This Week...
Monday, April 13
12:15pm Mass
7pm Knights of Columbus12:15pm Mass
Tuesday, April 14
12:15pm Mass
7pm Young Adult Bible Study7pm Troop 15
Wednesday, April 15
9:30am Yarn Ministry
10:30am Revelation Study
6:30pm Revelation StudyThursday, April 16
9am Day Away
12:15pm Mass
12:45pm AdorationFriday, April 17
10am Food Pantry
12:15pm Mass
12:45pm Adoration
Saturday, April 18
8:30am Men's Group
4pm Confession5:30pm Mass
Sunday, April 19
8am Mass
8:50am Religious Ed (K-5)10am Mass
11am Coffee & Donuts
2pm Divine Mercy Sunday Service4:30pm Religious Ed (4-5)
4:30pm Middle School Program
6pm Mass
7pm Adoration7pm Life Night (High School)
Monday, April 20
12:15pm Mass
Help Needed
One of our parishioners is in need of help in the home. This would be a perfect opportunity for a high schooler or college student!
She needs 2-3 hours of help a week with basic cleaning and outdoor work. If this is a job that you might be interested in, contact Teri and she will link you with this lovely parishioner!
One of our parishioners is in need of help in the home. This would be a perfect opportunity for a high schooler or college student!
She needs 2-3 hours of help a week with basic cleaning and outdoor work. If this is a job that you might be interested in, contact Teri and she will link you with this lovely parishioner!
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.
Volunteers are needed for:
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.
Volunteers are needed for:
- Liturgical Ministers
- Coffee & Donuts
- Small Maintenance Items
- Room Set-ups
- Substitute RN’s for Day Away
- Coordinating Social Activities
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.
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.
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 TBA. For more information, please contact the Director of Music, Artie Carew via email, and please feel free to also visit our parish website.
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 TBA. For more information, please contact the Director of Music, Artie Carew via email, and please feel free to also visit our parish website.
High School Grad Mass
If you are the proud parent of a high school senior, we would love to recognize their hard work at the 10AM mass on Sunday, June 1st followed by a reception in the hall.
Please email Mickayla with your high school senior's first and last name, their picture, and their plans for after graduation (college and major(s), work, armed forces, vocation etc.).
In order to ensure a proper honoring, please submit requested information no later than Monday, May 11th.
If you are the proud parent of a high school senior, we would love to recognize their hard work at the 10AM mass on Sunday, June 1st followed by a reception in the hall.
Please email Mickayla with your high school senior's first and last name, their picture, and their plans for after graduation (college and major(s), work, armed forces, vocation etc.).
In order to ensure a proper honoring, please submit requested information no later than Monday, May 11th.
Religious Ed Tidbits
Confirmation/First Communion
Confirmation/First Communion
- A number of our students will be making their Confirmation and First Communion next month. Please keep them in your prayers.
- The Parish will once again be hosting Totus Tuus this summer from July 26-31. It is open to all students currently in Grades K-11. Signups can be done online here.
March 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:
3/1/26 $5,722
3/8/26 $7,168
3/15/26 $5,451
3/22/26 $5,489
3/29/26 $7,854
Online (March) $8,716.32
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, Apr. 28, 6:30pm
- 378 Notre Dame Ave, Manchester
- St. Michael
- Wed, Apr. 29, 6pm
- 9 Lincoln St, Exeter
- Little Ones & Loved Ones Play group for ages 12-36 months at Cardinal Lacroix Academy in Manchester. 10-11:30am on March 17, March 31 and April 14. To register, call 603-622-0414.
- Cardinal Lacroix Academy, serving students from PreK (ages 3 & 4) through Grade 6 is now accepting applications. At CLA, we partner with families to form hearts, minds and souls. No child is turned away for financial reasons. Learn more or apply today: 603-622-0414 or clanh.org
- People of Hope: Faith-filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors at St. Anselm. Free and open to the public on April 21-22, 2026. For more information, click here.
- 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!
