UNITED HEARTS PRAYER LINE PARISH The number to call for prayer requests, or if you wish to pray with us, is 622-2094.

A NEW YEAR BLESSINGI want to wish you all a very happy year. May this New Year be a time of growth in virtue and goodness. May it be a time for good health, and may God’s love, peace, hope and healing be yours during this entire New Year 2015. Fr. Paul

INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC?Would you like to learn more about the Catholic faith? We invite you to attend the inquiry sessions held at 9:15 a.m. each Sunday in the school conference room. For more information, contact Derek at 622-6264, Norine Calvano at 624-8331 or Fr. Paul 622-4966.

LONGEST MARRIED COUPLE PROJECTThe search is on. The Fifth Annual Longest Married Couple Project in the U.S. as well as each of the 50 states and territories has started. If you know a couple with a long marriage, please nominate them for this honor. This annual search is sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter. More information can be found at wwme.org.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER In today’s gospel the magi came to present their gifts to Jesus and to honor him. Your love as husband and wife is a gift to one another as well as a gift from God. Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend to receive the tools needed to make the most of this precious gift. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on January 23-25, 2015 and March 13-15, 2015. For more information call Jim and Elaine Richard at 1-800-710-WWME or visit our webpage at www.wwme.org

ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFEThe NH Right to Life is having their annual March For Life on Saturday, January 17 from 9-3 p.m. in Concord. There will be a memorial service starting at 9 a.m. at the Concord Landfill on Old Turnpike Rd., followed by a Catholic Mass at 10 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church on 72 So. Main Street. There will be a rally at the Gold Domed State House at 11:15 a.m. and then a march from the Rally past the Concord Health Center and back to St. John the Evangelist Church for lunch. Catherine Adair will be the guest speaker.

UNCLAIMED PENNY SALE PRIZESThere are many unclaimed gifts from the Penny Sale as well as several gift cards. Please check your tickets to see if any of them belong to YOU! The list is available at the rectory office. You are welcome to come and take a look at the list, just make sure you bring your tickets! You may claim your prize or prizes at the rectory office during office hours.

ST. CATHERINE SCHOOL NEWSWe wish all of you a happy New Year filled with God’s blessings. Our students return to school and classes resume on Monday, January 5. Are you interested in catching a St. Catherine basketball game? Check out our gymnasium on Saturdays. Just follow the sounds of cheering that you hear!

Challenging Minds, Sharing our Faith,

Cherishing families.Are you interested in a tour for your child? Please call us at

622-1711 and visit our website at scsnh.com

BASKETBALL FREE-THROW SHOOTINGCOMPETITIONThe Knights of Columbus Free Throw Shooting Competition will take place on Friday, January 16 at 7 p.m. in the St. Catherine School Gymnasium. This competition is open to all boys and girls ages 10-14. The winning boy and girl of each age group will advance to compete in the Knights of Columbus NH State Competition. Register at the door or by calling Scott McDonough at 540-4976.

LEARN WHILE YOU DRIVEThere are numerous titles about Catholic faith in the kiosks located in the back of the church. Listen to one about family life or prayer while you drive, and pass it along. CDs are 1 for $3 or 2 for $5. Donations welcome.

2015 PARISH CALENDARHeartfelt thanks to Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium for the 2015 Religious Art Calendar. Proceeds from the purchase of JS Paluch calendars support vocation ministry across the United States.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITYAll gifts were brought to their respective places and were received by hearts filled with appreciation for your generous giving for the less fortunate and for the seniors in our community. Thank you to all you participated in the Giving Tree and the Adopt a Family program this season. May God bless you for your compassion and generosity.

January 4, 2015

FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE OF EVENTSThere are many Adult Faith Formation and community opportunities coming up in the New Year. There are three simple ways to get the latest information you need: check the bulletin for new events that are being advertised. You may check our website saintcatherineparishnh.com where a new calendar feature displays all our events. Also, check the stands at the back of the church for the calendar.  

