St. Aloysius of Gonzaga (St. Louis) Parish

St. Aloysius of Gonzaga (St. Louis) Parish

ST. ALOYSIUS OF GONZAGA
St. Louis Church
48 West Hollis Street
Nashua, N.H. 03060
Phone: 603-882-4362 * Fax: 603-886-8923
www.stlouisnashua.org
A COMMUNITY OF WORD, WORSHIP, FELLOWSHIP AND SERVICE IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC TRADITION
Rev. Marcos Gonzalez-Torres ................. Pastor
[email protected]
Richard Desmarais ................................... Deacon
[email protected]
Parish Council Members:
Susan Simard, Linda Paradise, Carmel Pawlowski, Liliana Pontoni,
Jhoanny Marte, Karen Deoleo, Rolande Suchocki,
Jean-Paul Archambault, Ludis Salazar
Finance Council Members:
Mrs. Rolande Suchocki - Chairperson, Mr. Leo Simard,
Mr. Douglas Pratt, Mrs. Denise Barnett , Mr. Benito Medellín
Faith Formation Team:
Elia Lerma……………………………………… Faith Formation
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Coordinator
Monica Quiñones .......................................... Youth Minister
[email protected]
Bulletin &
Social Media
Giselle North
........................................... Director of
[email protected]
Confirmation
Carmen Dussault .......................................... Pastoral care
[email protected]
Susan Simard ………………………………….. Bible Course
[email protected]
Coordinator - Eng.
Office Staff:
Jennifer McInerney
.................................
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Amy Buckmire …………………………………
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Nicole Reyes ……………………………………
[email protected]
Business Manager
Administrative
Assistant
Office Assistant
Misioneras Servidoras de la Palabra
Convent …………………………….. ............... 603-882-0893
Cemetery Office:
Elizabeth Klamka.......................................... St. Louis,
603-886-1302
Old St. Louis,
[email protected]
St. Francis,
St. Stanislaus
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Thursday 9am – 4pm
Closed on Fridays
MASS SCHEDULE:
Weekdays:
Monday- Friday: 8:30am (English)
Wednesday: 7:00pm (Español)
Weekends:
Saturday: 4:00pm (English) - 6:00pm (Español)
Sunday: 9:00am (Français & English) -11:00am (English)
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
In the Church
Saturday: 3:00pm (English & Spanish)
Wednesday: 6:00pm - 6:45pm & by appointment
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
from 12 noon to 8:00 p.m.
at Corpus Christi Chapel 43 Franklin St Nashua, NH
Adoration on Wednesdays at St. Aloysius Church
from 9a.m. to 7p.m. (If there is a Funeral Mass,
adoration will commence after Mass.)
Closed if no school
NH CATHOLIC CHARITIES:
261 Lake St. Nashua, NH 03060 * 603-889-9431
www.nh-cc.org
CORPUS CHRISTI FOOD PANTRY:
Contact: Susan Dignan * 603-882-6372
Emergency Assistance: 603-598-1641
Welcome to our Church family! We’re glad you came to join with us in our worship time today. We hope you come again!
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, October 18th, 2015
World Mission Sunday
This year, the Pontifical Mission Societies, which sponsors World
Mission Sunday, is focusing on the Gospel passage from
Matthew, "I will build my church" (16:18).
Throughout the world, the Pontifical Mission Society spreads the
good news of the Gospel far and wide. Let us pray, and offer our
gift of support and money to the spread of the Gospel in faraway
lands, and in our own cities and towns.
Let us pray…
Good and gracious God, we humbly ask your blessings upon our
brothers and sisters in lands far from us. Your Gospel message
was handed to us through our parents and nurtured in our
communities by priests, brothers, and sisters who have dedicated
their lives to spread God's good news.
Help us to be generous in our offering of monetary gifts to the
Pontifical Mission Society. May our gifts continue the work of
evangelization of countries throughout the world.
