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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

7 February 2021

God Alone! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Let us conclude our reflection on the beauty and power of the Rosary by uniting it to the special Holy Year dedicated to St. Joseph, the Patron of the Universal Church. One way in which we can more fully celebrate the Year of St. Joseph is to include the Foster father of Jesus in our Rosary Meditations. Last week I mentioned St. Louis de Montfort as one of the greatest promoters of the Rosary. Among several methods which he recommended in praying the Rosary, he also counseled that we could incorporate meditating on other aspects of our faith connected with the mysteries of the Rosary. Thus, we could incor-porate St. Joseph while praying the Rosary. For example, while praying the first and second joyful mysteries of the Annunciation and the Visitation, we could also meditate on how Mary shared this news with St. Joseph and his response. While Mary visited Eliza-beth, we could also meditate on how Joseph was preparing his home to receive our Lady. One could even use the passages of Scripture connected with the message from the angel Gabriel: “Joseph, Son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her” (Mt. 1:20). In the presentation of Jesus, both Joseph and Mary brought their child to the Temple. In the Lumi-nous mystery of the Wedding at Cana, one could meditate on Je-sus’ remembrance of Joseph and Mary’s holy marriage. In the third luminous mystery concerning Jesus’ preaching of the King-dom, we could meditate on Joseph as a shining example of the Beatitudes “since he was a righteous man” (Mt. 1: 19). How Jesus must have often thought of Joseph while He was preaching to the crowds. In the glorious mystery of the Resurrection, we could im-agine St. Joseph awaiting with all the just, the arrival of His Son after His death on the cross, to lead them to Heaven. St. Louis’ point is that we can connect other mysteries of our faith to the life our Lord and our Lady. We must let the Holy Spirit guide us in our meditations of the Rosary.

Finally, there are two more ways we can connect the praying of the Rosary with the Year of St. Joseph. First, in his apostolic letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae St. John Paul II writes, “The Rosary is then ended with a prayer for the intentions of the Pope, as if to expand the vision of the one praying to embrace all the needs of the Church. It is precisely in order to encourage this ecclesial dimension of the Rosary that the Church has seen fit to grant indulgences to those who recite it with the required dispositions” (37). Since St. Joseph is the Protector of the Church universal, it is fitting that we should pray for the Holy Father and for our own Bishop and their intentions. In this way, we are recognizing that under the shel-ter of St. Joseph, we are part of a larger family, the mystical Body of Christ. Second, let us add the prayer to St. Joseph which was composed by Pope Leo XIII and who asked in his 1889 encyclical Quamquam pluries, that we add this prayer to the end of the Rosary, especially in the month of October. The prayer may be found on the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops at https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/prayer-to-st-joseph-after-rosary. As Pope Leo wrote, “Now the divine house which Joseph ruled with the authority of a father, contained within its limits the scarce-born Church. And for such reasons the Blessed Patriarch looks upon the multi-tude of Christians who make up the Church as confided specially to his trust - this limitless family spread over the earth, over which, because he is the spouse of Mary and the Father of Jesus Christ he holds, as it were, a paternal authority. It is, then, natural and worthy that as the Blessed Joseph ministered to all the needs of the family at Nazareth and girt it about with his protection, he should now cover with the cloak of his heavenly patronage and defend the Church of Jesus Christ” (3).

In Jesus and Mary, Fr. Michael

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Vigil (The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time) 4:00PM—+Angeline Potzner, by Joan Malone Sunday, February 7 (The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time) 8:30AM—+Jeanne Cote, by Gayle and Deacon Ray 10:30AM—For the People of the Parish 6:30PM—+William Tivey, by Claire St. George Monday, February 8 (Saint Jerome Emiliani; Saint Josephine Bakhita) 8:30AM—+All Souls Wednesday, February 10 (Saint Scholastica) 8:30AM—+Providence Spinosa, by Joe and Emilia D’Aleo Thursday, February 11 (Our Lady of Lourdes) 6:30PM—+Marybeth Florczak, by the Mercy Meal Ministry Friday, February 12 (Weekday) 8:30AM—Birthday Blessings for Francis Schofield, by the Schofield Family Saturday, February 13 (Weekday) 8:30AM—+Bob Louf, by Rita Louf Vigil (The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time) 4:00PM—+Reginald Dagesse, by his wife, Diane and +June Cartier, by Peg and Dick Pietrowski Sunday, February 14 (The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time) 8:30AM—+Mary Gleason, by her husband, Ed 10:30AM—For the People of the Parish 6:30PM—+Stephanie Duato (2nd Anniversary), by Kim Taralli

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

THIS WEEK AT CHURCH

Sunday, February 7th Religious Education, Grades 1-6, Group 1/Parish

Hall and RMs 1-6 (10:00A-noon)

Tuesday, February 9th

Cub Scouts/Parish Hall (6:00-7:00P) Boy Scouts/Parish Hall (6:30-8:00P)