WOMEN OF MARY / MEN OF ST. JOSEPHThe Women of Mary meet on the 1st Saturday of each month in the school cafeteria. The Men of St. Joseph meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 8-10 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Each meeting includes Mass, a recitation of the Rosary, full breakfast, and a special guest speaker.  You are warmly invited to join us.

CALLING ALL WOMENAt this time of year, we are consumed by lists.  Lists for shopping, for getting the house ready, for invitations to send/respond to, and of course, my St. Catherine Women’s Group list.  Let me share it with you: Wonder if this group would be for me when I read about it in the bulletin?…check. The day before the meeting wonder, again, if I should actually attend?...check. Make the decision to attend a meeting? (after all it’s only a couple of hours, max)…check. Notice that the group is informal as well as eclectic?...check. During the social part of the meeting, enjoy some deliciousness while chatting with women you’ve seen many (perhaps hundreds) times at Mass but never knew who they were?…check. Listen to updates on upcoming events, any community needs and new business during the actual meeting?…check. Decide that this may actually be fun and it’s not scary?…check. Make friends and notice you feel good about joining?...check. Place the second Tuesday of the month in your scheduler/planner for 6:30?…check, check, check! We invite all women to join us in fellowship.  We are in the process of reinventing our group and would love to hear your ideas and share your enthusiasm.  Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the school conference room.  Enter on the Hemlock Street side of the school and be welcomed!

RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL The Recovery International program helps people change their lives for the better. This method is a system of cognitive behavioral techniques developed by neuropsychiatrist Abraham Low, MD, used to change thoughts and behaviors, subsequently, changes in attitudes and beliefs follow. Whether you or someone you know is looking to overcome a specific fear or phobia, or maybe sleeplessness due to stress or dealing with anger issues, you may benefit from our meetings. For any questions or for more information regarding the meetings held in Manchester, contact Marilyn at 624-0086.

JESUS WAS BORN IN A SHELTERThe box at the main entrance of the church is to collect items for those who live in shelters in Manchester. The needs for January are: mouthwash, dental floss, toilet paper and diapers.

SATURDAY JANUARY 3 4:00 LEWIS FRANKLIN by Ellen DesRochers

THE PEARSON FAMILY by Denise Reynolds SUNDAY JANUARY 4

7:30 SISTER BEATRICE MONETTE 9:00 LUCILLE AND MAURICE MONTMINY 11:00 KEVIN VITALE

MONDAY-THURSDAY - Evening Prayer 5:00 p.m. MONDAY JANUARY 5

5:30 RITA BEAUPRE TUESDAY JANUARY 6

5:30 SR.GABRELLE GAGNEWEDNESDAY JANUARY 7

5:30 LARRY DUNKER THURSDAY JANUARY 8

5:30 MARGARET HUNT SATURDAY JANUARY 10

4:00 ROBERT E. KIRBY by the familyJOSEPH ACTON by the familyDIANE DOYON by her mom (2nd Anniversary)FOR A SPECIAL INTENTION by Denise Reynolds

SUNDAY JANUARY 117:30 VIRGINIA FLYNN, ROBERT FLYNN AND

JOHN LETVINCHUKRONAIN AND CARMELLE BESSETTE

by the family9::00 CLAIRE LEMIRE

by the Staff & Faculty of St. Catherine School 11:00 VIRGINIA KNIGHT by the family

ST. CATHERINE PARISH WEB STOREIf you are looking to purchase anything Catholic throughout the year, including gifts and rosaries, purchase your merchandise through our Parish Web Store. You will find the Web Store Banner on the home page of our website. Just click the banner, browse and make your purchase. Most items ship free and St. Catherine receives 12% back from every order.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT

December 20/21Cash: $ 2,857.00

Checks: $ 7,066.00

E-Give: $ 1,477.00

Total: $11,400.00

Christmas Flowers: $3,045.00

The Collection Totals for Christmas, December 28/29 Masses and New Year’s Masses,

will be published in the next week’s bulletin

HOME SHARING IN NEW HAMPSHIREDo you live alone in your own home, and is it too large for just one person? Are you finding it difficult to manage and maintain your home on your own? Do you just want to continue living safely in your home for as long as you can? Are you someone who is looking for an affordable housing solution and are able to provide services in exchange for decreased or no rent? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should know about an exciting new program called HomeShare NH. For more information, call Kelly Craioveanu at 296-5150 or email her at Kelly.craioveanu@gmail.com.

