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MONDAY, May 18 St. Matthew. 8:30 AM For all Healthcare Workers Reconciliation is available by

TUESDAY, May 19 appointment. Please call the office. 8:30 AM Monique Boisson by Alain & Denise Guepy Anointing of the Sick is available— WEDNESDAY, May 20 please call the office or if it is urgent, 8:30 AM William Bodenrader by Barbara Smith 7:00 PM Ascension Vigil Mass: John Pallone by Betty please call the Rectory at 603-458-7916 Epperson THURSDAY, May 21 8:30 AM Ruth Ann DePonte by Lillian Scionti Parish Email: [email protected]

FRIDAY, May 22 Parish Website: www.stmatthew-nh.org 8:30 AM William Haddad by Jack & Pat Kennedy Office Phone: 603-893-3336

SATURDAY, May 23 Faith Formation Phone: 603-898-4818 4:00 PM Ronald Goglia by Helen Bradford Fax: 603-898-4008 SUNDAY, May 17 7:30 AM Mrs. Claire Dunn by Mr & Mrs Daniel Dunn 9:30 AM Brendan Griffin—4th year anniversary By his family Parish Giving May 10 11:30 AM Rita & Kasmir Ulaky by the Ulaky Family 6:00 PM St Matthews Parishioners Offertory $9,055 On-line $915

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