This Week...
Monday, October 26
10:30am Book Group
6:45pm Parish Council
10:30am Book Group
6:45pm Parish Council
Tuesday, October 27
7pm Troop 15
Wednesday, October 28
Wednesday, October 28
9:30am Yarn Ministry
10:30am Intro to Psalms
6:30pm Grief Share
6:30pm Intro to Psalms
7pm OCIA
Thursday, October 29
9am Day Away
12:15pm Mass
12:45pm Adoration
6:30pm Foundations of FaithThursday, October 29
9am Day Away
12:15pm Mass
12:45pm Adoration
7pm Young Adult Bible Study
Friday, October 30
10am Food Pantry
10:30am Foundations of Faith
12:15pm Mass
12:45pm Adoration
12:15pm Mass
12:45pm Adoration
Saturday, October 31
8:30am Men's Group
4pm Confession5:30pm Mass
Sunday, November 1
8am Mass
10am Mass
11am Coffee and Donuts
6pm Mass
7pm Adoration
Monday, November 2-All Souls' Day10:30am Book Group
12:15pm All Souls' Day Mass
7pm All Souls' Day Mass
OCIA
- Have you considered becoming Catholic? Would you like to learn more about the Catholic Faith? You are invited to explore OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. It is the process used by the Catholic Church to welcome new adult and older child members. Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30pm in Room 1. For more information, please contact Deacon Brian.
Catholic Appeal
- We continue to need help in reaching out Appeal Goal. If you are able to give, 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!
Basket Raffle
- We are still accepting baskets for the basket raffle. Please drop off any donations in the office.
- Raffle tickets are now on sale following all Masses. The drawing will be held at the St. Nick Breakfast on December 6.
No Daily Mass
Father is out of town at a priests' convocation from Monday, October 26-Wednesday, October 28. We will not have Daily Mass during this time.
Father is out of town at a priests' convocation from Monday, October 26-Wednesday, October 28. We will not have Daily Mass during this time.
All Souls' Day Masses
We will be offering All Souls' Day Masses on
We will be offering All Souls' Day Masses on
Monday, November 2
12:15pm
7pm
Book Club
Our next book group has begun! In honor or St. John Paul II's feast day on October 22, we'll be reading St. John Paul II the Great: His Five Loves by Jason Evert. Two options are Monday mornings at 10:30 per the reading schedule or Monday night, November 23, to discuss the entire book. Contact Cheri' to purchase the book through her or buy it on your own.
Our next book group has begun! In honor or St. John Paul II's feast day on October 22, we'll be reading St. John Paul II the Great: His Five Loves by Jason Evert. Two options are Monday mornings at 10:30 per the reading schedule or Monday night, November 23, to discuss the entire book. Contact Cheri' to purchase the book through her or buy it on your own.
Turkey Raffle
The Knights of Columbus are holding their annual Turkey Raffle. They are raffling off 10 Butterball Turkeys.
The drawing will be held:
The Knights of Columbus are holding their annual Turkey Raffle. They are raffling off 10 Butterball Turkeys.
The drawing will be held:
Sunday, November 15
After the 10am Mass
Tickets will be sold after all Masses and are:After the 10am Mass
$1 each
6 for $5
15 for $10
Proceeds will benefit the SJN Food Pantry.
Keep Christ in Christmas Cards
The Knights of Columbus are once again offering their Keep Christ in Christmas cards. They can be purchased in the gathering space.
Just make your selection, list your name, number and card choices. Checks should be written to Knights of Columbus, Council #10896. Please either drop off your payment in the church office or mail to:
Tom Davis, KCIC Cards
10 Newfields St.
Nashua, NH 03063
All profits benefit KofC charities.
The Knights of Columbus are once again offering their Keep Christ in Christmas cards. They can be purchased in the gathering space.
Just make your selection, list your name, number and card choices. Checks should be written to Knights of Columbus, Council #10896. Please either drop off your payment in the church office or mail to:
Tom Davis, KCIC Cards
10 Newfields St.
Nashua, NH 03063
All profits benefit KofC charities.
Christmas Wreath Sale
Troop 15 is holding a Christmas Wreath Sale. The pre-ordered wreaths will be available
Wreath Plain Decorated
12" Wreath $20 $25
16" Wreath $30 $35
24" Wreath $50 $55
Kissing Ball $50 $55
All orders must be place by Wednesday, October 28. To order, please click here.
