Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish 289 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842 (603) 926-2206 www.olmmparish.org
Mass Intentions Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Saturday, December 17 4:00 pm Jim McGeough by Joan & Bernie Ouellette Sunday, December 18 7:30 am Sisters of the Precious Blood by the McCoole Family 9:00 am Our Parish Family 10:30 am Irene Sagalski-Living Bday Intentions by Laura & Kevin Sagalski 7:00 pm Janet Poisson by Norman & Margaret Lambert Monday, December 19 6:45 am Rosemary & Frank Vassolo by their family 9:00 am Bruce Casassa by the Brophy Family Tuesday, December 20 6:45 am Fred Archibald by Sally Walling 9:00 am Joseph W. & Helen R. Casey by the family Wednesday, December 21 6:45 am Jordan John Welch & William J. Welch, Sr. by the Welch Family 9:00 am Regina Getzfread by Ann Marie Thursday, December 22 6:45 am Chester Sawaski by the Bourgeois Family 9:00 am Francis Gagliano by Geraldine Ross Friday, December 23 6:45 am Donald Moran-25 th Anniv. Remb. by the family 9:00 am Peter Fuller by his loved ones Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve 4:00 pm Theresa McNally by Joseph McNally 4:15 pm Helen Tasha by her daughter 6:30 pm Teresa N. Wheeler by Kathleen & Edward Hayes 12:00am Pastor s Intentions Sunday, December 25 7:30 am Charlotte Preston by her husband & family 10:30 am Louis & Mary Casinghino by the family Mass Intentions: St. Elizabeth Saturday, December 17 5:00 pm Aldei & Alice Bourgeois by their daughter Betty Fournier Sunday, December 18 10:00 am Nora C. C. Zappala-12 th Anniv. Remb. by her children Saturday, December 24 5:00 pm For the Intentions of the Parishioners Sunday, December 25 10:00 am Margaret Duffy by her family The Fourth Sunday of Advent December 18, 2016 Weekly Collection Sacrificial Offering - December 11th 2016: OLMM: Envelopes: 225 $ 5,155.00 Loose Collection $ 2,839.03 $ 7,994.03 St. Elizabeth: Envelopes: 56 $ 1,170.00 Loose Collection $ 1,136.00 $ 2,306.00 Online Giving: $ 3,163.00 Second Collection - Retirement Fund for Religious: OLMM: $ 4,184.00 St. Elizabeth: $ 1,415.00 $ 5,599.00 Total Collections: $19,062.03 Thank you for your generous support to the Parish throughout the year. We also want to remind you that Online Giving is available to you at the Parish Website: www.olmmparish.org Thank you for supporting senior religious! A sister from Indiana writes, Because of your kindness, our elderly sisters will have comfort, security and joy of living out their remaining years here in their home. You truly honor them and their many years of service by your generosity. Religious across the United States offer sincere thanks for your generosity to last week s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious. The Second Collection for December 18th will be for Fuel & Heat. The Second Collection for December 25th will be for our Christmas Collection. Thank you for your generosity! St. Vincent DePaul would like to thank all the parishioners who helped with egg cartons the last few weeks. We currently have a plentiful supply and no longer need them. However we are in short supply for personal care items such as deodorant, soap, shampoo, etc. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Paul Nicholson 2 Annual Jacket Drive for St. Vincent de Paul: The Clothes Closet is in need of clean winter jackets (please no floor length coats) for men, women and children. There is also a need for children's snow pants and boots. They can be dropped off at the St. Vincent de Paul building, next to the rectory between the hours of 10:30am and noon on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. You may also call the office at 929-4427.
Sunday - December 18, 2016 10:00am Faith Formation Grades K-5 and EDGE Christmas Potluck - SHS Gym 4:45pm Life Teen Life Night - Marian Hall Monday - December 19, 2016 9:30am Cenacle - OLMM Church 6:15pm Children s Choir Practice - St. Catherine Laboure Meeting Room 7:00pm RCIA - St. John Bosco Meeting Room Tuesday - December 20, 2016 9:30am Rosary for Priests - OLMM Church 6:00pm Faith Formation Grades 1-5 and EDGE Christmas Potluck - Marian Hall Wednesday - December 21, 2016 9:30am Adoration - OLMM Church Thursday - December 22, 2016 9:30am Alanon - St. Catherine Laboure Meeting Room Saturday - December 24, 2016 1:00pm Alanon - St. Catherine Laboure Meeting Room From Our Deacon Candidate Often I find that the roughest part of winter is the darkness. Not only does the lack of daylight make many tasks more difficult, it has been clinically shown to induce in some people a sadder state of mind. Last year, I bought a bright light for my desk that was supposed to simulate sunlight. The jury is still out on whether the light contributed to my happiness, but it sure made reading easier. During Advent, our wreaths get brighter as we light another candle each week. By the fourth week, the Advent wreath shines in joyful hope of Christ s birth. Then, finally, we light the center candle to celebrate the Word made flesh. As the angel told Joseph, She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins. May the great light of the Redeemer brighten your hearts and your homes this Christmas. Shalom. Steve Kaneb Readings for the Week of December 18, 2016 Liturgy of the Hours and/or Christian Prayer Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24 Monday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Lk 1:5-15 Tuesday: Is 7:10-14; Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Sg 2:8-14; Lk 1:39-45 Thursday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56 Friday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lk 1:57-66 Saturday: Is 62:1-5; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 Next Sunday: Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 A sincere THANK YOU to our wonderful Music Teacher, Mrs. Diana de Alvare, who worked tirelessly to teach the SHS students all the beautiful songs performed at the Christmas Concert. It was a memorable evening for everyone. Friday, December 23rd Students will be dismissed at noon to begin the Christmas break. School resumes on Tuesday, January 3rd. The students and staff of Sacred Heart School would like to wish everyone a blessed, beautiful, and Merry Christmas! Please