Bulletin
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Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time7.3.22 - "Let all the earth cry out to God with joy." Ps 66 -
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BULLETIN 7.3.22 BULLETIN ARCHIVES
Scroll down for up-to-date information and for announcements that may not be in the paper bulletin.
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Online Bulletin
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The National Eucharistic Revival
The bishops of the United States have called for a two-year nationwide Eucharistic Revival to foster a deeper devotion and knowledge about the Eucharist.
Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration
Beginning Wednesday, July 13, a weekly Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration will be held in the church between 8pm and 9pm. We invited you to attend this time of personal prayer in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. During this hour, all are welcome to come and pray privately or simply sit in silent meditation. The hour will conclude with Reposition and Night Prayer.
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Holy Communion to the Homebound
If you, or someone you know, are homebound, unable to attend Mass, and would like to receive the Holy Eucharist, please contact the Parish Office at 603-888-0321 or at iccnashuanh.org/contact-office.
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For Young Adults (Ages 21-30)
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Tee Off at Mel's Funway Park
454 Charles Bancroft Hwy, Litchfield, NH
Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 5:45pm
Thanks to all who came out to Ruah's first event in June. We're following up with an even more fun event! Meet at Mel's Funway Park at 5:45 PM for some mini-golf! Please bring $11 for admission and money for ice cream after!
Please let us know you are coming:
RSVP
If you would like to receive notifications via Facebook, please join Ruah Facebook Group at
facebook.com/groups/ruahyoungadultsministrynashuan h
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For Adults
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Blood Pressure Clinics
July 9 and 10
Saturday clinics will meet near the Confessional in the church; Sunday clinics will meet in the Parish Center Gathering Hall after each Mass. These clinics are provided by the St. Joseph Hospital Parish Nurse Program on the second weekend of the month. -
Knights of Columbus
- INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
The Knights of Columbus will begin their new fraternal year with the Installation of Officers immediately following the 9am Mass on July 10. All are invited to join them in the Church for this ceremony and breakfast pizza, coffee, and donuts after in the Parish Hall. Come find out about the Knights and the work they do for you and our community!
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BACKPACK DRIVE
Weekends of July 23/24 and 30/31
The Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter need your help as they provide quality backpacks and school supplies to over 1,400 students entering grades K – 12 this Fall. In support of NSKS, the Immaculate Conception Knights of Columbus will be collecting new backpacks and packaged school supplies before Mass on the weekends of July 23/24 and 30/31. Monetary donations will also be accepted via checks payable to “Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter” or credit card at icc-nashua-kc13904.square.site. Please contact Bob Bilodeau at iccnashuanh.org/contact-kofc with any questions. Thank you for your continued generosity.- AN INVITATION FROM THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights are actively looking for new members and new ways to serve in Christ’s name. Please join us as we strive to live our Faith in Action by supporting our priests, our parish families, and our community and by building a Culture of Life. If you wish to join or learn more about the Knights of Columbus, please contact Grand Knight Mark Hutchins with any questions. -
Virtual Prayer Intercessors
This online prayer ministry has the goal of praying for the intentions submitted through the Online Book of Intentions on our website. If you are interested in becoming a Virtual Prayer Intercessor and being part of this Spiritual Work of Mercy, please visit iccnashuanh.org/prayer-join.
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Mary's Comfort Shawls & Quilts Ministry
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For Children & Youth
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Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School, August 1st - 5th, 9am-12pm
Go off-road for a Monumental adventure through the colorful canyons and sunbaked trails of the southwest. By exploring God’s awesomeness, kids form a rock-solid faith for the road ahead. Register online atRegister today to volunteer in this year’s Vacation Bible School. Adults or students in grades six or higher can contact the office to volunteer.
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Children's Adoration and Rosary
Come to Children’s Adoration and Rosary on Wednesday, June 29 at 6:30pm. We will begin with Adoration in the Chapel for 15 minutes and then go to the Rosary Garden to pray the Joyful Mysteries of Jesus' Life through the eyes of His Mother Mary.
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General Announcements
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Gift Shop
SUMMER HOURS
June: Monday – Thursday 9am – 11:30am
Sunday – June 5th and 12th Open 8:30am – 11:00am
June 26th Closed
July and August - Closed
The Gift Shop will reopen on Tuesday, September 6th, 9am-11:30am.
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Slice of the Pie
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Coffee and Donuts
Join us for fellowship, coffee, and donuts after the 7:30am and the 9am Sunday Masses in the Gathering Hall.
