Sacred Heart Parish 2 Hough Street, P.O. Box 482, Lebanon, NH 03766 Telephone: (603) 448-1262 Website: www.sacredheartlebanon.org Email: sheartlebanon@gmail.com Parish Office hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30am - 3:00pm PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the people of Sacred Heart Parish have the loving presence of Jesus Christ in our life, especially in the Eucharist. Through our ministry we are committed to continuing the reconciling ministry of Jesus Christ. PARISH STAFF Rev. Fr. Charles H. Pawlowski Pastor pastorsheartlebanon@gmail.com Mrs. Maggie Nichols Parish Secretary sheartlebanon@gmail.com Mrs. Amy Cheevers Director of Faith Formation dffsheartlebanon@gmail.com MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: 9:30am 7:00pm WELCOME We extend a warm welcome to all our visitors. If you attend Sacred Heart regularly and consider us your parish, please take a moment to register. CONFESSION Saturdays 3:15pm to 4:00pm ROSARY First Saturday: Tuesdays: Thursdays: 4:00pm 6:50pm 7:30am EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Mondays: 8:30am to 9:30am CATHOLIC ONLINE EDUCATION WWW.FORMED.ORG Password: 7X4GWD
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 30 - October 6, 2018 Saturday Vigil: September 29 - (Green) 4:30pm: Gregory Begin by His Parents Sunday: September 30 - Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Green) : For a Special Intention by Willis & Ellie Downing 9:30am: Valma Coutermarsh by Her Family Monday: October 1 - Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church (White) : For the Intentions of Mary Sue Gately by Maurice & Connie LeBlanc Tuesday: October 2 - The Holy Guardian Angels (White) 7:00pm: Napoleon & Antoinette Tremblay by Gary & Mary Tremblay & Family Wednesday: October 3 - Weekday (Green) : Catherine Hudson by Des & Shirley Hudson Thursday: October 4 - Saint Francis of Assisi (White) : Hugh MacDonald Sr. Hugh, Joan & Sr. Lucille MacDonald Friday: October 5 - Weekday (Green) No Mass Saturday Vigil: October 6 - (Green) 4:30pm: Maree Lagasse by Roger & Natalie Lagasse Sunday: October 7 - Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Green) : Adelbert Messer by Pat Aucoin 9:30am: Ruth Shepard by Gary & Karen Shepard Please contact the office to schedule a Mass for a loved one. The suggested donation is $10.00. The Sanctuary Candle will be lit the week of September 30 - October 6, 2018 for The Seminarians of the Diocese of Manchester Please consider donating to the sanctuary lamp that burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the church in memory of a loved one. The suggested donation for the Sanctuary Lamp is $10.00. Daily Mass Readings Sunday, September 30 to Saturday, October 6, 2018 Sunday: 1st Reading: NM 11:25-29 2nd Reading: JAS 5:1-6 Gospel: MK 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Monday: 1st Reading: JB 1:6-22 Gospel: LK 9:46-50 Tuesday: 1st Reading: JB 1:6-22 Gospel: LK 9:46-50 Wednesday: 1st Reading: JB 9:1-12, 14-16 Gospel: LK 9:57-62 Thursday: 1st Reading: JB 19:21-27 Gospel Reading: LK 10:1-12 Friday: 1st Reading: JB 38:1,12-21; 40:3-5 Gospel: LK 10:13-16 Saturday: 1st Reading: JB 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17 Gospel: LK 10:17-24 MINISTERS FOR OCTOBER 6 & 7, 2018 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: 4:30pm: Donna Christy, Suzan Louzier : Jan Miles, Willis Downing 9:30am: Cathy Filiano, Susan Truman Lectors: 4:30pm: Sharon Guaraldi : Peggy Wardrop 9:30am: Tom Schones Prayer Chain If you have prayer requests or would like to have an active role in the prayer chain ministry, please contact the office or Nancy Peavey at 603-252-1430 or go-leb@comcast.net or through Flocknote.
