Donate Your Talents - Volunteer!

Thank you so much for considering to volunteer. We appreciate any help you can give, even if it is just for an hour every once in a while, that may be all that is needed to keep a ministry going. Volunteering is also a great way to get to know other members of our parish family and develop life-long
friendships.

Last Updated: 11.27.2019

Linen Committee

The Linen Committee is looking for volunteers who serve by preparing the linens used during mass.  Each week a member of the committee picks up the linens (purificators, corporals, finger towels) in the sacristy.  This person launders and irons the linens at home and returns them to the sacristy. Typically, members are scheduled every six to eight weeks.  This is a quiet ministry.  You are never “out front”, but are indeed an integral part of the maintenance and support of our parish. If you are interested in volunteering for this important ministry, please call the parish office at 603-888-0321 and you will then be contacted by a committee member.
 
 

Fluff Party

Friday, November 29, Beginning at 9:30am
The Arts and Environment Committee needs volunteers, especially strong men, for help lifting Christmas trees and  setting them up for Advent. Friday, November 29, 9:30am start, until church is fully decorated. Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
 

Please Consider Becoming an Altar Server

Youth and Teens 3rd grade and up for weekend masses. If you feel the call to serve, please complete the Mass Ministry Sign-up Sheet found in the foyer or HERE. Place the form in the collection basket during mass, mail it, or drop it off at the Parish Office. Call 603-888-0321, if you have any questions.

Volunteers Greatly Needed for Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesdays

Can you help by making a weekly commitment to help staff Wednesday Adoration? If so, please call the Parish Office at 603-888-0321.

RN or LPN

The Health Ministry is looking for an RN or LPN interested in helping with monthly blood pressure clinics. Non-medical and retired medical individuals interested in our mission are more than welcome also! Please contact the Parish Office at 603-888-0321.
 

More Ways to Love the Lord by Serving His Church

Check our Ministries Brochure for more ways to get involved.  If you have a talent you would like to share but don't see where you can help, please call the Parish Office at 603-888-0321 and we will be happy to discuss it with you. 
 

Thank You!

Volunteers are the heart and soul of our parish. The success and very existence of so many of our programs are the direct result of the time and talent donated by our parishioners. Thank you to all our volunteers, most recently: 

2019

• On Sunday, November 24, Immaculate Conception celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation. We had 92 candidates receive the seal of the Holy Spirit from Bishop Francis J. Christian. Maryann and I would like to thank all the volunteers who made this celebration special for our Confirmandi, their Sponsors and our parish families. Thank you to Bishop Christian, our pastor Father Ray, our weekend assistant Father Dixon, our wonderful Deacon Chris, The Bishop’s Master of Ceremony Tony Haley, our parish staff and office volunteers, our Altar Servers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, our volunteer Photographers, the Adult Choir under the direction of Jean Wolf, our organist Travis Catello, and the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard, Ushers and Greeters, for working together in harmony to make this celebration a beautiful witness of faith to all who attended. ~ Carmen Rodriguez-Brick, Catechetical Leader 
• "Dear Liturgical Ministers,Thank you for your participation in Liturgy Ministries Day on Saturday, October. 26, 2019.  I am amazed at the level of enthusiasm and commitment which you demonstrate in serving the community of Immaculate Conception Parish.  You are truly instruments of the Holy Spirit!  Your energy and commitment was contagious as together we prayed, shared and recommitted ourselves to serve in the various ministries which create the celebration of Mass.  I pray the Holy Spirit’s anointing on each of you as we move forward in the service of our Heavenly Father. Peace." ~ Fr. Ray 
• We were blessed with a beautiful week of learning how “Life is Wild, God is Good,” at our Vacation Bible School the week of Aug. 5-9 here at Immaculate Conception!  A heart-felt thank you  goes out to all our supporters:   Father Ray and all the Staff, especially Tracey, the Children’s Enrichment Core, All the Volunteers (101 of them including 53 of our Fabulous Middle School and High School students), our Adorers each day and Nancy G. for helping us do Adoration all week and with the children on Thursday and of course our family who donated the T-shirts. Everyone had a blast, Jesus was truly present in midst of the glee!  On to next year… 
• Thank you all for helping us celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, specially the music ministry, Deacon Chris and our Youth Minister, Fatima Walsh. 
• Thank you for all the help during Lent, Holy Week and Easter!
• We are very greatful for the amazing job of our volunteers during the Shroud Encounter and Unbound. Many visitors complemented Immaculate Conception Parish for its welcoming spirit and hospitality. 
• Thank you all who helped take down the Christmas decorations on January 13.

