April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Church A Parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester 40 Hidden Springs Rd, Alton, New Hampshire 03809 (603) 875-2548 MASS SCHEDULE: SAT 4:00 PM SUN 8:30 AM/10:30 AM Mon Wed, Friday 8:00 AM CONFESSION SCHEDULE: Saturday 3:00 P.M. ADORATION SCHEDULE: Friday 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM PASTOR Rev. Robert F. Cole DEACONS Dc. Charles Ferraro Dc. Rick Hilton RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Gertrude Hammond Music Elizabeth McCrae OFFICE MANAGER Jean Stone Connect ONLINE stkdrexel.org EMAIL office@stkdrexel.org PHONE (603) 875-2548 FAX (603) 875-4801 MAILING ADDRESS PO BOX 180 WOLFEBORO, NH 03894
Mass Intentions Saturday, April 14: 4:00 p.m.: Bill Clay... by Barbara Clay Sunday, April 15: 8:30 a.m.: Carmella Falcone... by Patricia Smith 10:30 a.m.: Philip Ganem.... by Shirley Ganem Monday, April 16: 8:00 a.m.: Deacon Service Tuesday, April 17: 8:00 a.m.: Deacon Service Wednesday, April 18: 8:00 a.m.: Deacon Service Thursday, April 19: No Mass Friday, April 20: 8:00 a.m.: Deacon Service Saturday, April 21: 4:00 p.m.: Christopher Clemm... by Judy & Larry Budweiser Sunday, April 22: 8:30 a.m.: Muriel Hyland... by Janice & Larry Fenton 10:30 a.m.: Bill Clay.... by Joy Fournier Stewardship April 8, 2018... $ 5,375 Online Giving: Week ending 4/8/18... $ 2,778 Mortgage balance... $ 172,863 Second collections: May 6, Parish Mortgage Thank you so much for your continued support of our parish! Parish Contacts Office Assistants: Nancy O Dowd Linda Hilton Maintenance: Mike Burke Facilities: Steve Wood Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Mary Beth Wadlinger mbwadlinger@gmail.com Wayne Peternel waynepeternel@aol.com Pastoral Council: Peter O Rourke, Chair Finance Committee: James Sluss, Chair Respect Life Committee: Steve Burke, Chair Safe Environment: Joan Decelle, Coordinator Lighthouse Pregnancy Center Barbara Richards, Director 539-8001 Knights of Columbus Armand Roy, Grand Knight 520-7005 After hours emergency number: 569-2548 SUN 15 MON 16 TUE 17 Masses 8:30 & 10:30 K of C breakfast Faith Formation 1st Communion Music Rehearsal Friendly Visitors 12:00 p.m. Discovery Group, 7:00 p.m. Tax Day!
Sacraments Reconciliation/Confession Saturday 3:00 p.m. Deacon s Corner Not just charity. Catholic Charities. Baptisms and Marriages Please call the office to make arrangements. Communion If you know of someone who is homebound and would like Holy Communion, please notify the office and an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist will visit with the Sacrament. Anointing of the Sick If you have a family member in a nursing home or hospital who needs anointing, please call the office and Fr. Cole will visit. FORMED Pick of the Week This week, our FORMED Pick of the Week is an e-book called Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead? In a question-and-answer format, Carl Olson examines the historical evidence about the Resurrection of Jesus, This book is filled with logical arguments and powerful insights. There are no coincidences. Within hours of our Catholic Charities appeal at Mass last weekend, Pope Francis published Gaudete et Exsultate ( Rejoice and Be Glad ), a reflection on holiness in today s world. In it he reassures us that Our defense of the innocent unborn needs to be clear, firm and passionate, but adds, equally sacred, however, are the lives of the poor, those already born, including the neglected elderly and victims of human trafficking. This is consistent with Matthew 25, of course, in which Jesus teaches us about the eternal importance of charity: Just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me. I know of no safer, surer way to help the poor in our region than Catholic Charities, which helps young and old to overcome poverty, addiction, homelessness, neglect, loneliness, hunger, mental illness, marital problems, disease, and other difficulties. Operating costs are low, with 92 cents of every dollar directly reaching those in need. And sound Catholic morality guides the services offered. You can find the full text of Pope Francis s exhortation at stkdrexel.org, under Our Faith -> Catholics Online. And you can find a donation envelope, a Lakes Region fact sheet, and a description of Catholic Charities services in the church narthex, in the parish office, by calling 875-2548, or emailing office@stkdrexel.org. I serve on the Board of Catholic Charities because it is a truly Catholic charity and because I want to be certain that the needs of the poor in our region are met. Please join me in supporting Catholic Charities, remembering always our Lord s words: Just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me. Thank you. This week, go to formed.org and read Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead? Deacon Rick To get started, go to formed.org and enter our parish code: 9TKQCM WED 18 THU 19 FRI 20 Rosary 6:30 p.m. Spirit of the Living God 7:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Narcotics Anonymous 7:15 p.m.
