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​Mass Schedule:
Saturday: 4:30pm (Music: Frank Giordano) 
Sunday: 8:00am (Music: Frank Giordano)
Sunday: 10:00am (Music: Chris Taylor) 

Sunday: 1pm (African) 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month

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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.
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Our Church remains open for prayer during the week:  Sunday to Friday: 7:30am-5:30pm

Confessions: Saturdays, 3-4pm.  

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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

Diocesan Weekly Lenten Reflections:
https://www.catholicnh.org/worship-and-sacraments/faith/liturgical-calendar/lent/heart/

​Sunday March 19, 2023, 3rd Sunday of Lent Mass
​YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/9n6fE_CYaC8​​​​​​
Facebook: https://fb.watch/jmUYlVQbDr/​

Friday March 10, 2023, Confirmation/First Communion Mass
​YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcSaANW_18I​
Facebook: https://fb.watch/jbMC3LTgvh/​

Fridays During Lent at IHM:  
5pm: Stations of the Cross (LiveStreamed)
5:30pm: Free Soup Suppers in the parish hall

Bishop Brady Fish Fry - Every Friday During Lent from 4:30-7pm

 Fried Fish, Baked Fish, Mac 'n Cheese, Clam Chowder.  Eat in or Take out!

Wednesday March 22, 6-8pm: Pope Francis Movie: "The Letter – A Message for Our Earth". At Red River Theater.
"The Letter" a beautiful documentary movie featuring Pope Francis will be shown on Wed. March 22 from 6-8pm at the Red River Theater, 22 S. Main St., Concord. Admission: $10: Adults, $5: Students & Seniors. 
An interfaith discussion will take place right after the movie. 
The movie features Pope Francis and five individuals from different faiths and cultures across the globe, representing the voices of Indigenous peoples, the youth, the poor, and wildlife. This is the story of their journey to Rome to learn and discuss. 
Trailer: https://tinyurl.com/bdd38fvx
Info: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2628/the-letter-a-message-for-the-earth

Thursdays March  23, 30:  12-1pm: Interfaith Lenten Lunch, Speaker, & Fellowship:
Christ the King Activity Center, 72 S. Main St., Concord
Info: 
https://www.greaterconcordinterfaithcouncil.org/events.html

Sat. March 25, 9am-3pm: Lenten Day of Renewal with Fr. Bill Sheehan OMI in our parish hall. Donation: $10.  Just show up!
Flyer: 
http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/a_day_of_lenten_renewal_with_fr._bill_sheehan_sat._march_25_2023.pdf​
Preparation for a Fuller Participation in the Passion, Death, & Resurrection of Jesus Christ
How does the Paschal Mystery impact our lives? How did the Resurrection impact the life & ministry of St. Paul? How does Jesus calling Lazarus from the tomb call to us? 
Fr. Bill Sheehan OMI is an experienced and dynamic speaker and spiritual teacher who has led many Contemplative Prayer workshops and retreats. Since 1983 he has been involved with Contemplative Outreach, founded by Fr. Thomas Keating OCSO

Sat. March 29, at 5:30-8pm: Bishop Brady Open House!  25 Columbus Ave., Concord
RSVP by March 15 to: 
mrines@bishopbrady.edu

Sat. April 1, 6-8:30pm:  St. John School Auction! at McAuliffe-Shepard Discover Center, 2 Institute Dr., Concord NH
Info: https://stjohnregional.org/annual-auction/'
Tickets include entry to the Planetarium, a Planetarium show, and H'or deurves.
There will also be a cash bar (credit cards accepted).
New this year - babysitting available for PreK-5th grade.
Lots of auction items to bid on including one-of-a-kind class projects.

Wed. April 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

Tuesdays:  Women's Ministry Groups 
1.  A.M. Group - meets down stairs in the IHM parish hall at 9:30 a.m. for the knitting ministry and fellowship.
2.  P.M. Group - meets at the IHM Activity Center from 6-7:30 p.m.  In addition to prayer shawls we will be making prayer shawl knits, discussing future service projects and exploring a women's book group.
If you have not had a chance to attend one of these meetings we'd love to have you join us. All are welcome and feel free to bring a friend or 2!
Info: Lisa Challender 603-219-3791 or l.challender64@gmail.com 

New Trailer!
A new enclosed trailer has been donated to be used by our parish 5 & 2 Bread Ministry, thanks to the generosity of parishioner Joe Harnois of Harber Construction!  Now all we need is a team of volunteers willing to take turns driving the trailer down to Manchester to pick up the food on Friday evenings.  If you'd like to be part of a team, please contact Armand Soucy: acsoucy@yahoo.com or 860-8835 or Fr. Ray: frray3@gmail.com or 224-4393 x1.