Troop 15 is holding a Christmas Wreath Sale. The pre-ordered wreaths will be available
Sunday, November 29, 2026
9-11am
Local home delivery is available during this time for $5.Wreath Plain Decorated
12" Wreath $20 $25
16" Wreath $30 $35
24" Wreath $50 $55
Kissing Ball $50 $55
All orders must be place by Wednesday, October 28. To order, please click here.
40 Days for Life
Pray with 40 Days for Life Sept 23-Nov 1 in Manchester: Join a global, peaceful prayer initiative that reaches 71 countries and one million volunteers. Over 26,545 babies have been saved from abortion since 2007 through the peaceful prayer vigils of 40 Days for Life.
Would you like to join the local vigil from September 23-November 1. Volunteers pray outside the abortion clinic on the sidewalk of Pennacook St., Manchester from 7am-7pm, seven days a week. For more information and to sign up for a prayer hour please visit 40DaysForLife.com/manchester or email campaign director Michael at michael40days@gmail.com Bring a rosary and a heart full of love.
Pray with 40 Days for Life Sept 23-Nov 1 in Manchester: Join a global, peaceful prayer initiative that reaches 71 countries and one million volunteers. Over 26,545 babies have been saved from abortion since 2007 through the peaceful prayer vigils of 40 Days for Life.
Would you like to join the local vigil from September 23-November 1. Volunteers pray outside the abortion clinic on the sidewalk of Pennacook St., Manchester from 7am-7pm, seven days a week. For more information and to sign up for a prayer hour please visit 40DaysForLife.com/manchester or email campaign director Michael at michael40days@gmail.com Bring a rosary and a heart full of love.
Food Pantry Needs
As we near Thanksgiving, the Food Pantry has learned that the NH Food Bank will not be providing turkeys for the food baskets this year.
How can you help?
We will be providing Market Basket or Walmart gift cards to families to purchase their turkeys. Donations of these gift cards are greatly appreciated.
Also, we are running low on Progresso Soups. Our older clients, in particular, can make a full meal out of a can of Progresso. We welcome donations of Progresso Soup cans.
Thank you for your generosity!
As we near Thanksgiving, the Food Pantry has learned that the NH Food Bank will not be providing turkeys for the food baskets this year.
How can you help?
We will be providing Market Basket or Walmart gift cards to families to purchase their turkeys. Donations of these gift cards are greatly appreciated.
Also, we are running low on Progresso Soups. Our older clients, in particular, can make a full meal out of a can of Progresso. We welcome donations of Progresso Soup cans.
Thank you for your generosity!
Prayer Line
Due to bulletin submission requirements and Father Rob's retreat, the bulletin this week will be missing some prayer line requests. We have put the full list below for your convenience.
Please pray for: Youth volunteers and students-past, present, & future. The Homebound Outreach Program. Past & Future members of the Grief Share Program. Nievas. Tyler. Miarah. Mary. Debra. Tom. Gary. Jim. Brenda. Elaine. Barbara. Maryann. Brandon’s step-father. Andy. Sharon. Lynne. Chelsea. Mary. Joe. Caitie. Kara & Family. Steve & Family. Terry. Patrick. Faith. Jay. Maura. Ann. Steve. Alana. Gavin. Amanda. Denise. Diane. Jeanine. Maureen. Paul. Tom. Bob. Joe. Alli. Peg. Ryan. Joe. Maria. Meghan. Roland. Pope Leo. Tom. Anne. Richard. Deacon John. Bill. Steve. Rocco. Frankie. Hazel. Those contemplating suicide. For those in hospice and their caregivers. World Peace. 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 requirements and Father Rob's retreat, the bulletin this week will be missing some prayer line requests. We have put the full list below for your convenience.
