Bulletin week of June 20 - June 26, 2021
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12th Sunday in Ordinary time“Who then is this whom even wind and sea obey?” Mk 4:41
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Online Bulletin
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Knights of Columbus Virtual Novena For Life
Sunday, June 20 - Monday, June 28
The protection of life is a sustained prayer intention of the Church and, in particular, of the Knights of Columbus. The Knights remain firmly committed to defending the right to life of every human being from the moment of conception to natural death. To bolster this important cause, we are promoting a self-guided virtual Novena to build up a culture of life in our parishes, homes, and the wider community. The Novena will start on Father’s Day, June 20, and conclude on June 28. Please share this invitation to participate in the virtual Novena for Life with your family, friends, and fellow parishioners.
CLICK HERE for the prayers for this important Novena.
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VBS Family Camp 2021
Bad News… We can’t provide a week-long fully indoor VBS.
Good News… We will still have VBS in a similar way!
Best News… We will now enjoy VBS family style!Join us for an amazing Vacation Bible School (VBS) experience for the whole family. On this faith-filled adventure, kids and their families will discover that trusting Jesus pulls them through life’s ups and downs. Each day will include songs and dancing, an interactive Bible Adventure story, Imagination Station, games, and skits to really help kids learn about Jesus’ power in their lives. We invite you to bring your beach blankets, folding chairs, and a picnic dinner for more fun and fellowship at the end of the VBS program. Each day is a different theme, come to one or better yet, join us on all three days!
DATES: Sunday, July 11 - Jesus' power helps us do hard things
Sunday, August 1 - Jesus' power gives us hope
Sunday, August 22 - Jesus' power helps us be good friends
TIME: 4pm - 7pm
PLACE: Grassy area behind the Gathering Hall
(part of the program will be inside the Gathering Hall)
COST: Free
Please Register or Direct Questions to:Valerie Somers - valerie_lynn_somers@comcast.net, 978-660-9777 (text or call)
Cinzia Bibb - cnzbug@gmail.com, 603-864-9407 (text or call)
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High School Social Summer Nights
High school students are encouraged to join us every Wednesday night this summer beginning June 30th for food, games and great conversations. Our newly formed high school student ministry team is leading these social nights. All students entering high school or recently graduated are welcome to attend. Join us from 6:30-8:00pm in the Gathering Hall. For more information and to register (for food planning purposes), please contact our Youth Minister.
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Congratulations 2021 Graduates and mark your calendars!
Congratulations to all graduating seniors as you achieve this beautiful milestone. Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 1st at 11 am for a special College Student Mass and Blessing as we join together as a faith community to send forth our new college students and those entering the workforce. May God continue to bless you all as you move on to your next adventure!
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2021 Heritage MissalIf you are interested in purchasing a 2021 Heritage Missal for $6, please e-mail Cindy in the office. She will be placing our last parish order for this year, and you must order by Wednesday, June 30. You will be contacted when they are delivered to pick up your book.
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Congratulation and Thank you!
Congratulations to all the students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, June 13. Thank you to Most Rev. Bishop Libasci, the 10th Bishop of Manchester, who was our celebrant, Father Ray who concelebrated, and Deacon Chris who assisted. Also thank you to all the Ministries and Volunteers who worked hard to make this such a beautiful day for the students and their families.
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Gift Shop
The Gift Shop will be closed for the summer beginning Thursday, July 1st with plans to re-open on Tuesday, September 7th.
Stop by before July 1 for your Confirmation, birthday, and wedding gifts. The Gift Shop also has items for the Year of Saint Joseph.
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Corpus Christi Food Pantry and Assistance
Accepting Donations of Summer Fans - Corpus Christi assists many people who rent apartments in upper levels of buildings in Nashua. Some have no A/C and the Summer brings unbearable heat. New or gently used fans will once again be distributed during July and August. Please drop donations off at the Pantry, Monday/Wednesday 9-12 pm, and Tuesday/Thursday 1-4 pm, 3 Crown St. Please call Susan Dignan at 603-598-1641 with any questions.
