Jesus Christ PARISH MISSION STATEMENT. 4 Dracut Road, Hudson, NH Tel (603) Fax (603)

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1 PARISH MISSION STATEMENT 4 Dracut Road, Hudson, NH Tel (603) Fax (603) Through compassion, with hope, and in truth, we give Jesus our hearts, on fire with love for the Eucharist. We pray to be a community that is reconciling and forgiving; faithful to the Church s teachings; full of faith, hope, and love; is just and seeks justice; is alive to the needs of others; and is living out its call to proclaim the Good News, so that all peoples may come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, Yesterday Today and Forever.

2 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As the day of the opening Mass of our Jubilee Year approaches, I m feeling a lot of excitement for this coming year. There are so many events planned, so many programs booked, so many liturgies to mark the liturgical year, that it s almost overwhelming while at the same time energizing! If you want to be exhausted, here s a glimpse into the events between September and December of this year: September 9 annual parish picnic; September 10 new parishioners gathering; September 16 first day of religious education classes; September Sonja Corbitt retreat; September 24-October 3 Fifty Hours of Eucharistic Adoration; September Photos for Parish Directory; October Shiloh Men s Retreat; October 13 Opening Mass for the Jubilee with Bishop Libasci; October 15 new parishioners gathering; October 20 Knights of Columbus Italian Night Dinner; October 21 Jubilee Art Exhibit Epiphanies of Beauty; November 2 All Souls Commemoration 50 years with God; November 3 Dementia Forum; November th Annual Bazaar; December 1 Daughters of Eve Advent Retreat; December 9 Saint Nicholas Visits Saint Kathryn; December 15 Be a Star Distribution; December 16 Blessing of Expectant or Newly Delivered Families; December 27 Lessons and Carols for the Jubilee Year. And that s just between September and December! Imagine what happens in 2019! But this is why we are trying to provide opportunities for everyone to participate in something during this Jubilee Year so that we all have a part to play and to celebrate these fifty years together. Additionally, I m composing a prayer that will replace our Jubilee Preparation Prayer on October 13 th. Why would this be so important? Because as we enter into this year of celebration fifty years of faith, of tears and joy, of building and growing we recognize that it is only by God s good grace that we are able to be the community He intends us to be and that our faith in Him is built up because of this community. It s that spirit of Saint Kathryn s: loyalty, faithfulness, love, outreach, concern for the poor, authentic proclamation of the Gospel in every aspect of life through every medium available to us, the sacraments, our worship together all of these and more are what we must celebrate. It is a new time for us and an opportunity to become not just what we think we can be, but what God calls us to be. And what is that? We are pilgrims moving together through this life toward the Kingdom of eternal life. We re called to make our mark here in order to bear the mark of the Lamb in eternity. It seems a lofty task, but together in Christ, everything is possible! We re hitting on all of the things that make the Church important. We are looking at our outreach to the community through our service to those in need or in trouble. We are doing catechesis (religious education) for everyone from children through adults. We are socializing with one another through any number of dinners and brunches and picnics. And, we are praying and pray we must! It is in this prayer that God will build us up in Jesus Christ, to make us more faithful and better disciples, to join our hearts and minds, voices and souls together in one joyful hymn of thanksgiving to God. This can be a time of real renewal for all of us. In those moments when we ve thought we want to deepen our relationship with the Lord, it can happen through our worship, in the arts, in our witness to the community, in our outreach to the poor. Effectively, we are saying, This is and we are Saint Kathryn s! Until next week...god bless! Father Joe 2

