St Francis of Assisi, Litchfield, NH

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We Pray...

Lord,
may everything we do
begin with your inspiration,
continue with your help,
and reach perfection under your guidance.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.

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WELCOME

"Christ has risen!"

". . . indeed he has risen!"

St Francis of Assisi, Litchfield NH welcomes all into its community. We serve Catholics in Litchfield, southern Manchester and Londonderry from our church located on the banks of the Merrimack River in southern New Hampshire. As the website resources continue to grow, we hope to spiritually reach out to individuals far wider then our geographic location. Please browse our web pages, pray with us and return occationally to see how our community is growing. If you happen to find yourself in southern New Hampshire, we invite you to come worship with us. If you like what what you see, please find your way to the Contact Us page and send in your comment.

A Mother's Day Prayer

Most Gracious Heavenly Father,

We thank You for our mothers to whom You have entrusted the care of every precious human life from its very beginning in the womb. You have given to woman the capacity of participating with You in the creation of new life. Grant that every woman may come to understand the full meaning of that blessing, which gives her an unlimited capacity for selfless love for every child she may be privileged to bear, and for all Your children. Watch over every mother who is with child, strengthen her faith in Your fatherly care and love for her and for her unborn baby. Give her courage in times of fear or pain, understanding in times of uncertainty and doubt, and hope in times of trouble. Grant her joy in the birth of her child.

To mothers You have given the great privilege and responsibility of being a child's first teacher & spiritual guide. Grant that all mothers may worthily foster the faith of their children, following the example of Mary, Elizabeth, and other holy women who follow Christ. Help mothers to grow daily in knowledge & understanding of Your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, & grant them the wisdom to impart this knowledge faithfully to their children & to all who depend upon them.

New Lower Prices!

"Fun in the Sun" summer day-camp is about to begin its sixth summer of operation. It began as a program to give parishioners a safe and wholesome summer day care program for families that have working parents. Run by Vicki Isabelle, the parish Religious Education Director, she and her staff have created a wonderful and fun environment for children under 13 years of age.

This year the program has been filling up quickly, but there are still spots available. The parish lowered the price by more then 20% and the great reputation that has developed over the years is beginning to spread around southern Manchester and Litchfield. "We're only taking 40 children, the program is oriented towards families that need multiple days of day care for their children," says Vicki Isabelle, the program director.

A Smashing Success

Who would have thought that an evening of finger pointing and name calling would be the catalyst for a successful event for St. Francis of Assisi School? The behavior was all in fun and most importantly, for the children, as their First Annual Gala School Auction, held on April 12th became a resounding success. The auction, held at Fratello’s Restaurant in Manchester, attracted well over one hundred enthusiastic guests, and was the school’s largest fund-raiser, raising more than $10,000. In addition to gathering for a worthy cause, the auction itself was both exciting and extremely entertaining.

OCTOBER 13-21, 2008

Fr. Paul Montminy, pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Manchester, and Fr. Ray Labrie, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Litchfield, are planning a pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes, Paris and Nevers Our trip will take us to Fatima where Our Lady appeared to Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco in 1917. We will explore the Basilica and see the tombs of these visionaries. We will then travel to nearby Spain to visit Burgos, known as the cradle of the Castile region. Day 5 will take us to Lourdes, France where the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette in the Grotto of Massabielle. All travelers will be able to take part in the beautiful candlelight procession. During our tour of Parish, we will see the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal and view the incorrupt body of St. Catherine Laboure. Our tour includes seeing some of the most beautiful and important churches in the world, such as Notre Dame and Sacred Heart of Montmartre. The last day of our stay will take us to the Loire Valley to pray at the tomb of St. Bernadette. Our farewell dinner will be enjoyed at the Eiffel Tower with breathtaking views of the “City of Lights.” Per person Rates: Double $3,289; Single $3,689. For more information, or for a flyer, please contact Fr. Paul or Fr. Ray at 622-4966.

**There will be an information night on Monday, April 28, at 7pm at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Manchester

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