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September 20, 2020 � � Parish �
Liturgy of the�
Eucharist�
Sunday | 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00am�
Saturday Vigil | 4:00pm�
Daily (Mon.�Sat.) | 8:00am�
Public masses have opened at limited �
capacity. Please see the website to sign up
to attend a weekend mass. �
Sacrament of Reconciliation�
Saturdays, 2:30�3:30#$ in the Sacristy.�
Adoration�
Wednesdays 8:30am � 8:30pm�
Contact Us�
Gabriel House (Offices)�
9 Lincoln Street, Exeter, NH 03833�
Phone: 772�2494 | Fax: 778�1629�
Michael House | 11 Linden Street�
Rectory | 91 Front Street�
Website | www.stmichaelparish.org�
Email | [email protected]�
Facebook | St. Michael Parish Exeter, NH�
OR St. Mary and St Michael Parish Community�
@stmarystmichaelnh�
Our Miss ion �
St. Michael Parish in Exeter, NH, is a Roman Catholic community inviting�
all people to a personal encounter with Jesus Christ and His Church.�
Rev. Ma�hew Mason |Pastor| [email protected]�
Rev. Bartholomew Okonkwo|Associate Pastor| [email protected]�
�
Deacon�
Eric Lambert ���������������������������������������������������[email protected]�
Administra�ve Assistant�
Jennifer Campbell����������������������������������������������[email protected]�
Alpha Coordinator�
Renee Portu���������������������������������������������������[email protected]�
Business Manager | Bookkeeper �
Erin Bajger�������������������������������������������������������������[email protected]�
Communica�ons Director �
Chris Rosaferra�����������������������������������������������������[email protected]�
Evangelist�
Tim Diaz ������������������������������������������������������[email protected]�
Music Director �
John Kelly �����������������������������������������������������������[email protected]�
Organist�
Denise Kelly��������������������������������������������������������[email protected]�
Parish Nurse�
Karen Schalitz�����������������������������������������������������[email protected]�
Pastoral Minister �
Leah Grant�����������������������������������������[email protected]�
Program Director�
Brian Harrison����������������������������������[email protected]�
Religious Educa�on Coordinator�
Susan Breton���������������������������������������������[email protected]�
Youth Ministers�
Rebecca Liguori��������������������������������������������������[email protected]�
Sammie Moore��������������������������������������������������[email protected]�
Tim Diaz������������������������������������������������������������Pastoral Council Chairperson�
Bill Casserly��������������������������������������������������������Finance Council Chairperson�
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New Parishioners If you have just moved to the Exeter area, we welcome you
to Saint Michael Parish. Please call Gabriel House for the next Meet the Pastor
evening.�
Bap�sms Please contact Deacon Eric at [email protected] or by
calling the office at 772�2494 X211.�
Communion Calls A Priest or Eucharis,c Minister will be happy to arrange a
visit. Please call Karen Schalitz at Gabriel House.�
Healing Prayer For an individual Healing Prayer appointment by a trained
Prayer Team, please call Maureen & Steve at 603�929�3934. �
Marriages Couples must call Gabriel House for an appointment at least six
months prior to the date of their marriage.�
Natural Family Planning To learn more, contact Hannah Parent at �
[email protected] or 339.309.9187 �
Spiritual Direc�on for Women Please contact Jan Moran for an appointment
603.770.1578.�
St. Michael Parish Prayer Line | Grace at [email protected] or �
Deb @ 580�5067 or [email protected].�
Society of St. Vincent DePaul Exeter | 772�9922�
Community Assistance Center� Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30am�4pm
Food Pantry Hours Mon, Weds, Fri 10am�12pm | Mon Nights 7�8pm�
�
MASS INTENTIONS�
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Saturday, September 19, 2020�
� 8:00 am� William Theriault�
� 4:00 pm� Margaret Messina�
�
Sunday, September 20, 2020 �
� 7:00 am� Francis & Donna Cronin�
� 9:00 am� Joseph, Rose, & Michael�
� � Gambino�
� 11:00 am� Keith Gaudet�
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Monday, September 21, 2020 �
� 8:00 am� For Our Parishioners�
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Tuesday, September 22, 2020 �
� 8:00 am� Marie Therese Wright�
� � ~Living �
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Wednesday, September 23, 2020 �
� 8:00 am� Arnold Hess�
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Thursday, September 24, 2020 �
� 8:00 am� Marie Wright�
� � ~Living �
�
Friday, September 25, 2020�
� 8:00 am� Barbara Roberge �
�
Saturday, September 26, 2020�
� 8:00 am� Michael J. Gambino�
� 4:00 pm� Theresa Lewis�
�
Sunday, September 27, 2020 �
� 7:00 am� George.e Munsey�
� 9:00 am� Dick Russell�
� 11:00 am� Phillip H. Mason�
Mass Reservations: Welcome Back!�
Attendance is currently limited: Please see the
website for instructions on signing up to attend.�
Parish Office Hours�
The office is staffed to receive phone calls Monday � Friday, 8:30AM � 3PM�
�
Sanctuary Candle�
The sanctuary candle may be lit in
honor of your loved one. Please call
772.2494 to reserve �
Join us to Pray the Rosary�
Join us for the rosary at 7:30am each
