Immaculate Heart of Mary
180 Loudon Road, Concord NH 03301
(603) 224-4393
recoffice@ihmnh.org
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WHAT'S HAPPENING!:
Fri. Feb. 21, 6-8pm: St. Andrew Vocation Dinner for 14-18 year olds! At Joseph House, 279 Cartier St., Manchester. No cost! RSVP: Becky Vinson: rvinson@rcbm.org or 663-0153. Or contact Fr. Ray.
Any 14-18 year old young men trying to discern their vocation in life - possibly to the priesthood - are invited to a free evening of prayer, discussion and dinner .
Info: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2059/st-andrew-dinner-for-high-school-students
Mon. Feb. 24 at 6pm: St. Valentine Sweetheart Dinner!
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, 180 Loudon Rd., Concord
Cost: $10
RSVP: Bob Nadeau: bobnadeau@comcast.net or 783-6043
Put on by the Knights of Columbus, but you do not need to be in the Knights of Columbus to attend!
Wed. Feb. 26: Ash Wednesday Masses: 9am, 12:10pm & 7pm. (Prayer service & Ashes with Deacon John at 7am)
Fri. Feb. 28:
5pm: Stations of the Cross
5:30pm: Free Soup Supper
Friday Feb. 28 - Friday April 3, 4:30-7pm: Fish Fry Every Friday of Lent! At Bishop Brady High School, 25 Columbus Ave., Concord. Menu: Fried Haddock Meal: $10. Baked Haddock Meal: $12. Clam Chowder: $5 cup or $8 bowl. Gourmet Mac & Cheese: $6. (Meals include cole slaw, fries & roll)
Fri. Feb. 28, 6-8pm: St. Andrew Vocation Dinner for 19-60 year olds! At Joseph House, 279 Cartier St., Manchester. No cost! RSVP: Becky Vinson: rvinson@rcbm.org or 663-0153. Or contact Fr. Ray.
Any 19-60 year old young men trying to discern their vocation in life - possibly to the priesthood - are invited to a free evening of prayer, discussion and dinner .
Info:https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2060/st-andrew-dinner-for-young-men-age-19-60
Sat. Feb. 29 at 2pm & Sun. March 1 at 2pm: Shroud Encounter. St. Theresa Parish, 158 Old W Hopkinton Rd, Henniker will be hosting Russ Breault and his acclaimed presentation "SHROUD ENCOUNTER" on Saturday, February 29th at 2:00 p.m. with a second presentation on Sunday, March 1st at 2:00 p.m.
His scientific inquiries over the years have led Russ to wonder if the Shroud of Turin might in fact be the actual burial cloth of Jesus of Nazareth. Just as importantly, might the Shroud provide clues to what happened when Jesus was raised from the dead. All are welcome to either extraordinary multi-media presentation. No cost. Info 428-3325 or https://showerofroses.org/
Sun. March 1 at 1pm: African Community Mass. Celebrated by Fr. Maurice Abasilim at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. (1st Sunday of each month)
Tues. March 3, 6:30-9pm: Fr. Ray's Lenten Spirituality Course: "The Way of Imperfection"
Fr. Ray will be offering a Lenten Spirituality Course on 5 Tuesdays from March 3 to March 31, from 6:30-8pm in our parish hall. No cost.
To attend, send an email to Fr. Ray: FrRay3@gmail.com and he will send you what to read for each class.
Wed. March 4, 5-6pm: Centering/Contemplative Prayer. Learn and practice the art of Centering/Contemplative Prayer in Room 1A of IHM parish center (the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month)
Thurs. March 5 at 7pm at Bishop Guertin High School, 194 Lund Rd., Nashua, NH:
"From Cosmos to Curriculum".
This is a free event open to the community. Dr. Chris Baglow, Director of the McGrath Institute for Church Life Science & Religion Initiative at the University of Notre Dame will present "From Cosmos to Curriculum: Faith and Science in Catholic Education".
In this presentation, Dr. Chris Baglow will investigate the Church's definition of a Catholic school as a "synthesis of faith and culture, reached by integrating all of human knowledge... in the light of the Gospel" as an answer to the rise of unbelief among young Catholics. He will conclude by introducing the dialogue between faith and science proposed by St. John Paul II as a key element of Catholic identity and student formation in secondary education.
