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Parish Events--Updated 4/17/2022St. Joseph Music Ministry Rehearsal
Mondays, 7:00-8:00 pm St. Joseph Church The Music Ministry at St. Joseph Parish welcomes and encourages full participation of the community in sung prayer and to welcome and foster the talents and gifts of the members of the music ministry and community. The choir rehearses on Monday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. September through May. Blood Drive Sponsored by Knights of Columbus
Tuesday, April 26, 12:30 pm - 6 pm St. Joseph Church Hall The Knights of Columbus Council is hosting its next blood drive in the church hall on Tuesday, April 26, 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. Knights of Columbus Breakfast
Sunday, April 24, following 9:30 Mass St. Joseph Church Hall The Robert Leroux Council Knights of Columbus Council 10943 will be hosting their monthly Pancake breakfast Sunday, April 24 following the 9:30am Mass. Details coming soon. Coffee and Donuts
First Sunday of the Month following 9:30 Mass St. Joseph Church Hall Our K of C Council is sponsoring a post-Mass coffee & donuts social after Sunday Mass on the first Sunday of each month. The Knights will host these free socials and appreciate any contributions to help defray our expenses Prayer for Vocations
St. Joseph Parish, Ongoing In June 2018 our parish began a program that encourages families and individuals to pray for vocations. To bring awareness to the dire need for more vocations, and to assist your daily prayer, a packet containing a crucifix, instructions, and prayers for the week, will be handed out to volunteers at the conclusion of each weekend Mass. All parishioners have the opportunity to participate in this time of prayer by signing up on the list provided in the back of the church. Questions? Please contact Leonard Campbell at 455-1105 or by email at lsoup03@gmail.com. RCIA Sessions--Tuesday Evenings
Postponed Indefinitely St. Joseph Church Hall For the coming months, our RCIA sessions will be on Tuesdays at 7 PM in the church hall. This is an opportunity for those who are interested in joining our church but were unable to attend sessions previously held on Mondays. If you, or someone you know, would like to learn more about the process for becoming one with our faith community, you are welcome to attend a scheduled RCIA session or contact the parish office at 267-8174. Catholic Charities Counseling
New Hampshire Catholic Charities provides individual, marital, family, and couples' counseling, helping people with a variety of personal difficulties including: Depression, Stress, Family Conflicts, Relationship Problems, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Life Adjustment Issues, Grief and Loss. Counseling also helps individuals and families strengthen communication skills in order to build and sustain healthy relationships and live more satisfying lives. A sliding scale fee is offered. Contact Catholic Charities at 528-3035 for more information. Volunteer Driver Program
Are you over the age of 21? Do you have a dependable and insured vehicle and a desire to help someone in your community get to a medical appointment and other critical community services? If so, contact the Volunteer Driver Program (VDP) at 603.224.8043 to see how you can help. VDP is an initiative of the Mid-State Regional Coordinating Council for Community Transportation, operated by the Community Action Program Belknap- Merrimack Counties, Inc. |
Events Outside the ParishAnniversary Mass
Sunday, May 1, 2 pm St. Joseph Cathedral, Manchester Bishop Libasci invites all couples celebrating a significant wedding anniversary in 2022 to attend a Wedding Anniversary Mass. The Mass will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral in Manchester. To register, please contact your parish office by April 8, 2022. Learn More Camp Eagles Cliff
June 24 - July 2 2022 New England's Premier Boys Camp, Center Harbor THIS YEAR, EAGLE'S CLIFF CELEBRATES 25 YEARS of excellence as an action - packed, unforgettable summer camp experience that forms character, nourishes the soul, and trains in virtue the boys that will become the future Catholic leaders of society. For more information: www.eaglescliff.com Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekends, Virtual Worldwide Marriage Encounter is sponsoring a variety of in-person and virtual marriage experiences, some on weekends, and some on seven weekdays. Couples will explore their relationship with each other, God, and the Church. Registration is limited and a $100 application fee is required. For more information or to apply, call Joe & Ginny Vatelle at 800-710-9963 or visit them Commit at www.WWMEMA.org. Commit to strengthening your marriage this Lent. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experiences: May 21-22 in East Hampton, CT and June 24-26 in Huntington, NH (Long Island). CASA:Court Appointed Special Advocates For Children
CASA of NH trains concerned citizens to advocate for abused and neglected children in the courts. There are children waiting for someone to speak on their behalf. Your common sense, commitment to children, and a contribution of 10-15 hours a month will help ensure a child grows up in a safe, permanent home. To become a CASA/GAL volunteer and help the children in your community, please call 800-626-0622, or apply at www.casanh.org/onlineapplication. |