Saint Gabriel Catholic Community At St. Paul Church in Franklin

At St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Tilton

How to reach us

Phone: Parish Office: (603) 934-5013 Rel. Education: 934-4372 Fax Line: 934-3469 Mail: P.O. Box 490, Franklin, NH 03235 Street Address: 16 Chestnut St. Tilton 110 School Street Franklin E-mail: office@stgabrielnh.org Web site: stgabrielnh.org

Pastor: Rev. Raymond E. Gagnon Deacon: Rev. Mr. Thomas Matzke Office Mgr: Claire Connifey Bulletin Editor: Meri-lynn Banton Rel Ed. Coord.: Mary Ellen Shaw Music Ministry: Debbi Gibson Food Pantry: John Bruno Cemeteries/Maintenance: Gary Plourde & Mike Parmelee

Office Hours Monday thru Thursday from 9AM - 4PM

Food Pantry Monday & Friday from 9AM – Noon (Tilton)

Join us in prayer Weekend Mass

Saturday at 4:00PM (Franklin) & 6:00PM (Tilton) Sunday at 8:30AM (Tilton ) & 10:30AM (Franklin)

Weekday Mass Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday at 8:00AM in Franklin

Reconciliation Saturday at 3:15PM (Franklin) & 5:15PM (Tilton)

Eucharistic Adoration Every Tuesday from 1:15 to 3:15PM (Tilton)

Second Sunday of the Month from 3:00–4:00PM (Franklin) Ministry to the Sick & Homebound

Please call the office to request the Sacrament of Anointing or homebound visits. Baptism–Marriage

Call the Parish Office to schedule instruction and the ceremony

St. Mary St. Paul

We’re here for you

The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 28 & 29, 2017

PARISH FINANCES

Reading s for next Weekend

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Feb. 05

First : Zephaniah 2:3;3:12-13

Second : 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Gospel : Matthew 5:1-12a

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Sun Jan. 29 9:00 AM CCD Classes K-8

Sun. Jan.29 6:30 PM No Confirmation Class

Mon. Jan. 30 7:30 PM Assembly #638 Meeting (F)

Tues. Jan. 31 1:15 PM Adoration (T)

Fri. Feb. 03 8:00 AM Blessing of the Throats @ Mass

Fri. Feb. 03 10:00 AM Mass @ NH VH

Sun Feb. 05 9:00 AM CCD Classes K-8

Sun. Feb. 05 6:30 PM No Confirmation Class

Offering Jan. 22

Loose Money 615.50

In Envelopes 3,353.00

Building Fund & Fuel 1,158.00

Masses 300.00

Candles & Memorials 44.00

Donations 70.00

TOTAL FOR PARISH 5,540.50

Seminary Collection 279.00

HELP! —It is not too late to contribute to the annual special collection for the support of our young men studying for the priesthood. This collection funds the education and formation of men discerning the priesthood for the Dio-

cese of Manchester. Your contribution helps pro-mote vocations to the priesthood. The Diocese as-sesses our parish $1,531.00 for this collection. Please be as generous as you can.

Statement of Contribution If you used a registered box of envelopes and would like to receive a statement for your contributions made during 2016, you will need to contact Claire in the office at 934-5013. Statements will not be mailed out unless they are requested.

St. Gabriel Travels—2017 Unfortunately, the trip to the Amish Country had to be cancelled due to lack of interest (only 26 people had signed up). Refunds have been mailed or the funds have been applied to the Cruise to Canada. The Cruise is a defi-nite go and we do still have limited spaces available. If you might be interested or would like more information on the Cruise please call the Parish Office at 934-5013. We have learned a lesson and will not be planning two trips in one year. Apologies to those who were looking forward to the Amish Country. We are hoping that the trip in 2018 might be of interest to some of you. Keep watching the bulletin for information.

Lenten Adult Program 2017 Mark your calendars for the Adult Program that will be presented during Lent. We will have a ses-sion on Thursday night, after the

6PM Mass and will include soup and bread. The second session will be held Friday morn-ing, after the 8AM Mass and we will have cof-fee and refreshments. This year we have planned 7 sessions and the first session will begin on February 23/24 and then the following 6 consecutive weeks. Note that the first ses-sion on February 23 The program this year “The Passion and Res-urrection Narratives of Jesus”, Little Rock Scripture Study. “The passion and resurrec-tion of Jesus is the core of the Scriptures. It is also the heart of faith, liturgy, and prayer for all Christians.” stephen j. binz. The program ad-dresses the similarities, as well as the differ-ences found in scriptures of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. This is a great way to journey through Lent. All are welcome! ...so mark your calendars and make plans to join us!

