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ST. ALOYSIUS OF GONZAGA St . Louis Church
48 West Hollis Street
Nashua, N.H. 03060
Phone: 603-882-4362 * Fax: 603-886-8923
www.stlouisnashua.org
A COMMUNITY OF WORD, WORSHIP, FELLOWSHIP AND SERVICE IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC TRADITION
Rev. Marcos Gonzalez-Torres ..................... Pastor
Richard Desmarais ...................................... Deacon
Parish Council Members:
Susan Buxton - Chairperson
Linda Paradise, Carmel Pawlowski,
Jhoanny Marte, Karen Deoleo, Rolande Suchocki,
Eileen McInerney, Ivette Bisono & Julio Munguia
Finance Council Members:
Rolande Suchocki - Chairperson,
Douglas Pratt, Denise Barnett , Raúl Ramírez,
Diane Eastman
Faith Formation Team: Elia Lerma .................................................... Faith Formation
[email protected] Coordinator
Mónica Quiñones ......................................... Youth Minister
[email protected] Bulletin &
Social Media
Ryan Bilodeau .............................................. Confirmation [email protected] Coordinator
Carmen Dussault .......................................... Pastoral care
Office Staff:
Jennifer McInerney ....................................... Business Manager
Amy Buckmire ............................................... Administrative
[email protected] Assistant
Cemetery Office: Donna Pratt.................................................... Administrative
Phone: 603-886-1302 Assistant
Email: [email protected] Please contact our Cemetery Office to obtain information regarding any one of our three cemeteries:
St. Louis (2 locations), St. Francis, and St. Stanislaus.
Office hours: Mon-Thurs 9:00am - 1:00pm
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Thursday 9am – 4pm
Closed on Fridays
FAITH FORMATION OFFICE HOURS: 5:00pm - 5:30pm Mon. & Tues. ~ when classes are in session.
MASS SCHEDULE:
Weekdays:
Monday - Friday: 8:30am (English)
Wednesday: 7:00pm (Español)
Weekends:
Saturday: 4:00pm (English) - 6:00pm (Español)
Sunday: 9:00am (Français & English) - 11:00am (English)
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
In the Church
Saturday: 3:00pm (English & Spanish)
Wednesday: 6:00pm - 6:45pm & by appointment
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Wednesdays at St. Aloysius Church
from 9am - 7pm (If there is a Funeral Mass,
adoration will commence after Mass.)
Closed if no school
NH CATHOLIC CHARITIES:
261 Lake St. Nashua, NH 03060 * 603-889-9431 www.nh-cc.org
CORPUS CHRISTI FOOD PANTRY:
Contact: Susan Dignan * 603-882-6372 Emergency Assistance: 603-598-1641
Welcome to our Church family! We’re glad you came to join with us in our worship time today. We hope you come again!
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5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, February 5th, 2017
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time "You are the light of the world." Speaking to his followers, Jesus tells them of the influence they are meant to have. Like the seasoning that gives food its flavor, they are to be "the salt of the earth" and like a lamp on a lampstand that "gives light to all in the house." Clearly, their influence on the people around them is meant to be positive and substantial. But what is the source of this irreplaceable influence?
Elsewhere in the Gospels, Jesus declares that HE is "the light of the world" (cf. Jn 8:12). So when he tells his disciples that "your light must shine before others," he is speaking about the light that comes from following him, from believing in him, from living their lives for him and with him. The light of Christ brightens the world, showing us the truth and meaning of our existence. And to the extent that we have that light in our hearts, it naturally spreads out to impact those around us.
So, today we must ask ourselves whether or not we are shining the way we are meant to as Christians. Do we brighten up our families, our workplaces, our neighborhoods, and our parishes? Are people encouraged, inspired, edified, and supported by our presence? Do we bring the kind of flavor that enriches life with a taste of the authentic truth, beauty, and goodness that comes from God alone? Or have we become a bit bland, like salt that "loses its taste" or light that is hidden "under a bushel basket"? It's important to be on guard against any tendency to let our faith be reduced to a mere routine or ritual. Rather, when we nurture our faith to be a living force that defines us and our actions, it will be a source of joy and renewal not only for us, but for the whole world.