STAY INFORMED WITH CATHOLIC CITIZENSHIP NEWSThe Diocese of Manchester has an initiative to inform Catholics about important public policy matters facing our elected officials. Catholic Citizenship News provides briefs on legislation as well as information about Catholic social teaching on some of today’s pressing issues. To read the current issue of Catholic Citizenship News and to subscribe, visit www.catholicnh.org/ccn.

RETROUVAILLE OF NEW ENGLANDIf your marriage is tearing the two of you apart, no meaningful communication, considering separation or divorce, we can help you. You are not alone. Rediscover a loving marriage with a Retrouvaille weekend. The 2015 weekends will be held January 9-11, April 10-12 and September 11-13. To register or for information, call 800-470-230 or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com

WHAT IS CURSILLO?Cursillo is a Catholic 3-day short course in Christianity to help strengthen our baptismal commitment. It is offered four times a year at the Sarto Center in Hooksett, twice for men and twice for women. The next set of weekends is scheduled for men on March 5-8, 2015 and for women on April 2-5, 2015. If you have any questions about Cursillo, contact Deacon Geoff Ashman at 627-8898 or email him at bbgeoff@comcast.net

MOM TO MOM AT THE CATHEDRALParenting can be the most rewarding time with the grace of our Lord and the fellowship of other mothers. Join us the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the St. Joseph Cathedral Parish Hall. All mothers are invited to attend. Please contact Maggie at Mom2Mom@kaska.net or the parish office for more information.

YEAR END TAX STATEMENTS

Anyone who is interested in obtaining a statement regarding their yearly giving for 2014, may contact the rectory office at 622-4966.

MASSES FOR THE DECEASEDIt is a Catholic practice to have Masses said for the departed. They have infinite value for the souls of the departed and bring comfort to those who survive their departed loved ones. We have openings at 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. You may arrange to have a Mass said

by calling the office at 622-4966.

NEW PRAYERS ON OLD BEADSThe Knights of Columbus are looking for your old, broken or new rosary beads that are no longer hearing your prayers. Other religious items such as bibles, medals, and prayer books are also accepted. These will be passed on to the Poor Sisters of St. Claire and other prayer groups, to be distributed to those who can use them. There is a receptacle in the back of the church. Thank you for opening the door of prayer.

ST. PIUS X SEPARATED ANDDIVORCED SUPPORT GROUPSt. Pius X Parish is continuing its mission to support those struggling with marital difficulties or the effects of divorce. Meetings will be held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. This support group is a fellowship of faith based in prayer, Scripture, and Church teaching. For information, call the parish center at 622-6510 ext. 12. Welcome to all. There is no fee.

QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONA direct transfer from your IRA to Saint Catherine of Siena can be a great way to make a tax-wise gift. A qualified transfer counts toward your required minimum distribution and be excluded from your gross income.

TO QUALIFY FOR THESE BENEFITS: *You must be age 70 ½ or older at the time of the gift *Your gift must be made directly from your IRA to St. Catherine of Siena Parish *You may transfer up to a total of $100,000 *The gift must be outright and cannot be used to create a gift annuity or charitable trust.This opportunity may have great tax benefits for you, while also providing support for the parish. For more information, please contact: Barbara Letvinchuk at 866-477-3879 toll free or call 577-4902 directly.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

