Saint Joseph the Worker Parishioners, as you can see, we are nearing the end of the renovation and looking forward to moving back into our beautifully renovated Worship Space.

 On September 27 we move in, there will be only ONE weekend Mass at 10am on Sunday. While we understand for some of you this will be difficult, but we encourage you to try to attend so we can all celebrate together as a parish family. 

Following Mass, we will have a Parish sponsored picnic. For those who wish to attend the picnic we ask you please email Miss Janice Mercure at janicemercure@stjoenash.org, call or stop by the parish office to let us know if you would like to attend. We look forward to celebrating with you in our beautiful new space.

More details here.

St. Joseph Parish will be open for prayer during the following hours in the hall during our church renovation.

Monday - 7:15 am to 4:30 pm

Tuesday - 7:15 am to 6:30 pm

Wednesday - 7:15 am to 4:30 pm

Thursday - 7:15 am to 6:30 pm

Friday - 8:30 am to 12:00 pm

Saturday - 2:30 pm to 5:15 pm

Sunday - 7:00 am to 12:00 pm

Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Have you been baptized and would now like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation? We invite you to learn more

about the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) and explore the next step in your faith journey.

OCIA Information Session

Sunday, September 27, 2026

11:30 am, Founders Room

For more information or to register, please contact:

Deacon Roland Leduc

📞 617-279-9002 or ✉️r-leduc@comcast.net

Whether you are just beginning to explore the Catholic faith or are seeking to complete your sacraments, you are warmly welcome. I look forward to meeting you. God bless!

Deacon Roland Leduc

Please join us for our next WINGS (Women In God’s Spirit) Gathering

 on Saturday, October 3rd from 10 am – noon.

Our theme this month is "You Will Show Me the Path of Life". Often the path of our lives, our direction may not seem clear. But, if we turn our focus to God's promise to always be with us and to always be acting for our good, we will go forward with confidence, comfort and peace.

Pre-registration is required and can be done on our website: www.stjoenash.org/wings or by calling the parish office at 603-883-0757, ext. 2.

Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Please join us for Faith Formation,

mailto:doughoffer@stjoenash.orgFellowship and Food.

Saturday October 17th from

7:15 – 9:00 am in the Church Hall.

The Men of St. Joseph is an association of Christian men across the United States, united under the Catholic Church, who meet on a regular basis to learn and pray together and encourage each other to be the spiritual leaders of their families. We know it is a struggle to balance being a husband, father, worker, coach, friend and spiritual leader. The Men of St. Joseph understand that with each other’s support and shared accountability, it becomes a little easier. Most importantly we know that if we surrender our day to day problems to God, we will be better husbands, fathers and friends. 

Through Christ, we will become the best version of ourselves.

We welcome all men to join us on this journey.

Please sign up at:

https://www.stjoenash.org/register-mosj or email Deacon Doug Hoffer at: doughoffer@stjoenash.org

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.

The St. Joseph Youth Choir will sing at its first Mass for this singing year on Sunday, September 27 th , but it’s not too late to join us and see just how much fun a music ministry can be! The Youth Choir is open to all children of the parish who are in grades K-12 and are willing to make the commitment to this music ministry. We practice most Sundays from 8:45 am (arrival time is 8:40 am) until 9:45 am and we sing once a month at the 10:00 am Mass on Sunday from September to June. Interested parents should email Chris Wenrich at bcwenrich@yahoo.com (please use "STJ Youth Choir" in your subject line) or call her at 603-880-7939. We hope to hear from you soon!

Applications for the 2026 Memorial Bricks are available in the plastic wall jackets in the parish hall. There are check boxes to indicate the Marian Garden and Flagpole areas. Once you’ve completed the application, please either mail or return it to the parish office with payment. The deadline for requests is September 30th. For more details, please call John Puliafico at 603-883-0757, ext. 6.

You may also download the application here. 

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

You don’t have to face it alone. Join Catholic Charities NH for a five-week online support group. You will discover a deeper understanding of dementia and practical resources to support your loved one’s well-being Tuesdays, September 8th - October 6th from 11:00 am-noon.

If you are interested but cannot take part in the times above, please contact Shannon Popescu at shannon.popescu@nh-cc.org. We will be offering this program again at different times to attempt to accommodate people’s schedules.

The Cribbage League at St. Joseph’s will start late September/early October. They are currently looking for regular players and substitute players. If interested, please call Leo Francoeur at 603-213-3540 and leave your name and phone number. Watch the bulletin for updates on a start date!

October 3 /4 - GIFT Program begins 

Sunday, October 4 - EDGE Program begins 

October 10 /11 - GIFT Program 

Parent Meeting after all Masses

Faith Formation Registration forms for the 2026-2027 Academic Year have been sent out. Parents with children in grades Kindergarten through Grade 8 should have received the form accompanied by a letter either via email or postal mail. If you have not received either, please contact Miss Janice. 

Faith Formation Programs 2026-2027

The GIFT Program (Growing In Faith Together)

 Grades Kindergarten through Grade 5 

The Edge Program - Grades 6-8

 Sacramental Programs

First Reconciliation - Grade 2 

Confirmation and First Eucharist - Grade 3 

Reminder: Parents with children in Catholic School are reminded to register if they wish their children to receive the sacraments this year.

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!