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

Dear Parishioners

Our parish picnic was a great success in so many ways.  After celebrating our faith at Eucharist it was a pleasure seeing so many people fill the dining hall and then go to enjoy themselves in the afternoon.

  Thank you to all who volunteered to help make it a success especially Jim Catrambone and the volunteers from the men’s club, and to those dedicated parishioners who wanted to make sure that all had a good time.

  I am already looking forward to next year’s picnic.

In Christ, Fr Bob

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, Sep 19, 5pm

Gertrude Biron by Jane & Hank Barry

Sunday, Sep 20, 8:30am

Joan Whitfield by Cathy Minaert

Sunday, Sep 20, 10:30am

Marie Schramm by Women’s Society

Monday Sep 21, 9:00am

Winifred Trumbull by Dr. Lou & Connie Kowalski

Tuesday, Sep 22, 9:00am

Frank Dermody by Jane & Hank Barry

Wednesday, Sep 23, 9:00am

Joan Whitfield by Cathy Minaert

Saturday, Sep 26, 5pm

Yvonne Dean by Micheline & Richard Lizotte

Sunday, Sep 27, 8:30am

Wanda Wallace by Her Husband, Neil

Sunday, Sep 27, 10:30am

Marie Schramm by Rosli

Meet us at Elkins Beach on Sep 27th at 12:30pm with donations.  The walk begins at 1pm.  .  The funds raise awareness and money to help combat hunger and poverty at home and around the world. Everyone can participate – be a walker, a sponsor, or offer prayerful support.  Let’s make this a parish-wide project!  Need more information, call Carrie Richters at 526-7795.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Classes begin September 20 and registration forms are due.  If you need one, call the rectory.  Grades 1-5 meet from 9-10:30am, grades 6-12 meet from 6-7:30pm.  All classes meet in the OLF hall.

COLLECTION FOR

“LOAVES & FISHES” FUND

For several years, we’ve had our annual “Loaves & Fishes” Fund Collection in mid-September.  Because of a change in the second collection schedule, last year we had the collection over the Columbus Holiday weekend instead.  This year we will do the same and have the Loaves & Fishes collection over the Columbus Holiday weekend of October 10th & 11th.  With the economic downturn and home heating costs facing low-income families in our area this winter, this charity fund of our parish will be an even more important resource.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Any “snow-birds” who are flying (fleeing?) southward before mid-October who wish to make a contribution may do so by leaving their check at the rectory or by mailing it.  Please put “Loaves & Fishes” on the memo line.  Thank You.

READINGS

   Sunday:            Wis 2:12, 17-20/Jas 3:16---4:3, Mk 9:30-37 

  Monday:           Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Mt 9:9-13

  Tuesday:           Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20/Lk 8:19-21

  Wednesday:     Ezr 9:5-9/Lk 9:1-6

  Thursday:         Hg 1:1-8/Lk 9:7-9

  Friday:              Hg 2:1-9/Lk 9:18-22 

  Saturday:          Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a/Lk 9:43b-45 

  Next Sunday:    Nm 11:25-29/Jas 5:1-6, Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

PARISH WEEK AT A GLANCE

     Mon Sept 21  6:15pm Rosary – IC

     Tue Sept 22,  9:45 – 11am Adoration

                            6:30 – Pastoral Council Mtg LMR

                             7 IC Intercessory Prayer Grp

                             7 IC Men’s Scripture Study

     Wed Sept 23,  10:15 Play Group – Hall

     Sat Sept 26,    9am-1pm Rummage Sale - IC

A.G.A.P.E.

The AGAPE program this year will start with exploring the Apostolic Fathers of the Church, from St. Clement in 200 AD to St. Augustine in the 400s.  Our introductory meeting is Friday morning, September 25th from 9:45 to 11 and will include information, organization and a video on the Fathers.  Meetings will continue on the 2nd and 4th Friday every month.  All are encouraged to join this group.

ADULT SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT WEEKENDS

A New Hampshire Cursillo weekend will be held for the men of our parishes Oct. 8-11 and for women on Oct 15-18 & Nov. 5-8.  For more information call:  Tony & Mary DaCosta at 743-6633 or Jim & Marianne Bruneau at 332-9442.

ACCESSORIZE!

ACCESSORIZE!

ACCESSORIZE!

WHO ARE THE FRIENDLY VISITORS?

We are a group of people from OLF and IC reaching out to fellow parishioners.  We try to provide 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, 526-4484 or anyone 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.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

We are exploring the possibility of going to Israel as a parish community and visiting many of the holy places there.  If you might be interested in joining us for the journey in October 2010, please let us know now so that we can start planning.  For information or to add your name to the tentative list contact Carrie Richters at 526-7795 or carrie.richters@gmail.com.  There is no commitment, but we need to know if there is interest in order to proceed

MUSIC SCHEDULE

27 Sep: 5 Choir; 8:30 Joanie; 10:30 PG

4 Oct:  5, PG; 8:30 Joanie; 10:30 FG

11 Oct:  5, PG; 8:30 FG; 10:30 Choir

A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL AT THE ANNUAL PARISH FAMILY PICNIC

More than 175 parishioners enjoyed the day beginning with Mass in the rustic chapel followed by tons of delicious home cooked food.  Kids and adults alike had fun with the field games, arts & crafts, sack races, boat rides, tubing, swimming and hiking.  Heartfelt thanks to all who volunteered to make the day such a big success.  Be sure to take a moment to view the pictures on display in the main entrance - the smiles tell it all!

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. 

“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.