Latest Updates - 1.15.21

- Day of Fasting and Prayer for a Culture of Life, 7pm Thursday, January 21st through 7pm Friday, January 22nd
Please join with members of our neighboring parishes and councils in praying the rosary and abstaining from solid foods for 24 hours starting 7:00 pm Thursday, January 21st through 7:00 pm Friday, January 22nd in Penance for the sins of our nation against The Culture of Life.   The type of fast can be selected by each individual, but it is suggested to abstain from solid foods for 24 hours starting Thursday evening.  Our fasting concludes with a Benediction at St. Mark’s Church in Londonderry starting at 7:00 pm Friday evening.

- 9 Days for Life, January 21-29
Join thousands of Catholics nationwide praying the annual 9 Days for Life Novena, January 21-29. Sign up today at respectlife.org/9-days-for-life

- Holy Hour of Adoration and Prayer, Friday, January 29, at 7 pm
Join us in the church or through livestream on the last day of the 9 Days for Life Novena for a Holy Hour of Adoration and prayer on Friday, January 29,  at 7 PM. Let us gather to pray...
· For an end to abortion. 
· For the protection of all human life from womb to tomb. 
· For our elected leaders to uphold the Gospel of life and find strength and wisdom in the Holy Spirit. 
· For all expectant mothers to receive compassionate care and support as they nurture the life in their womb.
· For all expectant fathers to lovingly support the mothers of their children in welcoming new life.
· For expectant mothers who chose adoption to be treated with dignity, compassion, and given support for embracing this loving option. 
· For all those who are affected by the culture of death or that are suffering from the loss of a child to abortion, that they experience healing, forgiveness, conversion of heart, and receive the Lord's boundless mercy.

 Sacramental Preparation. Please Note
Those families with students who were scheduled to receive Confirmation/First Eucharist last May and chose to wait, and all those families with students who were scheduled to receive Confirmation last May, should have received an email from Maryann regarding new dates for this coming Spring.  Please contact Maryann asap if you have NOT yet responded to that email and, if you are among these families, and have NOT received an email from us by now, please contact Lisa Brideau as soon as possible.
For those families with students newly enrolled in our Confirmation and/or Confirmation/First Eucharist Programs for this year, you will be hearing from us by the end of January on the dates available for your preparation and celebrations in 2021. Thank you all for your patience as the safety of all our students is our main concern!

- If you missed "The Mass Explained" on January 13
CLICK HERE for the recorded video (under Special Events.)

- Slice of the Pie Winner for the Month of January 2021.

- Bishop Libasci's Letter to the Faithful, 1.8.2021

- First Penance Dates
If you have registered your Grade 2 student (both public and catholic school students) for the sacrament of First Penance, you should have received an email with the following dates:
Parent Formation Meeting will be in the Church on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 6:30pm.
First Penance Retreat will be in the Church on Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 10am to Noon, and
First Penance Celebration will be in the Church on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 6pm to 7pm. 
Please contact Lisa Brideau, Children and Youth Ministry Support, or call 603-888-0608 with any questions or concerns in this regard.

- Important notice about in-person Middle School SEEK and High School ALPHA
As you are aware, in recent days the community transmission of COVID 19 has accelerated, especially amongst young people.  For this reason, in order to keep our children as safe as possible, we have decided to postpone the in-person Middle School SEEK and High School ALPHA programs until March.  This will give us more time to allow for things to settle down and for, God-willing, a vaccine that will allow us to meet without the fear of contracting the virus.  Certainly, in March we will still be dealing with the virus, but perhaps those among us who are more susceptible will be protected.
The tentative new start dates are:
SEEK – Thursday, March 4th 6:30-7:45pm
HS ALPHA – Sunday, March 7th 6:00-8:00pm
We look forward to late winter and gathering again in person.  Until then, may God keep your family safe and may you have a blessed and healthy 2021!
Fatima Walsh - Youth Minister - Catechetical Leader Grades 6-12

- Gift Shop Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00am until 11:30am.
We will continue to be closed on weekends until further notice. All guidelines are being followed for a safe shopping experience. We accept debit/credit cards, checks, or exact change cash. For more information, please visit the Gift Shop page.

- Severe Weather Cancellation Procedures at this Time
In the event of inclement weather, if the city of Nashua declares a weather emergency, there will be no Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, and the Gift Shop will be closed. Daily Mass will not typically be canceled, however, please use personal discretion when deciding whether or not to attend Mass when road conditions are dangerous. Masses will continue to be livestreamed on our website. Always check our website for special announcements. You may also sign up for our email list HERE.

- Please be aware of phishing scams
Please 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 gmail address. Always contact the parish office if there is money involved.

- Finance Letter 2020
- Financial Report 2020
- For online donations, please visit the Online Giving page. 

Thank you all for staying connected with our parish family and for all your prayers. May God keep all of you safe as we journey through this time of uncertainty. Fr. Ray

Parish Bulletin

- Reminder: If you are experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms we politely ask you to not attend Mass in person. Thank you for your understanding.

- Weekend Masses:  Saturday 5pm and Sunday 9am and 11am. Open to the public. Distribution of Holy Communion will take place on Saturday, after the 5PM Mass until 6:30pm, and on Sunday after the 9am Mass until 10:30 AM, and after the 11am Mass until 12:30pm. Those wishing to receive Holy Communion in this manner are asked to remain in their cars until those attending Mass have exited the church. 

- Adoration:  9am to 3pm on Wednesdays.

- Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays, from 4pm to 4:30pm. Confessions will be heard in the altar server changing room, at the top of the inside stairs.

- Private Prayer: The church is open for private prayer daily from 7am until 9pm (excluding Masses and Funerals).  

- Daily Mass and Rosary: Holy Rosary begins at 7:45am, followed by Mass at 8:30am, Monday through Thursday.

- The obligation to participate in Sunday Mass is still lifted by Bishop Libasci: While the Church may be reopening for public worship, it is important to remember that just because public worship is permitted does not mean that participation is now risk-free. Rather, the obligation to participate in Sunday Mass is still lifted by Bishop Libasci, whose utmost concern along with that of all the priests of the Diocese, is the health and wellbeing of our parishioners. Therefore, Sunday Mass will continue to be live-streamed, and those who are at greater risk of serious illness are encouraged to continue participating from home.

- Parish Office
The Parish Office is open for walk-ins (for transactions such as Mass requests etc.). Meetings with staff can be set by appointment only. For any questions or to set an appointment, please call the parish office at 603-888-0321, or use the Contact Form. The office hours are 9am to 3pm Monday through Thursday. 
Please read the reopening guidelines below. 
Although the office is open for walk-ins, you can still mail in documents, payments, and donations. You may also have a mass offered or the Sanctuary Candle burning in memory of a deceased loved one by visiting the Mass Intentions Page.

- Gift Shop  
The Gift Shop is open. Please read the reopening guidelines below. 

GUIDELINES FOR MASS, EUCHARISTIC ADORATION, AND PRIVATE PRAYER
PARISH OFFICE REOPENING GUIDELINES
GIFT SHOP REOPENING GUIDELINES

PRAYERS
- Special Prayers for this Time
- Prayer Line - How can we pray for you?

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
- The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at Immaculate Conception on Saturdays from 4pm to 4:30pm. Confessions will be heard in the altar server changing room, at the top of the inside stairs.
- Pope's homily on confessions during this time
- USCCB Examination of Conscience 
- An Act of Contrition

FAITH FORMATION RESOURCES 
Please visit our Resources page. 

- Catholic Charities NH

- Corpus Christi Food Pantry

 - Nashua Area Assistance