Info: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2210/from-cosmos-to-curriculum-dr-chris-baglow-talk
Fri. March 6:
5pm: Stations of the Cross
5:30pm: Free Soup Supper
Friday, March 6, 7:45am – 3:00pm. Science and Faith: The Myth of Conflict. At Bishop Guertin High School, 194 Lund Rd., Nashua, NH. Free.
The McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and Bishop Guertin High School invite teachers, priests, and catechists to a 1-day, free workshop where participants will gain valuable insights for teaching at the interface of science and religion. 6 professional development hours are offered.
Info: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2209/science-and-faith-the-myth-of-conflict
Friday March 6 at 7pm: Rachel Mass of Healing at Christ the King Parish, 72 S. Main St., Concord.
Fri. March 13:
5pm: Stations of the Cross
5:30pm: Free Soup Supper
Friday March 13, 7-8:30pm: Ultreya! All adults are invited to an Ultreya in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall. "Ultreya" means "onward". It is an onward journey in faith, Christian fellowship, and a deepening of one's prayer life and life as a disciple. It includes a witness speaker, song, laughter, and snack foods. Held the 2nd Friday of each month. No cost! All welcome, whether you attended a Cursillo or not.
Friday March 13 at 7pm - Sunday March 15 at 12:30pm: Vita Nova Women's Retreat! With Fr. Rick St. Louis. At the Barbara C. Harris Center, Greenfield NH.
Info & Registration: https://vitanova.org/womens-retreat
Sat. March 14: 6:30-8:30pm: Harlem Wizards at Bishop Brady! All are invited to see the Harlem Wizards entertain with their humor and basketball skills - this Sat. Jan. 18 at 6:30-8:30pm at Bishop Brady High School, 25 Columbus Ave., Concord. Cost: $20-adults, $15-students.
Sun. March 15, 1:30pm: Lenten Penance Service at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
Mon. March 16 at 7pm: Jason Evert: Why Be Catholic? At Immaculate Conception Church, 216 E. Dunstable Rd., Nashua.
Discover the Beauty and Treasures of the Faith.
Jason Evert is a bestselling author of more than 15 books and has spoken to more than one million people on six continents. For more information on Jason, please visit https://chastity.com/
Info: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2206/jason-evert-why-be-catholic
Wed. March 18, 5-6pm: Centering/Contemplative Prayer. Learn and practice the art of Centering/Contemplative Prayer in Room 1A of IHM parish center (the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month)
Fri. March 20:
5pm: Stations of the Cross
5:30pm: Free Soup Supper
Fri. March 20-Sun. March 22: High School Kairos Retreat for Grades 10-12! ALL high school youth are invited to a Kairos Retreat, put on by high school youth & adults from Bishop Brady High School. Info: contact Fr. Ray: frray3@gmail.com
Fri. March 20 at 5pm to Sat. March 21 at 8pm: Spring Women's Silent Retreat at Joseph House, 279 Cartier St., Manchester (next to St. Marie Church).
"I relieved his shoulder of the burden; his hands were freed from the basket. In distress you called, and I rescued you." - Psalm 81
Come away for some refreshment and time with the Lord! This retreat is open to all women. Cost: $140.
For details or to register, visit our website at JosephHouseRetreats.org
Info: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2188/spring-women-s-silent-retreat-at-joseph-house
Sat. March 21: 8am Mass & St. Joseph's Breakfast for Men at St. Joseph Cathedral in Manchester. Cost: $10. Register: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2173/mass-and-men-of-st-joseph-breakfast
Sat. March 21: 8am-11: New Hampshire Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Lenten Morning of Reflection & Breakfast at St. Mary Church, 71 Lowell St., Rochester. Cost: $15. All women are invited.Guest speaker: Mary Jane Silvia, diocesan Director of Adult Faith Formation, will focus her presentation on the Mass.
The morning will begin with Mass at 8:00 am, followed by presentations, door prizes, and a delicious breakfast of pastries, eggs, ham and homefries.
