OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH
And IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
October 25, 2020
PARISH MISSION:
Our Lady of Fatima and Immaculate Conception Parish is a Catholic faith community called by God to holiness. Our calling is realized in a spirit of love, unity and hospitality. As a faith community we will deepen our knowledge and love of God in Christ. We will seek to contribute our time, talent and other resources in a spirit of service, based on our Baptismal commitment, founded on the Word of God and celebrated in sacramental life, especially Eucharist.
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PRAY THE ROSARY!
“Sometimes we know what we have to do, but we lack the courage to do it. Let us learn from Mary how to make decisions, trusting in the Lord.” -Pope Francis
Join in this powerful worship IC - Mondays at 6:15pm
OLF - Tuesdays at 9am and Thursdays, 8:30am
Our Lady of Fatima
New London
Saturday, October 24, 5 PM
Jim & Beth McBride & Family (liv)
Sunday, October 25, 8:30 AM
Brian & Kate Jackson (liv)
Sunday, October 25, 10:30 AM
James McPadden by His Family
Wednesday, October 28, 9 AM
Live-Streamed
Saturday, October 31, 5 PM.
Deceased Members of The Moraski Family
Sunday, November 1, 8:30 AM
Gabriella Jackson (liv)
Sunday, November 1, 10:30 AM
Winifred T. Mosnick by Caroline Scully
EUCHARIST OUTSIDE OF MASS
Distribution of the Eucharist for those who are unable to or who should not attend Sunday Mass is:
Immaculate Conception
9:30 to 10 AM
Our Lady of Fatima
11:30 to Noon
Readings for the week of October 25, 2020 Sunday: Ex 22:20-26 Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 [2] 1 Thes 1:5c-10/Mt 22:34-40 Monday: Eph 4:32—5:8/Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Eph 5:21-33/Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Eph 2:19-22/Lk 6:12-16 Thursday: Eph 6:10-20/Lk 13:31-35 Friday: Phil 1:1-11/Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Phil 1:18b-26/Lk 14:1, 7-11 Next Sunday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/Ps 24:1bc-2 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/1 Jn 3:1-3 Mt 5:1-12a
PARISH WEEK AT A GLANCE
Mon Oct 26, 4:30pm Intercessory Prayer Grp - IC 6:15 - Rosary - IC
Tue Oct 27, 7:45 Pr eparing for Sunday - Hall 9:00 Rosary - OLF
Wed Oct 28, 9:00 Mass, live streamed Thurs Oct 29, 8:30 Rosary - OLF
1:30 - 4pm Flu Clinic - Hall
FLU CLINIC
VNA sponsored Flu Clinic is being held Thursday,
October 29th from 1:30 - 4 pm in the Parish Hall.
Appointments are necessary. Call 748-1731 to
arrange an appointment.
DOMESTICEVIOLENCEAWARENESS MONTH
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year, the sobering reality of domestic violence is made more present due to the global pandemic. While many of us have stayed home to protect ourselves and others from the new coronavirus disease, the home has been a place of danger for victims of domestic violence. Find resources and helpful information by visiting:
www.catholicnh.org/get-help.
WHERE TO GET HELP IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Statewide Hotline: 1-866-644-3574
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 25, 2020
PRAY FOR THE SICK
Joyce Catrambone Carol Giordano Dianne Johnson Lorreen Keating Elise Caplan Dolores Bausch Amy Leonard Tyler Graf Peter Phillips Jess Green Judy Lafond Chet Novak Karen Flanagan Richard Reed Bill Connors Patricia Iannuzzi Marietta Meloy Isaac Walsh Liz Mills Shin Akiyama Marianne Rissolo Ardyth Caccavo Holly Metsch Jack Miller Bob LaGassa Fr. R. St. Louis Kenny Dearborns Mark Licitra Chelsea Cascio Charles Ginter Terrie Donnell Peggy Vasquez Richard Orlando Carole Ross Alice Rogers Connolly Melissa Newton Michele Noyer Margaret Marschner Celine Hatch Joseph DeVito
Winnifred Nussbaum Paula Valentino Margaret Henneberry Doris Ebel Neil Hatch James Mitchell Mary Ofenloch Kathleen Anderson Sr. Maeve McDermott Jordan McDonnell Sande Parcell Robert Cottier Laurel Arranaga Michael McEnrue Carol Conforti-Adams Linda Poire Debi Dalrymple Budet Tim Berns
Stephanie Ferrie Philip Halkenhauser Call 526-4484 or email [email protected] to
help keep this list current.
