PARISH NEWS
Welcome! Here you will find the latest information on our Parish and Diocesan-wide activities. Also view our Bulletin and Parish Calendar for additional information.
NEW: School Sock and Underwear Drive
Corpus Christi Assistance is collecting new socks and underwear for school aged children once again this year. Girls and boys, pre-k, youth to adult. Many of the older children do wear adult sizes. Our families with children preparing for the start of a new school year benefit immensely and are so thankful for the new items. Donations will be accepted through the middle of August.
Drop off along with your parish pantry offerings or stop by
Monday and Wednesday 10:00 am-12:00 pm,
Tuesday and Thursday 2-4:00 pm, 3 Crown St. Nashua.
Let The Children Come!!
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.
Parish Prayer Time
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
SINGERS WANTED!
Do you sing along? Has anyone ever told you you have a great voice? Then maybe you'd like to join our contemporary music ministry! We are looking for a few new singers for our adult group, and even more for our teen group.
If you're in high school or older, please consider it! Come see us after Mass or email Tom Lynch at tomlnh@comcast.net for more information.
Love books? Love helping out?
Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for volunteers to help make our Book Room for the Holiday Craft Fair November 2026 a success! Assistance is needed with sorting and organizing books, setting up the room, helping during the fair, and cleaning up and clearing out afterward! There are many moving parts involved, and every helping hand makes a difference. Some tasks require lifting of boxes and setting up tables. Book collection and sorting begin in the fall as we prepare the Book Room for the sale in November. If you are able to help, please consider joining us!
This is a great opportunity for youth volunteer hours. Interested?
Contact Donna Cormier at cormier164@gmail.com.
2026 Memorial Bricks
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.
NEW: Cribbage League News
The Cribbage League at St. Joseph’s will start early to mid September. They are currently looking for substitute players. If interested, please call Leo Francoeur at 603-889-1787 before August 18th and leave your name and phone number.
Watch bulletin for updates!
Our Worship Space Renovation Project has Begun!
Our worship space renovation began on Sunday (4/12), marking the start of a meaningful journey for our parish family. Over the next several months, we will be prayerfully renewing our sacred space as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of our church.
For the past six months, a dedicated parish committee has been working closely with the Bishop to thoughtfully plan these updates. The project will include painting, new carpeting, and simple decorative touches that will enhance the beauty and reverence of our worship space, gathering areas, and chapel.
During this time, Mass will continue to be celebrated in our parish hall, which has been arranged as a beautiful worship space. The hall will also remain open for personal prayer, and Confession will continue to be available in a designated classroom. Please refer to our website for our hours: https://www.stjoenash.org/worship. Please note that we will not be livestreaming our Masses during our parish renovation. We will resume when the renovation is complete.
We are grateful for your patience, flexibility, and prayers as we move through this time of renewal together. All of this is being done for the glory of God and to create a space that reflects the beauty of our faith and the love of our community.
NEW: Youth Choir
Calling all St. Joseph’s youth in grades K-12! If you like to sing and would like to sing with us during mass, we would love for you to join us in Youth Choir for our 2026-27 singing year which will begin on Sunday,
September 13, 2026. 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 in the Triple Room, and we sing once a month at the 10:00 am Mass on Sunday from September to June. We will sing at the 10:00 am Mass for the first time on September 27 . Parents of interested youth should email Chris Wenrich at mailto:bcwenrich@yahoo.com (please use "STJ Youth Choir" in your subject line). We hope you will join us to see just how much fun a music ministry can be!
NEW: Summer Fan Request
A special thanks to everyone who helped make our Summer Fan Program a success. We continue each day to share fans with our grateful clients; 140 fans have been distributed to our families in need. Thank you for all you do to support CCFPA. God Bless you.
Faith Formation Registration
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.
Corpus Christi Food Pantry Requests
Items that are low at the pantry:
White Rice, Cereal, Laundry Detergent
(smaller size), Canned Corn, Shampoo, Toothpaste,
Ketchup, Dishwashing Liquid, Coffee (12 to 16 oz),
Cooking Oil, Spam and Pasta Sides.
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
Online Giving
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.
What so ever you do........
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.
Toiletries needed:
Shampoo and Conditioner, Styling Products, Hair Brush or Comb,
Body Wash, Soap, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Moisturizer or Lotion, etc.
You may drop off your gift card donations at the parish office.
Thank you and God Bless!
All Are Welcome! Please Join Us!
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
2026 Mass Book
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.
🎶 Music for the Soul! 🎶
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
Grow in Faith Resources
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.".
Got Pictures?
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!
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