3 AUGUST 19, 2018 Saturday, August 18 Vigil (Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time) 4:00PM +The Deceased Members of the Bernier and Rondeau Families, by Jerry and Annette Rondeau Sunday, August 19 (Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time) 8:30AM +Timmy Bellefeuille (10 th Anniversary), by his mom 10:30AM For the People of the Parish 6:30PM +Margaret Peck, by Audrey and Rick Monday, August 20 (Saint Bernard) 8:30AM +Sister Fernande Perreault, by Ed Gleason Tuesday, August 21 (Pope Saint Pius X) 7:00PM +Mary Donahue St. Louis, by the Adams Family Wednesday, August 22 (The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary) 8:30AM Intentions of Jane Thomas, by Deacon Ray Thursday, August 23 (Saint Rose of Lima) 7:00PM +John V. Carmody, by Paul and Mary Dumont Friday, August 24 (Saint Bartholomew) 8:30AM +Janice O Grady (3 rd Anniversary), by her family Saturday, August 25 (Saint Louis; Saint Joseph Calasanz) 8:30AM +Thomas McGuire, by his family Vigil (The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time) 4:00PM +Norah Mills (Anniversary Mass), by the Mills Family Sunday, August 26 (The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time) 8:30AM +Omer Ouellet, by Celine Oullet 10:30AM For the People of the Parish 6:30PM +Jack Isenburg, by Deacon Ray With the Lord there is mercy; in him is plentiful redemption. Sunday, August 19 th Baptism/Church (12:00N) Monday, August 20 th RCIA Inquiry Session/RM 1 (7:00-8:30P) Tuesday, August 21 st Crafters/Craft Room (1:00-8:30P) Wednesday, August 22 nd Adoration/Chapel (5:30-8:15A and 1:00-7:00P) Simple Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament/ Chapel (7:00P) FALL WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS Bishop Libasci invites all couples celebrating an anniversary of 5, 25, or 50 years, to attend the Fall Wedding Anniversary Mass. Couples are encouraged to invite select family members to share in the joyous occasion. This celebration will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., at St. Joseph Cathedral, Manchester. To register, please contact the parish office by September 18, Registrants will receive an invitation to this special celebration. Couples celebrating other significant anniversaries will be asked to register next year for a spring celebration. REFLECTING GOD S GENEROSITY TO US Offertory: $ 7, Online Giving: $ 3, Total: $ 11, Thank you for your continued generosity to our parish. Our weekly budget for the parish is $11,900. We are doing our best to be good stewards of your gifts to the church. Thank you for your help in keeping our budget in check. Gratitude is the name of our work here, so we are grateful for your help. Now we trust in God for the rest! 3

4 THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SONJA CORBITT LOVE THE WORD RETREAT By now you all know about our special event coming up in September! Those of you who have seen her on EWTN or attended the Hope Conference last year know what an amazing speaker Sonja is and how fruitful and transformative her talks can be. Visit our parish website and click on the link to learn more about her and watch a few of her YouTube videos. Her book Ignite is available at Saint Kathryn Religious Goods. If you haven't picked up your tickets yet, you can visit the parish office or purchase online through our website. If you don't plan to attend the Saturday Retreat, be sure to join us on Friday for a very special evening for our parish with a light reception and meet-and-greet immediately following. CALLING ALL NEW VOLUNTEERS! With our 50 th Jubilee just around the corner in October, there are more events than ever taking place at Saint Kathryn s and that s saying a lot, considering how many programs we have going on during a normal year! Thanks to everyone who signed up on our volunteer list earlier this year to help with jubilee events; we have been able to count on you for everything from making phone calls to selling tickets to serving food. New volunteers: we need you! Volunteering at Saint Kathryn s is fun, fulfilling, and a great way to get to know your parish family. If you would like to be put on our master list of on-call volunteers, please contact Charlene or Jen in the office at There are volunteer opportunities to fit every schedule and skillset! Are you good with computers? Cooking? Childcare? Clerical tasks? Coordinating an event? Please let us know, and when a need arises we will call and see if you are available! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION We are now in our final call for registration for religious education classes for The fees are $50.00/$ per family. The opportunity for choosing Group 1 or 2 is no longer available since our classes have been filling up. From this point on, we will need to assign which group your child is placed in. Registration Forms and Schedules are still available in the back of the church, in the office, and on our parish website. Please, detach the schedule to keep for your records and return the form as soon as possible. We are looking forward to September 16 th when classes begin with Mass for both Groups! PARISH PICNIC Save the date of Sunday, September 9, 2018 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for our annual Parish Picnic sponsored by Saint Kathryn s and the Knights of Columbus Council We will once again have a tremendous cookout and the return of our much-loved dunk tank with our much-loved pastor on the hot seat! This year we will also have a 50/50 raffle, a full schedule of games for children, and several other surprises. The cost is $8/ adult or child 8 and up, $2/child 7 and under, or $20 max per family (up to 2 adults and their minor children) and is due no later than Wednesday, September 5. Simply fill out the registration tag below and enclose with payment in an envelope marked Parish Picnic. Envelopes may be placed in the offertory basket during a weekend Mass or dropped off to the parish office (the after-hours drop slot is available until 9:oo p.m. 7 days per week). No tickets necessary, just sign up with the tag below to be added to the guest list! Parish Picnic Registration $8/adult or child 8 years and up, $2/child 7 years and under, $20 max/family (2 adults with their minor children) Total payment enclosed: $ cash/check Please enclose in an envelope and place in offertory basket or drop off at parish office no later than September 5th. SPECIAL ASSISTANCE REQUESTED A family coming out of transitional housing is in need of several household items: pots and pans, kitchen and bath towels, an electric washer and dryer, queen bed linens, twin bed linens for an 11-year-old boy, and curtains. A senior citizen who was released from a nursing home is in need of any and all household furnishings. If you are able to donate any of these items, please contact the parish office at and we will be able to put you in touch with Jaretta to arrange pickup of larger items. Thank you. 4

