Saint Jude Parish 435 Mammoth Road | Londonderry, NH | 03053-2304

www.stjudenh.com | sgreen@stjudenh.com

Parish Telephones:

Parish Office 432-3333 Faith Formation Office 437-7026 Youth Ministry Office 425-1795

NEW PARISHIONERS Please introduce yourselves and register as members of our parish family. Registration forms are available in the parish office and on the parish website. Welcome!

R.C.I.A. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) 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. Please contact Diane Swinarski at 425-1795 or Mary Carrigan at 722-5586 for more information.

FIRST EUCHARIST, FIRST PENANCE & CONFIRMATION We offer preparation for the reception of the Sacraments as an integral part of a youth’s ongoing Faith Formation. Contact Trish Woodward for more information.

HOMEBOUND & HOSPITALIZED Please call the Parish Office 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 the Parish Office at least 6 months prior to the intended wedding date to participate in the Marriage Preparation Program. The Church should be booked prior to booking a reception facility.

FAITH FORMATION We offer a Lectionary-based Faith Formation program starting with Kindergarteners. Contact Trish Woodward for information.

R.C.I.A. ADAPTED FOR YOUTH The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is adapted to fill the hunger for and needs of youth who want to become a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Contact Trish Woodward.

YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Ministry involves our youth in activities and various service events for our parish and the greater community. Contact Diane Swinarski for information.

PARISH OUTREACH Please contact Lisa Laurence at 548-5130.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday,

9:00am to 4:00pm

WEEKEND LITURGY SCHEDULE Saturday: 4:00pm

Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm

DAILY LITURGY SCHEDULE Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:00am

RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Saturdays from 3:00pm-3:30pm; any time by appointment

PASTORAL TEAM Fr. Robert E. Gorski, Pastor 768-1936 Deacon Marc Payeur 432-3333 Trish Woodward, Director of Faith Formation 437-7026 Diane Swinarski, Director of Youth Ministry/RCIA 425-1795

SUPPORT STAFF Sally Green, Parish Secretary 432-3333 Stephen Connelly, Maintenance 432-3333 Catherine Himmel, Co-Director Choir 432-3333 Barbara LaBelle, Co-Director Choir 432-3333 Carolyn Hastings, Youth Ministry 425-1795 Kathleen McKenney, Faith Formation/Bulletin 437-7026

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The word of the Lord continued to spread through the whole region (Acts 13:14, 43-52). Psalm — We are his people, the sheep of his flock (Psalm 100). Second Reading — I had a vision of a great multitude (Revelation 7:9, 14b-17). Gospel — My sheep hear my voice; I know them and give them eternal life (John 10:27-30). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Monday 13 May 7:00p Easter Season Evening Prayer Church Tuesday 14 May 1:00p St. Jude Crafters Room 4 7:00p R.C.I.A. Fr. Bob’s Office Wednesday 15 May 4:00p Vacation Bible School Prep Parish Hall 7:00p Choir Practice Church Friday 17 May 7:00p “Fun Fridays” (5th-8th Graders) Parish Hall Saturday 18 May 6:00p “Saturdays are For Teens” Parish Hall

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MAY FREE COMMUNITY MEAL

The May FREE COMMUNITY MEAL will take place on Sunday, May 26th from 1:30PM-2:30PM in the Parish Hall. Please spread the word to anyone you know who might benefit from a good meal and/or good company. There is always room at the table!

Free Community Meals are held the last Sunday of each month in the Parish Hall. The dates for upcoming community meals are May 26th, June 30th and July 28th. All are welcome!

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

If the Spirit of God is stirring in your heart and you want to learn more about Him, don’t ignore those thoughts or longings.

BE BOLD! HAVE COURAGE!

STEP INTO THE WONDERFUL ADVENTURE GOD HAS

IN STORE FOR YOU!

Whether you are in need of any of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, First Communion) or want to learn more about your Catholic faith, God, or the Bible, we are here to assist you in your journey. For more information on what is available at St. Jude Church, please contact Diane at dswinarski@stjudenh.com or 603-425-1795.

