Saint Gabriel Catholic Community At St. Paul Church in Franklin At St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Tilton How to reach us Phone: Parish Office: (603) 934-5013 Rel. Education: 934-4372 Fax Line: 934-3469 Mail: P.O. Box 490, Franklin, NH 03235 Street Address: 16 Chestnut St. Tilton 110 School Street Franklin E-mail: office@stgabrielnh.org Web site: stgabrielnh.org Pastor: Deacon: Office Mgr: Bulletin Editor: Rel Ed. Coord.: Music Ministry: Food Pantry: Cemeteries/Maintenance: We re here for you Rev. Raymond E. Gagnon Rev. Mr. Thomas Matzke Claire Connifey Meri-lynn Banton Mary Ellen Shaw Debbi Gibson John Bruno Gary Plourde & Mike Parmelee Office Hours Monday thru Thursday from 9AM - 4PM Food Pantry Monday & Friday from 9AM Noon (Tilton) Join us in prayer Weekend Mass Saturday at 4:00PM (Franklin) & 6:00PM (Tilton) Sunday at 8:30AM (Tilton ) & 10:30AM (Franklin) Weekday Mass Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday at 8:00AM in Franklin Reconciliation Saturday at 3:15PM (Franklin) & 5:15PM (Tilton) Eucharistic Adoration Every Tuesday from 1:15 to 3:15PM (Tilton) Second Sunday of the Month from 3:00 4:00PM (Franklin) Ministry to the Sick & Homebound Please call the office to request the Sacrament of Anointing or homebound visits. Baptism Marriage Call the Parish Office to schedule instruction and the ceremony St. Mary St. Paul
Feast of Christ the King November 19 & 20, 2016 God Bless our Newly Baptized We warmly welcome Brooklynn Chase Bourque daughter of Jesse Bourque and Melissa (LaBranche) Bourque and William Craig Plourde son of Craig Denis Plourde and Marcy Ann (Frew) Plourde. They became Catholics and members of our faith community last Sunday. May our prayers and example help them get closer to God! Tuesday November 22 7:00-8:00PM, the Twin Rivers Clergy will have their Thanksgiving Celebration at the Baptist Church in Franklin. St. Gabriel s Choir will be there, along with various choirs from local churches. This is a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving with your community. Plan to come join us. Celebration of Thanksgiving Day Mass at 8:30 AM at St. Paul in Franklin. Come celebrate with us, there is no better way to give thanks to God for our many Blessings! PARISH FINANCES Offering Last Week November 13 Loose Money 720.00 In Envelopes 4,073.00 Building Fund & Fuel 580.00 Masses 300.00 Candles & Memorials 32.00 Fundraising 150.00 All Saints / All Souls 40.00 Angel Donations (decorations) 130.00 TOTAL FOR PARISH 6,025.00 Catholic Campaign for HD 10.00 Military Chaplains 818.00 God s giving deserves our thanksgiving! Reading s for next Weekend First Sunday of Advent, December 04 First : Isaiah 11:1-10 Second : Romans 15:4-9 Gospel : Matthew 3: 1-12 HAPPENING THIS WEEK Sun Nov 20 9:00 AM CCD Classes K-8 (F) Sun Nov 20 10:30 AM CCD Classes K-8 attend Mass together (F) Sun Nov 20 3:00 PM Holy Hour Christ the King (F) Sun Nov 20 6:30 PM Confirmation: Who is Jesus? Mon Nov 21 6:30 PM RCIA: No Class Tues. Nov 22 1:15 PM Adoration (T) Tues. Nov 22 2:00 PM Mass @ Mt. Ridge Tues. Nov 22 7:00 PM Twin Rivers Clergy Thanksgiving Celebration Thurs. Nov 24 8:30 AM Fri. Thanksgiving Mass (F) Nov 25 10:00 AM Mass @ NH VH Sun Nov 27 9:00 AM No CCD Classes K-8 (F) Sun Nov 27 6:30 PM Confirmation: No Class Mon Nov 28 6:30 PM RCIA: Commandments : 10 Rules to Live By IMPORTANT A NEW DIRECTIVE FROM BISHOP LIBASCI For the seasons beginning with the First Sunday of Advent and, in fact, until Holy Thursday, Holy Communion is to be distributed only under the form of the Consecrated Host. In order to reaffirm the complete presence of Christ in the Host and to prevent the transmission of germs during flu season, we will not be receiving Holy Communion from the chalice from next weekend (Nov. 26-27) until Holy Thursday (April 13, 2017.) Looking forward to Easter!!! Next Sunday, November 20th is the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development & Black and Indian Missions. This collection supports