September 22 & 23, 2018 Offertory: $3209.00 Online: $1954.50 $5163.50 This weekend s second collection supports the Retirement Fund for NH Priests. To all who support Sacred Heart, Thank You! Consider Online Giving. It is a fast and easy way to support the parish! Check out the parish website for additional details. Parish ID #1025 All events below are open to all, please consider yourself invited and try something new! Book Study: Wednesday, October 3rd 6:30pm - 7:30pm in the Youth Ministry Room. Apple Festival Planning Meeting: October 3rd 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. Men of St. Joseph: October 6th - 9:30am in the Parish Hall. Blessing of Animals: Oct 6th at 3:00pm on the front steps of the church. Crop Walk: October 7th 12:30pm at Colburn Park. Faith In Action Ministry Meeting: October 10th at 6:30pm in the Parish Office. Light of the World Retreat: October 12th-15th. Faith, Fun and Father: October 14th following 9:30am Mass The Toys of the Church & Blessing of Fall Season Student Athletes Catholic Moms: October 15th 7:00pm - 8:30pm in the Youth Ministry Room. Oktoberfest: October 20, 2018 Family Fun Day: October 21, 2018 All parishioners have access to the Word on Fire Digital Library through Flocknote. Flocknote.com/sacredheartparish5 or Text SHLEB to 84576 to subscribe to Sacred Heart or St. Helena/St. Mary s updates. Choose the Word on Fire group to receive Bishop Barron s videos. Contact the office for assistance joining the group. Text STOP to 84576 to stop text notifications at any time. Text HELP for help. There is no charge for this service, but your carrier message and data rates may apply. View privacy policy & conditions at www.flocknote.com/txt Creation Walk this Weekend! Sunday, September 30th from 12:00pm - 1:30pm. All are invited to come on our second annual parish Creation Walk. Meet outside the Storrs Hill ski lodge at the bottom of Water Street and enjoy fellowship and lunch. We will head out on the trail around 12:30pm and enjoy the fall colors and the brook as we pray and reflect on our relationship with God's creation. All ages/abilities welcome - bring a water bottle. Organized by Faith in Action Ministry. Contact marie.m.mccormick@gmail.com or call the office with questions. (Rain date will be Saturday, October 6). Specia Candle Availabl Durin th Mont of Octobe October is the month of the Rosary. During the month we will have a special votive candle holder in the shape of an anchor placed before our Blessed Mother. The candle holder consists of 10 candles. Prayer through Mary will anchor us in Jesus Christ. The Anchor is the traditional symbol of hope. If you would like to have the anchor lit in honor of a loved one for a day (except Fridays) during the month, please contact the office at 448-1262. The suggested donation is $10.
The Gospel of Saint Mark Bible Study All are invited to attend the bible study following the 9:30am Mass in the Belford Room. Join us as we enjoy coffee, donuts, and fellowship as we discuss Peter s bold announcement that Jesus is the CHRIST in Mark 8:29. We are using Praying with St. Mark s Gospel by Magnificat Press. Books are available to all parishioners for purchase in the office for $10 or at the Bible study. Join the Sacred Heart Book Study! Our new book begins October 3rd: The Life of Faustina Kowalska The Authorized Biography by Sister Sophia Michalenko Meetings are twice a month on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, at which we share our thoughts, inspirations and impressions from our current book. It isn t necessary to attend every meeting and reading is the only preparation! A limited number of copies are available through the office for $10.00. Please contact Maggie at the parish office at sheartlebanon@gmail.com or (603)448-1262 if you would like to purchase a copy. Apple Festival Planning Team for 2019 Our goal is to make next year s festival bigger and better. In order to do so we are putting together a planning team to toss around some ideas. If you are interested in being part of the team, or have ideas for the team, please call or email the parish office. A meeting will be held this week on Wednesday, October 3rd 6:30pm in the Church Hall. Come Pray the Rosary With Us! During the month of October we will be praying the rosary on Saturdays at 4:00pm. Light of the World Retreat October 12-15, 2018 