This Week...
Monday, January 19-Offices Closed
Tuesday, January 20
12:15pm Mass
6pm Matthew Study
6pm Creation Care Meeting
7pm Young Adult Search Study
7pm Troop 15
Wednesday, January 21
9:30am Yarn Ministry
10:30am When You Pray Study
6pm When You Pray Study
Thursday, January 22
9am Day Away
12:15pm Mass
Friday, January 23
10am Food Pantry
10:15am Matthew Study
12:15pm Mass
12:45pm Adoration
Saturday, January 24
8:30am Men's Group
4pm Confession
5pm Meatball Sub Sale
5:30pm Mass
Sunday, January 25
8am Mass
8am-Noon Meatball Sub Sale
8:50am Religious Ed (K-5)
10am Mass
11am Coffee & Donuts
4:30pm Religious Ed (4-5)
4:30pm Middle School Program
6pm Mass
7pm Adoration
7pm Life Night
Monday, January 26
12:15pm Mass
Offices Closed
The parish offices will be closed Monday, January 19 for the federal holiday. There will be no daily Mass on the 19th.
Meatball Sub Sale
The Knights of Columbus will be selling Meatball Subs after Masses on the weekend of January 25.
Subs are $5 each. They will make plenty, but would appreciate pre-orders.
Knights will be selling after the Masses next weekend. You can also preorder by sending them an email.
Music Ministry
The Music Ministry program is seeking vocalists and instrumentalists to join our new Youth and Young Adult Music Worship Team. This ministry is designed to use your musical gifts to serve our parish community in a deep and meaningful way. Our primary goal is to connect others with God through worship music. Youth and Young Adults who sing or play an instrument, or both, are strongly encouraged to join us!
We will blend Contemporary Praise and Christian music, as well as select traditional hymns with a fresh new twist. We will sing at our Sunday 6pm Mass. Special events throughout the year will include a Worship Night as well as other opportunities to extend our message to the community. Rehearsal times are TBD (based on group availability. For more information, please contact the Director of Music, Artie Carew via email, and please feel free to also visit our parish website.
Knights of Columbus Penguin Plunge
On February 8, 2026, a Knights of Columbus team will take an icy swim in the Atlantic Ocean at Hampton Beach as part of the Special Olympics New Hampshire Penguin Plunge!
Please support our team and Special Olympics NH with your prayers and by making a donation here.
Pregnancy Support Drive
The Knights of Columbus are once again doing their drive to support local pregnancy counseling centers.
When: January 1st – 25th
Where: The Gathering Space Gift Box
We hope that you can purchase Gift Cards, which will be distributed to the 18 Pregnancy Centers in NH. These courageous young mothers need our Prayers and Support.
Suggested Gift Cards would be appreciated from:
CVS Shaw's Hannaford
Walgreen’s Kohl's Walmart Market Basket Target
Prepaid VISA or MASTERCARD Debit Cards
Vita Nova Men's Retreat
Registration for 2026 is now OPEN!
for the annual Men's Retreat will be held at the beautiful Barbara C. Harris Center in Greenfield, NH. The theme of this year's retreat is "On the Lips of Sinners" and will be led by Rev. David Gagnon, Pastor of St. Joseph in Epping.
March 6-8
Friday Registration 6:00
Program begins at 7:15 pm
Ends with Lunch on Sunday at 12:30 pm Check out by 2:00 pm
For more information, please click here.
Cursillo
If you have ever lived a Cursillo weekend, we invite you to once a month reunion. Please contact Deacon Brian.
Cursillo a Spanish word meaning "short course". Cursillo in Christianity means short course in Christanity. It is a lay Catholic movement of the Church with its own method to live Christian ideals. To be a Christian in the fullest sense, in the everyday activities of life- with family, in your workplace and community. If you are interested in learning more about the Cursillo movement, please also contact Deacon Brian.
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.
12/7/25 $8,758
12/14/25 $6,541
12/21/25: $9,324 12/25/25 (Christmas): $18,366
12/28/25 $6,091
Online (December): $9946.32
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, Jan. 27, 6:30pm
- 378 Notre Dame Ave, Manchester
- St. Michael
- Wed, Jan. 28, 6pm
- 9 Lincoln St, Exeter
- High School Open Gym Basketball for Boys. Friday nights at 6pm in the SJN Hall.
- Ste. Marie's Annual Father/Daughter Dance, January 31, 6:30-9pm. $40 per Dad/Daughters are free. For more info Ste. Marie's Father/Daughter Dance Facebook Page.
- World Day of Prayer for the Sick Mass, Our Lady of Lourdes in Pittsfield, NH at 6pm. Join us for a healing Mass, including Sacramental Rite of the Anointing of the Sick.
- With the start the new year…is your child ready for a change and a new school? Saint Christopher Academy would love to welcome your child now or in the fall! Applications are open for both the current year and the fall of 2026. To learn more, visit SaintChrisAcademy.org or contact Enrollment Coordinator Lorrice Bedard at 603-882-7442, ext. 310.
- CAMP NDA- Tyngsboro Held at Academy of Notre Dame Tyngsboro’s 200 acre campus, campers are engaged in creative projects, nature exploration, and joyful play! Our staff is dedicated to sending home happy, tired campers who can’t wait to come back the next day! Our Director is a faithful Catholic with more than 25 years experience with kids. Before and after camp care is available. Multi week and sibling discounts. Early bird registration through January 31! Www.ndatyngsboro.org or email campnda@ndatyngsboro.org
- St. Catherine's pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes and Paris, June 11-20, 2026. For more information, email Derek, St. Catherine's Parish Evangelist.
Seasonal Choir
The Seasonal Choir begins practice on Sunday, November 9 at 1:30pm. Any adult interested in singing in the Christmas choir is welcome!
The Children's Choir will begin practice on Sunday, November 16 at 11am. Any child interested in singing in the Children's Choir at the 4pm Christmas Eve Mass is welcome to join this group!
For more info about either group, please contact Artie.
Seasonal Choir
The Seasonal Choir begins practice on Sunday, November 9 at 1:30pm. Any adult interested in singing in the Christmas choir is welcome!
The Children's Choir will begin practice on Sunday, November 16 at 11am. Any child interested in singing in the Children's Choir at the 4pm Christmas Eve Mass is welcome to join this group!
For more info about either group, please contact Artie.