note that the SHS office will be closed from noon on Friday, December 23 rd until 8 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Enrollment for January 2017: Applications are now being accepted for January 2017. Limited spaces are available. To learn more about enrolling your child at Sacred Heart, please contact the school between 9 am and 3 pm for information and to arrange a personal visit and tour. We look forward to welcoming you! www.shshampton.org 603-926-3254 YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO MARCH FOR LIFE JANUARY 25-28 WASHINGTON, D.C. 6 TH -12 TH GRADE The March for Life began in Washington, D.C., as a small demonstration and rapidly grew to be the largest pro-life event in the world. The peaceful demonstration that has followed on the somber anniversary of Roe v. Wade every year since 1973 is a witness to the truth concerning the greatest human rights violation of our time, legalized abortion on demand. All middle and high school youth are invited to join us as we travel down to Washington, D.C. to peacefully pray for a world where every human life is valued and protected. Please visit olmmparish.org/march-for-life for more information or to register. Please contact Chris Fortin with any questions. 3
Faith Formation Class Times Sunday, Dec 18th 10:00-11:15am Family Christmas Potluck for Grades K-8 - NO BOOKS NEEDED ALL GRADES will meet in the SHS GYM 4:45-6:45pm Life Teen Christmas Party - Marian Hall Tuesday, Dec 20th 6:00-7:15pm Family Christmas Potluck for Grades 1-8 NO BOOKS NEEDED ALL GRADES will meet in the Marian Hall (below the OLMM Church) Sunday, Dec 25th NO CLASSES - MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Tuesday, Dec 27th NO CLASSES - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Welcome Teens!! Life Teen is a great way to build positive Christ-based relationships, have a better understanding of our Catholic faith, and to experience the unconditional love of Christ. Please join us for our Life Night on Sunday, December 18th from 4:45pm to 6:45pm. All high school students are invited! If you have any questions, please contact Chris Fortin. We look forward to seeing you (and maybe a couple of your friends!!) at our next Life Night. You can register for our Faith Formation programs at https://goo.gl/jnh2x2 If you want to join our OLMM parish community you can register at https://goo.gl/5w9gz7 The youngest cherubs in our program have learned this song to help them understand Advent, give it a try! Advent song sung to Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Christmas Flowers Are you interested in remembering a loved one, living or deceased, by making a donation for flowers to decorate our altar this Christmas? There are envelopes available at each entrance to the church for those who do not already have one. Please fill out with the names of those to be remembered and place it in the collection basket. Thank you. Gentle reminder for our Faith Formation families Advent is a time to wait, not quite time to celebrate. Light the candles one by one, til the Advent time is done. Christmas day will soon be here, time for joy and time for cheer! Blessings, Sherry and Chris We thank you for your RSVP to the potlucks and look forward to seeing your merry faces on either Sunday, December 18 th in the SHS gym from 10-11:15am or Tuesday, December 20 th in the Marian Church Hall from 6-7:15pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult, thank you Any questions, just let us know. Sherry and Chris 4
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NOVEMBER DECEMBER $100 The O Brien Family $1000 Susan Queenan $25 Mike Sabbagh $500 Joe Souney $25 Barbara Briggs $250 Phyllis Delaurier $100 Bob & Lorraine Wysocki $50 Maureen D Agastino *********************** 300 Club Tickets Great Stocking Stuffers! Tickets for 2017 are available for $25 each! In 2 Cor. 9:7 We hear that God loves a cheerful giver. We want to thank our very our cheerful givers, The Knights of Columbus and Deacon Dennis for the gift of blessed candy canes for our students on the feast day of St. Nicholas. Our students enjoyed the treat and the explanation of St. Nicholas to share with their families. May the Lord continue to bless all of you in your ministry within our parish. Blessings, Sherry and Chris Monthly drawings: January-November: $100, $50, and $25 December prizes: Grand Prize of $1000, 2nd Prize $500, 3rd Prize $250, 4th Prize $100, 5th Prize $50. To Purchase tickets: *Available at the OLMM Parish Office or *Contact Mike McMahon at mmcmahon68@gmail.com or 531-0111 Below are just a couple of the CD titles available in our Lighthouse Media Collection: Can You Trust God? Since the fall of our first parents, humanity has been tempted to mistrust the love that God the Father has for us. Scripture scholar Dr. Tim Gray takes us on a journey that addresses the pervasive misconceptions that God is quick to anger, that the God of the Old and New Testaments are different, and that God doesn t have a merciful heart for us. You will see that you can trust our heavenly Father, who is truly one with his Son. The Necessity of Divine Mercy Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, reveals the urgency to live and share the powerful message of Divine Mercy. He explains the basics of the Divine Mercy feast, image, novena, chaplet, and hour of mercy, and how to incorporate them into your spiritual life. In this Year of Mercy, discover God s transformative message of Divine Mercy. We kindly ask for a donation of $4.00 per book (or otherwise specified suggested donation), $3.00 per CD, $2.00 per booklet and $0.50 per pamphlet so that we may continue this program. Please make all checks out to OLMM. Won t you reach out and help bring someone home? 6 Has Something Changed?? Have you moved, or changed your phone number? Do you now use online giving and would rather not receive envelopes anymore? Be sure to call the Parish Office at 926-2206 to let us know about the changes in your life so we can update our records! Thanks! Highlighting Our Advertisers Did you know that Be A Blessing Christian Store advertises on the back pages of our bulletin? Any business you give them benefits our parish in the publication of our bulletin. We thank all of our advertisers.