Thursday, November 24, 7 pm
The Chosen​ Bible Study

It's not too late to join us on Thursdays at St. Joseph Parish Hall to share an incredible perspective into the goodness of Jesus and the people who were drawn to His ministry. This study will be based on the series called "The Chosen" and is not only about the life of Jesus, but also about the lives of people He touched, past and present. Come and see! "Choose" to join us. For further information, contact Lionel and Annette Maurier at 603-279-4320 or at lamtam2008@hotmail.com.

Gifts due December 11

Our Advent Giving Tree is in the back of the church, covered with starts noting the wishes of local children and residents of St. Francis Nursing Home. Unwrapped gifts should be returned with the corresponding star firmly attached no later than Sunday, December 11. Thank you in advanced for your generosity. 

Tuesday, December 13
K of C Blood Drive

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The Knights of Columbus Council is hosting its next blood drive in the church hall on Tuesday, December 13, from 12:30 to 6:00 PM. To donate blood, please make an appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org. Call Bob Chapman at 603-630-0874 if you’d like to to help check donors in at the site.

Thursday, December 22
Junior Youth Group

St. Joseph Parish Youth Aged 9-12
are invited to join the
St. André Bessette Parish Junior Youth Group
Snacks, Beverages, Music, Games and more!
The group meets every third Thursday of the month from 6-8 pm at the St. André Bessette Youth Lounge located at the Pastoral Center on the SAB Campus, 277 Union Ave., Laconia. All St. Joseph Parish Youth are invited to attend. For more information contact:
Wes Becklo (K-12 Faith Formation/Youth Ministry) 603-524-9609, ext. 25.
Seth Evangelho (Confirmation/Youth Ministry 603-524-9609, ext. 27.

Liturgical Ministers, Volunteers
Parish Looking for Volunteers

​Parish looking for Liturgical Ministers.
The Parish is looking for
  • Lectors
  • Ministers of Communion at Mass or to bring the Eucharist to the homebound
  • Altar Servers
  • Adult Servers for Funerals
  • Ushers
If you are interested please reach out to Janet after the 4:30 or 9:30 Mass or contact her at 603-267-8105. Training will be provided for these positions.

Music Ministry
Contact Jeanne Breton at 603-524-8469 if you are interested in being part of the Music Ministry. The choir rehearses on Monday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. September through May.

Volunteers
The Decorating Committee is looking for people with trucks who would be willing to transport boxes from the Parish attic down to the church and from the church back to the attic. Items include Christmas Trees, Christmas Decorations, Easter Decorations, etc. The Parish is in the process of making a list of volunteers who could be called on periodically to help with the need arises. Your ministry would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Janet at 603-267-8105 or the Parish office at 603-267-8174 if you can help.

Food Pantry Needs Volunteer Drivers
The Parish is in urgent need of a few strong individuals with trucks that would be willing to pick up food from Hannaford's in Gilford and deliver it to the pantry. We currently make our runs at 7 am on Thursday and Friday mornings. Please call the parish office if you are interested or would like more details. 

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Directions to St. Joseph
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November 20 Bulletin
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November 27 Bulletin
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Daily Scripture Reading
St. Joseph Food Pantry
Serving residents of Belmont and surrounding towns.
Currently open Friday: 8:30 am - 10 am
Safety protocols have been implemented to allow safe social distancing. Donations are still welcomed on Fridays. Volunteers always welcome. Contact John at 603-409-9580 for more information.

Electronic Giving Update

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For those who use the Vanco Electronic Giving program, you are now able to log in to your account with Vanco and make donations for all the special second collections taken throughout the year, as well as, donations to the Building Fund and Food Pantry. You may still continue to make electronic donations for Offertory and the Capital Campaign.

Open Daily for Private Prayer
"Come Sit With Me"

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St. Joseph Parish Church
Open daily for private prayer
8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Enter via the front entrance of the Church
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St. Joseph Church, 1967