As of December 23, 2014

Total Pledges: $1,105,697.69

Total Cash Received: $766,761.84

Our Goal: $1,700,000

FLOWER OFFERING FOR CHRISTMAS 2014

IN MEMORY OF DONORMichael Griffin; Lucien, Beatrice & Louis Guay Adele GuayRichard Cronin M/M Joseph RolkaAnthony Scioscia Mrs. Rose SciosciaEmile Bussiere Mrs. Joan BussiereAlyssa M. Skoglund M/M Duane SkoglundBen & Stephen Roy, Thomas & Elise Kelley, Adelard & Agnes Roy, Mary Jane Sullivan Mrs. Gloria Roy

Robert Pouliot, Pouliot & Arel Families M/M Robert PouliotDeceased members of the family M/M Robert CamireDeceased members of the family Mrs. Shirley GordonDonald & Muriel Kenneson, Donald McDowell, Grandparents M/M /David PrattDeceased members of the family M/M Ronald BlaisJoseph Sullivan, Jennifer Baldwin, Laurier & Lillian Champagne, Jack Petro Zewe, Peter & Gerard Desrochers Mrs. Joceline Champagne

Deceased members of the family M/M Conrad MoranM/M Donat Bourque, M/M George Raymond MM Normand BourqueDeceased members of the Springs Family M/M R. SpringsM/M Lawrence Losier, M/M Louis Landry, deceased members of the Boucher and Lefevre families M/M Aaron Losier

M/M Patrick Kearney M/M Robert WebsterBoissonneault Family M/M Roger BoissonneaultLois McDonald, Elizabeth McDonald, Daniel K. McDonald,Sr. Constance McDonald, R.S.M, James A. McDonald, Ethel Tracs Mr. Kenneth McDonald

Therese Plaisance Mr. Robert PlaisanceVirginia Knight, Dorothy Koballa, Jane Jones Virginia & Daniel KnightDonald & Gloria Dancause Mr. Donald DancauseDeceased members of the Dowd and Manseau families M/M Richard DowdSwist & Glennon families Mrs. Madeline SwistPhilomena & Earl Swenor, Grace & Joseph Milanese Ms. Justine MilaneseRobert Kubat, Claire Benard Ms. Anne KubatM/M Austin Rogge, Marie Lambrou M/M Paul SweetDeceased members of the family M/M Frederick ChagnonRoland & Pauline Lefebvre, Robert & Elizabeth Lefebvre Ms. Paulette LefebvreWalter Swist, Kenneth Krell M/M Paul KrellGrace E. Schmitt M/M Adam SchmidtDeceased members of the Ferland family Renaud family andSandra Janelle M/M Roger Renaud

Helen Soucy, Lorraine Bernier, Donald Bernier, Alfred Lessard Ms. Cheryl BernierDeceased members of the family M/M Peter McDonoughHuard and Huppe family members M/M George HuppeNormand Gagnon Mrs. Evelyn GagnonJames Gelinas Mrs. Georgette GelinasBelline & Vincenzo Passariella, Ruth & George Hutchinson M/M Thomas HutchinsonHenry & Violette Thompson, Donald Ledoux, George & Cecile Mrs. Priscilla Ledoux

Ledoux, Regina SamsonHenry Lemieux, Jr., Kevin Poulter, Benjamin Gurley Ms. Penny LemieuxDeceased members of the Foye and Lee families M/M William FoyeDeceased members of the family M/M Michael Delaney

IN MEMORY OF DONORLucielle E. Charbonneau, Edward E. Charbonneau,Alain O. Bissonnette, Liana McMahon, Stephen J. Maurier M/M Daniel Charbonneau

Ronald Fecteau, Paul Dumais, Joan Jalbert M/M John MullikinChristopher Braks Ms. Sheryl BrooksJenkins and McIntyre Families M/M Carl McIntyreJames Clarence Houle, John Glennon, Roland Proulx M/M Richard HouleDeceased members of the family M/M Stephen MinervaGertrude Prince, Lucien Prince, Margaret Wagenback,Jennifer Clancy Ms. Gloria Taggart

