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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, 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 [email protected] 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 ................................. Business Manager [email protected] Amy Buckmire ………………………………… Administrative [email protected] Assistant Nicole Reyes …………………………………… Office Assistant [email protected]
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!
2nd Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 6th, 2015
2nd Sunday of Advent "Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths." Today's Gospel reading references an ancient text from the Old Testament Book of Isaiah. There, a prophecy was made that John the Baptist would fulfill many years later; John is the "voice of one crying out in the desert." And the message that John's voice proclaimed, in preparation for the coming of the Messiah, was a message of repentance. The passage from Isaiah gives us some clues into what this repentance is supposed to do. It is meant to change us into people who can properly welcome the Lord when he comes. Using the poetic image of a path, the text describes the kind of path that is suitable for the Lord. He shouldn't have to navigate valleys, scale mountains, wind around twists and turns on the road, or traverse rough, difficult terrain. Instead, he should be able to move easily on smooth ground. Residents preparing to welcome an honored guest ought to do what they can to make the journey pleasant. The analogy relates to our souls.
As we prepare to welcome the Lord this Advent season, we should make the "path" of our souls level, straight, and smooth. We should "fill" the valleys of laziness or despair with diligence and joy. The mountains of pride and greed should be made low with humility and generosity. The winding roads of dishonesty and manipulation "shall be made straight" with commitment to the truth. And the rough ways of our selfishness and stubbornness should be made smooth through charity and docility to the Holy Spirit. When we live our faith with sincerity and devotion, our souls are transformed. This Advent, may our souls become a pleasant path for Christ.
2nd Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 6th, 2015
Mass Intentions:
Monday, December 7th, 2015 8:30am - Wanda Kaminski by Stephanie and John Markiewicz 7:00pm - Por las intenciones de cada padrino de la novena en honor a nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Tuesday, December 8th, 2015 8:30am - All souls Antoine Theriault by Jeanne and Maurice Theriault (41st Anniversary) 5:30pm: John Gaudreau by his children (60th Anniversary) 7:00pm - Por las intenciones de cada padrino de la novena en honor a nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Wednesday, December 9th, 2015 8:30am - For all our parishioners 7:00pm - Por las intenciones de cada padrino de la novena en honor a nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Thursday, December 10th, 2015 8:30am - For all our parishioners 7:00pm - Por las intenciones de cada padrino de la novena en honor a nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Friday, December 11th, 2015 8:30am - All souls 7:00pm - Por las intenciones de cada padrino de la novena en honor a nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Saturday, December 12th, 2015 4:00pm - Bertha Anctil- Landry by Mr. and Mrs. Roland A. Petite and family Peter Markiewicz by John and Stephanie (6th Anniversary) Cecile Duval by her three children Angela, LeAnne, and Roland Jr. Jermaine Marquis (8th Anniversary) 6:00pm - Por las intenciones de cada padrino de la novena en honor a nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Sunday, December 13th, 2015 9:00am - All souls Andre Bisson by his parents Andrew and Helen Chaplick by their son Joseph 11:00am - Auther Baker by his family (Anniversary) Donald Ravenelle by the family Peter Markiewicz by John and Stephanie Markiewicz 7:00pm - Por las intenciones de cada padrino de la novena en honor a nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Sanctuary Lamp: Church: Ray and Aimee Desmarais by Lenny and Jeannine Desmarais Chapel: Raoul and Laurette Blouin by Jeannine and Lenny Desmarais
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].
Readings for the Week of December 6, 2015 Sunday: Bar 5:1-9/Ps 126:1-6/Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/Lk 3:1-6
Monday: Is 35:1-10/ Ps 85:9-14/Lk 5:17-26
Tuesday: Gn 3:9-15, 20/Ps 98:1-4/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/
Lk 1:26-38
Wednesday: Is 40:25-31/Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10/Mt 11:28-30
Thursday: Is 41:13-20/Ps 145:1, 9-13/Mt 11:11-15
Friday: Is 48:17-19/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Mt 11:16-19
Saturday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/ Jdt 13:18-19/Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47
Next Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a/Is 12:2-6/Phil 4:4-7/Lk 3:10-18
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Soiree 2016 Our annual Soiree Canadienne will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016. Our entertainment is La Tournee du Bonheur, Jean Piche. Tickets will be available in the rectory office starting the first week of December. Tickets are $25.00 per person. A table of 8 may be purchased for $200.00 and must be paid in full at time of reservation.
St. Louis Church
Booster Club News The winner for the week of November 22nd was Jerry Migneault. He received $48.00 and the church received $71.00. Last week’s winner was Anne Sirois. She received $42.00 and the church received $63.00.Thank you to those who participate each week. This is a great fundraiser for our parish. There are enve-lopes 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%.
