Come join us as we celebrate 45 wonderful years of our Annual Craft Fair. This special event has become a cherished tradition bringing together talented crafters, local vendors, friends, family and our community. Come shop, enjoy the festive atmosphere and help us celebrate this incredible milestone. We are so grateful for the continued support that has made this tradition for 45 years. We can’t wait to see you on Saturday, November 21 to celebrate years of creativity, community and a tradition. 

We are so blessed! Thank you!

Cookies, cupcakes, breads, brownies, cakes, pies, etc.! Do you have your own special baked good? We would love to have it for our Bake Sale Table at the Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 21 !!! Your special baked goods can be dropped off on Friday, November 20 from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. No need to call ahead to drop them off. Thank you in advance for helping to make this our most successful fundraising event of the year!

It’s time to clear your shelves of all those books and jigsaw puzzles that you no longer want or need! Over the last several years the Used Book/Media Room has grown in size due to your generous donations and has been a popular stop for Holiday Fair guests. So, once again this year, WE NEED YOUR USED BOOKS, AUDIO BOOKS, AND JIGSAW PUZZLES for our “Book Room Super Sale” at the Holiday Fair being held on Saturday, November 21 . We’re looking forward to another great “Book Room” this year! 

***PLEASE NOTE*** We do not have space for encyclopedias, dictionaries, Readers Digest condensed books, textbooks, magazines, National Geographics, or VHS tapes.

Taylor Anne Laurenza,

Daughter of Nicolas and Laura (Brouillette) Laurenza,

Quinn Kate McEwen,

Daughter of William and Kaylee (Parsons) McEwen,

Christian Paul Pihl,

Son of Scott and Kelly (Jablonski) Pihl,

Gabriella Lynne Puliafico,

Daughter of Philip and Shawn (Barrett) Puliafico &

Lucy Mae Therrien,

Daughter of Paul and Krysta (Peterson) Therrien

were recently baptized. We prayerfully welcome them into our Catholic faith

We are very excited about this year’s holiday fair scheduled for Saturday, November 21 st ! We’re sharing some theme basket suggestions with you. We hope that many of you are thinking about working with family, friends or neighbors to put together your usual creative and beautiful baskets! Here are a few basket ideas…

Art in Action, Beach Day, Cheesecake Lovers, Deck the Halls,

 Everything Legos, Fitness Fun, Garden Delights, Hot & Spicy, It’s a Fire, 

Just Desserts, King of the Grill, Little Princess, 

Mani/Pedi, Night Out, Off to College

We’d like to request that all completed baskets be delivered to the church by Monday, November 16 . We can’t wait to see what you come up with! You may contact the parish office at: 603-883-0757, ext. 2 with your Theme Basket ideas. Thank you in advance for helping to make this our most successful fundraising event of the year!

Come Ham It Up at the 2026

Knights of Columbus Ham & Bean Supper!

Saturday, November 7th

Following the 4:00 pm Mass

Bishop Christian Hall

Adults: $14.00

Children Under 12 Free

Tickets on sale after all Masses and available at the door the night of the dinner. 

Come and enjoy an evening of great food, fun, and fellowship with our parish family!

On Monday, November 2 nd we will be celebrating ALL SOULS’ DAY at 7:00 pm to remember our family members who have left us to go home to God this year. A reception will follow the Mass.

Please join us for the recitation of the Rosary in the Eucharistic Chapel, after the Saturday 4:00 pm Mass on November 7 . During the apparitions at Fatima, Our Lady promised the graces and assistance necessary for salvation at the hour of death to all those who would make reparation to her on the first Saturday of five successive months. You are invited to join us for this very powerful devotion as requested by Our Lady in return for her promises of the salvation of souls and peace in the world

Next weekend, October 24 -25 we are holding a “Brown Bag” Weekend to help Corpus Christi Food Pantry with their their

requests. There will be bags available in the Narthex with lists of requested food items.

 We ask that you return your donations by the weekend of October 31 st /November 1 st . A trailer will be parked at the main entrance of the church for your convenience.

Bless you for your support!

The Faith Formation Committee offered parishioners the opportunity to purchase Advent resources to aid them in observing this special time of the Church year. The resources available included: Advent Wreaths, Advent Candles, Advent Calendars and a booklet for reflection and prayer.

 The items will be available for pick up on November 14th/15th.

The Family Ministry will be sponsoring “Rafflemania” at the Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, November 21 st . The items for this raffle will be gift cards from various stores, restaurants and other businesses. If anyone is interested in donating to the raffle, they are asked to consider gift cards from stores, restaurants, gas stations and movie theaters. Any amount, $10 and up, would be greatly appreciated. Donations may be placed in an envelope marked ”Rafflemania” and deposited in the collection box or it can be dropped off at the parish office. 

