This Week...
Monday, February 23
12:15pm Mass
Tuesday, February 24
12:15pm Mass
6pm Matthew Study
7pm Young Adult No Greater Love Study
Wednesday, February 25
10:30am When You Pray Study
6pm When You Pray Study
Thursday, February 26
9am Day Away
12:15pm Mass
Friday, February 27
10am Food Pantry
10:15am Matthew Study
12:15pm Mass
12:40pm Stations of the Cross
12:45pm Adoration
6pm Confession
6:30pm Stations of the Cross
Saturday, February 28
8:30am Men's Group
4pm Confession
5:30pm Mass
Sunday, March 1
8am Mass
10am Mass
11am Coffee & Donuts
12pm Seasonal Choir Practice
6pm Mass
7pm Adoration
Monday, March 2
12:15pm Mass
Parish Needs
We have a number of areas in the parish in which we could use some help. If you are able to help us out, please contact Teri in the office.
We need help with setting up rooms, coffee & donuts, small maintenance jobs, liturgical ministry, social activities, and Day Away, to name a few.
Overnight Adoration
SJN will offer Overnight Adoration:
Friday, March 6-7
7pm-8am
Sign up for this is available in the gathering space or online here. Join us in spending time with our Lord this Lent.
Young Adult & Adult Faith Formation
Adult Faith Formation:
- Matthew study 6pm Tuesdays and 10:15am Fridays thru March 27
- Revelation study 10:30am and 6:30pm Wednesdays March 4th – May 20th (except for Holy Week)
Young Adults group:
- No Greater Love study 7pm Tuesdays in Lent (Feb 24 – Mar 24)
Check out our website, sjnnh.org/lent to see many opportunities available for make this lent transformational.
Music Ministry
- The Seasonal Choir has begun practicing for the Easter Triduum. Practices are scheduled for Sundays at 12 noon in the church. All are welcome to join. For more information, please contact Artie.
- We are starting a new Young Adult/Youth Choir to sing at Sunday 6pm Masses. To learn more about joining, please contact Artie.
Announcing the 40 Days For Life Spring 2026 Manchester Campaign
From Wed Feb 18 thru Sunday Mar 29 every day from 7am to 7pm, you’re invited to join other Christians in more than 60 countries and 600 cities around the world for 40 Days for Life – seeking an end to abortion through prayer, fasting, and outreach to offer hope and options to anyone dealing with an unexpected pregnancy. In Manchester, we pray on the public sidewalk outside Planned Parenthood, 24 Pennacook Street.
There are many Pregnancy Resource Centers throughout NH that are eager to provide alternatives to abortion, as well as caring support to the mother during pregnancy and after the baby is born, FOR FREE.
For more information, please visit our website. You can sign up for vigil hours by creating an account on the website, or, if you prefer, just contact Manchester Leader, Norm Thibault, at 603-289-0574 and he'll do the signup steps for you.
All are invited to attend our Kickoff Rally at 2pm Sunday Feb 15 at St Catherine of Siena (church basement), Hemlock Street, Manchester.
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.
January Offering
We have had a request for the monthly offering to be placed in the newsletter. As always, we thank you for your generosity.
1/1/26 (Solemnity of Mary) $2,064
1/4/26 $6,665
1/11/26: $4,684
1/18/26 $8,566
1/25/26 $4,849
Online (January): $8646.32
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, Feb. 24, 6:30pm
- 378 Notre Dame Ave, Manchester
- St. Michael
- Wed, Apr. 29, 6pm
- 9 Lincoln St, Exeter
- Lenten Mission. Parish of the Resurrection. Feb. 27-28. Featuring Dominick Albano, a nationally sought-after speaker and writer. For more information and to register for this free mission, go to parishoftheresurrection.org
- Guest Speaker Monsignor James Shea, Saturday, March 14, 7pm, Immaculate Conception Church, Nashua, NH. An engaging witness to the beauty of the Catholic faith and its relevance for our time. For more information, please visit iccnashuanh.org
- 9th Annual Catholic Literature Conference: Featuring Joseph Pearce, Amy Fahey, James Matthew Wilson, Jeremy Beer, Matthew Mehan. Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 8am-3pm. For more information: thomasmorecollege.edu
- St. Francis Annual Golf Tournament. June 23, 2026, 8am, Amherst Country Club. For more info: birdease.com/stfrancisschool
- 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.
Pregnancy Support Drive-LAST CHANCE
The Knights of Columbus are once again doing their drive to support local pregnancy counseling centers.
When: January 1st – February 2
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
Valentine's Dinner Dance
The Parish Council is hosting a Valentine’s Dinner Dance on:
Saturday, February 14
6:30pm
SJN Parish Hall
Join us for a fun, music-filled evening! Dinner will be catered. The fabulous Bedford Big Band will once again provide the music for your listening and dancing enjoyment!
Tickets are $20 a person/$40 a couple and can be purchased by clicking here.
For more information on the Bedford Big Band and to get in the mood to hear some fabulous music, check out their YouTube channel by clicking here!