The Gordan & Fitzpatrick families Dr. & Mrs. Victor GordanBarcomb & Dickerson families M/M Ronald BarcombDeceased members of the family M/M Ronald Covey, Jr.John Watkins, Ed & Margaret Fitzpatrick, Martin Fitzpatrick M/M Richard FitzpatrickLaliberte & Labbe families M/M Paul LaliberteLillian & Eugene Higgins M/M James HigginsRobert Cote, Raymond Ayotte M/M Raymond AyotteRobert Hamilton Mrs. Anne HamiltonLachance & Menard families M/M David LachanceCarmine & Louise Macri M/M Carmine Macri, Jr.M/M Leo A. Perron, M/M Nicholas Hatheway, Andrea Hatheway, Sr. Germaine Simoneau, Rev. Ubald Simoneau M/M Leo Perron

Francis X. Schultz Ms. Nancy SchultzOlive Sullivan, Alberta Pingree M/M Harold SullivanJames L. Grace Mrs. James GraceLouise Lefebvre, M/M Charles Soucy, Alpheda Desrosiers M/M Bernard SoucyHenry& Ann Koerber, Francis & Jeannette Casey, Doug Kershaw, Olsime & Eleanor Murray, Winnie McKenzie M/M Keith Koerber

Deceased members of the family Fr. Paul MontminyDiann S. Ball Mr. John BallTyler Gregoire, Edmond Lachance, All the Lachance & Gregoire relatives M/M Bertrand Gregoire

Nelsen & Gajewski families M/M Herbert NelsonGerry Williams, Al Lemire, Jane Fisher, Margaret Long M/M Paul LemireAlice & Ed Biron M/M Robert ThinnesHarry & Alma Graser, Rita Davis, Elenor Graser, Alex Svoboda, Brad Svoboda M/M Howard Graser

Eleanor Baraniak, George & Mary Baraniak, Drociak family By the familiesJames & Marie DiPietro, Howard & Elsie Greeen M/M Howard Green, Jr.Deceased members of the Guerin & Vandeputte families Ms. Alix GuerinMary Sheridan, Thomas Sheridan, Paul K. Gowern,William B.Matyuf, Patricia Matyuf Mrs. Margaret Matyuf

Deceased members of the family M/M Paul CourtemancheClaire Benard, Robert Kubat, Penny Thurston, Aunts & Uncles Ms. Janet BenardLou Duval, Sandy Goan M/M Stephen GoanFrank & Mary Rival, Mason & Shirley Belden, John Johnston, Jr, Jeon Tellier, Sr., Florence Keough M/M Frank Rival

Paula M. Jones, David & Constance Mancini, Aldem & Roseanna M/M Aldem Trottier

Trottier, Giola M. Zappone, George BatemanDeceased members of the Franklin & Rochers families By the familiesDonato Donati, Ottavia Donati, Kathryn Donati M/M Joseph Donati

IN MEMORY OF DONORMargaret & Arthur Norton, Edna & Carl Miles M/M Richard MilesJulio Aramini, Reggie LaChance, Patrick Keefe Mr. F. Michael KeefeDeceased members of the family M/M Russell FarnhamNapoleon Demers, ErnestDemers, Norman Begien, Helen Begien, Louise Brady M/M Roland Demers

Deceased members of the family M/M George DunleeMrs. John P. Praetz Ms. Claire PraetzDeceased members of the family M/M Thomas AsciRobert C. O’Brien, Sr., Robert C. O’Brien, Jr., Mark J. O’Brien & David O’Brien Mrs. Robert O’Brien

