Saints Mary & Joseph Parish September 20, 2020 Twenty-fifth Sunday,

Ordinary Time Our Mission Statement:

Discover God’s Love so we might Love God, Love Others, and Grow as a Community of Disciples.

Mary Queen of Peace Church 200 Lawrence Road Salem, NH 03079 MASS Livestreamed Sat: 4:00pm Sun: 9:30am Sun: 11:00am Mon-Thurs: 9:00am (May—October) RECONCILIATON: Sat: 3:00pm—3:50pm or by appointment

St. Joseph Church 40 Main Street Salem, NH 03079 MASS: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs: 7:15am Sun 7:30am & 5:00pm Rosary prior to daily mass 6:45am

Parish Office 603-893-8661 200 Lawrence Road, Salem, NH Fax: 603-890-0292 Mon-Thu 9:30am-2:30pm Friday: CLOSED Email: st.josephs@comcast.net Website: www.saintsmaryandjoseph.org Facebook: Sts Mary and Joseph Twitter: @StsMary_Joseph Instagram: Sts.maryjoseph.ym

September 20, 2020—Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Newest Community Members: Congratulations to Tracy Deremer, Sophia Lapointe, Hailey Stuhlmiller, Taylor Stuhlmiller, Becki Campbell, Brendan Herman and David Scolastico – who were received fully into the Catholic Church on Sunday, September 13th. We receive you into our community with support and love. We look forward to getting to know you as we worship with you! Thank you Fr Marc for a beautiful Mass of Reception for the Elect!

VOTING RESOURCES from the Diocese General Election – November 3, 2020 Policy on Distribution of Campaign Materials During this election season, a reminder that our parish will be utilizing only materials that come from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops or the Diocese of Manchester. Distribution of other election-related materials on church property will not be permitted. Other activities, including posting flyers or signs, passing out campaign literature, and leaving unauthorized materials anywhere in the building or on car windshields, are prohibited.

We’re Sprucing Up! Can YOU help??? All of the exterior doors at St. Joseph Church have been refinished and re-stored. The time, effort and materials were all donated by several parishioners! The crafts-manship alone would have been very expensive if we did not have people willing to share their gifts and talents. We are very grateful for the dedication

and generosity of all our volunteers. We are still in need of many more helpers. If you have an hour or two to give, or a talent or particular skill to share, we would appreciate your help. Please call the office (603-893-8661 x101) or email us at officeadmin@saintsmaryandjoseph.org. if you can help.

Fall Anniversary Livestream Event Masses with the Bishop to mark significant wedding anniversaries of the faithful of the Diocese of Manchester have occurred for nearly 40 years. These important celebrations remind us all of the beauty and dignity of marriage in Christ. While it is fitting that such celebrations look differently during these unprecedented times, invoking God’s blessing on those who continue to offer Christian witness by their marital union continues nonetheless! Bishop Libasci invites couples celebrating 5, 25, and 50 year anniversaries to watch and unite their prayers with the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass via livestream on Sunday, October 18th at 2 pm. In addition to the worship aid and a special novena for marriage, couples will receive an invitation to a post-Mass virtual gathering where they will have an opportunity to speak with other couples celebrating significant wedding anniversaries. Please register in order to receive instruc-tions on how to tune-in to the Livestream Mass and an invitation to a post -Mass virtual gathering where you will have an opportunity to speak with other couples celebrating significant wedding anniversaries. When registering, please enter the husband's name first. Any questions may be directed to dmcdonald@rcbm.org. To register for the virtual celebration, please go to to fallanniversary2020.eventbrite.com...

We want to THANK Christopher & Nicole (Routhier) Pelonzi and Pat Kulesz for their VERY generous donation of a Grand Piano!! The piano is in the music section at Mary Queen of Peace Church. Last weekend was the first time it was played at Mass and I understand the sound was heavenly!! On behalf of the entire parish, THANK YOU to each of you!! May God reward you for your thoughtfulness and generosity!

September 20, 2020—Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“The common good requires everyone’s participation. If everyone contributes his or her part, and if no one is left out, we can regenerate good relationships on the communitarian, national and international level and even in harmony with the environ-ment.” Follow Pope Francis on Twitter @Pontifex

Vocation Awareness: “Seek the Lord while He may be found….” While seeking Him in prayer and sacraments, listen to Him. Could it be you are being called by Jesus to serve as a priest, religious, sister or brother? If you think He may be offering you this grace, call Father Matthew Mason 663-0132, or write: mmason@rcbm.org.

