Saints Mary & Joseph Parish April 21, 2019

Father Vincent and the Parish Staff would like to wish all

Parishioners and Visitors a Happy and Glorious Easter Season!

Mary Queen of Peace Church 200 Lawrence Road Salem, NH 03079 MASS: Sat: 4:00pm Sun: 9:30am w/KidsChurch Sun: 11:00am RECONCILIATON: Sat: 3:00pm—3:50pm or by appointment

St. Joseph Church 40 Main Street Salem, NH 03079 MASS: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 7:15am Sun 7:30am & 5:00pm

Parish Office 603-893-8661 200 Lawrence Road, Salem, NH Fax: 603-890-0292 Mon-Thu 9:30am-2:30pm Fri 9:30am-12:30pm by appt. Email: st.josephs@comcast.net Website: www.saintsmaryandjoseph.org Facebook: Sts Mary and Joseph Twitter: @StsMary_Joseph Instagram: Stsmaryjoseph

April 21, 2019 —Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

Volunteer Appreciation Night All volunteers are cordially invited to attend the Annual Appreciation Dinner. It is being held in the St. Joseph School Auditorium on April 24th at 6:30 PM. If you have volunteered in any capacity, please plan on attending – you are very important to us! To help us determine how many will be attending, PLEASE call the office before Tuesday and give the total number of people attending. No need to call if you already have a ticket! We look forward to serving you and appreciating you for all your work in our parish!

Mass Schedule Change! Beginning in May and going through October, there will be a Morning Mass at Mary Queen of Peace ON MONDAY at 9:00 AM. Contact the office if you would like to have intentions offered for that Mass since there are many openings! Also, we will be including the donors name in the bulletin for all of the Mass Intentions. If you only provided contact information when you booked a mass, please call the office to update your information. Thank You!

WELCOME THOSE RECEIVED INTO FULL COMMUNION WITH THE CHURCH AT THE EASTER VIGIL: Please pray for them as they continue their Journey of Faith: Loica Ngatchoua, Shoghi Ngatchoua, Martial Ngatchoua, Jacky Ngatchoua, Onalanie Tchapda, Kay Barretto, Bob George, Dan Matranga, Holly Bedrosian and Brian MacDonald.

Congratulations to the following who were confirmed last month and received an outpouring of the Gifts of the Spirit so as to be empowered to live as God calls them:

Abigail Ahlers Thomas Ahlers, Jr Andrew Begley Cara Begley Jack Begley Madelyn Begley Jonathan Belkus Jonathan Belkus Ryan Belkus Tyler Belkus Ava Beshara Carrie Bouvier Rachel Bouvier Emerson Buckley Kiley Buckley Jefferson Burke Stephen Burke Jackson Burns Makayla Burns Shane Burns Alexsa Cabinta David Carmichael Sarah Carmichael Aiden Carter Logan Carter

Celina Chalifour Kayla Cianciulli Adam Cormier Lydia Cormier Nathan Crowley Nicole Crowley Shane D’Arcy Brooke Davenport Quentin DeLorey Erin Devine Daniela DiNitto Deanne DiNitto

Jack Dinsmore Gabrielle Driggers Nicholas Dupuis

Phoenyx Edgecomb

Riley Ergin Liliana Foti Philip Foti Rosella Foti Annabella Fugge Nicholas Furnari Payton Furnari Carina Garcia Cassidy Garcia

Kayla Garcia Keira Garcia Brady Gaudet Brigette Gaughan Brody Gaughan Hallee Gendron Cole Glynn

James Glynn Adam Goetz Lindsay Goetz Matthew Goetz Jeyis Gomez Lucas Grams

Martina Graziano Carolyn Guerrera Joseph Guerrera Matthew Hannon Craig Harris Christopher Hildebrandt Kolby Hildebrandt Riley Hildebrandt Nathan Hoang

Erin Hooper Gavin Husson Angelina Jacobelis

Brock James Erica James

Kelsie Jones

Lindsay Jones Cameron Kloza

Nicholas Kloza

Brianna Krzesinski Jenifer LaDuke Jessica Laliberte Matthew Laliberte

Emily Laudani Bryan Lavoie Jayson Lavoie Julia LeBlanc Alexander Lenfest Isabella Lenfest Andrew Lucas Nolan Lumley Shea Mackey

Samantha Malynowski Trevor Maxwell Robert McComiskie Michael McDonough Ryan McShan Philip Melo

Abby Mulry Hope Occhipinti Donovan Parlatore Isabella Pontbriand Lexi Pontbriand Claudia Porto Alexander Roy Jamison Roy Kendall Salvador Reilly Salvador Stephen Salvador Sydney Salvador Althea Schaefer John Schaefer Jack Schoenrock

Edward Scull, IV

Brady Silver Grace Silver Grayson Silver Alexander Smith Christina Smith Michael Sullivan John Todt Ryan Todt Nicholas Valente

Congratulations to Alexandra Crowley, Isabel Dupuis, Naysa George, Brayden Pellerin and Brenda Tavares who, in addition to being confirmed, became one with us for the first time at the Eucharistic Table!