2018

• Thank you all who helped decorating the church for Advent and changing the missals on Sunday, November 25 and all who helped decorating the church for Christmas.
• "Congratulations to our parish families who joined us in the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, November 18. We had 135 Candidates receive the final sacrament of Initiation from Bishop Francis J. Christian. I am very grateful to Father Ray, Father Paul, Deacon Chris, our parish families, staff, liturgy volunteers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, the Honor Guard for the Bishop, Greeters, Ushers, music ministry, environment ministry, flower ministries, and the Immaculate Conception council of the Knights of Columbus, for their generous gift of time during both celebrations. They provided the beautiful worship environment, It was indeed a blessed celebration, guided by the Holy Spirit, to bring our young people into full communion with the Catholic Church. May the Holy Spirit guide our Confirmandi and strengthen them so they fulfill all that God has planned for them. In Christ Jesus, Carmen" -  

• "Thank you to all the volunteers for helping with the First Penance Retreat on Saturday, October. 20. The children had a wonderful time and it is only with the help of so many volunteers that we are able to have such a fun and faith-filled day." Faith Formation Team.
• "Thank you Immaculate Conception Parish!  Our team raised over $1,700 to help fight hunger. Thank you to all who participated by walking or donating money. Here are some examples of what our team’s donation might do for those in need: $17,000 worth of groceries ($1=$10 at a foodbank) - 68 families will be given seeds, tools and education to start their own garden - 5,100 meals at a foodbank - 3,774 pounds of food distributed to those in need - 3,400 chicks for a self-propagating food source -14 pairs of goats to provide milk, fertilizer, protein and income - A pump in a community so they can access clean water. Thank you for your help to fight hunger." - Crop Hunger Walk 2018.
• "Dear Parish Community,I would like to offer my sincerest thanks to the 50^th Anniversary Committee, the parish staff, the Youth Ministry, The Social Committee, The Knights of Columbus, The Boy & Cub Scouts, Music Ministries, and all who shared their food and culture at the International dinner.  All of you said yes with a joyful heart, in the same way our Lady did when the Angel Gabriel asked her to be the Mother of God.  I can’t thank you enough for making our 50^th anniversary celebration such a wonderful success.  It was a memorable celebration for all age groups, and I pray it was also a family-building weekend.  Thank you to all who participated and for being an active part of the Immaculate Conception Parish family.   May we all continue to grow in our faith and in the Love of God. In Gratitude, Fr. Ray." - Fr. Ray Labrie
• "Abundant blessings and thanks to the Flower Ministry volunteers who created the many displays that adorned  the altar at the height of the decorating season.  Special thanks to those who faithfully watered the indoor and outdoor plants, and the gardening enthusiasts who tilled, planted and weeded despite working all day.  Your enthusiasm was contagious and attracted volunteers from outside the parish and other denominations." Flower Ministry and Garden Club
• "A warm and sincere thank you goes out to all the adult, teen and Tween Volunteers who were instrumental in helping Carmen and Maryann complete a fabulous 9 days of  “The Great Adventure, A Walk through the Catholic Bible,” our Summer Faith Formation sessions for Grades 1-5 in the day and 6-8 in the evenings.  You were all Christ to the children and families who came to learn more about Jesus in the Summer.  We cannot and could not have had such a wonderful program without every single one of you!  Blessings to all of the volunteers and families. Hope the rest of your summer is wonderful!" Faith Formation Team
• Thank you to all who helped before, during and after the Yard Sale on May 19. The funds raised will help offset the cost for our youth attending Steubenville East.
• All who helped with the Church Spring cleaning and decoration on Saturday, May 5. It was a gorgeous day and you chose to be indoors, vacuuming, and dusting! We treasure immensely your dedication to the Parish and your spirit of service. 
• "A big thank you to all who supported our Bake-sale fundraiser on April 14/15 to benefit the students attending this year’s Steubenville Conference. Also, thank you to all other parishioners who have chosen to make individual donations to students who otherwise would not have access to this event. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated." Youth Ministry
• Our Priests, Altar Servers, Lectures, Greeters, Ashers, Musicians and many other volunteers who helped during Holy Week and Easter.
• The Flower Committee for designing the arrangements for the Paschal Season.
• All who helped during the Alpha Youth Retreat on March 11.
• All who are helping with the Parish Directory photography sessions.
• New office volunteers.
• Those who volunteered to help in the Bereavement Ministry.
• All who helped during the Divine Renovation Conference on February 15.
• All who are sharing their memories of the Immaculate Conception Parish in its 50th Anniversary.
• The Art and Environment Committee for decorating the Church for Lent.
• We welcome Jordan, the new base player and Sarah the new female singer and violinist to the Contemporary Music Ministry. Thank you for sharing your talents!
• "Thank you to all who came to enjoy some delicious food at our Annual Winter BBQ. We had rave reviews on the food and raised a record amount of funds for this event and will be delivering a check to Nashua Catholic Junior High in our efforts to support Catholic education." KofC
• Sock Drive: Parishioners donated: 952 pairs and St. Joseph Hospital Employees donated: 186 pairs. 1138 pairs were donated to Harbor Homes, Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter, Salvation Army, and Tolles Street Mission. Health Ministries thank you!
• All who donated to the laundry basket drive.