Sign up to Receive Free Camp Fatima &  Camp Bernadette Email Magazine:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5w1ohnXLu-Zo9IPEVBfkiBRfD49IBHaaZaNotjmTQlruL_g/viewform

Advent Reflection on "Joy" by Fr. Ray & Allie Cat: 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAPnKvfYZ3c
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/587285690/videos/10164762785520691/

Grace in Tension: Discover Peace with Martha & Mary by Claire McGarry. Recording of her Nov. 15 presentation:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li0Cc-Mdgvo​

​Concord Interfaith Council Events:  https://www.greaterconcordinterfaithcouncil.org/events.html​

WALKING GROUP: Some parishioners have started a walking group on Wednesday mornings. We will meet in the IHM parking lot at 10.00am and start at 10:05. We will discuss plans for the future on this walk. We would love to have you join us! All are welcome!
 
​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

​Sisters of Life Videos
Our Diocese is inviting people to view the following series of 12 videos (8-20 minutes each) during October (Respect Life month). No cost to watch: https://intolifeseries.com/watch/1-summoned-to-life-spiritual-foundations/

​​O.C.I.A. (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults):
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 
Meets Sunday mornings 9am-9:50am at in the Conference Room of the IHM Rectory Office.

Join the Knights of Columbus!
Concord Council 112 - mostly from IHM & Christ the King Parishes.
A great way for men to get more involved in the church's mission. ​
Info: 
https://www.facebook.com/kofccouncil112
To join: https://www.kofc.org/joinus
Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month, 7-8pm Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center, 180 Loudon Rd., Concord NH
Contact: Jim Preisendorfer: bassaholic47@comcast.net or 568-1142


​​Retrouvaille Weekend for Troubled Marriages in Boston: http://helpourmarriage.org/

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
 
​​Pope Francis' 1-Minute Prayer Intention Video for March 2023:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14VHtwuhPWc​​​
For all videos:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmv_x_1263xEa2x3tpcBXA

​​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/

​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

​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
 
​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/
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Life is Messy Videos:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgCGT7nNXGY5vHCBDBJAcKuP3aPy_Aod0

​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/
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Introductory Workshop on Centering/Contemplative Prayer:.
Part 1: https://youtu.be/Dk2xH0XAK3c
Part 2: https://youtu.be/iFEW2AvKla8

Catholic Radio News:
WICX 102.7FM is on the air!!!
You can also listen online: https://www.wicxradio.org/listen-live/ or:  https://tunein.com/
To donate, send checks to "WICX Radio": PO Box 42, Bradford, NH 03221 or donate on-line: https://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


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 

Baptism Information Form:  http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/baptism_information_form.pdf

​​New England Catholic Retreat Centers - Day & Weekend Programs:
​Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, Biddeford Pool ME: https://apps.mariejosephspiritual.org/all-retreats
St. Basil Salvatorian Center, Methuen MA: https://saintbasils.org/applications/
Notre Dame Spirituality Center, Ipswich MA: https://www.ndspiritualitycenter.org/retreats-programs
Notre Dame Spirituality Center, Ipswich MA: https://www.ndspiritualitycenter.org/spiritual-spa-mornings
Eastern Point Retreat House, Gloucester MA: https://www.easternpoint.org/retreats.html
St. Joseph Retreat House, Milton MA: https://www.omvusa.org/st-joseph-retreat-house/retreats/
Holy Cross Retreat House, North Easton MA: https://www.retreathouse.org/
LaSalette Retreat Center, Attleboro MA: https://www.lasaletteretreatcenter.org/programs
Genesis Spiritual Center, Westfield MA: https://www.genesisspiritualcenter.org/
Rolling Ridge Retreat Center, North Andover MA: https://www.rollingridge.org/
Bethany House of Prayer, Arlington MA: https://www.bethanyhousearlington.org/
Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford CT: https://www.holyfamilyretreat.org/
Enders Island Retreat Center, Mystic CT: https://www.endersisland.org/retreats-and-programs

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