Volunteers Needed - We have opportunities available for all volunteer positions. These positions include sorting food, helping to unload deliveries, greeting and shopping for our clients, as well as office and daily routine cleaning. Please call Maryellen, at 603-882-6372.
Thank You Note - “Thank you everyone for being a part of the successful Corpus Christi Food Drive this past weekend.
We received 1101.5 pounds of food valued at $1,784.43, and $2,735.00 in cash, checks, and PayPal.” -
Catholic Charities NH - Unemployment Online Support Group
For those who may be struggling with job loss – or looking for the next opportunity – Catholic Charities NH is offering a free online support group to help you effectively navigate the complex job search process. “Unemployed: What Now? How do I Find A Job?” is a five-part series where you will learn best practices around targeting prospective employers, resume writing, and interviewing, as well as how to best apply your unique skills to your own search. The program will be held via Zoom for five consecutive Thursdays (at 10 a.m.) starting June 24. To register, visit www.cc-nh.org/unemployment or call 603-752-1325.
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Fiat and Quo Vadis Days
Do you know where your life is going? The Lord Jesus has a great plan for you! High school-age young men and women (ages 14-18) are invited to attend our upcoming single-day vocation camps to look at the Lord’s call in your life while having lots of fun. These days are led by priests, sisters, and seminarians of the diocese and will include games, prayer, and opportunities to grow in friendship with the Lord and with each other. The cost is only $20 and financial aid is available. For more information or to register please visit liveinblackandwhite.com or contact Becky Vinson in the Vocations Office at 603-663-0153 or rvinson@rcbm.org.
Quo Vadis Hiking Day (young men): Friday, June 25, St. Theresa Parish, Henniker, NH
Fiat Day (young women): Friday, July 30, Ste. Marie Parish, Manchester, NH
Quo Vadis Game Day (young men): Friday, August 6, St. Patrick Parish, Pelham, NH -
Summer Camps
Guided by the Catholic faith Camp Bernadette for girls and Camp Fatima for boys provide a fun and engaging outdoor camping experience where campers and staff learn new skills and grow in faith, confidence, and friendship. For more information, please visit bfcamp.com
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Guidelines Currently in Place
Updated June 10, 2021
- Bishop Libasci's Letter to the Faithful Regarding the Lifting of the Dispensation of Sunday and Holy Day Mass Obligation, effective June 19/20.
- Boston Province Sunday Obligation Joint Announcement - June 8, 2021
Adoration – Wednesdays, 9 am to 4 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation – Saturday from 4 pm to 4:30 pm. Confessions will be heard in the Confessional Room.
Guidelines for Mass- Masks are no longer required when inside the church. You may wear a mask at your discretion.
- Bottles of hand sanitizer will be available at entrances to the church and near Communion stations. You may use hand sanitizer at your discretion.
- All pews are now available for seating with the exception of the front right section. This section will continue with seating in every other pew for parishioners who want to maintain greater spacing.
- We will continue to offer Holy Communion under the form of the Precious Body.
- We ask that all parishioners continue to receive Communion in their hands.
- Parishioners who are unable to receive the Precious Body due to a gluten allergy must see the Mass Leader at least 10 minutes prior to the start of Mass for details on how to receive Communion under the form of the Precious Blood.
- Distribution of Holy Communion will continue after the livestream of the 5pm Saturday Mass until 6:30 PM, and after the Livestream of the 9 AM Sunday Mass until 10:30 AM. The 11 AM Sunday Mass will no longer be livestreamed and distribution of Holy Communion will not continue after Mass. Those wishing to receive Holy Communion in this manner are asked to remain in their cars until those attending Mass have exited the church.
Guidelines for Private Prayer and Adoration
- Masks are no longer required when inside the church. You may wear a mask at your discretion.
- Bottles of hand sanitizer will be available at entrances to the church and near Communion stations. You may use hand sanitizer at your discretion.
