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

17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMES

"There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what good are these for so many?" Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were reclining, and also as much of the fish as they wanted. - Jn 6:9, 11

READINGS

Sunday:   2 Kgs 4:42-44/Eph 4:1-6/Jn 6:1-15

Monday:             Ex 32:15-24, 30-34/Mt 13:31-35

Tuesday:             Ex 33:7-11, 34:5b-9, 28/Mt 13:36-43

Wednesday:        Ex 34:29-35/Jn 11:19-27

Thursday:            Ex 40:16-21, 34-38/Mt 13:47-53

Friday:                  Lv23:1, 4-11,15-16,27,34b-37

Mt 13:54-58

Saturday:            Lv 25:1, 8-17/Mt 14:1-12

Next Sunday:      Ex 16:2-4,12-15/Eph 4:17,20-24

Jn 6: 24-35

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, July 25, 5pm

Wanda Kowalski by Debbie & Jim Kennedy

Sunday, July 26, 8:30am

Janet Ilaria by Pat & Jack Sheehan

Sunday, July 26, 10:30am

David Robar by The Women’s Society

Monday July 27, 9:00am

Cathy Prosser by GeorgiaAnne Brown

Tuesday, July 28, 9:00am

Margaret McGrath by Stephanie Powers

Wednesday, July 29, 9:00am

Laurette Biron by Her Son

Saturday, Aug 1, 5pm

Geraldine Butler by Jannetta Family

Sunday, Aug 2, 8:30am

William T. McCaffrey by James O’Hayer

Sunday, Aug 2, 10:30am

Donald Gross by His Family

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Religious Ed forms for the 09/10 SY will be mailed mid August.  If your child is new to our parish program, please call 526-4484, Mon-Fri 9 to 3.

ATTIC TREASURES SALE

I would like to thank all the people who donated treasures, helped with the set up and clean up and all those who supported the sale.  Many thanks for another great year. –Julia Canuto

THIS JULY, THINK CHRISTMAS!

Our parish is gearing up for it’s biggest fund-raiser, the Annual Holiday Fair and Raffle to be held Saturday, November 14th.  Over $2,500 in prizes will be given away.  All registered parishioners should receive five tickets in the mail and we ask that you return them at your earliest convenience.  If you do not receive your tickets, please call the office.  As always, thank you for your generous, on-going support!

THE CROP WALK IS COMING!

Save the date and mark your calendars now to participate on Sunday, September 27.  The area interfaith community will be walking around Pleasant Lake to raise awareness and money for the hungry-both locally and worldwide.

HOSPITAL DAYS

The Friends of New London Hospital has requested help from local churches by asking parishioners to donate baked items.  Drop off your items on Saturday, Aug 8th between 8 & 9 a.m. at the Bake Sale tent. The sale runs from 9 to 2.  Feel free to call Mary McGee, 526-4603 or Joan Ward, 526-9242, with questions

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Bishop McCormack invites all couples celebrating their 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th or beyond Wedding Anniversary, anytime during 2009 to a special Anniversary Mass on October 11th at 2pm in St Anselm Abby Church, Manchester.  Please call or mail to the rectory by August 14th the name and address of the anniversary couple indicating their special anniversary, as well.

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.

LIVE YOUR FAITH

We all seek deeper meaning in our lives, but probably more so during these troubling times.  This summer visit www.catholicnh.org. for a new series called “Live Your Faith.”  Each week a new theme is presented along with suggestions and resources selected to enrich your spiritual life.  Practical day-to-day topics explore ways we can come to a deeper relationship with the Lord and with others.  Read about forgiveness, prayer, participating in your community, managing your household, and much more.  Please join us for this summer journey of faith and hope.

2nd collection last wk:  Parish-to-Parish Support-$2,078.

PARISH WEEK AT A GLANCE

            Mon Jul 27, 6:15pm Rosary – IC

            Tue Jul 28, 9:45 – 11am Adoration

           7pm IC Intercessory Prayer Group

           7-8pm IC Men’s Scripture Study

           Wed Jul 29, 10:15 Play Group – Hall

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

  Sue O’Neill                               763-5627

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

“Behold, I am with you always…”

Jesus invites each and every one of us to come and spend quiet time with him.  We have Adoration at Our Lady of Fatima after mass on Tuesday mornings until 11AM.

MOMS FOR LIFE PLAYGROUP

All age groups are welcome to join us.  We meet on Wednesday mornings from 10:15 to 11:45 in the parish hall.  Our time includes praying, playing and eating.  Bring snacks and pack a lunch.  Call Teresa at 526-4675 or Danielle at 526-2632 with questions.