What’s hidden behind there? Years ago, my husband Jerry built this beautiful entertainment wall which encased media equipment, CDs, DVDs, etc. Behind the wall was a closed-up fireplace and mantel with junk we weren’t ready to toss. I said to Jerry, “I was think-ing…” (Oh, oh! That means work!) “What if we tore down that wall and fixed up the space behind it and put the antique stove the kids got you there?” Jerry resisted, “But I created that wall! That was a lot of work!” Yes it was beautiful, espe-cially for someone who prefers working on old cars and hates working with wood! But to my surprise, Jerry went with it! The wall was demolished, the space was fixed up, his stove went in, and now we have this most amazing space in our room! It’s been totally transformed! Now we have this warm, homey, relaxing space that brings us together more! Are we not like that? Have we not built up careers, attitudes, beliefs, habits, life-styles, etc. that are really no longer useful to who God calls us to be? Maybe they served a purpose once, but now we’re called to discover something more purpose-filled and life-giving. How are we being asked to dismantle what we built, often with a lot of energy, time and hard work? What might we discover if we demolish it? Behind it is something more purpose-filled and life-giving!!! Take some time each day and sit quietly and ask God, “What would you have me dismantle?” then carefully listen, waiting for God to answer. Naturally you’ll resist, but be like Jerry, go with it and dis-cover the life and warmth that’s been hidden!!! Sue Levesque

Meals for Fr. Marc Our parish does not have a cook to prepare meals for Father Marc. As a way to support him and welcome him to our community we are asking parishioners to help out by sharing a meal with Father. If you want to participate we have reinstated the website previously used for meals for the priests. You can pick a date that is convenient for you, view what others are bringing, and enter your meal selection. On your computer go to: www.takethemameal.com at the FIND column, enter Montminy with password 3407. You will then be able to choose a date and access additional information. If you have any questions please contact Kristen Klecan: klecan@ me.com, 401-7924 or Shawn McDonough at 4mcds@comcast.net., 401-1742.

RCIA Inquiry Session Scheduled Do You Know Someone Curious About the Catholic Faith? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, or RCIA, is a great way to have questions answered about the Catholic Faith, while learning about what it means to have a relationship with Jesus. We will begin with an inquiry session on September 20th after the 9:30 Mass in the Emmaus room in Mary Queen of Peace. It’s an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about what happens at RCIA.

In May 2015 Pope Francis issued, Laudato Si, On Care for Our Common Home, and declared September

1 World Day of Prayer for Creation. September 1 – October 4 is the Season of Creation and dedicated

to care for all creation. The bulletin insert highlights the themes of the encyclical and

offers suggestions for our individual response plus a prayer for the restoration of our natural resources,

care for the poor and the common good.

Oberammergau, Germany Passion Play Tour Fr. Marc is sponsoring and witnessing the epic Passion Play August 21-30, 2022. Why not join him for this once in a dec-ade event. Also tour Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria during the trip, visiting some of the sites from the “Sound of Music”! Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, ride the furnicular up the Gurten Mountain and enjoy magnificent views on the GoldenPass Panoramic Train. If you sign up by December 10, you can save $450.00 from the total $5,449/double or $6,599/single rates. There ae only 10 spaces left, so contact Fr. Marc for more detailed information.

September 20, 2020—Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Youth Happenings: All group events are held at Youth Center, 40 Main St., Salem, NH, Behind St. Julie Hall

Unless stated otherwise. All physical meetings currently suspended.

Faith Formation 2020-2021 Our Family program for grades 1-5 has evolved to a hybrid model. The physical gatherings of options 1-4 have been accomplished.

Option 5 & 6 options begin September 20th! In November Grades 1-5 will move on to the on-line portion.

Middle School and High School Classes will meet Dec-Feb.

Children’s Ministry Newsletter!!! The Jesus Kids Leadership team have published their first edition of their monthly newsletter (it was emailed to families and is on facebook and the parish

website) Check it out: “The Jesus Kids, Ink”!!!!

High School Youth! We are officially on Instagram! Check us out and follow us for updates! @sts.maryjoseph.ym

Children’s Youth Ministry Our leadership team of youth in grades 4 and 5 are ready to kick off the year!!! We are EXCITED to begin in our newly renovated Youth Center… thanks to our new middle and high school youth minister, Beccah Frulla and our facilities manager, Paul Lavoie!!! Our first meetings will be on Monday, Sept 21st… To keep smaller groups, youth groups

have 2 time slots for which children may be registered: 4:30-5:30 and 6:00-7:00.

Confirmation and First Communion are happening!!! 93 of our youth will be confirmed and 37 will receive their First Communion

Sunday, September 20th at 2:30pm Saturday, September 26th at 6:00pm Sunday, September 27th at 2:30pm

Let us lift our candidates up in prayer: may they be open to God’s love and life and may they and we use the gifts given to us…

not letting them just sit like chocolate syrup at the bottom of a glass of milk…

Youth Center Update! Hi everyone! We’re moving right along here at the youth center! Our youth room is looking great! The black accent wall came out better than I expected, and with a couple of finishing touches, this room will be 100% done. The room that you first walk into is getting there too! The ceiling tiles will be going in this week and we’ll be one step closer to opening up!