Adopt a Teen for Steubenville East! Please consider making a donation to the Steubenville East Youth Conference scholarship fund. The conference offers wonderful opportunities for our teens to deepen their faith life together with other Catholic teens from around the Northeast. We have 14 students and chaperones who are attending this year, several of whom are in need of financial assistance. Fund raising events are planned, but further assistance is needed. The cost for one student to attend is $230.00.
If you are able to help, please mail your donations to:
St. Aloysius of Gonzaga Parish
48 W. Hollis St. Nashua, NH 03060
or you can drop it by the Rectory Office.
Please see this week’s insert to read about our students’ experiences at last year’s
Steubenville East Conference! Thank you for your help!
Soiree 2017 - Thank You! On January 27th we had our 11th Annual Soiree Canadienne. It was a wonderful celebration of our parish’s French roots. A sincere thank you to all of the volunteers that helped organize this event! Following the drawing of a 50-50 raffle, a total of $460.00 was donated to the parish. In addition, the Youth Ministry and Confirmation students that helped serve dinner earned a total of $675.00 in tips. These funds will be used to defray the cost for the youth to attend events such as Steubenville East Conference and Youthfest. Last but not least, thank you to everyone that attended this fun evening.
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5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, February 5th, 2017
Mass Intentions: Monday, February 6th, 2017
8:30am - Adrienne Archambault by Terry
For all souls in purgatory and sinners of the world
Tuesday, February 7th, 2017
8:30am - For all souls in purgatory and sinners of the world
Wednesday, February 8th, 2017
8:30am - For all our parishioners
7:00pm - Por todos nuestros feligreses
Thursday, February 9th, 2017
8:30am - For all our parishioners
Friday, February 10th, 2017
8:30am - For all our parishioners
Saturday, February 11th, 2017
4:00pm - Dorothy Sirois by Mariette Sirois
Roland Petit by Jackie and the Petit Family
Charles E. Forrence Sr. by Claire & Maurice Boucher
In thanksgiving to St. Jude for the health of Pat Vassalluzzo by Bernie and Barbara Cote
6:00pm - Por el eterno descanso de Alexander Castro
Sunday, February 12th, 2017
9:00am - Andre Bisson by his parents (22nd Anniversary)
Adrien Ouellet by Jacqueline Petit
Regina and Gerard Tardif by Mr. and Mrs. Claude Quirion
Mrs. Emilia Quirion by Mr. and Mrs. Claude Quirion
11:00am - Raymond Laquerre by Mr. and Mrs. John Falkawski
Sanctuary Lamp:
Church: Laura Letourneau by Mr. and Mrs. Michel Gilbert (family)
Weddings Diocesan policy states that the couple should contact the parish priest at least six months prior to the wedding before making any arrangements. Please call the rectory for further information.
Baptisms For catechesis and preparation information please contact the office by phone or by email at [email protected].
Readings for the Week of February 5th, 2017
Sunday: Is 58:7-10/Ps 112:4-9/1 Cor 2:1-5/Mt 5:13-16
Monday: Gn 1:1-19/Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c/ Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday: Gn 1:20--2:4a/Ps 8:4-9/Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17/Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc- 30/Mk 7:14-23
Thursday: Gn 2:18-25/Ps 128:1-5/Mk 7:24-30
Friday: Gn 3:1-8/Ps 32:1-2, 5-7/Mk 7:31-37
Saturday: Gn 3:9-24/Ps 90:2-4abc, 5-6, 12-13/Mk 8:1-10
Next Sunday: Sir 15:15-20/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34/1 Cor 2:6-10/Mt 5:17-37 or 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37
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Families Coping with the Opioid Crisis A team of Catholic Charities New Hampshire clinicians skilled in addiction counseling will present “Families Coping with the Opioid Crisis” at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Merrimack, on February 27 at 6:30-8:00 pm.