5 LITURGICAL MINISTRIES We will hold a training session for new lectors and new extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. Each of these sessions will cover the following information: The Theology of Lay Liturgical Ministry The Evolution of the Ministry of Reading (or Ministry of Holy Communion) The Nuts and Bolts of It All What Do I Do? Questions and Answers and Observations If you ve been interested in pursuing either of these ministries, we will have opportunities for training. The training session for new lectors will take place on Tuesday, August 28 th, from 7:45-8:45 p.m. Training for new extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion will take place on Thursday, August 30 th, from7:45-8:45 p.m. Both sessions will take place in the main church. Also, there will be a training session for altar servers on September 13 th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the church. CHURCH TOURS When our church first opened in August of 2000, tours were given regularly as a part of our introduction to the new church. Now, after eighteen years, our church remains the same, but many people may not know our history, our patrimony, and the many details that are hidden in our church that nevertheless tell our story. Each month (except during Advent and Lent), we will offer a tour on a Sunday afternoon from 2:00-3:30 p.m. and describe where many of the things you see in our church came from, the significance of religious articles you will see in our church, the story of icons, windows, and liturgical appointments. Join Father Joe for our first tour which will take place on Sunday, October 14 th from 2:00-3:30 p.m. Perhaps you ll plan to join us for either this gathering or any one of a number to follow in our Jubilee Year. Space for each tour is limited, so please call the office at to register for the October 14 th tour. A tour geared for younger children will be offered at separate times. NEW OFFICE HOURS After many years, our parish office hours will change! Beginning on September 4 th, the parish office hours will be from 9:00 a.m. until noon and 1:00-4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. We thank you for your understanding in this matter. Please note that the office hours will remain the same through the month of August (8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00-4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday). AUGUST 19, ADULT FAITH FORMATION We are very excited to announce the topics for adult faith formation for the fall of 2018 and the spring of In the fall, we will take the time to delve into the Gospel of Saint Mark which is the Gospel we are hearing for the remainder of the liturgical year. In fourteen weeks, we will consider the following themes: September 20 Saint Mark the Evangelist September 27 Prepare the Way of the Lord October 11 Come Follow Behind Me October 18 Feasting and Fasting October 25 Binding the Strong Man November 1 The Parable of the Sower November 15 Faith, Not Fear November 29 The Mystery of the Bread December 6 The Way of Discipleship December 13 Jesus and the Temple January 3 Signs of the End January 10 The Servant of the Lord January 17 Jesus Suffering, Death, and Resurrection January 24 Questions and Answers Our spring adult faith formation series will focus on Saint Paul s Letter to the Philippians with topics covering: March 7 Paul and the Philippians March 14 Partnership in the Gospel March 21 Friendship in Christ March 28 The Mind of Christ April4 Imitatio of Christ April 11 All Things in Christ If you participated in last year s series, you know we were going to study Philippians in the fall, however, since it is such a short study, we thought it better to do the shorter series when there is a potential of bad weather than try to make up the longer study in the spring. We will be ordering the study guides for those who wish to participate in the course (not required, but helpful). When we learn the cost of the guides, we will let you know what it is. The guides will not be required for participation, but once the books are ordered, we will not be able to get them at the reduced bulk price after the sessions have begun. Pre-registration is required through the office for both sessions. Please let Charlene or Jennifer know if you want the books as well. Morning and evening sessions will be held for both series.

