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4 Dracut Road, Hudson, NH 03051 • Tel (603) 882-7793 • Fax (603) 595-1465

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

3 May 2020

God Alone! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Often in the Easter Season, the Church will read from the Book of Revelation during the sacred Lit-urgy. At the beginning of this last book of the Bi-ble, there are seven letters addressed to the seven Churches of God which both praise them but also challenge and warn them about certain aspects of their life which have crept in and hindered their following of Christ. Both these letters and the writ-ings of some of the masters on the spiritual life will help us to understand more fully the consequenc-es of lukewarmness in our lives and how the risen Christ is calling us to a return to a more fervent love of Him for the sake of the world. In the first Letter to the Church at Ephesus, the author of the Book of Revelation reports the Lord’s words to the Church: “I know your works, your labor, and your endurance, and that you can-not tolerate the wicked…moreover, you have en-

durance and have suffered for my name, and you have not grown weary. Yet I hold this against you: you have lost the love you had at first” (Rev. 2: 2a, 3-4). The Lord praises the Christians of this Church for their endur-ance of persecution for His name, but their love for God has grown cold. What is the Lord referring to in this letter? St. Frances de Sales sheds some light on our Lord’s words, “He does not say that [the Church] was without charity, but only that it was not such as in the beginning; that is, that it was now not prompt, fervent, growing in love, or fruitful.” In the spiritual life, it is not enough simply to persevere in a state of grace, but rather we must constant-ly work on our faults and not allow even venial sin to become habitual in our daily lives. As one commentary on this passage of the Book of Revelation states, “to avoid this danger, to which all of us are prone, we need to be watchful and correct ourselves every day and return again and again to God our Father. Love of God, charity, should never be allowed to die down; it should always be kept ardent; it should always be growing (The Navarre Bible: Revelation, 38). In some way we could compare our relationship to God as with a relation-ship between a husband and wife. Let us say there are no major obstacles in their relationship which would destroy their marriage, but they have placed their relationship on auto-pilot and small things have begun to creep in that are allowing their love for another to grow tepid. In the same manner it can be very easy to allow mediocrity to creep into our souls and lessen our love for God and this can happen in the most subtle of ways. For example, do we live our Christian faith simply out of convenience or a sense of obligation or do we seek to love God more fully and make Him the first priority in everything we do? As St. Josemaria Escriva writes in Christ is Passing By, “We cannot take it easy. Our Lord wants us to strive harder, on a broader front, more in-tensely each day. We have an obligation to outdo ourselves, for in this competition the only goal is to reach the glory of heaven. If we do not get there, the whole thing will have been useless.” Even the saints themselves had to learn not to be satisfied with mediocrity. St. Theresa of Avila, after twenty years in Carmel, experienced what she would call her second conversion. Although she was living the Carmelite life of a religious, there were many things that kept her love for God from what it should have been. As she herself reflected on her own life: “When I was experiencing the enjoyments of the world, I felt sorrow when I recalled what I owed to God. When I was with God, the attachments of this world disturbed me. This was a war so troublesome that I am amazed that I endured it for a month let alone for so many years …. I hold that love, where present, cannot possibly be content with remaining always the same.” In Jesus and Mary, Fr. Michael

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Saturday, May 2

Vigil (The Fourth Sunday of Easter) 4:00PM—+Gerard Hudon, by Leo and Lauraine

Sunday, May 3 (The Fourth Sunday of Easter) 8:30AM—+John Wieckowski, by Alina Tobin and +Francine Dupuis, by Bob and Mary McNeil 10:30AM—For the People of the Parish

Monday, May 4 (Easter Weekday) 8:30AM—Intentions of Barbara Battis, by Lena Lajoie

Wednesday, May 6 (Easter Weekday) 8:30AM—Intentions of Deacon Ray, by Lena Lajoie

Thursday, May 7 (Easter Weekday) 6:30PM—+Mary Claire Mabee-Cassidy, by Kim Taralli

Friday, May 8 (Easter Weekday) 8:30AM—+All Souls

Saturday, May 9 (Easter Weekday) 8:30AM—+Norman Kinney, by Mr. and Mrs. Lamontagne

Vigil (The Fifth Sunday of Easter) 4:00PM—+Gerald and Pamelia Monette, by their family

Sunday, May 10 (The Fifth Sunday of Easter) 8:30AM—+Micheline Dupuis, by Nick Dupuis and +Joseph Tru Do, by his family 10:30AM—For the People of the Parish

CORONAVIRUS UPDATES Due to the rapidly

evolving nature of coronavirus prevention protocol, events and information in this bulletin may be outdated by the time of distribution. Please visit stkathryns.org (and sign up for our email announcements there!) and/or find us on Facebook at Saint Kathryn’s Church for the very latest information regarding cancellation of events and any additional protections put into place to slow the spread of coronavirus.