We ask this in Christ's name, who is our brother and savior.
Amen.
Parish Handbell Choir
Our parish handbell choir is in need of additional players.
Rehearsals are on Mondays from 6:30pm- 7:30pm. The
ability to read music is helpful but is not necessary. We
have fun making music together so please
consider joining us. For further information,
if you have questions, or to sign up please
contact Michele Laliberte by phone at 603582-4779.
Parish Council Members Needed
We are currently seeking 2 new members for our Parish
Pastoral Council. We, as a parish, count on this group of
parishioners, to be the voice of the parish and advise our
pastor on a wide variety of subjects, including liturgy,
special events, parishioner concerns and much more. It is
a great way serve the parish and your fellow parishioners.
Meetings are held once a month in the evening, on the 2nd
Tuesday of the month, from September to June. If you are
interested in joining this committee, please call the rectory
office at 603-882-4362.
Thinking of Christmas!
A new project is underway to replace the very worn statues that
have been part of our Nativity scene for decades! We plan to
purchase a few at a time over the next few years, as this is a very
expensive, but important undertaking. If you would like to make
a donation, the binder which shows the various pieces that make
up the scene, is on display in the rectory office. Donations will be
collected until the beginning of Advent. Thank you!
For more information about the pilgrimage visit
www.catholicnh.org or contact the Diocese.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends
Allow God to strengthen, renew and rekindle your
marriage sacrament so that it can flourish and reflect his
love. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends
are October 23 - 25 and December 4 - 6, 2015. For more
information call Steve and Michelle O’Leary at 1-800-710WWMEvisit our webpage at www.wwme.org, or at
https://www.facebook.com/Wwmema.
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, October 18th, 2015
Weddings
Diocesan policy states that the couple should contact the parish
priest at least six months prior to the wedding before making any
arrangements. Please call the rectory for further information.
Baptisms
For catechesis and preparation information please contact the office
by phone or by email at [email protected].
Corpus Christi Food Pantry
Corpus Christi Food Pantry is currently seeking adult
volunteers between the hours of 11-12pm on Monday and
Wednesday, or 3:00-4:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Tasks
include stocking and sorting food as well as light housekeeping.
Drivers are needed on a part time basis. Please call or email the Food
Pantry Director if you are interested, Susan, 882-6372,
[email protected]. Thanks in advance for your prayerful
consideration.
Readings for the Week of October 18th 2015
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Is 53:10-11/Heb 4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45
Rom 4:20-25/Lk 12:13-21
Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21/Lk 12:35-38
Rom 6:12-18/Lk 12:39-48
Rom 6:19-23/Lk 12:49-53
Rom 7:18-25a/Lk 12:54-59
Rom 8:1-11/Lk 13:1-9
Jer 31:7-9/Heb 5:1-6/Mk 10:46-52
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Mass Intentions:
Monday, October 19th, 2015
8:30am - Aliona Geldieva
Vera Judith Blanco Miranda
Johanna Meneses
Tuesday, October 20th, 2015
8:30am - Janice O’Grady by the parish nurses
Wednesday, October 21st, 2015
8:30am - All Souls
Norman Soucy by Jeanne Scarion
7:00pm - Angela Antonia Payamps (4 mo. Anniversary)
Thursday, October 22nd, 2015
8:30am - Irene Houle by her family
Friday, October 23rd, 2015
8:30am - Edward Deras by the Deres family
Saturday, October 24th, 2015
4:00pm - In thanks to St. Anthony for prayers answered
Amanda Farland by the Belanger family (17th
Anniversary)
Robert Buxton by his family (19th
Anniversary)
Donald Ravenelle by his family
6:00pm - Teofilo Cazares
Por el primer cumpleaños de Gianni Patiño
En acción de gracias al Divino Niño por
