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5.26.20

Instructions for receiving Holy Communion after live streamed Mass, beginning this Pentecost weekend.

We are pleased to announce that Bishop Libasci is allowing the distribution of Holy Communion throughout the Diocese of Manchester, NH.  Following your livestream Mass participation, you will have the opportunity to receive Our Lord in the Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist beginning this Pentecost weekend.  At the conclusion of each livestream Mass, the church will be open for the distribution of Communion and will continue until 6:00pm on Saturday and noon on Sunday.
For your safety, the Immaculate Conception Restart Committee has developed the following procedures for the distribution of Communion.

• When you arrive at the church, please use the parking lot entrance between the church and rectory following directions of attendants. 
• Before exiting your car, please put on your face mask.
• Line up in front of the church as directed by greeters keeping six feet apart at all times.  Once in line, you will be asked to sanitize your hands before entering the church; sanitizer will be provided.
• When entering the church foyer, go directly through the center doors and walk down the main aisle keeping appropriate social distance from the person in front of you while keeping your mask on.  
• If you are able to use stairs, you may go to either the left or right Communion station.  Persons with physical disabilities should use the left Communion station as you will exit the building near the Rosary Garden.
• When it is your turn to receive Holy Communion, lower your mask, extend your cupped hands to receive and consume the Eucharist and then immediately replace your mask.  Once you have received, please exit the church following the direction of the ushers.

• no sitting in pews or the foyer
• no use of the holy water fonts
• no availability of bathrooms or drinking fountain.

 
Thank you for your patience and cooperation,
The Immaculate Conception Restart Committee.

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5. 23. 20

- A reminder that Bishop Libasci has not yet announced the resumption of public celebrations of Mass in New Hampshire. Catholic parishes in this Diocese will be distributing the Holy Eucharist beginning either this weekend (May 23/24) or next weekend (May 30/31). Parishioners should check with their local parishes for information about the times when this will occur. The Bishop will continue to consult further information from federal, state, and local public health authorities in the course of his decision-making regarding  when and how public celebrations of Mass will resume.

5.21.20
Dear Parishioners,
We are receiving information from Bishop Libasci, Bishop of Manchester, on how to begin the implementation of receiving Holy Communion outside of Mass.  Yes, this is good news and the process sounds quite simple. However, the safe distribution of Holy Communion will require much preparation on the part of the staff and volunteers in order to ensure a safe and sacred experience.  For this reason, Immaculate Conception Parish will not be distributing Holy Communion on the weekend of May 23rd and 24th but we will make it available to parishioners beginning on Pentecost Sunday, May 30th and May 31st.
More information will be forthcoming as is sent to us by the Diocese.  (Please note that various Dioceses such as Boston, Worcester, Portland, etc. may have different procedures which do not fall within our jurisdiction.) ~ Fr. Ray

- Bishop Libasci letter to the faithfull 5.19.20

- For the safety of those involved in the daily live streaming of masses, the church remains closed to the public.
 
5.15.20
Thrive Young Adults Virtual Game Night 
Every Wednesday at 7pm. CLICK HERE for more information.

5.12.20
- Slice of the Pie Winners for the month of May.

- Vacation Bible School Cancelled

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of the Vacation Bible School for this Summer  at Immaculate Conception Church.  We are most concerned  with the health and well-being of all of our children and volunteers. The nature of the Vacation Bible School experience in our building would not lend itself to the safety precautions required within the COVID-19 environment. The Children’s Enrichment core team is working on some fun, faith-filled, family activity designed according to current social-distancing accommodations.  We are trying to schedule this/these event(s) for late August.  Stay tuned! 

5.8.20

- Please be aware of phishing scams.

Some parishioners have reported receiving a text message impersonating Father Ray asking for help. 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.

5.4.20
- Note from our Youth Minister on Steubenville East

5.2.20
- Letter from Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci Bishop of Manchester

4.3.20
- Rice bowls will be collected once the church reopens.

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
 

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CONFESSION
- Pope's homily on confessions during this time
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CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY
- How to Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy

EUCHARISTC ADORATION
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MASS
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FORMATION
- FORMED is a digital media program for enrichment and spiritual development available to our parishioners free of charge. formed.org

- A  Simple Spiritual Routine for Catholics Living in Quarantine

- Catholic Charities NH

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 - Nashua Area Assistance

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