Our Vision To grow the presence of the Catholic Church in the towns of the Contoocook River Valley and on the New England College Campus

Our Mission To welcome members and guests

To form disciples To train for ministry, service, and giving witness To help families grow in faith

To go deeper into Scripture and prayer

St. Theresa Parish 158 Old West Hopkinton Rd.

Henniker, NH Saturday 4:00 pm

Sunday 8:00 & 11:00 am Monday & Wednesday 8:30 am

Confessions: Saturday 3:00-3:45 pm and by appointment

Adoration: Wednesday 9:00 am–Noon Wednesday 6:00-7:00 pm

St. Mary Parish 38 Church Street Hillsborough, NH Sunday 9:30 am

Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 am

Confessions: Following Sunday Mass

Adoration: 1st Thursday of Month 6:00 pm

Pastoral Staff Pastor:

Fr. Marcel Martel marcelnh25@gmail.com

Hospital Chaplain & Weekend Assistant: Fr. Maurice Abasilim

(347) 475-8629

Deacons: Wayne Bolduc wbolduc@hotmail.com Jim Rock jimrockireland@yahoo.com

Parish Staff

Administrative Assistant: Linda Patter son patterson-linda@tds.net

Bookkeeper/Finance: Dolly Megens megens-dolly@tds.net

Faith Formation Coordinator: Mary Corsetti

marycorsetti@gmail.com

Parish Nurse: Mary Reidy, RN 603-995-1384 thereidyfamily@gmail.com

Catholic Charities Su McKinnon, M.ED 603-228-1108

The Communities of St. Theresa Parish St. Mary Parish

Mailing address for both parishes: PO Box 729 Henniker, NH 03242

Telephone: 603-428-3325 Email: parish.office@tds.net Website: www.showerofroses.org

March 8, 2020

St. Theresa and St. Mary Parishes

ST. THERESA ST. MARY

St. Mary Prayer Chain Vera Barone, Jerry Beaupre,

Nicole Belanger, Gil Boule, Lori & Steve C., Diane Cunningham, Celia Decowski, The Dubuque

Family, The Dumais Family, Nadja Endreson, Charlotte Furo, Cindy Guanci, Courtney Kimbale,

Denise & Ronnie Latouche, Kenneth LeBlanc, Jordan Leishman, Loretta and Russ, Vinnie Lu, Ashley M., Brady Martin, Melissa Morin and Family, Paige, Kayla Paquette,

Brandon Plante, Marlies Radermacher, Phillip Sullivan, Judy & Fred Swett, Jonathan Tafe,

Roberta Vadney, Christine & Roger Vallee

St. Mary Calendar

Mar. 9 Liturgy Committee 6:30 p.m.

Mar. 10 Stations of the Cross following 8:30 a.m. Mass Mar. 10 Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Mar. 12 Knight of Columbus Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Mar. 13 Stations of the Cross & simple meal 6:00 p.m.

Mar. 15 St. Patrick Dinner hosted by the K of C

Mar. 17 Stations of the Cross following 8:30 a.m. Mass Mar. 17 Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Mar. 20 Stations of the Cross & simple meal 6:00 p.m.

St. Theresa Prayer Chain Sally and Bruce Ackerman,

David Albertson, Nita Alexandris, Tim Alexander, Georgette & Bertrand Beaudette, Nicole Belanger, Lisa Bell, Vesta Blanchard, Erin Boss, Amanda

Boutin, Brenda Boutin, Susan Bullock, Gloria Busby, Pauline Christie, Meg Curtis, Dan D., Lisa DeLeon,

Ann Dollard, Karen Dufault, Bob Dugas, Maryse Dugas, Paul & Donna Fanny, Peter Fontaine, The Ford Family,

Tara G., Robert Leo Gannon, Cindy Guanci, Joyce Knasiak, Emily L., Alan Laroche, The Lind Family,

