What's Happening This Week
Monday, January 20-Parish Offices Closed
Tuesday, January 21
- 7pm Troop 15 (Boys/Girls)
Wednesday, January 22
- 9:30am Yarn Ministry
- 10:30am Follow Me Study
- 12:15pm Mass
- 6:30pm Follow Me Study
- 7:30pm Youth Holy Hour
Thursday, January 23
- 9am Day Away
- 12:15pm Mass
- 6pm EPIC Study
Friday, January 24
- 10am Food Pantry
- 10:30am EPIC Study
- 12:15pm Mass
- 12:45pm Adoration
Saturday, January 25
- 8:30am Men's Group
- 4pm Confession
- 4-7pm Meatball Sub Sale
- 5:30pm Mass
Sunday, January 26
- 8am Mass
- 9am-Noon Meatball Sub Sale
- 10am Mass
- 11am Bingo
- 11:30am OCIA
- 7pm Adoration
Monday, January 27
- 12:15pm Mass
- 6:45pm Parish Council
Parish Offices Closed
- Due to the Martin Luther King holiday, the parish offices will be closed on January 20. There will be no Daily Mass.
Tax Statements
If you would like a statement of your 2024 contributions to the parish, please send us the following information by email:
- Name
- Address
- Phone #
- Envelope #
You can also place the information on a piece of paper in the collection basket and we will send the statement to you.
Creation Care Update
- Congratulations to all of us! In 2024, this parish recycled over 1,000 pounds of plastic film through the next Trex recycling program. It's great news that we kept that much plastic out of landfills. We will continue recycling the plastic film through 2025. Because we recycled so much, we earned a Trex bench!
The bench needs some assembly. It's currently in the staff room. If you can help assemble the bench, please meet in the staff room after the 10 am mass on Sunday, Jan 19. - Solar 101: The basics and benefits of going solarThursday, Feb 20 7-8:30 pmMatthew Thornton Room, Town Hall6 Baboosic Lake Rd, MerrimackSpeakers:· Eric Kilens, Granite State Solar·Mark Robichaud, Merrimack SolarTopics:· How solar works· Solar for homes and businesses· Types of installations· What makes a good roof for solar?· How to measure solar access· How Net metering works· How tax credits work
Knights of Columbus
Pregnancy Counseling Center Support
When: January 1st – 26th
Where: The Gathering Space Gift Box
Where: The Gathering Space Gift Box
Last January, St. John Neumann contribution was $1,075.00!
Again, This Year’s Drive will be Similar to the Giving Tree, we hope that you can purchase Gift Cards, which will be distributed to the 18 Pregnancy Centers in NH, for them to purchase what is needed for the Parents and/or the Centers. These courageous young mothers need our Prayers and Support.
Suggested Gift Cards would be appreciated from:
CVS Shaw's
Again, This Year’s Drive will be Similar to the Giving Tree, we hope that you can purchase Gift Cards, which will be distributed to the 18 Pregnancy Centers in NH, for them to purchase what is needed for the Parents and/or the Centers. These courageous young mothers need our Prayers and Support.
Suggested Gift Cards would be appreciated from:
CVS Shaw's
Walgreen’s Kohl's
Rite Aid Target
Hannaford Walmart
Hannaford Walmart
Market Basket
Prepaid VISA or MASTERCARD Debit Cards
Prepaid VISA or MASTERCARD Debit Cards
Hot Meatball Sub Sale
The Knights of Columbus are once again holding their hot meatball sub sale!
January 25, 4-7pm
January 26, 9am-Noon
Subs are only $5 each and can be pre-ordered after all Masses or by emailing kofc@sjnnh.org.
All proceeds benefit the Knights of Columbus charities.
Family Bingo
We will once again be hosting BINGO on January 26 after the 10am Mass.
Come join us for this incredibly popular event. The Knights will be selling Hot Meatball subs for lunch ($5 each-ordering ahead is greatly appreciated), the parish will provide chips, cookies, and drinks, and there will be Catholic prizes for the winners.
All are welcome to join in on the fun!
Come join us for this incredibly popular event. The Knights will be selling Hot Meatball subs for lunch ($5 each-ordering ahead is greatly appreciated), the parish will provide chips, cookies, and drinks, and there will be Catholic prizes for the winners.
All are welcome to join in on the fun!
Grieving a loss?
Find hope and healing after the death of a loved one. Join us at Grief Share.
13 Weekly Grief Support Sessions (Join at any time in the series.)
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Starting February 19
Where: St. John Neumann Hall
Contact: Deacon Brian Lester
Vita Nova Men's Retreat
Come join us (including several men from SJN!) in "Exploring the Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Hell, Heaven".
