This Week...
Monday, May 18
12:15pm Mass
12:15pm Mass
Tuesday, May 19
12:15pm Mass
7pm Troop 157pm Creation Care Committee
7pm Young Adult Bible Study
Wednesday, May 20
10:30am Revelation Study
6:30pm Revelation StudyThursday, May 21
9am Day Away
12:15pm Mass
12:45pm AdorationFriday, May 22
10am Food Pantry
12:15pm Mass
12:45pm Adoration
Saturday, May 23
8:30am Men's Group
4pm Confession5:30pm Mass
Sunday, May 24
8am Mass
10am Mass6pm Mass
7pm AdorationMonday, May 25-Offices Closed
12:15pm No Mass
NH Catholic Appeal
This weekend we kicked off the 5th year of the New Hampshire Catholic Appeal (NHCA): Future of our Faith II, Jesus, I trust in You, an annual appeal to grow and expand ministries vital to the Church in New Hampshire. Thank you to all who donated to the NHCA last year. The New Hampshire Catholic Appeal again will help fund essential ministries like the care for our retired priests, education and formation of seminarians, Catholic education, faith formation, parish support, Parable magazine, the Community Services program at Catholic Charities NH and more. All registered parishioners will receive a letter from Bishop Libasci in the mail so that you can learn more about the NHCA and how you can participate. Our parish goal this year is $50,000 and 90% of the money raised over that goal will be rebated to our parish to use for our parish needs.
Every gift, no matter the size, strengthens these ministries and allows us to serve, comfort, and bring the hope to those who need it most. To make a gift, please return the gift envelope that you will receive in the mail at home which includes your donor ID and parish ID to your parish or mail directly to the NHCA. Or, please visit the appeal’s website to give online, or call the Appeal Office at 603-663-0152.
This weekend we kicked off the 5th year of the New Hampshire Catholic Appeal (NHCA): Future of our Faith II, Jesus, I trust in You, an annual appeal to grow and expand ministries vital to the Church in New Hampshire. Thank you to all who donated to the NHCA last year. The New Hampshire Catholic Appeal again will help fund essential ministries like the care for our retired priests, education and formation of seminarians, Catholic education, faith formation, parish support, Parable magazine, the Community Services program at Catholic Charities NH and more. All registered parishioners will receive a letter from Bishop Libasci in the mail so that you can learn more about the NHCA and how you can participate. Our parish goal this year is $50,000 and 90% of the money raised over that goal will be rebated to our parish to use for our parish needs.
Every gift, no matter the size, strengthens these ministries and allows us to serve, comfort, and bring the hope to those who need it most. To make a gift, please return the gift envelope that you will receive in the mail at home which includes your donor ID and parish ID to your parish or mail directly to the NHCA. Or, please visit the appeal’s website to give online, or call the Appeal Office at 603-663-0152.
Adult Faith Formation
Discover your inheritance this summer...
Presenter Jeff Cavins explores what Paul’s letter to the Ephesians tells us about the nature of the Church—as a body, a household, a mystery, a communion, a bride, and an army.
Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance shows the treasures that await us as adopted sons and daughters in the family of God. To register for this class: click here.
Cost to the parish is $28 plus shipping; suggested donation of $20 per workbook to defray cost to parish
NOTE: requested donation is only for physical printed workbook If you want online access to workbook and videos for 1 year for $7.95, click here to add to (or create) your Thinkific account.
Discover your inheritance this summer...
Wednesdays
10:30am or 6:30pm
June 3rd – July 22nd
Ephesians was one of the most widely circulated of St. Paul’s writings because of its powerful, practical instructions for disciples of Christ.Presenter Jeff Cavins explores what Paul’s letter to the Ephesians tells us about the nature of the Church—as a body, a household, a mystery, a communion, a bride, and an army.
Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance shows the treasures that await us as adopted sons and daughters in the family of God. To register for this class: click here.
Cost to the parish is $28 plus shipping; suggested donation of $20 per workbook to defray cost to parish
NOTE: requested donation is only for physical printed workbook If you want online access to workbook and videos for 1 year for $7.95, click here to add to (or create) your Thinkific account.