EASTER SEASON EVENING PRAYER

Please join us for Evening Prayer this Easter Season at 7:00PM on Monday evenings, to be followed by a brief talk and fellowship. Upcoming topics will include: Monday, May 13th – The Advent/Christmas Cycle Monday, May 20th – The Liturgy of the Hours (History, Development, Structure) Monday, May 27th – No Evening Prayer Monday, June 3rd – Pentecost

SHEPHERDS LIKE JESUS

Each year this Fourth Sunday of Easter celebrates Jesus the Good Shepherd. Today’s Gospel seems especially timely, for as Christians worldwide suffer persecution like Paul and Barnabas, Jesus promises his sheep enduring, invincible safety: “They shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand.” But we who are free to live our faith peacefully sometimes take our membership in Jesus’ flock for granted, wandering astray to seek our own pleasure and prosperity. The simple cross that Pope Francis always wears seems to show us how Jesus responds to that. Francis’s cross features an image of Jesus, who has sought and found a lost sheep, then joyfully set it on his shoulders to carry it gently home. May Good Shepherd Sunday inspire us, so often lost and found ourselves, to assist Jesus in seeking, finding, and gently carrying home our fellow precious lambs. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Parents who plan on having a baby baptized are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation Class with Deacon Marc. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings once a month at 6:00PM in Deacon Marc’s office. For more information, and to register for the next class, please contact Sally by calling the parish office at 432-3333. You must preregister before attending.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES Because of you, Catholic Charities is there, answering the increasing cries for assistance. Adults who want to make changes in their lives but don’t know where to start; seniors who are lonely or isolated, seeking to maintain their independence and dignity; those living with depression, anxiety, or addiction, searching for a way to break free and heal through counseling. Your gift is the outstretched hand that brings them hope. Please take a moment and give to Catholic Charities today.

K-8th GRADE FAITH FORMATION Trish Woodward

437-7026 / twoodward@stjudenh.com

HIGH SCHOOL / ADULT FAITH FORMATION Diane Swinarski

425-1795 / dswinarski@stjudenh.com

12 MAY 2019

TEEN NIGHT INFO

Students in grades 8 through 12 are invited to join in the fun!

Saturday nights from 6:00PM to 9:00PM in the Parish Hall.

Scheduled meetings: May 18th & June 8th June 22nd (this meeting is an overnight lock-in).

Come join in the fun and bring along a few of your friends

FUN FRIDAYS!!! Next Meeting

Friday, May 17th 7:00PM-9:00PM

For kids in 5th through 8th grade

Join us for a night of fun and games in the Parish Hall. All kinds of games … board games, cards and even some video games. Invite your friends to come share in the fun, food, faith, and friendship.

Mark your calendars so you can be here for the fun on the following dates: June 7th, VIDEO TOURNAMENT II WINNER WILL GET A $100.00 AMAZON GIFT CERTIFICATE.

For safety purposes, we ask that parents accompany children to the parish hall on arrival and come in to collect their child at 9:00PM.

We are proud of these youth who

received the Sacrament of Confirmation on May 11th and we ask for your prayers

for them, their sponsors, and their families.

Caroline Alley Gabrielle Kim-Levesque Colleen Bahan Anna Laufersweiler Jessica Bolduc Emma Leclercq Francis Bramble Evan Lowe Ansley Buxton Sydney Macaulay Rachel Carrier Lyla McGrath Ean Casey Ella MacLean Eric Casey James McPhail Olivia Colliton-Savina Trina Mecklenborg Matthew Constant Sydney Montgomery Mason Cormier Kaitlyn Murch Joseph Coughlin Bridget Myron Thomas Cregg Laila O’Connor Anna Cronin Gregory Peters Liam Cronin Isabella Pimenta Michael Crowley Elizabeth Provencal Amber Daigle Samuel Reppucci Madison DeLorenzo Jason Senus Jillian Donlan Julia Senus Aidan Doyle Isabela Tapia Robert Ebrecht Joshua Thibault Dante Fabiano Nathan Thibault Marline Fitzgerald Matthew Traynham Joseph Flores Ellie Varnum Andrew Fontaine Adam Vogler Jordan Furlong David Vogler Natalie Josic Ian Ward Brayden Keating Liam Ward

and Timothy Roberge, who will be confirmed May 13, 2019 with St. Kathryn Parish in Hudson, NH

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WORKSHOP

DATES FOR ….PROJECT PLEIADES!

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH NEEDED

Wednesday, May 15th and 22nd from 4:00-7:00PM Please note the change in day and time.

Contact Tony Cariello at NJARMYDAD@aol.com if you want to sign up ahead of time or just drop in!

(Permission slips available in the Faith Formation Office and the parish website at www.stjudenh.com.)

