Join us this weekend as we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints
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Our Advent journey continues!
Join us this weekend as we celebrate the
The Third Sunday of Advent
Click HERE for the readings and reflections for the entire family.
"The third Sunday of Advent is also called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete, a Latin word which means “rejoice,” is taken from the entrance antiphon for Sunday’s Mass. This theme is echoed in today’s second reading from the first Letter to the Thessalonians. It is a reminder that Advent is a season of joy because our salvation is already at hand." From Sunday Connection
Mass Times: 5:00 pm Saturday and 10:30 am Sunday at Our Lady of Fatima and 8:30 am Sunday at Immaculate Conception.
Weekday masses: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 9:00 am]
Distribution of the Eucharist for those who are unable to or who should not attend Sunday Mass is:
Immaculate Conception: 9:30am to 10:00 am
Our Lady of Fatima: 11:30 am to Noon
“For unto us a child is born!”With joy, we invite you to join us this Christmas!
Mass times:
Our Lady of Fatima Church 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm Christmas Eve
10:30 am Christmas Day
Immaculate Conception Church 8:30 am Christmas Day
In order to follow COVID safety guidelines, we require that you wear a mask and
sign up to reserve a seat.
Please click HERE to sign up.
( PLEASE NOTE: there are no seats remaining for the 4:00 pm Mass.)
If you choose to attend Christmas Mass virtually, visit
www.facebook.com/olfic beginning at 8:30 am Christmas morning.Communion will be available at church after Christmas morning masses.
In order that we can prepare a safe place for guests to worship this year, we are looking for welcome ministers to escort visitors to their seats as they arrive at Mass. You will need to arrive at Mass one half hour before mass begins. Specific instructions to follow. Only requirement? A welcoming spirit! Teens welcome.
Click HERE to sign up. Please be sure you also reserve a seat for the Mass in which you are serving. Thank you!
Click HERE to sign up. Please be sure you also reserve a seat for the Mass in which you are serving. Thank you!
"Many hands make light work"
Please consider helping out on December 20 after 10:30 am Mass as we decorate our beautiful church for Christmas. Any time that you can give is appreciated.
ADVENT PRAYER REFLECTION
Via Zoom
When? Wednesday, December 16
When? Wednesday, December 16
from either 10-11am or 7-8pm Presenter: Virginia Blass, D. Min.
During our presentation, some beautiful art paintings about Mary and Advent will be offered for our reflections. A practical method of raising our conscious awareness of God’s loving presence in our daily lives will also be shared. Welcome to all!
To Register contact: Vblassevent@gmail.com to identity which session you are attending and to receive the Zoom meeting ID and password.
Virginia Blass, D. Min. an experienced preacher, spiritual director, author, and retreat presenter. is also a member of our parish. Free will donation for the parish is appreciated.
Join Deacon Greg on Zoom for a 20 minute prayer service each evening from December 17 to December 23 at 7:00 pm. The "O Antiphons,"
an Advent tradition dating from the 8th century, will be featured.
an Advent tradition dating from the 8th century, will be featured.
To join the zoom meeting click below.
Meeting ID: 856 5602 4560
Passcode: advent
Why not consider some extra "face time" with Our Lord this Advent by attending daily Mass Monday - Wednesday. Be with Him, love Him and join with Him through the Eucharist. Or join together as a faith community as we pray the rosary or via Zoom for one of our Advent prayer offerings.
SATURDAY December 12
8:00 am Men of St. Joseph
4:15pm Reconciliaton/Confession at Our Lady of Fatima
5:00 pm Weekend Mass - The Third Sunday in Advent - OLF
SUNDAY December 13
8:30 am Weekend Mass - The Third Sunday in Advent - IM
9:30 am. Adult Religious Education
10:30 am Weekend Mass - The Third Sunday in Advent - OLF
MONDAY December 14
9:00 am Morning Mass - OLF
3:15 pm Rosary - IC
4:30 pm Intercessory Prayer Group - IC
TUESDAY December 15
7:45 am. Men's Group Preparing for Sunday -OLF Hall
9:00 am Morning Mass
9:30 am Rosary after Mass - OLF
WEDNESDAY December 16
9:00 am Morning Mass - OLF
10:00 am. Advent Prayer via Zoom with Virginia Blass (see details above)
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm NEW! Reconciliaton/Confession at Our Lady of Fatima
7:00 pm Advent Prayer via Zoom with Virginia Blass (see details above)
THURSDAY December 17
8:30 am. Rosary - OLF
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. NEW! Reconciliaton/Confession at Our Lady of Fatima
7:00 pm. Advent Prayer via Zoom with Deacon Greg
FRIDAY December 18
7:00 pm. Advent Prayer via Zoom with Deacon Greg
SUPPORTING YOUR PARISH THIS ADVENT
Online giving is an easy way to continue to support our parish. We offer online giving directly from our website. Giving online is safe and easy and allows you to set up automatic recurring contributions and view your complete online giving history from anywhere you have access to the Internet. If you’re still using envelopes or contributing via cash/check, please mail to our office 724 Main Street, New London, NH 03257
Inviting all men in the parish to consider The Men of St. Joseph. We gather in prayer, discussion and for breakfast on the second Saturday of every month from 8:00 am - 9:30 am at OLF. There are no extra activities or volunteer roles, just show up and be present. We are an informal group and all are welcome. The next meeting will take place on Saturday December 12th. Why not give it a try as part of your Advent journey? No obligation - just come check us out! Questions? Contact Jason Bassi at njbassi@gmail.com
The Women's Society will be supporting parish families in need this Christmas. Simply purchase a gift card (marked with the $ amount) for Walmart, Hannaford, Market Basket or VISA. We are also grateful to accept cash or checks made out to the OLF/IC Women’s Society with a memo “Christmas gift” and we will purchase the card for you. Place your donation in an envelope marked "Women's Society", and deposit in the collection basket at Mass by Sunday December 13. Donations may also be mailed to the parish office at 724 Main Street, New London, NH 03257. Your participation is greatly appreciated.
Jesse Tree Family Facebook Event
A Jesse Tree represents the family tree of Jesus Christ. Each ornament represents a story from the Bible that tells about God’s people before Jesus was born. Each Story shows God's salvation plan and tells how He guided humanity to prepare for the coming of the Messiah. During the Advent season, a Bible Story is read which relates to Jesus family or God͛'s people͘. After the Bible story is read and discussed, an ornament is placed on a tree.
Each day on Facebook (www.facebook.com/olfic) we l post a bible story and an image of the ornament. You can download and print ornaments for coloring by clicking below. Have some fun while preparing for Jesus' birth.
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