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God always leads us to where we need to be, not where we want to be.
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Pope Francis' Prayer Intentions for September
Respect for the Planet's Resources: We pray the planet's resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectable manner.
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First Eucharist/ Confirmation Sunday September 27 at the 10:30 AM Mass
Please pray for the following students and their families as they continue their faith journey:
Receiving Both First Eucharist & Confirmation
Evan Cote Abigail Cronin Madison Cusello Owen Cusello Cullen Desrochers Ella Emerson Caleb Hall Claire Hart Oliver Hatfield Kaylee Jeanson Thomas Rowell
Receiving Confirmation
Kelly Bentley Aubrey Boisvert
Sarah Bunker Payton Cloutier
Camilla Cote Therese Cronin
Wyatt Cushing Alexis DiPalma
Ian Dennis Carly Fuller
Sean Gettemy Ethan Henry
Scarlet Martin Grayson McLaughlin
Angelina Parmelee Dante Parmelee
Gabriel Parmelee Alexander Pelletier
Reese Pelletier Trevor Pitman
Jelina Potter Elly Richard
Kaia Roper Noah Roper
Ashley Thibault Jacob TwomblyConfirm, O Lord, the grace of Baptism
in our youth so they may truly benefit
from the gifts of the Holy Spirit and they
may always be proud to profess their faith
in Christ Jesus before the world.
If you do not have family receiving sacraments on the 27th you may want to consider attending a mass other than the 10:30AM. The entire middle section of the church is reserved for the students, their families and the sponsors. Additional seating is limited to the side wings of the church.
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Religious EducationFrom The Desk of Mrs. Dzujna, CRE:
There are 12 fruits of the Holy Spirit (see Galatians 5:22-23 and/or the Catechism of the Catholic Church 1832). Learning the meaning of each of these will help to nurture our lives Previously, I shared six. This week I share the last six.
Generosity - Willingness to give all that we have received to God and others. Generosity is giving and sharing without asking or wanting something in return. It finds ways to make others happy.
Gentleness - Acting towards others with the recognition that you cannot make them follow Jesus, they need to decide for themselves. Gentleness is really strength softened by love so we can be gentle and kind. A gentle person has the power to forgive instead of getting angry.
Faithfulness - Following Jesus in every way. You are faithful when you show loyalty to God, trusting and obeying Him.
Modesty - A time when I showed faithfulness. Dress or conduct that respects yourself and others. Modesty is moderation in all our actions, especially how we dress, talk and behave with others. Modesty is a sign that we give credit to God for our talents and successes.
Self-control - A time when I showed modesty. Temperance, knowing when enough is enough, right control over ones’ desires. Self-control means controlling our thoughts, words and actions. We control our emotions and desires instead of letting them control us. We decide to be good.
Chastity - Purity in thought, word and action. Chastity helps us to be pure in mind, heart and body. It helps us respect ourselves and others.
"O Holy Spirit, descend plentifully into my heart. Enlighten the dark corners of this neglected dwelling and scatter there Thy cheerful beams."—St. Augustine
Parents Registration letters have gone out. We will be opening for CCD on October 4. If you have not already done so be sure to register your children this weekend. God Bless!
We are looking for additional help for Sunday morning. We need two (2) teacher assistants/aids and one person to help in the office. If you are interested please contact Christine at 934-7163.
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PUBLIC MASSES HAVE RESUMED
WELCOME BACK TO MASS
We have received five pages of directives from the bishop concerning the resumption of public masses. Here is a summary of the regulations that impact all of us.
1. Church capacity: we are allowed to admit 40% of our official church seating. In Franklin, we seat 540 which means we can admit 216; In Tilton, we can seat 200, which means we can admit 80. This is pretty close to the numbers who were coming before the crisis. Don’t think we’ll need reservations or to turn people away.
2. Social distancing is not going away. While members of the same household can sit together, others will have to stay six feet apart. The pews and the aisles have been marked. Please respect the social distancing.
3. Music Ministry will be limited to the organists and a cantor. We will sing the opening and closing song. Please see the bulletin insert for the songs and the readings for the week.
4. Movement in church will be restricted: no collection basket, no entrance or offertory procession, no gathering before or after Mass, no socials or education sessions.
5. Hygiene: Hand Sanitizer readily available. Symptoms of Covid-19 displayed, those ill or vulnerable urged to stay home. We want to welcome everyone back but please respect those who need to continue precautions.
6. Altar Ministry: to minimize personal contact, we can’t have altar servers, and not more than one lector and one Eucharistic Minister. Hopefully, this won’t be for long.
7. Collections: we can’t pass the basket. Please put your offering in the basket in the aisle.Please pray for a cure / vaccine!
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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 -
THINGS YOU CAN DO
- Pray together as a family as often as you can, asking God to help us exit this crisis as soon as possible so we can resume our normal community prayer life. Pray also for those affected by this virus and their caregivers.
- Don't forget that daily Mass is televised EWTN and on a Boston station . Please check your guide for the specific station number and time.
- Please drop off or mail in your Sunday Offerings. We have no idea how we'll be able to make ends meet during this crisis. Please help us! Check out E-Giving below.
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What is Happening in the Parish
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Paris & Rome 2018
23 Photos
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Canadian Cruise 2017
44 Photos
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Calendar
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Mass Times
- Sunday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN (Tilton ) 10:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN (Franklin)
- Monday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN in Franklin
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN in Franklin
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN in Franklin
- Thursday: 6:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN LENT Only / in Tilton
- Friday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN in Franklin
- Saturday: 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN (Franklin) 6:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN (Tilton)
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Confessions
Saturday: 3:15 PM Franklin
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 1 COR 15:35-37, 42-49Responsorial Psalm PS 56:10C-12, 13-14Gospel LK 8:4-15
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Our Mission
St Gabriel is a Roman Catholic Community, located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. It is part of the Diocese of Manchester. Our mission is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with our neighbors and visitors as we do our best to incorporate our Master’s teachings in our own daily life.