St. Mary’s ~ 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 - 1 PM

Websites St. Mary’s Parish www.stmaryparishnh.org

Diocese of Manchester www.catholicnh.org Founded 1823

Sunday ~ August 6, 2017 Transfiguration of the Lord

Pastor Very Rev. Shawn Therrien, V.F. Parochial Vicar Rev. Arockia Antony, HGN Deacon Rev. Deacon Paul Boucher Secretary Mary K. Keating Bookkeepr Rev. Deacon Paul Boucher Religious Education Lisa Sweet (603) 542-2260 or [email protected] Organist Joe Labrecque (603) 729-6196 NH Catholic Charities (800) 562-5249 / (603) 448-5151 St Bonaventure Homeschool Cooperative (603) 543-3483

LITURGY SCHEDULE ADORATION CHAPEL

Saturday 4:00 PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Sunday 8:00 / 10:30 AM Thursday ONLY 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday / Wednesday / Friday 7:30 AM Tuesday 12:10 PM Chapel Hours No Mass on Thursday Monday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM 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’s Church Saturday 9:00 AM - 12 Noon

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Sunday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 PM

Remember St. Mary’s Renovation Fund Church is illuminated this week for in your Will. All Souls.

Prayer to the Most Holy Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, I offer You the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges and indifferences with which He Himself is offended. And, through the infinite merits of His most Sacred Heart, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of You the conversion of poor sinners.

This prayer was taught by the Angel of Peace to the children at Fatima so we may console our God and make reparation for the crimes committed by ungrateful people. Litany to

Composed by Saint John Vianney Feast Day: August 11

Lord have mercy on us. Christ have mercy on us. Lord have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity one God, have mercy on us. Holy Mary, Queen of Virgins, pray for us.

Saint Philomena, pray for us. Saint Philomena, filled with the most abundant graces from the cradle, pray for us. Saint Philomena, model of Virgins, pray for us. Saint Philomena, temple of the most perfect humility, pray for us. Saint Philomena, inflamed with zeal for the Glory of God, pray for us. Saint Philomena, victim of the love of Jesus, pray for us. Saint Philomena, example of strength and perseverance, pray for us. Saint Philomena, invincible champion of chastity, pray for us. Saint Philomena, mirror of the most heroic virtues, pray for us. Saint Philomena, firm and intrepid in the face of torments, pray for us. Saint Philomena, scourged like thy Divine Spouse, pray for us. Saint Philomena, pierced by a shower of arrows, pray for us. Saint Philomena, consoled by the Mother of God when in chains, pray for us. Saint Philomena, cured miraculously in prison, pray for us. Saint Philomena, comforted by Angels in thy torments, pray for us. Saint Philomena, who preferred torments and death to the splendors of a throne, pray for us. Saint Philomena, who converted the witnesses of thy Martyrdom, pray for us. Saint Philomena, who wore out the fury of thy executioners, pray for us. Saint Philomena, protectress of the innocent, pray for us. Saint Philomena, patron of youth, pray for us. Saint Philomena, refuge of the unfortunate, pray for us. Saint Philomena, health of the sick and the weak, pray for us. Saint Philomena, new light of the Church Militant, pray for us. Saint Philomena, who confounds the impiety of the world, pray for us. Saint Philomena, who stimulates the faith and courage of the faithful, pray for us. Saint Philomena, whose name is glorified in Heaven and feared in Hell, pray for us. Saint Philomena, made illustrious by the most striking miracles, pray for us. Saint Philomena, all powerful with God, pray for us. Saint Philomena, who reigns in glory, pray for us.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

V. Pray for us, Great Saint Philomena, R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

We implore Thee, O Lord, by the intercession of Saint Philomena, Virgin and Martyr, who was ever most pleasing to Thine eyes by reason of her eminent purity and the practice of all the virtues, pardon us our sins and grant us all the graces we need [name any special grace you may require]. Amen.

