Saturday, December 9
K of C Parish PotLuck Christmas Party

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Last Chance!
Parish Potluck Dinner

It's not too late to sign up for the Parish Potluck Christmas Party!
There will be a Potluck Christmas Party for all parishioners after the 4:30 Mass next Saturday, Dec. 9. The Knights will provide logistical support for this celebration. To help with the planning and to assure a variety of dishes, please use the sing-up sheets posted on an easel in the church hall. Indicate how many of your family will attend and what dish you will bring to share. One sheet is for Entrées & Salads, the other, for Breads & Desserts. We look forward to a festive time for all!

Sunday, December 10
Advent Penance Service

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Sunday, December 10, 1:30 pm
Sacred Heart Church, Laconia
Several priests will be available to hear confessions. Take time during this busy season to prepare to celebrate the greatest moment in time.

Tuesday, December 12
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 12, from 12:30 pm 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.
Volunteers needed for Isaiah House Cold Weather Shelter
Would you consider helping our homeless friends stay warm for a night?
The winter months in Laconia can be deadly cold. Our emergency cold weather shelter provides a warm bed for those in need. The shelter is open from December 1st through March 31st, 7 nights a week. But we can only open if we have 2 volunteers/night willing to supervise our friends from 7:30pm-8:00am. Would you consider sacrificing one night a month or a week to help those in need? For more information contact: Dawn Longval at 603-305-6741.

Held at St. André Bessette
Youth Groups for St. Joseph

St. Joseph Parish Youth are invited to join
Youth Groups at St. André Bessette

Youth Group for Grades 9-12
Meets Wednesdays at 6 pm

Junior Youth Group for Ages 9-12
Meet on the third Thursday of the Month

Snacks, Beverages, Music, Games and more!
The groups meet 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.

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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Directions to St. Joseph
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November 26 Bulletin
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December 3 Bulletin
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Daily Scripture Reading
St. Joseph Food Pantry
Serving residents of Belmont and surrounding towns.
6 High St., Belmont
Winter Hours
​Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Fridays: 8:30 - 11:00 am
Pantry closed Friday, November 24
To make other arrangements when the pantry is closed, please contact Mary at the Parish Office at 603-267-8174. Volunteers are always welcome. Please call the office to help this ministry.

"....share with any of God's holy people who are in need; look for opportunities to be hospitable."  Romans 12:13 

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.
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St. Joseph Church, 1967