Saint Jude Parish 435 Mammoth Road | Londonderry, NH | 03053-2304

www.stjudenh.com | sgreen@stjudenh.com

Parish Telephones:

Parish Office 432-3333 Faith Formation 437-7026 Youth Ministry 425-1795

NEW PARISHIONERS Please introduce yourselves and register as members of our parish family. Registration forms are available in the parish office and on the parish website. Welcome!

R.C.I.A. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) is a process to welcome new people into the Roman Catholic Church. It’s a faith journey for all those who are not Catholic who feel that they are being called by the Lord to become a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Please contact Diane Swinarski at 425-1795 or Mary Carrigan at 722-5586 for more information.

FIRST EUCHARIST, FIRST PENANCE & CONFIRMATION We offer preparation for the reception of the Sacraments as an integral part of a youth’s ongoing Faith Formation. Contact Trish Woodward for more information.

HOMEBOUND & HOSPITALIZED Please call the Parish Office to arrange a visit. We welcome the opportunity to bring the Sacraments to those unable to join our community due to illness or age.

MARRIAGE Please contact the Parish Office at least 6 months prior to the intended date to participate in the Marriage Preparation Program. The Church should be booked prior to booking a reception facility.

FAITH FORMATION We offer a Lectionary-based Faith Formation program starting with Kindergarteners. Contact Trish Woodward for information.

R.C.I.A. ADAPTED FOR YOUTH The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is adapted to fill the hunger for and needs of youth who want to become a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Contact Trish Woodward.

YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Ministry involves our youth in activities and various service events for our parish and the greater community. Contact Diane Swinarski for information.

PARISH OUTREACH Please contact Lisa Laurence at 548-5130.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday,

9:00am to 4:00pm

WEEKEND LITURGY SCHEDULE Saturday: 4:00pm

Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm

DAILY LITURGY SCHEDULE Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:00am

RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Saturdays from 3:00pm-3:30pm; any time by appointment

PASTORAL TEAM Fr. Robert E. Gorski, Pastor 768-1936 Deacon Marc Payeur 432-3333 Trish Woodward, Director of Faith Formation 437-7026 Diane Swinarski, Director of Youth Ministry/RCIA 425-1795

SUPPORT STAFF Sally Green, Parish Secretary 432-3333 Stephen Connelly, Maintenance 432-3333 Catherine Himmel, Co-Director Choir 432-3333 Barbara LaBelle, Co-Director Choir 432-3333 Carolyn Hastings, Youth Ministry 425-1795 Kathleen McKenney, Faith Formation/Bulletin 437-7026

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Take off your robe of mourning and misery; put on the splendor of glory from God (Baruch 5:1-9). Psalm — The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy (Psalm 126). Second Reading — I am confident that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11). Gospel — The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth (Luke 3:1-6).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Morgan Fitzgibbons Kenyon was welcomed into the Roman Catholic Church and our Parish Family on December 2nd through the waters of Baptism. Let us strive, by our word and example, to create an environment for her to come to know the love of God and the meaning of “being church.”

Monday 10 December 6:30p Advent Evening Prayer Church Tuesday 11 December 7:00p R.C.I.A. Fr. Bob’s Office Wednesday 12 December 7:00p Choir Rehearsal Church Thursday 13 December 7:00p Priest, Prophet, King Fr. Bob’s Office Friday 14 December 4:00p Children’s Choir Rehearsal Church

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS The Knights of Columbus have religious Christmas cards and magnets available for sale in the Parish Hall to help spread the true meaning of Christmas. These beautiful religious Christmas cards and magnets reflect on the Birthday of Jesus Christ and are a reminder to Keep Christ in Christmas!

AWAITING THE SALVATION OF GOD

The world does not seem big enough to contain the jubilation of the first reading. In the Gospel reading, the Roman empire isn’t big enough, either. The great powers of Rome are named and made to stand waiting for the arrival of God’s salvation. And we find Paul meditating joyfully on what really matters.

According to Baruch, the city of Jerusalem is like a person standing on tiptoe looking for God’s salvation, which is coming from the east. Those who were led away on foot, heads down, now come back, a proud people. Why, the very way is smoothed out. The path is lined with fragrant, lush trees.