6 THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASS FOR THE OPENING OF THE JUBILEE YEAR Because of a serious conflict, the Mass for the opening of our Jubilee Year has been changed from October 6, 2018 to October 13, We understand that the shift even for one week can wreak havoc in our schedules and we apologize profusely for the inconvenience. There are already a few conflicts that will occur on that weekend, but if we want Bishop Libasci to join us for this celebration, the shift in the Mass is necessary. It is not the Bishop s calendar, but Father Joe s that caused this change. RCIA Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Perhaps you know someone who is beginning on a spiritual journey toward Catholicism but has never been baptized or is a member of a different Christian denomination. Maybe you are the spouse or child or friend of a Catholic and are simply looking for answers to some of your questions. Well, we have an opportunity for you! Deacon Ray and the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) team will host an evening for you to ask questions and entertain discussions about the Catholic Faith. There is no topic that is off limits and, in fact, we hope that there will be some of those difficult questions that will challenge us to greater faith! Plan to join us on Monday, August 20 th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Room 1 on the lower level of the church. SIGN UP FOR YOUR FREE JUBILEE PHOTO DIRECTORY AND PORTRAIT! Be part of our 50 th Jubilee Photo Directory! LifeTouch Studios will be here in the parish hall on September and now also on October 3-6 due to our high participation rate for August to take parishioner portraits for this priceless keepsake of our Golden Jubilee. Everyone who sits for a portrait receives a free hardbound parish directory and free 8x10 portrait! Please sign up today for your free photo session by visiting our website or go directly to the online scheduler at ydysjqp0/ Or, if you would like to schedule over the phone, you may call the office at Don t miss your opportunity to be remembered as a part of the Jubilee Directory and show your pride in being a part of Saint Kathryn s family! DAUGHTERS OF EVE Sonja Corbitt s book, Ignite is great summer reading. Available in our religious goods store and subtitled "Read the Bible Like Never Before, this book will help you connect God s Word to your everyday experiences. If you want to know more about the Bible but don't know where to start, Ignite is the book for you! When Sonja gives a retreat at our parish on September 21-22, one of her talks will be on this exact topic. The Daughters of Eve will hold a book discussion open to everyone in the parish on Monday, September 17 th in Room 1 just ahead of what promises to be a Spirit-filled weekend with the author. CATECHISTS AND AIDES NEEDED We are still in need of a few people to help us as we begin the new catechetical year. At this moment, we need aides for grades 3 and 6 for Group 1, and a Catechist for grade 6. We also need aides for grades 1,2,3, and 6 for Group 2 as well as a grade 6 catechist. Finally, we need an aide for grade 8. Are you nervous because you ve never been involved in catechesis? Or maybe you d like to work in collaboration with someone else? Why not invite a friend to join you in the classroom and team teach? Or maybe you would be willing to receive some on the job training as an aide? If you re able to help us out, we ll give you all of the tools that you need. Please contact Sister Janice at or sr.janice@stkathryns.org or Jennifer LeClair at Jennifer.leclair@stkathryns.org. CHOIR REHEARSALS TO RESUME is shaping up to be an exciting season! There will be some repeat pieces that we ve sung before and some new pieces to sink your teeth into (or sing your voice into!). We are looking to welcome new members in all voice ranges soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass. Is it possible you don t know what part you sing? Not to worry! That s our job to figure out where you will sound the best. Don t read music? It s not a requirement, and although it s helpful, most of our members learn more by ear than by notes. Rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, September 19th from 7:45-9:00 p.m. in the church (immediately after Vespers). If you re 14 years of age or older, you re welcome to join in. For more information, please contact Larry, Jerry, or Father Joe. 6

7 THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Saint Kathryn Parish 4 Dracut Road, Hudson, New Hampshire Telephone: Fax: Website: Facebook: Saint Kathryn s Church PARISH STAFF Rev. Joseph M. Cooper, Pastor Deacon Raymond V. Marcotte, Permanent Deacon Sister Janice Rooney, SNDdeN, Catechetical Leader Charlene Maniotis, Parish Secretary Jennifer LeClair, Religious Education Secretary Peter Krauss, Bookkeeper Larry Franchitto, Music Director Robert Oliver, Maintenance Rick Wickham, Business Manager Rick Balboni, Religious Goods Store Manager frjoe@stkathryns.org deacon.ray@stkathryns.org sr.janice@stkathryns.org charlene.maniotis@stkathryns.org jennifer.leclair@stkathryns.org peter.krauss@stkathryns.org lfranchitto@panam.com bob.oliver@stkathryns.org rick.wickham@stkathryns.org rick.balboni@stkathryns.org PARISH OFFICE Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-4:00 p.m. Closed Friday/Weekends PARISH RELIGIOUS GOODS STORE Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Saturday 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. (summer hours) 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. Daily Mass: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday: 7:00 p.m. SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Tuesday, Thursday: 6:30-6:50 p.m.; Saturday: 9:15-10:00 a.m. and 3:00-3:45 p.m. Also by appointment. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Catechesis takes place with the parents prior to scheduling a date for the baptism. For more information, please contact Deacon Ray in the parish office. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Engaged couples should contact the parish office at least six months in advance of the proposed date of the wedding. Please refer to the marriage policy as found on the parish website. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK/COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND Arrangements may be made for Communion to the Homebound or for the Sacrament of the Sick by calling the parish office. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick should be celebrated at the outset of an illness or when there is a change in the person s condition. The Sacrament should also be received prior to surgery. PROTECTION OF CHILDREN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The diocesan policies are available by calling the parish office or by consulting the diocesan website at OPEN FOR YOU! The main door of the Church is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; the Emmaus Chapel, in the office building, is open 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. Welcome! If you are new to our community, we hope you have felt welcome! If you are a visitor - occasional or frequent - we re glad you joined us! If you re considering parish membership introduce yourself to the pastor after Holy Mass to get the process underway! 7

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