FOR THE RIGHT TO AN EDUCATION

Let us pray for migrants, refugees and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected.

Remember us, O God; from age to age be our comforter. You have given us the wonder of time, blessings in days and nights, seasons and years. Bless your children at the turning of the year and fill the months ahead with the bright hope that is ours in the coming of Christ. You are our God, living and reigning, forever and ever. Amen. (Source: usccb.org)

Wishing all of our parishioners and their families

a very blessed 2025!

Bishop Christian and the Parish Staff

Huge congratulations to today’s Saint Joseph the Worker Calendar Raffle Winner!

1/01/25 Lynn Barowski $250

01/02/25 Liz Jones $100.00

01/03/25 Pam McMullen $100.00

01/04/25 Donna Lacourse $100.00

Thank you so much for your incredible support of this fundraiser. Your generosity truly makes a difference, and we couldn’t be more grateful!

All women are invited to our next WINGS ( Women In God’s Spirit) gathering,

“Be Still My Soul” on Saturday, January 18 from 10:00 am until noon. After a busy Advent and Christmas season, let us take time with God to bring our soul to a place of quiet repose where we can replenish our relationship with Him. This time of sacred stillness will allow us to be with God in a meaningful, personal and transformative way. We hope you can join us! Pre registration is required. Register by visiting our website (http://www.stjoenash.org/wings) or by calling the parish office at 603 883 0757.  Early registration is recommended.

Are you or someone you love in need of prayer? Our Healing Prayer Ministry teams will be available this weekend, January 11th-12th, after each weekend Mass in the Eucharistic Chapel. Those wishing to receive prayer for physical, emotional or spiritual needs for themselves or a loved one should sit in the seats in front of the Chapel after Mass.

Camila Maria Corey,

daughter of Jeremy and Vanessa (Mendez-Zapata) Corey,

Mateo Ernest Corey,

son of Jeremy and Vanessa (Mendez-Zapata) Corey and

Elijah Rainville-Mendez.

son of Tyler Rainville and Christina Mendez-Zapata

were recently baptized.

 We prayerfully welcome them into our Catholic faith.

St. Joseph the Worker Parish is looking to hire someone to become part of our Facility Maintenance Team. We are looking for a part-time individual to help with cleaning, small maintenance projects and occasional facility coverage of special events. The days and hours are flexible. If interested, please email facilities@stjoenash.org or call 603-883-0757, X6.

If Nashua schools are closed or delayed due to snow/ice, daily Mass will be cancelled. Nashua school district closing/delay information can be found on the WMUR website at: www.wmur.com/weather/closings. Mass intentions will be rescheduled to a later date. The parish office will open once weather conditions improve. However, please call and check before visiting. Thank you!

GIFT Assignment:

The Epiphany of the Lord

Dates to Remember!

Sunday, January 5th from 6-8:00 pm - Session of the Edge Program for Grades 6, 7, 8.

Sunday, January 12th - First Reconciliation Mid Book Review after Mass

Sunday, January 19th - Confirmation/First Communion Mid Book Review after Mass

Items that are low at the pantry:

Cooking Oil, Condiments, Cream Soups, Spaghetti Sauce, 

Canned Fruit, Rice, Flour, Ramen Noodles, 

Cake Mix, Shampoo, Conditioner and Toothpaste

Thank you for your generous and continued support!

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.

Requests as 11/12/24

The youth are urgently in need of gift cards to Market Basket, Target, Walmart and also personal care items, i.e., soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc. 

You may drop off your gift card 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.

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Diving into the beauty of the Faith has never been easier: at home, on the go, or from any internet connected device. Discover thousands of books, audio talks, movies, documentaries, and studies... there is something for every member of the family to help them grow closer to Christ and His Church.  Visit our FORMED page for more information.  Check out this week's recommendations from FORMED. 

For those of you interested in using “online giving”, please click on the Online Giving “button” which can be found in the top right corner or call Diane Mattock in the Finance Office for more details at 603-883-0757, ext. 8.

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!