Rolande Lorenzo, Paul L. Vachon Ms. Sue VachonSusan K. Wieczoreck Mr. Raymond WieczorekNancy E. Duval M/M Michael DuvalFred & Rose Rainville, Uncle Pat Mr. Norman RainvilleMary P. Thirsk, Thomas A. Kennedy Mrs. Barbara KennedyDeceased members of the family M/M Edward KluftsRobert Couture, Samson & Marcotte families Mrs. Helene CoutureM/M Frank Pino, M/M Lawrence Nigro, Stephanie Long M/M Lawrence NigroJune Day, M/M Robert R. Coderre, M/M Edgar Wurtele M/M Gaston CoderreDeceased members of the family M/M Jason SkoglundThomas Morse, Clifton Morse Ms. Linda PimentaFrank Churas Mrs. Joan ChurasFred Rainville, Rose Rainville Ms. Eileen RainvilleMarguerite Lemay, Emile Poirier, Lucille Marston, Beverly Ziemba Ms. Elaine PoirierJames O’Neill, Arthur R. Lunch, Ruth Lynch, Dorothy Jondrow, Chester Jondrow M/M James O’Neill

Deceased members of the family Joan CamannGrande & Colson families Marilyn GrandeBlas & Isidor Perez, Rene & Lucille Larouche M/M Daniel St. PierreEleanor Baraniak, Marie V. & George T. O’Brien M/M George O’BrienRichard I. Smith, Colleen Smith, Kathleen Nordahl, Paul Smith, Suzanne Smith Elizabeth Smith

Ronald Cloutier Margaret CloutierRichard Paspante, Elba Lai M/M Matthew SanchezDeceased members of the LaPlante family Lee LaPlanteDeceased members of the family Ann BrazawskiGeorge H. Preble, M/M Romeo Provost, M/M Phil Jarosz Jeanne & Christopher PrebleMcKallagat family, Gabriella Bozak Karen McKallagatStanley & Stacia Misiorek M/M Mark TaylorBetty McClellan Robert McClellanHattie Chellis, Forrest Chellis, Michael Russello Dr./Mrs. William BrewsterDelores Hoeppner Janene MathieuYvonne Duplessis, Lillan Arel, Paul Huppe, Bob Levasseur, Duplessis family M/M Louis Duplessis

All Ancestors of the Pelletier and Provencher families M/M Claude PelletierDorothy Days, Dora Pereira, Hugh Pereira, Geoffrey Pereira, Edward Diaz, Anthony Diaz M/M Stephen Pereira

Leo B. McCullough, Labonte Family, Darlene & Michael Cagnetta Estelle McCullough

Deceased members of the family M/M Aaron FlintJoseph C. Myers, Russell P. Carr, Sr., Emma Wheeler Carol Myers

IN MEMORY OF DONORFrank & Jean Shannis, Adeline & Brian Fox M/M Francis ShannisJohne Cresta, James & Mary Flynn, Genevieve, John & James Flynn, Mildred, Angela & Ann Flynn, Anthony & Emma Cresta Margaret Cresta

Ralph Chesnulevich, Stephen Demencuk M/M Raymond DemencukRaoul Guilbert Aline GuilbertDeceased members of the family M/M Kurt WeberJoseph Acton family, John & Marion Manning, Marion Buzin, Manning & Nally families Jean Acton

Deceased members of the family M/M Edson EugenioDeceased family members of George & Constance Barbaro M/M George BarbaroDeceased members of the family Donald & Patricia HealyDeceased members of the Bernier & Hebert families By the familiesDeceased members of the family M/M Gunter SchneideratArmand & Alice Duhaime, Roger & Lillian St.Onge,Adrienne Duhaime, Alderina Lessard M/M Roger Duhaime

M/M Maurice Chevrette, M/M Emile Beaudoin, Simone, Irene Stelmach and Lorraine Mr. Gerard Beaudoin

Louis Lohnes, Irene & William McLaugun, Carol & Jim Kiessling and deceased members of the Lohnes family M/M Louis Lohnes

Raymond Closson His wife, HelenThomas Finegan The Finegan familyJulia Dudek, Peter Dudek, Al Dudek and family Donna DudekDeceased members of the Boucher & Roy families M/M Paul BoucherDeceased members of the Haley & Forsythe families M/M Daryl ForsytheRichard Crotty His wifeDeceased members of the Chmieleski, Kaminski & Medina families M/M Ralph MedinaClaire Hannon Pauline Vincent