In 1806 Noah Webster published A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language. It took Webster decadesof research to compile his dictionary. I wonder if little Noah had a fascination with words when he was very young. Did he ace all his spelling tests and annoyingly correct his friends’ grammar? I...
As you can see the parking lot at MQP is under construction. On Monday, August 29 they will be putting down the final coat and NO ONE is allowed to drive on it. Therefore the Office and Mass is cancelled at MQP but we will have a 7:15am and 9:00am...
Do you have yardwork/housework or a small house project that you are unable to do that a family or two within our parish could help with? Or do you know someone we could help with raking, landscaping, planting, painting, cleaning, etc.? Do you know of any community organizations that could...
Reflection 08-21-2016 For no sign shall be given this generation except the sign of the prophet Jonah. (Matt 12) The book of Jonah makes no pretense to being historical. It teaches the universality of God’s love, fighting the temptation to fear, harm or dislike the stranger, in this case the...
If you know a college student we would like to send him or her care packages while they are away from home. Please send address to Susan Levesque ff612@saintsmaryandjoseph.org
Enjoy these pictures from last week’s Barnyard Roundup!
“Saving man” During the German occupation of Poland during World War II, it was an open secret among the Jews of Warsaw that if anyone needed refuge, he or she could find it from the nun known as “Mamma.” Mother Matylda Getter and her community, the Franciscan Sisters of the...
DON’T FORGET TO JOIN US!!! Coffee With The Clergy Wednesday, August 24th, 9am to 11am The Coffee Factory 92 Cluff Crossing Road #4, Salem, NH (the old Rockingham Mall by Kohl’s) “Take a break from back-toschool shopping and let the clergy of Salem buy you a coffee and the kids...
Fr. John will be coming to Salem Saturday August 20th in the early to mid-afternoon and will concelebrate the 4:15 at St. Joseph’s. Come by and say hello as he visits family and friends during his New England visit.
Bishop Libasci Calls For Days Of Prayer, Fasting, and Atonement For Peace Call for Catholics and all people of good will to act in solidarity for an end to violence in the U.S. and worldwide on August 12, 14 and 15 The Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci today issued a...