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
Seventh Sunday of Easter May 12 & 13, 2018 Happy Mother s Day We wish all of our mothers, grandmothers, god-mothers, stepmothers, mothers-in-law and mothers-to-be a most blessed feast day. May the affirmation and attention we shower on you today assure you that we love and appreciate you all through the year! Congratulations to our second graders who are receiving their First Eucharist at the 10:30 AM mass today! Matthew Cronin Mason DuBreuil Ava Eltzroth Christopher Gettemy Reese Henry James Machos Seannan Martin Dante Parmelee May God Bless them all and their families as they continue their faith journey. Confirmation May 24, 7 PM at St Joseph s in Laconia This is a parish celebration come join us as our three candidates receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Bishop Christian is scheduled to preside Candidates: Please note practice (with Sponsors) is Wednesday at 6:30PM and you need to arrive at the church with Sponsors Thursday May 24 at 6:15 PM. PARISH FINANCES Offering May 06 Loose Money 1,060.00 In Envelopes 3,774.00 Building Fund & Fuel 618.00 Masses 280.00 Candles& Memorials 46.00 300 Club 210.00 Ascension 44.00 April E-Giving 2,504.48 TOTAL FOR PARISH 8,536.48 Catholic Communication 8.00 Children at St. Gabriel are invited to Vacation Bible School 2018 at St. André Bessette Parish in Laconia. Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus! This year it is held June 25-29 from 8:45 AM until 12 PM. The cost is $30 per child with a $60 maximum for a family. You can register online at www.standrebessette.org. Register by May 15 and receive a free Shipwrecked CD. For more information or to make a donation contact Wesley Becklo at wesley.becklo@gmail.com or 603-524-9609 ext. 25. Readings for next Weekend Pentecost Sunday, May 20, 2018 First : Acts 2:1-11 Second : 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 Gospel : John 20: 19-23 Sun Sun HAPPENING THIS WEEK May 13 Happy Mother s Day May 13 10:30 AM First Eucharist (F) Tues May 15 1:00 PM Communion @ Golden Crest & Mt. Ridge Tues May 15 1:15 PM Adoration (T) Tues May 15 2:00 PM Mass @ MCNH Fri May 18 10:00 AM Communion @ NHVH Sun May 20 3:00 PM Holy Hour (F) Parish Sports Trophies If anyone who participated or coached basketball or cheerleading between 1969 to 2011 would be interested in the trophies locate in the school please contact Pete Sorette at 934-2302. Thank you to Pete who has graciously sorted and organized the trophies, The Charter School will be renting the whole school next year the trophies need a place to go! As some of you have heard there are major changes in the Religious Education and Confirmation programs. We will be addressing these changes at a meeting with Diocesan personnel on June 10. This is an important meeting for our parish. Changes will affect us all. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. Watch the bulletin for more information as the time gets closer.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Sat. May 12 4:00 PM (F) 6:00 PM (T) Sun. May 13 8:30 AM (T) 10:30 AM (F) Mon. May 14 Tues. May 15 Wed. May 16 Anticipated Mass Roger & Marie Houle by M/M Richard Houle Gene Lyndes by his daughter Seventh Sunday of Easter Arthur J. St Jacques by Eva & children\ Rita Menard by Gloria & Sam Davis St. Mathias, Apostle Pauline St. Pierre Beaupre by Joan & Leo Rev William Babineau by Carol Seely Marie Clavitte by Irene Pescinski Thurs. May 17 No Mass Fri May 18 Sat. May 19 4:00 PM (F) 6:00 PM (T) Sun. May 20 8:30 AM (T) 10:30 AM (F) Thomas Paquette Sr. by Doris & Janet Anticipated Mass Robert Lessard by Theresa & Family Lorraine Tams by Carol Seely Pentecost Sunday Mary Bilodeau by a friend Bernard Rayna by his Family Sanctuary Lamp From this Sunday thru next Saturday, the sanctuary lamp in church will burn for these intentions: St. Paul s: Maurice Rock Carignan by Jean 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 Jeanne Petrin, 286-3393. You can also write in your request in the book at either church. Prayers Requested Lyn Rowell Richard Nilsen Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for May: For the Mission of Laity: That the lay faithful may fulfil their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Vive La Différence! People dye their hair strange colors or get a Mohawk just to stand out. They get tattoos or body piercings to express their individuality. But then they spend hundreds of dollars buying designer clothes