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ST. ALOYSIUS OF GONZAGA St . Louis Church

48 West Hollis Street

Nashua, N.H. 03060

Phone: 603-882-4362 * Fax: 603-886-8923

www.stlouisnashua.org

A COMMUNITY OF WORD, WORSHIP, FELLOWSHIP AND SERVICE IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC TRADITION

Rev. Marcos Gonzalez-Torres ................. Pastor pastor@stlouisnashua.org Richard Desmarais ................................... Deacon deacon@stlouisnashua.org

Parish Council Members:

Susan Simard, Linda Paradise, Carmel Pawlowski, Jhoanny Marte, Karen Deoleo, Rolande Suchocki, Eileen McInerney , Ivette Bisono & Julio Munguia

Finance Council Members:

Mrs. Rolande Suchocki - Chairperson, Mr. Leo Simard, Mr. Douglas Pratt, Mrs. Denise Barnett , Mr. Raul Ramirez

Faith Formation Team:

Elia Lerma……………………………………… Faith Formation faithformation@stlouisnashua.org Coordinator Monica Quiñones .......................................... Youth Minister youthmin@stlouisnashua.org Bulletin & Social Media Wendy Ramirez ……………………………….. Adult Ministry adultministry@stlouisnashua.org Giselle North ........................................... Director of confirmation@stlouisnashua.org Confirmation Carmen Dussault .......................................... Pastoral care pastoralcare@stlouisnashua.org Susan Simard ………………………………….. Bible Course stlouisbiblestudies@gmail.com Coordinator - Eng.

Office Staff: Jennifer McInerney ................................. Business Manager businessmanager@stlouisnashua.org Amy Buckmire ………………………………… Administrative adm.assistant@stlouisnashua.org Assistant Nicole Reyes …………………………………… Office Assistant officeassistant@stlouisnashua.org

Misioneras Servidoras de la Palabra Convent …………………………….. ............... 603-882-0893

Cemetery Office: Elizabeth Klamka.......................................... St. Louis, 603-886-1302 Old St. Louis, cemetery@stlouisnashua.org St. Francis, St. Stanislaus

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday – Thursday 9am – 4pm

Closed on Fridays

MASS SCHEDULE:

Weekdays:

Monday- Friday: 8:30am (English)

Wednesday: 7:00pm (Español)

Weekends:

Saturday: 4:00pm (English) - 6:00pm (Español)

Sunday: 9:00am (Français & English) -11:00am (English)

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:

In the Church

Saturday: 3:00pm (English & Spanish)

Wednesday: 6:00pm - 6:45pm & by appointment

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

from 12 noon to 8:00 p.m.

at Corpus Christi Chapel 43 Franklin St Nashua, NH

Adoration on Wednesdays at St. Aloysius Church

from 9a.m. to 7p.m. (If there is a Funeral Mass,

adoration will commence after Mass.)

Closed if no school

NH CATHOLIC CHARITIES:

261 Lake St. Nashua, NH 03060 * 603-889-9431 www.nh-cc.org

CORPUS CHRISTI FOOD PANTRY:

Contact: Susan Dignan * 603-882-6372

Emergency Assistance: 603-598-1641

Welcome to our Church family! We’re glad you came to join with us in our worship time today. We hope you come again!

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First Sunday of Lent Sunday, February 14th, 2016

1st Sunday of Lent "The devil said to him... 'All this will be yours, if you worship me.'" Jesus faced temptation, like we all do. His forty-day fast in the desert wasn't full of supernatural consolation and delight. He was subject to "every temptation" and when the forty days were over, "he was hungry." In other words, he was human. Jesus' divine nature didn't cancel out his human nature. He faced struggles just like we do--both physical and spiritual--in his body and his soul.

