575 Candia Rd Manchester, NH 03109

Email: parishoffice@saintpiusxnh.org Website: www.saintpiusxnh.org

Phone: 603-622-6510 Fax: 603-626-1323

Mass Schedule Saturday (vigil) 4:00 pm

Sunday, 8:00 am, 10:00 am, and 6:00 pm

Holy Days

Daily Mass

Monday– Thursday, 8:00 am Daily Rosary Monday-Thursday 7:30 am

Confession

Every Saturday from 2:30 to 3:30 pm or by appointment.

Marriage

Parishioners are welcome to celebrate the sacrament of Marriage. Please contact the

parish office at least six months in advance.

Baptisms Contact the parish office for registration and

instruction details.

Jan 20th, 2019

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

This Weekend’s Mass Intentions 4:00 PM

Bob Freitas by his buddy Joe George & Therese LaJoie by the family

8:00 AM Nancy O’Donnell by Eileen Bauer

Donald Lafond by Madeleine & Tony Florino 10:00 AM

Eugene Dziczek by Anne Roberge Patricia Barnwell by Raymond & Denise Boucher

6:00PM People of the Parish

Mass Intentions Mon., Jan. 21, weekday, 8:00 AM

For all living & deceased members of the McCarthy family

Tues., Jan. 22, weekday, 8:00 AM Bob Freitas by Rita Marchand

Wed., Jan. 23, weekday, 8:00 AM Lorette Leclair by Rita Marchand

Thurs., Jan. 24, weekday, 8:00 AM Helen Degenais by Yvette Drapeau

Next Weekend’s Mass Intentions 4:00 PM

Paul Marchand by Vicki Therrien & Trena Metzger Georgette Sevigny 1st Anniversary by the family

8:00 AM For all living & Deceased members of the

McCarthy family 10:00 AM

Bob Freitas by Mike & Fran McEneny Lorraine Martel by the family

6:00PM People of the Parish

The Sanctuary Lamp for the week of Jan 18th - Jan 24th is lit in memory of Bob Freitas If you would like an opportunity to dedicate the Sanctuary Lamp, over the Tabernacle, in memory of a deceased loved one, or for a special intention, please contact the parish office at 622-6510. Donation $10.00

Parish Support Electronic Giving Jan 6, 2019 $ 1,415.00 Weekly Offering Jan 13, 2019 $ 6,230.00 We “Thank You” for your support and generosity.

St. Pius X Parish Pastoral Staff

Father Georges F. de Laire, J.C.L. Pastor ext. 1

Deacon James Patterson Pastoral Associate ext. 2

Ms. Linda Lambert Coordinator of Religious Education ext. 3

Dawna Gregoire Administrative Assistant ext. 0

Mr. Christopher Maynard, FASC Director of Music Ministries ext. 5

James Roberts Facility Manager ext. 6

Jan 20, 2019 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Recent Tweet from Pope Francis

If we live as Jesus taught us, and in harmony with what we proclaim, our witness will bear fruit.

Parent Enrichment Class Schedule

for Baptism

Monday, February 4, 2019 6:30 - 7:30 PM

March 11, 2019 6:30 - 7:30 PM (There are no Baptisms during the season of lent)

April 8, 2019 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Please continue your prayers for vocations and our clergy & religious. The list for January can be found at https://www.catholicnh.org//assets/Documents/Worship/ClergyPrayer-2019-01.pdf or the link can be found on our parish website under Liturgy and Sacraments/Holy Orders.

Faith Formation Schedule Jan 20, 2019 Sunday Afternoon 7 & 8 Grades - No Class Jan 21, 2019 Monday Afternoon K-6th Grades - No Class Jan 22, 2019 Tuesday Afternoon K-6th Grades - No Class Jan 27, 2019 Sunday Afternoon 7 & 8 Grades - 4:30 - 6:00 PM Jan 28, 2019 Monday Afternoon K-6th Grades - 3:30 - 4:30 PM Jan 29, 2019 Tuesday Afternoon K-6th Grades - 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Epiphany Star Procession

Super Bowl of Caring empowers youth and unites

communities around the time of the Big Game to help those in need!

Please have your donations ready

at the February 2nd & February 3rd

Masses

Stay tuned for more info!