March 14-15, 2024
Once again our annual Men's Retreat will be held at the beautiful Barbara C. Harris Center in Greenfield, NH.
Friday Registration 6:00 - 7:00 pm
We start promptly at 7:15
Ends with Lunch on Sunday at 12:30 and we need to check out by 2:00
Meals start with Breakfast on Saturday.
Please eat dinner before arriving on Friday. Our Spiritual Director for the 2025 weekend will be Very Rev. Jason Jalbert.
We start promptly at 7:15
Ends with Lunch on Sunday at 12:30 and we need to check out by 2:00
Meals start with Breakfast on Saturday.
Please eat dinner before arriving on Friday. Our Spiritual Director for the 2025 weekend will be Very Rev. Jason Jalbert.
For more information and to register, click here.
New Projector Ministry! Volunteers Needed!
Do you feel comfortable running PowerPoint? Or want to learn? Want to help augment the music and other ministries at Mass? This could be a ministry for you!
Thanks to the generosity of Fr. Rob and the parish, we are blessed to have a wonderful projection system. This Fall and Christmas we have been piloting music lyric projection during select Masses. Our goal has been that the projected lyrics are accessible and legible. And the feedback from parishioners has been tremendous. We are now ready to provide this benefit across more of our beautiful St. John Neumann Masses. But we need your help to do so. To learn more about potentially volunteering, simply email Paul Schmitt.
Free Tax Assistance
One of our parishioners has passed on this information for those who may need the help. To have your taxes prepared at no charge, please pick up the form at Easterseals NH, 555 Auburn St., Manchester, NH. By appointment only on Thursdays from 5-7pm. Call 211 or visit NHTaxHelp.org.
December Offering
We have had a request for the monthly offering to be placed in the newsletter. As always, we thank you for your generosity.
Offering for:
12/1/24: $10,194
12/8/24: $2,999
12/9/24: (Imm. Conc) $2,553
12/15/24: $5,562
12/22/24: $7,009
12/15/24: $5,562
12/22/24: $7,009
12/25/24: (Christmas) $11,921
12/29/24: $5,242
Online (December): $9,283.33
Online (December): $9,283.33
Cathedral Gift Shop
The Cathedral Gift Shop, located at 145 Lowell Street in Manchester, is currently offering 40% off all Christmas items.
Stop in today! Their hours are 9-2 Mon-Sat with extended hours on Wednesday until 5:30 and Saturday until 3:30.
Celebration of Marriage Event
Saturday, February 8
5pm
St. Kathryn (Hudson) Parish Hall
$45 per couple; includes fully catered meal, fellowship, music, games, guest speakers, prizes and fun
Payment for tickets can be made online by credit card at www.stkathryns.org or by cash or check to the parish office.
Catholic School Teacher
St. Francis School is currently seeking teachers to join their faculty for the 2025-2026 School Year. We are a growing PK-3 to Grade 6 school located in Litchfield. Contributing to our Franciscan ethos is a 15-acre campus complete with hiking trails and a small farm. Students receive a joy-filled spiritual life and formation in virtue as they grow in love for God and one another.
Even if you do not have experience, we would love to speak with you.
Please call or email Principal Mark at 603-424-3312 or schwerdtm@StFrancisSchoolNH.org
Catholic Literature Conference
The Eighth Annual Catholic Literature Conference will be held March 22, 2025 at Ste. Marie Parish. If you would be so kind, please add the attached flyer to your bulletin.
Theme: "Four Great Writers Every Catholic Should Read"
Authors: Homer, Jane Austen, Willa Cather, and Robert Frost
Speakers: Glenn Arbery, Joseph Pearce, Amy Fahey, Sean Fitzpatrick
Saturday, March 22, 2025
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Lunch included
$35, general public
$20, students and seminarians
Healing Masses
We have had a request to list the healing Masses in the area. This section will be found right before our contact information in following updates.
- Ste. Marie's
- Tues, January 28, 6:30pm
- 378 Notre Dame Ave, Manchester
- St. Michael's
- Wed, March 26
- 9 Lincoln St., Exeter
Find Us on Facebook and Instagram!
We have a number of active social media sites. We'd love to connect with you there.
Facebook (Parish Page)
YouTube (Streaming Sunday Mass)
Facebook (Youth Ministry)
Facebook (Children's Ministry)
Instagram (Parish)
Instagram (Youth Ministry)
Instagram (Children's Ministry)