The Week Ahead: Monday, December 7th, 2015 7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church) 8:30am: Mass 10:00am: Al-Anon Meeting in Milette Manor 5:45pm: Faith Formation Teacher Meeting in Milette Manor 6:00pm -7:00pm: Rosary and Confessions (Church)
7:00pm: Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena Mass
Tuesday, December 8th, 2015
**Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary: Cemetery & Rectory Offices Closed** 7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church) 8:30am: Mass 5:30pm: Mass, Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary 6:00pm -7:00pm: Rosary and Confessions (Church)
7:00pm: Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena Mass Wednesday, December 9th, 2015 7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church) 8:30am: Mass 9:00am - 6:50pm: Eucharistic Adoration in the Church 5:00pm - 7:00pm: RCIA en Español (RICA) in Milette Manor 6:00pm -7:00pm: Rosary and Confessions (Church)
7:00pm: Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena Mass 8:00pm: CERS Meeting in Milette Manor Thursday, December 10th, 2015 7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church) 8:30am: Mass 6:00pm -7:00pm: Rosary and Confessions (Church) 7:00pm: Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena Mass 8:00pm: Spanish Choir Practice (Church) Friday, December 11th, 2015
**Cemetery & Rectory Offices Closed** 7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church) 8:30am: Mass 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: No Charismatic Group Meeting 6:00pm -7:00pm: Rosary and Confessions (Church) 7:00pm: Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena Mass 8:00pm: Spanish Choir Practice (Church) Saturday, December 12th, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm: English Mass 4:00pm: Children’s Choir Practice in Milette Manor 6:00pm -7:00pm: Rosary and Confessions (Church)
7:00pm: Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena Mass 7:30pm - 9:00pm: Al-Anon Meeting in Milette Manor Sunday, December 13th 2015 9:00am - 10:00am: French/English Mass 10:00am-1:00pm: RCIA class in Milette Manor 11:00am - 12:00pm: English Mass
Your Weekly Contributions November 21st and 22nd
November 28th and 29th
Thank you for all of the ways you so generously support our parish! May you be
richly blessed for all that you do.
Second Collection: Retirement Fund This weekend Sister Catherine Poirier, is visiting us to share with us how important this fund is to all of our senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who spent years working tirelessly in Catholic schools, hospitals, and agencies-often for little pay. Our second collection this weekend will benefit the Retirement Fund for Religious. Thank you for your generosity!
Offertory: $3,573.50
Loose: $2,766.98
Total: $6,340.48
Property Management $102.00
Catholic Education Envelope $4.00
Human Development $724.00
Offertory: $3,547.00
Loose: $3,053.67
Total: $6,600.67
Property Management $35.00
Catholic Education Envelope $324.00
Christmas Flowers $367.00
St. Aloysius Parish
Sponsor of the Week
Andy’s Carpentry Andy's Carpentry is a second generation full service Residential and Commercial construction company. Our specialties include:
Additions, Renovations, Kitchens and Bathrooms, Finish & Custom Carpentry
From the roof to the basement and everything in between, Andy's Carpentry has been providing construction services to southern New Hampshire for over 24 years. We have a long list of satisfied customers - who are also repeat customers. For more information visit us at 34 Harbor Avenue Nashua, New Hampshire 03060 or call us at 603-889-1465.
How to Report Suspected Abuse
If you know of or suspect abuse or neglect of a minor (a person un-der 18), you must report it to the NH Division for Children, Youth and Families at 1-800-894-5533 or 603-271-6556.
As an employee or volunteer in the Catholic Church in New Hampshire, in addition to reporting to DCYF, if you know of or suspect sexual abuse of a minor by Church personnel you must also report it to:
1. Local law enforcement and the Delegate for Ministerial Conduct if the abuse involves a minor
2. Delegate for Ministerial Conduct (603-669-3100) if the abuse involves a person who is no longer a minor
Outreach services for victims and their families
If you or a loved one has experienced abuse by someone representing the Catholic Church, we urge you to contact the diocesan Office for Healing and Pastoral Care at (603) 669-3100 x 110. Help is available.
Father, You prepared the Virgin Mary
to be the worthy mother of your son. You let her share beforehand
in the salvation Christ would bring by his death,
and kept her sinless from the first moment of her conception.
Help us by her prayers to live in your presence without sin.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Christmas Manger Donations We are very grateful to everyone who donated towards the purchase of new figures for the Christmas manger. This effort has raised $4,365.00. The intention was to purchase the Holy Family, as a start, and add a piece here and there in future years. We will place an order for the Holy Family in January and they will arrive next fall, in time for Advent 2016. Your generosity has made this project possible. Thank you!
New Items Available in the Kiosk New materials are now available in the kiosk. Since this is the beginning of the Year of Mercy, there are several selections that go into more detail about Divine Mercy. Be sure to check it out!