April 21, 2019 —Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

Youth Happenings: All activities are held at Youth Center, 40 Main St., Salem, NH, Behind St. Julie Hall

What’s Happening at KidsChurch at MQP during the 9:30 am Liturgy ….. APRIL FINDS US... “Egg-Cited” About Jesus! 1-2-3 Jesus Is Alive! He Died For You And Me,

But On Day 3, Jesus Rose Again! Jesus Is Alive! God Loved The World, So He gave His Son. Jesus Is Our Friend. He Loves Everyone! The little ones had a fabulous time using the tambourines while singing this song. What a Super Wonderful Easter Sunday celebration at Kids Church! EASTER BUNNIES..... Have BIG EARS that are quick to listen. (James 1:1-19) EAT what is healthy by filling up on God's Word every day. (Psalm 119:11) Have BIG FEET to go tell others about Jesus. (Matthew 29:19-20) Are QUIET in prayer, but hop with thanksgiving and rejoicing. (1 Thes. 5:16-18) Are gentle, KIND-HEARTED and forgiving. ( Ephesians 4:32) Have BIG EYES to look carefully and choose what is good. (1 Thes. 5:21) April 22nd: Alive! Alive! Alive Forevermore! Dawn Pavlini, Director of Kids Church

Kidschurch@saintsmaryandjoseph.org

“Christ, out of love, sacrificed himself com-pletely in order to save you. His outstretched arms on the cross are the most telling sign that he is a friend who is willing to stop at nothing.” Follow Pope Francis on Twitter @Pontifex

2019-2020 Faith Formation Registrations available online!!! REGISTER NOW:

We are in the final transition phase of restoring the order of when the sacraments are re-ceived: Baptism, Confirmation then First Communion. Next year all youth grade 4 and up who have not been confirmed will prepare to celebrate the sacrament. Youth in grade 3 will be confirmed and make their First Communion next Spring (2020). Second Graders will be preparing for First Reconciliation.

Mondays in the Youth Center Behind St. Julie Hall at St. Joseph Campus

L.O.L. Love Out Loud Teens in Action! April 21 Happy Easter!! No Mass or YG

April 28 Is it still Easter??

MENU: 4/28 BBQue

On April 15th we end the school year celebrating Holy Week and Easter!!!

Our weekly Youth Ministry meetings will then go on break from April Vacation until September…

We will try to meet a couple of times in the Summer!

Each week in the Prayers of the Faithful we pray for the prayers on our Youth Prayer Wall … Here’s a picture of the youth prayers posted!!!

April 21, 2019 —Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

Coming Soon… Making the Family Room Handicap Accessible! As a parish family, we enjoy fellowship in the Family Room downstairs at Saint Joseph Church. It is a hardship for some to go down the stairs. After much research we have found the best solution is a Wheelchair Lift, to assist those who need it. The Wheelchair Lift would come down the stairs from the outside doors that lead directly down to the Family Room. To access it, you would need to come out the

side entrance of the church, go down the ramp and over to the glass doors. (The lift is also meant to be used by those with walkers, canes and other impediments!) It will enhance the use of the Family Room and give all a chance to participate in functions downstairs without impacting the use of the stairs. No definite date has been set for construction to begin, but we will continue to keep everyone updated on the status of the project.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month Did you know? The Diocese of Manchester requires all those who work with children and youth in our parishes, schools, and camps to complete “safe environment” training. This training teaches adults to recognize and report suspected abuse and boundary violations. Training is offered free of charge to all NH Catholic adults and is available online at https://manchester.cmgconnect.org For more information about child safety, visit www.catholicnh.org/safety

Spring Giving Tree Coming Soon!

This year Saints Mary and Joseph Parish will once

again be helping needy children in Salem with

summer clothes. Look for tags by the entrances

at both churches the weekend of April 27th-/28th.

New, unwrapped donations are to be returned to

the parish by May 19th. Feel free to contact Laura

Andolino at (978)882-2657 with any questions.

Help make a difference for those in need!

Catholic Charities Impact Report Your donations make a HUGE difference in people’s lives! Some highlights: 11,451 Rockingham area residents were touched by

Catholic Charities New Hampshire in the past year. 181 individuals and families breaking free from

poverty and despair by way of Parish & Com-munity Services program.

1.1 million pounds of food distributed to food insecure households across the region.

