“If things created are so full of loveliness, how resplendent with beauty must be the One who made them!” ~ St. Anthony of Padua
172 Belmont St, Manchester NH 03103
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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH
"We will celebrate Holy Week in a truly unusual way, which manifests and sums up the message of the Gospel, that of God’s boundless love. And in the silence of our cities, the Easter Gospel will resound. The Apostle Paul says: 'And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him Who died for them and was raised again' (2 Cor 5:15). In the risen Jesus, life conquered death. This Paschal faith nourishes our hope.....It is the hope of a better time, in which we can be better, finally freed from evil and from this pandemic. It is a hope: hope does not disappoint; it is not an illusion, it is a hope."
Pope Francis, April 3, 2020 -
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN OUR CHURCH?
WELCOME!
If you would like to join our parish or simply contact us to ask a question about our church, click here. You will find a "contact form" on the left. Simply print it out, add as much information as you would like, drop it in the weekly offertory basket, or mail it to the rectory office: 172 Belmont St.,
Manchester NH 03103
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INTERVIEW WITH OUR SEMINARIAN, DAVID GAGNON
Hometown: Manchester, NHHome Parish: St. Anthony of Padua, Manchester, NH
Current Age: 26
Favorite Pastimes: Spending time with family and friends, reading, exercising
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite Saint: St. AnneWhat did you do before entering the seminary?
I was a police officer.When did you first think that God might be calling you to be a priest?
In hindsight, I feel that I was drawn to the priesthood during a particular Easter Vigil when I was still a child, possibly at the age of 8 or 9. However, I was unable to adequately articulate this desire until I was in high school.What has been the most challenging part of being a seminarian?
At times, balancing a busy schedule can be difficult but it also enables me to better appreciate the time that I have off.What has been the most rewarding part?
Seminary provides a unique atmosphere which has allowed me to deepen my relationship with Christ and be better formed as a Catholic man intending to serve the people of God.
What advice would you give a man considering a vocation to the priesthood?
Discernment is a process and that takes time. Allowing oneself to be led by the Holy Spirit, listening to the Lord in prayer, and frequently receiving the sacraments is essential. I would also encourage him to become acquainted with his pastor and get involved at his local parish.Please pray for David Gagnon and for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. You can send a personal note or card to David: Mr. David Gagnon,
c/o St. Meinrad Seminary,
200 Hill Drive,
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Today's Readings
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PHOTO ALBUMS
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Parish Trip to Enfield & Lebanon 2015
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CARDINAL LACROIX'S MASS 2014
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CARDINAL'S RECEPTION
30 Photos
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CARDINAL LACROIX'S MASS II 2014
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Welcome from our pastor!
It is the most basic desire within the human heart to search for lasting peace and happiness. In response to this desire Jesus says: “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matt 11:28-30). If we turn to Jesus without hesitations or reservations He will give us that “peace that surpasses all understanding” (Phil 4:7), the peace we desire.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, where the French tradition will always be part of the fabric of our community, is wholly committed to bringing Christ to whoever seeks Him. This happens primarily in the sacraments, but also in fellowship, in Scripture studies, and other group meetings. Join us as we throw open the doors to Christ and allow Him to “give us rest.”
Very Rev. Fr. Richard Dion, V.F., Pastor -
NEWS AND EVENTS
Triduum Schedule for live-stream:
Holy Thursday, April 9th: Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7pm
Good Friday, April 10th: Stations of the Cross @ 11am
Passion of the Lord @ 7pmEaster Sunday, April 12th: Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord @ 10am
There will be NO streamed Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday night. Our pastor, Fr. Richard Dion and David Gagnon, our seminarian, will celebrate this Mass privately in church.
HELP SIGNING UP FOR ONLINE GIVING
To help make it more convenient for you to financially support our parish during this difficult time, our parish offers an electronic payment option, also referred to as Online Giving. This gives you the opportunity to make automatic financial contributions from your bank account to your parish. This is done using a separate secure web site, and no one in the church office has access to any of your banking information at any time.
To sign up, go to:
https://www.myowngiving.com/default.aspx?cid=1066
Copy and paste the above to your web browser.
Click on: “Sign up for a new account”, which will bring you to a “New User Account Registration” page. Once there, if you wish to learn more before you sign up, check out the menu items at the top of the page. Especially helpful, are “About Online Giving” and “Online Giving FAQs”. You may also click on “Contact Us” at any time using the information provided. (Be aware that the administrator may not be in the office during the time period provided.)
Before creating a user name and password, hover (don’t click) your mouse over the blue circle with the “i” in the middle, to the right of the red asterisk. This will give you suggestions for the mix of letters, upper and lower cases, and numbers to use. Then simply fill in the rest of your information, type in the code you see at the bottom, and click on “submit” (do not enter your envelope #). The next page will inform you that you are all set, and that a follow-up email will be sent within 2 hours.Open the email that confirms your account and click on the link at the top of the e-mail. This will confirm your account so that you have access to log in. If the link does not work, copy and paste it into the browser’s address bar.