The McCann Family, Bertha McComish, Kevin McElroy, Sue McElroy, Gwen Metz, Sheila Miller, Pam Monaghan, Barbara Nordstrom, Kevin O’Hurley, Anthony Page, Peter Paul, Heather Poisson, Shawna Poisson, Christine Prince, Rodney Richardson, Laura & James Roberts, Grace Rock, Gabriel Rock, Katie Serodio, Armand & Jeannette Soucy

and Kathy Wimmer

March 1, 2020

Offertory $ 4,260.01 Offertory Online 2/24-2/28/20 $ 495.83 Debt Reduction $ 1,319.50 Debt Reduction Online 2/24-2/28/20 $ 230.00 Ash Wednesday Collection $ 925.15 Sanctuary $ 20.00 Stipends $ 30.00

Building Debt (01/07/20) $ 226,236.84 Principal Payment (02/16/20 $ 7,174.47 Updated Building Debt (01/07/20) $ 219,062.37 4.85% Interest Payment (01/07/20) $ 848.39

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT

St. Theresa Calendar

Mar. 7 Family Formation

Mar. 8 Lenten Reconciliation 1:30 Mar. 8 Youth Ministry 6:00-8:00 p.m. Mar. 8 Life in the Spirit! Prayer Group 6:30 p.m.

Mar. 13 Stations of the Cross & simple meal 6:00 p.m.

Mar. 14 St. Patrick Dinner 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Mar. 15 Divine Mercy Devotions 2:30 p.m.

Mar. 16 Parish Leadership Council 6:30 p.m.

Mar. 20 Stations of the Cross & simple meal 6:00 p.m.

Mar. 21/22 Healing Prayers offered after all Masses

Mar. 22 Lenten Reconciliation 1:30 Mar. 22 Youth Ministry 6:00-8:00 p.m. Mar. 22 Life in the Spirit! Prayer Group 6:30 p.m.

March 1, 2020

Offertory $ 1,661.94 Offertory Online 2/24-2/28/20 $ 200.00 Stipend $ 10.00 Ash Wednesday Collection $ 813.00 Sanctuary Lamp $ 50.00 Donation $ 50.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT

St. Theresa -Sundays from 9:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in the

Parish Library St. Mary—Sundays from 8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. in the

Rectory Both bible studies read and discuss the Gospel for the following Sunday. Coffee & refreshments are served.

Lenten Sunday Scripture Study

NO SIGN UP NEEDED, JUST JOIN IN AS ABLE. Warner Pillsbury Library, Thursdays 10 AM Washington Church on the Green, Wednesdays 10 AM St. Theresa's Rectory, by invitation.

St. Theresa and St. Mary Parishes

Sun. Mar. 8 9:30 a.m. In memory of Eugene ”Cricket” Hebert and In memory of Daniel Young

by Poutre Family

Tues. Mar. 10 8:30 a.m. For the parishioners of St. Mary and St. Theresa Stations of the Cross following Mass Thurs. Mar. 12 8:30 a.m. In memory of Robert Callahan by his Sister-in-law Sun. Mar. 15 9:30 a.m. In memory of Vicki Crossman by Family and In memory of Gabrielle Anctil

by Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Plante

ST. MARY

ST. THERESA

Sat. Mar. 7 4:00 p.m. In memory of Paul Vahey, Jr. by Pat & Fred Moreland and In memory of Mary E. Monaghan by Denis & Mary Ellen Hamilton Sun. Mar. 8 8:00 a.m. For those who have no one to pray for them 11:00 a.m. For Parishioners, and for the students, faculty and staff at New England College and at Magdalen College Mon. Mar. 9 8:30 a.m. For Rita Murdough Wed. Mar. 11 8:30 a.m. In memory of Betsey H. Arms by Richard Arms Adoration 9:00 a.m.–Noon

Adoration 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Sat. Mar. 14 4:00 p.m. In memory of Keith Korbet by Denis & Mary Ellen Hamilton Sun. Mar. 15 8:00 a.m. For Parishioners, and for the students, faculty and staff at New England College and at Magdalen College 11:00 a.m. For Parishioners, and for the students, faculty and staff at New England College and at Magdalen College

Sanctuary Lamp Memorial The Sanctuary Lamp is the candle burning near the

tabernacle which signals Jesus’ Eucharistic presence in the tabernacle. The Sanctuary Lamp burns

constantly, 24 hours a day!

This week at St. Theresa the lamp is burning in memory of

Robert & Roger P.