August 5, 2017—August 13, 2017 WEEKLY OFFERING . . . Stewardship Giving of Time, Talent and Treasure in gratitude for all of God’s gifts. Sat. Aug 5 Vigil of Transfiguration of the Lord Thank you for your generosity! 8:00 AM No Community Mass * Thank you also for those who make up envelopes! July 30, 2017 4:00 PM For the People Offertory $ 4121.25 St. Vincent de Paul $ 595.00 Sun. Aug 6 Transfiguration of the Lord 8:00 AM Ernest Veilleux (†) Upcoming Collections By Daughter Fuel August 5-6 Buck-A-Month August 12-13 10:30 AM Jeannette Fontaine Dermody (†) By St. Mary’s Choir PLEASE NOTE … All checks are payable to: St. Mary’s Parish. If you would like to put in the memo section what collection it is Mon. Aug 7 Weekday in Ordinary Time that is fine. Just as long as checks are made out to the church! 7:30 AM Eleanor Plunkett and Andrew Champy By Family With the exception of St Vincent De Paul:

Tue. Aug 8 St. Dominic, Priest 12:10 PM Josephine Manley (†) PRAYER LIST Call the parish office to add/continue a person on the prayer list Wed. Aug 9 St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Martyr Jim Aiken Joni Fenske Terry McGuire 7:30 AM All Souls Jeff Albright Donat Gagne Brayden McEnany Robert Alflen Jeannine Grenier Sylvia Michaud Thur. Aug 10 St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr Doris Allen Billy Grey Ronald Nelson James Baljak Grey Cindy Nieters No Mass Beagan Elizabeth Grey Mary Ouellette Todd Bellefeuille Grey Fr. Stan Piwowar Fri. Aug 11 St. Clare, Virgin Jake Bildstein Brendan Gunning Lynda Poirier 7:30 AM All Souls Janet Blaisdell Marion Hamilton Mike Poirier Carolyn Bouchard Deborah Hemingway Linda Poirier Porche Boutin Basil Hodgedon Sis. Peggy Ramsdan Sat. Aug 12 St. Jane Frances de Chantal (at Old St. Mary’s) Carol Braga David Immich Mary Raymond 8:00 AM George/Elizabeth Fontaine and Albert/Aurora George David Bromley Ben Jordan T.J. Raymond By John/Mary Fontaine & Dennis/Lucy Fontaine Pauline Buckner Jeanette Jordan Joey Rittlinger Paul Bunnelle Frank Kamp Kim Rounds Vigil of Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time William Burr, Jr. Gary Lyle Kingsbury Christopher Shaimas Alan Colpas Lyle Kingsbury Marcia Shambo 4:00 PM For the People M/M Ron Companion Delores LaCroix Cheryl Smith Ron Cota Marie LaFlower Andrew St. Pierre Sun. Aug 13 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sarah Davis Wayne LaFlower Mary Sullivan 8:00 AM Rosa E. Otero (†) Alice DeTore Bertha Lamarre Chirstine Synder By Family James DeTore Ray Lemieux Theresa Viger Jim Dilts Merranda Lenahan David White Sis. Paulette Ducharme Norman Lessard Lisa Buckner White 10:30 AM Leonard and Yvonne Paquette & Family Thomas Eagen Matthew Limoges Fleurette Witalisz Charlie Eastman Thomas Moriarty * The August Community Mass has been rescheduled for Scot Eastman McElreavy Saturday, August 19th, at 8:00 AM at Old St. Mary’s. LECTORS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: The next READINGS FOR THE WEEK. . . Mon. Aug 7 Nm 11:4-15/Mt 14:13-21 schedule for everyone will take us through the end of the Tues. Aug 8 Nm 12:1-13/Mt 14:22-36 year. Christmas and New Year Masses will be a separate Wed. Aug 9 Nm 13:1-2, 25—14:1, 26-29, 34-35/Mt 15:21-28 schedule. If you are aware of any dates that you will not Thurs. Aug 10 2 Cor 9:6-10/Jn 12:24-26 be able to serve or have any preferences, please contact Fri. Aug 11 Dt 4:32-40/Mt 16:24-28 the parish office by August 15th. Thank you! Sat. Aug 12 Dt 6:4-13/Mt 17:14-20 Sun. Aug 13 1 Kgs 19:9, 11-13/Rom 9:1-5/Mt 14:22-33 Thank you! The family of Ben Jordan wish to The Pope’s Monthly Prayer Intentions—August 2017 thank everyone for your prayers and kind Artists—That artists of our time, through their ingenuity, thoughts during a difficult time. The power may help everyone discover the beauty of creation. of prayer is strong—Ben is doing well and enjoying life again! PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED

