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

ATTENION 2ND GRADE PARENTS!

If your child will be making 1st Reconciliation and 1st Eucharist, please attend the parent meeting on Monday Oct 6th at 6:30pm in the LMR.

Jesus said to them, "Did you never read in the scriptures: 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; by the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes'? Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit." - Mt. 21:42-43

READINGS

Sunday:              Is 5:1-7/Phil 4:6-9/Mt 21:33-43

Monday:             Gal 1:6-12/Lk 10:25-37

Tuesday:             Gal 1:13-24/Lk 10:38-42

Wednesday:       Gal 2:1-2, 7-14/Lk 11:1-4

Thursday:           Gal 3:1-5/Lk 11:5-13

Friday:                  Gal 3:7-14/Lk 11:15-26

Saturday:            Gal 3:22-29/Lk 11:27-28

Next Sunday:      Is 25:6-10a/Phil 4:12-14, 19-20 Mt 22:1-14

Saturday, Oct 4, 5pm

For the People

Sunday, Oct 5, 8:30am

For the People

Sunday, Oct 5, 10:30am

Ruth DiClerico by Pat & Jack Sheehan

Monday, Oct 6, 9am

Lena Riggio by Kathy Filipowicz

Tuesday, Oct 7, 9am

Margaret Gallagher by Mary & John Dionne

Wednesday, Oct 8, 9am

Politano Family Intentions

Saturday, Oct 11, 5pm

Lawton Family Intentions by Pauline & Walt

Sunday, Oct 12, 8:30am

David Belle Isle 5th Anniversary by His Family

Sunday, Oct 12, 10:30am

Howard Kingsley by His Family

WOMEN’S SOCIETY

Join us for friendship and a delicious lunch as we hold our first noon meeting on Thursday, Oct 9th in the parish hall.  This meeting begins a philanthropic year of donating various items to local charities.  In October, please bring school supplies for area schools.

NEED A MAILABLE GIFT?

Consider purchasing Holiday Raffle Tickets as a birthday gift while supporting your parish too!  Tickets are available in the office Mon – Fri from 9a.m. to 3p.m.  Abundant thanks to those who have already turned in tickets!

HOLIDAY FAIR

Jewelry, scarves, evening bags and gloves for this annual November event are now being collected.  Kindly place donations in the designated basket at the church entrance or contact Norma Gosselin at 763-4459 or Bea Stedman at 526-6872.

CHURCH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY UPDATE

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Some important dates to remember:

   10/5  Gr. 1-5 @ OLF 9-10:15am

   10/6  First Reconciliation Parent Meeting

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

C.L.O.W. begins Oct 19th and takes place every Sunday during the 10:30 mass.  This program offers all grade school children the opportunity to experience the readings at their own level.  An adult needs to accompany pre-school children and all are welcome to join.

MEN’S CLUB MEETING

Paul Gorman will speak about his 500-mile pilgrimage this year from France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain where it is believed that St. James the Apostle, who introduced Christianity to Spain, is buried. Join us for an informative evening in the parish hall Tuesday, October 14th at 7pm.  As always, refreshments will be served.

MUSIC SCHEDULE

     Oct 12, 5 PG; 8:30 FG; 10:30 Choir

     Oct 19, 5 FG; 8:30 Joannie; 10:30 Choir

     Oct 26, 5 PG; 8:30 Joannie; 10:30 Choir

     Nov 2, 5 MK; 8:30 Joannie; 10:30 FG

     Nov 9, 5 PG; 8:30 FG; 10:30 Choir

PARISH WEEK AT A GLANCE

Mon Oct 6  9:45am Class on St Paul – LMR

                     6:15pm Rosary – IC

                     6:30 1st Reconciliation Parent Mtg-LMR

                     7-8:30pm Class on St Paul - Upstairs

Tue Oct 7   7pm IC Intercessory Prayer Group

                     7-8pm IC Men’s Scripture Study

Wed Oct 8  9:30 Craft meeting in parish hall

                     12:30 Contemplative Dialogue - LMR

Thu Oct 9   12pm Women’s Society Lunch & Mtg

                      4-7pm – Adoration

REMINDER

If you prefer not to be listed in the parish directory, please contact the rectory at olfic@comcast.net or at 526-4484, during regular office hours.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION

OLF                    IC

                                               Required  $5,300            $900

                                               Collected    4,817              965

                                                +/(-)            ($483)             $65

NH Priests Retirement Fund:  $3,027

Next week’s 2nd collection is for Loaves & Fishes

VOCATION PRAYER

Dear God, Bless our family life and nurture us with your love and care.  Help us to be attentive to the needs of one another.  Guide us to reach beyond our home in service to others.  We ask you to open the hearts of our children to hear your voice, to know their true vocation, and to find true happiness in you.  Amen.

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.