R.C.I.A. - MYSTAGOGIA

Mystogogy is the period of Postbaptismal Catechesis. This is the time (usually the Easter season) following the celebration of the initiation, during which the newly initiated experience being fully a part of the Christian

community by means of catechesis and particularly by participation with all the faithful in the Sunday Eucharistic celebration. Our newly initiated members will continue to meet with the R.C.I.A. Team on Tuesday evening, May 14th at 7:00PM in Fr. Bob’s Office.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 12, 2019 Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Wednesday: Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25: Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

PARISH OUTREACH MINISTRY

The goal of the Parish Outreach Ministry is to strengthen our parish community by connecting to those in need. There are members of our parish family who are homebound or do not drive at night, but would love to attend Mass, receive Communion, or attend special parish events or adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Some would just love a friendly visit, or might need help with a simple household chore or a ride to the grocery store. We want to bring them back into our parish life. Volunteers can assist on a one-time basis, or as often as they like. If you or someone you know would benefit from this program, or if you would like to be a volunteer, please contact Lisa Laurence at lisa.laurence@comcast.net or 548-5130.

ST. JUDE’S FOOD PANTRY St. Jude’s Food Pantry serves the needs of all residents of Londonderry without regard to religious affiliation. We are completely confidential and here for everyone in the Londonderry community. We meet with

families individually, by appointment. If you are in need of assistance, please call Kay or Dick Doyle at 434-1827.

PROJECT PLEIADES

A ONE DAY MISSION

EXPLORE SPACE LOOK FOR NEW LIFE SHARE GOD’S LOVE

Bible Camp for youth in preK-6th grade Saturday, June 22nd 9:00AM-5:00PM

It’s going to be out of this world!

Registration forms are available on the parish website and on the Faith Formation office door.

7th through 12th grade volunteers are also needed

for this mission to succeed!

Contact: Tony Cariello (NJARMYDAD@aol.com)

or Dusty Wood (NEWSPHOTOWOOD@gmail.com)

(We also need donations of aluminum foil, egg cartons, and spray adhesive.)

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS World Day of Prayer will be observed this weekend on Sunday, May 12, 2019, also known as "Good Shepherd Sunday." The purpose of this day is to publicly fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Please pray that young men and women hear and respond generously to the Lord's call to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, societies of apostolic life or secular institutes. You can find many resources to promote a culture of vocations on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Vocations webpage (www.usccb.org/vocations).

RELAY FOR LIFE It’s that time of the year again - Relay for Life and Fr. Bob’s Believers are gearing up for the June 14th Relay for Life of Greater Derry and Londonderry. We will be having another cookie/Irish soda bread fundraiser

soon, date to be determined. Luminaria bags are once again available for $10.00 each for you to decorate and return to us to display at Relay. Please see me or Dani Cronin to get one. Our Amphora fundraiser will be held all day on Wednesday, May 15th at Amphora restaurant in Derry, NH. 10% of all receipts (dine-in or takeout) will be donated to our Relay for Life team when you present our coupon. You can get a coupon from me at church or by calling me at 603-432-3434. Please feel free to call me or Dani Cronin (603-401-4608) with any questions. All donations are most appreciated and checks may be made out to “American Cancer Society.” Thank you and God bless you all! MaryAnn Schroeder

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE The Knights of Columbus Counsel #6949 will be hosting a May Blood Drive. This is a new drive for us and we really need your help. The Knights have scheduled the blood drive for Friday, May 17th from 1 pm to 7 pm at the Londonderry Lions Hall on 256 Mammoth Road. Donors of ALL blood types are urgently needed to donate. In an effort to save time, you can register online at www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. (We encourage ALL donors to make an appointment to help us in planning.) You can also use the RapidPass system to save time the day of your donation as well. We will need volunteers to assist at the drive both at registration and the canteen. We can also use donations of finger sandwiches (meatless), soups or chowda’s, baked goodies, etc. If you can help in ANYWAY, contact David O’Rourke at dworourke@comcast.net or 978-853-8661. Thank you and we hope to see you there!

