St. Mary Roman Catholic Church

32 Pearl St. ~ Claremont, NH 03743 Tel. (603) 542-9518 Fax (603) 542-9614 email ~ [email protected] Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM - 2 PM

Websites St. Mary Parish www.stmaryparishnh.org

Diocese of Manchester www.catholicnh.org

Sunday ~ August 11, 2019 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pastor Very Rev. Shawn Therrien, V.G. Parochial Vicar Rev. Arockia Antony, HGN Deacons Rev. Deacon Paul Boucher Rev. Deacon James Wilton Administrative Assistant Mary K. Keating Music Director Joe Labrecque Academy Headmaster Roxanne Raeside Wilton

ADORATION CHAPEL LITURGY SCHEDULE

Saturday 4:00 PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Thursday ONLY 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 8:00 / 10:30 AM Monday / Wednesday 7:30 AM Chapel Hours Tuesday / Friday 12:10 PM Monday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM No Mass on Thursday Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

MASSES AT OLD ST. MARY CHURCH Thursday 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday Morning Mass at 8:00 AM every week Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (June to October) at Old St. Mary Church Saturday 9:00 AM - 12 Noon Sunday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 PM

Remember the St. Mary Renovation Fund Church is illuminated this week in your Will. for all souls.

www.jp2academynh.org (603) 542-2157 History of the Infant of

The original statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague was created as a royal wedding gift from a Spanish Prin- cess to her Austrian royal cousin. The statue of the Infant is a slender and beautifully-modeled figure and is carved of wood thinly coated with wax, standing nineteen inches tall, with the left foot barely visable under a long white tunic. The left hand encircles a miniature globe, surmounted by a cross, signifying the world- wide kingship of the . The right hand is extended in blessing with the first two fingers being up- raised to symbolize the two natures of Christ, while the folded thumb and last two fingers touch each other representing the unity of the Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit in the mystery of the Blessed Trinity. The face has a strange power of evoking sentiments of deep gratitude of the mystery of God-made-Man. For all His majestic posture and regal attire, the little King of Prague is more striking for His outward expres- sion of human littleness than by the impression of hidden greatness. The wardrobe of the Infant is similar to the priest’s alb: one is of white linen, the other is of lace. Covering these is a dalmatic made of silk or vel- vet over which is worn a cape. It represents the Infant Jesus dressed in royal robes, wearing a crown. He is King of the Universe. Later, the statue had been discarded in war and His hands destroyed. Found by a Carmelite, he fixed the hands and placed the statue in a place of honor in the Carmelite Church in Prague, . In 1637, as Fr. Cyril prayed before the Infant, he was filled with wonder, contemplating the loving God Who became a child for His people. Suddenly, the statue spoke to the stunned Carmelite:

“Have mercy on Me and I will have mercy on you. Give Me hands and I will give you peace. The more you honor Me, the more I will bless you.” Many miracles have occurred through intercession to the Divine Infant. During one invasion, all the chil- dren of the city were taken to the Church for protection—praying to the Infant, they were all saved. For almost four centuries, this promise of protection and blessing has inspired devotion and love of the Infant Jesus of Prague. The home of the Infant Jesus of Prague is in the city of Prague, which is the capital of the Czech Republic. The original statue has been restored and preserved in the Carmelite church of Our Lady of Victory (pictured here). The Church was returned to the after the fall of Communism. The statue pro- vides spiritual uplift for millions of people who have adopted the Holy Infant’s call to humility, simplicity, and sincerity and to become little in order to become great and pleasing before Christ the King. Devotion to the Miraculous Infant Jesus celebrates the “Child of God”—the great mystery of the Incarna- tion. The child in all of us believes in the humanity and divinity of Christ and rejoices in God’s caring and protective love for us. The Infant reminds us that God is holding us in the palm of His hand. The effective spiritual meditation is the reason why the Infant Jesus of Prague is so continuously appeal- ing to human hearts all over the world, which he has so firmly in His hands. You can find His statue in al- most any church, convent, monastery and house, representing a Divine Protection toward His devotees. August 10, 2019—August 18, 2019 WEEKLY OFFERING . . . Stewardship Giving of Time, Talent and Treasure in gratitude for all of God’s gifts. Sat. Aug 10 Vigil of the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Thank you for your generosity! 4:00 PM Geraldine Payla (†) Thank you also for those who make up envelopes! By Family August 4, 2019