As we see in today's Gospel, the strategy Jesus used to fight these physical and spiritual battles was to immerse himself in God's word. To silence the devil during this fast, Jesus quoted Scripture. He rooted himself in these eternal truths, relying upon them in his moments of trial. And these sacred words had a dramatic effect. Every time Satan tried to seduce him with a new promise, Je-sus responded with a Bible verse. And each time, Satan was silenced and had to try a new angle. Finally, when all the devilish angles had been tried, "the devil departed from him for a time." Jesus won the victory using the weapon of God's word.

As we enter into the season of Lent, we can be armed in the same way. We now embark upon a battle against our own pride, sloth, and greed as we commit to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Ultimately, we are working to put God first, instead of bowing down to our selfishness and our desire for comfort. The devil would like nothing more than to see us "worship" him in these ways. But, instead, let's be equipped to proclaim--and to live--the words Jesus himself used: "You shall worship the Lord, your God, and him alone shall you serve."

Hospitality Ministry Join us in welcoming our brothers and sisters back

home!

Our new ministry will focus on connecting all of our parishioners and visitors to the life of the church. Our mission is to continue fostering welcoming and loving relationships within our parish by greeting every person as we would greet Jesus himself. On Thursday February 25th at 7pm we will have our first meeting in the Church Hall. We encourage families and individuals alike to participate in this ministry together! For additional information please contact Wendy Ramirez at 603-882-4362 or by email at adultministry@stlouisnashua.org.

Stations of the Cross

3:00pm in English

7:00pm in Spanish

Every Friday, February 12th through March 18th

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First Sunday of Lent Sunday, February 14th, 2016

Mass Intentions:

Monday, February 15th, 2016

8:30am - Joseph Gilbert by his daughter Denyse (Anniversary)

Joseph and John Chaplick by Joe

Tuesday, February 16th, 2016

8:30am - Jeannette Bordeleau by Elaine

Wednesday, February 17th, 2016

8:30am - For all of our parishioners

7:00pm - Por todos nuestros feligreses

Thursday, February 18th, 2016

8:30am– Emile Bouchard by Joanne Charron

Friday, February 19th, 2016

8:30am - For all our parishioners

Saturday, February 20th, 2016

4:00pm - Charlie and Rita Forrence by their family

Mary Alexandra Peters by Jackie Petit

Pauline Desrosiers by her family

Constance DuBois by the Ladies Guild

6:00pm - En acción de gracias al Divino Niño Jesús por favores recibidos

Maria Altagracia Confilla

En acción de gracias a Jesus Sacramentado por el cumpleaños de Juana de los Santos

Sunday, February 21st, 2016

9:00am - Emile Bouchard by Ron and Claudette Larose

Marc Duquette by the Daughters of Isabella

11:00am - Paul Warrington by Mason and Cooper

Gert Cutter by her daughters and their families

Sanctuary Lamp:

Church: For all our parishioners

Chapel: Wanda Kaminski by Irene Leonard

Weddings Diocesan policy states that the couple should contact the parish priest at least six months prior to the wedding before making any arrangements. Please call the rectory for further information.

Baptisms For catechesis and preparation information please contact the office by phone or by email at adm.assistant@stlouisnashua.org.

Readings for the Week of February 14th, 2016 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10/Ps 91:1-2, 10-15/Rom 10:8-13/Lk 4:1-13

Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Ps 19:8-10, 15/Mt 25:31-46

Tuesday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 34:4-7, 16-19/Mt 6:7-15

Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19/Lk 11:29- 32

Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Ps 138:1-3, 7-8/Mt 7:7- 12

Friday: Ez 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-8/Mt 5:20-26

Saturday: Dt 26:16-19/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8/Mt 5:43-48

Next Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14/Phil 3:17--4:1 or 3:20--4:1/Lk 9:28b-36

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Booster Club News Last week’s winner was Marcel T. He received $38.00 and the Church received $58.00. Thank you to those who participate each week. This is a great fundraiser for our parish. There are envelopes at each entrance of the church. Pick up an envelope or two and take a chance. The winner receives 40% of the amount collected and the parish receives 60%.