and trendy foot-ware so they can be like everyone else. And they keep getting new cell phones, computers, car and appliances to keep up with the Joneses. So, what s the deal? Is it more important to be different or to fit in? In today s gospel, Jesus says that we should be in the world without being of the world. In other words, we should stick out, but not like a sore thumb. We don t have to wear burkas, yarmulkes or turbans; we don t need a red dot on our forehead. Our values, attitude and compassion should make us stand out, make it obvious to others that we are Christians. When we were kids, this was Servers Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Greeters difficult. Since almost everyone we knew was a Catholic, or at least a Christian, all we had to do to live our faith was to follow the crowd, to do like everyone else. Life is certainly different today. The crowd is no longer following Jesus. If we re going to follow Him, we ll have to leave the crowd. While they re heading to the beach, we ll be headed to Church. When they campaign for the popular candidate, we ll be supporting the one who shares our values. When the crowd is screaming for more freedom and tolerance, we ll be promoting the sacredness of life, marriage, and family, and the need for more compassion, forgiveness and self-control. Maybe living by faith and values is becoming the road less traveled but it is still the only option for one who is following Christ. But don t feel bad: being in the world but not of the world is pretty neat! Liturgical Ministers - Pentecost Sunday May 19 & 20, 2018 Jack Manning Leo St. Pierre Mark Williams Tim Stangroom Deacon Tom Bob Desrochers Janet Desrochers Bronwyn Walsh 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM Betty Meyerhoefer - Connie Forest - Bette Femenella Mike Murphy Thomas Dube Alan Cushing Ayden Cushing Doug Dube Bette Paquet Marty Russo Hope Dube Morris Boudreau Deacon Tom Terry McAloon Tom Fowler Angelina & Dante Parmelee Payton Cloutier Mark Lemire Carole Lemire Bette Flaherty Tim Flaherty Peg Halm Kelly Chandonnait
Council #11868 Meets 4th Wednesday @ 7:00 PM in Tilton. Council #12147 Meets 3rd Monday @ 6:45 PM in Franklin Assembly #638 Meets last Monday @ 7:30PM. SAVE THE DATE: FRENCH CANADIAN SUPPER Come join us on Saturday, June 2 at 6PM in the Boutin Center. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus # 11868. proceeds go to charitable causes. Low & Moderate Homeowner s Property Tax Relief: Single homeowners earning less than $20,000 or married or head of households earning less than $40,000 are eligible for DP-8 property relief before June 30. Forms may not be sent automatically this year. Contact Leonard Campbell, 528-3035 for more information or to receive a form or go to hhts://www.revenue.nh.gov/ forms/low-moderate.htm. Families Coping with the Opioid Crisis St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 300 NH 25, Meredith NH Wednesday, May 30, 2018 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM When addiction causes problems, not only does the person with addiction suffer, but those around the person also suffer. The aim of this presentation is to provide information and resources that will help family members and other loved ones of individuals with addiction find ways to cope with and reduce their own suffering. Walk-ins are welcome or register and learn more at www.ccnh.org/coping. The program is hosted by Catholic Charities NH and led by Rev John Mahoney, Jr. FYI: Fr. Mahoney often covers masses when Fr. Ray is on vacation. We have a new parishioner who would like to attend mass (any mass), but is unable to drive herself (due to vision problems). She lives in Northfield near Sandogardy Pond Road. If you are able to help her out please call Claire in the office at 934-5013. NH Catholic Charities Appeal for the support of programs and services throughout NH. Services are provided to all persons in need on behalf of the Catholic faithful. The campaign runs throughout the month of May. Please be as generous as you can. Remember your gift can change everything for someone in need!
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.HolyTrinityNH.com 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 NH Veterans Home Rev. Ray Gagnon - Steve Archambault Mt. Ridge Nursing Home - Deacon Tom Nancy Carr - Mildred Sullivan - Chrissy Avila Golden Crest Senior Resort - Deacon Tom Nancy Carr - Mildred Sullivan At Peabody Home Angela Mundy Christine Dzujna