weekday and Saturday morning before the
8am mass. The first Saturday of each month
after the 8am will be the First Saturday�
Devotional Rosary. �
WEEKLY READINGS
Sunday: Is 55:6-9/Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18 [18a]/Phil 1:20c-24,
27a/Mt 20:1-16a
Monday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Mt 9:9-13
Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13/Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34. 35, 44 [35]/
Lk 8:19-21
Wednesday: Prv 30:5-9/Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163 [105]/
Lk 9:1-6
Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11/Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17bc [1]/
Lk 9:7-9
Friday: Eccl 3:1-11/Ps 144:1b and 2abc, 3-4 [1]/Lk 9:18-22
Saturday: Eccl 11:9—12:8/Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17 [1]/
Lk 9:43b-45
Next Sunday: Ez 18:25-28/Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [6a]/Phil 2:1-11
or 2:1-5/Mt 21:28-32
GOD’S WAY IS WELCOMING AND REWARDING �
If I work for five hours, I expect to get paid for five hours. If I work for two,
I expect to get paid for two. What if we worked for a company that paid
everyone the same amount regardless of how long they worked? How
would we feel going home with the same pay for working eight hours as my
co�worker did for working only two hours? Secular wisdom would have a
huge problem with this and a visit to the Labor Board would quickly
pursue. But this is God’s wisdom and God’s ways.�
We sometimes think that if we pray more, better, or more fervently and go over and above with the practice of our
faith, God will somehow reward us and present us with some kind of merit badge. We are so wrong. Spiritual
practices have only one true purpose: to deepen our love for God. In deepening our love for God, we also increase our
ability to see God’s presence around us, living life more purposefully and contemplatively. What if God chooses to
treat someone who has come on the scene of faith later in life the same as someone who has devoted their whole lives
to it? Does it really matter? If we have the merit badge notion of faith, we can find ourselves feeling a little arrogant
and even jealous of folks who have not followed the same path that we have. We can even see ourselves as the
privileged few who have a corner on the faith and fully possess it.�
That thinking doesn’t square with God. God is all about mercy in abundance and is ready to take anyone to himself
regardless of when they come. He is only happy that they have come home and delights in their return. After all, if
you really and truly love someone, does it matter what they will give you in return or what you receive as a benefit?
If relationships were assessed based upon productivity, they would lack authentic love. Sometimes, we invest too
much self interest in our prayer and neglect to see it as an opportunity to pursue our Lover and deepen the intimate
bond we have with God.�
When we breathe our last, all that is of consequence is union with God. If my love for God is real, I am going to want
to live the Gospel, abide by the commandments, practice my faith, forgive and love my neighbor, and care for the
environment, regardless of how much time it takes or benefits me. We want God to think and behave as we do, and in
doing so, we set ourselves up for disappointment. God has a totally different agenda and that’s okay. Source: LPi �
Let us pray in thanksgiving this week, grateful that the Lord loves us as we are. Even if our journeys look different or we
relate to Him in our own unique way, turning to God and loving Him back is the first step towards the eternal reward.�
“Dear God, thank you for loving me as I am.�Help me to see myself as your beautiful creation and see my fellow man
likewise. I pray that I may avoid jealousy or judgment of others, focusing on you, your plan, and our relationship. Amen.” �
Resources for Mass�
With many still worshipping from home and limitations on in�hand
missalettes in the pews, we wanted to offer you options for
following along with readings and prayers during mass:�
�� Find the Weekly Readings section in this bulletin each week�
�� Access all weekly and daily readings at bible.usccb.org�
�� Watch Livestream Mass at any of the following sites:�
stmarynh.org | stmichaelparish.org (Recordings available.)�
EWTN, Word On Fire, CatholicTV, St. Patrick‘s Cathedral�
�� Make an Act of Spiritual Communion: My Jesus, I believe that You
are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this
moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my
heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself
wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.�
Whether in�person or remote, we are grateful that you are still a
part of our community. Thank you for praying with us!�
Father Andy Cryans, Dean of the
Seacoast Deanery, will be coming to
St. Michael Parish on September 29th
to officially install Father Matthew
Mason as the Pastor of St. Mary and
St. Michael Churches.�
�
This appointment takes place in the
context of mass, scheduled for 6pm,
when Father Matt will make his
profession of faith and take his oath
of fidelity. �
�
All are welcome to attend or watch
the live stream. We are already grateful to have Fr.