Wednesday, February 10th Adoration/Church (5:30-8:15A and 9:15A-7:00P) Staff Meeting/Parish Office (9:45-10:30A) Finance Council Meeting/Online (1:30P)

Thursday, February 11th Sacrament of Reconciliation/Church (5:30-6:15P) Saturday, February 13th Men of St. Joseph/RM 1 (7:00-8:00A) Rosary/Church (8:00A) Sacrament of Reconciliation/Church (9:15-10:00A

and 3:00-3:45P)

Sunday, February 14th Religious Education, Grades 1-10, Group 2/Parish

Hall and RMs 1-6 (10:00A-noon)

DAY OF PRAYER, FEBRUARY 6-7

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VOCATIONS “Everyone

is searching for You.” If your search for the Lord is leading you to a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life, call Father Matthew Mason (603) 663-0132, or write: mmason@rcbm.org.

ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME The advantages

and appeal of a Catholic School education has never been more prevalent than now. With the uncertainty of how public schools will be structured next year, families need reassurance that a quality education is accessible. The Academy of Notre Dame in Tyngsboro offers full day in person learning for Pre-Kindergarten three-year-olds through grade 12 with an emphasis on rigorous academics. NDA provides a foundation of education that encourages young minds to think critically, embrace their faith, and take on academic challenges. Our faculty and staff are taking every precaution and safety measure to keep our students healthy. Enforced social distancing, mask usage, and strict cleaning protocols ensure that we continue full time, in-person learning. We encourage you to visit our website and to schedule a tour with our Director of Admissions, Mrs. Charlotte Kelly. Tours are offered each weekday between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. and are by appointment only - to schedule a tour, please call the Admissions Office at 978-649-7611, Ext. 351.

SAINT CHRISTOPHER ACADEMY ENROLLING

FOR FALL 2021 Families looking for an

outstanding Catholic school for their PreK-3 through grade 8 children are invited to apply to Saint Christopher Academy for the Fall of 2021. Serving grades prekindergarten 3 through grade 8, Saint Christopher Academy is located on two nearby campuses in Nashua. At Saint Chris, students are immersed in an academically excellent, authentically Catholic education within the embrace of a safe, joy-filled community. During the COVID crisis, students have the option to attend either in person in school or via remote with full participation in classroom lessons and activities. Saint Christopher Academy is currently enrolling students for the 2021-2022 school year. To apply, visit SaintChrisAcademy.org or contact Admissions Coordinator Lorrice Bedard at 603-882-7442, extension 310.

SAINT KATHRYN RELIGIOUS GOODS Our Fifth

Anniversary Sale continues through February 20th! Stop in to receive 20% off your entire purchase of in-stock merchandise (only excluding gift cards, sacred vessels/restorations, and handmade rosaries or embroidery). 20% off Bibles, hundreds of Catholic books, medals, candles, rosaries, children’s gifts, statues, cemetery lamps, wedding gifts, and more! We also carry a wonderful selection of Valentine’s Day gifts. And always look for your free gift from us in your bag with your purchase! We are open Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to noon as well as Saturday 9:00 a.m. to noon. We are closed Fridays and Sundays. Looking for something in particular? Message us on Facebook or call 603.595.4463.

COLORING CONTEST WINNERS Congratulations

to the winners of our annual coloring contest: Age 5 and under: Julia Hermosillo Grade 1: Luke Phillips Grade 2: Julia Lockhart Grade 3: Juliana Fretwell Grade 4: Brody Lockhart Grade 7: Chloé Décoeur Thanks to all who participated! Every entry is decorating the parish hall, so be sure to walk through and admire all the artwork. All winners may pick up their prizes in class or from the parish office.

SPECIAL COLLECTION This weekend, we take up

the collection for Diocesan Catholic School Education. This collection is taken to assist the parish in funding its financial support for Catholic elementary and junior high schools. Thank you!

REFLECTING GOD’S GENEROSITY TO US In Church: $ 2,522.00 Online: $ 6,866.82 Mail: $ 927.00 Total: $10,315.82 Our weekly parish budget is $11,900.00. Thank you for giving, whether online (sign up for automatic giving at stkathryns.org/donate), in the offertory basket, or mailed to 4 Dracut Road, Hud-son, NH 03051!

