Mass Schedule:
Saturday: 4:30pm (Music: Frank Giordano)
Sunday: 8:00am (Music: Frank Giordano)
Sunday: 10:00am (Music: Chris Taylor)
Sunday: 12 Noon Outdoors (Music: Todd Fahey)
Sunday: 1pm (African) 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month
The Sunday 10am Mass is also LiveStreamed: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ihmnh/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8k6IHvjPrEePEdofgoA6ng/
For those Who Just Want to Come for Communion:
Come to church Sunday from 11:15-11:30am
Daily Mass: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday: 9am
African Mass with Fr. Maurice Abasilim - 1st & 3rd Sunday of Each Month at 1pm in church. Non-Africans welcome too!
The St. Padre Pio Eucharistic Adoration Chapel is Open 24/7/365:
To become a perpetual adorer, by committing to come at a particular time each week, contact Chapel Coordinator Lauren Dadmun: stpadrepioadoration@gmail.com or (603) 470-7949.
Our Church remains open for prayer during the week: Sunday to Friday: 7:30am-5:30pm
Confessions: Saturdays, 3-4pm.
Register in our Parish!: http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/ihm_parish_registration_form_2020.pdf
To have the IHM parish bulletin sent to your email each week - Just click "Subscribe" (It's Free):
https://www.parishesonline.com/find/immaculate-heart-of-mary-church-03301
Online Giving to IHM: https://ihmnh.churchgiving.com/
Guidelines for Giving: http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/guidelines_for_giving.pdf
Saturday: 4:30pm (Music: Frank Giordano)
Sunday: 8:00am (Music: Frank Giordano)
Sunday: 10:00am (Music: Chris Taylor)
Sunday: 12 Noon Outdoors (Music: Todd Fahey)
Sunday: 1pm (African) 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month
The Sunday 10am Mass is also LiveStreamed: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ihmnh/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8k6IHvjPrEePEdofgoA6ng/
For those Who Just Want to Come for Communion:
Come to church Sunday from 11:15-11:30am
Daily Mass: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday: 9am
African Mass with Fr. Maurice Abasilim - 1st & 3rd Sunday of Each Month at 1pm in church. Non-Africans welcome too!
The St. Padre Pio Eucharistic Adoration Chapel is Open 24/7/365:
To become a perpetual adorer, by committing to come at a particular time each week, contact Chapel Coordinator Lauren Dadmun: stpadrepioadoration@gmail.com or (603) 470-7949.
Our Church remains open for prayer during the week: Sunday to Friday: 7:30am-5:30pm
Confessions: Saturdays, 3-4pm.
Register in our Parish!: http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/ihm_parish_registration_form_2020.pdf
To have the IHM parish bulletin sent to your email each week - Just click "Subscribe" (It's Free):
https://www.parishesonline.com/find/immaculate-heart-of-mary-church-03301
Online Giving to IHM: https://ihmnh.churchgiving.com/
Guidelines for Giving: http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/guidelines_for_giving.pdf
25th Sunday Ordinary Time Mass, Sept. 18, 2022:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zi2Ku4dYTs
Facebook: https://fb.watch/fD38kFpKhk/
Faith Formation Schedule: http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/2022-2023_ihm_faith_formation_classes__1_.pdf
Faith Formation Registration: http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/2022-2023_ihm_faith_formation_classes__1_.pdf
Sunday Sept. 25 at 1pm (right after our 12noon Outdoor Mass): BBQ to Celebrate Faith Formation in the IHM Rosary Garden! All are welcome to attend!
JOIN THE SCOUTS!!!
IHM Scouts meet Every Thursday in our Parish Center at the following times!
6-7pm: Cub Scout Pack 90 (age 5-10) - (Boys & Girls)
7-8:30pm: Scout Troop 90 (age 10-18) - (Boys & Girls).
Youth & Parents are invited to come by & check it out!
Info: Roger Tessier: rctessier@comcast.net
Fire Pit Chat Nights (September & October)!
Women: Every Tuesday at 6pm
Men: Every Friday at 6pm
Bring a chair, Bring a beverage. On the lawn behind the Parish House at IHM.
Bible Study - Every Wednesday, 2-3pm in the IHM Parish Center!
Info: John Betournay: jjbetournay@gmail.com or Kathryn Betournay: kbetournay@gmail.com
O.C.I.A. (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) Beginning
Anyone interested in becoming Catholic - or anyone who has missed a Sacrament - or anyone who has been away from the faith – please contact Ed Mullen 224-4393 x 3 or emullen77@gmail.com
We will be meeting Sunday mornings at in the Conference Room of the IHM Rectory Office.