la salud de Joana Reyes
Sunday, October 25th, 2015
9:00am - All souls
11:00am - Herman Belanger by Pauline Belanger (3rd
Annivesary)
Normand Dufour
Edgar Guerrette by his family (18th
Anniversary)
Ernest Dubois by Paul and Pauline Gagne
(11th Anniversary)
Nicholas Dahl by his family
Sanctuary Lamp:
Church: For all our parishioners
Chapel: For all our parishioners
St. Louis Church
Booster Club News
The Week Ahead:
Monday, October 19th, 2015
7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)
8:30am: Mass
10:00am: Al-Anon Meeting in Milette Manor
12:00pm - 8:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel
5:45pm- 7:00pm: Faith Formation Classes in Milette Manor
6:30pm - 7:30pm: Cub Scouts Meeting in the Church Hall
6:30pm - 7:30pm: Bell Choir Practice in the Church
Tuesday, October 20th, 2015
7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)
8:30am: Mass
12:00pm - 8:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel
5:45pm- 7:00pm: Faith Formation Classes in Milette Manor
Wednesday, October 21st, 2015
7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)
8:30am: Mass
9:00am - 6:50pm: Eucharistic Adoration in the Church
7:00pm: Mass (Spanish)
7:00pm: Bible Study (English) in Milette Manor
8:00pm: CERS Meeting in Milette Manor
Thursday, October 22nd, 2015
7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)
8:30am: Mass
12:00pm - 8:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel
5:45pm -7:00pm: RCIC Classes in Milette Manor
Friday, October 23rd, 2015
**Cemetery & Rectory Offices Closed**
7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)
8:30am: Mass
7:00pm: Spanish Choir Practice (Church)
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Charismatic Group Meeting in the Chapel
6:30pm- 8:00pm: EDGE Night in the Church Hall
Saturday, October 24th, 2015
9:00am- 11:00am: RCIA Classes in Milette Manor (Spanish)
4:00pm - 5:00pm: Kids Choir Practice in Milette Manor
4:00pm- 5:00pm: English Mass
6:00pm: Spanish Mass
7:30pm - 9:00pm: Al-Anon Meeting in Milette Manor
Sunday, October 25th, 2015
9:00am - 10:00am: French/English Mass
10:00am- 1:00apm: RCIA Classes in Milette Manor (English)
11:00am - 12:00pm: English Mass
6:30pm- 8:00pm: LifeTeen Night in the Church Hall
This week’s winner is John Morse. He received $38.00
and the church received $56.00. Thank you to those
who participate each week. This is a great fundraiser for
our parish. There are envelopes at each entrance of the
church. Pick up an envelope or two and take a chance.
The winner receives 40% of the amount collected and the
parish receives 60%.
Your Weekly Contributions
October 10th and 11th
Offertory:
$4,080.00
Loose:
$2,831.65
Total:
Property Management
Catholic Education Env.
Fuel Collection
$6,911.65
$5.00
$360.00
$776.00
Thank you for all of the ways you so
generously support our parish! May you be
richly blessed for all that you do.
Christmas Wreath Program
If you would like to have a beautiful balsam
Christmas wreath placed on the lot of your family
members this Holy Christmas season, the
cemetery is now taking orders for wreaths for the
nominal cost of $37.00. Wreaths will be placed
during the first week of December, weather
permitting. If you wish to purchase a wreath,
please place your order by November 20th, 2015.
All Christmas décor will be removed by the
cemetery staff by the end of January 2016 (also
weather permitting). If you have any questions or
would like additional information please call the
Cemetery Office 603-886-1302 for St. Louis, St.
Francis Xavier, and St. Stanislaus Cemeteries.
Thank you!
St. Aloysius Parish
Saint Maries’ Craft Fair
Sponsor of the Week
You are invited to take part in the second annual Saint Maries’ Craft
Fair which will take place on Saturday December 5th from 9:00am
to 4:00pm at Saint Maries’ located on 378 Notre Dame Ave,
Manchester, NH 03102. If you are gifted with crafts and would like
to sell them during this fair please contact Jan Case through phone
603-361-3992 or email [email protected] or submit your
application online at enterthenarrowgate.org.