- All pews are now available for seating with the exception of the front right section. This section will continue with seating in every other pew for parishioners who want to maintain greater spacing.
- Spray bottles of sanitizing solution and rags will be available if you want to wipe down your seat prior to use.
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This week, the Sanctuary Candle burns for Emmanuel Calderon.
SATURDAY, JUNE 19 ~ St. Romuald, Abbot
5:00pm Romeo Beaulieu
(21 Year Anniversary)
Carmen & Semieux Sejour
Edwin & Annette Nichols
SUNDAY, JUNE 20 ~ 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Refugee Day; Father’s Day
7:30am Sheri Scott
(3 Year Anniversary)
Joseph & Lillian Molloy
9:00am Jean-Jacques LeBlanc
Robert Beaulieu
Alfred & Lauretta Arsenault
11:00am Ronald Gamache
Onesime Brideau
Norma Lavoie
MONDAY, JUNE 21
St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious
8:30am Barbara Copley
(6 Month Anniversary)
Leon & Linette Manus
TUESDAY, JUNE 22
St. Paulinus of Nola, Bishop; Sts. John Fisher, Bishop, and Thomas More, Martyrs
8:30am Donald Jarest
(6 Month Anniversary)
Mary T. Campbell
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23
8:30am Judith A. Tello
(1 Year Anniversary)
Richard E. Berton, Jr.
THURSDAY, JUNE 24
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
8:30am
Freda Roderick (Birthday Memorial)
Helga Courtemanche (3 Year Anniversary)
Evelyn Michaud (6 Month Anniversary)
FRIDAY, JUNE 25
No Daily Mass
SATURDAY, JUNE 26
This week, the Sanctuary Candle burns for Andrew & Marie Burnham
5:00pm
Tory C. Marandos
Barbara Copley
Father Zacharias Elapumkal
SUNDAY, JUNE 27 ~ 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am
Martin & Claire Grillo
Raymond J. Kirschensteiner
9:00am
Alice McNamara (6 Month Anniversary)
Tom MacDonald
11:00am
Andrew & Marie Burnham
Al Ouellette
William Rooney
Luis Artur
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SATURDAY, JUNE 19
4:00pm-4:30pm - Confessions
5:00pm - Sunday Vigil Mass
SUNDAY, JUNE 20 ~ Father’s Day
7:30am, 9am & 11am - Masses
Start of KofC Virtual Novena for Life
MONDAY, JUNE 21
7:45am - Rosary
8:30am - Mass
3:00pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary
6:30pm-8:00pm - Gospel of Mark
TUESDAY, JUNE 22
7:45am - Rosary
8:30am - Mass
3:00pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23
7:45am - Rosary
8:30am - Mass
9:00am - Exposition
3:00pm - Reposition
3:00pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary
THURSDAY, JUNE 24
7:45am - Rosary
8:30am - Mass
3:00pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary
FRIDAY, JUNE 25
3:00pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary
SATURDAY, JUNE 26
4:00pm-4:30pm - Confessions
5:00pm - Sunday Vigil Mass
SUNDAY, JUNE 27
7:30am, 9am & 11am - Masses
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- GOSPEL COMMENTARY
June 20, 2021 - Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
As we look at our lives and world events, do we ever find ourselves wondering if God is sleeping? After all, maybe God’s patient, unconditional love has run its course and He is finally fed up with humanity’s reluctance to accept the truth about who we are. God really can’t be that patient! All throughout human history, many have prayed to God for intervention or for particular needs. Because their prayers were not answered in the way they wanted or anticipated, they felt that God may have abandoned them. Were they right? It seems that we are continuing, at a rapid rate, down a path of destruction. Do you not care, God, that we may be perishing? When the boats of our lives are rocking and the seas tumultuous, we want to know that we have God’s attention. Even more so, we want God’s intervention.