Sunday Oct. 2 at 1:30pm: IHM Blessing of the Pets & Stuffed Animals Outdoors in the Rosary Garden!
On Sunday Oct. 2, our Outdoor Mass will begin at 12:30 – followed by the Blessing of Pets & Stuffed Animals at 1:30pm. Pets may come for the Mass too!
Wed. Oct. 5: Contemplative/Centering Prayer Group Meets Twice (1st & 3rd Wednesdays):
5-6:15pm: Zoom OR in Person (IHM Parish Center)
7-8:15pm: Zoom only.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89459569149?pwd=Um54TGpXclJTTkFDWCtUamZiM0l3Zz09
Info: Kate Raferty-Hall: kraffertyhall@comcast.net
Thursday Oct. 6, 9-2pm, Real Presence: What Does it Mean and Why Does it Matter for Parish Life Conference at the Grappone Conference Center, Concord, NH
Registration (Deadline Sept. 28): real-presence.eventbrite.com
Flyer: https://www.catholicnh.org/assets/Documents/Flyers/Flyer-RealPresence-v2-10.06.22.pdf
Cost: $25 includes breakfast, lunch, and the book “Real Presence” by Dr. O’Malley.
Oct. 13-16: Men's Cursillo!
Nov. 3-6: Women's Cursillo!
If you have a desire to know Jesus more closely, a Cursillo is for you. The Cursillo weekend is a short course in Christianity. The purpose of the weekend is to facilitate a meaningful personal encounter with Christ and His body, the Church. The three day weekend is also the bridge connecting the faithful with the supportive post-Cursillo community, where we live our faith joyfully with our fellow Christians.
Cursillo weekends are being offered Oct. 13-16 for men and Nov. 3-6 for women at the Sarto Center, 17 Londonderry Turnpike, Hooksett NH.
Info: contact Mark Collopy at (603) 833-7341, or explore our website: www.nhcursillo.org
Oct. 14-16: Marriage Encounter Experience at Christ the King Parish Center, Concord NH
Registration: Joe& Ginny Vatelle: 800-710-9963 or https://wwmema.org/
Info: By this we came to know the love of God: that Christ laid down his life for us; so we ought to lay down our lives for one another. In the same way, your spouse should be the most important person in your life. Couples will explore their relationship with each other, God, and the Church. Registration is limited and a $100 application fee is required.
Friday Oct. 14, 5-7pm Magdalen College Fish Fry! All welcome!
511 Kearsarge Mt. Rd., Warner NH
Kids 5 and under: Free. Ages 6-12: $8. Ages 13+: $15.
Info: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2550/magdalen-college-community-fish-fry
(Future Fish Fry Dates: November 18, January 13, February 17)
Friday Oct. 14, 6-8pm: St. Andrew Dinner
Any young man, high school age or older, interested in learning more about vocations and God's call in your life - you are invited to a free St. Andrew Dinner on Sunday June 12, 4-7pm at St. Christopher Parish, 60 Manchester St., Nashua NH. Info: (603) 663-0153 or contact Fr. Ray.
Info: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2501/st-andrew-dinner
Sat. Oct. 15, 9:30-1pm: The Eucharist in My Life at St. Andre Bessette Parish, Laconia
Info & Registration: https://eucharistinmylife.eventbrite.com/
Fri. Oct. 21: 7pm-8:30pm and Sat. Oct. 22: 10am-2:30pm: YB Catholic Conference at St. Kathryn Parish, Hudson NH
Info & Registration: https://www.stkathryns.org/ybc or (603) 882-7793
Sat. Oct. 22, 8:30am – 3:30pm: Healing the Father Wound at St. Andre Bessette Parish, Laconia
Info & Registration: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2568/healing-the-father-wound
Cost: $25 person or $40 couple.
Nov. 19-20: IHM Christmas Fair! To volunteer: recoffice@ihmnh.org
Nov. 18-20: Retrouvaille Weekend for Troubled Marriages in Boston: http://helpourmarriage.org/
Sisters of Life Videos
Our Diocese is inviting people to view the following series of 12 videos (8-20 minutes each) as we approach October (Respect Life month). No cost to watch: https://intolifeseries.com/watch/
Season of Creation (Sept. 1 - Oct. 4)
Inspired by Pope Francis' Encyclical Letter "Laudato Si", "The Season of Creation" is a teaching that is offered to foster greater appreciation of the sacredness of the natural world during the month of September until the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (Sept. 1 - Oct. 4).
