Parish of St. André Bessette In Laconia & Gilford                      Sacred Heart Church                    Saint Joseph Church                        Mission Chapel of St. Helena        291 Union Avenue, Laconia         30 Church Street, Laconia                         Rt. 11B, Weirs Beach                                                                                                                                                                                    Memorial Day to Columbus Day   Rev. Marc Drouin, Pastor Rev. Matthew Mason, Associate Pastor Mr. Russ Morey, Deacon Office Hours: 8:30 - 4:30, Monday - Friday Mailing Address: 291 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246 Tel. 524-9609 www.standrebessette.org

St. Andre Bessette Parish at 291 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246 US - Home

Welcome

Dear Parishioners,

“Be a beacon of light and hope for those struggling in a world of confusion and darkness.”    It is a time for us as church to reclaim our identity in Christ as his disciples, to build on the rich heritage that has been handed down to us by our parents and grandparents, and to proclaim the message of salvation with boldness and determination. As the Catholic Church we have so much to be proud of, to celebrate and to be grateful for. I invite you to join with me, Fr. Matthew Mason, the associate pastor, and the pastoral staff as we embark on this new chapter of the local church’s life.

 

If you have been away from the Church for any reason, struggling with your faith or the teachings of the church; if you are looking for new meaning and purpose in your life; if you are looking to develop or deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ, I invite you to join us as we offer programs of renewal for all ages comprised of prayer groups, Scripture sharing groups, men’s and women’s ministry, youth and young adult ministry. If you’d like to talk with Fr. Matthew or myself, please call us at the rectory (524-9609) to set up an appointment.

 

I look forward to working with you as we embark on this journey together. As we do so let us hear the words of the prophet Isaiah “Remember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not; See I am doing something new! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? (IS 43:18,19)

 

Sincerely,

 

Reverend Marc B. Drouin

Pastor

 

GOSPEL READINGS
http://www.usccb.org/nab/

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012

2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17/Mk 4:26-34

 8:00 A.M.      St. J.   

 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2012 VIGIL: 4^TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17/Mk 4:35-41

 4:00 P.M.      S.H.     Madeleine McCarty by the St. André Bessette

                                    Ladies Guild

 5:00 P.M.      St. J.    Ralph Bissonnette by Judy & Martha Bissonnette

 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012 4^TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Dt 18:15-20/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28

 7:00 A.M.      St. J.    Gloria McGrath (3^rd Anni) by the Family

 8:00 A.M.      S.H.     Eugene & Beatrice Beaudoin by Doris & Irene

 9:30 A.M.      S.H.     The Parishioners of St. André Bessette

10:30 A.M.      St. J.    Ted Shastany by his Family

 5:00 P.M.      S.H.     Joan Wright-Reno by Judy & Patrick McCarthy

 

MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012

2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Mk 5:1-20

 8:00 A.M.      St. J.    Josephine Moran (10^th Anni) by her sons Bob & Jim

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Pope Benedict XVI: Commitment To Unity Among Christians
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Catholic TV JR
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PARABLE MAGAZINE

Even though St. André Bessette parishioners no longer receive the Parable Magazine in our homes, we can still read the magazine. All that is needed is a computer and the website address.

 

Parable Magazine tells the stories of the Catholic faithful in New Hampshire, and provides news on events and issues of the day, as well as answers to common questions about the Catholic faith.

 

If you would like to check out the on-line version of the award-winning Parable Magazine, published by the Diocese of Manchester, just CLICK ON LINK BELOW
http://www.catholicnh.org/media-1/parable/.

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BABY SHOWER DONATIONS
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Presentations of "Baby Shower" Donations thanks to the generosity of the St. Andre Bessette community and the Respect life Community that organized the recent "Baby Shwer". The Care Net Pregnancy Center of the Lakes Region received almost 300 baby items to be shared with their clients. The Care Net Pregnancy Center supports women in unplanned pregnancies by providing pregnancy options, information and education along with support after the birth of their children.                                       

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St. Angela Merici

Also known as

• Angela of Merici
• Angela de Marici

Memorial

• 27 January
• formerly 1 June
• formerly 31 May

Profile

Franciscan tertiary at age 15. She received a vision telling her she would inspire devout women in their vocation.

In Crete, during a pilgrimage to Holy Land, she was struck blind. Her friends wanted to return home, but she insisted on going on, visiting the shrines with as much devotion and enthusiasm as if she had her sight. On the way home, while praying before a crucifix, her sight was restored at the same place where it had been lost.

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Blessed André Bessette Parish Calendar:

Saint André Bessette Parish Calendar

 

Friday January 27:

8:45 A.M.:        Lectio Divina – SH Conference Center

6:30 P.M.:        HTS Bingo – Funspot

 

Saturday January 28:

No Scheduled Activities

 

Sunday January 29:

9:00 A.M.:        K-5 CFF – Holy Trinity School

9:00 A.M.:        Men’s Prayer Group – HTS Gym (Stage)

2:00 P.M.:        HTS Bingo – Funspot

6:15 P.M.:        Edge – SH Parish Hall (Gym)

6:15 P.M.:        Confirmation Classes – SH Convent (rear door)

6:30 P.M.:        St. Joseph Bingo – Funspot

 

Monday January 30:

3:30 P.M.:         K-5 CFF Holy Trinity School

6:00 P.M.:         Adult Basketball – Sacred Heart Gym

7-8:15 P.M.:      Overeaters Anonymous – Cong. Church, Lac.

 

Tuesday January 31:

5:30 P.M.:         Hands Across the Table – St. James Parish, Main St.

6:30 P.M.:         Following Christ – SH Conference Center

 

Wednesday February 1:

8:30 A.M.:         Adoration – St. Joseph Church

9:30 A.M.:         Intercessory Prayer – SH Convent Chapel

9:30 A.M.:         Arts & Crafts – SH Conf. Center Craft Room

5:30 P.M.:         Overeaters Anonymous – St. Joseph Belmont

6:30 P.M.:         St. André Choir – SH Conference Center

7:00 P.M.:         HS Youth Night – SH Parish Hall (gym)

 

Thursday February 2:

9:30 A.M.:         St. André Quilters – SH Conf. Center Craft Room

9:30 A.M.:         Little Rock Bible Study – Rachel Downs’ Home

7:00 P.M.:         Folk Group Rehearsal – SH Conference Center

7:00 P.M.:         Charismatic Prayer Group – Parish Center Chapel

 

Friday February 3:

8:45 A.M.:         Lectio Divina – SH Conference Center

6:30 P.M.:         HTS Bingo – Funspot

 

Saturday February 4:

No Scheduled Activities

 

Sunday February 5:

9:00 A.M.:         K-5 CFF – Holy Trinity School

9:00 A.M.:         Men’s Prayer Group – HTS Gym (Stage)

2:00 P.M.:         HTS Bingo – Funspot

6:15 P.M.:         NO Edge

6:15 P.M.:         NO Confirmation Classes

6:30 P.M.:         St. Joseph Bingo – Funspot

 

Building Legend:

Sacred Heart Conference Center (Convent)

Sacred Heart Hall (Gym)

Sacred Heart Hall Front Room (Small Room in Gym Building)

 

BINGO SCHEDULE:

Funspot: Route 3, Weirs:

Friday 6:30P.M. for Holy Trinity

Sunday 2:00P.M. for Holy Trinity

Sunday 6:30 P.M. for St. André Bessette

 

 

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