Sanctuary Lamp

From this Sunday thru next Saturday, the sanctuary lamp in church will burn in memory of: St. Paul’s: Rachel Trottier by her husband & family St. Mary’s: Deceased Parishioners

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sat. January 28 4:00 PM (F) 6:00 PM (T)

Anticipated Masses Yvette Shaw by Franklin HS Class of 1945 Michelle Lachance by Dee & Andy Sleeper

Sun. January 29 8:30 AM (T) 10:30 AM (F)

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time All Parishioners Arlene Tilton by Betsy & Katie

Mon. January 30 8:00 AM (F)

Ordinary Weekday Lois Stankaitis by Connie Forest

Tues. January 31 8:00 AM (F)

St. John Bosco, Priest Irene Carignan by Janet

Wed. February 01 8:00 AM (F)

Ordinary Weekday Yvette Shaw by Meri-lynn

Thurs. February 02 The Presentation of the Lord No Mass

Fri February 03 8:00 AM (F)

Ordinary Weekday (St. Blaise/Candlemas) Albert Garneau by Mary Cohen & Family

Sat. February 04 4:00 PM (F) 6:00 PM (T)

Anticipated Masses Roger L. Leroux by Genie and Roger Leroux All Parishioners

Sun. February 05 8:30 AM (T) 10:30 AM (F)

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Deceased Members of Desirea Sleeper Family Rachel Trottier by her husband & family

ST. GABRIEL’S PRAYER LINE If you’d like to call in your prayer requests, this month’s contact is Judy Mills, 286-7322. You can also write in your request in the book at either church.

Prayers Requested Rev Albert A. Bellefeuille

Helen Pouliot

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for January: Christian Unity: That all Christians may be faith-ful to the Lord’s teaching by striving with prayer and fraternal charity to restore ecclesial communion and by collaborating to meet the challenges facing humanity..

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Liturgical Ministers - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 04 & 05, 2017

4:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM

Servers Mark Williams Joe Landry

Mike Murphy Thomas Dube

Alan Cushing Ayden Cushing

James & Jesse Potter Rebecca Emery

Lectors Leo St. Pierre Jack Manning

Doug Dube Jan Andrus Ken Merrifield Meri-lynn Banton

Eucharistic Ministers

Deacon Tom (H) Joan St. Pierre (H)

Deacon Tom Deacon Tom Deacon Tom (H) Judy Cloutier (H)

Greeters Betty Meyerhoefer Anna Mayo Wanda Hebert

Peg Halm Kelly Chandonnait

Assembly #638 meeting Monday, January 30 at 7:30PM in Franklin.

Holy Trinity Catholic School invites you to come see what makes them so special. They are holding an Open House this Tuesday, January 31 from

9AM to 2PM and 6PM -7PM. They are located at 50 Church Street in Laconia. Come see why they might be the answer to your children’s edu-cation needs. If you would like additional infor-mation you can contact them at 603-524-3156 or at www.HolyTrinityNH.com.

Meeting Regarding Angel Fair—Major Raffle Ticket pre-sales for the Angel Fair Major Raffle were down last year by $3,400. A meeting is scheduled this Wednesday, February 1 at 4:00PM in the Parish Office Conference Room to review the situation and discuss options for the 2017 Fair. We would like your input and it is important to the success of this major fund rais-er for our parish. If you are unable to attend, but you have suggestions or just want information, please contact Sandra Burney at 603-934-3564. This is a great chance to be part of this fund raiser, please plan to join us!

The Franklin VNA & Hos-pice announces ‘Drop-In Be-reavement Support’. If someone you or someone

you know is grieving the death of a loved-one, is looking for support, and/or desires to connect with others, this free bereavement program may be what you are looking for. For the next 6 months ( February 13; March 13; April 10; May 08; June 12; and July 12) they will meet from 2:00PM to 3:00PM. This is open to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one, no registration is needed, and regular attendance is not required—but is encouraged. Come: share your sto-ry, meeting other grieving people, receive support, or just attend and listen!

The Knights of Columbus would like to extend their thanks to all parishioners who contributed to the baby baskets that were for-warded to ASPIRE, Women’s

Center. It was only two weeks and collections were very generous. Thank you!

Spring is 51 days away!

CATHOLIC SERVICES & PROGRAMS

Knights of Columbus St. Mary of the Assumption

Council #11868 Grand Knight: Aaron Boudreau 998-2806 Bishop Leo O’Neil Council #12147 (Franklin) Grand Knight: Brian LaValley 603-219-6138 Fr. A.J. Timon Assembly #638 (4th Degree) Faithful Navigator: Tim Stangroom 603-934-6782 At www.franklinknights.org

Catholic Schools Holy Trinity School (Pre-K to 8) 50 Church Street Laconia, NH 03246 Web:www.HolyTrinityNH.com Phone: 524-3156 St. John Regional School (Pre-K to 8) 61 S. State Street Concord, NH 03301 Web: www.stjohnregional.org — Phone: 225-3222 Bishop Brady High School (9 to 12) 25 Columbus Ave Concord, NH 03301 Web: www.bishopbrady.edu — Phone: 224-7418

Catholic Charities Laconia District Office 528-3035 17 Gilford Ave., Laconia, 03246

Counseling - Elderly Services - Adoption/Maternity Parish Nurse - Children’s Home -

Food Bank St. Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 406 Court St., Laconia, NH 03246 Phone: 524-0466

Parish Outreach Franklin Regional Hospital Leo St. Pierre At Merrimack County Nursing Home Meri-lynn Banton NH Veterans Home Rev. Ray Gagnon - Steve Archambault Mt. Ridge Nursing Home Nancy Carr - Mildred Sullivan - Chrissy Avila Golden Crest Senior Resort Nancy Carr - Mildred Sullivan At Peabody Home Angela Mundy—Christine Dzujna

GO PATS! One More!