Weekend Mass Schedule:
Saturday: 4:30pm (Music: Frank Giordano)
Sunday: 8:00am (Music: Frank Giordano)
Sunday: 10:00am (Music: Chris Taylor)
Sunday: 12:30pm OUTDOORS (Music: Fr. Ray)
The Sunday 10am Mass is also LiveStreamed: https://www.facebook.com/ihmnh/ Or: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8k6IHvjPrEePEdofgoA6ng/
For those Who Just Want to Come for Communion:
Come to church Sunday from 11:30-11:45am
Daily Mass: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday: 9am
African Mass with Fr. Maurice Abasilim - First 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
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass, Oct. 10, 2021:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G0ycOp17NU
https://fb.watch/8yXnmC_uRJ/
Heart of the Heights Book Club!
Meet & Discuss the book "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus"
This Wed. Oct. 20 at 10:30am
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center Room 5, 180 Loudon Rd., Concord NH
No cost.
Info: Kathy Frasier: kfrasier.ihm@gmail.com
Catholicism Series - Starts this Wed. Oct. 13 at 6:30pm!
All are welcome to come to this series of viewing and discussing Bishop Robert Barron's "Catholicism" video series.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center Room 1, 180 Loudon Rd., Concord NH.
No cost.
Bible Study!
Every Wednesday - beginning Wed. Oct. 6 at 2pm
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center, 180 Loudon Rd., Concord NH.
Info: John Betournay: jjbetournay@gmail.com or 455-2005
Day of Spiritual Enrichment!
Fr. Bill Sheehan OMI is returning to our parish to offer a Day of Spiritual Enrichment on Sat. Oct. 30, 9am-3pm inside our church. Donation: $10. Pay in advance (checks made out to IHM) or at the door. The theme is “The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought…” (Romans 8:26)
Flyer: http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/day_of_spiritual_enrichment_with_fr._bill_sheehan_sat._oct._30_2021_at_ihm.pdf
WICX Radio Mystery Theater Night!
Our local Catholic Radio Station - WICX 102.7FM - is hosting an evening of Fun, Mystery, Prizes and More on Friday Oct. 29 from 6-8:30pm in the Immaculate heart of Mary Parish Hall, 180 Loudon Rd., Concord. (Doors open at 6, show starts at 6:45). Enjoy a Free live performance of an Agatha Christie radio classic with snacks, beverages, raffles and prizes! Register: www.wicxradio.org OR https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wicx-radio-presents-scene-heard-a-radio-mystery-theater-night-tickets-184264990547
New Fellowship Group for Young Adults!! 20 & 30 year olds, married or single!
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Hall, 180 Loudon Rd., Concord NH.
Info: Holly Julian: hollyjulian29@gmail.com
Bible Study with Jeff Cavins!
8 Thursdays - beginning Thursday Oct. 7 at 6:30pm
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center, 180 Loudon Rd., Concord NH
Register: Contact the IHM office at: 224-4393 or recoffice@ihmnh.org.
Info: John Betournay: 455-2005 or jjbetournay@gmail.com or Kathryn Betournay: 226-2872 or kbetournay@gmail.com .
On Fire Conference! Be the Flame!
A Workshop on Activating your life in the Holy Spirit!
Friday Oct. 22, 6:30-9:30pm & Sat. Oct. 23, 9am-8:30pm
at St. Andre Bessette Parish Pastoral Center, 277 Union Ave., Laconia NH.
Register: https://www.housesofmercy.net/events or 603-524-9606
Walk-ins welcome too!
Cost: $30 per person or $50 per couple.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NZzaC1KFR-226oVlPgFTby0lQXom0R04/view
Pope Francis 1-Minute Prayer Intention Video for Oct. 2021:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJIS8qrBSwg
For all videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmv_x_1263xEa2x3tpcBXA
god_and_desire_.pdf
Catholic Charities Bereavement Support Program! Online thru Zoom
6 Wednesdays - starting Wed. Sept. 29, 1:30-2:30pm
Register for Free: https://www.cc-nh.org/events/bereavement-support-group/
“Bereavement – Experiencing Loss, Being Lost and Finding your Way Again” is a six-session program where participants will learn about the dynamics of grief and ways to cope while healing. Sessions will be held on Zoom starting Wednesday Sept. 29 from 1:30-2:30pm.