Info: https://catholicclimatecovenant.org/resource/season-creation-2022
Pope Francis' 1-Minute Prayer Intention Video for Sept. 2022 "The Death Penalty":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpv3zCBJzSc
For all videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmv_x_1263xEa2x3tpcBXA
Host Families Needed!
Bishop Brady High School has a number of international students (Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, Russia, Thailand) who have been admitted, but need host families or “parents” to house them.
There is a $750 sign-on bonus for any family willing to host temporarily for the first 6-8 weeks of the school year.
Please contact Lonna Abbott: Lonna@student-management.com or 224-7418.
WICX 102.7FM - Concord Catholic Community Radio
WICX has recently been trying a new format. To comment on the change, send an email to: nhcatholicradio@gmail.com
Aug. 15: IHM Angels Softball Game vs. St. Paul's Episcopal at Centerpoint Field, Concord:
Broadcast team: Nick Gelinas & David Ostrowski:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXExO31EXA4
Facebook: https://fb.watch/eWITYy7BvI/
Heart of the Heights Bookstore Hours:
Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Saturday: 10am-1pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 10am-4pm
To have the IHM parish bulletin sent to your email each week - Just click "Subscribe" (It's Free):
https://www.parishesonline.com/find/immaculate-heart-of-mary-church-03301
IHM Online Giving: https://ihmnh.churchgiving.com/
NH Catholic Schools!
Find out how Catholic Schools are now, more than ever, Accessible, Available, & Affordable for students: https://nhcatholicschool.com/why-catholic-schools/
Check out the new incentive program for new teachers: https://nhcatholicschool.com/
Video: https://fb.watch/e5Ei8W_9_L/
Children's Scholarship Fund NH (CSF)
CSF helps provide generous scholarships for children to attend parochial & private schools in NH: For more information, contact Executive Director Kate Baker Demers: kbaker@scholarshipfund.org or (603) 785-0174 or go to the CSF Website: www.csfnewhampshire.org
To apply for CSF scholarships: https://nh.scholarshipfund.org/apply/
State of NH’s Education Freedom Accounts (may pay up to half of tuition): https://nh.scholarshipfund.org/apply/nh-education-freedom-accounts/
YES, Every Student Scholarship Program (up to $5000): https://yeseducation.nh.gov
5 & 2 (5 Loaves & 2 Fish) Ministry Volunteers Needed!
Contact Armand & Connie Soucy: acsoucy@yahoo.com or (603) 860-8835
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMZyrflHPo4
---Every Friday evening at 7pm, Armand & Connie Soucy travel down to the Frederick Seal Building, 461 Straw Rd. in Manchester to pick up the bread and other food items that they bring to our church hall. They are looking for volunteers to ride down with them to help pick up the food or people who may be willing to drive down with a trailer.
--- We can also use more volunteers to show up at the parish hall Fridays between 8:30pm-9:30pm to bring the food down into our parish hall and sort it.
--- We can also use volunteers Mondays between 7-9am to help with boxing or with transporting to area food pantries - or with cleaning up afterwards.
Sign up - or just show up! Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 180 Loudon Rd., Concord NH
Witness Talks:
The Diocese of Manchester is posting podcast witness talks in which New Hampshire Catholics from a variety of backgrounds tell their personal stories about what the Eucharist means in their lives.
Website: https://www.catholicnh.org/worship-and-sacraments/faith/liturgical-calendar/easter/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vse5CZ9FSh8ZpSqHX3q8P
Download the free Diocesan e-Book "Christ our Passover":
This book collects some excerpts on the Eucharist taken from the documents of the Second Vatican Council and the writings of Pope Francis, Pope Benedict, and Pope John Paul II: https://www.catholicnh.org/assets/Documents/Worship/Our-Faith/Easter/ebook-ChistOurPassover.pdf
Day of Spiritual Enrichment with Fr. Bill Sheehan (June 11, 2022) (gaps removed):
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXmCYAku6xA (gaps edited out)
Enthronement & Consecration of All NH Parishes to the Sacred Heart of Jesus & Immaculate Heart of Mary:
Ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PryyCp_XqvA
Prayer: http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/enthronement___consecration_complete.pdf
Catechesis: https://www.catholicnh.org/assets/Documents/Worship/Our-Faith/NER/Catechesis-EnthronementForParish.pdf
New Hampshire Catholic Appeal!