Celebration of First Holy Communion Sunday, May 6, 2018 10:30am Mass Please keep the children and their families in your prayers as they anticipate the celebration of the Sacrament Parish Morning of Service Would you or your family like to participate in a morning of service? All are welcome! It s on the calendar! Saturday, May 19 @ Camp Fatima Fr. George Ham Memorial Fund Scholarships Applications are due May 1, 2018 Need an application? Go to our parish website www.stkdrexel.org under the drop down menu for Faith Formation Each year for the past five years the Fr. George Ham Memorial Fund has distributed five, one time, $1500.00 scholarships to parish graduating seniors serving in parish ministries. Originally intended to distribute up to three Fr. George Ham Memorial Scholarships each year, through youth fundraising efforts, the St K s Annual 5K and the generous contributions from the parish in Fr Ham s memory it has been five. Two years ago the James Foley Memorial Scholarship became one of the five. This year, with the passing of Fr. Wegman, will be the inaugural year of the Fr. Richard H. Wegman Memorial Scholarship. Fr. Wegman s legacy as our beloved priest, coupled with his love of music, this scholarship will give preference to a high school parishioner intending to pursue higher education in music or who may be discerning a vocation. For more info: email gertrudenh@metrocast.net Email Gertrudenh@metrocast.net for more info SAT 21 SUN 22 Mass 4:00 p.m. Masses 8:30 & 10:30 Parish breakfast
ST. KATHARINE GIFT SHOP Hours: Sundays between the 8:30 and 10:30 Masses Following 4 p.m. Saturday Mass until 5:30 (Mar &Apr trial basis) Second and fourth Saturdays from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. First Fridays from 9:00 a.m. until noon (starting in April) Parish Ministries Altar Guild Gloria & Paul St. Martin Bereavement: Winnie O Shaughnessy Book Group Sharon Norby, Mary Ann Murray Coat Rack: Lise Patrick Communion Calls: Jay Meehan, Dick O Shaughnessy Discovery Group: Bill Klemme Friendly Visitors: Sharon Norby Ladies of St. Katharine Drexel: Elizabeth Santos Great Catholic Devotionals and Gifts. New Seasonal Items, Rosaries and The Diary of St. Faustina now on Sale! Seeking Gift Shop Ministry volunteers to continue to expand hours. Please contact the Parish office. BREAKFAST SCHEDULE FOR THE MONTH 4/15 Knights of Columbus breakfast MENS GROUP Mass and Meeting 7:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5 FRIENDLY VISITORS Do you know about the FRIENDLY VISITORS ministry here at St. Katharine Drexel? A group of volunteers has been trained and is available to visit those homebound/isolated/alone on a weekly basis. Please call the office for more information. [875-2548] BOOK GROUP Next meeting is scheduled for May 8 at 1:00 p.m. Contact Sharon Norby or Mary Ann Murray for more information. COAT RACK NOW OPEN Monday, Wednesday, and Friday,10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment, Call the office for more information: 603-875-2548. Men s Group: Dave Curry Ministry Scheduling: Nancy O Dowd, Linda Hilton Prayer Chain: Laura Lovett, Carol O Rourke Prayer Shawl Ministry: Joanne Wyszynski St. Katharine s Gift Shop: Cindie and Don Levesque Spirit of the Living God: Jeanne Mankus, John Perrow Youth Ministry/Faith Formation: Gertrude Hammond Don t see your ministry listed? Call the Parish office. If you have a prayer request for the Intercessory Prayer Chain, please contact Carol O Rourke, 569-8224 or Laura Lovett, 569-8866. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month The month of April is designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States. The Diocese of Manchester provides child safety articles, parent guides, and other helpful information about child protection on its website. For more information, please visit www.catholicnh.org/safety during April and share this information with others.
VISIT WITH OUR VETERANS Veterans Home in Tilton Please join us on: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Wednesday, May 16, 2018 We meet across from the Alton Town Hall at 9:15 am and return there by noon. We are in Tilton from 10am to 11:15am and visit with various veterans during their coffee social time. You are encouraged to make this visit with us and see how much YOU will get out of it as well as our veterans. If you are a veteran that will be an extra special visit. Carpool or follow and if you have questions, do not hesitate to call Martha Horton at 776-1046. Watch the bulletin in case these dates change and/or call to be sure we are going. SANCTUARY CANDLE If you would like to remember someone and no Mass times are available, consider donating toward the Sanctuary Candle, which marks the place of Christ s repose in the Blessed Sacrament. Your intention will appear n the bulletin for the week. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!! On Behalf of Sprit Bundles, thank you St. Katharine Drexel for your continued support! You are a blessing to these families, and we appreciate it so much! Because of your generosity, we were able to provide 22 families, including 43 children with a complete Easter dinner! Each family received everything needed for their Easter celebration! Including vegetables, potatoes, stuffing, rice, cake mix, frosting, $30.OO in grocery cards and much more! Every child was given a bag of Easter candy, bubbles and their very own stuffed animal to love. We heard that one little boy was so excited to see a little stuffed Lamb in his Easter basket! Thank you Father Cole for your support. Thank you to our enthusiastic and wonderful volunteers and to The Children's Center staff for joining us in this ministry! Thank you for helping us do God's work! - June Connors Medjugorje Message March 25, 2018 "Dear children! I am calling you to be with me in prayer in this time of grace when darkness is fighting against the light. Pray, little children, confess and begin a new life in grace. Decide for God and He will lead you towards holiness; and the cross will be a sign of victory and hope for you. Be proud that you are baptized and grateful in your heart that you are a part of God s plan. Thank you for responding to my call." - submitted by Carol O Rourke Catherine of Siena: A Woman for Our Times Saint Kathryn Church, 4 Dracut Road, Hudson, NH, has the joy of welcoming Sister Nancy Murray, O.P., who will present a onewoman performance based on the life of Saint Catherine of Siena. This presentation will be offered in the church on Sunday, April 29 th at 3:00 p.m. Sister Nancy, a Dominican Sister from Adrian, Michigan, brings to us a wonderful performance, revealing to us the greatness of Saint Catherine and the beauty and depth of her relationship with Jesus Christ. There is general admission for this performance, so register NOW for complimentary tickets at https://catherine-ofsiena.eventbrite.com! We only have enough tickets for the number of seats in the church. Once they are gone, they are gone so don t delay! For additional information, please contact Charlene Maniotis in the parish office at 603.882.7793.
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