Please pray for: Youth volunteers and students-past, present, & future. The Homebound Outreach Program. Past & Future members of the Grief Share Program. Nievas. Tyler. Miarah. Mary. Debra. Tom. Gary. Jim. Brenda. Elaine. Barbara. Maryann. Brandon’s step-father. Andy. Sharon. Lynne. Chelsea. Mary. Joe. Caitie. Kara & Family. Steve & Family. Terry. Patrick. Faith. Jay. Maura. Ann. Steve. Alana. Gavin. Amanda. Denise. Diane. Jeanine. Maureen. Paul. Tom. Bob. Joe. Alli. Peg. Ryan. Joe. Maria. Meghan. Roland. Pope Leo. Tom. Anne. Richard. Deacon John. Bill. Steve. Rocco. Frankie. Hazel. Those contemplating suicide. For those in hospice and their caregivers. World Peace. 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.
CYO Basketball
Registration for the 2026-2027 CYO Basketball Season is now open. There are divisions for girls in grades 3-8 and boys in grades 3-12. Players in grades 3-8 can play for a parish team or for their Catholic elementary or middle school team, while boys in grades 9-12 can play for a parish team. Players of all skill levels are welcome.
Teams usually practice once a week beginning in November and have one weekend game per week December through February. Playoffs are in March. There are no games during school breaks. Teams compete to become their division State Champion to represent their school or parish in the New England Regionals, this year being held in Boston.
Catholic School girls and boys in grades 3-8 can register through their Athletic Department. Those that don’t attend a Catholic School or are homeschooled can play for a parish team and can register using the link below. If your parish does not have a team in your division the CYO board will assist in creating a multi-parish team to join.
High school boys may register to play on a parish team using the link below. The only restriction is that a player cannot also play on a NHIAA school team. If a high school aged player registers for parish participation and gets rostered on a NHIAA school team their registration fee will be refunded. If your parish does not have a high school team, the CYO board will assist in creating a multi-parish team to join.
Register here for participation on a parish team:
https://nhcyo.sportngin.com/register/form/086122664
Additional information can be found at the NHCYO website at www.nhcyo.com or email setongold@nhcyo.com.
Registration for the 2026-2027 CYO Basketball Season is now open. There are divisions for girls in grades 3-8 and boys in grades 3-12. Players in grades 3-8 can play for a parish team or for their Catholic elementary or middle school team, while boys in grades 9-12 can play for a parish team. Players of all skill levels are welcome.
Teams usually practice once a week beginning in November and have one weekend game per week December through February. Playoffs are in March. There are no games during school breaks. Teams compete to become their division State Champion to represent their school or parish in the New England Regionals, this year being held in Boston.
Catholic School girls and boys in grades 3-8 can register through their Athletic Department. Those that don’t attend a Catholic School or are homeschooled can play for a parish team and can register using the link below. If your parish does not have a team in your division the CYO board will assist in creating a multi-parish team to join.
High school boys may register to play on a parish team using the link below. The only restriction is that a player cannot also play on a NHIAA school team. If a high school aged player registers for parish participation and gets rostered on a NHIAA school team their registration fee will be refunded. If your parish does not have a high school team, the CYO board will assist in creating a multi-parish team to join.
Register here for participation on a parish team:
https://nhcyo.sportngin.com/register/form/086122664
Additional information can be found at the NHCYO website at www.nhcyo.com or email setongold@nhcyo.com.
September 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:
9/6/26 $6,158
9/13/26 $4,382
9/20/26 $5,336
9/27/26 $4,409
Online (September) $8,831.32
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, October 27, 6:30pm
- 378 Notre Dame Ave, Manchester
- St. Michael
- Wed, November 18, 6pm
- 9 Lincoln Street, Exeter, NH 03833
- Moms & Minis Playgroup at St. Christopher Parish in Nashua. Mothers and little ones are invited to join on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 9-10:30am. For more info, click here.
- Our Lady of Lourdes in Pittsfield, NH will be hosting a visit of St. Bernadette's Relics. The Church will be open for visits on October 28 from 3-8pm (Mass at 6pm) and October 29 from 9am-8pm (Masses at 9am and 6pm). There will be nightly processions at 8pm both nights. For more info, click here.
- Ladies in Faith Together at the Parish of Resurrection will be holding a wine tasting for the women of the area on November 5 from 6-8pm. Join them for an evening of fellowship, friendship and support for the Somascan Missions. To register and pay the $25 fee, click here.
- St. Catherine of Siena in Manchester will be holding their annual Christmas Fair on November 21-22. Join in on the fun with a penny sale, kids corner, bake sale, wine pull and much more! For more information, 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!