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This Week:
THIS WEEK:
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
7am-9am Men of St. Joseph
10am–3pm Red Cross Blood Drive
Blood Pressure Clinic after the 5pm Mass
SUNDAY, JUNE 12
Blood Pressure Clinic after all Masses
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15
Office Closed
SUNDAY, JUNE 19
Father’s Day Breakfast after 7:30am & 9am Masses
Weekly:
DAILY MASS
Monday-Thursday, 8:30am
SUNDAY VIGIL MASS
Saturday, 5:00pm
SUNDAY MASSES
7:30am, 9:00am & 11:00am
CONFESSIONS
Saturday, 4:00pm-4:30pm
EXPOSITION
Wednesday, 9:00am-4:00pm
ROSARY
Monday-Thursday, 7:45am
PRAYER HOUR
Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-4:00pm (Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary)
COFFE & DONUTS
After 7:30am & 9:00am Sunday Masses
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- BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS
Second Weekend of the Month
Saturday clinics will meet near the Confessional in the church; Sunday clinics will meet in the Parish Center Gathering Hall after each Mass. These clinics are provided by the St. Joseph Hospital Parish Nurse Program.
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus was established in 1882 to bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled, and needy Catholics and their families, and has since grown into the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization, with more than 1.9 million members. The ICC Knights are actively looking for new members and new ways to serve in Christ’s name. Please join us as we strive to live our Faith in Action by supporting our priests, our parish families, our community, and by building a Culture of Life. If you wish to join or learn more about the Knights of Columbus, please visit the Knights of Columbus page.
- THE MEN OF SAINT JOSEPH
The Men of Saint Joseph meet once a month, typically on the second Saturday, from 7 am to 9 am, excluding the summer months. Please visit the Men of Saint Joseph page for more information.
- DIVINE MERCY AND ROSARY PRAYER GROUP
The prayer group prays Monday through Friday, 3 pm to 4 pm, in front of the Divine Mercy image, in the narthex of the church. On Wednesdays, they pray inside the Church during the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The prayer group prays the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Holy Rosary, along with other prayers.- MARY'S COMFORT SHAWLS AND QUILTS
Mary’s Comfort Shawls and Quilts is a group of volunteers who make lap blankets for those in need of physical, spiritual, or emotional support. Even If you do not know how to knit, crochet, or sew, you are welcome to join us! Volunteers are invited to iron, pray or engage in fellowship. For more information, please contact Mary’s Comfort Shawls Ministry.
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- Slice of the Pie Winners for the Month of June 2022.
Building Fund
Our second collection on the weekend of the 1st Sunday of the month is for the Building Fund, which helps us maintain our property and buildings. Use the online fund “Building Fund.”- HAVE YOU CONSIDERED ONLINE GIVING?
Online giving can be a convenient option to support your parish.
- STEWARDSHIPFrom 5/24/2022 to 5/31/2022 Offertory $8,610.29 Ascension $1,118.00 Offertory Online $3,869.00 Catholic Charities $350.00 Building Fund $135.00 Misc. Funds $240.00 Building Fund Online $125.00 As always, we thank you for your generosity.- Financial Report 2022
As always, we thank you for your generosity.
- MORTGAGE DEBT ON CHURCH BUILDING
June Mortgage Payment: $5,519.00
Remaining Balance: $857,564.17
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- Catholic Charities of New Hampshire
Catholic Charities honors the dignity of life with programs and services that create pathways out of poverty, heal and comfort the sick, strengthen families, feed the hungry, and welcomes the newcomers. For assistance, please contact 603-669-3030. You may also visit www.cc-nh.org- Corpus Christi Food Pantry and Assistance
Corpus Christi Food Pantry and Assistance wants you to know that if you are ever in need, please call for an appointment. There are no financial requirements and your visit will be confidential. For food call: 603-883-6372. For assistance call: 603-598-1641. Corpus Christi Food Pantry is open for groceries on Monday and Wednesday, by appointment, from 10 am to 1 pm. for more information, please visit corpuschristifoodpantry.org
- St. Gianna’s PlaceSt. Gianna’s Place provides shelter for homeless pregnant women and their babies. If you are pregnant and in need, we’re here to help. Please call or text (603) 521-8440. We can answer your questions, provide housing and education, and suggest resources to help you secure a bright future for you and your baby. stgiannasplace.org/
- Nashua Area Assistance
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In Our Community
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Corpus Christi Food Drive
July 16 and 17, before all Masses
Items Requested: Tea, Coffee 10-12 oz size Regular and Decaf, Instant Coffee Regular and Decaf, Juice/Juice Boxes, Mayo 30oz size or smaller, Cake Mix and Frosting, Brownie Mix, Pancake Mix and Syrup, Corn Beef/Corn Beef Hash, SPAM, Vienna Sausage, Chowder, Chicken Soup, Canned Carrots/Corn/Mixed Vegetables, Baby Wipes, Plastic Wrap, Aluminum Foil, Kitchen Trash Bags 13 Gallon Size. Volunteers are needed to help with the food drive. Please contact Delores Davis at ddavis3929@msn.com if you would like to help. -
Rite of Blessing and Enrollment in the Brown Scapular
St. Kathryn Parish in Hudson will be holding a Rite of Blessing and Enrollment in the Brown Scapular on the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16. For more information, please visit stkathryns.org or call 603-882-7793.