MAY 3, 2020

THIS WEEK AT CHURCH

By decree of the Most Rev. Bishop Peter A. Libasci, Mass is not open to the general public until further notice in cooperation with CDC

social distancing recommendations for slowing the spread of coronavirus.

The Parish Office and Saint Kathryn Religious Goods are closed until further notice. Office staff

check parish voicemail and emails remotely during normal parish business hours, Monday-

Thursday, 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. The church is open for prayer every day from

7:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 3rd Livestreaming at stkathryns.org: Mass (10:30A) Wednesday, May 6th

Adoration/Church (5:30A-7:00P) Thursday, May 7th

Sacrament of Reconciliation/Church (5:30-6:15P) Saturday, May 9th

Sacrament of Reconciliation/Church (9:15-10:00A) Sunday, May 10th Livestreaming at stkathryns.org: Mass (10:30A)

MASS LIVESTREAMING FROM SAINT

KATHRYN’S During this time when we cannot

congregate together in the physical church building, please join us in spirit as the Body of Christ at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. Simply go to our parish website, stkathryns.org, scroll down, and click on the video to view the Mass live at 10:30 a.m. You can also find the livestream on our Facebook page, Instagram and YouTube channel. If possible, keep the prayers from page 6 of this bulletin handy as you participate in the Mass virtually with us, as we will be using both of them during Mass at this time. Readings can be found on our website by clicking the Daily Mass Readings

button. NEW! Visit our website and click the

button called This Weekend’s Livestream Mass Worship Aid to download and print hymns and prayers for the upcoming Mass.

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THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT Please support parishioner James Bord of Boy Scout Troop 252 in his Eagle Scout project at

PMA!

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SAINT KATHRYN RELIGIOUS GOODS St. Catherine of Sienna: Mystic of Fire, Preacher of Freedom and Catholicism - The Pivotal Players. These are two of the absolute newest publications that the Religious Goods store has received this past week. Even though we are not able to interact with our customers on a daily basis (which we all miss!) we are still getting release notices from all of our vendors for both books and products. We have been judiciously buying some of both. This book and DVD come on the eve of the feast of our patron saint. They are both published by Word on Fire and Bishop Barron. If you used any of the Lenten companions that were available during Lent then you know how great Bishop Barron is. The book is written by Paul Murray, a Dominican friar living in Rome and teaching at the Angelicum University. He writes that St. Catherine is one of the most intriguing and explosive saints in church his-tory. She was intense in her mystical experiences, was an inspiring preacher, and was a scathing critic of corrupt political and ecclesial authorities. But she also had a preoccupation with freedom as it relates to our bondage to sin. It is this preoccupa-tion and “fire” that literally inflames her writings. We have sets of the two item set in the store. We are hoping to be able to offer them and all our oth-er items to all of you soon in person! For now, to reserve a copy of the book or DVD, please call us at 603.595.4GOD (4463).

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION

Religious education registration forms for grades 1-10 for school year 2020-2021 are available online at https://www.stkathryns.org/religious-education-grades-1-10

and in the back of the church. Register by June 1st to avoid late fees! Tuition is $40/child and $80/family maximum. Confirmation this year will be for grades 3, 6, and 7. Please get your registrations in as soon as possible to ensure that your children are placed in the group that is convenient to your schedule.

EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS 2020 Battis and

Tarrant Families; Robert J. Costello, Jr.; Margaret

Craven; Dionne and Theroux Families; Alejo Dizon;

Corazon Dizon;Dotchin Family; Judy Muzzey

Durocher; George Eliopoulos; Sheila Ann

Galipeault; Ron Gaulin; Albert L. Hartman; Erna J.

