October 19, 2008
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekend Mass Intentions
Saturday, October 18
   6:00 PM  For the intention of the Celebrant
Sunday,  October 19
    9:30 AM  For Parishioners of St. Paul
Saturday, October 25
   6:00 PM  For Parishioners of St. Paul
Sunday,  October 26
    9:30 AM  For Ricky McGregor By his parents Rick & Sherry

Parish News and Notes

Parish office hours
    Our parish office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The Pastoral Associate is in most afternoons until 4:00 PM.  If you need to come in the PM please give us a call to make sure someone is here. Messages can always be left on the answering machine. 

Are you registered?
     Are you new to our parish?   If you are, please pick up a registration form in the vestibule of the church. Registration is very important.  Just drop it in the basket or mail it to our office.  Thanks!  We are always happy to receive new parishioners.  We welcome you and pray you will be happy here with us.

Please use church envelopes 
    Envelope users provide the bedrock of our financial support.  Please consider using them.  New packets of envelopes are mailed every three months. If you would like to receive some but you are not yet on the mailing list, please call Jeannine to give her your name and address. Thank you!

Envelope Request Form ____ I want to support our parish on a regular basis. Please add me to the envelope list. Name ______________________________ Address___________________________ Town ________________,NH Zip ________

Christian Formation News

All children from k – 10 must register for Religious Education each year.  The registration does not roll over from one year to the next.  We will be mailing a registration form through e-mail in the near future.  If you have not received a form by mid-August it is because we do not have your e-mail address or perhaps you are not yet registered in the parish so we do not have any pertinent information related to you family.  You can call the office between Monday –Thursday at 483-8481 to update your e-mail info or you can pick up a registration in the entrance of the church. Grades K- 3  The children in grades K – 3 attend classes during the weekend liturgies.  We use a Lectionary Catechesis which is based on the Gospel of the week.  Kindergarten students are not obliged to attend regularly. However beginning with grade 1, students must attend classes on a weekly basis during the Mass, as the program for 1st Communion is a two year program.  The program for the school year 2008-2009 will begin on the weekend of September 20th and 21st.  Classes are held during both weekend Masses. Grades 4 – 10 +, Generation of Faith     This program is designed for both parents and children.  Parents who have children in grades  4 - 10 are asked to attend these monthly sessions. The adult session gives them an opportunity to refresh their memory on important matters of the faith as well as giving them the chance to share with other adults on pertinent issues of faith. The next class for parents and children in this program will be November 16, 2008 at St. Peter Parish in Auburn.  All GoF classes are held on Sundays from 4 – 6 pm. Confirmation Program:      The Confirmation students will begin their two year program on Sunday, October 5, 2008.  Classes are held from 11:00 am to 12 noon. Students must be registered in the program and must be registered members of the parish.  If you have not yet registered your child for classes please call the office to speak to Lorette.                      Schedule of Classes

Question of the Week
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 
Theme: (Our Offering to God)
Reading I: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 (There Is No Other)
Reading II: l Thessalonians 1:1-5(Faith, Hope & Love)
Gospel: Matthew 22:15-21 (What Belongs to God)

Question for Adults:  To what extent do I deliberately align my political choices with the gospel and church teaching?) Politics and religion are two topics that have traditionally been seen as incompatible.  There are areas of politics where this is true. Those parts of politics that are treacherous and blasphemous as well as completely dishonest are certainly not aligned with faith and morals.  However, this does not mean that we should approach political ideas and candidates devoid of our principles and the virtuous life.  Approaching politics with gospel and church teachings takes a bit more time on our part since we have to dig a bit deeper in the candidates stand on issues but it is not impossible.   Where do we stand with in this area?  

Question for Children?  Do I bring everything to God in prayer, or are there areas of my life that I would rather keep hidden from him? Even children know that there are things we do not always want to share with everyone.  This may even happen with God.  Children must be taught that God can be approached on any topic even those things about which they are most ashamed.  That is not to say that what they did is good.  It simply means that God loves them and is willing to listen to their story and why they did what they did. 

Community News

Come and See Tomas More College
    High school juniors and seniors are invited to attend Thomas More College’s Come & See Weekend from Thursday Oct. 23-Sat. 25 in Merrimack, NH.  They will enjoy attending classes, visiting with students and a special lecture by Artist in Residence David Clayton on “The Secularization of Art after the Enlightenment”.  TMC’s  Annual “Octoberfest” will round out the weekend on Saturday night.  For more information please contact Admissions at TMC:  (800)880-8308 or admissions@ThomasMoreCollege.edu.  TMC provides a four year liberal arts education steeped in the Western Catholic Tradition.

Food Pantry for October   This month our pantry shelves are in need of   Cereal, Canned fruit, Ravioli, Beef Stew, and Chicken Noodle Soup.  We are also always in need of juices and instant milk.  Thank you very much for all you do for those less fortunate

We Need Your Help. . .   The month of September ushers in a new year for our Christian Formation Program.  St. Paul parish is blessed with many young families.  This is indeed a great blessing.  However,  with many young children comes a responsibility on our part to provide for fruitful Christian Formation.  This year we are in need of a few generous adults who would be able to assist in our Generation of Faith program. We meet once a month for seven or eight months throughout the year.  If you think you would be able to assist in this important ministry please contact Lorette.
    Teaching our children is probably one of the most important and most rewarding ministries in the church.  The program cannot exist without the help of those parishioners who are willing to give of their time in this ministry.  Please give this matter some serious time and reflection.  Thank you.

Birthright of Manchester-307 Kelley St
    Would you like to help women in distress and help us stop abortion?  Please consider becoming a Birthright volunteer.  All that is asked is to be over 18 years of age, ardently pro-life, and have a sincere desire to listen with concern and with a non-judgmental attitude.  No prior training or experience is necessary as we provide that for you.  Come join our team.  You will find it to be a rich experience.  Hours are flexible.  Call Mary at 668-3443 or Phyllis at 472-5410