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Mysteries of the Triduum Retreat

Liturgy Retreat:  Mysteries of the Triduum: In Newness of Life

Sponsored by the Office of Worship, Office of the Catechumanate, Diocese of Manchester and Magdalen College, Warner, NH.

Date:  Saturday, March 27, 2010

Location: St. Pius X Church Hall, 575 Candia Road, Manchester, NH.

Contact: Rev. Jason Jalbert, Director of the Office for Worship, jjalbert@rcbm.org or 603-315-9496

Registration and Fee: DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM (PDF) $10.00 Registration which includes food and drinks can be mailed to:  RCBM Care of JoAnn Ellison, P.O.Box 310, Manchester, NH  03105 

This presentation is ideal for the elect and candidates but also for priests, deacons, teachers and catechists, liturgy committee members, musicians and anyone who would like to delve deeper into the mysteries of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.

Schedule of the Day
Saturday, March 27, 2010

Check-in and Coffee begins at 8:30 a.m. in the St. Pius X Parish Center.

8:00  Parish Mass in church for those who would like to attend.

9:00  Morning Prayer in Church Hall

9:30  Session I on Holy Thursday

10:45  Session II on Good Friday

11:45  Break

Noon  Session III on Holy Saturday and Easter Vigil

Workshop Presenter: Mr. Mark Gillis, Tutor and Catechesis Coordinator, Magdalen College

Mark Gillis, born in Medford, Massachusetts, attended Magdalen College, where he earned his B.A. in Liberal Arts in 1990. He began working at Magdalen College in 1990 as a Tutor. While he was working at the College he earned his M.A. in Education from Boston College in 1994. He is also a candidate for a M.A. Catholic Studies from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, MN. In 1994 he studied Latin in Rome under the Vatican Latinist Father Reginald Foster. In 1997, he founded the Don Bosco Boys Camp in Concord, NH which he has directed each summer since then. In 2006, he began teaching for the "Called to Discipleship" program for the Diocese of Manchester. He and his wife Catherine live in Concord, NH with their three children.

Vianney Performance

Programs from the Catholic Faith Formation Center, Keene, NH - DOWNLOAD FLYER (pdf)

Lenten Morning Prayer and Reflection
Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 9 a.m.
St. Joseph Church, Belmont
“Weaving Forgiveness Into Our Faith Journey”

Liturgy of the Hours with Rt. Rev. Matthew Leavy, OSB, Abbot, St. Anselm Abbey, Manchester will give the reflection on forgiveness and reconciliation.

This event is sponsored by the Christian Life Center
For more information contact: Janet Leroux, Coordinator (603) 524-7503 for more information

All are welcome.

Adult Confirmation Preparation

The Diocese of Manchester will offer the Sacrament of Confirmation for Adults on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Saint Joseph Cathedral in Manchester at 2 p.m.  People who are interested in preparing to receive this sacrament may do so at the following locations. Your pastor’s permission is always required. Please see contact information to register or inquire about additional information regarding sessions. Additional locations offering preparation will be added as received.

Amoskeag Deanery
Dates: March 9, 16, 23, April 6, 13, 20, 2010
Location: Various parishes throughout Manchester
Contact: Sr. Bernadette Turgeon, S.N.D.deN, (603) 623-4715 or srbernadette.transfiguration@comcast.net
Contact: Donna Dukeshire ddukeshire.stpiusx@comcast.net

Lakes Region Deanery
Dates: February 3, 10, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sacred Heart Parish Hall Bldg, Laconia
Contact: Janet Leroux, Christian Life Center, (603) 524-7503, clclakes@myfairpoint.net

Monadnock Deanery
You are invited to attend this eight-week program at either of these two locations:

St. Patrick Parish, Jaffrey
First Session:  March 3, 2010, Wednesdays: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Catholic Faith Formation Center, Keene
First Session:  February 25, 2010, Thursdays:  6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
(A morning session will be made available if demand exists.)

Eligibility: Baptized Catholic who has received 1st Communion but not yet confirmed, at least 18 yrs old, willingness to assume the responsibilities of an adult Catholic, and interview with your pastor
Registration: Catholic Faith Formation Center – 161 Main Street - Suite #118, Keene, NH 03431
Fee: $25.00
Participants will receive a copy of the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults.
For additional information contact Anita Plourde at the CFFC (603)352-7662

Rockingham Deanery
Dates: Wednesdays, January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, and March 3, 2010
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: St. Anne Parish 26 Emerson Drive in Hampstead, NH
Contact: Deacon Bill Mullen, (603) 329-5886 or deaconbillmullen@comcast.net 

The Cultural World of the New Testament

This series on the New Testament is a continuation of the fall series.  We will explore the world view and understanding of the New Testament authors and community.  Suggested text:  Introducing the Cultural Context of the New Testament by John Pilch, Ph.D.

