questions and provide members with a tour of the station, the main pieces of apparatus, and the fireboat and there will be some equipment demonstrations.  PARKING:  use the ample Elementary School parking lot right behind Chadwick’s and the fire station.  Bring a friend and potential member.  Refreshments served.

WOMEN’S SOCIETY MEETING

Come one come all.  The first meeting of the OLF/IC Women’s Society will be on Thursday, September 10th at 6pm.  This is our Potluck Dinner meeting.  We would love to have you join us.  The initial of your last name decides the Potluck Dinner, as follows:

Appetizers        S – Z

Salads              M – R

Entrée              G – L

Desserts           A – F

We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at noon.  Our dues are $10.00.  If you would like to join, please pay your dues by our September 10th meeting, so that your name appears in the membership directory.  For more information, please call Caroline Scully, 526-7371.

Parish picnic

September 13th

Rain or shine - join the crowd at Camp Coniston from 11a.m. to 4p.m.  Guaranteed fun for all ages!

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.

On Sunday August 23rd at the 10:30 mass, we welcomed Madelyn Anne Beaudry into our faith.  Keep Madelyn and her family in your prayers along with all the newly baptized, and their families.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH

     9AM TO 1PM

IC holds its annual rummage sale on Saturday, Sep 19th.  So gather up those possessions to donate to the sale.  You may drop off items after Mass or call Loretta at 735-5790 or Priscilla at 735-5833 if you need special drop off times.  IC will be open to accept your donations Sep 7, 9, 11, 14, & 16 from 9 to 11am and Sep 8, 10, & 14 from 6 to 8pm.  If you can volunteer 1 hour on the day of the sale and/or bake something for the sale, please let Loretta or Priscilla know. 

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.

PARISH WEEK AT A GLANCE

            Mon Sep 7, 6:15pm Rosary – IC

            Tue Sep 8, 9:45 – 11am Adoration

                               7pm Men’s Club @ NLFD

                               7 IC Intercessory Prayer Grp

                               7 IC Men’s Scripture Study

           Wed Sep 9, 10:15 Play Group – Hall

           Thu Sep 10, 6pm Women’s Society Potluck

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.

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.

HELP WANTED

Contact Walt at 526-9492 to apply as helper for five hours on Saturday mornings to prepare OLF for weekend masses.  Pay: $10 p/h.