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Request from Corpus Christi Food Pantry
“The Corpus Christi Food Pantry and Assistance serves many clients in need of fans during the summer season. Most of our clients live downtown in crowded multi-family buildings with no air-conditioning and often not even a fan. If you can donate a new or gently used fan, please bring it to Corpus Christi, 3 Crown St., Mon/Wed 9am-12pm or Tue/Thurs 1pm-4pm. Please contact Susan Dignan at 603-598-1641 if you are interested in donating funding that will help us provide fans this summer. We will shop and share the fans to those who need them most! We appreciate your support and any help you can provide. God Bless!”
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Catholic Charities NH: Online Bereavement Support Group
Catholic Charities NH will be hosting another online support group for those who are struggling with the recent loss of a spouse, family member, or loved one. “Bereavement – Experiencing Loss, Being Lost and Finding Your Way Again” is a weekly program (six sessions) held online (Zoom), beginning Wednesday, July 13. Participants will learn about the dynamics of grief, explore different coping strategies, and have an opportunity to connect with others in similar situations. To register, visit cc-nh.org/bereavement or call Elaine Frenette at 603-752-1325. There is no cost to attend.
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St. Andrews Dinners
St. Andrews Dinners are usually scheduled 4 or 5 times a year for young men discerning their future. The next scheduled evenings is:
Friday, October 14 at St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester St., Nashua, NH 6:00-8:00 pm.
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Quo Vadis Camp
To spend time with other young men your age looking at the Lord’s call in your life while having lots of fun. Quo Vadis Camps are led by priests and seminarians of the diocese and includes a variety of games, prayer, other activities, and opportunities to grow in friendship with the Lord and with each other.
The deadline date for registration is August 6, 2022 (but don’t wait – this camp fills up quickly). There is currently one Quo Vadis Days event: August 8-12, 2022
Magdalen College in Warner, NH. Register at eventbrite.com/e/2022-quo-vadis-days-registration-228501563327. For more information, please contact Becky Vinson at rvinson@rcbm.org. -
Fiat Days
Do you want to say “yes” to God’s plan for your life? You are invited to attend Fiat Days to spend time with other young women, 14-18 years of age, looking at the Lord’s call in your life while having lots of fun. Fiat Days is led by the vocations team of the diocese and includes a schedule of Mass and prayer, activities, and opportunities to grow in friendship with the Lord and with each other. Fiat Days event: July 25-28, 2022, Magdalen College in Warner, NH. Register at eventbrite.com/e/2022-fiat-days-registration-228515204127. For more information, please contact Becky Vinson at rvinson@rcbm.org.
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Holy Hour of Prayer for Priests
St. Kathryn Church, 4 Dracut Rd, Hudson, NH
The St. Therese Secular Discalced Carmelite Community will be hosting a Chalice of Strength Holy Hour at St. Kathryn Church in Hudson, NH, on the second Saturday of each month, 12pm - 1pm, to pray for priests and the sacred priesthood. The first Holy Hour will be on April 9. For more information, please visit stkathryns.org -
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
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 wwmema.org.
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REMINDERS
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Office Hours
The Office is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am to 3pm. Wednesday 9am to 2pm. Email the Parish Office or call 603-888-0321.
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Gift Shop Hours
SUMMER HOURS
June: Monday – Thursday 9am – 11:30am
Sunday – June 5th and 12th Open 8:30am – 11:00am
June 26th Closed
July and August - Closed
The Gift Shop will reopen on Tuesday, September 6th, 9am-11:30am.
