Wishing God’s blessings on all mothers, living and deceased, on this Mother’s Day.
Author: Fr. Mahoney (Page 20 of 69)
Dear Parishioners and Visitors,
Many of the faithful in our pews dedicate their lives to the honorable work of education in public and private institutions, as well as leading students to Christ in faith formation classes. One of my high-school teachers used to say, “God goes before me into every classroom I enter. God is present in that room before, during, and after I teach. I don’t have to do it all.” If you stop and think about it, God continues to work within these students long after you are no longer around. Thanks be to God!
Our faith formation teachers, Paula King and Kathleen McDermott are dedicated teaching professionals who bring others to Christ and bring Christ to others. As Jesus’ disciples watched him ascending to heaven, he promised that the Holy Spirit would be with them always. We have faith, then, that the Spirit of God guides the hearts of all teachers who believe in His Word.
During this National Teacher Appreciation Week 2024, remember to say a word of gratitude to a teacher you know, or say a prayer for a teacher from your past who taught you something worthwhile about Christian living!
With prayerful best wishes,
Fr. John Mahoney
Are you navigating the challenges of caring for someone with dementia? Catholic Charities NH invites you to our upcoming online support group, Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia, starting Tuesday, June 11. Join us each week from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a five-week series that provides a compassionate space to connect with others in similar situations. Gain valuable insights into dementia care and access practical tools to enhance the quality of life for your loved ones. Participation is free. For more details or to sign up, visit www.cc-nh.org/dementia, call Louise at 603-752-1325, ext. 4573, or email lmorneau@nh-cc.org.
Dear Parishioners and Visitors,
Thanks to so many who have inquired about the status of my medical progress since suffering a heart attack some months ago. My cardiologist has a few concerns about the slow response that medication has had on my “ejection fraction” rate and blood pressure, as well as the discovery of a blood clot in the left ventricle. So, the treatment plan is to alter the medication-assisted therapy, undergo another echocardiogram, cancel the anti-clotting drugs, and be hospitalized at CMC for a cardiac defibrillation implant. I am doing my best to schedule things to minimize any changes to the parish’s schedule of Masses and Adoration, but things may appear a bit different in church post-op, since I’ll not be able to raise my arms above shoulder height for a few weeks. Thanks for keeping me in your good thoughts, past and future.
With prayerful best wishes,
Fr. John Mahoney
Congratulations to Raylynne Shamberger who received the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation at St. Matthew Church, Plymouth on May 3rd. May the Holy Spirit be your guide and inspiration as you seek to understand and follow in the way of God’s plans for your life.