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS! Sunday, Oct. 4 at 2:00pm at Mary Queen of Peace Grounds. Many churches in the United States celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi on October 4 each year. The feast commemorates the life of St Francis, who was born in the 12th century and is the Catholic Church’s patron saint of animals and the environment. Father Marc will bless all the pets brought to MQP that afternoon.

September 20, 2020—Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Information: New Parishioners We welcome you to our Parish! Please register on our website: saintsmaryandjoseph.org or at the Parish Office.

Baptisms Please call Bonnie Barlow at the parish office at 893-8661 x103.

Communion or Sick Calls A Priest or Eucharistic Minister will be hap-py to arrange a visit at your home or hospital. Please call Maryanne at the Office at 893-8661.

Marriages Couples please call the parish office at 893-8661 x101 for an appointment at least six months prior to the date of your marriage.

Food Pantry 893-8661 x131 Pantry Hours Every Friday 11:30am to 12:30pm at St. Joseph Campus. Salem residents can visit the Pantry every four weeks. Please call by Thursday Noon for Friday pick-up. Prayer Line We are 35-40 families that pray for those who have died and those struggling with health issues or any kind of discord in their families. Requests for prayer are sent to prayers by first name only to pre-serve family privacy. Call Melanie at 603-893-6763 or Lee at 603-898-1927. Email requests can be sent to greeleykid@msn.com BUT must have the word "prayer" in the subject line!!!

Parish Staff: 893-8661 Fr. Marc Montminy………………..Pastor x106 pastor@saintsmaryandjoseph.org Joseph Moynahan ……………………..Deacon Sem.jnmoynahan@gmail.com David Costello….…….………………….......Deacon greeleykid@msn.com Bonnie Barlow …….Pastoral Minister x103 pm@saintsmaryandjoseph.org Becca Frulla....Outreach/Youth Minister x109 outreach@saintsmaryandjoseph.org youthminister@saintsmaryandjoseph.org Sue Levesque……..Family Faith Formation ff@saintsmaryandjoseph.org x107 Carol Kater…………………...Finance Director ckatermqp@comcast.net x102 Maryanne Murach...Bulletin/Admin x101 bulletin@saintsmaryandjoseph.org officeadmin@saintsmaryandjoseph.org

Upcoming Parish Activities

NH Knights of Columbus: “In service to one, In service to all.” SCTV #17: An appropriate topic Airing 9/21– 9/23/20 Mondays 8:00pm Tuesday & Wednesday 2:00pm

Walking with Purpose (WWP) is a Bible Study

for women who are stretched thin and would like a way to refuel and be refreshed. It is for women who would like to have a better understanding of their faith and learn more about living a life with joy according to

the scriptures. Walking with Purpose is for

women who have A LOT of Bible experience and for those with NO Bible experience!! It is a 22 week study beginning September 29, that incorporates home study and small groups. Due to Covid-19, we will be meeting in small and large Zoom Groups from 7pm – 8:15 pm on Tuesday evenings. For more information, go to www.wwpsalemnh.weebly.com.

To help people pray from home, or use the booklet during Mass, MAGNIFICAT is offering special $5.00 subscriptions to enable the faithful to follow the liturgy with personal copies of either a printed or digital edition of Magnificat. Go to Magnificat.com to order either version—3 month trial for print with digital included.

Contact Tracing due to COVID 19 The Diocese has cautioned us to be wary of Contact Tracing telephone calls. The identity of an infected person is subject to all medical confidentiality protections so contacts are only told when and where they were exposed to the disease. They are NOT asked to provide personal information. If you are contacted, and you were at the location and possibly exposed to the disease, you should self-quarantine for 14 days or until symptoms appear. Then, contact your primary care provider for further instructions.

The Knights of Columbus has partnered with the Diocesan Cath-olic Schools Office in an effort to strengthen Catholic education all over New Hampshire. As such, we are thrilled to launch the Art for Education Fundraiser featuring an 11”X14” quality print of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas and Pro-tectress of the Unborn. The original is an oil on canvas, painted by NH resident Alison Mueller, exclusively made for the Art for Education Fundraiser. Funds raised will support Catholic schools in the Diocese of Manchester as part of our growing partnership. Ordering Details: The cost is $30 per print plus $5 for shipping. https://form.jotform.com/RCBM/artforeducation The fundraiser runs from May 1st through October 15th. Prints will be shipped on or around the 15th of each month.

