This Week...
Monday, September 7-Offices Closed (Labor Day)
Tuesday, September 8
12:15pm Mass
Wednesday, September 9
Tuesday, September 8
12:15pm Mass
Wednesday, September 9
6:30pm Grief Share
Thursday, September 10
9am Day Away
12:15pm Mass
12:45pm Adoration
Thursday, September 10
9am Day Away
12:15pm Mass
12:45pm Adoration
7pm Young Adult Bible Study
Friday, September 11
10am Food Pantry
12:15pm Mass
12:45pm Adoration
Friday, September 11
10am Food Pantry
12:15pm Mass
12:45pm Adoration
Saturday, September 12
8:30am Men's Group
9:30am Widow/Widower Group8:30am Men's Group
4pm Confession
5:30pm Mass
Sunday, September 13-Catechetical Sunday
8am Mass
5:30pm Mass
Sunday, September 13-Catechetical Sunday
8am Mass
8:50am Religious Education (K-5)
10am Mass
10am Mass
11am Parish Picnic
6pm Mass
7pm Adoration
Monday, September 14
12:15pm Mass6pm Mass
7pm Adoration
Monday, September 14
7pm Knights of Columbus
Labor Day Holiday
The parish offices will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 7. There will not be Daily Mass on Labor Day.
The parish offices will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 7. There will not be Daily Mass on Labor Day.
Parish Picnic Help
Help is needed for setup and cleanup for the parish picnic. We will need a crew at 9am on Sunday, September 13 to set up tables and chairs outside. We will also need help cleaning everything up and putting things away after the picnic. If you are able to help, reach out to Teri.
Help is needed for setup and cleanup for the parish picnic. We will need a crew at 9am on Sunday, September 13 to set up tables and chairs outside. We will also need help cleaning everything up and putting things away after the picnic. If you are able to help, reach out to Teri.
Religious Ed
- Religious Ed signups can be done online here. Open to students in Grades K-12.
- For adults ages 18-35
- For more information on activities for Young Adults, email here. You also are welcome to join our WhatsApp Group ("SJN Young Adults" with a picture of a monstrance)
Save the Date!
We will be holding our annual Parish Picnic this fall.
We will be holding our annual Parish Picnic this fall.
Sunday, September 13
After the 10am Mass
The parish will provide the hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, and paper goods. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. We can't wait to see everyone there!After the 10am Mass
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 dartmouth-hitchcock.org/aging-resource-center.
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 dartmouth-hitchcock.org/aging-resource-center.
There is also a poster in the gathering space with a QR code.
Adult Faith Formation
NEW! Catholic Book Club
Beginning this September with Dr. Scott Hahn's book The Lamb's Supper.
You have two options:
NEW! Catholic Book Club
Beginning this September with Dr. Scott Hahn's book The Lamb's Supper.
You have two options:
- Weekly Review: Meeting Monday mornings at 10:30am to review parts of book according to schedule below.
- Entire Book: On the first Monday night in October, there will be a meeting to discuss entire book. You can utilize the schedule below to ensure you are done and ready for meeting 6:30pm Monday, October 5th to discuss entire book.
- Sep 14: Foreword and Part One, Introduction & Chapters 1+2: pages 3-27 (29 pgs)
- Sep 21: Part One, Chap 3+4: pages 28-57 (29 pgs)
- Sep 28: Part Two: pages 61-112 (51 pgs)
- Oct 5: Part Three: pages 115-163 (48 pgs)
- Give Cheri' $5 before Sep 1st for her to place bulk order
- Purchase wherever you'd like
Grief Share
Grieving the death of a loved one? Join us for 14 sessions, including "Surviving the Holidays."
Grieving the death of a loved one? Join us for 14 sessions, including "Surviving the Holidays."
Wednesdays, from 6:30-8:30pm
Starting September 9
SJN Hall
For more information, contact Deacon Brian Lester.
Divine Mercy Chaplet
We are starting a new group who will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for individuals that Father Rob has been called to anoint when death is imminent. If you would like to become a part of this group, please click here to join or call Teri at 603-880-4689. Please include your name and cell number (preferred) or email.
We are starting a new group who will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for individuals that Father Rob has been called to anoint when death is imminent. If you would like to become a part of this group, please click here to join or call Teri at 603-880-4689. Please include your name and cell number (preferred) or email.
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 3-6pm into the fall
NH Catholic Appeal
We thank all who made their gift to the New Hampshire Catholic Appeal. We have raised almost $39,000 of our $50,0000 goal. 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. We have raised almost $39,000 of our $50,0000 goal. 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!
August 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:
8/2/26 $6,420
8/9/26 $4,555
8/16/26 $4,983
8/23/26 $4,586
8/30/26 $10,933
Online (August) $8,363.82
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, September 28, 6:30pm
- 378 Notre Dame Ave, Manchester
- St. Michael
- Wed, November 18, 6pm
- 9 Lincoln Street, Exeter, NH 03833
- All Scouts (Boys & Girls) in grades 6-12, and adult leaders, are invited to the 44th Annual Scout Retreat Fri. Sept. 18 – Sun. Sept. 20, 2026 at Camp Fatima in Gilmanton Iron Works NH. The cost is $25 per scout and $15 per adult.
Info & Registration: www.catholicnh.org/scout or www.facebook.com/nhscoutretreat or FrRay3@gmail.com or (603) 224-4393 x1. - Academy of Notre Dame ALL GRADES Open House on Saturday, September 26, 2026. They will offer tours every ten minutes from 9:00AM - 11:00AM. Interested in a private tour or shadow day? Let us know!
- St. Pius X Parish Fair (Penny Sale, Basket Raffle, Baked Goods, Book Sale, Puzzle Room and Food Tent) September 11-13. For more information, check out St. Pius X.
- Greater Nashua Crop Hunger Walk will take place Sunday, October 18, beginning and ending at Temple Beth Abraham. For more information on how to walk or to support a walker, click here.
- Immaculate Conception Parish in Nashua is offering “Spectacular Scandinavia with an optional 3-Night Iceland Post Tour Extension” from May 7-21, 2027. For more information, check out the brochure posted in our entryway.
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!
