Saints Mary and Joseph Parish

We still have several spots available to enter the Chili Cook-Off at Harvest Fest. If you want to enter your recipe, call Justine at the office. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes, not to mention bragging rights! If you just want to EAT the chili – it will be a $5 admission to the chili cook-off. You will be able to sample all 40 entries as well as get a bowl of the House Chili, provided by McKinnon’s Supermarket. PLUS, you’ll get to vote for your favorite chili. Harvest-fest Sunday, October 20th following the 11 am Mass Mary Queen of Peace Church

St. Joseph Regional Catholic School invites you to their annual St. Teresa Harvest Mass on Friday, 9/13/19 at 10:30 a.m. This annual, first-of-the-new-school-year mass will be celebrated outdoors, in honor of the school's 60th anniversary year, which begins in September.  Parishioners, former St. Joe's families, and staff are welcome.  Each year the school's 8th grade class collects fresh vegetables, fruits, and breads before this mass.  Please consider bringing an item to donate.  The students and families then deliver the items to local food pantries and soup kitchens.  Questions?  Contact info@sjrcs.com or 603-893-6811 x 19.  

How does our parish attract people each year who consider becoming Catholic? The short answer is you! It  is the fruit of the Holy Spirit as parish members open their hearts to welcome others. Members of a welcoming and evangelizing community take seriously their call to share the message of Jesus. It happens in parish families, in the workplace, in gatherings with friends and neighbors, and in daily contacts. Give thanks to God as He continuously strengthens each of us who seek to do His will in offering a gentle, humble, and clear welcome to the Catholic Faith. Will you step out in faith, and ask a friend or neighbor if they have ever thought about becoming Catholic? Let them know we have a way for them to journey towards full reception into the church. An evening of inquiry for RCIA, Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, will take place on Monday, September 9th. They can come and ask questions without feeling pressured. Call Justine at 893-8661 ext. 103 for more information. "Go out into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature." (Mark 16:15)

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) trains concerned citizens to advocate in the courts for abused and neglected children. You will need common sense, a commitment to children, and 10-15 hours of your time each month if you would like to help ensure that a young child has an opportunity to grow up in a safe and permanent home. If you would like to become a CASA/GAL volunteer, please call 1-800-626-0622, or apply at www.casanh.org/onlineapplication Training will begin in September.

Please DO NOT RESPOND to suspicious-looking emails or texts! If an email or text message requests funds or cash-equivalents (such as gift cards), or sensitive information such as passwords or pin codes, it is very likely a scam! Simply do not respond and delete the message, and block the sender if it is a text message. You should not forward the email or text message, but you may wish to alert your friends and family of the potential scam. Please know that Bishop Libasci, Fr. Vincent, Mary Croteau (St. Joseph School Principal), or any parish Staff member will NEVER ask for cash, gift cards, or sensitive info via email or text.

The proper disposal method of votive candles and other devotionals (if they have been blessed) is to burn or bury them. Please click for some important information as to what to do with blessed items, or religious articles that may arrive in the mail.

Please click above for an important message from Bishop Libasci