CHURCH STATEMENTS ON VACCINES:
Aug. 18, 2021: Pope Francis on Vaccines:
https://www.catholicnews.com/vaccination-is-an-act-of-love-pope-says-in-ad-campaign/
Jan. 14, 2021: Pope Benedict & Pope Francis Vaccinated:
https://angelusnews.com/news/vatican/popes-francis-benedict-receive-their-first-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine/
Aug. 3, 2021: Summation of Relevant Church Documents on Vaccines:
https://mycatholicdoctor.com/our-services/vaccines/
Dec. 11, 2021: Statement from the USCCB:
https://www.usccb.org/moral-considerations-covid-vaccines
Jan. 1, 2021: USCCB FAQ:
https://www.usccb.org/resources/Answers%20to%20Key%20Ethical%20Questions%20About%20COVID-19%20Vaccines.pdf
Dec. 21, 2020: Statement from the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith:
https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20201221_nota-vaccini-anticovid_en.html
June 9, 2005: Statement from the Vatican Pontifical Academy for Life:
https://www.immunize.org/talking-about-vaccines/vaticandocument.htm
2021: Diocese of Manchester: List of Relevant Church Documents:
https://www.catholicnh.org/community/outreach/health-care/coronavirus/
Sept. 14, 2021: Consistency with Religious Exemption Claims:
https://www.newsweek.com/hospital-asks-staff-prove-religious-exemption-covid-vaccine-refusing-tylenol-1629037?fbclid
Sign up to receive our Diocesan Vocation Newsletter 4 times per year by email: https://fo324.infusionsoft.app/app/form/vocations-sign-up
Three Scholarship funds designed to make ALL 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
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
"I Heard God Laugh" Reflection Videos from Matthew Kelly at Dynamic Catholic!
https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/best-lent-ever/best-lent-ever-all-reflections.html
Contemplative Prayer Group!
Learn & Practice "Be Still & Know that I Am God"
All are invited the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 5-6:15pm in our parish center
You may also participate online through Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89758050368?pwd=YnBZVDlXbkVZeVR5NlZYUzBFV3NXQT09
Meeting ID: 897 5805 0368 Passcode: 457293
Or Contact Kate Rafferty Hall: kraffertyhall@comcast.net
Saturday Centering/Contemplative Prayer Group.
Denise Sleeper coordinates this group that meets Online every Saturday from 9-10am. All welcome!
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88699229128?pwd=b2VNb2M1T1E0R2l4bE9nblA2MTZvdz09 or contact Denise Sleeper: sleeperz242@gmail.com
Meeting ID: 886 9922 9128
Passcode: 410881
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
To receive a free daily Contemplative Email: https://cac.org/sign-up/
5 & 2 (5 Loaves & 2 Fish) Ministry Volunteers Needed!
Friday Night Volunteers
Every Friday evening at 7pm, Armand & Connie Soucy and Don Gagne travel down to 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. You can ride in their vehicles or drive your own car. Contact Armand & Connie Soucy: acsoucy@yahoo.com or 860-8835, or contact Don Gagne: Donald.gagne@atlanticbb.net or 479-9908.
--- We can also use more volunteers to show up at the parish hall Fridays at 8:30pm to bring the food down into our parish hall.
--- We can also use volunteers Mondays between 7-9am to help with boxing or with transporting. To volunteer - just show up! For info: David Dufault: addufo@gmail.com or 290-4901.
Free Daily “Bible in a Year Catholic Bible Study” with Fr. Mike Schmitz & Jeff Cavins!
Sign-up to receive the Free daily teaching by email: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration
List of Previous Episodes: https://media.ascensionpress.com/podcast/all-bible-in-a-year-episodes/
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
Masses on the Radio:
Sundays at 8am: WKXL 1450AM & 103.9FM broadcasts a recording of our 10am Mass from the previous Sunday
Sundays at 10am: WICX 102.7FM broadcasts our 10 am Mass LIVE.