TJ's Deli & Catering
TJ's Deli is a lunchtime must! Take your food to go our enjoy
a sit-down meal in our sports-themed cafe'. Start your day off
right with a hot breakfast from TJs! Our service is available 7
-days a week for all your private and professional functions.
We offer an extensive menu of high-quality meals for
reasonable prices. TJ’s Deli is located at 2 Pittsburgh Avenue Nashua, NH For more information visit our website,
http://www.tjsdeliandcatering.com/ or call us at
603-883-7770.
March for Life
January 21st-22nd, 2016
A Day of Enrichment: The Grace of Acceptance
This day of enrichment will be on October 24, 2015 from 10am to
3:30pm at Holy Cross Center, 357 Island Pond Rd. Manchester,
NH. The presenter for the activity will be Jan Novotka.
Pre-registration is required. Please call us at 603-435-7271 or email
[email protected] FREE WILL OFFERING.
You will need to bring lunch, beverages will be provided.
Thank you and may God bless your parish.
Priesthood Sunday
October 24/25, 2015
Catholic parishes throughout New
Hampshire and the United States will show
support for their priests with prayers and
special celebrations on the weekend of
October 24 and 25. The last Sunday of
October has in recent years been designated
as Priesthood Sunday, a one-day celebration
of the priesthood organized by parish lay
leaders and coordinated by the USA Council
of Serra International. Serra International is a
lay organization whose aim is to foster and promote vocations to the
Catholic priesthood and religious life, and encourages its
members to fulfill their own Christian vocations to service.
The lay faithful of each parish, school or other ministry are asked to
develop their own special way of marking the day and honoring
both priesthood and their own priests. Over the past few years
parishes have shown their appreciation by hosting receptions after
the Masses, placing an ad in the local newspaper honoring their
priest, or presenting their priest with personalized notes reminding
him of what he does to bring people closer to Christ.
For more information on Priesthood Sunday go to:
www.priestsunday.org
You are invited to attend the 43rd March for Life and
Pilgrimage of Faith in Washington, DC. Join the
estimated 300-400 pilgrims from the Diocese of
Manchester to stand up for the Sanctity of the Human Life.
We will attend Mass as a group both days, first at a local
parish, then with Bishop Libasci on Capitol Hill. We will
attend the Rally and March on the National Mall by the
Smithsonian buildings and there will also be an
opportunity to lobby your Senators and Congressmen.
The trip cost includes bus transportation, t-shirt, bag lunch
on ride down, one night at hotel, metro tickets, and
continental breakfast at the hotel. Reservations need to be
made by October 31, 2015 with a 50% deposit. Final
Payments are due by December 15, 2015. For more
information contact Valerie Lynn Somers at
[email protected].
Respect Life
29o Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
17 de octubre de 2015
29º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Cada domingo Dios nos brinda una oportunidad más para
comprender su palabra y sus acciones. Nos llena de su sabiduría y
nos explica una y otra vez el significado del Reino de los cielos, y
de cómo vivir en él. En esta ocasión, Santiago y Juan, hijos de
Zebedeo, se acercaron a Jesús para hacerle una petición. Parece ser
que estos dos discípulos andaban en una sintonía muy diferente a
la propuesta por Jesús. Es posible también que los dos hermanos
se sintieran incómodos al ver que Pedro les llevaba la delantera en
cuestión de cercanía, así como admiración por lo acertado de sus
respuestas en diálogos anteriores. Por lo tanto, Jesús de nueva
cuenta les explica que él no triunfará sin antes haber pasado por la
muerte de la cruz.