This unique CCNH initiative focuses on addiction as a family disease. The team relies on the medical model of addiction counseling. Topics include addiction and the brain; enabling behavior; setting boundaries and communicating with a loved one struggling with addiction. There will be opportunities for questions.
Family supports group facilitators Susan McKeown of Families Advocating for Substance Abuse Treatment, Education & Recovery (FASTER) in Manchester and Lynn Fuller of Circle of Hope in Farmington will also offer personal accounts of loved one’s struggling with addiction and how to get help.
The team launched the program in late 2016. This is the first session to be held in Greater Nashua. Others are planned this spring. For more information, contact Rev. John Mahoney Jr., CCNH Clinical Services Director, at 669-3030ext. 233, or CCNH Communications Manager Kathryn Marchocki at 603-669-3030 ext. 207. This event is free, all are welcome.
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St. Louis Church
Booster Club News Last week’s winners were Claudette and Gil Tarrier. They received $36.00 and the church received $54.00. Thank you to those who participate each week. This is a great fundraiser for our parish. There are envelopes at each entrance of the church. Pick up an envelope or two and take a chance. The winner receives 40% of the amount collected and the parish receives 60%.
Your Weekly Contributions January 28th and 29th
Thank you for all of the ways you so generously support our parish! May you be
richly blessed for all that you do.
Offertory: $3,512.00
Loose: $2,487.63
Total: $5,999.63
Property Management $7.00
Catholic School $516.00
The Week Ahead: Monday, February 6th, 2017
7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)
8:30am: Mass
5:45pm - 7:00pm: Faith Formation Class in Milette Manor
6:30pm - 7:30pm: Cub Scouts Meeting in the Church Hall
Tuesday, February 7th, 2017
7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)
8:30am: Mass
6:00pm: Spanish Choir Practice (Pan y Vino)
5:45pm - 7:00pm: Faith Formation Class in Milette Manor
Wednesday, February 8th, 2017
7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)
8:30am: Mass
9:00am - 6:20pm: Eucharistic Adoration in the Church
7:00pm: Mass in Spanish
8:00pm: CERs Meeting in Milette Manor
Thursday, February 9th, 2017
7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)
8:30am: Mass
5:30pm - 7:00pm: RCIC Class in Milette Manor
6:00pm - 8:00pm: Bible Study (in Spanish) in Milette Manor
6:30pm: Altar Server Training in the Church (Group E)
7:15pm: Altar Server Training in the Church (Group F)
Friday, February 10th, 2017
**Cemetery & Rectory Offices Closed**
7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)
8:30am: Mass
6:00pm - 7:30pm: Charismatic Group Meeting in the Church
6:00pm - 8:00pm: Bible Study (in Spanish) in Milette Manor
6:30pm - 8:00pm: EDGE Night in the Church Hall
7:30pm: Spanish Choir Practice (Voces del Señor)
Saturday, February 11th, 2017
8:00am - 6:00pm: Marriage Preparation Seminar (Spanish)
4:00pm: Mass (English)
6:00pm: Mass (Spanish)
Sunday, February 12th, 2017
8:45am - 1:00pm: Confirmation Seminar in Milette Manor
9:00am: Mass (French/English)
9:00am - 12:00pm: Bible Study (in Spanish) in the Church Hall
11:00am: Mass (English)
6:30pm - 8:30pm: LifeTeen Night in the Church Hall
Ministry to Visit the Homebound We reach out to more than 50 people now, most once a week, several once a month. These people are all located around the Nashua area, however they are no longer able to make it to mass. We could use more help with this very special task, bringing Communion to the sick. If you would like to join us in these efforts, please call Carmen Dussault at the rectory office. She will be happy to go over the schedule and procedure with you. It is NOT a requirement for you to be a Eucharistic Minister to serve in this Ministry, all are welcome. Thank you!