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FEBRUARY 7, 2021

LENTEN SCHEDULE

Wednesday, February 17th is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season. Masses will be cele-brated at 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. that day with ado-ration of the Blessed Sacrament taking place before and between Masses. It is a day of fast and absti-nence. All between the ages of 18 and 58 (inclusive) are permitted one full meal and two smaller meals not equaling the main meal. Eating in between meals is not permitted, although liquids (water, milk, juice) are permissible. The law does not apply to those with medical conditions that preclude fasting. Abstinence from meat is required on this day as well for all over the age of 14. Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence. The eating of meat is not permitted on any Friday in Lent for those 14 years of age and older. (Those who must eat meat for reasons of health are encouraged to do another act of penitence in its place.) Good Friday, April 2nd, is a day of fast and abstinence. The same disciplines for Ash Wednesday apply on Good Friday. Old palms may be brought to church and placed in the basket in the vestibule for burning. After pausing the practice for several months due to COVID-19, we will resume Vespers and Benedic-tion on Wednesday nights beginning with Febru-ary 24th and continuing through the month of June with a new time of 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross will take place on Fridays of Lent at 6:30 p.m. Outdoor Stations of the Cross will take place at noon on Good Friday, weather permit-ting. Solemn Vespers will be sung each Sunday from the first Sunday of Lent (February 21st) through Divine Mercy Sunday at 5:00 p.m., preceded by a Lenten Holy Hour each Sunday from 4:00-5:00 p.m. The Divine Mercy Novena will be recited beginning on Good Friday and concluding at Vespers on Divine Mercy Sunday. Our Divine Mercy Celebration will take place on April 11th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES MARDI GRAS CELEBRA-

TION You are invited to be a part of the Virtual

Mardi Gras Celebration! This annual signature event benefits Catholic Charities NH and the hundreds of individuals and families in need that they sup-port. And being online this year, it’s easier to join in on the fun. Register today at www.cc-nh.org/mardigras for a chance to win prizes, bid on action items and more. The event will be streamed on Feb-ruary 16 (Fat Tuesday) on www.cc-nh.org. Call Rose-mary at 603-663-0249 with any questions.

PRAYER TO SAINT JOSEPH

To you, O blessed Joseph, do we come in our tribulation, and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage also. Through that charity which bound you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to regard the in-heritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities.

O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ; O most loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influ-ence; O our most mighty protector, be kind to us and from heaven assist us in our struggle with the power of darkness. As once you rescued the Child Jesus from dead-ly peril, so now protect God's Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adver-sity; shield, too, each one of us by your constant pro-tection, so that, supported by your example and your aid, we may be able to live piously, to die in holi-ness, and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen.

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SAINT KATHRYN PARISH

4 Dracut Road, Hudson, New Hampshire 03051-5006

Telephone: 603.882.7793 Fax: 603.595.1465

Website: www.stkathryns.org Facebook: Saint Kathryn’s Church Store: 603.595.4463

PARISH STAFF Rev. Michael R. Monette, Pastor fr.michael@stkathryns.org

Deacon Raymond V. Marcotte, Permanent Deacon deacon.ray@stkathryns.org

Sister Janice Rooney, SNDdeN, Director of Religious Education sr.janice@stkathryns.org

Charlene Maniotis, Parish Secretary charlene.maniotis@stkathryns.org

Tina Decoeur, Religious Education Secretary tina.decoeur@stkathryns.org

Peter Krauss, Bookkeeper book72worm@aol.com

Larry Franchitto, Music Director lfranchitto@panam.com

Rick Balboni, Religious Goods Store Manager rick.balboni@stkathryns.org

Pat Grenier, Custodial Assistant grenierpat@hotmail.com

Christopher Maynard, ANMSM, Staff Organist music.saintpatricksmilford@gmail.com

Jeanette Cassidy, Safe Environment Coordinator jnet62@comcast.net

PARISH OFFICE Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-4:00 p.m. Closed Friday/Weekends

SAINT KATHRYN RELIGIOUS GOODS 603.595.4463

Our religious goods store is located in the back of the parish office building and has its own parking.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00 a.m.—Noon

Friday and Sunday Closed

SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. (also livestreamed on our website); 6:30 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Thursday: 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Saturday: 9:15-10:00 a.m. and 3:00-3:45 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Catechesis takes place with the parents prior to scheduling a date for the baptism. For more information, please contact Deacon Ray in the

parish office.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Engaged couples should contact the parish office at least six months in advance of the proposed date of the wedding. Please refer to the

marriage policy as found on the parish website.

SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK/COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND Arrangements may be made for Communion to the Homebound or for the Sacrament of the Sick by calling the parish office. The

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick should be celebrated at the outset of an illness or when there is a change in the person’s condition.

The Sacrament should also be received prior to surgery.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The diocesan policies are available by calling the parish office or by consulting the diocesan website at www.catholicnh.org.

OPEN FOR YOU! We invite you to use our church, the transept chapel, or the Emmaus Chapel (in the office building) for personal prayer. Our sacred

spaces are open daily from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (closed Saturday after the 4:00 p.m. Mass).

Welcome! If you are new to our community, we hope you have felt welcome! If you are a visitor - occasional or frequent - we’re

glad you joined us! If you’re considering parish membership introduce yourself to the pastor after Holy Mass to get the process underway!

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ST. KATHRYN PARISH HUDSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03-0779 February 7, 2021 – Week 11