Heart of the Heights Bookstore Hours:
Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Saturday: 10am-1pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 10am-4pm
Online Giving to IHM: https://ihmnh.churchgiving.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G0ycOp17NU
https://fb.watch/8yXnmC_uRJ/
Heart of the Heights Book Club!
Meet & Discuss the book "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus"
This Wed. Oct. 20 at 10:30am
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center Room 5, 180 Loudon Rd., Concord NH
No cost.
Info: Kathy Frasier: kfrasier.ihm@gmail.com
Catholicism Series - Starts this Wed. Oct. 13 at 6:30pm!
All are welcome to come to this series of viewing and discussing Bishop Robert Barron's "Catholicism" video series.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center Room 1, 180 Loudon Rd., Concord NH.
No cost.
Bible Study!
Every Wednesday - beginning Wed. Oct. 6 at 2pm
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center, 180 Loudon Rd., Concord NH.
Info: John Betournay: jjbetournay@gmail.com or 455-2005
Day of Spiritual Enrichment!
Fr. Bill Sheehan OMI is returning to our parish to offer a Day of Spiritual Enrichment on Sat. Oct. 30, 9am-3pm inside our church. Donation: $10. Pay in advance (checks made out to IHM) or at the door. The theme is “The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought…” (Romans 8:26)
Flyer: http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/day_of_spiritual_enrichment_with_fr._bill_sheehan_sat._oct._30_2021_at_ihm.pdf
WICX Radio Mystery Theater Night!
Our local Catholic Radio Station - WICX 102.7FM - is hosting an evening of Fun, Mystery, Prizes and More on Friday Oct. 29 from 6-8:30pm in the Immaculate heart of Mary Parish Hall, 180 Loudon Rd., Concord. (Doors open at 6, show starts at 6:45). Enjoy a Free live performance of an Agatha Christie radio classic with snacks, beverages, raffles and prizes! Register: www.wicxradio.org OR https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wicx-radio-presents-scene-heard-a-radio-mystery-theater-night-tickets-184264990547
New Fellowship Group for Young Adults!! 20 & 30 year olds, married or single!
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Hall, 180 Loudon Rd., Concord NH.
Info: Holly Julian: hollyjulian29@gmail.com
Bible Study with Jeff Cavins!
8 Thursdays - beginning Thursday Oct. 7 at 6:30pm
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center, 180 Loudon Rd., Concord NH
Register: Contact the IHM office at: 224-4393 or recoffice@ihmnh.org.
Info: John Betournay: 455-2005 or jjbetournay@gmail.com or Kathryn Betournay: 226-2872 or kbetournay@gmail.com .
On Fire Conference! Be the Flame!
A Workshop on Activating your life in the Holy Spirit!
Friday Oct. 22, 6:30-9:30pm & Sat. Oct. 23, 9am-8:30pm
at St. Andre Bessette Parish Pastoral Center, 277 Union Ave., Laconia NH.
Register: https://www.housesofmercy.net/events or 603-524-9606
Walk-ins welcome too!
Cost: $30 per person or $50 per couple.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NZzaC1KFR-226oVlPgFTby0lQXom0R04/view
Pope Francis 1-Minute Prayer Intention Video for Oct. 2021:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJIS8qrBSwg
For all videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmv_x_1263xEa2x3tpcBXA
god_and_desire_.pdf
Catholic Charities Bereavement Support Program! Online thru Zoom
6 Wednesdays - starting Wed. Sept. 29, 1:30-2:30pm
Register for Free: https://www.cc-nh.org/events/bereavement-support-group/
“Bereavement – Experiencing Loss, Being Lost and Finding your Way Again” is a six-session program where participants will learn about the dynamics of grief and ways to cope while healing. Sessions will be held on Zoom starting Wednesday Sept. 29 from 1:30-2:30pm.