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St. Aloysius Parish
Sponsor of the Week Patrick's Power Washing
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Annual Contribution Statements
If you would like a statement of your contributions made to the parish in
2016, and have not yet received one, please call the rectory office at
603-882-4362 or send an email to Jennifer McInerney at
Thank you!
Come support the St. Aloysius
of Gonzaga Youth Ministry at
our BAKE SALE this weekend
after each Mass. We will be
selling items such as brownies,
cookies, cake, and many more
delicious items.
Women’s Retreat “Come open your heart to His lavish love... “Behold what manner of love the Father has lavished on us, that
we should be called children of God.” - 1 John 3
Price $125.00 - Double occupancy
Mail registrations to: Joseph House
279 Cartier St.
Manchester, NH 03102
Call 603-627-9493 for more information or email
Arrival 7 pm Friday
night ~ Departure
8 pm Saturday
FEB 17-18, 2017
The Faithful Father’s Love
Confirmation Program
Our next Confirmation Seminar will take place on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Students must arrive between 8:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. Sessions include mass
and lunch and wrap up between 12:45p.m. and 1:00 p.m. The additional three sessions will take place on the
following days:
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Sunday, April 2, 2017
**Pray for our Confirmation students and their mentors.**
Confirmation 2 Students Due by next class (February 12th):
- Confirmation Names, Sponsor Forms & Baptismal Records
- Please read Chapter 7 from Decision Points for homework. If you misplaced your book, it can be found on
http://dynamiccatholic.com/confirmation/view-program/session-7/
Attention Altar Servers! The schedule (beginning the weekend of February 4) has been emailed to you. If you did not receive your copy, please contact Michele Laliberte by phone 603-582-4779 or email [email protected] to ensure we get a copy to you.
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Parroquia San Luis de Gonzaga
Bautismos
Las charlas pre-bautismales se ofrecen cada 3er sábado del mes a la 1pm en Milette Manor. Los padres y padrinos deben asistir. Los bautizos en español son el 2do y 4to domingo del mes a las 12:30pm. Por favor confirme las fechas deseadas antes de hacer planes.
Bodas Favor de comunicarse a la oficina parroquial seis meses antes de llevarse acabo el evento.
Esta misa es ofrecida: Por el eterno descanso de Miladi Altagracia Infante.
Por las almas del purgatorio y los pecadores del mundo entero.
Ministerio de Visitar a los Enfermos Actualmente tenemos a más de 50 personas, la mayoría una vez por semana, y varios una vez al mes. Estas personas están ubicados alrededor del área de Nashua, sin embargo, ya ellos no pueden llegar a la misa. Necesitamos más ayuda con esta tarea tan importante de llevar la comunión a los enfermos. Si desea unirse a nosotros en este esfuerzo, por favor llame a Carmen Dussault a la oficina de la parroquial. Ella estará feliz de ir sobre el calendario y el procedimiento con usted. No es un requisito que usted sea un Ministro de la Eucaristía para servir en este ministerio, todos son bienvenidos. ¡Muchas gracias!
Minister io de V is itar a los Enfermos
Declaración de Contribuciones Si aun no ha recibido una declaración de las contribuciones hechas hacia la parroquia en el año 2016 y desea recibirla, por favor llame a la oficina parroquial al 603-882-4362 o envíe un correo electrónico a Jennifer McInerney a la dirección: [email protected]. ¡Gracias!
Clases de Confirmación Nuestra próxima clase será el domingo 12 de febrero de 2017. Los estudiantes de éste programa deben estar en Milette Manor entre las 8:30am y 8:45am para comenzar la clase. En cada sesión, los estudiantes asistirán a misa y recibirán almuerzo. Éstas sesiones terminarán entre las 12:45pm y 1:00pm. Las fechas de las próximas sesiones son las siguientes:
Domingo, 19 de marzo de 2017
Domingo, 2 de abril de 2017
Para más información puede comuníquese con Ryan Bilodeau por correo electrónico a [email protected] o por teléfono al 603-882-4362 ext. 232.