Flyer: https://www.catholicnh.org/assets/Documents/Flyers/flyer-LentenBfast2020.pdf
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-lenten-morning-of-reflection-breakfast-for-catholic-women-registration-86344941043
Sat. March 21, 7:30am-5:30pm:
Catholic Life Conference: "Why Are You Catholic?" At the Mass Mutual Center, Springfield MA.
Info: https://catholiclifeconference.org/
Info: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2208/catholic-life-conference
Looking for a conference that will renew, refresh and reinvigorate your Catholic faith? Look no further than the Catholic Life Conference to be held on March 21, 2020 at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, MA!
Young or old, married or single, Catholic or not, this conference is open to everyone who desires the love of God and wishes to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. Come hear renown speaker Dr. Scott Hahn and breakout speakers: Trish Short, Hudson Byblow and the acoustic-comedic-fun-loving team known as Popple. Take time and engage in adoration of our Lord, in front of the Blessed Sacrament, or reconcile with Him in Confession, then join fellow Catholics for a feast at the Lord's supper. It's all right here for you! One day that promises to change your life forever! Why are you Catholic? Come and see! To register or get more information, go to: catholiclifeconference.org or call 413-768-0698. Cost: $15 per child or student, $50 per adult, $150 max per family.
Thurs. March 26, 10am-2pm: Young Adult Ministry at this Moment in our Church - Trends, Insights and Best Practices.
at Executive Court Banquet Facility, 1199 S. Mammoth Rd., Manchester. Cost: $15 includes lunch.
Info: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2202/young-adult-ministry-at-this-moment-in-our-church-trends-insights-and-best-practices
Flyer: https://www.catholicnh.org/assets/Documents/Flyers/Flyer-YAWorkshop03.26.2020.pdf
Fr. Michael Hennessy, CSP of the Paulist Fathers serving in the diocese of Grand Rapids, MI will present this workshop in which he will address:
• Who are young adults?: a generational understanding
• Best practices for communicating with young adults
• Event and programming suggestions: tone, marketing, venues
• Young adults and the church: views and attitudes.
All involved in or interested in learning more about Young Adult Ministry are welcome to attend.
Thurs. March 26 at 7pm: Holy Brew - All Young Adults (age 21-35) are invited to Holy Brew with Manchester native Fr. Michael Hennessy CSP, who currently works in Grand Rapids, MI. Join Fr. Hennessy at one of our favorite spots: The Farm Bar and Grille ,1181 Elm St, Manchester. Grab a drink some food and welcome Fr. Michael Hennessy back to the Granite State with some honest conversation to your questions about faith, love, work and other real life experiences.
All are welcome, Catholic or not! Bring your friends and meet other young adults for a chill night out with Fr. Hennessy.
Info: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2207/holy-brew
Flyer: https://www.catholicnh.org/assets/Documents/Flyers/flyer-HolyBrew-2020.pdf
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/839708839785272/
March 26-29: Men's Cursillo.
at the Sarto Center, 17 Londonderry Tpk, Hooksett. Consider a life changing and faith growing experience! Contact Fr. Ray or the IHM office to sign up: frray3@gmail.com or recoffice@ihmnh.org
Info: https://nhcursillo.org/
Application: https://nhcursillo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Application_Sponsor_Form-1-8-2019.pdf
Fri. March 27:
5pm: Stations of the Cross
5:30pm: Free Soup Supper
Wed. April 1 at 7pm: Tenebrae Service at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. A beautiful ancient 1 hour service of light and dark, music and silence.
Fri. April 3:
5pm: Stations of the Cross
5:30pm: Free Soup Supper
Sat. April 4, 5-7pm : Cub Scout Spaghetti Supper in the parish hall!
Sun. April 5, 6-7:30pm: Living Stations of the Cross Performance in the church! No cost.
Tues. April 7, 6pm: Chrism Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral in Manchester. All welcome to attend.