The Gift Shop regular hours are: Sunday 8:30am – 11:00am. Monday thru Thursday 9:00am - 11:30am. Email the Gift Shop or call 603-888-0321, ext.: 231. -
Lighthouse Catholic Media
Check out the new CDs and books available in the Lighthouse Catholic Media Display located in the church foyer. The materials are affordably priced at $5/book and $4/CD. If you do not see what you are looking for, please visit Lighthouse Catholic Media at www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store
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Formed
FORMED is a digital media program for enrichment and spiritual development available to our parishioners for free.
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Mass Intentions
If you would like to have a mass offered or the Sanctuary Candle burning in memory of a deceased loved one, please visit the Mass Intentions page or call the Parish Office. There are several openings for the 7:30am Mass.
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Leaving Items in the Church
Please do not leave items in the church without permission from Father Ray or the Parish Office. Items include flyers, brochures, prayer cards, books, statues, rosaries, etc. If you would like to donate religious items or post flyers on our bulletin boards, please contact the parish office to have it approved. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Please be Aware of Phishing Scams
Remember that Father Ray will never ask for money, donations, gift cards, etc., via email or texting. Contact the Parish Office if you ever receive a suspicious email or text message claiming to be from the parish or one of our priests asking for financial help. Emails may include images of the church and/or staff, address you by name, and come from what seems to be a valid email address. Always contact the parish office if there is money involved.
CLICK HERE for the Diocese of Manchester Advice on Cyber Crimes and Scams.
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Guidelines for Mass
Masses: Daily: Monday-Thursday 8:30 am. Saturday: 5 pm. Sunday: 7:30 am, 9 am, and 11 am.- Masks are no longer required when inside the church. You may wear a mask at your discretion.
- Bottles of hand sanitizer will be available at entrances to the church and near Communion stations. You may use hand sanitizer at your discretion.
- All pews are now available for seating with the exception of the front right section. This section will continue with seating in every other pew for parishioners who want to maintain greater spacing.
- We will continue to offer Holy Communion under the form of the Precious Body.
- To accommodate parishioners who are gluten-intolerant, we have developed a protocol for receiving the Precious Blood on an 'as needed' basis. Each communicant will receive the Precious Blood in an individual cup. Reception will take place at the credence table at the top of the ramp during the distribution of Holy Communion and will be offered by a Eucharistic Minister in the normal manner. If you need to receive the Precious Blood, please see the Mass Leader at least 10 minutes before Mass so that we have time to prepare the credence table and cup. The Precious Blood will only be available when requested and only to parishioners who require gluten-free Eucharist. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Guidelines for Private Prayer and Adoration
- Masks are no longer required when inside the church. You may wear a mask at your discretion.
- Bottles of hand sanitizer will be available at entrances to the church and near Communion stations. You may use hand sanitizer at your discretion.
- All pews are now available for seating with the exception of the front right section. This section will continue with seating in every other pew for parishioners who want to maintain greater spacing.
Sacrament of Reconciliation – Saturday from 4 pm to 4:30 pm. Confessions will be heard in the Confessional Room."... the dispensation has run its course, we embrace again what we call the first of the six “Precepts of the Church”, namely: “You shall attend Mass on Sundays and Holydays of Obligation.” Since “the Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath,” God gives us His Day as an inheritance to remember blessings, ask for graces, ease the burdens of the week’s busyness and to remember that by Jesus’ Resurrection from the dead on a Sunday’s early hours He has given us His day to remember the promise of our own resurrection.
While it is true that illness, infirmity or truly serious reasons may impede and therefore always dispense us of our obligation to come to Church for Mass, any casual absence from Mass without serious reason carries the burden of a willful sin against God and neighbor and must be brought to Confession as soon as possible." ~ Bishop Libasci
Full text of the Bishop's Letter:- Bishop Libasci's Letter to the Faithful Regarding the Lifting of the Dispensation of Sunday and Holy Day Mass Obligation, effective June 19/20, 2021.
- Boston Province Sunday Obligation Joint Announcement - June 8, 2021
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- FAITH FORMATION RESOURCES
Please visit our Resources page.
- ENEWS
eNews is the electronic newsletter of the Diocese of Manchester. To subscribe, please visit www.catholicnh.org/about/stay-informed
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We, the Roman Catholic community of the Immaculate Conception Parish,
strive to love and trust God completely and unconditionally.
We evangelize with compassion, continue the works of Jesus Christ,
and welcome all who seek Him.
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