Hartman; Mary Agnes Hartman; James Hebert; Holy

Souls in Purgatory; Dave and Sandi Houde; Father

K.; Thomas Lafferty; Lafontaine and Tetreault

Families; Louise and Arthur Leary; Jonathan Lehto;

Margaret Leonard; Wilfred and Pauline Lepine; Bob

Louf; Anthony A. Marchilena; Anthony J.

Marchilena; Kenneth J. Marchilena; Marshall

Family; Deceased Members of the McNamara,

Haigis, and Byrnes Families; Gerald and Pamelia

Monette; Andy Johanna Muzzey; Wanda and Urs

Nager, Sr.; David Noel; Guy and Anna Savio;

Mildred “Millie” Smith; Arleen Steeves; and Tammy

Wagner.

We thank all those who donated funds to add to the

beauty of our church this Easter season.

A MESSAGE FROM SAINT KATHRYN’S

EVANGELIZATION /OUTREACH TEAM :

ONLINE BIBLE STUDY We encourage

parishioners to seize the opportunity to complete a

home Bible Study online through the group

“Walking With Purpose” found on Facebook and at

WalkingWithPurpose.com for a breakdown of the

upcoming Sunday readings each week. Good luck,

and please let us know your thoughts on the

program!

ANNUAL CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL Envelopes are available in the back of the church this weekend as we begin our annual Catholic Charities NH appeal. Donations can also be made through online giving. Catholic Charities serves so many in need here in our diocese. Thank you for being as generous as your means will allow.

MAY 3, 2020

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PRAY FOR VOCATIONS This Sunday, May 3rd, we

observe World Day of Prayer, also known as "Good Shepherd Sun-day." The purpose of this day is to publicly fulfill the Lord's in-struction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Please pray that young men and wom-

en hear and respond generously to the Lord's call to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, societies of apostolic life or secular institutes.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF WEDDING

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Thomas Laste and Patricia Flynn are to be married at Saint Kathryn Church, Hudson,

NH on May 30, 2020.

THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION When unable

to receive Jesus sacramentally in the Eucharist, a Spiritual Communion can be made: My Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and long for You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though You have already come, I embrace You and unite myself entirely to You; never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

PRAYER OF POPE FRANCIS FOR THE END TO

THE PANDEMIC O Mary, you always shine on our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm. You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need, and we are sure you will provide so that, as in Cana of Galilee, we may return to joy and to feasting after this time of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who has taken upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows to lead us, through the cross, to the joy of the resurrection. Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial, but deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.

DAILY MASSES ONLINE There are many Masses

livestreamed daily. A few options are EWTN (ewtn.com/tv) at 8:00 a.m. and Word on Fire at 8:15 a.m. at https://www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass/. For the Sunday Mass, visit stkathryns.org and scroll down to view our 10:30 a.m. Mass live each week-end. Daily Mass readings may be found on our web-site at https://www.stkathryns.org/daily-mass-readings.

REFLECTING GOD’S GENEROSITY TO US

Offertory (mail): $ 4,059.00 Online: $ 6,775.00 Total: $ 10,834.00

Updated Easter Total: $ 15,153.98

Updated Easter Flower Total: $ 1,159.68

Feed Our Kids Total: $ 3,893.80 Did you know that every $1 donated to the Food Pantry can be used by the Pantry to purchase $10 worth of food for Hudson residents, and, in this case, specifically the children of our town? Thank you for your generosity during this crisis and al-ways! Our weekly parish budget is $11,900.00. Thank you for signing up for automatic online giving at stkathryns.org/donate or for mailing offertory checks to the main office at 4 Dracut Road, Hud-son, NH 03051. We are unable to pass the offer-tory basket in the pews at this time, but our bills remain the same. We are grateful to all who are helping us to stay afloat and pay for utilities, con-tracts, supplies, services, payroll, and other regular expenses. Thank you!

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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, Grounds Manager/Religious Goods Store Manager rick.balboni@stkathryns.org

Greg Chagnon, Facilities Manager greg.chagnon@stkathryns.org

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

SAINT KATHRYN RELIGIOUS GOODS (CLOSED TEMPORARILY FOR COVID-19 PREVENTION) Our religious goods store is located in the back of the parish office building and has its own parking.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m.—Noon

Friday and Sunday Closed

603.595.4463

SCHEDULE OF MASSES (NO MASSES OPEN TO PUBLIC AT THIS TIME) Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. (livestream); 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. when normal operations resume)

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 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 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 May 3, 2020 – Week 23