Welcome New Parishioners…Just moved to this area? We welcome you to St. Mary’s Parish. Please stop by the parish office or call (603) 542-9518 for “new parishioner” information! HYMNS — Transfiguration of the Lord REMEMBERING DURING THE YEAR “Memorial Candle Fund” Entrance Antiphon: Page 204 Candles burning in the Church/Adoration Chapel are for

Offertory Hymn: #177—Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence All Souls

Communion Antiphon: Page 206

Communion Hymn: #105—Christ is the World’s Light Rosary with Petitions and Veneration of the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima in Recessional Hymn: #77—All Creatures of Our God and King Honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Fatima Apparitions GIANT BOOK GIVE-AWAY—A local bookseller is giving away hundreds of books. These free books include fiction, non-fiction on Sunday, August 13, 2017 all subjects, religious, and children’s books. They will be available at 3:00 p.m. St. Joseph’s Church, downstairs in the hall, starting on Saturday St. Mary Parish August 5th and will remain available for the month of August whenever the Church is open. All books are free! Please come and take whatever you can use. Gigantic Indoor Yard Sale – St. Mary’s Gym – Kick-off Meeting Saturday, September 9, 2017, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 10th Annual Yard Sale Proceeds will benefit St. Mary’s Parish.

Donations for the yard sale will be accepted in the gym There will be a kick-off meeting on Wednesday, during the following dates/times: August 16, 2017 @ 6:00 PM in the gym to prepare for our annual yard sale. Monday, August 21, 2017 (3 pm – 7 pm) Wednesday, August 23, 2017 (3 pm – 7 pm) Saturday, August 26, 2017 (9 am – 1 pm) In order to achieve a successful event we need volunteers to set up and clean over (100) tables. Monday, August 28, 2017 (3 pm – 7 pm) In addition, there will be sign-up forms for Wednesday, August 30, 2017 (3 pm – 7 pm) volunteers who wish to commit to dates/times Saturday, September 2, 2017 (9 am – 1 pm) for the collection of thousands of donated items. The following items will be accepted: tools, small furniture, small appliances, glassware, china, dishes, The Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, pots/pans, Christmas items, crafts, toys, jewelry, September 9, 2017; however, the collection & pictures/frames, tapes/movies/CD’s, puzzles, linens to pricing of items will take place a few weeks prior include drapes & bedding, home decorative items, etc. to the event. The following items will not be accepted: car seats, books, large appliances, large furniture, televisions WORKERS ARE NEEDED! (except flat screen), mattresses, luggage, car seats, broken items, rugs/carpeting, clothes, shoes, exercise It takes more than (100) committed volunteers equipment, ski’s/poles, ski boots, typewriters and to achieve a successful event. Please consider computers. donating some time. Please contact Norma Limoges @ 542-2916 for additional information. All proceeds benefit St. Mary’s Parish. ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION If you have questions please call Norma Limoges Peter A. Libasci invites all couples who are celebrating @ 542-2916. their 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th or beyond Wedding Anniversary (anytime during the year 2017) to attend a Special Anniversary Mass. This celebration will be held on New England Classical Academy is open for enrollment for the 2017- October 15, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral, 2018 academic year. NECA is an independent, coeducational day Manchester. If you are celebrating your 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, school offering a Classical education which seeks to educate and form 45th, 50th or beyond anniversary, please contact St. Mary’s young people according to the ancient and traditional understanding Parish Office by September 22, 2017. We will need your last of education as the pursuit of wisdom. For more information visit our names, first names, and mailing addresses. Please also website, www.newenglandclassicalacademy.com, and/or contact Liz indicate your special anniversary year. By providing your Wilber via email at [email protected]. name to the Parish Office, you will be registered and receive an invitation. There is no need for couples to RSVP. “Libertas per veritatem et pulchritudinem” This is a wonderful experience for the married couples and our opportunity to celebrate the vocation of Marriage!