“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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MASS SCHEDULE
MASS TIMES:
Saturday: 4pm
Sunday: 8am (in French), 9:30 am, 11am
Holy Days:
8am & 7pm
Confessions:
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PRAYER TO MARY DURING PANDEMIC (TO BE SAID AFTER THE ROSARY)
“We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God.”In the present tragic situation, when the whole world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and our mother, and seek refuge under your protection.
Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes toward us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and employment.
Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the father of mercies, that this great suffering may end and that hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust.
Protect those doctors, nurses, health workers and volunteers who are on the frontline of this emergency, and are risking their lives to save others. Support their heroic effort and grant them strength, generosity and continued health.
Be close to those who assist the sick night and day, and to priests who, in their pastoral concern and fidelity to the Gospel, are trying to help and support everyone.
Blessed Virgin, illumine the minds of men and women engaged in scientific research, that they may find effective solutions to overcome this virus.
Support national leaders, that with wisdom, solicitude and generosity they may come to the aid of those lacking the basic necessities of life and may devise social and economic solutions inspired by farsightedness and solidarity.
Mary Most Holy, stir our consciences, so that the enormous funds invested in developing and stockpiling arms will instead be spent on promoting effective research on how to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
Beloved Mother, help us realize that we are all members of one great family and to recognize the bond that unites us, so that, in a spirit of fraternity and solidarity, we can help to alleviate countless situations of poverty and need. Make us strong in faith, persevering in service, constant in prayer.
Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that God will stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life can serenely resume its normal course.
To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.
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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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SPECIAL ROSARY MEDITATIONS
Click here for special meditations on the decades of the Rosary to be said during the Covid-19 pandemic. -
CALENDAR
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 EPH 5:21-33Responsorial Psalm PS 128:1-2, 3, 4-5Gospel LK 13:18-21
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PHOTO ALBUMS
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Parish Trip to Enfield & Lebanon 2015
63 Photos
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CARDINAL LACROIX'S MASS 2014
180 Photos
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CARDINAL'S RECEPTION
30 Photos
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CARDINAL LACROIX'S MASS II 2014
161 Photos
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OUR SEMINARIAN, DEACON DAVID GAGNON
Hometown: Manchester, NH
Home 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 at:
St. Meinrad Seminary
200 Hill Drive
St. Meinrad, IN 47577
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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.”
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NEWS AND EVENTS
ALL ARE WELCOME!!
Mass Times are:Saturday: 4pm
Sunday: 8am (in French), 9:30 am, 11am
Weekend and daily Masses are no longer live-streamed. The Rosary will be prayed before each daily Mass.
Holy Communion will be distributed after the 11am Mass only until 12:15pm.
Please be aware that the capacity of our church has been greatly reduced for social distancing. Please use the main doors in the front, or the side door off the parking lot. The Harvard St. entrance will be locked.
Unless there is a medical reason, we implore you to wear a mask. We will have masks available at the door if you forget yours.
Fr. Richard hears Confessions in the Cry Room at the usual time of 2:30 on Saturdays.
The missalettes have been removed, but bulletins and 60/40 envelopes are available. You may use your own missal brought from home and kept in your possession at all times.Baskets are situated near the entrance to the sanctuary for your donations to the Offertory Collection.
As this is an ever-changing situation, we will not be sending out the ministry schedules at this time.
Private Prayer on Wednesdays will continue from 1 to 3pm. Note that this is the church proper only, not in the chapel. Please use the only unlocked door, which is the side entrance, off the parking lot.
1 Thess. 2:17: “But we, brethren, having been taken away from you for a short while—in person, not in spirit—were all the more eager with great desire to see your face.”
In order to be pro-active in light of COVID-19 regulations, our parish is launching a new initiative, “20 Minute Catechesis” for the upcoming year 2020-2021, which began on Sunday, October 4th.
We are inviting families to come to the church at 9:10 am, 20 minutes early for the 9:30 am Mass and sit together just as they will for Mass. The month’s materials and lesson highlights will be presented by Debbie Thibault, Faith Formation Coordinator, prior to the start of Mass. In addition, Fr. Richard will focus his homily on the theme of the month and the sacraments the children are preparing to receive. Materials for both Family Faith Formation and Sacramental Formation will be completed at home. Emails containing supplemental materials will be sent to all families.
Please refer to the Calendar on the parish website for dates and details. All families should attend the Family Faith Formation Sundays. The other dates are specific for families with children preparing to receive a Sacrament. Sacramental dates are to be determined. There is NO FEE for Faith Formation this year. Please note that ALL communication will be done via email, so please be sure to list your active email address when completing your
online registration.
Diocesan guidelines for congregations state that “masks must be worn by all except children younger than 2 years old or anyone who has trouble breathing, is incapacitated, or who is otherwise unable to remove the face-covering without assistance.”
Click here to register online.
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 here for instructions on how to set up an account.
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. Please note that unless you register as a parishioner (the only way to receive an envelope #), we will not be able to send you a list of your contributions for tax purposes. Click here to register online (the form is at the left bottom of the page).
Our parishioner, David Gagnon, pictured on the right, above, was ordained as a transitional Deacon, the final step before becoming a priest, at Saint Joseph Cathedral on Saturday, May 30th. After a summer assignment there, he is now back to his studies at St. Meinrad Seminary, preparing for his ordination to the priesthood, to take place next spring.
For those who wish to stay in touch, cards & letters may be sent to David at:
St. Meinrad Seminary
200 Hill Drive
St. Meinrad, IN 47577
Check out a recent interview David had with the Diocese, located on the right side of this page.
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
PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND -
VOCATION PRAYER FOR OCTOBER
When our communities seem broken, we ask that You call upon us to rebuild the Church just as You called St. Francis of Assisi to do. Grant us the grace to discover the ever ancient yet always new ways that Your Holy Spirit breathes life into our Church. Amen. -
Pope Francis' Prayer Intention - October
The Laity's Mission in the ChurchWe pray that by the virtue of Baptism, the laity, especially women, may participate more in areas of responsibility in the Church.