Listening to God in a Noisy World:  Be Still & Know (Ps 46:10)

Join us for a morning women’s retreat at St. Catherine’s on Oct. 4, starting with 8 am First Saturday Mass. Guest speaker: Shannon Best. Shannon is a parishioner at Ste. Marie and has been involved in ministry and teaching catechesis for over 20 years. More info to come.

You can protect mothers and children by joining this worldwide mobilization to pray and fast for an end to abortion.  Through prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils and community outreach, 40 Days for Life has inspired more than 1 million volunteers.

Here's how to take part in 40 Days for life in our community:

Vigil Location:  Outside Planned Parenthood, 24 Pennacook St. Manchester, NH

Vigil Hours:  7am-7pm daily

Local Contact:  Norman Thibeault (603-289-0574) 40daysforlifemanchester@gmail.com

Learn More, Get involved, And sign up for prayer times by visiting our campaign here.

with Author Leila Lawler

On Saturday, September 20, the Cathedral Gift Shop will host author Leila Lawler as part of their Catholic Speaker Series program.

Leila Marie Lawler is a wife, mother and grandmother. Leila encountered Christianity as a high school student and entered the Catholic Church in 1979. Leila is a Fellow of the Center for the Restoration of Christian Culture, a project of Thomas More college of the Liberal Arts in Merrimack, New Hampshire. Her book, co-authored with David Clayton, The Little Oratory: A Beginner’s Guide to Praying in the Home, is published by Sophia Institute Press. This talk will cover some thoughts on prayer taken from Church Fathers and classical spiritual masters and how to make a traditional prayer or icon corner or altar in the home. The focus will be on beauty and its power to transform our inner life and our world. 

The talk will begin at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Cathedral Gift Shop, 145 Lowell St. Manchester.  There is no cost to attend but an RSVP is requested as seating is limited. 

For more information or to RSVP please visit: www.stjosephcathedralnh.org/CatholicSpeakers or 603-622-6404

This is our 41st year!  The walk will take place on Sunday, October 19, 2025, beginning and ending at Temple Beth Abraham, 4 Raymond Street in Nashua. Registration is from 12 to 1pm with opening ceremonies at 1pm and stepping out at 1:30pm. Those who raise all their monies on line don’t need to register and can grab lunch before coming at 12:45.  Registration and celebration are in the parking lot, weather permitted.

For more info: click here You can also find us on Facebook; just search for Nashua Cropwalk.  This year, our goal is to raise at least $56,000.

If you can’t walk, be sure to sponsor a walker, or make a team donation.   We can also always use volunteer help at the event if your feet aren’t made for walking!

For any questions or to volunteer please contact Becky Green.  We look forward to seeing you!

All are welcome to join us for this powerful weekend of renewal, music, sharing and gifted speakers held at St. Mary Queen of Peace Church, 200 Lawrence Rd., Salem with Msgr. Mark Montminy.

Approached with faith and openness, the weekend serves to deepen or establish our relationship with Jesus, while awakening the power of the Holy Spirit given to us through our Baptism.  It also provides an experience referred to as Baptism of the Holy Spirit, as in a

personal Pentecost that empowers us to more fully live out our  Baptismal call. Weekend cost is $30 ($50 for couples) and includes all meals and materials needed.  Finances should not keep anyone from attending.  Call about financial help or any other questions.

To Register:  Linda Kramer 978-685-2974 cfc3313@yahoo.com

or Jackie Morganti, 603-332-3576 jspmnt@gmail.com  Mail checks payable to:  Sts. Mary and Joseph Parish, 33 Main St., Salem, NHH  03079

All Scouts (Boys & Girls) in grades 6-12, and adult leaders, are invited to the 43rd Annual Scout Retreat Fri. Sept. 12 – Sun. Sept. 14, 2025 at Camp Fatima in Gilmanton Iron Works NH. 

The cost is $25 per scout and $15 per adult. This Retreat is like a Camporee - it’s very active, involving scouts in a number of fun, interesting, challenging, thought provoking and faith filled activities, including a climbing wall, high ropes, capture the flag, and a dance! Put on by Fr. Ray Ball & the Diocesan Catholic Scouting Committee. 

BSA, GSUSA, American Heritage Girls, Venture Crews, Trail Life, Troops of St. George, and Knights of Columbus Squires are all invited. 

Info & Registration: www.catholicnh.org/scout or www.facebook.com/nhscoutretreat or FrRay3@gmail.com or (603) 224-4393 x1.