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Scenes from my first Christmas

Yes, this is my First Christmas.....as a Deacon of course. Fr. Andrew reminded me and the entire congregation of that, along with the story ...

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Getting rid of the knots in my life


This weekend at Cursillo father Marc had a very special way to introduce reconciliation to us. We walked into the church and we were each handed a string, and then proceeded to the pews. Father then began to prepare us all for reconciliation. During the examination of conscience he kept asking us questions, challenging us, moment by moment I found myself tying up knots knots that exposed deficiencies, hurts, and moments of forgetting who I was. I honestly don't remember when the last time I confessed the sin of omission, I truly believe the blessed virgin Mary inspired me to put together one of the best confessions I have ever done in my life. The next moment occurred during confession where I could feel myself gently untying each knot. One at a time. After confession we were asked to place the small string at the foot of the statue of Mary. It was an extremely powerful moment. I had never experienced this before in my life and I am so thankful for this wonderful sacrament.

40 under 40!

The New Hampshire union leader annually recognizes 40 distinguished individuals who have made a difference in the lives of people and enhanced this great state, and who happened to be also under the age of 40. This year, through the movement of the Holy Spirit We are asking that you all participate in nominating father Kyle Stanton pastor of the good shepherd and holy family Parishes in Berlin and Gorham New Hampshire. He is truly a holy man who is dynamic and lives his faith always putting people first.





Another new day begins.

 This past weekend Cursillo #292   Was held in the northern part of New Hampshire. I was blessed to be one of the three spiritual advisers for 17 men looking to enhance their faith and bring more souls to Christ. There will be never enough words to describe the experience for the men,  and myself. i'm reminded of a quote from Matthew Kelly that life changes when habits change. I'm already working on my Palanca for the women's Cursillo  coming soon again here in the North country. I ask for your prayers  and support that the Holy Spirit will continue to guide these advisers leaders and candidates to a very fruitful week end.

Peace Deacon Mitch

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Cursillo 292

All will be silent from this blog through this weekend as Cursillo 292 starts this afternoon. May Almighty God bless you all!

Peace Deacon Mitch

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Latest update on prayer line for Cursiilo

We have more candidates and we ask you to pray for the following who will be on the Cursillo this weekend:

Candidates
Joseph Cabaup - Whitefield - Gate of Heaven Parish
Armand Chenelle - Ashland - Holy Trinity Parish
Ricky Clogston  - Pittsburg - North American Martyrs Parish
Tim Doucette - Belmont - St. Andre Bessette Parish
Tony Fitzherbert - Campton - Holy Trinity Parish
Dave Hemeon - Hill - Holy Trinity Parish
Michael Jutras  -  Exeter -  St. Michaels Parish
Jeff Leeman - Exeter - St. Michael Parish
**Isaac Madore  - Sumner, ME - Prince of Peace Parish
Bernie Martel  -  Berlin  -  Good Shepherd Parish
**Hamilton McLean - Laconia - St. Charles Parish
Joe Orzeck - Dalton - Gate of Heaven Parish
Ben Pellerin  -  Lancaster  - Gate of Heaven Parish
Bob Rutherford - Twin Mountain - Gate of Heaven Parish
Charles Schuh - Kingston - St. Michael Parish
Paul Thibault  -  Berlin -  Good Shepherd Parish
Henry Tupaj - Bethlehem - Gate of Heaven Parish

 

Monday, October 19, 2015

Please pray for our candidates

Thursday night begins our North Country Cursillo, I ask for your prayers for these men.....Joseph Cabaup - Whitefield - Gate of Heaven Parish
Armand Chenelle - Ashland - Holy Trinity Parish
Ricky Clogston  - Pittsburg - North American Martyrs Parish
Tim Doucette - Belmont - St. Andre Bessette Parish
Tony Fitzherbert - Campton - Holy Trinity Parish
Dave Hemeon - Hill - Holy Trinity Parish
Michael Jutras  -  Exeter -  St. Michaels Parish
Jeff Leeman - Exeter - St. Michael Parish
Bernie Martel  -  Berlin  -  Good Shepherd Parish
Joe Orzeck - Dalton - Gate of Heaven Parish
Ben Pellerin  -  Lancaster  - Gate of Heaven Parish
Bob Rutherford - Twin Mountain - Gate of Heaven Parish
Charles Schuh - Kingston - St. Michael Parish
Paul Thibault  -  Berlin -  Good Shepherd Parish
Henry Tupaj - Bethlehem - Gate of Heaven Parish

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Monday, October 12, 2015

Ultreya

Ultreya is a movement in the Church to help the laity discover and fundamental to being Christian. We invite you to join us either or both of these Ultreya evenings.
Tuesday, October 13th and Tuesday,
October 27th,
at Holy Family Parish, in the lower hall
 from 7:00pm to 8:15pm

Saturday, October 10, 2015

The meaning of a flag

 

The Fleurdelisé takes its white cross from the ancient royal flags of France.
Its white fleurs-de-lis (symbols of purity) and blue field (symbolizing Heaven) come from a banner honouring the Virgin Mary, reputedly carried by French-Canadian militia at General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm's victory at Carillon.
Contrary to a popular belief, the white fleurs-de-lis are not exactly taken from the banner of the kings of France (which used golden ones), though relation between both cannot be denied.
The flag is blazoned Azure, a cross between four fleurs-de-lis argent. Its horizontal symmetry allows both sides of the flag to show the same image.

Why made you ask that I am referring to the "flag of Quebec"? Well for one it is symbol of my heritage is a descendent of the French-Canadians. Out of curiosity I discovered a little bit about myself too! This summer I had the honor to be the main celebrant wonderful parishioner, and also receive the honor at another funeral to preach in French. At both events I shared that the flight was much more than a piece of tissue, fabric, that it was interwoven into our lives.
Je me Souviens - I remember 

Monday, October 5, 2015

Ultreya

Ultreya is a movement in the Church to help the laity discover and fundamental to being Christian. We invite you to join us either or both of these Ultreya evenings.

Tuesday, October 13th and Tuesday, October 27th,
at Holy Family Parish, lower hall ,from 7:00pm to 8:15pm. Please come and grow in your faith! 

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Celebrating the Feast of St. Francis


Last night and today I was honored to bless the animals of our two parishes. We have great people and together we celebrated God's creatures, and Saint Francis!

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Know your faith, and be ready to share!

Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope. 

Another feast day and it's all in the little things

SAINT THÉRÈSE OF THE CHILD JESUS, VIRGIN AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH

"I prefer the monotony of obscure sacrifice to all ecstasies. To pick up a pin for love can convert a soul." These are the words of Theresa of the Child Jesus, a Carmelite nun called the "Little Flower," who lived a cloistered life of obscurity in the convent of Lisieux, France. [In French-speaking areas, she is known as Thérèse of Lisieux.] And her preference for hidden sacrifice did indeed convert souls. Few saints of God are more popular than this young nun. Her autobiography, The Story of a Soul, is read and loved throughout the world. Thérèse Martin entered the convent at the age of 15 and died in 1897 at the age of 24.