ST. LAWRENCE PARISH COMMUNITY, GOFFSTOWN, NH
PARISH MINISTRIES
Pastoral Council Chairperson
Gerald Bergeron------------------------------ 774-2046
Finance Council Chairperson
Dallas Lavigne-------------------------------- 497-8944
Bereavement Committee
Week Of September 14th, 2008
Alice Raymond------------------------------ 497-4970
Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC)
Bob Hanavan---------------------------------- 497-2651 Sat Sept 13 5:00 PM Edward Landry by Paul & Claire
Peace and Justice Committee Sanctuary Candle in memory of Edward Landry by Paul & Claire
Fred Robinson------------------------------- 497-5167
Sun Sept 14 8:00 AM Beverly Marcou by the parish
Safe Environment Coordinators
Phyllis Hanavan, CRE---------------------- 497-4093 10:30 AM Armand Rheault by Paul & Sue
Susan Nault---------------------------------- 497-2651 Mon Sept 15 8:30 AM Robert Elliot by Christine Franklin
Social Committee Chairperson Tues Sept 16 8:30 AM Mary Hanavan by Dallas & Ron
Patricia Morris-------------------------------- 627-7144 Wed Sept 17 8:30 AM Margaret Heafield by M/M Karl
Goffstown NETWORK Heafield
Dallas Lavigne-------------------------------- 497-8944 Thurs Sept 18 8:30 AM Carl Lewis Boyd by M/M Peter Carter
Fri Sept 19 8:30 AM Eucharistic Service
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS Sat Sept 20 5:00 PM Andre Demers & Rebecca Demers by
Art & Sue Fecteau and Paul Dupuis
Claire Baker 497-2093 Sun Sept 21 8:00 AM Rita Lesmerise by Paul & Sue
Gerry Bergeron 774-2046 10:30 AM Edmond Boisvert by Rita Roy
Philip & Marsha Bill 497-3166
Steve Capraro 497-8778
Deb Fatcheric 529-4732
Phyllis Hanavan 497-4093
Rick Jordan 821-1616
Dallas Lavigne 497-8944
Jean Mazzarella 497-8874
Susan Morin 529-3199
Patricia Morris 627-7144
Paul & Sue Nault 497-3329
Jackie Picard 497-3747
Prayerline request e-mail Gerry Bergeron "And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the
at onepigeon@gsinet.net or call the office desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that
at 497-2651. everyone who believes in him may have eternal
life." For God so loved the world that he gave his
Nationwide Masstimes 1-410-676-6000 or only Son, so he who believes in him might not
http://www.masstimes.org perish but might have eternal life. - Jn. 3:14-16
"Could you not watch Readings for the Week of September 14, 2008
Sunday: Nm 21:4b-9/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17
one hour with Me?"
Matthew 24:40 Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33/Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35
Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a/Lk 7:11-17
Adoration Friday Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31-13:13/Lk 7:31-35
in the chapel Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11/Lk 7:36-50
Friday: 1 Cor 15:12-20/Lk 8:1-3
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49/Lk 8:4-15
Next Sunday:Is 55:6-9/Phil 1:20c-24, 27a/Mt 20:1-16a
EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
The 2008-09 Religious Education
Handbook and Schedule for Grades K-8
may be picked up on hallway tables the
weekend of September 20th/21st.
CLASSES BEGIN!
Thursday, October 2nd, Grade 1-8 IMPORTANT TEACHER INFORMATION
Saturday, October 4th, Grade 1-5 Parish catechists are asked to note the
Sunday, October 5th, Grade Pre-K-8 following important dates; please try to attend!
Tuesday, October 7th, Grade 1-8
Teacher Meeting: Tues., Sept 16th, 7 PM
in the church library. This is an
2008-2009 REGISTRATION GRADES 1-8 important night as we will review changes due
Final plans are being made for classes and to our new location here at the church. A
accurate numbers are needed; our enrollment at Diocesan Emergency Plan, the Pauline Year,
as well as class locations will be discussed.
this time is 280. Anyone interested in registering
a new student needs to call the RE office now at Catechist Enrichment Day, Sat, Sept 20th
497-4093 to schedule an appointment. We will do To our 20 participants registered for this
our best to accommodate all students, but space informative day, thank you for attending!