Ben Anderson, Eileen Balzer, Claire & Lenny Bedard, Diane Biron, Julie Bradley, Pauline Boisseau, Marion Byrne, Caitlin, Michael Carbone, Claire Cariello, Eff and Edmee Cassidy, Betty Cavanaugh, Tom Cloutier, Sue Coker, Beverly Conroy, Dot Cormier, Fred Cormier, Tim Coulter, Kimberly Corriveau, Ken D., Mary England, Ginette Faucher, Ed and Shirley Ferreira, Kelly Gagnon, Patricia Gallagher, Nancy Gerardi, Dolores and Francis Gile, Marlie Gorman, Kate Grandchamp, Nick Green, Christina Grover, Sarah Habib, Mary Haynes, Heidi and Brad, Danielle Hoffman, Sharon Hunzelman, Elliott Johnston, Emma Kazor, Kevin Keefe, Kelsey, Ken, Richard Kibildis, Steve Kirby, Diana & Rita Lacourse, Elaine Lafond, Ernie & Tina Lanctot, Colleen Laurence, Yvette Lessard, Casey Lindsay, Mitch Lortz, Crystal M., Liz Madison, Dot Maloney, Jack Maas, John Macadam, Matthew, Matthew, Hudson & Tripp, Muriel McGraw, Brendan McKenney, Richard McManus, Maureen Mitchell, Carolyn Myers, Peg Nagle, Nia, Shannon Nolan, Barbie O’Brien, Bill Pappas, Richard Perry, S. Perry, Trudy Pherson, Vanessa Plourde, Sarah Reinold, Richard, Scott Rolf, Sandy Sherman, Meaghan Simpson, Therese St. Germain, Stephanie and twins, Tony Stoddard, Jeffrey Swain, Thomas, Joyce Tuden, Vince Zahornasky, Susan Vlahos, Kathy Wicker, Crystal Willis, Sarah Wells, and Laurie Willey.

If you, or a loved one, would like your name on the list, please call Sally at 432-3333 or email kmckenney@stjudenh.com. Please call each month to have the name put back on the list.

Saturday 11 May Fourth Sunday of Easter 4:00p Irene St. Laurent by George and Coral Lemire Sunday 12 May Fourth Sunday of Easter 8:00a Eleanor DiBernardo by Trish Woodward 10:00a Yvonne Biron by her Family 12:00p ◊ Our Parish Family

Monday 13 May Easter Weekday 8:00a Bridie Leahy by Caroline Mellone Tuesday 14 May St. Matthias, Apostle 8:00a Gus Gauthier by Roland Simard Wednesday 15 May Easter Weekday 8:00a Thomas H. Sullivan, Katherine Sullivan

and David Sullivan by Kathleen Sullivan Thursday 16 May NO MORNING EUCHARIST Friday 17 May NO MORNING EUCHARIST

Saturday 18 May Fifth Sunday of Easter 4:00p Pauline Flores by Richard Flores Sunday 19 May Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:00a Pauline Flores by Connie Reber 10:00a Genevieve and Gasper Lucido by Jim and Paula Lucido 12:00p ◊ Our Parish Family

12 MAY 2019

BULLETIN DEADLINE

Please email announcements for the May 26th bulletin by Thursday, May 16th. Announcements may be emailed to kmckenney@stjudenh.com.

PARISHSUPPORTWeekend of May 5, 2019

WEEKEND OFFERTORY $5,438.93 Maintenance $249.00 Last Week’s Online Giving $2,455.99 TOTAL $8,143.92

SANCTUARY LAMP If you would like an opportunity to dedicate the Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a deceased loved one or for a special intention, please contact the parish office. A suggested stipend is $25.00.

VOCATION INFORMATION “The disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.” Does a life of joy in knowing you are following the Lord as a priest or in the consecrated life inspire you? Call Father Matt Mason at (603) 669-3100, email mmason@rcbm.org.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

The reception of Holy Communion at Sunday Mass is such an expected feature of the Mass these days that it is surprising to realize that for many centuries, receiving Communion was a relatively rare event in the life of a faithful Christian. “Easter duty” means that Catholics must celebrate reconciliation if aware of serious sin, and receive Holy Communion during the Easter season. For a while, this was a requirement of Easter week, and later extended to the whole season of fifty days, and even beyond that by a few weeks. For the majority of people long ago, this meant Communion was a once-a-year moment. A rather complex bureaucracy grew up around this rule in the Middle Ages. Amazingly, people received a kind of token at confession admitting them to Communion in their home parish, which then kept careful records and reported them to the bishop.

Surviving records can tell us a great deal about our ancestors. In fact, people were encouraged to journey to the church of their baptism in order to fulfill their duty, and therefore the Easter duty includes in its origins a grateful pilgrimage to the font in which you were first embraced by Christ. If your “Holy Mother Church” is within a drive, why not make a pilgrimage to that font a feature of your Easter celebration of these fifty days? —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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