Boiler Repair Yes, a motor in the boiler room needs repair! Hopefully this work will be done in early December, before the really cold weather settles in. Several parishioners generously donated money to help with these unexpected repair costs. We have $2,927.00 set aside to use toward this expense. A very warm thank you to all who gave money to defray this cost.
Rectory Office: Closed In observance of this Holy Day of Obligation the rectory office will be closed on December 8th. The office will reopen on Wednesday, December 9th at 9:00 a.m.
Primer Domingo de Adviento 5 de diciembre de 2015
Esta misa es ofrecida: Por las intenciones de cada padrino de la novena
en honor a nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Bautismos Las Charlas Pre-bautismales serán cada 3er sábados de del mes a la 1pm en Milette Manor. Los papas y padrinos deben asistir. La última Charla de éste año será el 19 de diciembre. 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.
Parroquia San Luis de Gonzaga
Bodas Favor de comunicarse a la oficina parroquial seis meses antes de llevarse acabo el evento.
Cambio: RCIA en Español Las reuniones de nuestros cursos de RCIA en Español, o RICA, seran los miércoles de 5:00pm a 7:00pm. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este cambio por favor comuníquese con Carmen Dussault al teléfono, 603-882-6243, o correo electrónico [email protected].
Oración Para el Jubileo de la Misericordia El Año Santo de le Misericordia convocado por el Papa Francisco que se iniciará el 8 de diciembre de 2015, Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción; y culminará el 20 de noviembre de 2016, Solemnidad de Cristo Rey del Universo. A continuación, el texto completo de la oración del Papa Francisco para el Jubileo de la Misericordia:
Señor Jesucristo, tú nos has enseñado a ser misericordiosos como el Padre del cielo, y nos has dicho que quien te ve, lo ve también a Él.
Muéstranos tu rostro y obtendremos la salvación. Tu mirada llena de amor liberó a Zaqueo y a Mateo de la esclavitud del dinero; a la adúltera y a la Magdalena de buscar la felicidad solamente en una creatura; hizo llorar a Pedro luego de la traición, y aseguró el Paraíso al ladrón arrepentido. Haz que cada uno de nosotros escuche como propia la palabra que dijiste a la samaritana:
¡Si conocieras el don de Dios! Tú eres el rostro visible del Padre invisible, del Dios que manifiesta su omnipotencia sobre todo con el perdón y la misericordia: haz que, en el mundo, la Iglesia sea el rostro visible de Ti, su Señor, resucitado y glorioso. Tú has querido que también tus ministros fueran revestidos de debilidad para que sientan sincera compasión por los que se encuentran en la ignorancia o en el error: haz que quien se acerque a uno de ellos se sienta esperado, amado y perdonado por Dios.
Manda tu Espíritu y conságranos a todos con su unción para que el Jubileo de la Misericordia sea un año de gracia del Señor y tu Iglesia pueda, con renovado entusiasmo, llevar la Buena Nueva a los pobres proclamar la libertad a los prisioneros y oprimidos y restituir la vista a los ciegos.
Te lo pedimos por intercesión de María, Madre de la Misericordia, a ti que vives y reinas con el Padre y el Espíritu Santo por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.
Segunda Colecta: Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos
Los religiosos y religiosas ancianos necesitan de su ayuda. Hoy en dia en los Estados Unidos hay más de 33,000 religiosas, religiosos y sacerdotes de diferentes órdenes que estan retirados. Ellos trabajaron sin descanso en escuelas, hospitales y agencias de servicios sociales católicos, muchas veces con poco o ningún salario. Como resultado, muchas comunidades religiosas ahora carecen de fondos para su jubilación y cuidado geriátrico. Su donativo hoy al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos los ayuda a sufragar los gastos de medicamentos, cuidados de enfermería y más. Por favor sean generosos.
Arreglos a Sistema de Calefacción Desafortunadamente un motor que forma parte de nuestro sistema de calefacción necesita reparaciones. Esperamos que se lleven acabo las reparaciones necesarias durante las primeras semanas de diciembre, antes de que lleguen los días mas fríos del invierno. Varios feligreses han dado donaciones para sufragar los costos de esta reparación. Se recaudaron $2,927.00 para este gasto inesperado. Muchas gracias a todos aquellos que dieron una donación!
Oficina Parroquial: Cerrada En observancia de el día de la Inmaculada Concepción de la Santísima Virgen María, la oficina parroquial estará cerrada el 8 de diciembre. El miércoles y jueves estaremos abiertos durante el horario regular.
Oficina Parroquial: Cerrada En observancia del día de la Inmaculada Concepción de la Santísima Virgen María, la oficina parroquial estará cerrada el 8 de diciembre. El lunes, miércoles y jueves de esa semana estaremos abiertos durante el horario regular.