is limited and some classes are at capacity. If
Catechetical Sunday: Sunday, Sept 21st,
your child was baptized at another parish, a copy
10:30 AM mass. This is a time for Fr. Gerry to
of the Baptismal Certificate is needed at the commission the parish catechists and give us
time of registration. ‘food’ for our journey. We will soon begin
celebrating our national theme of theme “The
CAN YOU HELP A FIFTH GRADER? Word of God In Life and Mission of the
Church”. All teachers for Religious Education,
We are still in need of a catechist for a few
Baptism, Confirmation, and RCIA are asked to
fifth grade students on Saturday mornings meet downstairs in the church hall no later
from 9-10 AM studying the seven sacraments than 10 AM for the Entrance Procession.
in our church. Classes start very soon; this is Refreshments following.
a wonderful opportunity to ‘freshen up’ and
Growing Faith Project: Resumes Sat.,
renew your own faith. If you’re coming to
Sept 27th, 11 AM – 1 PM. We will finish
mass regularly and would like to get to know up the Creation and Revelation Series
others in the parish community, please give with the topic, “What Makes Us Free”. For
Mrs. Hanavan a call at 497-4093. We all parish catechists and anyone else who
welcome parishioners of all ages; one does not wishes to join us for our monthly ‘soup and
dessert’ friendly discussion group! Our
need to have a child in the program in order
next series beginning in October is “The
to teach. Join our ‘great team’ of catechists Trinity and The Nature of God”.
here at Saint Lawrence! Catechists need to be
a registered parishioner for a minimum of six Sadlier “We Believe” workshop:
months and have undergone Safe Environment Wednesday, Nov. 12th, 7 PM.
Please mark your calendars! This evening
Requirements. So, don’t delay; can you will provide useful information for all those
answer this call in your parish community? using the “We Believe” curriculum.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2008
Parish Support
Offertory 9/7/08: $5472.00
Make-Up: $ 393.00
09-13-99 Aloyisus Pucholpek Total Offertory: $5865.00
09-14-57 Mary Anne Simpson Manchester Mission: $ 100.00
09-14-73 Roger Lavigne Fuel: (make-up) $ 5.00
09-14-81 Viola Seaman
Assumption: $ 9.00
09-15-48 Mary Stanek
09-15-71 Thomas Keating Thank You for your generosity!
09-15-06 Judy Connors
09-16-78 Arthur J. O’Neil Financial Update
09-16-86 Sarah Desfosses Budget (through 9/7/08) = $66,880.00
09-16-79 Thomas Hanaway Collected (through 9/7/08) = $57,166.00
09-16-91 Rev Joseph O’Sullivan
Difference = -$9714.00
09-16-93 Edgar Morgan
09-16-93 Rev. Donald Martineau
09-17-70 Alice Bunton
09-17-75 Henry Welch Sr.
09-17-97 Ora E. Desrosiers
09-17-04 J. Lucien Lambert
09-18-56 Eliza Guilbeault Lagace
09-18-73 Owen Hanavan New Parishioners
09-18-85 Fabiola Gamache
09-18-86 Albert Boisvert Richard & Ellen Bagley
09-18-95 Alfred Morrill Kevin, Sara, Connor Bernard
09-18-98 Lawrence Pellerin
09-19-91 Paul J. Lyons Christopher, Jessica, Gwenyth Bedard
09-19-97 Marie D. Green
09-19-99
09-19-99
Nancy Lee Dirgins
Martin Wood
Who are ‘Friends on the Journey’?
09-19-00 Edgar A. Trudeau ‘Friends on the Journey’ are adults who
09-19-01 Sterios Theodoros Bantis believe in the YOUTH of our parish. ‘Friends’
09-20-32 John Lyons visit Confirmation classes on occasion, enjoys
09-20-59 Bishop Matthew Brady a meal and conversation with the group, and
09-20-96 Deacon Robert D. Gustafson
may share their faith story with our teens.