Light of the World Retreat starts in THREE WEEKS! Prayerfully consider attending this parish-based retreat. Treat yourself and feed your soul. If you feel God is calling to strengthen or deepen your relationship with Him register for the retreat. Friday, October 12th Saturday, October 13th Sunday, October 14th Monday, October 15th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm 8:00 am to 7:00 pm 8:00 am to 7:00 pm 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm To register call the Parish Office. Adoration Volunteers Needed Saturday, October 13 from to 6:00pm Sunday, October 14 from to 4:00pm Please call or email Connie LeBlanc at 448-5129, leblanc.constance@gmail.com to sign up. The Light of the World Retreat is looking for donations of baked goods (cookies, brownies, etc.) or fresh fruit. Anyone interested in helping the retreat in this way, please contact Brian Sagraves at (603)298-7437 or brian.sagraves@comcast.net. Thank you for your support. Last Call! The RCIA program has begun at Sacred Heart but it s not too late to jump in! We meet two Thursdays per month from 6:30-8:00pm in the Church Hall. If you are interested in acquiring more information about the program or signing up, please call the parish office. The Blessing of Animals Saturday, October 6th at 3:00pm on the front steps of the church. All are invited to bring their pet for the blessing.
October Food Drive for Upper Valley Haven The Upper Valley Haven has requested our help in responding to the continuing demand of our neighbors who are struggling to feed their families and themselves. During the entire month of October we will be collecting the following food items requested by the Haven: peanut butter, tuna, cereal and soup, along with any other nonperishable food items Please place your donations in the bin located at the front doors of the church. Thank you. Beginning this Week! Novena for the Church The Men of St. Joseph invite all parishioners of Sacred Heart, St. Helena's, and St. Mary's to join us in praying a novena for the Church. It's difficult to know how to respond as lay Catholics to the stories of abuse coming from the Church. Praying together as a community seems a good place to start. We are praying a novena in honor of St. Charles Lwanga every day for 9 days, starting Oct. 2 and ending Oct. 10. Each day we'll offer a short prayer with a specific intention to St. Charles Lwanga and then pray a Chaplet of Divine Mercy. For all the details and prayers for the novena, go to the Men of St. Joseph page on the parish website: www.sacredheartlebanon.org/men-of-st-joseph.html Fasting and other forms of penance are encouraged but left to each person's discretion. To start the novena, we invite everyone to join us at Sacred Heart on Oct. 2 at 6:30 PM to pray the Day 1 prayers together before 7:00 PM Mass. Questions? Contact Michael Hardt (mhardt@gmail.com) or Jason Nichols (jason@nichols.in). Faith Formation News: Religious Education classes for grades K-12 started last week. Check the calendar for dates. 9:30am: Mass 10:30am: Snack, prayer and fellowship in the hall 10:40am: Group Prayer 10:45am - 11:45am: Classroom time 11:45am - 11:55am: Announcements & group lesson 12noon: All are invited to pray the Angelus on the front steps of the church Let's Fight Against Hunger Together As a Parish Join us Oct 7th at 12:30pm at Colburn Park CROP Hunger Walks are community-wide events that bring people together in a common mission: helping hungry people at home and around the world. For more information contact Amy Cheevers in the parish office. https://www.crophungerwalk.org/lebanonnh/sacredheart A Very Special Invitation for All Parishioners From Our Blessed Mother 33 Days to Morning Glory, A Do-It-Yourself Retreat In preparation for Consecration to Mary When? Nov. 5 through Dec. 8 How? Pick up your book the weekend of Nov 3-4 Read 2 ½ pages a day for 33 days A beautiful, simple, personal retreat made and loved by many. Do on your own at home, with optional weekly group meetings on Mondays from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm in Sacred Heart Church Hall consisting of prayer, DVD presentation, and discussion. There is no cost, although donations are accepted. Please register by calling the parish office at 448-1262. Sign up sheets are also at the entrances of the church. REGISTRATIONS MUST BE IN BY OCT 8!