The Week Ahead: Monday, February 15th, 2016

**Cemetery & Rectory Offices Closed**

**President’s Day**

7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)

8:30am: Mass

6:30pm- 7:30pm: Cub Scouts Meeting in the Church Hall

Tuesday, February 16th, 2016

7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)

8:30am: Mass

12:00pm - 8:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel

5:45pm: First Communion Parent Meeting in Milette Manor

Wednesday, February 17th, 2016

7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)

8:30am: Mass

9:00am - 6:50pm: Eucharistic Adoration in the Church

5:00pm - 7:00pm: RCIA en Español (RICA) in Milette

Manor

7:00pm: Mass (Spanish)

7:00pm: Bible Study in Milette Manor (English)

8:00pm: CERS Meeting in Milette Manor

Thursday, February 18th, 2016

7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)

8:30am: Mass

12:00pm - 8:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel

5:45pm -7:00pm: RCIC Classes in Milette Manor

Friday, February 19th, 2016

**Cemetery & Rectory Offices Closed**

7:55am - 8:20am: Rosary for the unborn (Church)

8:30am: Mass

3:00pm: Stations of the Cross in the Church

6:00pm-7:00pm: Charismatic Group Sessions in the Church

7:00pm: Via Crucis in the Church

8:00pm: Spanish Choir Practice (Church)

Saturday, February 20th, 2016

4:00pm - 5:00pm: Kids Choir Practice in Milette Manor

4:00pm- 5:00pm: English Mass

6:00pm: Spanish Mass

7:30pm- 9:00pm: Al-Anon Meeting in Milette Manor

Sunday, February 21st, 2016

9:00am - 10:00am: French/English Mass

10:00am- 1:00pm: RCIA in Milette Manor (in English)

11:00am - 12:00pm: English Mass

Your Weekly Contributions February 6th and 7th

Thank you for all of the ways you so generously support our parish! May you be

richly blessed for all that you do.

Offertory: $4,168.00

Loose: $2,739.93

Total: $6,907.93

Property Management $15.00

Catholic Education Env. $10.00

Catholic Schools $178.00

Join our parish community--and nearly 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States--in a life-changing Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family's rice bowl at any one of our church entrances throughout Lent, and don't forget to download the CRS Rice Bowl app! Remember, what you give up for Lent changes lives.

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Pilgrimage to Medjugorje Oct. 25 - Nov. 4, 2016

Medjugorje: where 35 years ago Our Lady appeared to 6 young people and is still today appearing and delivering messages to the world. Our Lady is trying to bring the world back to Her Son through prayer, fasting, penance, faith, and conversion. You are invited to see Medjugorje for yourself. Please pray and consider joining our pilgrimage retreat Oct. 25- Nov. 4, 2016.

Deacon Geoff Ashman, St. Matthew Parish in Windham, NH, will be our Spiritual Director. For more information please contact Doreen Duquette 603-216-4186 or at ladyduke95@yahoo.com.

Celebrating a Year of Mercy As we begin the Lent season we consider how we can continue to enrich our faith during this Extrordinary Jubilee. It is a time during which the entire Catholic Church opens the doors to the saving mercy of Christ, who brings life and grace to humanity. It is a time for forgiveness, reconciliation, and conversion. The first day of this Holy year was December 8th, 2015 and will continue until November 20th, 2016. To mark this special time for our parish we have added banners and posters. May these serve as physical reminders of our journey to…

“find the joy rediscovering and rendering fruitful God’s mercy, with which we are called to give comfort to every man and every woman of our time.” - Pope Francis First Communion Parent Meeting

If your child will be receiving their First Communion this May please ensure you attend a meeting on February 16th at 5:45pm in Milette Manor. During this meeting we will be confirming the dates for First Communion and discussing the final weeks of our Faith Formation program. This is a mandatory parent meeting. Please contact Elia Lerma by phone at 603-882-4362 or by email at faithformation@stlouisnashua.org with any questions you might have.