This Appeal eliminates 6 second collections (Seminarians, Retired Priests, Catholic Schools, Support for Poorer Parishes, NH Missionaries, Catholic University & USCCB) and eliminates parishes having to pay for two ministries (Parable Magazine & Deacon formation). These 8 ministries will now all be funded through this one Appeal along with NH Catholic Charities!
How much to give? Suggested: What one normally gives to NH Catholic Charities plus 6 second collections.
Pay by credit card or check (checks made out to NH Catholic Appeal). Make a one time gift or pay in installments. Put it in the IHM Weekend Collection basket, mail it in, or pay online. (Please indicate you are a parishioner of IHM - so we get credit for your gift too! Anything over what we are assessed comes back to the parish! And anything below we are assessed we have to make up for. )
Info: https://www.catholicnh.org/about/get-involved/giving/nhca/
Donate Online: https://www.catholicnh.org/about/get-involved/giving/nhca/nhca-giving/
Bishop's Written Message: https://www.catholicnh.org/.../Para.../PAL-Mar22-English.pdf
Bishop's Video Message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkFzstEWlmc
Half of the parishes are starting this appeal this year. All of the parishes will be doing this appeal by next year.
Host a Foreign Exchange Student!
Student Management Group is seeking families to host international students attending Bishop Brady High School for the 2022-2023 school year. Students will be coming from countries all over the world, including Spain, Italy, Thailand, Belgium, and many more. If you are interested in this awesome cultural experience and would like more information, please text/call Olivia Chouinard at 603-370-2365 or email: oliviaAchouinard@gmail.com
75 Years of Marriage Witness Talk: Bill & Peg Peterson! Married: Feb. 1, 1947
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pblorpijyhg
https://fb.watch/bLqz3E2aSI/
Camp Fatima (for boys) & Camp Bernadette (for girls):
Sign up to be a Camper (ages 6-15), CIT (age 16), or Counselor (age 17+): https://bfcamp.com/
Audio Issues with Our Livestream
If you are having trouble hearing the audio of our Sunday 10am Livestreamed Mass, it is possibly because you are using an older computer or phone. One way to fix it - simply connect a headphone or speakerphone to your computer or phone and that usually fixes the problem!
Fellowship Group for Young Adults! 20 & 30 year olds, married or single!
Get on the email list. Contact: Holly Julian: hollyjulian29@gmail.com
Three Scholarship funds designed to make Catholic Schools in NH affordable for everyone:
YES, Every Student Scholarship Program (up to $5000): https://yeseducation.nh.gov
State of NH’s Education Freedom Accounts (may pay up to half of tuition): https://nh.scholarshipfund.org/apply/nh-education-freedom-accounts/
Children’s Scholarship Fund NH: https://nh.scholarshipfund.org/apply/
Parish Safety Preparedness Training:
To view safety videos prepared for parishes in our Diocese by Blue-U Defense: https://www.blueulearning.com/bundles/diocese-of-manchester?th_ug=a9ef4837
Free Daily Contemplative Emails:
https://cac.org/sign-up/
Life is Messy Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgCGT7nNXGY5vHCBDBJAcKuP3aPy_Aod0
Free Bible in a Year - with Fr. Mike Schmitz & Jeff Cavins!
https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration
Sign up to receive our Diocesan Vocation Newsletter 4 times per year by email: https://fo324.infusionsoft.app/app/form/vocations-sign-up
Catholic Citizenship News:
Receive regular emails from our Diocesan Office of Public Policy.
Sign up for free: http://www.catholicnh.org/community/public-issues/
Catholic eNews:
Receive an email every other Wednesday with information about upcoming events, programs and news from the Diocese of Manchester.
Sign up for free: https://fo324.infusionsoft.app/app/form/enews2
To learn how to practice Centering/Contemplative Prayer:
https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/centering-prayer-method/
Introductory Workshop on Centering/Contemplative Prayer:.
Part 1: https://youtu.be/Dk2xH0XAK3c
Part 2: https://youtu.be/iFEW2AvKla8
Reflection on "Joy" by Fr. Ray:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAPnKvfYZ3c
https://www.facebook.com/587285690/videos/10164762785520691/
Catholic Radio News:
WICX 102.7FM is on the air!!!
You can also listen online: www.wicxradio.org/ or: https://tunein.com/
To donate, send checks to "WICX Radio": PO Box 42, Bradford, NH 03221 or donate on-line: www.wicxradio.org/ Thank you!
