This Week...
Monday, June 1
12:15pm Mass
12:15pm Mass
Tuesday, June 2
12:15pm Mass
7pm Troop 157pm Young Adult Bible Study
Wednesday, June 3
10:30am Ephesians Study
6:30pm Ephesians StudyThursday, June 4
9am Day Away
12:15pm Mass
12:45-8pm First Thursday AdorationFriday, June 5
10am Food Pantry
12:15pm Mass
12:45pm Adoration
Saturday, June 6
8:30am Men's Group
8:30am Rosary9am First Saturday Mass
4pm Confession
5:30pm Mass
Sunday, June 7
8am Mass
10am Mass11am HS Grad Celebration
11am Coffee & Donuts6pm Mass
7pm AdorationMonday, June 8
12:15pm No Mass
7pm Knights of Columbus
Father's Vacation
Father will be taking some vacation time the week of June 8. Daily Mass and Adoration is cancelled from June 8-June 12.
Father will be taking some vacation time the week of June 8. Daily Mass and Adoration is cancelled from June 8-June 12.
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.
Adult Faith Formation
Discover your inheritance this summer...
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
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.
First Thursday Adorers
We are in need of regular adorers for First Thursday Adoration (12:45pm-8pm). Our most pressing need is for the 2-3pm hour, but all slots are available. Please contact Cheri' if you are able to assist.
We are also looking for substitutes who can fill in when a regular adorer is unable to cover their shift.
We are in need of regular adorers for First Thursday Adoration (12:45pm-8pm). Our most pressing need is for the 2-3pm hour, but all slots are available. Please contact Cheri' if you are able to assist.
We are also looking for substitutes who can fill in when a regular adorer is unable to cover their shift.
Religious Ed Tidbits
Totus Tuus Signups!
Totus Tuus Signups!
- 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.
Activities on the Parish Grounds
- Beginning Thursday, May 28, SJN will be hosting the Merrimack Valley Farmers' Market in the parish parking lot. The Farmers' Market will be open every Thursday afternoon from 3-7pm into the fall.
- The Merrimack Hospice House will be holding a Plant sale on Saturday, May 30 in the SJN parking lot. Plants, as well as homemade goods, will be available for purchase. The sale will run from 9:30am-12:30pm.
NH Catholic Appeal
We thank all who made their gift to the New Hampshire Catholic Appeal: Future of our Faith II this weekend. Your gift will enable the Catholic Church in New Hampshire to meet the increasing needs of parishes, our community, Catholic schools, retired clergy, seminarians, and much more. If you were not able to make your gift yet, please visit the website at www.catholicnh.org/nhca or bring your gift envelope that includes your donor ID and parish ID and drop it in the collection basket at Mass next weekend. We thank you for your generosity and for helping to reflect the love of Christ throughout our state!
We thank all who made their gift to the New Hampshire Catholic Appeal: Future of our Faith II this weekend. Your gift will enable the Catholic Church in New Hampshire to meet the increasing needs of parishes, our community, Catholic schools, retired clergy, seminarians, and much more. If you were not able to make your gift yet, please visit the website at www.catholicnh.org/nhca or bring your gift envelope that includes your donor ID and parish ID and drop it in the collection basket at Mass next weekend. We thank you for your generosity and for helping to reflect the love of Christ throughout our state!
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, June 23, 6:30pm
- 378 Notre Dame Ave, Manchester
- 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 - Cardinal Lacroix Academy is seeking a part-time Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Guide. They are looking for a faithful, joyful, and mission-driven individual to help grow a vibrant CGS program. For more information, call Michele McKenna at 603-622-0414.
- 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!
