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Parable Magazine Special Issue In this special edition of Parable Magazine we celebrate the 125th Anniversary of our diocese. We invite you to join us and explore some of the stories that have shaped our history. Related Links: Parable July/August 2009 Additional Stories, Photos, and Audio Recordings

Bulletin Editors, Webmasters, and Administrative Staff All of the information in this newsletter can be used in your parish bulletins. The items in this section are designed to make it easy for you to print and reproduce. For Administrative Staff - notices and announcements not to miss. New: Wedding Anniversary Mass - Send names by August 14, 2009 Mandatory Posting: New Hampshire Right to Know Poster New: Sprinkler Systems - Maintain your sprinkler system to protect yourself. Updated: For Bulletin Editors For Webmasters Official Announcements New: Bishop McCormack's 4th of July Message New: Pastoral Assignments New: H1N1 Update

For All Readers

• New: "Come and See" Weekend at Precious Blood Monastery for single ladies 18-26, July 17-19, 2009
• New: Wedding Anniversary Mass - Invitation for those celebrating a wedding anniversary milestone. RSVP by: August 14, 2009
• Updated: Celebrating Our Catholic History
• Updated: Employment Opportunities
• New: Parable Magazine - July/August 2009 Issue
• Updated: Real Estate Listings
• Updated: Young Adult Web Page
• Time to reserve your spot is now! World Youth Day Madrid 2011
• Bishop's Charitable Assistance Fund 2009 Newsletter
• Events Calendar
• Welcome Home Workshop - Resources to Help Parishes Reach Out

Adult Faith Formation

• New: Adult Confirmation Preparation
• New: Boston College School of Theology and Ministry Events Fr*ee of charge, Open to the Public
• Called to Discipleship (Manchester)

Becoming Catholic (Catechumenate)
This category is for anyone interested in becoming Catholic, returning Catholics, and RCIA coordinators or team members.

• Find a parish (see our online directory)
• New: Adult Confirmation Preparation

Catechetical Leaders & Catechists

• New: Guidelines for Using Social Networking Sites in Parish Programs (pdf)
• Time to reserve your spot is now! World Youth Day Madrid 2011
• Time to apply now! NET Is Coming in October 2009
• Resources for Catechectical Leaders & Catechists On-Going Faith Formation Opportunities and Events

Catholic Schools

• Time to reserve your spot is now! World Youth Day Madrid 2011
• Updated: Administrative Notices
• Updated: Catholic School Employment Opportunities
• Time to apply now! NET Is Coming in October 2009
• Important summer information for school principals & coordinators

Clergy

• Updated: Administrative Notices

Family Life & Marriage

• New: Wedding Anniversary Mass - Invitation for those celebrating a wedding anniversary milestone. Deadline: August 14, 2009
• Engaged Couple Seminars - All Deaneries
• Separated and Divorced Catholics Support Groups

Lay Ministry Formation Programs

• Called to Discipleship in Manchester, Enfield and Rochester, now registering for Fall 2009.
• Called to Servant Leadership course schedule for 2009/2010
• Now Accepting Applications: Called to Servant Leadership

New Hampshire Catholic Charities

• Looking for Job Training? NH Food Bank Culinary Job Training may be for you.
• NH Catholic Charities Web Site

Public Issues

• Faithful Citizenship News
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Respect Life

• Intercessions for Life

Safe Environment

• New: Guidelines for Using Social Networking Sites in Parish Programs (pdf)
• Important summer information for school principals & coordinators
• Protecting God’s Children Training: ongoing

Vocations

• New: "Come and See" Weekend at Precious Blood Monastery for single ladies 18-26, July 17-19, 2009
• Vocation Web Site: Liveinblackandwhite.com

Worship

• Clergy Prayer List: July 2009
• Intercessions for Vocations
• Intercessions for Life

Youth Ministers

• New: Guidelines for Using Social Networking Sites in Parish Programs (pdf)
• Time to reserve your spot is now! World Youth Day Madrid 2011
• Time to apply now! NET Is Coming in October 2009
• Christ Reigns! - National Catholic Youth Conference: November 19-21, 2009 (Kansas City, MO)

Resources

• Updated Daily: Diocesan Web Site
• Events Calendar
• NH Catholic Charities Web Site
• Papal Audiences
• Recent News Releases
• Healthy Living News (pdf)