Holy Thursday. April 9:
5:15pm: Passover Seder Supper in the parish hall
7:00pm: Holy Thursday Mass
Good Friday April 10:
3pm: Station of the Cross
7pm: Good Friday Service
Easter Vigil Saturday April 11: 7:30pm Mass
Easter Sunday April 12 Masses: 8am & 11am (No 4pm Mass)
Sat. April 18, 9am-3pm: Transforming the World Through Contemplative Prayer! At Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, 180 Loudon Rd., Concord. Fr. Bill Sheehan OMI is an experienced international retreat director and will present this workshop.
For those who wonder: “How do I find the Peace and the Joy that the world cannot give?”“How can I connect with the Deeper Well within?”
“THERE’S JUST SO MUCH TO KEEP UP WITH… MY HEAD IS
FULL OF THOUGHTS… MY MIND IS ALWAYS SO BUSY…
WE LIVE IN A VERY FAST WORLD… WE NEED MORE AND MORE AND
MORE… WE HAVE SO MULTIPLIED THE POSSIBILITY OF
DISTRACTION… IT’S HARD TO RELAX AND REST…
HOW CAN I LISTEN TO GOD…”
To facilitate planning, please email by April 11: frray3@gmail.com
Suggested Donation: $10.00. Snacks will be provided. Please bring your own lunch. Questions? Email the above address or call Kate at 603-798-5028.
Sunday April 19 at 2pm: Divine Mercy Sunday Holy Hour - at the Carmelite Monastery, 275 Pleasant St., Concord.
Sunday April 19 at 4pm: Confirmation Mass for Grades 8 & 9
Monday April 20, 5-7pm: Active Shooter Training in the parish hall
April 23-26: Women's Cursillo.
at the Sarto Center, 17 Londonderry Tpk, Hooksett. Consider a life changing and faith growing experience! Contact Fr. Ray or the IHM office to sign up: frray3@gmail.com or recoffice@ihmnh.org
Info: https://nhcursillo.org/
Application: https://nhcursillo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Application_Sponsor_Form-1-8-2019.pdf
Sat. April 25, 9:30-5pm: 7th Annual Catholic Literature Conference. At St. Marie's Church Hall, 378 Notre Dame Ave., Manchester. Cost: $25 ($30 after April 1). “Does Literature Matter? Reading in an Age of Distraction.” Join us for a day of engaging and enlightening discussion of literary works from a Catholic perspective. Speakers include Joseph Pearce, Dr. Amy Fahey, Fr. Michael Kerper and Prof. Janet Benestad. Lunch included in ticket price.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-catholic-literature-conference-tickets-87976910307
Fri. May 1, 6-8pm: St. Andrew Vocation Dinner for 14-18 year olds! At Joseph House, 279 Cartier St., Manchester. No cost! RSVP: Becky Vinson: rvinson@rcbm.org or 663-0153. Or contact Fr. Ray.
Any 14-18 year old young men trying to discern their vocation in life - possibly to the priesthood - are invited to a free evening of prayer, discussion and dinner .
Info: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2061/st-andrew-dinner-for-high-school-men
Sat. May 2, 9-3 at Hundredfold Workshop for Parish Vocation Ministries at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Hall, 190 Meetinghouse Rd. in Bedford.
Rhonda Gruenwald will be returning to the diocese for this follow-up workshop for Parish Vocation Ministries. Please invite parishioners who actively promote vocations or who already participate in a Vocation Ministry in your parish for this day of renewal and reinvigoration. This workshop is also for parishes wishing to start a Vocation Ministry and who would like to send parishioners to be equipped to form and grow a vibrant Vocation Ministry.
Flyer: https://www.catholicnh.org/assets/Documents/Flyers/Flyer-Hundredfold2020.pdf
Sun. May 3 at 1:30pm: Confirmation & First Communion Mass for 3rd Graders
Fri. May 8, 6-8pm: St. Andrew Vocation Dinner for 19-60 year olds! At Joseph House, 279 Cartier St., Manchester. No cost! RSVP: Becky Vinson: rvinson@rcbm.org or 663-0153. Or contact Fr. Ray.
Any 19-60 year old young men trying to discern their vocation in life - possibly to the priesthood - are invited to a free evening of prayer, discussion and dinner .
