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 LENT

The devil said to him, "All this will be yours, if you worship me." Jesus said to him in reply, "It is written: You shall worship the Lord, your God, and him alone shall you serve." - Lk 4:6a, 7-8

Readings for the Week of February 21

Sunday:          Dt 26:4-10/Rom 10:8-13/Lk 4:1-13

Monday:         1 Pt 5:1-4/Mt 16:13-19

Tuesday:         Is 55:10-11/Mt 6:7-15

Wednesday:    Jon 3:1-10/Lk 11:29-32

Thursday:        Est C: 12, 14-16, 23-25/Mt 7:7-12

Friday:            Ez 18:21-28/Mt 5:20-26

Saturday:        Dt 26:16-19/Mt 5:43-48

Next Sunday:Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Phil 3:17---4:1

RELIGIOUS ED/CHRISTIAN FORMATION

ch.form.olfic@comcast.net

Grades 6 – 12:  Feb 28, meet @ 6pm

HOLY HOUR DURING LENT

WEDNESDAYS 7-8PM

The intention for Wednesday, February 24th will be for the families of Our Lady of Fatima and Immaculate Conception churches.  Eucharistic Adoration will also continue every Tuesday after Mass until 11am.  Come and experience the close presence of God.

FREE INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE

Now through April 15, AARP & the IRS are sponsoring free income tax preparation, with e filing, for middle & low-income taxpayers and the elderly.  The volunteers are available at Lake Sunapee Bank’s two locations.  For an appointment call Lake Sunapee Bank, New London 526-2535 or Andover 735-5923.

MUSIC SCHEDULE

           Feb 28, 5 Choir; 8:30 Joanie; 10:30 PG

           Mar 7, 5 JR; 8:30 Joanie; 10:30 FG

           Mar 14, 5 PG; 8:30 FG; 10:30 Choir

           Mar 21, 5 FG; 8:30 Joanie; 10:30 Choir

           Mar 28, 5 FG; 8:30 Joanie; 10:30 Choir

February 20/21 – Cereal

February 27/28 – Canned fruit

March 6/7 - Pasta and pasta sauce

March 13/14 – 100% fruit juice

March 20/21 – Peanut butter & jelly

March 27/28 - Soup

The season of Lent calls us to do works of loving charity, so our parish community will join together this year as the parish Youth Ministry collects needed food for the local Food Bank at weekend Masses.

GOT ANY BRIGHT IDEAS?

Please bring your ideas for crafts and help us brainstorm for the 2010 Holiday Fair.  Everyone is welcome to the session on March 4th at 9:30AM in the parish hall.

Calling all Leprechauns!!  Peeling party and set-up for St. Patrick’s Day Dinner will be on Friday, March 12th at 9:45am.  Come and have fun with the rest of the “Green People” and bring your own peeler and knife!

SATURDAY, MARCH 13TH AT 6PM

TICKETS AVAILABLE AFTER MASSES

ADULTS: $12

CHILDREN (6 TO 12): $7

FAMILY: $35

AGES 5 AND UNDER FREE

Proceeds benefit the Women’s Society Scholarship Fund.  For information call; Carrie Richter, 526-7795, Jean LaChance, 526-6980 or Loretta Bates, 735-5790.

PARISH WEEK AT A GLANCE

      Mon Feb 22,  6:15pm Rosary – IC

      Tue Feb 23,   9:45 -11am Adoration

                             7pm IC Intercessory Prayer Grp

                             7pm IC Men’s Scripture Study

      Wed Feb 24,  7-8pm Holy Hour

      Fri Feb 26,     9:45-11am A.G.A.P.E. in Library

      Sat Feb 27.         9:30-11:30am Ministry Day of

                                                    Recollection

LOAVES AND FISHES

Our parish-supported program, Loaves & 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 & envelopes are at both churches, and the rectory.  Call our help line 1-800-978-6395.