The Food Pantry shelves are almost empty. Thank you for always being so generous! With the cooler weather and children returning to school, we could use all kinds of canned goods, individual snacks, coffee/tea/juices, pancake mix and syrup, spaghetti & sauce, paper products and toiletries. Thank you again!

September 20, 2020—Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Joseph Sunday, September 20 7:30a Rosanna Dargoonian r/b

Maryanne Murach; Durwood Cannon r/b Jackie Provencher

5:00p Intentions of Wayne & Adele Jeffrey; Menick Beauregard 7th Anniversary r/b Denise Monday, September 21 7:15a All Soul’s Intentions Tuesday, September 22 7:15a Intentions of Patricia

Dumont Wednesday, September 23 7:15a All Soul’s Intentions Thursday, September 24 7:15a Victor Kiss r/b Jim & Janet

Frahm; Intentions of Lavoie, Pelletier & Chouinard Families r/b Camilla

Sunday, September 27 7:30a Michael Carney r/b Janet & Jim Frahm; Nancy Williams r/b St. Joseph Choir 5:00p Ginette Chouinard r/b Denise & Hermel Lavoie

Mass Intentions Father Marc will be celebrating Masses via

LIVESTREAM (saintsmaryandjoseph.org) from Mary Queen of Peace Church. PUBLIC MASSES ARE NOW Offered at BOTH CHURCHES.

Mary Queen of Peace Saturday, September 19 4:00p Pro Populo - People of the Parish Sunday, September 20

9:30a Jake, Gilda,& Johnnie Thyng and Peter & Joan Kuncik r/b O’Reillys Marty McDonough r/b Melanie & David Costello; Ronald Joseph Remillard r/b Family

11:00a Gloria Capelli r/b Walsh Family; Michael & Kathleen Kelly r/b their Family

Monday, September 21 9:00a Madeline & Earl Donaldson r/b

Linda Campbell Tuesday, September 22 9:00a Karen Cox & Armand Lavoie r/b

Camilla Chouinard; Barbara Farnham r/b Ken

Wednesday, September 23 9:00a All Soul’s Intentions Thursday, September 24 9:00a All Soul’s Intentions Saturday, September 26 4:00p Alexander Zaccardi r/b Family;

Joyce Lehane r/b Mike; Deceased Members of Liwanag Family r/b Pura Cayabyab

Sunday, September 27

9:30a Pro Populo –People of the Parish 11:00a David “Morty” Morton r/b

Melanie & David Costello; Scott Bradley r/b Debbie Sarnie

Parish Events

Out of an abundance of Caution regarding the highly contagious

COVID-19 virus:

Sunday September 20 KidsChurch & Children’s Liturgy of the Word are suspended until further notice. 10:30am RCIA Inquiry session/MQP-Emmaus Room 10:30am Faith Formation Option 5/MQP-Hall 1:00pm Faith Formation Option 6/MQP-Hall 2:30pm Confirmation & 1st Com-munion/MQP-Church 6:00pm SIA virtual meeting SIAsouthernNH@aol.com

Monday September 21 Choirs, Choruses, multiple musicians are suspended at all Masses till further Notice. 4:30pm Youth Gr 1-5/SJ-Youth Center 6:00pm Youth Gr 1-5/SJ-Youth Center

Tuesday September 22 6:30pm Walking With Purpose virtual meeting www.wwpsalem.weebly.com

Wednesday September 23

Thursday September 24 10:00am Rosary for Our Country/SJ-

Church 10:30am RENEW Group/SJ-Family

Room

Friday September 25 6:00pm Confirmation & 1st Com-munion rehearsal/MQP-Church

Saturday September 26 8:00am Bible Study/Virtual meeting via computer/online 2:00pm Confirmation & 1st Com-munion rehearsal/MQP-Church 3:00pm Music Rehearsal/MQP-Church 6:00pm Confirmation & 1st Comm-union Mass/MQP-Church

Rest in Peace We pray for Edward J. White, Sr. & Charlene Theberge who died recently. May their fami-lies be comforted by loving

memories of them and by hope in Christ’s promise of the resurrection.

Parish Giving September 12 & September 13, 2020 Offertory $ 8,134.00 On-Line $ 1,993.00 Total $10,127.00 2nd Collections for September: 9-13 Catholic University $785.00 9-20 Religious Ed 9-27 Priest Retirement Please consider adding Saints Mary & Joseph Parish to your will , or in your annual tax relief. Your regular financial support of our parish community is essential to our continued viability and vitality!

Thank You!

Eternal Light/Sanctuary Candle is burning this week at St. Joseph for Menick Beauregard by the his wife, Denise and at Mary Queen of Peace for

Catherine Sullivan by the Lavin Family. The candle burns for one week. If you would like to specify an intention, call the office.

Vigilance is necessary regarding the Coronavirus:

Wash your hands often & wear a facial mask/covering when out!