Sun. Aug 11 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Offertory $ 3,755.00 8:00 AM For the People Fuel $ 1,809.73

10:30 AM Yvonne Landry (†) Second Collections By Family Buck-A-Month August 10/11 NH Missionaries Abroad August 17/18 Mon. Aug 12 Weekday 7:30 AM The Roy and Jutras Families PLEASE NOTE … All checks are payable to: St. Mary Parish. If By Family you would like to put in the memo section what collection it is that is fine, just as long as checks are made out to the church! With the Tue. Aug 13 Weekday

12:10 PM Konrad Lehner (†) exception of St Vincent De Paul and John Paul II Academy: By Grzanna Family St. Vincent de Paul, payable direct to: St. Vincent de Paul Society. School Donations payable direct to: John Paul II Academy Wed. Aug 14 St. Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr 7:30 AM All Souls PRAYER LIST Call the parish office to add/continue a person on the prayer list Thur. Aug 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary * 9:00 AM For the People Jeff Albright Val Gregoire David Montano Doris Allen Jeannine Grenier Thomas Moriarty 5:30 PM Michael Beagan (†) Erich Baccke Brendan Gunning Kerry Mulvey By Marti Beagan Jeffrey Baker Marion Hamilton Mary Murphy James Baljak Bailey Hanson Mary Ouellette Fri. Aug 16 Weekday Linda-Joy Beauregard Hope Haworth Erin Cahill Pacheco Deborah Bedard Deborah Hemingway Rosalie Parker 12:10 PM The Roy and Jutras Families Janet Blaisdell Renee Honeman Mike Poirier By Family Carolyn Bouchard Anne Houle Marilyn Prever Joseph Bouchard Gabriel Houle Phil Prever Sat. Aug 17 Weekday (Old St. Mary’s) Carol Braga David Immic Mary Raymond 8:00 AM David Baldasaro (†) James Bridges Family Gary Lyle Kingsbury Joey Rittlinger By Shirley Baldasaro Gary Bromley Al Kulacz Kim Rounds Pauline Buckner Richard LaCasce Gloria Santini Vigil of the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time William Burr, Jr. Bertha Lamarre Linda Denis Schneider 4:00 PM For the People Ken Christy Pearl Landry Cheryl Shaimas Sis Corsale Norman LeBlanc Andrew St. Pierre Sun. Aug 18 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sarah Davis Ray Lemieux Elaine St. Pierre 8:00 AM Bert Nelson (†) James DeTore Merranda Lenahan Moe St. Pierre By His Son Ronald Jim Dilts Matthew Limoges Irene Stearns Claire Doe Roy Lucier Mary Sullivan 10:30 AM Andre Lefreniere (†) Sr. Paulette Ducharme Cassandra Mae Lufkin Christine Synder By Paul & Lorraine Lefreniere/Denis & Elaine Lefreniere Thomas Eagen Peter McCusker Michael Villers Charles Eastman Brayden McEnany Theresa Viger * Holy Day of Obligation Charles Fletcher Helen McGuire Bill Walsh Donat Gagne Terry McGuire Steve Wheeler Alison Gagnon Shirley McNutt David White READINGS FOR THE WEEK. . . Earl Gregoire Sylvia Michaud Lisa Buckner White Mon. Aug 12 Dt 10:12-22/Mt 17:22-27 Tues. Aug 13 Dt 31:1-8/Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Vocations Prayer Corner Wed. Aug 14 Dt 34:1-12/Mt 18:15-20 This week we pray for all seminarians and Sisters in Thurs. Aug 15 Rv 11:19, 12:1-6, 10/1 Cor 15:20-17/Lk 1:39-56 formation, especially those of our diocese, as they Fri. Aug 16 Jos 24:1-13/Mt 19:3-12 Sat. Aug 17 Jos 24:14-29/Mt 19:13-15 prepare for a lifetime of service in the Church. Sun. Aug 18 Jer 38:4-6, 8-10/Heb 12:1-4/Lk 12:49-53 LECTORS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY LOVED ONES The next ministry schedule beginning September 2019 is due to Zachary Long… US Army be completed by August 21st. If you have any upcoming dates Raymond F. Parizo, Jr….US Navy which you would not be available to serve, please contact the Joseph Villers….US Army parish office by August 20th. Please call 542-9518 or email Call the parish office to add your loved ones in the service. [email protected] with the dates. Thank you!