Maybe the storms and the waves are necessary. If we listen, they can teach us valuable lessons. Without them, we would never learn that we have the strength to endure, understand the uselessness of fear and worry, or develop the ability to really trust. If God immediately rushed in and simply calmed things down before they got difficult, what good would that really be? We would miss opportunities to learn how to drink more deeply of life, treasure its complexity, irony, and beauty and fully engage ourselves in surrendering to the love of our Creator. It is easy to walk on the surface of life without immersing ourselves in its messiness. Life has to burn its way through us in order to bring us to a place of secure trust. It’s unfortunate that some prefer a shallower journey.
That’s the balancing act that comes with faith. It is not God’s job to prevent us from encountering the torrential rains and winds of life. Many believe that if faith is done the right way, that God will provide for smooth sailing. That’s not how it works. God permits us to ride out the difficult waves knowing that the storm will eventually be calmed. Do we not have faith that God will do this? True faith trusts in the steadfastness of God’s love when the seas are calm and when they are choppy. God’s unconditional loving presence shines through all of it and endures forever. Knowing this allows us to put our boats out into unchartered waters without hesitation. Knowing that we prefer the comfort and safety of what we know to be still waters, how do we feel when Jesus says, “Let us cross to the other side”?
~ ©LPi
- DAILY MEDITATION
Sing up for FORMED Daily Reflections
FORMED is a digital media program for enrichment and spiritual development available to our parishioners for free.
To register:- Go to formed.org
- Click on Sign Up
- How would you like to sign up? Choose: Sing up as a parishioner
- Find your Parish or Organization. Enter: Immaculate Conception Nashua NH.
- Enter your name and email. A confirmation email with an access link will be sent to you.
Once you have registered, go to watch.formed.org/formed-daily-reflections for the daily meditation.Note: If you are having problems login into FORMED try allowing cookies in your browser or switching to another browser.
You can also download the App FORMED from The Augustine Institute to your phone for convenient mobile access to thousands of titles.
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Question:
I’ve heard that faith is a theological virtue. What does that mean?
Answer:
To say a virtue is theological means that it comes as a gift from God. St. Thomas Aquinas, a Dominican monk who crafted the famous arguments for the existence of God, wrote: “This alone is the true knowledge of God: to know that God is beyond knowing.” God is transcendent. This word comes from the Latin “transcendere,” meaning “to climb beyond.” When something is transcendent, it exists beyond our normal range of experience. Philosopher Peter Kreeft put it simply: “God is always more.”
While God created us in His image and likeness, too often we re-create Him in ours. We project our deepest hopes, our subliminal fears, and our hidden dreams, and conjure up our own image of what God could be. Yet God can never be limited to our own perception of Him.
That’s where faith comes in. We read in the Catechism that “faith is the theological virtue by which we believe in God and believe all that He has said and revealed to us and all that the Holy Church proposes for our belief” (CCC 1814). We can know God through reason, to a point. As human beings, we want to know and understand the world around us, but God isn’t in the world around us. He’s beyond it. The best way to come to know God is not through our own clever mental maneuvering, but through trusting in God’s revelation of Himself. We might think we know who God is, but the only way we can have any idea is if we trust, through the virtue of faith, who He has revealed Himself to be.
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- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
An Invitation to Learn More About the Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus was established in 1882 to bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled, and needy Catholics and their families, and has since grown into the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization, with more than 1.9 million members. The ICC Knights are actively looking for new members and new ways to serve in Christ’s name. Please join us as we strive to live our Faith in Action by supporting our priests, our parish families, our community, and by building a Culture of Life. If you wish to join or learn more about the Knights of Columbus, please visit the Knights of Columbus page.
- THE MEN OF SAINT JOSEPH
The Men of Saint Joseph meet once a month, typically on the second Saturday, from 7 am to 9 am, excluding the summer months. Please visit the Men of Saint Joseph page for more information.
Year of Saint Joseph
December 8, 2020 - December 8, 2021 - Resources
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- Slice of the Pie Winners for the month of June.