CHURCH STATEMENTS ON VACCINES:
Aug. 18, 2021: Pope Francis on Vaccines:
https://www.catholicnews.com/vaccination-is-an-act-of-love-pope-says-in-ad-campaign/
Jan. 14, 2021: Pope Benedict & Pope Francis Vaccinated:
https://angelusnews.com/news/vatican/popes-francis-benedict-receive-their-first-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine/
Aug. 3, 2021: Summation of Relevant Church Documents on Vaccines:
https://mycatholicdoctor.com/our-services/vaccines/
Dec. 11, 2021: Statement from the USCCB:
https://www.usccb.org/moral-considerations-covid-vaccines
Jan. 1, 2021: USCCB FAQ:
https://www.usccb.org/resources/Answers%20to%20Key%20Ethical%20Questions%20About%20COVID-19%20Vaccines.pdf
Dec. 21, 2020: Statement from the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith:
https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20201221_nota-vaccini-anticovid_en.html
June 9, 2005: Statement from the Vatican Pontifical Academy for Life:
https://www.immunize.org/talking-about-vaccines/vaticandocument.htm
2021: Diocese of Manchester: List of Relevant Church Documents:
https://www.catholicnh.org/community/outreach/health-care/coronavirus/
Sept. 14, 2021: Consistency with Religious Exemption Claims:
https://www.newsweek.com/hospital-asks-staff-prove-religious-exemption-covid-vaccine-refusing-tylenol-1629037?fbclid
Sign up to receive our Diocesan Vocation Newsletter 4 times per year by email: https://fo324.infusionsoft.app/app/form/vocations-sign-up
Three Scholarship funds designed to make ALL 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
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
"I Heard God Laugh" Reflection Videos from Matthew Kelly at Dynamic Catholic!
https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/best-lent-ever/best-lent-ever-all-reflections.html
Contemplative Prayer Group!
Learn & Practice "Be Still & Know that I Am God"
All are invited the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 5-6:15pm in our parish center
You may also participate online through Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89758050368?pwd=YnBZVDlXbkVZeVR5NlZYUzBFV3NXQT09
Meeting ID: 897 5805 0368 Passcode: 457293
Or Contact Kate Rafferty Hall: kraffertyhall@comcast.net
Saturday Centering/Contemplative Prayer Group.
Denise Sleeper coordinates this group that meets Online every Saturday from 9-10am. All welcome!
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88699229128?pwd=b2VNb2M1T1E0R2l4bE9nblA2MTZvdz09 or contact Denise Sleeper: sleeperz242@gmail.com
Meeting ID: 886 9922 9128
Passcode: 410881
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
To receive a free daily Contemplative Email: https://cac.org/sign-up/
5 & 2 (5 Loaves & 2 Fish) Ministry Volunteers Needed!
Friday Night Volunteers
Every Friday evening at 7pm, Armand & Connie Soucy and Don Gagne travel down to 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. You can ride in their vehicles or drive your own car. Contact Armand & Connie Soucy: acsoucy@yahoo.com or 860-8835, or contact Don Gagne: Donald.gagne@atlanticbb.net or 479-9908.
--- We can also use more volunteers to show up at the parish hall Fridays at 8:30pm to bring the food down into our parish hall.
--- We can also use volunteers Mondays between 7-9am to help with boxing or with transporting. To volunteer - just show up! For info: David Dufault: addufo@gmail.com or 290-4901.
Free Daily “Bible in a Year Catholic Bible Study” with Fr. Mike Schmitz & Jeff Cavins!
Sign-up to receive the Free daily teaching by email: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration
List of Previous Episodes: https://media.ascensionpress.com/podcast/all-bible-in-a-year-episodes/
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
Masses on the Radio:
Sundays at 8am: WKXL 1450AM & 103.9FM broadcasts a recording of our 10am Mass from the previous Sunday
Sundays at 10am: WICX 102.7FM broadcasts our 10 am Mass LIVE.
Heart of the Heights Bookstore Hours:
Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Saturday: 10am-1pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 10am-4pm
Online Giving to IHM: https://ihmnh.churchgiving.com/