It can’t get any better than this, can it? Well, yes, it can. For a voice calls out in the desert. Here is the beginning of the salvation of God. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

ADVENT AT SAINT JUDE PARISH

Sunday, December 9th - The Second Sunday of Advent 2:00PM - Advent Reconciliation Service, St. Jude Parish

Monday, December 10th 6:30PM - Evening Prayer

Sunday, December 16th - The Third Sunday of Advent

Monday, December 17th 6:30PM - Evening Prayer

Sunday, December 23rd - The Fourth Sunday of Advent

Christmas Mass Schedule: Monday, December 24th - Christmas Eve 4:00PM Mass 6:00PM Mass with Children’s Choir 9:30PM Mass with Adult Choir

Tuesday, December 25th - Christmas Day 9:00AM Mass

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS COLLECTION There will be a second collection today for the Retirement Fund for Religious. We thank you for honoring their lives of service and prayer through your contributions.

CHRISTMAS BASKET FOOD SORT VOLUNTEERS WELCOMED!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year - Christmas Food Sort time! We started our Christmas Basket Program last week and will continue this week. December 10th-14th, we will work in the Church Hall from 5:30PM until no later than 8:00PM. The plan is to keep the food sort

going each night to allow more volunteers to be included in this Christmas Program. These hours are subject to change based on weather conditions and food supply.

Who is eligible to help? As in the past, all ages are welcome to assist but parents must provide supervision for children. Individuals, whole families, and even clubs are welcome. Large groups and clubs are scheduled individually through Dick Doyle; they are scheduled to start and finish earlier than our evening hours. Dick can be reached at richie39@aol.com or 434-1827.

K-8th GRADE FAITH FORMATION Trish Woodward

437-7026 / twoodward@stjudenh.com

HIGH SCHOOL / ADULT FAITH FORMATION Diane Swinarski

425-1795 / dswinarski@stjudenh.com

09 DECEMBER 2018

R.C.I.A.

Tuesday, December 11th 7:00PM-8:30PM Fr. Bob’s Office

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) is a process to welcome new people into the Roman Catholic Church. It is a faith journey for all those who are not Catholic who feel that they are being called by the Lord to become a member of the Roman Catholic Church. If you are in need of any or all of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Eucharist or Confirmation), please join us. For more information about R.C.I.A., please contact Diane Swinarski at 425-1795 or Mary Carrigan at 722-5586.

“MASS WITH CHILDREN” this weekend - December 8th/9th

Once a month we will hold a “Mass with Children” at all of the weekend Masses. Children are invited to sit in the sanctuary during the homily. Fr. Bob will direct his homily to the youth and after the homily they will return to their seats. They will regroup in the sanctuary during the consecration, returning to their seats for the remainder of the Mass.

During the month of December, C.L.O.W. will be held during all masses the weekends of December 15th/16th, 22nd/23rd and 29th/30th.

Congratulations to the following students who were confirmed by Bishop Peter A. Libasci at St. Joseph Cathedral last weekend:

Timothy Alley Ashley Martin Sarah Bergeron Brooke Mawn Rhiannon Black Nathan Meeker Britaney Blair Alanna Myron Abigail Buxton Joseph O’Neil Cameron Campbell Michael O’Neil Maxwell Coughlin Hannah Paradis Audrey DeAngelis Lauren Rauseo Sarah DeFilippi Shannon Rauseo Robert Derhak Nicholas Rioux Hunter El-Azem Thomas Rioux Damien Fabiano Christopher Setterlund Sarah Frazier Jonathan Setterlund Sarah Gerardi Caitlin Shapleigh Ryan Griffin Matthew Solomons Alexandria Hodson Jack Sprague McKenzie Hoyt Luke St. Cyr Andrew Johnson Nathan St. Cyr Alexandra Kelly Jeffrey Stanley Jack Kester Ryan Stultz Madison LeClair Joshua Traynham Lydia Lekas Logan Wyman

We are proud of these young men and women and we ask for your prayers for them, their sponsors, and their families.

ADULT FAITH FORMATIOM The study on PRIEST, PROPHET, KING continues this Thursday, December13th, in Fr. Bob’s office from 7:00PM-8:30PM.

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES

AT ALL AMERICAN ASSISTED LIVING

The quote below is from an email Mrs. Donna Traynham sent to me after supervising a visit of eight St. Jude youth at All American Assisted Living in Londonderry last Sunday afternoon.