¿Te ha pasado lo mismo alguna vez? ¿Has pedido cosas a alguien
sin ponerle atención a sus propuestas? ¿En qué sentido te pareces a
Santiago y Juan? Las respuestas pueden ser muchas, pero la
respuesta de Jesús es solamente una: "No saben lo que piden.
¿Podrán pasar la prueba que yo voy a pasar y recibir el bautismo
con que seré bautizado?" (Mc 10, 38). La respuesta de Santiago y
Juan fue afirmativa, aunque en el fondo no sabían lo que les
esperaba. Y ahora nosotros, ¿hacemos todo lo posible por estar en
los primeros lugares en el hogar, el trabajo, la escuela y la
comunidad? Ser servidores, sin embargo, sería la respuesta
acertada. Fijémonos lo que hacen los padres de familia: sirven con
generosidad a sus hijos y lo mismo hacen entre esposos para llevar
alegría y felicidad en sus vidas. Ser líder y ser el primero implica
Preparaciones para la Navidad!
Domingo:
Is 53, 10-11/Heb 4, 14-16/Mc 10, 35-45 o
10, 42-45
Lunes:
Rom 4, 19-25/Lc 12, 13-21
Martes:
Rom 5, 12. 15. 17-19. 20-21/Lc 12, 35-38
Miércoles:
Rom 6, 12-18/Lc 12, 39-48
Jueves:
Rom 6, 19-23/Lc 12, 49-53
Viernes:
Rom 7, 18-25/Lc 12, 54-59
Sábado:
Rom 8, 1-11/Lc 13, 1-9
Domingo siguiente: Jr 31, 7-9/Heb 5, 1-6/Mc 10, 46-52
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Noticias de la Pastoral Juvenil
El nuevo año de formación de fe ya comenzó y con él
nuestro programa de Ministerio Juvenil y necesitamos la
ayuda de todos aquellos que quieran cooperar
proveyendonos cena el viernes en la tarde o el domingo en
la tarde. Si quieres cooperar con nosotros, favor de
comunicarte con Mónica a [email protected].
Muchas gracias por su colaboración. ¡Que Dios los
bendiga a todos!
Marcha por la Vida
21-22 Enero 2016
Los invitamos a asistir a la Marcha por la Vida y 43ª
Peregrinación de Fe en Washington, DC. Únete a los
aproximadamente 300-400 peregrinos de la Diócesis de
Manchester a defender la santidad de la vida humana.
Vamos a asistir a la misa como un grupo los dos días,
primero en una parroquia local y luego con el Obispo
Libasci en el Capitolio. Además estaremos asistiendo a la
manifestación y marcha en el Paseo Nacional cerca de los
edificios del Smithsonian. Ésta será una oportunidad para
presionar a sus senadores y congresistas. El costo del viaje
incluye el transporte en autobús, camiseta, almuerzo en
(cuando vallamos de camino de Manchester a
Washington), una noche en el hotel, boletos para el metro,
y el desayuno continental en el hotel. Las reservaciones
deben hacerse en o antes del 31 de octubre de 2015 junto a
un depósito del 50%. Los pagos finales se recibirán hasta el
15 de diciembre de 2015. Para mayor información
comuníquese con Valerie Lynn Somers a
[email protected].
RESPETA
Hemos comenzado un proyecto nuevo
para reemplazar los estatuas que
forman parte de nuestro pesebre de
Navidad. Nuestra meta es comprar un
par de estatuas cada año por los
próximos años, ya que son muy
costosos pero muy importantes. Si
gustan dar una donación, tenemos un
libro que incluye imágenes de cada estatua de la Natividad en la
oficina de la Iglesia. Se aceptarán donaciones hasta el comienzo de
Adviento. Gracias!
Lecturas para la semana del
18 de octubre de 2015
LA VIDA
Parroquia San Luis de Gonzaga
Esta misa es ofrecida:
Bodas
Por el eterno descanso de Teófilo Cazares.
Por un año mas de vida de Sara Alvarado.