Info: Mike Bellino (Station General Manager): 603-748-9047 or nhcatholicradio@gmail.com
IHM Masses on the Radio:
Sundays at 8am: WKXL 1450AM, 103.9FM, 101.9FM & online: www.nhtalkradio.com - broadcast a recording of our 10am Mass from the previous Sunday
Heart of the Heights Bookstore Hours:
Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Saturday: 10am-1pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 10am-4pm
Online Giving to IHM: https://ihmnh.churchgiving.com/
Fr. Ray's Master's Thesis: "Foundations for Theology: The Discovery of Bernard Lonergan":
http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/foundations_for_theology_-_the_discovery_of_bernard_lonergan_final.pdf
Fr. Ray's Essay: The Analytical Mind & the Spiritual Mind:
http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/the_analytical_mind___the_spiritual_mind.pdf
Kairos Prison Ministry of NH!
Info: www.kairosprisonministry.org and: https://www.kairosprisonministry.org/guest-reservation.php
Catholic Organizations to help Ukraine:
Catholic Relief Services Fund for Ukraine: https://support.crs.org/donate/donate-ukraine
Catholic Relief Services Fund for Wherever Needed Most: https://support.crs.org/donate/help-where-its-needed-most
Ukrainian Catholic Church Fund: https://ukrarcheparchy.us/donate
Catholic Near East Welfare Association Fund: https://cnewa.org/campaigns/ukraine/
Knights of Columbus Ukraine Solidarity Fund: https://www.kofc.org/secure/en/donate/ukraine.html
Baptism Information Form: http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/baptism_information_form.pdf
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zi2Ku4dYTs
Facebook: https://fb.watch/fD38kFpKhk/
Faith Formation Schedule: http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/2022-2023_ihm_faith_formation_classes__1_.pdf
Faith Formation Registration: http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/2022-2023_ihm_faith_formation_classes__1_.pdf
Sunday Sept. 25 at 1pm (right after our 12noon Outdoor Mass): BBQ to Celebrate Faith Formation in the IHM Rosary Garden! All are welcome to attend!
JOIN THE SCOUTS!!!
IHM Scouts meet Every Thursday in our Parish Center at the following times!
6-7pm: Cub Scout Pack 90 (age 5-10) - (Boys & Girls)
7-8:30pm: Scout Troop 90 (age 10-18) - (Boys & Girls).
Youth & Parents are invited to come by & check it out!
Info: Roger Tessier: rctessier@comcast.net
Fire Pit Chat Nights (September & October)!
Women: Every Tuesday at 6pm
Men: Every Friday at 6pm
Bring a chair, Bring a beverage. On the lawn behind the Parish House at IHM.
Bible Study - Every Wednesday, 2-3pm in the IHM Parish Center!
Info: John Betournay: jjbetournay@gmail.com or Kathryn Betournay: kbetournay@gmail.com
O.C.I.A. (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) Beginning
Anyone interested in becoming Catholic - or anyone who has missed a Sacrament - or anyone who has been away from the faith – please contact Ed Mullen 224-4393 x 3 or emullen77@gmail.com
We will be meeting Sunday mornings at in the Conference Room of the IHM Rectory Office.
Sunday Oct. 2 at 1:30pm: IHM Blessing of the Pets & Stuffed Animals Outdoors in the Rosary Garden!
On Sunday Oct. 2, our Outdoor Mass will begin at 12:30 – followed by the Blessing of Pets & Stuffed Animals at 1:30pm. Pets may come for the Mass too!
Wed. Oct. 5: Contemplative/Centering Prayer Group Meets Twice (1st & 3rd Wednesdays):
5-6:15pm: Zoom OR in Person (IHM Parish Center)
7-8:15pm: Zoom only.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89459569149?pwd=Um54TGpXclJTTkFDWCtUamZiM0l3Zz09
Info: Kate Raferty-Hall: kraffertyhall@comcast.net
Thursday Oct. 6, 9-2pm, Real Presence: What Does it Mean and Why Does it Matter for Parish Life Conference at the Grappone Conference Center, Concord, NH
Registration (Deadline Sept. 28): real-presence.eventbrite.com
Flyer: https://www.catholicnh.org/assets/Documents/Flyers/Flyer-RealPresence-v2-10.06.22.pdf
Cost: $25 includes breakfast, lunch, and the book “Real Presence” by Dr. O’Malley.
Oct. 13-16: Men's Cursillo!
Nov. 3-6: Women's Cursillo!