programs and services for persons with low income, both in NH and around the US. Grants support programs that address community problems, increase education opportunities, and the create jobs. A portion also supports Black and Indian missions in the US. Last Sunday for the Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Service. Every three years, we are asked to support the chaplains the Church provides for our military. This time, the Archdiocese for the Military Services will use this money for their Seminarian Program. Envelopes for this collection can be found in the pews. Please be as generous as you can.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Sat. November 19 4:00 PM (F) 6:00 PM (T) Sun. November 20 8:30 AM (T) 10:30 AM (F) Mon. November 21 Tues. November 22 Wed. November 23 Thurs. November 24 8:30 AM (F) Fri November 25 Sat. November 26 4:00 PM (F) 6:00 PM (T) Sun. November 27 8:30 AM (T) 10:30 AM (F) Anticipated Masses In Thanksgiving for a Parishioner s request Marjorie Bennett by Nan Feast of Christ the King All Parishioners Eddie O Rourke by his Family Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Ernest St. Pierre by Leo & Joan St. Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr Beloved Deceased Bob & Rita Norander Ordinary Weekday Richard Colby by a friend Thanksgiving All Parishioners Ordinary Weekday Rita Mucci by Lorraine Belliveau Anticipated Masses Theresa Oettmeier by Rachel & Jesse Carroll Eva Driscoll by Bill & Elise Driscoll First Sunday of Advent Thanksgiving to the BVM by Theresa & Muriel Special Intention of a Parishioner Sanctuary Lamp From this Sunday thru next Saturday, the sanctuary lamp in church will burn in memory of: St. Paul s: Eddie O Rourke by his Family St. Mary s: All Parishioners ST. GABRIEL S PRAYER LINE If you d like to call in your prayer requests, this month s contact is Bette Paquet, 630-5019. You can also write in your request in the book at either church. Prayers Requested For Our Parish Family Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for November: Countries Receiving Refugees: That the countries which take in a great number of displaced persons and refugees may find support for their efforts which show solidarity.. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK How about a King? When you consider the nasty, contentious, never-ending election season we ve just been through, having a king or queen might not be that dumb an idea. After all, England, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands and many other countries have monarchs. Their citizens don t seem to be any worse off than we are. But, on this side of the pond, king is almost a dirty word. 240 years ago, we threw King George III out of here on his ears so that we could enjoy democracy? Well, is it fun yet? This weekend, we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King, a holy day that means a lot more to nations with monarchies than it does here in the US. That s because our vision of a king is that of an absolute ruler who must be obeyed whether he is right or wrong, whether we like him or not. History books are filled with stories of kings who were cruel, selfish, unjust, demanding and insensitive to the plight of their subjects. We don t need any more of them. But, how about a king who has our best interest at heart, who passionately wants to make us happy and who never makes mistakes or is unjust? How about one who leaves us free to serve him, free to accept his rules, even free to claim him as our Lord? Or even one who has laid down his life to prove his love for us? Does this sound too good to be true? If we were talking about anyone other than Jesus, it would be incredible. This is what the rest of the world is celebrating this weekend: Jesus, the Son of God, sitting at the right hand of the Father, interceding for us, helping us obtain blessings, forgiveness, guidance and inspiration. It is also Jesus, the Son of Man, who will come in the end-times to bring his