“Hi Trish! I just wanted to let you know that the visit today went beautifully. The kids were so well behaved and the residents had a great time with them. Several of the students were disappointed when their parents arrived to pick them up! The joy that the kids brought to the residents was so heartwarming and I would love to help build some relationships over time.”

We will continue this opportunity to respect and care for our elderly so watch for more information.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF DEC. 9, 2018

Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80: 2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

RESPECT LIFE ESSAY CONTEST The Knights of Columbus is once again sponsoring a Student Respect Life Essay Contest for all Jr. High (gr 6, 7, & 8) and Sr. High School (gr 9, 10, 11, & 12) students in NH. Prizes include up to six awards of $100. St. Jude’s has had winners in the past. Entries are due December 15, 2018, so plan now to enter --

maybe you too could win. For entry instructions, see files outside the Youth Ministry office, or contact John at 434-4098 or matu19@comcast.net with any questions, or to get on our Respect Life email list.

PARISH OUTREACH MINISTRY

The goal of the Parish Outreach Ministry is to strengthen our parish community by connecting to those in need. There are members of our parish family who are homebound or do not drive at night, but would love to attend Mass, receive Communion, or attend special parish events or adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Some would just love a friendly visit, or might need help with a simple household chore or a ride to the grocery store. We want to bring them back into our parish life. Volunteers can assist on a one-time basis, or as often as they like.

The Parish Outreach Ministry manages a list of those in need and matches them to volunteer parishioners. We communicate our list of “needs” via email. If you have the time and want to help out, you just answer the email. To maintain confidentiality, no names are exchanged until parishioners and volunteers have been matched.

If you or someone you know would benefit from this program, or if you would like to be a volunteer, please contact Lisa Laurence at lisa.laurence@comcast.net or 548-5130.

BLUE ANGELS THANK YOU!!!

For many years now, our parish has sponsored a wonderful outreach project, “The Christmas Blue Angels”, to make Christmas happen for some Londonderry families for whom Christmas might not otherwise be as joyous. We would like to thank everyone who assisted with the Blue Angels this year. From purchasing food and gifts, to donating time and talent, your generosity has been overwhelming and we know God will bless you for your sharing. We wish you all a blessed Christmas!

PRAY WITH WOMEN OF THE GOSPEL

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet have a new retreat based on Sr. Joan’s new book, Holy Women, Full of Grace. We hope these four sessions with gospel women will be an occasion for you to bless your own life in Christ and unite you in prayer with women and girls around the world. You can view the whole table of contents for Holy Women and find more Advent Resources at goodgroundpress.com.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS

Parents who plan on having a baby baptized are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation

Class with Deacon Marc. The next class will be held Wednesday, December 19th at 6:00PM in Deacon Marc’s office. To register, please contact Sally by calling the Parish Office at 432-3333. You must register before attending.

OUR LADY OF HOPE HOUSE OF PRAYER

Our Lady of Hope House of Prayer (400 Temple Road, New Ipswich, NH) will be offering several programs for individuals seeking to deepen their relationship with the Lord, including:

Contemplative Weekends: January 25-27, 2019 or February 15-17, 2019

This silent weekend will allow personal time to journey with self and with God. Adoration will be available. Mass will be available on Saturday morning. Cost: $150 (includes $40 registration)

Tuning in to God: February 8-10, 2019 If God had a radio station, would your reception be clear, staticky, or somewhere in between? We’ve allowed our lives to become so busy and we are distracted by much activity, chatter and noise. Often, the only way we can ever begin to hear God is by quieting ourselves. How can you be aware of God’s movement unless you consciously tune out other things? “God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer.” Mother Teresa Cost: $160 (includes $40 registration fee)

In addition to programs, we offer time and space for long periods of private retreat days. In the past, some of you have come with a group of parishioners for prayer and/or for planning meetings. Do come again.

Please contact Sisters Rita Pay or Suzanne Rivard, p.m. for further information or for reservations at 603-878-2346 or olhope1@yahoo.com. Additional information is also available at http://www.ourladyhope.org.