09-21-58 Paul Christian
09-21-67 Josephine Simonics The Confirmation and Youth Ministry Program
09-21-86 Robert St. Pierre would like to invite you to be a friend on the
journey. The commitment is minimal; just sign
up for one of the meals and classes that are
held after the 5:00 or 10:30 Mass. Please allow
the teens an opportunity to make social and
Do you have a deceased loved one that you would spiritual connections with other members of
like a mass celebrated for? Do you have a special the Saint Lawrence parish family.
intention that needs prayers? Would you like the If you believe in the vision and would like to
sanctuary candle to shine in memory of a deceased participate, please email the Youth Ministry
loved one? The office still has openings during the office at stlawrenceyouthministry@verizon.net
week and a few Sundays left for 2008, and we are
or call Jocelyn Bergeron at 774 – 2046. Classes
also starting to take intentions for 2009. Each mass
is a donation of $10.00 and the sanctuary candle is begin September 14, 2008. See the bulletin
$8.00. If you are interested call the office at 497- board for dates and times.
2651 to pick a date that means something to you!!
EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
Tuesday Morning Bible Study BROWN BAG SUNDAY
will resume on September 16 SEPTEMBER 28, 2008
at 9 AM (after Mass), AFTER ALL WEEKEND MASSES
downstairs in the Church Library. We will be continuing Truck available before every Mass for
our study of Isaiah using the book "Isaiah. Trusting non perishable food to be dropped off
God in Troubled Times" by Howard Peskett. The book at St. Lawrence. Food can also be
is available online. We will begin with Chapter 15 of dropped of at St. Matthew’s Parish
the book (Chapter 45 of Isaiah). All are welcome. If House (across from Sully’s) from 9:30
you have any questions call Jackie at 497-3747. a.m. to noon. Look for flyer in next week’s
bulletin for most needed items.
St. Lawrence Men’s Group
On the third Saturday of every month at 8:30 am “WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?”
there are men from St Lawrence that meet to pray, NH STATEWIDE CURSILLO MASS
reflect on the Word of God, share fellowship and Friday, September 26, 2008 7:00 p.m.
breakfast. If you would like to join us on September ST.CATHERINE OF SIENA PARISH
20th please call Gerry Bergeron at 774-2046 or e- 207 HEMLOCK ST.
mail him at stlawrence_pastoral_associate@verizon.net. MANCHESTER, NH
PLEASE JOIN US IN CELEBRATING
SAINT LAWRENCE BOOK CLUB 44YEARS OF CURSILLO IN NH
When: Friday, September 26, 2008 “CHRIST IS COUNTING ON YOU”
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Witness and Fellowship after.
Where: Saint Lawrence Church Hall Please bring a dessert to share!
What: The Shack by William P. Young Contact Therese Finegan @ (603) 232-3583 for
Even four years later, Mac Phillips is still more info.
reeling from the kidnapping and murder
of his daughter Missy. When he receives College Application Informational Seminar
a letter, apparently from God, inviting him to the shack Need help wading through the College Application
that was the scene of the crime, against his better Process? Open to Juniors and Seniors in high school,
judgment, he goes. What he finds there will change his this seminar hosted at Thomas More College of Liberal
life forever. It may just change yours, too! The Shack is Arts in Merrimack, NH is a five week course intended
available in bookstores and online. Come for a night of to familiarize students with the college application
great conversation, great fellowship and, of course, process. We will cover the essay, college interview,
SAT's, financial aid and more. Saturdays from 9-
great food! RSVP: Steve - s.capraro@comcast.net or
11am; Sept. 20th to Oct. 18th $50 per participant.
Jocelyn - oneeagle@gsinet.net. Contact Anna Maria Mendell at 800-880-8308 or e-
mail amendell17@thomasmorecollege.edu to register.
Vendors / Crafters Needed
The Social Committee is sponsoring their annual
Parish Christmas Shopping Fair Saturday,
INTERNATIONAL SUPPER November 1st. We are asking any of our
The Social Committee is having parishioners who would be interested in selling
an International Supper, their products (e.g. Candle-lite, Arbonne, Princess
Saturday, September 27, 2008 House etc.) to contact Monique Bunton @ 497-
after the 5:00 p.m. Mass. All 3382 There are only a few tables left!
proceeds will go to the
Goffstown Food Network, for Liturgical Committee Meeting
needy families in the area. Any parishioners Tuesday September 16th at 7 p.m.
willing to help out by making casseroles, If you are interested in helping our parish family
salads, and/or desserts. Please call Elaine plan for the Seasons of Advent and Christmas,
Gordon at 497-8534 by September 16th , 2008. please feel free to join us. Contact Gerry
Bergeron at 774-2046 for more information.