Welcome New Parishioners…Just moved to this area? We welcome you to St. Mary Parish. Please stop by the parish office or call (603) 542-9518 for “new parishioner” information! HYMNS—Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time REMEMBERING DURING THE YEAR “Memorial Candle Fund” Entrance Antiphon: Page 222 Candles burning in the Church/Adoration Chapel Offertory Hymn: #137—Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken for all souls.

Communion Antiphon: Page 224 Sunday, August 25th Communion Hymn: #174—Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Recessional Hymn: #84—Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! John Paul II Academy Grounds RSVP by August 20th

SAVE THE DATES Parishioners are asked to please sign up at one of the tables at each entrance of the church after each weekend Mass so TH 12 ANNUAL YARD SALE we may have a head count to ensure enough food for all.

KICK OFF MEETING IN GYM Thank you to the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daugh- WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019 ters of America for coordinating, cooking, and providing the 6:30 PM food for this wonderful event. All parishioners of both St. WORKERS ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED TO Joseph and St. Mary Parishes and John Paul II Academy are SET UP OVER 100 TABLES FOR invited. The more the merrier! AUGUST COLLECTION DATES Come enjoy good food and fellowship! (Please contact Norma Limoges @ 542-2916 for additional information) Upcoming Pro-Life Event:

Saturday Prayer-Witness Vigil for Life Gigantic Indoor Yard Sale – St. Mary’s Gym – Satur- August 24 Across from Planned Parenthood day, September 7, 2019, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 136 Pleasant Street, Claremont, NH Proceeds will benefit St. Mary’s Parish, Claremont, Noon to 1:00 p.m. NH. All are welcome to come witness for life and pray the Ro- Donations for the yard sale will be accepted in the sary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the unborn and to con- gym during the following dates/times: vert the culture of death.

Monday, August 19, 2019 (3 pm – 7 pm) Knights of Columbus Meeting Wednesday, August 21, 2019 (3 pm – 7 pm) Monday, August 12th, 7:00 PM Saturday, August 24, 2019 (9 am – 1 pm) Council Chambers, St. Mary Gym Monday, August 26, 2019 (3 pm – 7 pm) Wednesday, August 28, 2019 (3 pm – 7 pm) Redemptorist Mission Coming to All Saints Parish Saturday, August 31, 2019 (9 am – 1 pm) Please mark your calendars and join us for a wonderful par- ish mission to be held at All Saints Parish in Charlestown and The following items will be accepted: tools, small No. Walpole, New Hampshire from September 8th through furniture, small appliances, glassware, china, September 11th. We will welcome Fr. Kevin MacDonald , a dishes, pots/pans, items, crafts, toys, renowned Redemptorist preacher who will preach about jewelry, pictures/frames, tapes/movies/CD’s, God’s mercy. The mission will include a talk each evening puzzles, linens to include drapes & bedding, home beginning at 7:00pm. There will be a reception, a penance decorative items, etc. service, and will conclude with a Mass. Sunday and Wednes- day nights will be at St. Peter Church in No. Walpole and The following items will not be accepted: books, Monday and Tuesday will be at St. Catherine Church in large appliances, large furniture, televisions Charlestown. There is no need to register and a free will (except flat screen), mattresses, luggage, car offering will be taken for the visiting priest. Please call us at seats, broken items, rugs/carpeting, clothes, 826-3359 for further information. Everyone is welcome! shoes, exercise equipment, ski’s/poles, ski boots, typewriters and computers. Consider online contributions to St. Mary Please contact Norma Limoges @ (603) 542-2916 Parish. Visit our website and click on the “Give Online” button.