Estudiantes de Confirmación 2 Requisitos y tareas que se deben entregar en la
próxima clase, el 12 de febrero: - Nombre de Confirmación, Formas de Padrinos, y
Fe de Bautismo
- Por favor lean el Capitulo 7 del programa Decision Point de tarea. Si no tienen su libro puede visitar: http://dynamiccatholic.com/confirmation/view-
program/session-7/
Clases de Preparación para Matrimonio
El sabado 11 de febrero ofreceremos clases de preparación para todas aquellas parejas que están considerando casarse por la Iglesia próximamente. El día comienza a las 8am y termina después de la santa misa e incluye almuerzo y cena. Además tendremos cuidado de niños durante la jornada del retiro. Para registrarse o para obtener más información por favor llame a la oficina parroquial al 603-882-4362. Se aceptarán registraciones hasta el lunes 6 de febrero.
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5º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 4 de febrero de 2017
Lecturas para la Semana del
5 de febrero de 2017
Domingo: Is 58, 7-10/Sal 112, 4-9/1 Cor 2, 1-5/
Mt 5, 13-16
Lunes: Gn 1, 1-19/Sal 104, 1-2. 5-6. 10. 12.
24. 35 /Mc 6, 53-56
Martes: Gn 1, 20--2, 4/Sal 8, 4-9/Mc 7, 1-13
Miércoles: Gn 2, 4-9. 15-17/Sal 104, 1-2. 27-28.
29-30/Mc 7, 14-23
Jueves: Gn 2, 18-25/Sal 128, 1-5/Mc 7, 24-30
Viernes: Gn 3, 1-8/Sal 32, 1-2. 5-7/Mc 7, 31-37
Sábado: Gn 3, 9-24/Sal 90, 2-4. 5-6. 12-13/Mc 8, 1-10
Domingo siguiente: Eclo 15, 15-20/Sal 119, 1-2. 4-5.
17-18. 33-34/1 Cor 2, 6-10/Mt 5, 17-
37 o 5, 20-22. 27-28. 33-34. 37
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5º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario En la liturgia de este domingo veremos como Jesús usa sal y luz para describir las cualidades de los discípulos. A la vez debemos de observar que este Evangelio usa dos metáforas con importancia positiva y negativa. Por un lado la sal da sabor pero si se vuelve insípida ya no sirve para nada. La luz es para alumbrar y debe estar en lo alto, sin embargo, si se la tapa con un cajón de nada sirve. Lo que Jesús quiere decir es que los discípulos deben cuidar y preservar la misión encomendada por él. La recomendación es que los que trabajen para anunciar el Reino deben ser fieles a la palabra con acciones donde brille la presencia de Dios en cada una de sus actos. Se necesita luz y sabor en el ministerio: "Brille la luz de ustedes ante los hombres" (Mt 5, 16).
Es decir, no se vale decir que se hace todo bien y cumplimos los mandamientos, que asistimos a Misa y rezamos las oraciones, si no lo probamos con hechos. Seguir a Jesús en su misterio de morir y resucitar no es para gente débil. Cada día, entonces, nosotros tenemos que escoger entre dos cosas. El ser discípulos efectivos o mediocres. Al participar en los ministerios parroquiales cualquiera que sea y hacerlo con todo el corazón para el bien de otras personas es ser sal y luz. Ser excelentes padres de familia, buenos estudiantes y trabajadores donde brille el amor de Dios es ser sal y luz. Así que pudiera mencionar cientos de frases; cada uno tiene su responsabilidad en esta metáfora que Jesús nos enseña hoy.
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El horario que comienza este 4 de febrero ya esta disponible y fue distribuido a través de correo electrónico. Si no recibió su copia por favor contacte a Michele Laliberte por teléfono al 603-582-4779 o escriba un correo electrónico a [email protected].