Small Christian Community offers a unique experience

Easter-to-Pentecost: The Season to Look for Jesus Walking Amongst Us

Can we find evidence in the news of resurrection, renewal, and progress? Using Catholic Social Principles, we will analyze articles from The Christian Science Monitor. We will try to see the world’s problems against a backdrop of human progress. The Monitor is a Pulitzer Prize award-winning, global news magazine. It uses “Solutions Journalism,” where hope is imbedded within the writing. The Monitor does not promote any specific set of policies, actions, or ideologies. For the seven weeks between Easter and Pentecost (April 21 to June 9), we will gather in our homes to discuss news articles. We’ll be provided with a weekly copy of the news magazine. Preparation for each week is expected to be two hours of reading and reflection. Meeting length is two hours, with day and time set for the convenience of participants. If you are interested, contact Dan Yetter at 603-893-5429 or danyet@myfairpoint.net

Spring Cleaning The week of May 13 – 18 we are holding a parish-wide Spring Cleaning Event of all the parish buildings: the two churches, St. Julie Hall and the Youth Center. We will need help with dusting, washing windows, walls and other light cleaning. We will provide all the cleaning supplies, we just need people willing to exert a little elbow grease! If you happen to be handy with power tools, we have ten curtain rods that need to be installed at St. Julie Hall after the windows are cleaned! If you can spare an hour or two, or perhaps a whole morning or afternoon, please call Paul at the office, ext. 104 to secure your spot. We appreciate all the help! Many hands make light work!

April 21, 2019 —Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

Parish Information: New Parishioners If you have just moved to the Salem area, we wel-come you to our Parish. Please register on our website or at the Parish Office.

Baptisms Please call Justine Dufour at the parish office at 893-8661 x103.

Communion or Sick Calls A Priest or Eucharistic Minister will be hap-py to arrange a visit at your home or hospital. Please call Justine Dufour at 893-8661.

Marriages Couples please call the parish office at 893-8661 x101 for an appointment at least six months prior to the date of your marriage.

Food Pantry 893-8661 x131 Pantry Hours Every Friday 11:30am to 12:30pm at St. Joseph Campus. Salem residents can visit the Pantry every four weeks. Please call by Thursday Noon for Friday pick-up. Prayer Line We are 35-40 families that pray for those who have died and those struggling with health issues or any kind of discord in their families. Requests for prayer are sent to prayers by first name only to pre-serve family privacy. Call Melanie at 603-893-6763 or Lee at 603-898-1927. Email requests can be sent to greeleykid@msn.com BUT must have the word "prayer" in the subject line!!!

Parish Staff: 893-8661 Fr. Vincent Onunkwo…….Administrator onunkwo2001@yahoo.com x106 Jay Cormier…………………...…….....Deacon jaycormier@comcast.net David Costello….…….……………....Deacon greeleykid@msn.com Justine Dufour…………...Pastoral Minister pm@saintsmaryandjoseph.org x103 Sue Levesque……..Family Faith Formation ff@saintsmaryandjoseph.org x107 Carol Kater…………………...Finance Director ckatermqp@comcast.net x102 Maryanne Murach….Bulletin/Admin x101 bulletin@saintsmaryandjoseph.org officeadmin@saintsmaryandjoseph.org Kay Barretto..Volunteer Coordinator x109 mincoord@saintsmaryandjoseph.org

Upcoming Parish Activities

NH Knights of Columbus: “In service to one, In service to all.” SCTV #17: Ascent of Mt.Tabor Fr. Calvin Goodwin Airing 04/22– 04/24 Mondays 8:00pm Tuesday & Wednesday 2:00pm

Neighboring Parish Activities

Merrimack Valley Golf Club, 219 Howe St., Methuen, MA

Bread & Roses 2nd Annual Benefit Fund-raiser

A Night of Stand-Up! June 7, 2019 from 6:00—10:00pm

Contact Emma Lead-en at emma. leaden.brintern @gmail.com

Bishop Brady High School, Concord, NH

“Lost Virtues in Literature” 6th Annual Confer-ence

April 27 from 9:30am-5:00pm Discussion of literary works

Tickets are $ 30 and lunch is included. Visit litcon5.eventbrite. com

St. Matthew Parish, 2 Searles Road, Windham, NH

“Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible” eight week Bible Study

Beginning April 29 6:30—8:00pm OR May 2 from 9:30-11:00am in Parish Center

Call 893-3336 x21 or sgibbonsst-matt@comcast.net Cost $25.00

Executive Court Banquet Facility, Manchester, NH

Grand Opening of St. Gianna’s Place, a crisis pregnancy home

May 1, 5:30-9:15pm, Guest Speaker James Wahlberg

$65 per person; visit stgiannasplace.org to reserve your seat

The Knights of Columbus are looking for a few good men to help the less fortunate in our community. You can be one of us. Contact Norm Comeau at 603-893-4791 or visit our website at www.kofc4442.org for information.