Matt and are excited to celebrate this special day with
him. May God bless his service and leadership in our
parish community!�
SEPTEMBER 2020
�
EVENTS HAPPENING ON RECTORY LAWN AT ST. MICHAEL
High School Connect: September 20th 6:30-8:30PM
Young Life Club: 27th 6:30-8:30PM
@youth.marymichaelnh
To register for an event or get more info, contact
Becca [email protected]
Sammie [email protected]
We’re excited to see you!
Remember: COVID safety guidelines apply.
ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO + �
FALL PROGRAM DETAILS ONLINE! �
stmichaelparish.org/family�formation�
Sure, it will be a little different, but we are excited to
continue growing with you in prayer, encounter, �
mission and community this year!�
Adult sessions start on October 4th, from 5�6pm�
Live Stream Available�
Follow us on Facebook in September and gain
instant access to our posts during this month of prayer.
From Catholic traditions to casual conversations with God,
we hope to inspire a deeper connection with the Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit!�
@stmichaelstmarynh �� groups\stmichaelnh�
30 DAYS TO SHARE IN PRAYER
Join Fr. Matt and Here on Earth Worship �
for a night of prayer through music and �
Eucharistic Adoration!�
Sunday, September 20th from 6:00 � 7:30pm �
at St. Michael Parish.��
Face masks are required for attendees. �
Live stream available at�stmichaelparish.org �
Done with Small Talk?
Let’s Go Deeper…�
YOU ARE INVITED TO ALPHA �It’s Not Too Late!�
Wednesdays from Now � 11/23 | 6:30 � 8pm�
Take this chance to explore Christian life with good food,
even better conversations, and talks that make you think.�
Contact Renee Portu at [email protected] or call the par-
ish office at 603.772.2494. Space is limited. Covid safety will
be observed.�
We look forward to exploring our faith with you!�
FAMILY FORMATION!
Things are looking up...
It’s time to register for�
You are invited to the�
Order of Installation of the Pastor�
Special Collection: St Vincent de Paul�
Please consider donating to Society of St Vincent de Paul Exeter’s
annual feast collection at all Masses on September 26th & 27th.�
Your donation helps assist our Exeter area
neighbors in need with critical services
such as: food, avoiding utility shutoffs,
eviction prevention, and car repairs.�
For more information please go to
https://www.svdpexeter.com�
Your meaningful gift will put food on the
table for hungry Exeter area families.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!�
Policy on Distribution of Campaign Materials�
During this election season, a reminder that our parish will be
utilizing only materials that come from the U.S. Conference �
of Catholic Bishops or the Diocese of Manchester.�
Distribution of other election�related materials on church
property will not be permitted. Other activities, including
posting flyers or signs, passing out campaign literature, and
leaving unauthorized materials anywhere in the building or �
on car windshields, are prohibited.�
In Service To One,�
In Service To All.�
Interested in joining the Knights of Columbus? �
Contact Dick Manix at (603) 772 � 3056 or
Through prayer, fasting, peaceful vigils,
& community outreach, 40 Days for Life
has inspired 1,000,000+ volunteers! �
You can become a part of this national movement in Greenland.�
Vigil location: � Lovering Health Center’s public sidewalk �
� at 559 Portsmouth Ave Greenland, NH
Vigil hours: � 7 am to 7 pm daily�
Learn more and get involved at �
40daysforlife.com/Greenland�
To join the St. Mary/St. Michael Respect Life Ministry, email
Corinne & Kevin Kaneb via [email protected]. God bless!�
September 6, 2020�
�
� Envelopes� $8,101.47�
� Loose� $698.00�
� On�Line Giving� $10,697.00�
� Total � $19,496.47�
�
Thank you for your continued support of our parish during
this difficult time. See below for our online giving option.