First Penance Preparation Events

February 9, 2019 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Retreat Morning with Parent March 9, 2019 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Retreat Morning-Parent Optional March 22, 2019 6:00 PM Family Stations of the Cross With Parents April 13, 2019 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Retreat & Mass with Parent May 7, 2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM First Penance (each student will be assigned a particular time)

Readings for the week of Jan 20th to Jan 26th Sunday January 20th: Isaiah 62:1-5 1st Corinthians 12:4-11 Gospel: John 2:1-11 Monday January 21st: Hebrews 5:1-10 Gospel : Mark 2:18-22 Tuesday January 22nd: Hebrews 6:10-20 Gospel: Mark 2:23-28 Wednesday January 23rd: Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17 Gospel: Mark 3:1-6 Thursday January 24th: Hebrews 7:25-8:6 Gospel: Mark 3:7-12 Friday January 25th: Acts of the Apostles 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22 Gospel: Mark 16:15-18 Saturday January 26th: 2 Timothy 1:1-8 or Titus 1:1-5 or Gospel: Mark 3:20-21 or Luke 10:1-9

John 2:1-11 We identify with Mary’s sensitivity in noticing that the wine was running short and Jesus' sensitivity in keeping the miracle quiet. The purpose of the miracle, then, wasn’t to save the wedding couple’s day or to draw attention to Jesus. The purpose runs deeper: the sign revealed Jesus’ glory. The wedding feast as an opportunity for epiphany and belief. The epiphany (manifestations and revelations) of Jesus’ glory is a sign of the persistence of God’s overtures of love to us—God reveals glory to us in many ways to make sure we catch it—and the depths of God’s love, so much so that we are espoused to God. Belief entails a Who rather than a what. Our own encounters with Jesus in prayer, through others, in struggling with daily living, are truly epiphanies of God’s glory which also invites us to respond to divine Presence with belief.

The St. Pius X Prayer Shawl Ministry meets once a month throughout the year. Our mission is to use our skills in knitting and crocheting to create prayer shawls and lap robes that bring comfort

and solace to those experiencing illness or loss. Our handiwork is prayerfully made. We pray at the beginning and end of every meeting. The prayer shawls and lap robes are blessed before they are distributed. If you have a loved one, or a friend, who is in the hospital, a nursing home, or home bound, and you would like them to receive a shawl, or lap robe, made by our ministry, please contact the parish office (622-6510), or Carol Croteau (627-7015). We are always in need of yarn, preferably in whole skeins of pleasing, attractive colors. Your yarn donation would be greatly appreciated.

Prayer Partner If you would like to let us know about a prayer request or if you wish to become a prayer partner with us please contact the parish office at parishofice@saintpiusxnh.org.

Glen Hurlburt, Scott Sylvester, Zachary Harrises, Brandon Villafane, Jack Amico, Nicholas Ragone, Eric Egdorf, Todd Egdorf, Joseph Diener, Sean Pouliot, James Tarver Almighty God, We recommend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for the Sick May you be wrapped up in God’s love Found deep in His everlasting wings. Carried and kept, safe and cherished. May the healing power of Christ. Breathe across your being now. Our sick….. Juanita Alexandris, Tony Duquette, Donald Leclerc, Doris Fournier, Gervaise Gosselin If you or a loved one are ill, hospitalized or scheduled for surgery, please call the parish office so we may pray for you. You may also call the office to add or remove someone from the list.

Welcome Visitors We wish to extend a warm welcome to all who attend Mass with us each weekend as visitors to St. Pius X Parish. We hope that you will make our Church your Church away from home. Please introduce yourself to our pastor Fr. de Laire at the end of Mass.

Choir practive is held in the Church every

Wednesday at 7:00 pm

and Sunday at 9:15 am.

The Parish Nurse will be at St Pius X Center room 4 every Friday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Please stop by with any Health questions!

2nd Collection

Seminarian Fund

A collection will be taken up this weekend, January 19-20 for the Seminarian Fund. Your generous contribution to the Fund supports our seminarians as they continue on their journey to

our Lord’s call to serve His Church.