All proceeds for this raffle are donated to the parish. Thank You!!

This is a reminder to all the parents of young children who have not yet received First Holy Communion. You are invited to bring your children at communion time for a blessing. If the child is old enough, have the child cross their arms above their chest, this will indicate that they wish to be blessed.

Grief Share

14 Sessions Including

“Surviving the Holidays”

Wednesdays: 6:30-8:30 pm

Starting September 9th - December 9th

St. John Neuman Parish Hall

708 Milford Road, Merrimack

Contact Deacon Brian Lester at deacon@sjnnh.org

All Saints Day

Dates to Remember

Sunday, November 1 - EDGE Program 

 Sunday November 8 - First Reconciliation Parent Meeting @ 11:15 am in Room 5/6

Sunday, November 15 - Confirmation/First Eucharist Parent Meeting @ 11:15 am in Room 5/6

Items that are low at the pantry:

Reusable Shopping Bags, Kid’s Snacks,

Spam, Pasta, Toilet Paper, Canned Corn, Coffee 1lb, 

Laundry Detergent (smaller sizes), Dishwashing Liquid,

 Shampoo, Cooking Oil (40 oz. or smaller), Ketchup and Pasta Sides.

* Small serving sizes please, so we can share your gifts with as many clients as possible.

Non-Perishable items only, please!

(No fresh fruits and vegetables or frozen foods)

Thank you for your generous and continued support!

Volunteers

Corpus Christi Food Pantry needs a few volunteers for pickup and delivery of food to our pantry. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday mornings for a few hours. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Call us at

603-882-6372 if you can help. Thanks for all you do!

Spanish Speaking Volunteer

The Corpus Christi Food Pantry is in need of volunteers who speak Spanish. Do you speak Spanish or Portuguese and have a few hours a week to spare? The Corpus Christi Food Pantry could use your help! We have many Spanish and Portuguese speaking clients with whom we have difficulty communicating. If you have this skill and are willing to help us, please contact Peter Russell at 603-882-6372

We are pleased to offer a new, convenient way to support our parish through ParishSoft Giving. With online giving, you can easily make one-time or recurring donations to the Weekly Offertory, Second Collections, Holy Days, Building & Grounds, and our Parish Renovation Project. ParishSoft Giving also allows you to conveniently track your donations and giving history throughout the year. You can find Online Giving by visiting our website.  Your faithful support helps sustain and beautify our parish community for generations to come. We continue to be grateful for your generosity.

Thank you for joining with the EDGE Program in a special outreach project for the youth in Nashua who have aged out of the foster care system. Items needed:

Cleaning supplies, hygiene products and shelf safe food.

You may drop off your gift donations at the parish office. Thank you and God Bless!!

Adoration Of the Blessed Sacrament

(Chapel)

Tuesday evenings - 6 to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday mornings - 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon

“Every Holy Hour we make so pleases the Heart of Jesus that it is recorded in Heaven and retold for

all eternity!” ~ St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

HOLY HOUR WITH ROSARY

(Chapel)

6:00-7:00 pm

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament,

beginning with the Rosary, quiet time

and faith building prayers.

ADULT FORMATION RESOURCES

Resources can be found on our parish

website: www.stjoenash.org/grow-in-faith

To make a request you may call the parish office, place your Mass Intention in an envelope marked “Mass Request” and place it in the offertory basket or stop by the parish office during regular hours. The suggested donation is $10.00.

Read the latest communications from the parish.  

During difficult times, music can draw us closer to God and through his grace bring peace to our troubled hearts.  

• K-Love Christian radio is now in our area!  You can listen to uplifting contemporary Christian music by tuning to 107.3FM!

• Music For Your Soul!  Check out our website at:  https://www.stjoenash.org/music-for-the-soul

Please visit our Grow in Faith webpage to find many free resources to support prayer and engagement during these difficult days.  Also visit our Music for the Soul page for curated playlists.  

A valuable resource for the Liturgy of the Word for different age groups and families ~ please click here to go to Loyola Press Sunday Connection.

"God speaks to us in many ways, including through the Sunday Scripture readings. The Sunday Connection provides useful background and activities to better understand the upcoming Sunday's Scripture readings, helping you to connect the Scripture to daily life in a meaningful way.".

Have pictures of Parish activities you’d like to share? We’d LOVE to use them on the Parish Website and Facebook page to promote our lively community! Please send pictures to Melissa Spinella at melissaspinella@live.com. Thank you!