This Week...
Monday, July 13
12:15pm Mass
12:15pm Mass
Tuesday, July 14
12:15pm Mass
7pm Young Adult Bible StudyWednesday, July 15
10:30am Ephesians Study
6:30pm Ephesians StudyThursday, July 16
9am Day Away
12:15pm Mass
12:45 Adoration6:30pm Liturgy and Life
Friday, July 17
10am Food Pantry
10:30am Liturgy and Life
12:15pm Mass
12:45pm Adoration
Saturday, July 18
8:30am Men's Group
4pm Confession5:30pm Mass
Sunday, July 19
8am Mass
10am Mass6pm Mass
7pm AdorationMonday, July 20
12:15pm Mass
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.
K of C Raffle
To support the summer catechetical program, Totus Tuus, the Knights of Columbus are raffling off a beautiful St. Joseph Wooden Wall Plaque.
Tickets will be on sale after all Masses from July 18-26, 2026. The drawing will be held after the 10am Mass on July 26.
Tickets are available for:
One for $1
Six for $5
Fifteen for $10
To support the summer catechetical program, Totus Tuus, the Knights of Columbus are raffling off a beautiful St. Joseph Wooden Wall Plaque.
Tickets will be on sale after all Masses from July 18-26, 2026. The drawing will be held after the 10am Mass on July 26.
Tickets are available for:
One for $1
Six for $5
Fifteen for $10
Adult Faith Formation
Liturgy & Life
Liturgy & Life
- July 16-August 28
- Thursdays at 6:30pm or Fridays at 10:30am
- Transform your understanding and participation in the Mass
- Going beyond rites and rubrics, this study dives below the surface of the liturgy and explores the breathtaking, mystical realities that unite us to Christ and allow us to participate in the Divine Family of God.
- Suggested donation of $15 to defray the cost of the workbook.
- Click here to sign up.
- August 5-September 2
- Wednesdays at 10:30am or 6:30pm
- Take a deeper look at the "source and summit" of our faith.
- Bishop Barron brings to light the Blessed Sacrament's reality as a sacred meal, the sacrifice necessary for communion with God, and most importantly, as the real presence of Christ.
- Suggested donation of $15 to defray the cost of the workbook.
- Click here to sign up by July 22.
K of C Run 2 Home Base
According to the U.S. Veterans Administration, about 40 New Hampshire veterans commit suicide every year, and 22 veterans take their own lives every day nationwide. Many veterans struggle to recover from the invisible wounds of war. Many are family members, friends, and neighbors.
The New Hampshire Knights of Columbus are participating in the annual Run to Home Base held at Fenway Park, on July 25, 2026. Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Mass General Hospital program, is a national nonprofit dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of war for Veterans of all eras, Service Members, Military Families and Families of the fallen – all at no cost to them – regardless of era of service, discharge status or geographical location.
To support our Knights and donate to this worthy cause, please click here.
According to the U.S. Veterans Administration, about 40 New Hampshire veterans commit suicide every year, and 22 veterans take their own lives every day nationwide. Many veterans struggle to recover from the invisible wounds of war. Many are family members, friends, and neighbors.
The New Hampshire Knights of Columbus are participating in the annual Run to Home Base held at Fenway Park, on July 25, 2026. Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Mass General Hospital program, is a national nonprofit dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of war for Veterans of all eras, Service Members, Military Families and Families of the fallen – all at no cost to them – regardless of era of service, discharge status or geographical location.
To support our Knights and donate to this worthy cause, please click here.
Aging Resource Guide
The Dartmouth Health Geriatric Center of Excellence has put out an Agency Resource Guide for the older members of our community.
All programs are free of charge and open to all, including care-givers. Our own Kathy Hopkins helped develop this incredibly valuable resource. For more information, go to dhaging.org.
There is also a poster in the gathering space with a QR code.
The Dartmouth Health Geriatric Center of Excellence has put out an Agency Resource Guide for the older members of our community.
All programs are free of charge and open to all, including care-givers. Our own Kathy Hopkins helped develop this incredibly valuable resource. For more information, go to dhaging.org.
There is also a poster in the gathering space with a QR code.