Once you click on this link, you will be taken back to the Parish Online Giving login page.
Enter your User ID and Password in the Existing User Login section and continue setting up your account.
You will need to enter information for the bank account you wish to use for your donations. Once that information is entered, you can then set up donations for the Sunday Collection and the other funds listed on the site.
If you already receive offertory envelopes, they will no longer be mailed to you, but your current envelope # will be used for your online giving account. If you do not use offertory envelopes, a number will be assigned to you once the parish office receives notice that you have signed up.
MASSES STREAMED LIVE DURING PANDEMIC
Fr. Richard is celebrating Mass in St. Anthony Church and streaming it live Monday through Friday at 11am, as well as Sunday at 11am on our Facebook page. We thank God for the technology that allows us to stay connected to each other in this way, and especially with our Lord as we listen to His word and respond aloud together.
If you don't have a Facebook account, you must sign up to see Mass. If you do have a Facebook account, click "St. Anthony of Padua Manchester NH" in the "Search Facebook" space at the top.
To watch Mass on your TV, try connecting your laptop to your TV with an HTMI cord. If you have a Smart TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV or similar TV, you can use the internet app to go to Facebook from your TV.
IMPORTANT UPDATE!
All parish activities have been suspended.
In order for the parish office to get updates to you on a more timely basis, we ask, if you are registered, that you please email us or call the office to update your email address.
The rectory office will be closed beginning the week of
March 23, but if you leave a message, someone will get back to you as quickly as we can.
Please continue to pray for each other and remember that even though we are unable to receive the Holy Eucharist for now, Jesus still lives on in our hearts and will help us through this most difficult of times.
In order to better engage in strengthening the commitment to lifelong faith formation, this year our parish has transitioned to Family Faith Formation. At the heart of this religious education program is the church's teaching that parents are the primary educators of their children.
A Family of Faith follows a four-year cycle: one pillar of the Catechism is covered per year. Parents are given a detailed picture of authentic and vibrant Catholic family life, the tools to implement this life in their home, and age-appropriate readings, games, crafts and other activities to help them deepen their children's love for Christ and His Church.
Please click here for more information.
CHOOSE MORE FOR YOUR CHILD....CHOOSE CARDINAL LACROIX ACADEMY!
Cardinal Lacroix Academy offers Grades PreK - 6, including full-day programs for both Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten. Our church's parochial school provides full academic programs and curriculum offerings in Art, Music, Physical Education, Technology and French, as well as extracurricular programs for sports, drama and robotics. For more information or to arrange for a tour of the school, please call 622-0414.
Cardinal Lacroix Academy also offers:After School Program (until 5:30)Hot Lunch Program
Financial Aid
Small class sizes (14:1)The Christmas Flower Memorial is a beautiful way to honor your family, friends and loved ones during this holy season. A memorial Mass for the departed souls remembered will be at the 6pm Mass on Christmas Eve.
Please place your donation in the special collection envelope located at the Church entrances. Please return in the collection basket or to the parish office by Dec. 18th. Suggested donation: $20 per memorial.
Donations received by December 18th with be displayed on a memorial board in church throughout the Christmas season.
- See more at: http://blessedsacramentwichita.com/hospitality-news/45535-christmas-flower-memorial#sthash.fB0eTFd7.dpufIn Baptism, we are called to share in the life of the Blessed Trinity in such a way that the one God in three persons actually comes to dwell within us. We celebrate the Trinity and the power of God’s grace in us every time we sign ourselves in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, a belief we affirm by then saying, “Amen.” - See more at: http://cardinalsblog.adw.org/2015/05/trinity-sunday/#sthash.bOrVovzI.dpufIn Baptism, we are called to share in the life of the Blessed Trinity in such a way that the one God in three persons actually comes to dwell within us. We celebrate the Trinity and the power of God’s grace in us every time we sign ourselves in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, a belief we affirm by then saying, “Amen.” - See more at: http://cardinalsblog.adw.org/2015/05/trinity-sunday/#sthash.bOrVovzI.dpufIn Baptism, we are called to share in the life of the Blessed Trinity in such a way that the one God in three persons actually comes to dwell within us. We celebrate the Trinity and the power of God’s grace in us every time we sign ourselves in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, a belief we affirm by then saying, “Amen.” - See more at: http://cardinalsblog.adw.org/2015/05/trinity-sunday/#sthash.bOrVovzI.dpufvvvIn Baptism, we are called to share in the life of the Blessed Trinity in such a way that the one God in three persons actually comes to dwell within us. We celebrate the Trinity and the power of God’s grace in us every time we sign ourselves in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, a belief we affirm by then saying, “Amen.” - See more at: http://cardinalsblog.adw.org/2015/05/trinity-sunday/#sthash.bOrVovzI.dpu
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