She did her best to raise her children in the Faith. But when her oldest son was seventeen, he left home for school, and turned to a life of complete immorality. He lived with a woman. Fathered a child out of wedlock. Was devoted to sensual pleasures. Embraced the beliefs of heretics. She couldn’t convince him to return to God. So, she prayed for her son’s conversion for 17 years. Then he became a Catholic—and eventually, a bishop. This is the story of St. Augustine and his loving mother St. Monica. (Click to read more)

Due to the increase in Covid cases, the Interfaith Community Kitchen will be temporarily closed. Please contact the Northwood Emergency Food Pantry if you are in need of food assistance.

Distribution of Communion is offered to parishioners who are unable to attend Mass due to personal or family related health concerns and can be received after the Mass dismissal on Saturdays at OLOL from 5-5:15 and Sundays at STJ from 11:15-11:30. Receiving the Blessed Sacrament alone does not take the place of Sunday Mass. Parishioners who receive the Blessed Sacrament outside of the Mass should also prayerfully participate in the Liturgy by viewing a Live Stream or Recorded Mass at home. Please contact Father John if you have any additional questions.

The diocese would like to invite men who are considering a vocation to the priesthood to an evening of prayer, conversation with the Vocations Team and dinner. There will be evenings for different age groups and they will take place at the Joseph House at 279 Cartier St in Manchester. Please RSVP to Becky Vinson at rvinson@rcbm.org or 663-0153 if you would like to attend. October 5: high school - age 14-18; October 19: young men - age 19-24; November 2: older men - age 25+