Troop 290 enjoying a weekend of camping at Hidden Valley

Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection

of Unborn Children

This Tuesday, January 22, the Church in the United States observes the annual “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.” This day is set aside to pray for the legal protection of human life and to do penance for the violations to human dignity through abortion. We are called to observe this day through prayer and penance. More information: www.usccb.org/january-22

St. Andrew was the first of the Apostles to hear Jesus’ call to follow him. We invite men in our diocese who are considering a vocation to the priesthood or who would simply like some help hearing the Lord’s call for their life to an evening of prayer, conversation with the Vocations Team, and dinner. These evenings will take place for different age groups on Fridays from 6-8 pm at the Joseph House (279 Cartier Street) in Manchester. Please RSVP to Becky Vinson at rvinson@rcbm.org or (603) 663-0153 if you would like to attend. February 8 2019 - High School: Age 14-18 February 15 2019 - Young Men: Age 19-24 February 22 2019 - Older Men: Age 25+

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY JANUARY 18–25, 2019 Justice, Only Justice,

You Shall Pursue

God of justice, you have revealed yourself as the One who brings about justice and unity through your Son Jesus Christ. As the Church experiences a lack of unity you call us by name to heal what divides Us. Make us truly one I the Pursuit of justice. Eternal God, let us over one another in His name, One with You and the Holy Spirit, living and true, now and forever. Amen

Winter at St Pius X

R.C.I.A. (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS) The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process to welcome new people into the Roman Catholic Church. It’s a faith journey for all those who are not Catholic, who feel that they are being called by the Lord to become a member of the Roman Catholic Church. It you are interested in becoming Catholic, or you know of someone who might be interested in becoming Catholic, please contact Deacon Jim Patterson or the Parish office at 622-6510 BAPTISM Please call Deacon Jim Patterson at the Parish office even during pregnancy to share in the Baptismal Preparation Program. Baptismal Preparation must be completed prior to selection of a baptismal date. Baptisms are not celebrated during the season of Lent. FIRST EUCHARIST, FIRST PENANCE & CONFIRMATION Preparation for these Sacraments in an integral part of our Religious Education Program. For information contact Linda Lambert at 622-6510 HOME BOUND & HOSPITALIZED Please call the Parish Office at 622-6510 to arrange a visit. We welcome the opportunity to bring the Sacraments to those unable to join our community due to illness or age. MARRIAGE Please contact Deacon Jim Patterson at the Parish Office at 622-6510 at least 6 months prior to the intended date to participate in the Marriage Preparation Program. Bride or Groom must be registered in the parish and practicing their faith. The Church should be booked prior to booking a reception facility. NEW PARISHOINERS Please introduce yourselves and register as members of our parish family. Registration forms are available in the Parish Office or online at www.saintpiusxnh.org RECONCILLIATION (Confession) Saturdays from 2:30-3:30 pm, or by appointment. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION We have a comprehensive Religious Education Program involving people from Grade K to Adult. Please call Linda Lambert at 625-6510 for information on 1st through 8th grades. Call Office at 625-6510 for grades 9 through 12.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Bishop Peter A. Libasci invites all couples celebrating an anniversary in 2019 of 10, 15, 20, 30, 35, 40, 45 or 55+ years, to attend the Spring Wedding Anniversary Mass.

This celebration will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.,

at St. Joseph Cathedral, Manchester.

To register, please contact your parish office by February 1, 2019. The parish office will gather and submit all necessary information. Once registration has been completed by the parish office, all registrants will receive an invitation to this special celebration. Couples celebrating anniversaries of 5, 25, or 50 years will be asked to register later for a fall celebration. To all other married couples, congratulations and we look forward to seeing you at this spring’s Wedding Anniversary Mass!

Will you join a Service Mission to Ecuador?

Will you consider joining a faith-based mission to Ecuador working side by side with residents helping them create sustainable ways to overcome extreme poverty? In partnership with Corpus Christi Parish in Ports-mouth support our brothers and sisters in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Serve alongside Sr. Annie Credidio, Director of Damien Foundation, Sr. Fanny Bolanos and Sr. Gladys Robles in the nearby communities of Una Sola Fuerza and El Rincon. Dates for the next Service Mission are set for June 22 – June 29, 2019. Put your faith into action and seize this opportunity for a life-changing experience! Men, Women and Youth (including minors if accompanied by a parent) are invited. The projects will include: Damien House – basic painting, carpentry and electrical projects Una Sola Fuerza – house renovation and sewing, embroidery and crochet projects alongside their women’s co-op El Rincon – teaching English and other projects at their elementary school No special skills or the ability to speak Spanish are required (though either would be helpful). An information session for St. Pius X parishioners will be held in the Blue House January 24

th at 6:00

PM. If you will consider joining us or have any questions please call Mike Jarosz (603) 548-0878.