If you have a desire to know Jesus more closely, a Cursillo is for you. The Cursillo weekend is a short course in Christianity. The purpose of the weekend is to facilitate a meaningful personal encounter with Christ and His body, the Church. The three day weekend is also the bridge connecting the faithful with the supportive post-Cursillo community, where we live our faith joyfully with our fellow Christians.
Cursillo weekends are being offered Oct. 13-16 for men and Nov. 3-6 for women at the Sarto Center, 17 Londonderry Turnpike, Hooksett NH.
Info: contact Mark Collopy at (603) 833-7341, or explore our website: www.nhcursillo.org
Oct. 14-16: Marriage Encounter Experience at Christ the King Parish Center, Concord NH
Registration: Joe& Ginny Vatelle: 800-710-9963 or https://wwmema.org/
Info: By this we came to know the love of God: that Christ laid down his life for us; so we ought to lay down our lives for one another. In the same way, your spouse should be the most important person in your life. Couples will explore their relationship with each other, God, and the Church. Registration is limited and a $100 application fee is required.
Friday Oct. 14, 5-7pm Magdalen College Fish Fry! All welcome!
511 Kearsarge Mt. Rd., Warner NH
Kids 5 and under: Free. Ages 6-12: $8. Ages 13+: $15.
Info: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2550/magdalen-college-community-fish-fry
(Future Fish Fry Dates: November 18, January 13, February 17)
Friday Oct. 14, 6-8pm: St. Andrew Dinner
Any young man, high school age or older, interested in learning more about vocations and God's call in your life - you are invited to a free St. Andrew Dinner on Sunday June 12, 4-7pm at St. Christopher Parish, 60 Manchester St., Nashua NH. Info: (603) 663-0153 or contact Fr. Ray.
Info: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2501/st-andrew-dinner
Sat. Oct. 15, 9:30-1pm: The Eucharist in My Life at St. Andre Bessette Parish, Laconia
Info & Registration: https://eucharistinmylife.eventbrite.com/
Fri. Oct. 21: 7pm-8:30pm and Sat. Oct. 22: 10am-2:30pm: YB Catholic Conference at St. Kathryn Parish, Hudson NH
Info & Registration: https://www.stkathryns.org/ybc or (603) 882-7793
Sat. Oct. 22, 8:30am – 3:30pm: Healing the Father Wound at St. Andre Bessette Parish, Laconia
Info & Registration: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2568/healing-the-father-wound
Cost: $25 person or $40 couple.
Nov. 19-20: IHM Christmas Fair! To volunteer: recoffice@ihmnh.org
Nov. 18-20: Retrouvaille Weekend for Troubled Marriages in Boston: http://helpourmarriage.org/
Sisters of Life Videos
Our Diocese is inviting people to view the following series of 12 videos (8-20 minutes each) as we approach October (Respect Life month). No cost to watch: https://intolifeseries.com/watch/
Season of Creation (Sept. 1 - Oct. 4)
Inspired by Pope Francis' Encyclical Letter "Laudato Si", "The Season of Creation" is a teaching that is offered to foster greater appreciation of the sacredness of the natural world during the month of September until the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (Sept. 1 - Oct. 4).
Info: https://catholicclimatecovenant.org/resource/season-creation-2022
Pope Francis' 1-Minute Prayer Intention Video for Sept. 2022 "The Death Penalty":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpv3zCBJzSc
For all videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmv_x_1263xEa2x3tpcBXA
Host Families Needed!
Bishop Brady High School has a number of international students (Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, Russia, Thailand) who have been admitted, but need host families or “parents” to house them.
There is a $750 sign-on bonus for any family willing to host temporarily for the first 6-8 weeks of the school year.
Please contact Lonna Abbott: Lonna@student-management.com or 224-7418.
WICX 102.7FM - Concord Catholic Community Radio
WICX has recently been trying a new format. To comment on the change, send an email to: nhcatholicradio@gmail.com
Aug. 15: IHM Angels Softball Game vs. St. Paul's Episcopal at Centerpoint Field, Concord:
Broadcast team: Nick Gelinas & David Ostrowski:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXExO31EXA4
Facebook: https://fb.watch/eWITYy7BvI/
Heart of the Heights Bookstore Hours:
Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Saturday: 10am-1pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 10am-4pm
To have the IHM parish bulletin sent to your email each week - Just click "Subscribe" (It's Free):
https://www.parishesonline.com/find/immaculate-heart-of-mary-church-03301
IHM Online Giving: https://ihmnh.churchgiving.com/
NH Catholic Schools!
