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
19th Sunday Ordinary Time Mass, Aug 7, 2022:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBZ-HL01gg4
Facebook: https://fb.watch/eLCSl2bd64/
Pope Francis' 1-Minute Prayer Intention Video for August 2022 "Small Businesses":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO0BhMphBtM
For all videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmv_x_1263xEa2x3tpcBXA
Tuesday Aug. 9, 9:30am-5pm: Climb Mt. Major & Swim at Ellacoya Beach!
For all ages - We are having a parish trip - hiking Mt. Major followed by swimming at Ellacoya Beach on Lake Winnipesaukee. We will carpool from the church parking lot at 9:30am. (Morning Mass is at 9am). We will return by 5pm. Bring a lunch to eat at the beach. Ellacoya Beach Fees: $5 (Ages 12-64) or $2 (Ages 6-11). To go: send an email to Fr. Ray: frray3@gmail.com
FORM FOR UNACCOMPANIED MINORS: http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/permission_form_mt._major_and_ellacoya_aug._9_2022.pdf
Tuesday Aug. 9 at 6:30pm: Fire Pit Chat Night for Women! Here at IHM (Every Tuesday until Aug. 30)
Bring a friend, Bring a chair, Bring a beverage. On the lawn behind the Parish House at IHM.
Friday Aug. 12 at 7pm: Fire Pit Chat Night for Men! Here at IHM (Every Friday til Sept.1)
Bring a friend, Bring a chair, Bring a beverage. On the lawn behind the Parish House at IHM.
Wed. Aug. 17: Contemplative/Centering Prayer Group Meets Twice (1st & 3rd Wednesdays):
5-6:15pm: Zoom OR in Person (IHM Parish Center)
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89459569149?pwd=Um54TGpXclJTTkFDWCtUamZiM0l3Zz09
Info: Kate Raferty-Hall: kraffertyhall@comcast.net
Saturday Aug. 20, 10am-2pm: Free Car Wash to benefit Kairos Prison Ministry of NH!
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Parking Lot. Donations Accepted.
Info: www.kairosprisonministry.org and: https://www.kairosprisonministry.org/guest-reservation.php
Friday Aug. 26 - Sat. Aug. 27: Cursillo Renewal Weekend for those who've been on Cursillo
Register: https://nhcursillo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Day-of-Renewal-Application-fillable.pdf
We will hold an overnight Renewal Weekend at the Sarto Center as a way of re-igniting the Fourth Day Community.
We'll begin with dinner Friday and conclude in the late afternoon on Saturday.
Fee will be $50 to stay over, or $30 to attend without spending the night. We will limit attendance to 24 overnight and 40 total, so if you're interested, please apply today!
Saturday Sept. 3, 2022 at 8am: 18th Annual IHM Golf Tournament at Loudon Country Club!
Information & Registration Forms:
http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/ihm_golf_tournament_-_sept._3_2022.pdf
Saturday Sept. 3, 9-10:30am: Rise Again Outreach at IHM:
On the 1st Saturday of each month, Rise Again Outreach comes to our IHM parking lot from 9-10:30am to distribute clothing and personal care items to anyone in need.
Info: www.riseagainoutreach.org or: www.facebook.com/RiseAgainOutreach or: (800) 266-5017.
Friday Sept. 16-Sun. Sept. 18: 40th Annual High Adventure Scout Retreat!
WHEN: Friday - Sunday, September 16, 17, 18, 2022
WHERE: Camp Fatima, Gilmanton Iron Works NH
FOR WHOM: Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts in Grades 6-12, & Adult Leaders
COST: Scouts: $13. Adults: $10.
REGISTER: https://2022scoutretreat.eventbrite.com/
INFO: www.catholicnh.org/scout
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/nhscoutretreat
This retreat is very active - like a Camporee - involving the scouts in a number of fun, interesting, challenging, thought provoking and faith filled activities. It includes a climbing wall, high ropes, capture the flag, and dance!
Magdalen College Fish Fry! All welcome!
Friday September 16, 5-7pm (Future Fish Fry Dates: October 14, November 18, January 13, February 17)
511 Kearsarge Mt. Rd., Warner NH
Kids 5 and under: Free. Ages 6-12: $8. Ages 13+: $15.
For more information, contact Laura Cramer at administration@magdalen.edu or 603-456-2656.
Friday Oct. 4, 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-dinne
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
Healing Mass at IHM with Fr. Angelus Houle Tuesday June 21 at 6pm:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1Pslj-c4VU
Facebook: https://fb.watch/e1sst132v_/
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!
1998: NH Crossroads: Bishop Leo O'Neil (1928-1997) - The People's Bishop:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCk-ZHcx4us
Facebook: https://fb.watch/9QL3mXm1II/
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
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.