St. Joseph Regional Catholic School is accepting registrations for the '19/'20 school year for students in preschool through grade 8. Tours of the school are available by appointment. You are invited to come see the many benefits of a Catholic school education! Ask about our CSF scholarship for transfer students and other financial aid options. Questions? Contact info@sjrcs.com or 603-893-6811 x 19.

Reminder: This Thursday, April 25, Saints Mary and Joseph Parish will be serving at Cor Unum, a food kitchen at 191 Salem St Lawrence MA 01843. Please contact Jim Terry at arubaman527@gmail.com or call the office at 893-8661 X 109 for more information or if you are available to help serve from 4:15-7:00 PM.

Volunteer Opportunity with Birthright of Southern NH In-office volunteers work as little as one day a month Mon-Wed-Fri from 10:30—3:00pm or Saturday from 10am-1pm. Call their Office at 434-3000 if you are interested.

April 21, 2019 —Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

St. Joseph Sunday, April 21 8:00a The People of the Parish 11:00a School Auditorium The People of the Parish 5:00p No Liturgy Monday, April 22 7:15a Melody Clarke r/b Maryanne Murach Tuesday, April 23 7:15a Dorothy Smith r/b Marilyn

& Wes Suszek Thursday, April 25 7:15a Joan Arsenault r/b Marilyn

& Wes Suszek Friday, April 26 7:15a Anne Roberge Murach r/b

Maryanne Murach Sunday, April 28 7:30a Easter Flower Remembrance 5:00p William White r/b Mary

White

Mass Intentions

Mary Queen of Peace Saturday, April 20 April 20 Easter Vigil 7:30p The People of the Parish Sunday, April 21 Easter 9:30a Domingo & Rosalia Ordonez

r/b The Family 11:00a The People of the Parish Saturday, April 27 4:00p Joan M. Hodsdon r/b Jim &

Suzanne Cipriano, Concetta Sousa r/b Connie Sousa

Sunday, April 28 9:30a Easter Flower Remembrance 11:00a Raymond Sarcione r/b his

wife Evelyn; Charlene Gauvin r/b the Gauvin Family

Parish Events

Sunday April 21 9:30am KidsChurch/MQP-Classroom

Happy Easter!

Monday April 22

Tuesday April 23 10:00am Bible Study/MQP-Emmaus

Room 12:30pm Quilting Group/SJ-St. Julie

Hall 4:30pm Slice-of-Pie Meeting/MQP-

Emmaus Room 6:30pm Choir rehearsal for Vigil/

MQP-Church 7:30pm Al-Anon/SJ—St. Julie Hall

Wednesday April 24 8:00am Men’s Cursillo Meeting/SJ-

Family Room 10:00am Choir Rehearsal for 7:30am

Mass/SJ-Church 7:00pm AA/MQP– Main Hall

Thursday April 25 6:00pm Atonement Rehearsal/MQP-

Church 7:00pm Bereavement Group/SJ-St.

Julie Hall

Friday April 26 6:00pm NarAnon /MQP-Main Hall

Saturday April 27

8:00am Bible Study/SJ-Family Room 6:00pm SIA/MQP-Emmaus Room

Rest in Peace We pray for all who died recently, espe-cially Anmarie Smith, Charles A. Dolan Jr., Helen Linda Laycock, Gary S. King-ston, Barbara Grundell, Rita Ouellette & Barbara Ainslie. May their families be comforted by loving memories of them and by hope in Christ’s promise of the resurrection.

Eternal Light/Sanctuary Candle is burning this week at St. Joseph for the Intentions of Kristy Collins by Art & Envi-ronment Committee and at Mary Queen of Peace for

Intentions of Lorraine Thompson by the Pastoral Council.

Parish Giving April 13 and April 14, 2019

(*Our goal is for $11,000 each week.) Envelopes $9,001.00 Loose $2,416.00 On-Line $ 701.00 *Total $12,118.00 2nd Collections for April April 7 Development Fund** (** Our goal is $3,500.00 each month.) April 19 Holy Land

Thank You for your continued support and generosity!

We would like to Thank Larry Weymouth for donating his Time and Talent to repair the rims and polish the Pewter Cups at St. Joseph Church! The Eucharistic Ministers use these cups to present the Precious Blood daily and on the week ends to communicants. God Bless You Larry for so generously sharing your gifts to benefit our parishioners!!

Next Sunday we celebrate Divine Mercy. The Chaplet will be sung at 3:00pm at St. Joseph Church. “Every soul believing and trusting in My mercy will obtain it." (Diary of St. Faustina, 420)