The Parish Clothes Closet is asking for donations of back to school items - new back packs, lunch bags, school supplies, as well as new and gently used children's clothing and footwear for our annual "Back to School Days" to be held on Saturday, August 24, and 31, from 10-noon. Items can be left in the donation bins at both churches. Thank you for your continued support!
The Knights of Columbus will once again offer a home cooked meal, lodging and breakfast for the St. Anslem College "Road for Hope" walkers. A week before classes begin, the students start on an eight day journey from Portland to Manchester, raising funds and awareness for a number of local charities. The Parish Youth Council will also set up a "treat table" and "foot spa" for them and are asking for candy donations and sample sized toiletry items. A donation box will be left at both churches. For more details on the students hike, click on to the St. Anslem Walkers picture below.
Prayers are needed as we wait to recieve the final permit for a Christian preschool to open in our parish this fall! Little Blessing's Preschool will open it's doors to children ages 3-5 years old after Labor Day weekend and follow the SAU 44 school calendar. Preschool hours are scheduled for 9-1 which includes a "Kinderprep" program from noon-1. For more information, please view our Faith Formation link or call Jeannie Garcia at the Faith Formation Office at 942-8716
First Friday’s - a group dedicated to keeping our parish shining and clean! We meet on the first Friday of every month at 10am at St. Joseph's Church. Our next gathering is Friday, August 2.
Join us during these warm Saturday evenings in July for ice cream and fellowship! Many yummy toppings to choose from! Immediately following the 5:30 Mass at St. Joseph's in the Parish Center
At Mighty Fortress Vacation Bible School, kids learn that God is their refuge and strength, their fortress and sure defense. So raise your banner! In Jesus, the victory is won! Save the dates and spread the word! This VBS is going to be Awesome!! July 15-19, 9-Noon, Games, Skits, Crafts, Snacks in the Great Hall and More! To register: call or email Jeannie Garcia at 942-8716 or stjgar@outlook.net
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+