It’s easy to�
ONLINE�
1�
Visit
stmichaelparish.org �
& click “Give Online”
(left side of home page)�
2�
Set up your�
online giving�
account with�
WeShare�
3�
Choose a preferred
payment option &�
customize your �
donation�
We hope this option makes life easier for you. No matter how you
choose to give, THANK YOU for your generosity and support!�
If you would like to enroll, please visit our website and click on
“donate” at the top of the page. This will take you to another
webpage where you will be allowed to set up online giving.�
If you have any questions about the program or about setting up
your account, don't hesitate to contact Erin at (603) 772�2494 or
Seacoast Birthright: 603�436�5558�
Options for Women: 603�749�4441�
New Generation, Inc.: 603�436�4989�
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Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius�
STARTING OCT 6th:�
Join us on this 30 week grace�filled
scriptural journey with Christ as we �
come to discover and share in the mystery �
of God’s love for each of us.�
Here’s what people are saying: �
“ Par�cipa�ng in them has transformed my
life… I did not believe that God could speak to ME… but God’s
been speaking to me all my life. I didn't know how to listen! ”�
Where: St Michael’s Parish When: Tuesdays 6:30�8PM �
For more information or to register, please visit online:
stmichaelparish.org/ignatius or call Jan Moran: 603�929�2152�
Nurse’s Note�
As we mark six months into the Coronavirus
pandemic, we must continue to be diligent
and persistent with our protective factors of
hand washing / sanitizing, mask wearing, and
maintaining social distancing practices. Avoiding large crowds
and gatherings also continues to be a necessary practice.�
In order for masks to be protective for others and ourselves,
the mask must cover both the mouth and nose.�
On another note, please be aware that as we transition into
the autumn season, mosquito and tick�borne illnesses continue
to be a potential health threat when spending time outdoors
until we have a hard frost.�
Please call or email with any concerns or questions. Stay well!�
Interested in joining/returning to the
Catholic Church? You? A friend?�
Our lives sometimes go through seasons of change; of
closeness to God, and distance from Him. Yet God the Father’s
love is steadfast and ever present to those who seek with a
sincere heart, no matter what sins or situations have caused
separation. If you have thought about becoming Catholic and
beginning a “new season” in your life, contact Brian Harrison
for more info at [email protected] or
leave a message at 603�772�2494. We’re happy to help you
on your faith journey!�
Return to Reconciliation
SATURDAYS, 2:30-3:30 IN THE SACRISTY �
Experience the love and mercy of God and release �
your burdens through the sacrament of confession. �
Covid precautions are being observed, including mask �
wearing and keeping six feet of distance.� We ask that you �
please be as concise as possible so that we can welcome the �
most parishioners.� We must finish promptly at 3:30pm so �
that the sacristy can be used for Mass. Thank you!�
Welcome Back Altar Servers�
We are pleased to invite altar servers back to
our weekend masses! For the time being,
one server may participate in each mass. If
you or a member of your family would like to
be scheduled, please contact Deacon Eric or
call the parish office. We are grateful for
your ministry as we celebrate the sacrament
of the Eucharist!�
Adoration Every Wednesday�
A great way to add a little peace to your week and deepen
your relationship with Christ is to sit with Him in Adoration.
We build earthly relationships by spending time together.
Come nurture yours with Jesus through prayer, journaling,
or simply listening.�
�
Wednesdays 8:30am � 8:30pm. �
Please observe Covid safety.�
�
If you have any questions or would like to sign up, please
call the parish office at 603.772.2494, Charlie Schuh at
603.702.0403 or Anita Rozzi�Fanale at 603.315.3458.�
September 27th, 4�6pm in the St. Michael Driveway�
What do you want to pray for?�
Load up your car with intentions and Fr. Matt & Fr. Bart will
be there to take your order, offering to pray with you next
week. Friends, family… everyone is welcome, whether
you’ve returned to mass yet or not. We hope you’ll join us
and rev the engine of faith together!�
Drive-Thru
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