Dates: Tuesdays on Jan. 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Presenter:  Rev. Albert Tremblay, Obl. SB, Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Belmont
Location: Sacred Heart Parish Hall Bldg., Laconia
Contact: Janet Leroux, Christian Life Center, (603) 524-7503, clclakes@myfairpoint.net
 

About Adult Faith Formation

The Diocese of Manchester invites adult Catholics to consciously grow in the life of Christ through experience, reflection, prayer, and study. In their document, Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us , A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States, the Bishops encourage parishes and dioceses to make this adult faith formation central to their mission.

Ongoing faith formation flows from liturgy, family and home centered activities, large group experiences or retreats, and individual activities. Watch your parish bulletin, Parable , and Public Policy and Social Teachings for a variety of additional opportunities. The following list is not exhaustive.

Possibilities for Courses

  • The Laconia Christian Life Center and the Catholic Faith Formation Center in Keene offer a variety of courses, experiences and retreats. Visit www.catholicfaithformationcenter.org for offerings at the Catholic Faith Formation Center in Keene or www.christianlifecenternh.org for offerings at the Laconia Christian Life Center.
  • C21Online stands for Church in the 21st Century Online, a Boston College initiative offering online, non-credit courses that provide stimulating opportunities for spirituality and renewal. View course offerings and find out more at www.bc.edu/c21online .
  • STEP, an effort of the University of Notre Dame Institute for Church Life, is open to any adult Catholic looking to deepen his/her faith or any minister who seeks continuing education. Because the Diocese of Manchester partners with the University in this effort, any individual from the Diocese receives a 20 percent discount per course. For a complete list of courses visit http://step.nd.edu .
  • Rivier College offers an institute for seniors, Rivier Institute for Senior Education (RISE) on campus in Nashua. Please visit http://www.rivier.edu/rise/default.aspx for further information.

Retreat Houses

  • Little Sisters of St. Francis Guest/Retreat Houses
    8 Barnard Way, P.O. Box 478
    Danville, NH 03819-0478
    603-382-7490 (phone), 603-382-7490 (fax)
    Contact Person: Sr. Therese Andre, O.S.F.
    Web site: www.littlesistersofstfrancis.org
    E-mail: littlesistersstfrancis@yahoo.com
     
  • La Salette Spirituality Center (overnight-8; day-20)
    410 NH Route 4A, P.O. Box 420
    Enfield, NH 03748
    603-632-7087 (phone), 603-632-7648 (fax)
    Web site: www.lasaletteofenfield.org 
    E-mail: lasalette-enfield@comcast.net
     
  • Sarto Center
    17 Londonderry Turnpike (28 Bypass),
    Hooksett, NH 03106
    Mailing address:  P.O. Box 810, Epping, NH 03042-0810
    603-623-2606 (phone)
    Contact Person:  Diane Traynor, 603-669-7090
    Web site: www.sarto-center.org
     
  • Mount Sacred Heart Provincial House
    226 Grove Street
    Littleton, NH 03561-4210
    603-444-5346 (phone), 603-444-5348 (fax)
    Contact Person:  Sr. Carol MacKenzie, F.S.S.C.J.
     
  • Joseph House – a ministry of Ste. Marie Parish 
    279 Cartier St.
    Manchester, NH 03102-3702
    603-627-9493 (phone), 603-666-4732 (fax)
    Contact person: Rev. Maurice Larochelle, pastor
    Web site: http://www.enterthenarrowgate.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=183
     
  • Our Lady of Hope House of Prayer – a ministry of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary
    400 Temple Rd.
    New Ipswich, NH 03071-3444
    603-878-2346 (phone), 603-878-4552 (fax)
    Director:  Sister Jacqueline LeBlanc, p.m. E-mail: jmleblanc@wildblue.net
    Web site: www.presentationofmary.com/retreatwork.html 
    E-mail: olhope1@yahoo.com
     
  • Berakah:  A Place of Blessing – a ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Cross
    96 Fairview Rd.
    Pittsfield, NH 03263-3817
    603-435-7271, 603-435-6670 (fax)
    Contact person:  Sister Claire Coll, C.S.C.
    Web site: www.berakah.org 
    E-mail: berakah@aol.com

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