Ben Anderson, Helen Andolina, Eileen Balzer, Claire & Lenny Bedard, Marion Byrne, Claire Cariello, Tom Cloutier, Sue Coker, Steve Connelly, Tim Coulter, Kimberly Corriveau, Anna D’Angelo, Ginette Faucher, Ed and Shirley Ferreira, Nancy Gerardi, Kate Grandchamp, Nick Green, Sarah Habib, Heidi and Brad, Danielle Hoffman, Sharon Hunzelman, Elliott Johnston, Emma Kazor, Kevin Keefe, Ken, Diana & Rita Lacourse, Elaine Lafond, Ernie & Tina Lanctot, Barbara Langone, Yvette Lessard, Mitch Lortz, Crystal M., Dot Maloney, Matthew, Brendan and Sarah McKenney, Maureen Mitchell, Timmy Nagle, Thomas, Kyle Palevicius, Bill Pappas, Patrick, Richard Perry, S. Perry, Trudy Pherson, Tim Phillips, Sarah Reinold, Richard, Scott Rolf, Sandy Sherman, Tony Stoddard, Jeffrey Swain, Joyce Tuden, Fr. John Vitali, Susan Vlahos, Crystal Willis, Sarah Wells, and Laurie Willey.

We will update the “Please Pray For” list on a monthly basis. If you, or a loved one, would like your name on the list, please call Sally at 432-3333 or email kmckenney@stjudenh.com. Please call each month to have the name put back on the list.

Saturday 08 December Second Sunday of Advent 4:00p Jean McKenney by the McKenney Family Sunday 09 December Second Sunday of Advent 8:00a ◊ Our Parish Family 10:00a Gerard Gosselin by his Family 12:00p Eric Kenney (2nd Anniversary) by his Family Monday 10 December Advent Weekday 8:00a Fr. Bob Couto by St. Jude Parish Tuesday 11 December Advent Weekday 8:00a Thomas H. Sullivan, Katherine Sullivan,

and David Sullivan by Kathleen Sullivan Wednesday 12 December Advent Weekday 8:00a Mary Russo by Paula and Jim Lucido Thursday 13 December NO MORNING EUCHARIST

Friday 14 December NO MORNING EUCHARIST

Saturday 15 December Third Sunday of Advent 4:00p James Byrne by Marion Byrne Sunday 16 December Third Sunday of Advent 8:00a Alain Claude Godde by Roland Simard 10:00a Carol MacInnis by the MacInnis Family 12:00p ◊ Our Parish Family

09 DECEMBER 2018

SANCTUARY LAMP

For the week of December 8th through December 14th, the Sanctuary Lamp is dedicated in memory of Joe Gilligan by his sister.

If you would like an opportunity to dedicate the Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a deceased loved one or for a special intention, please contact the parish office. The lamp will burn for one week for that person or intention. A suggested stipend is $25.00.

VOCATION INFORMATION “Strengthen your hearts in holiness.” Are you being called to grow in holiness as a priest or religious brother or sister? Please call Father Matthew Mason at 663-0132 or email mmason@rcbm.org.

FOOD PANTRY St. Jude’s Food Pantry serves the needs of all residents of Londonderry without regard to religious affiliation. If you are in need of assistance, please contact Kay or Dick Doyle at 434-1827.

Weekend of December 2, 2018

WEEKEND OFFERTORY $6,319.11 Maintenance $93.00 Last Week’s Online Giving $1,675.99 TOTAL $8,088.10

BULLETIN DEADLINE Due to an earlier holiday deadline, please submit announcements for the Sunday, December 23rd bulletin by Tuesday, December 11th. Announcements may be emailed to kmckenney@stjudenh.com.

CAMP REGISTRATIONS Camp Fatima for boys and Camp Bernadette for girls are now accepting registrations for the 2019 summer season. The camps offer 2-week overnight sessions for children ages 6-15. For more information or to request a brochure, contact Brendan Stackhouse at 603-364-5851 or email brendan@bfcamp.com, or visit and register online at www.bfcamp.com. Please don’t wait as sessions fill quickly. The gift of a summer camp experience could be the ideal Christmas present for your child or grandchild.

BOOK CLUB We have selected our next book: A Lineage of Grace, by Francine Rivers. Our next meeting is Wednesday, January 16th at 6:00PM in Deacon Marc’s office.

The following is a little enticement to what the book holds for its readers: In this compilation of the five books in the Lineage of Grace series by Francine Rivers, we meet the five women God chose; Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. Each faced extraordinary, even scandalous challenges. Each took great personal risk to fulfill her calling. Each was destined to play a key role in the lineage of Jesus.

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