This program offers assistance to anyone in our community who needs a helping hand. 100% of your contribution goes to those in need and is tax deductible. Brochures and envelopes are at both churches and the rectory. Please call our non-emergency help line at 1-800-978-6395.
Our parish has a FORMED subscription. To set up your free account visit formed.org/signup and select our parish.
PUT NOT YOUR TRUST IN PRINCES
by Christopher Check
Speaking from his perspective as a historian, Christopher Check reminds us that the crisis of our age is cultural and in the end, spiritual. He explains that a flourishing society is not achieved through legislation or at the ballot box, but instead radiates from the family out. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
OF ADULTS
Need hope? Looking for peace? Searching for answers? Interested in becoming Catholic?
Or Renewing your faith?
RCIA may be what you’re looking for! Contact
[email protected] or 526-4484, with questions.
FACEMASKS FOR ALL
The Women’s Society wants to keep everyone healthy so we are making facemasks as a service to our parishioners. The masks are on display in the back of OLF church. All donations benefit our Citizenship Awards.
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ALL SOULS
On All Souls Day, Monday, November 2nd, Fr.
John will celebrate Mass at 9am at Our Lady of Fatima Church to honor the deceased.
On the following weekend, November7th & 8th,
as has been our custom, those parishioners who passed away since November 2019 will be remembered at Mass by the lighting of candles and a recitation of their names.
HOLIDAY RAFFLE
Have you sent in your request for your Holiday Raffle Tickets yet?
It's not too late to buy your Holiday Raffle
Tickets. The drawings for individual prizes
of $200 are on Saturday, Nov 14. Tickets are $5.00 each or 6 for $25. Forms for purchasing tickets are on our website (olfic.org) and in the back of the church. Drop off your ticket order and money in the collection basket or at the rectory during business hours. You don't want to miss this opportunity to win money and support our parish.
Sacramental and Prayer Life
Pastor Rev. Robert Biron Permanent Deacon Deacon Gregory McGinn
Religious Ed. Coordinator Teresa Jackson [email protected] Administrative Assistant Anne Brown Music Director Paul Gorman Music Ministry for IC Robert Minaert Maintenance Brian Fraioli
Pastoral and Administrative Staff
724 Main St
Office Hours: M-F 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Phone: 603-526-4484 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.olfic.org
Catholic Charities: 1-800-562-5249 Loaves & Fishes Help Line: 1-800-978-6395
Rectory and Church Offices
Our Lady of Fatima
Mass Schedule9:00 a.m. Wednesday - Live Streamed 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m. Sunday Eucharistic Adoration Suspended Reconciliation/Confession 4:15 p.m. Saturday
Immaculate Conception
Mass Schedule 8:30 a.m. SundayAnointing the Sick & Baptism:
Please contact the Rectory to make arrangements.
Marriage:
Please contact the Rectory at least 6 months prior.
Homebound / Hospitalized:
Bringing Communion to anyone unable to attend Mass has been suspended.
October 25, 2020
TAKE FIVE
Worship the God of glory
Leadership earns public honors, and the best leaders exercise humility in accepting them. Pope Francis began his papacy by donning simple attire and asking for our prayers before offering his first blessing. Genuine leadership recognizes that all authority comes from God. Today is Priesthood Sunday, honoring the multitudes of pastors who did their job this year with passion, grace, and ingenuity under
extraordinary circumstances. Pray the
Rosary’s Glorious Mysteries for those who lead us to: rise up from despair, lift our gaze upward, encounter the Spirit’s power, give ourselves body and soul, and accept honor with grace.
ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Classes are held in the parish library typically, every other Sunday from 9:30 AM to 10:20 AM. The class is opened to ALL adults. Please contact [email protected] or 526-4484 for information or with questions. Our next
classesareNov.1st&15th.Masks are required
TO MINIMIZE COVID-19 RISK FACTORS
Protect the health and safety of all. Temperature screening will be required for all
who enter the rectory. Please sanitize your
hands upon entering the rectory (we have hand sanitizer). Masks are required for all who are 5 years old or older. Please refrain from visiting the rectory if you have been out of the area, tested positive, are showing signs of COVID-19 or have recently had a close contact test positive. NH residents or out-of-state visitors who have traveled to/from areas outside of New England need to self-quarantine for the first 14 days after traveling before entering the rectory. Your cooperation and understanding is necessary to keep our parishioners and staff safe. Thank you!
Fr. Bob privately celebrates Mass on Wednesday mornings which gets live streamed for your spiritual participation. Access OLF/IC Facebook page to join the service. You do not need to be a Facebook member to watch the service.