Via Crucis Reenactment We invite all of the men of our parish to participate in this year’s Via Crucis reenactment on March 25th or Good Friday. Practices will take place on Saturdays after the 6:00pm mass, starting February 13th. For more information, please call the rectory or contact Sister Emma at (603) 882-0893

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Esta misa es ofrecida: Por el eterno descanso de María Carmen Ferreira y Nelly

Yolanda Molina Zuñiga.

En acción de gracias al Divino Niño Jesús por favores recibidos. Bautismos

Las Charlas Pre-bautismales serán cada 3er sábado del mes a la 1pm en Milette Manor. Los padres y padrinos deben asistir. Los bautizos en español son el 2do y 4to domingo del mes a las 12:30pm. La próxima charla se llevará a cabo el 20 de febrero. Por favor confirme las fechas deseadas antes de hacer planes.

Parroquia San Luis de Gonzaga

Bodas Favor de comunicarse a la oficina parroquial seis meses antes de llevarse acabo el evento.

Grupo de Oración Carismático Durante la temporada de Cuaresma, el Grupo de Oración Carismático se reunirá en la Iglesia cada viernes a las 6pm antes del Via Crucis. En éstas reuniones se se estará trataran temas relacionados a la Cuaresma, también habrá varios momentos de alabanza y meditación. ¡No faltes! Dios tiene grandes bendiciones para ti. ¡Acompáñanos a adorar a nuestro Señor!

Únase a nuestra comunidad parroquial—y casi 14,000 comunidades católicas en los Estados

Unidos—en una jornada de Cuaresma que

cambia vidas con la operación Plato de Arroz

de CRS. Consiga su Plato de Arroz para su

familia en las entradas de nuestra Iglesia. ¡No olvide descargar la

aplicación Plato de Arroz de CRS! Recuerde, sus sacrificios de Cuaresma

cambian vidas.

Via Crusis

3:00pm en Inglés

7:00pm en Español

Cada viernes (12 de febrero al 18 de marzo)

Guia para el Ayuno y Abstinencia en Cuaresma Abstinencia: La abstinencia es una práctica penitencial que consiste en abstenerse del consumo de carne. Dicha práctica debe ser observada por todos los católicos mayores de 14 años de edad. El Miércoles de Ceniza, el Viernes Santo, y todos los viernes de Cuaresma, se les pide a los padres de familia y a los párrocos que motiven a los niños, a quienes no les obliga el ayuno y la abstinencia, a que aprecien el verdadero sentido de la penitencia.

Ayuno: Además de la abstinencia, el ayuno también debe observarse por todos los católicos que tienen entre 18 a 59 años de edad. Se permite una comida completa en los días de ayuno: el Miércoles de Ceniza y el Viernes Santo. Asimismo, se pueden tener dos comidas pequeñas, suficientes para mantener las fuerzas, y que juntas no igualen alimentos sólidos entre comidas, sólo líquidos. Nota: para quien no pueda observar tales regulaciones debido a enfermedad u otras razones serias, se le exhorta a que practique otras formas de abstinencia de acuerdo a su situación.

Vía Crucis- Viernes Santo Invitamos a todos los hombres a participar en la representación del Vía Crucis que se realizará el Viernes Santo, 25 de marzo. Los ensayos serán en la parroquia los sábados después de la santa misa e inician el 13 de febrero. Para mayor información comuníquese con la Hna. Emma al (603) 882-0893

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Primer Domingo de Cuaresma 13 de febrero de 2016

Movimiento Familiar Cristiano

El Movimiento Familiar Cristiano está comenzando una nueva etapa. Los objetivos del MFCC-USA son hacer que las familias hispanas de USA sean: Formadoras de persona, Educadoras en la fe, Promotoras del desarrollo integral de la comunidad y de la Iglesia Doméstica. Si deseas más información acerca del movimiento favor de comunicarse con Ludis al 603-318-9118.

