Lincoln, New Hampshire

Author: Fr. Mahoney (Page 41 of 69)

Diocesan Eucharistic Revival

Saturday September 24, 2022

Come Join Us
To Celebrate Jesus’ True Presence In the Blessed Sacrament

Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion Gilford, NH

National Preacher
Holy Mass & Eucharistic Procession
200 Person Choir
Childrens Activities
Concessions and more

Registration required www.EucharisticRevivalNH.org

Poor Box Contributions

Dear Parishioners and Visitors,

This weekend’s passage from St. Luke’s Gospel issues a call to action for all Christians.  Did you know that your generous contributions to the poor box in our church are administered by the Parish Outreach Committee and find their way directly to those in need?  Over recent months, your donations have funded tuition to summer camp for two area children who could not have attended camp otherwise, have helped to purchase a washing machine and dryer for the local facility for veterans, have provided groceries and toiletries to the food insecure, and have helped people in our neighborhood to meet the demands of rising utilities bills.  

God bless you for caring for others!

Fr. John Mahoney

“The Hail Mary”

Dear Parishioners and Visitors:

In the gospel passage for this weekend, Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray “The Lord’s Prayer.”  On a similar note, no one knows who put together the series of Bible verses and intercessions we know as “The Hail Mary.”  Forms of this prayer existed in the 6th-century Eastern church, by the 11th century it was included in the “Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary,” and it came into wider use in the 16th century as the Crusaders invoked Mary to assist their quest to recapture the Holy Land.

The prayer is grounded in Scripture with the angel’s greeting to Mary: “Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.” It continues with Elizabeth’s blessing on her young cousin during their visitation: “Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.” Elizabeth offers a standard Jewish birth-blessing which praises the mother for the child she carries. While we think of it as a Marian prayer, the Hail Mary is literally Christ-centered. 

The Hail Mary also acknowledges that Mary of Nazareth, a young girl whose faith in God is strong and true, is elevated to the status of Abraham, whose faith made him the father of nations. The Jewish community identifies itself as Abraham’s children. It’s fitting that Christians perceive themselves as the children of Mary, our mother in faith.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!

Fr. John Mahoney

In Memoriam

William Frank Sincavage Woodstock Cemetery Committal      July 23, 2022

Marie Duquette Riverside Cemetery Committal  July 27, 2022

Online Bereavement Support Group

Catholic Charities NH will be hosting another online support group for those who are struggling with the recent loss of a spouse, family member or loved one. “Bereavement – Experiencing Loss, Being Lost and Finding Your Way Again” is a weekly program (six sessions) held online (Zoom), beginning Wednesday, July 13. Participants will learn about the dynamics of grief, explore different coping strategies and have an opportunity to connect with others in similar situations.                                     To register, visit www.cc-nh.org/bereavement or call Elaine   Frenette at 603-752-1325.  There is no cost to attend.

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