Religious Ed Tidbits
Confirmation/First Communion
Confirmation/First Communion
- A number of our students will be making their Confirmation and First Communion this 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.
- Religious Ed signups are now live on the website. We offer Religious Education for Grades K-5, the Edge Program for our Middle Schoolers in Grades 6-8 and the Life Teen program for our high school students in Grades 9-12. Signups can be done online here.
Steak Raffle
Our SJN Knights are holding their annual Steak Raffle. The cost of steak has gone up, so this year they will be offering:
2 $100 Gift Cards
The Flying Butcher
Tickets will be on sale after all Masses from May 23-June 14. The drawing will be held after the 10am Mass on June 14. Tickets are available for:One for $1
Six for $5
Fifteen for $10
All funds raised by the Council go to support the Youth Activities, Scholarships and the Food Pantry.
High School Grad Mass
If you are a high school senior or the proud parent of one, we would love to recognize their hard work at the 10AM mass on Sunday, June 7th (Corrected) 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 a high school senior or the proud parent of one, we would love to recognize their hard work at the 10AM mass on Sunday, June 7th (Corrected) 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.
High School Senior Scholarship
Each year, the Knights of Columbus Council #10896, here at SJN awards a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student that is going on to further their education.
We are pleased to announce that an anonymous SJN parishioner has come forward and wants to fund an additional $1,000 for our scholarships! So this year, there will be up to $2,000 available in scholarships from the Knights here at SJN!
Applications are due by Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The application will be available on the SJN website. The scholarship will be awarded at our Grad Mass, which will be held on Sunday, June 7 at 10am.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Teri in the office.
Each year, the Knights of Columbus Council #10896, here at SJN awards a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student that is going on to further their education.
We are pleased to announce that an anonymous SJN parishioner has come forward and wants to fund an additional $1,000 for our scholarships! So this year, there will be up to $2,000 available in scholarships from the Knights here at SJN!
Applications are due by Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The application will be available on the SJN website. The scholarship will be awarded at our Grad Mass, which will be held on Sunday, June 7 at 10am.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Teri in the office.
Help Needed (2 Parishioners)
- 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 looking for a reliable and affordable vehicle to replace a Toyota Sienna minivan that was totaled in a hit-and-run crash earlier this month. Willing to consider anything available, but would prefer something with room for cargo, such as a hatchback, SUV, or perhaps a small pickup truck. If you can help, please contact Teri.
Meatball Sub Sale
The Scouts of Troop 15 will be holding a Meatball Sub Sale at the end of May. Subs will be available:
May 30-31
After the 5:30pm Mass
After the 10am Mass
All monies raised will support our Troop 15 and their activities. We thank you in advance for your support!
April 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:
4/5/26 $15,714
4/12/26 $4,870
4/19/26 $4,881
4/26/26 $5,992
Online (April) $8826.32
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, May 26, 6:30pm
- 378 Notre Dame Ave, Manchester
- Immaculate Heart of Mary School (Still River, MA) Pro-Life Dinner to be held Saturday May 16th at 5:30PM. The event will feature guest speaker, Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., professor of philosophy and theology, who has taught worldwide and is known for his classes in both rhetoric and medical ethics.
Tickets ($40/person) can be purchased here:
https://immaculateheartschool.org/2026-pro-life-dinner/ - Night of Sacred Music. Free Concert, featuring Marco & Marie, with Ryan Mascilak, on Thursday, May 21 at 7pm at St. Kathryn's in Hudson.
- Cardinal Lacroix Academy will be hosting an Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, May 27 from 5-6pm. Join us and learn more about this affordable Catholic education for children ages 3-Grade 6. To register, call the office at 603-622-0414.
- St. Francis Annual Golf Tournament. June 23, 2026, 8am, Amherst Country Club. For more info: birdease.com/stfrancisschool
- Saint Christopher Academy in Nashua, NH is seeking two full-time educators to join their Lower Campus team for the 2026-2027 school year: a Second Grade Homeroom Teacher and a Fourth Grade Homeroom/Science Teacher. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Principal Cindy Clarke at cclarke@saintchrisacademy.org or 603-882-7442, ext. 612, or visit:
https://www.saintchrisacademy.org/apps/pages/Employment - 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. 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!