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
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
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=gBZ-HL01gg4
Facebook: https://fb.watch/eLCSl2bd64/
Pope Francis' 1-Minute Prayer Intention Video for August 2022 "Small Businesses":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO0BhMphBtM
For all videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmv_x_1263xEa2x3tpcBXA
Tuesday Aug. 9, 9:30am-5pm: Climb Mt. Major & Swim at Ellacoya Beach!
For all ages - We are having a parish trip - hiking Mt. Major followed by swimming at Ellacoya Beach on Lake Winnipesaukee. We will carpool from the church parking lot at 9:30am. (Morning Mass is at 9am). We will return by 5pm. Bring a lunch to eat at the beach. Ellacoya Beach Fees: $5 (Ages 12-64) or $2 (Ages 6-11). To go: send an email to Fr. Ray: frray3@gmail.com
FORM FOR UNACCOMPANIED MINORS: http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/permission_form_mt._major_and_ellacoya_aug._9_2022.pdf
Tuesday Aug. 9 at 6:30pm: Fire Pit Chat Night for Women! Here at IHM (Every Tuesday until Aug. 30)
Bring a friend, Bring a chair, Bring a beverage. On the lawn behind the Parish House at IHM.
Friday Aug. 12 at 7pm: Fire Pit Chat Night for Men! Here at IHM (Every Friday til Sept.1)
Bring a friend, Bring a chair, Bring a beverage. On the lawn behind the Parish House at IHM.
Wed. Aug. 17: Contemplative/Centering Prayer Group Meets Twice (1st & 3rd Wednesdays):
5-6:15pm: Zoom OR in Person (IHM Parish Center)
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89459569149?pwd=Um54TGpXclJTTkFDWCtUamZiM0l3Zz09
Info: Kate Raferty-Hall: kraffertyhall@comcast.net
Saturday Aug. 20, 10am-2pm: Free Car Wash to benefit Kairos Prison Ministry of NH!
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Parking Lot. Donations Accepted.
Info: www.kairosprisonministry.org and: https://www.kairosprisonministry.org/guest-reservation.php
Friday Aug. 26 - Sat. Aug. 27: Cursillo Renewal Weekend for those who've been on Cursillo
Register: https://nhcursillo.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Day-of-Renewal-Application-fillable.pdf
We will hold an overnight Renewal Weekend at the Sarto Center as a way of re-igniting the Fourth Day Community.
We'll begin with dinner Friday and conclude in the late afternoon on Saturday.
Fee will be $50 to stay over, or $30 to attend without spending the night. We will limit attendance to 24 overnight and 40 total, so if you're interested, please apply today!
Saturday Sept. 3, 2022 at 8am: 18th Annual IHM Golf Tournament at Loudon Country Club!
Information & Registration Forms:
http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/ihm_golf_tournament_-_sept._3_2022.pdf
Saturday Sept. 3, 9-10:30am: Rise Again Outreach at IHM:
On the 1st Saturday of each month, Rise Again Outreach comes to our IHM parking lot from 9-10:30am to distribute clothing and personal care items to anyone in need.
Info: www.riseagainoutreach.org or: www.facebook.com/RiseAgainOutreach or: (800) 266-5017.
Friday Sept. 16-Sun. Sept. 18: 40th Annual High Adventure Scout Retreat!
WHEN: Friday - Sunday, September 16, 17, 18, 2022
WHERE: Camp Fatima, Gilmanton Iron Works NH
FOR WHOM: Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts in Grades 6-12, & Adult Leaders
COST: Scouts: $13. Adults: $10.
REGISTER: https://2022scoutretreat.eventbrite.com/
INFO: www.catholicnh.org/scout
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/nhscoutretreat
This retreat is very active - like a Camporee - involving the scouts in a number of fun, interesting, challenging, thought provoking and faith filled activities. It includes a climbing wall, high ropes, capture the flag, and dance!
Magdalen College Fish Fry! All welcome!
Friday September 16, 5-7pm (Future Fish Fry Dates: October 14, November 18, January 13, February 17)
511 Kearsarge Mt. Rd., Warner NH
Kids 5 and under: Free. Ages 6-12: $8. Ages 13+: $15.
For more information, contact Laura Cramer at administration@magdalen.edu or 603-456-2656.
Friday Oct. 4, 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-dinne
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
Healing Mass at IHM with Fr. Angelus Houle Tuesday June 21 at 6pm:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1Pslj-c4VU
Facebook: https://fb.watch/e1sst132v_/
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!
1998: NH Crossroads: Bishop Leo O'Neil (1928-1997) - The People's Bishop:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCk-ZHcx4us
Facebook: https://fb.watch/9QL3mXm1II/
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
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.
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
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
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