Find out how Catholic Schools are now, more than ever, Accessible, Available, & Affordable for students: https://nhcatholicschool.com/why-catholic-schools/
Check out the new incentive program for new teachers: https://nhcatholicschool.com/
Video: https://fb.watch/e5Ei8W_9_L/
Children's Scholarship Fund NH (CSF)
CSF helps provide generous scholarships for children to attend parochial & private schools in NH: For more information, contact Executive Director Kate Baker Demers: kbaker@scholarshipfund.org or (603) 785-0174 or go to the CSF Website: www.csfnewhampshire.org
To apply for CSF scholarships: https://nh.scholarshipfund.org/apply/
State of NH’s Education Freedom Accounts (may pay up to half of tuition): https://nh.scholarshipfund.org/apply/nh-education-freedom-accounts/
YES, Every Student Scholarship Program (up to $5000): https://yeseducation.nh.gov
5 & 2 (5 Loaves & 2 Fish) Ministry Volunteers Needed!
Contact Armand & Connie Soucy: acsoucy@yahoo.com or (603) 860-8835
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMZyrflHPo4
---Every Friday evening at 7pm, Armand & Connie Soucy travel down to the Frederick Seal Building, 461 Straw Rd. in Manchester to pick up the bread and other food items that they bring to our church hall. They are looking for volunteers to ride down with them to help pick up the food or people who may be willing to drive down with a trailer.
--- We can also use more volunteers to show up at the parish hall Fridays between 8:30pm-9:30pm to bring the food down into our parish hall and sort it.
--- We can also use volunteers Mondays between 7-9am to help with boxing or with transporting to area food pantries - or with cleaning up afterwards.
Sign up - or just show up! Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 180 Loudon Rd., Concord NH
Witness Talks:
The Diocese of Manchester is posting podcast witness talks in which New Hampshire Catholics from a variety of backgrounds tell their personal stories about what the Eucharist means in their lives.
Website: https://www.catholicnh.org/worship-and-sacraments/faith/liturgical-calendar/easter/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vse5CZ9FSh8ZpSqHX3q8P
Download the free Diocesan e-Book "Christ our Passover":
This book collects some excerpts on the Eucharist taken from the documents of the Second Vatican Council and the writings of Pope Francis, Pope Benedict, and Pope John Paul II: https://www.catholicnh.org/assets/Documents/Worship/Our-Faith/Easter/ebook-ChistOurPassover.pdf
Day of Spiritual Enrichment with Fr. Bill Sheehan (June 11, 2022) (gaps removed):
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXmCYAku6xA (gaps edited out)
Enthronement & Consecration of All NH Parishes to the Sacred Heart of Jesus & Immaculate Heart of Mary:
Ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PryyCp_XqvA
Prayer: http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/enthronement___consecration_complete.pdf
Catechesis: https://www.catholicnh.org/assets/Documents/Worship/Our-Faith/NER/Catechesis-EnthronementForParish.pdf
New Hampshire Catholic Appeal!
This Appeal eliminates 6 second collections (Seminarians, Retired Priests, Catholic Schools, Support for Poorer Parishes, NH Missionaries, Catholic University & USCCB) and eliminates parishes having to pay for two ministries (Parable Magazine & Deacon formation). These 8 ministries will now all be funded through this one Appeal along with NH Catholic Charities!
How much to give? Suggested: What one normally gives to NH Catholic Charities plus 6 second collections.
Pay by credit card or check (checks made out to NH Catholic Appeal). Make a one time gift or pay in installments. Put it in the IHM Weekend Collection basket, mail it in, or pay online. (Please indicate you are a parishioner of IHM - so we get credit for your gift too! Anything over what we are assessed comes back to the parish! And anything below we are assessed we have to make up for. )
Info: https://www.catholicnh.org/about/get-involved/giving/nhca/
Donate Online: https://www.catholicnh.org/about/get-involved/giving/nhca/nhca-giving/
Bishop's Written Message: https://www.catholicnh.org/.../Para.../PAL-Mar22-English.pdf
Bishop's Video Message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkFzstEWlmc
Half of the parishes are starting this appeal this year. All of the parishes will be doing this appeal by next year.
Host a Foreign Exchange Student!