Creation Care Committee
- Plastic Free July™ is a movement that helps people reduce plastic waste through simple, everyday choices and be part of the solution to plastic pollution. That way, we can enjoy cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you join Plastic Free July™ by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?
- Digital Missionaries | Storytelling for Integral Ecology is a new global online intensive for Catholic creators, communicators, educators, and changemakers who want to communicate faith, justice, and care for creation with creativity, authenticity, and cultural relevance. It will take place Over six live 2-hour sessions. We are selecting 50 participants globally. Selected participants will attend at no cost. Applications close June 26. Apply to Become a Digital Missionary
Activities on the Parish Grounds
- This summer, 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
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!
June 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:
6/7/26 $5,306
6/14/26 $4,441
6/21/26 $5,053
6/28/26 $11,993
Online (June) $8341.32
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, July 28, 6:30pm
- 378 Notre Dame Ave, Manchester
Prayer Line
Due to bulletin submission times, the prayer line has not been updated in the bulletin. It is listed below.
The parish has an active Prayer Line Ministry. To become involved in the ministry or to add someone to the prayer line, please contact Teri in the parish office at 603-880-4689 or tschmitt@sjnnh.org. To preserve the confidentiality of those on the prayer list, we ask that you only provide the individual’s first name and last initial.
Please pray for: Youth volunteers and students-past, present, & future. The New Homebound Outreach Program. Past & Future members of the Grief Share Program. Jim. Gerry. Terry. Keith. Robin. Lisa. Wil. Soul of Nancy. Celia. Joanne. Richie. Sue. Dana. Andy. Sam & Marta. Sue. Ruth. David. Julie & Dave. Andy. Terry. Dara. Maureen. Dale. Fr. Ethelbert. Michael. Lucy. Rick. Lisa. Jay. Andrea. Milly, Soul of Miriam. Alana. Gavin. Nancy. Ruth. Zachary. Corrie. Rick. Jeff. Logan. Leslie. Joan & family. Soul of Ruth. Jeanne. John. Martha. Joe. Lauren. Susan. Trish. Laurie. Susan. Caitlin. Safety for those traveling this summer. The youth and the turmoil they are navigating. Those in hospice and their families. Those in nursing homes with no one to advocate for them. Young families & the challenges they face. Families that are separated. All priests and religious. Those who have no one to pray for them. For our church. For our country. That our world turns their eyes to God. Unborn. Family and friends who have stepped away from the faith. Vocations. All of our parishioners and their needs.
Due to bulletin submission times, the prayer line has not been updated in the bulletin. It is listed below.
The parish has an active Prayer Line Ministry. To become involved in the ministry or to add someone to the prayer line, please contact Teri in the parish office at 603-880-4689 or tschmitt@sjnnh.org. To preserve the confidentiality of those on the prayer list, we ask that you only provide the individual’s first name and last initial.
Please pray for: Youth volunteers and students-past, present, & future. The New Homebound Outreach Program. Past & Future members of the Grief Share Program. Jim. Gerry. Terry. Keith. Robin. Lisa. Wil. Soul of Nancy. Celia. Joanne. Richie. Sue. Dana. Andy. Sam & Marta. Sue. Ruth. David. Julie & Dave. Andy. Terry. Dara. Maureen. Dale. Fr. Ethelbert. Michael. Lucy. Rick. Lisa. Jay. Andrea. Milly, Soul of Miriam. Alana. Gavin. Nancy. Ruth. Zachary. Corrie. Rick. Jeff. Logan. Leslie. Joan & family. Soul of Ruth. Jeanne. John. Martha. Joe. Lauren. Susan. Trish. Laurie. Susan. Caitlin. Safety for those traveling this summer. The youth and the turmoil they are navigating. Those in hospice and their families. Those in nursing homes with no one to advocate for them. Young families & the challenges they face. Families that are separated. All priests and religious. Those who have no one to pray for them. For our church. For our country. That our world turns their eyes to God. Unborn. Family and friends who have stepped away from the faith. Vocations. All of our parishioners and their needs.
- Saint Christopher Academy in Nashua, NH is seeking two full-time educators to join their Lower Campus team for the 2026-2027 school year: two Second Grade Homeroom Teachers. 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.
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!