This week at St. Mary the lamp is burning in memory of

Phyllis Lee

Stations of the Cross

St. Mary—Tuesday following the 8:30 a.m. Mass St. Theresa—Fridays at 6:00 p.m. St. Mary—Friday at 6:00 p.m.

Please join us for a Lenten supper of soup and bread, following the Friday Stations of the Cross.

All are welcome!

PLEASE JOIN ST MARY’S OUTREACH COMMITTEE

The purpose of the committee is to keep in touch with the parishioners and community through service. Some of the projects we are responsible for are Mercy Meals following a funeral, visiting the shut-ins, once a month putting up 30 weekend meals for the Feed a Teen program, The Giving

Tree at Christmas, Baby Shower for Mothers in need, The Mitten tree, taking food to the Food Pantry, “Welcome

Bags” for New Parishioners, Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation Gifts, Cards for those who need to be

remembered. Contact Phebe Galpin 464-3993 for information

or sign on to join our busy committee.

St. Theresa and St. Mary Parishes

If you are new to our parish, please complete a registration form or contact the parish office. Visitors, we are glad that you joined us today!

Welcome!

Health Ministry News

With the new Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the news, we thought it would be an excellent time to remind parishioners of everyday strategies that are important for preventing the spread of common respiratory viruses like the common cold and flu: • Stay home and avoid public places when sick (i.e. social distancing) • Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing • Wash hands frequently • Avoid being within 6 feet (close contact) of a person who is sick • Avoid sharing drinks, smoking/vaping devices, or other utensils or objects that may transmit saliva • Disinfect frequently touched surfaces

Again, if you feel ill, please stay home. As of March 1st, there have been no cases if COVID-19

in New Hampshire. Currently there is no change in the distribution of The Body and Blood of Christ at

Mass. Mary Reidy, Parish Nurse 995-1384

What is a Baby Bottle Boomerang?

It’s a 4-week campaign during Lent in which the Knights of Columbus distributes baby bottles to those parishioners who elect to participate after Mass on March 7/8.

Parishioners are then encouraged to fill their bottles with coins, currency, and/or checks during the next two weeks

Bottles are returned on March 28/29, with all the proceeds going to support the pro-life Pregnancy Center of Greater Concord.

Thanks to all who filled out a survey at Masses the first week-end of February. Most of those attending Masses at both parishes agreed with the statements. A number of people at St. Theresa recognize problems with the sound system, which we have worked on, on and off, over the last three years: adjustments, a new mixer, and new portable mic and transmitter for the main celebrant and asking lectors to move the mic within three inches of their lips. These efforts have not sufficiently provided the sound amplification we have come to expect from Churches, auditoriums, conference centers and other places of assembly. The parish Finance Council continues to review options, with the help of all those involved with our music ministries.

Many people in both parishes appear to be unaware of the financial condition and management of our two parishes. We will make a concerted effort in the weeks to come to better inform every one of our parish budgets, and the current status of the assets at St. Mary's, and the debt at St. Theresa. Overall, we are holding our own, but both parishes have financial needs that need to be addressed.

Overall, respondents indicated that music ministries are doing well. We do need to communicate ways we are helping families to grow in faith, especially through this year's newest parish ministry, the monthly Family Formation. We would also do well to better publicize our many outreach efforts, from providing meals after many funerals, meals and other help for households dealing with sickness, back-pack food programs in Hillsborough and in Hopkinton, contributions to local food pantries, and many other initiatives by parishioners

REST IN PEACE

We announce the recent passing of

St. Theresa Parishioner Shirley Tatro

May she rest in God’s eternal peace

THIS WEEKEND

St. Theresa and St. Mary Parishes

St. Theresa’s

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

Saturday, March 14th 5:00—7:00 p.m.

If you would like to make a dessert for the dinner, please add name to sign up sheet

in Narthex.

Confessions During Lent

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered: Sunday, March 8 at 1:30 p.m. St. Theresa Sunday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m. Deanery Penance Service- Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Loudon Road, Concord Sunday, March 22 at 1:30 p.m. St. Theresa Sunday, March 29 at 1:30 p.m. St. Mary, Sunday, April 5 at 1:30 p.m. St. Theresa Monday, April 6 at 1:30 p.m. St. Theresa Monday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m. St. Mary

Shroud Encounter at St. Theresa February 29th and March 1st