Student Management Group is seeking families to host international students attending Bishop Brady High School for the 2022-2023 school year. Students will be coming from countries all over the world, including Spain, Italy, Thailand, Belgium, and many more. If you are interested in this awesome cultural experience and would like more information, please text/call Olivia Chouinard at 603-370-2365 or email: oliviaAchouinard@gmail.com
75 Years of Marriage Witness Talk: Bill & Peg Peterson! Married: Feb. 1, 1947
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pblorpijyhg
https://fb.watch/bLqz3E2aSI/
Camp Fatima (for boys) & Camp Bernadette (for girls):
Sign up to be a Camper (ages 6-15), CIT (age 16), or Counselor (age 17+): https://bfcamp.com/
Audio Issues with Our Livestream
If you are having trouble hearing the audio of our Sunday 10am Livestreamed Mass, it is possibly because you are using an older computer or phone. One way to fix it - simply connect a headphone or speakerphone to your computer or phone and that usually fixes the problem!
Fellowship Group for Young Adults! 20 & 30 year olds, married or single!
Get on the email list. Contact: Holly Julian: hollyjulian29@gmail.com
Three Scholarship funds designed to make Catholic Schools in NH affordable for everyone:
YES, Every Student Scholarship Program (up to $5000): https://yeseducation.nh.gov
State of NH’s Education Freedom Accounts (may pay up to half of tuition): https://nh.scholarshipfund.org/apply/nh-education-freedom-accounts/
Children’s Scholarship Fund NH: https://nh.scholarshipfund.org/apply/
Parish Safety Preparedness Training:
To view safety videos prepared for parishes in our Diocese by Blue-U Defense: https://www.blueulearning.com/bundles/diocese-of-manchester?th_ug=a9ef4837
Free Daily Contemplative Emails:
https://cac.org/sign-up/
Life is Messy Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgCGT7nNXGY5vHCBDBJAcKuP3aPy_Aod0
Free Bible in a Year - with Fr. Mike Schmitz & Jeff Cavins!
https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration
Sign up to receive our Diocesan Vocation Newsletter 4 times per year by email: https://fo324.infusionsoft.app/app/form/vocations-sign-up
Catholic Citizenship News:
Receive regular emails from our Diocesan Office of Public Policy.
Sign up for free: http://www.catholicnh.org/community/public-issues/
Catholic eNews:
Receive an email every other Wednesday with information about upcoming events, programs and news from the Diocese of Manchester.
Sign up for free: https://fo324.infusionsoft.app/app/form/enews2
To learn how to practice Centering/Contemplative Prayer:
https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/centering-prayer-method/
Introductory Workshop on Centering/Contemplative Prayer:.
Part 1: https://youtu.be/Dk2xH0XAK3c
Part 2: https://youtu.be/iFEW2AvKla8
Reflection on "Joy" by Fr. Ray:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAPnKvfYZ3c
https://www.facebook.com/587285690/videos/10164762785520691/
Catholic Radio News:
WICX 102.7FM is on the air!!!
You can also listen online: www.wicxradio.org/ or: https://tunein.com/
To donate, send checks to "WICX Radio": PO Box 42, Bradford, NH 03221 or donate on-line: www.wicxradio.org/ Thank you!
Info: Mike Bellino (Station General Manager): 603-748-9047 or nhcatholicradio@gmail.com
IHM Masses on the Radio:
Sundays at 8am: WKXL 1450AM, 103.9FM, 101.9FM & online: www.nhtalkradio.com - broadcast a recording of our 10am Mass from the previous Sunday
Heart of the Heights Bookstore Hours:
Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Saturday: 10am-1pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 10am-4pm
Online Giving to IHM: https://ihmnh.churchgiving.com/
Fr. Ray's Master's Thesis: "Foundations for Theology: The Discovery of Bernard Lonergan":
http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/foundations_for_theology_-_the_discovery_of_bernard_lonergan_final.pdf
Fr. Ray's Essay: The Analytical Mind & the Spiritual Mind:
http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/the_analytical_mind___the_spiritual_mind.pdf
Kairos Prison Ministry of NH!
Info: www.kairosprisonministry.org and: https://www.kairosprisonministry.org/guest-reservation.php
Catholic Organizations to help Ukraine:
Catholic Relief Services Fund for Ukraine: https://support.crs.org/donate/donate-ukraine
Catholic Relief Services Fund for Wherever Needed Most: https://support.crs.org/donate/help-where-its-needed-most
Ukrainian Catholic Church Fund: https://ukrarcheparchy.us/donate
Catholic Near East Welfare Association Fund: https://cnewa.org/campaigns/ukraine/
Knights of Columbus Ukraine Solidarity Fund: https://www.kofc.org/secure/en/donate/ukraine.html
Baptism Information Form: http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/baptism_information_form.pdf
