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Meet Pope Leo XIV
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Starting January 1, 2026 Wednesday Mass moved to Tuesdays
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Upcoming Events
Young Adults
Hi Everyone! Here are our events for December! Hope you can join us!
December 19th- Christmas Party Mug swap 6:30-8:30 pm
- Bring a mug to participate in a swap
- Bible Study 7-8:30 pm
Cultivate a Rich and Lasting Prayer Life
Join us Wednesdays at 10:30am or 6pm
January 7th – February 25th
Sign up now
Sign up by Dec 15 if want study set by first day of class
NOTE: requested donation is only for physical printed study set: and you are always welcome even if you cannot afford to make donation to offset costVita Nova Men's Retreat
Registration for 2026 is now OPEN!
for the annual Men's Retreat will be held at the beautiful Barbara C. Harris Center in Greenfield, NH. The theme of this year's retreat is "On the Lips of Sinners" and will be led by Rev. David Gagnon, Pastor of St. Joseph in Epping.
March 6-8
Friday Registration 6:00
Program begins at 7:15 pm
Ends with Lunch on Sunday at 12:30 pm Check out by 2:00 pm
For more information, please click here.Cursillo
If you have ever lived a Cursillo weekend, we invite you to once a month reunion. Please contact Deacon Brian.
Cursillo a Spanish word meaning "short course". Cursillo in Christianity means short course in Christanity. It is a lay Catholic movement of the Church with its own method to live Christian ideals. To be a Christian in the fullest sense, in the everyday activities of life- with family, in your workplace and community. If you are interested in learning more about the Cursillo movement, please also contact Deacon Brian. -
Ongoing Parish Activities
Music Ministry Seasonal Choir
The Seasonal Choir begins practice on Sunday, November 9 at 1:30pm. Any adult interested in singing in the Christmas choir is welcome!The Children's Choir will begin practice on Sunday, November 16 at 11am. Any child interested in singing in the Children's Choir at the 4pm Christmas Eve Mass is welcome to join this group!For more info about either group, please contact Artie.Calling all parishioners! We will be singing as a choir for the Solemnity of Christ the King. We will have a rehearsal on Nov. 23rd beginning immediately following the 8am Mass. The choir will then sing for the 10am Mass that day. Whether you have been singing in a choir for years, or this being your first time, it will be a great opportunity to blend our current choir with the parish community and come together for a common purpose as Catholics, prayer through the liturgy and in communal song.For more information, please contact our Director of Music, Artie Carew . All parishioners are encouraged to participate.Knights of Columbus
Keep Christ in Christmas Cards
The Knights of Columbus are once again offering Self-Service Christmas Cards. They will be available in the gathering space.
Just make your selection, list your name, phone number, number of boxes you take, and the total cost. Then, send your check (made out to the Knights of Columbus) and mail to:Tom Davis, KCIC Cards10 Newfields St.Nashua, NH 03063Proceeds benefit Youth Activities, Scholarships and the SJN Food Pantry.Religious Education Registration
We have opened Religious Ed Registration for the 2025-26 school year. For more information on the programs, click on the grade levels.
Classes will be held:
Grades K-5: 8:50-9:50am Sundays
Grades 6-8: 4:30-6pm Sundays
Grades 9-12: 7-8:30pm Sundays
Please click the button below to register online:Our long study on Tuesday nights (6pm) or Friday mornings (10:30am) is on pause till Jan 6, 2026
(September 2 - March 27; no classes in December) will be Matthew: The King & His Kingdom 
The Story of How Christ Established His KingdomMatthew: The King and His Kingdom shows how Jesus fulfills God’s promises to Israel and establishes his kingdom on earth. Through references to the Old Testament promises of God to his people and the messages God sent them through the prophets, this Bible study provides the key to understanding the rest of the New Testament and Christ as the fulfillment of God’s plan. (click here for more...)Outreach Ministry for the Homebound
SJN is forming a Outreach Program to the Elderly/Homebound of our Parish. Fliers are available in the Narthex containing a Form for those who may be interested in volunteering and another Form for those who may benefit from the Homebound Outreach Program.
Visits will be every other week and will occur in a private home, nursing home, or assisted living facility. Volunteers will/may provide Eucharist, friendly visits and telephone assurance to our clients.
If you are interested in being involved with this Ministry as a Volunteer, please complete the Volunteer Form and return it to the office. If you have a family member or are aware of a fellow parishioner who would benefit from this Outreach Ministry, please complete the Client Intake Form and one of our coordinators will contact the individual. Orientation will be scheduled in the near future.Parish CouncilHave you ever felt the Lord gently nudging you to do more? To serve your parish in a more meaningful way?Right now, we’re looking for new members to join the Parish Council. It’s a small-time commitment, just a few hours a month, but it can have a big impact on our parish family.As a council member, you’ll help plan events like the Harvest Dinner, shape initiatives like the parish survey, and be a voice for our community as we work together to build a vibrant and welcoming parish.If you’re feeling even the slightest tug on your heart, we encourage you to take the next step. Come to a meeting, ask questions, or send an email to the parish council. We would love for you to join us!Check out & like our Saint John Neumann Merrimack Facebook page. Please like this page to stay updated on events and faith-enriching content.
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News from the Vatican
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2 days agoPope Leo on “Boxing Day” reflected on the death of the church’s first martyr, urging Christians to work for peace and justice in a world often marred by inequality, even when it comes at a cost. -
3 days agoPope Leo Thursday offered the world his traditional Christmas blessing, telling believers that peace begins with personal conversion, and urging faithful and those with authority to work for dialogue... -
3 days agoOn Christmas day, Pope Leo XIV issued an appeal on behalf of refugees and the displaced, including in Gaza, saying the peace offered to the world at Jesus’s birth is found in showing solidarity with...
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National Catholic Register
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6 hours agoAlayah Wiley Kansas’ Lolek Theatre in the Diocese of Wichita includes family-friendly plays such as ‘The Sound of Music.’ Kansas’ Lolek Theatre bears the... -
yesterdayThe Church honors the Mother of God each Jan. 1. Plus, the Jubilee of Hope concludes. -
yesterdayJosé Antonio Kast With his wife, María Pía Adriasola, he has nine children, born from the conviction of 'being open to life.'
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