- STEWARDSHIP
From 6.2.21 to 6.7.21 Offertory $13,981 Offertory Online $5,534 Building Fund $2,424 Building Fund Online $1,001 Works of the Holy Father $265
- HAVE YOU CONSIDERED ONLINE GIVING?- MORTGAGE DEBT ON CHURCH BUILDING
June 2021 Mortgage Payment: $5,519.00
Remaining Balance: $889,236.64
As always, we thank you for your generosity.
- GIFT SHOP
The Parish Gift Shop has wonderful gifts, Bibles, and children’s items for birthdays and sacraments.
Gift Shop Hours
The Gift Shop is located in the Parish Center and is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am until 11:30 am.
The store will continue to be closed on weekends until further notice. For more information, visit the Gift Shop page, or call 603-888-0321, Ex. 231.
Summer Hours
The Gift Shop will be closed for the summer beginning Thursday, July 1st with plans to re-open on Tuesday, September 7th.
Stop by before July 1 for your Confirmation, birthday, and wedding gifts. The Gift Shop also has items for the Year of Saint Joseph.Online giving can be a convenient option to support your parish.
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- Worldwide Marriage Encounter
To support married couples during this time of social distancing, Worldwide Marriage Encounter is sponsoring virtual marriage experiences. Some are on weekends and some are seven sessions on weekdays from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Registration is limited and a $100 application fee is required. For more information, visit them at wwmema.org
- Annual Pine Haven Boys Center Reception
Save the date! The annual Pine Haven Boys Center Reception will be held on October 28, 2021, at the Courtyard Marriott in Nashua. Author and EWTN radio host Teresa Tomeo will be the featured guest speaker. More details will come as the date gets closer. The Pine Haven Boys Center is a residential facility that cares for boys with behavioral, educational, relational, and emotional problems. It is the primary ministry of our Weekend Assistant Priest Fr. Dixon Choolakkal and Fr. Remo Zanatta. For more information about Pine Haven, please visit pinehavenboyscenter.org
- Corpus Christi Food Pantry and Assistance
Corpus Christi Food Pantry and Assistance wants you to know that if you are ever in need, please call for an appointment. There are no financial requirements and your visit will be confidential. For food call: 603-883-6372. For assistance call: 603-598-1641.
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- Please be aware of Phishing Scams
Remember that Father Ray will never ask for money, donations, gift cards, etc., via email or texting. Contact the Parish Office if you ever receive a suspicious email or text message claiming to be from the parish or one of our priests asking for financial help. Emails may include images of the church and/or staff, address you by name, and come from what seems to be a valid gmail address. Always contact the parish office if there is money involved.
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PRAYERS
- Special Prayers for this Time
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
- Pope's homily on confessions during this time
- USCCB Examination of Conscience
- An Act of Contrition
- YEAR OF SAINT JOSEPH
December 8, 2020 - December 8, 2021 - Resources
- MARIAN DEVOTIONS
FAITH FORMATION RESOURCES
Please visit our Resources page.
- eNews
eNews is the electronic newsletter of the Diocese of Manchester. To subscribe, please visit www.catholicnh.org/about/stay-informed
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- Catholic Charities NH
All Programs continue to offer support during the COVID-19 crisis. In this challenging and unprecedented time, Catholic Charities NH continues to serve the needs of the vulnerable across New Hampshire. While most of our physical locations are closed, all of our programs remain operational. Our staff is working remotely and is accessible to serve individuals and families facing increasing hardship during this difficult period. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact 603-669-3030. You may also visit www.cc-nh.org/programs for more information on how we continue to adapt to changing needs statewide.- Corpus Christi Food Pantry
Corpus Christi Food Pantry is open for groceries on Monday and Wednesday, by appointment, from 10am to 1pm. Please call 603-882-6372.
Corpus Christi Assistance is open for help, by appointment. Please call 603-598-1641.
If you would like to donate to Corpus Christi, please visit corpuschristifoodpantry.org
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Thank you all for staying connected with our parish family and for all your prayers. May God keep all of you safe as we journey through this time of uncertainty. ~ Fr. Ray
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