own to the place he has prepared for them. Now, that s the kind of king I would love to obey and acclaim. Liturgical Ministers - First Sunday in Advent November 26 & 27, 2016 Servers Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Greeters 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM Mark Williams Mike Murphy Owain Dixon Blaise, Sean, & Colleen Joe Landry Jeremy Dixon O Mara Claire Wallace Jeanne Petrin Linda Cass Marty Russo Christine Dzujna Kelly Chandonnait Deacon Tom Annie Calkins Betty Meyerhoefer Connie Forest Bette Femenella Deacon Tom Deacon Tom Deacon Tom Deb Mekula Peg Halm
UPDATE ON OUR TWO SUMMER TRIPS Cruise to Canada: The trip is coming together nicely. We currently have 45 people booked and another 2 people have a firm interest. We would like to have at least 3 more, but have room for 54 in all. (The cost is $1304 per person). If you are considering it, please talk to us soon. We have to release the unclaimed cabins on Jan. 1st. Amish Country Tour: We currently have 26 people signed up for this trip. We need an additional 14 people to make this trip a go! If you have an interest, but are not ready to make the $25 deposit, please let us know. The total cost is $339.00. If we can t fill the bus by Jan. 1st, we ll have to cancel and disappoint the 26 who are looking forward to seeing the play, the Amish and sharing a great adventure. Two important dates coming up: Thursday, December 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception Holy Day of Obligation. Masses at 8AM in Franklin and 7PM in Tilton. Friday, December 9 Pemi Chorale will present their Christmas Concert in Franklin at 7:30PM. St. Gabriel Food Pantry gives coats and jackets to children in need. If you have clean gently used children s coats please consider donating them to the Food Pantry. Medicare Part D The deadline for the annual enrollment period for Medicare Advantage and prescription drug benefit plans is December 7. Seniors still needing to or wishing to change their plans can contact Servicelink or Leonard Campbell at NH Catholic Charities (603-528-3035) for questions. Something New: This year we would like to put up a Christmas Tree (in each church) and fill them with Angels representing each family in St. Gabriel Parish. If you would like to help out and sponsor one of the 42 boxes we need to purchase, there are envelopes in the back of each church for this purpose. A box of 12 angels cost $15, we will need 600 angels. You can sponsor a box, a partial box or just one angel. This will be a one time cost and a beginning of a new tradition. If we collect more than what is needed the remaining funds will go towards decorating the church!
CATHOLIC SERVICES & PROGRAMS Knights of Columbus St. Mary of the Assumption Council #11868 Grand Knight: Aaron Boudreau 998-2806 Bishop Leo O Neil Council #12147 (Franklin) Grand Knight: Brian LaValley 603-219-6138 Fr. A.J. Timon Assembly #638 (4 th Degree) Faithful Navigator: Tim Stangroom 603-934-6782 At www.franklinknights.org Catholic Schools Holy Trinity School (Pre-K to 8) 50 Church Street Laconia, NH 03246 Web:www.holytrinity.pvt.k12.nh.us Phone: 524-3156 St. John Regional School (Pre-K to 8) 61 S. State Street Concord, NH 03301 Web: www.stjohnregional.org Phone: 225-3222 Bishop Brady High School (9 to 12) 25 Columbus Ave Concord, NH 03301 Web: www.bishopbrady.edu Phone: 224-7418 Catholic Charities Laconia District Office 528-3035 17 Gilford Ave., Laconia, 03246 Counseling - Elderly Services - Adoption/Maternity Parish Nurse - Children s Home - Food Bank St. Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 406 Court St., Laconia, NH 03246 Phone: 524-0466 Parish Outreach Franklin Regional Hospital Leo St. Pierre At Merrimack County Nursing Home Meri-lynn Banton - Janet Jurta NH Veterans Home Rev. Ray Gagnon - Steve Archambault Mt. Ridge Nursing Home Nancy Carr - Mildred Sullivan - Chrissy Avila Golden Crest Senior Resort Nancy Carr - Mildred Sullivan At Peabody Home Angela Mundy Christine Dzujna