Por la salud de Celsa Cabrera.
Favor de comunicarse a la oficina parroquial seis meses
antes de llevarse acabo el evento.
Domingo Mundial de las Misiones
¡Hoy es el Domingo Mundial de las Misiones! En las escrituras,
leímos que San Pablo, les pidió a las gentiles iglesias que
realizaran una colecta para apoyar a la Iglesia de Jerusalén. Hoy en
día, nos solicitan que apoyemos a las iglesias jóvenes de todo el
mundo. Tus plegarias y regalos generosos a la Sociedad para la
Propagación de la Fe en la colecta de hoy, ayudarán a los
misioneros a ofrecer a los pobres de estas áreas, ayuda práctica
mientras comparten la piedad del Señor. Asegurará el desarrollo de
diócesis locales, y apoyará el trabajo de curas, religiosos y líderes
laicos que sirven a los marginados y los más necesitados. ¡Sal al
mundo entero a través de tu regalo en la colecta de hoy!
Bautismos
Las Charlas Pre-bautismales serán todos los 3er sábados de
cada mes a la 1pm en Milette Manor. Los papas y padrinos
deben asistir. Las fechas para el resto del año ya están
programadas para:
Noviembre 21
Diciembre 19
Los bautizos en español son el 2do y 4to domingo del mes a
las 12:30pm. Por favor confirme las fechas deseadas antes
de hacer planes.
Grupo de Oración Carismático
El grupo de oración carismático de la parroquia se reúne
todos los viernes de 6pm a 8pm en la Capilla de Corpus
Christi, 43 Franklin St. Nashua, NH. Comenzamos con el
rezo del Santo Rosario y Adoración Eucarística. ¡No
faltes! Dios tiene grandes bendiciones para ti.
¡Acompáñanos a adorar a nuestro Señor!
Fiesta al Señor de los Milagros
Domingo del Sacerdocio - Octubre 24/25, 2015
Las parroquias católicas a través de New Hampshire y los Estados
Unidos estarán mostrando su apoyo a sus sacerdotes con oraciones
y celebraciones especiales el fin de semana del 24 y 25 de octubre y
25. El último domingo de octubre en los últimos años ha sido
designado como el Domingo del Sacerdocio, una celebración de un
día de el sacerdocio organizado por los líderes laicos de la parroquia
y coordinado por el Consejo de EE.UU. de Serra Internacional.
Serra International es una organización laica cuyo objetivo es
fomentar y promover las vocaciones al sacerdocio y a la vida
religiosa, y anima a sus miembros a cumplir sus propias vocaciones
cristianas mediante el servicio.
Se les pide a los fieles laicos de cada parroquia, escuela u otro
ministerio que desarrollen su propia manera especial de honrar tanto
el sacerdocio y sus propios sacerdotes en ese día. En los últimos
años las parroquias han mostrado su agradecimiento mediante
recepciones después de las Misas, colocando un anuncio en el
periódico local en honor a su sacerdote, o la presentación de su
sacerdote con notas personalizadas recordándole lo que él hace para
acercar a las personas a Cristo.
Para obtener más información sobre el Domingo del Sacerdocio
vaya a: www.priestsunday.org.
Esta festividad nace en Perú cuando un humilde mulato
pinta la imagen de Cristo crucificado. Luego del
terremoto de 1655, toda la cofradía donde estaba pintada
la imagen se derrumbó quedando solo en pie la pared
donde estaba pintada la imagen. Lo mismo pasó en el año
1687 cuando un maremoto sacudió la ciudad y solo quedó
la imágen en pie. El Señor de los Milagros nos recuerda
que tanto nos ama Dios que envió a su único Hijo al
mundo para que muriera en la cruz por nosotros.
Es un gran honor poder celebrar su fiesta en nuestra
parroquia. Así que acompáñanos a compartir juntos en el
sótano de la iglesia después de la santa misa.
Señor de los Milagros