Info: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2062/st-andrew-dinner-for-young-men-ages-19-60
Friday May 8, 7-8:30pm: Ultreya! All adults are invited to an Ultreya in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall. "Ultreya" means "onward". It is an onward journey in faith, Christian fellowship, and a deepening of one's prayer life and life as a disciple. It includes a witness speaker, song, laughter, and snack foods. Held the 2nd Friday of each month. No cost! All welcome, whether you attended a Cursillo or not.
Monday June 29 at 5pm – Thursday July 2 at 1pm: Fiat Days for 14-18 year old young woman at Magdalen College in Warner NH. Cost: $50.
Info: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2211/fiat-days
Flyer: https://www.catholicnh.org/assets/Documents/Flyers/Flyer-FiatDays2020.pdf
Spend time with other young women your age looking at the Lord's call in your life while having lots of fun. Fiat Days is an overnight camp led by the vocations team at the diocese and the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Healing Love of Rochester, NH. It includes a full schedule of hiking, swimming, canoeing, sports and games, daily Mass and prayer, and opportunities to grow in friendship with the Lord and with each other.
Fri. July 10 - Sun. July 12: Steubenville East Conference at the University of Rhode Island!
Info: https://steubenvilleconferences.com/events/conf-east/
To go with Immaculate Heart of Mary: contact Sara Smith: ssmith.ihm@gmail.com
Monday July 27 at 5pm – Friday July 31 at 1pm: Quo Vadis Days for 14-18 year old young men at Magdalen College in Warner NH. Cost: $50.
Info: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2212/quo-vadis-days-camp
Flyer: https://www.catholicnh.org/assets/Documents/Flyers/Flyer-QuoVadis2020.pdf
If you are a young man age 14-18, you are invited to attend the third annual Quo Vadis Days camp to spend time with other young men your age looking at the Lord’s call in your life while having lots of fun. Quo Vadis Days is an overnight camp led by priests and seminarians of the diocese and includes a full schedule of hiking, swimming, canoeing, sports and games, daily Mass and prayer, and opportunities to grow in friendship with the Lord and with each other.
Friday August 7 at 4pm – Saturday August 8: New England Faith Forum. At Radisson Hotel , 11 Tara Boulevard, Nashua. Cost: $100.
Info: https://events.catholicnh.org/view/2198/new-england-faith-forum-2020
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-england-faith-forum-2020-reimagining-formation-registration-88142930879
ALL Tuesdays at 6am in the church: Men’s Prayer Group: All welcome!
ALL Tuesdays at 6:30pm in room 1 of parish center: Charismatic Prayer Group: All welcome!
Joseph House Retreats, 279 Cartier St., Manchester: www.josephhouseretreats.org
Sundays, 9:30am-10:40am: Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA). Meets in our parish's Rectory Office Conference Room. For adults interested in becoming Catholic or adult Catholic who may have missed a Sacrament such as Confirmation. Info: 224-4393 or emullen@ihmnh.org
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St. Padre Pio Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel: All welcome 24/7/365
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Join the Knights of Columbus!!! For all men age 18+.
Knights of Columbus Council 112 Serves Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish & Christ the King Parish in Concord NH.
Check out their website: https://www.kofc112.org/
Check out their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kofccouncil112/
Meetings: the 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center, 180 Loudon Rd., Concord.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parishioner Bill Peterson offers a reflection on being married 72 years to his wife Peg (Married Feb. 1, 1947) for World Marriage Sunday 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWupfxSjce4
To View Past parish Christmas Shows:
2018 Christmas Show: https://vimeo.com/307984210
2017 Christmas Show Part 1: https://vimeo.com/252513471
2017 Christmas Show Part 2: https://vimeo.com/308487875
2017 Epiphany Show (Amahl): https:/p/vimeo.com/256033051
2016 Christmas Show: https://vimeo.com/244941500
2014 Christmas Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEldSY_9LZU
2013 Christmas Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMj791AQEGg
Fr. Matt Mason's Vocation Homily, Aug. 18, 2019 at IHM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9Ke5fReeE8
For more info about vocations: https://www.catholicnh.org/worship-and-sacraments/vocations/vocations-events/