Lecturas para la semana del 14 de febrero de 2016

Domingo: Dt 26, 4-10/Sal 91, 1-2. 10-15/Rom 10, 8-13/Lc 4, 1-13

Lunes: Lv 19, 1-2. 11-18/Sal 19, 8-10. 15/Mt 25, 31-46

Martes: Is 55, 10-11/Sal 34, 4-7. 16-19/Mt 6, 7-15

Miércoles: Jon 3, 1-10/Sal 51, 3-4. 12-13. 18-19/ Lc 11, 29-32

Jueves: Est 4, 17n. p-r. aa-bb. gg-hh/Sal 138, 1 -3. 7-8/Mt 7, 7-12

Viernes: Ez 18, 21-28/Sal 130, 1-8/Mt 5, 20-26

Sábado: Dt 26, 16-19/Sal 119, 1-2. 4-5. 7-8/Mt 5, 43-48

Domingo siguiente: Gn 15, 5-12. 17-18/Sal 27, 1. 7-9. 13-14/Flp 3, 17--4, 1 o 3, 20--4, 1/Lc 9, 28-36

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Clases de Preparación para Matrimonio El 27 de febrero habrá clases de preparación para todas aquellas parejas que están considerando casarse por la Iglesia próximamente. El día comenzara a las 9am y termina después de la santa misa. Durante la jornada del retiro habrá cuidado de niños, así como el almuerzo y la cena. Para registrarse o para obtener más información por favor llame a la oficina parroquial al 603-882-4362. Se aceptarán registraciones hasta el 18 de febrero.

Lucas 4, 1-3

Jesús, lleno del Espíritu Santo, volvió del Jordán y fue llevado por el[a] Espíritu en el desierto por cuarenta días,

siendo tentado por el diablo. Y no comió nada durante esos días, pasados los cuales tuvo hambre. Entonces el diablo Le dijo: “Si eres Hijo de Dios, dile a esta piedra que se convierta

en pan.”

Reunión de Padres: Primera Comunión Si su hijo(a) va a recibir su Primera Comunión éste año pedimos que asistan a nuestra reunión el 16 de febrero a las 5:45pm en Milette Manor. En ésta reunión hablaremos sobre los días de Primera Comunión y las últimas semanas de nuestro programa. Para obtener más información por favor comuníquese con Elia Lerma al 603-882-4362 o envíe un correo electrónico a faithformation@stlouisnashua.org. Ésta reunión es obligatoria.

Información sobre Declaración de Impuestos

El sábado 20 de febrero después de la santa misa nos acompañarán representantes de H&R Block. Ésta, es una compañía que ofrece servicios de preparación de impuestos a nivel nacional. H&R Block estarán disponibles para contestar preguntas generales sobre el proceso de preparación de impuestos y sobre los diferentes servicios que ellos ofrecen. Por favor llame a la oficina parroquial al 603-882-4362 si gusta obtener mas información.

Nuestra Parroquia: Celebrando el Año de la Misericordia

El comienzo de ésta temporada de Cuaresma es momento de meditar como podemos continuar enriqueciéndonos nuestra fe durante éste Jubileo Extraordinario. Durante este Año de la Misericordia, la Iglesia Católica abre sus puertas a la misericordia salvadora de Cristo, quien da vida y gracia a la humanidad. Es un tiempo de perdón, reconciliación y conversión. Éste Año Santo comenzó el 8 de diciembre del 2015 y terminará el 20 de noviembre del 2016. Con el motivo de marcar ésta etapa especial para nuestra parroquia hemos añadido la insignia oficial de este Año de Misericordia a nuestra Iglesia. Esperamos que éstas sirvan como recordatorios físicos de nuestro camino a....

“...encontrar en éste Jubileo la alegría para redescubrir y hacer fecunda la misericordia de Dios, con la cual todos estamos llamados a dar consuelo a cada hombre y a cada mujer de nuestro tiempo” -Papa Francisco